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greenisgood wrote:I feel like I've experienced a little bit of that vegetal character as well, and its understandable as many darjeelings seem pretty green. Asparagus is an interesting idea, I'll have to look for that when tasting. I've personally found that I prefer more fruity darj's.
Well there is a lot of variation among different FF Darjeelings, but in my experience this very vegetal, asparagusy taste is characteristic of the more expensive ones. I love it, but it doesn't usually seem to last more than one or two infusions.Trioxin wrote:Some Darjeelings do have an "asparagus" type taste and smell that will settle down after the fist brew. Usually its the higher end "tippy"ones. I myself search these out.


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If there was ever a group of individuals who should shun a low-carb diet, it is trail runners. A daily diet rich in high-quality carbohydrates, such as those found in whole grains, ensures enough stored muscle glycogen to fuel between 1.5 and 3 hours of running. "Runners should eat about two grams of carbohydrates per pound of body weight per day," says Molly Kimball, a sports dietitian at Ochsner's Elmwood Fitness Center in New Orleans. "The easiest way to hit this carb quota is by eating plenty of whole grains."
Unlike their refined counterparts (think white rice and bleached-flour bread), whole grains, says Kimball, provide more vitamins and minerals for better recovery and performance. But you don't have to be limited to brown rice, chewy whole-wheat pasta or plain oatmeal. Stores are increasingly chockablock with exciting, oft-overlooked whole-grain options.
The ancient South American grain, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), is finally enjoying surging popularity after the conquering Spanish left it to wither. Nutty-tasting quinoa offers a smorgasbord of vitamins and minerals including magnesium, which plays a role in bone health and blood-sugar control. Plus, it's considered a "complete" protein source, meaning it serves up all the essential amino acids to repair and build muscle. You can find round quinoa, either beige or red, in health food stores and some larger grocers.
Make it: Harried cooks will like that quinoa takes half the time as brown rice to cook. Place 1 cup quinoa in a saucepan along with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered until the water has absorbed, about 12 minutes. Quinoa is as versatile as it is nutritious, starring in pilafs, salads, soups and even as a breakfast cereal.
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Make them: You can cook soba noodles like you would normal pasta, but it's best to follow package directions. Once cooked, give the noodles a cold-water rinse and combine with any number of items such as meat sauce, diced chicken and vegetables or soy sauce, edamame (soybeans) and seared tofu.


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Great Location in Prenzlauer Berg (9)
Size43 m²
Floor No.4
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A comfortable double bed comes as part of the sunlit studio. Sit with a cup of coffee in the morning upon the sofa or armchair. The kitchen includes cooking appliances and an adequately sized dining table. Storage space and a bath with a shower head also feature.
Schönhauser Allee U+S-Bahn (Underground + Train) Station is an 8-minute walk away, and is right next to a large shopping centre. Use the public transportation system for direct connection to Alexanderplatz Square and the TV Tower, and vibrant Potsdamer Platz Square.
Within walking distance are a selection of bakeries and supermarkets. Prenzlauer Berg also offers many cafes, restaurants and bars.
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We were very comfortable in the apartment in Berlin, close to public transport and a very quiet and well attended. The house had everything we needed, although the fourth floor without elevator. Thanks for all.
Siamo stati molto bene nell'appartamento di Berlino, vicino ai mezzi di trasporto pubblico ed una zona molto tranquilla e ben frequentata. La casa aveva tutto l'occorrente, pur essendo al quarto piano senza ascensore. Grazie di tutto.
Clean and simple.
Sauber und einfach.
The price is very reasonable. The apartment is large enough for two people, well equipped, relatively well placed in the area.
By cons, it is quite noisy; located near a flight path. Furthermore noise rise from the courtyard.
Le prix est très raisonnable. L'appartement est suffisamment vaste pour deux personnes, bien équipé, relativement bien placé dans le quartier.
Par contre, il est assez bruyant ; situé près d'un couloir aérien. De plus les bruits montent de la cour intérieure.
The apartment is really in a great location, the subway is close and easy to reach. Alexanderplatz is just three stops, and from there you can reach every part of Berlin. The apartment is large, clean and spacious. Only flaws of the apartment are the lack of shutters or blinds in the room so in the morning when the sun rises enters a light that does not allow to go to sleep, another lack (in my humble opinion) was the lack of necessary goods in the cupboard (there was only a bit 'of salt), in the other apartments I've stayed in have always found it a bit' of salt, oil, vinegar and sugar. The minimum precisely. Still recommend this apartment (especially to young couples, having also 84 steps to do) and maybe a nice mask for the night. As for Katrin it was extremely available and friendly, attentive to provide all the information the way exhaustive and complete.
L'appartamento si trova davvero in una ottima posizione, la metrò è vicina e facile da raggiungere. Alexanderplatz è a sole tre fermate e da li si puó raggiungere ogni parte di Berlino. L'appartamento è grande, pulito e spazioso. Uniche pecche dell'appartamento sono la mancanza di tapparelle o veneziane in camera così la mattina appena sorge il sole entra una luce che non permette di continuare a dormire, altra mancanza (a mio modesto avviso) è stata l'assenza di beni necessari nella credenza (c'era solo un po' di sale), negli altri appartamenti in cui ho alloggiato ho sempre trovato un po' di sale, olio, aceto e zucchero. Il minimo appunto. Consiglio comunque questo appartamento (sopratutto alle coppie giovani, visti anche gli 84 scalini da fare ) e magari una bella mascherina per la notte. Per quanto riguarda Katrin è stata disponibilissima e cordiale, attenta a fornire tutte le indicazioni i modo esaustivo e completo.
Very nice accommodation. I did not miss anything. Since the apartment is located in the backyard, it is very quiet. I can only recommend it
The entire process was straightforward. Everything worked out great.
Very nice hostess
Sehr nette Unterkunft. Mir hat es an nichts gefehlt. Da sich das Apartment im Hinterhof befindet, ist es sehr ruhig. Ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen
Die komplette Abwicklung war unkompliziert. Es hat alles super geklappt.
Sehr nette Gastgeberin
Very good apartment. Everything was ready and very clean.
Muy bien el apartamento. Todo estaba a punto y muy limpio.
Beautiful, clean apartment, has everything you need. We were very pleased and can the apartment Recommend!
Schöne, saubere Wohnung, hat alles was man braucht. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und können die Wohnung weiterempfehlen!
I didn't expect a lot, because I just wanted to have a place to rest after sightseeing the city. Instead of, I receive very cozy, nice and comfortable place. In apartment was everything what I need to live a couple days in Berlin, like well equipped kitchen, very clean bathroom and comfortable bed.
Apartment is very good located, near from the subway and city train (Schönhauser Allee), but in backyard is quietly and safely. In the area of apartment is a lot of shops, cafes, markets and mall (Schönhauser Allee Arkaden).
I'm very glad, that I chose this offer. Thanks a lot Katrin.
The apartment delivered everything as promised nothing less or more. Afterwards looking it was basic furnitured (few kitchen furniture, small TV). For a few days Berlin however we can recommend this apartment.
Great stay, the apartment is exactly as described here and is consistent with the photos match. Apartment was very clean, large rooms, everything you need was present. The procurement and return of the key was exactly as described and completely uncomplicated. Top location, Späti next door and in a few minutes of the action. We have already booked a second time! We recommend !!! Thanks :-)
Toller Aufenthalt, die Wohnung ist genau wie hier beschrieben und stimmt mit den Fotos überein. Wohnung war sehr sauber, große Zimmer, alles Notwendige war vorhanden. Auch die Beschaffung und Rückgabe des Schlüssels war exakt wie beschrieben und völlig unkompliziert. Top Lage, Späti nebenan und in wenigen Minuten mitten im Geschehen. Wir haben bereits ein zweites Mal gebucht! Sehr zu empfehlen!!! Danke :-)
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Looks like a fun time. I like those pizza trays. I'd eat that pepperoni pie for sure CL
FWIW, I think frankie g sells those pizza trays, have always wanted to try them. -marc
I'd have a slice of each and a mess of wings. Took my 2 yr old daughter there years ago and she was frightened by the giant rat!
You have the cutest grandson dressed up for his party. My daughter is 8 months and can't wait until she is excited for her own birthday.
The pizza is better than it used to be,compared to many years ago,for what its being sold as.My kids enjoy this place as well.Thats what its all about,our children or grandkids to have a great day,and to waste alot of our money on games and etc. Looks like you had a wonderful time Norma...thats the best thing.
Norma,Many years back,I went to Chuck e Cheese with some friends and their kids,and I recall the pizza being alot like elementary school cafeteria pizza.The nasty,soft,square pizzas most of us craved at school when we were kids. As an adult,I found it horrible and barely edible.But as a Kid,every Friday at elem school,it was the greatest lunch day. Fast forward to the present day,the pizza is much better than I remember it.Also,one of the CeC I went to were serving a chicken parm sub there.I tried it and was surprised it was decent.That was in Indianapolis.Here in Southern KY,they don't offer it at CeC.I guess the menu and possible the Pizza will vary at locations.


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COETZEE, J.C.; VAN BEEK, W.S.B. and BUYS, A.. A practical knowledge management framework within the pyrometallurgical industry. J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. [online]. 2012, vol.112, n.7, pp.621-630. ISSN 2411-9717.
In this article, a case is made for the importance of the transfer and management of tacit knowledge to ensure continued sustainable competitive advantage within the pyrometallurgical industry in South Africa. The state of knowledge management (KM) is assessed through a theoretical and empirical study. The empirical part of the study was conducted by means of a survey questionnaire. An important prerequisite within the research entailed determining the current state of KM within the pyrometallurgical industry, and the findings are presented throughout this article. The research argues for initiatives to address the high turnover of pyrometallurgical knowledge workers. This industry needs to entrench tacit knowledge and therefore address the problems associated with the continuous loss of inherent specialized knowledge. Appropriately, emphasis is placed on identifying initiatives required to embed and retain not only human capital lost through mobility, but rather retaining tacit knowledge through a practical KM framework.
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We've looked so far at fasting in the Old Testament, the Sermon on the Mount, and the New Testament. Let's get practical by thinking through how we fast today as Christians, trying to be biblical about it.
While the New Testament seems to de-emphasize fasting, I think it would be a mistake to say fasting has been completely eliminated from the life of the church. After all, Jesus did say, "Whenever you fast," which could almost be translated "if and when you fast"; and in Matthew 9:15, he does say his disciples will fast after he is taken away from them. But Jesus gives no other detail.
I believe that's instructive for us. Rather than follow some guru who wants to make up rules Jesus didn't find necessary, I think you're better off guided by biblical principle. Here's a summary statement to launch the discussion:
Summary: Fasting is left to the discretion of an individual believer in times of distress.
Summary: Fasting is left to the discretion of an individual believer in times of distress.
Regarding that qualifying phrase, "in times of distress," I like what the 19th century commentator John Broadus said:
Fasting is right only when [your] condition makes it natural. In a time of joy, fasting would be unnatural, and could not express a genuine feeling. But persons who are in great distress are naturally inclined to abstain from eating. Fasting can deepen those spiritual impulses toward worship and devout meditation.
Fasting is right only when [your] condition makes it natural. In a time of joy, fasting would be unnatural, and could not express a genuine feeling. But persons who are in great distress are naturally inclined to abstain from eating. Fasting can deepen those spiritual impulses toward worship and devout meditation.
In other words, if you're in a joyful frame of mind, don't try to adopt an artificial position of mourning and fasting. James says: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise" (James 5:13).
The call to the cheerful is to sing praise—not fast. So if that's you, an understanding of fasting can help you appreciate more your position of blessing. Rejoice in the goodness of God and remember that He richly supplies you with all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
But some of you are on the other end of the spectrum. You're grieving the death of a loved one. You're fighting a major health battle. You're battling a besetting sin. You're overwhelmed with a difficult family relationship. Maybe you're on the brink of a major life decision and urgently need the Lord's guidance.
For you, fasting may be an appropriate outlet for the burden of your heart. That's what A. W. Pink was talking about when he wrote,
Private fasting must issue from an urge within and not because it is imposed from without. Private fasting should be spontaneous, the result of our being under a great stress of spirit, and the simple act itself be entirely lost sight of in the engrossing fervor which prompted it.
Private fasting must issue from an urge within and not because it is imposed from without. Private fasting should be spontaneous, the result of our being under a great stress of spirit, and the simple act itself be entirely lost sight of in the engrossing fervor which prompted it.
God appointed fasting for such times. Maybe the act of skipping a meal or two would help you express to God the spiritual urgency that is on your heart.
If you do decide to fast, let me suggest a mindset, a mental focus that I believe will give your time of fasting genuine constructive power.
Trials tend to make us lose sight of the spiritual realities that belong to us in Christ. So don't use your fast to focus on your immediate problem or to try to force God's hand to give you a great deliverance from the problem.
Instead, as you fast, focus your mind on God and direct your thoughts to divine realities.
As you fast with that trusting, dependent spirit, take heart—your Father will reward your Christ-centered fast in His time and according to His will.
One final word. It is popular for Christians to think fasting somehow brings them closer to God in a way that nothing else does. No matter how much people may protest their own experience to support their position, I don't buy it. You shouldn't either.
The Scriptures sanctify us. We are transformed by the renewing of our mind, not the restriction of our diet.
The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul (Psalm 19:7).
Sanctify them in the truth, Your Word is truth (John 17:17).
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul (Psalm 19:7).
Sanctify them in the truth, Your Word is truth (John 17:17).
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Don't look for external fasting to do for you what God has appointed the Scriptures to do. Fasting is not designed to put righteous desires into you; it's meant to be a means to express urgent desires that already exist. Fasting is an effect of a spiritual urgency, not the cause of it.
Look for God in His Word, not in bodily hunger pangs. That is what will produce the spiritual growth you desire in your walk with Christ.
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Very pratical and simple to understand. Thank you Ps Don for this blog.
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Has anyone here ever read "God's Chosen Fast" by Arthur Wallis?
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Amen and Thank you brother Green,
If I were able to foster the urgency of the Spirit that precedes the true fast, through not eating food, then I suppose I would end up praying for....some food
' Fasting is an effect of a spiritual urgency, not the cause of it. '
It means acknowledging Jesus whom is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Awesome!! It's about God is our Potter and we are clay.
God is to be praise, adored, worshiped, and etc.
Arthur Wallis' book. Never heard of neither the man nor the book, but read a little about both just now.
From what I read, he believed in revival through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He was charismatic with a Bethren background.
And this book, did the "Daniel fast" fad start there?
very troubling.
It is amazing how the Holy Spirit confirms truths with the people of God. This very morning in my study/devotional time I was thinking on the topic of these latest blogs. I thought about the truth that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. Our minds are renewed by diligent study of God's Word. And finally, that we are sanctified by the truth...God's Word is truth...from Genesis to Revelation (as Psalm 119:160 declares).
I thought that no prescribed order of ritualistic practices can accomplish what God alone is accomplishing according to Philippians 2:13.
I then logged on here to see if Don had added another blog in the series and had to smile when I read that he wrote the exact same thing that I studied this morning...
Great way to encourage the body through confirmation of the truth!
Excellent post: Biblical, clear, and concise.
I'm glad to see the statement "Fasting is an effect of a spiritual urgency, not the cause of it."
Lately, I had an hour of discussion with a friend who is fasting for a week. I pointed out to her that what they're doing is not really biblical because their denomination claim that fasting will cause God bring down breakthroughs and blessing or revival as they called it.
I took time to relate to her some of the fating done in the OT and I concluded that fasting is an effect and not the cause but an effect of the those spiritual revival- and that most spiritual revival has something to do with sin and mourning over sin.
She hated that idea.
I would like to continue bringing to the front this obsession by many evangelicals...especially those who would classify themselves "New Calvinists"...with the notion of "spiritual disciplines".
Here is a link to one of the hottest/hippest gurus of the "New Calvinism" around detailing how he views fasting...note that this is set in a series of "Spiritual Disciplines" teachings:
In my conversations with practitioners of this type "fasting" I have heard almost verbatim the terminology seen in the link such as: "there are seemingly innumerable other things that, though they are good, can become bad when they rule over us..."
Note on the link above all of the various "disciplines" involved in the series...this one is particularly strange:
#9 - Keith,
there was no link to the "particularly strange" discipline.
I agree with your assertion of this obsession with "new calvinism" (had to smile, I just knew who the "guru" was before checking the website).
I feel very "uncomfortable" with this statement from the cited site:
"The contemplative disciplines replenish our spirit, renew our mind, and reorient our focus."
Disciplines replenish our spirit, renew our minds, reorient our focus? I don't think so. Why am I not surprised to see Richard Foster's books recommended?
But... back to the issue at hand... if fasting is a spiritual disciple with the purpose of growing in self-discipline (and here I go "huh???"),and the author mentions Jesus and His fasting, what exactly he is implying was the purpose of Jesus fasting?
I don't really mean to discuss other people's view of fasting, but then again there is value in pointing out what fasting IS NOT.
1: Our living true God and right bibical fasting.
2: The world and wrong fasting.
I choose #1.
Found a good scripture in James:1;2-8
My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall
into various trials, knowing that the testing
of your faith produces patience. But let patience
have its perfect works, that you may be perfect
and complete,lacking nothing. If any of you lacks
wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all liberally
and without reproach, and it will be given him. But
let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who
doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed
by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he
receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-
minded man, unstable in all his ways.
This verse makes me think about my relationship with Jesus.
Sorry Elaine (#11) about leaving out the link...I was going to add the link but after looking at it several times I just could not do so (deals with sexual content)...I thought I had erased the line but...oh well.
Is there something wrong with using the term spritiual discipline? I have followed this thread over the last couple of weeks and it has been brought up a couple of times. I know that Macarthur has used that statement and I am willing to bet that most other bible teachers have used it at some point in there ministry although admittedly I have not had the desire to do the research. I really don't understand why the phrase is an issue. Is it because the word spiritual is used and not Christian? Would it be legit to call it a Christian discipline? We use quite a few other words that are not in the bible and have sine the early days of the church. When God first saved me I read a book called Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes. I honestly don't remember if he used the word spritual or Christian discipline in it but it was a good book full of disciplines like prayer, worship, purity etc (he does not mention fasting thought). I would encourage any man to read it who hasn't. I myself don't see anything unbiblical or mystical about using a generic term like spiritual discipline when talking about how we live our Christian lives in regards to prayer, meditating on God's word, worship etc. Maybe I am way off in left field though. On a side note I have really enjoyed this thread and have learned alot, it also confirmed a few things I thought about fasting that I have seen alot of local churches do where I live that I have always thought were a bit off. Thanks everyone for there input and God bless
"Is there something wrong with using the term spiritual discipline?"
Micah, I think the question you asked is perhaps flawed but since I have raised the issue I will try and give an answer. First the term "spiritual discipline" must be defined before an answer to your question can be truly given. The fact that many in the evangelical world have borrowed a definition for that term from eastern mysticism, as is evident by the posts I have made and the sites I have referenced, cause me to be hesitant to give a nod to the usage of that phrase in generic form without further clarification of its intended meaning by the user.
Further, since the term is obviously not a term directly found in scripture but one that is prevalent in eastern mystical writings I must question why a Christian would want to muddy the waters with its usage. If the term spiritual disciplines were a term associated with the scriptures then there would be no issue in my opinion with the term itself although the term would still need to be defined.
"I myself don't see anything unbiblical or mystical about using a generic term like spiritual discipline when talking about how we live our Christian lives in regards to prayer, meditating on God's word, worship etc."
Again, I think the statement above is flawed. First, the term "spiritual discipline" is not a generic term but one that is extensively used by Roman Catholics and others involved with eastern mysticism. The term is directly associated with a set of religious practices designed to take people to a deeper level in their relationship with whichever god they may be serving.
Finally, sanctification is the product of the outflowing of a Spirit filled life...not as a direct result of merely following some set of disciplines that just anyone can employ. In my opinion, therefore, it would be better to focus one's attention on being filled with the Holy Spirit totally depending on His guidance (ref: Ephesians 5:15-21 and John 17:17) rather than focusing on a set of so-called disciplines.
Yes, JM has used the term in the context of "self-discipline" (as far as I know, correct me if I am wrong).
"self-discipline, spiritually being able to discipline your own life...very, very essential to spiritual growth."
"self-discipline" and "Spiritual disciplines" are not the same thing with regards to the topic at hand.
JM sums up the point I am making rather well in the sermon you cited:
"The God who has been so good as to give you the best possible gift which is Holy Spirit, what more could God give you than the Holy Spirit to take up residence in your life, to seal you for eternal glory, to sanctify you? I mean, the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift He gives. The Holy Spirit is the one who regenerates us, who makes us new, who gives us the promise of eternal life and maintains that. The Holy Spirit is the strength of our continued perseverance. The Holy Spirit is the source of all of our learning and understanding of the Word of God. The Holy Spirit is the source of our hope..."
Notice that JM does not say that adhering to a set of spiritual disciplines will result in the things for which he gives proper credit to the Holy Spirit achieving in our lives.
Keith, I was agreeing with you. =) and at the same time commenting on #14 Micah's comment about JM using that statement [term].
Remember not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers (2 Tim. 2:14).
While the phrase "spiritual discipline" is not a technical term in Scripture (nor does it have a universal definition), it certainly reflects clear biblical concepts.
1 Cor. 9:27, "But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."
Titus 1:8, elders should be "hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined."
1 Tim. 4:7, "... discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness..."
The phrase "spiritual disciplines" has been used by mystics, but not exclusively. It simply means discipline in the area of spiritual matters. I think you would agree that regular Bible reading takes discipline. Would you also agree that maintaining a consistent prayer life takes discipline? Since those are spiritual activities, is it wrong to call them spiritual disciplines? Not as biblical mandates to a higher Christian experience, but as obedience leading to greater Christlikeness?
Bringing it back to the current issue, I don't see how fasting can qualify as a discipline since, as Don has noted, it is not something to practice regularly for the primary purpose of spiritual growth.
I sympathize with those who use fasting as a means of enhancing spiritual awareness. I do not doubt that fasting makes you more aware of your dependence on God. I do not doubt it has other benefits as well. But I do doubt there is biblical support for using fasting as part of a regular diet for spiritual growth.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about the phrase "spiritual discipline" as much as how one is using it, or what they mean by it. I wouldn't charge everyone using it as a mystic or assume they're using it unbiblically. Love assumes the best and among conservative evangelicals we shouldn't assume that someone is caught up in Eastern Mysticism if they use the phrase.
It is better to discuss what someone means by spiritual disciplines than their use of the phrase.
Perhaps you missed what I said previously...which is exactly what you just said :-) It is about meaning and not just the term per se.
"The fact that many in the evangelical world have borrowed a definition for that term from eastern mysticism, as is evident by the posts I have made and the sites I have referenced, causes me to be hesitant to give a nod to the usage of that phrase in generic form without further clarification of its intended meaning by the user."
I don't disagree with what you have written and I fully agree with what scripture teaches regarding discipline. In fact, I consider myself very self-disciplined. I do not agree with what many evangelicals are doing under the heading "spiritual disciplines" which is not in keeping with scripture...fasting superficially is one of those practices as has been pointed out perfectly by Don in his blogs.
Hope I am clear as mud :-)
How very interesting. I have been fed in many ways with this blog. I went through a lot as a charismatic christian. The most harrowing experience was knowing that i was not living a victorious christian life much as i thought i loved God and did all the works including going on weeks fasts etc. I kept praying and crying and asking God to deliver me from my weaknesses but it was to no avail. I failed miserably. One day when i was at the rock bottom, i again broke down in tears and cried to God and said if he would save me i would tell others not to come down this road. I did not know what i was getting myself into. The first thing that happened was God mercifully gave me a hunger for his Word and i couldnt stop eating. Gosh it was there that i came across standards which blew my mind away. The fear of God was born (thanks be to God) and i now know i live for him. It is interesting how much he has taught me to unlearn all that i thought i knew. Obviously this topic is essential as all scripture is God breathed but to an ex charismatic leader.......it is crucial and i am so grateful for all who God has used to explain this topic to me.
May he who begun a good work in you, be faithful to bring it to completion. Thanks and much love.
Is there a better word to use for spiritual discipline. Cause this
word can be use for other religions. Why not use word term Christ-
center discipline. Just a thought.
I think I understand what you are getting at Keith. I do believe that some people in the Charismatic movement use that term out of context. All I meant by it being a generic term is that it is used pretty much across the board in all religions or cults or post modern spiritual groups. But after reflecting on it I can see your concern if it is not explained biblically.
Jesus fasted before going into the wilderness to be tempted or while He was already there in the wilderness, whichever, the point is he was not grieving or in distress. Neither were the diciples in grief or distress when waiting for the Holy Spirit to fill them. In fact they had great joy in knowing that Jesus had risen from the dead. So where do these examples that the bible records for us, fit in with the reasons given in the blog for biblical fasting?
Something is missing here. Surely biblical examples of fasting speak just as loud as the little bit of actual teaching that exists on the subject.
Matthew 17:14-21 seems to indicate that faith can be increased by prayer and fasting. That is the boy who was falling in the fire and the water and the disciples could not cure him. Jesus goes on to call them faithless and tells them their unbelief is why they could not cast the demon out. Then in verse 21 Jesus states "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." KJV.
It seems to me that every instance I can think of where fasting is mentioned, something extraordinary occurs, or as in the case of the above, would have occured.
I believe it's time for a word study on fasting. Onward to the Strong's concordance. Seeing the time, it will have to wait 'till the morning. Praise be to The Most High.
As a side note: I used to spend my time on video game blogs debating meaningless games. This is much more rewarding. Thank you Jesus!
Has anyone read John Piper's book on fasting called "A Hunger for God"? What are your thoughts if so?
Looking at Acts chapter 10, the great sheet with the "unclean foods" that Peter saw thrice. Verse 30 recounts Cornelius' fast of 4 days prior and how when praying "behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing," and told him of his prayer being heard and his alms being "had in rememberance in the sight of God." Then he recieves instruction on what to do next.
Again, no distress or grief, simply a desire to hear from God, that was honored by God.
These examples (this one and my previous comments) seem to contradict some of the views stated in the blog and the corresponding comments.
I look forward to any possible responses to my comments. Praise Jesus!
Re: Scott's comment #27
The mention of fasting by Cornelius is apparently not in some manuscripts. It appears in Acts 10:30 in the KJV, but not ESV, NASB, or NIV. So don't put too much weight on it.
Even if you think the KJV is more accurate in this verse, be careful not to read a cause and effect relationship into it, when the text does not say so. The way to sort it all out is to look to the clearest texts that explain how our faith grows. 2 Peter Ch. 1 is an excellent example of this. Peter gives a list of qualities we should strive for. He does not mention methods or specific practices, but stresses knowledge of Scripture (2 Pet 1:2, 19). As we strive for these things, God works within us (Phil 2:12-13).
Luke tells us Anna served God with fastings and prayers for a very long period of time.
That ability to remain so dedicated for such a long time is awe inspiring. Her fastings surely helped prepare and enhance those many prayers.
Sometimes the work or assignment is so important and interesting, food becomes a necessary distraction and to stop work is unthinkable.
It could be Anna was just too busy to eat very often. She was available for God, not food so much.
Could I also get some feedback on what is shared at this link?
http://www.ccci.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/personal-guide-to-fasting/index.htm It was done by the late Bill Bright.
I'm thankful that the topic of fasting has come up...I've not heard very much taught on it. I was looking into John MacArthur's message archives and found a message as well on it(see below). Hope this message is helpful to someone else as well. I'm so very thankful to God for the blessing that the ministry of GTY has been in my life.
Michelle # 30:
Since you invited some feedback on Bill Bright's article, I'll make a few observations.
The title of the article raises flags with me immediately: "Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer." A personal guide to fasting? That embodies the very thing Don addressed in his blog series on fasting.
The first sentence puts Dr. Bright's view of fasting in perspective. He writes, "Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines."
Where in Scripture does God tell us fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline? In my estimation, elevating fasting over the reading of Scripture and prayer is misleading and dangerous. It prioritizes one activity God allows me the freedom to practice, over many activities God commands me to practice.
Survey all the instruction given to the churches in the New Testament. Nowhere in the epistles are we told to fast. Paul's instruction to Timothy and Titus (how to lead the church) say nothing that indicates fasting is "the most powerful spiritual discipline." In fact, they say nothing about fasting at all.
We find many references to reading God's Word, exhorting one another, earnestly seeking God in prayer, practicing repentance, and communicating God's Word through evangelism. But fasting is mentioned nowhere in those lists. It would be strange for the Holy Spirit to leave out the most powerful spiritual discipline from all the epistles addressed to churches and church leaders. In fact, the only time fasting is mentioned in any epistle is when Paul issued a warning to the Colossians not to let anyone hold them to a fast (Col. 2:16).
Another statement Dr. Bright made was, "The awesome power can be released through you as you fast through the enabling of the Holy Spirit." Statements like that are prone to be misunderstood, and for good reason—they have no biblical support.
Dr. Bright made an interesting final observation. He said fasting has come to be neglected in the church. I can't help but wonder: If we're supposed to fast in secret, and not parade our righteousness before men (Matthew 6:1-18), how could we possibly know to what extent fasting is being neglected except in our own personal lives? Follow the logic? Jesus says, "When you fast, do it in secret." If people were faithful to follow Christ's instructions, we'd never know when, or to what degree fasting was being neglected—or practiced.
To summarize, I think Dr. Bright's personal guide to fasting misses the point of the New Testament teaching on the subject.
For the sake of clarity, my feedback speaks nothing of the motive or goal of Bill Bright's article. I'm grateful for the legacy he left behind—zeal to reach college students for Christ across campus universities in America.
Re: Greg #28
That's fine, but what about my other comments at #'s 24 and 25.
#32 Tommy, wow - thank you so much for your input. I think I am coming to understand why there is such a concern now with this subject. I wasn't aware of the emphasis the "emerging church" is placing on "spiritual disciplines" and how a lot of people are being led astray from study of Scripture to practicing these "disciplines" to "connect" with God.
Also, I have an older book by Charles Stanley on prayer where he says that fasting can be a way to subject your appetites to the Holy Spirit's control (if a person is battling with controlling their appetites). Ultimately, this is what we need to strive for - to have Him be in control of us and our appetites.
What can a person do when she or he has been led by the Holy Spirit to undertake a fast and fails to do it as long as she or he felt led to do it (in her or his conscience)? Would the Lord require her or him to keep fasting until she or he got it right?
You ask: "So What can a person do when she or he has been led by the Holy Spirit to undertake a fast and fails to do it as long as she or he felt led to do it (in her or his conscience)? Would the Lord require her or him to keep fasting until she or he got it right?"
Here's a quick response:
If the Holy Spirit led someone to fast, that fast certainly wouldn't be for the purpose of earning divine favor. So, when you ask, "Would the Lord require him to keep fasting until he got it right?," My answer is "no." Here's why.
The Holy Spirit never "requires" something from us that Scripture doesn't. As mentioned before, the New Testament never expressly commands believers to fast, so neither does the Holy Spirit. After all, He's the author of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16).
I appreciate Don's careful analysis of fasting for believers this side of the cross. Here's how he summarized it: Fasting is left to the discretion of an individual believer in times of distress.
So, if your question was hypothetical, no problem. If someone you know is in the midst of the struggle you introduced, I would recommend you point them to Don's 4-part series here on the GTY blog, which will give them a sweeping view of fasting throughout Scripture. I think that would help inform and comfort your friend.
Remember, Jesus came and addressed people under the oppressive rule of the religious leaders. The Pharisees placed terrible burdens on them—and wouldn't lift a finger to help them carry the load (Matt. 23:1-5). Our day is not unlike theirs. We must be careful to not think beyond what is written in Scripture (1 Cor. 4:6).
I hope that helps.
Re: Scott # 24, 25
Matt. 17:21 is absent from many manuscripts (not included in ESV and NIV). So it cannot support any doctrine on its own. And yes, Jesus did fast in the wilderness, but he doesn't explain why he did it. Remember, the question you are asking is not, "Why should I fast?" but "How can I best increase my faith?" Look to the texts in Scripture that explicitly answer that second question. The first question is never asked or answered in Scripture, so don't bother about it.
Thanks again Tommy for your input...
Someone mentioned before about how to address others when fasting without making a show that one is fasting. How should someone deal with or answer people that are non-believers (particularly family) when fasting? Especially if the family members end up getting concerned about the person (his or her health or well-being)?
One more question (thank you for bearing with me!) ~
Wouldn't it be alright to ask a fellow believer to pray along with you or remember you in prayer if you were embarking on a fast you were led to undertake by the Holy Spirit (let's say 3 days) so that you would stay strong and not break it? The motive not being to draw attention to one's self but for help to not give in? Especially if this is a very difficult undertaking for the individual?
The point Jesus is making in Matthew 6 is to fast in secret, not to be noticed by people. In other words, not like the Pharisees.
"When you fast, do not put on a gloomy face…but anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be noticed."
If people question your health in the midst of your fast, maybe that's an indication you are getting stuck with those fundamental instructions Jesus laid down.
Consider His own example: Jesus went into the wilderness for his fast. We'd never know about it had it not been in the inspired record. That's worthy of consideration. I understand Jesus had no wife or family to care for, but the principle is powerful. Angels—not disciples or family members—ministered to him at the completion of His fast, and he walked back into public ministry with how many people knowing about His wilderness occurences…?
Your second question sounds like your motive in fasting could simply be to hold-out until the last day is complete. Would it make sense to fast for 3 days and request prayer…to complete the 3 days? Not only would that potentially violate the instructions from Matthew 6, "being noticed by men," but it sounds more like a human work, something a person is trying to accomplish for God instead of seeking Him in a time of urgency and distress.
I hope that doesn't come across as unloving, Michelle. I'm simply trying to process your questions on fasting with the very limited amount of instructions we have from the New Testament. And I also want to be helpful to you as you study this subject.
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Mark Cuban is well known as the brash, combative owner of the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team, the guy who looks like a big kid and sometimes acts like one. His outbursts can obscure his most notable attribute—he is an astute businessman.
Cuban made his fortune building and selling two businesses—the first a computer-services company and the second an Internet streaming-media firm named broadcast.com. It was the media company that made him wealthy, and he has remained engaged in media since selling it to Yahoo more than a decade ago.
He's an entrepreneur, first, and maybe last, and not by any stretch a journalist, but Cuban is the majority-owner of a cable channel, HDNet, whose regular lineup features a Dan Rather investigative series; two websites whose sole tasks are to ferret out corporate and government malfeasance (sharesleuth.com and bailoutsleuth.com); and HDNet Films, the movie production company behind the prize-winning documentary, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.
Cuban is media-savvy. He tweets (@mcuban); he blogs (at http://blogmaverick.com); he dances with the stars. He writes and talks about broad themes in digital media and is especially interested in what is the most pressing issue facing the contemporary news media—how to monetize its prodigious output. Put more simply: Can the news make money?
CJR Encore Fellow Terry McDermott engaged in an extended e-mail correspondence with Cuban, who answered questions on his Android-enabled telephone. Here's an edited transcript of that conversation.
What is the future of journalism, assuming it has one? How can journalism monetize the web? I pay $9 a month for Netflix. Why won't I pay the same for good journalism?
The future of journalism will be tethered to the future of profitability of the news business. If there are ways to create profits using news created by journalists, as opposed to partisan shouting, then it will prosper. The good news is that there are many upcoming opportunities for news organizations. One will be subscription models on portable devices. If iTunes offers subscriptions, it might—and the key word is "might"—create a new future for journalism. Another option might be a Netflix for news.
At its heart, Netflix is an arbitrage-based business. Netflix pays up front for content against an amount per viewing. They then sell subscriptions to the content. It's not inconceivable that someone could do the same thing with news. Go to the big newspapers and offer them an amount that is equal to their net margins for their online businesses (online revenues minus costs) in exchange for the right to exclusively present the content to its subscribers. It would leave the right to newspapers to offer the same content behind a paywall, but not for free. It then could go offer a subscription with a monthly fee to the service.
So, for $7.95 per month, I would go to this site and get all the news I wanted for no additional charge. The service would learn from usage and pay more for the most-read content, less for less-read (knowing that some content providers may withdraw if the amount is not high enough). The real challenge would be in selling enough subscriptions. Do you need 1 million, 10 million? Is $7.95 too high or too low? I don't know, but it's a business someone—not me—should explore. Or possibly it is one that the major paper ownership groups should consider creating.
What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and found someone had made you CEO of Tribune Company? I mean, what would you do once you stopped crying?
I don't think I would cry at all. I don't know their expense levels, but they certainly have enough content to leverage and quite a few monetization opportunities.
Assuming you own Tribune Company: you could be both the content creator and the Netflix analog, correct?
The role would be of aggregator and sales organization. I don't know if Tribune has the skill set to acquire and market a subscription product, but they can probably partner with someone who can. The former Netflix CFO is out there.
Would the subscriptions be broken into channels—for example, foreign news, tech, sports?
Hell no. The idea is to create as much value as possible for the subscription so that people see it as the best way to consume news.
Do you think there will come a day soon when you won't want a physical newspaper? Could newspapers just give all their subscribers a Kindle or iPad and lose the trucks and the trees?
I don't see that day coming until costs force the issue or there is a new technology that creates a new and compelling reading experience. The current e-book readers are not it.
On a separate note, not to pile on papers, but they are getting hammered on the head once again by Groupon and Google.
Next to the Yellow Pages, newspapers and local television dominated the local ad sales force forever. It has always been a core competency. The minute they saw Groupon salespeople in their accounts, they should have immediately put together a comparable product. The same for Google local ads selling for $25 per month.
Both companies are spending a shitload of money on creating or dramatically expanding local sales forces. It's not too late for companies like Tribune to attack both businesses, but the clock is about to strike midnight.
Do you see a viable financial strategy for legacy media to add new products? Something like searchable archives of public records?
Everything they touch should be made available in a searchable manner. Data will always have value and that value increases as the amount of data increases.
"Touch once, available to all," should be an immutable mantra to all. Add it behind a subscription wall and you increase its value and give people a reason to subscribe. They would be stupid to offer it as a stand-alone product.
What do you think the journalism landscape will be like in twenty years? Will you still have a hometown paper? What is the feasibility of more journalism start-ups?
No idea. No reason to even guess. Twenty years is forever. And again, putting any one data type as a separate business unit is pretty stupid. Customers buy digital data in as big of chunks as they can for as little money as they can. They want to know they are getting great value even if they never touch 99 percent of it. Just like Netflix.
No one complains about Netflix, saying, "Ten bucks a month? Why am I paying for 19,900 movies and TV shows I will never watch?" They think $10 is reasonable if they get access to more video than they will ever watch. So they subscribe because it's a unique value proposition.
News enthusiasts and others would look at $7.95 for the best news content if it was an exclusive source and there was a far higher perceived value.
What do you think of the monetization proposals that would somehow meter usage? Is that feasible?
Not a fan. It makes people calculate value and that's a hassle that will hurt sales.
On the success of Groupon, et al.: you're absolutely right that old media
ad sales staffs have fallen behind the curve.
Not what I said. Sales people can only sell what they have. The fault was on the part of management for not recognizing what was going on.
In many respects, the free fall of legacy media has been a
revenue problem. Old media has more readers and viewers than ever. For
whatever reason, advertisers have not followed them to the web. Why?
Not true. Advertisers have stayed with television and can't get enough web video. Newspapers are doing a decent job of monetizing the net. It's just that the Internet-only solutions for classifieds destroyed that business, and free Internet news hit subscriptions and, therefore, ad revenue. Those losses, combined with very high legacy costs and huge debt, turned the business upside down. Had there been no debt, the newspaper business would have had the resources to respond.
Realize that the Internet companies made the same kind of mistakes. When the bubble burst and cash flow and capital disappeared, what did the Internet companies do? They folded or they cut to the bone and killed much of their future. That opened the door for new competitors.
That's why Google was able to come in and take over search. Yahoo and others stopped investing. Heck, Yahoo sold a perpetual license to Pay-Per-Click for not much more than $28 million. That's how desperate they were. Think if they had sold a license to Google on an annual basis. The entire Internet landscape would be completely different. Yahoo refused to spend money to keep broadcast.com alive even though it was breaking even. Their stock price was freaking them out. There would be no YouTube had they continued to support broadcast.com.
Yahoo was not unique. The list is long of Internet companies that did the wrong things. Point being that the challenge of staying the course and innovating are not unique to old media. Far more net companies failed to innovate and died than old media companies. In fact, old media companies probably have a far higher survival rate through the transition of the last four years than medium- to large-sized Internet companies did after the bubble.
But hasn't the horse already left the barn on free Internet news? Can it somehow be herded back in?
Nothing is ever written in stone in the digital universe.
I love that insight—that nothing is unchangeable in the digital universe. It's an idea that could cost you a bunch of money. It encourages risk, informed risk, but risk nonetheless, doesn't it?
Selective risk-taking.
Why have you sponsored journalism operations like Dan Rather on HDNet and the investigative start-ups bailoutsleuth.com and sharesleuth.com? Are these selective risks? Or are they more properly seen as experiments with costs low enough that failure would not be a financial disaster? How do you measure their success?
The websites are because I have a strong distrust for the one percent of government employees who put their careers ahead of doing the right thing. These efforts were a response to that. If we catch one government crook or provide the information that allows someone else to do so, it will have been worth it. I consider it a small price to pay for doing a civic duty. I consider it a patriotic effort.
If sharesleuth continues to discover less-than-savory activity in the business world, it's worth it.
Dan Rather Reports is part of HDNet, which has been successful. We don't disclose any numbers for any of the ventures. They are no one's business but ours.
Did you see this post on Bradford Cross's Measuring Measures blog: "Why the iPad is Destroying the Future of Journalism"? The guy argues that subscription models are doomed.
He didn't really say anything other than he doesn't like subscription models and media should make their content available everywhere and sell more ads. Nothing new or interesting there.
First of all, the Internet is not the only place news is consumed. He doesn't even reference the revenue aspects of physical media and location-based media. He doesn't reference the connection media has with subscribers (under-monetized, but it's there).
He also doesn't discuss whether the traffic from search engines and even Facebook offers any monetary value. Just another Internet guy saying traffic must equal profits, so create more traffic. Doesn't work that way.
The biggest thing he missed is the fact that there is just as good a chance that the ad revenue generated by Google/Facebook referrals can go away as quickly and completely as the ad dollars newspapers had generated via classifieds. The "incumbent" source of revenues is just as vulnerable today as it was in previous years.
The only thing he got right was the fact that silos are not the best way to sell content.


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November 14, 2013
Meredith Cherwony, senior account planner at Google, shared insights from a Google survey analysis that can help B-to-B brands leverage emotional connections to drive purchase intent.
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Topic: client wants a crm/ HRish system
how much should i charge? some threw numbers like 20 grand?! on #rubyonrails mb they were joking
a local body shop owner needs to manage his clients, the work process, and determining payroll for his workers.
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Norway man charged in stabbing
By LISA M. REED
Staff Writer
IRON MOUNTAIN – Authorities have released the name of the Norway man arrested after a stabbing incident at the Continental Cup Ski Jumping Tournament at Pine Mountain on Sunday.
Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Richards said that Andrew Michael Bray, 74, of Norway, was charged with one count of assault with intent to murder and one count of carrying a concealed weapon.
The stabbing incident occurred at approximately 12:05 p.m. Sunday.
Two deputies patrolling the event were walking near the club house when the suspect approached them from behind and stabbed one of the deputies in the upper back.
The knife was knocked out of the suspect's hands and he was subdued and taken into custody.
Initial investigation revealed that the suspect had attended the event to target a deputy, although no deputy in particular was the target.
The deputy, Lieutenant Derek Dixon, was treated at the scene by Beacon Ambulance.
He continues to do his job duties with the department.
A preliminary examination is set for Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Dickinson County Courthouse.
Bond has been set at $1 million.
Bray is being represented by attorney Dan Jaspen of Iron Mountain.
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The U.S. Government has provided $47 million to international and non-governmental organizations to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of people fleeing the violence in Libya. We have deployed a team of disaster response experts to the region, and are working closely with host governments, the United Nations, NGOs and other international partners to assess and address urgent humanitarian needs in Libya and neighboring countries.
U.S. Government humanitarian assistance is also reaching beneficiaries inside Libya, providing needed medical supplies and staff, pre-positioning and distributing emergency relief commodities, and supporting medical training for mass casualty care and transport.
More than 439,000 people have fled from Libya since late February and more than 210,000 of these have been third-country nationals. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), roughly 6,000 people cross Libyan borders every day.
IOM and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have provided direct transportation assistance to repatriate more than 90,000 people from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Niger. As of April 5, more than 13,000 people are awaiting evacuation assistance.
The United States is deeply concerned about the safety of civilians caught up in this conflict, and urges all sides to facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief. We continue to call upon Libyan authorities to provide humanitarian actors with full access and ensure the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian assistance.
You can read more about U.S. humanitarian assistance in response to the crisis in Libya here.
R. Dunn in Pennsylvania writes:
The rebels need 105mm and 155mm howitzers for both offensive and defensive reasons. Air power has limitations. They should also have counter fire batteries and ground AIR ATTACK coordinators with both REAL TIME battle maps and strike managers to tell where friendly's are and where to strike and not to strike ......THEY OBVIOUSLY LACK STRIKE CONTROL IE NO GROUND CONTROL SPOTTERS/MANAGERS.
The fact that NATO did not know that they had tanks tells the tale IN A NUT SHELL where there is a MAJOR PROBLEM that must be fixed they ALREADY have 400 tanks and are getting more !!!!! WHAT PLANET IS NATO ON!!!!


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Smart Football @smartfootball
A Les Miles term for...what? RT @RobRang: Les Miles: It was "fundamental behavior" that led to Mathieu being released from LSU.
Stewart Mandel @slmandel
RT @SIPeteThamel: Les MIles said he expects Mathieu to transfer to another school. Wouldn't specify what the violation was.
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#LSU coach Les Miles: "Permanent. He will not be back."


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Two years after a fire destroyed the cathedral of the Diocese of Madison, Wis., Bishop Robert C. Morlino led a prayer service of remembrance and for the future of the cathedral. The Catholic Herald in Madison reported that the bishop will announce a decision on the cathedral in June.
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Bombardier Expands Q400 Maintenance, CRJ Training Agreement
Bombardier is expanding the maintenance capacity for its Q400 turboprops at its largest service center in Tucson, Ariz. The expansion opens three new lines of maintenance at the Tucson facility designated for Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft.
"Our capacity in Tucson has continued to expand on both the business and commercial aircraft fronts as we continue to grow deeper roots in the community," said Stan Younger, vice president of aircraft service centers at Bombardier.
The company also selected training services provider FlightPath International (FPI) as the Authorized Technical Training Provider (ATTP) for its CRJ Series commercial aircraft and Challenger business jets. Under the new ATTP agreement, FPI will provide aircraft technical training courses for CRJ, Challenger 850, Challenger 870 and Challenger 890 operators as required.
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Casio - Stamping ink capable of stamping on solid surfaces
For use with the Casio's custom rubber stamp maker "pomrie", Casio is going to release a new ink product on July 4.
The new ink will expand your crafts activities. It allows you to stamp on solid materials like metal, glass, pottery and plastic. So, with using pomrie and the new ink, you are able to put your orginal designs on things like a plain meal tin and plastic box to create original items.


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The "Sex Issue" recently published by Foreign Policy magazine has received a fair amount of publicity this past week. And, from the responses I've read, it's Mona Eltahawy's article "Why Do They Hate Us? The War on Women in the Middle East" that's been greeted with fanfare by some Western media outlets, as in this response by Newsweek:
"Some powerful photo illustrations come with Foreign Policy's stunning cover feature on the real war unfolding on women in the middle east, written by the awesome and oh-so-brave Egyptian revolutionary Mona Eltahawy. Read it."
I'm unsure of why Newsweek refers to these images as "photo illustrations" but I think they miss out on the complexities of the issues at hand when they frame it in this way. To be sure, I can understand why many people like these photos. They are stunning images; the article's title is gripping. But, most of us in the U.S. lack an understanding of the history and the cultural context of using such provocative imagery. For many Arab and Muslim women, these images are offensive. The pictures represent a problem that dates back centuries: the hypersexualization of the veil and the women who wear them. Perhaps we should tread more lightly upon this sensitive ground.
For Samia Errazzouki, these are images of "a nude woman covered in a black body-painted niqab." In her Al-Monitor rebuttal, "Dear Mona Eltahawy, You Do Not Represent Us," she writes:
"All of the women close to me who wear the niqab do so for different reasons. One friend only wears the niqab when she attends protests because she feels comfortable in it. Another friend has chosen to wear the niqab, against the will of her family since she was 14. The representation of the niqab as splattered body paint on a naked woman degrades the decision of women who wear the niqab as a choice. …
The monolithic representation of women in the region, illustrated by an over-sexualized image of splattered black paint over a nude body, however, does nothing to rectify the position of women in any society."
Leila Ahmed, a revered and oft-cited scholar of women and gender issues in Islam and the Arab world, takes issue not so much with the choice of photos used but with Ms. Eltahawy's "sweepingly dismissive views of prayer and religion" finding "almost every paragraph of Eltahawy's essay similarly troubling as, again and again, broad brushstrokes and sweeping generalizations erased subtle nuances and garbled and swept aside important differences."
If you're interested in reading more responses, I recommend Muslimah Media Watch's excellent survey of other female voices appearing in various posts and articles. The opinions vary widely. And, I'd definitely read their round-table discussion with five women who reflect on the larger issue at and and the Foreign Policy issue itself. You'll gain a better sense of the range of opinions on the issue and the really smart women who wrestle with these issues every day.