text:
Chapter Index
Vignette 1
10:14 as one gathers abandoned eggs;
17:9 which they abandoned before the
32:14 the palaces shall lie abandoned,
2:11 lowered and man's pride abased;
2:17 of men shall be abased, and man's
5:25 for all this his anger is not abated
9:12 for all this his anger is not abated
9:17 for all this his anger is not abated
9:21 for all this his anger is not abated
10:4 for all this his anger is not abated
61:8 dealings—but I abhor extortion in
66:5 Your brethren who abhor you, and
49:7 abhorred by his nation, a servant
60:15 forsaken and abhorred, with none
26:19 who abide in the dust: your dew is
32:16 desert, and righteousness abide in
33:14 abide eternal burning? They who
57:15 who is highly exalted, who abides
10:13 own ability and shrewdness, for I
9:18 be set ablaze like a fire, and briars
27:4 set them ablaze. But should they
33:12 thorns and set ablaze. Take heed
36:8 you are able to put riders on them
36:18 Were any gods of the nations able
1:21 righteousness made its abode in
16:5 a throne be set up in the abode of
33:20 Jerusalem, the abode of peace—
63:15 holy and glorious celestial abode
58:6 abolish all forms of subjection? Is
36:7 altars Hezekiah abolished, telling
3:12 abolishing your traditional ways.
25:8 by abolishing Death forever. My
41:24 is himself an abomination. I have
44:19 Am I not making an abomination
66:3 delighting in their abominations,
29:22 Jehovah, who redeemed Abraham
41:8 chosen, offspring of Abraham my
51:2 to Abraham your father, to Sarah
63:16 Though Abraham does not know
16:8 branches spread abroad across the
54:3 abroad to the right and to the left;
57:9 far abroad and debase yourself to
19:11 absurd counsel. How can you say
33:23 * Now shall spoil in abundance be
55:2 your souls shall enjoy abundance.
66:11 from the abundance of her bosom
1:11 what purpose are your abundant
30:23 of food may be rich and abundant
52:5 my name is constantly abused all
41:19 bring cedars and acacias, myrtles
29:24 accept instruction. Woe to you,
66:21 will accept men to be priests and
41:9 You are my servant; I accepted
56:7 shall be accepted on my altar, for
60:7 accepted as offerings on my altar
41:24 to nothing; whoever accepts you
65:1 I was accessible to those who did
34:15 each one accompanying her mate
1:23 accomplices of robbers: with one
9:7 Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish
37:32 Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish
46:10 effect; I accomplish all my will. I
10:12 has fully accomplished his work
26:12 we have accomplished you have
44:26 servant, accomplishes the aims of
55:11 me empty; it accomplishes what I
41:4 accomplishing this, foreordaining
1:23 with one accord they love bribes
7:19 one accord in the river beds of the
34:4 shed themselves with one accord
49:18 one accord they gather and come
59:18 According to what they deserve
63:7 according to all that Jehovah has
63:7 according to the great kindness he
14:9 on your account she roused all the
16:14 few left, and those of no account
21:16 On account of this, my Lord said
37:24 On account of my vast chariotry I
38:9 Hezekiah king of Judah's account
41:24 are of no account, that your works
48:9 wrath; on account of my renown
48:11 my own sake, on my own account
53:1 On whose account has the arm of
57:11 on whose account are you uneasy
65:7 laps the payment that has accrued
65:20 hundred shall be accursed. When
32:7 false slogans and accusations to
54:17 every tongue that rises to accuse
53:3 of grief, accustomed to suffering
55:11 achieves the purpose for which I
58:13 achieving your own ends on my
65:10 flocks, and the Valley of Achor
61:9 them will acknowledge that they
12:5 be acknowledged throughout the
40:14 acquainting him with the way of
15:7 The surplus they have acquired,
63:14 acquiring illustrious renown. O
5:23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe
5:10 ten-acre vineyard shall yield but
16:8 its branches spread abroad across
18:2 swift craft across the water. They
24:14 those from across the sea exult at
21:2 the traitor in the act of treachery
28:21 perform his act, his unwonted act
51:4 will act: My righteousness shall
52:5 govern them act presumptuously
48:3 Then, suddenly, I acted and they
3:8 their tongue and their actions are
64:4 seen a God besides you, acts thus
29:1 lodged! Though you add year to
38:5 will add fifteen years to your life
11:8 infant will play near the adder's
1:5 by adding to your waywardness
30:1 approval, only adding sin to sin!
7:10 Again Jehovah addressed Ahaz,
8:5 Assyria. Jehovah addressed me
40:16 be adequate for sacrifice. Before
14:1 will adhere to them and join the
56:6 who adhere to Jehovah to serve
56:3 not the foreigner who adheres to
19:7 vegetation adjoining canals and
29:21 word adjudge a man to be guilty
57:10 not admitted despair; you have
8:11 hand, and admonished me not to
3:4 Jehovah, will make adolescents
44:5 To Jehovah, and adopt the name
44:17 which they bow in adoration and
2:8 of idols: they adore the works of
2:20 themselves to adore. Men will go
44:15 adore, from it they make idols to
49:18 adorn yourself with them all as
61:10 a bride adorned with her jewels.
37:38 Adrammelech and Sharezer slew
57:3 offspring of adulterer and harlot!
10:32 the advance against the mountain
13:2 advance into the precincts of the
37:33 not advance against it with armor
10:28 fatness wear away. He advances
56:11 after his own advantage. Come,
1:24 will relieve me of my adversaries
9:11 when he stirs up their adversaries
41:11 adversaries shall come to nought,
59:18 them: wrath upon his adversaries
64:2 adversaries, the nations trembling
30:20 the bread of adversity and water
3:3 the officer and dignitary, advisers
19:11 of Pharaoh's advisers give absurd
10:3 holocaust overtakes you from afar
30:27 afar! His wrath is kindled, heavy
43:6 not! Bring my sons from afar and
49:12 coming from afar, these, from the
60:4 sons shall arrive from afar; your
60:9 back your children from afar, and
58:13 your own affairs and speaking of
3:17 afflict the scalps of the women of
58:3 afflict our bodies and you remain
49:13 compassion for his afflicted. But
30:20 water of affliction, yet shall your
48:10 crucible of affliction. For my own
5:17 in the ruins of the affluent. Woe to
3:8 affront to his glory before his very
65:7 mountains, who affront me on the
13:8 aghast, their faces set aflame. The
8:12 be not afraid or awed by the thing
10:24 not afraid of the Assyrians, though
19:16 be as women, fearful and afraid at
37:6 Jehovah: Be not afraid because of
40:9 Make yourself heard, be not afraid
41:14 Be not afraid, you worms of Jacob
44:2 Be not afraid, O Jacob, my servant
46:4 old age, I am present; till you turn
47:6 even the aged you weighed down
65:20 the aged who do not live out their
34:10 endless ages none shall traverse it
16:4 them from the aggressors! When
13:8 one another aghast, their faces set
13:8 agony, seized with trembling like
21:3 trembling; throes of agony have
50:11 you shall lie down in agony. Hear
1:1 reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz,
7:1 left standing. When Ahaz son of
7:3 and meet Ahaz, you and your son
7:10 addressed Ahaz, and said, Ask a
7:12 the heights above. But Ahaz said,
14:28 In the year King Ahaz died, came
38:8 on the dial of Ahaz recede the ten
10:28 on Aiath, passes through Migron
41:6 to one another's aid, saying, each
49:8 your aid: I have created you and
44:26 the aims of his messengers, who
3:16 Zion are haughty and put on airs
10:29 alarm, Gibeah of Saul is fleeing.
15:4 will sound the alarm to summon
32:11 alarmed, you complacent women
1:4 insensible. Alas, a nation astray,
64:5 Alas, you were roused to anger
21:7 be most vigilant, fully alert. Then
1:7 soil is devoured by aliens in your
61:5 Aliens will tend and pasture your
6:13 stump remains alive, so shall the
7:21 man will keep alive a young cow
65:20 be infants alive but a few days, or
45:23 every tongue swear allegiance. It
30:1 me, for making alliances without
31:2 miscreants and allies of evildoers
34:17 together. It is he who allots them
1:25 and remove all your alloy. I will
13:6 a violent blow from the Almighty
40:26 is almighty and all powerful, not
46:1 cattle; the images you bore aloft
46:7 They bear it aloft, carrying it on
60:8 aloft like clouds, flying as doves
2:11 pride abased; Jehovah alone shall
2:17 Jehovah alone shall be exalted in
26:13 but you alone we recall by name.
37:16 cherubim, you alone are God over
37:20 know that you alone are Jehovah.
44:24 all things, who alone suspends the
45:24 Jehovah alone come vindication
63:3 Alone I have trodden out a vatful
30:18 he will remain aloof. For Jehovah
58:1 Proclaim it aloud without restraint
38:15 I say when he has already spoken
56:8 to those already gathered. All you
6:6 had taken with tongs from the altar
19:19 day there shall be an altar erected
27:9 all altar stones, leaving no idols of
29:2 she becomes as my altar hearth. I
36:7 to worship only at this altar? Come
60:7 accepted as offerings on my altar,
17:8 and regard not the altars, the works
36:7 whose shrines and altars Hezekiah
14:14 above the altitude of the clouds; I
1:28 be altogether shattered when those
15:3 will altogether wail and give way to
22:3 Your chiefs, altogether in flight, are
27:4 them and altogether set them ablaze
46:2 gods altogether sag and bow down
56:10 watchmen are altogether blind and
64:6 we have altogether become as those
57:16 not contend forever, nor always be
60:11 shall always remain open; they shall
29:8 nations that amass to fight against
29:7 amassed to fight against Ariel, all
18:4 when the rainclouds appear amid
24:9 amid song; liquor has turned bitter
45:19 offspring to seek me amid chaos. I
58:4 You fast amid strife and contention
58:10 amid darkness and your twilight
59:9 walk amid gloom. We grope along
27:3 anything be amiss. I have no more
11:14 and the Ammonites will obey them
17:9 of the Hivites and Amorites, which
41:24 works amount to nothing; whoever
1:1 of Isaiah the son of Amoz which he
2:1 of Amoz saw in vision: in the latter
13:1 which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw
20:2 Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go
37:2 Isaiah the son of Amoz. And when
37:21 Isaiah the son of Amoz sent word to
38:1 Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him
30:23 in ample pasturelands, and the oxen
30:33 and deep is its fire pit and ample its
23:2 who were amply replenished by the
57:18 I will guide him and amply console
3:20 charm amulets, rings for the fingers
57:4 do you amuse yourselves? At whom
13:22 from its amusement halls. Her time
32:13 for all the amusement houses in the
10:30 her, Laishah, answer her, Anathoth!
23:7 festive city of ancient origin, whose
24:5 ordinances, set at nought the ancient
46:10 beginning, from ancient times things
51:9 Bestir yourself, as in ancient times,
58:12 of you will rebuild the ancient ruins
61:4 spirit. They will rebuild the ancient
37:36 Then the angel of Jehovah went out
63:9 the angel of his presence delivering
5:25 anger of Jehovah is kindled against
5:25 his anger is not abated; his hand is
7:4 of kindling, by the burning anger of
9:12 his anger is not abated; his hand is
9:17 his anger is not abated; his hand is
9:21 his anger is not abated; his hand is
10:4 his anger is not abated; his hand is
10:5 anger! He is a staff—my wrath in
10:25 For my anger will very soon come
12:1 with me, your anger is turned away
13:3 valiant ones: my anger is not upon
13:9 a cruel outburst of anger and wrath
13:13 by the anger of Jehovah of Hosts in
14:6 the nations in anger, who subdued
27:4 no more anger toward her. Should
28:21 be stirred to anger, as in the Valley
42:25 So in the heat of his anger he pours
54:8 you up. In a fleeting surge of anger
54:9 to have no more anger toward you
57:17 him and hid my face in anger when
60:10 Though I struck you in anger, I will
63:3 trod them down in my anger; in my
63:6 trod nations underfoot in my anger
64:5 you were roused to anger when we
66:15 retaliate in furious anger, to rebuke
19:8 will deplore their lot and anglers in
12:1 you have been angry with me, your
51:20 God's angry rebuke. Now therefore
57:16 nor always be angry; the spirits and
64:9 hands. Be not exceedingly angry, O
8:22 of anguish and gloom; and thus are
9:1 those who have been in anguish for
14:3 from grief and anguish and from the
23:5 men will be in anguish at the report.
32:10 shall be in anguish, O carefree ones
13:21 in it. But wild animals will infest it,
32:14 animals, a browsing place for flocks
46:1 as burdens on weary animals. Such
56:9 you wild beasts, you animals of the
3:18 finery—the anklets, head ornaments
18:2 rivers have annexed their lands. All
18:7 annexed their lands, to the place of
37:11 done, annexing all lands. Shall you
10:7 annihilate and exterminate nations
1:28 Jehovah are annihilated. And you
13:9 sinners may be annihilated from it.
10:22 will return; although annihilation is
40:2 to Jerusalem. Announce to her that
40:6 it. A voice said, Announce it. And I
40:6 And I asked, How shall I announce
48:6 now, I announce to you new things,
61:1 announce good tidings to the lowly
41:26 Who announced this beforehand, so
48:3 caused them to be announced. Then
48:5 announced them to you before they
48:20 Chaldea! Make this announcement
52:7 of the messenger announcing peace
63:1 to save, announcing righteousness
44:25 annuls the predictions of impostors
45:1 Jehovah to his anointed, to Cyrus,
61:1 upon me, for Jehovah has anointed
61:3 place of ashes, the festal anointing
10:30 her, Laishah; answer her, Anathoth!
30:19 will answer you as soon as he hears
36:21 commanded them not to answer him
41:17 I Jehovah will answer their want; I,
41:28 questioned them, who could answer
46:7 cry to it for help, it does not answer
50:2 came; why did no one answer when
49:8 favorable time I have answered you
29:11 read this, and he answers, I cannot;
29:12 he answers, I am unlearned. But my
26:8 your ordinances we anticipate you,
51:5 the isles anticipate me, awaiting my
14:9 of you, anticipating your arrival; on
54:11 will lay antimony for your building
41:7 * who pounds the anvil. They say of
13:18 gold. Their bows shall tear apart the
43:11 am Jehovah; apart from me there is
44:6 apart from me there is no God. Who
44:8 Is there a God, then, apart from me?
45:5 is none other; apart from me there is
45:21 Jehovah, apart from whom there is
1:4 they have lapsed into apostasy. Why
20:5 be appalled and perplexed at Cush
52:14 appalled many—his appearance was
1:17 of the fatherless, appeal on behalf of
15:4 appeal shall be heard as far as Jahaz
18:4 rainclouds appear amid the fever of
30:25 hills shall appear streams of running
46:5 that we should appear similar? They
58:8 your healing speedily appear; your
53:2 He had no distinguished appearance
57:6 shall I be appeased of such things?
38:21 * take fig packs and apply them to the
10:6 godless nation, appoint him over the
21:6 appoint a watchman who will report
22:21 I will appoint him your jurisdiction.
26:14 up; you appoint them to destruction
41:27 will appoint him as a herald of good
49:6 will also appoint to you to be a light
49:11 will appoint as roads; my highways
61:8 I will appoint them a sure reward; I
9:6 child is born, a son appointed, who
42:6 created you and appointed you to be
43:3 I have appointed as ransom for you.
49:8 have created you and appointed you
53:9 was due? He was appointed among
55:4 I have appointed him as a witness to
62:6 appointed watchmen on your walls,
44:7 appointing a people from of old as
45:12 appointing all their host. It is I who
33:18 the ones who appraised the towers
3:6 will a man apprehend a kinsman of
57:11 and apprehensive, that you pretend
53:8 was taken away. Who can apprise
33:13 are near, be apprised of my might!
29:13 these people approach me with the
54:14 shall not approach you. Those who
66:18 they may approach and behold my
30:1 my approval, only adding sin to sin
1:13 solemn gathering I cannot approve
7:3 -Jashub at the end of the aqueduct
36:2 took up a position by the aqueduct
15:1 in one night Ar is devastated, Moab
21:13 in Arabia: You wandering bands of
21:13 the forests of Arabia, bring water to
7:1 Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son
7:2 David was informed that Aram was
7:4 and Aram and the son of Remaliah,
7:5 though Aram has conceived an evil
7:8 is the capital of Aram and Rezin the
22:6 of Aram, and Kir unveils the armor
36:11 Aramaic, which we understand. Do
9:12 their adversaries: Aramaeans from
17:3 so shall it be with Aram's remnant
37:38 and fled to the land of Ararat. And
2:4 the nations and arbitrate for many
11:4 equity arbitrate for the lowly in the
21:17 of valiant archers remaining of the
66:19 Tarshish, Pul, and Lud (the archers
14:3 arduous servitude imposed on you
22:1 the Arena of Spectacles: Whatever
22:5 and riot in the Arena of Spectacles
32:2 or the shade of a large rock in arid
35:1 to generation. Wilderness and arid
48:21 not when he led them through arid
53:2 a stalk out of arid ground. He had
29:1 Ariel—Ariel, the city where David
29:2 succession, yet will I distress Ariel
5:11 liquor as soon as they arise in the
26:19 bodies arise. You will say to them,
33:10 Now will I arise, says Jehovah; I
48:13 I call them, they arise at once. All
51:9 Awake, arise; clothe yourself with
52:1 Awake, arise; clothe yourself with
60:1 now on and forever. Arise, shine,
3:13 he has arisen to judge the nations.
2:19 arises and strikes terror on earth.
2:21 arises and strikes terror on earth.
8:9 you may arm yourselves but shall
30:30 make visible his arm descending
33:2 strength of arm from morning to
40:10 with power; his arm presides for
40:11 up with his arm and carries in his
44:5 inscribe on their arm, To Jehovah
44:12 his god by the strength of his arm
48:14 Babylon; his arm shall be against
51:5 anticipate me, awaiting my arm.
51:9 power, O arm of Jehovah! Bestir
52:10 * bared his holy arm in the eyes of
53:1 account has the arm of Jehovah
59:16 arm brought about salvation for
62:8 his right hand, his mighty arm: I
63:5 arm brought about salvation for
63:12 made his glorious arm proceed at
15:4 summon the armed men of Moab
17:5 are reaped by the armful, he will
43:17 and horses, armies of men in full
21:5 you commanders! Oil the armor!
22:6 and Kir uncovers the armor, then
39:2 entire armory and all that was in
51:5 my arms shall judge the peoples
13:4 Hosts is marshaling an army for
36:2 with a large army from Lachish
16:2 at the fords of Arnon. Provide a
17:2 cities of Aroer shall lie forsaken
37:36 when men arose in the morning,
32:11 put sackcloth around your waists
49:18 eyes and look around you; with
52:2 from the bands around your neck
63:5 glanced around, but none would
5:29 they are aroused like young lions
42:13 warrior, his passions aroused like
10:9 Is not Hamath as Arpad, Samaria
36:19 the gods of Hamath and Arpad?
37:13 Hamath and Arpad and the kings
63:1 from Bozrah, arrayed in majesty
61:10 salvation, he arrays me in a robe
53:8 not his mouth. By arrest and trial
14:9 anticipating your arrival; on your
32:10 shall fail to arrive. Be alarmed,
9:9 pride and arrogance of heart, The
13:11 I will put an end to the arrogance
2:12 and arrogant and for all who are
37:33 or shoot an arrow here. He shall
49:2 a polished arrow—in his quiver
5:28 undone. Their arrows are sharp;
7:24 bows and arrows, for the whole
40:19 the artisan, overlaid by the smith
41:7 * The artisan encourages the smith
36:3 son of Asaph, the record keeper,
36:22 son of Asaph, the record keeper,
14:14 will ascend above the altitude of
15:5 will ascend the slopes of Luhith
34:10 ascend forever. It shall remain a
40:31 shall ascend as on eagles' wings
57:7 your bed, and there you ascend
21:12 you would ascertain it, do so by
1:29 you will be ashamed of the oaks
54:4 be confounded; be not ashamed,
20:1 to Ashdod and took it by combat
44:20 followers of ashes; their deluded
58:5 one's bed of sackcloth and ashes
61:3 headpiece in place of ashes, the
7:11 said, Ask a sign for yourself from
45:11 Maker: Will you ask me for signs
45:19 of darkness; I do not ask Jacob's
39:4 And Isaiah asked, What did they
40:6 I asked, How shall I announce it?
5:27 they do not drowse or fall asleep.
53:2 him; he had no pleasing aspect,
1:3 The ox knows its owner, the ass
29:3 you with assault posts, and erect
11:12 and assemble the exiled of Israel;
44:11 assemble and take a stand before
48:14 at once. All of you, assemble and
43:9 nations unitedly assembled, when
60:4 They have all assembled to come
33:20 the city of our solemn assemblies
13:4 as of nations assembling: Jehovah
4:5 its solemn assembly, Jehovah will
14:13 mount of assembly of the gods, in
21:7 on asses and riders on camels. He
30:6 on the backs of young asses, their
30:24 and asses that till the soil eat grain
32:20 oxen and asses range free. Woe to
53:12 assign him an inheritance among
63:5 no one would assist. So my own
63:5 me, and my wrath, it assisted me
32:17 of righteousness an assured calm
7:17 the day of the king of Assyria. In
7:18 for the bees in the land of Assyria
7:20 at the River—the king of Assyria
8:4 of Assyria. Jehovah addressed me
8:7 the king of Assyria in all his glory
10:12 punish the king of Assyria for his
11:11 left out of Assyria, Egypt, Pathros
11:16 shall be a pathway out of Assyria
14:25 shall it be: I will break Assyria in
19:23 highway from Egypt to Assyria, a
19:23 to Assyria. Assyrians shall come
19:24 to Assyria, a blessing in the midst
19:25 be Egypt my people, Assyria the
20:1 Assyria came to Ashdod and took
20:4 the king of Assyria lead away the
20:6 the king of Assyria! How shall we
27:13 the land of Assyria and they were
31:8 And Assyria shall fall by a sword
36:1 of Assyria marched against all the
36:2 of Assyria sent Rabshakeh with a
36:4 king of Assyria: On what grounds
36:8 my lord the king of Assyria: I will
36:13 the king of Assyria! Thus says the
36:15 the king of Assyria. Do not listen
36:16 king of Assyria: Make peace with
36:18 of the hand of the king of Assyria
37:4 whom his lord the king of Assyria
37:8 heard that the king of Assyria had
37:10 Assyria. You yourself have heard
37:11 of Assyria have done, annexing all
37:18 Assyria have indeed destroyed all
37:21 Assyria, this is what Jehovah has
37:33 king of Assyria: He shall not enter
37:37 Assyria broke camp and withdrew
38:6 hand of the king of Assyria; I will
10:5 is upraised still. Hail the Assyrian
37:36 in the Assyrian camp. And when
10:24 Assyrians, though they strike you
19:23 Egypt to Assyria. Assyrians shall
19:23 shall labor with the Assyrians. In
23:13 Was it not the Assyrians who set
30:31 Assyrians will be terror-stricken,
52:4 sojourn there. Then the Assyrians
37:6 of Assyria's subordinates ridicule
29:14 is that I shall again astound these
52:15 shall he yet astound many nations
1:4 a nation astray, a people weighed
19:13 have led Egypt astray. Jehovah
28:7 gone astray through liquor. They
31:6 have contrived to go far astray, O
47:10 led astray, thinking to yourself, I
53:6 sheep had gone astray, each of us
52:13 My servant, being astute, shall be
44:19 roasted meat and ate it. Am I not
22:17 an athlete hurls a missile; he will
6:7 transgressions atoned for. Then I
5:18 drawn to sin by vain attachments,
21:2 destroyer laying waste. Attack, O
27:4 I will ruthlessly attack them and
28:6 to those who repulse the attack at
43:14 For your sake I launch an attack
57:2 walk uprightly shall attain peace,
25:11 pull down his pride in the attempt
22:4 said, Turn your attention from me
34:1 hear! Pay attention, you peoples!
55:1 Attention, all who thirst; come for
28:23 my voice! Be attentive, and listen
61:10 dressed in priestly attire, or a bride
63:3 have stained my whole attire. For
53:2 that we should find him attractive.
3:2 magistrate and prophet, the augur
22:12 and lamentation, for austerity and
40:23 makes the authorities of the world
3:12 them; women wield authority over
30:32 of authority, when Jehovah lowers
49:7 those in authority: Kings shall rise
16:12 it shall be to no avail. These things
30:5 will avail them nothing; they shall
65:1 was available to those who did not
1:24 my adversaries, avenge me of my
35:4 your God is coming to avenge and
47:11 not know how to avert by bribes;
24:17 and pitfalls and traps await you, O
42:4 The isles await his law. Thus says
51:5 —the isles anticipate me, awaiting
26:19 to them, Awake, and sing for joy,
51:17 awaken and rise up, O Jerusalem,
29:8 eats but awakens famished, or like
22:3 before you can get away. Because
8:13 him your fear, him your awe. And
41:23 be dazzled and all stand in awe. It
60:5 light up, your heart swell with awe
2:10 awesome presence of Jehovah and
2:19 awesome presence of Jehovah and
2:21 awesome presence of Jehovah and
64:3 awesome things unexpected by us
10:15 axe exalt itself above the one who
Help spread Isaiah's end-time message to the world!


text:
Wisdom Oil
From: Martin in St. Louis
Dear Rabbi,
A central theme of Chanukah seems to be the victory of Torah over the philosophy of the Greeks. Does that mean that Judaism rejects the wisdom of the nations? Is there no redeeming value to that wisdom according to the Torah? Thank you.
Dear Martin,
True, Chanukah commemorates the victory of Torah over those who wanted to uproot it. However, the battle was not against the wisdom of ancient Greece per se, but against the philosophy that the wisdom of the nations is superior to that of the Torah, that the pursuit of wisdom is an end in and of itself, and the intellectual arrogance this philosophy breeds.
According to the Torah, G-d is the source of all wisdom, and it is G-d who imparts wisdom to mankind: "In the hearts of all the wise-hearted I have put wisdom" (Ex. 31:6). Furthermore, wisdom is not an end of its own, rather a means to achieve spiritual heights. Therefore our Sages remarked, "The goal of wisdom is repentance and good deeds". And elsewhere they warned, "One whose fear of sin takes priority over his wisdom, his wisdom will endure; but one whose wisdom takes priority over his fear of sin, his wisdom will not endure".
While the highest form of wisdom according to Judaism is that of the Torah, one can only achieve it through humility. In the verse, "Where shall wisdom be found" (Job 28:12), the Hebrew word for "where" is "mayin" which also means "from nothingness". From this the Talmud comments that Torah wisdom can only be found in one who "makes nothing" of himself, i.e. is humble. This idea is echoed in the words of the prophet, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdombut let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:22).
However, the Torah also recognizes the importance of the wisdom of the nations. Just as one recites a special blessing upon seeing an outstanding Torah scholar, one recites, "Blessed are youWho has given of His knowledge to human beings" upon seeing an outstanding secular scholar. However, just as wisdom in Torah is only valued when it is accompanied with righteousness and humility in the service of G-d, so too secular wisdom is only valued when it is subservient to spirituality for the betterment of mankind and as a means for appreciating the wonders of G-ds Creation.
Perhaps this is one of the many ideas alluded to in the seven-branched Menorah, which symbolically radiates the light of wisdom into the world.
The purpose of each branch of the Menorah in its service in the Temple of G-d is to support the vessels of pure olive oil placed upon them. Our sources identify among the nations seven branches of wisdom. These branches correspond to the seven branches of the Menorah, while the pure, illuminating olive oil upon them symbolizes Torah wisdom. This reveals that the wisdoms of the nations only fulfill their role in the world when they serve and are subservient to the wisdom of Torah placed above them.
- Berachot 17a
- Avot 3:11
- Midrash Tanchuma, Parshat Vayelech ch. 2
- Sota 21b
- Pri Tzadik, by Rabbi Tzadok HaCohen, Parshat Acharei Mot, section 5
- The seven wisdoms are: grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, music, geometry and astronomy. See Tzaddik, p. 80 note 7.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Article Text
In this article, the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) standardised operating procedures for the elaboration, evaluation, dissemination and implementation of recommendations endorsed by the EULAR standing committees published in 2004 have been updated. The various steps from the application to implementation have been described in detail.
- Epidemiology
- Qualitative research
- Outcomes research
This is an Open Access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Statistics from Altmetric.com
In 2004, standardised operating procedures (SOPs) for the elaboration, evaluation, dissemination and implementation of recommendations endorsed by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) standing committees were published.1 These SOPs applied to recommendations on classification and/or diagnostic criteria, clinical trial conduct, management of specific musculoskeletal disorders and standardisation of procedures. Many sets of recommendations have been published. For example, 27 sets of management recommendations have been published, 25 since 2005. Since their introduction, the SOPs have operated 'to maintain and to homogenise a high level of intrinsic quality and comparability of such studies'.1 A recent review of the quality of published EULAR management recommendations has concluded that the overall quality of recommendations has been good with improvements seen over the last decade. However, the review also identified potential areas for improvement especially in patient representation and the provision of implementation tools.2 This review of the quality of EULAR recommendations, the milestone of a decade since publication of the first SOP, the experience from many recommendations and evolving insight stimulated the EULAR executive committee (EC) to update the SOPs.
The overall organisation of the SOP has been maintained in its original form. For clarity, the new version is presented here in total, even where there is no change from the original SOP. These SOPs are intended for musculoskeletal disorders, either in general (eg, inflammatory diseases) or specific (eg, rheumatoid arthritis).
Projects to define recommendations with the ultimate goal of obtaining EULAR endorsement can be submitted to the appropriate EULAR standing committee. In general, management and monitoring recommendations, classification/diagnostic criteria, diagnostic approaches, clinical trial conduct and outcome measures should be submitted to the EULAR Standing Committee of Clinical Affairs (ESCCA). Imaging-specific projects should be submitted to the EULAR Standing Committee of Imaging, whereas projects related to standardisation of (laboratory) procedures should be submitted to the EULAR Standing Committee of Investigative Rheumatology. However, depending on the exact topic of the project, applications can also be submitted to the EULAR Standing Committees of Epidemiology, Paediatrics, Patients and Health Professionals. At the beginning of a project it should be considered whether the project is best organised as an independent EULAR project or that collaboration with another society would improve its quality and reach.
The most current version of the SOP for the application process, including budgeting, and application forms are available on the EULAR website (http://www.EULAR.org). These should always be checked and used before submission of a proposal. The EULAR website also contains a list of all recommendations that have been published or are under development.
The first draft of the update has been prepared by the chair and past-chair of ESCCA together with the first author of the original SOP. Thereafter, input was sought from all members of the EULAR EC, ensuring that representatives of all stakeholders (rheumatologists, health professionals, patients, methodologists and basic scientists) were consulted.
We describe one by one the key elements required for a project to develop recommendations. The steps are also summarised in a flow diagram (figure 1).
Which wording?
There are two options for the wording: 'recommendations' and 'points to consider'. Most of the projects in the past fell under the category of recommendations. This is selected for projects that can be viewed as providing advice, and if applied, as a measure of good quality. Usually, this is used for a project when there is sufficient evidence from the literature, so that the recommendations can be, at least partly, data driven. Points to consider are preferred for those projects where the advice cannot be substantiated by data or for clinical areas where the term 'recommendation' is simply avoided. In the first SOP the term 'guidelines' was offered. However, 'guidelines' are perceived as too strict, which might lead to legal implications if not followed. This wording has never been used and is also no longer an option. In the remainder of the document, the term 'recommendations' is used but this is equally applicable to 'points to consider'.
Which category?
The SOPs could be applied to the following categories:
recommendations for conducting clinical studies, including clinical trials and observational studies
recommendations for management and/or monitoring in clinical practice
recommendations for diagnostic approaches and/or imaging
recommendations for standardisation of procedures
recommendations for implementation.
In the previous SOPs, projects on classification/diagnostic criteria, and definition of outcome measures, for example, responder criteria were included. As the methodology to define such outcomes is so different from the recommendation projects mentioned here, we have decided not to include these in the current SOP. However, it should be acknowledged that several areas of guidance within this SOP also apply to these projects (such as the representation of countries in a project). The fact that these projects are not referred to in the SOP does not in anyway suggests that these are not of interest to EULAR. Consequently, they can still be submitted to the respective standing committee for consideration.
Target population
From the start of the project the target population should be determined. The target population is the group of people that will be interested in the recommendations and that should be made aware of their existence. So the definition of the target population will facilitate the project from design to implementation. A project might have multiple target populations. Examples are rheumatologists, general practitioners, health professionals (in the entire document health professionals are professionals managing patients with musculoskeletal diseases excluding medical doctors), medical students, patients, (inter)national drug agencies, pharmaceutical companies, policy makers and health insurance companies. Although the content of the recommendations will not vary, the presentation, dissemination and implementation may need to be adjusted for the various target populations (eg, lay versions of recommendations for patients).
Task force
Each task force assembled to develop a recommendation consists of the convenor, methodologist, fellow, clinical experts, health professionals and patients. Typically, the total task force will have 18–24 members. To ensure full transparency, each member of the task force must disclose potential conflicts of interest before the start of the project, regardless of whether they may be deemed a conflict with regard to the specific project. The requirements for each member of the task force will be detailed below.
The convenor of the project is usually a person with a high level of expertise in the topic and is the chair of the task force. This person provides liaison between EULAR and the task force and bears responsibility for the content and financial aspects of the project. While complying with the rules mentioned below, the convenor has the full freedom to select the individuals for the task force. If needed, a co-convenor can be appointed, but the convenor remains the single responsible person. It is preferred that the convenor is not a member of the EULAR EC.
The methodologist works in close collaboration with the convenor. The convenor and methodologist submit the application together as a sign of the agreement with the proposed design by the methodologist. The methodologist is a person who has expertise in performing both a systematic literature search and the development of recommendations, which can be proven by a scientific track record, and—if applicable—experience in the data analysis techniques required for a project. The methodologist, preferably not a member of the EULAR EC, is not necessarily an expert in the topic of the recommendations. The methodologist supervises the systematic literature search and will co-chair all meetings and is in charge of the methodological aspects of the various steps of the project.
At least one fellow will be an integral part of the task force and will perform the systematic literature search under supervision of the methodologist, and—if applicable—perform data analysis in relation to the project. The fellow is usually a junior researcher, doctor or health professional, working in the institute of the convenor or methodologist.
Clinical experts are invited by the convenor and should be representative of the European rheumatological community. At least five different European countries should be represented, well spread over Europe. However, experts outside Europe may also be asked to take part. Rheumatologists will form the majority of those invited, but non-rheumatologists, such as other medical specialists, health economists or representatives of national agencies, can be invited depending on the expertise needed in the specific task force. The clinical experts should be top leaders in the field. But in addition, each task force should include two young rheumatologists, members of EMEUNET (The Emerging EULAR Network), to promote education in the methodology of the development of recommendations (http://www.emeunet.eular.org/). Selection should be made after consultation with the chair of EMEUNET.
A minimum of one health professional should be part of the task force. Based on the topic of the project, there may be a preference for a nurse, physiotherapist or other health professional. This health professional will take part in all meetings and steps of the project.
A minimum of two patients, preferably with the disease under study, should be part of the task force and will take part in all meetings and steps of the project.3 Identification of eligible patients can take place through the clinics of participating task force members or through the EULAR network of patient research partners.
Collection of evidence
The GRADE system should be used for guidance throughout the elaboration of the recommendations.4 A systematic literature review (SLR) should form the basis of the project. Preferably, guidance as provided by the Cochrane group or the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement will be followed for the various steps of the SLR.5 ,6
The first step is to define the research questions. This is usually done during the first meeting of the task force, for example, if the project is on management, it needs to be defined which management aspects will be addressed (eg, treatment (pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological); monitoring). After the meeting these clinical questions will be changed into epidemiological questions by the convenor, methodologist and fellow. In addition, the outcome measures that will be extracted need to be defined (eg, ACR20 response rates, mean change in Simple Disease Activity Index (SDAI), etc.). The databases that will be used for the search should be defined with a minimum inclusion of MedLine/PubMed and the Cochrane Library (the latter in case of management recommendations). In addition, further evidence may need to be collected prior to the first meeting (eg, compilation of existing guidelines), to provide all participants with a background to start discussions.
Special attention should be paid to collecting data on cost-effectiveness when developing management recommendations and should be an integral part of the SLR.
The quality of all retrieved papers needs to be assessed by validated assessments tools. Examples are the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for all studies and the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) II for diagnostic accuracy studies and the Quality In Prognosis Studies (QUIPS) for observational studies.5 ,7 ,8
Depending on the type of project, various analyses to quantify the results should be performed to be able to aggregate results from the included studies and obtain a pooled effect size (meta-analysis) and to compare results or explain heterogeneity (meta-regression or sensitivity analysis).
Formulation of recommendations
During the second meeting of the task force, the results of the SLR and—if applicable—of the original data analysis will be presented. The next step will be the wording of the recommendations. Normally, a maximum of 10 recommendations will be defined. This might be adjusted depending on the project, but too many recommendations are likely to result in a loss of focus and might be problematic in the implementation process. Recommendations should in principle be based on the data obtained from the SLR. The evidence for each recommendation should be categorised. This has been clearly defined for the evaluation of treatment in table 1. This labelling will mostly apply to the SLR; any recommendation driven by original data analysis will most likely fall into category 3, as they typically represent secondary analysis of available datasets. The GRADE system can also be used to rate the evidence for recommendations related to efficacy.4 The evidence for other types of recommendations should be rated by the Oxford Levels of Evidence, which define the level of evidence based on the type of research question.9
The next step is to define the 'strength of recommendation' for each recommendation (table 2).9 This is a combination of the information from the SLR (categories of evidence) and expert opinion. Especially, in situations when there are no published data available for a recommendation (there are no positive and no negative data, the topic has not been thoroughly investigated), expert opinion plays an important role. If it turns out that for a recommendation project there is little data-driven evidence, it is better to downgrade the recommendations to the level of 'points to consider'.
Presentation of recommendations
The main text of the manuscript of the recommendations will describe the entire process of development and all recommendations in detail. However, for dissemination purposes it is important to present the recommendations in an easy to understand way (eg, slide presentations). Recommendations on management or diagnosis/monitoring can be presented as (1) different short sentences (bullets) or as (2) an algorithm. The bullet list is most appropriate for management recommendations while the algorithm can be useful for recommendations on a diagnostic process. A special consideration is the development of a lay version of the recommendations for patients. Ideally, this would be part of the original project, but frequently this can only be completed as a separate project afterwards with involvement of a larger group of patients. EULAR has taken the initiative to develop recommendations for the process of adapting EULAR recommendations into lay versions.
Evaluation of the recommendations
The first evaluation of the recommendations is performed as part of the original development of the recommendations. After the recommendations have been defined and the level of evidence and strength of recommendation have been added to each recommendation, every member of the task force will indicate their level of agreement with each recommendation. This is scored on a numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (completely disagree) to 10 (completely agree). This step can be done by electronic communication. The average (SD) and the range of scores are presented in the manuscript. An additional way of presenting the data is the percentage of task force members providing a score above a certain threshold, for example, 6 or 7.
External evaluation, by persons not part of the task force, can be performed following the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE) instrument and is frequently separate from the original publication.10 The latest version is AGREE II, which is a refinement of the original AGREE instrument. This is a list of six domains with in total 23 aspects that are checked to assess the quality and robustness of the recommendations (box 1). The AGREE instrument has two final questions, rating the overall quality of the recommendations (score range from 1 to 7) and advice to use the recommendations (yes, yes with modifications, no). There is a user's manual with clear instructions on how to use the instrument. Although the final evaluation according to the AGREE instrument should be performed by independent reviewers, it is strongly recommended that the AGREE instrument is used in the planning of the project and also in the writing of the manuscript. Frequently, a task force adheres to quality standards, but this is often not well documented in the manuscript and consequently rated as missing in the external evaluation.
AGREE II instrument
AGREE II domains and items
Domain 1. Scope and Purpose
The overall objective(s) of the guideline is (are) specifically described.
The health question(s) covered by the guideline is (are) specifically described.
The population (patients, public, etc.) to whom the guideline is meant to apply is specifically described.
Domain 2. Stakeholder Involvement
The guideline development group includes individuals from all the relevant professional groups.
The views and preferences of the target population (patients, public, etc.) have been sought.
The target users of the guideline are clearly defined.
Domain 3. Rigour of Development
Systematic methods were used to search for evidence.
The criteria for selecting the evidence are clearly described.
The strengths and limitations of the body of evidence are clearly described.
The methods for formulating the recommendations are clearly described.
The health benefits, side effects and risks have been considered in formulating the recommendations.
There is an explicit link between the recommendations and the supporting evidence.
The guideline has been externally reviewed by experts prior to its publication.
A procedure for updating the guideline is provided.
Domain 4. Clarity of Presentation
The recommendations are specific and unambiguous.
The different options for management of the condition are clearly presented.
Key recommendations are easily identifiable.
Domain 5. Applicability
The guideline describes facilitators and barriers to its application.
The guideline provides advice and/or tools on how the recommendations can be put into practice.
The potential resource implications of applying the recommendations have been considered.
The guideline presents monitoring and/or auditing criteria.
Domain 6. Editorial Independence
The views of the funding body have not influenced the content of the guideline.
Competing interests of guideline development group members have been recorded and addressed.
AGREE, Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation.
Finally, the target population should also perform an evaluation. In case of management recommendations, these could be rheumatologists working in various countries in academic and non-academic centres. For recommendations on diagnosis, general practitioners could be appropriate to evaluate the recommendations. And in the case of recommendations on the conduct of clinical studies, stakeholders such as pharmaceutical companies and registration agencies are important to include in the evaluation process. Another aspect to consider is the potential use of the recommendations in undergraduate and postgraduate education of doctors and other health professionals.
Dissemination of the recommendations
A strategy to disseminate the recommendations should be part of the original proposal. The minimum dissemination that is required is the submission of an abstract to the EULAR annual congress and the submission of a manuscript to the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, the EULAR journal, for consideration of publication. The convenor is the single person responsible for the list and ranking of the authors of the publication and contact with the editor. It is important to discuss at an early stage with the editor how the recommendations should be submitted. In principle, there should be a single manuscript including all the different aspects. It might be necessary to publish the details of the underlying SLR online. If there is an intention to publish the SLR as a separate manuscript, this should be discussed with the editor upfront and in consultation with the editor the best publication strategy should be defined. If the manuscript on the recommendations is accepted for publication in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, open access will be offered free of charge.
Another dissemination option is to send the recommendations to a high number of the target population, for example, rheumatologists in various countries in case of management recommendations. The rheumatologists can be asked about their agreement with each recommendation in a similar way as described for the task force members. In addition, they can be asked to indicate whether the specific recommendation will change their practice, and if it will not change their practice, is this because they disagree or because they already apply this in clinical practice. Finally, expected or actual barriers to the implementation can be listed. This will provide essential information to develop an implementation project.
Other ways of dissemination to be considered are presentation by key opinion leaders, the inclusion in national recommendations and continuing education programmes.
Implementation of the recommendation
Implementation is the process by which targeted users integrate the recommended actions into daily clinical practice. Only with successful implementation, can the recommendations lead to the desired changes of increased quality of care and harmonisation of approach. Implementation starts with knowledge about the recommendations. Therefore, dissemination is the crucial first step. However, although knowledge is essential, implementation needs more active involvement when a fundamental change in the habits of rheumatologists is needed. For successful implementation, a separate project is usually necessary, which selects one or more established implementation strategies. Examples are inclusion of recommendations in quality indicators, reimbursement dependent on fulfilment of certain recommendations and audit feedback. There is a specific science on implementation and examples can be found in the literature.11
Update policy of the recommendations
It is useful to indicate at the end of the development of the recommendations process, when it is expected that an update of the recommendations is needed. This can be defined in years, but this might be difficult to define upfront. A better solution is probably to indicate a specific reason for an update being necessary, for example, when one (or more) new treatment options become available. Or when there are other important developments, which might change clinical practice. This should be monitored by the convenor, but also members of the original task force or experts in the field can indicate the need for an update and apply for this to EULAR.
Practical and financial aspects of the project
The most up-to-date information on the budget and practical information for running a project can be found on the EULAR website. In principle, there will be two meetings of the task force. Typically, the meeting starts in the afternoon or evening of day 1 and finishes in the afternoon of day 2. There is a maximum budget to organise each meeting. The list of attendees should fulfil the requirements as specified under 'D' and should be approved by the chair of the responsible standing committee. The EULAR secretariat will take care of the practical aspects of these meetings (hotel and meeting room reservation, meals and travel expenses).
The budget also covers a stipend for the fellow of the project. This is a limited amount and usually only covers a part-time salary for the time of the project. There will be no additional payments for any of the task force members. The most up-to-date information on what is covered by the budget can be found on the EULAR website (http://www.EULAR.org).
EULAR endorsement policy
Endorsement by EULAR can be sought after completion of the project. In principle, only projects that have been approved by EULAR from the beginning as described above, and therefore received financial support, can be submitted for endorsement. Basically, every project that has been approved and executed according to the protocol will receive endorsement. However, any deviation, which has not been approved, can lead to refusal of endorsement of the final set of recommendations. The convenor together with the methodologist should send an annual report on the progress of the project to the chair of the standing committee. The chair of the standing committee should approve the abstract intended for submission to EULAR before submission. It is expected that this abstract be sent to the chair by at least 2 weeks before the submission deadline for EULAR to allow changes to be made if necessary. The final manuscript should also be sent to the chair of the committee for approval. The chair will check that the correct procedures were followed. After this approval has been obtained, the EULAR secretariat will send the manuscript to all members of the EULAR EC. These members have a maximum of 2 weeks to answer two questions: (1) does the paper confer with EULAR rules and objectives? (2) does the paper reflect the objectives of the task force? If there is no response, it is assumed that there is no objection.
We hope that these updated SOPs will further strengthen the quality and harmonisation of future EULAR recommendations.
EULAR secretariat for all logistical support.
Handling editor Hans WJ Bijlsma
Contributors DvdH prepared the first version of the manuscript. All the authors reviewed the draft versions and gave their approval of the final version of the manuscript.
Competing interests None.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.


text:
Engholm Husky team gives you warm and personal accomodation in designed log cabins. Sleddog tours and expeditions beyond the beaten track! An experience for the open minded, longing for wilderness and adventure!
Engholm's Husky design Lodge is situated next to Karasjohka river, 6 km outside of Karasjok. The designed log houses here at the lodge were built by Sven himself and has a special charm. Sven has made all the interior furnishing and decoration in order to create a unique and personal atmosphere in each house. Our farm consists of 50 highly trained sled dogs for long-distance racing and dog sledding tours / expeditions. In the summer; Wilderness tours with pack dogs, canoeing, summer camp on our own island.
Come alone or bring your family, friends, partners, your special guests, your board or leader group. A course, seminar, leaders meeting, incentive tour.


text:
Five Stages of Leadership – Honesty (Part 3)
The lack of honesty following glaring humiliation brought on by dizzying hubris destroyed a President of the United States.
The hubris in the White House just after Richard Nixon's 49-state romp over George McGovern in 1972 was so intense the looming Watergate crisis faded behind the glimmer. Ultimately the exploding supernova would fill the whole political sky, but in those early days just after Nixon's second term inauguration, the attitude was: "Watergate crisis? What Watergate crisis?"
Nixon probably could have redeemed his ailing presidency with searing honesty. He might have squeezed benefit from the humiliation of the Watergate break-in, and doused the hubris that was drowning the White House in pride and egoism.
Instead, Nixon had to endure the further humiliation of the White House tapes, which stripped his character naked before the whole world, exposing hypocrisy and a web of lies.
Nixon ultimately had to face the American people, not to bare his soul through honesty that would have lent credibility to his favorite cliché, "Let me make one thing perfectly clear," but to resign the presidency.
Had Richard Nixon bared his soul maybe he would have been spared the baring of his reputation. But Quaker Nixon couldn't find his version of the Prophet Isaiah's famous confession that could have gone something like this: "Woe is me, for I am a man of unclean lips, and here in Washington and the White House I dwell with people of unclean lips…"
That would have come far too close to the simple confession, "I have sinned."
The closest in my memory of an American President – or any world leader – even approaching that stark honesty was Bill Clinton's "Monica Lewinsky speech" on August 17, 1998.
Clinton's Oval Office escapades with Lewinsky had become public knowledge, as well as his purported misdeeds with Paula Jones. Clinton had been summoned to testify before the Office of Independent Counsel, and to "answer questions about my private life, questions no American citizen would ever want to answer."
Then Clinton came clean – or at least somewhere in the neighborhood of honest confession: "I must take complete responsibility for all my actions, both public and private… I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong."
While Clinton's reputation as a philanderer was not diminished in the eyes of many, his candor in that speech was rare for an occupant of the Oval Office. It might have been a factor in helping him keep the presidency. Less than five months after Clinton addressed the nation, the House of Representatives impeached the President on two charges of perjury and obstruction of justice relating to the Lewinsky and Jones matters. In February, 1999, however, the Senate acquitted Clinton, and his presidency was saved by a razor-thin seventeen votes.
"I have sinned" is one of the most liberating, progress-spurring, honest statements a human can make. People whose belief systems are without a concept of sin don't know what they're missing. Even a leading psychiatrist thought so.
Dr. Karl Menninger penned a 1973 book, Whatever Became of Sin? Dr. Menninger's concern was that the erosion of the idea of sin was undercutting self-honesty and personal responsibility. Further, he thought, without the stark awareness of wrong, and the need for confession, we never experience forgiveness and the soul-healing resolution that comes with it.
After hubris has led to humiliation, there's nothing that will lead to restoration faster than the stark honesty of "I have sinned." The problem is – as another leader shows – such honesty usually begins in the "dust" after humiliation has deflated hubris-swelled psyches.
Jesus told His disciples He would go to Jerusalem, where He would be arrested and put on trial, and that they would all desert him. Pumped up with hubris, Simon Peter vowed he would never deny Jesus. However, Peter's denial is lashed historically to his name and reputation, an albatross of humiliation. But when he flings himself into the dust, and weeps out his confession of sin, humiliation produces honesty that qualifies Simon Peter for leadership, and takes most of the stench from history's memory of his denial.
No wonder Simon Peter can be trusted to be point-man for the band of Jesus' followers, and a foundational person in building the church. Leaders who allow their humiliation to take them into the dust of honesty and repentance can be entrusted with nations, families, churches, educational systems, businesses, and all else.
Everything depends on what a leader does with humiliation. If it leads to honesty, the humiliation that follows hubris is a great spur to positive progress. But if humiliation leads only to cover ups and deceit, its pain is wasted, and many are brought down. And the best thing honesty can lead to is "honing," the sharpening of character, professionalism, leadership skills, and credibility.


text:
Karen Roberson from FAB Bookkeeping Beachmere would love to give you peace of mind for all your bookkeeping solutions for every situation; so that you can spend your valuable time expanding your own business.
Because Karen has qualities expected of a bookkeeper such as her realiability, work ethics, honesty and integrity, she would be able to keep your account books in order and be able to produce required reports. Karen's bookkeeping experience extends from trust accounting in Console to being a bookkeeper for primary industry, retail and horse agistment and horse transport.
FAB Bookkeeping Beachmere can assist you with:
- Business Assessments
- Business Compliance
FAB Bookkeeping Beachmere is available in Bongaree, Bellara, Banskia Beach, Woorim (Bribie Island), Bellmere, Sandstone Point, Ningi, Beachmere, Elimbah, Wamuran, Toorbul, Donnybrook.
I have a Certificate II in Business, CN069 Certificate in Commercial and Office Studies and a TAFE Business Award (For topping college when did CN069 certificate). Our pastime is fishing and watching horse racing and rugby league. I look forward to meeting you and helping you get your business on track.


text:
Join us as a Commercial Mortgage Broker Associate
The CMBA opportunity makes it simple for Brokers, Bankers, Realtors and Lending Professionals to tap into the huge income opportunity happening right now in the small balance commercial loan niche market. Don't miss the wave get in on the whopping $150 billion market nationwide.
The CMBA concept offers the convenience and flexibility of working as an independent contractor for an established commercial mortgage brokerage firm that services the small balance commercial loan market. ALB has built a suite of services designed to help a mortgage broker succeed in originating commercial loans, with our support and proven success, discover for yourself what puts ALB Commercial Capital in a category all its own.
We provide our Associates access to the Nation's best commercial loan products, with excellent rates, ongoing support & training and outstanding customer service; your future in commercial lending could not get much brighter!
To apply to become a CMBA Unit, you must meet the following basic criteria. If your answer is YES to the following questions then we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that these are basic requirements and do not guarantee approval.
Working with ALB Commercial Capital was a great experience, actually the best loan company I've ever worked with. They made it a very smooth process for me and never rushed me. Leo answered all my questions and was a pleasuure to work with. I recommend them to everyone who's in the multifamily and commercial real estate industry.
My business partner and I were referred to Leo and David for our first commercial real estate transaction. The amount of help and guidance they provided was tremendous and immeasurable! Leo and David walked us through every step and provided exceptional insight along the way. Whenever there was a minor hiccup in the process (not through Leo and David's doing), they always managed to step up and provide the necessary resources to resolve the issue. My business partner and I are truly grateful for their assistance, and we can't see ourselves using anyone else in the future.
Lucas and Daniel, DCLB Properties LLC
ALB Commercial Capital makes the financing process a breeze so that you can focus on making the deal happen, all with assurance that you're going to be getting the best rates around. Leo, David & the rest of the team are incredibly responsive and work to make sure you maximize your proceeds and other terms. They offered me multiple options and walked me through the advantages of each one, making the selection process easy for me. Solid shop for all commercial loan needs - will certainly be back.
James, New Century Development
I am fortunate to have found ALB Commercial Capital. This was my first commercial property purchase and everything went smoother than I expected. As a business owner of 16 years I can appreciate the professionalism, the attention to detail and the guidance that Leo and his team provided me to ensure I understood every step of the process and that we closed on time.
Thank you ALB for your excellent service from the first phone call to the last.
Sergio Felix
Good Morning Guys,
I wanted to thank everyone at ALB for their hard work, dedication and efforts to making this dream come true. You guys were all very professional and made this process go very smoothly even though we had a little bump in the road you guys made it happen for me and for that I will forever be grateful.
Francisco Juarez
We are extremely lucky to have found ALB Commercial Capital. It was excellent service from start to finish. We knew we were in good hands with their attention to detail, knowledge and special care. Its what makes people want to come back for more, and we will be doing just that on our next commercial loan needs. We look forward to many more transactions with the ALB Team. Thank you Again for your assistance.
Just want to say Thank You to the ALB Commercial Capital team for your excellent service. You were gracious and worked with us extensively in ensuring the funding of our loan. You communication and availability every day of the week was outstanding. It will be our pleasure to refer you to anyone else who needs a commercial loan.
Eva & Ann
My Name is Norman Tucker and I have used the services provided by ALB Commercial Capital since 2016 for refinancing my apartment buildings three different times. Every time I've been satisfied with the work that the team at ALB Commercial capital delivers. I especially want to give a great big thanks to Leo & David you guys are great. If I was rating you 1 through 10, with 10 being highest then you guys would get a 10.
Norman Tucker
For over 25 years, I have been doing some new loans and refinancing old loans and dealing with banks on my own. I was surprised to how easy the loan process was with ALB Commercial Capital.The guys really work hard to make it easy for their clients. For sure, I will be coming back!
Hi Leo -
Leo, thank you for your excellent service. I know I was difficult... and you pulled it off.. you're good!! Thank you so much.
ALB Commercial Capital achieves the highest level of excellence and profesionalism. They were able to secure a rate below all others and assist me with all aspects of closing the financing side of the deal. They are my go-to shop when it comes to commercial real estate financing.
This is my 3rd time working with ALB Commercial Capital and it will not be my last. All the emplyees are so friendly and helpfull. They try to make sure you are never overwhelmed throughout the loan process. Leo always does his best to get you the best rate possible. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone.
ALB has made my commercial purchase a great experience. The team was always available to assist and the process was transparent. I could not have asked for a smoother transaction. I would definitely recommend this team. The members of ALB Commercial Capital were on time, professional, and their insight accelerated my learning curve in the commercial space. THANK YOU for the outstanding service and dedication to your craft!
Sam Yin
I want to thank the ALB Team for your efforts on the recent and current transactions. Your communication and availability every day of the week, your understanding of all phases and importance of the lending process is outstanding. I am fortunate you have been a big part of my investment team, and look forward to upcoming new aquisitions.
Best Regards
Thank you so much for a wonderful, fast and reliable service in regards to my Apartment Building refinance. Being the second time I do it, you have excelled once again. I truly appreciate your help in every step of the way, whether it be answering my questions, promptly texting me back or emailing me the documents I needed. It feels good to trust someone like you guys with our commercial financing.
It will be my pleasure to refer you to anyone who needs a commrecial loan.
God Bless You!
Liz Bohning
I wanted to thank you for your help in the re-financing of our commercial property. Your company and specifically you, provided a high level of professionalism, honesty and concern. This was the easiest transaction I have ever completed, not even my own bank provided the quality and quickness of a re-finance. I will recommend you to all I know, and if in the future I need another loan or re-finance, you will be the first person I call. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions and once again, thank you for your terrific service.
Mr. & Mrs. Manjarrez
Thank you so much for assisting us with the loan for our 1st commercial residential. My wife and I are very happy with your services. We understand the challenges that can sneak up through the process. We appreciate your patience and your commitment to assuring the loan would close and explaining every detail through the process. You have made it easier for us to trust and given us confidence on every step we were taking. We really appreciate your guidance and looking out for our best interest. Thank you again and I guarantee we will be working together again.
Kind regards, |
"Dedication, knowledge, and Perseverance are the 3 words that best describe the way ALB Commercial Capital, and Leonard in particular, assisted us throughout the process of obtaining a commercial loan. We look forward working with them again in the future."
Kind regards,
Dear Leonard and Team,
As an experienced investor, I have worked with numerous commercial mortgage brokers, but none have matched up to Mr. Manriquez. Leonard and his team provided me with exceptional services every step of the way. The process was efficient and seamless as their knowledge provided me peace of mind. I have made the decision that going forth, Leonard Manriquez will be my exclusive mortgage broker.
I wholeheartedly recommend ALB Commercial Capital. Truly thankful for your excellent services.
Bertha A Huizar
Dear Leonard,
And to all who would use his services. I endorse them wholeheartledly:
I have used the services of ALB Commercial Capital and ecspecially those of the leader, Leonard Manriquez, at least (4) times in the past several years and have always found them to be topflight, and very professional. I highly recommend them to anyone who wishes to expedite real estate loans with a minimum of hassle.
C. Girot Attorney At Law
I refer all of my commercial clients to Leonard Manriquez the owner of ALB Commercial Capital. Not only does he understand all the ins and outs of commercial lending but he has a way of putting my clients at ease knowing they are in good hands and he keeps me updated all the way to closing. Having a lender like this actually help me in building my repeat and referral business.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Leonard Manriquez from ALB Commercial Capital for over 30 years. Leonard is a consummate professional and can get your commercial transactions closed in a smooth and timely manner. He specializes in 5+ to 100 Units or more, Leonard is your Go To lending professional for transactions Nationwide. I would recommend Leonard in a heartbeat, as I have done many times before.
It is in my sincere humble opinion that I am totally grateful on behalf of my bank to take recognition in the fact that ALB from the level of professionalism , may it be the initial stages of the deal summary, to the deal related information, the collaboration about all aspects of the deal structure, last but not lease the processing team at ALB, it is the most outstanding firm that I have been blessed to work with.I am honored and blessed to be able to have the opportunity to work with your firm, as ALB would be a leading example for other brokerage houses to take notes from.
"We work with some of the most active commercial mortgage brokers in the west coast. ALB Commercial Capital has a platform that consistently delivers exceptional results to their borrowers. The proof is that borrowers come back to ALB time and time again!"
"As a commercial real estate banker for the past 14 years, I have had the opportunity to work on thousands of transactions with several different mortgage brokerage companies. Throughout that time ALB Commercial Capital has been one of the most honest, transparent and flat out best brokers I have ever worked with. Their commitment to their clients and expertise make them a pleasure to work with."
"ALB Commercial Capital is our primary source for multifamily and commercial lending. They always perform on their word, and are few of the reliable lenders that will close on our transactions in a timely manner. We would not trust our clients, transactions, and 1031 exchanges with any other lender, and would highly recommended them to anyone looking for a lender that will go above and beyond their scope of responsibilities with the objective in closing your transaction."
"I have been working with Leonard Manriquez and his Team at ALB Commercial Capital for the last 5 years. Leo and his associates bring a level of professionalism to every transaction and provide their clients with the best possible service. ALB Commercial Capital is one of the top leaders in the Commercial Real Estate Brokerage market today. We have built a strong working relationship together and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking into investment properties."
"Dear Leo, I wanted to take a moment to formally thank you for the time and effort you and your team have spent working on our behalf. After having helped us with so many Apartment loans-and always with the best terms- I can say with honesty that your work is not just outstanding in terms of content, but also through your kind demeanor in how you present it. We look forward to working with ALB Commercial Capital through you in the future for all our commercial real estate needs."
" ALB Commercial Capital is incredible! They continuously help me in meeting all my needs when funding my loans. Whether your needs are great or small, ALB commercial is the way to go."
"I have been working with and referring clients to Efon for the last 7 years. The transactions I have been involved with and also my referral transactions have gone very smoothly. Efon and ALB have proven to be a great resource for Multi-Family lending."
"As a client and an agent, I always recommend ALB Commercial Capital. I have lost count of how many loans I have done with them, but they have always delivered even on the most complicated loans. You will not find a more experienced and skilled Brokerage to get your loan to funding."
Very professional, ALB guys go above and beyond to help achieve the goals. I can't imagine looking to any other place.
"Leonard Manriquez and his team at ALB Commercial Capital have been an invaluable resource as we have grown our business over the last decade. Mr. Manriquez has a strong knowledge of the industry and is able to problem solve at a high level. We have worked with him on more than $100M worth of transactions and have never been disappointed with his ability to secure the best rate and terms available. The ALB Commercial Capital team is motivated, hardworking and very smart. Highly recommended."
We are industry experts dedicated to providing our clients the best loan programs, unparalleled service and certainty in execution
Cal BRE License #01379610
www.albcommercialcapital.comCopyright© 2022. All Rights Reserved. ALB Commercial Capital


text:
North Macedonia
This is the infopage of Metal Battle North Macedonia. The winners of the finale will fight against all the other finalists at the international finale happening at Wacken Open Air.
This is everything you need to know, if you are interested:
- Your band doesn't have a deal and isn't about to sign to a label in the near future.
- Your band can easily play a 30 minute set consisting of your own songs.
- You're not a band that won former, which means the year before, Metal Battle heats.
- Bands, that participated the years before, but didn't win any of the regional heats may re-apply.
- Bands that won national or international finals can't participate anymore.
Apply here for the next Metal Battle:
The application is currently closed.
Tourdates North Macedonia
No event found!


text:
- Getting Started
- Deployment
- Login Page
- Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA)
- User Management Dialog
- Change Ownership Dialog
- Change User Password Dialog
- Lock/Restore Account
- Enabling LDAP Authentication
- Enabling Kerberos Authentication
- Enabling OAUTH2 Authentication
- Enabling Webserver Authentication
- User Interface
- Menu Bar
- Toolbar
- Tabbed Browser
- Tree Control
- Preferences Dialog
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Search objects
- External database for pgAdmin user settings
- Connecting To A Server
- Managing Cluster Objects
- Managing Database Objects
- Creating or Modifying a Table
- Management Basics
- Backup and Restore
- Developer Tools
- Processes
- pgAgent
- pgAdmin Project Contributions
- Release Notes
- Licence
Change User Password Dialog¶
It is a good policy to routinely change your password to protect data, even in what you may consider a 'safe' environment. In the workplace, failure to apply an appropriate password policy could leave you in breach of Data Protection laws.
Please consider the following guidelines when selecting a password:
Ensure that your password is an adequate length; 6 characters should be the absolute minimum number of characters in the password.
The minimum password length is set by default to six characters. This value can be changed by setting the PASSWORD_LENGTH_MIN option to desired length in pgAdmin configuration; see The config.py File for more information.
Ensure that your password is not open to dictionary attacks. Use a mixture of upper and lower case letters and numerics, and avoid words or names. Consider using the first letter from each word in a phrase that you will remember easily but is an unfamiliar acronym.
Ensure that your password is changed regularly; at minimum, change it every ninety days.
The guidelines above should be considered a starting point: They are not a comprehensive list and they will not guarantee security.
Use the Change Password dialog to change your password:
Enter your existing password in the Current Password field.
Enter the desired password for in the New Password field.
Re-enter the new password in the Confirm Password field.
Click the Change Password button to change your password; click Close to exit the dialog.


text:
I don't know about you, but I sometimes get genre-burned. I'll pick up a book, thinking it's one thing, and then be disappointed when it turns out to be something else. It's not that the something else isn't good, or even that I didn't like the book. It's that it wasn't what I was expecting. And while I sometimes welcome the unexpected, like with a juicy plot twist, I find myself wishing sometimes that the book world as a whole — bookstores, bloggers, even authors sometimes — would try to be a tad more accurate with genre labeling.
Also, let me just throw this out there: Young Adult is not a genre. Nor is Middle Grade, Adult, or New Adult. Those are audiences. They encompass the age demographic a book is targeting. But they don't tell you a thing about what the book is about, other than the relative age of the characters (give or take a few decades, in the case of Adult).
So let's talk just a minute about genres, what defines them, and which ones tend to have an identity crisis.
These are highlights from the Goodreads definitions. Sometimes it's just easier than trying to type it all out myself.
Fantasy: Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three.
Science Fiction: Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation).
Dystopian: Dystopia is a form of literature that explores social and political structures. It is a creation of a nightmare world – unlike its opposite, Utopia, which is an ideal world. Dystopia is often characterized by an authoritarian or totalitarian form of government. It often features different kinds of repressive social control systems, a lack or total absence of individual freedoms and expressions, and a state of constant warfare or violence. Many novels combine both Dystopia and Utopia, often as a metaphor for the different directions humanity can take in its choices, ending up with one of the two possible futures.
Romance: According to the Romance Writers of America, "Two basic elements comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying and optimistic ending." Both the conflict and the climax of the novel should be directly related to that core theme of developing a romantic relationship, although the novel can also contain subplots that do not specifically relate to the main characters' romantic love.
Historical Fiction: Historical fiction presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period. In historical fiction, the time period is an important part of the setting and often of the story itself. Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two.
Horror: Horror fiction is fiction in any medium intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience. Historically, the cause of the "horror" experience has often been the intrusion of a supernatural element into everyday human experience. Since the 1960s, any work of fiction with a morbid, gruesome, surreal, or exceptionally suspenseful or frightening theme has come to be called "horror".
Contemporary: Contemporary literature is literature with its setting generally after World War II.
Paranormal: Paranormal books involve unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation. Some popular subjects in paranormal books are supernatural creatures, ESP, clairvoyance, ghosts, UFOs, telepathy, and psychics.
Steampunk: Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used-usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England-but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date.
These are just some of the biggies. There's tons of genres and subgenres out there. Right now one of the biggest genres on the internet is Erotica, and there are hundreds of subgenres under it. Every story you can think of can become an erotica with a little bit of tweaking, and it almost always does. If you don't believe me, you can see it for yourself on smut websites or XXX Tube 1 or other such places. Then there's the hybrid genres. For example, romance can be incorporated into nearly all of these genres, which gives you Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, etc. I think one of the reasons that genres get so muddled is that they're not mutually exclusive at all. Contemporary is anything that takes place after World War II? Well, that could encompass pretty much everything (except Historical), couldn't it? And obviously, there's tons of crossover between Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror/Paranormal.
I think the problem happens when we get these main categories confused. I think the problem is twofold:
1) Certain genres are really popular, and everyone wants their book (or their client's book, or their friend's book) to be the next Big Thing. So they say it fits the genre, when in reality, it doesn't. (I'm looking at you, Dystopian Fiction.)
2) Lots of books are really hard to classify because the authors have mixed a bunch of genres together in a delicious cocktail of imagination. It's a bit more understandable how these get confused.
3) Sometimes a story can change genres in translation or adaptation. If you look at Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer, for example, the movie adaptation by Alex Garland is classified as a horror film according to websites like Hell Horror (hellhorror.com) and IMDB, but the book itself is considered to be in the weird or speculative fiction genre. So stories could often be quite fragile or fluid when it comes to genre.
So what's the trick to figuring out how to classify what you're reading? Just ask yourself a few questions:
1) What's the setting? Is it past, present, future, or a made-up world? Is it based on reality, or could it plausibly happen in our reality, or is it in no way related to our reality? Does magic factor into it? Science? Is it based on a historical event that actually happened, or a historical event that might have happened if things were different?
2) If it is the future, what shaped the world? Was it a cataclysmic event? Government conspiracy? Aliens? Magic? Technological advancement? Just because it's the future doesn't automatically make it sci-fi or dystopian or post-apocalyptic. Look at why the world is the way it is, and that's a big clue.
3) What's the conflict? Is it about whether or not Jim and Sally will get together, or is it about whether or not Jim will save Sally's a ghost, or is it about whether or not Jim will discover that he's really a prince and the only one who can free Sally from the dragon? Granted, Jim and Sally may get together in all of these scenarios, but it's only the main conflict in one of them.
Am I alone in caring about this? I'm not sure. Maybe you don't care how something's labeled; a good book is a good book. So what if you were expecting dystopian and got sci-fi instead? Or you wanted steampunk but wound up reading historical fiction? What's the big deal?
But if you're like me, it's kind of like ice cream flavors. If I'm in the mood for chocolate and I get strawberry, I'm going to be disappointed. I like strawberry. Sometimes, all I want in the whole world is strawberry. But if I'm in the mood for chocolate, strawberry won't cut it.
Here's some examples of books I've seen miscategorized (a lot):
The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron. I've heard this book described as Steampunk and Paranormal, but really it's just Historical Fiction. The automatons in the story are things that actually existed during that time period (you can ask Sharon. It's fascinating), and there's no supernatural elements that defy scientific explanation.
What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang. This one always gets called Dystopian or Sci-Fi. But really, if you look close, it's neither. It's a modern alternate reality. So really, it doesn't fit into any of the above categories. Broadly, it can go under the Speculative Fiction umbrella, but none of the other terms really fit. So there's really little wonder why bookstores want to label it as something else.
Defiance by C.J. Redwine. This book is a cornucopia of so many genres, it's easy to see why people can't seem to label it. I've actually had a few discussions with C.J. about what to call this book, and even she is at a bit of a loss. I've heard it called Steampunk, Dystopian, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi. It's marketed as Fantasy Adventure, but there's no magic (although there is a blind wingless subterranean dragon). What it actually is, I believe, is a Post-Apocalyptic Adventure. I think.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. I always see this book on the Horror shelf, and it's just not. It's not designed to scare or horrify. It's about magical powers and adventure. It's Fantasy.
How about you? Do you long to sneak into bookstores and reshelve the books to more accurately reflect what's in them? Or do you figure, hey, I don't care why someone picked up the book, as long as they're reading it? What books do you see commonly misclassified, and do you care?


text:
Articles related to your search:
Camping for Kids
If you want a cheap family holiday which combines fun, adventure, and plenty of activities for kids look no further! Camping, in a moveable tent or caravan, is a relaxing and affordable outdoor activity that can be enjoyed in a number of locations from national parks to beaches.
Read moreSchool Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the school holidays?
Read moreAngling Clubs for Kids
With New Zealand's vast coastline and many rivers, fishing is a great option for most families. Taking your kids angling has many benefits, including providing a chance for bonding, relaxing, and developing an interest in the environment
Read more


text:
Wordsworth sought to redress the balance between academic study and a first-hand experience of Nature as sources of wisdom in "The Tables Turned":-
Or surely you'll grow double:
Up! up! my friend, and clear your looks;
Why all this toil and trouble?
The sun above the mountain's head,
A freshening lustre mellow
Through all the long green fields has spread
His first sweet evening yellow.
Books! 'tis a dull and endless strife:
Come, hear the woodland linnet,
How sweet his music! on my life,
There's more of wisdom in it.
And hark! how blithe the throstle sings!
He, too, is no mean preacher:
Come forth into the light of things,
Let Nature be your Teacher.
Our minds and hearts to bless –
Spontaneous wisdom breathed by health,
Truth breathed by cheerfulness.
One impulse from the vernal wood
May teach you more of man,
Of moral evil and of good,
Than all the sages can.
Sweet is the lore which Nature brings;
Our meddling intellect
Mis-shapes the beauteous forms of things:-
We murder to dissect.
Enough of Science and of Art;
Close up those barren leaves;
Come forth, and bring with you a heart
That watches and receives.
Next: Stormy Day W R Rodgers


text:
This photo was probably taken in 1949 when Cinderella was in production. I don't know who the visitor is, but he is a lucky guy to be taken to Ward Kimball's office for a visit by Walt Disney himself.
The movie was perfectly cast in terms of animation. Marc Davis and Eric Larson drew the title character, Frank Thomas animated the stepmother, Ollie Johnston did the comic stepsisters and Milt Kahl was responsible for the King, the Duke as well as the Fairy Godmother.
There was no better animator to take on Lucifer, the cat, and the mice characters than Ward Kimball.
By the late 1940ies there had been numerous designs and concepts for animated mice, so how on earth would you go about creating fresh looking personalities for these rodents ?
Story artist Bill Peet came up with early designs, already full of character.
Ward polished these concepts for full animation and animated them with his sense of zany timing and inventive acting. Everyone of these poses for Jaq show the energy and characteristics of a real mouse. Outstanding character animation !!
If you aren't looking forward to Amid Amidi's upcoming book on Ward Kimball, I can't help you.
Here is the link to pre-order it:


text:
Misdeal on Internet poker gambling
Many lawmakers in Washington and a few states are eager to approve Internet gambling. But to make it politically palatable, they are first pushing only for online poker. Why that card game and not, say, blackjack? Because, they claim, poker is mainly a game of skill.
Their argument received a boost Tuesday in a ruling by Brooklyn federal Judge Jack Weinstein. In overturning a conviction of a man who ran a poker den in a Staten Island warehouse, he found that poker is not a game of chance under the 1970 Illegal Gambling Businesses Act.
The decision needs to be appealed to higher courts as it is could easily be overturned. It argues against poker as a game of chance but then finds that states can still outlaw it as a form of gambling, as many do. It approves of sports betting – which often relies on skilled knowledge of players or teams – even though that is outlawed under federal law.
The ruling is also weak in presuming that a game must always be predominantly chance in nature to be called gambling. Even the most successful poker players often lose – and not for lack of skill. Placing a bet will always be just that – a bet.
Most of all, the ruling ignores the effects of opening the legislative floodgates for Internet gaming.
Congress outlawed Internet gambling in 2006, based on evidence in other countries that it allows easier, more anonymous accessibility to wagering than do casinos or lotteries. With the click of the mouse, a teenager at home could become a gambling addict, despite any promised safeguards.
Last year, the Obama administration gave a green light for states to allow Internet gambling for state residents only (a dubious technical feat). And now with this federal ruling, lawmakers on Capitol Hill might feel safer in approving Internet poker, especially as governments are eager for new revenue. (Online poker would be nearly a $10 billion business in the United States, by one estimate.)
Instead, Congress needs to tighten up the 1970 law and reaffirm the 2006 ban rather than buckle under to the million-member-strong Poker Players Alliance.
Why further feed the notion that "luck" determines one's future and that random forces guide events? Government should be affirming the value of ideas and hard work, not a belief in the roll of the dice or the shuffle of a card deck.


text:
Monday, June 12, 2006
Show 18 - Joe Louis is the Man
Show 18 - Joe Louis is the Man
Many songs were written about Joe Louis over his career from 1934 into the fifties. The songs reflect Louis' status as a kind of a folk hero to black America and eventually to all of America. Louis was born Joe Louis Barrow to a family of sharecroppers in Alabama. He moved as a child with his family to Detroit. Louis was a popular fighter well before he became the champ. His 4th round knockout of former champ Max Baer made him famous. But the fight that made him a hero to millions of African-Americans was in 1935 against the giant Primo Carnera. Louis fought the Italian as the world was becoming aware that Mussolini's Italy was about to invade Haile Selassie's Ethiopia. As one of the few African nations remaining uncolonized, Ethiopia was a point of pride for the black world. Joe Louis came to represent Ethiopian strength in America. People throughout the U.S. rejoiced when Louis handled Carnera easily knocking him out in the sixth round. That same year, Memphis Minnie recorded two songs about the Brown Bomber and pianist Joe Pullum recorded "Joe Louis is the Man."
Joe Louis had become a hero in the ring with his frequent victories. But in 1936 he suffered a devastating loss to German Max Schmeling. Despite the loss, the next year, Louis managed to become heavyweight champion by defeating Cinderella Man Jim Braddock. Even with the belt, the loss to Schmeling weighed on Louis and he never felt like the true champion. In 1938, Louis got his rematch against Schmeling. In the years since the first fight the exploits of Adolph Hitler had become common headlines and once again Louis was thrust into the role of representing American values and strength against an enemy. This time, Louis became the hope of not just African-Americans but virtually the whole country. Louis destroyed Schmeling. A new hero, Joe Louis became one of the country's biggest celebrities.
Joe Louis enhanced his status as American hero when he joined the army to serve during World War II (which some referred to as Louis-Schmeling III). He appeared constantly in newspapers, magazines, and elsewhere. The importance of a black man achieving this iconic status at that time in America cannot be overstated.
Despite deteriorating abilities in the ring, Louis' career continued into the fifties, largely because of tremendous financial difficulties. He owed millions to the IRS. His last professional fight was his 1951 loss to Rocky Marciano. After his death in 1981, the champ received a hero's burial in Arlington National Cemetery. What Louis did along with other athletes like his friends Jesse Owens and later Jackie Robinson changed the attitudes of millions. His reception presented a stark contrast to that of the last black champion, Jack Johnson. This was reflected in the blues songs as well as songs by Sonny Count Basie, Cab Calloway and others. Louis' life and career through the Second World War made him perhaps the most important athlete in American history and a natural hero in the world of the blues.
Joe Louis is the Man - Joe Pullum
Joe Louis Strut - Memphis Minnie
He's In the Ring (Doing That Same Old Thing) - Memphis Minnie
Joe Louis Special - Jack Kelly
Joe Louis Blues - Carl Martin
1 comment:
- DJ Nailah said...
This has been very informative and falls directly in line with a research project I am conducting. I was wondering if you had access to or could point to a source for the lyrics to these songs?
Thank you in advance for your time and a well done report on Joe Louis and some of the musical tributes. - 5:31 PM
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Coronavirus Special - Disease Blues
If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element This time we'll revisit songs about disease. Th...
Your browser does not support the audio tag. Show 5 - Drinking Canned Heat and Jake When prohibition was on, people still needed a...
If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element This time we'll revisit songs about disease. Th...
If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Robert Johnson was both a consumer and creator...