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There are certain aches and pains we get when we age and some are more common than others.
Common aches and pains for young people in their 30s
The most common would probably be a headache. We begin to realize these types of aches in our 30's. The stress of work, school, and starting a family are all common stressors which bring about headaches. Of course our finances and bad relationships add to the stress already experienced in our hectic lives.
Sitting at a desk working on a computer may start the onslaught of our headaches in our 30s or younger, but it can continue throughout our lifetime.
Relieve the pain
A good way to relieve this kind of headache due to sitting in one place too long and straining your neck is to move the neck muscles, move our head around, and get the blood flowing again. We can also apply a warm rag and do some breathing exercises. There are also over the counter medications.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can also occur because of our desk jobs. Though in the past we wrote too much, today we are keyboarding and that also will affect the nerves of our wrist. Of course playing computer games for long hours or even talking on cell phones and holding our hand up can cause the stress on the nerves of the wrist as well.
People who are genetically inclined or have had past wrist injuries would be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
To help reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, try changing the monotony of your routine. Don't stay too long on your keyboard or computer games.
You can also make sure you are working in a comfortable position with your back against the chair and shoulders relaxed, your wrists straight, and your elbows at your side.
You feet should be on the floor or you may want to use a footstool.
You might want to build up your hand a wrist muscles. If physiotherapy or a wrist brace doesn't work then you might want to consult a doctor.
Common aches and pains in your 40s and into your 50s
Back ache is something many middle-aged people complaint about. There are many factors that contribute to back pain including poor posture, stress, uncomfortable working conditions, bad sleeping habits, and more.
How to fix the problem
For minor back pain pay particular attention to your posture; stress on the spinal cord will put you at risk. Make sure you don't lift more than 25 percent of your body weight. You also need to maintain a normal weight as excess weight will also put a lot of stress on the spine.
Make sure you have a good chair with back support and that your computer is at the right height for comfortable usage. If you are working slouched over you will surely get a back ache.
Also, your mattress may cause your back pain and you may need to change the position in which you sleep. If your back pain is in the morning it is a good indicator that the problem may be your mattress.
You can try over the counter medication and you see your doctor or a chiropractor for more help.
Muscle pains are common for this age group. Also tendonitis can occur as well. Working hard on scrubbing and cleaning can actually cause pain whereas it did not do so when we you were younger. The repeated movements from such jobs as cooking, chopping, and cutting can result in strains and muscle pains. Even vacuuming and stretching to change a bed can cause shoulder and other pains.
How to ease the pain
Do some stretching exercises to avoid over exerting the muscles. If you notice a certain sport may be causing the pain then cut back on the sport or other activities that may be causing the pain.
"Try the RICE method: the combination of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines can help reduce soreness and pain."
When you are 60 and older
Osteoarthritis is a disease common to this age group. Over 12 million Americans have osteoarthritis. "It causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in your hips, knees, and lower back."
What you need to do to help ease the pain of osteoarthritis
Start losing weight and exercising. "Being active is essential. "At this age, a stationary lifestyle is more risky than the risk of a physical injury," Cooney says. Choose an exercise program that includes weight training for muscles and bones and aerobic activity for heart health."
Gentle stretching such as yoga will help ease the pain. Over the counter medication may help but movement is the best therapy for this disorder. Although it hurts you have to do it anyhow.


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Tis Good to Be a Princess
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I am doing great! The vet says that all my bloodwork is perfect, although I do have a low potassium level - vet says with IBD it is not uncommon. So I am taking a potassium supplement in my food. My teeth are great too! (that is why mom is so worried about Smitty) I haven't thrown up hardly at all. My weight has been holding good & I have more energy & playing like a kitten! I hope everyone is doing well - we missed everyone. Mom gots lots of pics, but with the basement, won't get to put them on our pages til next week.
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That's good news, Maizy! I'm going to need my teeth cleaned one of these years. Stay healthy!
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Yeah! A clean bill of health is excellent news! -And no impending dental is even better!
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2. God's Design of a Helper
Wisdom from the Word
The heart of her husband has confidence in her,
And he has no lack of gain.
She brings him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:11-12 (NET)
Understanding God's Design
Last week we looked at God's perfect design for marriage and His plan to make the woman and man one in Genesis 2. Genesis 1 recounts the creation of everything and the days in which God did His work. Then, Genesis 2 gives the detail for what occurred on the 6th day of creation.
Read Genesis 1:26-31.
1. Who was made in the image of God?
2. What two jobs did He give them as joint responsibilities (v.26)?
3. What were they commanded to do (v.28)?
There have been various interpretations given for "the image of God." One idea is that it involves the functions and/or abilities given to people that make them similar to God in ways that the animals are not. For example, speech and logical intellectual abilities set us apart from the animals. Another thought is that it involves our rulership over the earth, or dominion, as God's representatives. Another aspect of the image of God involves community. Just as He relates as three in one, we relate as male and female. Mankind alone is made in the image of God; therefore, all human life has value.
Read Psalm 8:3-9.
The word "man" in these verses refers to mankind, both male and female. God has given women great value and you are equal partners with men, created in God's image and given dominion over all the earth. Even though God's image has been defaced because of sin, it has not totally been erased. In the worst of mankind, there is still an element of the image of God. This is, in part, why we are to treat every person with regard and respect. What a wonderful and high calling to represent God in this world and to be given dominion over all we see!
4. Write a prayer of praise to God for His loving creation of you and the value that He places upon your life and the lives of all human beings.
Read Genesis 2:7-25.
5. Why did God make the woman? (Consider Gen. 2:18 as well as Gen. 1:26-28.)
The New Bible Commentary explains the companionship of marriage:3
The husband and wife complement each other. Suitable helper would be better-translated 'helper matching him', i.e. supplying what he lacks. She is his missing rib. Matthew Henry commented on God's choice of a rib to create Eve: 'Not made out of his head to top him, not out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved.' Perhaps this reads a little too much into the rib, but it expresses well the biblical ideal of marriage.
In Genesis 1 woman is part of God's plan to create mankind in His image, along with the man. In Genesis 2 she is the companion and "helper" (NASB) or "companion" (NET) to her husband. Man was never intended to be complete apart from the woman; she is his perfect partner. Both are made in God's image and likeness. Both are to rule and exercise dominion over all of creation. Genesis 1 relates God's purposes for all of mankind, our overall responsibility on earth. Chapter 2 describes the relationship of husband and wife.
6. Consider the unity of your body. How do you see different parts helping the others and yet being "one"? What would happen if the parts refused to help one another? How might this picture apply to the home?
God had work for both the man and the woman as partners. The Hebrew word for "helper" does not imply inferiority or passivity in any way. It is azar, meaning help or support. It is most often used in the Scriptures to refer to the assistant, the one who helps or supports someone else.4 The two share the workload. Drs. Alice Mathews and Gay Hubbard comment:5
As helper, the woman is not merely standing by her man, handing him a wrench when he needs it. The use of this particular Hebrew word means that he is inadequate without her. To help here means "to share the same tasks."
The same word for helper is used in Psalm 121:1-2.
Read Psalm 121:1-2.
7. To whom does the word helper refer in Psalm 121? Describe how this helper assists us according to this psalm.
8. Considering #7, would you agree that the word helper does not infer inferiority? Why or why not?
9. List the ways that you see the wife supporting the husband in Prov. 31:10-31. Memorize the Wisdom from the Word for this week, which comes from this passage.
God's design of total oneness is pictured in Eph. 5:23: "For the husband is head of the wife." Paul gives us visual representation of marriage. We are one body with the man as the head and the wife as the rest of the body. Sarah Sumner comments on the teaching of the picture:6
The picture of "one flesh" communicates volumes of theology. It indicates immediately the organic unity that bonds husband and wife. How might the divorce rate plummet among Christians if we would recognize that God joins a man and a woman into "one flesh" through the mystery of marriage? It is not so disturbing to imagine a leader breaking up with his assistant. But it is utterly disconcerting to imagine a body being amputated physically from its head . . . A body belongs to its head and a head belongs to its body. That's why God hates divorce.
Building Your Marriage with God's Design
Steve Smith, with whom I worked at Prestonwood Baptist Church, suggests that women help their husbands to death in the wrong way, constantly trying to "help" them improve. That is not the right kind of helper. As wives, we need to accept our husbands as they are but assist them where they need us and want our help. We are in this together. Often my husband asks me to call various people or pick something up to help him get things done. Sometimes I feel very put out because I have so much to do myself. God has to convict me of my attitude. My role is to help my husband with a loving heart.
10. Married women: Think about your husband's strengths and weaknesses. In what areas does he need your help? (Be careful here. Make sure that you aren't trying to improve him!)
The job of being a "helper" differs with each marriage. My husband asks me to pay many of the bills and keep track of the money because he doesn't like to do that. (A later lesson will deal specifically with finances but you need to remember that the principle of the helper applies to it and other areas.) The fact that I help with the bill paying does not mean that I take over the decisions concerning money, tell him how much to spend, or supervise his spending habits. I merely am responsible to manage a specific amount of money each month and pay certain bills from that amount. I am his "helper".
11. Married women: Think about being one with your husband. Go back and review the list you made from Prov. 31 in question #9. Write down 1-3 ways that you can better support him to make your marriage stronger.
12. Write a prayer to the Lord, and if you are married, ask for His help in fulfilling your commitment to the things you wrote down in #11. If you are single, write your commitment to being that kind of helper.
At one point in our marriage, my husband's business was not going well and he and his partners had to take a pay cut. In order to help him, I needed a part-time job. I was not excited about it, but this is where I could support him. It took some of the pressure off of him at that point. We together decided that substitute teaching would allow me to continue with some ministry that the Lord had given me. I began to substitute at the senior high school, which ended up being a great place for me. God taught me a number of lessons through my years in this job, and I look back on them as almost fun!
Being helpers involves making adjustments for our husbands. Just as we help in different ways depending upon the needs of our own husbands, we also must adjust to them. Perhaps you need to change your schedule to allow more couple time. Maybe your husband needs order around him and you have to begin to place more order into your home management. He may be a person who needs a lot of structure and wants you to plan in advance when you are a spur-of-the moment type. It is the wife's responsibility to adjust herself as her husband's helper. I still have to work at talking to Gary early in the morning. He wakes up and wants to have a conversation while I want to grunt in response!
13. Married women: Write down a specific way that your husband needs you to adjust to him or that you have already learned to adjust to him.
Parenting with God's Design
Child-raising is the joint responsibility of both parents as part of God's original mandate to multiply and fill the earth (Gen. 1:26-28). Although ideally both of you agree and act in unity in decisions concerning your children, what happens when you cannot agree? You leave your husband and your children in the hands of God and back off. This requires great trust in God, knowing that He is at work and can show your husband his mistakes. You do not have to trust the decision your husband makes. Perhaps he will have to make some mistakes for God to teach him that you are right!! As women, we often make it harder for our husbands to come around to our way of thinking because they know we will remind them how wrong they have been. If your husband knows that you will not be an "I told you so" kind of wife, he will more easily listen to your advice. When you do disagree with his handling of the children, remember that you are one with him and need to discuss it outside of the presence of your kids.
14. As you fulfill your role as your husband's helper, what are you teaching and modeling for your children?
Wisdom from a Mentor (Dee Dee)
Learning to be a helper to my husband, Robert, by loving and praying for him grew for me at a time when he lost his job. It was a difficult period for the whole family, but I realized how it was more difficult on him. I had to resist in trying to tell him what I thought he should do in how he was going about looking for a new job. He was getting advice from everyone on what to do. He was doing the very best that he knew how.
My prayer life grew as a result. I prayed every morning and evening that God would help me to be patient, show me ways to love and encourage Robert through this difficult process of looking for a job. It could be as simple as a hug or kiss, or words of encouragement when he didn't hear back from anyone and to remind each other that God was in control and knew what was best for us.
His timing was perfect. He gave Robert a job that helped him learn many facets of the industry he was making a career of. Praying together and on my own about our situation brought us closer. Difficult times can bring you closer and make that bond of oneness stronger. It also taught me to pray for him all the time!
Summing It Up
15. Write in your own words what it means to be your husband's helper.
16. Married women: Write a prayer asking God to show you ways that you can be a better support and help to your husband. Have you been guilty of resenting the things that your husband asks you to do to help him? Before you can ask God to forgive you, you need to ask your husband to forgive you (Matt. 5:23-24). Go to him and humble yourself and confess your wrong attitude and failure to be his helper, as God has designed you to be. Tell him that you intend to be his support and help from now on. (By the way, practice apologizing for your specific actions that were wrong. Do not just say, "I'm sorry." Mention your specific sins.)
3 The New Bible Commentary, ed. Donald Guthrie (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 1970).
4 Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, vol. 2; ed. R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, Jr., Bruce K. Waltke (Chicago: Moody Press, 1980), 660-661.
5 Alice P. Mathews and M. Gay Hubbard, Marriage Made in Eden: A Pre-Modern Perspective for a Post-Christian World (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004), 179.
6 Sarah Sumner, Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003), 143.
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Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs
Thank you David. Good morning everyone. It is a pleasure to be here at the White House to participate on the panel for Global Business Opportunities and to further our commitments to the tribal communities and indigenous populations.
As a Representative of the United States and on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I would like to thank the representatives of the private sector and other stakeholders for joining us here today. We are enthusiastic for your involvement in the White House Business Council Forum for Tribal Business Leaders.
I appreciate the opportunity today to discuss what the U.S. Department of State has done and is currently doing to engage Native American and indigenous individuals on a variety of international issues.
I would like to recognize the tribal leaders and representatives from across the continent for making the journey to Washington, D.C. for yesterday's and today's meetings. I know that we have among us today tribal chiefs, presidents, and CEO's from various tribes, and I would like to take a moment to recognize you for the insightful and impactful input you have provided so far and will continue to bring to this ongoing discussion.
In 2010, I had the opportunity to work with Native American leaders and organizations as part of a consultation process leading to the United States changing its position on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Under the leadership of Secretary Clinton, and as part of the transition to 21st Century Statecraft, my office was tasked to work with tribal governments. In that capacity, my office served as a bridge between the U.S. Government and Tribal leaders during the collaborative review of the declaration.
The United States is home to over two million Native Americans, 565 federally recognized Native American Tribes, and other indigenous communities. U.S. support for the Declaration reflects our commitment to work with those tribes, individuals, and communities. Our challenge is to find ways to facilitate dialogues at the subnational level of engagement that will encourage strategic economic growth.
My office has led outreach efforts to engage tribal communities and indigenous people at the state and local level. We also have engaged tribal nations to create opportunities for economic growth and development. In addition, we have facilitated consultations and NGO meetings regarding the UN Declaration, and coordinated the Department of State's implementation of Executive Order 13175 and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights for Indigenous People.
We led the first U.S. government-to-government consultation with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), which was held in South Dakota in collaboration with U.S. Government agencies. The Department of State also hosted the second consultation, marking the largest gathering of tribal leaders at the Department in a decade.
Moving forward the Department understands the importance of engaging Native American communities and indigenous people on all fronts. This includes the shaping of best practices on sustainable growth and development for tribal communities, and promoting and protecting the collective rights of indigenous peoples as well as the human rights of all individuals. We are committed to advancing the criteria of inclusion of Native American communities in subnational engagement at the state-state level, city-city level, and globally.
Under President Obama's leadership we believe that the United States is committed to serving as a model in the international community in promoting and protecting the collective and human rights of all individuals.
That commitment is reflected in the many policies and programs that are being implemented by U.S. agencies in response to concerns raised by Native Americans, including solutions for poverty eradication, unemployment, environmental degradation, health care, violent crime, and discrimination.
As we move forward together, Secretary Clinton has a deep commitment to this Administration's agenda for addressing indigenous issues.
We will continue to advance the Department's interests in maintaining intergovernmental dialogue that will engage the collective interests of all individuals.
The U.S. Government is focused on strengthening the government-to-government relationship with tribes and making sure agencies have the necessary input from tribal leaders before taking actions that have significant impact on the various tribes.
I am encouraged that the focus on strategic and economic development begins with the establishment of a dialogue on public-private partnerships at the subnational level. This dialogue will include government-to-government, state-to-state, city-to-city, and remote demographic areas that are particular to the Native American and indigenous population communities. We also want to encourage engagement with global communities to facilitate economic growth and generate opportunities for expanding business, and education.
We also would like to identify state and local leaders to encourage the development of bilateral platforms that the U.S. Department of State has developed with countries, such as Russia and Brazil, which share a similar interest in resources for business expansion and creation of new business ventures.
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When life has extra stress, sometimes a diet and exercise regimen can be "one more thing I have to do" and add to your stress. Here are five ways to avoid that problem, and keep your weight loss goals.
1. Compromise. If your obligations in life are stressing you out, then your inner decision about diet and exercise may be part of the overall stress. Ease up. Having a few more calories might prevent you from bingeing.
2. Relax. Techniques for relaxation are easy to do. We just forget to do them. Close your eyes, count how long it takes to inhale and exhale. Tell your body to relax. It takes a minute and lasts for a long time.
3. Add more exercise. Putting pressure on yourself isn't helpful, but once you're already exercising, the act of exercise can help you distress, and if you want to ease up your diet reigns, adding a little more exercise might compensate for a few extra calories. If you walk a mile, walk a mile and a half.
4. Focus on the positive. Think about the benefit of your diet and exercise for the long run. Compliment yourself for being on a diet and having an exercise routine. If you skip a day or a week due to stress, that's okay because over the long run, you're headed in the right direction.
5. Cut yourself slack. If you do fall off the wagon for a day or a week, don't self criticize. You're a human being and life has ups and downs. Remind yourself that you are committed in general to a healthy lifestyle and value being at a healthy weight and in general you are doing well.


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The Salem Pre-Law Society is a student led organization that promotes interest in Pre-Law Society events and fosters enlightenment in different areas of the law practice. Our events have incorporated Elon, Appalachian and Wake Forest University law school admission information. Each semester a group of esteemed attorneys from the Young Lawyer Division visit Salem for a Q&A session about their legal careers as well as the LSAT, law school and law school experiences. For information on activities and membership contact the Pre-Law Society at: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Brewster City Council approved their 2013 budget during their regular meeting Wednesday night- which included the reinstatement of a sixth police officer. That addition, however, came at a price: the elimination of a clerk position.
The topic of a sixth officer has remained a topic of discussion since the retirement of an officer last January. At that time the council voted not to hire a replacement.
Three council members have since resigned- and the new council wasted little time in bringing the police force back to full strength.
Brewster Mayor, Lee Webster, says the addition of the sixth officer does require the city to say goodbye to a clerk position.
Mayor Webster expects to see the sixth police officer in place in early 2013.
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I'm in the process of researching solutions for a new network location rollout.
We are going to have two providers one on 100mbit and 50mbit commits..
I'm wondering what linux solution i could build that could handle that much traffic.
and also how it stacks up against say a Cisco 2821 with upgraded RAM..


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The Theism/Atheism Discussion
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This will as a warning be a mamouth post; attempting to address several things including trying to answer all 10 questions of the youtube video to the best of my ability; I'm sacrificing reading "Against all Gods" by A.C. Grayling in the park in the beautiful sunshine, so be nice
Firstly my immature amusements asside;
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Ray Jones
There is no thing not bound by logic.
Case for the prosecution rests
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The sources that Jae selected to defend her argument certainly did. It seems to me that since Jae quoted them, she intended for us to take their arguments as her own. Isn't that how that works?
That is something that ultimely only Jae can answer; however I would venture, that knowing her as I do, I would describe her as honourable and as having integrity (I would also say this of you Achilles); as such twisting of words if occured would be accidental.
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Except that you can't. Not with any kind of intellectual honesty. How is it that you *know* the things about
(apparently we can distinguish gender with no physical evidence) that you claim to know without any evidence whatsoever? You can't.
How do I know things about Jesus?
We perhaps venture into Philosophical ground there though; how do we 'know' anything? I mean Descartes did a damn good job of causing us to doubt everthing, but not such a good job of putting things back togeather; same can be said of George Berkeley; and despite some claiming that 'kicking a stone' disproves Immaterialism, I have to disagree. I don't think science can disprove immaterialism, however I do not think such thinking is helpful for every day exsistance; I shall return slightly below to answer what I know....
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Your language and the language of all theists is laden with "I believe" or "I think" or "God must", etc. You *know* absolutely nothing about him/her/they/it. You *pretend* to know quite a bit, but to *know* something objectively, you must have some sort of evidence.
All humans always use opinion though, some more informed some less informed than others; but in the grand scale of things as Socrates remarked; "True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing". Personally I couldn't speak about much if I was constrained to proof beyond doubt on any topics; due to the fact that however many books I have read, there are still more to read.
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So really, none of us *know* the first thing about
attributes. Makes "discussing" them kind of a moot point.
In my opinion partly true, I never fully engaged with the debate over his attributes; I do not know if God is omnipotent or not; such a fact has little effect on my everday life; or my faith. I believe there to be a God, that he is very powerful and Jesus is his son.
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I'll point out that there is some evidence for your existence (Tiggy has tangible proof that you are real). Your analogy does not apply.
Firstly I shall quote;
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Nancy Allen``
I've been dieing to say this, Scully from the X Files was asked by Doggett if she believes in aliens. This is her reply.
"You want me to go on record? I will go on record to say this; that I have seen things that I cannot explain. I have observed phenomena that I cannot deny. And that as a scientist and a serious person it is a badge of honor not to dismiss these things because someone thinks they're B.S."
Replace aliens with religion and that pretty much sums it up, even for a lot of people who arn't nessecarily religious.
I have seen things that I cannot explian; now I am not a usual type of believer; my locus of control is ridiculasly high on the internal side; meaning I was always (and in many respects still am); I control my own destiny type people. If I hear a noise late at night; I do not think it to be a ghost, and much like Richard Dawkins, when I see faces in curtains I go over and examine the curtain. If I hear voices late at night I do not assume them to be the dead speaking to me, but some other kind of phenomenon.
The above said I have seen things that defy explanation (such as leg healing earlier, and despite some protestations in this thread, I know what I saw and made no mistake); I myself have been 'healed' of appendicitus and of an emotional wound. I do not often represent these as 'proofs' for God as they are subject to my expierance, and depend on how much validity you wish to put into my testimony.
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But ignoring that for just a moment, if god does exist on a level completely alien to us, then how is it that we can discuss his attributes in the first place. If they are recognizable enough to be familiar, then surely he cannot be all that advanced right? You can't have it both ways.
In answer to the question I dunno; if there is a God, in many respect he will beyond our comprehention (especially if said God is outside of time), if God is recognizable would depend on how intelligent and if we were at all like him. In the Christian conception you do have a relationship with God.
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You may also believe that you have a diamond the size of a refrigerator buried in your back yard. At some point it would become apparent that you are lying to yourself in order to maintain this belief. You may choose to argue for its existence with your friends, but without any evidence for an actual refrigerator-sized diamond in your back yard you're lying to them just as surely as you are lying to yourself. That's intellectual dishonesty.
I think that analogy somewhat unfair. (Sorry Jae for the anology I'm about to present, and I'm sure and hope it never happens); presume in 10 years time Jae's children are older, and one decides they are going to commit murder; but they need an alibi so they change all the clocks in the house, so Jae and her husband provide an alibi at the exact moment the murder took place when the police come round. Now while the alibi is untrue; there is no dishonesty on the part of the parents; they are reporting the facts as they have percieived them.
Intellectual dishonesty as far as I would understand it would be a deliberate attempt to mislead someone, for my part I am not on any concious level attempting to do so, and I don't think Jae is either.
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Incorrect about what? The only position that I hold is that there is no evidence for god, therefore it is completely unreasonable to believe that "he" exists. If any evidence ever comes to light, then my position will change from neutral to positive, but in the mean time, there is nothing for me to be incorrect about.
Now, if you could present a rational argument for how I have purposely ignored or failed to consider actual evidence, then you would indeed have a very strong case that I was behaving in an intellectually dishonest manner.
I wasn't accusing you of being intellectually dishonest; lets phrase differently on a scale of 1 to 7; one being absolute belief in God and seven being absolute atheism, where would you put yourself?
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My friend, Augustine is making this up. He is using his considerable skill to reconcile reality with fantasy and the product is apologetics. He's guessing. He doesn't know. And some long-dead author's best guess at the nature of his imaginary friend is not persuasive to me and it shouldn't be persuasive to you.
I ventured forth a specific quote (of a rather messed up man), which at least if God is true, would seem a logical step to me.
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PS: I didn't say it before, but I'll take a moment to say it now: welcome back. I hope your studies are going well.
Nice to be back my friend, always a pleasure conversing
Don't ask about the studies! I trust you are well?
Anyways, now onto the 10 youtube questions, which I havent as yet seen anyone tackle....
Firstly I would like to note, I don't think the Bible is infallible, and if science and the Bible contradict, I am liable to believe science over the Bible.
1. Why won't God heal Amputee's?
I'm not sure if this statement is quantifiable; I mean lets assume you randomly meet a man called Fred on the street; and Fred claims he used to have no legs but God healed him, what are you going to say? Assuming if God where to heal him properly, everything would be back as it had been; so unless you knew Fred for a long duration, there would be no way to check the varacity of his claims.
I did HEAR the following story. (I am unsure as to its truth, as I don't know those involved, however it makes an interesting anecdote).
Here is the brief version; there was a que in a supermarket, with a recent convert to Christianity; he asked if he could pray for a partially blind person behind him in the que. The said partially blind person had lost an eye; the story goes that there and then the blind person grew a new eye having been prayed for. As said I don't know if its true but had heard it from a friend; my jury is out.
2. Why are there so many starving people in the world?
Is God at fault or are we?
Anways; here is one of my facebook notes as an offering; I think that there is enough resources in the world, for everyone to be well fed and educated; unfortunatly the rich steal from the poor and there aren't enough Robin Hoods....
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Lets make 2008 a year to be remembered; if you do nothing else please take 10 minutes to read this, it is my firm belief that changing the World is actually very simple. This may seem long to some of you but I plead with you to read it. The lyrics from Queens song Made in Heaven (song found here -
This could be heaven for everyone
This world could be fed, this world could be fun
This could be heaven for everyone
This world could be free, this world could be one
YOU can make a very big difference to the world! Take a look at the world around us; over 5 billion people live in poverty, wars plague nearly every continent, tyranny, poverty and death plague mankind, have you ever asked yourself why this is so? Is it because there is a lack of resources? My dear friend Toby said to me that ever year the UK flushes away enough water down its toilets provide all Africans with clean drinking water. What United States citizens spend on dog food in a year would be enough to cancel all third world debt. Consider more lyrics from Queens song;
Listen - what people do to other souls
They take their lives - destroy their goals
Their basic pride and dignity
Is stripped and torn and shown no pity
When this should be heaven for everyone
Why is the world such a horrible place? May I suggest that it is a lack of love and not caring that is the real problem? Do you realise just how important your individual actions are in the fight against evil? Phillip Zimbardo said; "Our usual take on evil focuses on the violent, destructive actions of perpetrators, but the failure to act can also be a form of evil, when helping, dissent, disobedience, or whistle-blowing are required. One of the most critical, least acknowledged contributors to evil goes beyond the protagonists of harm to the silent chorus who look but do not see, who hear but do not listen. Their silent presence at the scene of evil doings makes the hazy line between good and evil even fuzzier. We ask next: Why dont people help? Why dont people act when their aid is needed? Is their passivity a personal defect of callousness, of indifference? Alternatively, are there identifiable social dynamics once again at play?" (From Chapter 13, page 314; Philip Zimbardo The Lucifer Effect). Every time you buy a fair trade you are saying no to the big corporations who are guilty for the deaths of millions every single year. Please know how important that action is! Or when you buy those discounted clothes you are really advocating atrocious working conditions for Chinese workers. Do you really know the human cost of those cheap grapes in supermarket? Is ignorance, greed or not caring an excuse to let millions die each year? Consumer power is vital; if everyone decided to only buy fair trade goods it would force companies to actually give a crap about humanity as we would be hurting them where it mattered most; their profits! See I am of the opinion that the majority is just another way of saying mediocrity; the majority may have might but it is never ever right! Please prove me wrong! Do you want to be with the majority who dont care or would you resolve to change the world? Did you know that 20,000 African children are dying every single day! (In actual fact its probably higher than this as thats 2003-2004 UN and WHO figures) Consider this; how much of a fuss was made over Madeline McCann, how much money was spent on one single middle class white girl; who is quite frankly already dead and its the parents fault she went missing! Is it an African parents fault that they dont have enough food? Is it an African Parents fault their home has been destroyed by war? How much newspaper column space is wasted over celebrities? Why is that? Is it because the West doesnt want to be inconvenienced by the suffering of millions, so would rather waste its time on trivialities? Have you noticed a contradiction in what Hollywood and mass media tell us? Hollywood tells us one person can make a difference; Newspapers tell that you cant make a difference, so why bother? Do you know what kind of heros people love most? Its failed heros Why? Because they can justify themselves by saying look what happened to him when he tried to make a difference. What I would say is human history shows that 1 good man or woman is worth more than a thousand evil men and woman. Think William Wilberforce, Oscar Schindler, Mother Teresa, Paul Rusesabagina etc. Your actions and conduct are vital for millions! In 1966 the late Robert F. Kennedy gave an impassioned speech against the Apartheid regime, in part of it he said; It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.
So what can you do?
1. Love! Love is the most powerful force in the world! It overcomes everything! Socrates said; Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others. If humanity could do that would the world not be a much better place? Even if everything I believe of Jesus is false; 2 teachings hold true; love and forgiveness! On love he said Love your neighbour as yourself. Forgiveness is vital as the alternative is hate and consider what that does; Bitterness, blame anger and hatred; for humans hatred only destroys the hater; the object of their hatred is either unaware or doesnt care that they are hated. People should let go of negative emotions such as these; it will only lead down a dark path, as the hater will only become the hated after they do that which caused them to hate in the first place. It only forms a destructive circle.
2. When buying goods consider where they have come from and the human cost; where possible buy fair-trade goods. If the product you want is not fair-trade write to the supermarket complaining; consider not buying that product until it is fair-trade. Consider just shopping at the Co-op and Marks and Spencer who are much more ethical supermarkets when compared to the others. Edit: Fairtrade link added...
3. Write to politicians complaining about the lack of action in Africa; demand they call large corporations to count. Get Political! People have forgotten how much politics does really affect them and the world; dont let the government get away with its current mediocrity!
4. Petition friend to do the same!
This may seem a hassle, and may cost more; but how much is the life of another human being worth too you? 17p for cheaper bananas? Save £10 on food so you can buy that CD you wanted? These actions may seem small; but as Robert Kennedys quote illustrates it does make a difference and if enough people do it will change the world!
Haile Selassie the former Emperor of Ethiopia said during an impassioned speech to the league of nations about Mussolinis Italys invasion of his country; "Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph." Suffice to say as usual the politicians heard the speech, applauded, spoke about action and did nothing. Lets not be like the mediocre politicians, who do nothing but self-serve, caring nothing for the troubles of others. Lets shame and petition them into action! And lets act ourselves!
An inspirational video for you all;
That concludes my thinking if your not a Christian; however if you consider yourself one please read on. There will of course be those are going to complain about some of the contents of this and ask what is the point of this? However I will ask this question where are the Christian social reformers seeking to improve the lot of others? Is the Church loving those who no-one else will? Enculturation is insidious and too many Christians are following normal culture! Christians are meant to be a light to the world; yet constantly I meet non-Christians who have been judged and hurt by Christians! What is going on? Now I love the camp (Taunton 3) I go to because it is always of profound encouragement too me as it is a picture of Christian love, even the youngest members could teach much too most Christians much older and supposedly wiser. See the fact is that the majority of Christians are of continual discouragement too me. Where is the love? Why all the petty fallouts over doctrine? There are too many Christians who talk a good game, but never put that talk into action! See; intelligent critics are always your best friends as they show you where you can improve; too often what atheists say of Christianity is brushed off as persecution. So easily are excuses made and the persecution card played; apparently Gay people are hostile to Christianity. Has it occurred to many of you thats because of the way Christians have treated them? When society attacks and berates any minority the Church should be there to love and care for them; the Church has far too often lead the berating of gay people. We are meant to radiate with Gods love yet, so many Christians use their faith to hurt others! Is that what Jesus would have done? Do you know what the stereotype of a Christian is? A geeky, narrow-minded, judgemental and sad; thing is there is always an element of truth to the stereotypes! As Mother Teresa said; If you judge people, you have no time to love them. If you are a Christian I beg and plead with you to be love to the world; dont judge love! The western Church will be of no success until Christians unite, in reality what your pure doctrine and failure to get on with other Christians outside that really indicates is a deep and profound lack of love. Your doctrine maybe pure but in reality you have missed the point of Jesus and grace! Some very good friends of mine are involved with this initiative;
I would encourage any Christians to support and encourage them in anyway you can! My mood and thoughts on this is perfectly encapsulated by this song;
Peace and love! GB Jx
3. Why does God demand the death of so many innocent people in the Bible?
Is the OT abit bloodthirsty? Yes, do I agree with the verses used in the video? No. Why are they there? If God wrote it ask him
Am I creating rationalisations below... You decide?
First question, is anyone innocent? Why is the world a crap place to live in? Even from an atheistic viewpoint, you can't tell me most people are Mother Teresa. As for as I understand the commandments they were only for Jews, the people who were killed in the land are recorded in the Bible as sacrificing their Children to their Gods; so don't think they were a nice bunch.
4. Why does the Bible contain so much anti-scientific nonsense?
Please show me places in the NIV where there is anti-scientific nonsense.
Please do not use beliefs of fundementalists to portray all Christians as thinking the same...the fact that Genesis is written in the style of a Hebrew poem seems to be conveniantly forgotten by many people. It is at least in my interpretation not meant to be taken literally.
Flood? Meh, I dunno.
Jonah; if God is God why can't he suspend normal laws if he chooses to do so? Are you not stuck in the matrix, in that you think some things are possible and others arent? But surely if you built the system, you can override it?
Theoretically isn't it possible to survive inside a whale?
Adam, dust; Poem anyone?
5. Why is God such a huge proponent of slavery
I haven't checked the verses used, but the wider context is needed, and this reply is already getting very long!
Why do you think he is? As I understand it the kind of Slavery in the old testament required the master to treat the slaves well. In the new testamanet, Paul orders that slaves should be treated well. And indeed asks for Philemon to free Onesimus from slavery.
Slavery is and was barbaric, but a fact of life still today; are you really free or are you a slave to your work or country? The Bible as far as I understand it demands slaves to be treated well...
6. Why do bad things happen to Good people?
Ahh, the age old question... Suggested reading if anyone is up for it; the Book of Job; I can return to this question if anyone wishes, there is not an easy answer to it, but I do have Peter Vardy's excellent book 'The Thinkers Guide to Evil' which has a whole chapter devoted to this question. Interesting reading, I would reccomend the book
7. Why didn't Jesus miracles leave behind any evidence?
Please indicate to me from the said miracles any evidence that should have stayed behind?
8. How do you explain the fact Jesus has never appeared to you
I have a friend in the middle east (due to the sensitive nature cannot post here, some of you I will trust with the details (Achilles)... Basically I have a friend who was a Muslim, but became a Christian because of a dream he had about Jesus. Please do not think this was an easy decision on his part; he was thrown out of his family and persecuted by the state. But he would say he has seen Jesus.
9. Why would Jesus want you to eat his body and blood?
The above in literal form is a catholic thing. I eat bread and wine in rememberance of what Jesus did for me. Much the same as we may have a 1 minutes silence to commemorate what those who died in the WW2 had done for us.
10. Why do Christians get divorced at the same rate as non-Christians?
Same reason many Christians don't behave like Jesus; 'Love your neighbour' and 'Turn the other cheek' maybe said alot but when are they done?
Does the above fact say anything abotu God? Yes and no....
I Hope that was an interesting read!
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CopperFieldLady says:
I really think you begin to realise who your real friends are sometimes.
I used to be really close to this girl, but then another girl became friendly with her & went out and didn't invite me continuously, so I let them get on with it.
Ever since, it's been bitchy msn messages & sarky facebook status'. I give up! I can't stand it when people put things obviously about someone as their facebook status. It's so intimidating & makes you feel horrible. :( Sorry just a rant.
Half the time I think people get so jealous it's unreal, I'd never dream of saying something nasty about anyone in my msn name or facebook. So nasty :( xx
Luckily I have lots of lovely friends, who are amazing so don't need people like them. xx
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Sophii17 says:
Aww yeh girls can be right cows! Just rise above it and ignore it because they want you to react to it and if you dont they will get bored. Ive had this a few years back but its sooo horrible :(
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yep, couldn't agree more
hence why horse's are so much better and horses have bought me my 5 closest friends
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Girls are really bitchy. All through high school I had a best friend, we were exactly the same as well both horse crazy, lived at each others houses even have the same name. And then I met my boyfriend who at the time I was starting to chat to and get close to, and I asked her for her advice and she was like no way dont go for him etc etc and ALL my other friends were like yeah hes such a nice guy lalalala. So anyways I started seeing him for a couple of months and then we started going out. Nothing changed mine and her friendship we still went out basicly every night having a good time the weekend we did drink alot. And then prom night she left early, and the day after that she started having ago at me because apantly I had been slagging her off at prom when id never ever do something like that .. she was my best friend. Then she got more of my friends invloved and in the end the next friday night I had about 20girls ringing me threatening me down the phone having ago at me etc which wasnt fair at all because she was my best friend and she should have taken my word that I wasnt slagging her off she should have known I wouldnt do something like that. Anyways now to this day about a year and a half ago we havnmt spoken since. and the girls that rung me everytime i see them they just give me daggers.. if looks could kill id be long gone by now lol. Plus she couldnt even tell me what was apantly said? So I have no idea. I do miss having a friend like her though, but then i went to college and met sooo many new friends and just getting on with life now.
I really wouldnt worry about them girls. Theyl get over themselves soon enough :) xx
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PonieRaver says:
I've dealt with the facebook status thing before: one of my "friends" but
Everyone just commented on it asying she was immature - we're 14 - a Xmas card doesnt really matter. Thing is, like the day after she gave me a Xmas card.
Boys tend not to bitch so much cos I think they're scared of getting beaten up wether girls tend to not be as violent.
There are probably tons of other people out there who love you and don't want to put silly things about you on social netwroking sites so dont worry about these silly "friends" who do!
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SaltwaterEquation says:
I remember once this girl who i was very close friends with decided one day she hated me (LOL!) and she goes "WELL YOUR NOT GETTING A FLUFFY CHRISTMAS CARD" all i could do was laugh... hahaha :P no when ever someone says something that annoys me i just think of that ... muahahaha
Thanks guys, looks like we all experience it, and we just gotta put up with it. I'm so pleased I have all my other friends and all you guys (:
I really love this forum! xxx
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andyjones says:
jealousy is like a illness, you can only feel sorry for them there not worth bothering youself over.
andy :0)
Oct 06
Posts: 95
pegasus* says:
If they are continuing to be really awful, that's cyber bullying and you should report it.
I used to have these 2 girls who I thought were friends, but they started saying horrible things to me and it got worse and worse and finally got a bit out of hand (to say the least!) and I wished I'd done something about it sooner. So don't feel silly, get something done about it.
Keep the moral high ground, keep your chin up!
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Chimp says:
You're so right, for some reason girls seem to do this sort of thing. You'll notice they have to gang up to do it though.
We didn't have computers or mobile phones when I was young. They used to wait for me and follow me to school, pushing and slapping me. It went on for ages and ages I don't think I was even 10 when it started and these girls were nearly at high school!!! Pathetic really. I
I lost it one day and thumped and kicked the pair of them, they were so shocked they never did it again, It happened in front of a teacher too so I think they got a proper bollocking.
Then a boy decided to take up the challenge he's still apparently an err errm 'twit' shall we say, he used to hit and kick me and take my stuff. One day I chased him all the way to school and pinned him up against the wall and yup gave him a good pasteing too.
Someone elses dad had been teaching him how to punch. as in proper boxing punches and he decided to try them out on me!! nearly knocked me out. I nearly did him a serious injury, banged his head off the coat pegs.
I guess Id got used to being a target (funny name and apparently I spoke posh, oooh and I liked horses!!!!) and just reacted! I got told off for that one, till one of the other boys went and told the head what had happened.
Thing is you get these sorts of people at all age groups, my boss is one and another girl in the department. Its bloody awful to deal with, but I guess Im trying to say you aren't alone and even at my age (40) you still get sad, pathetic, envious, green eyed, arses who need to bully others in a sad and pathetic effort to make them selves feel better. At the end of the day it is them that have the problem not us well adjusted confident individuals who they are trying to drag down to their level.
And that is my personnel opinion based on a fair amount of experience so there
Hugs to those of you suffering at the hands and keyboards of these sad individuals.
You are better than them
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bexc3 says:
Yep girls can be awful, im really pleased i dont have to put up with that anymore, i hope im at an age where my friends wouldn't behave like this but you never know. Its funny cos one of my good friends on the yard, who i also work with, is 6 years younger then me and she can get a bit funny if i ride with other people. I think she's a bit insecure and this makes her a bit jealous when i get really firendly with other people. Its wierd cos ive got loads of good friends at the yard and she knows this but occasionally she must feel threatened. We dont fall out over it or anything, i just dont make a big deal out of it.
If i was you i'd stick to your other firends cos who needs friends like that, they just sound pathetic and they need to get a life. x
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Each week, I select a new book that is relevant to engineers, scientists, students, hobbyists or managers. Most of the time they are sold through Amazon (I earn a few pennies on each sale), but when possible, I present books that are available in an e-book format that can be downloaded for free. The latter are much less available. After all, most people like to be paid for their work, as I'm certain that you do, too.
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Analysis, Design, Fabrication and Measurement, by Jafar Shaker
Mohammad, Reza Chaharmir, and Jonathan Ethier. Reflect array antennas refer to the class of radiating structures that are comprised of an array of radiating elements, re-radiating the energy that is impinged on them from one or more radiating feeds that are located in free space. The constituent radiators that build a reflect array can be shaped to bring about some flexibility in the way that antenna operates such as multi band/polarization operation. The printed nature of these elements allow integration of active elements that can further enhance the functionality of the reflect array. This allows for capabilities such as power amplification, adaptive beam shaping, and beam switching.
History of Semiconductor Engineering, by Bo Lojek. This book provides a unique account of the history of integrated circuit, the microelectronics industry and the people involved in the development of transistor and integrated circuit. In this richly illustrated account the author argues that the group of inventors was much larger than originally thought. This is a personal recollection providing the first comprehensive behind-the-scenes account of the history of the integrated circuit.
Your New Job Title Is "Accomplice," by Scott Adams. If you are looking for a gift for your engineer spouse, friend, son, or daughter, then what could be better than the latest collection of Dilbert comics? Both traditional paperback and newfangled Kindle versions are available. Not the reading type? How about a Dilbert 2014 Calendar? Seriously, if you are buying the calendar because your engineer is not a reader, then he/she would be better served with Learn to Read, by Zac the Rat (the name doesn't really rhyme, BTW).
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Sophomore Samantha Stancato fired a season-low 75 (+3) during Tuesday's final round of the Rose City Collegiate to finish tied for 22nd individually and lead the University of Wyoming women's golf team to ninth in the final team standings. The Cowgirls totaled 948 (+84) at Langdon Farms Golf Club, while CSU Fullerton topped the 13-team field at 912 (+48).
"Samantha scrambled well today when she put herself in tough spots and was able to recover," UW head coach Josey Stender said. "She put herself in good opportunities to score. We've been working on her mental focus and ability to capitalize on her athleticism and I felt like she did that this weekend."
Stancato's season low propelled her to a total of 233 (+17) and her second career top-25 finish, after she also finished tied for 22nd at the Fresno State Lexus Classic last season. Freshman Tyler Barker rounded out another solid tournament with a 238 (+22) to finish tied for 34th after shooting an 82 (+10) on Tuesday. Junior Stacey Blunt carded the same total in the final round to finish two total strokes back tied for 39th. Senior Dana Zamprelli hit an 81 (+9) to finish at 246 (+30) tied for 57th. Junior Emily Wood shot a 75 (+3) in the final round, but signed an incorrect scorecard and was subsequently disqualified. If her score would have counted, Wyoming would have finished eighth in the final team standings.
"Emily really did play well today, but just made a mental mistake at the end," Stender said. "I hate to see that happen, but you just have to take it as a learning lesson."
Stender said the team has improved in a lot of areas this fall and is slowly working out some inconsistent play that has troubled the Cowgirls in the past.
"You can't compare scores straight across all our tournaments, but I feel encouraged that we are starting to play more consistent from top to bottom," Stender said. "We've had different players step up for us this fall, but, with 10 days off before our next tournament, I'd like to see a couple players start to perform the way I know they can."
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Former ROHS principal admits to stealing student funds, sentencing Jan. 22
By Chris Jackett
Posted December 12, 2012
The uncomfortable saga that has strained many loyalties throughout the district for the past year is nearly over.
Former Royal Oak High School Principal Michael Greening, 46, pleaded guilty Dec. 11 to one count of embezzlement of an amount between $1,000 and $20,000 as part of a plea deal that dropped a second embezzlement charge. He verbally confirmed in court that he had used money from student accounts for personal use.
Greening had been arrested April 20 following allegations that he embezzled student activity funds totaling more than $11,000 in 2010 and 2011. He had been put on paid administrative leave Dec. 29, 2011, after some financial irregularities arose.
"Our commitment has always been to an objective, thorough, complete and fair process to resolve this very sad situation," Superintendent Shawn Lewis-Lakin said via email. "Our internal investigation, the work of external auditors, the police investigation and the Prosecutor's Office all came to the same conclusion. Mr. Greening's admission of wrongdoing and his guilty plea move us towards final resolution."
Greening is scheduled to be sentenced at a 10 a.m. hearing Jan. 22 before Judge Shalina Kumar in Oakland County Circuit Court. Greening agreed to pay $25,558 in restitution, as well as undetermined legal and accounting fees, but could also face punishment ranging from probation to a maximum six months in jail.
Defense attorney Paul Stablein did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
On June 6, Greening announced his resignation from the district, effective June 30. A preliminary exam conference drew the support of many students April 27, who left class to visit the court following Greening's April 20 arrest.
During the four-month investigation prior to an April 19 warrant, a now nearly 900-person "Save Greening" Facebook group drew support for the estranged principal, and several students, as well as Greening's wife, spoke to the Board of Education in his favor during public comment at the school board's meetings.
The funds in question were cash deposits intended for student activities that included the football program, prom, robotics, drama and spirit club.
Lewis-Lakin said the district and its high school are ready to move forward.
"Since Jan. 3, 2012, Royal Oak High School has been under the leadership of Mr. Jim Moll, interim principal," Lewis-Lakin said via email. "This school year, enrollments in Advanced Placement courses are at an all-time high, and new supports for students at risk of failure have been implemented. Student achievement is increasing. The school is moving forward."
Moll will continue in the role through June 30, 2013, at which point the district hopes to have a permanent replacement set. The hiring process for the next principal will begin in January 2013.
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