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Our work to rebalance U.S. diplomacy in Asia goes beyond economic and security considerations. We are also committed to standing up for America's values.
In mid-November, I was in the city of Hangzhou, China participating in a groundbreaking conference on the role of civil society in U.S. foreign policy. The meeting was organized by the Institute for American Studies at Zhejiang University, and it marked the first time scholars in China have ever come together to discuss why organizations outside of government are such an important feature of America's global engagement.
Participants in the meeting included experts from Chinese universities, the Academy of Sciences, and leaders from American civil society organizations. Our Chinese colleagues arrived with a wide range of assumptions about how American civil society groups operate and the degree to which they are autonomous from government. Over the course of formal presentations and informal conversations, we explored how civil society groups provide a vital, independent source of ideas, advocacy and humanitarian engagement in the world. We discussed initiatives like Secretary Clinton's Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society that provide outside groups with an opportunity to help shape U.S. foreign policy. And we heard about how the authors of the U.S. Constitution saw a vibrant, diversified civil society as the single most important guarantee of stability in our country (see Federalist No. 10).
My meetings on the margins of the conference also provided an opportunity to learn more about the development of China's civil society. Activists working on many social and political issues in China face profound challenges and government pressure. But non-governmental organizations are becoming increasingly active on issues including health, education, the environment, and disaster relief. The provincial government in Zhejiang has even established an incubator to provide start-up assistance and office space to approved non-profit organizations. The governments of China and the United States continue to hold very different positions on what constitutes civil society and how civic groups should be allowed to carry out their work. But this conference helped break down important misconceptions about how civil society helps define America's -- and Americans' -- work around the world. I hope the meeting will provide the foundation for many future conversations on the topic, and our Chinese hosts deserve a lot of praise for their efforts to build understanding around this important issue.
Earlier in my trip, I visited Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, we joined with leaders from 79 countries and international organizations to participate in the Bali Democracy Forum, Asia's premier regional meeting on democracy issues, and met with foreign ministers and other officials about how to strengthen cooperation between the Forum and the Community of Democracies. We also talked with activists, parliamentarians, and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Burma about how to apply lessons from Indonesia's democratic transition across the region.
In Papua New Guinea, despite widespread poverty, the prospect of a coming energy boom has transformed the capital into one of the most expensive cities in the world. It has also opened the door to a multitude of development opportunities and governance challenges. The people of Timor-Leste are preparing for the withdrawal of UN forces next month, and hoping for a chance at real peace, progress, and independence after decades of conflict. Both countries are at a crossroads. Their futures will depend on the ability of government, civil society, and the private sector to work together. We met with a broad range of leaders in both countries to examine how we can help support successful transitions, and strengthen democracy throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Editor's Note: The photograph accompanying this entry shows Dr. Tomicah Tillemann meeting with young civil society activists in Papua New Guinea.
Henry in the U.S.A. writes:
Unfortunately, many NGOs also pursue a neo-colonialist agenda, hiding behind a facade of concern for human rights or "Good Governance." British groups like Transparency International or Amnesty International, or any of the groups sponsored by George Soros, are notorious for targeting Third World nations that are resistant to neo-colonial exploitation. Nations which are submissive in that regard may violate human rights to their hearts' content, without ever being subjected to criticism from these NGOs.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Finally saw the news that the Prime Minister of India heart surgery.He normally ruled India until 2014?Time to give him a break, and in 2013, elected new Prime Minister of India?
From our busy day-to-day wishes, but always slow, sometimes slow, we, all of us on the corner in a dangerous situation, dangerous driving, even a bad choice is forced. Sin is also likely to be risk-averse, and the time wasted. For all.
Molly in Maryland writes:
Civil society too often doesn't have a seat at the table. Thanks for making that happen, especially in a region where it is needed most.
Mohammed R. in India writes:
dear sir, if i am interested and anxious to work in usa its quit difficult is there any system to migrate and get a work permit in usa plz reply back with your valuable suggestions.
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Melissa in Maryland writes:
@ Molly -- The region where this is needed most is the Middle East, but I don't know if efforts like this will work there. Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen. What hope is there in these countries? The people there prefer war to peace. It is a way of life for them. They don't define women's rights the same way we do. I don't know how we even begin to start talking with them when we aren't even on the same page on basis rights.
Melissa in Maryland writes:
Oops! I meant "basic rights" not "basis rights."


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Discovering 'The Richest Woman in America'
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- In her book The Richest Woman in America (Nan A. Talese, 2013), Janet Wallach chronicles the cosmic ascension of Hetty Green, who had amassed $100 million (equivalent to some $2.5 billion today) by the time of her death in 1916. A true self-made female tycoon, she was an anomaly in her day.
It was in 2007 that Wallach first discovered Green, and when the Great Recession arrived in 2008, as the writer poured over her research and scanned the newspapers of Green's era, Wallach realized the true genius of her new obsessional figure; Green had lived through the financial panics of 1873, 1893 and 1907, and not only did she survive, but she also came out on top.
To excavate the strategies of Hetty Green that led her to become the richest woman in America, MainStreet posed the following questions to Wallach.
Today we have female billionaires from Spanx founder Sara Blakely to Oprah Winfrey: what attributes do the modern female tycoons share with Hetty Green? Which women (or men) is she most similar to in today's world?
Wallach: Like Hetty Green, each of these modern women billionaires is a pioneer venturing into unknown territory, ready to face anyone, male or female, who stands in her way. It takes tremendous courage and fierce belief in yourself to start a business or invest your money when everyone tells you you're wrong. Sara Blakely fought against long-established trends in her industry and refused to give up; Oprah Winfrey crossed color and gender lines with her ventures. Hetty Green dared to go beyond the boundaries of Wall Street. She was a woman who bashed the male bears and bought when they were selling; she battled the male bulls and sold when they were buying. Her instincts were to go against the crowd mentality. But her actions were met with rejection, resentment and repudiation.
Hetty Green was the female Warren Buffett of her time. She believed that common sense was essential to making money. She studied her companies, read everything she could, talked to anyone who knew anything about them, and only when she was convinced of the real value of the business did she buy or sell. Like Buffett, she believed that financial crises presented a great opportunity for investors. On a more personal level, she, like Buffet, lived simply, and derived her pleasure not from spending money but from making it.

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I am currently developing a RoR application and a I am using RMagick. In the near future I will deploy this application on a hosting server.
Do I have another option to satisfy the RMagick dependency besides having it installed on the server as a gem?
Can it be included in the application directory structure somehow?
The thing is I do not have access to install gems and I do not know yet if the hosting company would agree to have such libraries installed.


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Isn't this (relatively) cool weather great?
I actually had 3 drops of rain on the patio this morning!
I know...."What's rain???"
Atypical wrote:Ooh, Voyager... I dunno about that. TNG is by far the superior Star Trek. I've never been able to get in to any others (except for the original, occasionally, when I'm feeling particularly kitschy.)
Plus, Janeway was annoying.


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Strrudel is a german pastry. It is made by mixing up a dough in a similar fashion as starting a pizza dough. Then it is pressed out on a table, still in a somewhat similar fashion. That is where the similarity ends. At that point it is stretched out by hand with several possible methods to a ridiculously thin state, way beyond what you would do to make whatever thin pizza dough you hope to make. Then it is rolled up with filling inside, which you don't care about, but is kind of interesting to watch. If you wanted to mimic some of the methods to get whatever thickness pizza dough you want to achieve, watching the video might be helpful, even if it goes beyond what you need. In any case since you like to bake and cook, seeing this done would be interesting and it is quite amazing. I think you will find it by typing in strudel making or something similar in the search window on youtube. Knowing how you like to experiment with just about anything food related, I'll bet after you watch this you might make strudel even if you don't make the thinnest pizza in the world.
PizzaEater101,I also find ghosts interesting, but I surely never saw any. My oldest daughter had lived in an old Victorian home for awhile and the strangest things happened there. She never saw any ghosts either, but had her oven turned on when she returned from work, and lights turned on when she knew they werent on when she left. She didnt live in that home for more than a year. It just gave her a creepy feeling. Even a bedroom door that was closed, she found open when she returned from work. We have a place very near me that is called Bube's Brewery. http://www.bubesbrewery.com/ghost.htm People I know have said they have seen ghosts and mysterious things there. I think it was part of the underground railroad. This link in you go down shows what has happened there. http://www.questparanormalsociety.com/News.asp There are many places near me that are said to be haunted. Some also in Columbia, Pa. Someday I would like to go on one of visits to see if I can see anything. Norma
Norma,Do you suppose ghosts like ultrathin pizza?I watched some strudle stretching youtubes again. Just as amazing as the first time. I don't think it will work with raised dough though. Interesting how they devlop gluten by throwing the dough on the bench a hundred times. I am working on a high hydration dough now. It called for a lot of stretch and folds, which I did, but also smacked it on the bench a bunch the way they do strudel. It is so wet I don't think I'll be able to slide it off the peel. If I break a pizza and make a mess in the oven the boss gets cranky. Cranky
Norma ,Once again after the WFO had cooled a bit I stretched out 2 of the thawed Losurda dough balls I Was able to get Ultra thin? In my opinion and people really loved it from a WFO Could sell this as "light Pizza" to the weight concious crowd 1 slice can be done in 1 bite ! Second pick is with the pizza cutter . almost as thin? Last pic was the full pie The slices almost stood staight out when cut crispy crunchy on the edge. Matter o fact I really liked it too!John
I think the paper towels I had were thicker than the final dough I think its all the goodies they put in the dough balls to extend their life that make it so extensible.This is a 20oz. ball and I could have kept going !John


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Pleasant surprises for the Cardinals in the NLDSPosted Thursday, October 11, 2012, at 9:13 AM
While the National League Division Series still is underway, the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to be thankful for.
Production from the big bats in a lineup always is a must in the postseason, but it takes more than that to get big wins.
The real key lies in everyday players. Those players who put up decent numbers in the regular season, but don't exactly set the world on fire, can carry a team such as the Cardinals deep into October.
David Freese's stellar postseason performance in 2011 is a prime example. Sure, he had been good with the bat and average defensively in the regular season, but when October rolled around it was like a switch turned on and things began to click for him.
Following are a few of the Cardinals more pleasant surprises as they begin their tour of the 2012 MLB postseason.
Lance Lynn in relief
Lance Lynn was a solid pitcher for the Cardinals in 2012.
When Chris Carpenter went down, Lynn was given a hefty task: Keep the Cardinals alive without him. That's exactly what he did.
Lynn amassed 18 wins and showed the team a young pitcher who exhibits many of the same characteristics as Carpenter himself. Lynn is headstrong, confident, is not easily shaken and has a real passion for the game.
Following a short streak of weak starts, a mini-vacation in the bullpen helped to line him out and get him ready for what was to come.
In the first three games of the 2012 postseason, Lynn has thrown a total of 3.2 innings with six strikeouts. Every time he came in, the Cardinals were in a jam and he managed to work through it.
That is the kind of performance that wins games in October.
Pete Kozma
Young shortstop Pete Kozma had a great September. He got good timely hits and, despite a handful of crazy errors, has played decent defense.
When October rolled around, his bat seemed to die. Overall in the postseason he is batting .143 (2-for-14).
The pleasant surprise with Kozma came on Wednesday afternoon, when he hit a 3-run home run to help break Game 3 of the NLDS open. It was his only hit on the day, but timely hitting is what has carried the Cardinals to where they stand today.
Chris Carpenter
The fact that Chris Carpenter is even on the roster defies the odds. The fact that he has been competitive has been huge for the Cardinals.
He struggled several times during his 5 2/3 inning outing Wednesday, but the Nationals were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position against Carpenter.
The difference in Carpenter and the "average" pitcher is that he has the grit and attitude to work his way out of jams. A pair of runners isn't near the concern with Carpenter on the mound that it is with many other pitchers.
He's not quite mechanically the pitcher of last October, but he's on his way there. If the team can stay alive, anything is possible with Chris Carpenter on the hill.
The Nationals' Offensive and Pitching Struggles
Whether it's due to the inexperience on the October stage or some other unseen struggles, the Nationals' slide also has been a huge boost for the Cardinals.
In three games, Nationals starters have gone only 13 innings combined and given up 11 runs on 16 hits. Their bullpen also has given up 11 runs. Numbers like that don't advance in the playoffs.
Surprisingly, their offense has been virtually shut down as well. Although they've had 28 hits, they have only managed seven runs over the three games and left 28 runners on base while going 6-for-28 with runners in scoring position.
If the Nationals don't turn things around -- immediately -- they could be packing up for the season as early as Thursday evening.
The Cardinals have the Nationals backed into a corner, all they have to do now is finish the job; and they have two games with their two best starting pitchers to get it done.
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Too late for that. MM decided to use Lynn today, 3 days after he pitched 4 innings. Way2Go MM! Out managed again. Top of the line-up and the best relief guy is still in the pen.
-- Posted by Jolly Dump on Thu, Oct 11, 2012, at 10:29 PM
I would start Lance Lynn in game five. The Cardinals will score 6 to 10 runs for him. They will only score 1-3 for Adam Wainwright.
-- Posted by joefrank78 on Thu, Oct 11, 2012, at 10:26 PM
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Until today we have reviewed only LCD monitors of average diagonal lengths (mostly 17" and 19" models, with a few 15" ones in the very first article on the subject), but larger monitors have remained outside our focus.
This has been justifiable to some extent since 17" and 19" models have accounted and account today for a biggest share of the market due to their relatively low price. Meanwhile, the prices for larger monitors have recently sunk down to the level where 19" models were just a little while ago. As a result, large LCD monitors have become a more interesting option for both work and home applications.
In this review I will examine five different monitor models that cover all the price range, i.e. from inexpensive home models to the top-end ColorEdge series from EIZO.
Acer AL2021
The AL2021 has the typical looks of Acer's business series of monitors, being the senior model in it. You should be already familiar with this exterior – it resembles the AL1721 model I reviewed in the article called Closer Look at 17" LCD Monitor Features. Part III . These monitors look very plain, the only difference from other manufacturers' office monitors being the pretty labels on the buttons. These labels are placed on a narrow black panel under the screen and are highlighted with mild LEDs as you turn the monitor on. This looks quite pretty, I should confess. If the monitor is off, you cannot read the labels.
The monitor's base is very simple, allowing to adjust the tilt of the screen only. No portrait mode and no screen height adjustment here.
The Acer AL2021 has an analog and a digital DVI-D input. The latter input is in fact a must for monitors with a native resolution of 1600x1200 and higher because not all graphics card/monitor combinations can ensure a sharp picture in such modes, if connected via an analog interface. For example, even when connected to a Matrox G550 card which has a very good analog output, the Acer AL2021 produced a slightly blurry picture and also displayed strong noise on a 1-pixel grid that could not be eliminated by phase/frequency adjustments in the settings. There were of course no problems with the digital DVI-D connection – the onscreen picture was ideally sharp in this case.
The monitor also has an audio input. The speakers are located at the bottom of the case and are oriented downwards rather than forward as usual. That's why you can't see them in the snapshot above.
The monitor's control buttons are placed at the bottom of the case, too. They sink down easily under your touch. The Power button differs from the others in shape and size, so you cannot mistake it for some other button as sometimes happens with monitors where all the control buttons are identical.


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Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marshmallows
- 3/4 cup powdered milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- Homemade Marshmallows, recipe follows
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Take the bittersweet chocolate and roughly chop it up to give a chunky but consistent size. Mix well with a wooden spoon and then store in a dry airtight container. To make the hot chocolate, simply add 1 cup of water per 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat until hot, but do not boil, about 6 to 7 minutes. Serve with marshmallows.
3 tablespoons (3 packets) powdered gelatin*
2 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
2 egg whites**
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting pan and marshmallows
Butter, for greasing pan
In a medium sized saucepan soak the gelatin in the cold water. After the gelatin has softened, approximately 10 minutes, add the regular sugar and then gently dissolve over low heat, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks and then fold in the sifted confectioners' sugar. While the mixer is on low, slowly pour in the cooled gelatin mixture. Increase the speed and beat until white and thick. The volume should double in size and should form between soft and firm peaks.
Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with high sides with foil, grease slightly with butter, and coat with confectioners' sugar. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet, but the marshmallows will not be as tall. Pour marshmallow mixture in and top with more sifted confectioners' sugar. Leave out overnight or for at least 3 hours to set. The marshmallow should be light and spongy when set.
Loosen marshmallow from edges of tray and invert onto a large cutting board. Peel off foil and use a large knife to cut the marshmallows into cubes. Dredge each piece in confectioners' sugar.
* We retested this recipe. It works best with 3 tablespoons gelatin.
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One of the arctic adaptations of muskoxen is the winter coat of underwool, called qiviut (pronounced "kiv-ee-Ute"). Qiviut is an Alaskan native word that has adapted many spellings. The wool is finer than cashmere and eight times warmer than wool. When collected from the few domestic muskox herds, it can be bought by companies or individuals to make garments, and can be sold raw. The rarity of the fiber and the garments makes it very valuable. Managers of 'domesticated' herds supply qiviut to companies and co-operations for use in making garments. A main producer of these garments is the Musk Ox Producer's Co-Operative. (Applied Microsystems and Inc., 1996; Chambers, 1993)
Research is also performed at the Large Animal Research Station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on nutrition and arctic adaptations which can be applied to wildlife conservation, biology, and many other aspects. LARS has a captive herd of approximately 40 muskoxen. (Groves, 1997)
In some areas, including Alaska, current laws allow hunting if the hunter is selected through a periodic lottery system, though laws vary across locations and countries. There are domestic herds of muskoxen that can be used for meat, though the qiviut of the animal is much more valuable and continually produced. (Groves, 1997)


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Daniel Francis Perkins, Ph.D.
- Ph.D., Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University
- M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.A., Psychology (with High Distinction), The Pennsylvania State University
Alternate Contact Information
Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
The Allenway Building
311 South Allen Street, Suite 002
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-867-4182
- 75% Research
- 25% Extension
Research and Extension Areas
- Dissemination and Implementation Science
- Fidelity and Adaptation
- Evaluation: Process and Impact
- Youth and Family Resiliency
- PROSPER Model for implementing evidence based programs
- Youth, adolescent, and family development; resiliency in youth and families; Military family readiness, Type II translational research (implementation science), youth engagement in risk behaviors or in youth programs (sports); intervention and/or prevention programs; intersection between prevention science and promotion; community and civic engagement in youth; evaluations of youth and family strength-based, contextual influences on development; and collaboration and community development
Funding Agencies/Foundations
- March 2012–August 2013 - Developing Evaluation Plans for Family Readiness Programs. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture through a sub-contract with Purdue University
- October 2011–October 2013 - Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Obesity at the Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture
- April 2011–December 2012 - Evaluation and Refinement of Reserve Affairs Youth Ribbon Program Currciulum. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture
- December 2010–June 2012 - Navy Youth Sports and Fitness Research Grant. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture
July 2010–July 2013 - Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Funded by National Institute for Food and Agriculture
Selected Research Publications
Aronson, K., Caldwell, L., & Perkins, D. F. (In Press). Assisting Military School-Aged Children and Families with School Transitions: The United States Marine Corps School Liaison Program. Psychology in the Schools.
Perkins, D. F., Feinberg, M. Greenberg, M., Johnson, L., Chilenski, S., Mincemoyer, C., & Spoth, R. 2011. Team Factors that Predict to Sustainability Indicators for Community-Based Prevention Teams. Evaluation and Program Planning, 34, 283-291.
Chauveron, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. 2009. Prevention in context: Classroom heterogeneity as a moderator of PATHS effectiveness. Journal of Children Services, 4 (1), 44-58.
Perkins, D. F. (2009). Community youth development. In J. Wood & J. Hine (Eds.), Working with young people (104-113). London: Sage.
Bumbarger, B. K., & Perkins, D. F. 2008. After Randomized Trials: Issues Related to Dissemination of Evidence-Based Interventions. Journal of Children Services, 3, 55-64.
Perkins, D. F. & Noam, G. 2007. Characteristics of Sports-based Youth Development Programs. New Directions for Youth Development, 115, 75-84.
Borden, L. M., & Perkins, D. F. 2006. Community youth development professionals: Providing the necessary supports. Child & Youth Care Forum, 35, 101-153.
Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. 2006. Youth and adult perceptions of their relationships within community-based youth programs. Youth and Society, 38, 90-109.
Perkins, D. F., Mincemoyer, C. C., & Lillehoj, K. 2006. Extension educators' perception of community readiness, knowledge of youth prevention science, and experience with collaboration. Journal of Family and Consumer Science, 98 (4), 20-26.
Ramos, D., & Perkins, D. F. 2006. Goodness of fit assessment of the Alcohol Intervention Program and the underlying theories of change. Journal of American College Health, 55, 57-64.
Scheve, J. A., Perkins, D. F., & Mincemoyer, C. C. 2006. Community team's characteristics that foster youth engagement. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice, 1, 8 pages.
Borden, L. M., Perkins, D. F., Villarruel, F. A., Carlton Hug, A, Stone, M., & Keith, J. G. 2006. Challenges and opportunities to Latino youth development: Increasing meaningful participation in youth development programs. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 28, 187-208.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. 2006. Competitive Sports Pressure and Out-of-School Learning Experiences. In F. A. Villarruel, & T. Luster (Eds.), Adolescent mental health (239-256). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.
Jones, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. 2005. Assessing perceptions to determine the quality of youth-adult relationships among community youth programs. Journal of Extension, 43, 1-14. Available online at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2005october/a5.shtml.
Mincemoyer, C., & Perkins, D. F. 2005. Measuring the impact of youth development programs: A national on-line youth life skills evaluation system. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues (11 pages). Available online at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/pub/forum.html.
Perkins, D. F., & Caldwell, L. 2005. Resiliency, protective processes, promotion, and community youth development. In Witt, P., & Caldwell, L. (Eds.), Recreation and youth development (149-167). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Ansay, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2004). Interpreting outcomes: Using focus groups in evaluation research. Family Relations, 53, 310-316.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2004). A multidimensional ecological examination of a youth development program for military dependent youth. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 27, 49-65.
Perkins, D. F., Jacobs, J., Barber, B, & Eccles, J. S. (2004). Childhood and adolescent sports participation as predictors of participation in sports and physical fitness activities during adulthood. Youth and Society, 35, 495-520.
Perkins, D. F., & Jones, K. R. (2004). Risk behaviors and resiliency within physically abused adolescents. Child Abuse and Neglect, 28, 547-563.
Perkins, D. F., & Borden, L. M. (2003). Risk factors, risk behaviors, and resiliency in adolescence. In R. M. Lerner, M. A. Easterbrooks, & J. Mistry (Eds.), Handbook of psychology: Vol. 6 developmental psychology (pp. 273-419).: Wiley.
Perkins, D. F., Borden, L. M., Keith, J. G., Hoppe-Rooney, T., & Villarruel, F. A. (2003). Community youth development: A partnership for creating a positive world. In F. A. Villarruel, D. F. Perkins, L. M. Borden, & J. G. Keith (Eds.), Community youth development: Practice, policy, and research (1-23). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Perkins, D. F., Luster, T., & Jank, W. (2002). Protective factors, physical abuse, and purging from community-wide surveys of female adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Research, 17, 377-400.
Perkins, D. F., & Hartless, G. (2002). Suicide among adolescents: An ecological risk factor approach. Journal of Adolescent Research, 17, 3-26.
Ansay, S., & Perkins, D. F. (2001). The relationship between parental bonding and family reunification: A social bonding perspective. Family Relations, 50, 220-229.
Perkins, D. F. (2001). Issues facing rural youth and a framework for positive change. Journal of Family Relations and Human Development/Family Economics and Resource Management, 4, 122-130.


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We've been considering some of the necessary steps toward killing sin. That's a binding command for every believer. No one is exempt from slaying sin (Col. 3:5), but no one is powerless against it either (Rom. 8:13). God has equipped and empowered all those who abide in Christ (John 15:5) with the necessary wisdom and weapons to succeed. Here are the steps we have considered:
First, understand your true position as a Christian. You are in Christ, united to Him through faith. He already triumphed over sin and His victory becomes your victory.
Second, weaken sinful habits and strengthen righteous behavior. Starve out sin, cut off all provision. Lay it aside like an old, worn out garment and replace it with righteous, godly behavior.
Third, fill your mind with Scripture. Let it saturate your mind, control your affections and determine the course of your life. Unleash the Word of God on your sins.
And now for the fourth and final step: Prepare for battle.
Now that you understand the nature and strategy of your enemy, prepare for its attacks. That means you anticipate ambushes, think like a soldier, train yourself for battle, and select your comrades carefully.
Along those lines, here are some final, practical steps you can take:
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3)Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. (Colossians 3:2)Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. (Philippians 4:8)
Do you constantly set your mind on those attributes of Christ, or do base, earthly thoughts occupy your mind? Contemplate the things of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5). Train your mind, Christian.
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave. (1 Cointhians 9:25-27)
Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (Hebrews 3:12-13)
That's a powerful reminder that you and I don't fight in this war alone. We need each other. God reminds us of this in numerous places (Romans 12:4-5; Galatians 6:1-2; Hebrews 10:25). Only a fool isolates himself (Proverbs 18:1). In the war against sin, a lone ranger is a dead ranger.
Those are just a few practical measures you can take to prepare yourself for battle. God has granted us victory in the war against sin, but we must engage in the battle. To dodge the divine draft notice is to forfeit all hope of victory.
Robert Moffat understood that concept. He served as a missionary to South Africa for more than half a century and said, "We have all eternity to celebrate our victories, but only one short hour before sunset in which to win them." May God grant you strength in that heated hour of battle.
Slay your sins, Brethren.
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Thank you for this post, it is very practical and disciplined...Its an ongoing struggle; May God strengthen and guard us.
God Bless You:)
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While understanding our true position as a Christian, we weaken sinful habits and strengthen righteous behavior, as we are filling our mind with Scripture, preparing for battle, watching and praying…
Prayer, in view of scripture:
John Bunyan defines prayer as "a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit, for such things as God has promised, or according to His Word, for the good of the Church, with submission in faith to the will of God".
As he elaborates on "for such things as God has promised" he warns "Prayer is only true when it is within the compass of God's Word; it is blasphemy, or at best vain babbling, when the petition is unrelated to the Book" (quoted from "Prayer" published by Banner of Truth Trust).
I hope to illustrate an example of how a mind filled with scripture would be illustrated in the praying in the manner consistent with Bunyan's definition in contrast with a "prayer" we hear time after time in pulpits across our land. It goes something like this "Thank you God that we live in a country where we can freely worship together without fear of persecution…" In contrast to something like this "Oh, God, the absence of persecution in our land bears dreadful testimony against us (see 2 Timothy 3:12)…" Nehemiah's prayer in Nehemiah 1:7, 8 is a good illustration of evaluating a present condition in light of God's Word. He then goes on to petition God regarding His promises in light of their returning to Him (repentance).
"Words to Winners of Souls" by Horatius Bonar contains a portion of the "Ministerial Confession" drawn up by ministers of the Church of Scotland, in the year 1651. The first time I read it, I wept through the entire section of that little book. Even now, after having read it several times, its impact is still powerful.
I fear that much of what goes by the name of "prayer" is nothing more than the hypocrisy of the Pharisees which served only to store up more wrath for themselves. May God deliver us from such sin. –His Unworthy Slave
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Very thoughtful, well-worded post. Discipline your mind and body to live according to the Spirit. If you reject worldly assurances of hope, comfort, and security, you will be more motivated to train yourself to seek the genuine articles in a gospel-centered life. Good example, Douglas; we often try to reassure ourselves with nationalistic fervor. Belonging to a majority of opinion can also be a false assurance. If you feel like an oddity, that may in fact be a good sign (1 Peter 4:12, 14).
"Prepare for battle."
This battle against sin is fought on three fronts, the world, the flesh and the devil. Most of what we have been discussing falls in the category of the lust of the flesh. This enemy is the traitor that resides within us. Though this traitor resides within us, he works together with his ally, the world. On this front of the battle (the flesh), the enemy attacks on three separate fronts also, the lust of the eyes and those sins which are associated with that particular lust, the lust of the flesh and those sensual sins which are associated with it, and lastly, the boastful pride of life which are the sins associated with the exaltation of self. As we better understand the various fronts of attack we will be better able to "identify them" as they operate within us and the better we will be able to defeat them.
The world is that satanically controlled system of which Satan is the God of. Every aspect of this intricately linked system works together to get us to conform (mold) into its image. We have the defensive armor of being transformed by the Word, but we also have a much neglected offensive weapon as well "And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them" (Ephesians 5:11). Notice the word expose, or reprove. We do this with the Sword of the Spirit, even the very Word of God! This also is an essential aspect of any Biblical form of evangelism.
In regards to the devil, the third front on which we do battle, we are not told to fight him. We are never told to flee him. Instead, we are exhorted to resist him (1 Peter 5:9). James states that we are to "submit to God. Resist the devil" and gives the promise that the devil will flee from us (James 4: 6-8). Don't miss the strategic reference to pride in verse 6 and sin in verse 8. To be continued…–His Unworthy Slave
Prepare for battle.
To triumph in any battle we must also know when to fight, when to resist and when to flee. The fear of looking like a coward is a sin rooted in pride, a sin we must defeat. Actually being a coward is a sin that is deadly, as the cowardly have their part in the lake of fire (see Revelation 21:8).
We must flee immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18). While we put to death the traitor of lust on the inside, we must flee from the temptation on the outside. Paul exhorted Timothy to flee youthful lusts, but notice also how he exhorted him to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22). There may very well have been a correlation between the very individuals which incited the lust which dwelt within Timothy in contrast to those individuals he was to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace with, namely; those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart. I am unwilling to proceed without pointing out the deficiency in the translation of the word pursue. It is the very same word in the Greek as "persecute". The strength of the meaning of the verb is lost in the translation process. Don't loose sight of this.
We must also flee idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:14). In Colossians 3:5, Paul mentions several things we must put to death. He mentions greed or covetousness as amounting to idolatry. The Greek word here rendered covetousness is the same word he used in regards to the gift of the Corinthians, that it not be affected by covetousness (see 2 Corinthians 9:5 KJV). This reference to covetousness also ties in with those things which Paul exhorted Timothy to flee from in 1 Timothy 6:5-11. He contrasts the desire for gain with contentment (enough, satisfied). With food and covering with such we shall be content (enough, satisfied) (1 Timothy 6:8). Paul goes on to exhort him to pursue (remember the strength of that verb) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11).
In conclusion, in view of a Biblical understanding of contentment, namely, being satisfied with food and covering, is it any wonder that there is so little persecution in our land? "And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Timothy 3:12). "If you walk after the Spirit you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh". You cannot go two opposite directions at the same time. We cannot desire to live godly in Christ Jesus and at the same time desire the things of this world. We cannot take those things with us. We must choose one or the other. – His Unworthy Slave
So we must not be afraid of satan and demons. Jesus our Lord is our protector. One can't do it alone. Need Jesus!! Awesome post!!
Re: #4 "This enemy is the traitor that resides within us."
Douglas, I admire your zeal against sin, but you need to be more careful with the rhetoric. The enemy does not reside in Christians. It is possible that we may leave the door open and let him in, but he can't list us as his address any more. He has already been kicked out and given a restraining order. He's outside prowling the streets, metaphorically speaking. He can only get back in through our own carelessness or foolishness. But if we come to our senses, we need to call 911 (call on Jesus), not try to throw him out ourselves (Acts 19:15-16).
Yes, it would seem that the enemy does reside in Christians when you see how most nominal Christians live. I agree with you there. Not much contentment these days in our country - always buying, traveling to and fro, driving faster, getting more "educated", etc. We need to resist these impulses. Here's a great way to start: drive the speed limit, and practice ignoring the glares and tailgating from other drivers. You will experience just a taste of persecution, but we all have to start somewhere. After you grow accustomed to it, you will have gained in disciplining your mind and will be ready for more.
I'm wondering you took Douglas' comment to refer specifically to the Adversary, which I don't think he intended.
I took his comment to refer to what Jesus said, namely, "for from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person" (Mark 7:21-23).
For a post-Pentecost passage we could turn to James 1:14, "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire."
Yes, Christians have the Enemy prowling around. But we also have an enemy within.
Re #8 Gabriel,
James 1:14 is speaking only about temptation. Jesus was tempted just as we are, yet we know that there was no evil residing in him. So being tempted is no evidence of evil within. On the contrary, we now have a new heart. We are not just legally justified, but are born again as well. Our old nature has died (Col 3:3, Rom 6:6) and we are a new creation (2 Cor 5:17). There is no way anyone can marginalize these texts.
This is a never-ending argument, due to the huge number of professing Christians who continue in sin. What can possibly explain it? Should we let their existence sway us from believing that we have a new heart? Should we adopt a doctrine of internal dichotomy to accommodate them? I can't judge their hearts or use them as a basis for comparison to my own. But I dare to believe the most daring texts about the gift of the Holy Spirit, even though I'm not a Pentecostal, because without them I have no hope to endure. There are limits to crafting doctrine to explain what we see. I hope in what I do not see (Rom 8:24-25) and wait with patience.
We don't need to craft a doctrine to explain what we see, rather we should take our understanding from careful exegesis of scripture. Yes, we are new creations and have been given new hearts, but we still have mortal bodies, as Paul states in Romans 6:12 when he exhorts believers to not let sin reign in their mortal bodies. Paul wrote of his struggle with the flesh in the present tense in Romans 7 because it was a present, post conversion struggle. Our new hearts, under the influence of the Spirit, desire to live in accordance with God's will, but we still have flesh which wars against the Spirit (Romans 7:23). I know you interpret Romans differently, but I do not believe your interpretation is an accurate exegesis of scripture. Without our new hearts and the Spirit within us, we would be unable to live according to the Spirit, but even with our new hearts, we can and do still sin. Hence we are instructed to "put to death the deeds of the body (Romans 8:13) and make no provision for the flesh (Romans 13:14). It is not something which occurs instantaneously at conversion, but something we are instructed to do with the help of the Spirit.
Tommy, thank you for this four part series on slaying sin in our lives. It has been an encouragement and I have passed the link along to several people.
I agree that there is no instantaneous spiritual makeover at conversion. I would never advocate such a teaching. Before conversion, it was impossible to put to death the deeds of the body. After conversion, it is still impossible if one tries to live according to the law. I'm just saying, let's not forget the new way of grace that has been opened up for us. Not just legal justification, not just imputation of righteousness, but the real hope of actually putting to death the deeds of the body so that we can enjoy the fruits of the Spirit. We can only do this by the new Spirit that lives within us if in fact we know and love the Gospel.
It is a ongoing battle before and after the conversion. I read in the
blog that said.
All things are possible with God and God will never let us be tempted
more than we can bear. God will fight for it to help us but we need to ask, I meant pray.
From Lloyd-Jones, "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount":
"There is nothing more fatal than to regard holiness and
sanctification as experiences to be received. No; holiness
means being righteous, and being righteous means keeping the
law. Therefore if your so-called grace (which you say you
have received) does not make you keep the law, you have not
received grace. You may have received a psychological
experience, but you have never received the grace of God.
What is grace? It is that marvellous gift of God which,
having delivered a man from the curse of the law, enables
him to keep it and to be righteous as Christ was righteous,
for He kept the law perfectly. Grace is that which brings
me to love God; and if I love God, I long to keep His
commandments. 'He that hath my commandments, and keepeth
them,' Christ said, 'he it is that loveth me.'"
Re: #13 David,
Good quote. A lot of people understand grace as an experience; I do not. When I say "the way of grace", I have a picture of grace as the gate to that way. It opens up a new life for us. Grace is legal justification freely given, and it is mercy motivated by God's love for us. I agree with Lloyd-Jones, that we cannot attribute more things to grace than that. However, we also have the Holy Spirit, who is also a free gift to us. The Spirit is not grace in the theological sense; rather, it is the Spirit of God living within us. In that sense, the Spirit is a "psychological experience" -- we do indeed experience him.
Lloyd-Jones is a logic-only kind of teacher. I teach that way myself, to counter mystical, experienced based teachings. And we need logic to explain everything, to give us a comprehensible theology. The Spirit can even help us to understand things logically, because he is the Spirit of truth.
Grace came to everyone who believed God, including Abraham. The Spirit came fully only after the resurrection. When the Spirit enters the scene, Paul proclaims him loudly and boldly. He teaches that we must no longer live under the law, but live according to the Spirit. Living this way, sin is "evident" to us (Gal 5:18-21), but Paul gives us a list just to make sure we are not talking about a mere mystical experience. We still have to fight sin, but thanks to grace, sin has already received a mortal wound and now has no strength. But when we try to live under the law, it comes alive. If we live according to the Spirit, sin loses its strength again and we come alive, that is, we are filled with such love for God that we despise sin and are motivated to live in a disciplined and watchful way.
Like Lloyd-Jones, I once taught everything strictly in a logical framework. Theology was a set of equations to solve. And it still is. But after we solve the equations and understand them, we must turn away from the blackboard and go outside the classroom to enjoy the fresh air, the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). They are not given as a reward for obedience to the law, but only through walking by the Spirit.
Greg, #3 "Good example, Douglas; we often try to reassure ourselves with nationalistic fervor".
Greg consistent with the pattern which can be found in not a few of your posts, you have distorted the point I was making. This is no trivial matter (see 2 Peter 3:16).
In post #2, I quoted John Bunyan "Prayer is only true when it is within the compass of God's Word; it is blasphemy, or at best vain babbling, when the petition is unrelated to the Book", I went on to give an example of how a mind filled with scripture would be illustrated in the praying in the manner consistent with Bunyan's definition in contrast with a "prayer" we hear time after time in pulpits across our land. It goes something like this "Thank you God that we live in a country where we can freely worship together without fear of persecution…" In contrast to something like this "Oh, God, the absence of persecution in our land bears dreadful testimony against us (see 2 Timothy 3:12)…"
The point I was making had absolutely nothing to do with "nationalistic fervor". "And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted." This is the truth stated in "the Book". Notice the text does not say "all who live godly in Christ Jesus". The lack of persecution in our land bears dreadful testimony of the fact that there isn't even the desire to live godly in Christ Jesus but rather, it bears dreadful testimony of the fact that the affections of the professing church in this nation in the days in which we now live are for the things of this life and for the pleasures of this world.
The wound is a much more grievous and a much more deadly wound than we realize. The words of Daniel and others, as they are recorded in "the Book" are better suited for use in our prayers, for example: "Righteousness belong to thee, O Lord, but to us open shame, as it is this day" (see Daniel 9:7). This battle against sin requires the level of honesty and integrity found in prayers such as these if heart sins are to be rooted out and executed. –His Unworthy Slave
"We must have this new mind and disposition which leads us to love the law and desire to keep it; and by His power He enables us to fulfil the law. That is why our Lord goes on to say in verse 19, 'Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.' That was not spoken only to the disciples for the three short years they were to be with Christ until He died; it is permanent and everlasting. He enforces it again in Matthew 7, where He says, 'Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is heaven.' What is the will of the Father? The Ten Commandments and the moral law. They have never been abrogated."
Re #16, David,
I agree, the moral law is still valid, but we cannot live according to the law. Why not? Because, "the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." (2 Cor 3:6). The law may seem to us the most promising way to kill sin, but it kills the soul. It is a curse to us (Gal 3:13).
Faith is our belief and love of the Gospel. The law is specifically excluded from Christian faith (Gal 3:12, 18). We must live by faith alone, in Christ alone.
For those who have come to Christ, the law has already done its work by condemning us (2 Cor 3:7-8), bringing upon us unbearable guilt, so that we turn to Christ for redemption. That guilt has been lifted from us. Now, and forever. If we turn back to the law, we turn back to our guilt.
As someone who is more aware of the potential time stamp on his exit visa from this life into the eternal life, my mind is constantly filled with prayer and meditation as I draw closer and closer to God. I am not strong enough on my own to slay sin in my life. Were that true I would have been sinless decades ago because of my dedication to the One who made me. Any success I may have is partially, but barely, due to my efforts as outlined in the blog's suggestions. However most, if not all, of that success is due to intervention and strengthening of the Holy Spirit. All good we do, all resistant success, all righteousness and all holiness are because of the Holy Spirit who resides in us. The peace and strength I have experienced since finding out I am terminal and entering this hospice unit where I now reside are a result not of my effort or strength but rather of God's answer to my prayers for strength and peace so that I might walk well the path He has layed before me. I slay sin in my life, when I succeed, by His strength which is a gift of His Grace. When I fail it is because I attempt to deal with sin using my own strength under the falsee assumption that I have that power on my own. I am a slave dependent on my Master, Jesus Christ, for all things. Praise God for the simplicity and wonder of our relationship with Him. The more I surrender to Him the more empowered I become, but it is always His power and His success and none of my own.
Thanks for your comment. Amen, the battle is the Lord's, and so is the victory. It's a privilege fighting in His army, isn't it? May God grant you strength, joy and hope as you draw near the celestial city and finish your race. Fight the good fight, brother!
Gabriel (#8), you said what I was thinking. The flesh does reside in us. If an individual has been baptized into Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 6), the old man is dead, but the remnants of the old man, our temporal flesh, still reside in our bodies. We are to be "killing sins," but we will continue to deal with the flesh (our unredeemed humanness) until Christ returns.
Douglas Grogg: Re# 2
"Words to Winners of Souls!", I found and read it and its a blessing to me also. May the lord bless you much greater.
Greg Corron: ALL#
Huh! Am i being slow to understand or else i don't know? I am so sorry Greg i don't understand the points you are trying to make precisely, but to make sure which ones let me ask you a couple of point so that to be clear with your suggestion:
1. What do you mean in Re#16 The Law is Still Valid? in what way? Because after few more sentences in the same response, again you abolished it totally. So in what way is the law valid?
2. Re#13 and on other also, You seem to Separate Walking in the spirit from obedience of the Law; In which we are told Walking in the spirit means submitting to God's Law. Ref. (Rom 8:6-7) or your suggestion on this verses.
3. I would like to read your interpretation of (Rom 8:12), What does "..if by the spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body.." mean Other than what our brother in this main blog is suggesting?
4. Forgive again my misunderstanding in any of your points but you seem to confuse Salvation(which only by faith alone, through Christ Jesus) with Walking with the lord in every day experience, because in some of your responses like Res# 11,you said "..if you try to walk according to the Law...", No, i couldn't find anyone suggesting like that in the blog or other suggestion before yours.
So we are suppose to live according to the spirit. We are suggested not only to be walking side by side with the spirit but to use the spirit also as KILLING MACHINE to the misdeeds of the body! which means walking in faith,spirit and obedience of God's Command everyday.
Heb 5:14
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
Jesus wants us to recieve him and observe his laws that he set out
for us. Jesus mention observe and do it. Can you help me to understand what in the sentence means what you said?
'For those who have come to Christ, the law has already done its work by condemning us (2 Cor 3:7-8), bringing upon us unbearable guilt, so that we turn to Christ for redemption. That guilt has been lifted from us. Now, and forever. If we turn back to the law, we turn back to our guilt. '
I agree that the law doesn't save us but God fulfill the law that we
still need to receive Jesus and keep Jesus' fulfilled laws that He mention in the Gospel.
Just a thought? God bless.
#13 David,
It is important to remember Romans 4 while considering what righteousness is in the eyes of God. After all He is the books Author. Then, we must carefully consider the next chapter (Romans 5) and how that it is only Christ that has or will ever be without sin. The law only proves and exposes sin: it will never be a substitute. No amount of law keeping (before or after salvation in Christ Jesus) will ever do the work of faith. FAITH = RIGHTEOUSNESS. Still, we are not to misunderstand: expecting that is is pleasing to God for us to live a life filled with sin. On the contrary. Romans 6 shows us that we are no longer slaves to sin, but slaves to our Father in heaven. Our righteousness is a gift from God- not a reward for our behavior (Ephesians 2:8-10). Jesus Christ is our only hope! Please also read ernestly all of Ephesians 2 and also all of Colossians 2 and Colossians 3.
#24 Darrel,
I believe we are agreed. I am not sure what you find objectionable with Lloyd-Jones in #13, but MacArthur says it well, too,
From MacArthur "NTC: Romans 1-8":
"The law is still important to the Christian. For the first time, he is able to meet the law's demands for righteousness (which was God's desire when He gave it in the first place), because he has a new nature and God's own Holy Spirit to empower his obedience. And although he is no longer under the law's bondage or penalty, he is more genuinely eager to live by its godly standards than is the most zealous legalist. With full sincerity and joy, he can say with the psalmist, 'O how I love Thy law!' (Ps. 119:97).
"As believers, we are dead to the law as far as its demands and condemnation are concerned, but because we now live in newness of the Spirit, we love and serve God's law with a full and joyous heart. And we know that to obey His law to do His will and that to do His will is to give Him glory."
And in another place, MacArthur,
"God gave the Law through Moses as a pattern for righteousness but not as a means of righteousness. The law has no power to produce righteousness, but for the person who belongs to God and sincerely desires to do His will, it is a guide to righteous living.
"The law identifies particular transgressions, so that those acts can more easily be seen as sinful and thereby cause men to see themselves more easily as sinners. For that reason the Law also has power to incite men to unrighteousness, not because the Law is evil but because mean are evil.
. . .
"The Law is therefore a corollary both to righteousness and to unrighteousness. For the lawless person it stimulates him to the disobedience and unrighteousness he already is inclined to do. For the person who trusts God, the law stimulates obedience and righteousness."
And finally, Lloyd-Jones,
From Lloyd-Jones "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount":
"Thus the moral law, as interpreted by the New Testament, stands now as much as it has ever done, and will do so until the end of time and until we are perfected. In 1 John 3 the apostle is very careful to remind his readers that sin in Christian people is still 'a transgression of the law'. 'We still see our relationship to the law', says John in effect, 'for sin is a transgression of the law'. The law is still there, and while I sin I am breaking that law, though I am a Christian and though I have never been a Jew, and am a Gentile. So the moral law still applies to us."
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DISCIPLINI - few steps from the Duomo
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Milan is the financial center in Italy. It has the second most populous city proper in the country, but sits at the center of Italy's largest urban and metropolitan area. While not considered as beautiful as some Italian cities, having been greatly destroyed by Second World War bomb raids, the city has rebuilt itself into a thriving cosmopolitan business capital. In essence, what makes Milan attractive for the tourists compared to other places is truly more about the lifestyle: a paradise for shopping, football, opera, and nightlife.
House rulescheck-in after 02.00pm
check-out before 11.00
in case of difference need we can arrange other check-in check-out times
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For check-in later than 8.00pm an extra 10 euros fee will be charged
CHECK-IN: pick up of the keys by our office at the Central Station (where trains and buses from every Milan airport arrive)
CHECK-OUT: very easy, just leave the keys inside the apartment (no need to come back to our office)
We remind our guests the need to pay the city tax upon arrival: 2 euros per guest per night
per check-in oltre le ore 20.00 verrà richiesto un contributo di 10 euro
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the accommodation is exactly as described, the condo is very quiet, unlike other areas of Milan I had no problem finding parking for your car.
l'alloggio è esattamente come descritto, il condominio è molto tranquillo , a differenza di altre zone di milano non ho avuto nessun problema a trovare parcheggio per l'auto .
The small studio has a convenient location. You can walk to the Cathedral Square in just 20 minutes. The interior is practical, tasteful and completely. However, a big minus is the divan bed. The mattress is the most inexpensive foam (12 cm). The suspension is completely unsuitable for two people. But, probably, a person is not particularly happy. We have to make do with the fact that we had put the mattress on the floor. This must necessarily be made. You either have to buy a good bed or a really high quality divan bed. As you sleep, the greatest part time during the stay in such a studio (the other time you are in town), we can only give it 2 stars: one for cleanliness (top), one for the device (good) and a third for the friendliness and organization. Given the miserable place to sleep, the studio is currently not worth its price. Wimdu bears the blame for this situation. Privacy or not - the concept Wimdu is only in the long term can survive if certain minimum standards are required and maintained. Otherwise, I'd rather go into a standard hotel, where I can rely on that principle, everything is right.
Das kleine Studio hat eine günstige Lage. Zu Fuß erreicht man den Domplatz in knapp 20 Minuten.
Die Einrichtung ist praktisch, geschmackvoll und vollständig.
Ein großes Minus ist allerdings die Bettcoach. Die Matratze ist billigster Schaumstoff (12 cm). Die Federung ist für zwei Personen vollkommen untauglich. Vermutlich wäre aber auch eine Person nicht besonders glücklich.
Wir haben uns damit behelfen müssen, dass wir die Matratze auf den Fußboden gelegt hatten.
Hier muss unbedingt nachgebessert werden. Entweder muss ein gutes Bett gekauft werden oder eine wirklich hochwertige Bettcoach.
Da man die allermeiste Zeit während des Aufenthalts in solch einem Studio schläft (die andere Zeit ist man in der Stadt), können wir nur 2 Sterne vergeben: einen für Sauberkeit (top), einen für die Einrichtung (gut) und einen dritten für die Freundlichkeit und Organisation.
Angesichts der miserablen Schlafstatt ist das Studio derzeit seinen Preis nicht wert.
An dieser Situation trägt Wimdu Mitschuld. Privatheit hin oder her – das Wimdu-Konzept wird nur dann langfristig Bestand haben können, wenn gewisse Mindeststandards vorgeschrieben und eingehalten werden. Sonst gehe ich lieber in ein genormtes Hotel, bei dem ich mich darauf verlassen kann, dass grundsätzlich alles stimmt.
we had a great time! Organization by Filiberto and his brother was great, they also brought us some ventilators to bear the heat in the city. The flat is very in the center of the city. We would go there anytime again! Thanks!
Nice location close to everything, restaurants, ice cream shops, metro, tram. With pram 3verdiepingen stairs is less but otherwise nice apartment.
Leuke locatie dichtbij alles, restaurants, ijssalons, metro tram. Met kinderwagen 3verdiepingen traplopen is minder maar voor de rest leuke appartement.
very nice and clean appartement, very friendly host, nice area
The apartment, that needs to be a little bit refreshed, is big enough for 4 persons and it's equipped with everything you need for a short stay. Bed linen and towels are provided and are in excellent conditions. Very convenient for Fiera Milano and San Siro stadium, with a short metro ride you are in the center of Milano. Filiberto and Marcello are very fair and helpful persons.
It was a pleasure to rent an apartment from Filiberto. He and his friend are a two nice guys.
The apartment doesn't look so great like on the pictures, but is clean, has a wifi, Milan maps, useful informations, clean towels, hair dryer, shower gels and many more what the tourist needs.
We had a problem with the order a taxi (they don't speak english) - Filiberto was very helpful and he had done it for us.
I truly recomend this guy.
Nice apartment.Nice neighbourhoud.
Excellent and comfortable solution at 2 steps from the metro Conciliation. Very well equipped kitchen, good cleaning, friendly welcome and nice. Apartment well furnished, comfortable, discreet, elegant. Bathroom a little small but equipped with every comfort. Attention to every detail.
Ottima e confortevole soluzione a 2 passi dalla metro Conciliazione. Molto ben fornita la cucina, ottima pulizia, accoglienza cordiale e simpatica. Appartamento ben arredato, confortevole, discreto, elegante.
Bagno un pò piccino ma dotato di ogni comfort. Curato in ogni dettaglio.
Der Empfang war sehr nett. Das Studio-Appartement im 3. OG liegt nicht weit weg von Porta Venezia UBahn. Eigentlich war es eine nette Aufenthalt, es war angemessen ausgestattet aber ich habe den Eindruck, dass es kleiner als 30 m² ist. Ich finde persönlich dieViale Regina Giovanna sehr laut in der Nacht. Der große Kühlschrank hat mir gut gefallen. Milano war super!
The reception was very nice. The studio apartment located on the 3rd floor is not far away from Porta Venezia subway. Actually, it was a nice stay, it was adequately equipped but I have the impression that it is less than 30 m². I personally think that the Viale Regina Giovanna is very noisy at night. I liked the large fridge.Milan was incredible!
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DetailsThe luxurious Spencer light brown luxury leather 2 seater sofa with metal legs is a sleek design that combines a slender, streamlined shape with soft cushions and 2 feather-filled bolsters.
Designed by and exclusive to Habitat, the Italian-made sofa is upholstered in aniline leather, which allows the natural characteristics of the hide to show through and it is the most premium natural looking leather available on the market.
The Spencer range comprises various sized sofas and an armchair in 3 types of leather, 3 types of fabric and in a choice of oak or metal legs.
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- Upholstered in luxurious aniline leather Premium leather with only a wax applied for a natural look and feel. Only the best hides are selected for this type of leather which is very lightly treated with only a wax finish giving it a soft, natural feel with a drape like thickness.
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The Roseburg Regional Airport has expanded its runway in hopes of attracting more corporate jets. Airport Director Mike Danielle told The News-Review that the stripes being painted on runway this week will mark the final step in the $2 million project.
The extension has added 400 feet to the strip, bringing its length to 5,002 feet.
Danielle says that's just long enough to make pilots of corporate jets feel more comfortable taking off with more fuel in their tanks and a full load of passengers. A second project to move the taxiway 40 feet farther from the runway has received $5.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Block Party 2016
Come over to Frostburg's Main Street on Wednesday, September 7th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM to enjoy the annual Block Party! Local businesses and FSU student organizations will be filling the street with tables and activities, and the BURG Peer Education Network will be there with FREE incentives and more! Come out to learn more about Frostburg and what it has to offer to you!
Throwback Thursday: FYI 2015
Order your BURG Bash 20 commemorative t-shirt today!
Lead Team Retreat '15
The BURG Leadership Team was at The Bishop Clagget Center this weekend planning for the upcoming semester. Unfortunately, some of our members could not be with us in attendance but they were with us in spirit as we accomplished a lot so we can have a successful FYI and we cannot wait to meet all of the new freshmen!!! :)
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BURG Reunion 2014!!!
It's that time of the year again! In a few short weeks, BURG will be hosting it's second annual Reunion! Please check out the link below for all of the details!
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Do You See What I See? 2013
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We had an amazing time at the Metropolitan AME Church in Cumberland, MD this afternoon! These kids showed us just as much as we showed them! They are ALL about B'ing the 1 now!
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The BURG Peer Education Network had an awesome time at the Color Splash down in the Lower Quad today! It was so nice to see all of those smiling faces! Bthe1!
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bamboo and technology
today,I had a coversation with my hi-tech friend greg,about fly-rods---he does not not use bamboo---he is strictly a graphite man--he laid out the rules of modern fly-fishing for me ,and argued against bamboo fly-rods as opposed to graphite--he was not wrong--he said
1)bamboo is too expensive(the orvis helois is 700 plus dollarsthat is pretty expensive grahite))
2)they are not much in windy conditions,the fast action graphites are much better when weather is a problem( I agree)
3)they are heavy compared to the newer grapites(true,but an ounce or two does not bother me)
4)bamboo is structurally weak compared to graphite,bamboo is easily stressed to the point of splitting every time you get a larger fish on the line(sorry ,I did not buy any of that--a bamboo rod's strength lies in the in the strands of the plant itself,when bamboo is condoned by a rod builder as acceptable for rod building,then the rodbuilder places his reputation on that rod to perform as well as any other rod in it's class.
5)their parabolic action hinders casting because their rod tip is not stable,it flutters at the end of a cast,making the cast lose energy (I do not know what Greg was talking about---maybe you can help)
6)You can buy yourself a top graphite rod immediately---no waiting 6 months(that is right----but--the wait is half the fun of it)
There is no arguing with technology,Greg is mostly right,I would not argue with him---because I know,sure as I am sitting here,that one day,sooner or later,Greg will drift to bamboo,not because it is a superior way of fishing but because we get hi-tech'ed out--we want to get back to fishing ,"in the natural".
Greg is largely correct that graphite will out perform bamboo as a material. I have however cast some current graphite rods made by reputable manufacturers that make bamboo feel like a revolutionary material.
The biggest case for bamboo is about the experience and the situation. A good bamboo rod has a soul that most graphite rods lack. They are a pleasure to use on small streams casting small CDC dries at rising trout. I have also used them to throw double nymph/wet rigs and they are more than adequate. I don't suggest using one to try and subdue a large tarpon in windy conditions.
In some situations there is just no more enjoyable rod to use than a finely crafted bamboo rod. That is the great thing about the industry today, as consumers we have a wide variety of choices in gear, whether we want the fastest graphite rods, a slower fiberglass stick or a high dollar bamboo, the choices are almost endless and appeal to everyone's tastes.
Lauxier, I finally got to try out my new/old boo rod today. It was fantastic! Sure it won't throw 90 ft into a wind or feel like a feather in my hand, but it does have something special. It just felt right to be on the water with it, the rod has a history. It started out as a plant growing somewhere in China. probably hand cut by a farmer and sold to an exporter. purchased by the rod company as a culm and hand made into a fine fishing instrument by someone several decades ago. I don't know who the original owner was, and I wonder what streams the rod has tossed a fly across. How many fish were hooked and fought on the rod?
How many years did it sit unused till I received it? I'll never know all these answers but I can tell you that it has found a new home with me for many years to come. Pretty sappy huh?
I've got to disagree with #2, i cast a tweaked 290 awhile back that loved pushing 90' of fly line, still kicking myself in the rear for not buying that rod, then again, it would dance up close & flutter a fly like a butterfly, yep, still kicking myself in the butt, it was less than my new Helios
1)Drew--soul is the correct word I could not think of,when I wrote the above thread,because bamboo once lived and grew,so bamboo is soulful,in fact in about 1968 I remember reading a review in Rolling Stone magazine on the Beach Boy's new album " Pet Sounds"the guy said it was a monumental album because it was so soulful(he was right Pet Sounds is considered one of the best rock albums ever recorded)(if you are stressed give it a listen,relaxation is but a few notes away)which is the same thing you could say about fly-fishing---get on a stream--sound of the water--the cast--you kind of get zen'd out it brings relaxation and before long you are addicted--so---one day---if Alex Trebeck--raises the cover over the statement--bamboo and Brian Wilson----you would reply--What is fly-fishing and "Pet Sounds"--the catagory was connections---you just won yourself some money---I'm sure you will be a better person for reading this reply--I promise not to do it again--Thanks
There are a lot of misconceptions of bamboo fly rods. People are often surprised at what they learn about bamboo once they get into it. Most of what they think they knew ends up being wrong.
Troutman, I have a Tonka Prince that I bought this year. It is a nice little rod and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. I also just started fly fishing this year. I am having the time of my life. I am currently making a hand planed split bamboo 4wt 7' rod. I have several hours to go, but it has been a great project. I am eager to get the rod finished so I can fish with it.
God Bless,
DWT, I like the prince for dry flies and small poppers. Its not as slow and smooth as my glass rods, but fun to fish with. I settled on a 444 peach DT6wt line for it.
Just started fly fishing and already building boo rods for yourself? That pretty impressive. Did you take Stan Smartt's class or just decide to learn it on your own through books? Bet you'll want to have it ready by March and the Quill Gordon hatches in the park.
I basically took Stan's class. He is a great friend. I finished wrapping the guides on the butt section on Monday. I hope to wrap the tip section on Friday night and Saturday so I am getting close.
I definitely don't want to miss the Quill Gordon hatch in March.
God Bless,
Technology of bamboo vs graphite......
Put the tip of a bamboo rod on the floor and step on it.
Repeat with a graphite rod.
Then take the bamboo rod fishing and use the butt from the graphite for a tomato stake. (the graphite tip will be too far gone for a stake.)
Mike Clark LOVES to do this little demo to convince the "bamboo is fragile" crowd.
Newer isn't always better.
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Microsoft Corp.'s mysterious Zune phone has been discussed for several years since the world's largest maker of software released its Zune portable digital media player, but Microsoft has never confirmed any plans on the matter. However, according to a newly reported rumour, the software giant will indeed release its rival for Apple iPhone, T-Mobile G1 and other similar devices next year.
Microsoft is in talks with Verizon Wireless operator in the U.S. regarding potential launch of a multimedia cell-phone with touch-screen early in 2010, reports the Wall Street Journal. According to the published information, Microsoft's cell-phone will belong to a rather mystifying "Pink" project, which is usually considered as a yet another part of broad Zune initiative.
No technical details regarding Microsoft's first own-brand cell phone are known, but many believe that Microsoft will primarily rival Apple iPhone and similar handsets with its phone. There are almost no rumours concerning Microsoft's plans to compete against Sony PlayStation Portable video game console.
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Bell Hands Over First Polish 407GX
Bell Helicopter has completed delivery of the first 407GX to Poland. JB Investments, an independent representative for Bell in Poland, handed over the helicopter this week to an operator based at Konstancin airfield near Warsaw. It is the first of two that are scheduled for delivery to Poland during August.
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The manufacturer reports delivering a total of more than 1,100 Bell 407s, including 100-plus 407GXs.
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Susan;According to my calculations at 6-grams per teaspoon and approximately 1-pound of flour that you are using, your salt level is only about 1.3% which is a bit low for optimum flavor. I would suggest increasing the salt level to about 1.5-teaspoons for about a 2.2% salt level.If the top of the pizza is getting done too fast you might also try moving to a slightly lower rack position for your baking as this will increase the bottom heat while decreasing the top heat.To achieve a more open crumb structure and possibly better crust browning you might also consider increasing the amount of water that you are adding to the dough by about 1-ounce (again, assuming you are using about 1-pound of flour. I also noticed that you are using the SAF Gold Label yeast, is there a reason for this? The Gold Label yeast is actually intended for use with high sugar doughs such as sweet dough and Danish while the Red Label is intended more for typical U.S. bread and pizza dough formulations.Tom Lehmann/The Dough Doctor
Susan;That makes perfect sense with the SAF Gold.Do you know what the dough temperature is immediately after mixing?Do you take the dough directly from the mixer to the bench/counter for cutting and balling, or do you allow the dough to bulk ferment for a period of time before cutting and balling it?Tom Lehmann/The Dough Doctor


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13-year-old charged with attempted murder
Evelyn Shaw, 101, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and formerly of Lanyon, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Prince of Peace Home in Sioux Falls.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Lanyon Covenant Church, in Lanyon Iowa, with Rev. Marc Murchison and Rev. John Duval Co-officiating. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, in Lost Grove Cemetery near Harcourt. The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Gowrie.
Grateful for having shared her life were two daughters; Mary Jane Mashek of Sioux Falls (deceased) and Jeanette Thomas of Maggie Valley, NC, and two sons; Norman Shaw of Scottsdale, AZ and Stephen Shaw of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clarence Lambert), one sister-in-law (Lois Lambert), and several nieces and nephews.
Evelyn Linnea Ingrid Shaw was born on a farm in Paton, IA on November 30, 1911 to Fred and Jennie Lambert. Her family moved to a farm in Dayton, IA, and she graduated from Dayton High School. After graduation she entered nurses training at Augustana Hospital of Nursing in Chicago. She also attended Moody Bible Institute and Northern Seminary in Chicago. In 1934 she married Benjamin Shaw, a seminary student. Upon his graduation, they served in the ministry for 30 years in Illinois and Iowa.
She joyfully lived life and loved being a preacher's wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and nurse. Her retirement consisted of more than 30 years was spent in Phoenix. She enjoyed Phoenix with a passion and enjoyed great church, great friends, and being near family. She spent the last four years living in Sioux Falls, SD.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- As the drama over the attempt by Dell
The last LBO wave crested in 2007 as credit markets began to freeze and overleveraged banks around the world fell into a state of crisis. Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts now foresee a new wave building as a result of cheap stock valuations, easy money and a revival in some key finance markets.
Such a scenario could put large-cap firms across the retail, technology and industrial space into private hands, as firms such as Blackstone
According to a screen by a team of Bank of America Merrill Lynch quantitative analysts, retailers as visible as Gap, Coach
In the industrial space, names like C.R. Robinson
The BAML analysts were surprised that presidential elections in the U.S. and fears such as the so-called 'Fiscal Cliff' and the prospect of a double dip recession cooled M&A activity in Corporate America. Still, some key deal markets showed signs of life last year.
"The one exception was LBO activity, which has continued to be substantial," wrote the analysts in a report on Wednesday, highlighting that 66% of private equity deals in 2012 exceeded $1 billion.
"Driven by interest rates near all-time lows, an equity market that is on a multi-year climb, and a structured finance market that has made a resounding comeback, we believe the environment is ripe for a further acceleration in LBO activity as well as other forms of M&A," the analysts concluded.
The analysts also argued small cap stocks could benefit from a buyout revival, echoing similar analysis by Citigroup analysts.
Clothes retailer Express
Other potential targets include foods players Krispy Kreme
"Our argument is based on the fact that balance sheets are in solid shape, capital markets are open and companies are able to get financing," the analysts wrote.
To make the screen, a company had to have a standard deviation for its last 20 quarters of free cash flow less than 0.22, with a free cash flow to enterprise value of more than 4.9%. A firm's net debt to EBITDA had to be less than 0.29, the analysts noted.