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Time's Sullivan Promotes 'Gay-affirming' Preacher Jay Bakker
Rebellious son of infamous 1980s televangelists returns (sort of) to the faith of his parents, pastors a church, but now takes a decidedly liberal tack on the Christian faith.
That's certainly a compelling story for a secular magazine to cover, especially in this Lenten season.
But with her March 15-published interview with Jay Bakker, a self-styled "evangelical punk preacher," Time religion writer Amy Sullivan failed to critically evaluate Bakker's claims or present challenges to Bakker's theology from within the mainstream of orthodox Christian thought.
Indeed,Sullivan seems to sympathize with if not outright agree with Bakker's take on how Scripture can justify his stand on homosexuality (bolded sections are Sullivan's questions, unbolded are Bakker's responses):
If God accepts sinners "just as [they] are" how does that square with biblical and traditional Christian teaching that followers of Christ are to forsake sins such as homosexuality in obedience to Christ as Lord and Savior? And just who are these pastors who "make religion about works and deeds and laws"? Considering Protestant Christianity thoroughly rejects the notion of works-based righteousness, it's a serious charge to level against other Protestant ministers. Yet Sullivan failed to ask these questions. Instead the Time religion reporter prompted Bakker to flesh out how he sees conservative evangelicals who believe homosexuality is sinful to be the self-righteous elder brother in Jesus's parable of the prodigal son:
Your book is about the concept of grace, something you say we hear and sing about but don't really understand. What's the difference between grace and love?
It's realizing that you're accepted completely. By God and by others. For me, grace gives me the ability to love people and love my enemies. Martin Luther King and Gandhi are people who really had grace. It gives us that ability to love beyond our comfort zone, which is something that's hard.
What you've described sounds straight out of the Gospel. And yet you say it's a controversial idea.
Yeah, it's funny because even before I became a gay-affirming pastor, I was getting in a lot of trouble at churches by preaching grace. We've made Christianity so much about morals and dos and don'ts. It takes away the power of guilting people and threatening them when you say, "The truth is, you're accepted just as you are." Christians are known more for what they're against than what they're for these days. So many pastors make religion about works and deeds and laws. That creates tension, but it also takes away the responsibility to go beyond just following rules. There's no consequence when I don't. But, of course, the consequence is the homeless person who continues to go hungry. Or the people who continue to die halfway around the world.
The parable of the Prodigal Son is maybe the most famous Bible story about grace. Is the problem that too many people think they're the good son?
[Laughs.] I think we're really called to be the example of the father in the parable. He says, "You're both my sons," and calls them both back. That's a great example of grace, the idea of calling us all together. Unfortunately, we don't know if the oldest son ever comes in or not at the end of the story. We all have to be willing to sit down at the same table, even with people we may be tempted to believe don't deserve God's grace as much as we do.
Of course, in that parable, the younger son repented of his profligate and sinful lifestyle, sheepishly returning home to his father willing to work as a hired servant if his father would allow it. The forgiving, lavishly gracious father is not a picture of acceptance of the son's sinful lifestyle, but a joyous celebration of his penitent, broken turn from his rebellious, sinful past.
With her next question, Sullivan practically cheered Bakker for his combat with conservative evangelicals on matters of biblical authority:
I love the phrase "clobber Scriptures" that you use to describe verses that get held up to condemn certain people or actions.
Those clobber Scriptures are the seven or eight verses people use to say that homosexuality is a sin. I feel they've been abused and people have purposely ignored the context of when they were written.
Sullivan did concede that "some Christians would say, 'We'll welcome gay and lesbians, but they have to go and sin no more. That's what Jesus would do.'
In answering that question, Bakker argued that to do so would show that "you're not loving and accepting folks where they're at," yet Sullivan failed to press him on whether he thought Jesus was not "accepting" of sinners "where they're at" by telling them to forsake their sins.
There's only so much Christian critics, myself included, can expect of non-Christian reporters writing for secular organizations. But a softball interview like Sullivan's only serves to preach to the choir.
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→ Ravish the fatted calf?
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:30pm.
And when the prodigal son came home, what did the father instruct should be done to the fatted calf?
OK, Baker may interpret "kill" as "ravish", but I'll just disagree.
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One of the millwrights that I
Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:20pm.
One of the millwrights that I worked around a lot was a member of the grand jury that looked into Jim and Tammy Bakker's dealing. He would meet once a month. They spent 18 month listening to testimony. They finally handed down the indictments. Jim took the blame even though Tammy was just as guilty as him,. It wasn't until after the trial that Reggie started talking. You wouldn't believe the things he told us. From what I can tell the boy, Jamie, was given what ever he wanted. He was not really a member of the inner circle of Jim, Tammy, and Tammy Faye. Jim Bakker did turn his life around. He started preaching against the prosperity doctrine that got them into the mess they were in. As for Jamie not having a mom or a dad around must have really screwed this kid up. Jim went to prison and Tammy run off with Rowe Messner shortly after Jim with in the pen.
If you would have lived in that area at the time it wouldn't have taken any testimony to see what was going on. My sister was a member of a Christian writers's group. When she would attend meetings many there were jealous that she lived so closed to Tammy and Jim. It was sickening the way people threw money at them
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Weren't there allegations that Jim Bakker had . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:42pm.
. . . some homosexual liaisons? I don't know if they were ever verified.
As for the Bakkers, they got what they had coming to them. Jim Bakker knew -- as did Messner and the rest of the cartel -- that they were ripping off their supporters, who never believed that gentle people calling themselves Christians would exploit them. The Bakkers pushed their fraud to the point where they could neither turn back nor conceal it anymore, and their ponzi scheme crashed down on their heads.
Unfortunately, a lot of honest citizens who trusted them lost their cash in Heritage USA.
Super-fraud Jimmy Swaggert fell about the same time.
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No, Jim Bakker was never
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:50pm.
No, Jim Bakker was never accused of homosexual liaisons. However, he, his wife and his co-hosts and others placed in the origination were in the habit of having wild wife swapping parties and orgies laced with booze and drugs.
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Actually Bakker was accused
Submitted by Beukeboom on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:06pm.
Actually Bakker has been accused multiple times of having homosexual liasons but nothing was ever proved publicly as far as I know. For example:
"Until last week, [Jerry] Falwell, a Fundamentalist Baptist from Lynchburg, Va., with his own TV-based spiritual empire, had been relatively reticent in detailing the sins of the Bakkers, who are Pentecostals. Obviously irked when Bakker leveled the charge during his first Nightline appearance, Falwell called a press conference that stretched over 90 minutes and even displaced the Iran- contra hearings on Cable News Network. Falwell fumed that Bakker "either has a terrible memory, or is very dishonest, or he is emotionally ill." He portrayed Bakker as a man consumed by avarice and said that he had documented evidence of homosexual misconduct by the fallen preacher." [Time Magazine, Richard N. Ostling, June 24, 2001 -- emphasis mine]
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That may be. I really don't
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:10pm.
That may be. I really don't have any proof of that. However is was said that the sex parties were a common practice among the hosts and co-hosts and others at the studio. Even to the extent that they were conducted, sometimes, after their broadcasts at the studio. Now that's gutsy.
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Gutsy or stupid? :-)
Submitted by Beukeboom on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:17pm.Gutsy or stupid? :-)
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Sometimes its hard to tell
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:22pm.
Sometimes its hard to tell the difference.
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None of all that ever came
Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:37pm.
None of all that ever came out at trial. What you are talking about was spoken about by many of his staff. They had a big house on Lake Wylie. Their dog has an air conditioned dog house. There was the house in Palm Springs, the Bentley and so on. It was such a lavish lifestyle. This wasn't the way that I knew most preachers to live. I could see things were wrong and that people were being scammed.
Jim bought a yacht. He was going to put it at the house on the lake. Problem was it wouldn't go under the Hwy 49 bridge. He had the nerve to call Bill Lee who was the CEO of Duke Power and tell, tell mind, that Lee needed to get them to lower the level in the lake so the boat would go under. Bill Lee laughed at him. They wound up getting a crane to lift it from one side to the other. It is thinks like that that upset me. I would actually pray at night that God would expose the mess in Fort Mill as I referred to it. And He did.
I never could see why so many people were blinded by the Bakkers. He did a lot for me. I'd watch the program and hear something that didn't sound right so I'd hit the Bible to see what was said. 90% of the time they were twisting the scriptures to fix what they believed. It taught me that you read the facts, believe it by faith and then have the feelings.
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In the hey-day of the televangelists, I used to . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:39pm.
. . . watch the Bakkers, Swaggert, Falwell, and Robertson to study their styles and determine what they were pitching beyond spiritual teachings.
For Falwell, it was raising money for Liberty College (later University) in Lynchburg, VA.
For Robertson, it was Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and CBN (later Regent) University in Virginia Beach, VA.
For Swaggert, it was his international ministries.
But the Bakkers had a real estate deal going on. Called Heritage USA, it appeared for all intents and purposes to be a Christian time-share facility, with water park, entertainment, and all the other trappings.
They had different parts of the center (The Towers, etc.), each with so many rooms, and they would periodically announce the opening of a new part.
The Bakkers sold 'memberships' in these time-shares; the members didn't actually own part of the property, but were guaranteed a number of days/nights at the center. Sometimes they came on with the hard-sell, warning that "we only have 100 memberships for the Towers remaining, so join now," or words to that effect. When I got suspicious was when after closing out memberships to a new part, they would come on and say, "Great news! We suddenly discovered that we can sell 500 (or whatever number) of memberships in the Towers, so join now!"
Seeing as calculating the number of membership stays that can be honored in a facility with a fixed number of rooms is basics math, I suspected that they were having cash flow problems, and as it turned out, they did. In the affluence that they found themselves in, they squander membership fees on their decadent lifestyle, and soon didn't have the cash to pay for the construction.
So, they merely announced the opening of a "new' wing or part, and used the cash from the new memberships to pay for the construction of the older stuff.
And when that no longer worked, they sold more memberships.
It was a ponzi scheme. I believe a reporter from the Charlotte Observer won a Pulitzer Prize for exposing the enterprise.
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Heritage USA was a nice
Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:44pm.
Heritage USA was a nice place. They had a water park where kids from our church went. They had a passion play. The hotel was a 5 star. There was a great restaurant in it. There was no smoking on the grounds. There was a nice camp ground. The ponzi scheme is what got him. Falwell took over the place and tried to run it but it was just too far in debt. Somebody else bought and lost their butt on it. Here are some pictures of it today
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Took a gander
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:12pm.
Oh my goodness, what a waste that ended up being.
That hotel could have been converted into a low rent apartment building or something.
Wow........what a huge waste.
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I believe a commercial real estate speculator . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 9:55pm.
. . . bought it from PTL after the group headed by Falwell abandoned an attempt to save it and restore its solvency. I think Falwell and friends realized that the PTL hierarchy was so corrupt that there was nothing to work with.
When it was bought, Heritage USA members hoped that their investments would be honored, but it was clear that the new businessman was not interested in assuming all that liability. The members lost out.
Had the Bakkers and their gang of thieves kept their hands out of the till, it might well have survived as a family-oriented Christian resort/retreat center.
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I have determined that the
Submitted by Gothampc on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:38pm.I have determined that the majority of "journalists" who talk about the Bible in the media have never studied it, much less read it. They ask questions that have no basis in the Christianity belief system. I will agree with Bakker that one of God's many facets is grace. But God doesn't expect anyone to stay the same as when He receives them. He expects people to make an effort to become more like Him. We are in a time of God's great mercy, but what God can't do through mercy, He will do through judgement.
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Bakker is a messenger of Satan
Submitted by HockeyKid on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:49pm.
He says, "I think we're really called to be the example of the father in the parable." Yet the father in the parable is clearly representative of God the Father. So Bakker teaches we should want to "be as God", just like the serpent in Eden taught Eve to "be as God".
All we sinners should run from such "teaching".
And I've just about had it with so-called "religion reporters" in the lamestream media.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
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This is typical
Submitted by Lord-come-soon-please on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:52pm.of what is going on these days. Bakker sums it up perfectly when he talks about the verses in the Bible that CLEARLY say that Homosexuality is a sin. The liberal/christianity mindset is now "if you disagree with a verse, or it doesn't fit with your lifestyle, simply say that it's being taken out of context.". I'd really like to hear Bakker's "out of context" argument for 1 Corinthians 6:9. Typical of these charlatans, he wants to have editing authority for God's word. Sorry pal, it doesn't work that way.
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Here is your context.
Submitted by Wisdom on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:21pm.
Interestingly enough, just a few chapters later in 1 Corinthians 14:34, the Bible also CLEARLY says that women are not allowed to speak in church.
"Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church."
The problem with taking the Old Testament literally, is that if you want to use one passage as justification for "sin" & "immorality", then you have to follow all the other Old Testament passages also.
I don't see anyone upset that the media isn't interrogating these Pastors that allow women to speak in their church, which clearly goes against the Bible's teachings.
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Just so you'll know
Submitted by Lord-come-soon-please on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 5:00pm.First Corinthians is in the New Testament. And many mainline Christian churches (Baptist, Calvary Chapel, etc.) do not allow women to preach during services. Women, of course, still play a prominent role in ministry and outreach. That's a far cry from accepting homosexual activity as normal and acceptable. Paul's goal in saying that was to maintain a sense of order in the post-resurrection church. A woman's role in Christianity is the same as a man's - to glorify God and share the gospel. They just have different roles and different venues.
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dd, is that you? [CARM]
Submitted by Beukeboom on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:54pm.dd, is that you? [CARM]
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For all your Wisdom, your not
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:59pm.
For all your Wisdom, your not very well versed in the Bible are you? Quoting from the New Testament and referring to the quote as if it came from the Old Testament is showing a distinct lack of Wisdom.
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Submitted by adamsmith on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:53pm.Glad I'm a Catholic. Orthodoxy is Orthodoxy, with no room for Cult of Personality.....One of the oldest Christianities for good reason.....
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Big Surprise!
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:04pm.
They fawn over a "Christian" preacher who thinks homosexuality is just fine.
<shocked face>
Really, Jay..loving them where they're at [sic]???
Jesus WAS loving them where they were. "But He was also encouraging them to be be better!
According to your theory, Jesus should have said, "Don't worry about it; I want you to be happy," not "Go and sin no more."
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See my tag line. AW Tozer was
Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:08pm.
See my tag line. AW Tozer was a very wise man. He said it best in that line,
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Submitted by Lord-come-soon-please on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:16pm.excellent point
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Another liberal preacher
Submitted by Beukeboom on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:30pm.Another liberal preacher distorting Scripture to exempt specific sin. God is not pleased.
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And what I find really Ironic
Submitted by Lord-come-soon-please on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:54pm.is the way he (and others like him) depict what they're doing as "cutting edge" and "risky". What they are actually doing is taking the easy way out, like cowards. What requires more character - surrendering to your sinful urges and just doing what pleases your flesh, or surrendering your will to God and striving to do what pleases Him. I am amazed at the audacity of these people who proclaim themselves so utterly brilliant that they can speak on behalf of God and tell us what God ACTUALLY meant to say.
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His last name and relations
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:46pm.
All you gotta know is his last name and his relation to his father(of PTL fame) and you know he's bad news.
I don't know how many of you remember, but PTL which had a nickname called "Pay The Loot!"
This guy is as big a fraud as his father. Beware false prophets.
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Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:39pm.
That was Pass the Loot. It was started by Murphy in the Morning. John Boy and Billy had not gone national at that time picked up on it and keep it going. They were just a couple of clowns at, WRFY, the Fox in Charlotte. Pass the Loot was one of their daily skits just like Parker Myers from Myers Park, a ritzy neighborhood in Charlotte. When Bakker was on trial he once tried to put his head under a couch to hide. John Boy and Billy took a couch to the courthouse lawn and had people try to put their heads under it. They did all kinds of stuff outside at the trial . It was a bigger circus than Ringling Bros.
One thing I forgot. Not only did Jim pitch the fit and delay the trial so do Hurricane Hugo.
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Tammy Faye
Submitted by Gothampc on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:21pm.Don't forget his mother was addicted to drugs and had such self-image problems that she wouldn't even let her husband see her without makeup.
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There were a lot of t-shirts
Submitted by ricklail on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:13pm.
There were a lot of t-shirts sold that had a backwards picture of Tammy has on it that said , I ran into Tammy Faye at the mall ? It was hilarious.
We all said there was nothing wrong with putting a little paint on the barn but don't throw the whole bucket on it.
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Submitted by Gothampc on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:29pm.My best friend grew up in Charlotte. He had one of those shirts. He was supposed to get me one, but he never got around to buying me one. He got a lot of comments when he wore that t-shirt in public. On a positive note, even though Tammy Faye had a babyish speaking voice, she had a really strong singing voice.
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Hypocrite Alert!
Submitted by pilgrim4jc on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:22pm.It is always interesting that those who preach only grace without accountability can never demonstrate grace to those that disagree with their opinions? If he was really a "grace filled" preacher he would denounce no one about anything, even those who believe homosexual acts are sinful! Just kind of interesting don't you think?
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Submitted by cbeyer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:22pm.Bakker Jr. saw how easily Christians could be dupped into parting with their money in the name of promoting a cult like version of Christianity. He is just following in the footsteps of his daddy. Also sounds like he has similiar sexual preferances as well. Jim Bakker's feet never touched the ground when he was doing his telecasts.
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Unfortunately, you're probably right
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:34pm.And I'm sure that no matter how badly the PTL Club cult was hurt by the Bakkers' crimes, there exist a handful of them that will rally to Jr.
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I grew up around the corner from the Bakers
Submitted by mrwiffle on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 5:23pm.I grew up in Portsmouth, Va. around the corner from Jim and Tammy Baker. When Jim Baker got caught playing with Jessica and was on his way to court, I called him and told him to "Confess" that he knew what he had done and was wrong. Instead, he assumed the fetal position in court...lied under oath, and went to prison. Where he asked me to give him my word of knowledge..."Confess and all will be forgiven"....later, he titled his book..." Guilty"...no kidding..really.. Tammy was crazy...I think Jim Baker was gay and only had the fling with Jessica...because he needed to reinforce his heterosexuality to his supporters....of whom I knew many that dedicated their donations to exclusively the PTL Club... I myself would give my left nut to live in their dog house...with the gold trim... Funny world, what goes around will come around...like father like son...
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I could totally, completely,
Submitted by okie-pastor on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 1:37am.I could totally, completely, thoroughly, absolutely blow his logic to smithereens but I have done so, so many times. It gets old. And I don't think anyone is listening. Oh well here goes just a 1/1000th of something that irks me about this (I could write books about what's wrong with his argument) The "clobber scriptures" ARE IN THE BIBLE. As a Christian you should believe ALL scriptures are inspired by God. Tell me what is being taken out of context in these scriptures: "man shall not lie with man as with woman: this is an Abomination" "No homosexual offender shall inherit the kingdom of God"- I Cor 6:9,10 "woe unto them who call good evil and evil good" Maybe God meant man shall not lie with man 100 years ago but not today. But wait! That's not in there! Unfortunately for perverts, the bible doesn't say that! I told our church that when I speak this truth I will be called "hater" "homophobe" "bigot" etc. But if this offends anyone take your argument up with God! I am honor bound to preach his word! As in the days of Noah so shall the coming of the son of man(Jesus) be! And as it was in Lots day: Sodom (filled with homosexual activity) was spared because there was still a few good people there but when they left judgment fell and they received the wrath of God "received the full recompense of their error". I believe God withholds judgment just for the sakes of a few Christians. But won't hold it for long. Sorry I'm a preacher. It's who I am! ( I could go on but I'm tired)
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The problem with too many
Submitted by redfish on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 2:23pm.
The problem with too many social conservatives on this subject is first, that they quote Biblical verses over appealing to rational argument, and second, they single out gay people, when Christian ethics has a problem with anyone, gay or straight, that has sexual relationships outside of traditional marriage. If you're having casual straight relationships thats no better or worse than having gay relationships.
By focusing on 'perverts' you're getting in the way of a discussion on how Christians view meaning in sexuality.
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I'm not a Christian, but how
Submitted by redfish on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 1:28am.
I'm not a Christian, but how I understand Grace is that its given to someone who has faith ; God gives it out freely, even if you've acted like a wretch, but you must accept him first in order to receive it from him. You need to have your hands open. Its the Christian equivalent of karma -- if you have the right values, good comes to you.
To 'fall from grace', as an expression, means to relapse into sin.
So saying 'everyone's accepted' is really besides the point. You still need faith.
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Israel wants to negotiate—but can Hamas be a partner in peace?
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Here are 48 hours from life in the Middle East. Late on April 22, a week before the deadline for the U.S.-brokered peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians that had been taking place for nine months, negotiators from the two sides and the American mediators gathered for a meeting. The atmosphere was excellent. New solutions were proposed for old problems and the word breakthrough was mentioned more than once. The goal was a clear and mutual one: to reach an agreement that would extend the negotiations and move them to an even more senior level.
The optimism was replaced with shock when, on the morning of April 23, the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, announced a reconciliation deal between the two main Palestinian factions of Fatah, which runs the West Bank, and Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip.


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Proof Bobby Valentine Is A Cancer
This needs to be said about Bobby Valentine because of how well the Red Sox are playing so far this season. He is a horrible excuse for a Major League manager. Maybe he's a good example of a Major League AssssHole, but as a manager he SUCKS!!! I'm a long time Yankees fan and I still hated to see what this moron did to the Red Sox last season. I actually missed the rivalry and important games in September between these two teams. But because of Valentine 2012 was a complete and utter joke for the Red Sox. They had plenty of talent in order to compete last year but this jerk destroyed the clubhouse in short order.
The thing about him that nauseates me the most is that he feels he did nothing wrong in how he handled a heavily laden veteran ballclub. The players showed class by not publicly sticking it to their manager, (but you could see from dugout shots on TV that they disliked this jerk). Something that can't be said about Valentine since he often took players to task with the use of the media, an absolutely cowardly thing to do. If you as a manager have a beef with a player, you do what a 'MAN' does and you talk to him behind closed doors. You don't rake him over the coals in the publics eye by talking to the press. Valentine is a spineless scumbag and it should be obvious to everyone that there was a reason he had to stick his tail between his legs and run to Japan for a number of years. The good that has come from this is that he will NEVER manage a Major League team again, NEVER!!!! Good riddance Booby, so glad we don't have to see your smug arrogant face in a dugout any longer.
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According to a Jefferson County Sheriff's Department report, 47-year-old Donald G. Cullum was northbound on Richview Road coming into a curve when he left the roadway on the north side. The unit continued traveling on its side in a west-southwest direction before coming to rest on the south side of the roadway on its side.
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Well Duff's Ditch has been activated, to make sure the crest of the rising Red River goes around the city. The massive lift gate that forces vast amounts of water into the channel, was switched on yesterday. The river's crest is still about 50 kilometers from Emerson, but officials are not taking any chances they plan on closing dikes around Morris, St. Adolphe and St. Jean, later this week. And that also means the closure of highway 75.
The wonders of modern technology. A missing Albuquerque man has been found, thanks to his dog's microchip. 70 year old Jack DeBuck had missing for more than a day. Police say he and his dog walked into a café but the man was disoriented and unable to give his personal information. Someone noticed the dog had a microchip and that's how they identified the pooch's owner.
And Pope John Paul the 2nd's, fastrack to sainthood may be slowing. While the Vatican marks the 5th anniversary of John Paul's death this week, there are doubts the miracle needed for him to reach sainthood will stand up to scrutiny. A young French nun thought to have Parkinson's disease was apparently cured she prayed to the Pope two months after he died. But reports today say the nun may have had a disease similar to Parkinson's but is curable. The Vatican has now called in experts to examine the case.
A 14 year old Winnipeg boy has been charged with aggravated assault, after being accused of throwing a kitchen knife at his mother. Police say he did it to try and stop her from driving drunk. The woman is now in stable condition in hospital. The boy had initially taken off after the incident, but was arrested when he returned home.
Canadian rock icons, Rush, are the newest members of the Canadian songwriters hall of fame. They were honored last night at a gala in Toronto. Rush is the first band to be inducted into the hall.
Henry Winkler has proven that unlike his "Happy Days" t.v. persona, "The Fonz," he hasn't jumped the shark. The 64 year old Winkler, got the key to the city yesterday afternoon at the World of Wheels show. Mayor Sam Katz beamed as the famous actor and director admired the large silver key. Winkler by the way, is an avid fisherman and says he'd like to come back to our province to do a little trout fishing.
U.S. President Barack Obama is heading home after a surprise visit to Afghanistan. He met with Afghan President, Hamid Karzai and his cabinet and made it very clear that he wants them to do more to stem corruption. Obama also took the time to visit some U.S. troops….where he told them that the world would be significantly less secure if the Taliban retook Afghanistan.
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Here are the Oregon Alumni in the NFL week 5 stats. Only players on the active/inactive rosters are listed, IR and practice squad players are not listed. If players don't have stats on a regular basis I have also listed their depth chart position.
Still not listing cumulative season stats
Dixon wasn't on the inactive list this week, but Bair was on for a 5th week.
Dante Rosario seems to have picked up some yards in his first full week back in Denver.
Matthews still seems to be benched.
Stats are current up until the end of the 1st half of Monday Night Football.
As usual please feel free to add any insight into the stats if you watched a particular game.
Stats come from ESPN, unless otherwise noted.
Go Ducks!
New England Patriots
Patrick Chung- 9 TOT, 4 ST
Denver Broncos
Dante Rosario -1 Rec, 10 yards, targeted 2 times, listed as 4th string TE
New York Giants
Spencer Paysinger- 1 TOT, 1 ST
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart- 6 Car, 20 yards, long of 9, 1 Rec, 13 yards, targeted 1 time
Philadelphia Eagles
Casey Matthews- no recorded stats.
Baltimore Ravens
Ed Dickson- bye week
Haloti Ngata- bye week
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dennis Dixon- no recorded stats, but doesn't look like he was on the inactive list this week
Buffalo Bills
Jairus Byrd- 8 TOT, 8 ST, 1 TFL, 1 PD, 1 Fumble recovery
Chicago Bears
Nick Reed- no recorded stats as of 1st half of MNF, 3rd string LDE
Matt Toeaina- no recorded stats as of 1st half of MNF,2nd string RDT
San Francisco 49ers
Adam Snyder , 2nd string Center (but playing backup tackle)
Will Tukuafu – no recorded stats
Justin Peelle- no recorded stats, 3rd string TE
Seattle Seahawks
Max Unger – no recorded stats, 1st string Center
Walter Thurmond – 3 TOT, 2 ST, 2 PD, Forced fumble (thanks Quack Addict)
St. Louis Rams
A.J. Feeley – bye week
Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Bair - 5th week as inactive
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LeGarrette Blount -10 Car, 34 yards, long of 9, 2 Rec, 31 yards, long of 29, targeted 3 times
Oakland Raiders
Jerome Boyd – 3 TOT, 3 ST
Detroit Lions
Maurice Morris - no recorded stats as of 1st half of MNF
Cleveland Browns
T.J. Ward - Bye Week


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Molina To Have Surgery On Thumb; Could Miss 8-12 Weeks
St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Yadier Molina won't be behind the plate any time soon.
Cards Add Cruz, Chambers to Roster
Team makes moves before series finale at Pittsburgh
Molina and Robinson Back for Cardinals, Cruz on DL
Yadier Molina is batting fifth for the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon.
Molina Drops Suspension Appeal, Sits Out Game
Molina told reporters in the locker room Wednesday that he is dropping his appeal and will serve his one day suspension.
Sports Open Line: Kyle Lohse, Tony Cruz & David Freese
Can't wait any longer for Cardinals baseball? Well Sports Open Line can help hold over your hunger with Kyle Lohse, David Freese & Tony Cruz!
Berkman May Pinch-Hit, Punto Goes on DL
Cards say Gerald Laird and Tony Cruz suffered lesser injuries Thursday night, and won't be placed on disabled list.
Cards Take Rubber Match
David Freese's two-run opposite field homer gave the Cardinals the lead for good as Jaime Garcia and the bullpen locked down the D-Backs' bats
Cards Rally To Snap Slide
Down 5-1 going into the bottom of the sixth and 6-3 in the seventh, the Redbirds scored six times in the last four innings to snap a three-game slide.
Sports Hub: Cards Beat Phillies, Isaac Bruce, And Frank Haith
Mike Claiborne and Dan McLaughlin are celebrating the Cards' victory over the Phillies. They also talk with former Rams wide receiver, Isaac Bruce, and Mizzou coach, Frank Haith.
Cardinals Moves and a Question of Health
Albert Pujols snapped his home run drought with a solo shot on Monday night. The streak lasted 105 at-bats in 27 games.


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Injured soldiers begin Everest trek
The Walking With The Wounded charity expedition to Mount Everest got under way today with a 6-mile trek in the Himalayas.
The team members include five servicemen injured in Afghanistan and Iraq and none of them have been to this part of the mountainous region before.
Expedition manager and former Parachute Regiment captain Martin Hewitt said he was "blown away" by the landscape when he was flown into the Himalayas on a small helicopter.
– Expedition manager Martin Hewitt
It was a great flight in, the scenery became ever more domineering and impressive and the scale of everything just continues to rise. It blows you away it's fantastic.
It will take the servicemen 10 days to reach Everest Base Camp, where they will train and acclimatise before assaulting the 8,848m summit in May
The 45-minute chopper flights took the soldiers from Kathmandu, at 1,317m above sea level, to Lukla (2,840m).
The Lukla airstrip is famously fearsome.
The runway, which goes straight off the side of a mountain, is curved upwards to slow planes as they land and aircraft taking off head towards a vertical drop.
Mr Hewitt said the team was lucky not to fly in on an aircraft or a larger helicopter.
– Martin Hewitt, expedition manager
We were very fortunate to use the smaller helicopters.
We were due to travel in an MI-17, which is a powerful but old Russian helicopter.
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CATEGORIES Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, CinematicalEarlier this week, there was buzz that Radha Mitchell was joining the science fiction thriller, The Surrogates. Now The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed it, and reports two other actors added to the mix -- Ving Rhames and Rosamund Pike.
Based on the graphic novel by Robert Venditti, the film will focus on a cop (Bruce Willis) who lives in a future world. However, instead of getting a naked Milla and trying to save the world from one uglified Gary Oldman, he's in a world where people live out their lives through "perfect-looking" robotic versions of themselves. But then these robots or "surrogates" start getting axed, and the cop has to venture into the world, as himself, to find the killer. Mitchell is playing his cop partner, Rhames is playing "a charismatic cult figure who disdains the use of surrogates and tries to lead an uprising against the 'new world order,'" and Pike is playing Willis' wife.
I have to say, this project is really intriguing me. I'm anxious to see just how the "perfect version" of a person will look. Are we talking just a lack of zits, unneeded hair, and wrinkles? Or more in-depth? If they're also structurally different, will they look better, or just be Jennifer Greyed? How 'real' is this surrogate experience? We'll find out soon enough. Production begins later this month.


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Noor Article, 'Preparing for the Intelligence Era,' Featured in ASME magazine
Ahmed Noor, eminent scholar and William E. Lobeck Professor of Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University, has authored a lengthy feature article in this month's Mechanical Engineering magazine, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering.
The topic is a favorite of Noor's - projecting how technology will impact our shared future.
In the article, "Preparing for the Intelligence Era," Noor writes: "With proper support for emerging technologies, we can have intelligent transportation networks that run as efficiently as factories; smart energy systems that make the best use of resources, and health care when and where it is needed."
The key to all this, Noor writes, is continued work on the human interactions with computers, physical systems and information in general. "The trend towards digital convergence of these technologies with information technology, virtual worlds, knowledge-based engineering and artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era," Noor writes. "Perhaps it will be called the Intelligence Era."
Noor says it's possible to imagine a world where a scientist enters his own office and is recognized by his facial features or gait, and the office instantly modifies itself to suit that individual's needs.
"Technologies offer novel and increasingly efficient ways for human beings to control computers, devices and systems, both for work and for play," Noor writes.
"That is interesting by itself, but the long-term practical implications could affect the world in more ways than by increasing the market for video games and gadgets, and over a broader reach than the engineer's workplace. If current and emerging technologies can be integrated into large systems, they will provide unprecedented benefits."
Noor believes that such technologies could be applied to transportation systems, to improve safety and efficiencies. The same technologies could one day support remote medical monitoring networks, offering improved access to care no matter where patients are.
"My colleagues and I call these kinds of concepts intelligent digital engineering ecosystems. We envision them as broad ecologies of networked smart devices and cognitive robots, with high-level reasoning, planning and decision making capabilities," Noor writes.
In the article, he also highlights several examples of digital technology, from different universities and research institutes, where new possibilities of human interaction with technology are emerging, using sensory mode to convey information, or dynamic, real-time interaction.
Finally, Noor explores the still-emerging field of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), where technology is being investigated to see if it will permit machine control merely by thought.
"Some of the current, cutting-edge research is focused on using BMIs for thought recognition and communication (including brain-to-machine and brain-to-brain communication)," Noor writes.
"The creation of sensations, words or even thoughts in a receiving mind is a much greater challenge than using thought to control a device. However, as our understanding of the brain increases, this may eventually become possible."
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Highlights from HS SportsDesk, 01/31/12.
MSG Varsity's Steve Gelbs chats with Burnett about Cardozo's Alexis Panisse committing to Tennessee and other notable Track and Field signings (2/1/12)
Highlights from HS SportsDesk, 01/31/12.
MSG Varsity's Shawna Ryan chats with the soon to be Cavalier (2/1/12)
Highlights from HS SportsDesk, 01/31/12.
Iona Prep's pole vaulter Greg Gallagher talks about his choice to attend the College of William & Mary
Feb. 1, 2012: Watch as Northport's Sara Ronde signs her track and field National Letter of Intent for Princeton University.
A student-produced video from Preston.
Feb. 11, 2012: Watch the complete TV broadcast of the Suffolk Wrestling Championships from Stony Brook University.
2/24/12: Hockey highlights of Westhill's win in the FCIAC semifinals.
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The Captured photoblog is one of the first to show us pictures from today's devastating mile-wide tornado which hit Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado is said to be the worst ever recorded and already the death toll has hit 51 with the number expected to rise. Early reports indicate that the tornado had speeds up to 200mph.
A group called Tri-State has put together maps of pedestrian fatalities in the New York City area from 2009-2011. Each borough has its own map: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and The Bronx. Yep, NYC is still a dangerous place if you don't LOOK before you cross the street.
This video is related to the post I made earlier about how domestic felines are deadly creatures.
Photo: James Morton You think your neighborhood cat is all innocent and cute? Well, wait until you read this report from The New York Times that describes the "friendly outdoor feline" as one of "the single greatest human-linked threats to wildlife in the nation. More birds and mammals die at the mouths of cats, the […]


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Theme: Different strokes
bangalore, India
February 2nd, 2013
About this event
That some achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
These words by former US President Abraham Lincoln are inspiring enough to instill a new zeal in any individual. The only thing that differentiates those who succeed n those who don't is the persistence and the determination to hang on while everyone has given up hope. We have around us numerous people who have carved out their own niche. Such people are a great source of inspiration for many.
The theme 'Different Strokes' for the TEDx event to be organized by NMIMS Bangalore early next year aims to bring few such inspiring people at a common platform and take the students, soon going to be professionals , through their journey.
During the session our speakers will share their experiences and how they realized their goals in their chosen respective fields. The speakers will offer valuable insight into what it takes to stand apart in the crowd, how one can identify and enhance his/her special talents and channelize them in the best possible way.The idea is to get a closer view of the recipe of success and make it a lifetime experience for all.
Confirmed Speakers
Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy
Padma Bhusan awardee – 2005. Former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi.
Arun Katiyar
ounding Editor of two magazines from the India Today group
Sanjay Jha
Executive Director of the world famous Dale Carnegie Training Ops. In India.
B.N. Ramesh
nspector General Central Reserve Police, Kashmir.
Siddharth Sthalekar
A graduate of IIM-Ahmedabad and Co-owner at 'Moved by Love' , an NGO based out of Ahmedabad.
Manjula Sridhar
She is the Co-founder and was the Chief Technology Officer of Aujas Networks.
An IIM Kolkata graduate who left his high profile career to travel across India to experience diverse cultures.
Geeta Ramanujam
Founder and Executive Director of Kathalaya Trust and the Academy of Storytelling.
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NMIMS Bangalore
11, kaveri regent coronet , 80 feet road
7th main , 3rd block , Koramangala
bangalore, 560034
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I figured I'd get this up now, because there's always good rumblings the night before NSD. This is your official thread to hate on other schools' commits, lament in your own, and ask which SEC shcool had the deepest pockets this year - trick question - it's always Auburn.
Drop tweets, shoot out the rankings, mumble what you'd like, REC THIS BABY UP, be yourself, and as always.......
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Computer Requirement
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Access to and ongoing use of a computer will be required for all students to complete their degree programs. The university expects each student entering the university and continuing students to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to the degree program. Competency in the basic use of a computer is a requirement for graduation. Class assignments may require use of a computer, and academic advising and registration can be completed by computer. In addition, official university correspondence is sent via e-mail.
While the university offers limited access to computers through its computer labs, most students will be expected to purchase or lease a computer that is capable of dial-up or network connection to the Internet, graphical access to the World Wide Web, and productivity functions such as word processing and spreadsheet calculation. The cost of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations.
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Who Were Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt?Thursday, January 15, 2009
Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne are widely considered the greatest acting team in the history of American theater. Not willing to simply coast on their extraordinary natural talent, the Lunts were consummate professionals. Their passion for excellence and commitment to the art of live theater was legendary, even at the beginning of their careers.
By the mid 1920s, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were the two most respected, most popular, most critically acclaimed, and highest-paid stage actors in the country. At the height of their individual careers, they made a remarkable decision. They each took enormous pay cuts (from $900 per week to $300 per week) to sign on with The Theatre Guild a fledgling company dedicated to performing new and avant-garde work by writers like Ibsen and Shaw. The Lunts believed strongly that creating great theater with broad impact was far more important than money. But since they were taking such large cuts in salary, they were able to put two clauses into their contracts that would profoundly affect the rest of their lives and careers.
First, the Lunts insisted that they only act together, rather than in separate plays. By 1928, until they retired in 1960, the Lunts never appeared on stage separately. And as impressive as their individual careers had been, that was nothing compared to their impact together. The Lunts were instrumental in the transition of American theater from oratory (or declamation) to naturalism. They revolutionized theater with innovations that we now accept as commonplace: overlapping dialogue, turning their backs to the audience, passionate physical contact, and a level of truth and realism in everything they did that simply could not be found on the American stage prior to the Lunts. In fact, the Lunts devotion to excellence was matched only by the respect and affection they inspired in their peers and protégés alike.
Biographer Maurice Zolotow wrote, Lynn and Alfred projected an animal vitality, a spirit of gaiety and intense pleasure in being alive and in being in love. Separately, they had been original and brilliant actors. Together, they were an irresistible expression of the life force of the joy of living.
The other requirement of the contract with The Theatre Guild was that the Lunts would never act in the summer, so they could instead come to Ten Chimneys to retreat, relax, and rejuvenate. And every summer they did just that. Because the Lunts were so widely loved and respected, everyone who was anyone in theater, the arts, literature, wanted to come to Ten Chimneys to be with and work with the Lunts. The estate, almost inevitably, became an important place for artistic creation, discussion, and inspiration. More than just the Lunts home, Ten Chimneys was a home for the arts literally and metaphorically.
From the 1920s to 1960, the Lunts had a prolific stage career, with over 40 plays. Although their first movie together, The Guardsman, was a critical and commercial success, the Lunts hated the process of making films and chose instead to dedicate themselves to the art of live theater. The film studios, however, were falling over themselves to sign the Lunts. Whoever signed them was sure to make a fortune. Not only were they the best-known actors throughout the country, but because the Lunts were so respected by other actors, whichever studio signed the Lunts was likely to sign all of the other greats. Finally, in 1932, one studio offered the Lunts $1,000,000 for a two-film deal. Lynn was reported to tell the studio head, My dear sir, we can be bought, but we cannot be bored. No more films.
In 1958, the Lunts began the American run of what would be their final stage performance The Visit. The play opened in the newly dedicated Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway, honoring the couple for their extraordinary contribution to American theater.
Once the Lunts retired from the stage in 1960, they lived in their beloved Ten Chimneys year-round and spent many happy years there enjoying the extraordinary retreat they had created together.
Alfred passed away in 1977, at the age of 84. Lynn passed away six years later, in 1983, at the age of 96. A monument at their grave reads, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were universally regarded as the greatest acting team in the history of the English-speaking theater. They were married for 55 years and were inseparable both on and off the stage.
Ten Chimneys, the estate lovingly created by theater legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, is open to the public as a world-class house museum and national resource for theatre, arts, and arts education. Reprinted with permission from the Ten Chimneys Foundation and www.tenchimneys.org.


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I've read lots and lots of speculation as to whether the Lions will try to trade down. When you contemplate how far they might trade down and what teams might have an interest in trading up, as well as enough picks to make trading up tenable, I think Miami comes up as a pretty good trading partner to target.
Let's look first at what picks they have currently and their relative NFL Trade Chart Values:
Round 1 - Pick 12 - Value 1200 points
Round 2 - Pick 42 - Value 480 points
Round 2 - Pick 54 - Value 370 points
Round 3 - Pick 77 - Value 205 points
Round 3 - Pick 82 - Value 180 points
Round 4 - Pick 111 - Value 72 points
Round 5 - Pick 146 - Value 33 points
Round 6 - Pick 166 - Value 25 points
Round 7 - Pick 217 - Value 4.6 points
Round 7 - Pick 224 - Value 2 points
Round 7 - Pick 250 - Value 0.2 points
That my friends is a long, long list of picks! Now let's consider what the team has gone thru recently and what their needs are in the draft, and whether they are likely to be able to target those needs as effectively as they may wish:
Yahoo's team report says succinctly, "The Dolphins need an offensive tackle to replace Jake Long..." Although the article mentions that the they could trade for Brandon Albert, it seems reasonable to surmise, it simply doesn't make sense that they would let Jake Long go because of money and injury concerns to obtain Albert who would bring the same problems in tow, as well as cost them a draft pick or two too boot.
In my estimation, the Dolphins would be interested in considering a trade up to be able to draft a prime left tackle prospect to keep their budget more in line, that doesn't have injury issues, and at least feel that they won part of their battle of player strategies. Of course it would cost them some draft picks, but it seems that they have lots to work with.
If they obtain the Lions first pick, #5 overall, they should be able to draft either Fisher, Joeckel, or Johnson. You might believe that this is exactly what the Lions should do themselves. However, you have to wonder: a) when was the last time the Lions have done anything that hasn't surprised you, and b) with Riley Rieff, Corey Hilliard, and Jason Fox doesn't the team have at least two better prepared prospects to man their tackle positions, if as the draft transpires their only choice is to pick Johnson who has only played the position one year? It is also reasonable to ask, don't the Lions have lots of needs? A high potential DE would probably lead the list, but with both TEs free agents next year, this is a potential area of need too, and finding a healthy, quality #2 receiver still is on the agenda. Furthermore, some might add one more CB, perhaps another LB, and a DT to assure that there is quality depth.
With a list this long getting at least a couple more picks sure wouldn't hurt, would it? Besides if the two top tackle prospects wind up being drafted ahead of the 5th pick, do you wind up with the same guy you could have at #12, but with one or two additional quality picks as a bonus!
Here's my trade proposal for Lions' fans to ponder:
Send the Lions Round 1, Pick 5, valued at 1700 points, the Round 5, Pick 137, valued at 37.5 points, and the Round 6, Pick 171, valued at 23 points to the Dolphins for their Round 1, Pick 12, valued at 1200 points, Round 2, Pick 42, valued at 480 points, Round 4, Pick 111, valued at 72 points, Round 7, Pick 217, valued at 4.6 points, and their Round 7, Pick 224, valued at 2 points. In total we send them 1760.5 points for 1758.6 points, but we add much higher overall picks as well as net 2 additional pick.
With this trade here's how my draft wish list would look:
Round 1, Pick 12, DE Ezekiel Ansah
Round 2, Pick 35, TE Tyler Eifert
Round 2, Pick 42, WR Justin Hunter
Round 3, Pick 65, OG Larry Warford
Round 4, Pick 111, RB Marcus Lattimore
Round 6, Pick 137, WR Denard Robinson
Round 7, Pick 211, DT T J Barnes
Round 7, Pick 217, LB Brandon Magee
Round 7, Pick 224. LB John Lotulelei
Round 7, Pick 245, FS Daimion Stafford


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One way to help manage our health care budget is to learn about cost variation. Did you know that the price of a medical service or procedure varies by provider and/or location? This is called cost variation. There is no correlation between price and the quality of the services received, yet prices can vary by as much as 70% across the state. A medical provider will provide the same exact services, but determines a pricing structure based upon what insurance companies agree to pay. We can affect health care spending by choosing to receive care at facilities that charge less money.
The USNH HealthCost website provides information about the prices of specific medical services in New Hampshire to make health cost information easier to find and understand. It can help us bargain shop for health care, like we would for plane tickets or a new car, by showing us the cost of various medical procedures at 27 New Hampshire hospitals, which is typically difficult to determine. The NH Hospital Score Card provides information about how New Hampshire hospitals to compare to each other overall in terms of cost and quality.
Below is an example of cost variation:
A person working at UNH and residing in the seacoast area is most likely to receive care at Exeter Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, or Wentworth Douglass Hospital. Using a knee MRI for this example in cost variation, the USNH HealthCost data shows the following information:
The above graphic is a screenshot from the USNH HealthCost website. It shows us that a UNH employee with the USNH HMO insurance plan could get a knee MRI in the seacoast area for as little as $1,353 and as much as $2,545. This is a cost variation of 47%.
It is important to remember that this example of cost variation applies only to the procedure of a knee MRI. It's possible that a hospital with an expensive knee MRI might charge a much more affordable rate for a different procedure, such as an emergency room visit or a hernia repair.
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WASHINGTON, Ill. -- For the past six months Washington residents have shouldered the burden of tornado devastation and recovery in their community.
This weekend they will get a chance to have fun as the city welcomes the return of its Good Neighbor Days Festival.
Washington was among the hardest hit cities by last November's tornadoes.
Some organizers were concerned that there was still too much damage and debris around that would prevent them from hosting the Good Neighbor Days Festival.
But the chairman says much of the property here where the carnival rides and tents are up is safe for the public.
He said canceling the festival was not an option.
"We've had that question a lot, are you still going to have it this year, especially with the name change," said Patrick Sams. "Definitely we're having it, bigger and better and we looked at doing it later in the summer, but we figured we might as well keep what people are use to and try to keep it as normal as possible."
There are about 150 volunteers who help with the festival; some of them are tornado victims.
Organizers have extended the event for one extra day.
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Volleyball and Soccer report for training camp
Fresh off of their winning season, the men's soccer team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University began the 2012 pre-season camp August 13. The Lions won the National Christian College Athletic Association's Central Region and qualified for the NCCAA Nationals in Orlando last season.
SAGU named Clem Oancea, a former player on the Romanian national team, as new head coach during the break. Oancea led an aggressive recruiting drive during the off-season. Adrian Ambrosie is a forward who hails from Lasi, Romania. A four-year varsity standout at Red Oak High School, Joel Ramirez, won numerous honors including First Team All-District, Hawk Midfield Most Valuable Player as well as Hawk Offensive MVP as a senior. A teammate from Red Oak, Jonathan Jimenez, a sound defender, also signed with SAGU. Waxahachie's Nathan Dyke joins the Lions after a 10-goal senior season. Oak Cliff's Lee Kounas, a center-midfielder, also joins the team after honing his skills with the FC Dallas U-18 Boys team.
Men's soccer kicks off the season on Friday, August 24, with a road opener against Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City. Women's soccer kicks off their regular season on August 24 as well.
The soccer Lady Lions also began camp on August 13. Second-year Head Coach Mandy Fortner will lead the team. Among her key recruits in the off-season are Audrea Davila, a midfielder from South Grand Prairie High School, McKina Michael (Plano West HS), a defender from Plano West High School, and Justine Lopez, a midfielder from Red Oak High School.
Veteran Volleyball Head Coach Hansford "Hank" Moore opened his 13th season on the sidelines as Head Coach for SAGU Volleyball on August 13. Last year's record of 23-18 marked their seventh consecutive season with a winning record, a record of success unmatched by any other team in the Red River Athletic Conference.
A year ago a young SAGU team got off to a 7-8 start before finding their groove. They then rattled off 15 wins during their next 21 matches, improving to 22-14.
SAGU advanced to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) nationals in Orlando.
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|Excellent - 52 reviews
Guests Enjoy Nature Near Hotel's Plymouth, NC Address Experience the history, intrigue and adventure that is Plymouth, North Carolina. From this hotel's location off US Hwy-64, a world of opportunity abounds. The Outer Banks are within a short drive, as are Greenville and Elizabeth City. Travelers are also within moments of local corporations, historic landm...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 52 reviews
Excellent 10.0
I most enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and the amenities provided-- rather than a traditional/expected cold-foods only for the complimentary breakfast, there were a number of hot options including waffles and scrambled eggs, .I had an accessible room with a king-sized bed for my stay. Everything was exceptionally clean, the free internet was functional (and the password preemptively written on the paper holder they give you your room keys in), a large flatscreen TV was more than adequate. I would absolutely stay in this hotel again. It's clearly been updated recently and is well maintained. The staff was helpful and friendly at all turns.
Good 8.0
Very good value for the money. Clean, accessible, close to a decent place to eat.
Too many semi trucks parked helter skelter in the parking lot.Just a comfortable, reasonably priced, clean place to stay. Good value for the money and better than average for this chain.
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This 3 star hotel is located in the city centre of Williamston. The Hotel has a coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 110 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, ironing set and air conditioning.City centre
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Conveniently located on Highway 64, this Rodeway Inn and Suites is walking distance from several restaurants and stores. Our hotel offers numerous amenities including a spacious parking lot for buses and trucks, free continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access and free morning coffee. All guest rooms feature coffee makers, microwaves, ref...
|Excellent - 19 reviews
Located in Edenton, The Pack House Inn is in the historical district and minutes from Cupola House Association and Chowan Arts Council. This bed & breakfast is within the region of Chowan Golf and Country Club and Newbold-White House. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless Internet access is...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 19 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Loved the location, the lush grounds and view, the porch and rockers, the rustic decor, the outdoor patio seating for breakfast -- food quality excellent. So much nicer, homier, more intimate and more fun than a cookie-cutter chain motel
The only detail somewhat lacking was the bed -- mattress too hard for me, pillows much too small, and one was not enough. I ended up sleeping on the very comfortable couch. Could be fixed with better/more pillows and a foam mattress topper.Will definitely recommend to friends and family for stays in Edenton. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much
Excellent 10.0
This was a beautiful, quiet place with delighful employees! The town is wonderful as well!
I wish I could have stayed longer!The house we stayed in was beautiful. The grounds were well kept and gorgeous as well. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch both in the evening and the morning. The room was more than expected. Our king sized bed was very comfortable! The large shower in the bathroom was awesome! The house was so quiet, we weren't sure if we were the only ones there until the morning when we saw folks as they left that morning. Enjoyed the breakfast, expecially the grits! We will be back for sure!
|Excellent - 67 reviews
a town with a deep and proud history.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Washington Visit the Hampton Inn® hotel in Washington, and you'll be in a city locals call "The Original Washington." Why, you ask? Well, Washington was named for General George Washington in 1775. Note that date, friend. It's the first city to be named for the Father of Our Country, who at th...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 67 reviews
Excellent 9.0
It was clean, friendly staff, very nice lobby area.
We didnt have enough towels and washcloths, we had to keep asking for them.Overall i had a good experience and i will stay at this hotel again.
Good 7.0
heat unit did not completely shut down between cycles. blew cold air between heat on and off cycle. cleaning solution used in the elavator was strong.
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Days Inn of Williamston Free High Speed Internet Free Continental Daybreak Breakfast East Carolina Motor Speedway Weyerhaeuser Perdue East Carolina University(ECU)College and Football Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center County Seat Martin County 47 Guest Rooms / 1 Jacuzzi Suite 25"TV's w/ HBO,ESPN,CNN,TNT,TBS,USA Outdoor Pool (seasonal) Shamrock R...
Overall Rating - Okay - 23 reviews
Okay 6.0
Staff were great - super friendly and helpful. Great location too!
Rooms were a bit run down but were still very clean. Just in need of renovations.Great location - great people - good restaurant next door.
Okay 6.0
Close to where we needed to be.
The breakfast ( on muffins, toast, juice, coffee, and oatmeal couldn't be taken out of lobby (that had 2 small tables) to your room to eat without a extra charge of $10. For junk food? ?? Also, shower drain was rusted and furniture was all beat up.
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get to know our historic port city.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Edenton The Hampton Inn® hotel in Edenton is just minutes away from the Historic downtown area of "The South's Prettiest Town." Our hotel is conveniently located off of Highway 17 bypass at Exit 227. If you love history, you'll love our tree-lined streets, graced with historic homes and building...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 107 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Clean, friendly & helpful staff and great breakfast & cookies!Historic Edenton on the waterfront just minutes from Hotel was an added and unexpected bonus. would definitely stay there in a heartbeat!
Excellent 10.0
The staff was exceptional, especially the day front desk clerk. She went beyond what I would consider normal to ensure all our needs were obtained. She was very knowledgable of the surrounding area and activities.
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This Magnuson Hotel is located in Washington, North Carolina, near the Washington Civic Center. Stay near the historic waterfront district of Washington, North Carolina. Our location off U.S. Highways 17 and 264 offer easy access to attractions that include the Washington Civic Center, Belle of Washington, Goose Creek State Park, and the Turnage Theater. Sho...
Overall Rating - Good - 10 reviews
Good 8.0
Modern Room, friendly staff
Breakfast was so-so, but by far the best in this price category.
Excellent 10.0
Perfect for a over night stay. Friendly staff, decent room.
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Days Inn Washington 68 Renovated Guestrooms Full Service Restaurant & Lounge Free Continental Daybreak Breakfast Free High Speed Wireless Internet Micro/Fridge Available All Rooms Coffeemaker All Rooms Hairdryer in All Rooms Iron & Board All Rooms Free Local Calls Free HBO TV's w/remote Outdoor Pool (Seasonal) Features Non or Smoking, Kings or 2 Queens Free...
Overall Rating - Okay - 104 reviews
Poor 1.0
Big pool
The room was very hot when I arrived and nasty. There was no hot water and the breakers tripped every time we tried to use an appliance. The staff was not helpful and the manager was even worse
Okay 5.0
Location staff
Room smelled it stankNeed gutting and make over
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step back in time.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Williamston. Visit the Hampton Inn® hotel in Williamston, and you'll find a town that has a remarkable knack for preserving the past. Sure, our town boasts modern conveniences and businesses. Yet when you venture downtown, you'll feel transported back to a simpler time. Within just a few minutes of our hotel, yo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 103 reviews
Good 8.0
Good breakfast! Above average for a continental breakfast.
No.More rural location, I was concerned that the quality would not be there. But it was clean, updated, with a yummy included breakfast. Great value for the $$!!
Excellent 10.0
Cleanliness and friendly staff.Great as always. Hampton Inns have never disappointed.
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With a stay at The Parsonage Inn in Edenton, you'll be minutes from Cupola House Association and close to Chowan Arts Council. This bed & breakfast is within the region of Chowan Golf and Country Club and Newbold-White House. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Take in t...
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The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located in beautiful eastern North Carolina, just 30 miles from the Pitt-Greenville Airport. This Williamston hotel is minutes from area attractions, like Martin Community College, Fort Branch Civil War Site, the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge and Morningstar Nature Refuge. East Carolina University and Colonial...
Overall Rating - Good - 11 reviews
Good 7.0
Price was real good for a short stop over, clean.Good place to stop on my way back to Philly.
Excellent 10.0
The staff was very professional. Our room was very clean and the continental breakfast was really nice. For the price it was better than I expected.
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The Econo Lodge North is conveniently located within six miles of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Beaufort Community College. Shaw University, Greenville Museum of Art, Colonial Mall and Washington Square Mall are nearby. This Washington hotel is just 30 miles from the Pitt-Greenville Airport. Guests will enjoy amenities like free coffee and pastries. Busines...
Overall Rating - Good - 9 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
the room design
there was a bug in my shower. and the Continental breakfast was only snacks
Excellent 9.0
I enjoyed the location of the hotel the best. Everything, from restaurants to grocery stores to the movie theatre, is all in walking distance. I also enjoyed the free wifi that was available to every room.
Though the bedding was clean, I did not like how it all looked as if it had been used throughout many years. There were many stains on the sheets and blankets, and cigarette burns in the carpets and chairs. Also, there was static on every channel.
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The newest addition to the Williamston area is the Holiday Inn Express Williamston, North Carolina ! We are conveniently Located to US-64 at exit 512, just a short drive to Downtown Williamston. With our world class service and many local businesses, restaurants and attractions within a short distance or minutes from our front door, you'll discover why our g...
Overall Rating - Good - 36 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The people staffing this hotel were fantastic and it was very clean. The breakfast was a nice bonus.
The hot tub outside was broken. It's pretty far from anything other than one restaurant.The restaurant it is close to wasn't cheap but was well worth it. Don't judge it by its look or location...their steak was amazing.
Good 8.0
They were completely booked, but the staff worked hard to make sure the breakfast buffet was stocked and restocked for us.Its right across from the horse races.
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Super 8 Motel of Edenton is located just minutes from the Historic Downtown District. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, area businesses and attractions. Super Start Plus Breakfast. Free High Speed Internet. High Speed Wireless Internet Access in lobby. 24 hour desk staff. Rooms available with Micro/Fridge. 2 Story, Exterior property. AAA Approved. No Pets...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State attorneys general from the South are meeting in Nashville this week to learn more about health care fraud and consumer issues affecting the military.
The meeting will be held Thursday and Friday at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Nashville. Thursday's panels will focus on state Medicaid programs, pursuing health care fraud and prescription drug abuse.
Holly Petraeus, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is among those scheduled to speak on Friday about financial issues affecting troops and veterans. Her husband is former CIA director and retired Gen. David Petraeus, who formerly served as commander of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.
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An event that is very complicated and run over four days can be difficult to evaluate. That wasn't true when it comes to measuring the success of Dawg Bowl IV. In just four short years, the Dawg Bowl has become Colorado's premier adult hockey tournament.
First, a record number of entries (40) meant starting the tourney on a Thursday made it a four-day event. Some of the reasons that teams love to be part it include:
There are the other usual measurements of success by hard fast numbers. The Tourney raised almost $90.000. The players, in addition to the team fees, donated over $12,000 to the Stick It To Cancer campaign, attendance and the silent auction broke records.
Yes, Dawg Bowl IV was a tremendous success. Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation president, Marty Richardson said. "The success is all due to the players, volunteers and fans. It is because of them that I can confidently predict that Dawg Bowl V will be even bigger and better. There are more men and women who need our help and, we plan to help them. The planning for Dawg Bowl V starts now. Stay tuned."
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