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2. "Thus saith the L-RD, the G-d of Israel; I made a COVENANT with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying"
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#44467 Nov 30, 2012
btw, nor do I see the people being referred to as Africans.
#44468 Nov 30, 2012
Oh, the issue is race. Then Moses was not an African, was he.
#44469 Nov 30, 2012
What a lovely person you are.
When is the cross burning?
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#44470 Nov 30, 2012
Fictitious entities mean nothing to me, they aren't real.
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#44471 Nov 30, 2012
And the consequences come from whom or what?
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#44472 Nov 30, 2012
You have the Bible that was allegedly written before you were born, you have people that follow it, you have images of characters from the Bible and you have places of worship.
You have a constitution that was allegedly written and agreed upon before you were born, you have followers and you have places of worship (court) and fictitious entity owned buildings.
So government and religion share the same traits, so why is one more believable than the other to you?
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#44473 Nov 30, 2012
My point was that nothing is stopping him from creating his own scene, and he is very anti-religion , that is his drive not the individual rights issue.
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#44474 Nov 30, 2012
Only to show contradictions to government lovers, the constitution and laws are just the newspaper to beat the dog in the nose with.
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#44475 Nov 30, 2012
No, you did not use it to just show contradictions. You used it to support your viewpoint on small government and separation of powers between Federal and State. If you NOW believe the Constitution is an invalid document, then you've single handedly invalidated all of your own previous arguments. You've had quite a busy day.
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#44476 Nov 30, 2012
I've already pointed out to you that my argument is one of fairness - equal access to all. Why do you have a problem understanding that? Do you not get that in certain towns, people that call themselves "government" will stop me from putting up my own displays?
#44477 Nov 30, 2012
Neither is anything you're saying here.
You say absolutely nothing, over and over.
#44478 Nov 30, 2012
You've stretched this analogy way beyond reason. It actually made no sense to begin with. But we all humored you for a time.
It's getting downright boring.
Is Thomas Jefferson really someone we choose to "believe in" or not?
Get real.
#44479 Nov 30, 2012
So you're saying he's doing the right thing for the wrong reason, correct?
As I asked you yesterday, is it ever wrong to defend the Constitution?
Please respond to the actual questions for a change.
Kingston, Jamaica
#44480 Nov 30, 2012
HughBe---"Thus saith the L-RD, the G-d of Israel; I made a COVENANT with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying"
(Who came out of Egypt? Answer is, ISRAEL.)
Eric--I don't see the word Jew in the above
HughBe--- Tell me trickster, are you really a Jew? I am having serious doubts about that based on your seeming IGNORANCE of basic things. What do they teach you besides DECEIT?
Leave your CORRUPTED religion. I mean it, you seem to learn how to trick and to deceive more than anything else from it. There is no EMPHASIS on RIGHTEOUSNESS in you or your religion it is ALL about DECEPTION and LIES.
Again, who came out of Egypt? Israel, God's FIRSTBORN.
"I have also heard the groaning of the children of ISRAEL, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage"
"And the children of ISRAEL journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. " THIS is the exodus. Have you heard about it?
Read below-- Tell me how can God talk about a NEW covenant with ISRAEL AND "Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt" if there was not a COVENANT with Israel?
"the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the Lord"
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#44481 Nov 30, 2012
Eric---Oh, the issue is race. Then Moses was not an African, was he.
HughBe--- Yes Eric, he was an African meaning NATIONALITY. It is a new word for you so study it. Now learn the following things that are common knowledge to even the uneducated.
Europe is a continent. Africa is a continent consisting of many LARGE countries. Africa is NOT a single country. You are too poorly educated. Check the meaning of continent.
In Europe the vast majority are RACIALLY whites.
In Europe you also have blacks who are Europeans.
In Europe you have Jews who are Europeans and Indians etc.
Let me explain something about the US to YOU. The majority of Americians are RACIALLY caucasians but you have other races e.g. blacks, Indians etc. You did not know this?
In Jamaica we have MANY different RACES but ALL are Jamaicans.
In The CONTINENT of Africa you have different races, whites, blacks, Jews etc.
Finally, you are too ignorant, deceptive and talk too much BS.
Kingston, Jamaica
#44482 Nov 30, 2012
You did not. You lied then and now.
#44483 Nov 30, 2012
Listen, nutso. You said G-d made the covenant with the Jews. I said G-d made it with the Hebrews (Abraham was a Hebrew). You post a quote that addresses the group as Israel. Where is the quote that says G-d made the covenant with the Jews?
#44484 Nov 30, 2012
When did Africa become a Nation? Was it a Nation in the time of Moses? Was there even the concept of continents during the time of Moses? Why are you trying to force modern ideals on ancient populations? If you want to say he was an Egyptian, I might go along with you as far as Nationality is concerned. But, he was never an African.
If that's so, by Nationality you are an American because you live in North America.(Jamaica is in the Greater Antilles which is part of North America.)
Kingston, Jamaica
#44485 Nov 30, 2012
Eric---It's still a question of intent
HughBe--- Did this INTENT concept exist 4000 years ago? If yes support that claim.
If not explain and support when it came into use. Does the US government regard you as an American based on your INTENTIONS?
Having done that, do the following.
Prove that it was Moses' INTENTION to go to Canaan.
Explain why he did not go to Canaan before he killed the Egyptian.Was it because he was not old enough?
Given it was Moses' INTENTION to go to Canaan explain why he went to Midian after he killed the Egyptian and not to Canaan.
Help: it was because unlike Abraham and Jacob he did not know where to find Canaan. Both Abraham and Jacob knew the way from Canaan to Egypt and by extension the way back. The sons of Israel also knew that way back and forth from Egypt.
Poor Moses, the PRINCE of Egypt did not know his way to the Canaan.
You are a FRAUD.
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When a partnership interest becomes worthless.
When most types of business or investment properties are abandoned, the owners can claim a loss deduction in the year of abandonment. For assets disposed, recognition of loss is in the year of disposal. What about worthless partnership interests? When is a worthless partnership interest allowed as a deduction? Does the owner of the partnership interest have to abandon or dispose of the interest to recognize a loss?
This analysis focuses on the Echols v. Commissioner decision,(1) where the Court of Appeals held that a partner can claim a loss for worthlessness of his partnership interest without having to abandon or dispose of it. In Echols, worthlessness emerges as a user-friendly doctrine. The year of worthlessness is determined by the taxpayer's judgment call supported by "objective factors." He is not denied the loss because he may have been entitled to the deduction in an earlier year; he abandons the property in a later year; or another taxpayer would have determined that the asset is worth retaining. Is Echols breaking new ground in tax law, first, in not requiring an actual disposition or abandonment and, second, in the discretion it grants taxpayers? Does worthlessness unfreeze suspended passive losses just as if the partner had sold his interest? This article will review the Echols case and offer insight to place the decision in perspective.
Echols v. Commissioner
In 1976, Echols was a 75% partner in a partnership whose only asset was unimproved land near Houston, Texas. Originally, he hoped construction of a highway would make the property valuable for development, but the highway project was stalled by local opposition. Houston real estate values dropped. The land was worth less than the mortgage encumbering the partnership interest. A developer who had purchased 50% of the land from the partnership on the installment basis defaulted on his payments. This ended the partnership's sole outside source of income which had enabled it to carry the property. The mortgagee refused to restructure the debt. Echols advised his partner that he would make no further contributions to pay the mortgage. He offered to transfer his interest in the partnership to his partner or anyone else willing to assume the payments. Early in 1977, the mortgagee foreclosed.
Echols claimed a capital loss for 1976 under Section 165 (a) of the Code.(2) The Tax Court denied the loss. It focused on whether there was an abandonment of the partnership's property and held that an abandonment required an act apparent to nonpartners.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed. It said whether the partnership abandoned the property in 1976 was irrelevant because Echols had abandoned his partnership interest. The tender of his interest to anyone willing to assume the mortgage payments and his declaration that he would contribute no more funds satisfied the requirement.
Importance of Echols
The real importance of the 5th Circuit decision comes in its statement that even without a declarative abandonment, Echols was entitled to a loss for the worthlessness of his partnership interest. In its opinion, worthlessness involves subjective and objective criteria: When did the taxpayer deem his interest to be worthless and was it then objectively worthless?
The taxpayer's subjective determination of worthlessness is "largely a judgment call by a taxpayer based on his own particular, highly personal set of economic factors, including tax effects." The fact other investors might have determined in an earlier year that an interest in the partnership was worthless or that other investors would have gambled additional infusions of cash into the partnership in the hope there would be a rebound are not determinative. The taxpayer must show that the asset is "essentially valueless"--"but not absolutely positively without any value whatsoever." The taxpayer is entitled to the same discretion in determining that an asset is essentially without value as he would have in abandoning an asset.
The identifiable event or completed transaction required under the Section 165(a) regulation does not have to involve the asset or include the taxpayer as a party. Thus, the purchaser's default and the inability of the partners to restructure the debt were closed and completed events that evidenced worthlessness, as was the partnership's insolvency. The Court emphasized that a loss for worthlessness or abandonment is available even if other events may have been sufficient to support a loss in a prior year.
The IRS was concerned that the flexibility in choosing the year of loss would allow manipulation in favor of taxpayers. The Court, however, thought discretion was necessary. The taxpayer had an unfair responsibility to recognize the loss. Under prior IRS rulings, the taxpayer had to abandon the asset in the year of worthlessness. Revenue Ruling 54-581(3) states that an abandonment loss is not available if the property was worthless before the year of abandonment. Therefore, if the taxpayer is late in his abandonment, a deduction for worthlessness would be lost forever.
Examples of Injustice
The injustice to taxpayers that Echols protects against is illustrated by A.J. Industries v. Commissioner.(4) In 1958, the taxpayer wrote off and abandoned capitalized expenses associated with a gold mine. The Court of Claims ruled the investment was worthless prior to 1958 and disallowed the deduction. The taxpayer then claimed the loss for 1956 and sued for refund. The Court argued there could be no loss without abandonment and that the abandonment had actually occurred the next year, 1957. This is the type of situation Echols rectified: worthlessness not coinciding with abandonment.
The Echols decision protects a taxpayer against an IRS determination that the asset became worthless in a year before the loss is claimed. The 5th Circuit distrusts abandonment as the exclusive test because of the IRS stance that abandonment must take place in the year of worthlessness. Therefore, the Court gives the taxpayer broad discretion to determine the year of loss, subject to an anti-abuse rule. The taxpayer cannot be unreasonable in its determination of the year of loss. This seeks to prevent any "warehousing" of losses. Therefore, the objective of Echols is to give taxpayers the broadest business discretion consistent with reasonableness but short of "warehousing" losses.
Earlier Cases
Although somewhat revolutionary in its finding, Echols is not the first decision to allow partnership interests to be deducted. In fact, it was not the first case permitting a loss for the worthlessness of a partnership interest, although it goes beyond earlier cases in scope. At least two other cases allowed losses on the worthlessness of a partnership interest.
Tejon Ranch Co. v. Commissioner(5) allowed a loss on the worthlessness of a partnership interest in an agricultural undertaking. The irreversible insolvency of the partnership was the completed event that justified a loss deduction. A deduction was denied for 1977 because the partnership was not in default yet on its indebtedness. There was still a possibility it could secure additional financing or sell its properties. A case could have been made for the deduction in an earlier year. In 1977 some investors declined to invest in the partnership, having concluded that the operation could not be profitable and that the partnership assets were worthless. All attempts to attain additional financing were unsuccessful and a financial consultant advised the principal lender that it was doubtful the loan would ever be repaid. The Echols interpretation of taxpayer discretion would have supported a deduction in an earlier year.
In Zeeman v. United States(6) a limited partner in Ira Haupt & Co. was allowed a ordinary loss deduction under Section 165(a) for the worthlessness of her limited partnership interest in the Haupt Brokerage House. It was being liquidated by its creditors due to insolvency of $25 million as a result of oil fraud. The partnership loss wiped out all its capital, but under the partnership agreement the loss was allocable only to general partners who then became insolvent.
Echols went substantially farther than either the Tejon or Zeeman rulings. Tejon permitted a worthlessness loss when abandonment was not possible. Echols suffered from no such disability nor had the partnership realized the loss as in Zeeman. Therefore, since Echols would have allowed worthlessness loss deductions to a general partner before insolvency, as in Tejon, and to a limited partner without abandonment, as in Zeeman, it is logical to assume that we have come a step further.
Recap of Echols
Echols is a decision that seeks to relieve taxpayers of the worst aspects of realizing losses. The taxpayer, however, cannot be permitted to warehouse losses, but its business judgment should be followed if supported by objective events. Abandonment insures the taxpayer that the loss cannot be taken in a later year. Since the loss cannot be taken in a later year, the IRS can always argue that the loss occurred in an earlier year, making it unrecognizable by the taxpayer. In the Echols decision, the 5th Circuit made it clear that short of taxpayer abuse, they are unsympathetic to such IRS games. The result is taxpayer discretion that is rarely given within the scope of tax law.
Passive Loss Recognition
After the 1986 Tax Reform Act, a more significant issue relating to the worthlessness of a partnership interest is its effect on passive losses. If worthlessness without abandonment triggers loss recognition, the worthlessness also should be a disposition under the passive loss rules. Section 469(g) states that the disposition of the taxpayer's entire interest in a passive activity in a fully taxable arm's-length transaction triggers any suspended passive losses attributable to the activity to be used against ordinary income. The Conference Committee Report for the 1986 Act treats abandonment as a sale for this purpose.(7) It states that if the worthlessness of a security is treated under Section 165(g) as a sale or exchange of the security and it represents the taxpayer's entire interest in the activity, the worthlessness is a disposition.(8)
The Conference Report assumes a disposition due to worthlessness applies only to a "security." This leaves open the possibility that a security may not be restricted to interests in corporations. Thus, while the Conference Report does not expressly rule out partnership interests as securities, it never considers the possibility of worthlessness under Section 165(g) as in Echols.
Since an abandonment is treated as a disposition under Section 469 triggering suspended losses, worthlessness as in Echols should have the same result. Under Echols the worthlessness has the same effect as a sale. Therefore, worthlessness should be treated like an abandonment, which is a sale for tax purposes. The only way to account for Echols decision properly with the passive loss rules is to treat worthlessness as a sale or exchange that releases the passive losses. Partially Worthless Partnership Interest
An interesting issue arises when considering the possibility of a "partially" worthless partnership interest. Under the disposition rules just discussed, to recognize PALs, a taxpayer must dispose of an entire interest in an "activity." What makes this relevant to worthless partnership interests is the 1986 Conference Committee Report. It states that worthlessness should be treated as a disposition.(9) In addition, Reg. Sec. 1.469-4T(o) makes it easier to dispose of an entire "activity" by allowing taxpayers to treat each undertaking as a separate activity for this purpose.
Example#1: Suppose A owns a one-third interest in a partnership that has three grocery stores at different locations. In 1993, A disposes of one of the stores. If the partnership has not made the disaggregation election, the partnership has not disposed of its entire interest. But if it has made the disaggregation election under Reg Sec. 1.469-4T(o), then the disposal of one store is treated as a disposition of an entire activity.
The importance of this regulation is that assets of the partnership may be disposed of (i.e. become worthless) and still be treated as the disposal of an entire activity. The only question is: does the worthlessness of partnership property, treated as a disposal under Sec. 165, allow each partner to claim a fraction of his/her partnership interest as worthless?
To illustrate this concept we again look at Example #1. If the one grocery store had become worthless, the result would be that the partnership is treated as partially worthless to the extent the worthless store made up the partnership assets (i.e., one-third). In addition, partner A would report one-third of the partnership interest as worthless under Sec. 165.
If each undertaking of the partnership is a separate activity, the partnership interests should be separate as well. Thus, when assets become worthless, the partnership interest also would be treated as worthless to the extent the worthless activity made up partnership assets. In addition, with the pass-through characteristic of partnerships, each partner would recognize a percentage of their interest as worthless. This would allow for the possibility that partners could treat their partnership interests as "partially" worthless. Adding this concept to the one discussed in Echols, the result is that partnership interests can become wholly or partially worthless at the taxpayer's discretion with no need to dispose of the interest in order to claim it as worthless.
1 Echols v. Commissioner, 91-2 USTC 50,360, 68 AFTR2d 91-5157 (5th Cir. 1991), rev'g, 93 T.C. 553 (1988).
2 Under Reg. Sec. 1.165-1(d)(1), a loss is allowed as a deduction in the taxable year in which it is realized as evidenced by "closed and completed transactions and as fixed by identifiable events occurring in such taxable year." 3 Revenue Ruling 54-581, 1954-2 C.B. 581.
4 A.J. Industries v. Commissioner, 508 F.2d 660 (9th Cir. 1974).
5 Tejon Ranch Co. v. Commissioner, 49 TCM 1357 (1985).
6 Zeeman v. United States, 275 F.Supp 235 (S.D.N.Y. 1967).
7 S. Rep. No. 313, 99th Cong., 2d. Sess. 725 (1986).
8 H. Rep. No. 841, 99th Cong., 2d. Sess. (Conference Report) 143, 144 (1986).
9 H. Rep. No. 841, id.
Scott J. Vickman, MBA, is a tax staff professional with Authur Andersen & Co. in Minneapolis. He earned an BBA in accounting and MBA in taxation from the University of Notre Dame.
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A meal program is held at Elie Manor from Monday to Friday at 5:30 p.m. for a $6 cost. Please call 204-353-2470 the day before you plan to attend or sign up at the Manor.
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Will these work as fertilizer?
Ok, 2 items I have a lot of around lately is sawdust and used kitty litter...was wondering if either of these could be used to fertilize my garden?
The Sawdust is plain ol' pine sawdust, nothing fancy, not PT. Figured I would just scoop it all up and spread it around or work it into the top of the soil, any reasons not to do this?
Second is kitty litter...when I poop scoop the litter box, would it be possible to work this into soil to fertilize? Not looking to dump the litter itself into the garden just the cat's 'deposits'. Would the litter particles be a problem? Any experience with this?
Fresh sawdust is a nitrogen robber. After it has decomposed it could be use as a garden fertilzer/ condition. I would look for something else. Cat litter is something I wouldn't use. It may contain parasites ect. that may prove harmful to human health.
Hola Monty,
When I first started to garden, I sought out commercial wood working businesses so I could get the saw dust. They loved it since I cleaned up their shops so well. I used the sawdust in conjunction with grass clippings to make compost.
In regard to the use of cat poop, I say, " What does nature do with it?". When a cat makes a deposit into the soil bank instead of a litter box, any potential pathogens are still there. I think people worry too much about things over which there is no control. We have cats and they make deposits in the yard. I just practice good hygiene after playing in the dirt.
We use the clay type litter in the yard also, but we have decomposed granite as a base "soil". There is an old saw that goes, " Add clay to sand, money in hand. Add sand to clay, throw money away". The idea is that the fine particle size of clay will go much farther to ameliorate a sandy soil than the large amount of sand that it would require to improve a clay soil. So, if you have a sand base I say incorporate the litter into the soil, or at least don't worry about the small amount that goes into the soil with the cat manure.
I agree with Terran.Organic Gardening Mag years ago had a formula for using dry sawdust 1:1 in volume with fresh grass clippings. Mix, water and turn every three days. Compost will be ready in two weeks! I've done it. You'll have a hot compost pile, so keep it covered.
The question "what does nature do with cat-poop"
First: how much land would a natural (wild) cat need to keep house?
Second: have you ever turned over cat-poop and seen any insects munching it away? As in the case: "cow-dung versus dung-beetle"
To ignore that concentrated meat-eating animals' poop makes bad sence is to ignore all nature's rules of space and inhabitants within.Just because we domesticated animals does not mean we could ignore their natural habitat and how they themselves keep their hunting/foodground clean.
Example:Let a cat roam and see how far it travels within 15 minutes.
Thumbs down for cat manure:-(
Get a few chickens and let them scratch, they are natural fertilizing/egglaying/meatproviding/insect-distroyers, saves a lot of plowing up your yard.
1. obviously no one that's preggers could scoop around your garden.
2. nitrogen + carbon = compost. Maybe you could compost the wood with the poop. Of course, number one still applies. And while I've never composted meat eaters poo, i've heard from several sources that it is an "advanced composting method".
3. This is more of a question than observation, but can't the terpenes and other chemicals in pine be detrimental to garden veggies?


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I want to make a wooden sign for granddaughter's playhouse. It is a wooden playhouse with two windows and a small deck. Her name is Addie and I would like some name other than Addie's playhouse. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Whatever you call it please don't use the child's name. You are advertizing to anyone what her name is, including someone who would like to harm her.
Consult your granddaughter, she may have some idea of what she'd like. Does your granddaughter have a favorite story where the house has a name. Are there flowers growing nearby --how about a name like rose cottage.
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PJM Rhodo leaves turning yellow/red
The leaves on my PJM rhododendron are turning yellow/red (see picture). I'm not sure what is causing this or what (if anything) I should do to about it. Advice would be greatly appreciated!
The shrub is about three years old. For the first couple of years, it was totally ignored. I transplanted it early this spring to a full sun location (8+ hours of sun per day). I pruned away all the dead branches after it finished flowering and have been giving it a good watering once or twice a week, depending on rain.
The new leaves that grew this year seem to be in good shape. They are still bright green and not at all wilted. Over the past couple weeks, next years flower buds have been growing and also look good and healthy. However, all the older leaves turn yellow, then red and fall off. Is this normal? What should I do?
How much shade was this plant in previously? Full-on sun is not a very good location for most rhodies in a zone 6 climate, especially with what appears to be a large boulder behind that may be reflecting heat. While PJM is considered to be a more sun tolerant variety, I believe the recent move to a more exposed location is causing stress. I would like to tell you the plant will eventually acclimate to the new location but I just don't have that experience for your area.
All you can do now - with the exception of moving it again, which I'm really not sure I advocate either - is to make sure it gets enough water during the heat of the summer. And you could consider rigging up some sort of temporary shade structure during the hottest part of the day.
A midsummer move from shade to full sun will, as gardengal wrote, stress just about any rhododendron. The older leaves are going through the normal process of senescens - changing color and dropping - earlier than normal. This year's growth also shows the classic signs of insufficient water. This may be due to not enough water or a significantly reduced root system due to the move.
Established PJM's will put up with just about anything in Z6 and most of Z5, including full sun all day long. There's about a zillion of them adorning the parking lots of every MacDonalds, Burger King, Walmart, etc. Here they endure reflected sun, heat and not-so-benign neglect year in and year out and still put on a show every spring.
I agree with akamainegrower. PJM is fairly unique in that it tolerates sun, shade, heat and cold. It is tough. Right now it is on the dry side due to the transplanting and is shedding old leaves earlier than normal. It is getting ready to put on a good show next year. Keep your eye on it if you get a dry spell. If the new foliage is wilted early in the morning, it is probably too dry and needs water. Wilted foliage in the heat of the day is normal and will recover.


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- $1.6M TIB Grant for Bridgeport: The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) awarded the City of Lakewood a $1.6 million grant this week for completion of roadway improvements on Bridgeport Way from 75th to the north city limits, including street lights, curb, gutters, and sidewalks. The City's project was one of 14 selected from 100 applications.
- Sylvan Park Property Maintenance Inspections: With assistance from one of the neighborhood patrol teams, Community Development this week began making property maintenance inspections in the Sylvan Park neighborhood which is comprised of over 300 properties. Of those, 35 properties have been identified as having significant property maintenance violations. Nineteen properties were inspected with more to follow. Correction notices will be delivered to property owners beginning next week. During the inspection of one property, a code officer noticed unusual behavior of one individual residing in a trailer. He was interviewed by code and police officers. The police officer performed a background check. The individual possessed two outstanding warrants, was taken into custody, and transported to Pierce County jail.
- APA Presentation on Abatement: Asst City Manager Dave Bugher and Asst City Attorney Mike McKenzie were invited to an American Planners Association (APA) brown bag luncheon at Renton City Hall this week to discuss the City's code enforcement, property maintenance and abatement programs. Representatives from numerous Puget Sound cities were present, and appear to be interested in Lakewood's approach to public nuisance control.
- Pac Highway Signal Outage: The signal outage at Pacific Highway and Bridgeport Way that was scheduled for November 14th has been delayed until after Thanksgiving. This work is part of the construction of the new signal bridge at that location.
- City Prosecutors Prevail: The City's Legal Department had a successful trial week this month with two jury trials resulting in two guilty verdicts. The trials were handled by associate city attorneys Sean Parrent and Matt Kaser.
- Roadway Gas Main Replacement Project Continues: Pilchuck Contractors will be running several crews in town to complete several miles of gas main replacement by the end of the year. Some work will also spill into the first part of next year as well. They will be beginning work on Bridgeport Way (southbound outside lane from Steilacoom Blvd to 84th), Steilacoom Blvd (eastbound outside lane from Custer to Bridgeport Way), and Gravelly Lake Drive (northbound outside lane from 112th to Bridgeport Way). Most of the work in these areas needs to occur during the day due to the adjacent residences. The exception will be work on Gravelly Lake Drive between Main Street and Bridgeport which will occur at night. This gas main replacement project is ordered by the Washington Utilities Commission (WUTC) to address aging and leaking Puget Sound Energy gas infrastructure and ultimately will provide better service and safety to everyone. Contact Public Works if there are any questions.
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Did you know that God is pursuing you, not out of anger or disappointment but because He desires an intimate relationship with you? The Creator of the universe invites you to walk and converse with Him, and this devotional serves as your daily meeting place.
In each brief reading, best-selling author Shannon Ethridge leads you to consider Old Testament stories in a new light to learn how God interacts with His people and what that reveals about His character. Most important, as you discover more about God's true nature, you'll begin to recognize the ways He daily touches your life and draws you closer into His loving embrace.
This companion devotional to Completely His directs your gaze into the heart of God through the truths revealed in His love letter, the Bible. Each reading includes introspective questions to help you apply those truths in a personal way, propelling you into a more fulfilling life of passion, purpose, and genuine intimacy with Jesus.
About the Author
Shannon Ethridge is a best-selling author, speaker, and certified life coach with a master s degree in counseling/human relations from Liberty University. She has spoken to college students and adults since 1989 and is the author of 21 books, including the million-copy best-selling Every Woman's Battle series. She is a frequent guest on TV and radio programs and mentors aspiring writers and speakers through her BLAST Program (Building Leaders, Authors, Speakers & Teachers.)


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|China, Taiwan
|Republic of China
|April 8-9
Area 36,000 sq.km. A mountainous island 160km east of mainland China together with the Penghu archipelago and the islands of Matsu and Quemoy close to the mainland.
Two million refugees from mainland China arrived 1945-1950.
Capital Taipei 7,350,000. Other major city:
Kaohsiung 2,150,000. Urbanites 75%.
Han Chinese 97.3%. Speaking 3 major languages.
Taiwanese (Hoklo, Minnan) 66.7%. Settled in Taiwan for 300 years.
Hakka 10%. Settled in Taiwan for 200 years.
Mandarin 20.6%. Refugees from mainland China 1945-50. Almost entirely urban.
Malayo-Polynesian mountain peoples 1.7%.Ten groups totalling 384,000, largest: Amis(2) 154,000; Paiwan 67,000; Tayal 54,000; Bunun 43,000; Sediq (Taroko) 33,000; Pyuma 10,000; Rukai 9,000; Yami 3,400.
Other 1%. Thai 100,000; Filipino 80,000; Westerners 25,000; Malay 11,000; Japanese 10,000.
Literacy 94%. Official language and language of education: Mandarin. Hoklo and Hakka are widely spoken. All languages 22. Languages with Scriptures 5Bi 6NT 3w.i.p.
Rapid industrialization and economic growth to become one of the world's most dynamic export-oriented economies of the world. Public debt none. Income/person $13,900 (44% of USA).
Under Japanese rule 1895-1945, then reverting to China. After the fall of mainland China to the Communists in 1949, Taiwan became the refuge of the Nationalist Chinese government, which claimed to represent all China. This led to international diplomatic isolation and internal political polarization between the mainlanders and many of the indigenous Taiwanese on the issue of continuing as part of greater China or as an independent nation. Taiwan was, in effect, a mainlander-dominated one-party republic until the 1987 elections. It is now a multi-party democracy. The possibility of Taiwan becoming a separate state has heightened Mainland Chinese military and diplomatic pressures on the Islanders. Taiwan remains an unresolved diplomatic 'hot potato'.
Secular state with freedom of religion. The great majority of the population follow the unique Chinese blend of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Buddhism has grown markedly in influence and numbers.
Missionaries from Taiwan
Missionaries to Taiwan
Answers to Prayer
1 The political survival and economic growth of Taiwan despite diplomatic isolation in the face of Mainland China's threats and propaganda.
2 Christian growth, though slow, resumed in the 1990s after 30 years of stagnation and even decline in some denominations.
Challenges for Prayer
1 The elections in 2000 resulted in a Taiwanese majority government that openly spoke of possible independence. The great hostility of Mainland China to any change in the present ambiguous international status of the government could lead to war. Pray for wisdom and restraint for all Taiwanese, Chinese and international leaders involved.
2 'Black gold' is the term used for money gained through corruption fostered by many in the old regime. Pray that the new government may gain a reputation for honesty and openness.
3 Taiwan remains the only major Han Chinese population in the world where the spiritual breakthrough has yet to come. During the 1990s the influence of Buddhism grew markedly with a large increase in adherents (800,000 in 1983 to 4.9m in 1995). Many of their outreach techniques have been adapted from Christians. Ancestor worship is one of the major barriers to faith in Christ. Added to this is the materialism stimulated by the rapid rise of living standards. Pray that every obstacle to the reception of the gospel may be broken down.
4 The September 1999 earthquake left 2,400 dead, 43,000 homes destroyed and many people distressed and fearful. Pray that this and the uncertainty about the future may create a greater openness for the gospel and significant church growth. Chinese Christian Relief Association did much to coordinate and spearhead aid teams for the subsequent three years of rehabilitation. Pray for lasting spiritual results both among Christians and those they seek to help.
5 The Presbyterians pioneered ministry since 1865, but only saw significant breakthroughs among the Taiwanese in the 1930s and among the mountain people after 1940. Many other missions moved to Taiwan after the fall of the mainland to Communism, and among the 2 million mainland refugees there was a time of harvest. Between 1960 and 1990 there was stagnation. Catholics and some Protestant denominations even declined as a percentage of the national population. Only in the 1990s has some growth resumed. The major challenges to be faced by the Church are:
a) Spiritual power to stand against gambling, entrenched ancestor worship, rising materialism and aggressive opposition from non-Christian religions. Many Christians are still in bondage to, or in fear of, these things.
b) Low commitment. Too few of those converted and baptized ever become active participants in congregational life, and there is a high drop-out rate. Few Christians become soul-winners.
c) Lack of pastors and full-time workers. In most churches the congregation sits back expecting the pastor to do all the work.
d) The great disparity in ethnic distribution of Christians. The mountain peoples are largely Christian, but only 23% actively so. Nominalism is a problem. Those of mainlander descent are nearly 5% Christian, but the Taiwanese majority only 1% and the Hakka 0.3%. The Church needs to tackle the social and cultural barriers that hinder the progress of the gospel. The Church is perceived to be intellectual (37% of members are graduates) and not relevant to the majority.
6 The Year 2000 Gospel Movement (Y2GM) was formed in 1987. The vision was to: ensure church planting was initiated in every social group; renew existing churches; see 10,000 churches planted, 2 million new Christians, and 200 cross-cultural missionaries sent out, by 2000. Much was achieved, but though growth and outreach expanded, these goals were only partially realized. For the new millennium, the trans-denominational body is changing its name to the Chinese Church Evangelistic Association. Pray for unity, commitment and enthusiasm to see these goals accomplished.
7 There are over 650 mountain churches throughout the tribal areas and some in cities. Most are Presbyterian, though an increasing number are of other denominations or sectarian groups such as True Jesus and Mormons. The breakdown of tribal and family life has been hastened by alcoholism, the drift to the cities, the pervasive influence of TV, increased levels of education of young people, and inability of parents to control and raise their children in a changing society. God gave revival to the Tayal in 1973 and Amis in 1983. Pray for revival that will combat nominalism, spiritual decline and inadequate Bible teaching in these churches. Bible translation work is not yet complete in two languages there is a definite need, and in two others a possible need, but work is in progress only in the Yami language on Orchid Island.
8 The lack of pastors is serious, but slowly improving. Many rural congregations in Taiwan are without pastors, the critical issue being low levels of giving in churches. There are over 33 seminaries and Bible schools, some with international acclaim, such as the China Evangelical Seminary as well as a number of TEE programmes. Pray for staff and students, and for relevant, spiritual training to be provided. There is need for good Bible teachers and effective evangelists who know their cultures and how to relate Scriptures to the root issues that hinder advance and growth.
9 The witness among students is important. The one million students in 141 universities and colleges are marginally more responsive. Many churches have well-used student centres. Campus Evangelical Fellowship (IFES) has an outreach to students with 40 full-time staff workers ministering also in secondary schools. CCCI also has a large campus ministry. It is now permitted to form Christian groups in some middle and high schools. Pray that this golden opportunity may be taken up and for vital, growing groups with the integration of young believers into churches.
10 Mission vision languished as Taiwan's diplomatic isolation increased. There has been increased interest in the 1990s. Student missions conferences have created much interest (CEF-IFES). The Y2GM, together with WBT and OMF have facilitated short-term mission tours. Cross-cultural training programmes have slowly increased and the number of candidates is rising, though many churches are more willing to give finances rather than their members for missions. Pray that this renewed vision might flourish.
11 Expatriate missionary numbers have declined, but there remain many areas of input needed evangelism, church planting, Bible teaching, teaching English, etc. Some of the largest agencies are: OMF (63 workers), YWAM (56), TEAM (41), CCCC (39), CBI (38), OMS (33), Navigators (27), SEND (25), CMA (24), Finnish Lutheran Mission (24), LCMS (20), AoG (19).>
12 Less evangelized areas and peoples:
a) The Taiwanese working class are linguistically (Hoklo/Hokkien) and culturally separated from the majority of evangelical churches which use Mandarin. They comprise 60% of the population and there are few churches or workers specifically reaching out to them.
b) The Hakka communities in the north-east and south-east. There is now a national group concerned for outreach: 'The World Hakka Evangelical Association'. Several missions have opened a ministry among them (SEND, WEC, YWAM, Presbyterians and others). There are now about 70 Hakka-speaking churches.
c) The Muslim community is largely Hui originally from the Mainland and also some 11,000 Malays. There is little specific outreach to them.
d) The Penghu Islanders numbering 97,000. In 1964 there were 17 churches, but now two-thirds are closed. Ten thousand Vietnam Chinese have been settled on the islands.
13 Support ministries for prayer:
a) Christian literature. Much is now being published of both local and foreign origin. Pray for efforts by CEF(IFES) and others to sell Christian literature through the secular book market. EHC is in its fifth nation-wide distribution of evangelistic literature.
b) Christian radio was pioneered by the Pocket Testament League in 1951. Now much is done by the Lutherans, Baptists, TEAM, etc. There are also international broadcasters both FEBC and TWR with many hours in Mandarin, and TWR 3.5 hrs/wk in Hakka.
c) Christian film and video. Most of the population have video recorders. Increasing numbers of agencies are producing good video material. The JESUS film has been widely used on television and film. Pray for life-changing impact.
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