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By David Nakamura, Published: November 13
HONOLULU a** President Obama moved quickly Saturday to project the image
of renewed American leadership in the Asian Pacific, announcing broad
agreement on a multi-nation free-trade pact and warning China that it must
a**play by the rulesa** as its international influence increases.
On the first day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit here,
Obama sketched out his administrationa**s vision of an expanded U.S. role,
telling a ballroom of hundreds of business leaders that the newfound
engagement is a a**reaffirmation of how important we consider this
a**On the business side, this is where the actiona**s going to be,a**
Obama said. Later, he added, a**Ia**m very proud of the leadership America
has shown in the past, but I also dona**t want to underestimate the
leadership wea**re showing now.a**
Yet even as Obama sought to establish U.S. primacy, his Chinese
counterpart, President Hu Jintao, offered a competing vision for regional
growth a** one with dynamic Chinese markets and improving internal
business standards as the driving engine.
a**China has huge market potential and capital,a** Hu told the same
business leaders. a**China will work hard to turn itself into an
innovation-driven country .a**.a**. so we can transition from a**made in
Chinaa** to a**created in China.a**a**a**
Their comments came hours before the two presidents held a bilateral
meeting, at which Obama stressed that cooperation between the two powers
was a**vital to the world.a**
Although Hu said he was confident the countries could work constructively
based on a**mutual respect and mutual interest,a** reporters allowed into
the room for the opening remarks noticed that the Chinese leader did not
look at Obama while either spoke.
After the meeting, Michael Froman, a U.S. deputy national security
adviser, told reporters that the president was clear with Hu that the
American business community is a**growing increasingly impatient and
frustrated with the state of change in China economic policy and the
evolution of the U.S.-China economic relationship.a**
Froman added that Hu a**heard the message and understood the implications
of it.a**
The early political maneuvering set the tone for what is expected to be
ongoing competition for influence with China during Obamaa**s nine-day
trip through the Asia Pacific, which includes stops in Australia, to
announce a new military partnership, and Bali, Indonesia, for a regional
security summit.
Early Saturday, Obama hailed progress on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a
free trade agreement with eight other nations that his administration has
said will help create jobs as it opens foreign markets to U.S. exports.
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Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Peru and Vietnam a** reached
broad agreement on the pact and are aiming to have legal language for the
framework in place by next year. Japan, which has announced its intention
to start discussions on joining the partnership, was not involved in
Saturdaya**s meeting.
a**With nearly 500 million consumers between us, there is so much more we
can do together,a** Obama said.
Even with that pact, however, there was friction with China, which has the
worlda**s second-largest economy. Chinese officials complained that they
were not invited to the talks, but Froman said the agreement is a**not
something that one gets invited to. Ita**s something that one aspires
In Obamaa**s appearance before the business leaders, the president, who
fielded questions from Boeing chief executive W. James McNerney Jr., said
there can exist a a**friendly and constructive competitiona** with China.
But Obama emphasized that the Chinese must be willing to revalue their
currency rates to balance trade, respect intellectual-property rights and
allow U.S. companies to compete fairly for contracts inside China.
a**The bottom line is the United States cannot be expected to stand by if
there is not reciprocity in trade and economic relations. We will continue
to bring it up,a** Obama said. a**There is no reason why this should
inevitably lead to sharp conflict. Therea**s a win-win opportunity there.
In the meantime, where we see rules broken, wea**ll continue to speak out
and bring action.a**
While chiding China, Obama also reserved a gentle rebuke for his own
nation, saying the United States had become a a**little bit lazya** in the
past couple of decades in the global marketplace.
a**Wea**ve kind of taken for granted a** well, people will want to come
here and we arena**t out there hungry, selling America and trying to
attract new business into America,a** Obama said.
For his part, Hu painted the picture of a central government actively
engaged in creating a more open and transparent business environment where
international companies can invest with the comfort that they will be
treated fairly.
He acknowledged that China lacks innovation and that its well-developed
urban areas and slower-paced rural economies a**lack coordination.a** And
he pledged stronger government action to crack down on intellectual
property rights violations.
But, he stressed, a**Chinaa**s development constitutes an important force
driving economic growth in the Asia Pacific region and the world.a**
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Translated from the original German articleThe Custom One headphone from beyerdynamic is the right choice for those who like to be creative.[...]The headphone is very robust and durable and due to its good padding it provides an excellent comfort for wearing. As for the acoustics the new headphone from beyerdynamic is suitable for private use or in the studio. Due to its variable bass reflex system the sound can be adjusted from analytical clear to a deep rich bass.
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Put on the headphone and the world becomes quiet: the new Custom One Pro headphone from beyerdynamic makes a great first impression due to the perfect ambient noise attenuation." [...]The soft circumaural ear pads fit perfectly so that even after long sessions there is no unpleasant feeling around the ear."[...]When unpacking you realise that the Custom One Pro is of a high-quality series from beyerdynamic: headband and bezel of the ear cups are made of metal and have an extremely stable appearance even at the second glance. A stability that does not add weight: although there is a lot of metal, the headphone weighs almost nothing with 290 grams. [...]Apart from the relatively high level of comfort, the best thing about the Custom One Pro is that you can change its sound characteristics. Beyerdynamic speaks of a changeable sound which can be selected from "a clear/analytical sound" to "a rich, full bass". This is possible due to variable bass reflex vents on the housing shells. Beyerdynamic keep their word: for music styles such as Rock, Punk, Metal, Drum n Bass and many kinds of Electronica the four different stages are a great way to vary the bass and bring the last secrets from the depths.[...]Therefore, the Custom One Pro is a good choice for anyone who enjoys a deep bass and who prefers the rich sound in the deep range. Due to its good ambient noise attenuation it is perfect for studios or DJs, and each user can absolutely concentrate on the music. The price is pleasantly low and the headphone is a basic tool for those who want to achieve a professional sound quality at home and who need an all-rounder in addition to sophisticated professional equipment in the studio.
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MORRISSEY: Calls for Derrick Rose trade leave me dismayed
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Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose works before the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, on Friday, May 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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I don't think I've seen more anger directed at a member of the Chicago sports community than I have at Derrick Rose.
Not at Tank Johnson, Jay Cutler, Carlos Marmol or Adam Dunn.
Not at LaTroy Hawkins, Milton Bradley, Bill Wirtz or Jerry Reinsdorf.
And in the non-sports category, not even at Cubs fan Rod Blagojevich.
If you want to pick a topic that will elicit outrage in people, choose Rose over the daily slaughter on our streets. Silly, isn't it? All this hatred toward a basketball player for the sin of doing the wise thing. All this for doing what's in the best interest of the Bulls' future. All this for protecting the most valuable knee in town.
I've received e-mails, and the city's newspapers have received letters to the editor, all saying the same thing:
Trade him. Trade that no-good so-and-so. Establish a franchise in Fargo, N.D., and trade him there.
Really? Trade Rose because he doesn't feel ready to test his surgically repaired knee in a game?
Fine. Here are two No. 1 picks and a starter for Rose. Happy?
Or, how about Rose for Kevin Love, straight up?
Wouldn't life be so much better? You wouldn't have that former NBA most valuable player to kick around anymore. No more having to put up with a unique point guard who drives the lane without fear. No more having to listen to teammates gush about a future Hall of Famer. No more 25 points and eight assists a night.
I'm serious. How many of you want to see him gone? Judging from what I've heard from people around the city, the number is not insignificant.
All because Rose has offended your notions of what toughness is supposed to look like. You went through years and years of dreadful basketball after the Michael Jordan years. Now you have a player who might be in Jordan's stratosphere, and you want him out of here. This is further proof of the decline of civilization.
But he should be playing, you cry. That sentiment is based on what, exactly? Let's look at the arguments more closely:
◆ Rose is dominating in practice! Says who? Show me one player or coach who has said that Rose is tearing it up. You can't. This is an example of something being said so many times that it becomes gospel.
◆ Look at the Knicks' Iman Shumpert and the Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio! Both suffered torn anterior cruciate ligaments last season. Both returned during this season. So what? Every knee is different. During Rose's surgery, a portion of the patellar tendon was used to replace his torn ACL. For some people, it can take a year to get knee strength close to what it used to be. For others, it can take more or less time. Why do we presume that Rose's healing should be on the faster side? Because he's an athlete? Because he makes a lot of money? Sorry, it doesn't work like that.
◆ The Bulls' doctor has cleared Rose to play! Again, so what? It's not the doctor's knee; it's Rose's knee. And Rose says it doesn't feel right yet. Why don't we just trust him on this one?
No one has done a good job of handling the situation — not Rose, not the Bulls, not the fans, not the media. It never should have come to this. There never should have been this much abuse directed at an athlete who used to be considered the epitome of heart.
Now some of you want him traded if he doesn't suit up against the Heat.
If Rose did come back for Game 4 on Monday at the United Center and got hurt, the people who were pushing for his return would say that it was simply meant to be, that he could have gotten injured in practice.
It's the same argument that was used when Rose got hurt a year ago: It was an injury waiting to happen; it could have occurred anytime. But it didn't happen anytime. It happened when Rose was in the late stages of a playoff game that was already in hand for the Bulls. He shouldn't have been on the floor, not after a season filled with injuries.
Same thing now: He shouldn't be playing in a series that's going nowhere for the Bulls. Let him heal.
If Rose doesn't get traded, I expect all of you outraged people never to cheer for him again. That will prove difficult when he leads the Bulls to an NBA title, though.


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This surgery is used to remove a diseased or damaged gallbladder. The damage is typically caused by infection or inflammation. This is often due to gallstones, which are crystals of bile that can form in the gallbladder. Sometimes, these get stuck in the ducts that bile normally flows through. This blockage in the ducts can damage the gallbladder and the liver.
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After the gallbladder is gone, dye may be squirted into the bile ducts. This will help show if there are gallstones in the ducts. The duct may be opened to remove any stones. While your abdomen is open, the other organs and structures will be examined. This will be done to make sure that you do not have any other problems. The incision will be closed with sutures or staples. It will then be covered with a bandage.
A tiny, flexible tube may be placed into the area where the gallbladder was removed. This tube will exit from your abdomen into a little bulb. This is to drain any fluids that may build during the first few days after surgery. The tube is usually removed within one week of your operation.
The gallbladder will be examined by a specialist. You will be taken to a room to recover. You will be monitored closely.
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Here's a look at What's Going On in the Southland including in Frankfort, Crete and Palos Park.
Library to host After School Bingo
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Children will be able to play an hour of bingo and win prizes. Registration is not required.
Information: (708) 448-1530.
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The Frankfort Park District and the village of Frankfort will conduct a Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Founders Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort.
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Despite the stresses she faced as a teenager, she was able to forget them while she ran, and eventually found herself growing confident in more areas of her life besides running.
Having been an avid runner, Cooke knew how running had impacted her own life. One day, she saw a magazine ad for an organization called Girls on the Run that introduces young girls to running and decided Cleveland needed its own chapter so local girls could experience its benefits as well.
Girls on the Run is an international nonprofit organization that holds after-school programs for girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8. The programs consist of twice-weekly curriculum-based sessions that incorporate a variety of activities, including running with the goal of training for a 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) run at the end of a school semester.
"What drew me to the program was thinking back through my own challenges in school," said Cooke, executive director of the Girls on the Run of Southeast Tennessee council. "We are able to reach out to these girls before they go through the pressures of being in high school."
Each after-school session follows a set lessons that can cover everything from eating healthy to avoiding peer pressure to getting along well with others. Girls in the program also spend time playing games.
After going through a "long application process" and assembling a group of board members to start the local council in 2011, Girls on the Run of Southeast Tennessee started its first after-school programs in two local schools this past fall. Girls from Mayfield Elementary School and North Lee Elementary School were the first to complete the program. Everything the girls had learned during the local program's first semester culminated with young girls donned in matching green T-shirts, pink tutus, flowered headbands and other colorful accessories running 3.1 miles on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway on Dec. 8.
Cooke called the first after-school programs successful, and said she was thankful for the support received from the schools, parents and others in the community.
"We have had a lot of support," Cooke said.
Though the girls are working toward the goal of running a 5K each semester, Cooke said the run itself is not timed and that the girls do not in any way compete against each other. She said the main focus of the event is helping the girls learn that they can achieve the goals they set for themselves. Cooke said she hopes completing the program leaves each girl with a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence.
"It is so much more than running," Cooke said. "It will help to make sure they know their decisions make an impact."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 percent of all children between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese, a percentage that is triple what it was 33 years ago. With obesity becoming more of a problem, Cooke said she believes Girls on the Run's mission of helping girls live healthy lives is increasingly important.
Cooke said she has seen girls in the program who struggled with their weight reach their goal of running a 5K with encouragement from like-minded peers.
"We see girls all shapes and sizes," she said. "Many of the girls or not prepared for running. Once they realize it's not competitive, they relax. I think it helps them to see exercise differently."
The Girls on the Run program is designed to be completed in one school semester, but girls are welcome to participate as many times as they would like as long as there is space available. Regardless of whether or not the girls repeat the program or continue running on their own, Cooke said she hopes the girls learn to "embrace their uniqueness" and gain confidence as they work toward their goals.
The local Girls on the Run council started with 15 volunteers, and that number has since doubled to about 30. Volunteers help with the biweekly after-school sessions, and each girl is paired with an adult "running buddy" to help cheer them on and make sure they are doing well during the final 5K run.
The organization is currently expanding into three new elementary schools this spring and hopes to add even more this fall. Cooke said she is also speaking with school administrators about introducing a similar program called Girls on Track in local middle schools this fall.
"The schools have loved it," Cooke said. "We hope to keep growing."
Joining Mayfield and North Lee on the list of schools with the after-school program will be Arnold Elementary, Waterville Elementary and Tennessee Christian Preparatory School.
The Girls on the Run programs at most of the local schools limit their membership to girls who attend the particular school. However, girls who are home schooled or attending a school without a program can join the programs that meet at Mayfield Elementary and Waterville Elementary.
To learn more about the local Girls on the Run council, visit GirlsontheRunSETN.org or find the "Girls on the Run of Southeast Tennessee" page on Facebook.


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By Brian Liskai (Fremont, OH) Racing and Fremont Speedway have been in Jim Ford's blood his entire adult life. He drove race cars, owned race cars and even promoted "The Track That Action Built." Now the racing community is mourning the loss of this Northwest Ohio racing icon. Jim hung up his helmet in 1972 and became a sprint car owner. From 1972 through 1986, Jim Ford owned sprint cars won over 60 features including a World of Outlaw victory at Eldora with his son, Randy, behind the wheel, and All Star Circuit of Champion wins. Ford's cars won track championships at Atomic Speedway (now K-C Raceway) in Chillicothe, Ohio; Eldora Speedway and Fremont Speedway. The drivers who piloted Jim Ford's sprint cars reads like a "who's who" in racing: Rick Ferkel, Bill Cicanese, Tim Dussel, J.D. Lease, Jim Linder, Al Daugherty, Jim Darley Sr., Al Beale, Johnny Beaber and Randy Ford.But perhaps Jim Ford's greatest racing legacy happened in 2000. The historical Fremont Speedway in the Sandusky County Fairgrounds - which opened 58 years ago - was in danger of closing. Ford put together a business plan to bring "The Track That Action Built" back to life. He promoted racing at Fremont Speedway through 2007, making many, many improvements to the facility including new lighting, soft-wall safety technology, new restrooms and bigger weekly purses. He created the dirt truck division to give drivers a more affordable entry level into dirt track racing. However, if you asked Jim Ford his greatest accomplishment it would be his family. They were all involved with the race cars he drove and owned and when he took over the promotion of Fremont Speedway, every family member was involved from the ticket booth to the concession stand to track preparations to race procedures. Visitation for Jim Ford will be held Tuesday, March 31, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Crosser Funeral Home, 451 Rice St., Elmore, Ohio 43416. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m.at the Grace Lutheran Church on St. Rt. 51, north of Elmore. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund; Hospice of Northwest Ohio, the Harris-Elmore EMS; or Racers Racing For the Cure, 1040 Cleveland Ave., Fremont, Ohio 43420. |
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Are you calling me a liar?? On my local(neighbor's)T.W.C. in NY they DID NOT show any live actions of games between 1:00pm & 4:30..........
It shows live look ins. I thought TWC didn't even fully get Redzone up in time for Sunday. Maybe you were watching the NFL Network?
Edit to add this from a TWC NY guy:
Full House in my bar on Sunday for the NFL, and the Yankees...Day 1 with NFL Network's RED-ZONE on TWC...GULP DIDNT deliver!!
TWC didn't turn on RZ and NFLN till the evening.


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Steven Edward Gordon of Roswell, Georgia, pled guilty Wednesday in Polk County District Court to conspiracy to commit theft by deception in the second degree, a Class D felony, in connection with a telemarketing scheme involving the sale of office supplies to Iowa businesses.
Gordon was sentenced by District Court Judge D.J. Stovall to a five-year suspended sentence and placed on probation for three years. Gordon must refrain from telemarketing to Iowans as a condition of probation.
The Attorney General's Office filed a criminal telemarketing charge February 3 naming Gordon. The State alleged that Gordon managed a business called North American Distribution, or "N.A.D.," of Alpharetta, Georgia. A representative of N.A.D. would make "cold calls" to target businesses nationwide, falsely claiming to be a "Dr. Bennett" who had recently inherited an office supply operation from his deceased brother.
"The so-called Dr. Bennett would claim that he was liquidating the inventory, and that the owner of the target business had agreed to help him out by buying some business supplies," said Attorney General Tom Miller. If a sale was consummated through this deception, N.A.D. would sometimes continue the ruse by sending additional, unordered merchandise in larger volumes, along with an invoice for substantially more money than the original transaction.
"This was a typical office-supply telemarketing scam targeting Iowa businesses," said Miller. He said Gordon's is the third felony conviction obtained against out-of-state telemarketers engaged in fraudulent sale of office supplies, and he said more civil and criminal actions are planned.
"Gordon is out of operation as a telemarketer and has a felony record," Miller said. "We also believe other so-called 'toner pirates' are avoiding Iowa altogether knowing they may be caught and face criminal charges."
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Summary: The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection ...show more serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Robert Haynes, Petitioner, v. United States.Petition / Robert B Smith / 1976 / 76-1230 / 430 U.S. 947 / 97 S.Ct. 1583 / 51 L.Ed.2d 794 / 3-4-1977Robert Haynes, Petitioner, v. United States.Appendix / Robert B Smith / 1976 / 76-1230 / 430 U.S. 947 / 97 S.Ct. 1583 / 51 L.Ed.2d 794 / 3-4-1977 ...show less
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February 17, 1972 A. M. Wilson E. C. DeMoss W. Bourret MEXICO INVESTMENT STUDY Attached hereto is revised report on Mexican Investments entitled: ""Mining Opportunities in Mexico"" (Revised) January 1972 This study is in response to your request that Hugh Douglas and I review invest-ment climate in certain foreign countries that may hold favorable potential for mining investments. Following conferences in Mexico City with Ruiz, Urguiza y Cia, representatives of Arthur Andersen, the tax section of the report was rewritten and expanded to include tax treatment of a Mexicanized company and/or a new mining venture. Mr. Eduardo Gonzalez is in charge of the tax section for Arthur Andersen and proved particularly helpful in outlining special concessions offered copper produ-cers in obtaining tax reductions on export of copper metal. Mr. Nicolas Urguiza participated in the discussions and offered advise on how to find a Mexican partner. Sr. Georges Ordonez, probably the best known mining geologist in Mexico, provided advise and counsel on copper investment opportunities and cost of exploration. Ordonez was formerly chief geologist of Kennecott Copper and has worked in Mexico for the past fifteen years. Dr. David Coolbaugh, Manager of Exploration for Asarco Mexicana also contributed information and advise on entering Mexico. He confirmed the decision of his company to bring the La Caridad deposit into production at an early date. Asarco presently maintains a staff of about twelve Mexican geologists, and is committed to a long-range development program. Apart from Asarco, Bethlehem Steel, Dupont and Cananea, there are three or four large Canadian Companies exploring in Mexico, the most active of which is Placer Development Company. The report concludes that Mexico offers attractive investment opportunities in mining and outlines the steps that should be taken to organize a Mexican company. A. M. Wilson E. C. DeMoss 2/17/72 page two MEXICO INVESTMENT STUDY We are holding in our files additional copies of this report for distribution by you should you decide to act favorably on the recommendations made in this investment study. Weston Bourret WB/nam Attachment - ""Mining Opportunities in Mexico""
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Our Father in Heaven wants us to be happy. And yet, we all have times of trouble. As Elder Jeffrey R. Holland writes, "One of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble...When these difficult days (and nights!) come—and they will—it will help us to remember that 'it must needs be,' that in the grand councils of heaven before the world was, we agreed to such a time of challenge and refinement. We were taught then that facing, resolving, and enduring troublesome times was the price we would pay for progress. And we were committed to progress eternally."
A large percentage of the psalms that appear in the Bible were written for such times of trouble. From petitions for relief to acknowledgments of God's power, these psalms provide comfort, perspective, and spiritual solace when we are going through our own trials.
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JEFFREY R. HOLLAND was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in June 1994. A native of St. George, Utah, he received bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a master's degree and PhD in American Studies from Yale University. In 1974 he became dean of Religious Education at BYU and two years later was named Church Commissioner of Education. In 1980 he was appointed president of BYU, where he served until he was sustained as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1989. Elder Holland is the author of several books, including Broken Things to Mend and Christ and the New Covenant. He and his wife, Patricia, have three children and thirteen grandchildren.
Chapter 1
Psalm 56:9
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
Although it seems to confuse the order of these selections right at the outset, I have chosen to begin my discussion of individual passages with this one because I believe all confidence, all comfort, all strength, all safety starts here—"This I know; . . . God is for me." That truth has to be seared into our hearts, written in bold letters across the tissue of our brains, and never forgotten. Like the blood of the Passover with which ancient Israelites were to mark the lintel and side posts of their doors, we ought to have some such figurative reminder constantly before our eyes and always in our hearts that God is for us. Whenever we go out and always when we come in, no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us. He loves us. He is our Heavenly Father. He never sleeps nor slumbers in His watchcare over us. His work and His glory are to save us, to exalt us, to see us safely home with Him.
Everything He does is in support of that ultimate purpose, no matter what refinements or trials are required in the achievement of that objective. Acknowledging the dimensions of His majesty and all quantum physics of the universe, from the budding of a flower in spring to expanding realms of galaxies without number, God's singular, solitary quest is to bless and exalt His children, to save (if they will let Him) every human soul.
So in our efforts to swim through our sea of troubles, we must master this thought; in the common parlance of our faith, we must get a testimony of it. God is for us. He is never against us. We and all others have the freedom, the eternal agency, to make choices, including stupid or cruel or evil ones. Because of this He can be against things we do and against things that others do to us. He will always be against sin, abuse, and error in whatever form they come and from whomever they may flow. But even then He has the divine ability to separate His opposition to the sin from His unyielding love for the sinner. We may not be very good at making that fine distinction, but He is perfect at it and has had a lot of practice.
In, through, and around all of the human, societal, and natural difficulties in our mortal world, God always loves us. He is always for us. In His divinity He cannot do or be otherwise. He would have no reason to be if it were otherwise. It is His nature to love His children. There are certain qualities and virtues that are inseparable from godhood. One of them—the principal one—is His unfailing, unfaltering, unflagging love for His children. We are trying to achieve those divine attributes, but He already has them. If He were to betray them or leave them or compromise them, He would "cease to be God."21 But He is never going to cease being God and He is never going to compromise the virtues and characteristics of His godhood.
So we will find ourselves better prepared to carry on in the face of difficulty, to go forward with true faith, if we can hold to a few rock-solid principles that will undergird us on our way. The very first of those, the most fundamental of all, must be that God lives and does love us—that He is for us. And as the Apostle Paul would later ask, "If God be for us, who [or we might add, what] can be against us? . . . We are more than conquerors through him that loved us."22
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Enjoyed the book...but "LOVED" the DVD. It is a full two hours filled with beautiful spiritual advise. I sat writing, and crying all the way through!!! Have already watched it twice...and I am sure will watch it many more times. The messages inspire you to trust the Lord, and carry on!
Hope for Times of Trial
by Stephanie - reviewed on February 14, 2013
This is a hard world we live in and I think we all face troubling times. While many of our circumstances are different we all crave help and support from our Heavenly Father. In this new book, For Time of Trouble: Spiritual Solace From the Psalms, by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland he shares with us how to find peace through the scriptures, specifically the Psalms. Historically the Psalms have been classified as prayers and pleadings with God for His help in times of trouble and protection in times of distress. The Psalms are filled with passages that offer courage, compassion, strength and hope. Over 75 Psalms are broken down, verse by verse, concept by concept. Elder Holland shares his insight and wisdom into each Psalm offering encouragement to the reader and hope for the weary. His reflections on the psalms provide a testimony that God loves us and we can seek Him and find Him in the Psalms. With lovely pictures scattered through out the book you can read this as a devotional, read it like a novel, or read it in times of trouble. In the preface Elder Holland says, "the entries are primarily meditations, they are my thoughts alone...the book is more devotional in nature than comprehensive in its commentary." As such, it wasn't written with heavy doctrine or outside references and I really liked it that way. There is time enough for heavy doctrine but Elder Holland has written this book like he was sharing his testimony of the Psalms with a dear friend. I could feel his love for us on every page. One of the best parts of this book is that it includes a DVD with 2 hours of Q & A from a live audience where Elder Holland, in his quiet way, addresses the challenging issues of our day. I LOVED IT!
There should be a copy in every home.
by Erin - reviewed on December 31, 2012
I've read a lot of really great books the past year, but I think the combination of this book and DVD far surpass all the others. In his signature way, Elder Holland weaves the daily struggles and pains that we are currently facing in a beautiful tapestry combined with the peaceful poetry of the scriptural psalms. There is a depth and love focusing on the eternal gift of the Savior's Atonement, that pushes you to search the deepest parts of your testimony and your soul and ask the question, "Do I 'really' believe in Jesus Christ?" and "Is this gospel really true?" and "Does he really know me and know my pain." I strongly recommend this book combination to every reader. And don't skip the DVD. I've already watched it 3 times.
Very Inspiring & Plainly Written
by Kathy - reviewed on July 25, 2013
Scripture is quoted and then Elder Holland gives no-nonsense, plainly written counsel based on the scripture. I've been using it as a workbook - reading the entire chapter of Psalms as well as additional scriptures listed in the footnotes of the book as well as the Scriptures, and then writing down any impressions I receive. And the DVD that comes with the book us a great bonus. I highly recommend this book for whatever stage of the road to eternity you are on.
by Shauna - reviewed on December 02, 2012
"When difficult days (and nights!) come-- and they will-- it will help us to remember that 'it must needs be,' that in the grand councils of heaven before the world was, we agreed to such a time of challenge and refinement. We were taught then that facing, resolving, and enduring troublesome times was the price we would pay for progression." So starts this new book from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland where he helps us find spiritual solace from the Psalms. Each chapter is only a page or two long so it is easy to read and then ponder. Elder Holland gives excellent commentaries to make these Psalms even more meaningful! Beautiful artwork is woven throughout the book! Some of my favorite Psalms in the book: Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.~ Psalms 27: 14 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.~ Psalms 30:5 As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice.~ Psalm 55: 16-17 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of they doings.~ Psalm 77:12 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children; Praise ye the Lord.~ Psalm 113:9 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?~ Psalm 118:6 And of course, there is a whole chapter on The 23rd Psalm... The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Superb Resource for Peace
by Jess - reviewed on March 07, 2013
Have you ever wished that you could jump into the study journal of Elder Holland? This is book is for you! For the discouraged and the broken-hearted, For times of Trouble (FTOT) offers a breadth of consoling messages expressed with the clarity and power that only an Apostle of the Lord could convey. I read this book cover to cover, jotting notes, making comparisons and seeing the Savior in every syllable. Truly there are messages and helps,both written and unwritten in this wonderful edition from Elder Holland. Please note that I have yet to mention the DVD. This resource is a marvelous breath of fresh air. Often I've wished for the chance to sit at the feet of the Apostles and just learn, and glean, and feast on their wisdom and insight. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Like others have said, the DVD is worth the price alone but you would be remiss not to enjoy both the book and video! Enjoy!
Comforting beyond words....
by Stephanie - reviewed on November 07, 2013
I just wish I could buy everyone I love a copy of this book and even more the dvd. It's so comforting, and beautiful, I cried through most of it, as did the audience and often Elder and Sister Holland. It's so tender.
by Customer - reviewed on December 02, 2012
There is such a sense of love you can feel from Elder Holland as well as the love he knows the Saviour has for each of us individually. So grateful for his sensitivity to compose this book/dvd/e-book for these hard times and recognize how individual our struggles are yet convey's the intimate love the Lord feel for every one of our needs.
by Scott - reviewed on January 17, 2013
I haven't even made it to the book yet, the DVD is so good - I've watched it multiple times and learn something new each time. I can't wait to start reading. Elder Holland truly is called of God and teaches some very simple yet true points that can help anyone no matter what they are challenged with. I highly recommend picking this one up!
Such a great resource for everyone
by Barbara - reviewed on March 05, 2013
I feel so blessed to have wonderful books and other sources of media to enrich our lives. The gospel is uplifting in these times of trouble and what better timing for Elder Holland to address some of our concerns! The dvd left me crying as I watched Elder and Sister Holland speak so graciously to their guests (and me). This was so amazing that I want to share it with everyone.


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