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Pseudoephedrine is the active ingredient in many cold medications. Pseudoephedrine is also a key ingredient in methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug that is imported into the United States primarily from Mexico and is also produced in homemade "laboratories" that have sprung up throughout the United States. States, in response to both the growing problem of methamphetamine abuse and the inability of traditional law enforcement to adequately deal with that problem, have targeted the pharmaceutical industry to stem the tide of methamphetamine abuse by restricting the sale of certain pseudoephedrine-containing products.
Congress is considering similar restrictions that would greatly impact the pharmaceutical industry. Congress is also considering a foreign-policy based approach to the methamphetamine crisis that focuses on reducing the amount of methamphetamine that comes into the United States from Mexico and other countries.
As a result of legislative activity, some manufacturers have begun producing pseudoephedrine-free versions of their traditional cold medications. Many retailers, including Target, Rite-Aid, Wal-Mart, CVS, and Walgreens, have voluntarily moved certain pseudoephedrine-containing products behind the counter. Joining the trend, the on-line auction site eBay recently banned the sale of pseudoephedrine-containing medication. Both directly and indirectly, the pharmaceutical industry is being impacted by the inability of federal, state, and local governments to prevent the spread of methamphetamine abuse.
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and alertness and decreases appetite. There are an estimated 1.3 million regular methamphetamine users in the United States today. Users experience a powerful, intense rush after taking the drug. Methamphetamine users can quickly become addicts, despite side effects that include, among other things, convulsions, stroke, stomach cramps, and shaking. Chronic use can lead to violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions, paranoia, and brain damage.
Historically, the primary sources of methamphetamine were clandestine laboratories in California and Mexico with methamphetamine abuse originally concentrated in the western, southwestern, and central United States. Outlaw motorcycle gangs controlled much of the methamphetamine distribution in the United States until the mid-1990s. At that time Mexican drug trafficking organizations became involved in the production and distribution of the drug. However, as use of the drug expanded across the United States, production sites also spread across the central, southern and eastern United States. Enforcement efforts also expanded. In 1995, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") seized 162 American methamphetamine "laboratories" in 1995, whereas last year the DEA seized 9,797. At this time, federal officials estimate that Mexican drug cartels produce 65% of the methamphetamine consumed in the United States, while homemade "laboratories" in this country produce 35% of the methamphetamine.
Part of the reason for the increase in the number of smaller clandestine American "laboratories" - those that are not controlled by outlaw motorcycle gangs or Mexican drug cartels - is their ability to produce methamphetamine easily and inexpensively. A methamphetamine "cook" can use common consumer goods, i.e. mason jars, coffee filters, plastic tubing, and gas cans, in place of actual laboratory equipment. Similarly, the ingredients used to make the drug are consumer goods such as cold medicines, drain cleaners, lithium batteries, lantern fuel, and starter fluid. The Internet, with its readily available methamphetamine "recipes," contributes to the ease of production. The ease by which the drug can be manufactured and its highly addictive nature has generated the methamphetamine epidemic.
The consequences of methamphetamine abuse are not limited to the deaths and addictions of users. "Laboratories" where the drug is produced create hazardous waste and pose health and environmental hazards. Smaller "laboratories" usually located in residences or mobile units create six pounds of toxic waste for every pound of methamphetamine produced. The average cost of a clean-up of a "laboratory" is $5,000, but it can easily rise to over $100,000 for larger "laboratories."
As the negative societal consequences of methamphetamine abuse became more prevalent and intractable, states began to think of novel ways to deal with the problem. Oklahoma was the first state to pass legislation establishing strict guidelines for the sale of certain pseudoephedrine-containing products. Oklahoma's 2004 law, among other things, added products that contain pseudoephedrine in tablet form to the Schedule V class of drugs regulated by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The law places restrictions on the sale of pseudoephedrine by requiring that only licensed pharmacists can sell such products in tablet form and only after the customer provides identification and signs a log book recording the sale. The law also limits the amount of pseudoephedrine that a person can purchase within a thirty-day period to nine grams.
As a result of the law, Oklahoma experienced an 80% drop in the number of methamphetamine lab seizures. Because of this success, many other states have looked to Oklahoma as a model and have enacted legislation restricting the sale of pseudoephedrine-containing products. To date, 26 states have passed pseudoephedrine laws, while 17 others are considering such legislation.1
However, questions have been raised regarding how successful the Oklahoma law has been in fighting the methamphetamine epidemic. Oklahoma law enforcement officials have acknowledged that there has been a large influx of methamphetamine into the state from Mexican "laboratories," and that as a result the supply of methamphetamine remains the same as it was prior to the passage of Oklahoma's law. Furthermore, the number of users of the drug has not declined. Passage of the law seems to have eliminated one supply source of the drug, but has not affected the overall availability of the drug since Mexican suppliers have filled the void created by Oklahoma's attempt to eliminate local "laboratories." Nonetheless, as a result of having fewer local "laboratories," Oklahoma officials have recently been able to turn their investigative attention to stopping the importation of methamphetamine into the state.
Although 26 states have passed laws restricting the sale of certain pseudoephedrine-containing products, producers of methamphetamine can evade those laws by driving to a neighboring state that does not have such restrictions. Thus, despite the growing trend among the states to pass pseudoephedrine laws, supporters of federal legislation argue that Congress must nonetheless act and impose a uniform standard to govern the entire country. Moreover, because the state laws generally differ in at least some aspects such as in the amount that can be sold, the requirements imposed upon retailers, and the exceptions or exemptions in the laws, some supporters of federal legislation are urging Congress to pass a uniform standard. In that regard, retailers that have voluntarily moved certain pseudoephedrine-containing products behind the counter have cited the difficulty of complying with various state laws. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, which initially opposed federal legislation, has reversed its position and expressed its support for federal legislation to create a national, uniform standard to govern the sale of pseudoephedrine-containing products that would preempt state laws.
The problem of methamphetamine abuse, and the clamor for federal legislation, has not gone unnoticed by Congress. The several bills introduced in Congress concerning pseudoephedrine take different approaches to fighting methamphetamine abuse. One of the more prominent bills is S.103, the "Combat Meth Act of 2005." It is modeled on the Oklahoma law.2 (The companion bill to S.103 in the House of Representatives is H.R. 314.) Among other things, this bill would add pseudoephedrine to Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act and would require pseudoephedrine products to be sold only by licensed pharmacists or licensed pharmacy technicians from behind the counter.3 In addition, the bill would require a person purchasing pseudoephedrine to produce a photo identification showing date of birth and sign a written log indicating the date of the transaction and the name and the amount of the substance purchased. The bill also provides that within any thirty-day period an individual can purchase only a maximum of nine grams of pseudoephedrine.4 In September 2005, the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent, but the House has not yet considered it.
Despite the Senate's passage of S.103, some members of the House are advocating a different approach to the problem of methamphetamine abuse. Rather than placing pseudoephedrine products behind the counter, H.R. 3889, the "Methamphetamine Epidemic Elimination Act," addresses the problem primarily by targeting foreign suppliers of methamphetamine. H.R. 3889, which was introduced following the Senate's passage of S.103, is sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans. Among other things, H.R. 3889 would: 1) allow federal officials to track the sales of pseudoephedrine from the factories that produce the chemical worldwide; 2) allow the DEA to set import quotas for the United States for pseudoephedrine and impose harsher penalties for methamphetamine trafficking; and 3) reduce the amount of pseuoephedrine-containing products that could be sold to one customer. Beyond that, the bill requires the Secretary of State to "take such actions as are necessary to prevent the smuggling of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico." Several House members want to empower the State Department to withdraw aid from countries that import excessive amounts of cold medicines.
Senators Talent (R-Mo.) and Feinstein (D-Ca.), co-sponsors and strong advocates of S.103, argue the bill will greatly reduce the number of local "laboratories" by depriving them of their main source of pseudoephedrine. In contrast, sponsors of H.R. 3889 contend that Congress should focus on ending the ability of Mexican traffickers to produce methamphetamine and export it to the United States. After the introduction of H.R. 3889, Senator Talent expressed concern that the bill did not contain a provision that would move pseudoephedrine-containing products behind the counter and opined that the bill did not do enough to limit the sale of pseudoephedrine. However, Representative Souder (R-Ind.), a sponsor of the bill and the chairman of the House Government Reform Committee's subcommittee on criminal justice, drug policy, and human resources, which has held a number of hearings on the problem of methamphetamine abuse, does not believe that placing pseudoephedrine-containing products behind the counter is necessary or effective and has expressed concern that such restrictions could put small retailers out of business. Thus, he and his co-sponsors have focused their legislative efforts on reducing the amount of methamphetamine brought into the country from Mexico.
At this time it is unclear what path Congress will take. S.103 is awaiting negotiations with the House, and if the House passes H.R. 3889, the Senate would have to consider it as well. There are several things that could happen in Congress, including: 1) one of the bills may become the favored approach and the other bill will not be enacted; 2) S.103 and H.R. 3889 could both pass, with Congress treating them as complementing approaches to the problem of methamphetamine abuse; or 3) neither bill could be enacted. Some sponsors of H.R. 3889, including Representative Blunt, the new House majority leader, also support S.103. Of course, even if the Congress passes either or both bills, President Bush must still sign such legislation into law. To date, the White House has not taken a position on these bills.
Consequently, it is possible that Congress might pass S.103 and establish a national standard governing the sale of pseudoephedrine products from behind the counter, or it may enact legislation that would impose different restrictions on the sale of such products. Alternatively, Congress may focus its efforts on blocking methamphetamines from being brought into the country. Regardless of what Congress does, the pharmaceutical industry must be aware of the ever-changing landscape on the state level because, depending on the state, the sale of such products is already restricted or may be restricted in the future. The current situation, whereby different states impose different solutions, is unworkable. Although the pharmaceutical industry and retailers would prefer a uniform federal standard, it is possible that Congressional intervention could further complicate the situation because the states might still be free to enact more rigorous restrictions. Therefore, the pharmaceutical industry, retailers, and other affected entities would be well-advised to stay abreast of the current debate in Congress and the states and participate in the debate to protect their interests.
1 The number of states that have passed or are considering such legislation is likely to change by the date of publication of this article.
2 S. 103, 109th Cong. (2005).
3 Id. § 104(a)-(b).
4 Id. § 104(b).
Christopher P. DePhillips is a Principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., in Morristown, New York City, and Brick Township. He is Co-Chairman of the firm's Product Liability and Mass Tort Group and is a Member of the firm's Governmental Affairs Practice. Brian P. Sharkey is an Associate of the firm concentrating in products liability and mass torts.
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Mukesh Ambani on Thursday lauded PM Narendra Modi's decision of demonetisation. Speaking at a Jio event on Thursday he said that by taking this decision, PM Modi has given the strongest push to growth of digitally-enabled, optimal-cash economy in India. "I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's bold and historic decision to demonetise old currency." Digitally-enabling transactions will boost economic growth, while bringing unprecedented transparency and accountability, he further said. "I believe that common people will be the biggest beneficiaries of this change," he added.
Pushing his dream for a digitally connected India, Mukesh Ambani also made a series of statements on the growth of his telecom venture, the achievements in terms of adding customers, and the problems that have been faced due to peers' "anti-competitive" behaviour. "While customers have shown unprecedented love for Jio, we have not received the required support from existing operators," Ambani lamented. From calling Reliance Jio the fastest growing technology company in the world to the "best speeds" that are being offered, Mukesh Ambani made some very interesting and awe-inspiring statements.
ALSO READ: Reliance Jio 'Happy New Year Offer': Existing users need not buy new SIM; to get free data, voice calls till 31 March 2017
The company has reportedly become the country's biggest operator to provide digital services with the highest number of mobile broadband users. It is even larger than Airtel's 41 million 3G and 4G subscribers which it had acquired in 6 years.
Mukesh Ambani: With @reliancejio Money Every Indian Will Have A Digital ATM In Their Pocket. @szarabi pic.twitter.com/vQYpF8c8zJ
— BTVI Live (@BTVI) December 1, 2016
When it comes to just 4G, Jio user base is 5 times the base of Airtel and a whopping 17 times of Idea.

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Intel is hitting the reset button, following a lackluster first quarter.
The chip giant, which on April 19 reported first-quarter 2006 revenue of $8.9 billion and earnings per share of 23 cents, down 5 percent and 44 percent, respectively, from the first quarter of 2005, after warning that it would deliver lower than expected earnings for the quarter on March 3.
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But it is also acting to speed the introduction a new generation of processors based on its Core Microarchitecture—its first such transition since the launch of the Pentium 4 in late 2000—that it hopes will put it back in the game in the second half of the year.
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Andy Bryant, Intels CFO, said he believed that Intel held the held the line on share in the first quarter.
But AMDs competitive stance, combined with a modest processor inventory glut of several million chips and moderating PC shipment growth rates—they are shifting from double-digit numbers seen in recent years to high-single digits figures this year—all added up to a lackluster first quarter for Intel.
Some of the effects will also spill into the second quarter, historically the low point for the year for PC chips, causing Intel to slightly lower its financial expectations for 2006.
However, Intel expects to emerge in the second half as a stronger competitor, thanks to its new chips. It aims to regain some of its lost market share using the strength of the new products as well as aggressive pricing.


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At the Matahari dive resort in Tulamben, Bali there is a poster on the wall which explains the fascinating story behind the Tulamben shipwreck. This is the text:
USAT Liberty Glo, a United States Army Transport Ship, was built at the Hog Island emergency shipyard in Philadelphia during World War 1, but was completed after the November 1918 armistice. Shortly after the U.S. entry into World War II, Liberty Glo was torpedoed by the Japanese and beached on the island of Bali and is now today a popular dive site.
Hog Island Hull No 517 was laid down as SS Scooba on June 12, 1918, but by the time it was launched on June 14, 1919, it had been renamed SS Liberty Glo. Delivered to the US Shipping Board on 2 August, 1919, she was a cargo ship of 5,000 GT and 7,825 long tons of deadweight (DWT), 394 feet (120 meters) long, and 54 feet (16 meters) beam. Liberty Glo was the 36th Hog Islander built and one of 12 built as "type B" troop carriers. (Liberty Glo was NOT a Liberty ship, which were a similar concept of vessel built during World War II)
On December 5, 1919, the Liberty Glo stuck a mine 10 miles (19km) northwest of Tershelling on the coast of the Netherlands. The explosion broke the hull in two from waterline to waterline, but with the deck plates and bulwarks holding the ship together, the captain managed to get it ashore with no casualties despite the heavy seas and save most of the US$2,000,0000 cargo.
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Liberty Glo was one of 58 Hog islanders that were casualties in World War II.
In 1963, the tremors associated with the eruption of Mount Agung caused the vessel to slip off the beach, and she now lies on a sand slope in 30 to 100 feet of water, providing one of the most popular dives in Bali.
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Here you must swim in a perpendicular line from the temple and after about 30 meters you should see the wreck below.
A lot of huge fish gather here, many of which are surprisingly tame and not afraid to come within touching distance of you. So bring along some bread to feed them!


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SHAFAQNA – Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel vowed on Sunday that the West will ultimately defeat terrorist group Daesh (the so called IS) as the royal family hosted a ceremony marking two months since the deadly Brussels bombings.
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But I am confident that we will win." Speaking to an audience of 500 at the royal palace in Brussels, King Philippe thanked the doctors, police and other emergency services who helped on March 22, when 32 people were killed at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station.
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Access to legal aid is one of the fundamentals of the British legal system. An essential right afforded to all those who find themselves, whether through fault of their own or fault of another, in a vulnerable situation. Professional representation and expert advice, from someone you are contented to represent you, and whom you trust, is essential in these circumstances.
Chris Grayling in line with the cuts from George Osborne has proposed reforms that will 'revolutionise' the criminal justice system. The reforms intend to, amongst other aspects; deprive the defendant the selection of a lawyer of their choice, and introduce Price Competitive Tendering (PCT) for legal aid contracts. In not just my opinion, but that of the Bar Standards Board, (BSB) Law Society and senior QC's, it will undermine Britain's international reputation for upholding justice.
The first aspect of the new system is that it will adversely affect access to justice for some of the most vulnerable, and socially excluded groups in society. Sir Anthony Hooper QC, who retired as a Court of Appeal judge, recently stated that "people with a disability would not be able to choose a lawyer who understood their condition." This is potentially a very serious problem for those who suffer from mental health complications, or repeat offenders who trust their chosen solicitor to understand them. The proposals will, in effect, force vulnerable people to settle for representation that they do not trust nor know. The potential for increased miscarriages of justice is immeasurable. Dinah Rose QC of Blackstone chambers stated that "Squeezing out decent criminal practitioners will… inevitably lead to miscarriages of justice. Meanwhile, the government protects itself from effective challenge by restricting legal aid for Judicial Review."
The other side of the story however is just as compelling, if not misguided, in my opinion. Disabling the current culture and introducing PCT will curb the fees that specialist firms receive from Legal Aid. The Daily Mail recently ran an article on the fees that firms and barristers receive. It stated that Michael C Clare and Oliver Blunt QC 'raked' in a combined income of £830,107 last year and specialist firms such as Howells LLP billed nearly £6 million of taxpayers' money. The issue with these figures should be apparent from the fact the Daily Mail reported them. The figures quoted in the article are accumulated due to delay in legal aid payments, and are a build-up of three years of back payments, paid all at once. Even if the figures are unreasonably high, this is not a wide spread epidemic of overpaid criminal barrister's and deceitful firms. These are isolated incidents. I agree its isolated incidents involving huge amounts of money, but isolated nonetheless. A running comment at Bar school was that 'crime definitely does not pay.' A friend of mine, recently secured pupillage in a criminal set after 5 years of legal training and over £40,000 of debt, to earn just £12,000 a year. She could have had a child and earnt that watching repeats on Dave.
Firms of solicitors and specialist barristers will also be affected, alongside the clients that they represent. Many firms specialise in certain areas, whether that be criminal defence work or dealing with niche clients. The introduction of PCT will intensify the situation for those niche firms, who have strived to build their specialist reputation. There is a founded fear that firms who have not diversified into numerous areas will 'disappear of the face of the earth.' The argument that tendering for work will reduce the cost paid to criminal firms is one aspect, however, these firms will be replaced my companies such as G4S, who will be able to provide the services for far less, but with far less expertise. The culling of large dedicated firms and the introduction of larger non-expert firms will only go to irreparably damaging Britain's reputation for excellence in the legal field.
The element that I am struggling to understand however is the consultation process that devised these plans. Chris Grayling is the first Lord Chancellor not to have been a lawyer since time immemorial. As far as my understanding goes, no lawyers have been consulted regarding the proposals. As a colleague of mine puts it, it is 'akin to failing to consult doctors or nurses about changes within the NHS' or asking a plumber to re-wire your house.
There has also been discussion, with which I do not agree, that the proposed reforms will create a situation where solicitors and barristers suddenly forget the concepts of justice and decency. Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, President of the Law Society, warned that the Government's "destructive" plan would create a rift between clients and lawyers. She is of the belief that, as lawyers will get paid the same regardless of the length of the trial; it "puts the interest of the defendant and the lawyer in conflict with each other." The general feeling that lawyers will sell their clients to the stocks in order to process the next legal aid payment.
I disagree with this attitude entirely. I decide to study the law, firstly, because I was told that my upbringing and process through the state school system would hinder me from one of the hardest professions to crack into. I took that as a direct challenge. But secondly, because I believe in the concept of justice for all. By being in the position of responsibility over those who are in need of your advice and expertise, necessitates that you will do your very best for that person, regardless of the payment in return.
It is true that we have one of the most expensive legal aid systems in the world, but with a right cause. We have one of the most respected legal professions in the world. There is no evading the simple fact that these proposals would move us from having a justice system which is respected. To a system where price undermines all. PCT may achieve short-term savings for Chris Grayling to parade, but as Sir Anthony states; 'it is a blunt instrument that will leave deep cuts on our justice system for far longer."
Related articles
- Warning over legal aid reform plans (standard.co.uk)
- Top News: Lawyers block road outside Ministry of Justice in protest against legal aid cuts (guardian.co.uk)
- Barristers cashing in (thesun.co.uk)
- A blow to justice (morningstaronline.co.uk)
- Chris Grayling: Only the highest earners will be denied legal aid under Government reforms (telegraph.co.uk)


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Sturm's Gully
The Council purchased the gully and its dense stand of mature trees in 1967. The reserve is named after Austrian-born botanist and horticulturist F W C Sturm, who established a plant nursery here in about 1865.
Sturm grew fruit trees, berries and vines and built stone retaining walls in the gully. Early Napier residents enjoyed the area as a picnic spot, and bathed at the sandy beach that was at the foot of the hill.
Walking tracks lead from entrances on Lighthouse and Hornsey roads to link up with the Bluff Hill Lookout.
In 1997, all the elm trees in the gully had to be removed to contain an outbreak of Dutch Elm Disease.
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Early plans of Napier show this area as a signal and lighthouse reserve. The army occupied the hilltop during World War 11. In 1957 control of the reserve passed over to the Council and the concrete gun emplacements became the foundation for the Lookout.
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Captain James Cook sailed along this coast and on 15 October 1769 he recorded "Bluff Head" in his ship's log. The British navigator and explorer named many local geographical features including Hawke Bay, Cape Kidnappers and Portland Island.


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The rain was pelting down in Trinidad on Tuesday and Nathan Lyon did not have a wicket to his name so he decided to use the spare time to get some answers.
He approached the Australian team coach Mickey Arthur and the team's elder statesman, Ricky Ponting, and asked them for some advice.
Then, when the sun came out and the ground dried up enough for play to resume, he produced a seven-over spell of sublime offspin, in which he captured five wickets, including the West Indian dangerman Shivnarine Chanderpaul for 94 to turn the match back in Australia's favour.
"There was no problem but you can always look to improve and get advice from people you trust," he later told reporters.
"We just sat down purely because there was a big break and we had a chance to look at my bowling and try to improve."
Lyon would not reveal exactly what Arthur and Ponting told him but said he was only too eager to learn anything he could from them.
"This is my 12th test match and my 20th first-class game so I've got a lot of work to do and a lot of learning to do about cricket full stop," he said.
"It was just another chance we saw to sit down and talk and debrief and get something out of it."
It was just the second time Lyon had taken five wickets in an innings for Australia.
The first time was on his test debut against Sri Lanka last year, when he made an incredible start to his test career, capturing a wicket with his first delivery.
The 24-year-old did not show the same boyish excitement as he did with his first five wicket-haul although he said it was more rewarding in some ways because of the hard work that went into it.
"It's certainly amazing to get another five-for for Australia," he said.
"Today was a really hard toil and I thought all our bowlers as a bowling unit bowled pretty well.
"We could have been better in a few different areas but in saying that we stayed with it and the investment session before lunch, someone was going to get the rewards and I was just lucky enough to get the rewards at the end of the day."
Lyon credits Ponting, Arthur for their advice
The rain was pelting down in Trinidad on Tuesday and Nathan Lyon did not have a wicket to his name so he decided to use the spare time to get some answers.


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About Antoinette A.Close
Though "fiddle" and "violin" are the same instrument, the difference in title refer to two different styles of playing. Fiddle music focuses on country, bluegrass and Irish or Celtic music.
Beginners typically take 60 minute classes once per week at a recurring time. Young children typically take half hour classes and older children, adult musicians and those on a budget typically take 45 minute classes. The most common lesson length to start with is 60 minutes, as the teacher will need to tune your instrument and help you get set up. Some students choose to take lessons twice per week when a concert is coming up, to catch up from a vacation or if they just want to make faster progress.
In class, you will learn new techniques, receive guidance on how to achieve the best sound possible and learn songs that you like and that interest you. You are expected to take this guidance and practice it thoroughly at home until you feel comfortable with it, so that when you are in class ...
About Antoinette
When you have a love of teaching, you have a seemingly endless resource of patience. This is because what the student sees as "patient" is really just a small step in the educational process. It is a fraction of time just before a correction. When you have something new to teach, whether it is a new technique, or a correction of something being done improperly, and you know exactly how to break it down so it is understandable and accomplishable, you know it is always a short matter of time before the student gets it. And by short, I mean a matter
I respect others and what they feel and have to say. I treat others as I would want to be treated and lessons are always a pleasure to my students, because it is a pleasure for me to teach them.
I have been playing for over 26 years. I have played with a multitude of local orchestras and bands and have done countless studio recording sessions and live shows. All of this experience comes through in my teaching either directly (when it comes time for you to perform) or incrementally.
When you are learning, there is a vast sea of information. Not all of that knowledge is equal in importance. It is incredibly important to be able to distinguish what is important and what is not very important. All of my real-life experience, and continuing experience reveals itself in the form of ensuring my students know what is truly important.
Lest you get the idea that I am a wishy-washy, undemanding teacher, I can assure you this is not the case. Lessons are fun, but that is because they are productive. You will walk away being able to do something, and that requires hard work, and practice.
And a winning attitude.
I can even work with you if you don't have a winning attitude, but it makes it more fun when you do!
Some students who were musicians previously leave the first lesson being able to play their first song. Most students however, who have never played an instrument before, can expect to be comfortable bowing (a huge part of the process - half the sound!) within the first few weeks, and will then move on to learning songs. We will be learning sheet music as well, on a very, very easy gradient. After the first couple months, I expect you to tell me which song it is you might like to learn most so that we can start working on it.
I rent out violins of all sizes.
I sell the book that I teach out of (or you can obtain it online or from Sam Ash).
If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them. You can use the contact button on this website and I will gladly answer you in return.
· Violin · In home
· Fiddle · In studio
· Violin · In studio
Antoinette A.
Antoinette A.
About Gio A.Close
I've played guitar since I was only eight years old (over 20 years!) in many different bands, styles, and genres. I played in a traditional Irish ensemble when I was in college and have since picked up banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, and bodhran (Irish hand drum). I've also helped teach group violin classes in music programs in Orlando, FL and NYC. I love playing and teaching bluegrass music, it's a special challenge both for me and the students!
About Gio
I have been teaching guitar, drums, and piano for about eight years to students of all ages. Music is what I'm passionate about and it's what I enjoy. I want to inspire that same passion into the hearts and minds of others.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am a laid-back teacher, fun, and I focus on the needs, abilities, and ambitions of the student. In turn, students must realize that learning an instrument takes a lot of work and dedication. One can't expect to learn very much if s/he only practices or thinks about the instrument during the lesson. If the student is willing to put some time into practicing, then I will help them go far!
*** Studi
I have several guitars, a drum kit, djembe, mandolin, clarinet and full-size keyboard.
*** Specialties ***
Guitar: Classical, jazz, American or Irish folk, rock and pop; lead or rhythm.
Drums & Percussion: All genres
Piano: Classical (includes sight reading)
· Harmonica · Online
· Banjo · Online
· Drum · In studio
Gio A.
Gio A.
About Kimberly B.Close
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Have you been playing for a long time, or have you never picked up the instrument before? Whether you are a child or an adult, I have a style of teaching for you. I've been playing since I was a child and have a special place in my heart for the is instrument. I actually began learning from a fiddle player and trained classically later. If you want to learn how to succeed in playing this exciting and thrilling style, this is the place for you.
About Kimberly
I have been in choirs and soloing since I can remember. I have performed and soloed in choirs such as the Yuba-Sutter Oratorio Society, CSUS Chamber Choir, the CSUS Women's Choir and more. I have toured to Victoria, Montreal, Ottowa, Oregon and Washington. I have also been in opera productions such as The Magic Flute, Peleas and Melisande and Die Fledermaus (The Bat) with CSUS Opera. I am a recent recipient of the Saturday Club Scholarship, a prestigious award, and have won many competitions (some repeatedly) both vocally and with violin, such as the Tri-County Competition, Young Artist Competitions, and the California Soloist and Ensemble Competitions. Additionally, I have performed musical theater repertoire and have performed as lead in musicals such as Beauty and the Beast and Into the Woods. I have also soloed repeatedly with the Yuba College jazz band and at churches all around.
I have earned my Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from CSU Sacramento. I have my Associates Degrees in both Music and Early Childhood Education from Yuba College. Additionally, I have obtained my certificate of completion of training from Music Together, an organization which trains teachers to teach Basic Music Competence (both in tonality and meter), and am currently teaching this curriculum.
I have been teaching music privately for over ten years to all ages, genders and abilities. Additionally, I have taught ages 0-5 years in a preschool setting for 7 years and am extremely familiar with developmentally appropriate practices for both preschool and school age, as I am a site supervisor at a child development center with a preschool and after school program. I have had many adult students as well and encourage adults to enrich their lives with music at any age! Additionally, I have experience teaching parent child classes and am familiar with how to teach to the particular needs of each family and student.
I'm extremely excited and looking forward to growing as a professional, both teaching and performing, in both the areas of violin and voice and to be instrumental in your musical growth too; I can't wait to share my passion with you and to ignite your passion for music too!
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I have been teaching since 2002 and have loved every minute of it! I teach all ages. I tailor my style of teaching to each student's goals and to what works for you. If you want to learn Taylor Swift music, I won't be giving you arias. On the other hand, if you wish to study classically, I have repertoire appropriate for you. I teach fiddle, classical, orchestral, 20th century and more for violin students and have experience with jazz, classical, musical theater, pop, religious, spiritual, choral, 20th century and more vocally.
For violin students, I use the Suzuki method as a pushing off point, a tried and true method used in many countries across the world, though I have other repertoire including fiddle, orchestra, small ensemble, solo, concertos, Christmas, and more. For vocalist, I start with the book, Adventures in Singing. I also have warm ups and exercises to keep you vocally healthy. I will teach you anything you want to learn! I also teach how to read music, theory and harmony, depending on your interest and tailored to your current skill level.
I am encouraging and knowledgeable. I will meet you at your current level, be that beginner, intermediate, or advanced. My students can look forward to being encouraged and growing through their time with me. I don't have preset ideas about where you should be in 3-6 months, nor do I have a one size fits all teaching style. Instead, I will work with you individually so that you will become the best musician you can be, meet your goals, and increase your enjoyment and appreciation for music.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons in open space, upright piano, digital piano, music stands, metronome, violins available for rent, music, staff paper and computer
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect my students to provide the instrument with all of it's accessories (ie shoulder rest, rosin, bow and case) along with the appropriate level Suzuki book. I have instruments available for rent. My voice students should bring their own music also. I have a piano in my studio along with music stands. Of course, every student must have a pencil and come ready to have fun learning! :)
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki, solfege, art songs and arias, reading music, fiddle, classical, healthy vocal technique and musical theater. I am very good at working with any age.
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· Violin · Online
I was 30 when I decided to rekindle my love for the violin. I hadn't played since before YouTube was invented, and I was skeptical about learning violin online. By the first lesson, Kim had already corrected poor habits I didn't know I had, just after hearing me play a few scales. She adjusted her teaching style to my personality so seamlessly that I felt I was just getting pointers from a dear violinist friend whose advice is always spot-on. Weekly practice never felt like work, because Kim tailored my assignments to my goals. Before I knew it, I was playing complex concertos I could never do in high school. I started out being able to play just one major scale. Within 10 months, I was in Suzuki Book 4!
I can't say enough about Kim's expert teaching skills. During a sight-reading of a very difficult piece, I became so frustrated that I wanted to stop the lesson and try again later. Kim encouraged me until I had gotten all the way through, and pointed out what I could learn from my performance. When I had time to calm down, I realized that Kim can do this for any student; adults, children, and adults whose inner child throws a tantrum when they're frustrated by a musical challenge. :-)
Teachers like Kim are rare, and worth their weight in gold. I learned so much more than violin fundamentals through my lessons with her. I'm convinced Kim can teach anyone, of any age—even through an online platform.
· Viola · Online
Kimberly B.
Kimberly B.
About Catherine W.Close
I teach any style.
About Catherine
Catherine initially gained her musical inspiration through her family and has been performing since her youth. Her family provided
Catherine resides in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, Lawrence. She plays on a Raymond J. Melanson viola made in 1987.
*** Lesson Details ***
I'm able to travel to the student's home or teach at my home. Parents are welcome to sit in the lesson.
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· Piano · In studio
She taught lessons with a high degree of professionalism and care. As a novice, I was able to learn a lot because Catherine was patient and attentive to my learning style.
· Piano · In home
· Violin · In studio
Catherine W.
Catherine W.
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About William
· Bagpipes · Online
· Bagpipes · In studio
· Bagpipes · In studio
William has a easy-going, comfortable and capable style of teaching. He is comfortable adapting to each student's wants and needs rather than forcing each student to follow the same lessons and learning path. He has taught the bagpipes to students from all walks of life and ages.
I've been very happy with his training. I'm looking forward to continuing my training with him, and would recommend him to beginners and experienced musicians alike.
William D.
William D.
About Concetta A.Close
Folk tunes from around the world, Irish/Scottish etc. How to join jam sessions with bands and improvise your own new melodies.
About Concetta
Concetta is the musical director of a music education non-profit called "Teacup Music". She holds a masters degree in Music and Music Education at Columbia University
She loves dogs, hiking, cooking and gardening! She tailors her private lessons to individual students goals and needs.
· Mandolin · In studio
· Violin · In studio
· Singing · In home
Concetta A.
Concetta A.
About Nerea G.Close
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Celtic fiddling, specifically Scottish & Cape Breton music are my SPECIALTY.
This is the music I grew up learning and it is the one I continue to teach and perform today.
I cater my lessons to my students needs and ways of learning. We can learn by ear, sheet music, visually or many other ways. Recordings, diagrams, visuals and sheet music can all be sent to students if desired.
There are as many ways of learning as there are people!
About Nerea
Born in California to Spanish mother & French Father, I was raised in Canada and have taught so far in 3 different continents and numerous international schools (IB Curriculum, British, American & Canadian).
Violin & Fiddle are my specialty but I have also taught Viola and in school settings; General Music, Design, Ethics, English, Dance and tutored a variety of other subjects.
I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English and have an intermediate level of Italian.
I am highly adaptable, open-minded and creative in my teaching approach.
Nerea G.
Nerea G.
About Krisztina K.Close
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Simple, easy and fun way learning the fiddle! I can teach you fundamentals and special country style, folkish fiddle sound through your favorite songs. Let's get started!
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· Violin · Online
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Krisztina K.
Krisztina K.
About Libby W.Close
I have been playing the classical violin for over 20 years, old time/bluegrass fiddle for 4, and have taught on adjunct faculty at New York University for the last two years. For these reasons, I am a very experienced/enthusiastic educator and teacher. I have toured internationally as a fiddle player and am very active in the New York City scene. I would love to help you on your fiddle or classical violin journey!
About Libby
Libby began her journey on the violin at the age of 4 in the musical community of East Tennessee. During her time there, she soloed with several local orchestras including the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Maryville College Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Youth Symphony, and Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra and had her performance dubbed "ethereal" by the Knoxville News Sentinel. After high school, Libby moved to Chicago to study with pedagogue Olga Kaler and complete her Bachelor's degree in violin performance at DePaul University. She grew homesick for the sounds of the Smoky Mountains and began exploring various fiddling traditions while composing and performing with new acoustic trio Ask Your Folks. It was through this process that Libby eve
Since that stylistic shift, Libby has learned from many friends and teachers including Matt Brown, Rayna Gellert, and most recently, Grammy Award winner Dom Flemons during a summer of research and music making at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Libby is currently a member of the oldtime stringband Ginny's Kitchen and a newly formed duo project with banjo-fiddler Jake Blount, Tui.
During her time developing as a fiddler, Libby has also continued her classical violin career. In 2018 she graduated from New York University with a Masters of Music, where she studied with Gregory Fulkerson and served on adjunct faculty teaching undergraduate non-music majors.
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Libby W.
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Barren and littered with needles and other trash, the grassy area outside of Collington Square School in East Baltimore was not much to look at the day before yesterday. Then a few Baltimore Ravens players and a volunteer force swept in to build a playground.
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» The past few issues of WWE Magazine have featured print ads for 80tees.com. WWE and the company are working together for readers of WWE Magazine to get an exclusive 20% discount on 80tees.com, which is valid until November 30, 2008. It's interesting to note that in the print ad noting the discount for WWE Magazine readers, a TNA Knockout is featured. TNA backstage announcer Lauren Thompson is shown in the ad wearing a "Kiss" T-shirt. Thompson does modeling work on the side, and it's pretty much how she landed her gig with TNA. Lauren isn't the only Knockout to be seen in WWE Magazine this year. In the February 2008 edition of WWE Magazine, former TNA Women's Knockout Champion Taylor Wilde appeared in the the "Sexy Superfan of the Month" feature, appearing under the name of "Shantelle M." Wilde was released from her WWE developmental contract just a few months before her appearance in the magazine, so it would appear that the magazine staff were completely unaware to her previously being under contract to their company.
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New Jerusalem
The have been four articles that have preceded this article, which revealed what the ekklesia is not. Some have disagreed and have fought for their traditions within spiritual Babylon. There are some who are coming closer to understanding what the Gospel of the Kingdom is. It is about becoming citizens of New Jerusalem who are holy and blameless before their King; they are the true Bride of Jesus Christ, the wife of the Lamb.
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. – Revelation 21:2
Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. – Revelation 21:9-11
The Bride of Christ is not a denomination, sect, or building, but are people who have been cleansed by the Word of God, members of His body and citizens of New Jerusalem who are of one flesh with their King. They are in direct contrast with those who are in spiritual that participate in the sins of the harlot. God's judgement is coming with plagues on all those who refuse His call, "Come out of her my people…" and be an overcomer.
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. – Revelation 22:17
Come and be part of the Bride. It is about loving Jesus so much that we desire to obey Him by heed His call and escaping the imprisonment of Babylon that requires attendance in temples and sanctuaries.
Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. – John 14:23
Precious Stones
The modern "church" requires duty and obligation to please man, but the true Bride understands that obedience is about pleasing our King in all that we do. It is about relationship with Him that is free from the salaried professional mediators with a heart of love that manifests in their spirits. It is about allowing God to forge and refine us through suffering, pressure, stress, etc... The result is an overcomer who is formed as a precious stone that adorns the foundation of New Jerusalem.
The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. – Revelation 21:19-20
Each overcomer through the refinement and formation of God will become adorned with precious stones as part of the foundation of New Jerusalem. Each stone has a unique spiritual meaning, characteristics and significance.
- Jasper – the process of being transformed and the mind renewed into the glory of God by the forging process of the Holy Spirit.
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. - Revelation 21:10-11
A once piece of once useless "carbon," or coal that is transformed by God into something of beauty that glorifies Him.
- Sapphire – freedom from the enchantment, bewitchment and charms of the system and ideologies of Babylon. One who has left the religious rubble.
"O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. - Isaiah 54:11
- Chalcedony – the process of responding to God's call and rejecting the impurities of our carnal thoughts and deeds.
It takes faith to respond to God's call that is the foundation of the true Church. Without doing so renders the "church" to organized religion.We must continue to contend for the faith and not allow it to whither and take on impurities that corrupt.
Having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. - Revelation 21:11
- Emerald – the ability to discern the real from the counterfeit and make the distinctions between those who profess, but do not live it out from those who have a sincere heart towards Jesus Christ.
The light that shines from emerald is the same light that surrounds the throne room of God. Those who cannot discern between an "angel of light" and God's light cannot discern deception.
At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. - Revelation 4:2-3
- Sardonyx – the ability to remain faithful to Jesus Christ without committing spiritual adultery (mixing the holy and profane) with the seductive spirits of Babylon.
"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. Isaiah 1:18
Sardonyx is a colorful stone etched with red and white. The scarlet of our sins becomes white as they are washed clean by the blood of the Lamb.
- Sardius – the ability to function as a priest for the unbeliever by proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom.
To the Church of Sardus,"'I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. - Revelation 3:1b
When we are still dead dead in trespasses of our sins we cannot function as priests of the Gospel because the Holy Spirit is not working in us to produce good works of proclaiming the Gospel to the world. It of takes zeal and suffering to produce good fruit. There are many martyrs in history that have given their lives for the Gospel.
- Chrysolite – the freedom that comes from rejecting the evil passions of the religious madness of commodity that so many love in spiritual Babylon.
The foundation of New Jerusalem is built on pure gold, but Babylon is built on the fools gold of worldly wealth.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19
- Beryl – the ability to function as a mature priest of God just like Jesus did in His humanity.
A mature priest of God radiates the grace of the true Son by following the example of Jesus Christ.
- Topaz – friendship, trust, loyalty and faithfulness that comes from an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Topaz has great clarity. When we focus on heavenly things our spiritual sight becomes much more clear and pure. Focusing on Jesus Christ changes our sight from the physical to the spiritual.
- Chrysophrase – the ability to be shining light in a dark world by being the reflection of God's glory in attitude and behavior.
The works of righteousness have a huge impact on a dying world. It often takes hardships, labor and suffering to show God's love and charity.
- Jacinth – the ability to hear directly from God and to speak life and truth to others.
Jacinth has the ability to change color based on the condition of the sky.
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. - 1 Corinthians 2:6
Imparting wisdom and life to the immature and the mature was a characteristic of Apostle Paul.
- Amethyst – the ability to not desire, or want the accolades and flattery of men, but to be of no reputation and not worry about the opinions of others.
It is violet colored and sends out golden flames.
Those who have died for Jesus Christ have been humble and lowly. They pray for their enemies and those that persecute them. Steven is a good example.
The true Bride of Christ will have these characteristics as they mature in Jesus Christ. They are those who have become friends of Jesus and His Church who are people that yield good fruit from the Tree of Life.
Through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. – Revelation 22:2
Those of you who are disillusioned and oppressed by spiritual Babylon, come out of the harlot. Come and drink the water of life without cost.
The apostasy in the modern "church" has run rampant, and the masses no longer fear the Lord. They refuse to listen and obey the simple instructions of Jesus Christ and have created a convoluted mess of religious obligations. God is going to wreak havoc on those who blatantly refuse to repent for their rebellion and sinful ways. More and more "church" leaders are being exposed for their drunkenness, adultery, extortion, greed, etc... Unfortunately, the masses have become complacent and tolerate anybody and anyone within the harlot religion.
It is time to heed the call of the Holy Spirit before it is too late. The world is sick with religious charlatans who parade around upon raised stages and pulpits peddling their form of gospel for a price. It is time to abandon all the traditions of man and live in submission to Jesus. The masses in the modern "church" are blind, insipid and powerless because they do not even show an inkling of what the first disciples had.
Those who truly want to enter New Jerusalem must die to themselves and give Jesus first place in their hearts. It is about becoming a humble servant of the King that denies self-importance. It is about fellowshipping with at least one or two other true citizens that desire meaningful relationships. It is about abandoning the shallow relationships within the four walls of the modern "church."
That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. – 1 John 1:3
True fellowship is about serving and desiring good for one another. It is not about attending the trappings of religious activities, but about spending time with God and applying the teachings of Jesus Christ. The social conventions and traditions in the modern "church" have no basis in the New Testament at all. There is no need for registered ordained ministers approved by licensing constitutions. As citizens of New Jerusalem, we are all qualified to do the work of a disciple, it is not left to some special cleric to do it. Most people who are baptized in the modern "church" are branded like cattle under a denominational umbrella. The carnal minds of salaried clergymen will appeal to Scripture to affirm their traditions, but their deceptions only tighten their hold on the masses they lord over. They promote their man-made kingdoms within the building by pointing out that Jesus went to the synagogues and that His disciples first met in temples, but conveniently forget the Jesus was under the Law before He died. The first disciples did not yet have the full knowledge or understand what Jesus had fully accomplished. When Jesus rose from the dead, he freed all of us from the oppression of the religious system. It took many years for the early Christians to grasp that they were no longer required to live under the Law.
In the same way, those in spiritual Babylon are zealous for the religious system and all that it demands. They are blinded to the covenant that Jesus made by shedding His blood; therefore, they continue to offer their sacrifices in vain to social customs and traditions that God sees as an abomination.
As Jesus Christ continues to build His ekklesia, He will join people together in a system that is not manufactured by man. It is not by our choice, but to whom He chooses our relationships to be with. It is not about our personal likes, dislikes, or social conventions, but about who the Father puts in our lives who will be profitable for us. Many do not want to have fellowship with those who criticize, exhort, and rebuke, but sometimes it is for our own good. Sometimes we need encouragement, while other times we may need a stone to sharpen out the rough edges and reveal flaws that we all have. Jesus is not coming back for a bickering and immature bride, but for a Bride that has made Herself ready by counting the cost.
Jesus is calling those to come out of spiritual Babylon, but it requires abandoning the secure four-walled structures that are stationed on prime pieces of real estate and giving up the obligated religious activities of the Harlot in exchange for being part of the true Bride. It is the only way into the City of God. It requires submission and obedience, but the results will bring spiritual peace and security as you become gems in the foundation of New Jerusalem.
Interesting Characteristics of Precious Stones
Articles in this Series
- The Antichrist Church - 1
There is an increasing majority of people who are leaving the organized religion of attending "church." They are compelled to leave because they can no longer conform to the popular accepted system.
- Church Government - 2
Submitting to God requires discernment and understanding. It is not about conforming to a religious institutionalized system of the modern "church" where you become a slave to the traditions of man.
- Escaping the Grip of Spiritual Babylon - 3
God is calling His people to come out the "harlot daughters" that are denominations of the modern "church" and enter into the New Spiritual Jerusalem.
- The Distinction between Spiritual Kingdoms - 4
Many preach and teach on revival, renewal and restoration the Church, but this requires separating from the kingdoms man has made for themselves and giving the King first priority in their lives.
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Up, beautiful and interesting .
Sighing for words... The rest of the redeemed will be there .
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Thank you. Interesting.
PandN- Of all the subjects mentioned in the bible the most important one is the one Jesus Christ talked about most during His three and one half years of ministry. The subject of the Kingdom of God. And yet, it is the least talked about subject in most churches we see today. You are right, modern churches are to focused on vanity and where their next dollar will come from. It is sad to think that it is as simple as picking up the word of God and truly placing one's heart into study on God's word and discover what we need to know about God's Kingdom. And the words spoken by Jesus in the four gospels of God's Kingdom. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 (KJV) "But seek ye FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." I would think that Jesus said " But seek ye FIRST" for a reason. So my question is How did so many christians miss this. Many of His parable discribe " The Kingdom of Heaven is LIKE" and yet we seem to take these parables to mean something else. The Sermon on the Mount as mentioned in Matthew chapters 5 through 7 ,if understood in it's context, is about the Kingdom of God. So, how do so many miss this? True christians are drawn into the true Church of Christ. We become the church as we are drawn deeper into the Body of Christ. We begin to understand more and more as we focus more on God and His Son and the Kingdom. It become a way of life. This is what Jesus meant when He said; Be in the world , but not of the world.
This Hub and the other four have been great. And I'm looking forward to your next one PandN. God Bless.
Hi PandN,
Well done my friend,
I thought the section on the precious stones was very interesting. I'd like to study that out more. How was the spiritual meaning of each stone determined? I enjoyed the video as well as the entire hub. Thanks for sharing.