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John T. Harvey, Contributor
I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.
The comedy of errors being played out in Washington would be funny were it not for the fact that the real victims will be well outside the Beltway. Estimates of the job loss from sequestration range from 750,000 to 1 million. Not a single one of those will be from the individuals responsible for this debacle.
For those who are unaware, sequestration is basically the Fiscal Cliff: Part Two. The latter was a set of automatic and draconian budget cuts and tax increases that were supposed to go into effect in January 2013, if the President and Congress didn't agree on alternate means of reducing the budget deficit. This was never resolved, only delayed until this Friday under the new title of "sequestration." The hope was that a new solution could be hammered out in the interim. No such luck, so here we sit again, waiting to see if the Democrats and Republicans can compromise or if federal spending is slashed by $1.2 trillion over the next ten years ($85 billion this year). We will lose employees from education, the military, law enforcement, courts, national parks, and more. The economy will almost certainly fall back into recession, long term growth will be stunted, and confidence will be shattered.
And this helps how?
It doesn't. There is no controversy regarding the disastrous short-term effects. A Google search for sequestration and economic impact yields article after article offering estimates of the large scale cost along with how it will hit individuals like the elderly and children with disabilities. But what's even worse is that there is no long-term payoff, either. The idea that we have a debt and deficit problem is patently false. The real issue is that there is insufficient demand for goods and services. The way to fix this is, not surprisingly, to increase demand. Throwing hundreds of thousands of government employees and private-sector contractors out of work is not going to help anyone's sales.
As suggested above, many others have already gone into detail on where cuts will hit and how bad it will be. But, the overwhelming majority of this has been written based on the assumption that we do, in fact, need to cut the debt and deficit, just not this way. I therefore want to do what I've done so many times before in this blog: explain why this is a false and terribly dangerous premise. ANY reductions in the deficit are a mistake, not just those forced by sequestration. Below, I attack a number of the fallacies on which these contrary opinions are based (many of these have appeared before in this column–I'll keep repeating it until President Obama listens!):
For God's sake, we have so many difficult problems facing us today. Why add to that by shooting ourselves in the foot–no, the head–by purposely reducing economic activity even more? To see how well this brilliant economic-recovery strategy works, just look at Greece, Spain, and the UK. Better yet, look at the US in fourth quarter of 2012. That negative growth, correlated as it was with a big drop in government spending, is a precursor of things to come.
Good point. Perhaps the automatic constraints and expansion should be designed to maintain debt within a range as a percentage of GDP over time. The current system seems to do this unintentionally to some degree. So perhaps the idea is to have automatic budget constraints to act as a governor on growth to provide steady performance over time and automatic expansion during those times after the governor has been to strict or external factors drive us into a recession.
I rode the bus this morning with a lot of tired people who work for minimum wage and I'll be damned if they are resposible for this. They're just heading in to beat their brains out scrubbing toilets and making beds at our hotels. They fight the wars, raise the children, do the work, pay the taxes and we wear them out until they die.
You're lucky they're not marching to DC right now.
Wow. You sound like a liberal leaning economist of the type that would appear in the Huffingtonpost. Are you sure you are suppose to be blogging for Forbes??!!!
Ya…. I am sure confused…. they just use economics to push their flawed ideology…
So what you're really saying is, "Anyone who presents contradicting evidence to my favorite Republican talking points is a liberal." You should form a new religion.
Thank you. I've been looking for a systematic, logical, point by point refutation of these harmful myths.
My guess is that you'll get the usual number of negative responses. I urge anyone to examine them closely for any hint of logic. We've had enough rhetorical invective; we need to discuss these issues in a straightforward, direct manner, just as you have done here.
Is the fact that spending in FY2013 is increasing, not decreasing, among your harmful myths?
As Phil Gramm points out in today's WSJ, the "sky is falling" crowd was wrong in the late 90s when Congress and President Clinton worked together to balance the budget. Why should we believe them now? (My apologies for any unintentional rhetorical invective.)
As a Federal employee, I am looking at a 20% cut in pay due to sequestration, if it happens. I will not be able to pay my mortgage, will likely have difficulty making car payments and I'm worried about groceries. I am currently seeking a part time job to make up the difference. I'm having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that having worked for the government for 17 years, I'm currently seeking part time employment at my age. I am so angered, upset and disappointed that this is happening in my country. I blame myself because, as a voter, I have put these people in office. I don't know what else to say.
Jim, how very true and painful that must be.
Would that all those who claim the government is sucking jobs away from the private sector were right. Unfortunately, if the government lays off 100,000 people, 100,000 jobs do not automatically pop up in corporations. Instead, we get 100,000 people unemployed or under-employed, as you so honestly and painfully point out. That's why it's so important that the points Dr. Harvey is making are understood.
Best of luck to you.
Charles, appreciate the kind words. I get very upset with some of the media spreading misinformation. [See Huffington Post: Senate Republicans On Sequester: $85 Billion Cut Is Not So Bad] I cannot emphasize the impacts this creats for my family and I. BTW, if you know anyone who needs a mature, dependable part-time employee in the Huntsville Alabama area, please pass me their contact information:)


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Sharron Angle is dead, the trend is inescapable and the race's dynamic is fundamentally altered writes Jon Ralston in the Las Vegas Sun.
The Boston Globe reports that the Massachusetts state Legislature is poised to give final approval this week to a new law intended to bypass the Electoral College system and ensure that the winner of the presidential election is determined by the national popular vote.
The world's oceans have for too long been a dumping ground and are clearly in trouble. In an effort to make sense of of the dozens of US laws and overlapping agencies governing policy on oceans, coasts and the Great Lakes, John Holden, the White House Science Advisor, announced that it was forming a new National Ocean Council. The new body, which will include 24 officials from various federal agencies, will not have the power to propose new laws or regulations. Rather it will set broad policy goals and try to referee between conflicting commercial and recreational uses of the nation's aquatic resources. By signing an Executive Order establishing a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes, President Obama strengthens ocean governance and coordination, establishes guiding principles for ocean management, and adopts a flexible framework for effective coastal and marine spatial planning to address conservation, economic activity, user conflict, and sustainable use of the ocean, our coasts and the Great Lakes. More from the New York Times.
In a related story, new research from the National Center for Atmospheric Research suggests that climate change is already causing even greater sea level rise along the coastlines of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java—coastlines inhabited by hundreds of millions of people. The same climate change is also responsible for falling sea levels around the Seychelles and a potential weakening of the monsoons. A podcast from Scientific American.
Staying on global warming related topics, Federal officials noted last week that they fear an outbreak of dengue fever in Florida after a survey of Key West residents found that at least 5% had been infected or exposed to the virus. With the exception of a handful of isolated cases along the Texas-Mexico border, there had previously been no cases in the continental United States since 1946 and no outbreak in Florida since 1934. I have had dengue fever twice, once after a trip to the Chocó rainforest and a second time after a trip to Belize. The incubation period takes two weeks, I'd expect to see increased reports of dengue fever in the press the next few weeks. The virus produces high fever and a sensation that your bones are breaking apart.
Matt Taibbi writes on the shenanigans surrounding a vote on Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal in the Senate to put a 15 percent cap on credit-card interest. Another Senate Charade highlights how Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall initially voted "no" but change their votes once it became clear the measure was headed for defeat allowing the Senators to claim that they stood for consumer protection.
Vice President Biden sung the praises of Speaker Nancy Pelosi today while at a fundraiser for Bryan Lentz, who is running to replace Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) who is now running for the Senate. Biden called the Speaker from San Francisco the "most powerful person in U.S. politics." In what's likely to add to the catalogue of the quotable Biden, the Vice President said that "the single most successful, the single most persuasive, the single most strategic leader I have ever worked with is Nancy Pelosi," before adding that "Nancy, you are the mother of healthcare." The full story at The Hill.


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Lincoln's Ghost Walks - Legends and Lore
Take a 90-minute nighttime tour of sites throughout Springfield that are linked to spirited stories about Lincoln's life and death. Founder Garret Moffett based the tour partly on local lore about Lincoln's visions and dreams, as well as on reported ghost sightings.
CITY: Springfield
Illinois State Fair
Make plans now to bring the entire family for adventure, thrills, top name entertainment and the best agriculture exhibition in the country! Each August, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Springfield for the Illinois State Fair. Enjoy 10 days of Illinois excitement and entertainment, with everything from top name stars to carnival rides, food, contests, concerts, livestock shows and auto racing.
CITY: Springfield
Look up the word "lollapalooza" and you'll find this definition: an extraordinary thing; an outstanding example. You won't find any other music festival with a more fitting moniker than Lollapalooza, Chicago's grandest stage for music legends from across the globe. Each year in August, some of the top names in alternative, hip hop, punk and pop join more than 100 bands and musicians in Grant Park to bring you one loud, heart-stopping 3-day event.
CITY: Chicago
13th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Come take part in a celebration of America's Highway, Route 66, at the 13th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. More than 1,000 cool cars will roll into the heart of Springfield's historic downtown this September. Enjoy music, entertainment, great food and a great time, as well as visit some of the nation's most popular automotive aftermarket vendors. It's a wonderful event for the whole family!
CITY: Springfield
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market provides our community with fresh, locally-grown food, art, live music and quality artisan goods, produced right here in downtown Effingham, on the Courthouse Museum lawn. Come on out and support our community and your health! The market will continue every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April to October. Enjoy our beautiful downtown square with the best live entertainment, artisans and locally grown food right here in Effingham
CITY: Effingham
North Halsted Halloween Parade
This iconic Halloween happening—now in its 17th year—is one of Chicago's largest celebrations of ghosts, goblins and costumes galore! Colorful and festive doesn't start to do justice to this iconic Halloween party that draws thousands of spectators of all ages who line the streets of Halsted to enjoy the evening's festivities. The parade receives widespread media coverage, and one of its highlights is the costume contest that draws scores of outrageously attired parade participants.
CITY: Chicago
114th Infantry Regiment Flag Lowering Ceremony
The Regiment, in authentic Civil War uniforms, demonstrates drill movements and performs a beautiful flag-lowering ceremony in front of the Lincoln Tomb. The flag is presented to a member of the audience. Ceremony every Tuesday evening.
CITY: Springfield
Christmas with the Lincolns
Where did the Lincoln boys hang their stockings for Santa to fill? What might have been in those stockings? What Christmas goodies were on Lincoln's table? Discover how the Lincolns celebrated he holidays by taking a tour through the Lincoln Home.
CITY: Springfield
Old Capitol Blues & BBQs
Two days of award-winning BBQ with local and national Blues talent. Free childrens activities, come to watch the IL Central Blues Club Challenge. An entertainment filled weekend for everyone.
CITY: Springfield
Wonderland in Lights
Each year, the City of Effingham and the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau turn Community Park into a winter wonderland! Wonderland in Lights, a drive-through light display, features a variety of lighted holiday scenes including reindeer flying, Santa coming down the chimney and a Nativity scene. We continue to add new lighting displays each year to grow the display. Santa visits the Wonderland in Lights every Saturday to bring special presents to the children. Come drive through the light display and stick around to talk to Santa and listen to your favorite Christmas carols! The Wonderland in Lights is free, but donations are welcome.
CITY: Effingham
Illinois Products Farmers Market
Held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodities Pavilion across from the grandstand, The Illinois Products Farmers Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, Illinois wine and craft beer, plants and flowers Live entertainment, health screenings, kids activities and more! Takes place every Thursday, excluding Aug. 7 & 14 due to the Illinois State Fair.
CITY: Springfield
Galena Halloween Parade
Be a part of the largest Halloween parade in the tri-state area as it marches down Main Street Galena with floats, costumes, and treats for guys and "ghouls" of all ages.
CITY: Galena
Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours
Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle tour with J.E. Robinson Tours and the Alton Regional CVB on the last Saturday of each month (10 a.m. to noon). The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including the Old Rock House, Rocky Fork Church and more. Alton's riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern states. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist. For more information on the Underground Railroad shuttle tours or to make advance registrations, please contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Alton
Autumn Drive in McHenry County
Welcome to a different kind of fall festival! Spend a leisurely day with family and friends on a real country road. Fourteen family farms in rural McHenry County, Illinois are open to the public for three days the third weekend in October. Each stop along the way offers a unique country experience. There are antiques, arts & crafts, pumpkins, and many surprises to discover along the way. Follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/autumndrive
CITY: Woodstock
Amateur Short Track, AMA All-Star Short Track & Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races
Enjoy the fast paced action and non-stop thrill of national level motorcycle racing at its best. Aug 29-Amateur Short Track Races, Aug 30-AMA All-Star Short Track Races and Aug 31-Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races.
CITY: Springfield
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and Copperstone Inn
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and Copperstone Inn are a unique venue for an unforgettable wedding ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner. An Orchard Ridge Farms/Copperstone Inn wedding offers the combination of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance that will create extraordinary memories that will last a lifetime. Our one hundred and thirty acres creates a majestic stage for your special event, a refreshing change from the average banquet facility.
CITY: Rockton
Clayville Fall Festival
Pioneer artisan and craftsman demonstrations, historic building tours, kids activities, craft vendors, reenactments by the 10th Illinois Volunteer Calvary Regiment, Chris Camp-The Whip Guy and with musical entertainment. This will make a memorable day!
CITY: Pleasant Plains
Chestnut Mountain Open House & Ski Swap
This ski resort's open house includes hayrides, chairlift rides, resort tours, refreshments, and a ski swap with both new and used equipment available.
CITY: Galena
SOB Fest/Springfield Oyster & Brew Festival
5th Annual craft beer and oyster festival, featuring 30 brewers from across the country, 150 beers, pub grub and local entertainment.
CITY: Springfield
56th Annual Fall Old Market Day
This turn-of-the-century, open-air market features ladies in period costumes selling wares, arts and crafts vendors, and heritage skills demonstrations.
CITY: Galena
71st Annual National Sweetcorn Festival
Diligence, family, and a whole lot of corn! Each and every Labor Day weekend, for the past 70 years, the Hoopeston Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) hosts the National Sweetcorn Festival. Classic American festival events include a midway full of carnival rides, games, and stands of delicious fried goodness, smashing cars at the demo derby, and a grand parade featuring marching bands, pageant queens, and plenty of candy. Being the National Sweetcorn Capital of the World, Hoopeston has to have their own unique twists to the festival. An antique steam engine cooks more than 50 tons hot buttered sweetcorn and is served up to approximately 20,000 visitors over the course of the weekend free of charge! With a line that wraps around the park, it is clear that Hoopeston really does sweetcorn the right way, the best way.
CITY: Hoopeston
Phases of the Moon Music & Art Festival
The inaugural Phases of the Moon Music & Art Festival is set to take place September 11-14, 2014 at the beautiful 3.000 acre Kennekuk County Park. Phases of the Moon is a four-day music, arts and camping event thoughtfully tailored to provide a unique festival experience. It boasts four outdoor stages: two main stages that alternate following each set and two smaller stages. Along with amazing music, attendees will have access to farm-to-table food, craft beer, a farmer's market and a mall of diverse craft vendors featuring an array of original items. Large interactive sculptures, live art, and works from renowned national and local artists will be on display.
CITY: Danville
26th Annual Edwards Place Fine Crafts Fair
Celebrate fall's premiere art event and attend the 24th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair. The beautiful grounds of the historic Edwards Place Mansion come to life as over 70 artisans exhibit and sell their diverse collections of fine art and crafts. Entertainment, concessions, and a youth tent.
CITY: Springfield
Clayville Fall Festival
Pioneer artisan and craftsman demonstrations, historic building tours, kids activities, craft vendors, food and refreshments. The 10th Illinois Volunteer Calvary Regiment demonstrations and musical entertainment.
CITY: Pleasant Plains
28th Annual Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Music Festival
The Midwest's largest music event for Bluegrass - an original American art form. Features award-winning artists from across the nation. Acoustic instrument workshops, (youth/adult) guitar show, music-related vendors, jamming open stage.
CITY: Springfield
Vermilion River Fall Festival
Arts and crafts, live entertainment, concessions, and one of the area's largest car shows will be held at beautiful Ellsworth Park.
CITY: Danville
Indian Summer Festival
Brilliant fall colors make the perfect back drop for this family fall festival featuring food, crafts, music and children's activities.
CITY: Springfield
Memorial's Festival of Trees
This holiday tradition features more than 150 decorated trees, local entertainment, delicious gingerbreak cookies and tasty treats. The Festival includes a children's craft area, rides on the Candy Cane Express train, and a market filled with holiday gift items.
CITY: Springfield
Woodstock Mozart Festival
Held on three consecutive weekends in July and August at the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock Illinois, the Festival presents concert performances under the banner "Mozart…and More!"…Mozart and other composers. With a seating capacity of 421, the charming restored 1880's Woodstock Opera House is often referred to as an environment reminiscent of Mozart's day. Because of the intimacy of the hall, the listener enjoys the unique experience of feeling enveloped by the music. A superb orchestra, world class artists and air conditioned comfort make the Woodstock Mozart Festival a MUST for a special summer concert experience just 60 miles northwest of Chicago.
CITY: Woodstock
Hometown Christmas
Start the Christmas season off right, head downtown to the City of Effingham and Central Business District's Small Town Christmas and Christmas tree lighting event! Santa will arrive downtown around 4:00 p.m. to officially light the "City of Effingham" Christmas tree on the Courthouse square lawn. Be downtown to see Santa arrive with all of his elves and make sure you get in line to give him your Christmas list! There will also be Christmas Carolers serenading you with songs throughout the event, along with other goodies. Step back in time and take a ride on a horse drawn carriage through the downtown area. Bring the whole family downtown to kick off the holiday season right!
CITY: Effingham
Autumn Art & Craft Fair
Over 90 talented artisans and crafters offer unique, handmade artwork, crafts and jewelry. This indoor event has something for the whole family with a delicious food court. Sponsored by the River Ridge PTO
CITY: Hanover
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Heroes and Heroines"
Heroes and Heroines have been the focus of the greatest story tellers throughout history! Join Danville Symphony Orchestra Maestro Jeremy Sterling and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal French Hornist, Robert Danforth for this musical survey of some of the most heroic stories ever set.
CITY: Danville
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
Experience the award winning and ever popular dramatic story of Beethoven through the eyes and ears of the young boy who "lives below his apartment" in Beethoven Lives Upstairs presented by the Danville Symphony Orchestra.
CITY: Danville
C-U Pride Festival
The UP Center of Champaign County brings its fifth annual festival to Downtown Champaign. Celebrate with a parade and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Downtown bars will have dedicated entertainment for the LGBT community.
CITY: Champaign
Pretzel City Brewfest
A craft beer tasting in Historic Downtown Freeport, with 42 craft breweries, food vendors and loads of fun. VIP tickets include 1 hour early admission, a free t-shirt, 30 sample tickets, special VIP glass, koozie and drawstring bag; General Admission tickets include 20 sample tickets, and souvenir mason jar. VIP (Not Available at the Door: $50; Advance General Admission: $20; At the Door General Admission: $25; Designated Drivers: $10.
CITY: Freeport
Winneshiek Players Presents "Love Letters"
The Winneshiek Players is pleased to announce special performances of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney at the Main Street Bistro and This Is It Eatery. August 3 and 10 at the Main Street Bistro, 109 S. Galena Avenue. Happy Hours: 5 pm; Dinner: 6 pm; Performance 7 pm. Experience Chef Craig's delicious dinner buffet of roasted chicken, crab seafood stew, veggies and potatoes. August 4 and 11 at This Is It Eatery, 16 N. Chicago Avenue. Dinner 6 pm; Performance: 7 pm. Serving a 12 oz. rib eye steak grilled to your taste, jumbo fired shrimp, baked potato, salad and fried Oreos. Tickets at both locations are $30 each and include your dinner and the performance, beverages separate. Reserve your tickets by calling 815-232-7032 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
CITY: Freeport
Rent - The Musical
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Wanted: Individuals who broke the ethnic, racial and cultural barriers of their time.
That's the message from The History Center of Traverse City, whose leaders seek individuals to showcase in their recurring project, "Legends of the Grand Traverse Region: Community Out of Diversity."
"The concept is to identify people in the community who have not only had a big impact, but who have also in some way broken a barrier of some sort," explained Peg Siciliano, project director.
This spring "Legends" include Dr. Harry Weitz, Les Biederman, and Rev. Marshall R. Collins.
Weitz, (1909-2009) was instrumental in Munson Hospital's development, and also in founding Northwestern Michigan College. He was a prominent member of Congregation Beth-El and is noted for breaking mid-20th century anti-Semitic discriminatory practices at local clubs and businesses.
Collins (1930-2012) served as pastor of the Northport Indian Mission Church from 1990-2000. A black man, Collins worked both with the mostly white citizens of Northport and the American Indian population, said Siciliano.
Over the years Biederman (1911-1986) made vital contributions to Munson, NMC and other Traverse City developments.
"One way he broke a barrier was bringing 20th century media to the area," said Siciliano.
The Legends Project will host an opening reception Saturday at 2 p.m. at the History Center on Sixth Street.
Dale Moler of Central Michigan University will be the featured speaker. He will discuss how the introduction of radio and television drastically changed mid-20th century America. Biederman's role in bringing radio and television to northern Michigan will be highlighted.
The exhibit, the project's second installment, will run from March through April.
The Michigan Humanities Council funded the project, and a committee was organized to identify local people of note who will be showcased each spring and fall.
The grant is for a year, but Siciliano said History Center leaders will continue to identify and highlight local "legends" with the help of various partners, including the Grand Traverse Genealogical Society, the Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan, Temple Beth-El, the Hispanic Apostolate of the Diocese of Gaylord, Professor Jim Press of NMC's history department, Cindy Patek of the Grand Traverse Tribe's Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center and the Traverse City Human Rights Commission.
"We were able from our own local knowledge to pick out some more obvious people, but with the help of these groups it will give us a broader input," said Siciliano.
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By Ron Wood / guest columnist
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I had a praying mother. She kept her family covered in prayer, invoking heaven's favor on our lives. While other kids around me became addicted to alcohol, or destroyed by lust, or crime, or drugs, I was kept safe. It was like angels were watching over me. What difference did it make for me to have a praying mother?
It meant I had an edge in life — help I didn't deserve — to find God's will and be able to do it. It meant that when I was ill, I had loving care plus fervent prayers for healing. It meant that when I needed good work or an education, amazing opportunities opened up. It meant that when it came time for me to find a wife, the perfect mate appeared: a young Christian woman with blond hair, a beaming smile, and an infectious laugh that lit up the room; a "precious stone" sent to me from Meridian!
I thank God that I knew firsthand the power of a praying mother. I am humbled and grateful that I saw the power of prayer exercised through a lady not ashamed to kneel, to cry out to God, to seek help from the Lord. The fact is, God often paves the way for His plans by enlisting a woman as His agent to advance His kingdom here on the earth.
Imagine the Lord looking down upon Israel centuries ago. He wanted to bless His people with divine order; to move them from an association of tribes to become a strong nation. His actions, if they succeeded, would produce a king who would unite the tribes and defeat Israel's enemies. That king was David. How did God begin this multi-generational plan? With one woman, Hannah.
Hannah was childless. She turned to the Lord and sought Him with intense prayer. She went to the house of God and poured her heart out. Eli the priest saw her travail and at first thought she was drunk. But after she explained her distress, the priest blessed her and she went away in peace.
In due season Hannah gave birth to a son — Samuel. She dedicated him to the Lord. When he was older, she placed him in service with the priest. That was when the Lord began to talk to Samuel, reveal His will, and show him secrets. Samuel became a mighty prophet of the Lord and was the key man who anointed David the shepherd to become the King of Israel. Was Hannah important?
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I hear no Hannahs weeping and wailing before the Lord for the church's barrenness. We are missing our intercessors, therefore, we are missing our prophetic offspring. Where are the women whose hearts are broken; who refuse to forfeit their children's destiny to darkness; who will fight for the future in fervent prayer; travailing to usher in a new era of hope?
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At least 44 lawmakers have left their congressional seats mid-term since 1990, and at least 16 of them went on to work at lobbying firms or at companies that hired lobbyists, CRP has found. Here, we take a closer look at a few of these individuals, examining which industries and clients they're now representing and the campaign cash they received while in Congress.
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Documents submitted Aug. 12 by Huebner's attorneys, John W. Bruzek and M. Victoria Cole Law Firm, now include Sheila Reistroffer, wife of officer Kenneth Reistroffer, as the third defendant.
The filing states Sheila Reistroffer and her husband before or subsequent to June 10 "acted individually, together, and in concert, and conspired to deter and intimidate Plaintiff, her family, and witnesses, in retaliation for filing this lawsuit, and to chill Plaintiff's prosecution of this suit — and the testimony of her witnesses."
The filing states Sheila Reistroffer as an employee of a local medical provider — the very medical provider the plaintiff and her family have been long-term patients — on June 10 "required Plaintiff to provide a urine sample, informing Plaintiff that her name had been provided by for random testing."
Plaintiff Huebner two days later was told her medical provider would no longer treat her or her family.
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Documents state "The ongoing specter of further reprisal have interfered with her (Huebner's) ability to prosecute this lawsuit without intimidation."
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The returns are a key source for people tracing their family history, and include the name, address, age, occupation, birthplace and marital status of everyone counted in the 1911 census, as well as details about their children.
The completed forms also shed light on the whereabouts of many prominent Scots. This includes famed architect and artist Charles Rennie McIntosh who is listed as living, aged 42, in Kelvinside, Glasgow at the time of the census. John Logie Baird, inventor of the television, also appears on the census as a 22 year old apprentice draughtsman.
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You've got questions—we've got answers! Here's how it works—each week, our Community Manager will be scouring all available sources to find whatever questions you're asking. We'll pick three of them for R&D's Rich Baker to answer, whether about the about the making of the game, the technical workings of our DDI studio, or anything else you care to know about… with some caveats.
There are certain business and legal questions we can't answer (for business and legal reasons). And if you have a specific rules question, we'd rather point you to Customer Service, where representatives are ready and waiting to help guide you through the rules of the game. That said, our goal is provide you with as much information we can—in this and other venues.
Whatever happened to the "deeper look at thri-kreen" Dragon article mentioned back in the March and Beyond preview? Was it cancelled?
I asked Greg Bilsland, the producer who handles most of our DDi material, about this, and it turns out that we chose not to proceed with the article. It wasn't quite heading in the direction we wanted, and we decided to take a step back and rethink the proposal. There is a little ray of sunshine here, though: We're taking another shot at this with a new thri-kreen article, and I suspect you'll see it in Dragon a few months down the road when a slot opens in the editorial calendar. Our apologies for the long silence on everybody's favorite mantis-people!
What motivated the design decision to have masterwork weapons and armor count as magic items in 4e?
That's an interesting one; I went and chatted with 4th Edition designer James Wyatt to test his recollection and compare it with mine. Initially, we weren't going to include any masterwork items in 4th Edition. We felt that in 3rd Edition, the window of time in your adventuring career when you cared about progressing from a normal longsword to a masterwork longsword before you found a +1 longsword was really pretty short. Sure, that might be a little interesting for your first couple of sessions of play, but then you'd be past that window– there is a limited amount of time in which a price of 300 to 1,000 gp is a relevant restriction. 4th Edition made plate mail available to beginning characters for pretty much the same reason. Anyway, given the fact that the masterwork items weren't adding all that much to the experience (in our opinion at the time) and were adding a little bit of complexity that wasn't absolutely necessary, it seemed better to us to keep it simple and streamline gear progression.
During the development of the 4th Edition system, we discovered a hole in the system math: Characters who added their ability score modifiers to their ACs began to outpace the AC of characters who wore heavy armor. (Yes, in retrospect it's obvious; we spotted it when we began to playtest at higher levels.) Clearly we needed heavy armor to improve at higher levels. Ideally, it should improve as fast or faster than a rogue could pump his or her AC with ability score improvement. Since the concepts of "masterwork" and "special materials" were basically still untouched on the shelf, we decided to marry them up with the improved heavy armors that were necessary at paragon and epic levels. That's how we wound up with the armor system you see in 4th Edition.
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Friday, September 26, 2003Valparaiso's volleyball team welcomed Centenary to the Mid-Continent Conference on Friday evening with a 30-23, 30-23, 30-23 victory over the Ladies in Shreveport, La.
The Crusaders used ten kills each from Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) and Michelle Robinson (Bloomington, Ill./Normal H.S.) to record their seventh three-game sweep of the season.
Mikos hit just .190 on the evening, but added seven blocks for the Brown and Gold, while freshman Jessie Fox (Granger, Ind./Penn H.S.) added eight kills and hit .263. Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) dished out 23 assists in two games, while Katie Bova (Milwaukee, Wis./Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S.) contributed 15 assists.
Defensively, Bova led the Crusaders with 22 digs to record the double-double, while Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) registered 12 digs.
Ashley Templer led Centenary (5-12, 0-1 Mid-Con) with 11 kills and ten digs, while Kelley Heckman added ten kills and 18 digs.
Valpo hit .152 for the match and added 72 digs and ten blocks defensively, while the Ladies hit just .051 with 67 digs and three blocks.
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Dick Kniss, the bass player for Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Wednesday of pulmonary disease in Kingston, NY. He was 74.
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Kniss later became a member of John Denver's band in the 1970s, during the period that Peter, Paul and Mary had temporarily disbanded. He co-wrote Denver's hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders."
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CLINTON — Last week, the Clinton School Board during a special meeting approved the collective bargaining agreement for the teachers' union for the 2013-2014 school year.
Tonight, the board will be asked to ratify tentative contract agreements with the district's secretaries, food service and custodial workers and set salaries for non union employees not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Under the contracts, the secretaries' union workers will receive a 3.2 salary increase while the food service workers will receive a 3.214 percent increase. Custodial workers will receive a 3.21 percent, across-the-board total salary schedule increase.
The Clinton teachers are receiving a 3.2 percent total package increase, which includes salary and insurance, based on last week's vote. Across Iowa, teachers received an average of 3.8 percent increase for next school year. The CEA originally asked the district for a 5.5 percent total package, but negotiated to a lower rate because union members considered the effects that declining enrollment, the Archer Daniels Midland settlement and other factors have had on the district's finances.
The Clinton district's non union employees also will receive a 3.2 percent total package increase for the 2013-2014 school year.
But while those union and non union employees will receive raises, those covered by after-school and mentoring contracts will not. According to the agenda, the administrator in charge of those program recommends salaries for employees in these grant-funded positions. The recommendation for the 2013-2014 school year sees a zero percent increase in salaries and a reduction in hours for several employees.
Also among the items on agenda, the board will consider approving new hires, resignations and retirements and a cooperative agreement for field experiences with St. Ambrose University; have a budget discussion and consider approving resolutions for the $5.3 million school infrastructure sales, services and use tax bond series and move to approve a change order for the Eagle Heights turning lane.
The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the Clinton Administration Center.
Go to Clintonherald.com to see the pay increase schedule for non union workers that will be considered by the Clinton School Board tonight as well as the list of new hires and those teachers who are retiring or resigning.


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If not for a turnover-filled performance against Buffalo in Week 4, Greenbrier West might have gone undefeated for the second time in three regular seasons.
Of course, 9-1 isn't bad.
The Class A No. 3 Cavaliers led 30-0 at halftime behind a balanced offensive attack and went on to beat winless Fayetteville 44-21 Friday at Fletcher Arritt Memorial Stadium.
Senior receiver Josh Martin caught two long touchdown passes in the first half and finished with three grabs for 125 yards — all before halftime.
The Cavaliers are idle for the final week of the season and will wait to see how things play out before playoff seedings are officially announced either late Saturday, Nov. 3, or the following day.
"We've got to get healthy," West coach Lewis McClung said. "We will work pretty hard two or three days, but a lot of it depends on the weather."
The possibility of high winds and rain or even snow — a weather event dubbed "Frankenstorm" — threatened the area just before Halloween.
At times, West looked like a monster against the Pirates, who have struggled through an 0-9 season. But the Cavs let off the gas in the second half, running only one drive in the third quarter before playing their reserves in the fourth.
That's not to take anything away from Fayetteville, which played hard the entire way. "They came out and really popped us," McClung said.
Pirates quarterback Aaron Krise led a Pirates offense that had some positives despite the decisive loss. Krise ran for a game-high 98 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown run, on 19 carries, and was 12 of 22 for 79 yards and touchdowns of 10 yards to Hunter Pullens and 11 to James Criss.
The latter came with 27.1 seconds left to play.
Fayetteville, a perennial playoff contender that advanced to the Class A quarterfinals a year ago, is down to 18 players, many of them sophomores.
"It has been a tough year," veteran Fayetteville coach Frank Spangler conceded. "We've had some ups and downs — more downs than ups. But one thing I will say, our kids have played hard. They come to work every Monday and they have the same (positive) attitude every week."
Martin came up with big plays for all three of his catches, using his height advantage over Criss to pull down the ball. Martin, a 6-foot-6 senior, easily made the grabs over his 6-1 defender.
"(Criss) had position, he just didn't make the plays," Spangler said. "He's going to be better. He was under a lot of pressure tonight and he accepted it."
"They were blitzing us like crazy," McClung said. "Josh just had the height advantage there."
While the Cavaliers wait, Fayetteville will close out its season Friday at home versus Independence.
Greenbrier West 44, Fayetteville 21
First Quarter
GW: Tyler Parker 5 run (Josh Martin pass from Malik Boatwright), 4:21.
GW: Martin 60 pass from Boatwright (Chase McClung run), 1:39.
Second Quarter
GW: Boatwright 15 run (McClung run), 3:45.
GW: Martin 34 pass from Mikey Goddard (run failed), 1:13.
Third Quarter
F: Hunter Pullens 10 pass from Aaron Krise (Krise kick), 5:52.
GW: Cory Cox 29 run (Parker run), 1:15.
Fourth Quarter
GW: Jordan Grimmitt 25 run (pass failed), 10:28.
F: Krise 40 run (Krise kick), 7:31.
F: James Criss 11 pass from Krise (Krise kick), :27.1.
RUSHING — GW: Parker 18-93, Cox 9-91, Grimmitt 4-57, Boatwright 5-47, McClung 2-9, Logan Brown 2-5. F: Krise 19-98, Pullens 4-43, Tasheem Collins 8-38, Jacob Alton 1-0, Tracey Lovins 2-(-3).
PASSING — GW: Boatwright 2-2-0-91, Goddard 1-1-0-34. F: Krise 12-22-0-79.
RECEIVING — GW: Martin 3-125. F: Alton 8-47, Pullens 2-12, Criss 1-11, Collins 1-9.
TURNOVERS — GW: none. F: none.


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The violation of the league's Anti-Tampering Policy will cost the Lions their seventh-round draft pick this April that they acquired from the Broncos. The Lions also will have to swap fifth-round picks with the Chiefs. As it stands, the Chiefs will have the ninth pick in the fifth round and the Lions will have the 23rd.
The Lions commented publicly to the media about their desire to acquire players then under contract with the Chiefs. Detroit also had "impermissable contact" with a player or agent under contract with Kansas City.
The Chiefs had filed the tampering charges.
Although Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said last February that he would like to acquire some former Chiefs players, he did not name the players specifically. Cunningham previously served as Kansas City's defensive coordinator and, prior to that, its head coach.
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Dorothea C. Brundege
July 19, 1915 – Dec. 10, 2012
FRANKLIN — Dorothea C. Brundege, 97, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, following a short illness.
Dorothea was born on July 19, 1915, in the town of Tompkins, the daughter of Charles and Maude (Moore) Cook of Dry Brook.
Dorothea was employed as a secretary for Rock Royal Creamery in Rock Royal. She and her husband Glenn farmed it for many years together. She was a member of the Franklin Methodist Church where she served as treasurer and a member of inter-church council. In her spare time she loved to read. She served on the library board. She also belonged to reading, craft and quilting clubs.
Dorothea is survived by her children, Carolyn (John) Henglein of Ocean Pines, Md., Glenn (Elizabeth) Brundege Jr. of Cuyahoga, Ohio, Sheridan (Ginger) Brundege of Glouster, Va., Audrey (James) Archibald of Franklin, Larry (Carol) Brundege of Smith Mountain Lake, Va.; her grandchildren, Timothy, Marilyn, Michael, LeeAnn and David, Colleen, Colette, Darlene, Craig, Dawn, Debbie, Darin, Robin, Lisa, Brad and Keri; and her son-in-law, Ken Hoffman of Georgia; 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her husband Glenn, her daughters, Marilyn Brundege and Shirley Hoffman, her great-grandson, Corporal Nicholas Uzenski, her brother and sisters, Archibald Cook, Catherine Brundege and Louise Blencoe.
Friends and family are invited to call 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton.
Funeral services will be at noon, Saturday, Dec. 15, with the Rev. John Hill officiating, followed by burial in the Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton. A calling hour will precede the service at 11 a.m. Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothea's name may be made to the United Methodist Church of Franklin, P. O. Box 115, Franklin, NY 13775 or Nicholas Uzenski Scholarship Memorial, c/o Franklin Central School, P.O. Box 888, Franklin, NY 13775.
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The modern firearm elk hunting season opened Saturday with prospects for another good season. Elk hunters entered this season with last year proving to be the best in 16 years.
The statewide elk harvest has consistently been between 7,000-8,800 animals, said Dave Ware, game manager for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"But last year, hunters took 9,162 elk, both bulls and cows. It was definitely our best season since at least 1997," Ware said in a news release.
The past few years have been good for calf recruitment and adult survival, helping the state's major herds reach or exceed population management objectives. Because of that, Ware predicts good opportunities this season.
Here is a look at some of the major herds:
Blue Mountains: Surveys indicate a 40 percent survival on spike elk, which is excellent, said Ware. "A more typical number we expect to see is 20 percent post-hunt survival. It looks like we should have very good numbers of spike bulls available again this year," Ware said in the release.
Colockum: This herd also is above its management objective and increasing. That should mean increased antlerless tag opportunities in the future.
Mount St. Helens: This continues to be the state's largest herd, despite hoof disease affecting an undetermined part of the population. If hunters follow basic techniques for caring for game, animals infected with hoof disease appear to pose no threat to human health based on all of those examined so far, Ware said in the release.
Elk numbers remain very high, and wildlife managers expect good hunter success. With some private timber lands going into fee access, hunters might have to find alternative locations.
Olympic: This herd is stable and at objective levels. Older age-class bulls are typically found in higher elevation roadless areas or two or more miles behind closed gates where they feel safe, Ware said.
Willapa Hills: This herd is at objective and should offer good opportunities for three-point or better Roosevelt elk bulls. Ware said those hunters willing to walk behind closed gates – where legal – stand the best chances of encountering and harvesting elk.
Yakima: Because productivity began declining years ago, the state reduced the number of antlerless tags it offered. Productivity has since increased, and, based on last year's calf survival, hunters can expect to see good numbers of spike antlered bulls in 2013.


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The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Casey Johnson played baseball for nearly two seasons in the most counter-productive way possible. He was a hitter, but just putting the bat on the ball caused awful pain to shoot through the left-handed slugger's right hand.
"Every time I would swing, I had to move my bottom hand off the bat," Johnson said. "We tried taping the bat up on the end to help with the vibration so it wouldn't hurt as much. It didn't work."
It put the Oklahoma outfielder's career in serious jeopardy at the absolute worst time. In his first two seasons, Johnson was one of the Sooners' best players. In 2009, Johnson's sophomore season, he belted seven homers and drove in 44 runs.
He did that while fighting the pain in his right hand. All he needed to do was have a solid summer in the Cape Cod League to ensure his draft status.
Things, though, didn't work out. The pain was bad enough hitting with metal bats. Wood only made it worse. The pain continued into last season as Johnson saw his batting and power numbers sink along with his starting spot.
"I didn't have surgery because I wanted to go play in the Cape Cod League. I should have gotten the surgery," Johnson, now a senior, said. "If I would have done that, it would have solved the problem for last year."
This season, however, that broken hamate bone is fully healed and a healthy Johnson has breathed some offensive life into the Sooner lineup. He's driven in seven runs in the last three games and in 45 at-bats, he's hitting .400. Also, with three home runs, his power has returned.
"Getting Casey back was like bringing in another great recruit," Sooner third baseman Garrett Buechele said. "What has been really special about it has been that it has given us another quality bat we can stick in our lineup every day."
The next day arrives at 7:30 tonight when OU (25-8, 6-5 Big 12) opens the Bedlam series against Oklahoma State (25-8, 8-4) at ONEOK Field in Tulsa before moving to Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City for Game 2 and Game 3.
For both teams, the three-game series represents the most important weekend of the regular season. Crowds of more than 10,000 typically cram into the ballparks to see one of college baseball's best rivalries.
Johnson's re-emergence has been a blessing for the Sooners because it has come from a senior who has already experienced all the wide-eyed moments in college baseball.
"I think he brings an element of newness and energy. To me, he brings a calming effect because he's still a veteran," OU coach Sunny Golloway said. "He was in pressure situations in both his freshman and sophomore years. I like his experience right now, along with his energy from kind of being the new kid on the block, so to speak."
Johnson's happy to be looked at that way. Breaking back into OU's lineup hasn't been easy. The Sooners have a ton of outfield talent. Johnson has been mixing in with Cody Reine and Max White at either left or right field.
None of the three know they'll be starting until they see the lineup card.
"We've got a lot of talent in the outfield. There's seven guys that can go out there and play on any given day," Johnson said. "I was fortunate enough to get the chance."
Should he make the most of his chances against the Cowboys, it will be hard to keep him out of the lineup.
"There always seems to be one guy that just comes through and comes through in the clutch," shortstop Caleb Bushyhead said. "He's that guy right now."
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The concern for overly exposed young bodies may be well-intentioned. With society fetishizing girls at younger and younger ages, girls are instructed to self-objectify and see themselves as sexual objects, something to be looked at. A laundry list of problems can come from obsessing over one's appearance: eating disorders, depression, low self-worth. Who wouldn't want to spare her daughter from these struggles?
But these dress codes fall short of being legitimately helpful. What we fail to consider when enforcing restrictions on skirt-length and the tightness of pants is the girls themselves—not just their clothes, but their thoughts, emotions, budding sexuality and self-image.
Instead, these restrictions are executed with distracted boys in mind, casting girls as inherent sexual threats needing to be tamed. Dress restrictions in schools contribute to the very problem they aim to solve: the objectification of young girls. When you tell a girl what to wear (or force her to cover up with an oversized T-shirt), you control her body. When you control a girl's body—even if it is ostensibly for her "own good"—you take away her agency. You tell her that her body is not her own.
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MILLSAP – A man who has been a firefighter with Millsap VFD for more than 10 years lost his home Tuesday afternoon to a fire.
The homeowner, Mark Anderson, who lives with his wife less than two blocks from the fire station, said he was working on a vehicle in a shed when the fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. at his residence in the 300 block of South Lamar in Millsap.
He went to the station and started the engine while waiting for other volunteers to arrive.
Much of the small wood house, particularly the front room, was involved when firefighters arrived.
However, they were able to stop the fire before it entered the bedroom and were able to salvage some items, according to Millsap VFD Assistant Chief Jeff Edwards.
One cat was found deceased while other pets were unaccounted for, according to Edwards.
Firefighters from Greenwood, Cool-Garner and Brock-Dennis VFDs also responded.
The house was reported to be insured.