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Listened to these two YouTube videos from Chonda Pierce and her depression. Part 2 has some powerful words for those of us who battle depression.
Part 1
Part 2
25 Monday Aug 2014
Posted Depression, Personal Reflection, Uncategorizedin
Listened to these two YouTube videos from Chonda Pierce and her depression. Part 2 has some powerful words for those of us who battle depression.
Part 1
Part 2
15 Friday Aug 2014
Posted Depression, Personal Reflection, Tentatioin
(Note: I wrote this on a flight Monday afternoon—Aug, 12. But I didn't have a chance to post until today. So this post actually preceded Robin Williams death. As I listened to broadcasters/announcers/commentators on Tuesday, I couldn't help but wonder: how can they know so little and make at times so uncaring and judgmental statements….?)
How do we help those experiencing what we experienced? Should we speak to the person? Can we speak to the person? What shall we say? Do we become intrusive by even asking such questions?
In one sense, if the experience is too close to what I lived through, my tendency is to back away. Am I reliving my experience through that other person? If so, is it that person's experience that I want to fix, or my own? And what if I have misread the signs? What if I am projecting my own battles onto someone else?
Most often, this is not my problem. Rather people seek me out because they have read about what I have experienced with depression. That really is better—for me and for the other person. That way, the person needs help and seeks something to deal with the problem. And I do not have to intrude into the person's inner life. No, this invitation for help is far better.
Over the last four years since I began writing about depression and the Christian life, several people have contacted me about depression. They had been battling it for months or years.
For some the fear is that a Christian should not have a problem with depression. Some view it as a sign of weakness or lack of faith. Others see a continuing rerun of the same thing. For some depression seems to establish a life of its own that seems to never end, rearing its ugly head time after time.
I know for me, the reaching out for help was survival mode. I wanted to make it through one more day, one more week. I wanted to know if there was any hope at the end of this dark tunnel.
As I lived through medication and counseling, survival gave way to needing relief. It wasn't a conscious decision, but rather a progression from desperation to a sense that something changed, maybe not even sure what, but it changed.
But what changed really was far greater than my own experiences, greater than the medicine, greater than counseling. These were all necessary and helpful. But something behind and greater is there..
All three (survival, relief, and cure) share the ultimate same change. The change was to know that the God who I thought had abandoned me during the whole tunnel of depression had not, in fact, abandoned me. In my darkest days, the only word I seemed to hear was: Why are you so weak? Why are you giving into despair. I could only agree with those (and many more) accusing questions.
The change was to hear God's Word for God's proper work: saving, redeeming, forgiving, restoring work for humans. For me. God's good counsel of hope, love, mercy, favor were spoken to me, the broken, depressed, forgotten person. Not because I had conquered depression, but because I couldn't conquer it.
That change I knew intellectually, academically, and could have taught it to others prior to the depression. But in the depths, I couldn't know it. It was a lost word, a voice through too many other voices, my own in particular.
But God sent faithful people to me to speak his saving, redeeming, forgiving, restoring words, loving words. Repeatedly speaking to me. And in that process God worked the hearing ears to believe what he declared. As our one son repeatedly asked over the past 36 years: "How can you keep loving me?" I was saying those words to God. His answer needed to be spoken again and again. I have shown you how much I love you: look at my Son."
And this was not "God's Son" as I imagined him to be, how I wanted him to be. Rather, this was God's Son revealed in his Word, in his baptism of me, in his body and blood, in his spoken word of absolution. There Jesus promised to be. There Jesus gave concrete evidence of his presence. And that was what I could cling to, the only thing I could cling to.
25 Friday Jul 2014
Psalm 122:1 "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'"
What an interesting insight the psalmist gives to worship. He rejoices to go to Yahweh's house! Is that true today? Perhaps some of us quietly admit that worship is less than thrilling, less than exciting. In fact, it might be a rare occasion when we could admit that we rejoiced about worshiping. An interesting parallel with basketball will help us better understand what happens in liturgy, and why we can join the Psalmist.
For a basketball game people gather ready for the game. They (usually!) stand for the national anthem. So at worship we gather together standing for the opening hymn in worship.
At the basketball game, the players are introduced. So, too, in worship. One side in this game is: "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit = God" and the other side is: "I, a poor, miserable sinner = us sinners." At this point, God stops the game and declares, "You can't play in My game. I am pure, holy, and righteous. You are sinners, deserving my full punishment."
Then comes the surprise: God says, "I forgive you all your sins for the sake of My Son, the Star of the game." With that, we are invited to play in God's game with God's rules, with God's victory already assured!In a basketball game, one team grabs the ball and rushes down the court to score points. Then the other team grabs the ball and goes the other way. In worship, since it is God's game, He grabs the ball first and rushes down the court to tell us of His love and forgiveness. We rush down the other way, scoring with our praise. We don't shout "Yeah, God," but we use appropriate terms such as "Praise the Lord!" or "Hallelujah."
You keep track of who is active by watching the pastor. When he faces the congregation, God has the ball, speaking to the people. When the pastor faces the altar, the people have the ball speaking to God.
As in a basketball game with four quarters, in worship we have four quarters. When the pastor says, "The Lord be with you," that marks a quarter break. First quarter: Invocation, confession/absolution, and praise. Second quarter: Scripture readings, sermon, and creed. Third quarter: Lord's Supper. Fourth quarter: final prayer and benediction/blessing.
In a basketball game, each player can commit five fouls before leaving the game. But in worship, five times we hear the words "your sins are forgiven." God doesn't want anyone to foul out of the game! Notice the focus of each: 1) Confession/Absolution (general), 2) Scripture readings (how God achieved forgiveness), 3) Sermon (application), 4) Creed (joining the Church Catholic everywhere at all times), 5) Lord's Supper (specifically "for you").
When the basketball game is on the line, everyone stands in anticipation of victory. So, too, in worship, when the Gospel is read, we stand, because in effect, God says, "Right here, this is My Star, and this is how He won the game."
Years ago on Monday night football, Don Meredith had a way of signaling the essential end of the football game. He would sing, "Turn out the lights, the party's over…" Many people think that the benediction/blessing at the end of the service is the same: "It's over, finally." But not so!
Unlike a basketball game in which the thrill of victory fades, in worship God declares that the victory celebrated during worship will continue with us during the week — daily. Therefore, we leave not looking for a let down, but having been built up by playing in God's game according God's rules winning with Him. In other words, the benediction declares that what God has done for us continues to be with us.
Guess what? Next week the game is repeated. Basketball fans do not complain that "we have to go to the game next week!" Nor as worshipers do we complain about worshiping next week. What an exciting event! Ultimately we look forward to the greatest day — when we will be with the LORD forever, rejoicing at the final victory won and celebrated permanently in heaven. Therefore, we join the psalmist and say, "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go up to the house of the LORD.' "
24 Thursday Jul 2014
Posted Personal Reflection, Tentatioin
I realize that in light of the world events the past few weeks, this is an insignificant memory. 16 years ago yesterday my battle with depression reached an all time low, my breakdown. In some ways it seems like last week. In other ways, 50 years ago. But it is still real.
So, today I am reflecting on what happened, but more reflecting on God's goodness in the worst times of my life. God is faithful.
The sense of loss and isolation and inability is so real even thinking about it now. That began a change in how I see the church and people in the church. I felt on the fringe, unloved, uncared for, very lonely. And my observation over the past 16 years is that many people feel that way in the church, there, but not really. Wanting to be there with fellow Christians, but scared to death to be with others.
My challenge to all in the Church is to be servants to those on the fringe, no matter how that is defined, no matter how many people that includes. The people are real, their needs are real. And the biggest need is for the Savior who breaks beyond the dividing lines and ministers to people on the fringe. He came to save all, even those on the fringe. Been there, done that, want others to be there, too.
21 Monday Jul 2014
Posted Personal Reflection, Translations, Worship/Liturgyin
We recently returned from a long (5,762 miles to be exact) trip over 25 days. Much excitement at TAALC National Convention, even more with family afterward. And many shared memories.
Shared memories are bonds that tie together family, friends, even communities. It's really nice when you can remember, relive, laugh, or even cry with someone who was there.
Our mothers are 87 years old, live about a mile apart. They have known each other for 47 years, since my wife and I started dating. So there are many shared memories. But there are also aspects of their lives not shared. My wife has those memories with her mother, and I have others with my mother.
But it dawned me (I know, I am slow!) that when my father died in 1991, many of my mother's shared memories became only her memories. Yes, there were friends around to reflect on that, and family (the three of us brothers and grandchildren) to tell the stories to. But the loneliness of the death of a spouse emphasized the shared memories, especially the changes. The same happens with a divorce or severe disability. It's not that the relationship is denied but the shared memories become a thing of the past.
What struck me this year was that most of my mother's friends have died and most of the family members of her generation are gone. Thus, the shared memories for my mother are hers, and hers alone. The loneliness increases.
Yet, as her son I can bring back shared memories of the past 65 years that she may have forgotten. Likewise she can refresh my hazy memory of special or unique events, and even more everyday events that hold a special place in our memories.
This caused me to think about church and shared memories. I love being part of a liturgical church and serving as pastor because the basic form has been consistent since the New Testament era. The musical forms have changed, but the structure is the same.
Such a heritage allows shared memories that are not time bound. Thus, as one generation passes and another comes on the scene—not unusual to have 4 or 5 generations present in worship on any given Sunday—the faith expressed still reflects the shared memory.
Why is that? Because the shared memory starts with Jesus Christ, not with us. As Jesus comes to us (as he promised)
One of the greatest challenges in maintaining the shared memories as Christians is the great variety of English translations. It is relatively easy to keep the shared memories using KJV/NKJV/NAS/RSV/ESV. But what happens with the advent of GW/NLT/NET, etc. when the shared vocabulary is no longer there. Part of that relates to a shared cultural background in which the Biblical language and imagery had influenced society.
We don't live in that kind of world today, no matter how much people (pastors, theologians, etc.) want to protest against it. We face a situation in which it is not just a breaking of shared memories but even of breaking shared language.
I have beat the drum of "continuity of faith expression" for years. That is, in worship and translations, can we have 7 year old, 18 year old, 45 year old, and 80 year old understand with a common faith expression?
Obviously I favor translations that speak to today's people. So I find myself torn, using accessible and faithful translations, while maintaining continuity of faith expression. This is not something I made up, but is a very real problem. For congregations that are long established and average age of worshipers is 55, then this is less of a problem. But what of the next generation?
In and beyond all this is the need to maintain the shared memories of Jesus Christ within the community. How is that done in your ministry? In your church? In your denomination? What challenges do you face with regard to shared memories?
20 Sunday Jul 2014
Posted Biblical studies, HCSB, Translationsin
Over the past 3-4 months I have been reflecting on translation issues especially related to HCSB. This hasn't been systematic study, but percolating ideas as I encounter the texts.
I had posted previously (three years ago) about the HCSB sporadic use of Yahweh as a translation of the Hebrew יְהוָה֙. At the time I suggested that HCSB translators adopt Yahweh consistently throughout the Old Testament.
But in practice I am beginning to rethink this. It seems that the connection with the Septuagint (LXX) where κύριος is used for both יְהוָה֙ (YHWH) and אֲדֹנָי֮ (Adonai) would be strengthened. Further, the quotations in the NT follow the LXX, so there would still be a problem.
It seems that the better solution is to retain LORD as the consistent translation of God's name. I think some kind of footnote could be used to indicate the difference between LORD and Lord. Obviously that does not help an oral reading, but the greater good would seem to be served by using LORD.
I know that several translations (NLT, GW, HCSB) use contractions because "it is accepted English." Originally I wasn't opposed to the use of contractions. But as I reconsider this point, I realized that contractions work well when reading (by yourself). But with oral reading, contractions seem a little awkward. I also realized if the text has a contraction, when I read orally, I will use the non-contracted form without even thinking about it. So I will read, "I cannot" not "I can't."
Therefore, I would recommend HCSB consider replacing all contractions. I don't think (notice you are reading this from a screen, not reading out loud to someone!) there is any benefit of using contractions, especially for an oral text.
05 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted Biblical studies, Meditatio, New Testament, Personal Reflection, Tentatioin
I watched this video today, which I will title, Marketing for Food.
As I thought about that (I worked at marketing for a Fortune 100 company for 7+ years), I began to think about marketing in the church. Have we covered up the ugly aspects? Have we twisted what the Church is by changing the message?
It is easy for us to point fingers at the false marketing of the Christian life. For instance, this one DNA of a Winner by Joel Osteen, or this one "I want to deserve fire" by Benny Hinn. And the list continues. Yes, each one has a major problem behind the marketing demonstrated in the videos.
Sadly this kind of marketing always leads back to the person, and always disappoints, despite the marketing. Many have spoken to these issues, exposing them. If you have further questions, read your Bible, not just those proof texts promoted by the marketers above.
But let's move to the darker side of marketing in the Church. That darker side meaning you and me, as we live out the Christian life. Do we market the Church as we want people to see us on Sunday morning while in worship? Do we want to control the environment so that none of the ugliness of sin is seen, much less dealt with? Not sins "out there" but the sin in my heart, my hard heartedness, my loneliness, my withdrawal from someone who needs help, because I, too, need help?
The hard part is no one is paying for this marketing. I am doing it myself. No one is using a test panel to see which is the most effective tool to manipulate. No one is asking about the right color palette to use. No one is worried about their marketing jobs.
No, in the Church, we market by our lives, by what God is doing in and through us, by means of His Word and His Sacraments. Consider these marketing strategies:
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and You will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30 NAS)
[Paul said:] "For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." (Galatians 2:19-20 NAS)
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me — to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10 NAS)
When we get to life in the Spirit, as Paul presents it, notice that it isn't outward deeds that receive attention, rather the forming of "Christ in you" (Galatians 4:19). Paul notes the deeds/works of the flesh are evident.
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, bstrife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:19-21 NAS)
But the marketing of the life in Christ is portrayed by Paul this way:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23 NAS)
So which is easier to market? Our flesh likes the first option. We are attracted to the flashy, catchy phrasing, the easy Christian life, that we only model on Sunday morning. But the life in the Spirit is marketed when we walk with someone through a divorce, through cancer, through rebellious teenagers, through fractured friendships. We will be misunderstood, misrepresented, misquoted, and even just plain missed.
There won't be headlines to boast of this life, but it will be "Christ in us" through the Spirit that God will use for His purposes. No marketing campaign, no catchy YouTube videos of 10 minutes to success. But humility in the mud of sin and life, prayer in the pit of despair, and ultimately the Word that speaks to our condition, Baptism that reminds us of whose we are, and the Lord's Supper that bring life and forgiveness to one who cannot see life or hope in anything.
05 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted HCSB, Translationsin
I am in my final preparation for this Sunday's Pentecost sermon I was reviewing Acts 2 in HCSB. I found some printing problems in the Thinline Bible.
In the HCSB translation, quotes from the Old Testament use bold font and are indented. But notice in this passage in Acts 2:36
Also, I noticed the problem of the Old Testament references repeated with two separate footnotes. Here is another example in Acts 2.
I remember Dr. Carter mentioning something about this. Couldn't remember if this was specific to the Thinline Reference Bible, though.
03 Tuesday Jun 2014
Posted Biblical studies, Book Reviews, Ministryin
Back on April 28, I reviewed the book Gospel Assurance and Warnings by Paul Washer. Shortly afterward Jordan Cooper (aka justandsinner) invited me to join him on a podcast to discuss the book review and further topics. The interview took place this morning. It was an honor to be interviewed and to discuss not only the book, but Law and Gospel, and true assurance of salvation. Interview.
We also had a chance to discuss the practical implications of getting this correct. Here are some additional links that will help:
Law and Gospel: Passive and Active Righteousness
Liturgy—Confession and Absolution
Liturgy—Brokenness, Forgiveness, Praise
02 Monday Jun 2014
Posted Biblical studies, Matthew, New Testamentin
I will give the text in Greek, then in English (NAS)
15 Ἐὰν δὲ ἁμαρτήσῃ ⸋[εἰς σὲ]⸌ ὁ ἀδελφός σου, ὕπαγε ἔλεγξον αὐτὸν μεταξὺ σοῦ καὶ αὐτοῦ μόνου. ἐάν σου ἀκούσῃ, ἐκέρδησας τὸν ἀδελφόν σου· 16 ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἀκούσῃ, παράλαβε ⸂μετὰ σοῦ ἔτι ἕνα ἢ δύο⸃, ἵνα ἐπὶ στόματος ⸄δύο μαρτύρων ἢ τριῶν⸅ σταθῇ πᾶν ῥῆμα· 17 ἐὰν δὲ παρακούσῃ αὐτῶν, εἰπὲ τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ· ἐὰν δὲ καὶ τῆς ἐκκλησίας παρακούσῃ, ἔστω σοι ὥσπερ ὁ ἐθνικὸς καὶ ⸆ ὁ τελώνης. 18 Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν· ὅσα ἐὰν δήσητε ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἔσται δεδεμένα ἐν ⸀οὐρανῷ, καὶ ὅσα ἐὰν λύσητε ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἔσται λελυμένα ἐν ⸁οὐρανῷ.
19 Πάλιν ⸀[ἀμὴν] λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἐὰν δύο ⸂συμφωνήσωσιν ἐξ ὑμῶν⸃ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς περὶ παντὸς πράγματος οὗ ἐὰν αἰτήσωνται, γενήσεται αὐτοῖς παρὰ τοῦ πατρός μου τοῦ ἐν οὐρανοῖς. 20 ⸂οὗ γάρ εἰσιν⸃ δύο ἢ τρεῖς συνηγμένοι εἰς τὸ ἐμὸν ὄνομα, ⸀ἐκεῖ εἰμι ἐν μέσῳ αὐτῶν.
15 "If your brother sins [fn: against you], go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that By the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18 Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.
19 "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. 20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst."
There are really only two textual variants that call for attention. In 18:15, we have face the question whether the words "against you" (singular) is original. The manuscript evidence is divided, but early mss tend not to have the phrase. The listing of translations shows the variety; when a footnote is included about the manuscript differences, it is noted in parentheses.
omit clause ℵ B 0281 ƒ1 579 sa bopt ; Orlem
NAS (fn), NIV (fn), GW (fn), NJB, REB, NET (fn)
"against you" D K L N W Γ Δ Θ 078 ƒ13 33. 565. 700. 892. 1241. 1424 M latt sy mae bopt
NKJV, HCSB (fn), ESV (no fn), NRSV (fn), NLT (no fn), NAB [bracketed]
NET has an extended footnote that is worth noting.
The earliest and best witnesses lack "against you" after "if your brother sins." …However, if the MSS were normally copied by sight rather than by sound, especially in the early centuries of Christianity, such an unintentional change is not as likely for these MSS. And since scribes normally added material rather than deleted it for intentional changes, on balance, the shorter reading appears to be original. NA27 includes the words in brackets, indicating doubts as to their authenticity.
I think it is easier to explain the addition of the phrase as a later manuscript change, which would match Peter's question in 18:21 "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him?" Thus, the original would seem to lack the two words. In a later post, I will consider the implications of this difference.
The other texual issue involves how to translate the verbs in 18:18. There are varieties of ways to translate this verse:
HCSB I assure you: Whatever you bind on earth is already bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth is already loosed in heaven.
ESV Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(fn: shall have been bound . . . shall have been loosed)
NIV "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
(fn: "will have been" in both cases)
NKJV "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
As a future perfect passive participle I translate it this way:
ἔσται δεδεμένα (will have been bound) ἔσται future indicative; δεδεμένα middle perfect passive, neuter, nominative, plural
ἔσται λελυμένα (will have been loosed) ἔσται future indicative; λελυμένα middle perfect passive, neuter, nominative, plural
The idea behind this understanding of the verbs is when the disciple binds or looses (forgives) it will have already been bound or loosed by God in heaven prior to the declaration. So, the disciple is not in charge but declaring what God has already done.
On the other hand, if we accept the ESV or NIV (text) reading, then it would change the dynamics dramatically. The disciple now becomes the determiner of binding and loosing. That is, the disciple would seem to have the power to go and do any binding or loosing with the expectation that God has to come along forgive because the disciple has done the first act. More will be mentioned about this implications of this understanding as we explore all of 18:15-20.
Sometimes Matthew 18:19-20 is used as a proof text for Christ's presence with the gathering of any two or three Christians. The principle is itself okay, as it is supported elsewhere in Scripture. But in light of the two verses intimate connection with the preceding four verses, we have to interpret them as part of the entire section 15-20, not as a thought independent of its context.
For this study we will examine and interpret the totality of 15-20 rather than as two independent pericopes. This approach also then provides a natural segue into the following section, vv. 21-35.


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As a lawyer my advise to this anti-syria intervention guys would be: did you read the contract before signing it?
I guess it's only cool to protest the wars Bush got us into. Where's Cindy Sheehan and Code Pink?
Huh, Syria is using chemical weapons, weapons of the same type Bush said had been smuggled out of Iraq and into Syria. Do you think… Nah. Just a coincidence.
When your cable tv isn't working, you look for a job. When you look for a job, you join the Navy. When you join the Navy they put you in a snappy uniform, and you end up an internet meme. Don't end up an internet meme. Get rid of cable and upgrade to direct tv.
Sir yes sir, one wouldn't expect your gov't(USA) to command you to strike Syria either because of an "alleged" gas attack since it wouldn't be legal unless…
UN chief(Ban, Ki-moon) warns 'punitive' strike on Syria for alleged gas attack could unleash more turmoil
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This A hole is very self centered and in my opinion a coward! Let me ask him a question.. If it was his family that was gassed would their defense be covered under his contract?
3. Well played madam.
I can't help but think this is wrong. Service members give up a certain amount of freedom of expression and self determination when they join the military. This person, if he is indeed a service member, has enough stripes that he should know this. It makes me doubt his leadership abilities and question his courage. It also reflects poorly on the military in general. Besides, no one is going to be "fighting" for anyone. I hardly consider lobbing cruise missiles at a 3rd world country the height of chivalry.
That said, I'm split on the issue. I agree that the international community should enforce the prohibition on the use of chemical weapons, especially on civilians. On the other hand, we have multiple sets of bad actors killing each other…
You joined the Navy to shut up and do as you are told. I am sure this guy will be exposed soon. What is that patch…E-7?
#6: Why does expressing a opinion cause you to question a person's ability to lead and their courage? I believe it takes exactly those two things to express an opinion that you know will be mocked.
#7: Exposed for what? As what? To what end? This ain't Korea with it's loser netizens frothing to out people for expressing opinions. By the way yes he's a Chief Petty Officer (E-7).
OH~~~~ Smokes just SMASHED Baek In Jae with his own medicine. Bravo.
8. "Why does expressing a opinion cause you to question a person's ability to lead and their courage? I believe it takes exactly those two things to express an opinion that you know will be mocked."
Uh, for the exact reasons I stated in the post to which you replied?
Maybe I'm just not seeing it then because I really don't see where you explain how someone stating they don't agree with the reasoning behind a proposed intervention into Syria shows them to be cowardly or inept to lead.
I do agree with you that there wouldn't be any fighting as the Dems don't like to get their feet wet and try to get away with using non-conventional means. Worked well for Kennedy in Cuba, Clinton in Somalia, and Obama in Pakistan. Though the Repubs haven't been doing much better with their style either.
The US needs to just take a break from utilizing the military until we better understand the how, why, when, and for what to use it for.
This "Seaman" is not alone! My wife showed me the facebook post last night and he has three other partners in crime. Each representing the other United States Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, and lastly the Marines. Makes me sick to even call these a$$holes my brothers! Last time I checked they and all who have served raised our right hand voluntarily and repeated this oath:
"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the "President of the United States" and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
Now that says that we will obey what the President of the United States orders us to do, even if we don't agree with what he is saying or if mission is FUBARd before it even began. Whats that old saying in the military? You may not respect the person, but you will show respect to the title or rank held by that person if they out rank you. So If You Don't Like It, Get The Phuck Out and quit acting like a pu$$y holding a paper over your face! Go flip some burgers!
11. Among many things, you do not protest in uniform. He is flaunting regulations and doing so in a manner which brings disrepute on the military. This is not the way it is done. I am flabbergasted that I have to spell it out for anyone here. If it was Tom, I'd understand…
#12: Why should servicemembers take their oath seriously when elected officals don't?
#13: If you really believe a few random faceless people on the internet are really going to cause the entire country to lose faith and regard in/for the armed forces then I think you put too much stock in internet opinions.
Oh and thanks for the comparison to Tom, next time a crotch-kick from a steel-toed boot will suffice.
Looks like the good chief is a yeoman or a gunner's mate from the looks of it. Also in the gulf too, from his ribbons.
#14 Because we are Professionals, Leaders.
Above all the first sentence in the oath states: I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
If these four bad apples want to set an incorrect example then they should do it at McDonald's were these words mean nothing: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage!
If you don't want to take the oath that is their choice. But, when they start running their mouth about how screwed up the government is and the question is asked what did you do to make a difference? They can simply reply, "I flipped burgers and sat on my a$$ at home drinking; while trying to get blitzed; blogging on a website about things that I know nothing about nor can change!"
MTB, several Code Pink members spoke out during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing yesterday and were duly removed from the room. I saw them on C-Span.
Yes, I got smashed by Smokes' ill-informed, puerile comment on something he does not understand. If you need a refresher, ask Leon Leporte (or simply reread what he wrote). You give up many of your constitutional rights when joining the military; this is no surprise to anyone who has served, but guys type-jacking on a keyboard, from a safe distance that is defended by men and women who understand this, and embrace it.
Rather muted response from Code Pink, don't you think?
And of course, no one asks where the chemical weapons came from.
Maybe locally produced, maybe from Saddam Hussein's private stock. Will there be an investigation? Or will it be swept under the rug, like those French made missiles found in Iraq with manufacturing dates well past the embargo date.
BIJ, not to poke the beehive but… I did my 15 downrange, how about you? In addition to deploying I not only enlisted once but twice and considering my long break in service I opted it was best to do IET completely over on my second enlistment. So not only have I done a complete boot twice and completed all service without a single negative anything (flag, UCMJ, etc), I deployed without a complaint and put on more than my fair share of miles on Route Irish. Oh and by the way, the date I walked in to sign up for my 2nd tour? September 12th 2001.
So before you go pulling out Ye Ole "doesn't know what he's talking about" nonsense you need to back the F up.
Only a fool embraces blind servitude, latest figures estimate that the GWOT's claimed almost 7K. Today it's pretty clear that the winners of the GWOT are:
General Dynamics
Northrop Grumman
How many of those organizations have ties with government officials that extend to the highest level? You bet your ass they do. So when you guys pull out that "How dare they question? It's a disgrace!" I respond with "How dare you not question? Stop drinking the KoolAid© and realize that any person or system that can't stand a little scrutiny is up to something."
May his ship hit a coral reef
And I just looked at the picture and shrugged. Like Dr. Yu said, the guy should have read the contract before reading it. Heck, what did he expect, he joined the US Navy, the one that is the most likely to go where it probably shouldn't.
Top ten things to know about Syria, 'informed comment' from Juan Cole at his eponymous blog.
#23: What's most interesting about that list is what's left out.
Much relatively ancient history, but nothing about the Syrian occupation of Lebanon for almost 30 years (from 1976 to 2005), where they supported Hezbollah directly, and completely infiltrated the Lebanese government and military. This all sparked the 2002 Syrian Accountability Act. Syria left, but their associates remain and Lebanon is a mess. At any rate, I wouldn't support Al Qaeda over Hezzbolah but if we're throwing out 'educational' talking points, that's a big one.
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4) caffeine
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I breathe through my nose and try to think of something relaxing at the beach. One time I was in the er for my asthma and the receptionist told me to wait in line, so I did. By the time she got to me, I guess my O2 was pretty low because she rushed me in and told me why did I wait. I waited with my head down, taking deep breathes. Oops.
But they kept me overnight that time too.
It sounds stupid, but when I am having an attack I:
*try to ignore it If I can ( not making a big fuss of it )
* I have to simply calm down and slow my breathing
I don't know why, but my state of mind, has a big influence on the intensity and duration of attacks. I hate when I am having an attack and some of my friends and my parents are around, because they start to PANIC and instead that they are helping me I have to calm them down in the same time that I am fighting for my breath!!!
I also can calm mine down with cool air or ice cold water.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me Philippians 4:13
For milder attacks, I find chocolate, caffeine,and a shower help.
I listen to classical music or anything that is relaxing. I have a "swing" chair and I just SWING and shut my eyes and enjoy the beauty of the music. I call it my "music appreciation hour" and I try to do it daily !
The chemical structure of caffiene is similar to Theophylline, a drug used to relax the airway muscles in patients with Asthma. It will dilate the bronchial tubes and help with breathing. I would not take this as medical advice, but I have known several persons with Asthma that have drank coffee to lessen an Asthma attack. Unfortunately, the caffiene in coffee also increases your heart rate, as does many of the inhalers used to treat an acute attack, which can really make you feel more short of breath. Therefore you should definitely check with your doctor before you self treat with this method.
a few years ago i ended up in the ER with an asthma attack. there was a wait, so i had my husband get me some black coffee from the machine. i ended up not even having to see the doctor bc my attack went away in a few minutes.
Breathing exercises. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Trying to do so evenly. I try to spell out words to help calm it down, puts the brain to focusing on something else besides the fact that I cannot catch my breath. This being said, I use advair daily, and I try to not push myself into an asthma attack (my lungs will let me know when I can go faster/longer) as I feel crummy the rest of the day if I have one.
The power to change, the courage to do, the will and drive to be exceptional lies within me, and by leaving my fears, my doubts, and my excuses behind, I embrace all that lies within me.
I use my inhaler 30mins before working out and then usually use it right after if I'm wheezing. I take it slow and just try to relax before moving onto anything else.
i just got done doing my day 1 bootcamp exercise and i'm so worn out and tired and not breathing right. how do all of you calm yourself down? i usually just try to make my body cooler and that helps alot.
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|Good - 1351 reviews
When you stay at Airport Honolulu Hotel in Honolulu, you'll be near the airport and close to Navy Marine Golf Course and USS Arizona Memorial. This hotel is within close proximity of Keehi Lagoon Park and Mamala Bay Golf Course. Make yourself at home in one of the 307 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and video-g...
Overall Rating - Good - 1351 reviews
Okay 6.0
Pet Friendly Near main highway
Parking is bad. Even with a parking pass, you take your chances on finding a spot.People are nice. Convenient.
Okay 5.0
first night there were not two beds and we had to use a roll away
|Good - 741 reviews
Whether traveling for business or leisure, BEST WESTERN The Plaza Hotel is the perfect Honolulu Airport hotel to call home while visiting Oahu. This pet-friendly Honolulu hotel provides easy access to the area's most popular destinations, including beautiful beaches, parks and universities. The moving Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial is only three miles aw...
Overall Rating - Good - 741 reviews
Mediocre 2.6
Ac was bad
Good 7.0
Close to airport. Great access to city.
NoGreat for business stay.
|Okay - 1540 reviews
A clean and affordable hotel located just a few minutes from the Honolulu International Airport. Swimming pool, sun deck, cocktail lounge, restaurant, and a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle make this airport hotel the perfect choice
Overall Rating - Okay - 1540 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Close to airport (HNL).
Surrounding area was 'rough.'
Good 8.0
Used it for transit purposes so being close to the airport and having a free shuttle that runs often was important to me.
Pretty basic hotel so paying $---/night including tax is a bit pricey for what you get. When asked about places to eat, hotel staff did not mention nearby center having 6 places to eat.It's clean and comfortable but certainly not a resort and not close to any water activities. Can walk to a number of places to eat and Island Princess (Mac nuts) outlet is nearby and gives 20% discount.
|Good - 340 reviews
With a stay at Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Honolulu, steps from Hawaii State Art Museum and Hawaii Theater. This family-friendly hotel is close to Aloha Tower and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet a...
Overall Rating - Good - 340 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
The staff was very helpful.
I did not like the fact it was an extended living hotel, the rooms and the hotel needed to be remolded with modern fixture, brighter paint, and new carpet. The hotel had an poor smell. The area was surrounded by homeless people and was not safe to walk.The Hotel was over priced. It was old and needed to upgraded/remolded.
Okay 5.0
Loved the studio aspect of the room. It contained a sitting area, eating area, small kitchen are and a nice sized bathroom.
Carpet, kitchen and bath could use an update.
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|Good - 1489 reviews
With a stay at Pagoda Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Honolulu, convenient to Ala Moana Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa. This hotel is within close proximity of Hawaii Convention Center and Magic Island. Make yourself at home in one of the 359 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. High-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) keeps y...
Overall Rating - Good - 1489 reviews
Poor 1.0
The room was not in the tall bldg as advertised. It was in a smaller motel like property. It looked like a welfare motel. It was not similar to any of the hotels listed on the 2 star level.
Excellent 9.0
The room was clean and comfortable, with working AC good spot for a home base. The Staff were the best I have worked with in a long time. They were very accommodating. Security was great. our family felt safe and relaxed while we were there.
The construction at the time and moving of furniture, but understandable and forgivable due to the great staff. I think they should have dish soap included in the rooms with kitchens. Not being able to open the slider was a bummer.We would definitely recommend this hotel, or even stay there again. our room was right by the pool, this was great considering we had two teenagers with us. If you are traveling with family and this is to be a home base of sorts for your trip I highly recommend it. it is easy to get to and from the airport as well as to the malls and Waikiki. you can walk to where ever you want, never did we feel we shouldn't be in a certain area. But Honolulu is a metro area, so don't go in th...
|Mediocre - 4 reviews
Overall Rating - Mediocre - 4 reviews
Poor 2.0
I don't know. We didn't get a chance to stay there because they over booked and canceled on us with less than a week to make alternate arrangements. They offered to book us into the Pacific Ohana Hostel so we took it. Wish we hadn't because it seemed to be about equal with a crack den.
The fact that they overbooked and set us up in a crack den.
Poor 1.0
The location - drivable distance to Walmart, Sams Club, and McDonalds. Driving anywhere in Honolulu is not easy. And free parking close to the rooms.
Filthy, dirty sheets, mold everywhere, 12-15 roosters crow under broken window all night long, shared bathroom filthy, floors never vacuumed or swept, man sleeps in shared sitting room, smoking outside bedroom windowShould be shut down by the health department and should not be offered on Priceline or any place. It is a nightmare. 4 makeshift rooms exist plus the shared sitting room is rented out where a man sleeps and eats, keeping his clothes in his car. People are up all night smoking outside your room (with missing louvers) which also turns the automatic outside lights on which shine in your room. The wild chickens, roosters (several), and feral cats are all over and especially noisy all night long. Bathtub is filthy, never cleaned, with everybody's razors, soap, and sponges laying around, sink...
|Good - 1502 reviews
With a stay at Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be minutes from Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Center. This hotel is close to University of Hawaii at Manoa and Aloha Tower. Make yourself at home in one of the 1100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you conn...
Overall Rating - Good - 1502 reviews
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Located in Honolulu (Waikiki), Ala Moana by Luxury Suites International is minutes from Ala Moana Center and Hawaii Convention Center. This hotel is close to University of Hawaii at Manoa and Aloha Tower. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions wit...
|Excellent - 1591 reviews
With a stay at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be convenient to Magic Island and University of Hawaii at Manoa. This 4-star resort is close to Aloha Tower and Diamond Head. Make yourself at home in one of the 541 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming provides entertainment, and...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1591 reviews
Good 8.0
View and location
Made some mistakes (charge for pizza that we didn't order at the pool)Good location and friendly staff. However they didn't apologize properly for their mistakes.
Good 8.0
Having a room on the 28th floor that had a view of the ocean and harbor was quite nice, a real plus. I also like the fact that I could open my windows to let fresh night breezes in once things had cooled down. The pool was also a welcoming aspect.
Our 'king' bed was, in fact, two twin beds pushed together. We didn't realize this until the following morning having gone to bed late and too tired to comprehend what that imposing lump was in the middle. I had a sore back when I woke up.The close proximity to Ala Moana Mall, ChinaTown, and other historical sites was ideal for shopping and learning. The nearest beach is not as pretty as Waikiki and seems a little polluted from the dense ship and boat use. So many homeless people in the Ala Moana Park. Very sad.
|Good - 664 reviews
An elegant, historic boutique hotel located in the fashionable Upper West Side of Old Waikiki that provides guests with authentic Hawaiian hospitality. Our hotel is centrally located Just two blocks from Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Hawaii Convention Center. We take pride in our local aloha by offering each guest personal text concier...
Overall Rating - Good - 664 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The room had a very nice touch to me ac is very important especially in Hawaii the ac was awesome they also give unlimited mail tai from 4 to 6
The parking a little expensiveThey made towel swans for your room in a more quite part of waikiki
Good 8.0
The bed was amazingly comfortable, and after being on flights for 13 hours, that was huge. The free wifi was great, as well as the ability to borrow beach towels and mats.Kevin at the front desk was very friendly and helpful from beginning to end!
The hotel does backup to one of the main streets in Honolulu, so it does at times become loud from the street noise in the room. It wasn't unbearable, and at night there wasn't as much noise or traffic.Unfortunately there isn't any breakfast on site, but there are several breakfast places within a block or 2 of the hotel that makes it a non issue. I would definitely stay here again. Great experience overall.
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Offering an outdoor pool and a tennis court, Waikiki Marina Studio is self-catering accommodation. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The property is less than 10 minutes' walk from Waikiki Beach and 700 metres from Ala Moana Center. Showcasing a sea view, Apartments at Waikiki Marina Studio features cable TV. The air-conditioned studio boasts a full a kitchen...
|Okay - 12 reviews
With a stay at Marina Tower Waikiki in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be convenient to Hawaii Convention Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa. This hotel is close to Aloha Tower and Diamond Head. Make yourself at home in one of the 167 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is ava...
Overall Rating - Okay - 12 reviews
Okay 6.0
Staff was courteous and accommodating. The room did have a view of the harbor. Good shower with excellent water pressure, especially for the 28th floor.
Finish-out was old and rundown. Twin bed was not very comfortable. The chairs in the room were not very comfortable.The tower had to rely on one elevator and it was very slow to respond. Had to plan slow elevator in timing so as not to be late.
Poor 2.0
The location and staff were the only good things.
TONS of roaches, sour smelling pillows, windows that open on the 37th floor when traveling with small children, stepping on carpet tacks, old rickety elevators, bathroom that stunk of cigarettes, our extra fee parking spot getting double assignedIt was the worst accommodation I have ever paid for. Not every room has blackout curtains. Needs to be gutted and remodeled.
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Offering an outdoor pool and a tennis court, Waikiki Marina Studio - 8th Floor is a self-catering accommodation just 500 metres from Hawaii Convention Center. Free WiFi access is included. You can enjoy sea and city views from all rooms at Waikiki Marina Studio - 8th Floor feature a TV and air-conditioning. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an ov...
|Excellent - 1635 reviews
With a stay at The Modern Honolulu in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be convenient to Hawaii Convention Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa. This 4.5-star hotel is close to Aloha Tower and Diamond Head. Make yourself at home in one of the 353 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforte...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1635 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Pool. Room Decor. Amenities.
well...the food(sushi) of Morimoto was just ok. Loved the cocktail.Very chic and modern.
Good 8.0
Very chic, boutique and staff are amazing.
Very snooty & pool area was more 'to be seen at' rather than enjoyed. In the room, there were these plantation shutters between the bedroom & bathroom that close for privacy... Visual privacy only! You can hear everything between the two rooms...,Good location, cool bars, very modern. Would recommend to people who want to show off their new bodies around the pool or are more interested in showing off their designer swimwear.


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8:00pm Thursday 6th March 2014 in News By Jessica Bave, Reporter
HAMPSHIRE County Council is making 25 of its top energy-consuming buildings more energy efficient to save £200,000 every year.
The council is launching an Energy Performance Project, which will see an investment of £1.4m in 25 of its buildings, making them more energy efficient, and saving in the region of £5m in energy bills over the next 25 years.
The buildings include libraries, activity centres and nursing homes as well as council offices. It will see a number of different technologies installed in order to reduce energy consumption by increasing the efficiency of energy use and reducing energy waste.
The measures will include new lighting with automated controls, motion sensors, new boilers, roof and cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing and much more.
When all the work is complete 200,00kwh of energy will be saved each year, which equates to a carbon reduction of 845 tons per annum. This will be another significant contributor to the county council's target of reducing carbon emissions by 20 per cent by 2015.
Councillor Mel Kendal, Hampshire County Council's executive member for income and capital resources, said: "Hampshire County Council is always looking to operate in more energy-efficient ways, save money and reduce its carbon emissions.
"The first phase of the Energy Performance Project will make 25 of our buildings more energy efficient, but we don't want to stop there, as we would like to continue by supporting other public sector services and schools to do the same in the future. Our property services team are already helping Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to undertake a similar initiative to their buildings."
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JAMAICA Public Service Company (JPS) has the option to buy a 20 per cent in US-owned Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) US$90 million ($9.9 billion) wind farm in St Elizabeth.
The planned 34-megawatt (MW) wind farm, which received regulatory approval last year, should slash US$500 million in oil imports over 20 years.
Discussions on the project were hitherto known but not plans to offer JPS a stake in the venture.
"The proposed BMR Jamaica Wind Farm project had been previously studied by JPS who agreed to sell such prior work products to BMR, for their use in developing the new Wind Farm," said BMR in its environment impact assessment submitted this year to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). "In exchange, JPS received certain payments and the option for JPS to invest in up to 20 per cent of the expansion project equity."
BMR was established by US power sector investors in order to develop renewable power generation facilities in the Caribbean and Central America.
Its principals include Bruce Levy, Andrew Rovito and Pip Decker.
The JPS currently owns and operates the transmission and distribution grid islandwide. It additionally generates 634MW of power, with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) generating an additional 289MW of power to JPS.
BMR was one of some 20 local and international firms which submitted bids to the power regulator in 2013 to supply up to 115 megawatts of renewable energy to the national grid on a build.
"BMR Jamaica Wind Ltd will have to apply to the OUR for a licence to operate the wind farm with generating capacity of 34 MW that they propose to construct," stated BMR.
The proposed project will have 18 wind turbines spread out on 87 acres on land adjacent the existing JPS Munro Wind Farm.
The existing Munro Wind Farm site is the subject of a long-term lease arrangement between JPS and the Government of Jamaica, stated BMR.
"The project will see between US$85 and $90 million being invested in the development of the wind facility, which will contribute approximately 4.8 per cent of energy generated by renewable sources to the renewable energy mix," BMR stated.
The project will help the country to reduce its overall dependence on oil, while helping the JPS to reduce system losses experienced through inefficient power plants.
BMR expects to provide 254 jobs directly and indirectly with 215 during the construction.
"The construction phase of the project is to be completed over 378 days. The construction phase is proposed to start in June 2014 and end in June 2015," stated BMR.
Neither JPS nor BMR responded to mailed queries up to print.
Government wants 20 per cent of energy generated from renewable sources by 2030.
"Currently the percentage of renewable sources in the energy supply mix is eight per cent (which includes biomass); three per cent lower than the target of 11 per cent by 2012," reasoned BMR in its report.
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- Chief Jackson says that the original police stop of Michael Brown "had nothing to do with" the robbery at QuikTrip and adds that the officer "did not know" that Brown was a suspect in said robbery, but rather that Brown was stopped because he was "blocking traffic" on the street where he was…
For four nights in a row, they streamed onto West Florissant Avenue wearing camouflage, black helmets and vests with "POLICE" stamped on the back. They carried objects that doubled as warnings: assault rifles and ammunition, slender black nightsticks and gas masks.
They were not just one police force but many, hailing from communities throughout north St. Louis County and loosely coordinated by the county police.
Their adversaries were a ragtag group of mostly unarmed neighborhood residents, hundreds of African-Americans whose pent-up fury at the police had sent them pouring onto streets and sidewalks in Ferguson, demanding justice for Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer on Saturday.
When the protesters refused to retreat from the streets, threw firebombs or walked too close to a police officer, the response was swift and unrelenting: tear gas and rubber bullets.
To the rest of the world, the images of explosions, billowing tear gas and armored vehicles made this city look as if it belonged in a chaos-stricken corner of Eastern Europe, not the heart of the American Midwest. As a result, a broad call came from across the political spectrum for America's police forces to be demilitarized, and Gov. Jay Nixon installed a new overall commander in Ferguson.
"At a time when we must seek to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the local community," Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said, "I am deeply concerned that the deployment of military equipment and vehicles sends a conflicting message."
Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri, and Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, voiced similar sentiments.
But such opposition amounts to a sharp change in tone in Washington, where the federal government has spent more than a decade paying for body armor, mine-resistant trucks and other military gear, all while putting few restrictions on its use. Grant programs that, in the name of fighting terrorism, paid for some of the equipment being used in Ferguson have been consistently popular since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. If there has been any debate at all, it was over which departments deserved the most money.
Department of Homeland Security grant money paid for the $360,000 Bearcat armored truck on patrol in Ferguson, said Nick Gragnani, executive director of St. Louis Area Regional Response System, which administers such grants for the St. Louis area.
Since 2003, the group has spent $9.4 million on equipment for the police in St. Louis County. That includes $3.6 million for two helicopters, plus the Bearcat, other vehicles and night vision equipment. Most of the body armor worn by officers responding to the Ferguson protests was paid for with federal money, Mr. Gragnani said.
"The focus is terrorism, but it's allowed to do a crossover for other types of responses," he said. "It's for any type of civil unrest. We went by the grant guidance. There was no restriction put on that by the federal government.""


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This thick and silky drink has the prettiest color and the loveliest perfume. Make it often in early summer when mangoes are plentiful.
Yield: Serves 2
- 1 ripe, juicy mango
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk or ½ cup pineapple-coconut nectar
- 1 cup soy milk
- Juice of 1 or 2 limes, to taste
- 5 ice cubes
- Mint or jasmine sprigs, for garnish
Peel the mango, then slice it right over the blender jar to catch all the juices. Once you've cut off the big chunks of mango, just squeeze your hand over the whole thing to get off as much flesh and juice as possible. Add all the other ingredients to the blender and puree until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with mint.
© 2000 Deborah Madison
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Nutritional information is based on using coconut milk.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving (% daily value)
248kcal (12%)
72mg (3%)
14g (22%)
11g (55%)
0mg (0%)
31mcg RAE (1%)
23mg (39%)
53mg (5%)
3mg (15%)
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CHESTERTON | Chesterton High School's radio station, WDSO-FM 88.3, will go back on the air for the 2013-14 school year Tuesday. This marks the 37th year of broadcasting for the station. WDSO serves the Duneland School Corp., the entire Duneland community, and also streams on the Internet at www.wdso.org.
New this year the station will be broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Regular programming will air from 6 a.m. to around 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with music through the overnight hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.
WDSO plays a variety of music mixing all types of music during each hour. Afterschool music shows highlight a particular type of music — the choice of the on-air DJ. Request lines are open at that time so you can call in and have your favorite song played on the air. No requests are taken between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
New daily programs will include "Bird Note," "Insight Daily," "On The Money" and "Sound Beat." "Bird Note" includes bird sounds and stories coinciding with the time of the year.
"Insight Daily" highlights lives and works of people who create pop culture. "On The Money" will give you financial tips. "Sound Beat" features the history of recorded sound from the Belfer Audio Archive at Syracuse University, one of the largest sound archives in the United States.
Special community programming returning this year includes "Historically Speaking" hosted by Serena Sutliff, museum curator; "Pet Talk" hosted by Dr. Carol Dartz, veterinarian and owner of Arbor View Animal Hospital and her staff; "Artful Conversations" with Chris Acton, publicist for the Chesterton Art Center; and "Naturally Speaking" hosted by Brad Bumgardner, an interpreter at the Indiana Dunes State Park and Jean-Pierre Anderson, an interpreter from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Daily programming includes the CHS News & Events; Community Bulletin Board, the Daily Almanac taken from Echoes of the Past from the Chesterton Tribune and Profile America from the U.S. Census Bureau. Weekly programs include the CHS Weekly Report, Porter County Perspective and the Indiana State Police Road Show.
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For information, call (219) 983-3777 or send the information to WDSO, 2125 S. 11th St., Chesterton, IN 46304.


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Does Standing Pat In The Draft Mean A Tackle For The Atlanta Falcons?
Source: The Falcoholic - Apr 26, 2014 at 12:03 PM
The #6 pick seems likely to go toward a tackle. The mere mention of Jadeveon Clowney to the Falcons is enough to whip up a mild frenzy in the Atlanta fanbase. He's a deeply polarizing player who would require a trade up to select, so it's easy to understand why. Frankly, with nearly two full weeks left before the 2014 NFL Draft, that kind of debate is the most exciting thing we're likely to get. As much as I would love to see the Falcons pull off a reasonable trade up for Clowney without surrendering too many assets, I no longer view that as the likeliest outcome of this year's first round. I believe that