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Okay...what I'm going to say is probably going to sound...very strange to some people...but I have to tell someone...If you dont believe what I am about to say, or the links I made then thats your opinion, but you wont change my mind.
About two weeks ago I went walking in the woods, its a place I often go for spiritual reasons, I feel more able to think and pray away from people, and on my own, burried within Nature then any time else. I actually saw an Owl, an Owl that was hooting. If any of you have ever known or read the very small amount I post about my personal relationship with GOD, you will know that birds figure quite deeply, because they are a sign to me that I am loved. You will also know they tend to appear, before something spiritual happens in my development. mostly they just bring comfort, they do not mean success or reward. They would have a knack of being front page newspaper articals, the same day I would get rejected from a Job I really wanted...or something like that.
Owls became the most commonly used Sign. So when I saw, with my own eyes, the wild owl and watched it for a bit, I had a feeling that sometime over the holiday something would occure, maybe big, maybe small, that I could look back on and see as some Key Spiritual Development, or something I could draw comfort from
Last night when I went to bed, I started to dream almost right away. I was just enveloped in darkness, which at first seemed quite pleasent. I became aware of chanting, which again seemed quite pleasent. But over time this chanting got louder and faster, and started sounding very disjointed, it morphed from something which sounded like Gregorian Chant, into something that sounded like spells and incantations. I discovered that I was seemingly saying the words of this chant aswell, without knowing what I was saying, and I couldnt stop myself from saying it.
Thats when I got a little bit frightened, and woke up with a jolt.
I went back to sleep, and the same dream began to happen again, except there was more voices, and more chanting, and then some other voice over the top, which wasnt really speaking, audibly, but never the less, I could understand what this presence wanted, and it was alligience. It wasnt asking for loyalty, it was demanding it, and was forcing me into speaking all this crap. I was in tears within my dream because I couldnt stop.
with a jolt I woke up again, to find I really was crying...but also, that I really WAS speaking, and that whatever was in my dream, was real, and in my room aswell. It sort of...shimmered but in a grisly way, and I think there was the sound of flapping wings and the likes...by this point I didnt know if I was still awake, or had gone back to sleep.
Thats when something in me...whilst my mouth was still chattering away, called out to Jesus for Help. I have almost never been that terrified before.
I dont remember much after that, except that all most right away, the noises of the chanting, and the presence I had felt began to dissapate...and dissapate is a good word to use...like fade out. They were replaced with darkness again, but it was a warming darkness.
I then woke up, and went to my parents and discussed it with them and prayed with them about it. To find myself, waking up in my bed. Soooo that I actually had not gone to my parents and prayed with them..but had dreamt that I had.
After that I went to bed and had another dream, but that was perfectly normal, and once I woke in the Morning, I felt very refreshed and happy. I then went to meet my Sister...and we went to church...and the opening hymn really struck me...it was only then that I had realized that it was the first Sunday of Lent...and the whole topic was about how Christ was Tempted by the Devil.
"and if Satan, Vexing sore,
flesh or spirit would assail,
thou, his vanquisher before,
grant we may not faint now fail
so shall we have peace divine,
holier gladness ours shall be,
round us too shall angels shine,
such as ministered to thee.
Keep, O Keep us, Saviour dear,
ever constant by thy side
that with thee we may appear
at the Eternal Eastertide
...the hymn during the communion itself was Be Thou My Vision...whose words also include:
"Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight
be thou my whole armour, be thous my true might
be thou my sould shelter, be thou my strong tower
O raise thou me heavenward, great power of my power"
This is the first time this sort of thing has ever happened to me. But not the first time it has happened to one of my Family. in 1997 my Grandfather died of Cancer, and in early 1998, his wife, my Nan (who still lives) was diagnosed with cancer also. She awoke one night to hear laughter in her room, that wouldnt go away, and a presence, with a voice who told her that just like her Husband had died, now she was going to go through all the same herself. She did a very similar thing to what I did. She invoked Christs name, and the laughter cut out most abruptly....she's since been clear of cancer well over ten years.
That is some epic spiritual warfare. Im not sure what to say, other than Im glad youre OK and Ill pray for you!
Apparently, My Parents say they have both been attacked in such a manner. Not Regularly, but maybe once or twice over the years. My Father said the first time he actually encounted a Demon was the night after he was ellected to some position at The Christian Union of York University...he eventually ran for President.
I was always led to believe that the above kind of thing only happens to either Great Christian Leaders who have the ability to really damage the realm of Evil, and so they are a BIG threat.
It occures to foolish heathen who have messed around with the occult in some way to find powers they dont understand, nor believed in, are real and prepared to bite them on the butt.
I am neither. I have done nothing to warrent such an attack. Sure, I post on this forum about Spiritual Issues...but ive been doing that for just over half a decade...I am not planning any evangelism...I am not doing anything exciting or big that will advance the Kingdom of GOD. BUT I am developing my relationship with Christ...which in the last year and a half has been an extraordinary journey of rapid change. I wonder if my giving extra time to Christ, and also to some of the Philanthropic Adventures I have planned for later in the year, to raise money for charities, has sent alarm bells ringing in the heavens, that I might be regarded as someone deserving of a frightening experience in the hope that I shut down
The thing is...I know my place. I am not powerful or influential or important. BUT I am willing to work for Christ, and He IS Powerful, Influential and Important...and whatsmore...He is MORE powerful and influential and important then anything Evil out there.
From my story, its obvious, I alone couldnt do anything to stop what happened. But the Moment I appealed to Christ HE Can step in and banish whatever it was that thought it alright to invade my privacy, my home, and my sleep. More on...I feel safer, and more empowered for having that experience...because now I KNOW from Experience...that using the name of Jesus Christ actually, litterally DOES have power. Why should I have a spirit of fear...when I dont just believe Christ will save me if in trouble...but KNOW and have had it prooved to me that Christ will make it all go away.
FAR from making me cry, or shudder...its now made me deliberatley want to go and do EXTRA just because I know that GOD cant and wont be stopped. The sky is the limit...and whereas I always have believed that before...and have had it prooved on a lesser scale...this was such a big event..that its absolute fact to me.
YES there is evil out there, more powerful then me. But Christ is out there also, and he is more powerful then them
This sounds very scary.. Sounds like some kind of demonic presence or something to that effect...The good thing is you know how to battle this.. Your faith is strong and shall be victorious against anything trying to scare you.
However I do have friends in high places Jesus is forever bailing me out of sticky situations...though on this level, it has to be said was truely a first, and GOD willing, and only also
The whole episode was frightning...but when I woke up to find that this thing wasnt confined to my dream, but was actually...real.
Well the prayer kinda came naturally at that point...and its important to note, my prayer did not have any effect on the attacker. I did not have the faith required to Banish...I litterally just screamed for help. It was GOD who did the Banishing....
Now my Nan had more faith...When she was confronted by the demonic laughter and the voice that told her about the cancer...she told it to go in Chirsts name, and it went. I didnt do anything like that.
Either way...this isnt a power a person can wield...this is GODs power. I know that Angelic Host, in the perspective of creation are not very powerful...but in terms of our present position on Creations ladder...DONT BE FOOLED...you cant take one on without calling in the cavilry.
I did not take part in Spiritual Warfare...I was attacked, and called on my Friend to fight on my behalf.
It gives me more respect for stories like that of Abraham...Abraham who wrestled, litterally with an Angelic Host...alright so that was a being of Light and not Darkness...but one presumes that in terms of power, a host is a host, if its of the same Choir.
You wouldnt find me fighting a host like that
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Shana L. Curry, of Willard Street, Jamestown, was charged at 11:40 a.m. on Friday with petit larceny. Police learned Curry stole $85.95 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart on Fairmount Avenue. She was issued an appearance ticket and will be back in court at a later date.
Jay R. Peck, 33, of Walnut Street, Jamestown, was charged at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday with first-degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Officers responded for a possible burglary in progress. A female subject was observed inside the residence and detained for investigation. Peck also was located. Police learned a valid order of protection existed for Peck to stay away from the female subject. He was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.
James S. Mattie, 40, of Georgia, was charged at 11:22 p.m. on Saturday with driving while intoxicated, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate brake lamps. Officers observed a vehicle with inadequate brake lights. Mattie was found to be intoxicated and transported to Jamestown City Jail without incident. Mattie refused a chemical test and was found to have his driving privileges suspended in New York state. He was awaiting arraignment.
JAMESTOWN – Carla J. Cameron, 41, of Lakewood, was charged at 2:26 a.m. on Saturday with driving while intoxicated and inadequate directional signals. Deputies stopped a vehicle on Falconer Street for turning without using a signal. Cameron was later found to be intoxicated and her turn signal lamp was not functioning properly. Cameron was taken into custody for processing and released. Additional charges are pending results of a chemical blood test.
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WBGO staff were invited to attend a game at the new Newark Arena as guests of the NJ Ironmen. Membership Manager Grey Johnson brought his ten year old daughter and avid soccer player, Georgie. This is her report.
I went to the Newark Arena last night to see a professional soccer game. Let me tell you something, it was the best night of my life! The teams were the New Jersey Ironmen against the Detroit Ignition. Unfortunately, the NJ Ironmen lost. But the competition was still great! The soccer field was huge but the teams were very good at the passing, goalkeeping and kicking, [they could kick the ball across the whole field with one kick!] I loved this building, everything is so modern! They do concerts, hockey, soccer, and more in this building. When I heard this news, I wondered how they changed the arena from a stage into a soccer field into an ice rink in only two hours! Luckily, I came across a woman who worked at the arena that could tell me the answer. She said that the soccer field was a rug that people roll up after the game is over. Under that soccer field, is a coat of ice, and under the ice is wood. If they want to make it into a stage, they melt the ice and put in a stage. Everyone was very nice to me too.


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SAN DIEGO - On TV, "The Walking Dead" is just ramping up, with the show's fourth season set to debut this fall. But for fans of the comics, it's been a long, tense decade. That's right, "The Walking Dead" comic book turns 10 years old this October.
To commemorate the date, "Walking Dead" mastermind Robert Kirkman hosted a Comic-Con panel Thursday to answer fan questions. And when fans weren't flooding to the mics, they were teased and gently browbeaten by the man they were there to see.
"Let's just end this thing early," he said more than once as fans rushed to the microphone to keep him talking.
Plans for the upcoming anniversary include a special full-color reprinting of the first issue (which was originally printed in black and white) as well as the launch of a yearlong story arc called "All Out War," which will be published over the course of seven months, meaning more than one issue a month.
"It's going to be a huge story line," Kirkman said. "It's a culmination of everything that's happened in the book so far. As you know, Rick died in the last issue." To audible gasps, Kirkman deadpanned, "What, is that issue not out yet?"
For those not caught up on the comics, Rick Grimes, the hero of the story since Issue 1, is still very much alive more than 100 issues later, though that's not to say Kirkman doesn't see the possibility of his doom one day.
Asked point-blank whether he could see the book continuing without Rick, Kirkman shrugged. "Sure. Maybe. We'll see."
He continued, "There are many strong characters. We could follow any one of them as a focus. It would change the book drastically, but we'll see."
Kirkman did reveal that he was "90 percent certain" there would be new webisodes produced to introduce the fourth season of the TV show.
Changes between the comic book and the AMC television series were a constant point of interest for the fans, including the death of a beloved character in the comics who is still around for the TV show. (Spoilers ahead for those not caught up on the comics.)
Glenn, played by actor Steven Yeun in the TV series, meets a grisly fate in Issue 100 of the comic book.
Kirkman explained, "I try not to base characters off people I know. Because I don't want anyone to feel hurt when I kill the character. The first time I saw Steven Yeun after Issue 100 came out, I had to be like, 'It's not personal! I'm just telling a story.'"
Fans of Yeun shouldn't give up all hope, however. As Kirkman pointed out, the TV series doesn't just take the comic and put it onscreen. "If it was just the comic book over again, I'd be bored," he said.
Fans of Norman Reedus' Daryl character from the TV show shouldn't go looking for the character to pop up in the comics anytime soon, either.
"I have thought about it," Kirkman said. "But in the end, I like the fact there are certain characters you can only do in different mediums."
Kirkman did say that he's in the "Walking Dead" writers room full-time, which led one fan to bring up the awkward fact that the show, which was the highest-rated scripted series on TV last season, has had three different showrunners over the course of four seasons. Writer Scott Gimple stepped up to run the show after Glen Mazzara departed at the end of Season 3. Frank Darabont, who initially adapted the series for TV, left after Season 1.
"Is AMC trying to sabotage your show by firing the executive producers every season?" the fan asked.
"Yes, it's in their vested interest," Kirkman replied with a straight face.
"Will Scott Gimple stick around?" the fan asked.
"I'm sure Scott will do just fine," Kirkman said. "But if he doesn't, eh, they'll get rid of him." (Yes, Kirkman was obviously kidding about this point.)
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NEW ULM – A record number of River Bend Area Learning Center (ALC) students, with a record number of submissions, have been published in The Alchemist, an annual magazine of the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP).
The magazine showcases artwork, poetry and short stories written by students.
The published artists and authors include: Jonathan Valdez (three art submissions, including one that made the cover); Travis Petersen (poetry); Devin Mahon (art); Shania Stanford (art); Samuel Hatlestad (poetry); Damon Einck (poetry); Steven DeGre (poetry); Katie Rehbein (poetry); Isaiah Cummings (poetry); and the World Literature class (poetry).
The theme of the magazine, as suggested by its name, reflects the idea of "transformation," explained the students and their teacher, Dana Miller. It is intended, in part, to highlight works that reflect a positive change in the lives of the students.
The works are a deep reflection of students' lives, noted Miller. "They pull down very deep" to create their art or poetry. Through their creations, some of young people rise above their circumstances, escape from the daily turmoil in their lives, said Miller.
Many of the students in alternative programs have been found to be particularly gifted in one area, noted Miller. The magazine gives them a chance to be successful at something, to really express and show what they are good at, their special talent.
The students, encouraged by Miller, started their participation in the project last fall, collecting their work as they went along, then submitting it in December. Miller received the magazine at her state professional conference earlier this month.
Selecting which pieces to submit happens in different ways, explained Miller. Sometimes a student would feel strongly about a piece of work and request that it be considered; another time a teacher would suggest what would make a good submission.
A committee at MAAP works on the magazine all year, said Miller. The program is in its 13th year, and Miller has been involved in helping submit student work for the past six. Three times of these six times, her students have "taken the cover."
The program is open to students in grades 9-12.
Some of the work is done as part of project-based learning in school. This was the case, for example, with some poems, and also the riddle created collaboratively by the World Literature class. As part of studying riddles as an art form in Medieval times, the class created a riddle by taking student suggestions and melding them together. The finished "product" was successfully practiced before the entire school, and the listeners were able to decode the language. Encouraged by their success, the class decided to submit the riddle.
At other times, the students would bring in work they had independently completed at home, because of a special interest.
The winning cover entry, a black-and-white drawing by Jon Valdez, is an example of this approach.
"I drew whatever came to mind, just for fun," said Valdez, when asked about the impetus behind creating his edgy, stylized, strongly individual drawings.
Valdez is hoping to further his talent through art education and convert it into a career.
Several students shared that they were both surprised and gratified to be published. "I was not expecting it. " "It was pretty cool," were typical reactions.
At the same time, as true artists, they declined to compare and contrast their creations.
"Everyone has meaning behind their own work," said one of the artists, Shania Stanford, who did pieces on canvas, with permanent marker, and is also hoping for a career in art.


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Discussion in 'Religion' started by Dr. Fudd, Nov 30, 2013.
Converted from what?
Oh wow! Me too! I have been married to a Catholic for 23 years and always intended to go through RCIA to see how I can help my children practice their faith - we've always gone to Mass - but I sat through it without participating for 19 years. Then finally I had the time to get through RCIA (2009-2010) and WOW! what an experience! That year of my life was beyond amazing!
She's a Catholic convert (as am I).
I wasn't raised in any faith at all. Looked at a lot, but kept going back to Catholicism--it called me, I guess
Sounds like my husband! We've been married 23 years as well, and he's participated in everything (even was the president of the parish Men's Club--lol) and never has gone through RCIA. He does everything the rest of us do, short of taking Communion (though he does go through the line for a blessing each time).
What did (and do) you like about it?
There are a lot of things I like, but here are a few main ones (not mentioning God here, as I think my devotion to Him is a given):
I like the sense of history. This is a church that has endured attacks from both without and within for over 2000 years. It has a documented lineage back to Christ Himself. As a historian (or sorts--at least that's what my degree says--lol), that interests me.
I like the rituals. Not because I can sit back and turn off my brain for a great deal of the mass, but because I DON'T do that. I find new layers of meaning all the time. Having the set order of mass and prayers also makes the readings (different each day--did you know that if you follow the assigned daily readings, you read nearly the entire bible every three years?) and the homily (the priest's sermon) stand out. I never have to wonder, "What's next?" I know.
I like that the church is universal. I can step into a church anywhere in the world on any given day, and the mass is essentially the same. Give me my missal (book of readings), and I'm at home in any parish on earth.
I like confession (no, really). Taken seriously, it gives one a sense of accountability, a sense of how the (evil), or evil, or even EVIL (completely stolen from Father Callahan's musings--lol) we do affects everyone. We do not exist in a vacuum, and confession reminds you of that. It also makes one mindful. It's easy to rationalize the petty, crappy things we're tempted to do almost hourly; knowing you're going to say it aloud is a pretty powerful deterrent. Plus, talking is cathartic, as is having an uninterested party discuss the inner workings of your mind and heart. I believe this is the root of psychotherapy--"the talking cure".
I like it that the church recognizes that much of the Old Testament is allegorical. In societies in which most people learned through oral tradition, important lessons were taught through stories, in which all building blocks were not meant to be taken literally. Understand, I'm not saying there aren't Catholics who believe every word is literal truth (I have a good friend who most definitely believes this), but that is not the teaching of the church. In fact, even my kids' children's bible makes that point clear in discussing the Flood. Despite popular belief, the church is not anti science, either. Actual doctrine makes it clear that the church isn't a scientific organization (though it was the strongest supporter of the arts and sciences for centuries), and makes no claims that dispute scientific evidence. In other words, you're free to believe in evolution--it is a scientifically valid theory--as long as you believe in The One who set it in motion.
I like it that I'm free to believe or disbelieve any 'miracle'. We're not required to think that any event was/is 'real'. If I can say the Nicene (or Apostle's) Creed and believe it with a clear conscience, I'm okay. I'm allowed and encouraged to both have and use my reason.
There are so many other reasons, but this is getting ridiculously long. Bet you're sorry you asked, Dr. Fudd
Skimom, I feel much the same way. I belong to a Traditional Roman Catholic church that has refused to accept the changes (degradations of traditions) of Vatican II--we still have the Latin mass, etc. We feel the modernations forced by Vatican II are NOT proper. Dress should be respectful--no flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, etc.
Well said yet again skimom2 - I am still such a new Catholic that I can't explain it well, but I agree on all you said. The history of the church - St.Peter, St. Paul and all that followed - I love the almost daily/weekly things we can celebrate. I love saying the rosary, I love the formation program I am in. I don't worry so much anymore like I did before I converted - all things are providential - nothing is an accident - that changed my life. However, since I converted from "nothing" I really never knew about faith and grace and any other way of life.
Just how traditional are you guys? In the 60s if I did not have a head covering the nuns would take a bobby pin (Kirby grip for you Brits!) and put a handkerchief on my head. They used to march us over to Holy Name Cathedral from the Holy Name School in Toronto.
(Those nuns in the black and white habits were damn scary I tell ya!) (Stephen should include at least one in any future books if he really wants to scare all the Catholics!)
I also like what you have written (just like Holly was saying). When I met some born again Christians recently and tried going to their church (well actually it was the late 90s to be exact so not all that recently) they scared me when they said they took the Bible literally.
To be a Deacon in their church you had to be #1 male, #2 not divorced and #3 um, gee I guess I forgot the third one! Sorry but that church just made me mad so I had to stop going. They seemed to put down women as second class citizens as well as abhorring homosexuality, saying it was a choice and not something you are born knowing. I think they actually believed you could make someone go *straight* just through prayer.
(I am using my asterisk as the quotation mark is coming up like this again - È or è)
That's us! We do insist that all women cover their heads (we have what we call chapel veils available as you enter the church) and no trousers, etc. The women should have skirts that go below the knees. The men are expected to wear shirts and ties. This is considered a sign of respect.
I did not attend a Catholic school (my parents didn't want to pay the tuition), but did have to attend catechism classes each week that was taught by nuns. I actually did not find the nuns scary--some of my public school teachers were much more scary.
After Vatican II, my wife and I tried the "new" mass and were fairly uncomfortable with most of the practices. We ended up not going to church for eighteen years. We noticed on one of the highways we frequented a church that proclaimed they had the Traditional Latin Mass and went there one Sunday. It was just like going home and we've never looked back.
Wow - I would like to go to one of your traditional Latin masses, jchanic - I am sure it would bring back memories of my childhood. In Toronto back in the 60s I am not sure if my Mom and Dad had to pay tuition or not (I am guessing not, as my Dad was the thriftiest person going).
Here's the web site showing where the Society of Pius V churches are located:
I'm trying not to proslytize here, just providing information.
Thanks but I live in Canada so the closest would be Minnesota, which is a long way from here. (And I did not think you were "proselytizing" ) (It's all good, as my son says)
I'm not sorry at all that I asked! Sorry for the slow reply, life always seems to happen in the interim. I'm always interested in what draws people and those specifics. I have to confess that I have a fear for the souls of people in denominations. Not that I don't go to a church that has a denomination attached to it, but I'm not of that denomination in my heart. In my heart I follow Christ. The church I go to, I attend because they have the most accurate presentation of what the bible says. It's not just what it says to me, but if you were to look at it as an atheist, you'd see what they preach, is what's in the bible.
Rituals cause me to worry. Because doing something ritualistically often develops, in the practitioner, a works mentality. Not always, but in my experience of speaking to people of all denominations, since I personally further the gospel as the bible calls us to do, I hear the interpretations of all faiths and all denominations. Works are merely a representation of faith, but will not save the person that does them if they aren't not "saved by grace through faith, and not of works", as the bible states.
I do have the urge to address everything you've said here point by point but that so often causes division instead of unity. It would be only what the bible says about it, but that has never mattered before, people get hurt feelings if you contradict anything they believe. "Offenses will come" as it says in Luke 17:1. That speaks of someone committing a sinful offense, but equally, aren't we offended when our opinions override what the bible says? When you have one interpretation that suits your lifestyle, but find that the bible says something else? That's the absolute genesis of the 39,000 denominations of Christianity that exist today (only about 400 are recognized). Someone got offended and decided to start their own denomination. The bible calls it idolatry. Creating a god with your own hands, one that agrees with the way you want to live, regardless of what the bible says that opposes that practice.
I imagine on this thread, my fantasy, is to be able to have those discussions without causing anger and resentment (as I have in my over zealous past). Hopefully I could have that discussion with you.
I've read that verse more closely in a few versions now. It's starting to sound like they didn't ask Herod directly where Jesus was, but were asking around and it got back to the penultimately paranoid Herod.
I agree...I wonder if Herod only granted an audience to those who interested him...or something? The end result does not change though...so how wise were they? I keep thinking about how the wisdom of the world is treated by those recorded in the Bible...Solomon, Jesus, Paul, Peter, the whole shebang. Then too...is there some kind of comedy at work in the story of the wise men? The wise men?
Could you elaborate on this? It was in one of your previous posts and I wanted to explore it more. In your opinion what way they lacked wisdom and how they were used or how the bible presents them?
"In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?[my bold] For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them[my bold] where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another path." - Matthew 2:1-12.
When Herod heard of Jesus' birth it wasn't a surprise since it'd been prophesied. He didn't ask the wise men where Jesus was born, just when they saw the star. I imagine they were loath not to answer a ruler such as him. Also, they've never been described as prophets themselves, and so can't be held to account not to have known what Herod would do. So, the wise men told him when, not where. If Herod had needed to find Jesus, and so take advantage of the wise men, he would've had them followed. They weren't traveling under Herod's orders, but God's - they were gonna see Jesus anyway, so they weren't being weenies and doing whatever asshat told them when the left him. So, I don't perceive that the wise men had been deceived or tricked in any way.


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Square is growing at a tremendous rate, as it helps revolutionize the mobile payments industry. One of its major initiatives is a deal announced with Starbucks (SBUX) last year, which has helped raise awareness of its technology.
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Western Digital on Thursday confirmed that it had started development of hybrid hard drive (HHD), which combines rotating magnetic media and NAND flash in a single storage solution. With the acquisition of Hitachi GST and its expertise with solid-state drives, it is likely that the HHD initiative at WD will speed up.
"We are continuing investments in strategic growth areas such as SSD, hybrid drives and the digital home," said John Coyne, chief executive officer of WD, during quarterly conference call with financial analysts.
Last year Western Digital said that it started to evaluate feasibility of hybrid drives as solid-state drives did not, in WD's opinion, provide the right value proposition for the client PC market. The destiny of the hybrid drive initiative at Western Digital has so far been unclear.
Apart from Samsung Electronics and Toshiba Corp., which are the world's largest makers of flash memory, neither of leading-edge makers of hard disk drives - Hitachi, Seagate and Western Digital - have unveiled broad lineups of solid-state drives for consumers. By contrast, various suppliers of branded memory modules have already launched large families of own-brand SSDs. Moreover, OCZ Technology, formerly known for memory modules, even managed to become a leading manufacturer of both client, server and enterprise solid-state storage solutions, posing a threat to hard disk drives.
So far, only Seagate Technology has released Momentus XT hybrid hard drive with 8GB of single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory and 750GB rotating media. Momentus XT uses Adaptive Memory technology to identify data usage patterns, and then move the most frequently retrieved information to solid state memory for faster access. Adaptive Memory effectively tailors hard drive performance to each user and the applications they use.
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A fixture on the National Register of Historic Places, Folwell Hall's Jacobethan architecture was inspired by the English Renaissance Revival style. Clarence H. Johnston, Sr., served as the architect-of-record on the 1907 building and on many other iconic, Minnesota structures. In addition to Folwell Hall, he designed the University's Northrop Auditorium, Walter Library, Williams Arena, a number of buildings on the St. Paul campus, and the original Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Found this just now on youtube. Far from a perfect version, but as a Beatle fanatic, I enjoy hearing a demo version that I've not heard before (imperfect though it may be). Worth a listen in my opinion!
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After a spectacular fireworks display, the cameras focused on the stage and Paul McCartney opens up the final closing ceremony with "The End". Then a PA announcement, "Sir Paul McCartney", and then he starts right into "Hey Jude". With what seems extra longer hair than usual, Paul certainly look the proudest I've seen him on-stage.
Any McCartney fan watching just knew he would be going to the sing along part of Hey Jude and sure enough, he enthusiastically jumps from his piano to the center stage microphone, "Just the guys now", for two rounds and "Now the girls". Cameras panning the crowd and the Olympics atheletes from all over the world singing along.
What a perfect song for this event. Paul proclaims on the closing chord after a few yeahs and some pretty good ooohs, "Welcome to London".
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Even if you eat what you think are "healthy foods" and you avoid Twinkies and big-gulp sodas, you could be unknowingly upsetting your diet by being duped into making less-then-stellar food purchases at the supermarket.
That's because food manufacturers are brilliant at making items seem healthier than they are by using meaningless phrases like "reduced fat" and "multi-grain." And foods that have been saddled with a bad rap are actually heathy.
Here we've teased out the science from the sales pitch to help you up the nutritional ante of your training diet and make better choices in the grocery-store aisles.
Healthy or Not: Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter
Verdict: Not Healthy
While light peanut butter has about 30-percent-less fat than regular, it contains more sugar and sodium to make up for the flavor lost when fat is stripped away and the calorie count between the two is negligible. Most of the fat in peanut butter is the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind anyway, so replacing it with processed sugars and salt is hardly an upgrade.
• Your move: Choose nut butters with one ingredient: nuts.
Healthy or Not: Multi-Grain Bread
Verdict: Not Healthy
The majority of breads labeled "multi-grain" or "made with whole grains" are actually made with mostly refined flour. A peek at the ingredient list will reveal the first ingredient to be wheat flour, which is a euphemism for white flour and nutritionally inferior to fiber-rich whole-wheat flour. Manufacturers sometimes include whole grains in the mix, but the amount added is anyone's guess.
• Your move: Select only bread products that list a true whole grain as the first ingredient. This includes whole-wheat flour, whole rye or whole oats.
Healthy or Not: Dark Poultry
Verdict: Healthy
Save money and boost flavor by joining the dark side. Dark poultry cuts, such as chicken thighs, contain only one extra gram of fat per serving than chicken breast and have twice as much iron and three times more immune-boosting zinc. A culinary bonus: unlike white meat, it's difficult to dry out dark meat during cooking.
• Your move: Replace white meat with dark meat more often.
Healthy or Not: Vegetable Oil
Verdict: Not Healthy
Low in saturated fat and free of trans fat, vegetable oil seems like a healthy choice. But vegetable oils are often made with low-grade soybean, corn, cottonseed or sunflower oils that are especially rich in omega-6 fats. A diet with too much omega-6s and too few omega-3s can promote internal inflammation, raising the risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and potentially slowing exercise recovery. Many pre-packaged items and restaurants use these oils.
•Your move: Cook with oils that are lower in omega-6s such as canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil. Eat fewer processed foods and meals in restaurants.


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Are dietary patterns in childhood associated with IQ at 8 years of age? A population-based cohort study
- 1School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- 2Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- 3Rotman Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- 4Brain & Body Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- 5Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Correspondence to Dr Kate Northstone, Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1TQ, UK: kate.northstone{at}bristol.ac.uk
- Accepted 21 December 2010
- Published Online First 7 February 2011
Background Little is known about the effects of overall diet in childhood and intelligence later in life.
Methods The current study, based on the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, uses data on children's diet reported by parents in food-frequency questionnaires at 3, 4, 7 and 8.5 years of age. Dietary patterns were identified using principal-components analysis and scores computed at each age. IQ was assessed using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children at 8.5 years. Data on a number of confounders were collected, and complete data were available for 3966 children.
Results After adjustment, the 'processed' (high fat and sugar content) pattern of diet at 3 years of age was negatively associated with IQ assessed at 8.5 years of age—a 1 SD increase in dietary pattern score was associated with a 1.67 point decrease in IQ (95% CI −2.34 to −1.00; p<0.0001). The 'health-conscious' (salad, rice, pasta, fish, fruit) pattern at 8.5 years was positively associated with IQ: a 1 SD increase in pattern score led to a 1.20 point increase in IQ (95% CI 0.52 to 1.88; p=0.001).
Conclusion There is evidence that a poor diet associated with high fat, sugar and processed food content in early childhood may be associated with small reductions in IQ in later childhood, while a healthy diet, associated with high intakes of nutrient rich foods described at about the time of IQ assessment may be associated with small increases in IQ.
Funding The UK Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust and the University of Bristol currently provide core support for ALSPAC.
Competing interests None
Ethics approval Ethics approval was provided by the ALSPAC Law and Ethics committee and the three local research-ethics committees.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.


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RIO Deluxe Wonder Wheeler
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Tote bulky, cumbersome beach gear with ease-without multiple trips to and from the car. The RIO Deluxe Wonder Wheeler carries beach chairs, coolers, umbrellas and more, so you can spend more time on the beach and less effort dragging equipment.
- Carries up to 4 beach chairs
- Folds flat for easy storage
- Rear Wheels: 10"
- Weight Capacity: 100 lbs.
- Removable Tote Bag and Umbrella Pocket
- Holds full size 48 quart cooler
- Quick-drying, durable mesh fabric
- Tough steel frame
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- Turning front wheels
- Large back wheels move with ease
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Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 3999824
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Rated 4.5 out of 5�by 28 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5�by rusty52 RIO Deluxe Wonder Wheeler The RIO was everything as advertised. Very easy to put together and use. People at the beach have asked where I got it and told them to go online to Dick's. Very fast delivery. May 23, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5�by MissPiggy76 This product delivers on making trips to the beach easy I loved my Rio. This is the first beach cart I had bought and I loaded it down with chairs, towels, toys, and a cooler. It handled the soft sand beautifully. I wish the front wheels were big like the back ones but that is my only complaint. I had to drag it backwards in the soft sand because of the back wheels. July 30, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5�by Mermaid Not used on beach yet. But I think it will be really nice when I do. It came day after ordering. But it was missing small parts. I called customer service and they credited me $15 percent or send it back.. Looks very sturdy. Can't wait to use it in six weeks. July 22, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by beachmama Great for the beach the wagon holds coolers , chairs and umbrellas- the wheels are big enough to plow thru sand! We loved it, June 23, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by Chiliboy Great! Worked awesome for beach! I would suggest going to beach with one, esp with 2 little ones. I was not happy that my first one came cracked, but they overnighted to me just in time for vacation. But then Dick's said they were going to charge me again if I didnt return first one and how was i supposed to when the return address label was being mailed to me 10-14 days later and i was on vaca. June 8, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by B Great buy Everything I expected. Rolled as well as expected on soft sand. Order pickup was seamless. Great store staff. Would definitely recommend both product and order procedure. June 2, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by Jr2 This product worked very well would recommend it to anyone Wonderful product works very well,the person that took my order was very helpful aND the product arrived when I was told it would.again worder full product very well satisfied!!!!! May 31, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5�by Gail The product has great features, lightweight and flexible The fabric on the base of the cart is a woven nylon however does not hold up to the weight of a tent. I've already seen some loosening in the threading. April 29, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by wilbur51 The wheeler is excellent for the beach. We first became aware of the Wheeler while at the beach. We said we need one of them to carry all our stuff in one trip. We went to Dick's the next day to buy one -- we had to order on-line and received it yesterday. Can't wait to head for the beach with our new Wheeler. The people at Dick's were very helpful and courteous. Thank you. September 26, 2014
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I worked at Legal Aid South Africa
– the equivalent to the public defender in the United States. I was first
posted at the Bellville Justice Center 25 minutes outside Cape Town, where I
spent seven weeks of my internship. The remaining six weeks I worked at the
High Court Unit in downtown Cape Town.
While at the justice center, I
worked mostly alongside an attorney assigned to the Specialized Commercial
Crimes Unit. Most defendants (called the "accused" here) were charged with
fraud or government corruption. It was intriguing to observe court in a
different country.
It was also interesting to see how
much America's influence has on the small things of another country. In the
Specialized Commercial Crimes Court, the magistrate is referred to as "Your
Worship." Many of the accused and witnesses, however, addressed the magistrate
as "Your Honor," what we say in America.
The High Court Unit deals with the
most serious matters. I sat in on and observed trials of people accused of
heinous crimes. I sometimes found myself shaking hands of (accused) murderers.
On the civil side of the High
Court, I researched and analyzed a novel question of South African
constitutional law dealing with the intersection of the right to dignity and
freedom of expression on social media.
I also did a lot of sightseeing. I
love hiking and joined a hiking club. And there are no wild animals running
I took a cable car to Table
Mountain, toured Robben Island, and went to too many braais (barbeques) to count.
Even though I saw a lot, I did not see everything in Cape Town. I plan to
I went to Cape Town expecting to
get a sense of the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela. This man is iconic. The
civic center in the middle of town has Mandela's face on it; it can be seen
from miles away. There are many places within the city where one can see
Mandela's impact. His dream is far from being realized, however, especially on
the socioeconomic level.
This experience was very rewarding.
Cape Town is a beautiful city – in my view the most beautiful city I have
visited. I will be returning home soon, where I will
have more time to reflect on my experiences and ponder what I took away from
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Western Plains Opera receives arts grant
The Western Plains Opera Company of Minot recently applied for and was awarded a $9,225 Institutional Support grant by the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
The WPO was among 56 recipients of the most recent Institutional Support grants awarded by the NDCA. The grant program is designed to benefit artists, arts organizations and the general public. The program provides general support for qualifying arts and cultural organizations that have proven they have strong management and leadership, quality artistic programming and services, and are an important part of the arts infrastructure in their communities.
A total of $427,095 was awarded during this grant round.
The grant will help to provide funds to The Western Plains Opera for the September 2013 production of the "Le Nozze di Figaro," perhaps the most well-known opera of all time. The WPO gathers local talent in combination with young professionals from across the U.S. to bring grand opera to Minot audiences. Part of the WPO's mission is to further create educational opportunities through the WPO Children's Choruses and community outreach. Tickets for Sept. 13 and Sept. 15 "Figaro" performances will soon go on sale.
"The continued support of the NDCA is a heartening endorsement to the company's long standing effort," says Ken Bowles, general director of the WPO.
The WPO has brought opera to western North Dakota since "The Student Prince" in 1976. The WPO offers several musical events each year, with the grand opera being the company's biggest production.


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The Falconidae is one of two families within the order Falconiformes. Falconidae contains 11 genera and 64 species, and is divided into two subfamilies, Polyborinae (caracaras and forest-falcons) and Falconinae (true falcons and falconets).
Falconids can be found in most terrestrial habitats throughout the world, but the greatest diversity of falconids is found in South America and Africa. All falconids are able hunters that can take a variety of prey, including insects, birds, mammals, herpetiles and carrion. Most falconids are solitary and territorial, though a few species are colonial or semi-colonial. All but one species is monogamous, and pairs breed once per year, raising between one and six chicks. Both the male and female provide parental care, with the male providing the majority of food for the female and nestlings. ("Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)", 2002; "The Howard, Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World, and Third Edition", 2003; Kemp and Newton, 2003; Sibley and Ahlquist, 1990; Snyder, 2001; White, Olsen, and Kiff, 1994)


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Frontier Natural Products, Organic Garam Masala, 16 oz (453 g) (Discontinued Item)
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- Product Code: FRO-02722
- UPC Code: 089836027221
- Package Quantity: 16 oz (453 g)
- Dimensions: 1.7 x 7.7 x 6.2 in, 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
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An all-purpose, spicy warm (but not hot) Indian seasoning, Garam Masala is a traditional ingredient in Indian tandoori, samosas, kormas, and dahl.
Indian cooks use it primarily to flavor meat and poultry, and they most often add it just before serving rather than during cooking. Recipes for masalas vary according to regions, as well as individual cooks, who often concoct a new masala for each dish as needed. This rich, slightly sweet blend will save you that step and still deliver authentic Indian flavor.
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- Add to soups and stews.
- Use as a rub for poultry or meat before roasting, broiling, or grilling, or sprinkle on before serving.
- Combine with cooked lentils to make a simple dahl.
- Blend with a little water to make a thick paste. Serve to the side of meat, fish, or poultry, for dipping.
- Blend with softened butter and serve over cooked green beans, parsnips, potatoes, carrots or squash.
- Add to sour cream or yogurt for a dip or baked potato topping.
- Use to season onion-based meat and poultry sauces.
- Add to pilaf and other grain dishes.
- Whip up a simple, cooling Indian raita by combining sliced cucumber with plain yogurt seasoned with Garam Masala. Serve with spicy dishes. (You can substitute other vegetables, or even fruits like mangos or bananas, for the cucumbers.)
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Bring The Simpsons Home To Your Home
A delightful way to teach children about memorable design—The Simpsons's house in LEGO form
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The Ultimate Classic LX Stereo Spa
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There is a Dreamcollar (reverse neck jet) seat with contouring pillows specifically designed for neck and shoulder massage therapy. A cascading waterfall and contouring pillows add even a more tranquil ambiance. The spa is handmade to your individual specifications. We only use Lucite crosslink acrylic with Microban. Microban is an anti-bacterial compound incorporated into the shell of the spa, preventing bacteria growth. This allows for a non-slip, non-corrosive surface that actually aides in the cleanliness of the spa. This coupled with our Q-Zone ozonator, a system that oxidizes the water killing bacteria, chemical maintenance is drastically reduced saving you time and money. All of our spas are fully enclosed and fully insulated with closed cell polyurethane foam to guarantee the best heating results possible.
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Double Anniversary Celebration to be a blast
NEW ULM – The Double Anniversary Celebration for the 125th Anniversary of the Hermann Monument Cornerstone and the 150th Anniversary of the New Ulm Battery is expected to be a blast this Saturday, with steady stream of cannon fire and live music throughout the day, capped by a fireworks show over the Hermann Monument in the evening..
The events begin at Hermann Heights Park at 10 a.m. with the firing of the New Ulm Battery's cannons for its fundraiser event. The fundraiser involved people donating $100 for the opportunity to fire the cannon and being able to keeping the firing pin. The firings will run from 10 a.m. to noon, then continue with firings scheduled around the remaining events. Tours of the Hermann Monument will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A formal program for the event will be held at noon. New Ulm Mayor Bob Beusmann will read off several congratulatory message he received for the cornerstone anniversary. Local historian Denny Warta will also give a presentation to the New Ulm Battery for is 150th anniversary. Finally, Aline Anliker, the Executive Director of the Minnesota chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, will be given an opportunity to speak if she wishes.
Live music at Hermann Heights will be provided the Original German Band from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., the Concord Singers from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. and the Schell's Hobo Band from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Down the hill at Harman Park, the band Jonah and the Whales will perform from 8:45 to 11: 45 p.m.
Later in the day, a re-dedication ceremony will be held at 3:20 p.m. at the Hermann Monument cornerstone. Warta will be leading the event. Udo Huefner, Grand Leader with the Order of the Sons of Hermann in California, is scheduled to give a presentation. Additionally, a congratulatory letter by Allan Preuss, president of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Hermann, Texas, will be read. Finally, Louis Godeke, granddaughter of Julius Berndt Sr., will say a few words.
Hermann Height park will be closed at 5:45 p.m. to prepare for the fireworks display. Entertainment, food stands and booths will begin down the hill at Harman Park at 4:30 p.m.
The big show in the evening will be "Thunder in the Valley," with the New Ulm Municipal Band, augmented by students from Martin Luther College, performing the 1812 Overture, complete with an 11-cannon accompaniment by the Battery. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. and the large fireworks display from Hermann Heights over the Harman Park area will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring their own seating due to the limited picnic tables currently available.
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Database schema information is important for data modeling tools like CA ERwin Data Modeler, which enables you to visualize complex data structures. It uses schema information, for example, tables of database, columns and attributes of table, the primary and foreign keys of table, and relationships between tables and so on, to get the structure of the database.
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About the Author: Deborah A. McCarthy serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Development for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs.
What comes to mind when you think of "Business in 2010?" Perhaps the weak economy? Maybe the bank bailouts from 2008-2009? How about "improving lives at home and abroad?" Today, we are presenting three U.S. companies with the Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). This prestigious award shines a spotlight on companies that work hard to advance best practices, democratic values, and good corporate governance at home and abroad. Our companies play an important role in fueling the engine of global growth and in spreading the message that democracy, good governance, free enterprise, and market-based economies are the way toward prosperity, security, and hope.
This year is exceptional, because we are honoring not one, but three companies with the ACE Award -- two large and one small -- for their demonstrated integrity and ingenuity. The three winners are Denimatrix of Lubbock, Texas; Mars, Inc., of McLean, Virginia; and Cisco Systems of San Jose, California.
Denimatrix's work in Guatemala is a prime example of a company that cares about more than just the bottom line. The company supports free medical clinics and treatment, as well as subsidized medical costs for its employees. These clinics provide many employees with their sole source of medical treatment. Denimatrix also offers technical and academic training to the homeless and reaches out to help disadvantaged youth. Finally, Denimatrix cares about the environment: Denimatrix has constructed a water treatment system that allows the company to reuse much of its wastewater, has reduced its carbon emissions, increased its recycling, and uses eco-friendly lighting.
Mars, Inc., operates in Ghana to improve farming methods, sensitize communities against child labor, and promote the overall well-being and sustainability of cocoa-growing communities. The company's involvement in the Sustainable Tree Crops Program has brought cocoa companies and USAID together to support farmer training and sustainability. Mars has also conducted community-level outreach in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire to reduce child labor, and it has succeeded in moving the issue of child labor and worker safety to the forefront of all those involved in the cocoa value chain.
Cisco won the ACE Award for its efforts to build a sustainable model of job creation and economic development, and to enhance the technical capacity, connectivity, education, and opportunities for women and youth in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Cisco invested $10 million to establish a sustainable model of job creation and economic development in the Palestinian Territories, a model that includes engineering projects, venture capital investments, and information and communication technology skills training programs. Cisco has also committed substantial financial and human resources to strengthening the Palestinian economy.
We at the State Department care about how U.S. businesses act both at home and overseas. It is in all of our interests to encourage companies to invest in the communities where they operate. In fact, businesses can do so much more than sell goods and services. They can bring the best of the United States to communities around the globe, and they can inspire others to make a difference.
For more information about the Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence, click here.You can follow the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs on Facebook and Twitter.
Gregory in China writes:
Great sense of humor, cisco is the greatest worldwide enabler of internet censorship :-)
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It makes me proud to be part of the 'Cisco' family. It is also great to know that our efforts at giving back and being the best in the world, and the best for the world are being recognized.