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Conrad Mbewe – "Are We Preachers or Are We Witch Doctors?"
Zambian preacher and author Conrad Mbewe kicked off the third and final day of Strange Fire with a powerful introduction to life in the African church. He vividly explained that many charismatic pastors hold the same offices—and essentially function—as local village witch doctors, taking advantage of the superstitions of their people. The pastors use the peoples' superstitions to their advantage, insulating themselves from criticism. Mbewe gave a clear call to support the spread of the true gospel in Africa, and to counter the vast damage caused by the importation of charismatic teaching.
Phil Johnson – "Providence Is Remarkable"
During the breakout sessions, Phil Johnson addressed one of the major presuppositions of the charismatic movement—the belief that unless God is regularly moving in miraculous ways in the world, He is altogether absent. He explained that the charismatic mindset sees the cessation of the gifts as nothing more than deism, and that this misconception has led to the widespread watering down of the church's understanding of miracles. Preaching out of Matthew 10, Johnson described Christ's commissioning of the disciples and His emphasizing God's providence and not the gifts He had bestowed on them. By explaining the various ways God regularly intervenes in the world through His providence, Johnson made it clear that God's engagement in this world is not dependent on His miraculous intervention.
Justin Peters – "Spiritual Shipwreck of the Word-Faith Movement"
Justin Peters's second breakout session picked up where he left off Thursday, in his exposé of the Word-Faith movement. His apologetic approach provided a clear contrast between the words of false teachers and what the Bible plainly says. He addressed the strange manifestations and bizarre claims of many within the charismatic movement, particularly some practices that parallel behavior common to Hindu cults. He explained that tongues, prophecy, uncontrolled laughter, and slaying in the spirit are not the exclusive domain of charismatic Christianity. What's more, he made it clear that those manifestations have no biblical foundation or defense.
Nathan Busenitz – "Charismatic Counterfeits: Do the Modern Gifts Meet the Biblical Standard?"
In his breakout session, Nathan Busenitz addressed the question of whether the modern charismatic gifts meet the biblical standard of spiritual gifts. He thoroughly defined the terms of the debate over spiritual gifts, carefully couching them in the historical context of the church. He paid specific attention to three key charismatic gifts—prophecy, tongues, and healing—and carefully walked his listeners through biblical examples of each one. In light of the clear testimony of Scripture, his conclusion was that what we see in the charismatic movement are not the same gifts described in Scripture.
Panel Q&A
For the second day in a row, Todd Friel sat down for a Q&A with several of the conference speakers. He led John MacArthur, Nathan Busenitz, Phil Johnson, and Conrad Mbewe through a discussion on the practical aspects of dealing with the charismatic church. The speakers took turns answering how best to assist people caught up in the movement, and how attendees can be effective spiritual stimulants in their congregations. As Friel played more video clips and probed deeper into the issues with thought-provoking questions, the speakers emphasized the importance of having a biblical basis for everything in the believer's life. Each man was compassionate but direct in the need to biblically confront false teaching, and offered encouragement on how to effectively engage people on these important issues.
John MacArthur – "An Appeal to My Continuationist Friends"
To close the conference Friday night, John MacArthur took the pulpit and began by answering many of the criticisms regarding Strange Fire. He directly addressed the claims that the teaching at the conference has been unloving and divisive, saying that "the most loving thing someone can do is to tell the truth" and that "it's better to be divided by the truth than united by error." He said he does care about offending people, but he cares more about offending God.
With that in mind, he made a clear call for his continuationist friends to abandon a position that gives license and credibility to the excesses of the charismatic movement. He strongly exhorted them to consider the cost of their continuationist stance, and how it can be a gateway to unbiblical charismatic theology and practice. He closed his time, and the week, by restating his motive to hold the Strange Fire conference. He demonstrated from 1 and 2 Timothy a pastor's responsibilities—illustrated in the life of Paul—to declare and guard the treasured truth of God's Word.
We trust Strange Fire was an encouragement to you. In the coming weeks, the audio and video from the conference will be available both here and at tmstrangefire.org. We look forward to how the Lord will use those resources to strengthen His church and grow His people.
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Well done good and faithful servants! Many have been set free because of your faithfulness to the Word of God before, during and after this conference entitled "Strange Fire". God bless you all!
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My husband and I just arrived home from the Strange Fire conference. The hospitality, warmth and professionalism of everyone at Grace to You was extraordinary. Our deepest thanks to all the people who worked so hard to make this event a success, and to the speakers who all modeled Ephesians 4:15 by speaking the truth in love.
We will be praying for lasting and genuine fruit from this important conference. May God bless you all, and strengthen and encourage you as you continue to walk in and teach Truth from God's Holy Word. Sola Scriptura!
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I loved the livstreams! I hope GTY puts the sessions on DVDs! You're amazing, Pastor Johnny Mac! I'm thankful for you and your ministry! Thank you for preaching God's Word!
This was a tremendous conference. I was able to stream each day and it felt as if I was actually there. Thanks so much for the streaming.
I think the church today would be in a different place in the days ahead if Dr. MacArthur had not taken this step.
If Christ should tarry, this is the kind of boldness that's going to be necessary in the future when men such as Dr. MacArthur has passed on to Glory.
It was also good to hear and understand from the presenters that this was not a bash, but a call to repentance. That's Love!
Thanks again for the conference and I know that the Lord is pleased with Dr. MacArthur and all who were not afraid to stand with him.
Wonderful conference. I cannot wait to read the book...
I, too, would like to thank you so much for the live streaming of the conference. It is very gracious of you to do so and I really appreciated the messages and the panels. Praise God for your ministry!
I watched on line, and loved every moment of it. Sound, solid doctrine and truth. Sola Scriptura!!
That great benediction! God blesses them greatly. From Argentina, graces Gentleman for these big serfs that the Gentleman has raised for the glory our Gentleman Jesus Christ.
One very important point to make here! John MacArthur's preaching and teaching is always clear. His proclamation of preaching the word of God is always easy to understand and yet convicting. I have been meditating upon the words from scripture for day's now. In my estimation it will take me several days if not weeks to feed on all the truth that was taught. All the rich teaching just taught to us from the conference is intended to be shared so others will have a clear view about this movement. I woke up early this morning just thanking Him for His rich blessings and allowing me the opportunity to learn and grow. It's important to also note, God used this conference to make myself look in the mirror of my heart, what a time for true repentance. Thank you again for such rich teaching.
This conference was long overdue. The damnable heresies spread by the false teachers/prophets/apostles/healers of the Charismatic Movement going back at least to the early '70's, are so ridiculous that it boggles my mind how anyone can believe them and support them, especially those who profess to have the Holy Spirt, those who profess to be disciples of Christ. After making one false prophecy after another over radio and tv, Benny Hinn, the Copelands, Duplantis, Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, and the late Kenneth Hagin garnered huge followings...and still do.
I was "in" the Charismatic Movement for 9 years without buying into their practices. I found the movement to be exciting while at the same time I was disturbed by the lack of love and knowledge of the word of God. I never "spoke in tongues" or bought into the "voice of strangers" that I was hearing. I love(d) the charismatics I hung around with but there came a time I had to say "no more."
His sheep hear His voice and the voice of another they will not follow. Thank God.
Thank you for the Strange fire Conference. My husband and I watched faithfully each day. Today we look forward to the worship service that starts here at 1:30.
There are people in this evil movement that the Lord is convicting right now and will see the precious true Light of His Holy Word!
I know this is true because of what Jesus tells us in John 10:25-30.
I am not going to write the verses because I would like for people to read God"s Holy word for themselves.
Thank you for teaching the strict truth of God's word.
In response to Andrew's post, I have been in the Charismatic movement for nearly 30 years. I have been out of it for just a few years. During all that time, I loved Jesus with all my heart, and I was delivered from a lot of garbage in my life. Just as with all true believers, we grow in sanctification throughout our entire lifetime. I believe there are many true believers in that movement, and many of them are among my lifetime friends. We ALL have a bit of heresy in our lives, and it will only be completely removed when we see Him face to face. Please remember that the true body of Christ consists of those who truly love and seek Him. Even while still in that movement, I always knew exactly how I was saved - through the blood of Jesus alone atoning for my sin. Although I no longer agree with that movement, I am still so thankful for all the discipleship I received. May we all grow in Jesus and trust Him to continue to show us doctrinal error that we have embraced. He is faithful to do it!
Andrew Pegman.....Your comments are so far off from the truth. Any Charismatic seeking to balance themselves theologically will read your extreme and unfounded comment and TOTALLY reject everything good and helpful from this conference. You are just as wacked out as any Charismatic, but in the opposite direction.
I watched several of the live stream broadcasts with great interest. Thanks for making them available to us. I greatly appreciated Steve Lawson's presentation on "Sola Scriptura". I know it must have been awkward for the panel discussion to have footage of guys like John Piper leaving an open door to this practice, but it shows me your humility and courage to really take this stuff on.
Currently, in my congregation, we have some people "hearing from God", or "the Spirit said this about you". I have taken this to my elders and my concerns have been met with some resistance, unfortunately. There are even pockets of "deliverance ministry" things going on, which is frightening to me.
Thank God for His Word, and may we all be like the Bereans who searched the Scriptures daily to see if what is being said around us is true. Bless you all!!
I would be a bit more cautious in making assumptions on who is saved and who is not. Although you may be correct about what the majority of Charismatic's believe, we are in no position to pass judgment on salvation. We can and should debate doctrine all day long but, we should do it with a Christ-like mindset. 2 Tim2:24-26
I am deeply grateful to John MacArthur and Grace Church for the Strange Fire conference and for providing the live stream so that we in the island of Trinidad could have viewed it.
In Trinidad we have the same problem where the charismatics show up in all forms from moderate Pentecostals to the extreme Universal Church. They make up the overwhelming face of evangelistic Christianity in the island.
I am a former moderate Pentecostal in Trinidad and by absolute coincidence (I now say God's providence) I came across GTY about 3 years ago and it has revolutionize my life. Every day I thank God for John MacArthur and his teaching. In the last 2-3 years about 50 people have joined with me in a small church called Bible Temple and we use the GTY resources of John MacArthur to guide us in building a church that will only focus on honoring Jesus and exalting Him.
Thank you very much John MacArthur, GTY and Grace Church.
#4 Andrew - Hello Andrew. I'm a charismatic, and I always willing to engage theologically. I call Jesus King of my life. Simple faith in Jesus is required for kingdom participation. I worship the God and Father of our Lord Jesus. Spirit dwells in me by virtue of the life of God poured out after the ascension of Jesus now living and moving in me. I am a partaker of the divine nature and each and every promise is fulfilled in King Jesus.
You may choose to deny the power of God, you may choose to create new schisms in the body of Christ, you may choose to highlight the weird and deny the orthodox. Go for it - if you want only a cognitive experience with God, he will honor that request. But please never reduce the grace granted me through the blood (life) poured out for me on Calvary. That would indeed be a tragedy - a fool's tragedy.
I too have to respectfully disagree with Andrew Penman (#4).
The pentecostal / charismatic movement is obviously very diverse, but the vast majority of people in it are definitely born-again christians. What we have in common with them is far greater that the things we disagree over.
The reason why they are difficult to reach out to is not because they are unsaved. I can think of three actual explanations:
Firstly, the sociological aspect. They may well have grown up or come to faith in the charismatic movement. It will have been their spiritual home for years and their identity as christians will be tied up with it. It's no different to the way people are baptists or presbyterians.
Secondly, the psychological aspect. People often have powerful spiritual experiences in charismatic meetings. These experiences are false - they are basically manufactured by music - but they give the impression of a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit. It is difficult to get people to view their experiences objectively.
Thirdly, the poor state of non-charismatic evangelicalism. I am sorry to say that the joy of the Lord and the life of the Spirit are often absent from non-charismatic churches. Non-charismatic churches have a reputation for dull services, lifeless preaching, and miserable people. Yes, this is a stereotype, and it's less true now than it was 30 years ago, but it still has a lot of basis in fact.
After moving to Charlotte, NC and looking for a Reformed/Baptist Church, my husband and I settled into a Sovereign Grace church. I was open to what this subtle charismatic church was teaching and the longer I was there, the more I saw the conflict with Scripture and the influence this movement had over the whole church. I have felt so alone in my search for truth about something that I knew was wrong. Attending the Strange Fire conference has let me know that I am NOT alone. The conference was outstanding. The church and its 700 volunteers were incredibly hospitable, including the Master's College professor and his wife that graciously let us stay in their home. I am studying the book, Strange Fire, now so that I can be equipped to help others that are confused by all the nonsense going on in the name of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Pastor MacArthur for loving the church enough to speak the truth of God's Word even when you know you will be mocked and misunderstood. You are a blessing to us and I thank God for you, your commitment to the truth, and your courage to say it.
I wasn't able to hear any of the messages. Please I just read one of the comments and someone had said they hoped these messages all of them will be available through GTY. I agree and really want to have them for myself and some friends. God has blessed GTY and uses this ministry mightily! I know GOD used the book The Gospel According to Jesus to break through my deceitful heart (Jeremiah 17:9) and expose my many hidden sins and my presumptuous sins (willful) and the false belief that I was truly saved when I surly was not! Along with the many many of John's sermons that i would listen to since 1987. May HE (GOD) continue this blessing to HIS glory and for Christ sake until HE returns!
Not being a Christian for very long I've known little about this movement. I have however known of things like "tongues" and the like from family members. I never really understood it. I think through ministries like GTY have been spared the confusion and mysticism. For a new believer I see some of the charismatic behavior as a large cloud that obscures the true view of the cross. If not for the Word of God how can any of us be built up in the faith. Proper hermeneutical understanding of the Word for me has brought a logical harmony in the scripture and not chaos (Thank you GTY). This team of brave men who have stood up and lovingly pointed out error are all my hero's. I want you to know that I support you all and my prayer is that this message spreads to those who are elect within this movement both here and abroad (God bless you Conrad). May God bless all of you who made this possible and may He shower you with grace upon grace.
I to want to lend my heart-felt thank you for live-streaming this life-changing conference. It was an absolute blessing from Above to be able to sit at my dining room table every day and listen to these godly men expound the Truth of God's Word. I learned so much... may have been absent in the body, but was definitely there in spirit.
Will continue to pray that the words spoken at this conference will go out to those whom God has chosen to hear His Word.
Grace and peace to all of you, through Jesus Christ our Lord...
Well, as someone who has experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit I just wanted to comment. If I am understanding correctly, I am not considered a believer, but I thought I should share anyways. After getting saved at age nine, I walked with the Lord and spent time in the word daily. I began to hunger for more of God in a tangible way at age 14. The only way I can explain it is that I wanted to be fully in his presence; the hunger reminds me of the Psalm the speaks of longing for God. I went up to an altar call and the only way I can explain it is that the love of the Lord just came down into my spirit like a waterfall. After this experience, I began to boldly witness and brought many others to the Lord. My testimony if full of God's grace, love, and mercy. I serve the Lord Jesus and seek His Kingdom above all else; I am kept by his grace through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and know that by sowing to the Spirit (being in the word, obeying his word, and hating and resisting all sin by His power) I will bear the fruit of the Spirit. The word of God is my food! I have studied the word more than any other activity I can think of..except sleeping. So, when speaking of the Charistmatic movement, there are so many expressions that it demands specificity. I wish that this conference would address the abuses and false teachings because there are many that grieve my heart instead of calling any Holy Spirit Baptised believer a heretic. This is rather shocking to me and caused me to wonder if we will be persecuted by our own brothers and sisters. I do not agree, follow, or study the word of faith movement because it is a perversion. I do not follow, believe, or agree with Benny Hinn either. The Charismatic churches that I have attended not associated with any of the streams that are out of line. Thanks for allowing me to share my thought. I welcome your comments.
In reply to Bonita #13 ..... As I read your comments, I found myself nodding in agreement. I was saved in 1977 and my first church was a small non-denominational charismatic church. But given enough time and clear Bible teaching, the Lord led me out of that movement. As you know, the inspired Scriptures are profitable for teaching, reproof and correction. At the Strange Fire Conference, the truth was boldly
proclaimed with the confidence that God's Word never returns empty but accomplishes what He desires and succeeds in the matter for which He sent it.
For Andrew and everyone criticizing Andrew's comment,
Let's bring an end to the debate on whether all charismatics are saved or not. It's not going to be a fruitful discussion, and I want to nip it before it gets out of hand.
It's true the Strange Fire speakers see a definite need within the charismatic movement for clear gospel preaching and widespread repentance. But no one on that stage set out to condemn the entire movement, nor is that a fair representation of what they said.
Instead, it might be worth discussing the true nature of the gospel, and to hear from people inside and outside the movement. Let's put away the broad brushes and keep the conversation productive.
So many of us anticipated this conference since it was announced earlier this year. It has definitely lived up to all expectations & even beyond.
So thankful for John MacArthur...
I am in my early 30s, and I have been a Christian for half my life. Let me say that I have been coming to this website for several years now, have watched/read/listened to over 100 sermons by Pastor John MacArthur. Earlier this week did a friend gift my wife with MacArthur's Study Bible not knowing I am a 'fan'!
For purposes of this discussion let me describe myself as a Charismatic, specifically a Pentecostal. (I have rarely done this more than 5 times in the past 15 years since I prefer to call myself a Christian.) I have just heard of the conference and I know of John's views about the subject. I have read all his materials on the subject (that I could get), read critiques of his views- etc. While I do not necessarily share all of his views on the subject, I can understand his position. I am also aware of some of the excesses in the movement. Some damaging and damnable, and some, in my opinion, is a result of the development of the movement throughout history (e.g. lack of order, biblical balance, organised leadership, and emphasis on biblical scholarship.)
To hear John speak of the Charismatic Movt in his characteristic nature was not a surprise, however, it is the comments expressed in this forum that made me sad and I had to register to make a point.
- You cannot engage Charismatics by appealing to theology: I am one of them, and you cannot engage me in any way without appealing to theology.
- Charismatics are not Christians- While I cannot speak for the whole group, and I do not necessarily seek assurance of my salvation from members of this forum, but I can say it will be very difficult for most of you here to justify your 'Christianity' if you deny mine.
While the Charismatic (Pentecostal) movement contains thousands of churches and ministries in it, with different emphases and characteristics, what I observe here is a serious generalization of what these churches are about without fully understanding them. There are errors in the movement, and some of them unacceptable, but when one of your acceptable leaders commit errors I will not brand all of you into it. Besides, our humanity is evident in our limited knowledge and imperfect character.
So, let me implore you brethren, to learn to speak truth in love. Scripture says we know in part, so let us exercise reserve lest we become the stumbling block by demanding more from our brothers than what is required (for their salvation). Lest we become the obstacle to the work of ministry, let us distinguish between damnable heresies and, can I say, theological errors. Even though I greatly respect Dr. MacArthur, yet I am sure he does not see eye to eye on every point with others equally distinguished non-Charismatic Biblical Scholars. Is he a heretic then? I don't think so.
So, let us exercise a godly balance. Christ will perfect our unity in knowledge at the end of time. We are all seekers at this point in Church history.
I was only able to watch parts of this conference and what I did see was just remarkable ! I hope and pray you will have this on dvd. Many thanks to GTY and all participants May God give you all many special blessings to continue His work in His name God Bless
Michelle, (28): Based on your comment, there is a wonderful reflection of saving grace at work in your life. I do not know how much of the Conference you were able to witness, but Pastor MacArthur, Phil Johnson, GTY, etal. made it abundantly clear leading up to, and throughout the Conference, that the SFC was as much about reaching God's present and future elect as it was sounding an alarm to beware of many ungodly, unprincipled men and women spreading a false gospel.
As an encouragement to you, having been forewarned of influences that abound in places where the saving grace of the true gospel is not taught in accord with Scripture for the glory of God alone, take comfort knowing that you are among many present and future worshipers in whom the LORD is keeping to Himself through the fruit produced during the Conference.
No words can describe how timely and how much of a blessing the conference was for me – and I am sure, thousands of others. So much so, I wish it was still going on. That is, of course, because I was not involved in the process of the heavy lifting it took to make it such a great success. The logistics must have been mind-blowingly complicated.
At a time and in a society that demands everyone observe the rules of relativism – especially in speaking one's opinion, hearing the Biblical truth spoken clearly by those truly concerned for the sanctity of Biblical theology and solid Biblical doctrine – as well as the spiritual health of the Church and the individuals within the Body of Christ, was not only refreshing, it was like water to a parched tongue. In this age "speak the truth in love" has come to mean to many "if you love me, you will not express an opposing view which might in some way, in anyway, remotely hurt my feelings". Some of the most powerful words ever spoken to me were Biblically based – and convicting. Conviction never leaves a warm fuzzy feeling, but it is what the Holy Spirit uses to refine us towards our goal of continual conformation to the image of Christ.
I have to express special appreciation and utter gratitude to Steve Lawson for his lectures on Church history. To describe his lecture on the Pilgrims as epic would be an epic understatement. As they say in my neck of the woods, it was a barn burner! His knowledge of Church history reaching back hundreds (and thousands) of years, has added airplane fuel to the fire to my own desire to immerse myself in the study of the forefathers and foremothers of the Faith.
Sadly, I wasn't able to see more than 1/2 and hour of the conference. I heard some of John MacArthur' comments and true to form he was his usual Biblical self. I appreciate his ministry and I appreciate the needed stand that these men have and are making. We need more of this. The Charismatic movement is a diverse one for sure and so it makes it hard to generalise. Like everything, it operates on a continuum and so there are going to be some that are more strange than others. However here is a way that we can generalise: all Charismatics hold one thing in common, mysticism. It may be expressed to a greater or lesser extent but mysticism is a basic fault with the movement which of course leads to a depreciation of the Scripture and leads to a myriad of problems. Mysticism at its core is a monumental shift from the Biblical approach. Biblical Christianity centres on the mind: (not intellectualism though) the mind is informed. We know and from that continued knowledge base there is the response of the heart affecting the will, our actions and so on. Mysticism though goes on a straight line toward the destination of mindlessness. The full and final authority, perspicuity, dependability and sufficiency of Scripture is what needs to be promoted. Our Charismatic friends don't need to be made a laughing stock. They need to be befriended, valued and shown a better way. What we do and what we say and how we speak is paramount. What we do and how we live can add powerfully to the words we speak. We must not behave as if we were smarter and so didn't fall into the trap. As has been said, we all have our short-comings. There will be Charismatics who are not Christians. The same can be said regardless of the denomination. The inroads of the Charismatic movement or the departure of some reformed churches into a Charismatic blend is troublesome. If we are prepared to study the Scriptures, it will be clearly seen that the revelatory and sign gifts were temporary. 1 Cor. 13 teaches this. 1 Cor. 14 speaks about how the gifts are to be used while they remain. I can substantiate that further. The church needs a wholesome and regular dose of Biblical theology. It needs this to be applied to daily life and we need greater faithfulness to put into practice the graces and gifts we have been given with an ever greater prayerful dependency, trust, thankfulness, service and evangelical zeal for Christ. This will show in our singing, devotion and worship. Its what we are called to. Its our privilege and it will be a good testimony for our Charismatic friends to. Spread the word if you agree!
I did not get a chance to listen to all of the sermons from the conference yet that I have downloaded, but did want to make a comment. It is very important to the defend truth, but I think we have to always make the focus on confronting the false teachers themselves who lead others astray. To ever make an assumption about another person's salvation is not ours to do. There are saved and unsaved people in all denominations. Just as Christ confronted the Pharisees and Martin Luther confronted the Roman Catholic Church, we should be confronting the people at the top of these systems and pointing out their error, not alienating the people held captive by them.
Jennifer, I agree with you: we mustn't make assumptions re another persons salvation. And that is why we need to listen to the person and hear what they are saying. Their theology might not square with the Scripture but even then we can't necessarily conclude they're unsaved. Sadly, God's people sit under some pretty wacky teaching at times and without knowing it they're trapped. They don't need a beating but they do need to be patiently loved and cared for. They won't necessarily change their thinking and perception overnight. Some will not be Christians. We need to be wise and loving and keep coming back to the clear teaching of Scripture on the essentials of the faith praying that God would do a work that we can't do for His honour.
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Kremer's blast helps SMSU baseball sweep Wolves
A two-run home run by designated hitter Steven Kremer in the top of the seventh inning put the Southwest Minnesota State baseball team up for good in a 7-6 win over Northern State in the second game of a doubleheader played Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D.
The Mustangs won the opener 3-2 behind a strong outing by pitcher Steven Wehr. The two wins moved SMSU to 12-22-1 overall, 7-13 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and kept the Mustangs alive in the hunt for a spot in the NSIC tournament.
The Wolves, who have dropped 12 straight games, fell to 13-23 overall and 6-16 in conference play.
The two teams were scheduled to play another doubleheader Sunday, but those games were canceled.
Wehr pitched six solid innings for the Mustangs in Game 1, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits with four strikeouts and a pair of walks. Corby McGlauflin came on to toss a scoreless seventh and earned the save.
All three of the Mustangs' runs came in the fifth inning. Kremer had an RBI double to left center field to score Kyle Young, then Kremer later scored on a throwing error. A Tanner Neale sacrifice fly scored Ryan Engels, who had previously reached base on an error.
SMSU finished with just three hits in the win.
The Mustangs got off to a great start in the second game of the twin bill, scoring three runs in the opening inning off of NSU starter Clint Manzo. But the Wolves scored a run in the bottom of the first, four runs in the third and another in the fourth on their way to a 6-4 lead.
After three scoreless innings, SMSU busted out in the seventh with three runs. Jon Ellis started things off with a single to the shortstop, then Jordon Kontz singled through the left side. A groundout by Brian Ness advanced the runners, and a Kyle Young sacrifice fly to left field scored Ellis. Then Kremer stepped to the plate and belted the go-ahead home run to right field.
The Mustangs didn't allow a run in the final five innings and held on for the victory. Colton Smit got the start for SMSU and went 2 2/3 innings, giving up five runs (zero earned) on no hits with four walks. He also hit a batter and had a strikeout. Eric Giddings pitched the next 1 1/3 innings before Dylan Shoemaker came on to throw two shutout innings. He earned the victory. Kontz threw the next 2 1/3 innings before McGlauflin entered to register the final two outs and earn the save.
Kontz went 4-for-5 at the plate and scored two runs. Kremer finished the game 3-for-4 with four RBIs. He had a double to go along with his home run.
The Mustangs are scheduled to face Bemidji State for a doubleheader Wednesday in Bemidji before they return to Marshall for four games against Minnesota-Crookston over the weekend. The two doubleheaders against the Golden Eagles will be the Mustangs' only games of the season played at Alumni Field.


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Termites are eusocial insects that feed mainly on dead plant material. They play a key role in tropical ecosystem function especially in soil nutrient cycling.
Termites help to decompose nutrients back to a useable form for plants.
The termite diversity anomaly refers to evidence that termites in African rain forests have a much higher functional diversity than in other rain forests and tropical habitats.
To examine this anomaly more fully, we are undertaking a detailed analysis of termite attributes known as 'functional traits'.
Results have shown that the anomaly is more pronounced than originally thought with a much higher number of functional groups present in soil-feeding termites in African rainforests.
These studies pave the way for new research on the role of termites in nutrient cycling.
Functional diversity
The number of functional roles represented in an ecosystem. it is debated that Functional Diversity may be the best way to assess biodiversity.
Nutrient Cycle (soil)
The process by which nutrients are converted from dead plant and animal material, back to living plants by both biological and non-biological processes in the soil. Nutrient availability can greatly affect the rate of key ecosystem processes.


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I also have this initial question...I notice that Steel_Baker uses room temperature water, with an overnight rise. I altered my recipe to use 100 degree water, with an overnight rise. I'm wondering if the room temp water is for a reason? Is my warmer water causing the dough to rise too fast at the beginning...making a less flavorful crust?
The look on the bottom of your pizza comes, partially, from the long pan rise. The longer you leave it in the pan, the more opportunity for bubbles to form under the dough, consequently the "holey" bottom. I like it that way, too. Crispy and flavorful.
John,Tom Lehmann discusses the "cratering" phenomenon over at the PMQ Think Tank at http://thinktank.pmq.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7358&p=49641&hilit=#p49630.Peter
Glad my crust recipe worked well as a base for you. I agree with Pete regarding additives for flavor. Oil, salt, honey instead of sugar. They make the difference.I used honey the last two times i made pizza and the crust was the best ever.s_b
Next step is to come up with a flavorful, sauce (not from a can)...I'd like it to be a little tangy, instead of sweet. If anyone knows of a post somewhere in this forum that I can find a sauce like this, please let me know. John
John,I dont know if you would like Less tomato sauce, but I posted about it many times at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,11539.0.html The direct link to Less sauce is at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,1931.msg17063.html#msg17063 I think Les's sauce is a little on the sweet side though.Norma
If you have access to it, try some malted barley syrup. Beermaking supply stores carry it, it's the ingredient used by "real" bagel makers to flavor the dough.


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Pepcid Side Effects
Generic Name: famotidine
Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug famotidine. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Pepcid.
For the Consumer
Applies to famotidine: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating
As well as its needed effects, famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
If any of the following side effects occur while taking famotidine, check with your doctor immediately:Rare
- Bleeding gums
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- blood in the urine or stools
- bloody, black, or tarry stools
- chest pain
- chills
- cough or hoarseness
- diarrhea
- fever
- fever with or without chills
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- high fever
- itching
- joint or muscle pain
- lower back or side pain
- painful or difficult urination
- pale skin
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- red, irritated eyes
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- shortness of breath
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- swollen glands
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- anxiety
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- clay-colored stools
- dark urine
- depression
- difficulty with breathing
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- fainting
- false sense of well-being
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- headache
- hives
- hyperventilation
- irritability
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of appetite
- loss of bladder control
- loss of consciousness
- mood swings
- nausea
- nervousness
- noisy breathing
- personality changes
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- rash
- restlessness
- seizures
- shaking
- skin rash
- swelling around the eyes
- tightness in the chest
- total body jerking
- trouble with sleeping
- troubled with breathing
- unpleasant breath odor
- vision changes
- vomiting of blood
- wheezing
- yellow eyes or skin
Minor Side Effects
Some famotidine side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:Less common:
- Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
- Abdominal or stomach discomfort
- blemishes on the skin
- change in taste or bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- difficulty with moving
- dry skin
- fear
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- hearing loss
- hives or welts
- inability to have or keep an erection
- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- mood or mental changes
- muscle cramps
- muscle stiffness
- pimples
- redness of the skin
- redness of the white part of the eyes
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- sleeplessness
- unable to sleep
- weight loss
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to famotidine: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating
Gastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea (1.7%) and constipation (1.2%) have been reported. Vomiting, nausea, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, and dry mouth have been reported infrequently. Hypergastrinemia of uncertain clinical significance has also been reported.[Ref]
Nervous system
Confusion, lethargy, delirium, psychosis, agitation, seizures and somnolence have been reported, particularly in elderly patients and patients with multiple medical problems. The frequency of such reactions may be greater than previously believed. The FDA has accumulated 72 reported cases of such central nervous system reactions. All H2-blockers cross the blood-brain barrier and are found in the cerebrospinal fluid.[Ref]
Nervous system side effects have included headache (1% to 4.7%) and dizziness (1.3%). Grand mal seizures, paresthesia, and somnolence have been reported infrequently. Lethargy, confusion, psychosis, and agitation have been reported. Delirium has been reported, which reversed upon drug withdrawal. Convulsions, in patients with impaired renal function, have been reported very rarely.[Ref]
Hepatic side effects have included mild elevations of liver function tests. The clinical significance of these elevations is unknown. Jaundice and cholestatic jaundice have been reported infrequently. Cases of drug-induced hepatitis have also been reported.[Ref]
A 92-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and pacemaker implantation for sick sinus syndrome experienced acquired long QT syndrome coincident with famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) therapy. The patient was admitted with fever, periurethral abscess, and enterococcal sepsis. He was treated with several medications including famotidine. He was administered famotidine at 20 mg per nasogastric tube twice a day after admission. He developed an acute myocardial infarction 10 hours after famotidine therapy. The admission 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed a ventricular paced rhythm at a rate of 60 beats/min and a QTc of 439 ms. After two 20 mg doses of famotidine, the QTc became markedly prolonged at 618 ms. Four days after famotidine was discontinued, the QTc returned close to baseline at 445 ms.[Ref]
Cardiovascular side effects have included decreases in stroke volume and cardiac output and may be clinically significant in patients with preexisting cardiac dysfunction. A variety of arrhythmias, including bradycardia, tachycardia, AV conduction defects (including AV block), and palpitations have also been reported rarely. Prolonged QT interval has been reported very rarely in patients with impaired renal function whose dose/dosing interval of famotidine may not have been adjusted appropriately.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity side effects have infrequently included anaphylaxis, angioedema, orbital or facial edema, urticaria, rash, conjunctival infection, toxic epidermal necrolysis (very rare), erythema multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (very rare).[Ref]
Renal side effects have included rare cases of interstitial nephritis.[Ref]
Endocrine side effects have included anti-androgen effects of reversible hyperprolactinemia and gynecomastia.[Ref]
Dermatologic side effects have infrequently included alopecia, acne, pruritus, dry skin, and flushing. At least one case of contact dermatitis in a worker handling famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) has been reported.[Ref]
A 22-year-old man reported painful, erythematous macules on his chest five days after starting famotidine. These progressed to hemorrhagic, painful erosions of the oral, conjunctival, and urogenital mucosal areas. A lymphocyte transformation test (LTT) was positive indicating an antigenic response to famotidine. The lesions completely resolved in 4 weeks after stopping famotidine and administering prednisolone, tobramycin, oxacillin, cefotaxime, and fluconazole.[Ref]
A case report of agranulocytosis eight days after the initiation of famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) therapy has been reported in a 87-year-old male. After discontinuation of famotidine, initiation of empiric antibiotic use for the treatment of neutropenic fever, and administration of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor, the patient's white blood cell count and granulocyte count improved.[Ref]
Hematologic side effects including neutropenia have been reported. Rarely, reversible thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, and leukopenia have been reported.[Ref]
Respiratory side effects including bronchospasm and interstitial pneumonia have been reported infrequently.[Ref]
Psychiatric side effects including depression, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, and decreased libido have been reported.[Ref]
Musculoskeletal side effects have infrequently included rhabdomyolysis, musculoskeletal pain including muscle cramps and arthralgia.[Ref]
Other side effects including tinnitus, fever, asthenia, fatigue, and taste disorder have been reported infrequently. At least one case of hyperpyrexia in association with famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) use has been reported.[Ref]
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4/2/2013 (3 years ago)
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The tomb is empty. Death could not contain the One who poured Himself out in Love. It fills me with real Joy - the kind which comes from a living encounter with the Risen Jesus Christ. That encounter is the heart of the Christian faith. The light which flows from that once dark cave now fills the entire world with hope. That includes my own personal world, the world within my heart, which has been filled with mourning the loss of my mother. Easter makes it all make sense and opens up the portal of hope.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
4/2/2013 (3 years ago)
Published in Year of Faith
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection, Joy, Happiness, Empty Tomb, Octave of Easter, Happiness, Heaven, Deacon Keith Fournier
VALRICO, FL (Catholic Online) - I write from a beautiful place called Valrico, Florida where my wife and I are staying with my younger brother, his wife and their two children. We are here to pick up the mortal remains of my mother for a funeral Mass and internment at my home parish, St. Stephen, Martyr, in Our Lady Queen Mausoleum Garden. It is Easter Monday.
The readings for the Mass of Easter Monday focused me on the greatest gift of all, the living faith which comes from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The tomb is empty. Death could not contain the One who poured Himself out in Love. It fills me with real Joy - the kind which comes from a living encounter with the Risen Jesus Christ. That encounter is the heart of the Christian faith.
The light which flows from that once dark cave now fills the entire world with hope. That includes my own personal world, the world within my heart, which has been filled with mourning the loss of my mother. Easter makes it all make sense and opens up the portal of hope.
The last enemy death has been defeated, hell has been conquered, the captives have been liberated, love has triumphed and heavens gates have been opened wide. He is Alive and all those who stand at the Altar of the Cross, believing in His promise, shall live forever in Him.
There is a glorified Resurrected Savior, now seated at the right hand of the Father, holding the place He has prepared for each of us. His wounds are beautiful now, streaming the light of grace upon an earth being reborn, revealing the depth of His love and the Hope that springs eternal. Through taking on our very humanity, He did for us what we could never have done for ourselves.
He who knew no sin (2 Cor 5:21) walked in the perfect obedience of the Son and bridged the gap between the Father and the sons and daughters who had rejected His invitation to communion. He did this through the free voluntary gift of His own Body on the altar of the Cross. And now, as we sang in Masses Churches throughout the world this past weekend, He lives no more to die!
Through His passion, His obedience unto death, and His Resurrection, He welcomes us into the very inner life of the Trinity. In Him we make our home in God. In His sacred humanity He transforms the entire human experience. He invites us to live differently and shows us the path to peace, this way of the fullness of life now and eternal glory in the new world to come.
The veil of the tabernacle has been torn open. His flesh has become the bridge between heaven and earth. He has opened eternity to all who were bound by the chains of time. He has clothed in glorious freedom those once wrapped in the grave clothes of death. He has given eternal purpose to the sheep who had wandered aimlessly in empty self pursuits.
The whole world, created through Him, is now being re-created in Him. We can see our lives differently as we open ourselves to His Spirit and allow Him to replace our finite vision with the eyes of eternal perspective. Our feet become shod with the hope of the Good News as we walk the journey of faith following in His train.
His redemptive mission continues through us to a world waiting to be born anew. He walks through time in His Body on earth, His church; the world reconciled. He invites all men and women to follow Him. For these who are born again through the waters of Baptism every tomorrow is filled with hope.
We can find the purpose of eternity revealed in the temporal realities of every today. The real stuff of our mundane daily lives becomes the ingredients of our own sanctification; the materials out of which the new creation is fashioned anew around us.
The materials have not changed; we have, because He lives now in us and we in Him. There is nothing we face alone, no tomorrow that is not redeemed and made new in the timeless One, who, out of endless, eternal, unquenchable love, came into time to redeem and transform it.
Life for a Christian is not circular but linear. It is always moving forward to fulfillment in Him. There is a beginning - and an end - which is but a new beginning in the One who is Himself both the Beginning and the End. Time unfolds into eternity in Him who has entered time and transformed it by His life, death and Resurrection.
That Glorious Day, understood by the Church as the first day of the new creation, that Day that the early Christians called the Eighth Day; is now upon us. It is the portal to eternity. He is the firstborn, the first-fruits of a new creation and is making all things new now, within us and around us.
The ground upon which He breathed and formed our first brother Adam, the ground upon which He walked and into which they placed His sacred, lifeless Body, has opened wide. It could not contain Him. He Rose victorious from the dead! Be not afraid! He now cries out causing the stones to burst forth in our own lives.
Be gone! He commands as he shines the light that dispels all the darkness! "Now since the children share in blood and flesh, he likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. (Hebrews 2:14-15)".
Life reigns. Death dies, dealt a fatal blow at the hands of the Warrior of love. Through sin, death came into the world, and now through the Sinless One it has been vanquished. No longer an enemy it is a friend, an ally, to those who live their lives in the One who has been raised. No longer an end it becomes a new beginning for all who hide their lives in His wounded side and live their lives forever joined to Him. Nothing can separate us from that Love incarnated in the Crucified, Risen Son of the True and Living God.
When we embrace the implications of the empty tomb we begin to live in eternity, even now. We understand that He holds the future - our future and the future of this whole world that He still loves- in those wounded, glorified hands.
The events that we remember and celebrate during these Holy Days provide a lens, a hermeneutic of meaning for everything that happens in our daily lives. Even suffering and loss have beauty and irreplaceable value - redemptive, life transforming value- when we choose to follow the One who has been raised. The world is bathed in the newness of Easter. We have Been Set Free from the Chains of Death and Hope fills the World.Â
Difficulties,stress,loss and all of those experiences which at first glance seem to cause us to respond with anything but joy, can be transformed in the life of a believer and actually become its very source.St. Paul told the early Christians to - "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." ( 1 Thes.5: 16 - 24))
The pain, hurt, fear, worry, and that awful killer on the loose in our modern mania, stress, need not distract us from the source of True Joy, Jesus Christ Risen from the dead! It is in times like this that I especially thank God for the great gift of the liturgical year. Our mother the Church invites us to enter into the deepest mysteries of the faith by living them liturgically. The Feasts we celebrate and the preparation for them are an invitation to participate,even now, in the life to come. So it is with Easter, our fifty day celebration.Â
Christian joy is not rooted in the circumstances and struggles of our daily lives. It is not taken away by the loss of one whom we love, because Love has triumphed. Because, Love is stronger than death. Christian Joy finds its root in the relationship we now have in and through Jesus Christ, with the Father, in the Holy Spirit. We rejoice because the Lord has been raised and is always near.Â
One of the Psalms we regularly chant in the Liturgy of the Hours reminds us of the truth, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. Many are the troubles of the just, but the LORD delivers from them all." (Psalm 34:19,20)
The Church as mother and teacher calls us to celebrate Easter not only for the eight days of the Octave but continues on for fifty days! Because Jesus has been raised we can live differently. The way of joy passes through the path of self emptying, the way of humility made fully real in the Crosee and passes through the empty tomb into New Life by the grace of the Resurrection. The way to joy is through self emptying love.
This lifestyle change should characterize Christians. It is why, before they were called Christians, they were referred to as "the Way" (See, e.g., Acts 22:4). By living our lives in the Risen Lord we can find true Joy. We have heard the Gospel account when John told the crowds, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." (Luke 3) We have received that Baptism, and with it all the grace we need to respond to the invitation to live in the power of the Resurrection.
We can find genuine happiness, beginning today, no matter what our circumstances. That is because the Source of our happiness does not derive from our circumstances but Rose from that Tomb! It is not something but Some-One. The One who has saved us and set us free to live a new way of life now, in Him.
The Apostle Paul lived an arduous life of discipleship. He suffered physically, relationally and spiritually. Yet, he was a man of this kind of joy. He told the Philippians: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:4-6)
During our days of Easter we can find the happiness of heaven - beginning right here on earth. St. Josemaria Escriva, a Saint of our own time who teaches us that the universal call to holiness embraces every vocation and state in life, once wrote, "I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth." (The Forge, 1005) He has been raised and we can be filled with Easter Joy.
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I really do want to know how others came to find and love Pu'erh tea.
I started out drinking English style black teas, and a few various Oolongs. Tea form me was more about the pretty cups and the input of caffeine. Then I started trying to cook more "asian style" for health reasons.
So I got a few cookbooks and found discussions of what teas for which foods and when to serve them during each meal. I then found this little tea shop/apothecary in the nearest asian mini-mall near my home. I talked with the proprietor, told her what I was looking for and why. She looked at the foods from the fresh market in my bag and she suggested these wonderful teas. Then it was just a matter of loose leaf or cakes..............
I have bought very little other styles/types of teas for drinking enjoyment since September of last year.


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Temple B'nai Israel is one of the oldest active Jewish congregations in New Jersey. It was founded in 1907 by a group of
Jewish families who came from Russia and Poland at the turn of the century. Since then, TBI has reserved its family spirit.
TBI is an open and caring community. Our congregation welcomes everybody, from all backgrounds and political and
religious perspectives. Each member brings unique talents and skills to the community in its sacred task of building a
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The most recent match between the two teams was May 25, 2012 at the Prague Open, part of the 2012 FIVB SWATCH World Tour. Team USA came out on top, 21-13, 21-16.
The first time the teams met was July 09, 2010, USA came out on top 21-16, 19-21, 15-11 at the Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the 2010 FIVB SWATCH World Tour.
Dalhausser/Rogers have won four of their five historic head-to-head matches with Benes/Kubala
Benes/Kubala earned their only head-to-head victory over Dalhausser/Rogers 23-21, 19-21, 16-14 at the Stare Jablonki Grand Slam on July 28, 2011.
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SUBJECT 1: Independence Day Holiday - July 5, 2009
SUBJECT 2: FFY 2011 WIC LAP Webinars
SUBJECT 3: Place Your Order for Text4Baby Promotional Posters
SUBJECT 4: Pettis County Healthy Kids Carnival
SUBJECT 5: National WIC Association's (NWA) 2011 Calendars
- Independence Day Holiday - July 5, 2009: The State WIC Office, including the WIC Help Desk, will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010. If you have questions, contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- FFY 2011 WIC LAP Webinars: In person WIC LAP Training will be conducted July 6 thru July 13, 2010. Experienced LAP users or those who only need a refresher on parts of the LAP do not need to attend the in person training and may instead view the FFY2011 LAP webinars. New this year, the webinars are separated into sections (LAP Overview; Agency Information; Employee; Line Items; Special Funding/Budget; Needs Identification; Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Evaluation; and Nutrition Sessions) and will show details of enhancements to this year's LAP. You may view one section or all LAP webinar sections at your convenience. The webinars may be found online. Click on the link for the section you would like to view.
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- Place Your Order for Text4Baby Promotional Posters: The State WIC office will print and make available for LWPs Text4Baby promotional posters and tear pads. WIC Coordinators received an order form by email asking you to choose the number and design of posters and the number of tear pads in English and Spanish that you would like for your agency. Thank you for the orders that were returned this week! Tear pads will be printed 50/pad. Orders will be mailed to your main site for distribution. This is a one-time print job, so make your request now. Return the completed order form as an email attachment to Rita Arni at email@example.com by July 2, 2010.
Text4Baby is a free mobile information service that provides pregnant women and new moms with information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Women's Health is a partner in this educational service with the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB).
WIC participants may sign up for the service by texting BABY to 511411 (or BEBE in Spanish) to receive free text messages each week, timed to the due date or baby's date of birth. Since Text4Baby launched in February 2010, we have learned that women who do not have a participating text4baby wireless carrier, and TracFone users, will not be able to receive the text messages. The text4baby service will be denied and the woman will not be charged for the text minutes. Text4baby mobile phone service partners are listed at http://www.text4baby.org.
- Pettis County Healthy Kids Carnival: Read about the June 22, 2010 Pettis County Healthy Kids Carnival at http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/news/connor-24834-healthy-fun.html. WIC staff planned and partially funded the carnival through the regular WIC nutrition budget and enlisted the help of the entire health center staff for the day. Area organizations, including Family Nutrition Education Program, Early Head Start, and Medicaid providers participated by setting up booths. Food 4 Kids USDA Summer Food Service Program gave over 100 free lunches to children under 18 at the carnival. State Fair Community College nursing students set up nine stations about physical activity and nutrition as part of a graded project. Carnival games included puppet shows, an obstacle course (a favorite of young boys who wanted to be timed), grocery shopping for nutritious foods using small grocery carts borrowed from area vendors (kids loved the grocery store), a mystery box where children guessed the fruit or vegetable by feel, wacky WICY bowling using cereal boxes, juice containers and Bush's beans cans, a tricycle maze, sandbox with buried food models, duck pond and beanbag toss. Simple healthy snacks prepared by WIC Nutritionists were a popular station, as was the "watering hole." WIC Coordinator Mary Lou Shane reports that some neighborhood children came and had so much fun that they spent the whole day. To learn more about sponsoring a similar event or Fit WIC MO activity in your community, you may contact Mary Lou Shane at 660.827.4599 or email her at email@example.com.
- National WIC Association's (NWA) 2011 Calendars: The State Office is purchasing the 2011 National WIC Association's (NWA) Calendars for local WIC providers. (English – 80,000 copies; Spanish – 8,000 copies) The increased quantities should allow local WIC providers to provide one calendar per WIC family.
The State office has developed a simple survey to determine which agencies are interested in receiving the 2011 NWA WIC Calendar (English and Spanish). Local WIC Coordinators will receive an e-mail message with a link to the survey from Takako Tagami during the week of July 5, 2010. Each agency must complete the survey by August 4, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Normally the Luxembourg place names that can be found on the road maps and official modern documents are the French ones. In older records the German names can be found frequently. Signposts at the entrance of villages and towns bear the French name and underneath in italics the Luxembourgish name in case it differs. The Luxembourg place names are those used by the Luxembourgers in everyday life. Frequently records abroad regarding emigrated Luxembourgers bear the place names in Luxembourgish language, as indicated by the Luxembourg speaker, usually more or less corrupted by a clerk not familiar with alien phonetics and spelling.
The purpose of these pages is to provide researchers with alphabetial lists of Luxembourg town and village names in 3 distinct series (French, German and Luxembourgish) and to supply the spelling of the name in the 2 other languages. In regard of the Luxembourgish name a column indicates variations from the standard Luxembourgish spelling as used by locals.
The last column indicates the name of the local community (commune), the village or town administratively belongs to. Isolated houses, not constituting an agglomeration, have not been consistently considered for this list.
In order to locate a specific village or town on a map, consult the Mapquest site [link www.mapquest.com], where a.o. Luxembourg maps can be detailed down to street level. The French name version should be used for entering a query.
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Mark February 12 on your calendars. That's the return date for the second half of the season for The Walking Dead. Any fans out there?
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Craig Remsburg column: Addition of video replay in NCAA hoops is a positive step forward
There are those who will say an incorrect call by a game official, referee or umpire is just something that happens, just part of athletics.
Don't say that to former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, though, who was denied a perfect game by first base umpire Jim Joyce with an incorrect call in June of 2010.
Or, more recently, Boston Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava, who appeared to catch a fly ball by the Detroit Tigers' Avisail Garcia long enough to record an out, but was ruled to have dropped the ball for an error.
The Tigers capitalized on the ruling and rallied to win the game.
As long as there are humans making game calls or rulings, there will be mistakes made. In both cases, Galarraga and Nava were victimized by bad calls proven conclusively by television replays.
It was not easy by both to forget and forgive. TV replays available to umpires in both instances would have reversed the calls.
Umpires in Major League Baseball will use a video replay to determine the validity of a home run call or non-call, but that's about all replays are used for.
The NHL uses replays for coach's challenges and the NHL will sometimes check a video replay to determine whether a goal is actually scored.
Now, the NCAA has expanded its use of courtside video replays in men's basketball contests.
The association's Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved changes in the use of video replays when it comes to a shot clock violation, out-of-bounds ball deflections and specific time frames within which to review a 3-point field goal.
In addition, replays can also be used to see who committed a foul, if need be, and to determine the severity of an elbow blow above the shoulders.
Some of these new rules may be resented by NCAA basketball officials for undermining their authority and decisions they make in a game.
Second-guessing someone's decision-making in the heat of the moment may not go well with those making the snap decisions.
But with today's technology, why shouldn't a TV replay be used to make sure a call is correct?
As long as the review doesn't take more than a minute or so, it could be a useful tool to make things right.
Continual interruptions in a game for TV monitor replays would not be good, of course. That would only frustrate those attending the game and the TV audience.
But the NCAA's decision to expand the use of courtside video replays to make sure correct calls/decisions are made is a good step toward that goal.
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Each year, conservative foundations pour millions of dollars into a broad range of conservative political organizations. These foundation gifts are remarkable for two principal reasons: first, their sheer size and concentration; second, the willingness of the foundations to promote a highly politicized agenda by funding a broad range of organizations.
The following report examines the funding patterns of a number of significant conservative foundations and their grantees. The report demonstrates:
- Right-wing foundations have developed a truly comprehensive funding strategy, providing grants to a broad range of groups, each promoting right-wing positions to their specific audiences. The grants have created and nurtured an enormous range of organizations all bent on promoting a far-right-wing agenda. Recipients of foundation largesse include the right-wing media; national "think tanks" and advocacy groups; a budding network of regional and state-based think tanks; conservative university programs; conservative college newspapers; conservative scholars and more. In many of these funding areas, progressive and mainstream foundation giving lags far behind.
- Five foundations stand out from the rest: the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the Koch Family foundations, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Scaife Family foundations and the Adolph Coors Foundation. Each has helped fund a range of far-right programs, including some of the most politically charged work of the last several years. For example, the American Spectator magazine, which led the charge on President Bill Clinton's state trooper contretemps and launched a slash-and-burn strategy targeting Anita Hill, is a prime recipient of foundation support.
- Public debate on a number of issues has been transformed by foundation largesse. For example, the Wisconsin-based Bradley Foundation has supported a range of pro-voucher efforts in its home state, sowing the seeds for that state's first-in-the-nation school vouchers program in Milwaukee. Other such case studies are presented in the report.
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Boys' hockey squad wins 5th straight
Trailing 4-2 early in the third period, the Marshall boys' hockey team scored three unanswered goals to defeat Morris/Benson Area 5-4 in Southwest Conference hockey on Tuesday night in Benson.
The Tigers (11-7-1 overall, 8-2 SWC) took advantage of a hat trick and an assist from Quinn Horvath to extend their win streak to five games. The Storm's Tanner Picht also recorded a hat trick and an assist in the loss.
In all three periods it was Morris/Benson Area that struck first. In the first period Picht found the net at one minute, 47 second mark. With less than a minute in the period Marshall's Beau Mikel scored to tie the game 1-1.
Picht scored again in the second period before Horvath scored his first goal of the night, with assists from Tyler Untiedt and Corey Clark, but the Storm struck again to make it a 3-2 game.
Picht scored his third goal of the night just 12 seconds into the final period, giving Morris/Benson Area a 4-2 lead before the Tigers heated up.
In less than three minutes Marshall scored their final three goals. Derek Rasmussen found the net at 1:18, followed by a pair from Horvath at 2:33 and 3:58.
Mason Campion recorded 41 saves in the win for the Tigers, who were outshot 45-32.
Marshall is in action again on Thursday when the Tigers travel to New Ulm to face the Eagles.
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M/B-Tanner Picht (Mac Beyer), 1:47
M-Beau Mikel (Levi Hedman), 16:14
Second Period
M/B-Picht (Brody Gimberlin, Beyer), 3:00
M-Quinn Horvath (Tyler Untiedt, Corey Clark), 7:58
M/B-Gimberlin (Picht), 8:48
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M/B-Picht (Beyer, Gimberlin), 0:12
M-Derek Rasmussen (Horvath, Austin Leek), 1:18
M-Horvath (unassisted), 2:33
M-Horvath (Mikel), 3:58
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