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Ravens coach John Harbaugh (above) and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh had the vision this season to make Big Decisions that led them to a Super Bowl. Will new Bears coach Marc Trestman have similar vision? | AP
Updated: January 22, 2013 4:36PM
It was the year of Big Decisions in the NFL. Can Marc Trestman make them?
That's one head coaching quality even Bears general manager Phil Emery probably doesn't know if Trestman has at this point. Would he have the instinct, the gut feeling, the gumption or whatever it took for Jim Harbaugh to stick with Colin Kapernick over Alex Smith — who, by the way, had completed 25 of his last 27 passes for a near-perfect 153.2 passer rating before he was injured against the Rams on Nov. 11.
The word ''genius'' gets thrown around too casually in sports, but Harbaugh's Big Decision and two others by NFL head coaches come closest to fitting that description: Pete Carroll's decision to start Russell Wilson over Matt Flynn — whom the Seahawks had just signed to a $20 million contract — prior to the start of the regular season was a masterstroke of head coaching and player development.
And John Harbaugh's decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron in favor of quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell on Dec. 10 — one day after the Ravens had rushed for 186 yards, thrown for 182 and scored 28 points in an overtime loss to the Redskins — looks like it has paid off.
It appeared to be a panic move at first — the Ravens had just lost two straight after a 9-2 start and ranked higher on offense (18th) than on defense (24th) at the time. But the Ravens have had their best three-game offensive stretch of the season in playoff victories over the Colts (439 yards, 24 points), Broncos (479 yards, 31 points) and Patriots (356 yards, 28 points).
And Joe Flacco, a model of inconsistency prior to the change — his average passer rating after a 100-plus game was 70.5 in the past two seasons — is having the best postseason of his career. In three games, he's thrown eight touchdowns — at least two in each game — with passer ratings of 125.6, 116.2 and 106.2. It's hard to tell if Jim Caldwell is responsible for that. Flacco already was maturing as a postseason quarterback. After crapping out in his first two playoffs (one TD, six INTs), Flacco had ratings of115.4, 97.1 and 95.4 (seven TDs, two INTs) in four postseason games in 2010 and 2011 with Cameron as his OC. But it sure didn't hurt, as it appeared it might with such a big move that late in the season.
The influx of coaches like the Harbaughs and Pete Carroll has raised the bar for all coaches in the NFL. Marc Trestman is going to have to be much more than quarterback guru who can maximize Jay Cutler. Can he make the Big Decision?
Even the little ones are telling. When the 49ers were finalizing their roster after the preseason, Jim Harbaugh chose Scott Tolzien as his No. 3 quarterback over Josh Johnson, whom Harbaugh had nurtured into an NFL quarterback in three years together at the University of San Diego. When a coach doesn't play favorites even at the bottom of the roster, it's a pretty good sign you've got a winner.
And now, 10 other observations from an eventful week in the NFL and Chicago:
1. It always comes back to the offensive line. The four starting right tackles in the Super Bowl are all first-round draft picks — the 49ers' Joe Staley (28th overall in 2007) and Anthony Davis (11th in 2010, with a pick the Bears traded to the Broncos for Jay Cutler); and the Ravens' Bryant McKinnie (seventh in 2002) and Michael Oher (23rd in 2009).
2. The Ravens' offensive line is a relative patchwork job. Center Matt Birk and McKinnie (both developed under Mike Tice) are past their prime. Left guard Kelechi Osemele is a rookie (second round, 60th overall) who started all 16 regular-season games at right tackle and moved to left guard for the playoffs.
In fact, the Ravens' current offensive line has played together for just three games. McKinnie's first start of the season was at LT in the playoffs against the Colts, with Michael Oher moving to RT and Osemele from RT to LG. Obviously, with the right people, some teams don't need much time to adjust.
3. The Ravens' Super Bowl appearance is a tribute to late owner Art Modell, who died on Sept. 6, 2012 — four days before the Ravens' season opener. Though Modell is a pariah in Cleveland for moving the Browns to Baltimore after the 1995 season, he also is considered a visionary with a knack for football talent.
Modell hired Bill Belichick and Marty Schottenheimer, recommended Bill Cowher for the Steelers job in 1992 and actively promoted former Browns tight end Ozzie Newsome through the ranks, from a low-level scout to general manager.
And Modell also was a big Marc Trestman fan. When Modell hired Bud Carson as the Browns' head coach in 1989, it was with the condition that he not only retain Trestman — then the team's quarterbacks coach — but promote him to offensive coordinator. When Trestman was trying to get back into football in 1995 after three years in private business, Modell's recommendation helped Trestman get hired to succeed Mike Shanahan as offensive coordinator of the defending Super Bowl champion 49ers.
4. Marc Trestman's coaching staff is not complete, but he's made more than enough hires to see one big difference between him and Lovie Smith — a much higher level of NFL experience on his coaching staff.
When Smith was hired in 2004, the knock on his 16-man staff was that it lacked experience. Only four coaches had prior experience at their hired position (and two of them for only one year: linebackers coach Bob Babich and offensive line coach Pete Hoener). In all, Lovie's first staff had 29 years of NFL coaching experience, nine at their position.
With five or six hires to make, Trestman's staff already has 91 years of total NFL experience and 71 at their hired position. If experience counts, Trestman already has a leg up on the previous regime.
5. Marc Trestman has two coaches on his staff with more NFL head coaching experience than he has. Aaron Kromer was the Saints' interim coach for the first six games this season. After losing the first three under Kromer, the Saints nearly upset the Packers at Lambeau Field, losing 28-27, then beat the Chargers 31-24 and the Buccaneers 35-28.
(The last time the Bears hired a former Saints interim coach was offensive line coach Dick Stanfel, who guided the Saints to their only victory in 1980 as a replacement for Dick Nolan. Stanfel was hired by Neill Armstrong but retained by Mike Ditka and developed the Bears' offensive line throughout the Ditka era).
Trestman's defensive coordinator, Mel Tucker, was the Jaguars' interim coach for the final four games of the 2011 season after Jack Del Rio was fired. The 3-9 Jaguars went 2-4 with Tucker in charge.
6. Kudos to Corey Graham, a Pro Bowl special teams player for the Bears in 2011 who left in search of a chance to play cornerback and made it happen. Graham got an opportunity to start at cornerback because of an injury to former first-round pick Jimmy Smith and made the most of it. Graham had three pass breakups and two inteceptions against the Broncos in the divisional round, including a 39-yard return for a touchdown. He had had 11 tackles against the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.
7. Bears fans probably are sick of hearing how great Jim Harbaugh is, but the numbers don't lie. Both the 49ers and Ravens showed vulnerability throughout the playoffs, but were better in the second half than in the first. The 49ers (35-10) and Ravens (52-17) outscored their playoff opponents by a combined 87-27.
8. The surprise resignation of Bears strength and conditioning coordinator Rusty Jones last week might lead to speculation that the move was in response to the numerous injuries the Bears incurred in the final six weeks of the season, including Brian Urlacher missing the final four games with a bum hamstring.
Jones, 59, came to the Bears in 2005. He replaced Russ Riederer, who ''retired'' at 48 after the Bears had a rash of hamstring injuries in Lovie Smith's first season (Urlacher missed seven games with a hamstring and the 5-11 Bears lost all seven games). When asked if the late-season injuries this season indicated a conditioning issue, Bears general manager Phil Emery, a former strength and conditioning coordinator at the college level, gave Jones an even more enthusiastic endorsement of Jones than Jerry Angelo gave Riederer before Riederer retired in 2004.
''I think it's just a coincidence of the NFL. It's a tough, physical game,'' Emery said. ''I have complete trust in Rusty. I've spent a lot of time with him. I've circled back on players, especially our practice-squad players [to see] how our players are progressing. I don't have any lack of confidence in Rusty. He's as good as you're going to get. He's at the top of his profession.''
9. Trestman has hired two coaches from his Montreal Alouettes staff. Pat Meyer, who Trestman hired last season as his offensive line coach, might be a candidate. Kromer has the dual role of offensive coordinator/offensive line coach (though Trestman installs the offense and calls the plays). Meyer also was a strength and conditioning coordinator at North Carolina State in 2005-06, when Trestman was the Wolfpack's offensive coordinator for Chuck Amato.
10. With Bob Babich getting the defensive coordinator job under Gus Bradley at Jacksonville and Lovie Smith getting shut out, it's clear Lovie wants his next NFL job to be as a head coach. For $5.5 million, he can sit out the 2013 season and wait for the right spot — like in Dallas, where Jason Garrett won't last another playoff-less season and Rod Marinelli and Monte Kiffin already are in place.


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Binns looks pretty mediocre. He dropped some passes and is really just a possession guy
Binns looks pretty mediocre. He dropped some passes and is really just a possession guy
Please God, let me see 1 Dolphins Superbowl victory before I die.
upside is #3 or #4 wr type stuff...id'd coverage pretty well while he was here when he got run in the games and sat down in voids...but against man he needs to show more...depending on how the offseason goes is probably looking at a 5th wr spot if we keep 5 and frankly he better get to work on his specials cause as things stand right now i would think marlon moore would beat him out as the 5th wr based on specials...i expect rishard mathews to pass him on the depth chart if he hasn't already in 2013
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The only thought that comes to mind when I think of Binns is his complete momentum crasher against New England, dropping that dime Tannehill bombed 20+ yards for the TD.
If they get wallace why would he draft a receiver early for? they already have Binns, Bess, Matthews, Hartline(if he resigns) if does draft a receiver it should be stedman bailey.
I'll wait to see what Binns can do after an offseason with the team. I did notice dude looked bigger than all the other receivers on the field and moved pretty well for his size.
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Binns came in off the street and started playing right away. That says something.
Everyone just remembers the TD drop vs. NE therefore he sucks. Only time will tell. Its not like he had a full offseason with RT and co. so yes, give it some time. The dude can get downfield. I dont think we will rest on our laurels however becuase of Hartline and whether he is signed. i love some of the receivers in this draft, but if we add one in draft it most suredly will be Swope. He knows too much and is welker like.
"I didn't feel like we had to score," Tannehill said. "I had the mindset we were going to score."
Binns is one of those guys that has a ton of talent and potential, but never lives up to it for some reason. There always seems to be those that think they can do something to change him around and make this person a superstar, but it doesn't happen. I'm all for trying to develop guys, but when the guy fails to do so with numerous teams, you need to start making room for someone that can make that development to the next level.


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The recipe that Scott George is sharing with Edibles is as colorful as his life — and the wild print trousers for which he is famous for wearing. It is his own creation, inspired by a dish he ate in 1991 in Italy.
George's livelihood then was managing opera singers. He had traveled to Florence, Italy, for an opening night. After the opera, the singers took him to a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant to eat this pasta and challenged him to identify its main ingredient. He could not.
It turned out to be beets. On returning to New York, George searched cookbook after cookbook for a recipe. He could not find one and finally created his own, which he is sharing here for the first time. He estimates that he has served the dish to about 60 people. Only two could identify the key ingredient.
George grew up in New York City in a Russian family and was christened at the Greek Orthodox cathedral there. He has been cooking since a young age.
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Start to finish: 50 minutes; Servings: 6
3 large beets
5 cloves garlic (less if you don't like it)
1 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano in small cubes
1/4 cup pignoli
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 pound linguine
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Prep everything in advance, and you can make the sauce in the time it takes for the pasta to cook. Scrub beets and peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut into small cubes. Cover with cold water, bring to boil and cook uncovered 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain. Beets can be prepared ahead; refrigerate if holding more than a couple of hours. Peel garlic.
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Put the garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
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Mr. and Mrs. Howard William "Beau" Gordon III of Merigold announce the birth of their son, Howard William "Will" Gordon IV on January 6, 2013, at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.
The baby weighed 6 pounds, 3.8 ounces and was 20 1/5 inches long.
The mother is the former Jessica Clark of Inverness.
Maternal grandparents are Don and Ann Clark of Inverness. Maternal grandparents include Geneva Walker of Grenada, the late Jake Walker of Indianola, the late Charles Clark of Jackson, and the late Gladys Clark of Isola.
Paternal grandparents are Howard William "Billy" Gordon Jr. of Cleveland and Diane P. Gordon of Shaw. Maternal great-grandparents include the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard William Gordon of Cleveland and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Pennington of Greenville.
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Illinois' Thomson Correctional Center. | M. Spencer Green~AP
Updated: May 3, 2013 12:15PM
The State of Illinois cannot print the money to pay the pensions of teachers and other state employees. And there isn't enough money in the pension funds to generate the promised payments. It's a simple fact, acknowledged by everyone who can do the math.
Moody's Investors Services just recently lowered Illinois' credit outlook to "negative" from "stable." The state's $28 billion general obligation debt is currently rated at A2 — the worst credit rating given to any state. Another downgrade would increase the interest rate cost of all state borrowings, adding to our fiscal problems.
Clearly, this is not just a crisis for state employees who hope to retire and live on their pensions. It impacts every Illinois taxpayer, because we will all be asked to pay up. Higher taxes threaten businesses that will look for more tax-friendly states — taking jobs with them. The pension problem hits the education system, making it difficult to recruit and retain good teachers. And it impacts a range of people who count on the state for benefits — from children to seniors, because money diverted to pay pension obligations will come from spending on social programs. Or else, taxes must be raised on incomes or property.
That's what has business leaders so riled up. Illinois already has one of the highest state tax rates in the country. They know that businesses can and will move out of state if taxes make them non-competitive. The founder of Jimmy John's sandwich shops has already made the move, on both a personal and business basis. As businesses and individuals who can afford to leave Illinois take action, it further diminishes our tax base and jobs outlook.
Illinois is not alone in having an underfunded pension system. It's estimated that all states together have unfunded teacher pension liabilities adding up to $325 billion. But Illinois is in the worst shape — with an unfunded teachers' pension liability of $43.5 billion. The total underfunding for all state pension obligations is $95 billion.
That deficit grows exponentially as the state falls behind. Money that is not in the plan cannot be invested to provide future returns. And, frankly, the estimates of future investment returns seem pretty exaggerated. Currently, Illinois is projecting a 7.5 percent investment return, but in recent years actual returns have been nowhere near that level.
What's making headlines now is an ongoing fight over who caused this debacle, and who should pay up. Yes, the employees have already been contributing their fair share. And it's obvious that the politicians are to blame for not making the required contributions. But that's where we are now.
The choices for the future are stark — but time spent debating blame, and jockeying for position in raising the money is money lost for future retirees. The longer we wait, the greater the eventual cost. Here are the tough choices, or combinations of choices:
♦ Keep the current system for older state employees who are not yet retired — but insist that at retirement they must pay more for medical coverage, or take a smaller annual cost-of-living increase than the current plan promises.
♦ Change the pension system — for current younger employees. Turn it from a "defined benefit" — check-a-month — plan, into something that resembles corporate 401(k) plans, where workers contribute, invest, and withdraw in retirement with no guarantees of monthly or lifetime payments.
♦ Raise taxes to "fill up" the plans now, so future promises can be kept. (The fight will be over who should be taxed and whether the tax should be on income, property or sales.)
♦ Take existing state tax collections away from programs like prisons, law enforcement, Medicaid, and education — and divert that money toward the pension plans.
The problem with the solutions
The choices listed above are guaranteed to create antagonism — but that is how they have been framed in the political debate. If instead you listen to pension experts, there are much more subtle and honest actuarial changes that could be made to put the pensions on a solid footing.
Avijit Ghosh is a pension expert at the University of Illinois, one of four scholars who have just issued an understandable explanation of how those changes could be incorporated — if we could get past the current antipathy. He stresses the importance of acting now before we destroy our state university system — and our state tax base. But he notes that changes must fall within the state constitutional guarantee that pension promises made cannot be rescinded. The report's suggestions: [The full report is available at http://igpa.uillinois.edu/system/files/A_Time_for_Action_on_SURS.pdf]
♦ Change the calculation for the "annual normal cost" of the required pension contributions. The internal calculation for Effective Rate of Interest has been between 7 to 10 percent. Changing that to 4 percent (a 1.25 percent premium over risk-free long-term Treasuries) would reduce unfunded liabilities by nearly $1 billion, by accruing benefits more slowly.
♦ Converting future benefits to lump sums in defined contribution plans would put the investment burden on individuals — and effectively do away with the mandated 3 percent compounded annual cost-of-living increase for retirees. The study says this is fairer to current employees, who have received little or nothing in the way of raises, while retirees get that 3 percent compounded raise.
♦ Finally, the report suggests that Illinois start taxing income from pensions, annuities, and even Social Security — in order to raise another $1.1 billion each year that could be partly put toward funding state pensions.
No one is going to be happy with these solutions. But it's time to stop treating this as a political issue and recognize that it is an immediate financial crisis that impacts every Illinois resident. And that the sooner we fix it, the less we will all ultimately have to pay. That's The Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is the Chicago Sun-Times' nationally syndicated financial columnist, and a registered investment adviser.


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On 21 Nov 2011, at 23:12 , Sidney Brown wrote:
U. S. Government May Be Primary Suppliers of Mexican Drug Cartel Guns
by Tom Stilson
With Operation Fast and Furious headlining the news, there is no doubt
civilian arms have been trafficked into Mexico. However, many of the
arms used by Mexican cartels are NOT supplied by civilian gun outlets in
the United States. Based upon the statistics I have compiled, our State
and Defense Departments may be the premier suppliers of weaponry to
Mexican drug cartels * not the US civilian.
From 2003-2009, over 150,000 Mexican soldiers deserted from their ranks.
Drug cartels became so confident in their recruitment of military
personnel that they postedhelp wanted ads for hit men, traffickers, and
guards. When these soldiers desert, their US-supplied weapons (grenades,
sniper rifles, assault weapons, etc.) often accompany them over to the
cartels. In 2008 and 2009, 13,792 and 20,530 small arms were exported to
Mexico from the US. Over 92% of these arms were civilian legal
semi-automatic or non-automatic firearms, a number eerily similar to
the debunked 90% number echoed by the ATF. A 2008 State Department memo
to then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi shows a $1,000,000 shipment of select
fire M4A2 assault rifles to the Mexican Federal Police Force, (AKA
Federales) one of the most corruptMexican government agencies.
The most recent numbers from 2010 show the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls (DDTC) * the State Department agency responsible for overseeing
the exportation of military goods * authorized the transfer of 2.5
million units of small arms, weapon optics, silencers, and related
components. In that same year, over 11 million units of ammunition and
127,000 units of explosive ordnance were cleared for exportation to
Mexico. This amounted to $25 million worth of small arms, ammunition,
and explosives shipped to Mexico authorized by our State Department.
In recent months, allegations have surfaced that the State Department*s
US Direct Commercial Sales Program and DDTC may have directly shipped
arms to the Zetas, the Gulf Cartel*s hit squad. The Zetas were at one
time trained and supplied with American weaponry by our own 7th Special
Forces Group in the early 1990s. These claims against the State
Department arose even after the DDTC recognized the Americas Region in
2009 as having the highest rate of unfavorable traces for their Blue
Lantern Program. The Blue Lantern Program involves traces performed by
the DDTC to ensure exported military weaponry does not end up with an
unauthorized nation or organization. For the Americas, 80% of traces
where unauthorized end users were identified involved small arms. Data
specifically for Mexico was unavailable from the State Department.
From 2008 to 2009, when President Obama entered office, Defense
Department expenditures to Mexico have increased from $12 million to
$34,000,000 and State Department expenditures increased from $7.2
million to $356 million. While 2010 data is currently unavailable, it
appears our foreign aid to Mexico has continued toincrease for
2011. These statistics imply the State and Defense Departments may very
well be the top suppliers of small arms to Mexico*s drug cartels and not
civilians. Only the information obtained from ATF Firearms Traces will
tell. However, those records are not public. After the DOJ and the White
House knowingly pursued attempts at new gun control legislation, we are
left to ask the question; is this just another case of government
stupidity or is this something more premeditated?
Sidney Brown
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Joash, of Judah, The temple repaired. (1-14) Joash falls into idolatry, He is slain by his servants. (15-27)
Verses 1-14 Joash is more zealous about the repair of the temple than Jehoiada himself. It is easier to build temples, than to be temples to God. But the repairing of places for public worship is a good work, which all should promote. And many a good work would be done that now lies undone, if active men would put it forward.
Verses 15-27 See what a great judgment on any prince or people, the death of godly, zealous, useful men is. See how necessary it is that we act in religion from inward principle. Then the loss of a parent, a minister, or a friend, will not be losing our religion. Often both princes and inferior people have been flattered to their ruin. True grace alone will enable a man to bring forth fruit unto the end. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, being filled with the Spirit of prophecy, stood up, and told the people of their sin. This is the work of ministers, by the word of God, as a lamp and a light, to discover the sin of men, and expound the providences of God. They stoned Zechariah to death in the court of the house of the Lord. Observe the dying martyr's words: The Lord look upon it, and require it! This came not from a spirit of revenge, but a spirit of prophecy. God smote Joash with great diseases, of body, or mind, or both, before the Syrians departed from him. If vengeance pursue men, the end of one trouble will be but the beginning of another. His own servants slew him. These judgments are called the burdens laid upon him, for the wrath of God is a heavy burden, too heavy for any man to bear. May God help us to take warning, to be upright in heart, and to persevere in his ways to the end.
2 Chronicles 24:1-14 . JOASH REIGNS WELL ALL THE DAYS OF JEHOIADA.
3. Jehoiada took for him two wives--As Jehoiada was now too old to contract such new alliances, the generality of interpreters apply this statement to the young king.
4-14. Joash was minded to repair the house of the
2 Chronicles 24:15 2 Chronicles 24:16 . JEHOIADA BEING DEAD.
15, 16. Jehoiada waxed old . . . and died--His life, protracted to unusual longevity and spent in the service of his country, deserved some tribute of public gratitude, and this was rendered in the posthumous honors that were bestowed on him. Among the Hebrews, intramural interment was prohibited in every city but Jerusalem, and there the exception was made only to the royal family and persons of eminent merit, on whom the distinction was conferred of being buried in the city of David, among the kings, as in the case of Jehoiada.
2 Chronicles 24:17-22 . JOASH FALLS INTO IDOLATRY.
17-22. Now came the princes of Judah, and make obeisance to the king--Hitherto, while Joash occupied the throne, his uncle had held the reins of sovereign power, and by his excellent counsels had directed the young king to such measures as were calculated to promote both the civil and religious interests of the country. The fervent piety, practical wisdom, and inflexible firmness of that sage counsellor exerted immense influence over all classes. But now that the helm of the state-ship was no longer steered by the sound head and firm hand of the venerable high priest, the real merits of Joash's administration appear; and for want of good and enlightened principle, as well as, perhaps, of natural energy of character, he allowed himself to be borne onward in a course which soon wrecked the vessel upon hidden rocks.
the king hearkened unto them-- They were secretly attached to idolatry, and their elevated rank affords sad proof how extensively and deeply the nation had become corrupted during the reigns of Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah. With strong professions of allegiance they humbly requested that they might not be subjected to the continued necessity of frequent and expensive journeys to Jerusalem, but allowed the privilege their fathers had enjoyed of worshipping God in high places at home. They framed their petition in this plausible and least offensive manner, well knowing that, if excused attendance at the temple, they might--without risk of discovery or disturbance--indulge their tastes in the observance of any private rites they pleased. The weak-minded king granted their petition; and the consequence was, that when they left the house of the Lord God of their fathers, they soon "served groves and idols."
18. wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem--The particular mention of Jerusalem as involved in the sin implies that the neglect of the temple and the consequent idolatry received not only the king's toleration, but his sanction; and it naturally occurs to ask how, at his mature age, such a total abandonment of a place with which all his early recollections were associated can be accounted for. It has been suggested that what he had witnessed of the conduct of many of the priests in the careless performance of the worship, and especially their unwillingness to collect the money, as well as apply a portion of their revenues for the repairs of the temple, had alienated and disgusted him [LE CLERC].
19. Yet he sent prophets--Elisha, Micah, Jehu son of Hanani, Jahaziel son of Zechariah ( 2 Chronicles 20:14 ), Eliezer son of Dodavah ( 2 Chronicles 20:37 ), lived and taught at that time. But all their prophetic warnings and denunciations were unheeded.
20, 21. the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada--probably a younger son, for his name does not occur in the list of Aaron's successors ( 1 Chronicles 6:4-47 ).
stood above the people--Being of the priestly order, he spoke from the inner court, which was considerably higher than that of the people.
and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper, &c.--His near relationship to the king might have created a feeling of delicacy and reluctance to interfere; but at length he, too, was prompted by an irresistible impulse to protest against the prevailing impiety. The bold freedom and energy of [Zechariah's] remonstrance, as well as his denunciation of the national calamities that would certainly follow, were most unpalatable to the king; while they so roused the fierce passions of the multitude that a band of miscreants, at the secret instigation of Joash, stoned him to death. This deed of violence involved complicated criminality on the part of the king. It was a horrid outrage on a prophet of the Lord--base ingratitude to a family who had preserved his life--atrocious treatment of a true Hebrew patriot--an illegal and unrighteous exercise of his power and authority as a king.
22. when he died, he said, The Lord look upon it and require it--These dying words, if they implied a vindictive imprecation, exhibit a striking contrast to the spirit of the first Christian martyr ( Acts 7:60 ). But, instead of being the expression of a personal wish, they might be the utterance of a prophetic doom.
2 Chronicles 24:23-27 . HE IS SLAIN BY HIS SERVANTS.
23. at the end of the year the host of Syria came up--This invasion took place under the personal conduct of Hazael, whom Joash, to save the miseries of a siege, prevailed on to withdraw his forces by a large present of gold ( 2 Kings 12:18 ). Most probably, also, he promised the payment of an annual tribute, on the neglect or refusal of which the Syrians returned the following year, and with a mere handful of men inflicted a total and humiliating defeat on the collected force of the Hebrews.
25. they left him in great diseases--The close of his life was embittered by a painful malady, which long confined him to bed.
his own servants conspired against him--These two conspirators (whose fathers were Jews, but their mothers aliens) were probably courtiers, who, having constant access to the bedchamber, could the more easily execute their design.
for the blood of the sons--read "the son" of Jehoiada. Public opinion seems to have ascribed the disasters of his life and reign to that foul crime. And as the king had long lost the esteem and respect of his subjects, neither horror nor sorrow was expressed for his miserable end!


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Hello, I am the family historian, for the SERPA family, of which a sweet child was born into, in May, 1925; and killed by a truck,
hitting her, as she crossed the street, near her home, May, 1933, 11 days prior to her 8th birthday. Her name was Ruby Theresa SERPA.
Her eldest brother, Manuel, became my daddy, in 1951; and this death haunted him, for the remainder of his life.
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The Old Santa Fe Trail is still there right beside the Turquoise Bear Bed and Breakfast. The Santa Fe Trail was an historic 19th century transportation route across southwestern North America connecting Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. At first an international trade route between the United States and Mexico, it served as the 1846 U.S. invasion route of New Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
If you are here in September you'll want to catch some of the "Fiestas de Santa Fe" festivities. A celebration ongoing since 1712. Each year The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe stages the burning of Witter Bynner and Will Shuster's Zozobra, kicking off the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe on the weekend following Labor Day. Zozobra centers around the ritual burning in effigy of Old Man Gloom, or Zozobra, to dispel the hardships and travails of the past year.
You can have a wonderful day exploring nearby Santa Fe. Just walk down the old Santa Fe Trail into the center of town and the Historic Santa Fe Plaza. Along the way there are a variety of art galleries, shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants, museums and parks. Starting with an easy walk from our B&B it is just a few blocks to the beautiful New Mexico State Capitol, the only round capitol building in the U.S. It was designed to resemble the Zia sun symbol. The image, which originated at Zia Pueblo, incorporates elements representing the sun's rays, the four directions, the four seasons, and the four phases of life.
Just beyond that is the Chapel of San Miguel which was founded in 1610 and is just before the Alameda, a long narrow park along the banks of the Santa Fe river. You may want to turn right here, across the river, and walk a block along the river to get to the next street which is Cathedral. Turn left here and you'll soon get to the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica. One of the first churches in Santa Fe was built on this site in 1610 though the Basilica that is here now was built in 1887.
If you took this detour to the Cathedral you should turn left before the Cathedral Park on E. San Francisco St. You can also visit the park and turn left at the next street E. Palace Ave., either way walk a block west to get to the Santa Fe Plaza Historic National Park. This is the heart of Santa Fe. Any direction you go from here you will run into museums, galleries, government offices or some fabulous place of interest. Wherever you head you can't go wrong.
Northwest of the Plaza is the New Mexico Muesum of Art. North you can't miss the Palace of the Governors the original seat of New Mexico state government, behind which is the New Mexico History Museum.
Tired yet? Well head on home to enjoy to peace and quiet of the Inn of the Turquoise Bear Bed and Breakfast. Later you can enjoy the night life, or head out to the mountains, or perhaps drive over to theThe Santa Fe Opera where every July and August since 1957, opera lovers have been drawn to the magnificent northern New Mexico mountains to enjoy productions by one of America's premier summer opera festivals. Here, The Santa Fe Opera's dramatic adobe theater blends harmoniously with the high desert landscape.
Need more suggestions feel free to ask Robert and Ralph who are always glad to help you find your way around fabuous Santa Fe.


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The World Survey on the role of women in development 2014: Gender equality and sustainable development
The World Survey on the Role of Women in Development is a UN Secretary-General report mandated by the Second Committee of the General Assembly and comes out every five years. The 2014 report focuses on gender equality and sustainable development, with chapters on the green economy and care work, food security, population dynamics, and investments for gender-responsive sustainable development. More
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The 2007-2008 global financial crisis and subsequent austerity policies have jeopardized the realization of women's economic and social rights. The resulting job losses, decreased social services, and increased economic insecurity have weakened the capacity of people to perform unpaid care work. In this paper, UN Women calls on States to meet their human rights obligations by taking a transformative approach to economic and social policy and designing recovery policies that promote gender equality and women's rights. More
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Violence Against Women in Politics
Violence against women in politics is rampant in South Asia according to a new study conducted by the Centre for Social Research and UN Women. The study, 'Violence against Women in Politics' revealed that the insufficient implementation of laws, lack of support from police and judiciary, the socio-economic divide and current power structures are the major reasons for violence. More
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The map shows that although progress on women's political participation continues to be largely positive across the world, glass ceilings remain firmly in place for women at the highest levels. More
The biennial MDGs Gender Chart depicts the situation of women and girls in developing regions as reflected in a number of indicators that are used to monitor the MDGs. This is a special edition of the MDGs Gender Chart produced by the UN Statistics Division and UN Women, with contributions from other agencies, such as ILO, OECD, UNESCO's Institute for Statistics and UNAIDS, for 58th session of the Commission on the status of women whose priority theme is Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls. More
Hearts and Minds: Women of India Speak
This publication and photo-essay aims at sharing the 'lived experiences' of women and girls in India and works to ensure that the voices of those who remain socially, economically and geographically marginalized are meaningfully reflected in the emerging post-2015 development discourse and agenda. The analysis contained in this report is based on in-depth interviews with women and focus-group discussions with a constituency of over a million strong in India who are considered as equal and important stakeholders in helping shape the post-2015 global development agenda. More
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We have some new items that arrived lately. Bodum came out with 2 new drip brewers with great visual appeal, the Bistro and the Kona. (Which is not the same as the Cona Vacuum Brewer!) They also have new double-wall borosilicate Glass Mugs - very nice... and we finally received the Yama Butane Burners, a welcome addition for those using the new Yama Tabletop Vacuum Brewer or the Cona models.


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Suresh Kurl: Chief Theresa Spence and the difference between a fast, a hunger strike, and Kaya-Kalpa
Chief Theresa Spence's recent statement, "I remain steadfast on my journey and will not allow any distractions at this time to [waver from] the goal set forth," is admirable.
After all, it was made within the first week of the New Year. However, I have a problem with the use of the term "hunger strike" implied in her journey. Well, in order to explain my disagreement with the chief, I would like to share a portion of something I know.
There was a time when I used to fast once a week to please gods in hopes of getting something from them in return. Now I only fast twice a year, on Krishna and Shiva's birthdays. Fasts are short term. When I fast, I abstain from solid food for a day, but not from water or tea.
While I have never been on a hunger strike, I recall that as a kid, I threatened my mom a few times. I must tell you that growing up, I was a very sick child and unable to eat normal foods. I craved the ordinary things that the family ate every day.
I told my mom that if she did not cook something I craved, I would go on a hunger strike. Being a small and weak child I thought that the threat of long-term starvation; without any solid food would work on her.
I might have learned to use the nonviolent force to get my way from Mahatma Gandhi. He had mastered this technique and used it to bend the will of his followers.
He was especially successful in bending the will of the British government. He called it stya-graha (truth force). Hardly a year ago, a social reformer India, Anna Hazare, tried this technique to force the Congress Party–led government to pass a bill to stop systemic corruption in India, but it hasn't worked yet.
Kaya-Kalpa! What is it? Well it is neither a short-term fast nor a Gandhian fast unto death—starvation. "Kaya'"in Sanskrit means body and "Kalpa" means treatment. It is an Ayurverdic method to rejuvenate and transform your body.
People who are into health food or alternative diets might refer to it as a "cleanse". The method not only regenerates the entire body, but it also re-energizes the mind and spirit. This secret healing technique was used in India for thousands of years by healers to revitalize and attain longevity.
Let me tell you a story. Thousands of years ago, a strong-willed daughter of a king in India was determined to remain unmarried. She refused every eligible prince brought to her for her approval. Unlike medieval and modern India, those were the days when swayam-vara (self-selection of your partner) was allowed and encouraged.
She frustrated the king so much that one day he invited all the possible suitors, and ordered his attendants to blindfold his daughter and leave her amid of all her suitors in the castle courtyard. The idea was that she would have to marry whoever she touched first, even accidentally.
Blindfolded and frustrated with her father, she started wandering around the garden, and as ill luck would have it, touched an elderly holy man, though unintentionally, who had wandered into the courtyard to deliver herbs to the king's physician.
The holy man pleaded for an exemption because of his vows of celibacy and advanced age. The king out of reverence to the holy man listened to him, but did not change his mind. He ordered him to marry the princess in three months time.
The holy man returned to his ashram to consult his guru about the king's decree. The guru, though he knew he could not change king's mind, listened to his disciple and offered to help rejuvenate and energize his tired old body and mind.
For 90 days, the disciple followed an intensive program consisting of special diet, breathing techniques, ritual herbal baths, and sacred oil massages. At the end of 90 days, the holy man's hair changed from gray to black and his skin and body from old and wrinkly to youthful. And with the blessings of his guru, the youthful holy man married the princess and entered a family life (grihastha-ashram).
Chief Theresa Spence is living on ceremonial tea, water, and a healthy diet of fish broth. Depending on how many cups of broth consumes every day (one cup of fish broth has 39 calories—34% fat, 10% carbohydrates, and 56% protein), the circumstances of her hunger strike are unlike any that I have known.
I will therefore have to conclude—no disrespect intended—that she is neither on a fast, such at the type I undertake twice a year, nor on hunger strike, such as Mahatma Gandhi used to undertake while fighting for India's independence. She is on a cleansing regime: the Ayurvedic transformation Kaya-Kalpa.
Suresh Kurl is a long-time newspaper columnist and retired senior public servant.
That said, there is no question in my mind that the First Peoples of this country have been treated in intolerable ways and continue to live in appalling poverty & that is shameful and something we can no longer tolerate. That must change!
Idle No More is a great movement whose time has come...there are many, many Aboriginal voices that need to be heard on a multitude of issues and we must make time and give our ears to those voices.
And speaking of voices, I find myself struggling with how we insult and diminish one another when our opinions diverge. Suresh Kurl is entitled to his opinion... as much as Rick is to his....but why insist on name-calling and put-downs? How can you, Blueheron be so certain that Chief Spence has been cheating her reserve out of money? Were you there? Did you see this with your own eyes? Lazy, fat Liar??? I'm not sure who will have the last laugh Ha Ha... must we be so unkind?and yes, I fully expect that there will be some choice insults coming my way... but, maybe...just maybe, I'm wrong.
my point though, was that we take as 'certainty' what we read, what we hear, etc as 'truth', where in fact, we rarely 'know'. our biases, judgments, opinions and egos get in the way and we're quick to react, often condemning and hurting one another unnecessarily as we align ourselves with (mis)representations that at the moment, seem to suit us.
My original comments challenged accusations ( 'faking', 'cheating'... ) which were directly aimed at the behaviour of Chief Spence. I also found the name-calling degrading and unnecessary. (fat, lazy...more stereotypical discrimination!!)
Many of us, regardless of race, creed or colour walk around in a sleep-like state for most of our waking hours...but that doesn't mean that causes like Idle are not important and necessary...and sorry, but i really don't understand your last sentence.
MOST of us struggle to make ends meet. That's what life is about. Chief Spence has rewarded herself and her boyfriend financially while other band members in Attawapiskat deal with substandard living conditions. Her priorities are askew.
Thanks for the historical news flash. Any of them ever commit adultery too, so we can try even harder to hate them?
I am a native woman and i think she is a down right snake.
That is all i am going to say!


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Thundershirt is a terrific, drug-free solution for fear of thunder, fireworks, separation anxiety, travel, jumping, barking and more. Recommended by thousands of veterinarians and trainers around the world, Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs when anxious, fearful, or over-excited. Add this item to your cart:
Benefits: * Completely safe and comfortable for dogs. * Very easy to use. * Over 80% success rate. * Available in 7 sizes. How It WorksWith its patent-pending design, Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. Thundershirt is already helping tens of thousands of dogs around the world, and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers. As for WHY Thundershirt's gentle pressure works to calm a dog, experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years. How To Use ThundershirtThundershirt is an excellent treatment for most types of dog anxiety and fear issues. For many anxieties, we recommend just putting on a Thundershirt and observing the results No training!. You very well may see significant improvement for noise, crate, travel, barking and others with absolutely no training. For more complicated anxiety cases, we recommend using Thundershirt as part of a behavior modification program. One thing is for certain, for a very large percentage of dogs, Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure has a terrific calming effect. This has obvious benefits for most types of anxiety. But Thundershirt is also a very useful tool for managing excitability or hyperactivity with strangers, on the leash, or in a training environment. Thundershirt's calming effect helps a dog to focus or refocus her energies in a more constructive direction, allowing training to be more effective. For how best to use Thundershirt for various issues. Visit the manufacturers new Thundershirt Training Center at: http://www.thundershirt.com/HowItWorks/ ,to learn more about how trainers are using Thundershirts with their clients.
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Good question! With millions of dogs suffering from anxiety, it amazes us that such an easy to use, inexpensive solution like Thundershirt isn't more widely known and used. Thundershirt is working to change that we have launched an outreach campaign for veterinarians.
What training is required for using Thundershirt for anxiety and fear issues?
For many types of anixety..... none! Just put Thundershirt onto your dog and you will likely see results with the very first usage. However, for some dogs, it may take two to three usages to see results. For some more serious anxiety cases, such as severe separation anxiety, you should consult a good trainer for how to integrate Thundershirt into a training program.
What if Thundershirt isn't working for my dog?
Thundershirt is a terrific solution for most dogs suffering from anxiety. Many owners see reductions or complete elimination of symptoms with the very first use. With others, it may take two or three usages of Thundershirt to see results. If for any reason Thundershirt isn't the right solution for your dog, return it within 45 days for a full refund of your purchase price less S&H. See below for detailed return or exchange instructions.
Can I wash and dry Thundershirt? Remove hair from fastener hooks?
Thundershirt is made with durable, washable fabric. When necessary, Thundershirt may be washed in a regular cycle using regular laundry detergent and cold water. Hang to dry.
If necessary, to remove dog hair from your Thundershirt's fastener hooks, we recommend using a standard dog slicker brush [available at most any pet store for as little as $2.99]. A couple of strokes and the fastener hooks will be nearly completely hair-free.
How long can I leave a Thundershirt on my dog?
Thundershirt is designed to be safe to leave on your dog for extended periods of time when appropriate for the situation or issue that you are addressing. Thundershirt is made out of light-weight, breathable fabric, so over-heating is very rarely an issue. When properly sized and properly put on with a comfortably snug fit, your dog should be very comfortable for extended periods. It is typically safe to leave a dog unsupervised while wearing a Thundershirt. If you will be allowing your dog to wear a Thundershirt for extended periods e.g. over 2 hours, during the initial periods, we do recommend removing the Thundershirt frequently to check for any signs of irritation points. Irritation points are very rare, but best to be cautious.
How do I put Thundershirt onto my dog?
We designed Thundershirt to be very easy to put on your dog, even if she is already in a state of anxiety. Click on the following link: http://www.thundershirt.com/HowItWorks/Default.aspx to see detailed illustrations.
Are there any special sizing and fit considerations for male dogs?
When fitting a Thundershirt on a male dog, the straps that go around the stomach area should not cover or push on the genitals or prepuce. If the Thundershirt rubs against the genitals or prepuce, irritation may result.
Is overheating a concern when using a Thundershirt?
Except in extreme conditions e.g. 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun, overheating is not typically a concern when using a Thundershirt. Dogs cool themselves primarily through their mouths and paws, and a Thundershirt is constructed of a thin, breathable fabric. The state of Florida is one of our biggest markets. But if you feel that overheating might be a problem for your particular circumstance, please monitor your dog for any signs of overheating such as heavy panting or tongue hanging out of the mouth. Remove the Thundershirt if you see any signs of overheating.


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Journey back in time aboard our steam-powered heritage train. On the "Spirit of Kamloops" railtour, visitors enjoy reenactments of railway operations as they were in the past, including staff in period uniforms.
In 1906, just east of Kamloops, Bill Miner & his gang robbed a CPR train & made off with the loot. The reenactment of the Bill Miner Train Robbery is a big part of the trip's entertainment providing some exciting wild-west horsemanship at the finish of the journey.
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