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Welcome to Pediatric Center at Renaissance's patient portal MyKid's Chart.
Getting Started
To set up an account with MyKid's Chart, call the office at (956) 686-6100 or request an account at your next office visit. You can also request an account by emailing email@example.com. You will need to provide the following information when requesting an account: an email address, a phone number and the names of the patients for whom you are the parent or guardian.You will receive an e-mail with temporary login information. The email you receive will have a link to MyKid's Chart.
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- First Time Login: If this is your first time logging in, MyKid's Chart will ask you to enter a new password when you log in.
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- Does Your Name Appear Correctly? You can click the "Settings" button to change your name.
Click here to access the MyKid's Chart User's Guide.
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TL;DR Another place to find your Power BI queries is in the data sources of the embedded tabular model. They are stored in a zip file which is encoded as a base64 string in the Mashup field of the connection string.
While we are waiting for Microsoft team to release new features that would allow exporting Power Query queries outside Power BI ecosystem, we might as well explore all of the other possibilities available to us. So far I've counted 3 ways of getting a hold of our precious M queries:
As I've been poking around this black box that is Power BI, I have discovered another place where M queries are stored — the data source connection string of the embedded tabular model. The steps that I took in order to get there are:
- Find the port number on which the $Embedded$ Tabular model is running on
- Connect to that Tabular instance and get the Connection Strings of the Tabular Schema Data Sources
- Parse the Connection Strings for Mashup field
- Convert the base64 Mashup field into a binary file
- Unzip the binary file and display Formulas/Section1.m file
Here is me trying to do everything in one go via PowerShell.
When it comes to scripting, the power of the Shell is far greater than that of the Query, but in this case all of the prerequisites are there to replicate the above steps in pure M.
Finding $Embedded$ Tabular port number
I've tried to solve this problem before via R scripts, however as Mim pointed out to me, there is a simpler Power Query way of doing this. Because Power BI stores its auto generated port number for the tabular model in a text file (msmdsrv.port.txt) under AnalysisServicesWorkspaces, the task is reduced to reading the contents of that file.
By the way my approach uses a short circuit logic, assuming that the NTFS Access Date records for C:/Users are up to date, apparently they might take up to an hour to update. So if you find this script misbehaving have a look at Imke's blog post for the original script.
Get Tabular Schema Data Sources
You can read about the latest undocumented Tabular DMVs from Meagan's blog, or fire up SQL Server Profiler, check the boxes for End Command events, and script out the tabular model from SSMS and you'll discover a plethora of DMV being displayed in the profiler's trace. DMV hiding all of the connection strings is TMSCHEMA_DATA_SOURCES.
Extract Mashup field into binary
I've encountered some difficulties parsing the connection string with a Text.Split function so I've used a Splitter function instead.
Unzip Formulas/Section1.m from Mashup binary
I've seen at least 2 functions for unzipping files in Power Query written by KenR and Mark White. Also I've described before how to call R unz function from an R.Execute wrapper. This is the result of combining the two.
Wrapping all of the functions above and adjusting them to support multiple instances of Power BI while applying some minification techniques we get the final M script.
Some of the use cases that are still left for me to explore with this approach:
- pushing M scripts to GitHub, thus replicating the query catalog functionality
- exporting the Power Queries to *.odc files and consequently importing M scripts from Power BI desktop into Excel
PowerShell version
For the curious minds, here is the PowerShell code I used in Power Query reconnaissance.
Please note that this approach can be used for extracting Power Queries for already loaded data and only in Power BI desktop.


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Chest pains
February 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM 21 comments
I had a very interesting weekend, to say the least. Let me start at the beginning.
On Friday, Feb 8, as you all know we had the beginning of a huge snow storm that lasted all Friday and into the night. That morning I got up and went outside to shovel snow and get the vehicles cleared off. I started to clear the snow from behind the car De-Ann drives and then she came outside and had to leave. After she left I continued to clear away all the snow on that side of our driveway. Then I did the walkway and stairs. Went inside to get the kids dressed and ready to go to daycare.
We looked outside only 20 minutes later and you couldn't even tell I had shovelled the driveway. That's how much snow had fallen. Crazy!
After the kids were all dressed in their winter gear we went outside to a very warm van. I continued to clear away the snow from the walkway and the stairs so the kids wouldn't slip. Then we all quickly got in the van and took off for daycare.
On our trip to daycare, the wipers started to accumulate ice on them. About 5 minutes into our drive I stopped and knocked off the ice from the wipers. This was my first episode of chest pains. It was sharp but only lasted for a thirty seconds. I had skipped breakfast so I thought to myself, "this is what it feels like to not have breakfast." I thought to myself "note to self, never skip breakfast again. This feels awful." I jumped back in the van and continued on our way. Further down the road the the ice started to build up again, so at the next stop light I go out and knocked the ice of the wipers again. This time the pain hit me so hard I started to feel like I couldn't breath. Again it only lasted thirty seconds or so and I was off again.
Meanwhile the kids both had brought some card games with them for "show and share" at their daycare, and both of them had opened the packaging and had the cards all over the van. Faith was telling on Shawn and Shawn started to get upset. It was chaos. But I continued to travel to the daycare.
When I arrived at the daycare, I got out of the van and opened the door on Shawn's side and saw he had let all his cards but four fall all over the floor of the van. By this time the pain in my chest was becoming unbearable but I pressed through it to help Shawn clean up the cards and pick him out of the van–even though he didn't want my help. Then I told him to go to the sidewalk and wait for me. He didn't want to, but finally he listened. Then I went over to the other side of the van to get Faith out and of course she had let all her cards out of the packaging and they were half on her lap in her chair and on the floor. I really wanted to sit down but I knew I needed to get her out of the van and into her class. I rested by holding onto her carseat with both hands and leaning my head on it. She proceeded to pat my head. Eventually I got up enough strength to help her collect all her cards and lift her out of the van and I got them both to walk to the front door of the daycare. Punched in the code and walked in the front door. The pain was more than I could handle by this time and I felt like I couldn't catch my breath so I sat on the chair right by the door. I told Faith to go get undressed herself and I would be there soon. I was breathing very quickly and erratically and the pain in the chest was getting worse. The manager of the daycare saw I was in stress and asked if she could call an ambulance. I told her no, that I just needed to catch my breath. [Boy was I wrong!]
By this time Faith was all dressed and came back to where I was sitting to say good-bye. She gave my leg a hug. Shawn the whole time was standing right beside me holding onto my leg. The manager knew I needed help even though I didn't want it and called 911. By this time other teachers from different classrooms showed up to help and took Shawn to his classroom. He didn't want to go, but I was thankful they took both kids to their classrooms.
The pain was impossible and I could barely sit anymore and I finally asked the manager of the daycare if I could lay on the floor in her office. Of course she allowed me to.
One thing I don't want to forget to mention, one of the mothers asked me which van was mine and went out and turned off the van and brought me the keys and my cell phone. That is so amazing because if I had not had my cell I wouldn't have been able to text and call the people I did to inform them about what was going to happen next…
The next thing I saw was a fireman starring me in the face asking me all kinds of questions. Then the paramedics showed up and next thing I knew I was taking my first ride in an ambulance [I can mark that off my bucket list]. They took me to the nearest hospital as I was connected to an ECG machine and oxygen mask. My paramedics were amazing, Kevin was the guy who worked with me as Audra drove. When we arrived at the hospital I wasn't in any pain anymore but they wanted to make sure I was admitted into the ER. I laid on that stretcher for a bit more than an hour. Of course I took the time to get to know my paramedics. They are two amazing people, Kevin is a full time fireman and does the paramedics job on his days off and obviously a work-aholic. Audra has been a paramedic for 24 years and still loves doing it.
I finally was admitted to the ER and they put me in a bed where I had my first of 12 needles that weekend [I like to call them pokes]. By this time De-Ann had arrived from downtown. Unfortunately when she got the call I was going to the hospital she was just getting off the train. And the next train or bus was going to be at least 30 minutes. So she took a taxi which was the fastest way to get to me and the most expensive.
The two of us waited for the results of my first test or blood work. We met with the ER doctor and he told us that usually the first test will show very little and we would be repeating blood work again in six hours! [Yes, you heard that right. Six hours!] But he did say that with the story I described and the results from the first test, the second test would not show anything and we would be free to go home. We did the second test six hours later as he suggested. Then an hour later he told us the news. Not what we expected at all, and from his reaction, not what he expected either.
The results where that I had enzymes in my blood quite a bit above the level I should which usually means something is serious going on within my heart that needed to be looked at. He told us this news and then said "I am sorry but you are not going anywhere." I was floored, I was thinking we were both going to go home and relax until we needed to pick up the kids. [Again, I was wrong]. Next thing you know I am being admitted to the hospital, not for a day but for four.
I almost forgot, the nurses in the ER were amazing but the poked me another four times before I went upstairs to my room. I waited for a bed for another four hours. While I was waiting I had both of the paramedics come and visit me before I was shipped upstairs. Great to see them both again and get a chance to introduce them to De-Ann.
The story from here gets interesting. I find out that I am going to do some more tests and meet with a cardiologist. I think by this time I am feeling like I am in the Twilight Zone. The whole idea of being in the hospital for my heart was surreal. I have no other way to describe it.
After a restless night sleep I am greeted by a nurse who wants to take my blood again. Then a few hours later I finally have the conversation with the cardiologist. Nice enough guy but not good news. He told me that they were going to schedule an angiogram for me on Monday and until then they are going to monitor me and continue to do blood tests. Uggh. As I am writing this I have had 12 pokes and I feel and look like a pin cushion. Even my daughter, Faith, was pointing at all my marks where they poked me and said "Daddy are those boo-boos?"
I saw the cardiologist again this morning (Sunday) and he had good news and bad news. Good news was that he did one of the many blood tests on me to see if I had a blood clot in my lungs. The test came back proving I didn't [yeah]. The bad news was that means my issue was either a heart attack or a blockage in one of the arteries of my heart. He was leaning toward the blockage. But again this was an educated guess. The truth will be found when he does my angiogram. So I wait.
Here I am the night before my angiogram and sit here sharing with all of you my adventure so far. Please pray with me as I go into this procedure and try to be at peace.
One last thing, I was so blessed by so many amazing people during this ordeal, all the medical professionals (Patrice, Ashley, Blayne, Sophie, Patricia, Jan, Sheryl, Crista), my neighbour (Ryan) as he cleared our driveway with the help of one of my friends (Glen) from our small group who drove all the way from Brampton. Another neighbour (Michelle) who drove with De-Ann to go get the van from the daycare. Still more of our neighbours (Paul, John, Ryan) who helped De-Ann get through the snow to park the van. One of our special friends (Denita) who took care of the kids while De-Ann visited me in the hospital and ran around getting the van, my stuff, etc. Another one of our amazing friends (Glen & Nadine) who took care of the kids while De-Ann visited me today (Sunday). And of course all the staff (Deric, Max, DJ, Aaron, Donnette, Denita, Diane) at the church I work with, they have been so supportive and loving and shown me true care and love. And so great to have them all visit me this weekend. Not to mention all the amazing people at my church who called, emailed or texted me during this whole adventure. And continue to do so. And last but certainly not least my family, my Dad, sisters Joy and Linette and my brother Paul and Phil. And of course my own family, my two kids Faith and Shawn and my best friend in the world, love of my life and my Sweetie: De-Ann. I am so blessed to have such an amazing wife!
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What a story! We are praying for your recovery my dear brother. Love you! P
Oh Andrew! That truly was an ordeal! Brought tears to my eyes thinking of you and your lovely family. Praying for God's blessing in all of this and for you to have peace in the process. Thankyou for sharing with such a caring thankful heart. You are a very special man.
Love and Blessings to you and your family.
Lynn Van Halteren
Praying for you right now!
Hi Andrew & De-Ann,
Praying for you during this time – I know you are trusting in God and I stand with you believing that He is in control and that He will give you peace. Tough situations like this one can really shake us up but they also give us a chance to see how many people truly care! I pray for wisdom for your doctors and nurses and that you will feel so very loved during this time that there won't even be room for worry, just thankfulness for the blessings around you and a renewed perspective of how precious life truly is! Praying for a good report and a speedy recovery.
Glad you are being cared for so well. I am thankful to be off work and able to come to visit you. You are in our prayers. Lots of love, denise
Thanks for the update….praying for Drs wisdom and quick recovery…
That is quite a story,and very thourough! I had a heart attack years ago and spent two days in the ICU at Brantford General hooked up to machines! My hubby drove me up in our car! I like all the smart people God placed at your aid even at the school! You have a journey ahead of you,but God has already got you through the worst! Will keep praying for you and your family!
Hi Andrew, sorry to heat of the medical issues you are dealing with but glad you have good people around you so you are here to tellus about it. My thoughts are with you.
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American College of Radiology (ACR) Chief Executive Officer William Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR, recently spoke directly with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price, MD.
Thorwarth explained how appropriate use criteria (AUC) can reduce administrative burdens on providers when ordering advanced medical imaging.
Cynthia Moran, ACR executive vice-president of government relations, economics and health policy, joined Thorwarth in the ACR presentation. The June 22 meeting on eliminating unnecessary federal regulations and administrative requirements was attended by select medical groups.
Seema Verma, director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS), was also on hand to hear recommendations from the societies representing cardiology, clinical oncology, dentistry, dermatology, psychiatry, osteopathic medicine and radiology.
Price's interest in regulatory reform is in line with President Donald Trump's Jan. 30 executive order requiring federal departments to eliminate two prior regulations for each new regulation put in place.
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Thorwarth responded to questions from ACR Advocacy in Action about the meeting.
What was the potential importance of this meeting with Secretary Price?
Secretary Price has opened the doors at HHS. He is looking for input from physicians and other health care providers to guide his leadership. Hopefully, we will see some impact from the way he and Administrator Verma listened and took copious notes during our presentations.
What did you recommend?
We promote the use of point-of-care appropriate use criteria, particularly related to diagnostic imaging as they were mandated for Medicare in the Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2014. Implementation of those requirements would, in fact, prevent the institution of prior authorization methods, which we know from the private sector are incredibly burdensome. Many physician offices now have full-time employees who specialize in securing prior authorization for diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests and pharmacy. Prior authorization delays and obstructs care. It interferes with physician-patient relationships. We want to make sure prior authorization doesn't get implemented in Medicare.
Appropriate use criteria are a much better solution. This is not just about cost containment. It is about providing appropriate imaging care. They enhance patient safety and offer an important educational mechanism to ordering physicians that prior authorization does not provide. Appropriate use criteria may recommend an alternative test or perhaps recommend no test at all for the clinical condition under treatment. With prior authorization, the order is just handed to an assistant who then spends hours on the phone to get an approval.
How was the discussion in the meeting about electronic health records (EHR) relevant to radiologists?
Several medical societies emphasized the need for improved interoperability and integration so their imaging, lab and clinical data can move seamlessly with the patient from facility to facility. Radiologists should be able to tap into the wealth of information in the EHR so they can integrate their diagnostic imaging findings with laboratory data, genomics, proteomics or other sources of clinical data that will allow them to contribute more to patient treatment.
Did the meeting give you reasons to be encouraged about future relations between the ACR, HHS and CMS?
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From Atlanta to Wauconda
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A Veggie-Filled Day
Are you a vegetable lover? How many servings of vegetables do you eat? According to USDA Choose my plate website, women in my age category 31-50 should eat at least 2.5 cups of vegetables each day. I don't measure my food but I try to consume veggies at every meal nowadays. I must confess I wasn't always as mindful of the type of food I ate until the end of last year. Now I want to ensure my plate is filled with nutrient densed foods. So what do I do to ensure I eat plenty of vegetables every day?
How about cauliflower for breakfast. Yes please! I am making it a habit to include vegetables in my morning meal. Even when I have oatmeal, instead of mixing in berries or apples, I would make a savory bowl with baby kale, spinach, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
You know the big bag of salad greens from Costco or the big container you can get from any grocery store? My goal is to finish the entire container by the end of the week (not on my own of course but with the help of my hubby). For lunch, I usually make a large salad with a variety of other veggies in my fridge. I frequent the Sprouts Farmers Market every week to purchase five or more type of vegetables – this past week I got zucchini, yellow squash (they're in season), broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, asparagus, and salad greens!
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Room for dessert? I've tried carrot cake, zucchini bread, but chocolate pudding with beets?! I saw a recipe in the June issue of Rachel Ray's Everyday (freebie subscription) which happened to be 'The Vegetable Issue' – it's a Chocolate & Beet pudding with Coconut Cream. Sounds enticing and easy to prepare with 7 ingredients, 10min of prep and 5min of cook time. I am sold on this one!
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Online Rally for Palin!
Facebook event posted by Steven Abbott:
Online Rally: Sarah Palin for VP
Let's get the VP choice RIGHT: Consider Sarah Palin for VP, Sen. McCain
This is a two-week campaign to encourage John McCain to strongly consider Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his Vice-Presidential choiceHere are four ways to participate:
1) Make the blue McCain/Palin sign your profile picture on Facebook for this and next week, to show people that you support Sarah. That will be a very strong message of support. (Note from Adam Brickley: I would also encourage this for MySpace profiles, Instant Messenger "buddy icons", etc.)
2) Email the McCain campaign (either nationally or in their state) to urge him to choose Sarah Palin. Here's an online form: http://www.johnmccain.com/Contact
3) Post a BRIEF message to every blog imaginable supporting Sarah Palin and sending them to one of the many (and growing) sites supporting her selection. A sample message would be, "I'm urging all Republicans to contact John McCain and ask him to strongly consider Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP pick."
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I believe this, from the previous thread, merits emphasis:
How LOW can Camp Obama GO vis a vis Sarah Palin!!! First, Obama Campaign operatives led by Alaska State Sen Hollis French dig up a frivolous 'troopergate scandal' and launch a biased 'investigation' endeavoring to bring Gov Palin down (which is already backfiring against the Dems bigtime). Next, Obama himself appropriates in his 'energy' speech — without crediting Palin — as being HIS issue Palin's Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline accomplishment with Canada. And finally, the Obama Campaign even appropriates the PalinforVP's McCain/Palin slogan, "New Energy for America".
(Of course, McCain can still continue to differentiate, as per his recent ad: "Don't just HOPE for new energy, VOTE for new Energy!")
- August 4, 2008 at 4:21 PM
I uploaded the McCain/Palin pic earlier and have it as my default on both MySpace and Facebook.
Let's rock on guys!!!
- August 4, 2008 at 4:25 PM
How about a page-size McCain-Palin logo we can print out, and put on our car windshield?
- August 4, 2008 at 5:50 PM
CBS has an article about the Veepstakes. In the article they have Palin in 10th place. But after you vote they show you the percentage of votes each has...Palin is 1st with 38%, and Romney only comes in with 9%.
- August 4, 2008 at 7:19 PM
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- August 4, 2008 at 7:20 PM
ohio-papa, stay tuned, something is coming.
- August 4, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Here's what the above CBS article states:
"Meanwhile, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin slips to the number ten spot after the state legislator appointed a special investigator to look into allegations that she used her office to try and fire her former brother in-law. For all the latest buzz, check out the GOP VP Hot Sheet."
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- August 4, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Adam, I think the CBS thing (above) merits a thread here all by itself -- prime example of the main stream media tactics, confiriming it's SCARED TO DEATH OF PALIN! confirming the Obama/Left/Dem supporting-Main Stream Media KNOWS Palin ASSURES MCCAIN'S VICTORY!
- August 4, 2008 at 7:53 PM
But, Sarah Palin is under investigation for abuse of power!
Don't you want to know how the investigation turns our before you nominate her for V.P.?
- August 4, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Nice try, Anonymous (above)!
So all you Dems have to do is get someone placed under an investigation, and VOILA!---The person is no longer eligible to be nominated for any public office.
Too bad we see through this rotten ploy....
- August 4, 2008 at 8:14 PM
How do you think an investigation in which the appointer of the investigator is an Obama shill who publicly has suggested the impeachment of the governor and the investigator himself is friendly in terms of disposition (if not in fact) towards one party in a she said, he said is going to turn out?
Honestly, it doesn't matter. 80% of the people won't care, as they're split between Obama and not Obama (or McCain if you prefer). As for the 10-20%, they're pretty much defined by two groups, over 40 year old women who predominantly supported Hillary and blue collar workers from places like Western Pennsylvania.
My guess is that, for the first group, this very easily could be spun into a situation where the governor is getting the Hillary treatment (and, they'll focus as much on Wooten as they will on anything). As for the blue collar types from places like Western Pennsylvania, they really won't care about an investigation of this nature anyway. They have a lot more to worry about, and the point in all of this speculation is that Palin addresses those concerns in a communicative style that persuades that group.
All of this is perception. You'll have the Dems spin it. You'll have the spin I gave above. But, for those swing voters, here's how I suspect that they'll look at it: The guy she fired was caught lying. Maybe he was pressured to fire Wooten. Maybe he wasn't. Either way, Wooten is scum, so who gives a flying ****?
That's going to be the mentality. And, frankly, most of those swing voters will believe Palin anyway.
Yeah, you could lose some swing voters potentially with the supposed smell of an investigation. Then again, every other GOP VP possibility has warts in the closet.
Absent perhaps Jindal (and that's a perhaps), Palin has the most wide spread appeal to the base. And, frankly, she has the most wide spread appeal to the swing voters, because what will be defined as her negatives-- the investigation and her inexperience-- likely are a lot less important in their eyes than a boring rich guy or some mid west politician or some young wonder kid from Virginia.
I don't even think that these swing voters, on the whole, care that much about the experience. Obama isn't in trouble because he's inexperiences. It's because the over 40 women and blue collar guys don't feel as if Obama gets them.
Much as I loathed him, that's one thing that Bill Clinton always did well, that feeling your pain thing. It's one thing that RWR did so well too. And, when it comes to these two groups, I think that a majority of them will look at Palin and say "I don't agree with her on everything, but I think that she cares and understands what I'm going through".
The metaphor that I like is saying that some politicians, like Obama, know the words but don't know the music. Palin knows the music when it comes to the groups that define this year's swing voters.
- August 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM
This quote is from the ADN and shows the sheer absurdity and partisan nature of the Wooten flap--who by the way was not fired which is kinda the point.
"State House Speaker John Harris said he's not pushing to have an investigator but is not opposed to it either. The governor is allowed to dismiss one of her commissioners at will but not to use "heavy-handed" tactics to try and remove a state trooper from his job, said Harris, who has a union background."
Guess Monegan has a problem with female authority? Gotta hide behind the union--eh?
- August 4, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- August 4, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Asolutely not! we do not need to know how the trumped up investigation turns out. As governor she has the power to hire and fire her cabinet members especially when the safety of Alaskans is at risk.
Suppose she is chosen as VP and the ticket ends up wining as it must - what will happen? Can she be removed from the VP post becuase of this ridiculous investigation? I think the answer to that is an absolute NO.
And do you think the investigation initiated by team Obama will make her a weaker or stronger running mate for McCain? All indications are that it will make her a much stronger running mate.
And finally, is there anything that bars a person under investigation from being tapped as VP? I do not know the answer to this - hope to get it from you the readers of this blog - may be Adam can answer that.
In summary, it will a fatal mistake for the repulican party if McCain misses this wonderfull opportunity team Obama investigation given the GOP - not only to "screw them up big time", but to also be able to make a smooth transition from the Mccain to the Palin generation of leaders. Her potential to rally people gainst the politics of destruction and corruption has been enhanced by this investigation that should never have been sanctioned. The best the GOP can do is to rally behind her knowing full well that she will lead them to a resounding victory come November. MK.
- August 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM
"How do you think an investigation in which the appointer of the investigator is an Obama shill who publicly has suggested the impeachment of the governor and the investigator himself is friendly in terms of disposition (if not in fact) towards one party in a she said, he said is going to turn out?"
Branchwater also used to be Hollis French's boss at the DA's office.
Hollis French can kiss goodbye any career aspirations he had to be governor. No matter how this turns out, he won't ever be elected governor. This is a witch hunt and Hollis French will be as popular as Joseph McCarthy.
- August 4, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Anon--The legislature approved $100,000 for the independent investigation. Not exactly a large amount for a
"serious" investigation.
- August 4, 2008 at 9:00 PM
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- August 4, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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There's nothing stopping McCain from picking someone under investigation, legally speaking. Heck, you can get impeached from an office and run again if you want to. But again, I'd be much happier if the Alaska GOP would poke holes in this flimsy case. A part of me thinks the Dems might already wish they didn't go there, but they're stuck. The only way out, if they wanted it, would be to say they found out new info, or were misled, such as by Monegan's lies about the meetings, and decided it's not worth continuing.
I know, that's far out there. But their case is tied to a known liar and the worst trooper eva. It's not a good thing to hang your professional rep on.
- August 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM
scott, that was my point above. It's all about the audience. 80% of people will have made up their minds before hearing a word about this based upon their fixed positions for Obama or McCain. As for the 20%, a swing voter bloc inundated with over 40 female voters and blue collar Reagan Democrats, the women will see a Hillary job and Palin is quite adept at communicating with the latter group.
This is what people don't get. It's not about who the smartest person in the room is or the fact that there is an investigation. This year's swing voters don't like know it alls. They won't care about this investigation, what amounts to a he said, she said where the she is more believable at face value and where the he has been proven to have lied already and where the Wooten elephant is in the room.
As I wrote above, when it comes to swing voters, a significant majority likely will say one of the following: It's a bunch of BS that doesn't matter. It's another Hillary hatchet job. It's a situation where people are defending someone who would use a taser on a 10 year old. In a nutshell, it will be this: She had the right to fire him. It's he said, she said. And, why in hell is Wooten a trooper anyway. That's how it plays politically, which really is what the ADN column was saying last week.
- August 4, 2008 at 9:19 PM
- liz said...
This investigation is horrible timing, but if they can get their beaurocratic butts in gear and make it speedy, Palin's name will be cleared..(as she said, she's done nothing wrong and welcomes the questions)...this needs to be resolved quickly--..and BTW, why is Cantor admitting to being vetted? I thought McCain's camp swore omerta on the subject?
- August 4, 2008 at 9:29 PM
If the law says that Palin can remove one of her commissioners who still has a job then what is Monegan's beef? Trooper Wooten is still an Alaskan trooper. What will Monegan say-she was mean to me?
- August 4, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Yah, but my point was how CBS is spreading this frivolous/phony thing. It's something which should be exposed about CBS!
The main stream media should be called to task, and this is so darn blatant and easy to get a handle on to describe -- that is, it presents an opportunity to call them to task. IT'S RATHER LIKE THE PHONY CBS-DAN RATHER HIT JOB AGAINST PRES. BUSH (WHICH GOT RATHER FIRED).
Remember, here is what CBS says:
"Alaska Governor Sarah Palin slips to the number ten spot after the state legislator appointed a special investigator to look into allegations that she used her office to try and fire her former brother in-law"
Moreover, it actually elevates Palin because it shows that major media, like CBS, deems it necessary to TRY AND TAKE HER DOWN!
(Why do they single out Palin, first to generally never mention her, while mentioning all the other contenders (for more remote chances to be VP than her) and then when they do they do this kind of BS hatchet job to bring her down (while not trying to bring down other VP contenders who THEY, the media, would want McCain to tag since it would more likely lead to his losing the election.)
- August 4, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Liz, I actually don't think that it matters how long the investigation goes. As I said, most swing voters won't give a flying ****. Palin will come off as more believable. And, in the end, many others will say "Wooten is a piece of ****, so who cares even if she did want to see him fired".
This isn't about the legal issue. This is the political read. Politics is perception, and this will be the perception with most swing voters.
And, in an odd way, it kind of will become an "is this the best you've got" kind of thing. By the time the MSM tries to go for secondary smears, the introduction will be done. The over 40 women will have gotten an impression of a fellow woman who, whether you agree with her or not, won't take Obama style **** from anyone. And, the blue collar Reagan Democrats will be entranced for reasons discussed here and elsewhere with only some "who gives a ****" investigation as the supposed negative.
Liz, as I said, all of the candidates have warts. In the scheme of things, this investigation isn't a wart and, if anything, can help Palin with a lot of swing voters given the nature of the investigation.
Once again, here would be my talking point: I fired a cabinet member because he failed to do the job. I was nice about it, offered him another job and didn't say anything bad publicly. He decided to make up stories about my ex-brother in law and other stuff, and he already has been caught lying about how often he met with me. But, now you've got Barack Obama's biggest supporter in Alaska appointing an independent investigator who is anything but independent. I haven't seen the deck this loaded against one person since the media's coverage of the Deomocratic primary.
- August 4, 2008 at 9:49 PM
I agree. When they appointed that birdfeather or breadwater or whatever his name is with obvious ties to the plantiff, they really showed their heinies. It will press play as a witch hunt of another woman candidate rather than a genuine investigation into wrongdoing. Plus there's nothing but heresay evidence anyway. It's nothing.
dr. v
- August 4, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Since when did the MSM and CBS News in particular have the best interests of the GOP at heart.
Meanwhile the core movement conservatives are falling in behind Palin - the entire three legged stool of conservatism that is - social, fiscal, and hawks. I believe this is the same combination that supported W and was wildly enthusiastic about Reagan. I see the same level on enthusiasm for Palin.
The fact that Obama's thugs in Anchorage are after her and Obama is stealing her campaign slogans and convictions on energy tell us the Democrat party sees her as a serious threat.
The whole point of the Democrat investigation has been realized-giving the MSM something to sling mud about until they think McCain has to select someone else. The only timeline the investigation has is to create a big stink for a period of time, not to ever make any conclusions.
If McCain is smart he will flush any and all advice the MSM has for him and select Palin.
- August 4, 2008 at 10:10 PM
But where is foxnews? Aren't they supposed to be the conservative media that one would expect to defend palin against the liberal media like cbs. Some of us feel disappointed in their perfomance this election cycle. mk
- August 4, 2008 at 10:15 PM
- Scott said...
Well, Fox News has never been particularly partial to McCain. So they haven't gone overboard defneding him, but they have done a nice job of exposing Nobama's flip flops recently. If Palin is the pick and the MSM goes after her, I think they'll react. Can't wait for Hannity's interview with Wooten:
Hannity: So why did you taser a 10-year-old?
Wooten: Ummmm .... I think I'll go drink in my squad car.
Yeah, that would be interesting.
- August 4, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I've been receiving fundraising letters from the RNC. I send them back with this note enclosed:
"If Sen. McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP, I will donate money and actively campaign for them."
- August 4, 2008 at 11:40 PM
If McCain chooses Palin, all the conservatives will STRONGLY RALLY to defend Palin, and mister Romney-lover Sean Hannity will morph overnight to be the big champion for Palin. You can bet on it! Bill O'Reilly will have a field day showing that the investigation is a hit and then it gets out that it is a hit job on a woman and watch the backlash against Obama and the support for Palin explode.
I can just see Bill O'Reilly with his clock running on when Monegan and Wooten show up for the interview.
I'm telling you nothing else will cause such a tremendous rally than this frivolous witchhunt against a woman taking legal means to protect her family from a rogue trooper who is right now hiding outside the country.
As the great contemporary philosopher Mr. Eastwood said,
"Go ahead, make my day!"
This is sssssoooo gonna backfire.
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CBS has announced that "Cupid," a new relationship reality series from "American Idols" Simon Cowell that challenges America to find the perfect mate for one eligible young woman, will begin production on May 19 for broadcast later this summer. Lisa Shannon, a 25-years-old Detriot-area advertising agency copywriter, will be the Cupid girl. Along with her girlfriends Kimberly and Laura, Lisa will soon begin a nationwide search to find the man of her dreams. She has the "full package" looks, personality and brains. However, Lisa has been unlucky in love and is looking to her friends to serve as judges to help find Mr. Right and weed out Mr. Wrong.
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Homily for Mass in thanksgiving for the Ministry of the Apostolic Nuncio, HE Archbishop Faustino Sainz Muñoz, Westminster Cathedral, Thursday 2 December
With this Mass of thanksgiving we, sadly, mark the end of the mission here in the United Kingdom of His Excellency Archbishop Sainz Muñoz, our Papal Nuncio. We do so with great gratitude to our Lord for the fruitful ministry of the Archbishop and with heartfelt prayers for his full recovery from illness and for many years of continued service of the Lord, although in different circumstances.
I know I speak for all the bishops of England and Wales, for the whole Catholic community, when I thank Archbishop Sainz Muñoz for all that he has done among us. I know, too, that the entire Diplomatic Community in this country also pays great tribute to him and its members have said quite clearly that they will miss his presence.
At the heart of the ministry he has fulfilled is his task of representing here among us the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. The Nuncio has done so with great humanity, much joy and with a truly fraternal spirit. We bishops have grown to see him as a brother and we will certainly miss him very much indeed.
The role of the Holy Father as the human centre and expression of the visible unity of the Church is well explored in these Advent readings which we have heard.
In the first reading, from Isaiah, we learn again that the Lord is an everlasting rock. On this rock is built the city, a city of stability, of justice and of strength, qualities which enable the city not to be a closed fortress but a place of confident welcome for all.
These are qualities which we see in Pope Benedict: the quiet yet clear stability and clarity of his faith and leadership which seeks always to include those who wish to enter and are ready to accept the ways of the Catholic faith. I think, at this moment, of the way in which the Holy Father is leading us to welcome a number of clergy and parishioners from the Church of England into full communion within the new provision of the Ordinariate. This development will take place in the New Year, and we are ready to respond generously to this leadership of the Holy Father.
The Gospel passage from St Matthew develops this same theme of the 'everlasting rock'. The city built on rock becomes the Church built on the foundation of Christ's own Word, which has the same rock-like qualities: reliability, firmness, strength. Whatever may come our way, as long as we 'listen to these words and act on them' then the Church will not fail, despite all our own failings.
As we listen to these words about building on rock, the rock of the Word of God, who fails to recall the other words of the Lord, spoken to Peter: 'You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church' (Mat 16.18). Indeed with the ministry of Peter the Church is given the gift of such leadership that it will not fail. The rock of the Word is placed in the hands of the rock of Peter. For this we thank God with all our hearts.
We have been much blessed by the recent Visit of Pope Benedict, the holder of the office of the rock of the Church. We have seen and heard his eloquent testimony to the Gospel and his convincing encouragement to us all about the part we are to play in our society and the manner in which we, in our turn, are to proclaim the Gospel in daily life.
That Visit lasted four days. And we have also been blessed by almost six years of ministry of our Nuncio, the representative of the successor of the Apostle Peter. He too has shared in that Apostolic Ministry and in the same spirit.
The Nuncio has said to us that when he set out in his work within the diplomatic service of the Holy See he was told that his task was to make present the pastoral heart of the Holy Father. We have seen for ourselves the pastoral heart of Pope Benedict. And we have seen how well it is reflected and expressed in the ministry of Archbishop Faustino, our Nuncio. It is a heart of kindness, of sensibility, of humanity, of well-chosen words and of joy.
Pope Benedict won our hearts. Your Excellency, you have won our hearts too. We thank you. We shall miss you. And we promise to pray for you, always. Amen.
+Vincent Nichols
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FlightSim.Com Best Of 2018 FS2004 Freeware
By Robin Meyerowitz
After 16 years, FS2004 is still going strong, and is still being supported by freeware developers. We have had many new and exciting releases during 2018, with some very interesting and 'different' releases.
We have seen a lot of changes within our hobby during 2018, with new flight simulations being released, as well as being withdrawn from release, but FS2004 has held its head up high, in spite of its age.
To remind us all of our hobby and the fun we had during 2018, I've compiled a list representing, in my opinion, some very worthy add-ons for FS2004. It's maybe not the 'Best of', but it represents what the late Garry Smith, of the Ford Tri-Motor Project, said about simming... "Simming is all about Fun, Fact & Fiction"
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FS2004 Early Aircraft
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FS2004/FSX/Accel/P3D v3 Nieuport 28c WWI Biplane Fighter. The Nieuport 28, developed in France, went in service in March 1918. She was supposed for French and American air troops. Finally France favorized the Spad XIII while US forces took the Nieport 28 as its fighter. The plane was equpped with a rotary engine and reached almost 200 kmh. FSDS 3.5 model by Erwin Welker.
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FS2004/FSX/Accel/P3D v3 Short MAYO Composite, consisting of a flying boat and a seaplane. That strange concept was proposed to enlarge the range of a long distance postal airplane to cross the Atlantic with a non-stop flight. The flying boat Short S.21 was derived from the Short S.23 Empire with the task to go airborne and to reach altitude carrying the floatplane on its back. The Short S.20 Mercury was a light 4-engine floatplane with long distance abilities. After separation it reached after 4600 km Montreal in 20.5 hours with 272 kg payload in July 1938. In October 1938 the Mercury (without payload) mastered a world record by starting from Scotland and reaching South Africa after 9726 km in 42 hours. The original S.23 FS2004 model and also the FSX interior, the 2D panel, FDE and textures are made by Jens B. Kristensen. Panel improvements are done by Michael Pook. The conversion of the MDL to a FSDS 3D-file with reanimating all moving parts, the Mercury with its animations and the camera definitions are made by Erwin Welker.
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FS2004/FSX Metal Aircraft Corporation Flamingo. This is a re-upload of Craig Richardson's Metal Aircraft Corporation Flamingo. The re-upload consists of the original Flamingo package released by Craig Richardson, as found in an obscure web site written in Spanish about the history of the airplane. I felt the need to re-upload it (as permitted by the original author's release notes), since it is pretty much the only original model by Craig that can't be found in any FS library! Re-upload by Leonardo Santos.
FS2004 General Aviation
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FS2004 Robin R2160/Alpha 160A. Complete model with panels and sounds. The Robin R2160 and Alpha 160A are identical, all metal, aerobatic trainers with a 160 hp Lycoming O-320-D2A engine. The Robin was originally designed and built in France but in 2004 production moved to Alpha Aviation in New Zealand. Full package for FS2004 with custom panel and VC and fully animated parts. Garmin GNS430 avionics. Full avionics documentation included, together with aircraft check and ref lists. Two real life liveries included. Great fun for aerobatics or general flying. Model by Jean-Pierre Brisard and Bob May Premier Aircraft Design (PAD). Repaints by Stephanie Lawton, panel updates by Ed Wells.
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FS2004 Ultimate PA34 Seneca. This aircraft is not mine. Nor the gauges. I have combined from different paths on flightsim to make this the Ultimate PA-34 Seneca. It has a fully functioning glass cockpit. GNS430 and GNS530. FMC and WAAS. You cannot get lost in this aircraft. All buttons work and I have modified the aircraft.cfg for performance, fuel flow and handling. I do not take credit for this aircraft or the gauges. I simply combined them into a panel and made it as I wanted it to be. I used to fly the PA-34 and it was not like this one. If you want to know how to work the glass cockpit then go onto the Garmin site. By Glenn Taylor.
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FS2004/FSX Cana Miles M-65 Gemini. This Cana Miles M-65 Gemini, a Spanish airline, is acquired in the UK by Cia. CANA was the G-AJFB and is registered in Spain on August 5, 1947 after CANA flew performing services of aero taxis. Model by Dave Molyneaux, texture by Juan Villamor.


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Someone on a med school forums made a great point. He mentioned that its interesting to note that on med forums when someone mentions top 20 US news rankings it gets about 3 pages of responses mostly saying how irrelevant the rankings are and that no one cares. However when a ranking thread opens on the law forums it gets 100's of pages within hours! It speaks to the tough job market that lawyers have to deal with.
You know what else speaks to that? The number of unemployed lawyers.
Top med school, top shmed school.The cliche is pretty accurate as it turns out... no one knows/cares what school their pediatrician went to.
but they care very much where their surgeon went to school..
that is a very good and highly perceptive point, IMO. People don't care much about the creds of their pediatrician because we perceive them as unskilled pill pushers. When it comes to cutting us open, or diagnosing and treating real diseases, you better believe that HMS diploma on the wall carries credibility.
I'm not so sure that this is true either. In terms of "useful' prestige, I'd be looking to see where they did their residency, fellowships or pursued specialties. But we digress.
+1 but I don't know anyone who actually does this.
most people go off of recommendations
where they did their residency, fellowships or pursued specialties.
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We have no plans that I know of, we are just going to get done what needs to be done. Holly is coming home, I am not supposed to know this because it is a surprise but someone else let the cat out of the bag! I miss her so much and am so excited to see her again! Michael and Kelly are getting home from camp today. Charlie is giving Michael his car back today, really hoping this isn't a mistake. Michael has summer school this next month, and a job for the summer with Crossland. Kelly will be busy all summer with training her horses. Stephanie is coming home this weekend as well, I don't know that I will get much time with her though.
Things at work are going very well, can hardly believe how nice it is to have someone who is mature and not vindictive to work with. I am able to relax now and enjoy the people I am working with, not fearing that they are going to stab me in the back. Loving that!
God has restored to me a relationship that I thought was lost forever. I have to say that the loss of this friend broke my heart, the reason for this loss in infuriating to me and my husband has told me that I cannot blog about the reason, so I am being obediant to that order! But I will say that God has honored my hearts desire and restored to me someone that I love and want in my life!


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NJ Institute for Social Justice Partners in May 16 The Color of Law Public Policy Forum
Demelza Baer Joins Panel on Combating and Eliminating Segregation in NJ at The Color of Law Forum
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Monarch Housing Associates in partnership with Seton Hall University Law School, the Anti-Poverty Network of NJ, and NJ Institute for Social Justice (the institute) will host a Public Policy Forum on The Color of Law.
The Public Policy Forum keynote speaker and author Richard Rothstein will present the national research in his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Government Segregated America, and take questions from the audience.
Please save the date for this important event and opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of segregation. The Forum will include the opportunity to discuss how we can all work to further advance fair housing in New Jersey. Registration will begin on April 2 for the May 16 event to be held at Seton Hall Law School in Newark.
As part of the Public Policy Forum's program, Demelza Baer, Senior Counsel & Director of the Economic Mobility Initiative at the NJ Institute for Social Justice will join panelists:
- Prof. Paula Franzese, Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law at Seton Hall Law School, Moderator
- Richard Rothstein, Author, The Color of Law
- Rev. Eric Dobson, Fair Share Housing Center
- Felicia Alston-Singleton, Fair Housing Officer Newark Housing Authority
Demelza is the author of the groundbreaking report, "Bridging the Two Americas: Employment & Economic Opportunity in Newark & Beyond," which has been cited in The New York Times and The Guardian. Her writing on racial and economic justice has been published in the Star Ledger, Asbury Park Press, and Next City.
She previously worked as a Policy Counsel for the Washington Legislative Office of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where she worked on racial justice, women's rights, disability rights, human rights, and criminal justice reform through advocacy before the U.S. Congress and Administrative Agencies.
Before working at the ACLU, Demelza served as an Assistant Counsel for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, where she worked both on civil rights issues for the Subcommittee on the Constitution and on oversight for the full Committee.
Demelza also served as an appellate law clerk for the Honorable Maria M. Cabret of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, and before attending law school, as a researcher at the Justice Policy Center of the Urban Institute.
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I read a lot. I always have a couple of books on the go. I can't get to sleep before reading a few pages. I find it relaxes me. I have just finished 'Evil Spirit' The Life of Oliver Reed. I really enjoyed this book: I've always thought that Reed was much underated as an actor.
Reed comes across as a rather sensitive, misunderstood man with a lot of good qualities. His main trouble was that he liked a drink too much and people just began to associate him with the outrageous behaviour which came out when he was drunk. He seems to have played up to the Hellraiser image that he had created for himself. Indeed, it seemed that he almost didn't like to 'disappoint' people by not playing up: sometimes pretending to be drunker than he already was!
This is a very good read, and well written by Cliff Goodwin. Reed's films are written about in detail -I never realised he had made so many! (over a hundred).
I bought this book in a public house (of all places) and am glad I did, (glad about the public house and glad I bought the book!) I think the book is very fair and even in assessing Reeds actual character: it neither praises overly or condemns, just reports in an engaging style.


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Archive for the 'obedience' Tag
God wants you to live a rich life. His grace is so abundant that even if you are going through a difficult time, you can still receive precious gifts from Him.
I will show you how to receive these gifts in order to make your life easier. I will give you the steps.
1. Thirst after Him
God gave each of us a longing for something outside of ourselves which nothing else can satisfy. Some may not even be aware of Christ's ability to satisfy on a deep level. They are totally engrossed in and satisfied with worldly things.
However, when God calls to you offering grace, come to Him. You may be a lost soul who needs Jesus or perhaps you are a Christian in name only. Once you drink of His living water you will never need to thirst again.
As Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well, "whoever drinks of the water I shall give him will never thirst. But water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life" (John 4:14).
2. Come, buy what is priceless and costs you nothing
Continue to accept God's offers of mercy and grace. This makes for an abundant life. And accept what you cannot give to yourself. You are a sinner — we all are. You cannot save yourself. Christ died for you on the Cross of Calvary because He wants to redeem you. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom 6:23).
He offers you this gift of life freely. Believe in Christ's saving sacrifice. It will bring peace of mind while you're sojourning on this earth.
3. Come just as you are
Jesus always mingled with sinners. He came to save sinners. God will accept you just as you are. He offers forgiveness of sins to those who ask. Also, He will work with you to iron out your bad habits. You don't need to be perfect. Come just as you are.
Accept Him as your Savior. Ask Him to be Lord of your life. Review the Ten Commandments found the Bible in the book of Exodus 20:1-17. In prayer, let Him show you your sins. Confess them and ponder on the grievous nature of them. Repent of these sins, intending not to do them again.
He has promised to forgive you. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).
4. Develop a personal relationship with Him
God desires a personal relationship with you. He wants to get to know you. He wants to lead you to truth and to an abundant life.
Fix your mind on the One who created you. You are a wondrous creation. God has special plans for you. He wants you to share your life with Him. Let your disappointments help drive you to Him. Spend some time with Him in prayer each day.
5. Read your Bible daily
A wealth of truth is found in the Bible. If you base your decisions on divine counsel found in the Bible, God will surely bless you.
The entire Bible testifies of Jesus. Getting to know Him and learning His ways will be enriching.
"His (God's) truth shall be your shield and buckler" (Psalm 91:4). God's truth helps you navigate life, helping to protect you from the snares of the evil one, Satan. Partnering with God will defect many arrows.
God will help you endure the tough times by preserving the joy you've developed in your inner core. You will have been strengthened by prayer, thanksgiving, and getting to know God through relationship and by pouring through His Word, the Bible.
6. Obey God
The business of Christians is to obey and follow Jesus Christ. God's very character is reflected in the Ten Commandments. His law is unchanging, just as God's character never changes.
Obeying the law habitually is born out of love for God. "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me" (John 14: 21).
Jesus promised the gift of joy to those keeping His commandments. "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. These things I spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full" (John 15:10,11).
7. Follow Him
God offers the gift of peace to all His followers. The apostle Paul taught the Philippians in these words: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:6,7).
To follow God, you need to make His priorities your priorities. These priorities are spelled out in the Bible. One of these is serving others, i.e., ministering to their needs.
Many people are unaware of their spiritual needs. After you've tended to some of their basis physical and emotional needs, e.g., serving a hot, nutritious meal to a group of homeless people and socializing with them, people are more receptive to your offering to minister to them spiritually.
A follower of Jesus will share his or her testimony of what Jesus has done for them with those needing Jesus Christ in their lives.
Spreading the Everlasting Gospel to those in need of a Savior is essential as well as spiritually rewarding.
In conclusion, you endear yourself to God when you obey Him. He delights in showering mercy upon you.
Being a follower of Jesus enables you to naturally think of others first and to find joy in serving others.
A truly abundant life on earth is found only in conjuction with providing others with the hope of eternal salvation. One can accomplish this by testifying of Christ's saving power found in the Bible.
Knowing Christ comes in part by reading His Word and by having a personal relationship with Him. We need both of these.
Once you come to the living waters Jesus Christ offers, you will never thirst again. God will enable you to find peace of mind, joy in all circumstances, and the hope of salvation found in Jesus Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the NKJV
We're all in this worldly mess together. Evil lurks everywhere. "Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8).
We all, at times, have thoughts critical of others enter our minds. Further, jealous feelings spring up in our hearts over others possessions or achievements. This is human nature. We easily find the thoughts and feelings too difficult to resist. We dwell on them and own them, thereby sinning. The devil tells us these are little sins; they don't matter.
The word of God supplies a solution to resisting temptation: "Submit yourselves thereby to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:7,8). Develop a relationship with Jesus and abide in Him daily. He will give you His strength, making it possible for you to obey God's law, as Jesus, Himself, was able to do perfectly while on earth, being tempted in every manner as we are tempted. When we resist the devil through Christ's power, the devil flees from us because he knows he has no chance of overwhelming us. Then we can turn those initially critical thoughts to an acceptance that none of us is perfect. Also, we'll transform the germ of jealous feelings over someone's possessions into happiness for them and we'll turn jealous urges over someone's achievements into admiration of them.
Jesus offers us a promise we can internalize: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Phil 4:13). Many of us underestimate our ability to do what we are called to do by the Lord. That's because we don't recognize that the Lord will empower us if we believe in His ability to make marvelous things happen through us. We have to remember that we are His instruments and He is the Provider of success.
To work with the Lord requires a strong prayer life. We need to develop trust in Him to show us the way. He does this one step at a time. This is how God works when He is going to do something great. He doesn't lay it all out ahead and let us agree or disagree that his plan will work for us, giving us a chance to bail. We need to trust Him one step at a time, in earnest prayer.
To have a relationship with God is imperative if we want to do His will. Only God can enable us to resist temptation. Only He can orchestrate His successes. Also, He is our only Friend who, if we seek Him in earnest prayer, always understands and can comfort.
God loves you. He is longing for you to tap into His strength, wisdom, and unconditional love. He wants you to have a full life. And being so endowed, you'll be better able to introduce your family, friends, and even enemies to the love of your Lord and Savior.
—Scripture quotations taken from KJV—
What is the greatest gift we can give to the Lord? Would it be going to church weekly on the Sabbath for worship service? This is certainly one of the duties of a Christian. God looks with great favor on those who worship Him. Our duty to Him to comply with the fourth commandment is partially fulfilled by this worship of Him. The other component is ceasing work on the Sabbath. I would advise you to read the fourth commandment in it's entirety, found in Exodus 20:8-11. It is the longest of the Ten Commandments and bears careful consideration.
Another gift we give our Lord is loving our neighbor. Truly loving, reaching out to him in times of struggle or sorrow, involves sacrifice on on part. Spending time with friends in wholesome activities that glorify God, helps developmental growth and offers opportunites for exchange of spiritual experiences. We all need to witness our faith.
When Jesus was on earth He reached out in love to thousands of needy souls, curing their illnesses, as well as teaching and healing them spiritually. When we follow His example by loving our neighbor, we please Him. Although our human abilities are limited compared to Jesus' capacities which were aided by His dual divine and human nature, He knows we are helping Him move His work forward when we show genuine love for one another. Jesus says: "By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35).
As followers of Christ we need to attend seriously to the Ten Commandments. God gave us His commandments because He loves us immensely. He wants us to avoid sin and its disastrous consequences. He wants us to be happy. Obedience to all of the Ten Commandments is the supreme gift of love we can offer the Lord. It reciprocates the love He has for us.
But how do I keep all the commandments of God, you may ask? I am prone to sin because of my human nature. Well, there is a solution: abide in Christ. Connect with Him in prayer each day. Stay close to Him and depend upon Him to guide you all day. If you slip up He is there to help. God's Word says: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).
If we obey the Ten Commandments, not as a set of rules we have to follow, but as a deep expression of our love for God, who sent His only Son to die for us, He accepts our obedience as the greatest gift we can give Him.
(All quoted Scripture from NKJV.)
"Sacrifice and offering You did not desire;
My ears You have opened;
Burnt offering and sin offering You did not require.
Then I said, 'Behold, I come;
In the scroll of the Book it is written of me.
I delight to do Your will, O my God,
And Your law is within my heart'"(Psalm 40:6-8).
God desires us to obey the commands He directs toward us and to obey the Ten Commandments, above personal sacrifices and prescribed burnt rituals. Here David speaks of the priest and prophet Samuel's experience recorded in 1 Samuel 15 in regards to King Saul. Saul and his army had just decimated the Amalekites as the Lord had commanded him to do. But Saul did not follow the Lord's command to also destroy all the enemy's livestock, but rather took them as plunder. Saul intended to sacrifice the best sheep and oxen to God, as was the Israelite's religious practice. But God, through Samuel, communicated to Saul that obedience is required above sacrifice and burnt offerings. To fully realize this required an opening of the ears to God's wishes, instead of one's inclination to do what one thinks is best, as Saul did.
God, in His infinite wisdom, always directs us to do what is best for us. Samuel, as well as David, realized this. Sacrificing to the Lord is fine, but true worship of God requires obedience to God, first and foremost. This is a prime ingredient to spiritual growth. If we live our lives in line with God's requirements as revealed in the Bible, we can also say, "Behold, I come. I delight to do Your will, O my God." We can serve God with joyful hearts because His Law is indelibly inscribed on our hearts. Our obedience to Him flows as a wellspring from our hearts.
(Quoted Scripture from NKJV.)
Have you ever thought about it? Is God deserving of our worship? Can someone other than God meet our deepest needs?
Let's explore these ideas. What deep, primal needs does God satisfy for the believer? Everyone needs to be accepted. God does not turn anyone away. He lovingly beckons all to join His family of believers, the Body of Christ. And He takes us as we are. Humans handle this differently. We want people to change to suit us. God doesn't require us to get rid of those bad habits first. He only requires us to believe in Jesus' sacrifice for us on the cross, to come to Him on our knees in confession and repentance, and to obey Him. Obedience, then, is not a burden, but an act of love on our part for a loving Father who knows what we need for happiness. Not continuous bliss, but a journey ripe with relationships that satisfy, including an intimate relationship with our Creator. As we draw close to Him, He embraces us, imparting peace, grace, and a certainty of eternal life with Him as long as we remain true to Him.
Another of our needs is love. No one loves us more than God. His love is unconditional. We don't have to love Him first or obey Him to earn His love. He just loves us. Period. Even though we are flawed and sinful, God extends His arms to embrace us, soothing us with His compassion, leading us on our journey. If we abide in Him, this journey will lead to Heaven.
Who wouldn't want to love and worship a God who satisfies our every need? Sadly, only those without love. The next time you encounter a lost soul without love, extend to him or her behavior that speaks of love and compassion. Just a smile and a few well chosen words can do wonders. Then lead them to God. Tell them what God has done for you. Many will accept a relationship with a God who satisfies needs others can't satisfy.
Why do you worship God? What has He done for you? Share if you'd like.


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Why Jesuits are needed today
In February 2008 Pope Benedict XVI recalled the words of his predecessor Paul VI:
Wherever in the Church, even in the most difficult and extreme fields, at the crossroads of ideologies, in the social trenches, there has been and there is confrontation between the burning exigencies of man and the perennial message of the Gospel, here there have been, and there are Jesuits.
As much as ever before the Society needs men 'with a deep and sound faith, a well-grounded culture and genuine human and social sensitivity' who are able to bear witness to Christ at the frontiers 'to help people understand that….there is a profound harmony between faith and reason, between the gospel spirit, the thirst for justice and initiatives for peace'. (Pope Benedict XVI 21.2.08)
From the very beginning of the history of the Society of Jesus, Jesuits have put themselves at the disposal of the Holy Father. As we have said of ourselves, 'A Jesuit is essentially a man on a mission, a mission he receives from the Holy Father and from his own religious superiors, but ultimately from Jesus Christ himself, the one sent by the Father' (General Congregation 34, 1995).


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In Norwegian the word "Bu" means homestead and thus the breed is now the dog of the homestead – versatile as a herder of sheep and a guard dog of the farmyard. Archaeologists discovered the skeletons of dogs with a strong resemblance to the Norwegian Buhund buried in a Viking grave, suggesting that they were highly esteemed to be buried alongside their master, and guiding him the afterlife.
Spitz-like in its wedge shaped head, shapely pointed ears and curled tail, they are popular in their homeland as companions.
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Pastoral Group consists of herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, reindeer and other cloven footed animals.
Usually this type of dog has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions. Breeds such as the Collie family, Old English Sheepdogs and Samoyeds who have been herding reindeer for centuries are but a few included in this group.
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