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MORRISSEY: DePaul better off in conference with other hoops schools
BY RICK MORRISSEY email@example.com December 19, 2012 9:30PM
A "basketball-centric conference" appeals to DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times
Updated: January 21, 2013 4:03PM
I'm not an economist, though I could, possibly, balance the family checkbook if my wife were to become incapacitated. But I don't like to brag.
It doesn't take a financial expert to see that the decision by seven Catholic universities to snub Big Money Football and pledge fealty to men's basketball is a smart one. But more than that, it just feels right.
The seven — DePaul, Marquette, Georgetown, Seton Hall, Villanova, Providence and St. John's — are breaking away from the Big East out of concerns that their needs as basketball-first schools were not being met in a conference obedient to football.
If you're rejected at one house, shake the dust off your feet when you leave. Go where you're wanted. Better yet, create a place where you're wanted.
There's no doubt college sports is all about money, and to say otherwise is to be a romantic, a fool or a liar. So before we descend into the warm goop of nostalgia for the good, old days of Ray Meyer, cozy gyms and parish rivalries, let's remember that everything is about money.
The seven schools are moving on because of a fundamental conflict — they don't have Football Bowl Subdivision programs in a conference and a world in which football is king. To be in a conference where what's best for the football-playing members is of utmost importance did not serve DePaul and the other six.
And then there's the Big East's decline. In a little more than a year, it has gone from something very special to something pedestrian. When you lose Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Louisville and West Virginia, then add Houston, Southern Methodist, Central Florida, Memphis and Boise State, well, it's not the Big East anymore. It's the Big Something or Other.
There's a chance the new conference will become just another league — the Atlantic 10 or the Missouri Valley. Georgetown will always be good. Marquette is consistently a top-25 program. After that, who knows for sure?
But travel will be easier, expenses should be lower and the new conference figures to get a good TV contract. Recruiting should be more concentrated, another positive.
Selling the conference as the spiritual home of gritty, urban hoops would be a good way to go.
"We're in very, very large markets and very big cities where college basketball has always had a high level of recognition,'' said Jean Lenti Ponsetto, DePaul's athletic director.
For the Blue Demons, this is an opportunity to reclaim their identity. They were lost in the monster that was the Big East. There were games (and seasons) in which they had no business being on the floor with their conference opponents. This move will give them a chance to get away from the massive shadow of Syracuse and a few others.
The conference plans to recruit non-Catholic schools, which, alas, will deprive of us of "The Church League'' as the conference's name. But Loyola, Xavier and Dayton make sense for this new enterprise. I don't know if adding Spokane, Wash.-based Gonzaga would make geographic or economic sense, but it would raise the conference's prestige and competitiveness.
"The priority is that this will be a basketball-centric conference,'' Ponsetto said. "We will continue to look at basketball institutions that are likeminded, that play basketball at the highest level, where necessarily the other kinds of decisions about the conference aren't driven by football. Catholic or non-Catholic.''
Chicago might be a pro sports-oriented city, but I think it yearns for a school to capture its imagination, the way DePaul once did. The town is tired of waiting for Northwestern, if it ever was waiting at all. Illinois sometimes feels a world away.
It could happen again for DePaul, but a spark, a big one, is necessary. The university is doing the right thing by looking to play its games somewhere in the city and getting away from Allstate Arena, which is too far away for its students. By far, the best place for a new stadium would be on campus. It would also be the most expensive option. But in this time of new beginnings, isn't it worth every effort?
There will be a comfort level to the conference for DePaul. The packaging might be different, but a marketer will tell you that a new product design sometimes can change the world.
And not just for the Blue Demons. All seven schools can get back to their roots, can play to their strengths. They were lost but now they are found.


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Breaking the Ice
February 28, 2013 § 11 Comments
Hello! It's been a while. I hope you and yours have been well and happy.
Odd post title this, given that we have been having a particularly steamy couple of weeks in Melbourne. Entirely appropriate though. Can I just say if you've been following this blog you are the 'soul of patience' since I seem to need intermittent sabbaticals and honestly I'm amazed that anyone still shows up here. Thanks for sticking with me and to those lovely peeps who emailed me. You are big sweeties!
I'm looking forward to a fun year ahead in blogland. I've tonnes of catching up to do, but for now just a 'short and sweet' hello and another super cute author film to share. Oh, I am such a fan!
Credit | Stills from Oliver Jeffers Author film 2013, vimeo.
Tagged: childrens author, Ilustrator, Oliver Jeffers
§ 11 Responses to Breaking the Ice
Kylie says:
Hi Alisa! So lovely to see you back :) Here I was thinking I hadn't posted for a while and I see your last one was October! Good on you I say. I've just been giving myself a talking to about feeling guilty. I think it's good to not blog for the sake of it and wait till I feel I have something to say. Those illustrations are super cute :) Hope you've been well. Kx
Alisa says:
Hi Kylie, :-) Lovely to be back! I agree, finding that balance with blogging is important and even though I can chat and chat and … chat, I do like to leave some level of quality here – at least some is quite nice. ;-)
Jess says:
Lovely to see you back Alisa ( though I've been very intermitent at blogging too) thank you for sharing the Oliver Jeffers film, he is a hero of mine and didn't know about it xo
Alisa says:
Hey Jess :-) So glad to be in such good fan company! I saw another cute little film of his off the back of his 'Moose' book – 'How to Draw a Moose' it's fairly relaxed but fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMgrIzZLhcM
lamina @ do a bit says:
hello hello Alisa :)
OMG I love love love Oliver Jeffers! What a totally gorgeous little author film! Cracked me up! Especially the light bulb… ha ha ha! What a lucky man to be able to do what he does and how lucky are we that he does, so we can read his AWESOME books!
Lamina x
gretchen/june at noon says:
Welcome back! I saw the Oliver Jeffers film elsewhere recently and really enjoyed it. We actually have one of his books and I never paid attention to who the illustrator was, so it was a fun little connection to make on the fly. :) I'm on a bit of a blog hiatus right now, apparently, and wondering when I'll get around to posting something new, so short and sweet works for me too. Hello, and see you 'round!
shirley says:
Hi Alisa! Happy to see you back! I will be returning as soon as I get my new logic board in place and can download Flash to see Oliver Jeffer's vimeo..I just love his work! As I do yours. By the way, my little ones LOVE your marble set…Noëlle my youngest simply adored your instructions! And trust me, she's got a great eye, so she knows quality and awesomeness when she sees it. Hope your scanner issue resolves quickly. I'm hoping to be fully up and running again next week. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and are working on some fun projects while enjoying your kiddos! : ) hugs to you!
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so talented, and cute too ;-)
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Love, love, love this! We love his books too, Little Miss is starting to mimic his drawing style – makes me smile so. Good to see you back here, and yes you take the crown! x x
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love this alisa, thanks for sharing. just popped it on my facebook page. :-)
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Senator Boxer: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods
Monday, March 12, 2012
Dear Friend:
Today I joined 54 of my Senate and House colleagues in sending a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods so that consumers can make informed choices about what they feed their families.
To read more about this issue, including our letter to FDA, please click here.
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Your Voice Counts: Californians Respond to This Message +
It is OUR RIGHT to know what is in our food, and to be able to make informed decisions about the products we buy and the companies we support. I appreciate the actions you have taken to help push forward this effort to label GM foods.
Asha, San Diego
Honestly, my heart welled up with joy when I read your email tonight! I posted your good tidings on Facebook and immediately friends chimed in their approval. You are loved by so many of us! Such a bright light in our lives! PS: I'm an Organic Farmer for our small, family-owned farm, Kitchel Family Organics, north of Chico. I want our children and all future generations to have healthy food on their tables!
Lana, Los Molinos
Here is my facebook posting: Senator Boxer continues to exemplify integrity uncommon among elected officials. She defends the environment and for over a decade has tried to get the FDA to label genetically engineered food. When last night we witnessed the Carpinteria City Council become the first city to endorse the CA Label GMO ballot initiative, one councilman said, "This is a no-brainer; why hasn't it always been labeled?"
Jan, Ventura
You just got this old Republican's vote!! GMO's have to go. Thanks,
John, Covelo
There is a very difficult problem with labeling genetically modified foods: All foods that are farmed have been genetically modified. Selective breeding of plants and animals is a form of genetic modification that long predates modern molecular biology. The only foods that have not been modified by farmers are those which are harvested in the wild, e.g., fish in the ocean. The fundamental point is that genetic modification is neither good nor bad. It depends on the particular modification and its effects on the consumer as well as its effects on the environment.
Paul, Fremont
Thank you for your efforts and activism regarding the labeling requirement for genetically modified foods. This labeling issue is an important concern for me, and I know for my wife as well. We both hold doctoral degrees, she in Biochemistry and myself in Clinical Pharmacy. I am a firm believer that federal regulation needs to strengthened, not weakened in the areas of health and safety. As an educated citizen, consumer and father labeling laws allow me to make informed decisions for myself and my family. I do not wish to told condescendingly by some giant multinational that I needn't be concerned about genetically modified foods. I want to make that decision myself, and believe that I have the education and background to do so. Senator please follow through with this effort to mandate a labeling requirement for genetically modified foods. Sincerely,
Laviero, Daly City
I read your letter about GE foods. I am an MD, with a degree in molecular biology. I am unaware of any literature that would suggest that there would be any health concerns with this type of food. I wonder if you could direct me to any such information. I know that these techniques allow the food industry in general to be more productive, which ultimately leads to cost savings and more nutritious foods. I expect this is more helpful to the poorest of our society. You certainly seem supportive of genetic engineering of humans such as stem cell research, which I also support. Thanks
Arnold, La Jolla
THANK YOU for supporting this IMPORTANT issue!!! It is about the ability to make choices as the letter says. I am proud that BOTH Senators from my state support this!
Jane, Mountain View
Sincere thanks for your voice supporting the labeling of GMO food. Sometimes it feels like you're only one of the few in Washington that truly speak for the people you represent. California is lucky to have a strong leader such as yourself. Keep up the good fight. Sincerely,
Ann, Anza
Thank you for taking a stand against GMO's. It feels like a real battle of David and Goliath. It's wonderful to have you taking a stand for all the David's of the world. Here's to a healthy future where the consumer gets to choose what they eat. (which would be a loud resounding NO to GMO's!) Best wishes,
Louise, Los Angeles
Thank you for urging the fda to require gmo info on our potential food supply. I don't know if there is any danger or not but I do want to make that choice for myself. Also, you should URGE the FDA to fire that former monsanto exec. that is acting as a chief advisor......something aint right there if ya know what i'm saying.
John, Menlo Park
I hope the Senate will go a lot farther to regulate GMO foods. Currently pollination contamination is an economic reality that can ruin growers of organic produce the world over. GMO corporations like Monsanto, ADM, Dow and others can, and wish to, wipe out all natural seeds and get farmers to invest in their costly, deadly, one-time-use seeds. These corporations really do not care about a natural or healthy future --- I hope and wish you would act on that reality. Thank you.
Charles, San Francisco
Why are you working to require labeling of genetically engineered foods? I haven't been informed of any issues serious enough to warrant such steps. Nobody getting sick. No imminent extinction of some hyper-important species. No destruction of important crops through cross-pollination. There are so many important issues to deal with that I wonder how the issue of labeling foods containing genetically modified components can possibly compete for and win your attention. What am I missing?
Christopher, San Diego
Your efforts to persuade the FDA to label genetically engineered foods are appreciated. The fact that this has not yet been accomplished is a "tribute" to the ever-increasing power of corporations to obstruct the truth whenever the truth impedes profits. Good luck in this fight--you will need it!
Robert, Ukiah
I am pregnant with my first child and recently heard that researchers have found the DNA of the virus they splice to GMO Corn (to work as a pesticide), in the blood stream of women and their unborn fetuses! Since 75-80% of corn is GMO in the US I found this greatly disturbing and upsetting. I now feel I am forced to try and avoid all non-organic corn for the duration of my pregnancy making eating out very difficult since corn especially, is hidden in so much of what we eat today. Thank you again for this all important step in giving me more control of what I put into my body and that of my growing baby. Hopefully by the time he/she is born I will at least have fair labeling to help me avoid these disgusting frankenfoods. Sincerely,
Claire, Ventura
Thank you, Barbara for your support in labeling food products that contain GMO's. I won't feed them to my family and neither will most of Europe! California is an agricultural powerhouse, we need to keep it this way. Cross contamination by GMO's is inevitable. The very nature of farming is at stake. Reducing the use of GMO's also helps to reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides that are diminishing soil, water and air quality. So thank you, thank you, thank you. The stakes are too high to ignore!!!
Pat, Grass Valley
With all due respect, do you really believe the FDA will require GMO labeling unless they are forced to do so? Why not pass a law requiring it?
Karina, Willits
Thank you for your effort to label GMO. I wish you and your fellow Senators would consider going a mite further and banning GMO altogether. At least band them until test can be done to see what adverse effects, if any they have on people not rats but people. Again I wish to thank you for your efforts so far!!
Orval, Gerber
Thank you for caring about the health and well being of all people and for taking a stand against the potential frightening consequences of GMO's. It gives me hope for the future. Sincerely,
Arianna, Forestville
Thank you for your support of labeling GMO food! I can always count on you for a sense of intelligence and foresight!
Mary Louise, Murrieta
Thank you and the other 53 members of the Senate for standing up to Monsanto's take over of the FDA. Thank you for your support of the campaigns against GMOs, JustLabelIt and Right2Know. Thank you for all that you do,
Pat, Point Arena
Thank you so much, Senator Boxer for standing up for our food safety and demanding that GMOs be labeled. I feel this is one of the more crucial fights on the table currently as it's a experiment with the natural food change, with no idea on how it affect us globally and is being done by huge agri bullies like Monsanto PURELY for profit! I believe we not only vote in ballot box but also with our dollar and should know what we're supporting. And I believe studies have shown that when consumers know that GMOs are in certain foods, they'll opt not to them.
Erica, Los Angeles
Thank you for standing on the side of what benefits the environment and public welfare.
Lorraine, San Diego
Excellent. Please continue to be tough on Genetically Engineered Foods and the creators of them. I never want to ingest GMO's. Please fight for local farming and their rights to a GMO free field. The are too many stories where a farmer's right to his own crop has been challenged based on GMO drift. Regards,
Matthew, Ben Lomond
I believe in our right to know and I also fervently believe that one corporation should not control seeds by rendering them infertile and thereby exerting unwarranted power over food and other crops. The safety of gmo's is questionable at this point for human consumption so perhaps their infertility is a blessing. Nevertheless, too much power for one entity.
Pam, Santa Rosa
The idea that Americans have been offered up as test subjects to corporate engineering is sinful I hate to think of our future generations. Thanks,
Jo, South Pasadena
We consider this issue very important. Thank you for signing on to the letter to the FDA. It would be unconscionable not to label GM foods. For our health's sake, we need to know what we are eating.
Wallace and Joan, Mountain View
I am a volunteer in Santa Barbara gathering petitions for GMO Labeling. Your email was such a joy and relief to receive. :)
Celeste, Santa Barbara
We do not know all the ramifications of this tinkering with DNA, Monsanto is taking over farmers' fields that have been pollinated by the wind and no fault of the farmers, and studies NOT led by Monsanto are coming up with some very disturbing findings. I am gathering signatures to get the Freedom to Know initiative on the November California ballot. Thanks again! I really appreciate your stand.
Holly, Temecula
Before one can require the labeling of genetically engineered food, I think you first need to define what you mean by that term. Consider the corn you buy at the market, it looks like this: http://www.schreiberandsons.com/sweet%20cornimage.jpg . Now take a look at what it came from, how maize looked not much more than two hundred years ago: http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-1411179526-hd.jpg . Only two centuries of genetic engineering have produced uniform color, bigger ears and bigger kernels. If you review http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken#Origins , you will see that man has been genetically engineering ("breeding") chickens for thousands of years. My point is that genetic engineering of our own food is a human act as old as agriculture itself. Nor is it bad in and of itself. I find that the current proposal seems to be targeted at the wrong part of the problem. If a genetically engineered foodstuff proves bad for people to eat, it should be banned on that basis, not on how it was created. To do otherwise is to completely ignore the impact of 7,000 years of human history on the species of this planet we share with them.
Glenn, Felton
I normally disagree with nearly every decision and vote you make and our views on nearly every subject are polar opposites, but I would like to thank you for supporting this measure. Though genetically engineered foods to be consumed by humans should not have been allowed in the first place in my opinion, I appreciate that you are attempting to get it labeled so that those of us who wish to avoid such foods may do so. Thank you. Sincerely,
Mike, Lompoc
Thank you very much for listening to the people and urging the FDA to require labeling of gm foods so consumers can make informed choices on what they eat and feed their families. Please continue and take this issue as high and far as you need to get it done for the people. Thank you for fighting the good fight for truth and disclosure on our food and may it extend to all of our institutions and aspects of our country - by the people and for the people, not for profit's sake. Margaret, Santa Cruz
Thank you and your fellow law makers for sending a great letter to the FDA concerning out food supply.
Fran, Hemet
It is important to label ALL ingredients, including GMO's so we can make educated choices for ourselves and our families. Not labeling genetically modified food is underhanded, unfair and tells me that it is must be unsafe if they have to "sneak" it in our food unbeknownst to us. Label it and let us vote with our dollars! That's the way it should be.
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The Block Island Music FestivalWarming up for the Weekend
All this week at Captain Nick's Bar on Ocean Avenue, you can expect to find people jamming out. The yearly music festival is here! Owner Marc Scortino hosts the event, so islanders and tourists alike can come and have a great time. The event runs through Sunday, June 16, so if you missed a couple of nights, don't worry, there is still time.
When on Block Island, it is not uncommon to see a headband or two, or probably even some knotty dread locks. That's why it didn't surprise me at all that the opening group for the first night of the music festival was the Block Island Drummers. This small drum circle was definitely able to entice the young crowd with its rhythmic beating, almost like a chant to the gods. The gods must have been listening, because it started to rain.
The rain didn't seem to faze the crowd very much at Nick's. These were mostly New Englanders, and nothing less than a nor'easter could turn them away. A few people seemed to wander off, but for the most part, people just donned their foul weather gear, making Nick's quite a bit brighter than usual. It wasn't only the rain jackets that were bright and shining, but also the demeanor of the crowd. Even with wet seats and hair, the people sat patiently and in tune. A couple more acts went by, and the rain started to let up to a shower, then only a drizzle.
Lo and behold, the gray was short-lived. Before anybody knew it, the sun was back out, and the few that had left started to trickle back in. By this time the sun was low in the sky, and everything seemed reflective from rain jackets to puddles. Just when I thought that it couldn't have gotten any more beautiful, a perfect rainbow stretched over the sky. The crowd looked up in awe, inspired by the amazing sight. And as everyone lowered their heads, another band started to play.
Black Marmot was a whirlwind of energy. Their music was soft, the rhythm was tight and, oh, did they do it so right. They reminded me of older folk music, something you might imagine coming from turn-of-the-20th century Kentucky, but at the same time they were soulful. They had the passion. The night was becoming brisk, and there was still a cool breeze remaining from the rainstorm, but Black Marmot really kept you warm. Between singer Linde Clark's beautiful, echoey voice and guitarist Tim Parker's smooth riffs on the guitar, it almost felt like you were sitting inside. The quality of sound was just so pure and crisp.
This first evening really was a perfect night for families and couples. The crowd seemed to be an even blend of all ages and interests. Just like the music, the crowd was in harmony. Even little kids took to the stage to give dancing their best shot. They always seem to have more courage than the rest of us.
Shift up a couple of hours, and the kids went home to bed. The pace at Nick's hadn't changed very much and the listeners seemed to come for relaxation. I found myself upstairs in a lounge chair, near a spot a friend once told me had the best acoustics in the building. It was in this spot that I was able to listen to the Mclean Sisters, letting the gentle acoustic guitars softly flow off the resonant wooden building. Their slightly southern country-like voices evoked the feeling of a bar in the old Wild West, minus the threatening nature.
Soon enough, it was just past 11 p.m. and I was sitting outside enjoying the evening. It was then I heard a ghost; Ray Manzarek, keyboardist of the legendary band, the Doors, who died recently. The legacy he left behind is epic. Without the sounds he created, the Doors simply would not have been at all what they were. At first, I thought it was him I heard, but then the rest of the band joined in with Daphne Lee Martin, who was enchanting and spooky. Her band was something I could only describe as country/blues/modern fusion. It was new to me, and I have to say I enjoyed it.
However, before I knew it, the night was done and I was on my way home, feeling as pleasant as can be. The next night, things picked up, just a little bit.
The first night of the festival, a random man that I struck up a conversation with, told me that the festival got progressively quicker in pace every night throughout the week. It was on the second night I realized this was completely true.
I arrived at 9 p.m., just in time to see the Trenton Street Collaborative. The island was happy to welcome back, Cameron Greenlee, the keyboardist of the Collaborative, and former keyboardist of the renowned, Skatelites, who had grown up here. With his expertise on the keys, and the heavy bass lines one can come to expect from the reverberating relaxation that is reggae, the band really fit the bill. Keeping one foot to the floor I could almost feel the vibration of the bass straight across the frontal lobe of my brain. And just as the pace started to pick up to a ska-like tune, some of the local always familiar-looking young guys started hopping around on the dance floor, bouncing to their hearts content.
At 11 p.m. the pace revved up a little bit more. The band, Doug Ratner and the Watchmen, really hit it off. They came in louder and more powerful than any of the bands so far. They were almost like an early nineties grunge rock band, with even a slight punkish twist. Picture something like Nirvana, or Pearl Jam. They, without a lick of doubt, played their hearts out. I'd say it's love when you play a guitar solo slide-guitar style — with a life-sized plastic owl. If you took a second glance at that sentence, don't worry, you read it correctly. These guys were wild and were not hesitant to show it.
So far, my random acquaintance was right. The bands had really upped the ante, and the pace of the music had picked up a notch. During the first night out, it was only children dancing in the early evening. It was soft, relaxing and downright charming. It wasn't the tempo that you would want on a Saturday night, but on a Tuesday it was quite acceptable, especially for all of the couples that just wanted a relaxing night out. Then on the second night things got a little bit more upbeat. There was some movement and the music turned a little bit more psychedelic. At times it even got a bit intense. It really is amazing the different genres and tones that this pirate bar can encapsulate properly.
If things keep up the way they seem to be, this should be a weekend not to miss at Captain Nick's. The music festival has already proven to be exciting and entertaining and so far it's only Wednesday. I personally can't wait to see, Dr. Westchersterson, and the Shades on Saturday. The Block Island Music Festival is a party you just have to attend.


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Studying the Bible.
A vital key to our spiritual maturity and growth as a Christian is found in reading, learning, and understanding scripture.
We have unprecedented access to the Bible through print, audio, and online versions. In America, a free Bible can be made available to anyone who wants but cannot afford to purchase one. It's easy to forget how very blessed we are as American Christians when it comes to God's word.
In 2013, Barna Research Group did a study for the American Bible Society called "What Do Americans Really Think About The Bible. Here's some of what they learned:
- 88% of Americans polled own a Bible.
- 80% believe the Bible is sacred.
- 61% wish they read the Bible more.
- 56% believe the Bible has too little influence in our culture.
And only 1 in 5 Americans read their Bible.
When you consider how important reading, knowing, and studying scripture is ("All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 NIV) it makes sense to be proactive, engage in reading it, ask the Holy Spirit to teach and lead as we commit God's word to our hearts and minds. The majority of American Christians, however, simply don't do it.
Here's something to inspire us all though. I've discovered an awesome opportunity to create a (new) habit of studying the Bible.
Joyce Meyer Ministries is sponsoring The 3030 Challenge .
Beginning March 1st, Joyce is encouraging people to study the Bible for 30 minutes every day for 30 days. Signing up for this free challenge allows you to receive a daily encouraging email from Joyce, special audio and video clips and teaching downloads, scripture verses to encourage you, study guides, and tips from Joyce on how to become a serious student of the Bible.
The 3030 Challenge is a great opportunity to create a habit of studying the Bible and making it a part of your daily walk with the Lord. It's great motivation and incentive to grab God's word, dig into it, and cultivate a love for scripture. I signed up. Every one of us can use a little push or motivation from time to time, you know?
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 ESV
The Bible is God's word and it's a precious gift to us. Remember how easy it is for us to find a way to read it (and to forget/dismiss/discard even when it's under our very noses)? There are people in parts of the world who've never seen a single copy. There are some countries where the Bible is banned or there are laws which restrict printing, selling, importing, or even owning one. We forget, how in this country, we have the scripture at our very fingertips.
I hope you'll join me in the 3030 Challenge. Even if you haven't cracked the cover of your Bible in months (or years) there's no time like the present to start.


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The representatives from the 6 clubs in Toastmasters International Area 2, Yuma, AZ., and El Centro, CA., are competing for the privilege of representing Area 2 in the Eastern Division Spring Contest in San Diego on May 4, 2013. Contestants will share their impromptu responses in the Table Topics contest and prepared speeches in the International Speech contest.
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Shaykh al-Dido on the Sects of the Umma
Shaykh Muhammad al-Hassan Walid Dido al-Shanqiti | Translated by U. Abdullah
The Question
Are the sects that are mentioned by the Prophet in the Ḥadīth to remain in the hellfire forever? And is there any way in which it is possible for the Ahl al-Sunna to be united with them?1
The Answer
The statement of the Prophet that, "The Jews splintered into seventy one sects, the Christians splintered into seventy two sects and my Umma will splinter into seventy three sects," this much of the ḥadīth is authentic. It has been transmitted by al-Ḥākim [al-Naysābūrī (d. 405 AH)] and others, and it is authentic in its various narrations. As for the additional phrase (ziyāda), namely, "all of them are in the hellfire except one," or, "all of them are in Heaven except one," or "whoever [follows] what I and my Companions [follow…]," all of these additional phrases are inauthentic. Thus the authentic ḥadīth is only the affirmation [that there will exist] sects, and this is one of the signs of prophethood [of Muḥammad, and one of its proofs. But as for their being "in the hellfire," or "in Heaven," or, [following] what he and his Companions [follow]; none of these [variant narrations] has authentically reached us from the Prophet.
As for the sects within this Umma, they are those which [promote] reprehensible innovations and misguidance within the faith, and whose followers are not disbelievers [in Islam]—for whoever dies testifying that there is no god but God and that Muḥammad is the Messenger of God will not remain in the hellfire forever, even if they were misguided and an innovator, however great their disobedience may be.2 Rather God will either forgive them, or punish them to the extent that they have disobeyed Him, and then He will take them out of the hellfire. Indeed God will bring forth groups of people on the Day of Resurrection who have become blackened and scorched [in the hellfire] and cast them into the River of Life. [Therein] their bodies shall sprout as a seed of a desert plant sprouts in the dross of a torrent, and then they shall be entered into Heaven.3 Additionally, they may be punished in their graves—and the punishment of the grave is one of the means of expiating sins […]—such that when they are brought forth on the Day of Resurrection, they will already have been recompensed for their innovation and sin.
- Original Arabic text is to be found here: http://www.dedew.net/index.php?A__=5&type=4&h=1&linkid=980 ↩
- UA: The Shaykh seems to be implying here extreme groups within Sunnism, such as extreme Salafīs and extreme Ṣūfīs, as well as sects outside Sunnism such as Twelver Shīʿism or Khārijism. ↩
- Such a ḥadīth is repeated five times in Bukhārī, e.g., ḥadīth no. 814, in the Jamʾiyyat al-Maknaz edition. ↩
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And who exactly are the 'extreme' Salafis and Sufis? How can we, the laymen, discern what goes and what doesn't–because it seems that one man's extreme is another's wali!
A very excellent article. Much needed in today's environment of excessive partisanship.
However, I must protest sister UA's footnote where she says that the Shaykh is referring to "extreme Salafis." While it is well known–and accepted by almost all sane people–that extreme Sufis commit Shirk and Kufr…Can you please tell which Salafis alive today are so extreme as to commit Kufr? Exactly which "innovations" do these "extreme Salafis" bring up which constitute Kufr? Please name them.
While I agree that "extreme Salafis" are guilty of excessive partisanship, I cannot see how they believe in anything that constitutes kufr. Please clarify this issue or delete it from the article insha-Allah. Again, I completely agree that extreme Salafis have faults–and I myself get into huge arguments with them…but to say that they reach the level of kufr is–in my opinion–not justified.
To Troubled below: surely those are extreme Sufis who commit shirk and call on their saints for help and aid, an innovation which reaches the level of kufr.
Fi Aman Allah
JAK for the great translation. Just want to note that the translation ends abruptly as though the rest was accidently excluded. It says, "and…"
salam i hav a question for shaikh suhaib web regardin has has mentioned the portion of the hadith of this naration is weak i wud like to ask why is it weak? cud u plz giv me sum references of the classical muhaditheen jzk


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As of Saturday, November 5, 2011
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ALBANY — After steadfastly refusing to call a special meeting of the Dougherty County School Board to discuss how best to deal with the school lunch fraud case of Morningside Elementary Principal Gloria Baker, Superintendent Joshua Murfree relented Friday afternoon and called a special session for 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Emails between Board members Darrel Ealum and David Maschke and Murfree, obtained via Open Records Law requests, indicated some disagreement regarding Murfree's objections to a special session.
Baker and her husband, Chester, were booked and released Thursday from the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office downtown on charges of making false statements to obtain free school lunches for their child.
In an email sent to Murfree at 11:46 a.m. Thursday, shortly after the Bakers turned themselves in at the judicial building, Ealum wrote: "I have received (calls) concerning Principal Gloria Baker ... I feel we should be proactive with the charges against her and we should move quickly to reach a decision by calling an Emergency Called Meeting of the Board.
"Our next scheduled meeting is 11 days away, and I feel like a lack of attention to this matter is having a negative affect on our STEP III vote on Nov. 8th. The calls I am receiving have a high tone of negativism toward the Board and toward the 1 percent sales tax. Failure to get our sales tax passed will create tremendous problems for our school system."
At 2:24 p.m., Murfree responded: "A special called meeting is not warranted as this is a matter that we are handling at the district level. A recommendation will come from me, if so needed. This office along with the HR Department will be in touch with the PSC (Professional Standards Commission). Reflect on cases that have been even more severe than this case."
At 2:45 p.m., Maschke weighed in with: "Please be reminded that the Board Chairman (James Bush) himself can call a Special Board Meeting or that any four members of the Board can call for a Special Board Meeting. A Special Called Meeting does not require the Superintendent's concurrence."
Bush was out of town today and could not be reached for comment.
After a news conference at the School Administration Building Friday Morning called to tout DCSS's improved AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) numbers and a new robotics program at Dougherty High School, Murfree refused to answer questions in regard to Baker's situation.
The superintendent had assured media he would take questions after a photo opportunity, but instead slipped away to his office.
DCSS Director of Public Information R.D. Harter said he would give the superintendent a list of written questions via email and respond.
The four questions submitted by The Herald are:
n What is the current status of Gloria Baker?
n Who authorizes reduced or free lunch applications?
n When do you expect to see the results of the entire investigation?
n Why isn't the investigation and findings by the DCSS police enough for you and the board to act?
The Herald has not yet received a response.
Shortly after the news conference ended, however, Murfree sent out the following email to board members: "The investigation is still ongoing with other entities that we have not been able to meet with, etc. The investigation by the DCSS Police has been done. I have only a summary statement at the moment from DCSS. Once the entire investigation has been completely I will present to the findings to the Board, etc."
Shinedownfan 3 years, 1 month ago
1. What is the "district level"?
2. This will be the nail in the coffin if nothing is done, SPLOST will not pass!
3. Now we know which board members have chutzpah!
Camilla2005 3 years, 1 month ago
Of course this matter is having a negative affect on the STEP III vote on Nov. 8th. The problem with the school system is not the amount of money to work with; it is the way they spend what they have to work with. MRS. BAKER IS THE POSTER CHILD FOR WHY WE SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR AN EXTRA PENNY OF EVERY DOLLAR TO BE GIVEN TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO SPEND WITH NO ACCOUNTABILITY.
wilson 3 years, 1 month ago
If the e-mail cited at the end of the article is really the work of the superintendent and accurate I'm surprised he ranked as high as 34th.
Terry.Lewis 3 years, 1 month ago
It is legit. Download the .pdf of the emails and look at the last page.
bubbavet 3 years, 1 month ago
billybob 3 years, 1 month ago
Oh come on now. Are people really naive enough to believe Murfree will act swiftly and decisively on this case? She has the number one quality DCSS looks for in its leaders. Murfree will cause paralysis by analysis and delay and hope the news cycle will move on to something else.
firefly 3 years, 1 month ago
Thanks for posting and keeping the public updated on this "on-going" investigation. Murfree needs to go! DCSS needs to be revamped and it starts and the top.
whattheheck 3 years, 1 month ago
I am getting the feeling that Mr Murfree has forgotten who he works for. This is a "big deal" to the taxpayers and a lick and promise on it won't work. His cavalier attitude is not appreciated and shows his lack of respect and concern for the citizens. We are at the point where it is time to start writing the Governor and see if we can get Murfree and the dysfunctional members of the school board replaced at the same time. Enough is enough!
Guest8675309 3 years, 1 month ago
This story, just like all of the DCSS employee stories will fade away within a week or two. Remember the story of the Principal at Southside Middle School who sexually assaulted a paraprofessional? Nothing has happened to him and he currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Monroe High School. He refused to take a polygraph test and the victim took two tests and passed them both. Would you want him dealing with your daughter? Our children turn into criminals partly due to the poor role models that are in their schools. It is time to get rid of the filth, send a message that crime does NOT pay! The way to send this message is to NOT pass the SPLOST! TELL the School Board that the citizens will not fund the SPLOST, I mean slush fund, until they clean up their act!
MRKIA 3 years, 1 month ago
supersquawker 3 years, 1 month ago
I heard Dr. Murfree's responses to questions on WALB earlier this evening. Conclusion: He is a complete dope. Prediction: That will be his last Q&A with the media...."NO COMMENT" will be the future response to questions. Remember what "NO COMMENT" means? "I've got something to hide and too much to lose".
supersquawker 3 years, 1 month ago
PhD = Post hole Digger
reb_arty1863 3 years, 1 month ago
Who is in charge of investigating the free lunch applications? How many more are out there? This whole program needs review to make sure it benefits only those in need. That principal basically stole goods and services intended for the needy. Three years worth of theft should make her answer to a felony charge.
Spike 3 years, 1 month ago
Interestingly there appears to be several portions of the email missing. What's the "whole" story? Why does the email seem so disjointed? Smells like fish, looks like fish, hmmmmm. Is it a fish? You tell me.
Albany, you must wake up. Clean house. What you've been doing is not working and you don't have the time to play around with it.
Think about it......Significant federal budget cuts on the horizon.......BRAC issues that could result in the loss of MCLB. If we don't have reasons for the base and industry to stay then what's the future hold?
We need to change things now!
chinaberry25 3 years, 1 month ago
Do you all see the news last night. Murfree got up there and told a big fat lie. He stated that none of the board members had contacted him and h saw no reason to call a special meeting. Well???
Justice4Moma 3 years, 1 month ago
StrongI dont know about everyone else,but when i got my tax bill and saw the school tax,that told me they are getting enough from us.Vote no to give them anymore money to just give away.They have to learn at some point how to skrimp and save like the rest of us have to.
wino3800 3 years, 1 month ago
Obviously, there is a great deal of corruption in the DCSS. The people running it are not qualified or capable. The principal must be terminated. The governor needs to have Mike Bowers do his thing and investigate these problems while he's in town. This is a very BIG DEAL.
shredex3 3 years, 1 month ago
This is a classic case of an administrator not knowing how to handle a situation, trying to protect one of his own. My favorite saying is: "don't let other peoples problems become your problem" If he would just handle each situation without seeing the color of the person, Murfree would be better off. That goes for all, look at the situation, not who is in the situation.
bubbavet 3 years, 1 month ago
daisymae 3 years, 1 month ago
Am I the only one who noticed that Mr. Murfree was lying through his teeth...uh I mean tapping dancing as fast as he could when questioned on the news ? I am sorry for the Dougherty County School System that this is Your Leader but I do have the feeling the Mrs. Whatley got out while the getting was good. And Bubbavet, you are right about the caption of the picture.
Spike 3 years, 1 month ago
Did anyone else notice the email doesn't appear to include everyone's comments? Smells like a fish, looks like a fish hmmmmmm. Could it be?
Albany needs to wake up. Budget cuts are coming. BRAC will look at base closures again. Albany can not afford to have things like this going on here. Is anyone concerned? Lets fix this and make Albany a place businesses will want to come to and that the military doesn't want to leave.
Terry.Lewis 3 years, 1 month ago
That's because Carol Tharin, Milton Griffin, James Bush and Anita Williams-Brown did not reply to the email.
supersquawker 3 years, 1 month ago
He thinks he has a 4-3 guarantee on the Board. And based on history he probably does. But I sure am loving those "entities". Sounds impressive.
carbonrob 3 years, 1 month ago
Who are all the other people in the picture with the "superintendent"?
opinion8d 3 years, 1 month ago
I would like to know that, myself, wilson!
firefly 3 years, 1 month ago
Isn't it obvious? That's his posse.
wilson 3 years, 1 month ago
Please vote NO to e-spLOST. Don't give these clowns anymore money. We're already paying far too much ($190 million) for NOTHING and if we gave them a $1 billion a year the results would be the same. Vote NO!
Outtahere 3 years, 1 month ago
After reading this article, I feel very uneasy concerning the outcome of this very serious situation. What started these feelings are Murfree's comments (or lack thereof) and overall lack of integrity!! See the thing is that the people of the DCSS that have positions of authority have no respect for the taxpayers or the parents!! They are self absorbed liars that need a really huge reality check!! What pisses me off the most is that woman made over $90,000 a year and still felt the need to LIE to get funds that were set aside for poor children!!! Most two income households will never make that kind of money but this lowlife somehow lucked up and was given a great position within the school system!! To describe what scum she is, I cannt do on this thread!! I AM SO GLAD SHE WAS CAUGHT AND I CANT WAIT UNTIL WE FIND OUT SOME DIRT ON MURFREE SO HE CAN BE NEXT IN THE HOT SEAT!!!! BY THE WAY, I'M SURE I DONT HAVE TO SAY THIS BUT VOTE NO TO ESPLOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
opinion8d 3 years, 1 month ago
(1) What is the "district level" that is currently handling the incident? (2) Why does Murfree feel the need to slyly remind the board that "emails are public records of sort"? (Of sort....what does that even mean?) (3) Where did this "PhD" learn grammar? ..."Once the entire investigation has been completely I will present to the findings to Board, etc." (4) Why does he repetitively use "...etc." in his sentences?
firefly 3 years, 1 month ago
I was also wondering about the grammar... maybe his PhD is "honorary"?
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