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*Consumer Comment: Most (all) of Europe is 50 Hz 240V; the USA is 60 Hz 120 V
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Anyway I hope this might help someone who is considering doing the same (Buying a US domestic model for use in Europe). Please don't be misled by the sales people I spoke to about 4 different ones ( in 2 different Bose Stores) who claimed that a step down transformer would have me up and running but then was told by Bose in Ireland that this would never have worked & voids the warranty.
If someone from Bose ever gets this: something on the box about this product not working in Europe even with a step down transformer would be nice, unless you are happy for your sales people to be either ill informed or just sell no matter what. For the prices you guys charge your service is a disgrace. I read on your website that you reinvest all your profits back into the technology - maybe some investment in service would not go amiss either!
< Hi Barry,
< I am extremely frustrated at the moment as I contacted Bose in Ireland and spoke with Pauline Wakely who was very friendly & helpfull and asked me to send in details which I did on Tuesday. When I called back today I was told I was supposed to be contacted by a UK manager but was not. But the update was that I had voided the warranty by using a step down transformer and that this would never have worked anyway. Now I am sorry but this is just unbelievable!!
I bought this unit after the sales person in Wrentham (I believe his name was Laurence, older man of about 50) that a lot of customers from Germany, UK and Ireland where buying because
< a. It was not out yet in Europe (Probably be 3 Months)
< b. It would cost twice the price
< c. It came with Worldwide support
< d. All I would have to do is buy a step down transformer and it would work like it supposedly had for many other customers.
< The nice lady suggested that I bring it back to the store where I bought it but this is a little difficult as I won't be back in the US for 2 years.
< I always say to my wife that it is worth paying that little bit extra for the quality and support that comes with a quality product. I know the unit is a quality product because I heard it in the store but now I really need the support.
< Thanks in advance for your help.
< Regards,
< Gary
< Date: 14 Aug 2007 09:58:19 -0400
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< Dear Mr. Stewart,
Thank you for your reply.
< I took a look at the transformer on Maplin's website. It should work (although it barely meets the requirements). I think you may have a problem with the system if you are not getting any audio. You'll have to contact one of the following for service:
< Castleblayney Road
< Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
< Tel-1: 353-42-9661988
< Fax: 353-42-9661998
< Website: http://www.bose.ie
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< Tel-1: 0044 1392 428388 (9600)
< Fax: 0044 1392 431025
< Thank you for contacting Bose Corporation.
< Barry Rossen
< Product and Technical Support Team
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< US Telephone: (800)367-4008
< International Tel: (508)766-1900
< Email: bose.com/ContactUs
< Fax: (800)278-7970
< Telephone Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-9:00PM, Sat & Sun 9:00AM-5:00PM (EST)
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Most (all) of Europe is 50 Hz 240V; the USA is 60 Hz 120 V
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Then too, you must pay a tax in many parts of Europe to use a radio receiver. There are scanning trucks that periodically look for pirate listeners, and a fine is imposed on anyone caught listening to the radio without having paid the tax.
Bose is expensive, and there are many other brands I prefer far more, with final choice based on the particular application.
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Rafa prefers heskey!
Yea ur right there and I hope for the clubs sake that it is just 'paper speculation' but I hope the RVN link has some truth in it.
We have enough duds in our squad without bringing heskey back, it would be a ridiculous signing but unfortunately for us we have a manager who regularly makes ridiculous decisions so it would not suprise me if it actually happens!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
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Life on the Edge
Hi, friends. Welcome to my life on the edge. Here I hope you will laugh, maybe cry some but always be blessed and encouraged by my words. So come on in, put your feet up, enjoy some good coffee and encouragement.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Think back if you can to a time when children were allowed to pray in school and even say the pledge to the United States flag every morning. What! You don't remember this. Well let me tell you a story about how life used to be in this country.
Families actually had two parents. If death had separated the parents, aunts, uncles, grandmothers and even the community came together to help the family. Divorces were seldom heard of. You knew your neighbors—in fact—everyone in the community was your neighbor and all you had to do was ask for help and everyone that was able came to your aid. Our neighborhoods were so safe, we kids could play outside until 10 or 11 o'clock at night. We didn't have air conditioning so we slept with windows open and sometimes even our doors because there was no such thing as crime. Of course, we had neighborhood drunks and the occasional teen age boys that drag raced down the highway but nothing as serious as today.
If any of us kids caused any problem at school we could expect the punishment to be resumed when we returned home that afternoon.
We were taught to respect our elders and say "yes ma'am", "no sir", "please" and "thank you." If a neighbor needed help with yard work or running errands, we helped without thoughts of "how much are you going to pay me"? We had chores to do and if we forgot to do them we knew we could expect to have a "memory lesson" that would do the trick. No, we were not abused. We were taught that to be a member of a family and the benefits that came with that also brought with it responsibility to help the family. We brought that lesson with us to adulthood.
We were allowed freedom to have fun but we were always held accountable for where we went and what we did. Although there were no phones our parents knew what we had been doing even before we got home. That's because we had "nosey" neighbors that were looking out for us.
We didn't have video games or even much t.v but we had fun with our family and friends.
Yes, we said prayers and the pledge in school. We helped each other. There was no shouts of hate or police brutality no rioting in the streets or teenagers robbing the neighborhood store or beating up the elderly. The leaders of this country knew how to lead the country and be the leader of everyone in the country and not cater to a small segment of the population.
No friends, back when I was a kid, we were taught responsibility by our parents. Our parents raised us themselves—not nannies, maids, babysitters or the gangs at the corner. We were shown respect and we, in turn, gave respect to others.
I think this country would be better off if our society today went back to the days when we treated everyone the way the Bible teaches us: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself".
Monday, May 16, 2016
Never Give Up the Fight
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9
"I give up! I can't do this! It's too hard!" Nick slammed his math book shut. I stopped washing dishes and sat down beside him. After helping him for about 20 minutes he hugged me. "Now I understand and it is not as hard as I thought." He gathered up his books and prepared for school the next morning. I sent him to the shower before he went to bed.
After his shower and he had gone to bed, I sat down to relax a bit before I finished my nightly routine. I began to think about Nick and his homework. I realized that I too, want to give up and quit when success seems out of reach. Sometimes when I work on a goal and run into a brick wall I want to throw up my hands in despair. That is when I cry out to God, "Lord, this is too hard! I can't do it. You are asking too much from me." I often feel defeated before I start because I try to work in my own strength. Just when I feel overwhelmed with my endeavors, God speaks to my heart, "Child, I am here for you-- don't forget that you do not have to go alone in your own strength. I called you for a special purpose and I will go before you and equip you with all you need. Don't give up. You helped Nick with his homework and he knew you were there for him. I want you to know that I am here for you."
I would like to say that all my doubts were wiped away but I can't. Doubts still come and I still get overwhelmed at times. I would like to say that I never want to give up and reach every goal I attempt without fear. Again I can't say that. I still have doubts about my ability but when these doubts do rear their ugly heads, I remember I don't have to face them alone. I have a loving and caring Father who will always be with me to help me keep on keeping on.
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on one minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tides will change, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Don't Quit
Don't Quit no matter what!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won if he'd stuck it out.
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late,
when the night slipped down
, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are -
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit. -
by Author Unknown
Saturday, May 14, 2016
I Wept
As I sat thinking
about all the trouble in the world--
all the fear, hate, poverty and violence--
I Wept.
As I thought
of all the children with no home or family
to call their own--
I Wept.
Thinking of all the people dying every day
from and hunger, disease and hatred
filled my heart with such sorrow--
I Wept.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Hold Fast To Your Dream In Spite Of Other People
My grandson is a budding comedian and was chosen to appear in Graves County's Got Talent at Graves County High School on Saturday, October 17. Rehearsal was Friday evening. Everything was disorganized as all rehearsals are but after Nikolas was finally able to perform his routine. The director of the program told him his jokes offended her. Now he did not use profanity, I hear his jokes to make sure that are appropriate, all his jokes were clean and family appropriate. She was offended on a political joke about a Democratic woman running for President. This woman told him in plain language that his jokes offended her. She told him she was voting for this candidate. Now I don't care who she votes for but to throw her political views in the face of a child is, to me, unacceptable. It would be bad enough for her to do this when she was alone with him but she put him down in front of other kids and their parents. That my friends, offended me.
Now, I will not mention her name because I am not trying to stoop to her level. Besides, she knows who she is, as well as, all the people there that night. This is an open letter to her because I want her to know how she almost ruined a young man's dreams. I say almost because I talked to him all the way home encouraging him not to give up his dream. I told him all good comedians have offended people at same point in their career. I have been offended by a few comedians that can't tell a joke without using profanity. So here goes.
Dear Ms.
I am totally ashamed of you and also embarrassed for you. You were supposed to be the adult but I am proud of my grandson because he showed much more maturity than you. Before he did his routine Saturday night he did say that some of his jokes might offend some people and he apologized but it was comedy. I am proud of him for that but by the applause he got, few people were offended. I really hope you are happy because he was ready to give up on his dreams because of you. I understand you are a drama coach and teacher and no doubt a good one. However, if you humiliate and embarrass some of your students like you did my grandson, you would probably lose your job. I do know that if my child were in the class I would definitely be at school the next morning and pardon me, I would haunt you until you apologized in front of the entire school. I'm sorry but you have riled up a grandmother who is teaching her kids how to work for their dreams.
I don't know how many comedians you have seen but let me tell you I cannot think of a single comedian that is worth watching who has not offended anyone at times. Even Jesus offended people when He walked this earth—usually the self-righteous Pharisees. I know you probably don't like me and that is ok because I don't care. If "everyone loves you", you are either not being authentic or have a lot of fake friends.
If I have offended you I will not apologize because, madam, you offended me when you tried to step on my grandson's dreams. Oh, by the way, he has been asked to be a part of a comedy show in November at the Market House Theater in Paducah. The director of that show has heard his jokes—even the one that offended you and he likes them.
Have a good day and may God bless you.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Who Can Cast The First stone?
What really concerns me about this issue is her critics that are using her past to color her present. "She has been divorced four times and had an extramarital affair." My question is "Who among us can cast the first stone?" In the gospel of John Chapter 8 in the Bible we read of an adulterous woman who was brought to Jesus by the Pharisees. They were trying to trick Jesus by using the Law given to Moses. "In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with His finger. When they kept questioning Him He straightened up and said to them. "Let any one who is without sin to be the first to throw a stone at her."Again, He stooped down and wrote on the ground. (John 8:5-8)
Do you know who threw the first stone? NOBODY. Instead they began to walk away. Do you know why? Because not a one of them was without sin! My question to you today is are you qualified to throw the first stone or do you have sin in your life?
If her adultery happened before she gave her life to God—that sin was forgiven by the blood of Jesus shed on the cross. If her sins were not forgiven no one's sins were forgiven and Christ died in vain.
You might not believe the Bible and disagree with me. That is okay. You have that right but I also have to right to my beliefs. I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
The Son Still Shines
How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Proverbs 1:22
We live in a society that has tried to eliminate God. Children cannot say the Lord's Prayer or even pray in schools anymore. The Bible is not allowed in schools but our children are being indoctrinated in the ways of Allah and Islam. Homosexuality is embraced while Christians who are embracing the Biblical view of marriage are being outlawed. Christian business owners are being forced to violate their beliefs or be fined or jailed for their Christian beliefs. In fact, Christians are referred to as "radical extremists" that need to be isolated from "normal citizens". Our government feels the need to protect citizens from these "radical, Christian bigots". Christians re being persecuted and killed all over the world while Islam is being hailed as a religion of peace. The adherents of this peaceful religion are beheading "infidels", raping and selling women and children for sex slaves and throwing homosexuals from buildings as punishment for their sinful behavior.
Celebrities who are too often seen as role models for our youth are openly cursing God and worshipping their awards and accomplishments. On the other hand, celebrities who are Christians are constantly being told not to talk about their faith openly or being punished for their faith. Tim Tebow, a prominent sports star was ridiculed for his outward show of faith. Christians are being ridiculed while recently, a transgendered person was given a reward for bravery while the real heroes of our armed forces are being overlooked. Our military has not escaped the discrimination of the left as they are being downsized and prosecuted for their show of faith. Even chaplains in our military are being discharged and told not to speak the name of Jesus or say anything against homosexuals. They are not free to do the job they have been called to do because it "might offend someone". Jesus offended people when He walked this earth but He did not stop doing His Father's business because of it. Jesus said that "if you are ashamed of me I will be ashamed of you in front of my Father." I would rather live my life in God's will than live a life that honors man and keep God out.
People today are embracing the idea that man is an independent being who has no use for God. In fact, many people go as far to say "We are gods of our own lives and there are no absolutes in this life. If it feels good do it." People are more involved in putting accomplishments, people, and possessions in the placed that should be occupied by God.
Friends, there is good news for Christians! God still sits upon the throne and He is still in control. We can see His presence all around us. Look around you and see how God shows us His presence and love each day. Look at the sunrise and sunset. No man can put such beautiful colors together—only God can do that. No artist can put the rainbow in the sky. Only God could put such colors together in the sky. He gives us this beautiful arc in the sky as a promise to His children. He sends the sunshine and the rain to make the trees and flowers grow.
Friends, God loves so much that He gave us the most precious gift ever given to man. He gave us His only so9n to live among us, to die on the cross, and to arise again. He gave us His son to pay the penalty of our sins. Can you think of a greater love than this? I can't.
People today may try to deny God's presence but the truth is His presence cannot be denied. We can close the door and shut the shades at our windows to blot out the sun but the sun will still shine. We can close our hearts so He cannot enter but that doesn't stop His glory. Nothing can diminish God's glory and love for His children. It will always be there for us—always
A man can no longer diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word "darkness" on the walls of his cell. C.S. Lewis
Saturday, July 25, 2015
All Lives Matter
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
` Don't Fall Into That Trap
A heart at peace gives life to the body but envy rots the bones. Proverb s4:30
According to the Cambridge American English Dictionary comparison is defined as an examination of the differences and similarities between persons or things.
I love keeping up with friends and family through social media. In fact I should spend less time\than I do. It's amazing how fast our words and pictures can travel through space. Unfortunately, along with this convenience often opens the door of temptation to compare ourselves with other people's possessions or accomplishments.
I can read about a friend's accomplishments or see their newest possession and feel envy whisper into my ear, "You have worked harder than her for that award or look how old your own car is. You deserve a new car." There I go getting ensnared by that trap of comparison again.
This trap is nothing new. In fact, it started with the very first family in Genesis. We read about Cain comparing himself to Abel which led to the first murder in human history. Fortunately, I have not literally taken a life because of this trap but I have injured myself by damaging my self esteem and losing confidence in my own abilities as well as damaged relationships.
No, envy is not the only result of the comparison trap. I can compare myself to someone else and hear that old sin of pride whisper in my ear, "See, you are not as bad as she is," or "aren't you glad you have a better car that she does?" Satan loves it when we let pride step in. After all pride is what led to his downfall.
It is easy to fall into this trap but there are ways we can avoid wallowing in it. The first way to avoid this trap is be thankful for what we have and count our blessings. There will always be someone who is wealthier, more attractive, and more successful than I am. I can choose to be envious and make myself miserable. There will also be people who do not have as much and I can choose to be full of pride and let pride spoil by joy. However, the better choice is to look at what I have and be thankful for the blessing God has already given me. After all, I have a wonderful family, a roof that keeps the warm in winter and cool in the summer, food to eat, and enough money to pay our bills and buy what we need.
Next, we can focus on God and His word. When we are tempted to compare ourselves to others, remember the story of Cain and Abel from the bible. The more grounded we are in His word we will have the tools to resist the snares of comparison. Several verses from the bible deal with comparison and the troubles it can cause. These are just a couple of them.
Galatians 6:4-5 Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishment without comparing yourselves to others.
2 Corinthians 10:12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves they are not wise.
When we count our own blessings and resist comparing ourselves to others, we are living in God's will for us. Let's not give Satan the opportunity to plant his seeds of envy and pride in our hearts. Remember God has a specific purpose He wants to accomplish through each of us and that plan cannot be accomplished if we are too busy comparing ourselves to others. His plan for me and His plan for you are not the same just as His blessings to each of us are not the same.
Monday, July 20, 2015
The Beginning of Hope
When he came to his senses he said, "How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death?" So he got up and went to his father. Luke 15:17,20(a)
We all have problems and circumstances that may or may not be beyond our control. Yes, I admit when troubles come my way, I do not always focus on my Heavenly Father but try to work through the situation in my own strength. Like the son we read about in this parable I have been guilty of wasting my time and money and then feeling sorry for myself.. That is when I feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit, "I am here. Just trust me."
I once read "the end of yourself is the beginning of hope." The reason we so often keep hanging on to our hurts, still looking for the solution in our own strength and making little progress is because we haven't yet come to the end our ourselves. We are still trying to control the situation instead of getting out of God's way and letting Him work in us. If we find ourselves at the end of our rope, we should just tie a knot and hang on because that may be the place God wants us so He can strip our pride and accomplish what He wants to do in us and through us.
The prodigal son came to the end of himself when he realized the pigs he was caring for had more to eat than he did. It was then that he decided to go home to his father. Did his father turn him away?: No! He welcomed him back with open arms..That is what our Heavenly Father will do when we come to the ends of ourselves. He will run to meet us with outstretched arms. What a beautiful picture that is. I can just see it in my mind's eye. Can't you? What an awesome God we serve!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Changing the World
Let there peace on earth and let it begin with me.
When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world. Unknown Monk 1100 AD
We all have said at one time or another, "If only the world were different....If only this country got back to the basics of life.... I wish the city government would....." Admit it you have said that and so have I. Well, we cannot change the world, the country or the town. Believe me, if we could we would not please everyone. We cannot even change our family. But there is one thing we can change—ourselves. If we put more time into improving ourselves and less time worrying about others, we would slowly notice the change in other people. If we spent time with God everyday our families would notice the peace that time alone with the Father brings. If we start exercising on a regular basis, we would notice out health improve and so will our families.
A woman was praying to God one day to change her husband. He was not as attentive to her as he once was. The answer was not what she expected to hear. "You cannot change him, only change yourself. Be more attentive to him and expect his behavior to change." She decided to give it a try. She started meeting him at the door after work and even wore clothes other than her sweat pants she had been cleaning the house in. She would ask him about his day and actually listen to him. She served his favorite dinners and showed him she loved him. To her surprise, he did become more attentive to her and began taking her out more. When their friends noticed the change in their relationship, the wife explained what she had learned. This made a difference in her friends' relationships, as well. She found out that by changing herself, she did manage to change her little corner of the world.
So my friends if you want to see change, it must begin within. Once we have made that change in ourselves, we will notice the change in other people.
Friday, July 3, 2015
God Has a Sense of Humor
God played a joke on me today. I was driving down the road and thanking Him for His creations--clouds, trees, birds, but I did ask Him what purpose He had for creating bugs like spiders, flies, and roaches. Now I did drive with my window down and just about the time I finished talking with God--a BUG flew into my car and hit me on the neck. All I could do was look up and say "OK God, you made your point. You can stop laughing now
Monday, June 1, 2015
Memories of You
I've heard it said that "time heals all wounds but friends, that is not entirely true. Time put a band aid on my heart but when a certain song comes on the radio, or I remember something he said, or something he did the band aid is ripped off the wound. The pain comes back as deep and bleeding as much as that first day. I know I will see him again and that is what I am so desperately holding on to. Although May 27 marked the the third year he has been gone, it seems as though I lose him each and every day. Oh, I have gone on with my life because I have others depending on me. I have even laughed at times but the hurt never goes away completely. I am reminded of him is something Nikolas says or Christian does. I know that through them and all the lives he touched here on this earth, he will live on and on in our hearts.
So as we embark on the fourth year of missing you I know you are looking down on us and watching over us. Jason, my son; Kim's brother; Tori, Christian, Nikolas and Alyssa's uncle we love you and miss you each and every day. We will see you someday soon.
Monday, May 18, 2015
I Read the Last Chapter
++-Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Matthew 24:12-13
Friends, I am not a political person. But what is happening in this country and the world goes beyond politics. We have a government that fails;s to call;; terrorism, by its name. We have a president who does not seem to like this country. In fact, his sympathies appear to lie elsewhere. The values of this world have been turned upside down. What God has ordained as pure and good, the world has called evil and politically incorrect. What God has called sin, the world today applauds and embraces. Friends, this nation has become an asylum and the inmates are in charge. God foresaw this happening in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. In Isaiah 5:20 we read,"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who puts bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
There is global terrorism and illegal immigration that is condoned by our government. Radical Muslims threaten to overtake the world for Allah. IF you can find a reliable news source, you can see the acts of barbarism and violence that are committed in the name of Allah. Christians are beheaded, women and children are raped and sold into slavery by this "peaceful religion". The president has allegedly said, "The Muslim call to prayer is the sweetest sound on Earth." and "The future does not belong to those who offend the prophet of Islam." Whether or not he actually said this is not as important as his actions. He defends these radicals and does not condemn their terroristic attacks. He does, however,. blame the Christians. At a recent prayer breakfast at the White House, he minimized the barbaric acts and said that during the Crusades, many were killed in the name of Christ." What he did not say was the Crusades were fought to stop the Jihadists from thanking over the world for Allah even then.*
We are not only fighting these radical Jihadists, we are fighting to keep our basic rights guaranteed by our Constitution. The Second Amendment which allows citizens to bear and keep arms is being attacked by the government and other liberal groups. Our First Amendment right, our right for free speech is being assaulted on every side. The new rule of the land is political correctness . We are told we must not say anything that offends blacks, Muslims or the LGBT population. Yet it is considered admirable to attack Christians and call them a radical hate group because we believe in the Bible, The Constitution. We are willing to stand for what is right and speak against what is wrong. Christian businesses are being forced to close and the owners sued and fined because they will not compromise their beliefs to those groups that are intent on destruction of Christian and American values. We are told we must "be tolerant" of others' beliefs but we are being denied the same tolerance and respect. God has been taken from our public schools and replaced by Allah. Our children are taught the tenets of Islam but are forbade to bow and pray to the one and true God.
More babies are being killed by abortion because society does not respect the sanctity of life. According to society, a woman's body is her own and it is her right to kill the "inconvenience" of a new life. The boundaries have been expanded for abortions until the ninth month. I have conducted a very thorough and extensive research on the abortion issue and have found that "100% of those in favor of abortion have already been born." Not only is abortion on the increase but child abuse and neglect are on the rise. Parents torturing and killing their own children. Child predators and pedophiles are kidnapping, raping, and murdering our children. Many of these pedophiles are in this country illegally. Yet nothing is done to stop this atrocious behavior. Our government has turned its back on these defenseless victims and has hailed the amnesty of these illegals as wonderful for this country. Again Jesus has spoken to these evil-doers and rebuked his disciples for stopping the children from coming to Him. In Matthew 19:14 we read, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."
Christianity is also being attacked in our military. Chaplains are being fired and prosecuted if they teach the word of God. Our government is trying to take the Bible out of the hands of our brave men and women who are fighting four this country. Recently, a two star Air Force General is being threatened with court martial because he dared to thank God at a prayer breakfast. You read that right—a prayer breakfast! Not only is our military being disrespected but people who are enjoying the benefits and rights of this great country are trampling and burning our flag—the symbol of our freedoms in this country.
The day is coming when this world will stand in judgment. The wheat will be separated from the chaff and all who did not accept God's free gift of salvation will be permanently removed and separated from God. Satan loves silence and we Christians must be silent no more. We must be faithful and look to God for He is coming. We are commanded to spread the gospel and tell others about His great love. We must let the world know that He is coming and on that great Day every knee will bow to the one and only God. Revelation 3:10 tells us "Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth."
Yes, friends, I read the last chapter and we won!
Jesus said, "If anyone acknowledges me, in front of men, I will acknowledge him in front of my Father. If anyone denies me in front of men, I will deny him in front in my Father."
*The Crusades occurred in 1076 when the Muslims captured Jerusalem, the Holy City of Christianity. Jesus was born in Bethlehem which is near Jerusalem and was crucified on Calvary Hill also in Jerusalem. Muslims claimed the city because that is where Mohammed, the "founder" of Islam had also been there. This information was obtained from the History Learning Site found on the internet.http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/the_crusades.htm
Monday, April 6, 2015
Well friends, today is a celebration. Forty years ago today, I said "I do" to my husband. If I am honest there have been times when I wish I had said "I don't". But throughout these years, we have been on top of the mountain and at times in the deepest valley. We held onto each other but most importantly, we held onto God. When I look back on my life, I sometimes see three sets of footprints—those are the times God walked beside us. Sometimes I see only one set of footprints—those are the times God had to carry us. There are even times I see nothing but a deep groove on the road of life. These are the times God had to pull us through while we were kicking and screaming. But the prints that really got to me were the butt prints in the sand. That is when we stubbornly sat down on God. But thankfully, He never gave us on us. So here we are celebrating 40 years of life together. I am hoping for 40 more.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him shall never perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
I hope everyone had a great Easter yesterday. More importantly, I hope everyone remembers the true meaning of the day. Though Jesus was crucified he arose from that grave. To have the promise of eternal life all we need to do is believe that this true and ask God to take over our life. I am so thankful, I did and now serve a risen savior. This offer is for everyone that will allow God into their life. That is the wonderful part—it is meant for all –not just a few. We can all have eternal life. That is such wonderful news.
Think about it.
Friday, April 3, 2015
He Has Arisen
I wrote this for last Easter but Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection never grows old. I can see Satan laughing when my Lord was on that tree. But the good news is He came out of that tomb triumphant over death. He still reigns supreme in my life and Satan cannot have me now. Praise God He arose!
He Has Arisen
He has arisen
He walked from that room.
Death could not hold Him
In that borrowed tomb.
He has arisen,
Spread the news around.
Satan thought he had won,
But he couldn't keep God down.
He has arisen
Such good news to tell.
When Jesus was put to death
My soul was saved from hell.
He has arisen
Though He was crucified
Oh how Satan must have laughed
When he watched my Savior die!
He has arisen
Take the message to the streets.
When Jesus Christ arose
Death had met defeat.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Today's Promise of God
This is from a book 199 Promises of God by Barbour Publishing.
Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
My thoughts on this promise:
When we put our trust in God, He forgives our past and gives us a new start in life. Our old nature is now made into a new creature. This does not mean we will be perfect and not face hard times or temptations. It does mean that we have a Father who is there with us to help us through. When we trust God, we will be made anew and filled with the peace and joy that only He can bring. Our Father is a wonderful and awesome God who loves His children unconditionally.
Think About it.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
New Year
I have heard a lot of discussions about new years resolutions this year. I only have one that will make everything else fall into place--I vow this year to fully trust God and keep my hand in the hand of the man from Galilee. I know I will fail Him many times daily but I also know He will NOT fail me. He has promised to always be with me and will never leave me. What better love than this?
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Wishes For You
I want to wish you all a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year. May you be richly blessed by God and be surrounded by His love each and every day. I pray for you who are hurting and laugh with you in times of good cheer. May we hold each other up in prayer and love each other as the Bible instructs us.
Thursday, December 25, 2014
What's In a Name?
17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Romans 16:17-18 (NIV)
Well, friends, it appears we have people in this world trying to make people believe they are true reverends when in fact, what they preach is as far from the word of God as the north is from the south. I am not denying them the right to call themselves whatever they want. However, just because they call themselves reverends does not make it so. I could stand in the garage and call myself a car but would that make it true? The danger in these people calling themselves men of God is the number of people that is totally taken in by these false claims. This type of deceit is spiritually and morally wrong. I, for one, would not want to bear the responsibility of the lives and souls of the vulnerable and, dare I say, gullible people that subscribe to that line of thinking.
Three decades ago, a man called Jim Jones in a place he called Jonestown in Guyana, led hundreds of people in a mass suicide. He convinced his followers that he was God's prophet and at times he was God. Years later, a man named David Koresh led many to their deaths in Waco, Texas. He also convinced his followers he was God. These are only two examples of the devastation that men have caused when they proclaim to be true men of God. Many lives were lost and families destroyed by these egomaniacal self proclaimed men of God.
God has warned us to "Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matthew 7:15. In today's news we see this happening now. We see blacks being pitted against whites because these ravening wolves are deceiving many. We see violence being perpetuated against innocent people because of the color of their skin. This violence is being encouraged by these "so called" reverends. They teach that only certain people matter. But friend, God made us all in His image. He loves each and everyone of us. What these deceitful people are teaching do not line up with the Bible. We are taught that we must test the spirits to see if their teachings are in line with what God teaches. We must be able to discern the true teachings from the false teachers that claim to be of God but will be destroyed by God. Not everyone that professes to love God and profess to teach in His name will be recognized by Him.
Don't misunderstand me. I am not judging anyone. If these people want to call themselves reverends to elevate themselves in their own minds, they must be prepared to answer for the lives and souls they are ruining. I could call myself a doctor. It might make me feel important but would you honestly want me to operate on you or a member of your family? I thought not.
Now my disclaimer: IF YOU EXPECT AN APOLOGY FROM ME YOU WON'T GET ONE.


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A local lawmaker has filed a measure asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study all aspects of liability regarding coastal restoration.
"Since 1930, 1 million acres of coastal land has been lost in Louisiana," said House Concurrent Resolution 41.
Introduced by Rep. Loulan Pitre, R-Cut Off, the resolution also cites that 35 percent of the nation's fisherman thrive on the marshes of coastal Louisiana.
The resolution was filed in the wake of state district courts awarding oyster leaseholders tens of millions of dollars in a lawsuit against the state for damage to their oyster beds due to freshwater-diversion projects.
The projects are designed to simulate natural flooding from the Mississippi River to help the marshes stay healthy. If the incoming water is too salty, predators will cut deeply into the oyster harvest. If the incoming water is too fresh, the oysters will die.
If upheld on appeal, the string of oyster damage suits could cost the state more than $1 billion, officials say.
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The Jefferson Book Fair kicks off our school year - we had so much fun picking out books!
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The JES PTA builds bridges between homes and schools, integrating the efforts of parents with those of principals and teachers. When you get involved in PTA, the child that benefits the most is your own.
Jefferson Elementary School provides a warm, nurturing learning environment for Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Parental Involvement is a key factor to our success.
Jefferson Elementary School provides a warm, nurturing learning environment for Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Jefferson is located in a cozy community setting; right next door to the Cammack Village Police Department.
Our staff teaches from a curriculum based on the latest education models in combination with the basic "three Rs". Students have access to K-2 enrichment, a gifted program (3rd - 5th), classroom computers, SmartBoards, a spacious media center with a mini-lab and many books, full time music and art programs, speech and resource assistance and a licensed professional counselor. Jefferson also offers the STARS Tutoring Program for K-2 reading and a computer-based Accelerated Reading program.
Our mission at Jefferson Elementary School is to empower all students to reach their highest potential academically, emotionally and socially in an increasingly technological world, while providing a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
Our school shall establish a nurturing atmosphere so that parents will always feel welcome! JES designates certified staff members to serve as Parent Facilitators and whose duties are as follows: To provide opportunities to foster parent involvement in the school and to provide a parent communication system that allows all parents to feel connected to both the students and the administration.
The Little Rock School District's CARE Program offers before- and after-school child care at elementary schools throughout the district. The CARE Program provides a safe environment, offers creative and recreational activities, helps children feel good about themselves, encourages growth in relationships and social skills, and provides time for homework and outdoor play.
Parents may pick up a registration form in August at the following locations: CARE office, 4800 W. 26th Street OR Student Registration Office, 501 Sherman Street, OR LRSD Administration Bldg., 810 W. Markham Street. Call 501-447-1880 for more info!
Information from Ms. Morris, our Art Teacher, coming soon!
JES hearts art!
Jefferson Elementary students can expect to have music instruction often - Pre K has music once a week for 30 minutes, K-3rd /twice a week for 30 minutes and 4th-5th/one hour a week. Each student is graded on content skills based on the Arkansas Frameworks for music. They will receive at least four letter grades per nine weeks which will be posted on ed-line.
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Jefferson Elementary has been the most wonderful experience for my family. There is an incredible community of parents and teachers who work together to provide the kids with the very best educational and enrichment experiences. There is no other school public or private that I would wish for my children to attend. Jefferson really is the best! John & Jena Selva
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After touring Jefferson as well as some of the private schools in the area, the choice to send our children to JES was an easy one. We are so grateful to have a wonderful, neighborhood school with caring teachers and staff. We have experienced individualized instruction, tailored to suit our son's needs. He has grown and learned so much already in his time at Jefferson. Cassie & Ryan Solomon
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We pulled up to the place (which is right across from Busch Gardens and advertised as a family motel and also is advertised as accepting pets)fairly late in the evening. After 9PM I think but I'm not certain. I left the ladies in the car, took my trusty coupon book that advertised rooms for up to 2 people for $36.00, and went in. I asked for two rooms, one smoking, one non. One for two people, one for one. I requested a quiet room in the back of the building as the motel was right on a very busy street, was attached to an all night Denny's and was right next door to a busy fast food place with a drive through.
First the guy says in a heavy accent I can barely understand "You gotta have two coupons. I can only give you one room at this price with one coupon." OK, I said, the other motel I stayed in down here and the other Day's Inn I visited didn't do that, but fine - I have other books in the truck, so I go back outside. I find another coupon nearly as good for the second room at $39.00
I take the coupon (not the book this time) back in and give it to him. He has, in the meantime, torn the other coupon out of my book. He takes down all my information and I feel like I'm being grilled by some third rate detective as to a homicide instead of checking into a motel. To say the guy was gruff would be putting it very mildly. I half expected him to ask me for references the way he was acting.
Finally he hands me the room keys, tells me the numbers and hands me two parking permits and a sheet with the rooms circled. I picked the up and walked out. I got not so much as a thank you or have a good night. Once in the car I looked at the sheets to find the location of the rooms and discovered they were right in front of the fast food restaurant in the very front of the building. Right where the car lights from the people going through the drive through shone directly into the windows.
Well, ok.... we went and looked at the rooms. They were dirty, the furniture was in disrepair and they smelled bad. They were both smoking rooms and one was supposed to be none smoking. I went back and asked to be moved to a different set of rooms in the back. I was told rudely that beggars can't be choosers those were the rooms available for the discount coupons and if I didn't like them I could leave. OK, I said, give me money back and we'll move on down the highway. And he did, but you'd have thought it was HIS money and I was robbing him. He kept muttering under his breath the whole time he was reversing the charges.
As I waited I noticed two signs on the desk that I had not read earlier. One said that if you smoked in a non-smoking room they would charge your credit card $250.00 and the other said that no pets were allowed and any pets caught in the room would be charged $50.00. I was leaving so I didn't really care, but I chose that motel because their website says pets are allowed and we had a cat with us. Really glad now that I didn't stay.
When I got back in the car we were pretty dejected. We had been in St Petersburg for two days, we had turned down one awful Days Inn downtown St. Petersburg. Stayed in an ancient Travelodge with blooducking leaches for maids and a shark at the front desk and now were at yet another dump. But shake it off I said we'll find another motel. Its not busy this time of year.
I went to grab the coupon book and realized I'd left it inside. I went back in to get it and this creep looks at me like I'm mentally challenged and tells me that I took it with me. Well, I am 57, so maybe I'm wrong. I go back to the car and my wife, who, much to my pain over the years, has a mind like a steel trap tells me no, you came outside with three pieces of paper and two small envelopes with room keys. You didn't come back with the coupon book.
I'm not sure so we do a search of both vehicles. Its not here and we haven't been anywhere else. So my sister in law goes back in and lights up on the man because there on his desk right in front of him is the coupon book he said he didn't have. (He must have hidden it the first time I was in there because it wasn't visible then and I think he thought we had left).
He calls my sister in law a name and tells her that the book isn't mine. Someone else left it. Baloney, the book came from Georgia and the address is on the front of the book on a sticker. She blows up and demands he return it, which he does, all the while calling her names you haven't heard since you had the misfortune of watching Pulp Fiction. She comes back, coupon in hand with tears streaming down her face and I had to keep my wife from going back in and tearing the guy apart. I told her "the pen is mightier than the sword" and here it is folks.
I wouldn't recommend this motel/hotel/dump to my worst enemy. In fact, in general, stay out of the lodging places in St Petersburg and Tampa. I visited no less than 6 while we were there and none were worth going back to.
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