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In getting interest in reading this long stuff, then I suppose that you also have much interest in reading novels, plays and books.
With enough research and information, I conclude saying that no writer is better than the other. You could not believe me because you have one writer you take as the best in the world not knowing that even the next person near you may not agree with me because he/she takes another writer as the best in the world. I write with much confidence that every writer be it male or female, black or white is the best in the world.
New US president Barack Obama's favorite book is Moby Dick by Herman Melville; he has read every Harry Potter book but he recommends Herman Melville his favorite writer. The queen of England Her majesty Queen Elizabeth's favorite book is Harry Potter by J.K Rowling; she has read most of Herman Melville's books but still Harry Potter is her favorite. This is all simply because everyone has a different interest.
Herman Melville, with his broad sweeping style, his visceral confrontation with literature and his vast knowledge of books always gives you your money's worth. You may not agree with him, but he does make you think. J.K Rowling is also a special writer because she created her own world you would not think of; the world of witches turning human beings like you, me and her self as muggles that when you read Harry Potter, you forget this and you become part of the witches and wizards, you imagine yourself watching quidditch matches on broom sticks. Making a suitable cut out, no one is better than the other because some one will say Harry Potter is kiddish yet you see it as interesting. One man's meat is another man's poison is the saying that explains it best.
ANCIENT WRITERS are more less the same, you may ask, "can you compare Jane Austen to Shakespeare?" I reveal that Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, R.L Stevenson, John Steinbeck, Jane Austen, George Elliott, Charlotte Bronte, Daniel Defoe, Jules Verne and many other are all the same. Shakespeare is considered father of literature by the British although the Americans disagree with them saying that Giovanni Boccaccio is the father of literature as indicated by Wilfred D Best in his famous books such as the student's companion. Shakespeare really magnifically put up hi work according to situations he was, infact certain kinds of suffering and oppression actually generate good literature. During the years of communism in Eastern Europe , a whole genre developed of "writing between the lines" so that the authorities would not be offended something that soon extended to the performing arts. Such defiance was a source of inspiration and ingenuity. Who could have accused the Romanian theatre of lliescu of implying that Claudius was the hated dictator Ceascescu? It's a play by Shakespeare in the 17th century. But watching the tension and commitment of the actors in that period you knew that what they were doing was deeply dangerous.
Women have always been at the forefront of novel writing because they could do it at home and didn't have to be seen neglecting their husbands or household chores. The great English novel is largely female: Austen, the Bronte sisters and George Eliot (aka Mary Ann Evans) imagined new words for readers who were similarly cooped at home, busily sewing and knitting. Jane Austen has also been dismissed by male critics for having too small a palette, and yet she describes an entire society with an eagle eye and razor sharp wit. Emily Bronte spent most of her life in a tiny vicarage and yet dreamed up Wuthering Heights- a huge expanse of literary territory far from the desolate Yorkshire Moors (where Myra Hindely committed the famous murders of children) with characters like Cathy and Heathcliff, who have come to assume mythological status – savage, wild, unable to fit into any society. Ironically, it was probably the fact that she was imprisoned at home that enabled her imagination to fly in this way, irony being forever part of every aspect of literature. This does not bring it that female writers are the best but it only brings to you that also female writers are not a joke. Evidence to this emerges in some great works like Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
CHARLES DICKENS is another all time British writer whom most people see as their life time hero by judging his writing skills in great work he did especially in Great Expectations where by Pip has great influence and is much sought of and many readers share sorrow and feel sorry for him. In Olivier Twist, he's characters are so lively and keep you at heart with them and make you imagine how Dickens felt when he was a young boy. Perhaps one may wonder whether the writer was Oliver Twist himself a young boy who was suffering.
LEO TOLSTOY is a great novelist revered for his for his in-depth physical descriptions coupled with sharp psychological insights that lay bare his character's most intimate thoughts. Once in his youth, Tolstoy was out walking with fellow writer Ivan Turgenev. Tolstoy stopped in front of an old horse and started talking about the animal. Turgenev was astonished at Tolstoy's ability to imagine what the horse was thinking and feeling.
Turgenev writes about the experience, "Tolstoy not only put himself in the horse's place, but he drew me into the position of the unhappy creature. I could not contain myself and said, listen, Lev Nikolayevich, you must have been a horse once. You really depict the inner state of a horse." He was a Christian anarchist who believed in the literal interpretation of the teachings of Jesus Christ. His work, the kingdom of God is with in you, is one of the greatest in the church and is considered one of the world's best novelists. Isaak Babel, another Russian writer said that, "if the world could write by itself, it would write like Tolstoy."
WHEN IT COMES TO AFRICAN WRITERS, Chinua Achebe's Things fall Apart, the dilemma that Okwonkwo experiences on having to sacrifice his charge against hi deepest wishes is emotionally colour free; Okwonkwo experiences far deeper emotions in fact than Euripides's Agamemnon in Troy, who is willing to kill his daughter Iphigenia when the gods demand it. He has forgotten that there is a mother who gave birth to her and will not readily forget such a betrayal.
These are the elemental bonds between parent and child, husband and wife. When you fix your eyes on race, you cut off a vast expanse of experience like consciousness, free will and existence. African writers bring it to you that you know or what you don't think of or what you missed. This puts them on level with other writers that they become international. John Ruganda in Black Mamba reveals what really goes on in society. Mr. Bitti Wilberforce a government secondary teacher reveals to his students that African writers are the best ignoring the European writers they refer to as the best writers. Timothy Wangusa's Upon this mountain is also a good example which comes up with all cultural proceedings of the Bagisu people. This again does not say African writers are the best but it indicates that African writers are also good. You could have one as you best writer.
Novels are not exercises in philosophy and the abstract; they are about real people with real problems who inhabit a certain piece of ground. 6.6 billion people, 6.6 billon stories. You could come up with a story which can make you the best writer in the world just like you are the best reader in the World. Daniel Steel fans would say I missed her out, she's also great. My fact is still clear that NO WRITER IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER. I am the best writer.
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Tuesday. Leaves Bethany Finds the fig tree withered; teaches on faith Possesses the temple and its precincts; confounds and pronounces woes upon His enemies Leaves city; Olivet Discourse on way back to Bethany Judas bargains with Sanhedrin to betray Jesus Spends the night in Bethany.
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Leaves Bethany
Finds the fig tree withered; teaches on faith
Possesses the temple and its precincts; confounds and pronounces woes upon His enemies
Leaves city; Olivet Discourse on way back to Bethany
Judas bargains with Sanhedrin to betray Jesus
Spends the night in Bethany
Postrate after the sign of the cross
(All kaumas are to be repeated after the priest with prostration)
O Lord Jesus Christ,-- who by His own trial and condemnation -- wiped out the condemnation against us,-- on the day of our judgement -- remember not our sins against us.
(After three prostrations)
(Repeat after the Leader)
All.Praise be to you, O Lord Jesus Christ.
Glory be to your Father—
and worship to the Holy Spirit.
May your blessings and mercies –
be with us sinners.
May the doors of the heavenly Jerusalem be opened—
and our prayers heard before your throne of grace.
Praise be to you,
O Lord Jesus Christ, --
praise be to you,
eternal refuge.
May your blessings be on us.
(Lord, all praises to you and to the Father all honor)
(To the Holy Spirit all adoration and glory)
(We your servants who are sinners)
(beg for your mercy and grant us blessing and your grace)
(Open the doors of the Heavenly Jersualem)
(and hear our humble prayers before your throne of grace)
(Glory to you of Lord, Glory to you)
(Our eternal refuge, we glorify you, Bless us of Lord)
L:O gracious God, a great lover of people,
make us fearful of our judgement day just as the devil
and the nature trembled during Your Holy Passion.
Retain in us the fear of our last day in this world.
Count us not, O Lord, among crucifiers
but receive us for we are accepting Your
redemptive Holy Passion.
Spare us, O Lord, from the sinners doom
and its ultimate sufferings.
Make us worthy to offer praise and glory to You,
Father, and Holy Spirit. Haso....
Psalm of Confession
L: Have mercy on me O God, according to Your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
P:Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
L: For I know my transgressions and my sin is ever before me.
P:Against You, You only have I sinned,
and done that which is evil in Your sight.
L: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
P:Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
L: Create in me a clean heart O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me
P: Cast me not away
from Your presence,
and take not Your Holy Spirit
from me.
L: Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
P:O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth shall
show forth Your praise.
L: Glory be to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
P:As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be
world without end. Amen.
L:O God who is the Master of universe
but slapped on the face by a servant....
P:Have mercy upon us
L:O God who became a servant to free us from servanthood ...
P:Have mercy upon us
L:O God who willed to suffer for us
while You are the master of everything ...
P:Have mercy upon us
L:O God who chose to eradicate our suffering
through Your suffering ...
P:Have mercy upon us
L:O God who redeemed us through the shedding of Your own blood
P:Have mercy upon us
L.I look to the heaven call upon you , answer unto me, O Lord
P.O Lord, I am crying unto you. I proclaimed that you are my hope and inheritance in the land of the living.
L.Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I have promised in Your name that I will obey your decrees.
P.Lord, I have humbled myself. Make me come alive according to Your promises. Lord, please favor the words of my mouth and teach me your righteousness.
L.All nations ! Praise the Lord for His grace has strengthened us. He is truly our Lord forever. You are worthy of praise- Barekumor
Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
P.As it was in the beginning, so now, and for ever more. Amen
L:Whose heart is not broken and who does not draw tears
when the God of all is disgraced by the wicked ones ?
P:God willingly accepted the suffering from the human
judgement seat.
He remained calm and cheerful when He was spat upon.
L:O Moses, look at Caiphas who is elevated to your status.
O Aaron, cry for Aannas who is judging your master.
P:O invalids, who are blood thirsty,
what has a man of good deeds done to deserve
this curse and the lashing?
L:Its unusual and wonderment to see the earthly suffering of the one
who is feared by the cherubim and seraphim in the highest heavens
P:O faithful holy church,
sing praises to the Son of God
who came down and freed his children
through His own suffering
L:Let us pray to the Lord for His grace and mercy.
P:Merciful Lord, bless us and have mercy upon us.
L:Help us Lord, to continually offer praise and thanksgiving.
O Lord the Messiah, who is beyond any suffering and far above any
pains, You have come down, scattered the crucifiers and gathered the
ones that worship You, You are worthy of praise adoration during this
time of prayerful worship and all the days of our lives. Haso....
O Omniscient Lord and God of the living Word, You pitied the creations of Your image that was trapped by Satan and You became human.
Even though You dwelt in this world as a perfect union of God and man, the Jewish leaders neither recognized You nor listened to Your words.
O beautiful one, who came down to restore our appearance, you were counted among the vile. You bore our sins and healed us so that we might live eternally after the consequential death of sin.
Instead of running away from the earthly chains and justice, You offered Your body for whipping, cheek for slapping and face for spitting.
You offered Your hands and feet for driving nails, chest for piercing, mouth to taste the bitter wine and the garment to be given away through the casting of lots.
You were hung on the cursed cross, You were counted among the robbers. Thus the will of the Father was fulfilled in You.
Therefore, we pray to You Lord, spare us from the unbearable sufferings and sorrows. Enlighten us in the knowledge of repentance and give us a contrite heart. We give praise and glory to You, Father and Holy Spirit. Haso....
Upamakalaal inney divasam- devaaalayathil
Upaadhyarkum preesarkum karthaavaruly palapadam
Neethikettavarey ayyam vilichunarthy,
Yudarkuvarunnoru vedana velyvaaky,
Nyaya vidhi naalil ninnudey
valabhaagey njangalum
Saanandam ninniduvaan
kripayarulenam naadha
Haleluiah paadum njangal mokshey
Kunjaatin kalyaanathin –n-ohary ullor
Dhanyarenezhuthuka enna- ngarulya rakshakaney
(O Savior, who said,
"Blessed are those who
partake in the
wedding of the lamb")
Enneyum nin kalyaana saalayil
Nirmala vasthram dharicchu pookikka
(Take me also into the bridalchamber wearing the clothes of purity)
Swaya neethiyin vasthram - azhukkum keeriyathum
Aayathu dharichu ninsaalayil - erippan bhaayamayyo
(The clothes of self righteousness is dirty and torn. We are afraid to enter into the chamber wearing it)
Halleluiah- Aasrayam nee - enikkey
(Praise the Lord, you alone are our refuge)
L:We submit our prayer and petitions to the one who came down, became one of us, and suffered that we might be saved. O Lord, receive our lowly prayer and petition. Enlighten us with Your divine light. Strengthen us to adhere to the life-giving commandments. Make our hands an instrument of good works. Help us to correct our actions in accordance with Your commandments. Lead our mouth and tongue in Your praise and our thoughts in the memory of You. Cleanse us eternally in Your righteousness.
Bathed Hasa
5. Thaneedunnen naatha ninkaai
Ennudey deham dehikaley njaan
Nandanane nee enney snehi-
chenikaai ninney yaagamaayee
Thanna thinaal njaan vannichidunnen Response
(Oh Lord of ours, I give my body and my soul to you.
Oh Son of God I worship you because you gave yourself as a sacrifice for me)
Ba Ousa of Mar Jacob
1. Kashtatha skeeppa, maranam saahippaan vanna maseeha
Prarthana kettingarulka nin kripayey njangaludemel.
(O Mesiah who came to suffer and to die on the miserable cross, hear out prayers and be merciful unto us)
2. Pandumisrayeemil nithyamaai adimayil
kidanna janatthey
Kandu daivam karalalinjavarey
Kondu pokum, vazhiyil samudra
Undu niravaan, vanatthil manna ennoru
Vindu pilarna, paarayin jalavum –
paanam cheyvaan
Sandhicchinganey vatsalyatthaal –
Mattum anavadhi nanmakal avarkavan -
kodutthu pinney
Muttumavaney, thalli velikkavar
( In the days of old when Israel was in a constant slavery, you God saw their misery and redeemed them. You took them out by making a way through the sea. You provided them with heavenly food called manna and water from rocks by splitting them. You sustained them with all good things in many such miraculous ways. Yet you were rejected as an outcaste and gave you to the cross.)
3. Puthran ninatthaal yogyatha varutthya thaathanu sthuthi
Paapikaley prathi, baliyaai theerna puthranu vandanam
Naanaa disayil, swasthi uraccha roohaayku sthothram
Jaathikalkee vaarthakal thannavan vaazhthapetton
Puthraniloodey sneham urappan aaraal kazhiyum?
Nin suvisesham kelppaanethrayum yogyam thanney
Daivathanayaney snehikkaatthon saapagrasthan
Madikoodathey kelkunnavano bhaagyavaan thaan
(To Father be glory who through the blood of the Son, made us worthy be all praise. To the Son who has become substitute for the sinners and provided sacrifice we worship. To the Holy Spirit who spoke peace and rest be all praise. Who can speak of His love through the Son? It is great to hear your good news: All who do not love the Son of God is accursed, and all who receive the good news is blessed indeed.)
4. Utthara marulka arulka deva Anugrahikka
Marthyar chittham, maanasaantharey varutheedenamey
(Answer unto us O Lord and bless us, bring into our human minds the needed change.)
L: Our Lord Jesus Christ, shut not the door of your blessing against us.
P:Lord, we confess that we are sinners, bless us.
L:O Lord, Your love has brought You down to us so that our death
might be averted by Your death.
P:O Lord, bless us. Amen.
O Lord Jesus Christ,-- who by His own trial and condemnation -- wiped out the condemnation against us,-- on the day of our judgment -- remember not our sins against us.
O Messiah, who saved us from our inequities through Your suffering, accept out worship and have mercy on us.
(After three prostrations)
(Repeat after the Leader)
All.Praise be to you, O Lord Jesus Christ.
Glory be to your Father—
and worship to the Holy Spirit.
May your blessings and mercies –
be with us sinners.
May the doors of the heavenly Jerusalem be opened—
and our prayers heard before your throne of grace.
Praise be to you,
O Lord Jesus Christ, --
praise be to you,
eternal refuge.
May your blessings be on us.
(Lord, all praises to you and to the Father all honor)
(To the Holy Spirit all adoration and glory)
(We your servants who are sinners)
(beg for your mercy and grant us blessing and your grace)
(Open the doors of the Heavenly Jersualem)
(and hear our humble prayers before your throne of grace)
(Glory to you of Lord, Glory to you)
(Our eternal refuge, we glorify you, Bless us of Lord)
Lessons Num.21:1-16
Eph. 2
Suthara (Prayer)
L:O righteous and Holy Lord our God, You suffered curse, spitting and ridicule so that we would be redeemed. O Lord, we plead for Your blessings. May You allow us to be enthusiastic workers in Your field, superior seeds, excellent vines, dearest leaders, fattened lambs and chosen jewels in Your field. O Lord make us worthy to be glorified with You, crucified to the worldly emotions, live in You the righteous life, and to partake in Your Holy passion in purity, holiness with a humble soul and a contrite heart. May You bless us to sing for You, Father and the Holy Spirit. Haso..
P: Amen
Alternate Prayers
L: When you shall come in glory, Jesus,with the angelic hosts,and shall sit upon the throne for judgement,do not drive me away, Good shepherd.For you know the paths on your right hand, but those on your left hand are lead astray. Do not destroy me with the goats, though I am coarse with sin, But number me with the sheep on your right hand,and save me in your love for humankind
P:Merciful Lord, bless us and have mercy upon us.
L: O Bridegroom, You are more beautiful than all men.You have invited us to the spiritual banquet of your bridal chamber. Strip me of the ugly garment of sins as I participate in your passion. Merciful Lord, adorn me in the Glorious robe of your beauty that proclaims me a guest in your kingdom.
P:Merciful Lord, bless us and have mercy upon us.
Bathed Hasa
1. Ninney vidhichorey - nee vidhikkumpol
Naatha njangaley -vidhiccheedaruthey(Response)
2. Maanusha kulathey rakshippaan nee
Ninney thaazhthiya - snehamemmaathram
Thaathan maarvil - nee vasiccheedavey
Daasaneypoley - ninney thaazhthy nee
Krusery maricchu - snehicchengaley (Response)
(How great is your love that made yourself humble to redeem humankind?
You were living at the bosom of the Father and you humbled yourselves to the form of a servant and died on the cross because of your love.)
3. Innaalil nintey - OOpamakalaaley
Varum vinaasam nee chonnathaaley
Dhweshicchaiyo yuda njanangal
Ninney kollaan aalojicchan-
Gullaasamodey chaanjchaadunnu(Response)
(In these days you have told them the destruction that are going to come upon them through parables and similies. The Jews hated you for that and planned to kill you and excited in it.)
4. Ayyo Kashtam seeyoney nintey
Kaanthan thaane nnarinjillei nee ?
Saathaan ninkankalanddhamaaki
Aviswaasatthaal oozhalikkunnu
Nin kaanthanarikey varika vegam (Response)
(O Zion did you not know that this was your lover? Satan has blinded you with unbelief to exile you. Come back to your lover soon.)
5. Eevannamesu ee dinam daiva
Mandiram thannil ninnuraccharey
Aacharyanmaarum Veda saasssthrikalum
Bhayamethumillaa thavaney kroosil
Uyartthan janathey ilakkeedunnu(Response)
(Thus did Jesus tell them in the temple of God. The Teachers and the Scholars of the Scriptures instigated the people to crucify You.)
6. Kashtatha skeeppa - maranatthaal than
Janatthey rakshippaan vannonei
Ivaril thinma sahicchoney nee
Sthuthikku yogyan marana bhalatthey
Mayichengaley jeevippikka.(Response
(O Lord who came to redeem us through your suffering and cross, who suffered evil from these people, you are worthy to receive praise and adoration. Give us ability to overcome the power of death and give us resurrection.)
1.Njangal kkulla Karthave
Njan eha nidra ozhigittu
Onarvode nin thirumunpil
Nilpan enikku ni arulaname
(Our Creator, Give me grace to stand before you, without sleeping, awake before you.)
2.Veendum njan oragunnakil
Ee adiyan ulla orakkam
karthave nin thiru munpil
Dhosham kuudathakaname
(If I fall asleep again, give your servant the grace to stand before you without blemish)
3.En unarchayil njan chathi pedukil
Nin krupamochanamEnikkekum
Nidraya ilum pizha vannakil
Aardrmathe khripa nalkaname
(If in my wakefulness I fall in trap of evilness, give me the grace of redemption. If I make a mistake even in my sleep give me grace O gracious One.)
4.Ninnude Kurushin shanthiyathal
Nallaurakkam eniku nee thaa
Aaka swapnam ashudhiyil ninnu
Enne nee rakshichhu kollaname
(Give me good sleep under the shadow of your cross in peace. Save me from dreams that are unpleasant and impure.)
L;O Lord who dwells on the most high, shield us in the shadow of Your Mighty wings and bless us.
P:O, Lord who listens requests, in Your mercy receive our petitions.
L:O Messiah, our Glorious King, gift us with peaceful evenings and righteous nights that glows like moon light.
P:O Lord, we are focused on You, forgive our sins and bless us in this world and the next.
L:O Lord, may Your mercy shelter us and may Your grace not leave us.
P:May Your cross protect us from the wicked and his army
L:May Your right hand dwell on us in days of this life and may Your peace dwell among us.
P:Lord, we are praying to You.Gift us with shelter, redemption, forgiveness from our sins, and bless us. Amen
Deva Paramesa anugrhamathin chirakin
Nizhalil anachennum - viravodu kakkaname
( Lord God of the Universe, keep me safe under the shadow of the wings of your blessing)
Aghilavum ariunna nalloru daivame
Adiyarin yachanakal daya youdu kekkaname
(O Lord who knows everything, hear my pleadings with kindness)
Sthudiyin rajavum raksha tharunonnum
Easow masihayae nee yaeedunnu
(You are the Mesia Jesus, who gives glory and kingdom and salvation.)
Nirapperunna anthiyum neethi vilageedum
Nalloru rathriyum adiyaarku nalkaname
(Give to your servant an end that is pleasant and a night that shines justice.)
Adiyar evarume melottu kannuyarthi
Kadagal papagal porukka niriqunnu
(All your servants lift our eyes to the Heavens and waits for the removal of our sins and trespasses.)
Eha para lokagal iru lokamathilaake
Anugrha nidhiyere njagalil choriyenam
(The treasures of blessings be poured upon us in this world and in the other - in both the worlds.)
Sleeba yil nizhalil ee raavu muzhuvanilum
Dayayoodu marachittu njagale sookshikka
(Under the shadow of the cross, cover me with your kindness this whole night.
Aaayusin naalellam thiruvalankai keezhil
Arumayodu eppozhum thuna nalki pottename
(In your love, help me to remain under your right hand all the days of my life)
Sharanavum rakshayoum adiyarkku nee ennum
Oodayonairunnu palikka jangale
(Lead your servants as our Creator and be our refuge and salvation)
O Lord Jesus Christ,-- who by His own trial and condemnation -- wiped out the condemnation against us,-- on the day of our judgment -- remember not our sins against us.
O Messiah, who saved us from our inequities through Your suffering, accept out worship and have mercy on us.
(After three prostrations)
GospelMathew 24:1-28
L:Let us affirm our faith in the Nicene Creed:
We believe in the one true God, the Father Almighty.
P:Maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only begotten son of God, begotten of the father before all world, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made, who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man. He was crucified also for us in the days of Pontius Pilate, suffered and died and was buried. The third day he rose again, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the father. He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead and of his Kingdom there will be no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets and apostles.
Closing Prayer
L:O Lord, our God glory be to You, for ever glory be to You.
O Lord Christ, in Your compassion and abundant grace,
hear our prayers and accept our worship.
O Lord God, help us to be eternally cleansed.
O Lord may our service be honorable,
our worship pleasing, and our petitions acceptable.
O Lord, may Your blessings, mercies, help and all your
divine gifts come on us and dwell among us forever.
L:The peace of God, which passes all understanding
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge
and love of the triune God,
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
be with you,
among you,
protect you from all harm, and
make you worthy of His gifts.


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With all this talk about the city's big non-profits kicking in money to help the city and the school district, I knew the empire would strike back — and strike back it did, in Technicolor.
Witness the striking full-color, 56-page report issued by the universities that sings the praises of the wonderful work they do, the great contributions they make and the vital role they play in Philadelphia's economy, accompanied by a mother lode of data compiled by Econsult Solutions that pounds the point home.
To summarize, our universities and hospitals contribute a lot — a whole lot — to the city, except in one area: taxes. Being non-profits they are tax exempt. They provide zero, nada, zilch in taxes to the city and school district treasuries.
Is this a bad thing? It is not, according to the authors of the report. They call this the "Philadelphia Model," which is described as a "synergistic partnership between the Higher Eds and City government for the benefit of the city and its residents."
How is this model different than other cities with major higher ed institutions?
Under the Philadelphia Model, the institutions pay no local taxes. Other cities get money from the institutions in the form of PILOTS — it stands for payment in lieu of taxes — which often yield millions for local governments.
This is a bad model, the report states, a very bad model that creates "controversy, confrontation and litigation" between the institutions and local government. This approach is transactional, the report adds, and leads to bad mojo, whereby the institutions become angry and upset and sometimes withdrawal some services they once offered.
In my mind, the report has the distinct undertone of a threat: You try to get money from us, pal, and you'll get nothing but grief.
At this point, let's step back and stipulate the following:
Our institutions of higher learning and their affiliated hospitals do great public service to the city. We are enriched in many ways by their presence, not the least of which their role as major employers. By providing jobs, they provide tax income for the city in the form of wage taxes — though, in this report, the institutions seem too eager to claim these payments as their own. They are not. These taxes are paid by their employees.
The institutions also act as resources — for ideas, for manpower, for volunteers — for a panoply of social and educational services. This help is priceless, though that didn't stop Econsult from putting a price tag on it — $440.6 million a year worth of community service.
As an aside, it seems tacky to me to cost out volunteerism. It makes it sound too…well, transactional, to use the pejorative the report applies to cities that collect PILOTS.
So, let us give these institutions all the praise they deserve and bring up three additional points.
Point One. Every statement made in this booklet and a variation of every number used could be applied to dozens of cities blessed with major eds and meds institutions. Yet, in many of those cities, the institutions contribute directly to the local government treasury with PILOTS.
Point Two. Seen through the prism of law and tradition, these institutions of non-profits and they are granted that status because of the services they render. Seen through the lens of reality, though, these institutions are big businesses, whose operations often generate substantial profits, though no one calls it by that name. It is called "Revenue less Expenses," on Line 19 of the Form 990 each institution must file with the IRS.
To use two notable examples, in the last 10 years, revenue has exceeded expenses at the University of Pennsylvania to the tune of $2.9 billion. At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the figure is $700 million.
What do they do with these, um, surpluses? Do they offer rebates on students' tuition to share in the bounty? Do they lower the medical bills of their patients by an amount commensurate with their surplus/profit? They do not. The money is used to feed the endowments of the institutions, whose role in part is to act as super-sized Rainy Day funds to see them through downturns in their business.
In 2012, the 15 largest higher ed institutions and hospitals in the city had combined revenue of $12.1 billion, combined expenses of $11.1 billion, for a total profit/surplus of $1 billion.
My curbstone analysis of that figure tells me that had these non-profits been for-profit businesses, they would have paid about $225 million last year in city taxes, of which about $70 million would have gone to the School District. This is not chump change.
The PILOT payments similar institutions give their local governments represent a small fraction of the money they would pay if they were for-profit businesses. The most I see on the lists is $17 million contributed by Boston institutions to city government there.
Point Three. These are tough times. The school district nearly went under because of massive cuts made by state and federal government. We are scrounging around the money just to buy stationery supplies. Mayor Nutter has raised taxes three times in the last three years to help the schools. The 1-point add-on the sales tax, which was supposed to expire next year, is going to stay tacked on to help the schools. Every dollar counts. No one is asking these hospitals and universities to eliminate the deficit of the district or to give hundreds of millions. Like the old Depression Era song, we simply ask, "Buddy, can you spare a dime?"
Our local non-profits have just answered with a loud, emphatic, 56-page, Technicolor "No."
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RE: [bolger] Re: Micro: Epoxy, Sails & A Thank You
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- Hi Nels,
Actually, I do plan to trailer the boat all the time, no moorings in my
immediate plans, and slips and docks in these parts cost more than my house.
Besides I'm already an insomniac, and when the wind comes up I know I won't
sleep a wink unless my boat is safely tucked in beside the garage. With that
long stick and my occasionally weak back in mind, I decided to go with
birds-mouth spars. I did both mizzen and main sprit booms last winter out of
doug fir decking and they are quite light for their size and strength; I'm
about to tackle the mizzen mast and will do the mainmast last. I put off
doing the masts as I didn't yet have the room in my shop for setting up my
full-size 'spar bench' (two canoe strongbacks end-to-end), and I need the
bench to support the scarfing of strips for the mainmast. I also needed to
convince myself I could get a 26' spar out of my basement!
I may eventually get a little creative with sailplan, but first I figure
I'll live with the basic rig and see how it goes. One of the things that
drew me to Micro is the simplicity of the rig, and when Peter let me sail
Lestat on Lake Champlain, I really enjoyed the feeling of a big, steady boat
underneath, and a single string to pull. I sail to relax, and that's how it
felt. I'd have to look at the plans to know what the increase in sail area
is for the 26' mast over the 23 footer; I can't remember off the top of my
head. But Bolger himself has said he added that option to answer complaints
of poor performance in light air, as the added sail is up higher where it'll
do the most good - sounded like he did it just for me. Paraphrasing his
letter from memory, 'They're not dogs by any means, but I think you will
enjoy the added performance this will provide'. I definitely got the
impression he wanted someone to try it, as at the time I bought plans I
don't think it had yet been built. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has
since passed me, I've been going so slowly with this project.
I, too, have pored over my Sailrite catalogs and fantasized about a cute
dodger of some sort on my Micro; but custom cushions will be a higher
priority. First I just need to get the boat in the water!
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Sish walked along the rooftops of the Divine Jim Randus, feeling as if he would spill his guts any moment. The mid-section of Fetona, also called the Divine Section. Sish could take the outer section's evil, and could even stand the Line, but the Divine section made him physically sick. It was the nest where all the evil of Fetona was born. These Divines thought they were superior just because they had been born with a more powerful Will. Damnable stiffs were all they were.
Jim Randus' building was massive even for a Divine structure. Of course, the man was one of the richest Divines and cruel to boot. Of course he had a large manor. It had four great spires that each connected with a large wall. Sish had crossed it easily and used his Will to make a bridge of twigs to the main building. It looked almost like a cathedral, with statues of the Trinity Gods and even some of the Deserters of legend. A man like Jim would want others to see him as greatness. Sish knew it from experience.
A memory flooded into his mind just then.
"Sish!" Thomat called, bringing Sish's attention to the larger boy. He and the others – Garyd, Bolen, and Kanere – had been waiting while Thomat went to grab food. It was always like this, since Thomat was the only one large enough to defend himself from thieves. Sish was lucky to have him as a friend.
Together, the four of them sat down and started in on the deer meat and fruits that Thomat had brought. It was really good and Thomat had been doing work so we had a good bit of extras, including buffalo and rabbit. Sish was happy they got such delicacies, as it was usually just nasty old vegetables.
"So, Thom," Kanere said softly, "When are we moving again?"
The larger boy smiled and shook his head. "Are you worried about that guy from the other day? I set him straight, so don't worry!" It was true, the mean guy that came the day before had been beaten up by Thomat after trying to steal their food. Despite everyone having food, they always wanted more. Sish didn't understand it, though.
"Yeah!" the twins said together, like usual, "Thom will always protect us!" Garyd and Bolen were only about four, so they didn't understand a lot. Sish smiled at them and nodded. As the second oldest, it was his job to keep everyone smiling and happy!
Then, a noise came from down the alley they were huddled in. Sish saw four men coming from the darkness, then, one of which was the man Thomat had beaten. It all happened so fast. Sish saw Thomat charge them, then he saw blades in their hands, and then there was pain. Sish remembered being shoved on the ground, and then pain in his gut.
Sish shook his head of the vivid memory. He always stopped it before the next part. That was when Jim Randus and his men came upon the scene and killed the men who had attacked. Sish gripped his fist harder. That damnable stiff had ordered Thomat and the twins killed, thinking Sish already dead, and took Kanere. He remembered that frightened look on her face as the officers picked her bloody form off the ground.
He would save her, at least. He had been afraid of Jim Randus in the past, but now… He could do it and find some information on the Lost God. Yes, he would kill Jim Randus in the process. He had already wetted his hands with Fetona officer blood. What was a stiff next to that?
Sish crawled along the rooftop of the massive building, looking for a way in. He would find her. He had fought coming to Fetona for ten years, since he had left, but finally he had come back. Sish knew why he hadn't sooner… What if Kanere had died? What if she was tortured? Maybe she had been… No! He would not think of such things. That Damnable Divine Randus would die either way, but not before Sish knew where Kanere was or what had happened and after he got as much information out of the stiff as he could. The Lost God… He might be able to revive the others if he really was found. It was a possibility.
An open window came into view. Well, it wasn't really an open window, but a balcony with the doors inside wide open. Sish licked his lips as he closed in. There was someone standing there. It was a man, from the clothing and short pushed back hair. There was also a sense of confidence about the man. Was he a Divine.
Then, just as Sish got closer, the man looked his way and smiled. It wasn't the smile of a friend, nor one of an enemy. It was simply a smile of confidence that said 'I am not afraid of you.'
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Design: V-shaped handles and knurled surfaces for comfortable and secure grip positions; Flat knobs at end prevent slipping
Usage: Use this to perform a variety of lateral exercise to work out your triceps and lats through pulldown and pushdown movements
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... Paris' historical and now fashionable center, this spacious very upscale 2 bedroom apartment is perfectly suited for guest with elegant taste.
It is located on the rue du Temple, known for its trendy night spots and yet only steps away from the main number 1 metro line and major cultural sites: the Louvre, the Hôtel de Ville and the Seine.
It is an elegantly decorated apartment up one flight of stairs, overlooking a quaint merchant street with shops, bakeries and restaurants.
One bedroom is facing the courtyard and the other onto the street. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds that can be joined if necessary.
The kitchen has all modern appliances including a washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, microwave.
The bathroom has been entirely redone with new marble tile, and a jacuzzi bathtub and shower.
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Check out until 10:00h.
Due to the apartment's peculiarities, the owner does not accept kids under 10 years old
The apartment designed classic and tastefully, very clean, quiet, in a superb non-snobbish location.
The maintenance needs some improvement (a broken panel, lights, the internet Wi-Fi was not stable).
Not enough appropriate kitchen tools (such as bread knife, cutting board, a ladle, etc). Kitchen knives were blunt. Missing - a larger dining table in the kitchen, with 4 chairs (there is only a small table with 2 chairs, not suitable for dining and the nice marble table in the living room situated in a dark location).
The hot water boiler is too small for 4 guests. Beside, the douche water pipe was leaking but we called the contact person, and it was fixed very quickly.
We enjoyed our staying very much and we will not hesitate to recommend it to our friends.
Reliable and effective service. No gap between the presentation in the internet site and the reality.
We loved the location, the apartment was very clean. Our only disappointment was the noise - the apartment is located above the security gate (entry access) and location of rubbish bins. The slamming of the gate (all night) and removal of the bins(twice in four days) ensured we did not have one full nights sleep. The internet access which was kindly given to us on arrival does not work. If they could sound proof the windows (double glaze) we would definitely return.
Great location, great apartment....everything as expected and more!
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To help Selma manage her condition, improve her quality of life, and prevent unnecessary and costly hospitalizations, the health plan assigns her to a care management program.
Historically, a care manager might have spent days tracking down the correct phone number for Selma. Three phone messages later, Selma might have called back. But then Selma learned she had to take a 45-minute comprehensive intake questionnaire about her medical history, home life, economic status, etc.
Not surprisingly, Selma made an excuse and hung up.
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After exchanging a few texts, which is Selma's preferred communication mode, the care manager learns that Selma's car broke down. The care manager then quickly solves the problem by arranging for Selma's medicines to be delivered to her.
Brief, targeted, and successful patient engagement scenarios like this will be possible thanks to the growing availability of various types of big data.
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- Every visitor to Planet Granite must complete the liability waiver AND present a government-issued photo ID card within 30 days of completing the waiver. For minors under 18 years of age, the liability waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian*. If the parent or guardian will not be present, please bring a photocopy of the adult's government-issued photo ID for signature verification. *Please note: legal guardians must present proof of guardianship to sign a child's waiver.
- Belay Lesson. There are two types of climbing, route climbing or bouldering. Route climbing, which is the more widely known style of climbing, requires a belayer, or person managing the ropes and a climber. Parents can either learn to belay by taking one of our beginner lessons, or hire a private belayer (call for reservations). We also offer a variety of kids programs, including drop-in climbing at some of our locations.Bouldering is a type of climbing that is shorter to the ground and does not use ropes. Bouldering does not require prior knowledge, so is a fun and simple way to introduce your child to climbing.
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Konrad smiled back uncertainly at Jet and then looked to the human. His face was human, but he decided to do the whole patronising, millenia-old 'act'.
"And what, pray, is your name, human? I am Konrad, and this is Jet. That is all you need to know, any more and I would need to snap your pretty little neck and wouldn't that be a shame?" and he sneered at her, willing her to say something snappy so he could kill her. He licked his lips and breathed in. He opened his eyes and they were scarlet, full of desire. He wanted blood. He needed it. He let the armour dissolve into nothing, and approached her. He held out his hand, which she took with obvious reservations. "Welcome to our little piece of paradise. I hope you enjoy, human."


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Whatever the outcome of the legal battle, it raises some pertinent questions. The way a minor issue like an error in his date of birth has been allowed to snowball, it appears a deliberate mischief against the army chief
Suddenly, the media is on fire calling general VK Singh's petition in the Supreme Court 'unprecedented in the history of independent India'as if it were also 'awfully unlawful'for him to seek justice through a constitutionally defined legal recourse at the country's most honourable Supreme Court. Some have hinted at his 'greed to hang on for a few months more' by getting his date of birth changed from 10 May 1950 to 10 May 1951. Of these two dates, the aggrieved general says, the former is wrong and the latter correct—a simple issue of an error that was settled long ago, at the time of his admission to the National Defence Academy. It is genuine ambition, not greed, in every promising youngster to climb to the top of his career—government services or private.
Likewise for a youngster commissioned in the defence forces, there is no harm in his aspiring to reach the top. In fact, an earnest quest to excel isvery much needed and rightly fuelled in young officers everywhere for better overall accomplishments and evolution of future leadership. Once you reach the pinnacle of your ambition, your aspirations are largely fulfilled and a few months more or less in the chair do not matter. In general VK Singh's case, he was fully entitled to be where he is today, irrespective of which of the two dates is taken as the basis of consideration for his promotion.Therefore, change or no change in the dates, his position remains unaffected. The question, however, is if there are two dates, which one is right and which one wrong? Only the right one must be kept, the 'wrong' must be removed from all records. Legally or ethically, is it 'wrong' to fight for what is 'right'?
If 'greed' were his motive, the general had much more to gain from the post-retirement sinecures like a gubernatorial or ambassadorial appointments reportedly offered to him in bargain for letting the matter lie. That he could not be won over by such allurements only goes to prove that there is something more meets the eye in the vitiated atmosphere of civil-military trust deficit scenario between the ministry of defence (MoD) and the armed forces.
Whatever the outcome of the legal battle, it raises some pertinent questions. The way a minor issue like an error in his date of birth has been allowed to snowball, it appears a deliberate mischief against the army chief. The promotion process in respect of army officers is very comprehensively defined. No 'undertaking' is ever taken from any officer at the time of his promotion. It appears weird that making a departure from its own established conventions the army headquarters proceeded to extract an 'undertaking' from VK Singh prior to granting him promotion. If there was an ambiguity about the correctness of the date in his records, a Court of Inquiry (C of I) should have been ordered to investigate what was wrong and the cause thereof. Why did the authorities hesitate to order a C of I? An obvious inference is that concerted efforts were in progress to suppress rather than reveal facts at that time. Two facts that the C of I could have revealed were:
1) that his correct date of birth is 10 May 1951 and not 1950; and
2) that the error was settled long ago, which rendered any document showing 1950 obsolete and irrelevant.
But rather than uncovering the truth, the authorities chose to impose their choice on an upcoming meritorious officer by way of extracting an 'undertaking' from him before clearing his promotion. If not blatant and outright blackmail, what will you call it?
Some more questions also prop up alongside. Who will be held responsible if the government loses the case? Will the government be magnanimous to treat general Singh honourably if he wins the case or will a witch-hunt be unleashed to fix him somehow? May be the government will go slow for now for two reasons—one, the case being currently sub-judice, the government will be wary of the Supreme Court staying its hostile move against the general; and two, any hasty action at a time when five states are going to assembly polls, which are viewed as a precursor to the general elections due in 2014, will be politically inopportune for the Congress. The adversity does, however, offer an opportunity, ironically though, to the government to rise above the narrow lanes of its maligned bureaucratic wheeling-dealing and accept with magnanimity whatever judgement the Supreme Court gives.
The verdict, even if against the government (as appears likely), can be used as an opportunity to show the world that 'rule of law' has indeed arrived in India and the government has the capacity not only to endure it but to nourish it at a time when public is crying hoarse for good governance and inner cleansing. Logically, the ministry's legal advisors who tendered legal advice and the bureaucrats who rejected the general's plea will have to be sternly dealt with in a manner that becomes an example of fair, transparent and speedy dispensation at the highest level. It is becoming increasingly expedient to introduce accountability in our bureaucratic functioning because rampant corruption has only encouraged inefficiency, sycophancy anddestroyed governmental credibility.
Sadly, bigger issues have remained buried under the debris of murk and mirth dwarfing an illustrious soldier by frustrating his efforts for an honourable resolution. In times like these, on-going civil-military acrimony can seriously harm our national interests from within as is clear from the long-pending modernisation programmes, mass dissatisfaction in the armed forces against what is largely perceived as short shrift, step-motherly treatment by the 6th Pay Commission, repeated government appeals against high court/Supreme Court rulings favouring ex-servicemen, non-implementation of recommendations given by Parliamentary Committees on issues concerning soldiers and ex-soldiers are some indicators of a stubborn attitude that helps none but eats into the vitals of nation's last resort—the armed forces.
At a time when India is aspiring for a higher global role the need is intimate co-operation, trust-driven cohesion and integrated work culture between the MoD and the service headquarters of the armed forces. This need becomes even more acute in view of the worsening security scenario across India's western borders. China, too, will contest India's quest for a global role as was evident from her objections to Indian naval ships at the South China Sea and her newfound interest in the Indian Ocean, even as her claim over Indian territories and military posturing across the Line of Actual Control continue unabated. The internal security environment, too, is worsening with militancy spreading to newer areas. When, if not now, will India wake up to realities?
It is high time the government decided to effectively implement the pending integration of the armed forces with the MoD, which has been always staffed with officers shockingly bereft of basic concepts of national defence and elementary knowledge about military matters. No other developed or developing country in the world has such a slip-shod defence organisation as India's ministry of defence. Nations that humble their armies are doomed to be humbled by adversaries within and without. India's proud achievements on the industrial front notwithstanding, she will not be acknowledged as a 'global power' unless she wields a credible coercive military power. Soldiers' demands for genuine welfare and better treatment are therefore not so much for their personal comforts but most crucial for the nation's honour, safety and wellbeing.
(Col Karan Kharb is a military veteran who commanded an infantry battalion with many successes in counter-terrorist operations. He was also actively involved in numerous high-risk operations as second in command of the elite 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guard (NSG) widely known as 'Black Cat Commandos'. He conducts leadership training and is the author of two bestsellers ("Made to Lead" and "Lead to Success") on leadership development that have also been translated into foreign languages).
AK Mohanty, chief manager and deemed PIO of Indian Overseas Bank was fined Rs12,000 for delay in providing information to a RTI user while AP Singh, general manager, Board Services Department has been served a show-cause notice by the CIC for similar reasons
The banking sector has been consistent in stonewalling Right to Information (RTI) activists from getting information. But a recent Central Information Commission (CIC) ruling gives hopes to the activists, by pulling up a bank for not providing information about non-performing assets, penalising the public information officer and issuing a show-cause notice to another top official for non-compliance with CIC orders and delaying disclosure.
Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi has imposed a penalty of Rs12,000 on AK Mohanty, chief manager and deemed PIO of Indian Overseas Bank for not providing information to RTI user Kishanlal Mittal until 48 days after the CIC directed him to do so. For the same reason, AP Singh, general manager, Board Services Department has been served a show-cause notice to appear before the CIC on 16th February and answer why penalty under Section 20(1) should not be levied on him.
"The Commission notes that AK Mohanty, CM & deemed PIO was responsible for not sending the information to the appellant before 10 October 2011, as per the order of the Commission. He sent the information to the appellant only on 29 November 2011. Since the delay in providing the information has been of 48 days, the Commission is passing an order penalizing AK Mohanty Rs12,000 (Rs250 per day)," said the CIC ruling.
In September 2010, Mr Mittal filed an RTI application seeking information on loans forwarded to educational institutes above Rs25 crore. He also wanted to know how many of these loans have been classified as NPAs (non-performing assets) and how many have been written off, and demanded file notings on the decision taken in this matter.
The PIO, Mr Mohanty refused disclosure claiming that the information is voluminous, uncentralised and will tax the resources of the bank; and that the information is exempt from disclosure because it violates the fiduciary relationship, the bank has with its clients.
Not satisfied with the response, Mr Mittal went for an appeal before the CIC on 16 September 2011. While the commission upheld the exemption under the 'fiduciary relationship' clause, it ordered the PIO to provide the details of the NPAs sought by the RTI user. However, the information did not reach the appellant, and on November, he complained to the CIC about the delay.
A show-cause notice was served to the PIO for appearing before the CIC on 13th January. During the hearing, it was revealed that Mr Mohanty had obtained the information from the department concerned on 22nd September itself. "Mr. Mohanty states he did not send the information since he was waiting to receive the information on a query from the Board Services Department. This is no reasonable cause and the deemed PIO Mr Mohanty should have sent the information on the other two queried to the appellant before 10 November 2011 as per the order of the Commission," Mr Gandhi said in his ruling.
The CIC thus served a show-cause notice to AP Singh, general manager of Board Services Department, whom Mr Mohanty alleges of not providing the required information. "The Commission is duty-bound to levy a penalty at the rate of Rs250 each day till the information is furnished. Once the Commission decides that there was no reasonable cause for delay, it has to impose the penalty and the law gives no discretion in the matter. The burden of proving that denial of information by the PIO was justified and reasonable is clearly on the PIO," said Mr Gandhi.
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Offering a garden, Sheila's Lodge offers accommodation in Lilongwe. LIW Private Clinic is 0.7 miles from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches. You can play darts at the property, and car hire is available. Pacific Parade Shopping Centre is 0.7 miles from Sheila's Lodge. The nearest airport is Kamuzu Airport, 10.6 miles from Sheila's Lodge.


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For all the answers given (and questions brought up) in episode 10 of Shinsekai Yori, perhaps the most intriguing thing to me was the juxtaposition involving Shun. He, the most powerful of the main characters, has now become powerless to do anything about his fate.
It's an interesting plot point that Shun must now suffer because he's unable to control his immense power. I may not be able to mutate creatures or split the earth in two with my cantus, but my like Shun, I sometimes can't help but lose control. In fact, my nature (or else the person I've become over the years) is one lacking in self-control.
Without Christ in my life, I would be mired in my self-destructive nature.
Shun is of course dealing with his subconscious thoughts crawling out through his ability. He tells Saki that our problems as humans is our inability to control our emotions. We are able to stop those emotions from becoming actions most of the time, unless you have telekinetic powers, in which case your innermost feelings are realized.
The characters of Shinsekai Yori try to control their cantus through hypnosis and mantras. We try to control our evil thoughts and desires in other ways. Either way, we can't control our sinful nature perfectly.
For Shun and the others, failure to control these emotions leads to exile and ultimately death.
For us real folk, the end result, from a spiritual perspective, is the same.
Jesus takes it one step further for us. In addition to the outpouring of our sinful thoughts, He declared that having the thoughts themselves constituted sin:
You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment." But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sisterwill be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, "Raca," is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, "You fool!" will be in danger of the fire of hell.
– Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV)
Shun provides a strong symbol of the bridging between evil thoughts and evil actions. For me at least, it's easy to consider a sinful action as sin, but I often think or say things that are unloving without taking Jesus' words to heart. For Shun, there's no confusing the two, since even his subconscious thoughts become reality.
Whatever the sin, from within or without, we can only do so much for our situations. Realizing this, Saki exclaims to Shun, "I can't save you. I can't do anything!"
Here's the thing – here, you might expect me to say, "Well, Jesus can!" I won't say that, even if He has the power to. The truth of the matter is, even for those that come to Christ will continue to struggle with sin.
Luckily, Christ offers forgiveness and freedom from the bondage of sin. The gift of grace is significant, because it is Christ telling us that although He knows all about our faults, more intimately than anyone, He still loves us.
Where mantras and hypnosis fail; where our own willpower fails; where the strength of others fails, grace has power.
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I am honestly curious as to how the Shin Seaki Yori world looks like, in the more Christian regions of the world.
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Wow, what a powerful post. I just finished the episode a few moments ago and am extremely intrigued to see where it is headed, and I greatly appreciate the analogies you bring to my attention time and time again. I was getting a little worried with where the series was going as of episode 8, but it seems to be getting deeper once again.
What is the problem with episode 8? It was deep. It explored the strange and horrible relations between these people, wich are deeply influenced by something higher, some god or something (remember, when they're worry, they want to reproduce)
I think the two moments we see each couples, are EXTREMELY deep and disturbing, as we know how their feelings work… my mind was really blowed by that. It's not just yaoi/yuri for fanservice, guys.
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Oh yeah because it's shown? I get what you mean. But I don't take it as fanservice, maybe because I don't like yaoi eheh to me it made it more disturbing XD