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City Church of Chattanooga
A Nine-Part Study
Comparative Religions
Mike Chapman, D.Min.
Phyllis Horsman, D.Min.
Bryan Cook, B.A.
Jimmy Catlett, M.S.
Jesus Among Other Gods
Mike Chapman
Today we begin a study of what some may call "Comparative Religions." However, it is our goal to
not to just be academic, but also spiritual and developmental. Here is where we will go:
Session One: Introduction Mike Chapman
Session Two: The Baha'i Faith (1) Phyllis Horsman
Session Three: The Baha'i Faith (2) Phyllis Horsman
Session Four: The Buddhist Faith (1) Bryan Cook
Session Five: The Buddhist Faith (2) Bryan Cook
Session Six: The Hindu Faith (1) Jimmy Catlett
Session Seven: The Hindu Faith (2) Jimmy Catlett
Session Eight: The Islamic Faith (1) Mike Chapman
Session Nine: The Islamic Faith (2) Mike Chapman
The answer is yes and no.
All religions are similar in that the y seek to answer basic metaphysical questions.
However, they are different in the answers that are proposed.
The four fundamental questions of life:
The question of origin: WHERE DID I COME FROM?
The question of meaning: WHY AM I HERE?
The question of morality: HOW SHOULD I LIVE?
The question of destiny: WHERE AM I GOING?
Soul sorrow is the common malady of the human race
It is directly associated with the reality and fear of death.
Three ingredients for the Cure of Soul Sorrow
1. Hope of personal immortality.
2. A rational view of the universe
3. An answer to the question, "What is truth?"
Pluralism is the view that there is no one truth.
Truth is different for every person.
Belief systems are constructed by cultural, serving the purposes of the society from which they
Reality is created by the people.
Tolerance is the highest virtue, and intolerance is the cardinal sin.
A belief system is simply like a "spiritual cuisine."
Absolutism is the view that there is there is one truth.
There is an overarching explanation of reality based on central organizing truths."
There is a big story that makes sense out of life, history and the universe.
Q1: At the core of the Christian faith is "The Gospel." What is the Gospel?
Q2: Would you describe Christianity as a religion of absolute truth or of relative truth? Why?
Q3: Is it possible to be both a believer in absolute truth and tolerant of other religious views at the
same time?
It is directly associated with the reality and fear of death.
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Bahá'i – Session One
Phyllis Horsman
Bahá'i is an outgrowth of a religious movement known as Bábism. Bábism stemmed from the
Twelver Shia'ite sect of Islam, which holds that the 12th of a series of great imams (spiritual teachers)
vanished from sight but is still alive and will return to institute an era of justice and peace. Followers
of Bahá'u'lláh are called Bahá'is.
v 1819: The Siyyad Ali-Muhhamad born in Shiraz, Iran—later proclaimed himself the Báb (the
v 1844: The Báb proclaimed himself the 12th Imam. His followers were known as Bábists.
v 1863: Following the Báb's death in 1850, Bahá'u'lláh proclaimed himself the Promised One of
whom the Báb prophesied.
v 1892: Bahá'u'lláh died in exile in Palestine, and his son Abdu'l-Bahá succeeded him.
v 1894: Bahá'i became a missionizing religion and had its first Western converts.
v 1974: 5-year missionary plan increased size by 40%
v 1990's: 6,000,000 members in over 205 countries, its books in many languages. The
headquarters of Bahá'i is currently in Haifa, Israel, near the graves of Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb.
Its most important community is in Iran. National headquarters in the U. S. is near Chicago.
v There is only one religion, the religion of God.
v All the great religions of the world are divine in origin.
v All Divine Religions (through their Nine Prophets) teach the same truth, which is not absolute,
but relative.
v There is one God known by many names.
v Man is basically good and not a product of original sin.
v The doctrines of resurrection, judgment, Heaven and Hell should not be taken literally.
v Religion and science must agree, else one of them is wrong.
v Bahá'is stress world peace, unity of nations and language, education and sexual equality.
v The revelations of Bahá'u'lláh (over 100 books) supersede the sacred books of the major
religions, yet these other religions' books are revered as part of the progressively revealed
truth of God.
v Bahá'u'lláh was greatly influenced by the Bible and quoted the New Testament extensively in
his writings.
Q1: Can one be both Christian and a Bahái? Why?
Q2: Is the God of the Bahá'i different from the God of the Christian? How?
Q3: Is the following statement from the Bible or a book of Bahá'i? Give a reason(s) for your answer.
"Bear thou witness that ve rily He is God and there is no God but Him, the King, the Protector;
the Incomparable, the Omnipotent."
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Bahá'i – Session Two
Phyllis Horsman
God's purpose in sending his Prophets is twofold. The first is to liberate the children of men from the
darkness of ignorance and guide them to the light of true understanding. The second is to ensure the
peace and tranquility of mankind.
v Human beings are made in the image of God. The ability to reflect the attributes and spirit of
God is the soul's essential reality.
v Divine qualities are latent in the soul, just as the color, fragrance and vitality of a flower are
latent within the seed.
v The immortal souls of ordinary people come into being at the moment of conception. The soul
animates the body and distinguishes humans from animals.
v The role of religion is to enable people to achieve a true understanding of their own nature and
of God's will and purpose for them.
v The cultivation of life's spiritual side enables a person to develop those innate qualities that lie
at the foundation of human happiness and social progress, including faith, courage, love,
compassion, trustworthiness and humility. As these grow, society advances.
v Humans were created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization, a unity of humankind.
v Life is an eternal process of joyous spiritual discovery and growth. The soul develops through
the individual's relationship with God and is fostered through prayer, meditation, worship,
knowledge of the scriptures revealed by the Prophets, love for God, moral self-discipline and
service to humanity. This is what gives meaning to life.
v There is no hierarchy of demons, angels and archangels; these terms are symbolic of varying
stages of human development.
v Whatever promotes our spiritual development is good, and whatever hinders it is bad.
v After physical death, one's everlasting soul lives on, embarking on a spiritual journey toward
God through many "worlds" or planes of existence.
v Progress on this journey is likened to "heaven." Failure to develop keeps one distant from
God, this distance being "hell."
Q1: How would you explain to a Bahá'i why Jesus is the only way to God?
Q2: How would you describe the God of the Christian to a Bahá'i?
Q3: How would you explain the problem of "sin" to a Bahá'i?
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Buddhism Part 1
Bryan Cook
Buddhism, founded in northeastern India and based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also
known as the Buddha, or enlightened one, currently is the world's 4th largest religion boasting
somewhere upwards of 315,000,000 believers worldwide. Of this number of believers ~ 313,000,000
are in Asia … and ~ 560,000 are in North America. This total number represents nearly 6% of the
world's population.
Ø 563 B.C. – Siddhartha Gautama born in India to a rich ruling father named Suddhodana and
mother named Maya. He was born under the Kshatriya caste system. A seer gave a
prophecy to his parents he would help mankind "find" salvation.
Ø 547 B.C. – At age 16, he married Yasodharma who bore Rahula, their son
Ø 534 B.C. – At 29, various sights of suffering --sickness, old age, death and poverty with bliss
affect Siddharta. He renounces the throne to discover the reason for the suffering.
Ø 528 B.C. – After six years of searching through the teachings of Hinduism and then ascetism
of the monks, he attained Nirvana after sitting under a Bohdi tree in the city of Bodh Gaya for
an extended period of time (49 days???)
Ø 483 B.C. – Siddhartha dies at age 80 probably as a result of food poisoning. His last reported
words were, "Be ye lamps unto yourselves. Betake yourselves to no external refuge. Hold
fast as a refuge to truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves. Behold now,
brethren, I exhort you saying: Decay is inherent in all component things! Work out your
salvation with diligence."
The death of Siddhartha resulted in no successive leader, as he would not appoint one. Over
the next three centuries "Four Major Counsels" shaped the belief system and wrote the beliefs
down at least 200-300 hundred years post his death. Out of this struggle, 18 substantially
different sects originate with only one of the original 18 remaining today. Today, there are two
main branches of Buddhism: Theravada (the way of the elders) and Mahayana (the Great
Vehicle). Although, these two branches share a common founder, the divide in beliefs is vast.
Four Noble Truths
1) Dukkha – Life is suffering.
2) Samudaya – All suffering is caused by ignorance of the nature of reality and the craving,
attachment and grasping that result from such ignorance.
3) Nirodha – Suffering can be ended by overcoming ignorance and attachment.
4) Magga – the path leading to the cessation of dukkha – this occurs through the Noble
Eightfold Path: right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness
and concentration. These eight are usually divided into three categories that form the
cornerstone of the Buddhist faith: morality, wisdom and samadhi (concentration).
Anatman – denial of a permanent soul looking at human existence in five bundles (shandhas): the
material, body, feelings, perceptions, predispositions or karmic tendencies and consciousness.
Kharma – consists of a person's acts and their ethical consequences. Human actions lead to
rebirth wherein good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds punished. Thus, there is no unwarranted
pleasure or suffering, but rather a universal justice.
Nirvana – the ultimate goal … release from the round of phenomenal existence with it's inherent
suffering; in other words, an enlightened state in which the fires of greed, hatred and ignorance
have been quenched.
Q1: How does Buddhism answer the four qualifying questions consistent with all religions referenced
in week #1?
Q2: Compare the "last words" of Jesus Christ (Matt 28:18-20) to the "last words" of the Buddha –
how do they differ? Who is the point of reliance?
Q3: Recognizing the tenets of Buddhism, how do you think most Buddhists would view
Christianity and the tenets of the Christian faith?
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Buddhism – Part 2
Bryan Cook
THERAVADA vs. MAHAYANA
Mahayana Theravada
How they view man Individual Not alone
(must help self) (others can help)
How they view God Atheistic Polytheistic
How they view Buddha saint Savior
(only one) (but there have been many manifestations)
How they view religion full time job (MONK!) relevant to life (for all)
What is the key virtue wisdom compassion
Striving to become Arhat Bodhisattva
Which scriptures Tripitaka – main ones Hundreds of books
Ritual is to … Avoid Embrace
Solution to life to cease all desire Awareness of Buddha
in order to realize the nature within
non-existence of self
Means to get there Self-reliance Self-reliance
Persuasion Conservative Liberal
Ø Pure Land Buddhism – largest sect in Japan
Ø Zen Buddhism – "meditation" driven
Ø Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism – 13th century – allows for some materialism – largest sect in the
US (Tina Turner)
Ø Tantra Buddhism – may be truly defined as its own branch
Ø Folk Buddhism --
1. Human Suffering
2. Soul
3. "Emptiness"
4. Salvation
5. God
Q1: After studying Buddhism, would you characterize it as an optimistic, pessimistic or realistic
religion? Why?
Q2: Is it possible to be a Buddhist Christian? A Christian Buddhist? Why or why not?
Q3: How would you share Jesus Christ with a Buddhist friend?
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Hinduism—Part 1
Jimmy Catlett
Ø ~800 million; 13% of the world; 88 countries; ~1-1.2 million in USA; 3rd most widely followed
religion in the world.
Ø Only major religion of the world that can neither be traced to a specific founder nor has a holy
book as the one and only scriptural authority.
Ø USA arguably more impacted by Hinduism in the last century than any other eastern religion:
Vedanta Society, ISKCON, Theosophy, the Divine Light Mission, Rajneeshism, Transcendental
Meditation, New Age Movement.
"Historical" Background
Inception ~3000-1500 BC; 4 main stages:
1. Tribes in Indus Valley practiced animism.
2. Tribes conquered by armies from central Asia who introduced polytheistic Vedic religion; 5-
level caste system.
3. Rebellion against the caste system. Development of the Upanishads; philosophical writings,
which focused on one single principle to tie all reality together (karma, dharma,
transmigration/reincarnation, samsara, moksha, Brahman).
4. Revival of Vedantic Literature. Old theology and new theology mixed.
Ø Formation of the Trimutri: 3 major gods take prominence over lesser deities:
· Brahma (creator)
· Vishnu (preserver); has the most followers; Sri Krishna (incarna ted Vishnu) has become the
main deity of Hinduism.
· Shiva (destroyer)
Ø Bhagavad-Gita: Portion of larger work called Mahabharata. Most revered book in Hinduism.
Basic Beliefs
Hinduism encapsulated: Atman achieves Moksha by breaking free of Samsara, detaching from
Maya, and uniting with Brahman.
Some unifying beliefs but no universally binding doctrines. One of most inclusive of all religions.
About God…
Brahman is Ultimate Reality; an impersonal force beyond distinction; undifferentiated, matterless,
omnipresent, objective oneness; the Universal Soul; the All. Deities are physical
manifestations of Brahman. All paths lead to Brahman.
About Life…
Life and individuality are illusion (Maya). There is a 'beyond within' the individual (Atman) that
seeks union with Brahman.
Life is a hierarchy; time is a cycle (samsara). Actions determine position in the hierarchy
(karma). Good karma is gained by adhering to yogas (disciplines, "ways"), categorized mainly
as knowledge, works, and devotion. One's karma, good or bad, is inevitable, inescapable,
About Destiny…
The aim of life is enlightenment/deliverance from the illusionary/finite realm (moksha);
Expansion of being and consciousness to the realization that atman is one with Brahman.
Accomplished by passing ever higher through the hierarchy until one breaks through the wheel
of life/death/reincarnation.
Discussion Questions
Q1: Christianity is often described as monotheistic (only 1 God). How would you describe Hinduism?
Q2: What does the Hindu think of time, specifically his/her time on Earth? What might the Hindu
think of the urgency Christians ascribe to time?
Q3: Develop as clearly as you can what would be the picture of "salvation" to the Hindu mind.
Q4. Why might a Hindu try to ease a nother's suffering? Why might he/she not?:
1. To enhance your perspective, study the Biblical timeline back to the beginnings of Hinduism. What
is happening in Judeo-Christian history around this time?
2. In preparation for next week, ponder the differences, as well as the common ground you see in
Hinduism and Christianity.
Glossary of Hinduism
Atman: the soul or self: innermost reality of a person.
Avatar: descent of a deity from heaven; one of the many incarnations of God.
Bhagavad Gita: most popular holy book; story of Krishna and the warrior, Arjuna.
Bhakti Marga: the path of devotion; attachment and devotion to a personal god.
Brahman: universal soul; ultimate divine; absolute reality comprehended objectively.
Caste: system of social classes in India; 5 major castes with many subdivisions.
Dharma: divine law governing the proper works of justice, righteousness, and morality for each person's
station in life.
Guru: a teacher of religion; a spiritual guide.
Jnana Marga: the path of knowledge; insight into the mysteries of life, intuitive awareness, gained by
study of the ancient writings and inward meditation.
Karma: law of retributive justice; fruit of actions; the balancing between good and bad actions within an
individual soul.
Karma Marga: the path of works; faithful adherence to dharma or duty in life.
Mantra: a sacred word or sound for meditation, representing one of Hindu's many gods.
Maya: illusion of the physical world that must be overcome in order to reach Brahman.
Moksha: enlightenment; liberation from maya and samsara to unite with Brahman.
Reincarnation: Hindu belief of endless rebirth until one overcomes maya into moksha.
Samsara: wheel of life through cyclical reincarnation until the soul gains moksha.
Trimutri: 3- in-one God, represented as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Upanishads: ancient philosophical and theological holy books that synthesized the Vedas.
Vedas: ancient holy writings of hymns and prayers; means wisdom or knowledge.
Yoga: discipline of mind, soul, and body used for transcending this world of illusion; means yolk or union.
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Hinduism (2)
Jimmy Catlett
Jesus and Hinduism—the Common Ground
Ø All is not right with the world and with human existence in it.
Ø The ultimate remedy to the human dilemma is spiritual in nature.
Ø Mankind is imbued with an innate desire for immortality.
Ø Immortality involves liberation or release from the limitations that press upon his/her existence
(e.g., illness, tiredness, ignorance, discouragement, old age and death).
Ø The great object of life is to find union with God.
Jesus and Hinduism—the Contrasts
The obvious ones…
1. Monotheistic vs. pantheistic.
2. One way vs. many ways.
3. Depravity vs. ignorance.
4. Grace vs. effort.
5. Linear time vs. cyclical time.
The not so obvious ones…
1. Public revelation vs. private mystical experience.
2. Will vs. consciousness.
Jesus and Hinduism—the Challenge
Concern about Hinduism
Due to its eclectic nature, Hinduism has potential for uniting much of the non-Christian religious
world. It easily meshes with:
Ø Modern natural science: emphasizes spiritual evolution.
Ø Modern psychology: emphasizes mankind's essential divinity, consistent with basic goodness
and unlimited potential of human nature.
Ø Modern philosophy: emphasizes broad tolerance of seemingly contradictory beliefs, consistent
with the relativity of all truth claims.
Ø Spiritual seekers: emphasizes the primacy of spiritual over material reality, appealing to those
disillusioned with strictly material pursuits.
Concern for the Hindu
1. Pray. Praying is fundamental. You cannot convert another. They are drawn by the Spirit.
2. Love. Acts o f inconvenient love not only commanded by God but curious to the Hindu.
3. Invest. First relate, then differentiate. Build a friendship before exploring deep differences. Read,
ask questions, share, hang out. Then discuss the evidence.
Discussion Questions
1. What should be the Christian's position on trying to make the world a better place? What is the Hindu
position? Explain your answers.
2. Why are salvation and divine judgment foreign concepts to a pantheistic belief system like Hinduism? If
pantheism is true, what follows?
3. Say you're ready to discuss the evidences of your respective beliefs with a Hindu friend. Where do you start
and why?
4. Bonus Question: Is it wrong for me to take a yoga class? Why or why not?
Glossary of Hinduism
Atman: the soul or self: innermost reality of a person.
Avatar: descent of a deity from heaven; one of the many incarnations of God.
Bhagavad Gita: most popular holy book; story of Krishna and the warrior, Arjuna.
Bhakti Marga: the path of devotion; attachment and devotion to a personal god.
Brahman: universal soul; ultimate divine; absolute reality comprehended objectively.
Caste: system of social classes in India; 5 major castes with many subdivisions.
Dharma: divine law governing the proper works of justice, righteousness, and morality for each person's
station in life.
Guru: a teacher of religion; a spiritual guide.
Jnana Marga: the path of knowledge; insight into the mysteries of life, intuitive awareness, gained by
study of the ancient writings and inward meditation.
Karma: law of retributive justice; fruit of actions; the balancing between good and bad actions within an
individual soul.
Karma Marga: the path of works; faithful adherence to dharma or duty in life.
Mantra: a sacred word or sound for meditation, representing one of Hindu's many gods.
Maya: illusion of the physical world that must be overcome in order to reach Brahman.
Moksha: enlightenment; liberation from maya and samsara to unite with Brahman.
Reincarnation: Hindu belief of endless rebirth until one overcomes maya into moksha.
Samsara: wheel of life through cyclical reincarnation until the soul gains moksha.
Trimutri: 3- in-one God, represented as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Upanishads: ancient philosophical and theological holy books that synthesized the Vedas.
Vedas: ancient holy writings of hymns and prayers; means wisdom or knowledge.
Yoga: discipline of mind, soul, and body used for transcending this world of illusion; means yolk or union.
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Islam (Part 1)
Mike Chapman
Today we begin our look at the Islamic Faith. It is a religion that is shared by an estimated 750
million to 1 billion followers. It is geographically concentrated in an area that spans from the Atlantic
across North Africa, the Middle East, Southern and Central Asia to the Pacific Ocean (the co-called
"Ten Forty Window").
The word Islam means "submission" and "Muslim" means "one who has surrendered."
The Life of Mohammed
Born in 570 AD in Mecca, Arabia (orphaned and raised by his uncle, Abu Talib)
At 25, he married his employed (Khadijah), quit working and spent his time meditating and
reflecting on life.
In 610 AD (40 years old), he began to receive frightening revelations accompanied by
seizures. These revelations continued for 22 years until his death in 632 AD.
Persecution caused him and his followers to flee to Medina in 622 AD (the official date of the
founding of Islam as a religion). He and his followers fought their way back to Mecca in 630
Mohammed dies in 632 AD
Three Primary Sects of Islam Today
Sunnis make up about 90% of all Muslims
Shi ites make up about 10% of the Muslim faith.
Sufis are a very small minority who tend to be independent, mystical Muslims.
America's Nation of Islam is a strange mixture of Islam and political activism that cannot be
considered a pure Islamic religion.
The Koran (Quran) means "recitations" of Mohammed's visions. It consists of 114 chapters.
The Hadith is a collection of early Muslim traditions which record the words and deeds of
Mohammed according to his wives, friends and Muslim leaders.
Islam accepts Genesis 1-16 as divine revelation, but focus on the line of Ishmael not Isaac.
1. Allah is the one true God.
Connection with the Moon God of pre-Muslim Arabia
He is all-powerful but unknowable, unfeeling. He never comes personally to any human. He
hates sinners.
2. Allah has many prophets, including Moses and Jesus, but Mohammed is the last and the
3. The Koran is the supreme religious book.
4. There are many intermediaries (spirit beings called jinns) between God and man. Some are
good and some are evil.
5. Each man's deeds will determine if he goes to hell or heaven.
Heaven is a place of sensual gratification for men.
Discussion Questions
Q. 1: How does the Bible differ from the Koran in its origin and what difference does this make?
Q 2: Contrast the Christian view of eternal life with the Islamic view of heaven.
Q 3: Why is there a problem with saying that Moses, Jesus and Mohammed are all prophets of God.
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Islam (Part 2)
Mike Chapman
We will continue our look at Islam. In this session, we will look at a comparison between the
life of Jesus and the life of Mohammed. We will also look at the Islamic way of salvation and the
Christian way of salvation.
Review of last session
Islam means "submission."
Koran is the recorded "recitations" of Mohammed's visions.
The official date of the fo unding of Islam is 622 AD
Mohammed was born in 570 AD and dies in 632 AD
Five Doctrines of Islam:
1. Allah is the one true God.
2. Allah has many prophets, including Moses and Jesus, but Mohammed is the last and
the greatest.
3. The Koran is the supreme religious book.
4. There are many intermediaries (spirit beings called jinns) between God and man. Some
are good and some are evil.
5. Each man's deeds will determine if he goes to hell or heaven.
Repetition of the Shahadah ("There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet.") several
times a day
Prayers facing Mecca, 5 times a day. (Salat)
Almsgiving (Zakat)
A month of fasting (Ramadan)--daylight only (Sawn)
A pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in lifetime (Hajj)
Death in a Jihad (holy war) is the any exception to the five pillars of Islam.
Plan of salvation
The God of the Bible reaches out to man.
Islam offers no hope of salvation, only guidelines for Allah's favor.
Mohammed performed no miracles and made no future prophecies. Jesus did both.
The last 10 years of Mohammed's life were at war. Jesus was a man of peace.
Mohammed was a polygamist, exceeding the number (4) he prescribed for Muslims. Jesus
taught against polygamy, adultery, and coveting another man's wife.
He had at least 12 wives (some list as many as 16)
He had a personal harem of another six women.
Mohammed plundered caravans and Jewish settlements to build the treasury of Medina. Jesus'
life was so pure that even his enemies said, "I find no fault in him."
1. Be a friend.
2. Pray for your Muslim friend
3. Invite them to your home.
4. Be sensitive to their cultural values.
5. Understand their basic beliefs.
6. Listen and seek to understand.
7. Welcome open and honest discussion of your different religions.
Q 1 – Is Christianity a trans-cultural religion? In what way? What difference does it make if it is or
Q 2 – Why would you assume that the Islamic faith is so anti-Semitic and anti-Christian?
Q 3 – What would be the best way to evangelize a "closed" Islamic country?
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"I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen."
Conflict and Persecution
Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence
Karen Armstrong
What it is:
a thorough exploration of the relationship between religion and violence, from early human civilization through the post-9/11 era.
Why you should read it:
the unprecedented and comprehensive scope of the author's research, which is expertly condensed and recounted.
Reviewers say:
"Provocative and supremely readable" (
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Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary
Joe Jackson
What it's about:
The life of Black Elk, the legendary Lakota Sioux healer who led the late 19th century religious revival known as the Ghost Dance movement.
Why you should read it:
Although the most widely read book about Black Elk is John Neihardt's
Black Elk Speaks,
which details his religious beliefs, Joe Jackson's work is the first exhaustive biography of the man himself.
Did you know?
In 2016, steps were taken within the Catholic Church to nominate Black Elk for sainthood.
The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao
Ian Johnson
What it is:
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson's compelling and lyrical account of his observations about China's evolving religious landscape following Mao Zedong's death in 1976 (and the subsequent loosening of government restrictions on religious practice).
Why you should read it:
This book provides important context for understanding recent news reports of the Chinese government's efforts to Sinicize minority religious populations like the Uighur Muslim community.
One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History
Peter Manseau
Why it's significant:
This thought-provoking history is a much-needed examination of many of the non-Christian religions that have shaped both religious and secular aspects of American society.
Topics include:
the religious diversity of Thomas Jefferson's library, the Jewish and Moorish presence among Spanish conquistadors, and the Iroquois religious legacy that helped inspire Mormon prophet Joseph Smith.
Reviewers say:
"this history from another perspective reexamines familiar tales and introduces fascinating counternarratives" (
Publishers Weekly
The Story of the Jews: Volume Two, Belonging: 1492-1900
Simon Schama
What it is:
the 2nd volume of Simon Schama's expansive yet accessible history of the Jewish people, covering the years between their 1492 expulsion from Spain and the rise of modern Zionism in the 19th century.
What's inside:
Gripping depictions of some of the less well-known figures in this era of Jewish history, in locations as diverse as Venice, Ming China, and the court of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Book buzz:
This book and the other volumes in the series were originally published as companions to the BBC/PBS series of the same name.
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Prostitution is often not a "choice," according to Faith Huckel of the sex trafficking organization Restore NYC.
Restore NYC is a non-profit organization created to help rebuild the lives of survivors of sex trafficking in New York City through "restoring freedom, safety and hope for foreign-born survivors of sex trafficking."
Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing transnational crimes across the U.S. – but the scope of the problem is difficult to detect as victims are often mistaken for and treated as criminals, and not victims of modern day slave trade.
"I always tell people, if you are looking to find trafficking victims in your communities really all you have to do is go to the courts and see who's being arrested on prostitution," Huckel told The Christian Post in a recent interview.
"I think that we have kind of a misconception about actually what prostitution is because of a lack of awareness and understanding," Huckel said.
"Often times people see it as a choice, but when you take into consideration the amount of abuse and violence, the fact that you have 50 percent chance of homicide as a result of prostitution, and that the average entry age is 12 –to-13-years-old, I can't look at something that is as devastating and as evil as prostitution and think that anyone would want to choose that for their life."
Restore NYC was born on a limb when Huckel, an experienced social worker, moved from Philadelphia to New York City to begin a graduate program at Columbia University.
"I had no intention of starting an organization – that was fully led by God and the Holy Spirit," Huckel told CP.
"Up to that point I had known sex trafficking had existed in other parts of the world, you know you hear from time to time the horrifying stories of things happening China, or in Thailand, or Cambodia, or other parts of the world. But, I just didn't really have the understanding that it was also happening within the U.S."
It was only after her move to New York that Huckel began to learn about the extent of the sex trafficking problem within the U.S. and said that she was left "completely blown away" to discover the massive footprint this country and other industrialized nations were having on the horrific transnational crime.
"I couldn't believe it. I thought: 'this is New York City, this is America, these things don't happen here.' But obviously the more and more I learned the more I realized that it's really thriving here."
Initially Restore NYC began its work providing assistance to survivors who were criminalized within the legal system by managing court cases and providing advocacy services, but eventually expanded to open the first ever long-term safe house for foreign-born victims of sex trafficking on the eastern seaboard.
Restore also offers culturally and linguistically tailored holistic care to its clients through various programmatic efforts that enable victims to put back together the often shattered pieces of their lives. Everything from legal assistance, housing, education, yoga classes, job training skills, spiritual support, to counseling, among others are available to victims referred to Restore.
Restore is a Christian organization and although it does not mandate that its services go solely to believers of Christ, the organization offers Christian-based spiritual guidance and support to victims.
"Our services are available for anyone regardless of their sexual orientation, religion, race, what-have-you." Huckel told CP.
"We try to be incarnational in our faith, but we believe that Jesus is the ultimate healer and we do encourage our staff to be open about where they get their strength – and that comes through Christ."
Despite its vast efforts, not all victims who have access to Restore's services take the opportunity to rebuild their lives, and about half the clients referred to Restore opt to not continue with the organization and some, for various reasons, return back to a life of prostitution.
However, the complex layers of abuse that people forced into sex trafficking face does not make going back to prostitution a clear-cut choice, according to Huckel.
"There is a feeling that sometimes you get stuck in this cycle of abuse and in order to get out we really do believe that the women really have to be ready, and everyone is at a different place in their recovery."
"I think sometimes people get confused and think, 'well then therefore that the person is making that choice.' But it's very complicated to look at in terms of black and white."
Breaking free from the mental, physical, emotional bondage that occurs to a person who has been trafficked can take time, but Restore is there to help victims whenever they are ready.
"If you're not ready right now and you decide six months from now, we'll be here. They have our contact information and they know that they can contact us at any time."
Five years from now, Huckel, who recently stepped down from her position as Executive Director of Restore NYC to focus on the vision and direction of the organization, hopes to see Restore expand its services and perfect its framework to serve as a successful example for other communities or organizations looking to help victims of sex trafficking across the U.S.
"With God's will, if we can expand what we are doing to other at-risk cities it would be amazing."


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jud Dillard scored 23 points and Tennessee Tech nearly held one of the country's most touted big men without a field goal as Tennessee Tech topped Green Bay 74-68 Thursday night in a nonconference game.
Dillard was 8 of 8 from the free-throw line and also led the Golden Eagles (5-3) with six rebounds.
Green Bay's Alec Brown - a 7-foot-1 NBA prospect - was 1 for 5 from the floor, scoring a layup with 1 second left in the game. He finished with six points, four rebounds and four fouls in 22 minutes.
Dennis Ogbe hit a 3 to put Tennessee Tech ahead 39-38 21 seconds into the second half, sparking a 13-2 run.
Green Bay (3-5) tied the game twice after that, but never regained the lead. Lanerryl Johnson's layup put the Golden Eagles up 66-64 with 2:36 left and they closed on a 10-4 run.


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Washington, DC, November 1, 2013 — The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) has released a new curriculum guide, "Advancing Interprofessional Clinical Prevention and Population Health Education: Curriculum Development Guide for Health Professions Faculty," to prepare students to participate effectively as members of interprofessional health care teams delivering clinical prevention and population health services. The Curriculum Guide is available on the APTR website atwww.aptrweb.org/crosswalk.
APTR worked with the health professions education organizations representing medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistants and allied health to develop the guide as a tool for designing and implementing interprofessional learning activities in clinical prevention and population health. As accreditation standards and curricular guidelines increasingly include interprofessional education, it is necessary to provide health professions faculty with models for connecting clinical prevention and population health curriculum to the behavioralexpectations of health professions students.
"Curricular guidance documents and accreditation standards in the health professions increasingly include expectations for interprofessional team‐based competence," says the lead author of the guide Susan Meyer, PhD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. "Offering students the opportunity to address population health issues as members of teams will equip them with an understanding of what each health professional brings to the care of patients and health of communities."
"Facilitating team‐based education and practice is critical to providing health care that is safe, high quality, accessible, and patient‐centered," said Geraldine "Polly" Bednash, PhD, RN, FAAN, president of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC). "We applaud the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research for preparing this new resource to assist faculty across disciplines in designing interprofessional learning activities that build expertise in clinical prevention and population health. IPEC is committed to disseminating the new curriculum guidelines to the larger academic community to assure widespread adoption by our respective constituents."
The guide was developed by the Healthy People Curriculum Task Force, an initiative of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR). The guide provides examples of how elements of the APTR "Clinical Prevention and Population Health Curriculum Framework" could be linked to competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice, specifically those outlined by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) in its 2011 publication, "Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice."
The Curriculum Guide has been endorsed by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC).
The Healthy People Curriculum Task Force was established by APTR in 2002 to address the Healthy People 2010 objective to increase in the inclusion of core clinical prevention and population health content in health professions education. Member associations are: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Dental Education Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and Physician Assistant Education Association. Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health serve as resource organizations to the Task Force.
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The "Digital Signals & Images, Robotics" (DSIR) department is focused on theoretical tools and practical solutions in the area of signal processing, in particular audio, video, 3D-scenes, motion signals and medical images, and more generally speaking, systems of –n-D sensors delivering potentially composite and heterogeneous multi-channel information. These are aimed at being used either for localization, servoing, navigation or for compression, communication or classification. In a number of cases, real-time needs, resource limitations, particular architectures or scalability requirements impose specific constraints.
The scientific framework on which is based the department's activity relies on backgrounds such as probabilistic and kinematic modelling, statistical estimation, information theory, non-linear control, model-based tracking and sparse representations.
In this framework, four scientific axes are addressed:
- The definition of adequate features and representations for the analysis of a large variety of signals;
- The formalisation and design of versatile models, algorithms and control laws able to account for observed data and to deliver appropriate feed-back in a given context;
- The conception of efficient compression and decoding algorithms adapted to a number of architectural and applicative constraints;
- The handling of large scale multi-dimensional signals and the integration of multi-modal (i.e. heterogeneous) data.
Applications domains cover sectors such as medical imaging, robotics & augmented reality, telecommunications & multimedia and to a lesser extent, aeronautics, oceanography and security.
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Susan Enterline photo from the Colin Blunstone Facebook page.
About a month ago, I asked Colin Blunstone during a telephone conversation (the interview is in the May issue of the Illinois Entertainer) how he thought people in the U.S. would react to his predominantly non-Zombies solo performances. The long-time lead vocalist for the British Invasion band conceded, "It's going to be interesting. I don't know how much of my material American audiences will be familiar with." His nine solo releases have spawned hits in Europe, but none here in the States. He compared his current solo tour to the first dates The Zombies played after reuniting in 2004, saying it was like stepping into the unknown.
Still, when Blunstone informed the audience at City Winery in Chicago last Thursday night that he would be steering away from The Zombies during the show, there were no murmurs of discontent. That could have been because he has the classy air of an English gentleman, or because everyone knew they were about to entertained by one of the premier voices of the rock era. There was a sense of Blunstone being a curator; leading the crowd through a gallery of his works.
Melodic songs like "Caroline Goodbye," Tim Hardin's "Misty Roses;" the Denny Laine-penned "Say You Don't Mind;" and "Old And Wise," a song Blunstone recorded with The Alan Parsons Project for the Eye In The Sky LP, were immediately accessible even to those who had never heard them before. Then there were his covers of Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted" and Smokey Robinson And The Miracles' "Tracks Of My Tears." Blunstone had hits with the two soul classics in England, but not over here. He pleasantly surprised the audience by immediately following the stark beauty of another one of his Euro hits, "Though You Are Far Away" with The Zombies' biggest American hit, "Time Of The Season."
Blunstone closed the show with two more Zombies tunes—"She's Not There" and "Just Out Of Reach," a song from the 1960s cult film Bunny Lake Is Missing soundtrack. Throughout the evening, he shared funny anecdotes about the music business, particularly the time he flew to America to record a TV commercial. All in all, the perfect host.
Singer-songwriter Edward Rogers proved to be an engaging opening act, performing a short set of clever tunes from his latest release, Porcelain. Rogers' voice is reminiscent of David Bowie, and backed by two guitarists, he created music that often had the feel of Celtic rock.


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Your iPhone Gathers A Lot More Of Your Location Data Than You Thought — Here's How To Disable It
A huge tip of the hat to BuzzFeed for pointing out that your iPhone gathers a lot more location data than you may have originally thought.
It's a setting called "Frequent Locations"; as you go about your daily routine, your iPhone makes note of where you are and how long you're there. When it starts detecting patterns, it marks the spot as one such "frequent location." It (rather accurately) assumes workplace location based on where you are during the day and your house address based on where you are at night, and it tracks various repeated locations regardless of time: friends' houses, favorite restaurants and the like.
The word from Apple is that "this data is kept solely on your device and won't be sent to Apple without your consent. It will be used to provide you with personalized services, such as predictive traffic routing."
Here's how to see what your iPhone has identified as your frequent locations, as well as how to disable it.
Tap on "Privacy."
Tap on "Location Services."
Scroll to the very bottom and tap on "System Services."
Finally, here we are. Tap on "Frequent Locations."
Here it presents us with a list of what it considers our "frequent locations" — wherever it records you as spending a lot of time. Let's check out the New York locations.
Without my telling it to, my iPhone has identified my home, my office, several friends' houses, and other places I frequent. If we tap on a specific address...
...it tells us when we were there and for how long.
To disable this data-collection-happy feature, flip this switch in your Settings.
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Evolution Hoax
In the hadiths, our Prophet (saas) provides for no other person or event that will appear after him such detailed and comprehensive information as he does about Hazrat Mahdi (as). We are told in the hadiths that the Prophet Jesus (as) will also return to earth and the antichrist will appear in the End Times, together with Hazrat Mahdi (as). However, neither the Prophet Jesus (as) nor the antichrist are the subject of so much amazing and detailed information as Hazrat Mahdi (as).
The hadiths contain very detailed descriptions of the physical features of Hazrat Mahdi (as), as well as of his moral virtues, life and activities. Putting all this together, it is clear that these features being seen together in one person cannot be unintended.
This also reveals how important it is for Muslims to be able to accurately recognize Hazrat Mahdi (as). When Hazrat Mahdi (as), whose coming is close at hand, is encountered, by Allah's leave, all Muslims will personally see the accuracy of these astonishingly detailed descriptions of Hazrat Mahdi's (as) physical characteristics.
In the hadiths, our Prophet (saas) reveals separate places for each of the detailed signs on Hazrat Mahdi's (as) body, using separate descriptive terms for each. He sometimes refers to a MOLE, or a MARK, a SIGN or a SEAL and likens these to a LEAF, PEARL or STAR.
In addition to all these, Hazrat Mahdi's (as) complexion, hair and beard color, stature, build, the general outline of his face, the shape of his head and forehead and features such as his eyebrows, nose and teeth are all described in the most astounding detail.
For example, in one hadith the Prophet (saas) says "Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have a BLACK MARK on his RIGHT leg." He does not just speak of a mark, but provides specific and distinctive detail, saying it will be BLACK and on his RIGHT LEG. Examination of the hadiths below will show that our Prophet (saas) has provided a detailed physical description of Hazrat Mahdi (as).


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Linux DVB API Version 4
This page is dedicated to the upcoming Linux DVB API Version 4, which is hosted in the "dvb-kernel-v4" tree of the public CVS.
Background information
There should be way more information on this page, but unfortunately time is the limiting factor. 8-(
In order to make it easier for people to understand what all this is about we suggest to read the following documents:
- Linux DVB API v4 documentation snapshot: The current API documentation can only be generated from the source code. From time to time, we will release snapshots of the documentation in http://linuxtv.org/downloads/linux-dvb-api-v4/.
The latest version is dated 2005/04/15 http://linuxtv.org/downloads/linux-dvb-api-v4/linux-dvb-api-v4-0-3.pdf
- API header files from the public dvb-kernel-v4 CVS repository: http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/dvb-kernel-v4/linux/include/linux/dvb/
- Sample applications from the public dvb-kernel-v4 CVS repository: http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/dvb-kernel-v4/apps/test/
Please ask any technical questions on the official linux-dvb mailinglist http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb. If you're unsure and want to speak to one of the project members personally, you can mail email@example.com.
CE Linux Conference
The Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF, http://www.celinuxforum.org/) is a California non-profit corporation and is focused on the advancement of Linux as an open source platform for consumer electronics (CE) devices.
The annual technical conference took place in San Jose, California, USA. More informations about the event can be found on the offical CE Linux Technical Conference page: http://tree.celinuxforum.org/pubwiki/moin.cgi/TechnicalConference
On January, 26th, Michael Hunold gave a presentation about the current status of the Linux DVB API v4, which is clearly targeted towards embedded platforms running DVB and Digital TV. Thanks to Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) for making both the trip and the presentation possible!
A revised version of the presentation slides can be found in the download section under the linux-dvb-api-v4/ directory within a PDF file. You can download it directly using this link: http://linuxtv.org/downloads/linux-dvb-api-v4/celf_2005_01_linux_dvb_v4.pdf


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The bed and breakfast guest houses are quite reasonable in cost and provide the luxuries that are offered by the other expensive hotels. These are especially popular with the international guests. They offer luxurious facilities to their guests and make sure they are comfortable.
The luxury bed and breakfast guest houses permit the guests to stay for small duration also. So the travelers can cut down on their travel expenses. The guests feel comfortable in spacious bed rooms that have attached baths and are equipped with all the modern facilities.
These establishments are usually owner operated and as there are only a few rooms, you may have the entire place to yourself. The friendly and helpful hosts provide you all the information you need regarding the place, buses, taxis, places to visit and good places to eat. They are warm and hospitable, thinking and taking care to make your stay undisturbed and comfortable. The tariff for night stay with bed and breakfast facilities is very economic.
The B&B guest houses are well equipped with Wi-Fi, broadband internet, En-suite facilities in room, the indoor entertainment tools like TV and Radio. You can get the rooms of your choice on availability. Tea/coffee making facilities are often a standard feature.
Some guest houses offer seasonal special rates, in the hope of attracting visitors from near and far. Complimentary chilled bottles of champagne, free hot chocolate before bed, candle-lit dinners or three nights for the cost of two are some of the offers made during festive season.
Bed and breakfast accommodation is a home away from home. The atmosphere is informal and you don't need to dress formally for meals. As most of these establishments are run by the family, you get the personal touch like you can select the books or magazines to borrow, fruits or biscuits in the room, a selection of toiletries etc. They offer an option of continental or traditional cooked British breakfasts.
The breakfast offered is quite substantial with a variety of cheeses, cold meats, preserves, croissants, rolls and sometimes fruit or pastries. Tea, coffee and fruit juices are also available. The traditional English breakfast normally includes sausages, bacon, eggs, buttered toast, baked beans, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms.
The guest house staff is trained and professional, they provide the best hospitality, and know their responsibility, their services are homely, kind and generous.
The facilities available in a good bed & breakfast guest house are well comparable to a good star hotel with additional benefits of personal attention, more customer friendly, good and healthy breakfast and like a home type feeling which you will not feel in a hotel.
The staff of the guest house will arrange for your city tour if you wish and will also guide you for site seeing, restaurants, clubs and entertainment. They are flexible in their approach and are not rigid about the timings. They make you feel wanted, treasured and looked after.
The moment you walk in the door of a B & B you are greeted warmly, the clean and pleasant surroundings, with a touch of elegance make you feel right at home.


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A Prayer For Your Complete Restoration!
Maybe you've lost someone you love or care about; Maybe you just experienced a heartbreak; Maybe you've lost money in the stock market or your business; Maybe you've started to lose faith; Maybe you've lost something precious to you; Maybe you're praying for the kind of energy level you experienced when you were 18; Maybe you're praying for your marriage to be restored…
Whatever it is, trust in the Lord and repeat this after me…
"Daddy God,
Thank you for your Grace.
Thank you for hearing my prayers.
Today I come before you to pray for complete restoration in my situation.
You know what I'm going through and I trust that you only have plans to prosper me and not harm me, to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)
I pray that you will restore to me the JOY of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:12)
I pray that you will restore to me all the years that the swarming locust has eaten (Joel 2:25-26)
I pray that you will renew my youth like the eagles (Psalm 103:5)
I trust that you will restore unto me double of what I've lost in quality and/or quantity! (Job 42:10 ; Zechariah 9:12 ; Isaiah 61:7)
You shall restore my health and heal me of my wounds (Jeremiah 30:17)
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). I trust that you will restore everything I ask for in your own perfect timing.
All this I pray in Jesus' mighty name!"
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Morning everyone. This week's Out of a Hat Creations challenge theme is "black, white and one other colour". The project can be anything of your choosing in whatever style you craft in but the focus is on the colours.
Slightly stumped on this one. I couldn't think of anything black and white until I finished my project and then ideas like musical notes, piano keyboards, chess games and motor racing flags started to flood my mind. Having said that, I was still focused on black and white. It probably would have been easier to think of the "other" colour first.
I found some scrap pieces of black velvet and some black and white fabric in my scrap box and made a much needed pin cushion. If in doubt, make something useful.
I made the little suffolk puffs/yo yos, sewed them all onto one square of velvet and added the buttons. With right sides together I sewed the two pieces of velvet together leaving a small opening in the seam, turned it the right way around, stuffed the cushion and slipped stiched the opening closed.
Just a reminder about the mouse trap challenge on the 23rd August. Hope you all have your mouse traps ready!! Should be really good fun. Hope everyone will be able to join in.
Tat tar for now. Happy Crafting.
Best Wishes Florence x


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New Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch is seen on a display at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Feb. 23, 2014.
Samsung Electronics unveiled a new smart watch and fitness band along with the latest version of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, on Monday, demonstrating how the battleground for innovation is shifting from the hand to the wrist.
The Mobile World Congress runs from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2014. Participants can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies.
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I was almost expecting some one to be stowed away in Andrea's car's trunk. Trojan horse play!
I almost did the story synch thing but I'm just not that ambitious. I figure some night I'm going to watch it on In Demand, and try story synch on the gf's iPad, but I figured it would definitely throw off the experience so I'd only do it on a 2nd viewing.
maybe he remembers a gunshop somewhere? Or mental noted some redneck's house? Or maybe he figures every police station has a pile of hardware in it?Or it's another formula run.
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I have been babysitting a desktop machine for the past few days. A friend knows that I am on the lookout for a high(er)-end machine to complement my array of antique laptops, and offered this one in hopes that I might adopt or perhaps even buy it.
It's not an unlikable machine, that's for sure: A Pentium 4HT clocked at 3.2Ghz, with 2Gb of memory and a 256Mb Nvidia 8600GT as a video card. A 620W power supply with a digital power draw readout on the back (Korean brand name; I've never seen anything like that before). An ASUS CDRW, an LG DVDRW and a pair of Seagate hard drives (160Gb and 60Gb) round it out … oh wait, it also has a floppy drive. We all know how important that is. 😉
I was given free reign over the machine, and could install or tweak it as I liked. The owner already bought a new computer, and is looking to pass this on to someone. I stipulated that if I was going to look at it at all, I would want to install a different operating system, before deciding if I would keep it or not.
And I think this is a definite "not." The machine has some underlying hardware problems that prevent me from accepting it. I don't know its history, but I had a bad feeling about it when I carried up the stairs. It was grimy, banged up and caked with dust along the back rails. Turning it on sounded like a vacuum cleaner, and it had an odd, perfumed scent that was somehow unattractive.
Like I said, I don't know its history, or if it was a gift or something someone made. I opened the case and realized at some point in the past, a power supply had burnt up inside — there was soot on the inside of the box and all over the fans. Dust was caked over the heat sink, and a nice layer of goo had dried in the corner. I suspect someone spilled something on the computer, which caused the power supply to short, although I have no witnesses to that effect.
The problems didn't stop there. The machine has a tendency to sometimes not boot, sometimes work and sometimes turn off randomly. I don't really have the equipment (or desire) to pin down the reasons. The larger of the two hard drives is error-ridden and probably will fail any day now. The smaller had its share of issues, but seemed to be working okay. The power-on life of both drives was around four or five years, maybe a little more.
I installed Ubuntu and Arch and even considered putting together a Crux system — it compiled a kernel in about 8 minutes 😯 — but its performance was flaky at best. Drive errors were annoying me and its tendency to turn off completely and at random did nothing for my overall opinion.
It's only redeeming quality was the monitor: a Samsung SyncMaster 206bw, and a lovely screen at that. I hit 1680×1050 in Ubuntu and ran Neverwinter Nights at full detail and it was like glass. And then the computer turned itself off, mid-game. 👿
It has been a while since I worked with a desktop, but I took the machine apart to learn a little more about it and maybe clear up the spotty performance. I got most of the dust off the processor heat sink (that's where the vacuum cleaner sound was coming from — it was so thick it was blocking the vanes) and tried to clean out the case as best I could. But it did nothing to solve the problems. Whatever ails it is only worth pursuing if I'm also interested in rehabilitating it.
Which I'm not. Desktops don't intrigue me; they're bulky and inconvenient and obtuse. The machine is better off reduced to its components and parted out, and that was my advice for the owner today. It's nothing stellar in this day and age, and P4HT machines are only in demand to people who dabble with antiques and need something that will compile in a snap.
Perhaps if it were a little more stable and a little less filthy, I might give it a home. I've worked with machines in worse condition, but I feel like I have the luxury of saying "no" these days. So I remain on the lookout for a laptop with similar specifications, and this one returns to its original owner with a polite "no, thank you."


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Salvadorean dogs!
What is more American than hot dogs? – At least that's what I used to think.
I remember the first time I proudly served Carlos hot dogs. They were perfectly grilled in a nice soft bun. On the table – ketchup, mustard and relish so he could put whichever combination he liked. After we ate I asked him what he thought of our dinner. His response? "They were okay… but I like the hot dogs in El Salvador better."
Qué qué?! Hot dogs in El Salvador? … When I was actually able to accept that they do indeed eat hot dogs in El Salvador, (and I later found out that there are variations around the world!), I refused to accept that they could be better than AMERICAN hot dogs – because hot dogs are from "AMERICA." … {Star Spangled Banner plays in the background} … I never knew how patriotic I was until he insulted our hot dogs.
Well, over the years, I've come to accept that even though I've brainwashed him into liking peanut butter and jelly and other such American delicacies, he will always believe Salvadoran hot dogs are superior to American hot dogs. He still talks about the hot dog vendors in the streets of El Salvador in the same way one would wistfully describe a beloved girlfriend they had left behind.
I have even tried to accommodate my husband by preparing the hot dogs in a more Salvadoran fashion. Per Carlos's instructions, this involves:
• Slicing the hot dogs in a spiral
• Making sure the hot dog is cooked well done (either grilled or fried in oil)
• Toasting the bun
• Preparing a cabbage & mustard topping
I don't know if that is officially a "Salvadoran hot dog" – but that's how he's asked me to make them. Here is how I make the cabbage topping.
Salvadoran Cabbage Topping for Hot Dogs
Heat a few tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cabbage – frying while stirring for a minute. Add a few tablespoons of mustard. Continue to cook until cabbage caramelizes a bit, but don't cook until soggy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on top of hot dogs.
As for Suegra, she goes one step further – she eats her hot dog inside of a tortilla.
Salvadorean Hot Dog Recipe
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Parallelostory: Of course I love all the Saturday Morning Cartoons equally but if I had to pick some favorites, the quiet and sweet outer-space visit in Leo's Song would be among them. So, I was super thrilled when the creators contacted me last week to say they have a new animation out in the world. Once again, they have created something so simple and tender it can break your heart. (2.20 minutes)
Father and Daughter: This is also a favorite of mine. I've been impatiently sitting on this since the start of Saturday Morning Cartoons. From the filmmaker, Michael Dudok de Wit, "'Father and Daughter' is a film about longing, the kind of longing which quietly, yet totally, affects our lives." (8.30 minutes)


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Starting from Bremen Central Station, the route heads through a tunnel and onto a truly varied cycling trail. You can leave the tarmac paths and give the cobblestones a try, or explore the highlights of the route on foot.
The route starts with a ride along the "Culture Mile", home to the impressive Kunsthalle art gallery and Bremen Theatre, then on through the eastern suburbs with their beautiful Bremen-style houses: terraces influenced by British, Dutch and French elements, including mezzanine verandas and basement living rooms. Riders can stop for refreshments in the trendy bars of Bremen's "Bermuda Triangle". The route continues along the Osterdeich dike to the Weser Stadium and the Pauliner Marsch green belt with its sports facilities. The Hal Över ferry transfers cyclists from the Stadtwerder peninsula to Weserstrand beach, where the route then passes allotments and Lake Werdersee as it heads further into the New Town. The cafés here afford stunning views of the Old Town. Riders can also stop for a quick beer in the world-famous Beck's brewery. The route continues along the Schlachte promenade to the market square, from where the Town Hall and the statue of Roland, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, can be explored on foot. The Town Musicians of Bremen" greet visitors on the walk to Schnoor, Bremen's oldest quarter, which is full of houses belonging to nautical craftsmen and fishermen.
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North Carolina State vs. No. 2 Duke
The low point was a two-point performance against Purdue in the ACC/Big-Ten challenge. In Duke's blow out win in West Lafayette, Gerald Henderson shot 1-for-8 from the field, o-for-0 from the foul and 0-for-3 from the behind the arc.
Then it started. 11 points in the first game, then 14, then two games of 19. In his last ten games, Henderson has averaged 17.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 steals a game. His has come through for Coach K when other Duke players have been struggling.
In Tuesday night's game with North Carolina State, Henderson continued the recent trend and took the game over when No. 2 Duke stumbled past the Wolfpack 73-56 at Cameroon Indoor Stadium.
Henderson also has the Statline of the Night: 21 points on 10-for-16 shooting, seven rebounds (three offensive), four assists, five steals and one block.
Henderson has always been an elite athlete, and in this middle portion of his junior season, Henderson's basketball skills seem to have caught-up with his physical gifts. And if Duke is to be a serious contender and not have a another late-season collapses, Henderson will need maintain his level of play.
Kyle Singler had a slow start but came up big in the second half scoring 14 of his 17 points.
Big-Ten Run Down
Ohio State vs. No. 24 Illinois
Illinois was not a very nice host to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday night. The Fighting Illini let the Buckeyes play around for about five minutes and then OSU was never within eight points the rest of the game as the Illini beat OSU 67-49 in the first game as a ranked team.
Bruce Weber's team has played well of late, the still are looking for the leader to handle a game in a tough situation. Demetri McCamey might be that person, but his play can be so up-and-down that I am not sure he can carry the team. But against the Buckeyes, McCamey the had a solid game despite a below par shooting night. He did finish with 13 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and two steals.
The Fighting Illini had four players in double figures with 7'1″ Mike Tisdale scoring 15 – but only getting one rebound,guard Chester Frazier had 10, Dominique Keller had 12 points and six rebounds off the bench, and then McCamey with 13.
Ohio State looks like the most offensively inept team in the Big-Ten when they are not hitting from three the struggle to find buckets. Some credit should given to Illini defense, but we have seen this Ohio State before.
Penn State vs. Michigan
Now I have long said that the Big-Ten is a deeper and a more talented conference than many were giving credit, but I never would have picked Penn State to beat Michigan. But Penn State has a veteran team that returned all starters from last season and they worked over the ice cold Wolverine team.
6'5″ 240-pound beast, Jamelle Cornley, muscled his way to 17 points and 11 rebounds, beating up the Michigan post players. But he was matched by Michigan's DeShawn Sims as be scored 21 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds. But Sims was the only player for Jon Bieliens team to reach double figures in either category.
The Big-Ten's leading scorer, Penn State's 5'11" point guard Talor Battle finished with 15 points and xis assists, but did have four turnovers.
Manny Harris, the Big-Ten's second leading scorer, was held to 1-for-9 shooting including 0-for-5 from deep. Michigan as a team shot only 38 percent from the floor and 17 percent from three and was out-rebounded by nine.
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
Tyler Smith called a player only team meeting and it might just have worked as Tennessee went to Vanderbilt to revenge last seasons lose when Vandy the Volunteers in their first game ever with a No. 1 ranking.
Bruce Pearl started 6'10" Brian Williams in place of Wayne Chism and they both played well in their new roles – even if for just one game.
Williams started the game with three rebounds and a great outlet pass to Smith for a breakaway dunk. When Chism checked in the game, he hit two straight shots from deep and he took over in the first half. Chism scored 16 of his 10 points and looked like he was locked into the game – something he lacks unless challenged.
The only bright spot for Vandy was George Drake. The reserve guard played 26 minutes and scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and two steals.
Quick Hits
- Homer Shoutout: North Dakota State destroyed Summit League opponent Utah Valley 98-71 with Ben Woodside scoring 28 points in 22 minutes.
- In the battle for 0-2 Big 12 teams, Texas Tech beat Colorado 63-55. Someone had to win.
- Maryland won over ACC bottom feeder Virginia, 84-78. Four of Maryland starters scored 10 or more while Virgina was lead by reserve Jamil Tucker's 21 points.
- DePaul was handed another lose in Big East play. South Florida scored 35 in each half to beat the Blue Demons 70-61.
- Creighton used a strong first half to get past Evansville 79-57. Evansville strong shooting 38 percent from the field and 8 percent from deep.


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Only two members of the current Town of Hempstead Board were elected to their posts without first having been appointed to them. That's it. Two.
They're the two Democrats — Supervisor Laura Gillen and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby. The others, all Republicans, received what, in political terms, can only be described as a gift. Their predecessors all retired from the board shortly before they were to run for re-election, and the GOP-controlled Town Board appointed their replacements, who were handpicked by the Nassau County Republican Party. The appointees were then able to run as incumbents when they were first up for election. That gave them a distinct advantage. In the months before the vote, they could present themselves as town representatives, able to effect change, pass legislation and hand out favors.
The practice dates back decades in the GOP-controlled town.
Now Gillen, elected last fall in a stunning victory, is seeking to reform the practice. She has proposed a measure that would require a special election when a member of the Town Board steps down, rather than allowing the council to appoint a replacement. It was little surprise that the board, still dominated by Republicans, last week stalled the proposal to end a practice that has so benefited their party over the years.
It's time for the political nonsense to end. The board should vote for Gillen's proposal in order to ensure electoral fairness. Republicans have controlled the town for a very long time –– since the early 20th century, in fact. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as elections are won fairly and honestly.
Allowing appointees to walk in with no say by the people is an antiquated practice that robs the electorate of the ability to decide on their representatives. It's 2018. Such shenanigans are so last century.


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As the More is More Mom®, I'm all about…….more sharing meals together as a family! May was just the busiest month; chock full of exciting Interior Design projects and presenting my Life Style & Entertaining programs. While work is hugely fun, May brought me the happiest of moments…..my Nick came home from college. In fact, my mom accompanied me to College Town USA, where we loaded up all of Nick's personal belongings; clothes, clothes, golf clubs and more clothes. Rather than race home, we took an overnight detour to Charleston, IL, where Amanda made it to the State Track Meet in the 100m hurdles. Yay!
While everything about Nick being home is awesome, I love when we are all together for dinner. It just feels like everything is right with the world.
As one of our first family meals, I decided to make a fabulous Pork Tenderloin with a sassy side of Cucumber and Mango Salad. Peter Brady was on to something with his, "Pork chops and applesauce." Pork is absolutely delicious with a side of citrus.
Pork Tenderloin with Cucumber and Mango Salad
Serves 4-6
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp All-spice
½ tsp salt
2 – 12 ounce pork tenderloins
4 green onions – white parts chopped and green parts sliced
2 mango's peeled and chopped
1 seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped…..how much you use depends upon how much heat you can take!
Pre-heat oven to 425°
Line a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil
In a small bowl, combine;
Brown sugar
Set aside 1 tsp of the brown sugar mixture for the salad
Rub the brown sugar mixture all over the tenderloins and place in the roasting pan
Roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 145°
Remove and tent with foil until ready to serve
In a medium bowl, combine;
Green onions (as many as you like)
Jalapeno (I used about 1 tsp)
1 tsp brown sugar mixture
Stir well
Serve with a savory side of brown rice
More tasty pork and citrus, more having Nick home from college, more sharing family dinners together again……
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Today I saw The Hobbit. I loved it. I've read a lot of complaints about it online and I'm more baffled after seeing it than I was before.
I don't understand what the problem is. Too long? Too much detail? Really?
Do they really want a shorter movie with less detail? I'm willing to bet that if they got what they wanted, the same people would start bitching about how it's too short and lacks detail.
There are too many people who aren't satisfied unless they are complaining about something.
Ignore the whiners for whom nothing will ever be true enough to the book. They should not go to the movies and just reread the book. They don't get the difference between literature and film as art forms. And don't even bother to read professional critics. They never like anything really good anyhow. They are on a campaign to remove the fun from film and replace it with pretentious boring stuff that's closer to torture than entertainment.
If you are a Tolkien fan, go see it. You won't be disappointed. This recommendation comes from one of the people who invented Fall of Sauron Day and celebrated it faithfully for 20 years without thinking there was anything odd about it.
The Hobbit is a cool movie and you'll enjoy it. It's faithful to the book, beautifully mounted, excellently performed, has some fine renditions of the old Tolkien songbook as well as a couple of new songs … and the magic of Peter Jackson to create a world we wish we could live in.
In the meanwhile, if the plot confuses you, this handy chart can help you understand the chain of events that led to the downfall of Sauron and the saving of (tada) the world.
Emil Johansson of the Lord of the Rings Project has created Gandalf Problem Solving, a humorous flowchart showing various options that Gandalf the wizard had for fixing problems during both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings film series.
You may also remember Emil's great Dwarves Cheat Sheet. No? Well …
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Justin Timberlake has issued a public apology distancing himself from any involvement in a "silly, unsavory" video which features homeless people congratulating the singer and his new wife Jessica Biel on their recent Italian nuptials.
The controversial footage was shot by the pop superstar's real estate agent pal Justin Huchel as a funny wedding gift for the newlyweds.
It opens with a title card which reads, "Greetings from your Hollywood friends who just couldn't make it," and then features vagrants and down-and-outs wishing the couple well, with one toothless man saying, "Justin and Jessica, I haven't seen you for a long time. I hope the wedding goes fine for you. My gift is in the mail."
The clip, which was reportedly played at Timberlake and Biel's wedding reception in Italy last week, soon emerged on Gawker, sparking a backlash from fans and advocates for the homeless, and prompting Huchel's lawyers to fire off a cease and desist letter to website bosses, claiming the video had been stolen and demanding it be taken down.
Now Timberlake has moved to clear up the controversy by penning an open letter to "clear the air" about what has become "a very upsetting portrayal of the people closest to me and myself."
In the online note, the "SexyBack" hitmaker insists he had "no knowledge of its existence" and had "absolutely ZERO contribution" to what he refers to as "clearly a lapse in judgment" by "good people," and states that contrary to reports, the video was not shown at his wedding.
Defending Huchel and his wife, he writes, "I don't believe it was made to be insensitive. More so, I think it was made as a joke on me not having that many friends attending my own wedding (which IS kind of funny if you think about it)."
But he agrees an apology is required: "I think we can all agree that it was distasteful, even though that was not it's intention. Once again, in the world that we live in where everyone thinks that they know everything, I want to be very clear… I am NOT defending the video. I agree with the overall consensus…
"I want to say that, on behalf of my friends, family, and associative knuckleheads, I am deeply sorry to anyone who was offended by the video. Again, it was something that I was not made aware of. But, I do understand the reaction and, by association, I am holding myself accountable."
And Timberlake assures fans he's not about to let Huchel off the hook for the failed prank, adding, "P.S. You can bet your a** that I'm having my friend do at least 100 hours of community service… Boom."


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Being a parent certainly has its challenges, but having a good partner can make all the difference!
In 2014, Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline were faced with the challenge of raising Bryan's nieces, Kris and Jordan and nephew, Til after the sudden death of Luke's sister and brother-in-law. The duo stepped up to the job together, added the three children to their existing two sons Bo and Tate, and they never looked back.
"I do it with my wife, hand in hand," Bryan beamed while giving a nod to Caroline while on the TODAY Show. "The work that she puts in with the children ... I mean, it's just amazing. I look at her phone, and it's just pinging and vibrating and going off constantly, and it's the children. She's really stepped in and just crushed that role at being someone for them."
Caroline may make it look easy, but she candidly opened up on the 'Get Real Podcast,' saying that sometimes her role can be more of an emotional rollercoaster than she likes to admit.
"Trust me, there are times when I just lose my s—," Caroline shared. "Sometimes I just go sit in the shower and cry. I struggle with Luke being gone all the time and how to make everybody happy... Our family thing is, you can take two paths in life: one of being bitter and angry, or one of I'm gonna find the happiness in this and make the best of something that's horrible."
Luke and Caroline's family have faced unimaginable losses. Luke older brother Chris was killed in a car accident when Luke was only 19 years old. Luke's older sister Kelly passed away in 2007, her cause of death unknown. Luke's brother-in-law Ben passed in 2014 from a heart attack.
"I think it's important for me to try to be honest when I'm having good days, bad days," Luke shared. "Then the way I conduct myself, hopefully, and the way our family can inspire some people, that's the special element. If there's any positive side to any of this thing, I have so many fans walk up and go, 'You know, just the way you lived through tragedy's really inspired our family to get through our own personal tragedies and struggles."
Luke finds comfort in his faith and finds solace in knowing that everyone has a story to share. "You've got to lean on your faith and understand that you have to really hold true that it was God's plan. Just when I think I've got it bad, you meet somebody else that's dealing with really, really challenging stuff."
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I'm writing my first paper and my last (main) result has a very nice intuitive reasoning, but my rigorous proof has turned into an ugly 4 page epsilon argument. The paper is on a topic in number theory (in particular showing the upper density of a certain set of integers). I have currently chosen the following plan of attack:
For every $\epsilon > 0$ I show there exists $N$ large enough s.t. 6 different quantities are all $< \frac{\epsilon}{6}$. Currently I have the bounds on the 6 different quantities as a 6 part lemma, where I find $N_1,N_2,...N_6$ s.t. for $n > N_i$ the i'th quantity is $< \frac{\epsilon}{6}$. I'm not concerned with how large my $N$ is, just that there is a sufficiently large one.
I'm quite unhappy with how my argument reads. The insight as to whats going on is completely lost in the equations. I tried compensating by giving a short paragraph explaining the reasoning behind the equations, but the reader will still have to toil through 4 pages of equations.
I was hoping to see some links to well written papers that have to deal with a similar situation that I'm in, preferably in the fields of number theory or combinatorics. I have entertained the idea of switching to big-O notation for everything and avoid the epsilon argument all together, but not sure how I'd be able to make that work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated MO!


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