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Clerks X (10th Anniversary Edition) (US - DVD R1)
The tenth anniversary special edition of the film that put Kevin Smith on the map
I have a confession to make. As I was trying to figure out some hip and clever way to open this review, as I try painstakingly hard to do each time I write, I realized why I try so hard to be hip and clever: I am a product of the Kevin Smith/Quentin Tarantino generation. A generation of twenty-somethings that rely on other people's work to filter into their own. A generation of people that laden others with pop culture references that seemingly make sense to no one but the speaker/writer. People are abound in a haze of confusion when I speak, and I have had my fair amount of detractors that say I write like I speak. So, as can be expected, I was racking my brain for analogies to Star Wars or an eloquent but candid discussion of super hero powers. Then I realized not so much how influential Smith and Tarantino are, rather, I realized that they have tapped into a reservoir of geeks and made it culturally chic to speak in that style of vernacular. I realized that I had always spoke/written like that. I had been shunned most of my years for being a geek and lo and behold, these two stalwarts of cinema come along and just like that, I am accepted. So yes, I am grateful for Smith and Tarantino (yes, I know there are others to thank, but I am reviewing one of Smith's movies) and I am grateful for his first, and arguably best film, Clerks.
My fellow reviewer Chris already did a stellar review of the previous release of this film so I won't retread what he has already skilfully laid out and give you a repeat plot summation, but rather look at its significance in the area of filmmaking and what it has done to pop culture lore.
It's well known that Smith made the movie on a budget of around 27,000 dollars, which is unheard of in this day and age. He took a huge risk financially banking that the film would be a success and that the money would be paid back in full. This could have been an indie cautionary tale of how not to go about making a movie, but as the tale goes, he sold the film to Miramax and has now inspired a legion of pious fans to pursue filmmaking because if he can do it, why can't they? But not everyone is a fan. In fact, Smith has a line of detractors almost as long as his fan base is.
He is a gifted writer with a rhythm that can be compared to David Mamet or even Tom Stoppard. However, his eye for visuals, or a lack thereof, has lead him down a path to the point that he even heckles himself on this point. Some have argued that he should stick to writing rather than directing, but this lack of vision, in my opinion, served him well with Clerks. It was gritty and had an air of voyeurism to it. Perhaps we were seeing the security camera footage and we didn't know it? Perhaps this was a documentary detailing the mundane existence of the people that only Tom Waits would sing about? These are people that make up the foundation of America. The people that we really never think twice about after dealing with them. This was their movie.
I don't think that fancy camera moves or quick jump editing would have served Smith and this film. This was a film that had to be rough around the edges. What we didn't know was that this was a direct telling of what kind of filmmaker Smith really was. His growth as a filmmaker has been stagnant as his style has remained the same throughout his work. The two shot is his calling card and becomes immediately recognizable with some dialogue. But rather than pile on him for his lack of style, I would like to congratulate him for introducing the characters of this film to the world. The most recognizable duo from this film would be Jay and Silent Bob.
This creation, for which Smith himself originally didn't intend to play the role of Silent Bob, has seethed into the fabric of reality and no one has been able to clean the stain out. They are everywhere. I recently saw the duo performing, if you want to call it that, on one of those VH-1 I Love the 90s shows. They had a cameo in the movie Scream 3. They have appeared in the sitcom Degrassi: The Next Generation. The drug dealing duo has evolved from a one-note drug dealing duo to, well, maybe they haven't really evolved. Characters like these don't necessarily have to evolve, they just have to be. As stated earlier, Smith tapped into a consciousness that hit a chord with a lot of people and Jay and Silent Bob are part of that. While I think he is coming close to bleeding the characters dry, as Clerks 2 is in the works, I commend him for capitalizing on his creation and making the most out of it.
Miramax presents this release in anamorphic 1:85.1 video. The transfer was supervised by Dave Klein, who shot the movie, and truthfully the film looks great. As I had said before the griminess was part of the movie that appealed to me so I am for one glad that there is still a hint of that. There is only so much that can be cleaned up and the transfer from 16mm to HiDef is certainly workable. With the reduction of grain and the contrast a bit sharper, I can't complain all that much.
The sound is much better from the previous instalment (Dolby Digital 2.0 versus Dolby Digital 5.1) but there is still much to be desired. Most of the sound seemed to be focused on my centre channel but with this being a dialogue driven movie it wasn't that upsetting. The upgrade to 5.1 was supervised by Scott Mosier but I can't help but feel there was something amiss when he did it. This is not a flick to blow out your speakers to but I was still a little disappointed with the sound quality.
People can say what they want about Kevin Smith as a filmmaker, but as far as his releases go on DVD, he is as magnanimous as they come in terms dishing out the goods for his DVD releases. Clerks X is overloaded with enough material and goods to try the patience of even the most devout Smith apologist. So take a deep breath as this might take awhile. On the first disc you have the original commentary track from the previous release. As with most of the Smith commentaries you get a great amount of self-deprecating humour as well as interesting anecdotes about the production. This man certainly realizes how lucky he is and it comes through when he speaks. The only downfall with this one is that the audio is terrible (sounds like they're sharing one microphone) and Jason Mewes is horribly inebriated. Fun for some but not what I was looking for.
There is an enhanced playback track that offers trivia and titbits that pop up on the screen. A cool little feature bat sadly repeats most of the information that can be found on the commentary track. Next up is a 'lost' scene that was never shot for the film, due to budget restraints, but has been animated and re-voiced in the style of the short lived Clerks cartoon. This was a nice feature that fills in the blank of what happened when Dante and Randall went to the wake. There is even a familiar face, or should I say voice, from Smith's movie Chasing Amy that shows up.
'The Flying Car' is a feature that Smith put together for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, which has Dante and Randal pontificating on the merits of a flying car while stuck in traffic. There are eight MTV spots featuring Jay and Silent Bob musing on various topics pertaining to the MTV audience. Several induced hearty laughs while several were cringe worthy. The original Clerks audition tapes are just what they advertise. The rest of the disc has the trailer and Soul Asylum music video. Also, Smith introduces each of the pieces and offers some insight to the production. As usual, the introductions can be more entertaining than the pieces themselves. What can I say, as those who have seen An Evening with Kevin Smith can attest, the man knows how to speak!
The second disc has the original print of the movie along with a newly recorded commentary by Smith and the cast of the flick. The original print is dirty and grainy and can actually cause brain damage if viewed for more than an hour. Okay, that last part is completely fabricated, but the print is dirty, which I adore. This is the version that filmed and has the original ending that Smith intended which would have made the film much darker and less audience friendly. The newly recorded commentary track is a nice change from the original as you can clearly hear everyone and no one is drunk. Everyone reminisces about the shoot while dining on food that is delivered in the middle of the track. One of the most amusing bits of the track is how Scott Mosier walked in on Smith's mother undressing. To say they now share a bond would be understating the case a bit. The other feature is the video commentary which shows the cast watching the movie while commenting. It's an interesting feature that allows you to see the cast reacting to the movie as well as to each other. It's not the most functional feature ever but a cool addition nonetheless.
Disc three has an extra that is worth the price of the set all by itself. 'Snowball Effect: The Story of Clerks'. This is an exhaustive documentary that chronicles Kevin Smith's rise to fame from his childhood (an amusing anecdote about when his parents like to copulate) to his film school days (how he and Mosier had an agreement that whoever wrote a script first, the other would help out making the movie) to filming Clerks (Jeff Anderson got the part of Randal by accident), all the way to Sundance where it made a buzz (listen for the story of Harvey Weinstein and his De Niro like reaction to the film). You hear from almost every possible person connected to the film and it offers a wonderful view to the painful process of independent filmmaking. Clocking in at ninety-two minutes, it's one of the better making-of docs that I saw last year.
There are over forty minutes of deleted scenes from the documentary on offer. These were cut for pacing and content but it's nice to be able to view them as well. Next up is the documentary that Smith and Mosier completed at the Vancouver Film School where they initially met. It is a documentary about the failed attempt at making a documentary. Not the most interesting feature but nice to have anyway. There is the Tenth Anniversary Q & A, which features most all the cast (only Lisa Spoonhaur wasn't present) and plays much like An Evening with Kevin Smith only with more people. A barrage of questions are fielded from the audience and most everyone gets to say their piece. Entertaining as always and it's good to see the cast ten years after the film and their reaction to each other. Rounding up the goodies on the third disc are still galleries and journal and articles detailing the rise of the film. You can't really ask for more.
This is a must have if you're a fan of Smith. He has all but put his sweat and blood into this release and it shows. Having two versions of the film is nice and the documentary is a phenomenal extra. Definitely worth the money to but if you have the previous edition, this is the definitive DVD to have if you worship at the alter of Smith.
Review by Greg Dedrick
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Disc Details
Release Date: 7th September 2004
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: No
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, French
Extras: Disc 1: Cast and Crew Commentary, Enhanced Trivia Track, 'Clerks' the Lost Scene, 'The Flying Car', MTV Spot with Jay and Silent Bob, Theatrical Trailer, Soul Asylum Music Video, 'Clerks' Restoration Intros, Original 'Clerks' Auditions, Disc 2: New Commentary from Cast and Crew, Video Commentary Track, Disc 3: 'Snowball Effect: The Story of Clerks', 'Mae Day: The Crumbling of a Documentary', 10th Anniversary Q & A, Outtakes from 'Snowball Effect', Still Photo Gallery, Original Kevin Smith Journals, Articles and Reviews
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marylin Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonhauer, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Scott Mosier
Genre: Comedy
Length: 92 minutes
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Is the recent scare of a worldwide malware attack, WannaCry, a sign of the release of the White Horse in Revelation? Listen as Jim Bakker shares what the Lord has shown him about this cyber war and how the church needs to stay informed on this important topic.
How is Christianity impacting the world? Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission, shares what he is seeing around the world regarding the signs of revival and the growth of Christianity. Listen and be blessed.
President Trump recently signed an executive order to rescind the Johnson Amendment. Listen as Pastor Jim Garlow shares the significance of this historical event and what more needs to be done to repeal this amendment.
A spiritual movement of prophetic worship is arising within the next generation. Be encouraged to know your prayers are being answered as you listen to Apostle John Eckhardt share what he is seeing in the prophetic bringing the youth into the churches to encounter God's glory.
Government officials and political pundits are talking about healthcare reform, but what they are not talking about are the personal costs of going to a doctor, having a test, and getting a prescription. Listen as host Steve Strang discusses the questions many Americans are asking about medical coverage.
How did the Hawaiians go from a warring people to the peaceful culture they are now known for? Listen as Steve Strang shares from his recent trip to Hawaii what he learned about its Christian history. Hear stories on the Plymouth Rock of Hawaii, the painted church and how two missionaries brought Hawaiians education and the Word of God.
Our problems will not be solved until people's hearts and lives change. Listen as host Steve Strang calls us to pray for a change within ourselves and our society. He shares the parallels of today's social, political, and financial issues with what was happening in the 1960s and 1970s that led to two great revivals. Be inspired and pray today.
Teach your family to cry out to God again and restore His presence in your home. Listen as authors Pat and Karen Schatzline share the vision God has given them to bring the altar back into churches and homes. Hear what happens when the altar is restored.
Reports are saying fewer people are going to church and fewer revivals are happening. Youth With A Mission founder Loren Cunningham believes otherwise. Listen as he shares what he is seeing in the spirit and how a great revival is on its way.
Fight for your faith and your country by engaging in the culture. Fox News commentator and author of "The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again" Todd Starnes joins the Strang Report to share his thoughts on why Trump won and how you can get involved in your community to change the country for the better.
Bob Vander Plaats is President and CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER. joins Steve Strang to discuss President Trump, what is happening in today's politics with different world views, and how faith played a role.
Looking toward the world leaves you empty and hopeless reacting out of fear. Listen as speaker and spoken-word poet, Savanna Hartman, shares how you can live out your faith in the chaos around you with her new book 'Fierce Hope.'
Adult content, lust, and sex reach young girls through Cosmopolitan magazine and many others. Hear how Victoria Hearst is fighting to keep these magazines and their messages out of the view and hands of children. Learn what laws are in your area or state called material harmful to minors laws.
Worship makes an impact. Listen as host Steve Strang invites his brother, Paul, to share family memories setting the stage for their giftings. Paul discusses the importance of engaging people in the power worship and how you can create an atmosphere of worship.
What is causing our culture to move toward a seismic shift? Find out the root cause by listening to author Billy Hallowell share from his new book, 'Fault Line.' Hear how the threat of denying free speech leads to depriving the freedom to choose and how the solution is to engage again in our culture.
Who is driving liberal activists crazy? It's a young man speaking against the status quo named Milo Yiannopoulos. Hear Lance Wallnau explain why Milo is stirring up controversy in politics and the media. Wallnau calls Christians to pray for Milo and to break the spirit of Leviathan off of America.
From self-published book to major motion film, 'The Shack' has made an impact on Christians. Listen to this discussion with Dr. Ted Baehr of MOVIEGUIDE on the story of 'The Shack,' the questions about its theology, and how the book and the movie address human emotions, heaven and God.
For more pro-faith movies to be made, Christians have to go see the movies at the box office. Founder and publisher of MOVIEGUIDE, Dr. Ted Baehr, shares the history of Christian movies and ways Christians can support faith-based films.
In August 2016, the Lord spoke to David Turner asking him to pray for then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Listen to Turner talk about how the Holy Spirit will come upon this president. Then be encouraged to receive your healing by hearing the miracles Turner has seen in his ministry.
During the first half of her life, she was on the wrong side of history. But that changed when she repented of her sins. Listen now as the pastor Jim Garlow shares his experience when Norma McCorvey, the "Jane Roe" of the infamous Roe v. Wade abortion case, visited his church.
If you want to love you have to give love. Listen as Dr. Alveda King shares with you the importance of connection with the message of Christ. She speaks about love, honoring her family history and what she is doing for women in her ministry.
Jamie Buckingham is known for his writing and ministry. He influenced the people around him to dream big and have big visions. Listen as host Steve Strang honors Jamie on this 25th anniversary of his death. Enjoy hearing stories of adventures to Israeli and how Jamie was known for plucking feathers.
What will happen with the U.S. and U.K relationship now that Trump is in office? Listen in as friend of the show, Martin Clarke, joins Steve Strang to discuss the relationship between these two powerful countries, the impact of their economies and the building of a wall in Mexico.
Celebrating three years of being cancer free, host Steve Strang shares his experience in surviving prostrate cancer. Find out how this slow growing cancer has no symptoms and why it is important to research your options before treatment.
Who is taking Charlie Brown and Charles Dickens out of Christmas? The people who are trying to stop the saying "Merry Christmas." Listen as Mat Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, explains how censuring Christmas is not new, but started with communism and a political agenda to undermine religion and morality.
Danita's Children is a non profit organization with the intent of rescuing and caring for orphaned children, meeting their needs spiritually, physically, academically, emotionally. Find out how you can give to this ministry and impact the lives of many Haitian children and families.
Larry Tomczak shares practical advice on what the bible is calling us to do to support our new president. Find out how you can be a part of the help on this episode of the Strang Report.
World renowned evangelist Marilyn Hickey is opening doors to millions in Pakistan. Hear how God is using her to minister to Muslims through crusades and television.
On this episode of the Strang Repot find out where George O. Wood thinks we stand as a country on religious liberty.
Film Producer Jeremy Wiles, known for the Conquer Series, joins Steve Strang in studio to discuss sex addiction and his new movie on pro-life. Don't miss this interview and join the movement to break the chains to pornography.
When Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal was investigated, it revealed the scandal behind Hillary Clinton's missing emails. Find out how this helped Trump toward winning and how Anthony Weiner is an example of whats to come.
As the last week of this year's presidential election comes to a close, a lot of controversy is being exposed. WikiLeaks, investigations and sex scandals, what could God be unraveling? Listen as Lance Wallnau explains how God is working this presidential election in Trump's favor.
The FBI has re-opened the investigation on Hillary Clinton, is God's hand on this? Listen to Pastor Darrell Scott share his insights on how he believes Donald Trump will win this years presidential election.
Pastor Darrell Scott is very involved in Donald Trump's campaign. Find out from an insider what Donald Trump is really like. Is he really like the media portrays, find out now!
Why would God raise up Donald Trump? With all the other candidates, why Trump? Find out on this episode of the Strang Report!
Do you have a heart for intercession? Listen to this podcast and find out how you can join other intercessors and stand in the gap for this year's election. Listen to part one and three now!
God gave Pastor Frank Amedia a word to share about this year's election, and what the future holds for Donald Trump. Listen to his prophecy on this episode of the Strang Report. This is the first of three interviews, so stay tuned for more!
The Bible talks about all the different issues we will face during this years election. After reading this book you will be ready to make the best decision on poll day. Find out what inspired Pastor Jim Garlow to write his new book "Well Versed." Get the book and be ready for the election.
There is no right or left decision in this election. You will either vote right or wrong. Listen as Jim Garlow shares his insights on why Donald Trump is the right choice in this election.
Dr. Jim Garlow joins Strang Report to discuss why Trumps' unknowns as a president are better than Hillary's knowns. Listen to how Trump is a man in transition and displays leadership characteristics being teachable, a quick study and showing honor to others.
How is Sukkot tied to Christ and his Circumcision? Find out on this interview with Rabbi Charles Kluge.
When you read your Bible, do you hear the Lord speaking to you? Do you get inspired and like to take notes or journal? Charisma Media is launching their new creative journaling Bilbe. Find out what you can expect in this new Bible with Tessie DeVore.
Did you know that there is a boldness that comes when you know the names that God calls you? Join us on this interview with Author Mike Shreve as he shares his inspiration on his new book "Who Am I?" If you are struggling with your identity, then this podcast is for you!
Science has proved premarital sex rewires the brain. Listen how you are bonded through the touch of skin proving the scripture of two shall become one. Jeremy Wiles, executive producer and director of the Conquer series, tells the need for the church to sexual sins.
Imagination is key in not limiting God in your life. Listen as Andrew Wommack shares how we limit God with our small thinking and teaches you how to picture with your heart what you can't see with your eyes.
Deep in the occult and witchcraft at a young age, Heath Adamson tells his story of freedom from Satanism. Listen to learn that the most relevant form of Christianity, which made an impact in Heath's life to change, was a fellow classmate living out her life for Christ. If you are a parent who needs encouragement about your child, you will not want to miss this testimony and to not discount the power of prayer.
Jerry Nance has served as the President and CEO of Global Teen Challenge since 2007. Did you know that there are 1.3 million drug abusers in Florida? Find out how you can help this ministry and be inspired by the strongholds that are being broken.
Hilary Clinton claims that gun violence is the biggest killer in the African American community, is that true? Listen to this edition of the Strang Report, and hear what Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr. has to say.
There is more to know about this years election. "Trump is a prophetic business man." -Lance Wallnau
Listen to Part 2 of this interview where host Steve Strang and guest Lance Wallnau discuss how Trump is being raised up to be like King Cyrus. Do you agree?
Lance Wallnau believes God is raising up Donald Trump to be like King Cyrus found un Isaiah 45. Listen to this interview to hear his points. Do you agree?
Started from a word of prophecy, Rev. Charlie Holt is changing how he does church at St. Peters in Lake Mary, Florida, by aligning his message around God's heart for the church. Listen to find out the three areas that make up The Christian Life Trilogy and the life changing impact it is making on individuals and churches.
Leadership is not a position, it is influence. Learn from Dr. Charles Kelly principles that you can take to lead those around you.
Superbook is a beloved Christian animated series since 1983. Listen as Gordon Robertson, CEO of The Christian Broadcasting Network and host of "The 700 Club," joins Steve Strang in studio to share how Superbook has been updated and reaching a new generation of children around the world.
Listen to the incredible story of Bishop Angel Nunez. Be encouraged to here his testimony, as well as what he is doing to advance God's Kingdom with his ministry.
How will Trump make America great again? Listen as host Steve Strang was given the opportunity to interview the presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Listen to Larry Stockstill share the stories of the Baton Rogue flood and how the churches are being affected. Find out how you can support Baton Rogue on this episode of the Strang Report.
Theologically, how is Donald Trump fulfilling the idea of common grace? Hear Lance Wallnau explain the concept of common grace and how it pertains to this years election.
Is Donald Trump being led to be Americas Cyrus? Hear Lance Wallnau explain Isaiah 45 and how it relates to this years election.
Are you on the fence on who to support this election? Listen to Pastor Jim Garlow share his thoughts on this year's candidates.
What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? Jennifer LeClaire, author and senior editor of Charisma magazine, shares how she is teaching others to walk in the Spirit by breaking down barriers and to not be afraid of addressing hot topic issues.
Get to know more about the Church of God of Prophecy with General Overseer Bishop Sam Clements. Hear what happens when our host Steve Strang ask the question, "Will you ever merge with the Church of God."
God will intervene in your life, even at your darkest hour. Bishop Sam Clements, General Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy, shares his story and the pain of losing a child.
Listen to what is happening outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Find out who showed up to show their support, and which group may be causing some trouble.
Find out what is happening inside of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. We are with insider Julianne Shinto who is a electoral strategists. Hear what is happening!
Retired Major James Linzey is a convention surrogate for the Republican National Convention. Find out what a surrogate does, the enthusiasm being received for nominee Donald Trump, and key points to consider when voting.
What started as a Bible study down by the pier in Amsterdam has turned into a worldwide ministry reaching youth. Hear what Steiger means and what they do in this interview with Aaron Pierce.
Youth around the world share a global youth culture worldview. Aaron Pierce, Executive Director of Steiger, reveals what their belief system is and how you can reach them for Christ.
Doors are opening in closed countries. Hear how Producer of Principles TV, David Sullivan, is reaching out to countries by merging humanitarian work, leadership training and broadcasting.
You never know when someone is one paycheck away from homeless. Be moved to help others as Gina Creighton shares how Rescue Outreach Mission is working to prevent homelessness before it happens and gives people who are homeless a return to self-sufficiency.
Successful businessman Dennis Doyle is sold out to the Lord. Listen to the story of how this man of God started his ministry in the twin cities of Minnesota.
Hear how Megan Doyle is diminishing poverty and obesity with her ministry, Matter. Be inspired by the lives that are changing in this interview with host Steve Strang.
What does the future for Christian Broadcasting look like? Leon Shoemann discusses the trials and tribulations Christian broadcasting faces. Be inspired to hear how the Holy Spirit is working in the television industry despite challenges with host Steve Strang.
Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., sits with host Steve Strang to share family stories, how Charisma magazine impacted her life, and her new book "King Rules."
When the Lord ask for His people to worship, it opens doors for miracles. Listen as Bishop John Francis recounts how the Lord provided a historical English theater to become a church.
The world of journalism and communications keeps evolving. Hear reflections on this change and how media is giving back to missions in this interview with Dr. Will Norton.
What does it mean to be part of Donald Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board? Listen as Pastor Tony Suárez, executive vice president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference/CONEL, shares why he accepted the invitation to join.
What does the Supreme Court ruling on Immigration and DAPA mean? Pastor Tony Suárez shares the impact this ruling has made on immigration and what needs to be done to change U.S. immigration laws and systems.
When light stands next to darkness, light always wins. Hear how as Pastor Samuel Rodriquez discusses his new book "Be Light." Begin to push back the darkness.
Will China's population become majority Christian? Listen as Dennis Balcombe, missionary and founder of Revival Chinese Ministries International, shares how God is moving across China. Be amazed and blessed.
Seek a God-first life. Listen as Josh Tuner, pastor of Celebration Orlando, uses innovation to help people seek God first, understand their unique purpose and reach the unchurched. Be encouraged as he shares his testimony on God's call for his life.
Listen to this heartfelt letter from London in response to the Orlando Shooting. Host Steve Strang shares what his friend and previous guest, Martin Clarke, wrote on the aftermath of this tragedy.
How do you approach the Queen to dedicate a Bible? Listen how Colonel David Waddell played a part in presenting the MEV Bible to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
There is persecution of Christians in India, but God is moving in this country. Listen as Sam Kumar shares how God is opening doors in India and in America.
It's time for the Asian-American majority to speak out. Here how they can impact this election with Herman Martir, senior pastor of the Nations Worship Center in Fort Worth, TX, and president of Asian Action Network and Asian Prayer Network.
It's not enough to study the Bible. Find out how talking to God while studying will change how you pray in this interview with Mike Bickle.
How can Christians respond to the Orlando shooting? Listen to this special report as host Steve Strang reflects on the impact of the shooting.
Discover how the founder of IHOP, Mike Bickle, started as a medical student then followed the call of God on his life to start a 24 hour prayer room. This interview will stir the calling God has on your heart and life.
We want to thank our listeners and encourage you to help us spread the love and truth of Christ. Executive producer Dr. Steve Greene joins host Steve Strang to share how the network started as an idea, and how it has grown to over 800,000 downloads.
How can a church be planted without revitalization first? Pastor Ed Garvin discusses how important it is to revitalize the church, to value people over programs and three principles of leadership for growth.
Calvary Assembly in Winter Park, Florida was one of the largest churches in the 1970's and where Charisma magazine started. Sadly, Calvary Assembly has experienced many problems in the past few decades, yet there is good news! Listen to find out how Pastor Ed Garvin has brought healing through the process of revitalization.
Do you get confused about the end-times? In his new book, "The Armageddon Code," Billy Hallowell shares how he went on a quest for End-Times answers. Listen to how he took a journalist objective by interviewing various leading voices in Christian ministry about the last days.
When researching and interviewing pastors for his new book, "The Armageddon Code," author and journalist Billy Hallowell found various results on what type of rapture people believed in. Hear what people are believing and discussing in the in the pews now.
Jan Crouch left a mark on Christian television that will long be remembered. Join our host Steve Strang as he honors Jan in this special Strang Report.
Only God can use imperfect people to do His will. Frank Amedia shares how he received a word from God that Donald Trump would receive the Republican nomination and he is being raised up with a breaker anointing.
Will Trump receive support from the Hispanic Christian Community? Listen as Mario Bramnick shares what happened when he joined 5 other pastors for a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower.
Engaged at the age of fourteen to be married at sixteen, Shaneen Clarke wanted more than her traditional Indian culture's practices. Hear her amazing story of how an encounter with the Holy Spirit changed her life.
What is the benefit of dedicating the MEV to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II? Listen to find out when Martin Clarke shares his story of helping bring together the dedication and how it correlates with the Mayflower's 400th anniversary.
Share in the celebration of the dedication of the Modern English Bible Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Listen as our host, Steve Strang, recounts the high tea given at The Ritz in London.
As was the original King James Version was dedicated to King James, the Modern English Version is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Hear how this new translation was presented at a special event at Windsor Castle in St. George's Chapel.
Live in the power of the Holy Spirit even while you work in the marketplace. Hear host Steve Strang call for you to walk in the Spirit daily, as he shares his story and what inspires him to walk in the spirit in all areas of life.
With over 660 million people around the world who have been baptized in the Holy Spirit, a group of diverse pastors and leaders began a Spirit-led movement. Listen to their inspiring vision for every person on earth to have an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ. Will you be one of them?
Tent on the Green is a special event held on the green of Winchester Cathedral in England. Hear how Steve Abley was given a dream to bring different groups of Christians together that ended up remolding the Church.
Reporting from the Empowered 21 conference in London, England, scholar and author Vinson Synan shares with you the latest in the Pentecostal movement. Hear how explosions schools and scholarships are growing around the world.
Donald Trump has become the wrecking ball of political correctness. Hear how God showed Lance Wallnau that Trump could be America's Cyrus, God's anointed one.
Be encouraged to know God is moving through the UK. Hear how in this interview with Steven Halford of Gospel Fire.
What is quality in a ministry? Listen as Dr. Mark Rutland shares how quality is meeting expectations and how to communicate your expectations as a leader.
Your faith and the practices you hold can determine if you have a healthy lifestyle. Listen in as Dr. Max Fleury shares the difference between and extrinsic spirituality and an intrinsic spirituality.
There is a connection between your brain and prayer. Hear author of The Faith Link, Dr. Max Fleury, and share scientific proof that your belief determines your health.
Go out and support the new movie God's Not Dead 2. Hear why now as host Steve Strang reviews the movie and tells how it made a personal impact. It may do the same for you.
You can change our culture. Hear how you can take the 30-day Bullseye Challenge with Larry Tomczak to know how to respond to controversy's in our country.
Florida just passed the Pastor Protection Act. Find out what this act means for the Christian community and how Florida is making strides to protect religious freedom with special in-studio guest Florida State Representative Scott Plakon.
What has God placed in your heart for you to do for Him? Are you struggling to get out of the boat and follow His lead? Learn how to keep your eyes on Jesus within this special interview with Tory Duhon, executive producer of "God's Not Dead" and "God's Not Dead 2."
What is happening in our public schools? You will find out when you hear how the movie "God's Not Dead 2" reflects the Christian persecution facing our teachers and students. Listen now to this special interview with Executive Producer Troy Duhon, who shares about the movie and behind the scenes.
Be encouraged today to stand up for your faith with this special interview with Troy Duhon, executive producer of the successful movie "God's Not Dead." Find out how God's hand was on this project from the beginning and made possible through a car salesman.
As you get older you sometimes give up on your dreams. Be encouraged today by entrepreneur Al Hollingsworth and his story on how God gave him a big idea when most people slowdown in life. You will be inspired to know God is not done with you yet.
Revolutionize your relationship with God today. You do not want to miss this interview with best-selling author Mike Shreve and his teaching on the two commandments of the New Covenant and the two powerful verses.
Have you ever wonder what goes on behind the church scenes of a mega ministry or 24 hour prayer room? Now you can with this special interview with Diane Bickle, wife of International House of Prayer, KC founder Mike Bickle. You will be encouraged and get ideas on what you can do to support your ministries.
The Jewish people are coming to Messiah. Rabbi and New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Cahn joins Steve in studio to talk about how the Jewish people and the Church prophetic return to Israel. You will be blessed with this discussion on the Messianic movement and how Jews and Gentiles are coming together.
What is Messianic Judaism? Listen to Rabbi, Dr. Charlie Kluge, as he shares the supernatural events of how the Jewish people are searching and coming to Yeshua. You will be encouraged to hear how the Lord is God.
Find out how you can improve your overall fitness and health. Hear these basic fitness and exercise tips from personal trainer Blake Lavender. Find your purpose and why to make a big difference in your life.
How often do you pray? Is it enjoyable? Listen to author Mike Bickle, pastor of International House of Prayer in Kansas City, MO, share how he started a 24/7 prayer that is now spreading around the world. Hear how you can enjoy prayer and make an impact on your church, city and sphere of influence through prayer.
Church sermons have become a mask people put on when they walk through the building. Hear how to de-mask and break through to the presence of God with author Francis Frangipane. You will learn out of the heart is who we really are and what is the sum of all of God's attributes.
How are current events related to God's Calendar? Pastor Rod Parsley joins Steve Strang to discuss his new book "God's End-Time Calendar" to share God's alarm clock to wake us up and lead us into celebration with a year of Jubilee. Hear how things that were lost will be returned.
Senator Ted Cruz gets fired up on what he believes is the Spiritual Awakening needed in America. Listen now.
Senator Ted Cruz shares how being a preacher's son, shaped his belief in God and his worldview. Cruz tells some personal story and about the people who have impacted his faith.
If Ted Cruz is elected president, what will the U.S. be like after the year 2020 or 2024? Listen now to find out what Senator Ted Cruz shared with our host Steve Strang. Cruz tells the first five things he will do when elected.
Are you an undecided voter? Hear this exclusive Strang Report interview Senator Ted Cruz. In part one of this four part interview, you will learn why Cruz wants to be president and the challenges he sees our country facing.
It all started in 1987. Hear Steve Strang share how he was invited to a political networking meeting with former President George H. W. Busch, who was Vice President at the time. This meeting started a passion within Strang to inform the Christian community the importance of voting.
What do you think about this year's election and candidates? Listen to why this election will impact our country and the Christian faith. Steve Strang discusses the candidates, upcoming primary and our freedoms we are losing. You will want to go out and vote.
You may know how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement, but you may not know he was a pastor. Hear in this special interview with Dr. King's niece Dr. Alveda King about how her uncle was special and a mighty man of God.
Learn what the Shemitah means for you, today's economy and the world. New York Times best-selling author of "The Harbinger," Jonathan Cahn, joins Steve Strang in studio to discuss his recent best seller "The Mystery of the Shemitah."
Discipline yourself in 2016 to take care of your health and body with these easy five tips from Steve Strang. Steve shares his personal health experiences with being healed from cancer and how you can stay healthy too. Learn the importance of fasting and how keeping your body healthy is another way to glorify God.
Best-selling author Mike Shreve joins Strang Report in this special interview to share what God has given him about the significance of the number 40 and how it reflects the 40th Anniversary of "Charisma" magazine.
Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others just by being a giver. Steve Strang with in studio guest Lisa Dean share how Christian Life Missions is making an impact in helping other ministries succeed in reaching people for God's Kingdom. Hear about the Mordecai Project, Give Away the Word and Alveda King's ministry.
Find out what the meaning of the incarnation of Christ means, plus the liturgical viewpoint of Christmas. Archbishop Russell McClanahan of the Evangelical Episcopal Church joins the Strang Report to discuss the history and background of Jesus's birth.
How do you handle stress during the Christmas season? Dr. Stephen Galloza joins the show to discuss holiday stress and how you can avoid it to enjoy family, friends and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Who would have thought a simple Christmas party would turn into a massacre. In this exclusive interview with Pastor Bruce Dowell of Shiloh Messianic Congregation, you will hear his story of what happened in San Bernardino on December 2 when his congregation member Nicholas Thalasinos lost his life.
Recognize your desires and the heart of your calling to lead. Russell Verhey joins Strang Report to talk about leadership and what drives a leader.
Learn how to manage your feelings in the feeling state with Dr. Doug Weiss. You will be able to identify, understand and communicate you feelings effectively.
Dr. Stephen Galloza shares with you the health benefits of gratitude in this special episode. You will learn different ways on how you can incorporate an attitude of gratitude in you everyday life, not just on Thanksgiving.
You can overcome lust. Dr. Doug Weiss teaches you the principles of freedom from lust. Hear how men can rise up and be strong, while Women will be encouraged in the knowledge of how they are mad Holy.
Gary Carnahan shares how God's creation of Victoria Falls located in Livingstone, Africa, can impact the power and presence of God in our lives.
There is only one Jim Bakker. In this show, Jim opens up to discuss his career, Lori's house and his passion for America. Be open to hear how his life is an example of how God is a God of second chances.
Cindy Jacobs is celebrates 30 years in ministry. She shares information on different prophetic awakenings happening around the world and is calling for a prophetic army to see America lit up with by putting together prayer walks around our the nation.
Challenge yourself to use faith. Steve Strang teaches you how to exercise your faith and encourages you to believe for God, above all else, to move the mountains in your life.
Improve your life and move forward in your career with six focus areas from goal setting to having more faith. Hear additional concepts for each area that help lead you to do more than you think you can.
Leif Hetland, founder of Global Mission Awareness, shares his personal story of being an actor to how he finds God's Love. Leif tells how you can ask, experience, believe and receive love from Poppa God.
Learn and understand the impact of media with a focus on radio and TV. Hear Ben Ferrell of BMCFerrell share how people can use it as a tool to spread the message of Christ.
Counselor and author Dr. Douglas Weiss shares the secrets to improving and creating a servant marriage. Hear now how God made the foundations of marriage with Adam and Eve and receive more information on Weiss's new book Servant Marriage.
Andre Walker, president for Sports Science System, tells his story of how he overcame the odds to become a successful business leader. He will encourage you to lean on God and gives inspiration to the next generation.
Hear Rick Bezet, founder and lead pastor of New Life Church in Conway, Arizona, discuss church growth in America and why some churches are growing while others are declining.
Hear how David Shibley is training up today's leaders and bringing them together to carry out the Great commission. Listen to how his ministry is celebrating 25 years and giving back to younger generations.
Find out why there is so much caner in our world today. Hear what is the leading cause and steps toward prevention. Listen to Dr. Francisco Contreras, a leading expert in the field and serves as director, president and chairman of the Oasis of Hope Hospital.
Now is the time for the church be leaders again in our country. Hear from Joseph Mattera on how it starts with training our children and begin to serve our communities.
God can use anybody for His purpose and glory. Hear how God used prophet Hubie Synn and what you can learn in his book The Tales of a Wandering Prophet.
Find out how Holy Land Missions is reaching across Israel ministering to a hurting nation and the Palestinian people. Hear Pastor Steve Khoury share his personal journey and discusses the relationship between Israeli and Palestinians with host Steve Strang.
Jamie Buckingham made an impact on the Christian community through his writings, books, journalism and personal ministry. His son, Bruce Buckingham, joins Steve in the studio to share his father's legacy and how it continues today in Jamie's writings and teachings.
You can help over 1 million people receive a Bible. Join Steve Strang and Christian Life Missions campaign Give Away the Word. Listen to find out how now.
Enjoy listening Pat Robertson share how the culture wars effect you and what can happen if Christians don't take a stand.
Be encouraged when you hear how Pat Robertson is making an impact for God through his legacy of CBN television network and the continuous success of Regent University. Listen now to part 3 of this 4 part interview series.
Pat Robertson discusses what you need to know is happening in our economy now. He shares the Law of Use from his new book The Secret Kingdom.
Pat Robertson tells how God gave him an understanding on how Jesus described the laws that control the universe. He shares with Steve in this 4 part interview how this inspired his book The Secret Kingdom.
Listen as Steve Strang shares his experiences on reporting the history and importance of the Messianic Jewish movement. Hear his story now.
Hear Steve Strang share his experience and stories of healing when he interviewed Kathryn Kulman. Listen to how her presence in person was just as strong in the move of the Spirit as on stage.
Listen as Steve Strang shares his memories of Oral Roberts, a great man of God who reached millions for Christ through evangelism, healing ministry, television, and reaches future generations to come through Oral Roberts University.
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Listen as Steve Strang shares his story as a young journalist who decided the best way for him to serve the Lord was to start Charisma magazine. Listen to this special interview by Dr. Steve Greene as he honors Steve Strang in celebrating Charisma's 40th anniversary.
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I can't help but get a little nostalgic this time of year reflecting back on the two times I have held a garage sale.
I can't help but get a little nostalgic this time of year reflecting back on the two times I have held a garage sale.
I myself have been the host and co-host of only two yard sales in my lifetime. The first one I held with my friend Lori. It was at her house and the idea of taking my junk down to her house (approximately six miles away) and spending a Saturday afternoon hanging out in her driveway with the kids running around playing, sounded pretty sweet to me at the time.
What I didn't know was that after cleaning up all my junk and hauling it down there, I wouldn't make more than $10 for it, and the kids would end up asking me to buy a lot of the junk, some of it ours.
Lori, on the other hand, sold three playpens, three cribs and about 300 onesies with spit-up stains on them.
The second yard sale I held was a pain. I first had to clean the garage and the whole time I was wiping spider webs off and tagging merchandise, I had to listen to my son say, "You told me that if you ever tried to have a yard sale I was supposed to remind you how mind numbing the last one was, and tell you to stop and think about what you're doing."
It started with a huge crowd of people at the end of my driveway and ended with me practically paying people to take the remaining junk so I wouldn't have to haul it back in the house.
This was the yard sale where I learned the Law of Crap: the junkier it is, the faster it will sell. The nicer it is, the longer it will sit in the driveway in the rain, while you wonder what you are going to do with the stuff that you've already come to terms with parting ways.
I give stuff away now.
During Sleepy Eye's spring City Wide Garage Sales I noticed all the brightly colored signs that had been placed on street corners all over town with arrows pointing to that special house down the street. People streamlined their garages, turning their driveways (once they were cleared of snow) into storefront windows, ready to turn a profit on their once-treasured possessions.
Those brightly colored neon signs were meant to make a bold statement – welcome to garage sale season. And this year they said something else–HEATED GARAGES!
Our city wide sale in Sleepy Eye is generally the beginning of two seasons–spring and garage sales. Unfortunately, this year mother nature had other ideas and nearly cancelled the event with a snow storm.
But to the hardy garage salers and hosts, eight inches of snow was just a small irritation in the spirit of the season.
We received calls at the office on the Thursday the sales began wondering if they were still going to take place. We told callers that the advertising was in the newspapers and it all depended on the hosts if they would open that day. From reports I heard, heated garages pulled in many shoppers out of the cold and had them staying longer and shopping more.
Since that date we have been receiving calls asking us to move the date back a week or two so there is a better chance of spring weather.
On a poll on our newspaper website at www.sleepyeyenews.com we took a survey. Approximately two dozen people voted and the majority voted for the first week in May.
May is a busy month with the start of other city wide garage sales, proms, graduation, Mother's Day and a holiday weekend. While the beginning of May doesn't necessarily guarantee more spring-like weather, we are willing to consider making the change based on residents requests and results of the poll.
When playing with Mother Nature, it's hardly a fair playing field, especially in early spring. Then again, garage sales and spring are seasons we all look forward to.
And for good reason.
In my opinion, yard sales keep the economy going–they circulate money and dusty junk. Funny thing about garage sales, though, is that every once-in-a-while you come across a real treasure.


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Authorities have identified two Dodge City residents killed in a fire Thursday as 51-year-old Luz Maria Conejo and 2-year-old Pablo Antonio Coca-Conejo.
Authorities have identified two Dodge City residents killed in a fire Thursday as 51-year-old Luz Maria Conejo and 2-year-old Pablo Antonio Coca-Conejo.
Both individuals succumbed to smoke inhalation, according to Fire Chief Kevin Norton.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation but authorities have been able to determine that it likely started in the living room of the single-story residence located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Comanche Street Norton said the deaths have been ruled as "accidental." Norton said approximately 50 percent of the structure was involved in the fire.
He also confirmed that no smoke alarms were present in the residence, which is against the law in the state of Kansas. The Smoke Detector Act, passed in 1998, requires all property owners to equip each floor in a home with smoke detectors.
Around 11 a.m. Thursday, first responders were dispatched to 1715 N. 2nd Ave. to a heavy fire engulfing the front and north side of a home.
Capt. Ken Spencer of the Dodge City Fire Department said four people were able to escape the blaze. Spencer said it took nearly 35 minutes for firefighters to put out the flames which spread throughout the house and into the attic. A crew of roughly 15 firefighters as well as Ford County Fire/EMS were able to keep the fire from spreading to neighboring homes while also battling winter temperatures of 19 degrees.
According to Norton, the deaths mark the first fire-related fatalities in Dodge City in approximately 20 years. In the early-to-mid 90s four members of the Ochoa family were killed in a fire. Norton couldn't recall the exact year of the tragedy, but said the fire ignited because someone was cleaning engine parts with gasoline inside the home.


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Florida coach Will Muschamp is "extremely disappointed" in the linebacker, who will miss at least the first two games of the season.
Antonio Morrison, a University of Florida linebacker who was arrested last month after police said he punched a bouncer, is in legal trouble again. This time deputies say he interfered with an investigation by barking at a police K-9.
Morrison, a 19-year-old sophomore, was arrested early Sunday morning after Alachua County Sheriff's deputies said that he harassed the dog during an incident near a bar that has been the scene of dozens of law enforcement calls in recent months.
Reaction was swift from Gator team officials.
"I'm extremely disappointed in Antonio Morrison's decision making," Coach Will Muschamp said on the UF Twitter account Sunday. "He has been suspended from the team and will miss at least two games to begin the season."
UF opens against Toledo on Aug. 31 before a road game at Miami the following week.
Morrison was arrested on two misdemeanor charges and was released from the Alachua County jail Sunday afternoon, but the area's chief prosecutor said late Sunday that he has some concerns about the legality of the charges.
"Based on the initial report, I have to question the sufficiency of the evidence to constitute a crime," said State Attorney Bill Cervone. "Simply barking at a dog may not be enough. I'll have to look at the statute," he said, noting that the law calls for malicious intent.
He added that depending on the outcome of a review of this incident his office will be conducting, the plea deal Morrison worked out after the incident last month could be in jeopardy.
According to the report, at about 2:30 a.m., Deputy William Arnold responded to a call about a suspicious incident and disturbance at the Scottish Inn at 4041 SW 13th St.
The motel is next to the All Star Sports Bar on Southwest 13th Street, a bar and grill that can stay open until 4 a.m. as long as it stops serving alcohol at 2 a.m.
Deputies have responded to more than 200 calls to that scene since August 2012 mainly because of trouble among the large crowds that congregate in the parking lots and nearby businesses. The sheriff's office routinely assigns between eight and 11 deputies to patrol the area on weekend nights.
Arnold was talking to several men in a car and had activated the automatic door release on his cruiser in case he had to remotely release the dog, named Bear.
At that moment, several young men, including Morrison, walked past the patrol vehicle, which had its emergency lights activated. Morrison then went over to the patrol car and started making barking noises through the open car window at the dog, according to the report.
This distracted the dog's attention from the occupants of the car, Arnold said, and Bear began barking at Morrison.
The deputy approached Morrison and told him to stand at the front of the patrol car. Arnold tried to handcuff Morrison, but he resisted. Two other deputies arrived and helped handcuff Morrison, who had to be told several times to stop resisting, the report states.
Morrison told deputies that he had made a "woof-woof" sound at the dog officer because it barked at him first. Morrison was arrested on misdemeanor charges of interfering with a police animal and resisting arrest without violence. He was released from the Alachua County jail Sunday afternoon on his own recognizance.
Cervone said he has some questions about whether Morrison should have been arrested in the first place and he will be interviewing Arnold as soon as possible.
"I do not take (the report) at face value," he said. "I need to know a lot more."
This is the second incident involving law enforcement within five weeks for Morrison. He was arrested by Gainesville Police after an incident June 16 outside the Kava Bar & Hookah Lounge at 1007 W. University Ave. after police said he got into an argument with a bouncer who refused to waive the cover charge for Morrison. The report said Morrison told the bouncer, "Don't you know who I am? I'm a football player. I'm Antonio!"
Morrison then hit the bouncer with his fist on top of the head.
He was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of battery early the next morning by GPD.
Morrison was given deferred prosecution following the June 16 incident. As part of the deal worked out with the State Attorney's Office, Morrison agreed to pay $100 in fines, perform community service hours, attend a drug and alcohol program and anger management classes and take part in two eight-hour ride-alongs with UF police.
Cervone said that this arrest may impact that deal.
"If a criminal offense was involved, that plea deal could be revoked," he said, meaning that Morrison could face jail time.


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When NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health asked parents and caregivers in our new poll whether getting a good night's sleep is important, families overwhelmingly told us that sleep is a high priority.
But almost all said that it's difficult to pull off. And studies suggest this is especially true for teenagers.
As we've reported in our On the Run series, families are feeling stretched by the competing demands on their time.
Celeste Higgins of Miami, Fla., knows the struggle. Her two kids, ages 12 and 16, have demanding academic schedules and play competitive sports. Higgins also has a full-time job, so she often finds herself sacrificing her own sleep to make sure her kids are on track and where they need to be, such as at a 7 a.m. regatta.
"There just aren't enough hours in the day," she says. Her son Rory, who has rowing team practice six days a week, is often up until about midnight doing homework. And his day starts at the crack of dawn, leaving about 6 or 6 1/2 hours for sleep each night.
"I don't really think it's enough," Rory told us, "but that's what I run on, and I've gotten used to it."
Lots of teens are cruising by on too little sleep, but that's not ideal.
"All of the data we have suggests that teenagers need 8 1/2 to 9 1/4 hours of sleep per night," explains sleep expert Helene Emsellem, medical director of the Center for Sleep & Wake Disorders in Chevy Chase, Md.
When teens don't get enough sleep, there are consequences beyond just being more irritable or moody.
Over the long term, a lack of sleep can influence appetite, nudging a person to reach for more empty carbohydrates and sugar. Inadequate sleep also seems to send a signal to our bodies to store more fat. A recent study found that sleep deprivation reduces insulin sensitivity, setting the stage for a range of metabolic problems, including Type 2 diabetes and weight gain.
"We have a growing body of literature that ties weight gain to our 24/7 society and inadequate sleep," says Emsellem.
For now, most of the data come from studies of adults. But researchers have begun to find correlations with children and adolescents, too.
And there's another consequence of being poorly rested: "When we're sleepy, we have a cognitive disorder of focus, attention and concentration," Emsellem says.
The forgetfulness and distraction that's so common among teens, she says, may result partly from sleepiness.
Though some top students can thrive despite a sleep deficit, others may not be so lucky. Being well-rested, researchers say, enhances academic performance.
Why? "We are actually learning during sleep," says Emsellem. In some sleep stages, our brains are taking the information we've gathered during the day "and laying it down into the memories that are going to allow us to retrieve the information" at a later time, she explains.
A short catnap can be restorative, she says. But limit the nap to no more than 30 minutes, and try to sneak it in before 5 p.m.
Catching extra shut-eye on the weekends can help the sleep-starved, Emsellem says, but you don't want to sleep so late that you reset your body clock, making it hard to drift off at a reasonable hour the next night. A good rule of thumb is to sleep no more than two hours past your typical weekday wake-up time.
And here are a few more tips aimed particularly at teens:
1. Keep a regular study schedule: Cramming late at night cuts into sleep, and may create an irregular sleep-wake schedule.
2. Turn off the electronics earlier in the evening, especially the hour before you need to hit the sack. Text-messaging, watching television, playing video games and doing other sorts of computer work can disrupt your ability to fall asleep. And a chirping cellphone may wake you up at night.
3. Eliminate or cut down on caffeine, particularly in the three to five hours before you want to fall asleep.
This story is part of the series On the Run: How Families Struggle to Eat Well and Exercise. The series is based on a poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health. If you want to dive deeper, here's a summary of the poll findings, plus the topline data and charts.
It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.
I'm Renee Montagne. And Steve, I hope you don't feel as badly as you sound.
INSKEEP: Oh, well, it's no problem. I feel fine. And it's Friday, anyway.
MONTAGNE: Oh, OK. You've got the weekend to rest up.
INSKEEP: Yeah.
MONTAGNE: Well, you know, getting enough sleep is as important to your health as eating well and exercising. But when our lives get too busy, shut-eye is often the thing we sacrifice first. As part of our poll with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, we asked families whether they think their kids are getting enough sleep. As part of our "On the Run" series, NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.
ALLISON AUBREY, BYLINE: Our poll finds that most families set a bedtime for kids. And most parents say that their children are well-rested. But by the time kids hit the teenage years, studies show that things start to crumble. Mom Celeste Higgins knows the struggle. When we reached her at 10:30 on Monday night at her home in Miami, her teenage son Rory was just finishing his dinner.
CELESTE HIGGINS: It's 10:30, come on. Finish up.
RORY: I'm sorry...
AUBREY: He had rowing practice tonight, and he's still got school projects to work on. Rory says it's usually about midnight before he climbs into bed
RORY: I normally do homework till about 11, 11:30.
AUBREY: And he reserves a little time for socializing.
RORY: Mostly through like, Facebook and texting while I'm doing homework.
AUBREY: Which pushes bedtime back a smidge, too. So how many hours of sleep is Rory getting each night .
RORY: Probably about seven hours.
AUBREY: Or less. His mom says he averages six, maybe six and a half hours. And does this feel like enough?
RORY: No, I don't really think it's - I don't think it's enough. But that's what I normally run on, and I've gotten used to it.
AUBREY: Rory's story is typical of what we found in our poll. Parents say that a good night's sleep is a high priority. But almost half of families say it's difficult to pull off. Celeste Higgins says she'd love for her kids to get more sleep but...
HIGGINS: There just really aren't enough hours in the day. I mean, he has all honors classes, and that requires a lot of homework. And I don't see any other way around it.
AUBREY: Sleep expert Helene Emsellem says many parents assume teens can cruise by on little sleep, but it's certainly not ideal.
HELENE EMSELLEM: All of the data that we have suggests that in fact, teenagers need eight and a half to nine and a quarter hours of sleep per night.
AUBREY: And when they don't get it, Emsellem says, there are consequences beyond just being more irritable, and moodier. For one, it can influence eating and snacking. Night shift workers have reported craving more carbs and sugar - so doughnut consumption may go up. And Emsellem says being sleepy actually seems to send a signal to our bodies to store more fat.
EMSELLEM: We have a growing body of literature that ties weight gain and our obesity epidemic to our 24/7 society, and inadequate sleep at night.
AUBREY: And as if this weren't enough, there's another consequence.
EMSELLEM: When we're sleepy, we have a cognitive disorder of focus, attention and concentration.
AUBREY: And what does this look like in teens?
EMSELLEM: Being distracted, looking as if you have attention deficit disorder, can very much be due just to sleepiness.
AUBREY: Mom Celeste Higgins says she does see some of this. When her seventh-grade daughter, Julia, is tired, she loses and forgets things.
HIGGINS: Like her school shoes or her school uniform. And for my son, it's sort of the same thing. He'll forget that he was supposed to call; or things that are - not major, but they're things that you wouldn't forget to do if you really were well-rested.
AUBREY: Now, if these connections are real, they certainly have not dawned on many parents. Celeste Higgins says in some circles, parents think that pushing your kids to do a lot is the way to show you've got high expectations.
HIGGINS: The busier your child, I guess the better a parent you are perceived to be.
AUBREY: Celeste says she does push back, limiting her kids' activities. But still, keeping up with their schedule is really taking its toll on all of them - especially since she's the only parent at home, and she has a full-time job.
HIGGINS: I am so tired. I feel like I've been tired for the last five years. (LAUGHTER)
AUBREY: And for now, Celeste says, there's no easy way to slow down.
Allison Aubrey, NPR News.
MONTAGNE: And we have Allison Aubrey here in the studio with us. So Allison, let me ask you - it does sound rough; obviously, a lot of busy families have competing demands on their times. Are there any tips for helping families get more sleep?
AUBREY: Yeah. Hi there, Renee. There really are some good workarounds. I think the top tip here is, take a nap. I mean, experts say short naps, little catnaps 30 minutes or less, can very restorative. Rory - the family we just heard from - sometimes takes a nap on the bus between school and rowing. And that's perfect.
What teens don't want to do is fall into a deep sleep because, as Helene Emsellem explains, what happens then is you have a really hard time powering back up. If you cycle into deep, slow-wave sleep, it's more likely that you're going to wake up feeling really groggy. So short naps are the efficient way to manage this.
MONTAGNE: And what about that most attractive idea - sleeping in on weekends?
AUBREY: Well, Renee, I can tell you, as the mother of a teenage boy, you have to allow your teens to catch up on sleep, on days off. I mean, it's something we have to do. When you're waking up at 6 a.m. during the week, it's really a grind. But the tip to remember here is that if you're going to sleep in on a Saturday or a Sunday morning, for hours and hours past what your weekday schedule is, you can really disrupt the body clock. And then it would make it harder to go to bed at a decent hour, when Sunday night rolls around. So the rule of thumb here is to think about two hours. Let your kids sleep in about two extra hours, on days off. And then try to get to bed a little earlier, too - which, of course, is easier said than done when it comes to teens.
MONTAGNE: Well, right - can you just tell a teen to turn off the light?
AUBREY: Well, when you talk to sleep experts, they'll tell you that this is a really smart thing to do - try to have a set bedtime, ideally for the whole house. You know, tell them it's time to power down, cut off their phones or whatever device they may be tethered to, at a specific time. But you know, here's the hard part of the advice: As parents, we should be doing the same thing - cutting ourselves off. I mean, if we're in bed with our electronics, we're basically sending a message "do as I say, not as I do." And that's not such effective parenting. So one caveat here, I should mention, is that Helene Emsellem - the sleep expert - says if soothing music helps, you know, listening to a little music in bed at bedtime, is OK.
MONTAGNE: Allison, thanks very much.
AUBREY: Thanks, Renee.
MONTAGNE: That's NPR science correspondent Allison Aubrey. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.