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The resurrection of Christ. (1-12) He appears to two disciples on the way to Emmaus. (13-27) And makes himself known to them. (28-35) Christ appears to the other disciples. (36-49) His ascension. (50-53)
Verses 1-12 See the affection and respect the women showed to Christ, after he was dead and buried. Observe their surprise when they found the stone rolled away, and the grave empty. Christians often perplex themselves about that with which they should comfort and encourage themselves. They look rather to find their Master in his grave-clothes, than angels in their shining garments. The angels assure them that he is risen from the dead; is risen by his own power. These angels from heaven bring not any new gospel, but remind the women of Christ's words, and teach them how to apply them. We may wonder that these disciples, who believed Jesus to be the Son of God and the true Messiah, who had been so often told that he must die, and rise again, and then enter into his glory, who had seen him more than once raise the dead, yet should be so backward to believe his raising himself. But all our mistakes in religion spring from ignorance or forgetfulness of the words Christ has spoken. Peter now ran to the sepulchre, who so lately ran from his Master. He was amazed. There are many things puzzling and perplexing to us, which would be plain and profitable, if we rightly understood the words of Christ.
Verses 13-27 This appearance of Jesus to the two disciples going to Emmaus, happened the same day that he rose from the dead. It well becomes the disciples of Christ to talk together of his death and resurrection; thus they may improve one another's knowledge, refresh one another's memory, and stir up each other's devout affections. And where but two together are well employed in work of that kind, he will come to them, and make a third. Those who seek Christ, shall find him: he will manifest himself to those that inquire after him; and give knowledge to those who use the helps for knowledge which they have. No matter how it was, but so it was, they did not know him; he so ordering it, that they might the more freely discourse with him. Christ's disciples are often sad and sorrowful, even when they have reason to rejoice; but through the weakness of their faith, they cannot take the comfort offered to them. Though Christ is entered into his state of exaltation, yet he notices the sorrows of his disciples, and is afflicted in their afflictions. Those are strangers in Jerusalem, that know not of the death and sufferings of Jesus. Those who have the knowledge of Christ crucified, should seek to spread that knowledge. Our Lord Jesus reproved them for the weakness of their faith in the Scriptures of the Old Testament. Did we know more of the Divine counsels as far as they are made known in the Scriptures, we should not be subject to the perplexities we often entangle ourselves in. He shows them that the sufferings of Christ were really the appointed way to his glory; but the cross of Christ was that to which they could not reconcile themselves. Beginning at Moses, the first inspired writer of the Old Testament, Jesus expounded to them the things concerning himself. There are many passages throughout all the Scriptures concerning Christ, which it is of great advantage to put together. We cannot go far in any part, but we meet with something that has reference to Christ, some prophecy, some promise, some prayer, some type or other. A golden thread of gospel grace runs through the whole web of the Old Testament. Christ is the best expositor of Scripture; and even after his resurrection, he led people to know the mystery concerning himself, not by advancing new notions, but by showing how the Scripture was fulfilled, and turning them to the earnest study of it.
Verses 28-35 If we would have Christ dwell with us, we must be earnest with him. Those that have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with him, cannot but desire more of his company. He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. This he did with his usual authority and affection, with the same manner, perhaps with the same words. He here teaches us to crave a blessing on every meal. See how Christ by his Spirit and grace makes himself known to the souls of his people. He opens the Scriptures to them. He meets them at his table, in the ordinance of the Lord's supper; is known to them in breaking of bread. But the work is completed by the opening of the eyes of their mind; yet it is but short views we have of Christ in this world, but when we enter heaven, we shall see him for ever. They had found the preaching powerful, even when they knew not the preacher. Those Scriptures which speak of Christ, will warm the hearts of his true disciples. That is likely to do most good, which affects us with the love of Jesus in dying for us. It is the duty of those to whom he has shown himself, to let others know what he has done for their souls. It is of great use for the disciples of Christ to compare their experiences, and tell them to each other.
Verses 36-49 Jesus appeared in a miraculous manner, assuring the disciples of his peace, though they had so lately forsaken him, and promising spiritual peace with every blessing. Many troublesome thoughts which disquiet our minds, rise from mistakes concerning Christ. All the troublesome thoughts which rise in our hearts at any time, are known to the Lord Jesus, and are displeasing to him. He spake with them on their unreasonable unbelief. Nothing had passed but what was foretold by the prophets, and necessary for the salvation of sinners. And now all men should be taught the nature and necessity of repentance, in order to the forgiveness of their sins. And these blessings were to be sought for, by faith in the name of Jesus. Christ by his Spirit works on the minds of men. Even good men need to have their understandings opened. But that we may have right thoughts of Christ, there needs no more than to be made to understand the Scriptures.
Verses 50-53 Christ ascended from Bethany, near the Mount of Olives. There was the garden in which his sufferings began; there he was in his agony. Those that would go to heaven, must ascend thither from the house of sufferings and sorrows. The disciples did not see him rise out of the grave; his resurrection could be proved by their seeing him alive afterwards: but they saw him ascend into heaven; they could not otherwise have a proof of his ascension. He lifted up his hands, and blessed them. He did not go away in displeasure, but in love, he left a blessing behind him. As he arose, so he ascended, by his own power. They worshipped him. This fresh display of Christ's glory drew from them fresh acknowledgments. They returned to Jerusalem with great joy. The glory of Christ is the joy of all true believers, even while they are here in this world. While waiting for God's promises, we must go forth to meet them with our praises. And nothing better prepares the mind for receiving the Holy Ghost. Fears are silenced, sorrows sweetened and allayed, and hopes kept up. And this is the ground of a Christian's boldness at the throne of grace; yea, the Father's throne is the throne of grace to us, because it is also the throne of our Mediator, Jesus Christ. Let us rely on his promises, and plead them. Let us attend his ordinances, praise and bless God for his mercies, set our affections on things above, and expect the Redeemer's return to complete our happiness. Amen. Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly.
Luke 24:1-12 . ANGELIC ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE WOMEN THAT CHRIST IS RISEN--PETER'S VISIT TO THE EMPTY SEPULCHRE.
5. Why, &c.--Astonishing question! not "the risen," but "the Living One" (compare Revelation 1:18 ); and the surprise expressed in it implies an incongruity in His being there at all, as if, though He might submit to it, "it was impossible He should be holden of it" ( Acts 2:24 ).
6. in Galilee--to which these women themselves belonged ( Luke 23:55 ).
7. Saying, &c.--How remarkable it is to hear angels quoting a whole sentence of Christ's to the disciples, mentioning where it was uttered, and wondering it was not fresh in their memory, as doubtless it was in theirs! ( 1 Timothy 3:16 , "seen of angels," and 1 Peter 1:12 ).
Luke 24:13-35 . CHRIST APPEARS TO THE TWO GOING TO EMMAUS.
13. two of them--One was Cleopas ( Luke 24:18 ); who the other was is mere conjecture.
Emmaus--about seven and a half miles from Jerusalem. They probably lived there and were going home after the Passover.
14-16. communed and reasoned--exchanged views and feelings, weighing afresh all the facts, as detailed in Luke 24:18-24 .
drew near--coming up behind them as from Jerusalem.
eyes holden--Partly He was "in another form" ( Mark 16:12 ), and partly there seems to have been an operation on their own vision; though certainly, as they did not believe that He was alive, His company as a fellow traveller was the last thing they would expect,
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
18. knowest not, &c.--If he knew not the events of the last few days in Jerusalem, he must be a mere sojourner; if he did, how could he suppose they would be talking of anything else? How artless all this!
19. Concerning Jesus, &c.--As if feeling it a relief to have someone to unburden his thoughts and feelings to, this disciple goes over the main facts in his own desponding style, and this was just what our Lord wished.
21. we trusted, &c.--They expected the promised Deliverance at His hand, but in the current sense of it, not by His death.
besides all this--not only did His death seem to give the fatal blow to their hopes, but He had been two days dead already, and this was the third. It is true, they add, some of our women gave us a surprise, telling us of a vision of angels they had at the empty grave this morning that said He was alive, and some of ourselves who went thither confirmed their statement; but then Himself they saw not. A doleful tale truly, told out of the deepest despondency.
25-27. fools--senseless, without understanding.
26. Ought not Christ--"the Christ," "the Messiah."
to suffer . . . and enter--that is, through the gate of suffering (and suffering "these things," or such a death) to enter into His glory. "Ye believe in the glory; but these very sufferings are the predicted gate of entrance into it."
27. Moses and all the prophets, &c.--Here our Lord both teaches us the reverence due to Old Testament Scripture, and the great burden of it--"Himself."
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare mark 1:1 6:48 , Genesis 18:3 Genesis 18:5 , 32:24-26 ).
29. constrained, &c.--But for this, the whole design of the interview had been lost; but it was not to be lost, for He who only wished to be constrained had kindled a longing in the hearts of His travelling companions which was not to be so easily put off. And does not this still repeat itself in the interviews of the Saviour with His loving, longing disciples? Else why do they say,
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30, 31. he took . . . and blessed . . . and their eyes were opened--The stranger first startles them by taking the place of master at their own table, but on proceeding to that act which reproduced the whole scene of the last Supper, a rush of associations and recollections disclosed their guest, and He stood confessed before their astonished gaze--THEIR RISEN LORD! They were going to gaze on Him, perhaps embrace Him, but that moment He is gone! It was enough.
32-34. They now tell each to the other how their hearts burned--were fired--within them at His talk and His expositions of Scripture. "Ah! this accounts for it: We could not understand the glow of self-evidencing light, love, glory that ravished our hearts; but now we do." They cannot rest--how could they?--they must go straight back and tell the news. They find the eleven, but ere they have time to tell their tale, their ears are saluted with the thrilling news, "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon." Most touching and precious intelligence this. The only one of the Eleven to whom He appeared alone was he, it seems, who had so shamefully denied Him. What passed at that interview we shall never know here. Probably it was too sacred for disclosure. Emmaus now relate what had happened to them, and while thus comparing notes of their Lord's appearances, lo! Christ Himself stands in the midst of them. What encouragement to doubting, dark, true-hearted disciples!
Luke 24:36-53 . JESUS APPEARS TO THE ASSEMBLED DISCIPLES--HIS ASCENSION.
37, 38. a spirit--the ghost of their dead Lord, but not Himself in the body ( Acts 12:15 , Matthew 14:26 ).
thoughts--rather, "reasonings"; that is, whether He were risen or no, and whether this was His very self.
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body ( Genesis 9:4 ), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" ( 1 Corinthians 15:50 ); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body.
41. believed not for joy, &c.--They did believe, else they had not rejoiced [BENGEL]. But it seemed too good to be true ( Psalms 126:1 Psalms 126:2 ).
42. honeycomb--common frugal fare, anciently.
43. eat before them--that is, let them see Him doing it: not for His own necessity, but their conviction.
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" ( Luke 18:31-34 ).
while . . . yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law . . . prophets . . . psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
45. Then opened he, &c.--a statement of unspeakable value; expressing, on the one hand, Christ's immediate access to the human spirit and absolute power over it, to the adjustment of its vision, and permanent rectification for spiritual discernment (than which it is impossible to conceive a stronger evidence of His proper divinity); and, on the other hand, making it certain that the manner of interpreting the \ Old Testament which the apostles afterwards employed (see the Acts and Epistles), has the direct sanction of Christ Himself.
47. beginning at Jerusalem--(1) As the metropolis and heart of the then existing kingdom of God:--"to the Jew first" ( Romans 1:16 , Acts 13:46 , Isaiah 2:3 , (2) As the great reservoir and laboratory of all the sin and crime of the nation, thus proclaiming for all time that there is mercy in Christ for the chief of sinners.
48. witnesses--(Compare Acts 1:8 Acts 1:22 ).
49. I send--the present tense, to intimate its nearness.
promise of my Father--that is, what My Father hath promised; the Holy Ghost, of which Christ is the authoritative Dispenser ( John 14:7 , Revelation 3:1 , 5:6 ).
endued--invested, or clothed with; implying, as the parallels show ( Romans 13:14 , 1 Corinthians 15:53 , Galatians 3:27 , Colossians 3:9 Colossians 3:10 ), their being so penetrated and acted upon by conscious supernatural power (in the full sense of that word) as to stamp with divine authority the whole exercise of their apostolic office, including, of course, their pen as well as their mouth.
50-53. to Bethany--not to the village itself, but on the "descent" to it from Mount Olivet.
51. while he blessed . . . parted, &c.--Sweet intimation! Incarnate Love, Crucified Love, Risen Love, now on the wing for heaven, waiting only those odorous gales which were to waft Him to the skies, goes away in benedictions, that in the character of Glorified, Enthroned Love, He might continue His benedictions, but in yet higher form, until He come again! And oh, if angels were so transported at His birth into this scene of tears and death, what must have been their ecstasy as they welcomed and attended Him "far above all heavens" into the presence-chamber, and conducted Him to the right hand of the Majesty on High! Thou hast an everlasting right, O my Saviour, to that august place. The brightness of the Father's glory, enshrined in our nature, hath won it well; for He poured out His soul unto death, and led captivity captive, receiving gifts for men, yea for the rebellious, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Thou art the King of glory, O Christ. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, be lifted up, ye everlasting doors, that the King of glory may come in! Even so wilt Thou change these vile bodies of ours, that they may be like unto Thine own glorious body; and then with gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought, they shall enter into the King's palace!
52. worshipped him--certainly in the strictest sense of adoration.
returned to Jerusalem--as instructed to do: but not till after gazing, as if entranced, up into the blue vault in which He had disappeared, they were gently checked by two shining ones, who assured them He would come again to them in the like manner as He had gone into heaven. This made them return, not with disappointment at His removal, but "with great joy."
53. were continually in the temple--that is, every day at the regular hours of prayer till the day of Pentecost.


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i know the generally accepted opinion is that it would never happen, but is it possible to fall to chaos? after all, Grey knights are technically psykers (which i guess should open them up to the taint of chaos), and Hammer of Daemons does a whole spiel on a grey knight getting possessed by a daemon.
I think a Fallen Grey Knight Sorcerer would be kinda cool.


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Oct 15, 2013 3:50 PM, By Cynthia Wisehart
Restoration AV
Fire is one of the most devastating events that can befall a congregation. People often feel deeply connected to the look and sound of their house of worship. The voice of the community inevitably takes on a different character as it fills a church that has been restored from fire.
This can be a good thing. While fires bring disruption and sometimes tragedy, they also bring opportunity, especially for churches with aging audio systems and acoustic properties that may be centuries old.
In January of 2011, in the Baroque town of Solothurn, Switzerland, a lone arsonist poured two cans of gasoline in the sanctuary of the St. Ursen Cathedral and ignited them. The fire massively damaged the 18th century cathedral, destroying the altar and parts of the nave and sanctuary, covering the alabaster walls, soaring ceilings, and world-renowned organ with a sticky film of soot and oil.
The timing was terrible (and perhaps intentional). St. Ursen was scheduled to host a formal consecration ceremony for the controversial new Basel Diocesan Bishop in five days. Instead, the cathedral closed to began years of renovation.
When people enter St. Ursen Cathedral today, the first thing they remark upon is the gleaming white and gilded surfaces. The painstaking cleanup (by Flury und Rudolf Architekten AG) removed the soot and oil, as well as centuries of dust—dust that had functioned as acoustical dampening in the cavernous space. "It was slight but measurable," says Michael Chollett of Walters-Storyk Design Group. "The church measured a very long reverb in the mid-frequencies to begin with (RT60 of more than 6 seconds at 500Hz), which became worse with the cleaning."
The diocese had already been planning a major overhaul for the cathedral with a five-year window. Design was underway at the time of the fire for things like networking, security cameras, and lighting. "The fire triggered the work to be done much earlier than anticipated," Chollet says, "and since much had already been discussed and prepared, it was greatly accelerated—five times quicker."
The restoration encompassed every aspect of the building: surfaces, art, lighting, HVAC, electrical, electroacoustic, even a touch control system for the 18th century bells. The central challenge of the AV design was the size of the room, especially the very large distances from the altar to the rear of the church and from the main organ and choir to the auxiliary organ. How to achieve intelligibility and sync? The "very live" room seats about 1,000 people and had to be tamed without affecting the distinctive aesthetics or changing any materialization. Further, the room presented several acoustically shadowed areas, where approximately 1/3 of congregants had been missing out on the worship experience.
The design incorporated a savvy mix of cutting-edge and traditional tools: next-generation steerable line array technology, modeling software, and good old analog signal.
By running modeling scenarios with Swedish software CATT-Acoustic (similar to EASE), Chollet says they selected a line array over a distributed configuration. "We settled on the latest generation of steerable line array," Chollet says, a total of eight CVS Clearvoice Evolutone (2x 3000, 2x 2000 for the main playback and delays, and 6x1000 for the shadowed areas). He says the speakers have a very long-range throw, highly sophisticated steering algorithms and high speech intelligibility. "With steerable arrays, we came from broadband speakers to speakers that have higher channel count—16 or 24—and two-way high- and low-frequency drivers. These advancements make the steering more precise and give better acoustical result with music. When you're play music you're happy to have the latest generation of these speakers."
The DSP is not so impressive, he says—because it didn't have to be. "It's not the main issue," Chollet says. "So the decision was to go for compromise on the DSP and have the budget for the speakers.
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With the arrival of fall, days will soon be getting noticeably shorter and nighttime temperatures will begin to fall. Now, as your trees begin responding to the changing conditions, you can take a number of proactive steps to care for them and help ensure they will be healthy and beautiful for years to come. "It's a good idea to think about the health of your trees in fall," says certified arborist Jason Anderson, co-owner of Arborscapes LLC. Anderson conducts the training on trees for Master Gardeners in Henrico, Chesterfield, and Goochland/Powhatan. He advises starting by taking a good, long look at your trees. Notice whether there are dead branches – which are much easier to identify while the leaves are still on the tree. Some dead branches are normal, but if more than roughly 10% -- the amount varies by tree type – is dead, you may want to consider talking to a certified arborist. Look again when the leaves start to fall to make sure all your deciduous trees of the same species are dropping their leaves at roughly the same time. "If one is dropping its leaves earlier, it can be a sign that the tree is stressed," says Anderson. Checking trees of like species again next spring to see if they bud at roughly the same time can also help you tell if you have a tree that is stressed. "An important thing to remember," says Anderson, "particularly if you have a mature tree is that the tree may not show signs of distress for two or three years following the event that causes the stress." After looking up, look down to check the mulch around your trees. "Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your trees," says Anderson, "provided you do it properly." Mulch around trees should be no more than 2-3 inches deep and should never be piled up against tree bark at the base of the tree. Make the ring of mulch as large as you can up to the dripline or end of the branches of the tree. Good mulch materials include aged sawdust, shredded pine bark, or wood chips. "It's important not to over mulch," says Anderson. "And you need to remember that mulch goes over the roots, but not on the trunk of the tree." Mulch adds organic matter to the soil around the tree and helps keep soil temperatures warmer, allowing tree roots to continue to grow later into the fall. Once winter arrives, mulch helps reduce alternate freezing and thawing that heaves soil and can cause damage to young roots. Mulching also reduces water loss and helps maintain uniform soil moisture around tree roots. "Grass roots compete with tree roots for water," says Anderson. "Mulching eliminates the competition." Fall and winter when trees are dormant are also ideal times to do any pruning that may be needed. "Structural and formative pruning on trees less than ten years old can help eliminate problems in the future," explains Anderson. "And older trees may need deadwood removed to improve their structure and reduce liability during bad weather." |
'Secret Keeper Girl - Crazy Hair Tour' returning to West End Assembly of God
Hundreds of 'tweens' and their moms will attend the Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour at West End Assembly of God on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m., a popular Bible-based tour geared toward building and strengthening relationships between mothers and their daughters (typically ages 8 to 12).
The event will feature a full fashion show, oversized balloon sculptures and confetti cannons – all in the name of inner beauty, Biblical modesty and vibrant purity. > Read more.
OutRVA, 'Say I Do!' to give away all-expenses paid wedding at Lewis Ginter
Citizen Staff Reports 01/15/2015
OutRVA and Say I Do! have collaborated to offer LGBT couples an opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid wedding at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Robins Tea House on March 7.
In September, Richmond Region Tourism launched OutRVA, a campaign designed to show people Richmond's strong LGBT community and highlight the area as a travel destination.
The winning couple will say "I do" in a ceremony coordinated by event designer and floral artist Casey Godlove of Strawberry Fields Flowers & Gifts and marriage concierge, Ayana Obika of All About The Journey. The couple will receive wardrobe and styling, a custom wedding cake, florals, an overnight stay at the Linden Row Inn (including a suite on the day of the wedding for preparation), and a post-wedding brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sunday, March 8. > Read more.
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CVWMA residential recycling and trash collections will continue as regularly scheduled for the Lee-Jackson (Jan. 16) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 19) holidays. Residential recycling collections on Friday, Jan. 16 and the week of Jan 19-23 will take place on normal collection day. Residents should place recycling container(s) out for pick-up by 7 a.m. on their regular scheduled collection day. > Read more.
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CAT Theatre announces auditions for 'Quartet'
CAT Theatre will hold auditions for Quartet on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Auditions will be held at the theatre, located at 319 N. Wilkinson Road in Richmond. Quartet will run May 22 through June 6 and will close out CAT's 51st season.
Director Laurie Follmer is seeking two males, ages 50-70 and two females ages 50-70. British accents are required for roles and are requested for auditions. There is no actual singing in the show. Singing ability and experience is not a requirement. Audition sides are available at http://www.cattheatre.com on the Audition Page. > Read more.
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It's off to the theatre – this weekend in Henrico! "Two on Tap" at CACGA brings audiences back in time to an era when couples like Fred & Ginger and Mickey & Judy filled the silver screen. CAT Theatre's production of "Book of Days" begins tonight and runs through Feb. 7. Fans of the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon "Schoolhouse Rock!" will love the live adaptation at the University of Richmond on Sunday. The Shanghai Quartet will also perform at the University of Richmond. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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The hot-selling new album by Arcade Fire, The Suburbs, has caught the attention of the urban-design community. (The title song is the video above.) It's a series of anthemic explorations of the complications suburbs are for most of us: not just a near-universal living experience, but a state of mind: nostalgia and freedom mixed with paralysis and decay. On the negative side, songs such as "Wasted Hours" explain: "First they built the road, then they built the town / That's why we're all driving around and around." Or even more frighteningly, in "City With No Children," singer Win Butler despairs of privatization: "I feel like I've been living in / a city with no children in it, / a garden left for ruin by a millionaire inside a private prison."


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[Text of interview with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Barham
Salih by Michel Abu-Najm; date and place not given: "The age of
tyrannies is over; violence will be to no avail with the Syrians; I do
not wish to extend my term in office"]
Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Barham Salih says Iraq's interests
require US and international guarantees to protect Iraq. He declined,
however, to involve Iraq in the policy of axes, emphasizing Baghdad's
desire to establish "balanced" relations with everyone. In a long
exclusive interview with Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Salih exhorted the Iraqis to
come to an understanding, unify their ranks, and solve their political
problems that are the result of security violations. He also urged them
to fill the security and strategic vacuum that will result from the US
withdrawal. "Otherwise," he said, "others will fill this vacuum".
Salih denied that the Kurds of Syria are "standing in the rear ranks" of
the protest movement in Syria that erupted nine months ago. He admitted,
however, that "the Kurds of Syria are cautious because what they are
hearing from some (Syrian) opposition sides is disturbing in regards to
the rights of the Kurds".
Bahram Salih indirectly criticized the Baghdad government's stand on
Syria and stressed that he is entitled to his opinion. Regarding whether
he will remain as prime minister of the Kurdistan Region government,
Salih announced that he has ended his term and that he is not asking for
or seeking a renewal. Asked about external interventions in Iraqi
affairs, specifically by Iran, Salih called on Iraq's neighbours not to
interfere in Iraqi affairs because that would "lead to more
complications and problems". The text of the interview is as follows:
[Abu-Najm] What will be the form and structure of Iraqi-American
relations after the withdrawal of the US forces from Iraq is completed?
[Salih] In agreement with the United States, Iraq decided to end the US
and NATO military presence. We do have military capabilities but some
say -and I agree with them -that Iraq's military capabilities are not
yet adequate to defend all of Iraq. In our opinion, Iraq should be a
side in a regional and international security system that can safeguard
its sovereignty and security, particularly since security cannot be
viewed distant from the developments unfolding in the region as a whole.
We believe that there are numerous such fields in the United Nations
Security Council and in regional and world organizations as well as in
the bilateral relations with the United States that can safeguard Iraqi
sovereignty and the decisions that Iraq made to implement the security
agreement that stipulates the withdrawal of the US forces.
[Abu-Najm] A security and strategic vacuum will result when the US
military withdrawal from Iraq is completed. Who will this vacuum? There
are many concerns that Iran may fill this vacuum.
[Salih] Our position as Kurds was quite clear. We were not burdened with
ideological considerations when we dealt with the subject of the US
security presence in Iraq. We announced that some kind of a presence
after 2011 would be useful to prevent any vacuum in Iraq that may be
exploited by sides that are not concerned for Iraq's interests. However,
things happened and we are committed to Iraq's decision. We now say that
in light of this withdrawal and the major strategic change that took
place in Iraq and in order to prevent any vacuum that may be filled by
forces unfriendly to Iraq, what is required is to have a clear and frank
unity of ranks in order to deal with Iraq's political problems because
the security situation is still exposed to problems and challenges. At
the end of the day, however, it is the political problems that lead to
the security violations and the starting point for those forces that do
not wish Iraq well. I also add that we want an inte! rnal national
dialogue. At the end of the day, the Iraqis should fill this vacuum; in
fact, we should act to prevent it from happening. If we do not act,
others will fill this vacuum.
[Abu-Najm] The region is suffering from various turbulent issues, such
as Syria, the Iranian nuclear file, the Palestinian file, Gulf security,
and the situation in Yemen. In your opinion, would a national dialogue
in Iraq prevent this vacuum from happening? Would it bring stability?
[Salih] I do not downplay the magnitude of the big, deep, and structural
transformations unfolding in the region and I do not belittle their
impact on Iraq. But there is no alternative to the starting point that
should be national cohesion and unity to confront the challenges and
these transformations. This is the primary and basic condition but it is
not adequate alone. The region needs regional understandings that
transcend the former traditional stereotypes. The region is on the verge
of witnessing important changes. The first change is that the peoples of
the region can no longer be governed by tyrannical regimes. There is
also another important concept, namely, regional security. The region
cannot be immune to the labour pains through which Iraq is going; the
opposite is also true.
Security is an integrated and complementary system; the countries in the
region need to come to an understanding on certain principles and
values, such as respect for sovereignty, independence of decision-making
processes, and the creation of an integrated network of mutual economic,
political, and security interests. I wish to add that despite the
immensity of the problems in the region, this goal can be achieved. We
should learn from Europe that rose despite the atrocities that took
place during two world wars.
[Abu-Najm] What is to prevent Iraq from concluding a defence treaty with
Washington that has concluded many such treaties in the region? Is this
due primarily to internal Iraqi differences on how the United States is
perceived? Is it the Iranian influence?
[Salih] No doubt the internal situation was a basic factor in ending the
US military presence because such a major decision is primarily a
national one and no one side alone can make it on its own. The Iraqi
leadership will no doubt debate the subject of concluding a joint
defence treaty with Washington or with European countries or with
neighbouring countries or with NATO. Agreement should be reached on such
a treaty based on what we consider to be appropriate for the national
In the past, principal Iraqi leaders proposed concluding such an
agreement similar to existing agreements with Gulf countries, but the
Iraqi leadership is today required to study all the possible options.
What is important is to have a national vision pertaining to what is
required for Iraq. We do not want to involve Iraq in axes against
others. Our main concern is to preserve our security and stability and
devote our natural resources to the service of the Iraqi people. We know
that ideologies and narrow political considerations prevent
crystallizing and giving precedence to such concepts. Under calmer
circumstances we may study and explore such horizons.
[Abu-Najm] The hot issue these days is the Syrian file. We are aware
that you are holding intensive consultations with the Kurds in Syria who
visit Arbil. My question is why are the Kurds in Syria standing in the
rear lines in the protest movement against the Syrian regime?
[Salih] I do not think that the Kurds of Syria are standing in the rear
lines, but some Kurdish circles are cautious and this is a legitimate
caution because what they are hearing from some opposition quarters is
disturbing regarding Kurdish rights. I personally met with Kurdish
leaders who came to visit us in Arbil. The basic Kurdish interest lies
in democratic change and a regime that respects full diversity in the
Syrian society and the Kurdish national rights. The Kurds are part of
the Syrian national fabric. I can tell you without any hesitation that
the era of tyranny and the one party is over. We devote all our
resources to a peaceful democratic change based on respect for all
Syrian citizens, including the Kurdish component.
[Abu-Najm] But we do not see the Kurdish regions demonstrating or
participating in protest activities, strikes, and so on. What is the
[Salih] We understood from the Kurdish National Council that visited us
recently that their stand is clear and frank regarding the need for a
democratic regime, ending the tyranny and the one-party rule. You have
to ask the Kurdish leaders in Syria about the degree of implementing
this stand on the level of the street. My understanding is that the
Kurdish leadership in Syria is asking for democratic guarantees and
change leading to a civic democratic state that ensures the national
rights of the Kurds and all the other components of the Syrian people.
[Abu-Najm] What "political" advice do you give to the Kurds of Syria?
[Salih] They know their situation better than we do. We have to be
careful. We in Iraqi Kurdistan should not give the impression that we
are meddling in Syria's domestic affairs. We care about what is
happening in Syria; we feel that the killing and violence are useless.
We are concerned about the civilian victims that are falling every day.
Our stands and sentiments are clear and we say that the Iraqi experience
is full of lessons and morals. Sadam Husayn could not suppress the Iraqi
people with chemical weapons or prisons or persecution. The era of
tyranny is over. The people are seeking a life of dignity and the Syrian
people are not different from other peoples. Violence is useless against
them. We support the democratic plans and genuine democratic reforms
that would end the one-party rule, the hijacking of liberties, and the
violence in Syria. I do not have the right to describe others as
democratic or non-democratic. It is the Syrian people that decide !
that. The forces representing the Kurds are the ones that determine who
are the democrats and those who care for a future democratic regime in
[Abu-Najm] You are the prime minister of the Kurdistan Region. Do you
think that the "central" official Iraqi stand reflects your position in
[Salih] The federal government does not represent our vision on many
issues. Hoshyar Zebari expressed the official Iraqi stand and the
federal government is the one that decides on foreign policy. But as an
Iraqi citizen and the prime of the Kurdistan Region government I have
the right to express my opinion. I reiterate that the one-party rule is
over and violence will absolutely not prevent our people from seeking
what they want.
[Abu-Najm] You as Kurds have suffered a lot at the hands of Sadam and of
the Ba'th Party. A few years ago, Iraq asked the United Nations to form
a commission to investigate the terrorist operations that you implicated
Syria in these operations. How can you explain Iraq's official stand now
alongside the Syrian regime?
[Salih] If you ask our brothers in Baghdad they deny this charge of
supporting the Damascus regime. This question should be addressed to
Baghdad. I interpret this stand as a wish to remain distant from
interfering in Syrian affairs. As for our stand, I just expressed it.
[Abu-Najm] Will our next meeting be with you in your capacity as the
prime minister of the Kurdistan Region or in another capacity?
[Salih] The two principal Kurdish parties have agreed to rotate this
post every two years, and this period ends at the end of this year. I do
not wish to carry this responsibility. It is a great honour and a big
responsibility. In the past two years I serve my people alongside my
colleagues in the government. The one that comes after me to shoulder
this responsibility deserves all the support from me and from others. As
for the other post, there is nothing specific so far. But I can assure
you that I will remain committed to a political plan that aims at
bringing about and entrenching the democratic reforms that are required
in Kurdistan.
[Abu-Najm] Do you want to say that you have come to a final decision of
leaving the post of prime minister?
[Salih] As far as I am concerned, I have made the decision; I do not
wish to extend and I am not seeking to extend. I served for two years
that were full of ups and downs. I believe that I carried out my duties
[Abu-Najm] But your opinion may not be asked regarding an extension at
the head of the government.
[Salih] This is hypothetical and I do not wish to discuss it. I have
made my decision; I do not seek or want an extension.
[Abu-Najm] Has the issue of Kurdistan within Iraq been decided finally
or is it still subject to circumstances?
[Salih] The decision has been made to integrate Kurdistan in a unionist
democratic Iraqi project. Iraq is now founded on a constitution based on
a referendum on which the Iraqi people voted. It is the guarantor of
Iraqi unity and Iraq will remain united if this constitution is
respected. But any setback on implementing the constitution or
detracting from it will strike Iraqi unity in the core. We will not go
back to tyranny and we do not accept to return to it. I am not talking
as a Kurd but also expressing the opinion of the people of Basra,
Al-Anbar, and Baghdad. Every Kurd aspires to independence and I do not
wish to deny the sentiments of every Kurd. Like other peoples in the
world, we are entitled to enjoy our independence. But once again I say
that the Kurds made a delicate choice.
Prior to the fall of Sadam, perhaps there were people telling the Kurds
that they should secede from Iraq, and perhaps they were separate in
fact since the central government was not present in Kurdistan. After
the fall, the Kurds returned to Iraq and Kurdistan is now the most
stable part of Iraq. I can say that they may be more concerned than
others for a democratic Iraq and for Iraq's future. Partition will not
come from the Kurds. If it does, it will come from those who want to
impose on Iraq a totalitarian central system that neither the Iraqis nor
the Kurds would accept.
[Abu-Najm] But the constitution is a text and it can be interpreted
[Salih] There are mechanisms for interpretation and the text is clear
about a federal democratic Iraq with clear powers for the centre and for
the regions.
[Abu-Najm] You are talking about regions but the reality is that there
is only one region.
[Salih] Yes, but there are mechanisms to form other regions. This matter
is voluntary; it is not compulsory. If some provinces want to form
regions, as we are hearing now, there are constitutional mechanisms that
should be followed. But Kurdistan will continue to have its own clear
special circumstances in view of its historic background. Nevertheless,
based on my own experience in Baghdad (as the former deputy prime
minister), I can say that the central government failed miserably in
meeting the needs of the Iraqi citizens as far as services are
concerned. Several provinces are asking for constitutional powers to be
able to exploit their resources in the service of these areas and
provinces. "Centralized" regimes have ended, even in the east. I can
give you the example of the United Arab Emirates where decentralization
has the upper hand. Moreover, the control of the "centralized" state in
the different aspects of the state has also ended. Kurdistan is a pion!
eer in activating the private sector and in developing our country.
[Abu-Najm] However, you recently signed an oil excavation agreement with
Exxon Mobil and you described the contract as "thorough and legal".
However, the deputy prime minister and the oil minister criticized it
strongly. Thus there is no agreement on what you are doing.
[Salih] That is correct; unfortunately, there are different
interpretations on this subject. We totally disagree with such
statements; we have clear constitutional rights. The constitution
stipulates that the non-productive oil fields are administered by the
regions. I also wish to add that Iraq needs to develop its resources.
Based on an agreement with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, we exported
100 [figure as published] barrels per day through the Iraqi-Turkish
pipeline. The revenues were returned to the central treasury in
accordance with the constitution. Kurdistan was given 17 per cent of
these revenues and remaining 83 per cent went to the other regions of
Unfortunately, many fallacies are being committed against Kurdist an's
oil policy. I seize this opportunity to emphasize our commitment to the
constitution and to our rights in accordance with the constitution. I
say frankly that we cannot hand over all the resources and future of
Iraq's economy to a handful of bureaucrats in Baghdad to decide what
they want. We also wonder about the delay in ratifying the oil law
although there is prior agreement to refer the draft law to parliament
before the end of this year. Iraq's needs such a law to regulate dealing
with the oil file in a clear and proper manner. Iraq needs additional
revenues to respond to the housing needs and to fund reconstruction
projects. This year, Kurdistan produced 100,000 barrels per day and next
year we will produce 175,000 barrels per day. In 2015, we may add one
million barrels daily to Iraq's production if our plans succeed. This is
what is required distant from the political give and take.! In other
words, we should work together to maximize our revenues in the service
of the Iraqi citizen.
[Abu-Najm] When will you find a solution to the issue of Kirkuk? Will it
remain a source of dispute?
[Salih] The mechanism of a solution is in Article 140 of the
constitution. This article stresses ending the policies of ethnic
cleansing practiced in Sadam's days. Some steps have been implemented
but we need additional steps. Kirkuk exemplifies Iraqi suffering. If the
new Iraqi state wishes to be in harmony with itself and its people, it
should abolish these injustices and Kirkuk should be restored to its
past realities. The people of Kirkuk should be given the option of
deciding their administrative affiliation on the basis of returning
either to Kurdistan or choosing another solution. As a person from
Kirkuk, I believe that Kirkuk is a part that complements Kurdistan but
my brother Turkmen and Arabs disagree with me. So what is the solution?
The solution is to return to the people by holding a referendum.
[Abu-Najm] The one that says referendum says lists but the situation is
that there is a dispute regarding these lists.
[Salih] We have a mechanism to determine who the original inhabitants of
Kirkuk were prior to the policy of ethnic cleansing.
[Abu-Najm] Many people are worried about the growing Turkish role in the
region. What is your opinion?
[Salih] Turkey is our neighbour and there is major change in the way
Turkey is dealing with Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkish companies and
investments in the field of gas and the infrastructure are active in
Kurdistan. I have no doubt that the way Turkey is dealing with Kurdistan
is different from what it was in the past. Turkey is an emerging state
and a big economic power. It is a political model that cannot be taken
lightly. In my opinion as a Kurd, I have some observations but the power
of the Turkish model to the Muslim world is obvious. We hope that the
democratic experiment in Turkey would grow and lead to more openness. We
hope that real results will be reached in Turkey regarding the Kurdish
issue and entrenching the Kurdish identity. I say that the Iraqi
experiment is an important one.
[Abu-Najm] Are you referring to the autonomy?
[Salih] I do not mean that; I mean that recognition of the Kurdish
identity strengthens this identity and not the opposite. The Kurds of
Turkey decide what they want from Turkey through their political parties
and in their parliament. Violence can never be the way to deny the
Kurdish identity. As for Turkey's role, our relations with Turkey are
balanced and so are our relations with Iran. Iran is an important
neighbouring country. The volume of trade exchange with Turkey exceeded
$8 billion with all of Iraq and the trade exchange with Iran ranges
between $4 billion and $5 billion. We want Kurdistan to become a link
for all the peoples in the region. We do not wish to become part of axes
that are used against others. We wish to be part of a stable regional
system that is based on democracy and respect of rights.
[Abu-Najm] But many voices are saying that the Iran's influence is
growing in Iraq to such an extent that Iran is influencing Iraq's
political decisions and its foreign policy on neighbouring countries,
including Syria.
[Salih] I wish to tell all Iraq's neighbours that interference in Iraq's
affairs means more complications and problems. Iran is a neighbouring
country with a common border of about 1400 kilometres. It has historic
problems and the file of Iraqi-Iranian relations is thorny and complex.
We believe that Iraq's interests lie in having good and balanced
relations with Iran. We do not wish to engage Iran in a vicious war
again and we definitely are not on the verge of doing so. I stress that
it would be more appropriate for Iran to respect Iraqi sovereignty and
not to interfere in Iraq's internal affairs.
[Abu-Najm] This is in principle but my question to the realities of
[Salih] This is what I am convinced of. I want Iraq to enjoy a state of
peace and excellent neighbourly relations based on common political,
security, and economic interests with Iran. Iran is an important state
in the region; it is influential not only in Iraq but also in many other
states. It is up to the Iraqis and how able they are to achieve national
unity and prevent any interventions that are harmful to Iraq.
Source: Al-Sharq al-Awsat website, London, in Arabic 14 Dec 11
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milwaukee brewers December 2nd, 2010
What are the Brewers going to do this offseason? Who knows? Doug Melvin has seemed non-committal whenever he's asked about anything and nobody else is talking. Prince Fielder is yet to be traded. Rickie Weeks is yet to be re-signed. Eric Hinske chose the Braves over the Brewers. The Braves! What does it all mean? Did the top stop spinning at the end?
I don't claim to know what they are going to do or even what they could do, but I can idly speculate. That's why we're bringing you the series: What are they gonna do?
Doing nothing is what it has felt like the Brewers have done since CC Sabathia left. Sure, some of the players have changed, but the team has been basically the same. Seth McClung turned into Todd Coffey. Dave Bush turned into Dave Bush. JJ Hardy turned into Alcides Escobar. Mike Cameron turned into Casey McGehee. My 36 waist turned into a 38. The improvements have been minimal, if not non-existent, and the team has remained basically the same.
Of course, we are basically talking about two seasons here. Two seasons that were littered with bad luck, two seasons that might have gone better if pitchers could have hit their projections and two seasons where they didn't come close. Braden Looper had probably the worst season of his career. Manny Parra somehow managed to get worse at baseball, but somehow handsomer. Jeff Suppan was born. The only contribution Doug Davis brought to the team was looking like a douchebag. These weren't the best teams ever fielded, but they weren't as bad as they ended up. They should have been better. So maybe it's time for luck to be on the Brewers side. Maybe it's time to do nothing.
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Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said Monday that neither she nor her prosecutors did anything wrong in their handling of the investigation into David Koschman's death.
In fact, Alvarez said her office had even empaneled a grand jury to investigate the 2004 case involving Richard J. "R.J." Vanecko, a nephew of then-Mayor Richard M. Daley.
That investigation ended earlier this year, she said, because Cook County Judge Michael P. Toomin appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the Koschman case.
"That was never made public because it couldn't be made public," Alvarez said of the earlier grand jury investigation after being sworn in Monday for her second term in office. "We were in the process of reviewing this case, looking at everything in this case — everything — reinterviewing witnesses, looking at all aspects [of] the underlying case as well as any kind of corruption or cover-up."
She said her grand jury was looking into the Koschman case for "months, almost close to a year," though she could not remember when her grand jury investigation began. "We were not done, and then the order for the special prosecutor came out, and that ended my investigation."
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