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HOUSTON, TX – Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch announces Spring 2013 touring schedule for Houston Ballet II. On Saturday, February 2, Houston Ballet II dancers will perform excerpts from Stanton Welch's neoclassical work, A Dance in the Garden of Mirth, at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland as part of the climax of the prestigious 41st annual Prix de Lausanne International Ballet Competition, running from January 27 – February 2, 2013.
"We are excited that Houston Ballet II will make its first appearances in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Toronto, Canada in the spring of 2013," commented Houston Ballet Executive Director James Nelson. "The high level of technical skills of the HBII dancers — along with their unique repertoire – have led to engagements in Guatemala, Hungary, Mexico, and all across the United States over the last five years."
Houston Ballet II's spring touring includes performances in Houston, Texas. On Tuesday, March 12th at noon HBII will give a free hour-long performance at Discovery Green Park, located at 1500 McKinney Houston, TX 77010.
On Friday, April 12, 2013 at 7:30 pm, HBII will join forces with student musicians from the University of Houston in a performance at the Moore's Opera House, featuring Stanton Welch's Brigade (set to music by Benjamin Britten) and HBII Ballet Master Claudio Munoz's excerpts of Coppélia called Dr. Coppelius, The Magician (set to music by Leo Delibes), featuring a live orchestra accompaniment. The concert will take place at the Moore's Opera House, located at 120 School of Music Bldg. Houston, TX 77204 on the University of Houston campus. Tickets are $17 (adults) and $12 (students), and may be purchased online, or 713-743-3313.
On Friday, April 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 27 at 1:30 pm, HBII will perform as part of Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 510 Texas Avenue at Smith Street in downtown Houston. Tickets are $26 to $49, and may be purchased online at Houston Ballet's website, or 713-227-2787.
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About Houston Ballet II
Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America's fourth largest ballet company. Featuring a stellar array of artists, Houston Ballet II performs a wide array of dance works, ranging from excerpts from the great classics such as The Sleeping Beauty to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch.
The company tours both nationally and internationally. In recent seasons Houston Ballet II has traveled to Mexico (to the Seminario Internacional de Critica de Danza Dance Festival in Monterrey in October 2006), China (Beijing International Ballet Invitational in October 2008 and 2010), Hungary (International Youth Festival in October 2008 and 2010), Guatemala (2011) and Switzerland where seven Houston Ballet II dancers have placed as finalists in recent years, including one overall winner at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.
Under the direction of Stanton Welch and Shelly Power, Academy Director, Houston Ballet II dancers are led by the internationally acclaimed coaches and teachers Claudio Muñoz, ballet master for Houston Ballet II; Sabrina Lenzi, ballet mistress for Houston Ballet II and Houston Ballet's artistic staff.
Houston Ballet II Touring
February 2, 2013 Houston Ballet II at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland
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March 12, 2013 Houston Ballet II at Discovery Green Park
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April 12, 2013 Houston Ballet II performs with student musicians from the
Houston, Texas University of Houston at the Moore's Opera House
April 26-27, 2013 Houston Ballet II will perform as part of Houston Ballet's Ben
Houston, Texas Stevenson Academy Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center.
April 28-May 5, 2013 Houston Ballet II will join young dancers from other leading ballet
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Atta (Trachymyrmex) intermedius Forel 1909:249. Worker: Guatemala. Combination in Trachymyrmex: Kempf, 1972:253.
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Trachymyrmex intermedius inhabits wet and moist forest habitats. It seems to prefer relatively open areas with a thin litter layer. Nests are in the soil, with a spherical chamber just beneath the surface. The chamber is approximately 5cm diameter, containing a spongy white fungus garden.
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TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist will shield Florida school districts from the full impact of his proposed property tax cuts, but he denied Wednesday that he was backpedaling on tax relief.
"I don't think so," Crist said. "My commitment is to want to make sure we reduce property taxes significantly."
Crist initially backed a doubling of the Florida homestead exemption to $50,000, subject to approval by each county's voters. He said his plan had the potential to lower property taxes by $1-billion the first year.
Under his original proposal, the bigger exemption would have applied equally to the taxes collected for all local governments, including school districts. The exemption has been at $25,000 for the past 25 years.
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So yeah seems my tour idea has failed and i think probably just due to short notice...maybe in the summer but I have a new idea and possibly more relevant to the forest situation right now.
Music festival!! hah
we could book a weekend in december at the forest from say 1pm to late...doesnt even really have to be a weekend i'm sure theres a couple of days next to each other free somewhere. We get as many from the collective as we can as i found many people were to busy to do a tour but a half hour set doesnt seem unreasonable and I think for the most part everyone would be up for it.
Okay so heres the taboo part, We charge for entry, all the procedeeds go to the forest obviously but I think if we did it right its worth a few grand, might even be able to get some bigish names to headline at a low price if they know the cause...and if its promoted right not only would it be a great gig it could be really benifical
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John mentioned the cargo cults in his last post. What do you think about the connection between the cargo cults and the prosperity gospel of the Word Faith movement?
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I think there is real similarity between the cargo cults ant those that follow the Word Faith movement.They both are in it for the stuff they can get out of it.There appears to be very little concern about living holy lives or commitment to sound doctrine.The convert in both are enticed by the prospect of material gain.It would be very difficult to evangelize either one with the true gospel.Why would they want to change to a life of self sacrifice when they believe they have salvation and the promise of health and wealth?
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I think there is real similarity between the cargo cults and those that follow the Word Faith movement.They both are in it for the stuff they can get out of it.There appears to be very little concern about living holy lives or commitment to sound doctrine.The convert in both are enticed by the prospect of material gain.It would be very difficult to evangelize either one with the true gospel.Why would they want to change to a life of self sacrifice when they believe they have salvation and the promise of health and wealth?
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I would agree that conceptually the two are similar. God becomes a sort of divine vending machine whose sole purpose is to give out material gifts.
Another way of looking at the prosperity gospel is that it is effectively baptising the culture. The american dream is to be rich and successful, and the health and wealth movement takes that and says it is what God wants for you. What a gross distortion of the message of Jesus.
I agree about the similarities between the two. I came out of a church in South Africa which was heavy into all that and we had loads of the American speakers that came to our church ministering the same message. I felt deep down that what the product of their teachings was like magic albeit I daren't think it. The only difference they used Jesus name in the hope to make material things appear. Its quite heretical and yet like JM says you never hear anyone correcting error in the church. It would appear that being people pleasers is more important than being God obeyers. Its no wonder people say that the scriptures mean something different to each is beacuse of their mismash teachings. Am so grateful JM speaks out against this as so many poor people have been scammed blindly, what will they say to God one day. Where is this all heading and can anyone help explain the long term effect of this movement as a whole as I'm battling to get a grip on the end result.
I was so pleased with your comments today. I have been praying that God would show me what I could do for a freind that is so engrossed in this moment. She knows the old testament very well and she uses it like a geanne but the holiness in her life is absent. When I aproach her in any way, she tells me that I am being judgemental. I love her dearly and I pray that I can get her in the New Testament so that she may see the error of her ways...this really concerns me. I am so grateful for your straight and narrow teachings. They have brought such peace in my life through the good and the trails and tribulation. Thank you so much and may God bless and keep you will....we need you.
I am glad to hear that Im not being judgemental in pointing out the twisting and distorting of scripture! I once had a chance to question a Word-Faith Pastor of a big church in Sacramento. When he couldnt answer my questions anymore he simply stated "We shouldnt be against one another but doing the work of JESUS." I think thats kind of a cop-out attitude when someone is questioning your doctrine. Unfortunatley, these Word-Faith teachers have tricked biblically uneducated followers into their fold. And they hold so strong to this teaching! They dont question this pastor and give him so much honor at that church it is like he is Jesus himself! I pray for the friend that continues to go to that church and her children. Ive also looked into these teachers and the books they offer and they are all "self-help" books. Where are there Scripture educating books? They are few to none. It seems to me that they wouldnt publish a book on how to interpret scripture because they themselves do not know how! And if you check their educational backgrounds some were given Honorary Doctorites without a Theological education?! Thank You Grace to You and the ministry leadership you have in exposing these frauds and encouraging us to continue to point out the error in teaching when it does not line up with scripture.
The people in this movement all seem to be involved in tongues and sowing your seed for financial gain. Do either of these things build up the church? Do either of these things exhort the believer? How can a ministry or a persons personal walk be built around things that do not edify and or exhort?
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I totally agree with Pastor John's analogy between the 'Cargo Cults' and the 'Word Faith', or 'Name and Claim It' movements. There exists NO correlation between what Christ taught us in His Word, versus what the these modern False Prophets are teaching. They do teach a false gospel, with no power to save.
One problem that worries me amongst many is this; the Word-Faith movement may have success in a society like ours in North America. However, take it elsewhere, where people are living 'hand-to-mouth', and the promise of untold wealth and prosperity does not come to these people. Now you have created hard-hearted, bitter, and cynical souls that may be lost to the true message of God's Redemption because if God cannot make them rich here in this life, what possible influence can He have in the future life? This is criminal in my mind, and the only author of this kind of deceit is the same author who caused man's fall, Satan. Let us pray to have the courage to speak out against this false teaching, and give the Gospel to people as the Lord would have it taught.
David, you hit the nail on the head! It is sad how those who take the precious Word of God and destroy it. If we have hope only in this world how sad it is!
I am a charismatic (meaning that I believe in the giftings of the Holy Spirit through toungues, prophecy, word of knowledge, etc...) and I have never believed it was the purpose of God to make one rich monetarily (even though I realize there are some Charismatics who do). We are not measured by how much we have....but by the character we exude at ALL times. The Holy Spirit is after fruit in the believer.....especially when times are tough (persecution, lack of finances, sickness and even monetary loss). God looks inward at the heart, and if you are looking outwardly at "how much you have" then you are missing the whole point of the gospel, and SADLY TO SAY you are preaching an opposing doctrine to the Kingdom of God!
Merry Christmas All! The sad thing about this Word/Faith movement is how it holds onto those it sucks in and those who are in stay in as if they have gambling habit they can't break. I have a dear friend who I discipled for two years using the study Bible and materials from John MacArthur, teaching him systematically the character of God, the plan of God for him, the church, and the ages, and how to live obediently only to see him go into this movement swallowing hook, line, sinker, AND the fishing pole. All because someone had taken his wife who was an alcoholic to their church and instantly cured her. She hasn't had a drop of alcohol in five years and counting. It was a miracle to him and his family. In fact the rest of the family who didn't come to church much are now regular attenders of this movement. We talk from time to time with him trying to prove that he is in the right place, sharing with me the latest events but when I start to explain that these things are not doctrinally correct he tunes out or as it was more so in the early days we get into a debate. I am resigned now to leave it in God's hands knowing that He is in control, keep the communications lines open, and pray for him and for myself to be ready to deal with what ever comes out on the other side. I don't doubt that he is a true believer but what a mess this is. I know John had a friend in college that went out and shared the Gospel with him only to fall away later but my friend does show some fruit of the Spirit. IF he isn't then it's the biggest, and most elaborate deception I've seen.
To John MacArthur. I am so thankful you have started this blog. I pray that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ keeps you safe, that you may stand strong for Him at all times.
Both Word of Faith and 'cargo cults' are the same because the exterior is superficial. They imitate, create, use and abuse processes and systems to exploit people who know no better (for lack of knowledge).
Because the foundation of WoF, NAR, etc, doctrine is of the occult, the exterior will always be superficial. They will create systems, processes, situations, you name it, to deceive people for the sole intention of lining their own pockets (for more sinister plans that you don't know about).
The conditions and situations these groups create will be ludicrous and illogical yet there is a 'hold' over those who follow them. The superficial gold plated stage (TBN) or luxury designer streamlined studio set (God TV) or the white suits and massive choir (TB Joshua) - You though I was going to say Benny Hinn ;). All these STAGE PROPS hide their real goals, hide their secrets. And they use their occult ability of persuasion to further their end times plans.
Do they the 'cargo cults' (TBN for e.g.) have any understanding of their own doctrine and what they really believe? Absolutely. To say they do not know is an even bigger lie than the ones they tell to their audiences on a minute by minute, day by day basis.
As for the cargo cult 'groupies'. Do they know? Well I will leave that up to the person who reads this comment. Everyone knows what's going on in their hearts
1) Do you follow blindly because your biblical radar needs some adjustment or
2) Have you disabled your radar because the warning beeps were driving you nuts and you just preferred to go your own way.
To Nicola Steenkamp. I am from South Africa and have been blogging for a while on the conditions in SA. http://www.discerningtheworld.com
Another cargo cult would be all those global warming research institutes, hehe.
From the beginning, at least from the fall, there has been but one enemy. The enemy is crafty and takes many guises but in the end the battle is always the same and against the same powers and entities. When my wife and I were first saved, we went church shopping and took what we heard home and ran it through the scripture. Very, very few ever passed the Berean test. One day I was listening to radio and I heard one of John's sermons. I said to myself, THAT'S the church, but when we found out where it was we felt the 2600 mile commute would be a bit much. Fortunately, he has always made his sermons easily available on a long distance basis. Over the years, he has led the good fight against any number of attacks, the "Seed Faith or Name it and Claim it" gospel just being one of the latest ones. We all need to beware of the enemy's latest strategy. For over thirty years we have been able to count on John to lead the way. To be sure, every message you hear needs to be given the Berean test.....but John has yet to fail it once in all those years. He has been granted a precious and powerful gift and thank God he has always shared it freely.
Directly naming and shaming them and speaking out by Brother MacArthur is again immensely appreciated. Aptly and accurately titled "The Cargo Cults" - see no reason to stop what they are dangerously spreading - wealth and health message, turning our majesty King, our God, into gamblers' fruit machine....and as a member of the council of the corrupt chiefs of the cargo cults - Creflo Dollar notoriously says people world-wide and in safe churches, are "buying" the WoF movement's "package" Many so called Christians have been mixing these wierd, diluted doctrines and theologies of the father of all lies - Satan - propagated by the WoF (Word or Faith) movement. Splitting the church, bringing confusion in minds, homes and public.
I wish other leaders would stand to name and shame these cargo cultists too! Perhaps these silent "leaders" can be trained by Dr MacArthur :)
We need leaders like Pastor JM to speak out and applaudedly he has delivered again without fear. May God continue to embolden you and your ministry at GTY. Happy New Year!!!
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As one who used to be heavily into the Charismatic Movement and has now been delivered from it and thankfully truly saved, I can say that the "Cargo Cult" is extremely similar to the Faith Movement. Its funny that I happened to run into this blog today, because everyonce in a while I like to turn on the TCT channel and just watch/listen to some of the people that broadcast on it: Jimmy Swaggert, Mike Murdock, etc..., and they all seem to focus on 2 things. MONEY and MATERIALISM. I was never one to go for the televangelists, but during my charismatic days the main thing that was taught was not directly materialism, but prayers, thoughts, and actions that would lead to that. The main idea of the Faith Movement is "Me" (if that makes any sense). Its about what God has for ME, what he wants for ME, I'M going to tell Him what I want and what He's GOING to do because, "I'm claiming His promises for my life", when in actuality you're trying to order God around and misquote/claim scripture.
So as far as the comparison b/t the Cargo Cult and the Faith Movement in America or everywhere, there are definitely a lot of characteristics and ideas that are very similar. The Cargo Cult idolizes matierials just as some of the main leaders in the Faith Movement idolize and lust after your money and your mind/emotions. As long as they tell you what you want o hear and what sounds nice and appeals to you personally and makes your spine tingle, they have you where they want you and where they can get the most from you.
Thank you Mr. MacArthur for writing, "Charismatic Chaos". Obviously God changed my life, but that book is what helped bring me to my knees and repent of the years of false religion and witchcraft that I had consumed me. I am 22 years old and recently married. I look forward to a life time of learning the truth along side my husband and passing the truth down through generations of our family to come.
As one who used to be heavily into the Charismatic Movement and has now been delivered from it and thankfully truly saved, I can say that the "Cargo Cult" is extremely similar to the Faith Movement. Its funny that I happened to run into this blog today, because everyonce in a while I like to turn on the TCT channel and just watch/listen to some of the people that broadcast on it: Jimmy Swaggert, Mike Murdock, etc..., and they all seem to focus on 2 things. MONEY and MATERIALISM. I was never one to go for the televangelists, but during my charismatic days the main thing that was taught was not directly materialism, but prayers, thoughts, and actions that would lead to that. The main idea of the Faith Movement is "Me" (if that makes any sense). Its about what God has for ME, what he wants for ME, I'M going to tell Him what I want and what He's GOING to do because, "I'm claiming His promises for my life", when in actuality you're trying to order God around and misquote/claim scripture.
Thank you Mr. MacArthur for writing, "Charismatic Chaos". Obviously God changed my life, but that book is what helped bring me to my knees and repent of the years of false religion and witchcraft that had consumed me. I am 22 years old and recently married. I look forward to a life time of learning the truth along side my husband and passing the truth down through generations of our family to come.
When I was in my late twenties I use to go to a church in which most of my family went to and that church was steeped in tradition from the south amongst african american church members and they were steeped somewhat in superstition as well as tradition one of the superstitions was 'not to ever place your purse or hand bag on the floor or ground' from their point of view that would curse me or some how insure that I would never have any money and my reaction to such nonsense was 'I was unaware that the ground in which I walked on had power to dictate if I should receive money or not (that little comment left some pretty irate) the other tradition was to always when you wanted something just 'name it and claim it' and my reply to that was 'I can name and claim a million dollars all day but that does not mean I will get it.' Needless to say I did not stay long in that church, I did not agree with alot of things they were and are doing. I see on television the people Pastor MacArthur is talking about and he is right they and many more are pushing this false teaching, this wealth and health gospel and it is doing tremendous damage to the peole who are follwing it. These so called Pastors and Teachers will have alot of explaining to do before the Lord when time comes. I thank Jesus for Pastors and Teachers like MacArthur who are uncompromising and truely teaches the Word not the doctrine of men.
WOW! I never heard of cargo cults, but I do know of the legacy of Oral Roberts and others who followed him. Most of the time I do not watch or listen to "christian" tv or radio because it is only the word-faith preachers spouting their monologues. I grew up watching some of those people because that is what was on and thats what my mother watched. There is no actual Bible Study or Scripture teachings. I see that many people are sucked in by their worship methods as well - it is seductive to a great degree, but doesn't Scriptually worship the one true God. Only man's efforts to worship him. And that is the litmus test - is it truly focused on Jesus, or is it centered on man's efforts and trials in life?
God Bless Pastor John MacArthur, and his support staff and their families! Truth will win out.
Elizabeth, I hope that you do not mean, and I do not think that you do, that charismatics or pentecostals are not saved. I believe that alot of the "prosperity teaching", within this movement, does oppose the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. Even those in the "kingdom of darkness" laugh at such wild accusations and claims that most charismatic evangelists on television speak of. God does not look at denominations but at the heart of every believer and each person will be judged for what they have chosen to believe. Do not fall into the trap that labels a particular denomination as "unsaved". There are people within these denominations who are putting there complete trust in the "finished" work of Jesus Christ for their salvation. Even though we may disagree on the "giftings" of the Holy spirit for today we can come together and fight against "ungodly doctrines" within the church. Even though John and I would disagree on "giftings" we can certainly agree on the "ungodly" and kingdom damaging doctrine of "material" wealth as being God centered.....it is "man" centered all the way. By the way....I am not offended by what you said, I just wanted to clarify our stance.
Clearly, Pastor Macarthur is nicely illustrating a problem that is ubiquitous with man. Our sinful and wicked nature makes us see God as a genie giving us what we want. This is very useful instruction to help the church discern where fine Bible teaching is needed. Frighteningly, it also reaveals, in my humble view, how small the real church truly is.
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Over 17 years ago when my wife and I meet this topic was much alive. She came from the Philippines where the Charismatic Faith Movement (Word Faith Movement) even today is alive and well. There the bridge between the Catholic Faith and the Charismatic Faith Movement is not much of a jump. Both teach you can lose your salvation, both are centered on self service, both are based on works of the believer, both are extremely charismatic, both are founded on ones emotional response to an unbiblical gospel, both are appealing to the sinful fallen nature and both are very shallow. Unfortunately the common thought seems to pulse through their minds that if this gospel is true then God must bless me in a tangable way.
But you know what, if you can only bring them to sit down with God's Word Alone and have them hear from Him the truth then they will be able to break free from this daming doctrine of demons. I challenged my wifes church and pastor to simply let God speak from the original Greek and Hebrew and then make a sound and informed dicession which way to go. we did this for just under 1 year and now that church is closed and all of the members are members at Grace Community Church.
Our task is not hard but it is demanding:
1I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. (2 Timothy 4:2-5)
We are called to make disciples, not converts. Let us who know the truth of His Word desire to reach out and follow that simple command - Make Disciple!
Hi Nicola,we are already witnessing the effects of this erroneous theology - the church is weakened, the church becomes a microcosm of this world, the church's light is dim and our saltiness is gone. Thus, what is the church good for? The church is good for nothing but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot of men (Matthew 5:13).
I agree with Mr. Macarthur that America is under God's wrath. There is no other explanation but what the Scripture says in Romans 1.
Hello Melanie, do you perhaps think that all the nations are under God's wrath as there is not one country that appears to be Godly.
The plan of erroneous theology is in full swing especially in third world countries where they easily mix it in with their cultural spiritual background. Taking advantage of the poor is nothing new. The governments and religious hierarchy have been doing it for years. It is outrageous that these top dog churches continue in such a manner manipulating our poor brothers and sisters in Christ. We need to be praying for them all so that they hear God calling them out of these places and into His light.
Hi Nicola, using the Word of God as the basis, we see that Israel was the nation that received tremendous favor from God. This was the nation God chosen to reveal His only Son. There were other nations then but God's Word was revealed through Israel. When Christ died on the Cross, the favor that was exclusive to the Jews then became available to everyone who believes in Him. Since the Reformation in the middle ages, there has not been any nation that carried the Christian message but America. In laymen's term, "America is the beacon of hope." Unbeknownst to most people, this was due to the fact that God blessed America tremendously. After Germany, America became the purveyor of God's Word. In Luke 12:48, Jesus said, "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required . . ." (NKJ). Much has been given to America yet we rejected God and became 'worthless" stewards. If you look around, has there been any nation in our age that has been blessed the same way as America? I am not only referring to material blessings but the spread of God's Word. As Israel was called to spread the Word and later rejected God, America was called to the same and followed the same course of apostasy. In every age, you can see how God appointed a "purveyor" of His Word. As America's light slowly fades away, I wonder who God will raise next to carry His light to the world. Or will there ever be another one after America? In answer to your question, the other nations in our age are similar to the other nations in the Old Testament era.
There appears to be a correlation between the cargo cults and the word faith movement wherein most of the audience was just as shallow in their endeavors to hear truth then as many in the audiences nowadays. As the Lord's Word says, "they want their ears tickled"; they do not want to hear about committment or reverence to the Holy One Who has offered life eternal unconditionally. They want to know what's in it for them, "What kind of cargo will I get?", when it is that we are created for His glory and to serve the Living Lord because He has redeemed us from eternal death, so to serve Him out of sheer gratitude. When they hear about the wrath and judgment of the Lord, they shrink and shriek, "...what kind of God would allow physical sickness, material poverty, war?" God created all that is and He alone knows the heart of man and the allegiance he bears to the Holy One. Those who will not humble themselves because they want to be their own god and to be materially wealthy, are hardening their own hearts purposely to own their lives and they are blaming our Creator for sickness and poverty. This process that the Lord allows because He knows their hearts and He knows that they will not partake of His peace is part of the winnowing: "...the road is narrow and few find it." In the face of all this deception, the irresitible call of the Master is heard by the heart that humbles and allows the Savior entry and it is the believers duty to share the Good News for the hearing of the Word of the Lord that will not return void but full of grace and mercy. Our cargo is not seen but is believed through faith that the Savior is our salvation unto Heaven. Blessed is the Name of the Lord.
It is so widely spread now, they come out under many different names but their message is always the same, the most common factor is their teaching about Jesus who went to hell for the attonement of sins, or their "claim it" teaching when you are sick and in need of healing, some even denies any link to the Word of faith movement but yet they teach the same lies and defend any lies you may question about WOF.
The like to twist scripture and will tell me I have to read it in context and need the Holy Spirit to understand, I do have the Holy Spirit within me and why I see darkness when they speak and can't feel at peace anytime I am confronted by one of them, I now believe their holy spirit is the spirit of the Antichrist not the Holy Spirit of the trinity and why it is so easy for them to separate Jesus from God in their interpretation of sciptures.
When the bible says Jesus is the first born from the dead, don't tell me it means Jesus is the first born again, that is scripture twisting.
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GALWAY – Playing for the fourth time in as many days – all on the road, the Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville boys soccer team posted a 4-2 win over Galway in a Western Athletic Conference North Division contest Friday.
Johnny Vicciarelli, Trent Barker, Dylan Trent and Tristan Engle each scored for the Wolves.
Devan Battisti and Ezra Lynch each had an assist for Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, which is 5-1 in its last six contests.
Nate Trumbull made four saves to earn the win in goal for the Wolves, who finished the regular season with a 10-5-1 overall record and a 10-5-1 in WAC play.
Mayfield 3, Fort Plain 1
MAYFIELD – Todd Briggs scored twice, leading Mayfield to a WAC North Division win over Fort Plain.
Josh Ivancic added a goal and an assist for the Panthers (10-4-2 overall, 10-4-2 WAC), while Matt Telfer added an assist.
Aiden VanLoan scored the lone goal for Fort Plain (4-12 overall, 4-12 WAC).
Lucas VanNostrand made six saves for Mayfield, while Robert Thomas made three stops for the Hilltoppers.
Middleburgh 4, Duanesburg 0
MIDDLEBURGH – Austin Roney finished with a goal an two assists, leading Middleburgh to a shutout win over Duanesburg in a WAC South Division contest.
Nick Righi had a goal and an assist for the Knights, while Brody Smith and Eli Wynia also scored. Mark Camp added an assist for Middleburgh.
Austin Smith made four saves to post the shutout win in goal for Middleburgh (7-5-1 WAC).
Zach Wissenbach made 14 saves for Duanesburg (4-9-2 WAC).
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BERNE – Maclin Norray scored twice, lifting Berne-Knox-Westerlo to a win over Sharon Springs in a WAC South Division contest.
Tate Repscher had a goal and an assist for the Bulldogs, while Sam Abbott, Brad Ableman and Greg Gustafson also scored. Cody Fisher and Jimmy McGill each had an assist for BKW (12-1-1 WAC).
Trevor Haack made five saves to earn the win in goal for the Bulldogs.
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HOUGHTON – Walter T. Anderson, 89, of Houghton, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at his Bluffs apartment after a long illness.
Anderson, a longtime resident of Woodland Road in Houghton, had lived at the Bluffs Senior Community since November 2011.
Walt was born March 30, 1923, in Beechwood, Iron County, Mich., the son of Andrew Johann Theodore "Ted" and Karen Marie "Mamie" (Henriksen) Anderson.
After attending grade school in Beechwood, and graduating from Iron River High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University, in just three years of study.
After graduating in 1943, Walt accepted a position with General Electric in New York. He was recruited to work for Tennessee Eastman on a secret government project and was sent to Oak Ridge, Tenn. There, he became part of the Manhattan Project to enrich uranium which would be used to build an atomic bomb and ultimately end World War II. In his later years, he gave many presentations on the Manhattan Project to local schoolchildren and organizations.
Walt married Marie Karry on Dec. 31, 1945. In 1950, he completed an MS in electrical engineering at Michigan Tech and returned to Oak Ridge to work for Union Carbide. Walt went back to the university in 1954 to join the electrical engineering faculty, rising to the rank of professor and earning the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1957. In 1970, he was named assistant head of the electrical engineering department and served as its acting head in 1972 and in 1979-80. In 1984, Walt was appointed director of the university's School of Technology, a position he held until his retirement in 1988.
Walt also served Michigan Tech as a director of the now-defunct Ventures Group and was instrumental in the dispensing of its assets to benefit the university. In December 2007 at the MTU fall commencement, he was honored with the Michigan Tech Board of Control Silver Medal Award, recognizing him for his outstanding personal accomplishments. Following retirement, he continued his professional work with electrical design projects for U.P. Engineering.
A professional engineer, Walt was highly active in his profession and his community. He was appointed by then-Gov. George Romney to the Michigan Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. He served as vice president of the National Council of Engineering Examiners, which honored him with a distinguished service award and an award of merit.
He was a member of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, which named him Engineer of the Year in 1971 and a fellow in 1994. He was also a life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education.
In addition, Walt was a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, the professional electrical engineering fraternity Tau Beta Pi, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, the Beechwood Historical Society and the Iron County Historical Society. He also joined the Houghton County Historical Society and served as a volunteer conductor on its Lake Linden steam train.
Walt was active in his church, Peace Lutheran, and a 35-year member of the Kiwanis Club and its past president. He enjoyed a lifelong hobby as an amateur radio operator; his call letters were W8ERB, and he was a life member of the American Radio Relay League. He was a member of the Copper Country Radio Amateur Association, and an active participant in the UP Evening Net, having been named "Ham of the Year."
Walt donated land for an addition to the Beechwood Cemetery in Iron River Township, expanding on the initial acreage donated by his father Ted. He also established a scholarship at Michigan Tech for electrical engineering and technology students.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Alice Marie; brother, Paul; and stepfathers, Carl Bellin and Frank Munaretto.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marie; daughters, Karen (Ken) Fraser of Milford, Mass., and Marilyn (Michael) Glover of Ickford, England; sons, Richard (Lois) of Calumet, Dale (Phyllis) of Dollar Bay, Ronald (Barb) of Tapiola, Robert of Chassell, and Thomas (Terry) and Keith (Karen) of Houghton; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The O'Neil-Dennis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Houghton with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment will take place in the spring at the Beechwood Cemetery following a graveside service.


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Each year more than 3.5 million children suffer sports injuries severe enough to require medical attention, according to Safe Kids USA. �Youth sports injuries�both overuse and traumatic�are rising, and that�s for good and bad reasons,� says Dr. David Geier, medical director of the Sports Medicine Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. The good reason? More kids are playing sports than ever before. The bad? Many kids are training too hard, too young, or experiencing traumatic injuries from hard hits and falls. We spoke to Geier; Larry Cooper, chair of the National Athletic Trainers� Association; and Dr. Matthew Matava, co-chief of Sports Medicine at the University of Washington in St. Louis, to learn which team sports pose the greatest risk of traumatic injury for kids. The Sport: Football �Football dominates the number-one injury sport in just about every study,� says Geier. �When you have a sport that involves contact and collision, the rate of traumatic injury is naturally going to be higher.� In a study in the journal Pediatrics, football had the highest concussion rate in children and adolescents. Football players also have a higher chance of knee and ankle injuries due to the playing surfaces and cutting motions, according to the nonprofit STOP Sports Injuries (SSI). Play it safe: �Instead of glorifying violent hits, we need to emphasize completed passes and proper technique, such as tackling below the shoulders,� Geier says. Cooper agrees. �It�s important to teach kids proper technique at a young age�how to absorb and deliver a blow,� he says. And though equipment like well-fitting helmets and mouth guards won�t rule out injuries, they can help. �If a player takes a hit to the jaw, the mouth guard can prevent reverberation into the brain,� says Matava. RELATED:�5 Sports for Non-Sporty Kids The Sport: Soccer Soccer, specifically girls� soccer, came in second in the Pediatrics concussion study. �There is conflicting data about whether heading the ball can cause long-term brain damage,� Geier says. �But traumatic blows can result from colliding with another player in the air, a hard fall or hitting the head on a goalpost.� Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are also more common in female players, Geier says. And because of the amount of running per game, soccer players are also at risk for overuse injuries of the leg, like shin splints and stress fractures. Play it safe: Learning proper technique for moves like sliding and heading the ball at a young age is important to prevent leg and head injuries, says Cooper. To lower the chance of ACL tears, female athletes should regularly practice prevention exercises such as jumping and landing with knees bent, says Geier. To prevent overuse injuries, encourage your child to get adequate rest and play different sports throughout the year. RELATED: Hockey Mom Hits Back� The Sport: Lacrosse Lacrosse ranked third on Pediatrics� concussion list. According to SSI, �Head and face injury, including concussion, are less frequent but still an important issue for the game.� In boys� play, concussions are most commonly related to collisions with another player or the ground. For girls, unintentional stick or ball contact accounts for most concussions. Play it safe: Proper equipment including gloves, pads and eye protection is a must. Proper stick and ball-handling technique is equally important for safe play. Athletes should be discouraged from making unprotected hits and taught to value skill and finesse over contact. The Sport: Wrestling Wrestling is one of the world�s oldest sports and has one of the highest rates of concussions for kids. �Most concussions result from contact with another opponent rather than with the mat,� Cooper says. Other common wrestling injuries include cauliflower ear (caused by severe bruising of the ear) and knee and shoulder injuries. Medial collateral ligament (MCL) or lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries to the knee can result when the leg is twisted outward. Play it safe: Quality equipment, including mats, headgear and pads, is essential, as is proper coaching of technique and discipline. Wrestlers�and all athletes�can benefit from a well-planned strength and conditioning regimen. The Sport: Cheerleading �Cheerleading�s large number of injuries surprises people,� says Geier. �Some people still picture chanting on the sidelines, but in reality, cheerleaders are doing complex, athletic tumbling passes and aerial stunts.� Though less frequent than other sports, cheerleading injuries tend to be more severe, comprising more than half of the catastrophic injuries in female athletes, according to SSI. Most cheerleading injuries affect the wrists, shoulders, ankles, head and neck. Play it safe: Geier commends the limits that have been placed on stunts to increase the safety of the sport. �If you really adhere to the rules, like the height of the basket toss, the use of spotters and practicing on mats, the sport can be done relatively safely,� he says. �One of the biggest things is awareness that cheerleaders are athletes and need proper training conditions.� Brought to you by: Spry Living


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In short: This is a reliably excellent raceDate of review: October 25, 2015
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In short: Well organised and friendly race, but needs more loos.In full: Great race, but experience marred by shortage of toilets. Date of review: August 25, 2014
In short: An excellent winter road race with built-in negative splits.Date of review: January 30, 2013
In short: Relaxed local race with great organisationIn full: Certainly worth doing. Despite the undulations I got a PB, so I'm quite biased.Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: An excellent event - highly recommendedIn full: Beautiful scenery and generous, welcoming organisation. I'll definitely do this again.Date of review: November 27, 2011
In short: If you haven't yet done this one, perhaps you should.In full: This is the second time I have done this race, so I can confidently say that the smooth organisation and the friendly marshalling aren't a fluke (thank you). This race is hard enough to feel rewarding, but not so hard you can't enjoy the fantastic scenery. And what better way to celebrate the end of the summer? The clocks go back the day after this race, so you can rest your aching limbs for an extra hour. Date of review: October 30, 2011
In short: A good city half In full: Never done this race before, but I really enjoyed it. It was pretty much flat, with a few bridges thrown in for texture. Having read others' reviews, the route doesn't seem to have been popular, but I really loved running on the closed roads and even found the wide, smooth, elevated dual carriageway was exciting in its way. Perhaps I don't get out enough? One carriageway was open to traffic and this traffic had nowhere to go so all the drivers were sitting in a traffic jam with their engines running, and fuming (and making fumes) as we ran past. Really liked the loops and corners where you could see other bits of the race. Great support throughout, often in unexpected places. Never raced past a working steel mill before - that's something to appreciate in a post-industrial country. The last few miles across the barrage were just wonderful, but there was a completely unnecessary water station at Mile 12-ish that made things draw to a halt. Medal was nice, cotton T-shirt will be pyjamas (ho ho, my OH has one too so we could be crazy-people-in-matching-pyjamas if we so chose). I felt as though the race and the route gave me the chance to run as fast as I was able, and I was pleased with my time.Date of review: October 17, 2011
In short: This race continues to improve... as my running declines. In full: I like this race, and now I have done it 5 times- it is local and it fits well into my marathon training schedule. It all seems to work well - not so much queueing, clearly directed and signposted, well marshalled and well-supplied drinks stations. There are admirable efforts to recycle some of the mountains of rubbish that this event generates. It is, as others note, HUGELY expensive. I didn't take a goody bag because it was obviously a plastic bag full of just more recycling. T-shirt and medal are good quality. I like that the race accommodates the two extremes of running - elites to walk/runners, and it is adds a sense of occasion for mediocre plodders like me.Date of review: September 12, 2011
In short: Exciting idea but shocking organisation from 2:09.In full: The race provided a stimulating run through the dark forest, and this in itself was enjoyable and exciting. But there was no water station, no distance markers, no marshalls and a certain amount of confusion between the marathon/half marathon and 10K routes. For £15 it was a dreadful rip-off. The course I ran was just over 12K. 2:09 events need to have a think about this one.Date of review: September 4, 2011
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Three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy shows us that class, elegance and the best foods in the world can be found in Las Vegas. Guy whisks us away to the Nevada desert where we visit a hydroponic farm. With local ingredients we recreate three of his signature plates in his famed restaurant: an appetizer of Colors of Caviar, as well as the main course Bar en Écailles Grilles aux Épices Douces: Crispy Sea Bass with Delicate Herbs. For dessert, Guy puts a new spin on the classic Rice Pudding. VIEW RECIPES.
Two-Star Michelin chef Josiah Citrin takes us to Santa Monica's farmers market, where we try local and organic produce that go into his main course: a Liberty Duck Breast a l'Orange served with a colorful Blood Orange Reduction and Tender Baby Turnips. He then leads us to his renowned restaurant Melisse where he shows us the intricacies behind the appetizer: a Sweet Onion Parmesan Soup with Crabcake and Meyer Lemon. Perfect harmony is created with Warm Crispy Beignets served with Spiced Chocolate Sauce and Cream Gelato. VIEW RECIPES.
Pascal Aussignac takes us on a culinary adventure in England and right through the backdoor of his Michelin-rated restaurant. This is a French-British invasion where we explore the explosion factor of cheeses and charcuterie. Viewers also get to recreate some of Pascal's recipes from his best-selling cookbook, such as Red Mullett with Quinoa and "Gascon Mess," his ode to Meringue and Berries. WATCH PREVIEW.
Chef Marc Haeberlin follows the family tradition of cooking for the most discriminating palates on the planet at his restaurant, L'Auberge de I'Ile. Cuisine Culture travels to the fairytale town of Colmar and throughout the picturesque wine growing region of Alsace where viewers learn how to pair the finest wines in the world with a great meal. You won't want to miss a frog leg or an extra helping of foie gras on this journey. WATCH PREVIEW.
World-renowned chef Thomas Henkelmann and his wife Theresa open up their hearts and home as we experience the magic and delights at his namesake restaurant nestled in charming Greenwich, CT. On the menu is seafood from the local fish market, where we learn how to choose the best catch of the day. On the menu: Black Truffle Royale with Lobster Bisque, Napoleon of Atlantic Halibut filled with Onion Compote & Marinated Salmon as well as Sautéed Langoustines and a Vegetable Flower with Sauce Mousseline. Dessert is a sweet conclusion: Marzipan Tart served with a Warm Ragout of Cherries and Ice Cream. VIEW RECIPES.
Rising star chef Michael Nizzero's prepares a Tartare de Langonstine and two dishes made with ingredients from his garden: Vegetarian Gnocchi and variations of Rhubarb and Strawberry. VIEW PREVIEW.
Champagne has never been the same since Carol Duval Leroy took over her family's vineyards. We experience Champagne tasting competitions and authentic French cuisine on this gastronomial tour de force.VIEW PREVIEW.
Daniel Boulud takes us to his butcher in New York's Meat Packing District to choose the cut for his famed Seared Rib Eye and Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, teamed with a Tomato in a Light Choron Sauce stuffed with Marmalade, Spinach Fondue, Diced Buffalo Mozzarella Salad and a heavenly serving of Pommes Dauphines. We recreate coveted dishes from the famed restaurant Boulud: Peekytoe Crab Salad in a mold of Persian Cucumber-Black Sesame Coulis, draped with Early Mesclun and Radishes. Dessert is arguably the best molten lava cake in the world: a Warm Guanaja Chocolate Coulant filled with oozing Liquid Caramel and paired with a Creamy Milk Sorbet. VIEW PREVIEW.
Paul McCabe has earned himself "Best Rising Star Chef" from the James Beard Foundation because his cutting-edge dishes blend organic, local California produce and self-sustainable philosophies into a superb mélange of French California Cuisine. His three-course meal includes a first course of Beet Salad with Caramelized Yogurt, Local Citrus, Valdeon Cheese and Candied Pistachios; a main course of California Lamb Loin over a bed of Farro, Heirloom Carrots and Asparagus, topped with a Spiced Pepper Jam; and dessert: a White Chocolate Panna Cotta served with Local Strawberries, drizzled in Rhubarb Consommé and crowned with Strawberry Snow. VIEW RECIPES.
Sail down Canal du Midi in Provence aboard Daniel Sak's barge where he wines and dines his guests. Enjoy a Cassoulet in the medieval city of Carcassonne, delight in France's most beautiful example of a market in Narbonne and eat as the locals do in Beziers. We also visit organic vegetable farms and artisanal cheese makers to complete the special recipes that Chef Sak has created, including his French take on Paella and a Strawberry- goat milk mousse with honey ice cream with Acacia flower Beignets. VIEW PREVIEW
Reims is the capital of Champagne, and it's also where the culinary adventure begins in chef Arnaud Lallement's Two-Star Michelin restaurant, L'Assiette Champenoise. Lallement demonstrates how to grill langoustines, braise lamb and make an explosive dessert, a Raspberry Vacheron. Sweets await in one of the world's oldest cookie-making factories. And of course a visit to Champagne is not complete unless you visit the vineyards where a special invitation awaits from Champagnes Paul Goerg.VIEW PREVIEW.
Jeff and Chris Galvin have started a food movement in London. From garnering Michelin stars to opening up what has been noted as the best French restaurant in the UK, viewers get to cook and dine with the masters. Sumptuous meals are presented, such as Lasagna of Dorset Sole served with Velouté of Girolles and a main course of Poached Landaise Chicken with Summer Vegetables & Rosemary Butter Sauce. Don't forget dessert: Caramelized White Provence Peaches splashed with Lavender Ice Cream.VIEW PREVIEW.
Ashley James travels to Nice, the gateway to the French Riviera and one of the best places to sample typical French fare. He visits the kitchen of Jean-Denis Rieubland at Le Chantecler, a One-Star Michelin restaurant in the luxurious Hotel Negresco. Chef Rieubland does not fail to impress as he chooses the best produce and fish from the Cannes market to create his dishes.Dessert is another work of art as the pastry chef blows sugar to make glass-like molds that resemble apples.VIEW PREVIEW.
Israel is the final stop where Ashley James will try the fusions of European and Middle-Eastern cuisine being created by rising star chefs.VIEW PREVIEW.
Chef Yoram Nitzan designs refined and aromatic dishes glorifying the natural flavors of seafood and fish. His ability to combine French classicism, American modernism, and Mediterranean charm has made this superb fish and seafood restaurant consistently one of the very best in the country. Chef Yoram Nitzan demonstrates his famous Langoustine on "Forbidden Risotto", Flavors from the Sea Plate and for desert Turkish Sting!VIEW PREVIEW.


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In the wake of a recent planned attack on a synagogue in New York City, one former NYC cop is offering rabbis a new way to protect themselves and their worshipers. Rabbi Gary Moscowitz is teaching his peers everything from martial arts to gun handling.
"Our idea is you can't be spiritual if you're dead. You have to be able to fight back to live another day," martial arts expert Stuart Rosenberg said.
Moscowitz explains that teaching rabbis these skills is "an insurance policy. I hope it never has to go into effect." To further his cause and to spread his doctrine of safety, he's pushing state lawmakers to allow at least five people at houses of worship to carry guns. He claims that anyone could walk into a synagogue with a machine gun, giving unarmed worshipers no chance to protect themselves unless they know some self defense tactics.
"God forbid and God save us that someone would try to attack us. Why not let us know the skill in advance and be prepared just in case," said Rabbi Mordechai Hecht.
For Moscowitz's 100-hour training synagogue self defense sessions it'll cost you $1,000.
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Ann Jane Cook, 90, of 200 Poplar Street, Kane, died Sunday evening, February 10, 2013 at The Lutheran Home at Kane, where she resided for the past few days.
Born April 12, 1922 in Kane, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Cecelia Nicklas Cannon. On August 25, 1942 in Kane, she married Neil H. Cook, Sr., who died in 1980.
Mrs. Cook was a bookkeeper for Ron Cook Garage, her son's business, for many years. She also was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Kane.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy Hutchins of Winfield, W.Va.; two sons, Neil Cook, Jr. and Ron Cook, both of Kane; and a brother, Thomas Cannon of Kane. Seven grandchildren, eleven greatgrandchildren, three greatgreatgrandchil dren, and eight stepgrand children also survive.
She was preceded in death, besides her husband and parents, by three sisters.
Friends may call at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane on Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00, at which time a memorial service will be held there with the Rev. William LaVelle, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Drive, Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.ronaldmcdonaldfuneralhome.com


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In short: Fast!In full: Saw some people had problems with the official parking but I found it pretty easy to find and park up (I was very early and was aware of the scam parking from organisers emails). Race village was quite small & getting a bit cramped with 30mins before start - seemed enough portaloos. I liked the fact there was plenty of space outside to warm-up pre-race. Race pens not very secure, don't think anyone was checking numbers etc. Super fast course aside from a little congestion over the first 2 miles. Maybe a full dull spots on the course where support was patchy but I liked the long straight roads and flatness. Mileage markers weren't always obvious - make them a bright colour instead of white maybe? Finish stretch was fun - quite quick getting through, baggage storage efficient, good goodie bag. Quickly away from parking with it being so close. Maybe needs a few tweaks here and there but I'd recommend it if you want to go for a PB. Main grips was chip timing - my number went missing in the post and there was some late panic waiting for a replacement; then my bib time didn't register post-race and only appeared on the results page the next day...so my PB elation was replaced by worry when I should've been celebrating. Got to get that stuff working!Date of review: April 21, 2015
In short: Like a well oiled machineIn full: 2nd time I've run this, both times as a follow up to a major city marathon. Forgot about the hills (oops!) and the wind was unrelenting but this is a very special marathon superbly organised by people who love their event. Big thank you to the cadets, marshalls, water station folk and baggage girls - everyone involved was fantastic. Thank you.Date of review: May 11, 2014
In short: Keep up the good work UFD!In full: 3rd time I've run this & is my local 1/2. I always enjoy the down to earth friendliness of the organisers. Fast course, got my 2nd fastest 13.1 yesterday from 16 runs at the distance, and although the lap counting can get to you, the cheery marshalls keep it entertaining!Date of review: April 28, 2014
In short: Slick organisation and great start/finish location.In full: Very impressed with this marathon, everything was well organised and really good use of the racecourse for the start & finish; fabulous coming down the home straight, hearing your name and getting a handshake at the end! Lovely course, lots of country roads broken up by enthusiastic support in the villages. Can't fault anything, though the incorrect placement of the mile 24 marker might have thrown a few people. Highly recommended & very tempted to run it again in the future.Date of review: October 6, 2013
In short: UFD 1/2 maintains its special community feelIn full: 2nd time I've run this but the first was 3 years ago. Pleased to say it's lost none of its charms as a friendly, community feel 1/2 marathon. It has great PB potential, the laps can be mentally challenging but as you come to the final lap it does provide you with that boost knowing that you're nearly there!Only note I'll make is I had a car leaving the far side changing rooms drive deliberately towards me as I was approaching the small lane just before the water station, forcing me to stop and I then got a mouthful of abuse for my troubles. Perhaps a temporary sign just before the crossing asking drivers to give way to runners might be an idea (although I think I just got unlucky with this idiot). Great, friendly and encouraging marshalling. Thanks UFD, I'm sure I'll be back again next year.Date of review: September 10, 2013
In short: Huge event and experience everyone should try In full: My 2nd LM, last one was back in 2005. I trained very hard for this race and overall greatly enjoyed the experience and atmosphere, once I'd written off and accepted I wasn't going to get a PB.There was some pretty bad congestion in the first mile or two coming from Blue pen 4 and I was forced to stop and walk a couple of times, very frustrating. Took a long time to get into a settled rhythm because of the frequent stop/start nature; I'd suggested the course has probably reached it's maximum capacity and it would be great if they could vet entrants a bit better somehow, far too many people in faster pens that shouldn't have been there.However, the support and atmosphere generated by the great UK public blows other big city marathons I've done out of the water (Paris + Berlin). I will keep applying to do this run - maybe one year I'll get a clear run at it as I'd love to do my PB here, but if not I will make sure I enjoy and savour the atmosphere.Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Beautiful run through the countrysideIn full: I can see why this race gets such good feedback and is so well supported. It's a lovely course, challenging and testing, but fair. I ran London 3 weeks ago and did almost the same time in this race which I'm very pleased about, such a different experience! Organisation was *clockwork* and a special thanks to those manning the water stations and the marshalls who did their job expertly and offered great support and encouragement. Loved the crowd support at the junction we went through 4 times, really spurred you on on a course where you can often be running on your own for long periods. Highly recommended.Date of review: May 13, 2012
In short: Missed out on cracking PBIn full: Little more to add on the distance problems - I got 13.5 on my watch. OK, this race for me is a warm-up for VLM, but I've been trying to break my PB for nearly 3 years and felt I was on for it today; I had a great race and if the distance had been right I'd have come in just over 1:32, as it was I "officially" clocked 1:34:43 - about 15 seconds outside my PB!! How frustrating! Oh well, at least I discovered a sprint finish I never knew I had as I tried to beat my time. Lovely weather, enthusiastic support, nice medal and thank you to all the volunteers but I won't be running this race again after such a basic organisational error.Date of review: February 20, 2012
In short: Enjoyable run in the countrysideIn full: Perfect weather, scenic course with some challenging sections. Organisation mostly good at the start of the race and getting out of town was straightforward. Did think there was a long gap in water stops 1-2 though fortunately carried my own supply. My only question mark was the end when the run into the final turn was on the pavement due to oncoming traffic and there was a lack of mashalling at that point as others have pointed out. But overall I enjoyed it and glad I made the effort to come down from London - perhaps would've liked the route to head more into the city but I guess that would be difficult.Date of review: October 17, 2010
In short: Love this raceIn full: Have run all 3 of these 1/2 marathons and it's easily my favourite event. Great organisation, loads of freebies as usual and once again the sun shone for everyone. Fab crowd support this year; can't fault this race.Date of review: October 10, 2010
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Norma,Thank you for conducting the latest experiment with the frozen MM clone dough ball and for your clever use of production values in keeping with the MM hippy/psychedelic theme. It was especially good to see from the video you posted that the dough handled beautifully and also that you were able to open up the defrosted dough ball at a temperature of about 57 degrees F. That suggests that maybe we have a robust MM clone dough with a workable effective hydration that permits use whether the dough is warm or cool, much as we have speculated from the MM videos we have seen. I had been hoping against hope that you would get the desired degree of sweetness in the finished crust, but in anticipation that you wouldn't I had already started to think ahead to the next step. And that is the use of the ADM SWEET'N'NEAT 65 dry molasses powder. That product is supposed to be a tan-colored molasses. If so, it may be possible to use a lot more molasses to overcome its limited inherent capacity to produce sweetness while at the same time not producing an overly dark dough, as we have experienced when using standard supermarket brands of liquid molasses. Once we see what the SWEET'N'NEAT 65 dry molasses product looks like, and you have a chance to taste it, we can attempt a modified MM clone dough formulation using that product. Would you mind describing the characteristics of the crust from the latest experiment and whether you liked the pizza and, if not, why not?Peter
The pie was baked in 5 ½ minutes at about 525 degrees F.
Norma, I like the looks of that pie ... but I love that video even more. You're a gem.Dave
Norma,When I was researching molasses, I read that the lighter molasses has the most sugar. I believe that the lighter molasses remains after the first boiling, and that the supermarket brands that we have been using remain after the second boiling. Blackstrap molasses is what remains after the third boiling. Maybe we could use more of the supermarket brands of liquid molasses but then the color would be darker and the flavor of molasses would be more intense. Hopefully the ADM 65 DMP will be what we are looking for. I also saw that from patents that drying of molasses was quite common in the 1970s and even sooner. Typically starches were used as part of the drying process. To this day, starches are used. Many, if not most, of ADM's dry molasses products use starch. In ADM's case, it is wheat starch.Peter
Norma,The original description of the ADM 65 DMP product says that it is tan-colored whereas the material you just posted says that the product imparts a dark color. Sometimes a material in bulk can look much darker than a thin layer of the same material. Would you mind putting a thin layers of the two ADM DMP products on a sheet of white paper and tell us if the ADM 65 DMP product is lighter in color than the ADM 4000 DMP product?Peter
Hey y'all!Sorry I've been absent for a few days. . I was on the road, but as luck would have it, I was able to stop by a MM store in Farragut TN (I believe that'd be the mailing address).I took some pics of the crust of my 10'' Mega Veggie, made without cheese or butter or parm on the crust. I think you will see that the color is about the same as Norma's pics, and to my own eyes it's basically identical to what I've been producing.But this whole little adventure has taught me one thing - taste buds are odd little things! This MM pizza did not seem to be as sweet as the one I had in Franklin a few weeks ago. But is that real or imagined?? Who knows! One possible difference is that the waiter at the Farragut store affirmed 100% that their dough arrives frozen on trucks. When I asked in Franklin if it was made onsite or shipped in frozen, they said "a little of both." Not sure what that means. But this most recent real MM pie crust actually tasted pretty similar to my last attempt if my taste bud memory is accurate. The crumb texture and structure also seemed to me to be very close to my last attempt.Another thing I noticed was that this pie had a lot of cornmeal, and it seemed to be of a different variety than I have at home. The MM cornmeal seemed to be more of a yellow cornmeal that was coarser. The stuff I have is mostly white-looking and powdery. It seemed to me that the cornmeal on the MM pie actually gave it a slightly sweet "corny" flavor (which I enjoyed). I think I have seen other types of cornmeal at retail and may try something different.I also tasted the kids's pizza that they ordered, which had the standard butter and parm on the rim. First, the butter was definitely garlic in this case (at my last visit I didn't taste much garlic if any). Secondly, it occurred to me that of course butter does have a slightly sweet taste to it. I am not getting that flavor at home because I am using salty butter substitutes.But the bottom line at this point is that I'm just really perplexed at the sweetness issue. I'm not sure if it's my taste buds that can't be trusted or if the doughs at the 2 different MM stores were truly different.I did also scan the posts since my last post, and I saw something that made me think a bit. . ..It is true in my experience that the lighter molasses is sweeter than the darker varieties. Blackstrap molasses, for example, has very little sweetness in my opinion. So one possible way to make it sweeter without changing the color is to just use more of a lighter molasses variety.I have had daydreams of staking-out the nashville commissary to try to see if I can determine what kinds of ingredients are being used, but that might be hazardous to my health!
Norma,You raise some good points about the ADM Dri-mol products. When I first found the ADM website on their sweeteners, I was first attracted to the Dri-mol products. It was only after talking with the ADM sales rep and explaining the pizza dough application that he suggested going with the two dry molasses powders that you now have. If the ADM 65 DMP doesn't do the trick, then you might want to try the Dri-mol products you referenced if you are up to it.I also noticed that just about all of the recipes for baked goods at the ADM website that call for one of their dried molasses powders also call for another form of sugar. This begs the question as to whether dry molasses powder alone is enough. If you'd like to proceed with the ADM 65 DMP product and need a dough formulation, let me know. I think I would be aggressive with the amount of that molasses powder, if only to see if it is possible to get sufficient sweetness with only the dry molasses powder.Peter


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Days before the start of school, a Colorado judge has blocked a voucher plan. Denver District Judge Michael A. Martinez issued a permanent injunction of the Douglas County district's pilot Choice Scholarship Program.
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The pilot program allows up to 500 students already enrolled in Douglas County public schools to receive up to $4,575 toward tuition at a private school. The district already had made the first payment to parents of 265 of 304 students who'd applied.


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If you like riding the Rincon Trail, thank the McCrarys. Those who cut their single track teeth on Wilder Ranch trails should also thank the McCrarys. Emma McCrary and her husband Bud built many of the original Wilder single track trails. And for any who enjoyed the gritty victory of finishing a Surf City Cyclocross race at Big Creek Lumber, you guessed it, the McCrarys made that possible too. They built miles and miles of trails on private land, including their own property, Big Creek Lumber property, and other people's private property.
Recently, Emma McCrary left us. In life, she shared herself, her time, her land, and her equipment with the Santa Cruz community, including the county's cyclists.
In this age of conflicting politics about trail usage, increasing tension over renegade trail building, and occasional disputes on the trails between cyclists and other user groups, I can't help but see Emma McCrary as a kindred spirit and role model for how to live on the trails. She seemed to love trails, people, horses, and Santa Cruz. She wanted to be part of a community that loved trails as much as she did. It's this same trail love that originally formed MBOSC. MBOSC was founded by people who wanted to be members of a community that loves trails, and strives to share them. Let's continue to share the love. Just like Emma McCrary. It's the least we could do after she gave us so much.
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