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MLB Player Profile: Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza
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Matt Garza was Jim Hendry's last big addition before the Cubs general manager got the boot in 2011. The Cubs needed a dependable No. 3 to slot in the rotation behind Cubs' mainstays Ryan Dempster and Carlos Zambrano, and Garza fit the bill. In three years with Tampa Bay, Garza compiled a 34-31 record with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP with 7.10 K/9 and 3.05 BB/9 in 592.1 Innings Pitched — not ace numbers by any stretch of the imagination, but respectable for a No. 2/No. 3 type.
Garza, 29, was an innings-eater, with two straight seasons of 200-plus innings from 2009-2010. To acquire Garza, the Cubs sent five prospects, including No. 1 prospect Chris Archer and No. 4 prospect Hak-Ju Lee to Tampa Bay. The move, considered by many as a desperation trade by a general manager looking to save his job, is still scrutinized today. But should it be?
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Entering 2013, Archer is still considered his organization's top prospect, according to Baseball America, and Lee is No. 3. Archer, 24, made his big league debut in 2012, appearing in six games and starting in four, going 1-3 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP with 11.05 K/9 and 3.99 BB/9 in 29.1 Innings Pitched. Lee, 22, finished his second season at Double-A Montgomery, batting .261 with 4 HRs, 37 RBI and 37 SB in 116 games.
Garza, meanwhile, is coming off an injury-shortened season (he was shut down in mid-July with a stress reaction in his elbow), going 5-7 with a 3.91 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 8.33 K/9 and 2.89 BB/9 in 103.2 Innings Pitched — his fewest innings logged since 2007, his last year on the Minnesota Twins.
In two years with the Cubs, Garza has a losing record of 15-17 with a 3.52 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP, while improving his strikeout rate and walk rate, at 8.74 K/9 and 2.83 BB/9, respectively. But it's still too early to judge the trade that brought Garza to Chicago. The players sent to Tampa, most notably Archer and Lee, are still too young, and Garza, despite missing half of 2012, has led all Cubs' pitchers with 6.2 wins above replacement since joining the team in 2011.
On January 17, the Cubs and Garza avoided arbitration by agreeing to a1 YR/$10.25 Million, but it's fair to question whether Garza is going to be around for the full year. Last summer, the Cubs shopped the Right-Hand Pitcher and were even rumored to be discussing a deal with Texas for prospects Mike Olt and Martin Perez. But before they could find the right deal, Garza injured his pitching elbow.
The Cubs are in a tricky situation with Garza right now. He's still relatively young at 29, and he's a pitcher the Cubs could use for when the team is ready to contend in the National League Central. They could sign him to a team-friendly extension, or they could trade him for prospects. Garza and the Cubs insist he's ready for Spring Training, and if he shows he's fully healthy, pitch-needy teams will certainly be interested in acquiring the Right-Hander.
While the Cubs could trade him, they are likely to get less value for Garza right now than they would have at last year's trade deadline. If a team, like the Rangers, makes the Cubs an offer they can't refuse, then Garza's time on the North Side could be up soon. But if the Cubs signing of Edwin Jackson (4 years, $52 Million) signaled anything, it's that Theo Epstein and Company believes the team isn't far off from competing. Keeping a starting three of Garza, Jackson and Jeff Samardzija (who was arguably the Cubs best pitcher in 2012) is an enticing option, but the Cubs are still short a few key players from contending. Trading Garza is currently their best option of getting value in return.
It's possible the Cubs sit on their one-year deal with Garza, entertain trades at the deadline, deal him to the highest bidder, and attempt to bring him back when he hits Free Agency. That situation, however, contains a lot of "ifs." The Cubs must decide soon (as soon as Spring Training) whether or not Garza is a part of the team's future, or just a piece to help bring in more parts for the future. If he shows he's healthy (and all indications are he is), Garza is going to be a hot commodity. The Cubs added a lot of depth at starting pitching this winter (Jackson, Scott Feldman, Scott Baker and Carlos Villanueva), so it's easy to picture the Cubs moving Garza in the right deal.
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The special agent in charge of the Athens office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has accepted an offer to become the Winder Police Department's second-in-command. Chief Dennis Dorsey introduced Jim Fullington to the Winder City Council at a meeting Monday. Fullington is retiring from the GBI on Dec. 31 and the following day will step into the city's newly created position of police major. He will oversee much of the police operations and will bring to the department a depth of experience in criminal investigations.
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Theodor Claudius Jacobsen (1855-1933)
Theodor Claudius Jacobsen was born in Tromsø where his father was a ship's captain, later harbour master and master ship's pilot. At 17 years of age Theodor took the exam at the Navigation School in Tromsø and the following year he took his mate's exam. In 1875 he became 2nd mate on the schooner Messina of Arendal, and in 1878 on the Daphne of Arendal. He sailed for a couple of years for the copra trade in Australia and New Zealand for local owners before he gained his captain's certificate in Tromsø in 1884. In 1891 he went with Prince Henri de Bourbon to Svalbard as guide, ice pilot and hunter on the yacht Fleur de Lys. He was married in Tromsø at the end of 1888 and had one child before leaving on the Fram.
At the beginning of October 1892 Jacobsen wrote to Nansen that he wished to be accepted as the mate on the planned expedition. He was recommended before another from Tromsø as a suitably experienced mate who kept a good ship, with respect and order. He travelled from Tromsø 17 February 1893 to join in the preparations for the expedition.
After the Fram expedition Jacobsen lived in Tromsø for a few months before he early in 1897 gained the position of lighthouse keeper at Obrestad lighthouse in Jæren, south Norway. He stayed in this job until he was pensioned in 1917. Jacobsen then had the chance to be an ice pilot for two years, on the Forsete, which belonged to the Svalbard coal company Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani, where Jacobsen's son-in-law was manager. He suffered a stroke in 1926 and was partly lame and bed-ridden at home in Stavanger till his death.
He was said to be fond of betting on the Fram expedition and he could also sing sailors' songs with melancholy feeling. Captain Sverdrup thought he was lazy, since he could lie on his bunk for long periods when he had nothing else to do.


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Although this is an open discussions area, keep in mind that we are all on here because of our passion for four wheel driving, camping and off-road travel, so try and keep the thread topics closely related to this if possible. Please leave your thoughts on politics and religion out of the discussions.
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Penn State York adds biology major
Does growing cells, collecting insects and studying plant life sound like fun? The new four-year degree in biology at Penn State York will begin spring 2015.
Multiple campuses represented at national discussion of global sustainability
Jacqueline McLaughlin, associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, founding director of Penn State CHANCE, and chair of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Global Perspectives Committee (GPC), has orchestrated along with Missy Coyle, research technologist at Penn State Lehigh Valley, and other GPC committee members, an interactive poster and panel discussion event entitled, "Promoting Global Sustainability in the Teaching and Learning of Biology."
Battling drug-resistant pathogens
Evolution kills people. Andrew Read, Evan Pugh Professor of Biology, has been saying so for years. Read works in the relatively new field of evolutionary medicine, specializing in infectious diseases. He is best known for his work on malaria, looking for solutions to the rising resistance in humans against antimalarial drugs -- and to a similar resistance against insecticides in the mosquitoes that carry the disease. His basic premise is that an overly aggressive, unscientific use of drugs is driving this evolution, and the evolution of many other pathogens.
Penn State biology student recognized by DAAD
Penn State biology student Jennifer Dobson, Class of 2016, has been accepted into the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program by The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD), for her studies on the neurotoxicity of paraquat, a suspected risk factor for Parkinson's disease, with neurobiology professor Byron Jones, professor of biobehavioral health.
Research team sets sights on fighting hunger by strengthening plants
A group of Penn State students led by assistant professor of biology Charles Anderson is exploring ways to make plants hardier, boosting world food supplies in the process.
Scientists at Penn State study endangered coral species' relationship with algae
New research reveals that Caribbean corals and the algae that inhabit them form a remarkably stable relationship -- new knowledge that can serve as an important tool in preserving and restoring vital reef-building corals.
Kackley-Dutt receives Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
Each year, Penn State honors several members of its faculty and staff for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2014 Faculty/Staff Award recipients -- 33 outstanding University employees and one program -- reach across campuses, colleges and administrative units and exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn Staters reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.
This year, Karen Kackley-Dutt, instructor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, received the 2014 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Lehigh Valley campus expands spring break travel options for students
Penn State Lehigh Valley has expanded the number of spring break travel opportunities offered this year. During spring break (March 9-15), Lehigh Valley campus faculty and staff are leading more than 75 students on trips to Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, and Peru, as well as Massachusetts and West Virginia.
Brandywine professor, students undertake exploratory research
Penn State Brandywine students are learning the practical side of science, as they work with Assistant Professor of Biology Megan Povelones in carrying out a molecular biology study that could help people better understand overall human health and disease.
Two Lehigh Valley students chosen to present research at state capitol
Two Penn State Lehigh Valley students, Paolo Flauta and Matthew Mekolichick, have been chosen to present their research at the annual Pennsylvania Undergraduate Research at the Capitol (URC-PA) event to be held March 11 in Harrisburg. Their poster, Hemoglobin Expression in Ara-C Induced Leukemic K562 Cells, is one of only eight selected to represent Penn State at the event.
Six @ Seven series invites community to 'Mini Medical School'
Penn State Lehigh Valley Continuing Education has announced a new topic for its spring Six @ Seven lecture series. Jacqueline McLaughlin, associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will lead six "Mini Medical School" lectures at 7 p.m. Wednesdays from March 26 to April 30 at the Lehigh Valley campus. The cost of the series is $100 and it is open to the public.
Lehigh Valley campus biology students accepted into prestigious research course
Three Penn State Lehigh Valley undergraduates have been accepted to participate in a National Institutes of Health-sponsored training course normally reserved for faculty and advanced postdoctoral fellows. Tyler Adams, Michael Mfarej and Taylor Rundatz received full scholarships, air fare and lodging to attend Rehabilitative and Regenerative Medicine for Minority Health and Health Disparities (REMEDY), a Frontiers Advanced Training Course, from Dec. 3 to 7 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
At Lehigh Valley campus, mobile technology enables biological discovery
At Penn State Lehigh Valley, mobile technology is changing the way students learn about the biodiversity in their midst.
Temperature alters population dynamics of common plant pests
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I had the opportunity to travel in a group that included an avid cruise ship historian and author of Maritime Matters, Peter Knego. Peter's passion for cruise ships goes far beyond an interest in the design, mechanics, and logistics of a boat. Indeed, his interests have opened up an entire career for him.
Peter spends time each year trekking to the far reaches of India to what would most easily be described as a cruise ship graveyard. Once ships have officially gone into retirement, they are docked along the beaches of India, where workers strip each ship down to the bone. Everything from tables and chairs to doorknobs and faucets are ripped out and sold as scrap.
Peter takes this opportunity to "rescue," as he calls it, what he deems to be some of the most fascinating and culturally valuable aspects of these ships, many of which he has sailed on numerous times. As such, this can be heartbreaking work for him.
Peter returns to his home in southern California with treasure loads of furniture, paintings, tile, and more, which he sells to interior designers and furniture enthusiasts. As you might imagine, Peter's own home has become a near replica of the fine interiors of a ship itself, overflowing with some of the pieces Peter deemed simply too beautiful or sentimental to part with.
This is my interview with Peter, whose admiration for the beauty of these majestic ships comes shining through in almost everything he says and does.


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Last year Harold Camping of Family Radio caught the attention of national media by displaying a series of billboard ads declaring that Christ would return on May 21, 2011. Apparently, a significant number of Christians believe his interpretation of the Bible. Many others have reacted with scorn.
Recently, a fellow pastor remarked to me, "Well, I guess we know one day the Lord will definitely not come back!" I didn't inquire, but his reasoning was probably that if "no man knows" the day, and Camping knows the day is May 21, then the day must not be May 21.
But Harold Camping does not really know the day. May 21, 2011, is still a possibility, but not for any of the reasons Camping and his followers have claimed. Here's why.
Camping's case
Camping et. al. build their case for a May 21 rapture on two pillars. The first is that the faithful can know—indeed, will know—the date of Christ's return.
In the Bible a wise man is a true believer, to whom God has given a profound trust in the authority of the Bible. True believers have been in existence since the beginning of time. But the timeline of history as it is revealed in the Bible was never revealed to the hearts of the true believers. … However, about 35 years ago God began to open the true believers' understanding of the timeline of history. … However, it was not until a very few years ago that the accurate knowledge of the entire timeline of history was revealed to true believers by God from the Bible. ("No Man Knows the Day or the Hour?")
In support of this idea, May 21 rapture proponents claim Ecclesiastes 8:5, Daniel 12:4 and 9, then add to that reasoning from Revelation 22:18-19 and the experience of Noah. The gist of their thinking is that Ecclesiastes and Daniel predict a time when knowledge not-then-known (concerning "time and judgment") would eventually be revealed. Since no Scripture is to be added to what we already have (Rev. 22:18-19), the revealing of this new knowledge must take the form of a later discovery of information previously hidden in the Bible. (That idea alone is probably more damaging than any of the date-setting!)
So what does Noah have to do with it?
God gave Noah precise information so he could warn the world of impending destruction. Similarly, God commanded Jonah to give the people of Nineveh the precise day He planned to destroy the city of Nineveh. Likewise, in His mercy and love God has given the true believers of our day the exact time of the Rapture, which is the first day of the Day of Judgment, so that they can warn the world. (Same source)
The second pillar of Camping's case for May 21 gets pretty technical. The short version is that calculations based on this and that indicate that May 21, 2011, is the day. Since the case for a particular calculation of the date depends on the idea that believers can know the date, I'll focus here on that more basic idea. If there is biblical reason to believe Christians—however wise and righteous—are not going to know the date of Christ's return, all the math is just a distraction (and I'm always happy to avoid unnecessary number crunching!).
Why we cannot know the day
Diligent students of Scripture have long held that the date of Christ's return is not revealed and may not be discovered by His followers. This unrevealed-date view is correct for several reasons.
First, the phrase "as a thief in the night" is not, as proponents of Camping's view suggest, a deceitful trick employed by "churches" (in Camping's teaching, learning anything from a church is a bad thing! See http://www.wecanknow.com/).
WeCanKnow.com claims that the unrevealed-date view depends on the reasoning that "Christ's coming will be like a thief in the night. In other words, no one can know…." The document then directs readers' attention to 1 Thessalonians 5:2, where the phrase occurs, and suggests that we've all been duped because 5:4 clearly indicates that "ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief" (KJV).
Sadly, many believers who have not been exposed to a more complete look at what Scripture teaches on the subject (or weren't paying attention) have been quick to believe Camping's caricature of the unrevealed-date view.
In reality, the context of the phrase "as a thief in the night" in 1 Thessalonians 5:2 shows that Paul had several ideas in mind.
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. (NKJV, 1 Thess. 5:2-4)
The word "for" at the beginning of 5:3 indicates that the verse explains the phrase "as a thief in the night." The point is that, for unbelievers, the day of the Lord is unexpected ("sudden," etc.), unwelcome ("thief"), painful ("as labor pains") and inescapable ("they shall not escape").
Consequently, when Paul says believers are not in darkness that the day should overtake them as a thief, he means that, for them, the day is not unexpected, unwelcome or painful—and they have no reason to want to escape it. The passage does not indicate that believers will know where it falls on the calendar (much less, on the clock!).
Second, Jesus explicitly rejected the idea that His followers can know the time of His return. Jesus used the thief metaphor before Paul did and had a slightly different meaning in mind.
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Matt. 24:42-44)
Though Paul's use of the expression is broader in meaning, Jesus uses the metaphor to mean precisely what proponents of the unrevealed-date view use it to mean: that the precise timing of the Son of Man's coming is not knowable.
Some may counter, "Well, Jesus said we won't know the hour, but what about the day?" (Interestingly, Camping allegedly claims to know the hour as well. See US preacher warns end of the world is nigh: 21 May, around 6pm, to be precise.) Jesus clearly rejected the "day but not hour" option also.
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. (Matt. 25:13)
But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. (Matt. 24:36–37)
Third, there is no evidence that Noah knew the day when the flood judgment would come. Camping's billboards advertising the date of Christ's coming have included several claiming "Noah knew," with variations on the theme that we may also know. "No Man Knows the Day or the Hour?" claims that God gave Noah "precise information," and WeCanKnow.com also argues along these lines.
But Scripture gives no indication that Noah knew the day of judgment in advance. Genesis 7:11 reveals exactly what day the flood itself began relative to Noah's age, but Noah learned of that day only when God commanded him to enter the ark seven days earlier (Gen. 7:4). The seven-day "head's up" before the first rain drops wasn't advance knowledge of the day of judgment. It was a necessary interval for getting everybody and everything safely on board. The judgment itself began the day Noah's ministry ended and he began loading the ark.
It's true that Noah was aware for years that the time was limited and that judgment was coming, and he preached with that in mind (Heb. 11:7, 1 Pet. 3:20, 2 Pet. 2:5). Our day parallels his in that believers also know judgment is coming and time is limited and the gospel must be preached.
But, like Noah, we will not know the day judgment is to begin until the day it begins.
What about Ecclesiastes, Daniel and Revelation? Though the Scriptures are indeed complete, Ecclesiastes 8:5 is about how to get along with kings. The Daniel passages (12:4 "seal the book until the time… knowledge shall increase" and 12:9 "the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end") probably refer to safely preserving documents until their promises are fulfilled. In any case, nothing in these passages teaches that the date of Christ's return was hidden in the text of Scripture to be discovered later by a faithful few.
As the old rule of thumb says, it's best to let the clearer passages interpret the less clear ones. Though some questions have no clear passages, "Can we know the date of Christ's return?" is not one of them.
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Harold Camping is amill
Harold Camping is amill right? When you stop believing what God actually said, anything goes.
1 Kings 8:60 - so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God and that there is no other.
More serious problems
He's got way more serious problems than being amillennial, if indeed his amill.
Very high errors-per-sentence ratio!
We had learned that May 21, 1988 was the last day of the church age and was also the first day of the 23-year period of Great Tribulation, during which Satan has been employed by God to officially rule all of the churches as well as the whole world. During the first 2,300 days of this 8,400-day period the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from all of the churches as well as the entire world. This produced silence in Heaven. This sad situation is to continue in the churches until the end of the 23-year Great Tribulation period. However, beginning 2,300 days after May 21, 1988 (the end of the church age), the Holy Spirit was again poured out, producing what the Bible calls the "latter rain" (Zechariah 10:1; James 5:7)
On and on it goes. (http://www.familyradio.com/graphical/literature/nomanknows/nomanknows.html)
(I'm sure some are thinking "This is really just the natural byproduct of dispensationalism," but if you can't see the difference between Camping and Ryrie there's not much I can say to straighten you out on that point! It is a kind of dispensationalism run amok, I guess... but sort of the same way some equally bad theologies are a kind of covenant theology run amok.)
Out here
He's also known for his distorted soteroilogy. I won't insult by reformed brothers by mis-identifying his position as hyper-Calvinism.
Hoping to shed more light than heat..
Amillenial Datesetter, Uber-hyper-Calvinist, Errant Inerrantist
This debacle is both sad and fascinating. I grew up listening to the Family Radio as a young person and was often ministered to by the music. Back then, Camping's Open Forum broadcast was a mixed bag of good answers and offbeat opinions, but he's long since migrated into full blown heresy. Cults form all the time, but it's really sad to watch one spin directly out of an evangelical/fundamental environment.
It will be VERY interesting to see the fallout with his followers on May 22nd (if the Lord tarries). I'm no prophet, but I expect that Camping and the core of his followers will regroup and reinterpret his teachings (ala "When Prophecy Fails," a book from the 50's about a UFO cult that predicted doomsday). I really pray people will firmly turn away from Camping and head toward orthodoxy, but I fear that many will feel too over-invested to revert to the truth.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
An itinerant band at Walmart
Today, we have two RV's parked at the front entrance of Wal-Mart near our church building. The entire sides of the RVs are covered with the May 21 message. Too bad I didn't have my digital camera with me. The travelers are out in the massive parking lot busily passing out three brochures.
Wait a minute. Why wait three weeks from now? I am ready to go today.
And Washington DC
I was looking out my office window yesterday and saw a man across the street with a sign mounted on his backpack. Thinking that part of it said something about Judgment Day, I pulled a small pair of binoculars from my desk to read the smaller print and quickly saw that it was a Family Radio/May 21 warning sign. I then noticed a second person with a sign and saw that they were engaging some in conversation as they passed by.
What struck me the most was the "seal" on the signs saying "The Bible guarantees it." So when May 21 passes without the events the group is predicting, the Bible is wrong again??!!?? This is not good.
As the quantity of communication increases, so does its quality decline; and the most important sign of this is that it is no longer acceptable to say so.--RScruton
Camping's Aberrations
Good article. I've not been familiar with Harold Camping. Could someone briefly point out his biography and theological aberrations?
David R. Brumbelow
Dr. Godfrey from Westminster Seminary California
Dr. Godfrey from Westminster Seminary California did a couple short articles on him for the uninitiated: You can read part 1 here http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/the-end-of-the-world-according-to-harold-cam... and part 2 here http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/the-end-of-the-world-according-to-harold-cam....
Of course, there's the obligatory Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Camping.
He was featured in a Michael Moore episode of "TV Nation" in 1994, interviewed by Louis Theroux (now with the BBC): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McnOBV_oB98.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
David, there's a pretty good discussion of Camping's teachings at his http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Camping ]Wikipedia page.
This excerpt is taken from his " http://www.familyradio.com/graphical/literature/nomanknows/nomanknows.html No Man Knows The Day " page:
Nevertheless, there is a very striking statement in the Bible. It is recorded in Ecclesiastes 8:5. There God declares:
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth [better translation: will know ] both time and judgment.
In the Bible a wise man is a true believer, to whom God has given a profound trust in the authority of the Bible. True believers have been in existence since the beginning of time. But the timeline of history as it is revealed in the Bible was never revealed to the hearts of the true believers. For example, throughout most of the church age it was generally believed that Creation occurred in the year 4004 B.C.
However, about 35 years ago God began to open the true believers' understanding of the timeline of history. Thus it was discovered that the Bible teaches that when the events of the past are coordinated with our modern calendar, we can learn dates of history such as Creation (11,013 B.C.), the flood of Noah's day (4990 B.C.), the exodus of Israel from Egypt (1447 B.C.) and the death of Solomon (93l B.C.)*
However, it was not until a very few years ago that the accurate knowledge of the entire timeline of history was revealed to true believers by God from the Bible. This timeline extends all the way to the end of time. During these past several years God has been revealing a great many truths, which have been completely hidden in the Bible until this time when we are so near the end of the world.
...This book was sealed with seven seals. Therefore, in order for the full information written in the book to become available for understanding, all of the seven seals must be removed. Indeed, Revelation 8:1 describes the removal of the seventh seal:
And when He had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Several years ago we had learned that the silence in Heaven for about half an hour referred to the 2,300 days that were the first part of the 23-year (exactly 8,400 days) Great Tribulation period. This period began on May 21, 1988. It was during this 2,300-day period that, both in the churches and throughout the world, very few, if any, were saved. Revelation 8:1 reports that there was silence in Heaven. This would have been the situation beginning on May 21, 1988, because joy in Heaven occurs as sinners repent. In Luke 15:4-32 the Bible reports this joy in Heaven, a joy that was not in silence.
We had learned that May 21, 1988 was the last day of the church age and was also the first day of the 23-year period of Great Tribulation, during which Satan has been employed by God to officially rule all of the churches as well as the whole world. During the first 2,300 days of this 8,400-day period the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from all of the churches as well as the entire world. This produced silence in Heaven. This sad situation is to continue in the churches until the end of the 23-year Great Tribulation period. However, beginning 2,300 days after May 21, 1988 (the end of the church age), the Holy Spirit was again poured out, producing what the Bible calls the "latter rain" (Zechariah 10:1; James 5:7) throughout the world (but not in any church), and God began a final great harvest of salvation, bringing great joy in Heaven. This salvation is not occurring in any church, but will continue outside of the churches to the end of the Great Tribulation, on May 21, 2011.
Because at the beginning of the Great Tribulation period (May 21, 1988), Christ removed the seventh and final seal from this book that Daniel was commanded to seal, we can now understand why it is that during these past years God has revealed to us so much new truth from the Bible. This includes the precise time of the end and much about God's Judgment plan. The word "time" is a synonym for "hour." Judgment refers to the Day of Judgment, which is frequently called "the Day." Thus, to know time and Judgment as prophesied in Ecclesiastes 8:5 is to know the "day" and the "hour." This fits perfectly with the mercy and love of God for the whole world. Remember, God gave Noah precise information so he could warn the world of impending destruction. Similarly, God commanded Jonah to give the people of Nineveh the precise day He planned to destroy the city of Nineveh. Likewise, in His mercy and love God has given the true believers of our day the exact time of the Rapture, which is the first day of the Day of Judgment, so that they can warn the world. How kind, how gracious, how loving God is. And wonderfully, God is still saving many people today (Revelation 7:9-14) even as He saved the citizens of Nineveh in Jonah's day (Matthew 12:41).
"Our task today is to tell people — who no longer know what sin is...no longer see themselves as sinners, and no longer have room for these categories — that Christ died for sins of which they do not think they're guilty." - David Wells
M. Scott Bashoor & Jay C.,
Thanks for the information.
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Sad impact
I have a friend who received a note from his lawn-care guy, stating that his services would not be available from May 20th on, and suggesting they secure other companies to provide their lawn care. The poor guy will not only have the disillusionment of realizing his trusted teacher is wrong, but also will have destroyed his means of income.
2 Th 2:1-4
Jesus is not coming on May 21, 2011.
"Despair does not lie in being weary of suffering, but in being weary of joy."
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Parts Three, Four, and Five
Here are the rest of the Harold Camping posts that SBahoor linked to above:
http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/the-end-of-the-world-according-to-harold-cam... ]Part 1
http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/the-end-of-the-world-according-to-harold-cam... ]Part 2
http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/harold-camping-and-the-end-of-the-word-part-3 ]Part 3
http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/harold-camping-and-the-end-of-the-word-part-4 ]Part 4
http://wscal.edu/blog/entry/harold-camping-and-the-end-of-the-word-part-5 ]Part 5
More commentary (from Part Five):
Camping's teaching reaches the status of heresy in his recent appeal to the world, "Judgment Day," an eight page statement online. The saddest and most distressing element of Camping's latest theological statement is that it is Christless. He does not write about Christ's return, but about judgment day. In his eight pages of warning and call for repentance he writes only this of Christ: "Because God is so great and glorious He calls Himself by many different names. Each name tells us something about the glorious character and nature of God. Thus in the Bible we find such names as God, Jehovah, Christ, Jesus, Lord, Allah, Holy Spirit, Savior, etc. Names such as Jehovah, Jesus, Savior, and Christ particularly point to God as the only means by which forgiveness from all of our sins and eternal life can be obtained by God's merciful and glorious actions." Notice that Camping says nothing of the Trinity, writing as if Christ and the Holy Spirit are not distinct persons of the Trinity, but just different names for God. If Camping means this, then he is not a Trinitarian, but has adopted the ancient heresy of modalism. Notice also that there is no mention of the cross and Christ's saving work for sinners. Forgiveness is nowhere linked to the work of the incarnate Christ. For Camping the mercy of God comes simply to the repentant. He never mentions faith in Christ. He also makes clear that those who cry for mercy might be saved. He offers no assurance of salvation: "Nevertheless, the Bible assures us that many of the people who do beg God for His mercy will not be destroyed." Notice that not all, but only many who repent will be saved.
Camping's presentation of God's mercy is from beginning to end unbiblical and unchristian. He has no Trinity, no cross, no faith alone in Jesus alone, and no assurance. His vision of God and mercy is more Muslim than Christian. If Camping still believes in the Trinity, in Jesus and his cross, and in justification by faith alone, then his recent teaching shows that he is a failure as a teacher of the Gospel and his call to repentance lacks enough content for sinners to find salvation in Jesus.
"Our task today is to tell people — who no longer know what sin is...no longer see themselves as sinners, and no longer have room for these categories — that Christ died for sins of which they do not think they're guilty." - David Wells
May 21
It would have been a nice birthday present for me, though.
Date setting
Seriously though, if Harold Camping "figured it out" and happens to be correct, who receives the glory? I cannot believe that he's doing this for the glory of Christ. I don't know his heart, (I think we can look at what he has said and get a good idea, though) but if it happens as "predicted", Camping would definitely be able to brag that he figured it out. This idea of date setting is man centered. It is not Christ honoring or is it Christ glorifying.
When May 21 comes and goes, I hope that people will see this man for the wolf he really is and stop supporting his "ministry". He has perverted the Scriptures and I fear that many people will associate him with every other preacher. I fear for the souls of his many followers which will harden their hearts after May 21? How many unredeemed souls will associate him with my pastor, because they are both preachers? How many of my unredeemed friends/family/coworkers will associate his followers with my church because we both call ourselves Christian?
We have an opportunity to use his prediction as a conversation starter with our unsaved friends/family and discuss what the Bible truly teaches about Christ's life, death, resurrection and return.
Warning of judgment
As far as motives go... he seems to sincerely believe that he is warning people of the coming judgment and so the date setting is a way of expressing the urgency of the need to turn to Christ.
motives are tricky things
Yes, motives are difficult to discern, partly because they're so often multi-layered. I agree that Camping seems sincere, but he also seems arrogant, though I don't know how attuned his conscience is to that. Deceiving and being deceived.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
Why are people quitting their
Why are people quitting their jobs, etc.? Why not just go on living life and if the rapture happens, so be it? Does God call us to be sure we take care of covering our shifts when the trumpet sounds?
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I think it would be fabulous if the rapture happened tomorrow instead.
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I think it would be fabulous if the rapture happened tomorrow instead.
Or today.
I think the job quitting thing has to do with the pressure within the group to show your faith. Unless the motive is sort of "eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we get raptured"?
bizzare programming
So strange listening to their programming as "the day" approaches. For instance, they have segments from the Christian Medical Association talking about immunization and maintaining good health. Other segments on raising good kids. It's both laughable and sad.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
Todd Wood wrote: Today, we
Today, we have two RV's parked at the front entrance of Wal-Mart near our church building. The entire sides of the RVs are covered with the May 21 message. Too bad I didn't have my digital camera with me. The travelers are out in the massive parking lot busily passing out three brochures.
Wait a minute. Why wait three weeks from now? I am ready to go today.
Eh, Todd, you don't have a cell phone? In these last days, all phones have cameras in them...
Just kidding on the above, but trying to turn things into lemonade, maybe, in that those RV's will provide temporary homes for the 'family' until they get back on their feet. Here's praying they own them themselves and they leave the cult, and go camping elsewhere for a while as they...I dunno...look for jobs?
Motives II
@ SBashoor: As with most cults, follow the money. On their shortwave broadcasts at least, they advertise every few minutes that H.C. takes no money for his ministry/teaching. However, in the same ad they steer you to their web site where you are allowed to watch the teaching a couple of times and then it becomes pay TV. They must figure they will get you hooked (first sign of a cult?) then you sell everything and they purchase another media (TV station, Web page, etc.) in Moronovia and start the process all over. Mr. Camping never looked under dressed, so maybe there will be some tax inquiries later. Sad.
Anybody heard?
Anybody heard yet what he's got to say now? As for the "hooked" and "cult" stuff, I don't know. It's standard media-marketing technique. But there is alot of messed up doctrine there, that's for sure.
local news report upcoming
Our local news in Southern California is going to issue a report and interview. I'll post as soon I hear.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
Alas, only a teaser
Well, the "news" report was neither an interview nor much of a report. Just repeated what most of the outlets had said earlier about his being flabbergasted and how he's looking for answers. Supposedly, he'll make an announcement through Family Radio today.
Family Radio's website has pulled all the Judgment Day info down (at least off of navigatable pages). Supposedly, the Board of Directors is meeting tomorrow to discuss the network's future.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
But they still say the church age is over
I probably posted to quickly. They still have some wacky stuff in their "about" sections, but May 21 proclamations are down.
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
Unrepentant Camping
Camping says that a spiritual judgment fell on Saturday, and the world will still end on Oct 21.
UNBELIEVABLE! Well, I guess it isn't. But it's still outrageous.
Huffington Post is liveblogging his comments:
M. Scott Bashoor Happy Slave of Christ
Fascinating post - cheers.
Fascinating post - cheers. This was a truly riveting article. I hope to read others in future.
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Religion is the primarysource for providing man with the most accurate knowledge regarding the creation of the universe and of life. When we say "religion", however, we refer to the "Qur'an" and the Sunnah of our Prophet, peace be upon him, as the true source of information. The holy books of other religions have been altered over time and can no longer be considered as Divine Books.
The Qur'an, on the other hand, is definitely the word of God and contains no contradictions. It is the book God has sent down to His servants as guidance. With many verses, God stated that the Qur'an is the ultimate revelation, and that it is under His protection. A verse in Surat al-Hijr reads:
"It is We Who have sent down the Reminder (the Qur'an) and We Who will preserve it." (Surat al-Hijr: 9)
Therefore, science will advance speedily only if it is guided by the Qur'an, adopting its revelations, for only then may science adhere to way of God. When a way opposite to religion is adopted, scientists waste both time and resources, and impede the progress of science.
As in all other fields of endeavor, the way to be followed in the scientific field is again the "way" commanded by God in the Qur'an. As God proclaims, "This Qur'an guides to the most upright Way..." (Surat al-Isra': 9)
They said: "Glory to Thee, of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom."
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15th-16th of May 2013 The Institute of World History of The Russian Academy of Sciences is organizing an international conference "Russia and The Netherlands in the XVIIth – XXth centuries: new researches and actual problems".
The conference will be held in conjunction of "The Year of The Russian Federation in The Netherlands" and "The Year of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Russia" in 2013.
As a part of the conference there will be a round table concerning the study of the history of The Netherlands. All the scholars who have a special interest in the history of this country and also authors of the relevant textbooks are welcome to take part in this round table.
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A Taste of the Milford Track
There are few locations in the world that can rival the sheer natural beauty and grandeur of Fiordland.
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Undoubtedly one of the World's Greatest Walks, the Milford Track takes you on an unforgettable journey through this remote paradise, showcasing the pristine landscape in all its colour and glory. Those seeking a taste of the spectacular scenery on the Milford Track do not necessarily need to take on the four-day epic. Create your own perfect Milford experience with a boat cruise, a night in beautiful accommodation followed by a morning hiking along one of the most spectacular parts of the Milford Track.
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In the early 1880s, the historic and world famous Milford Track allowed hikers to opportunity to explore a beautifully wild and natural place. Today, the track is better than ever - the well formed trails and comfortable huts are maintained to a very high standard and visitor numbers are managed to retain an unspoiled and un-crowded environment.
Spanning 53.5km of scenic wonderland from Glade Wharf to the azure waters of Milford Sound, the track reveals endless diversity. Walkers discover a landscape where majestic waterfalls descend into deep ice carved valleys and mighty rivers flow through enchanting forests and soaring mountains. The landscape is punctuated by ferns, beech, mosses and lichens in the lowlands and, up above, golden expanses of high country tussock and alpine herbs abound. Wildlife thrives here and the melodic song of native bird species echoes among the trees.
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For those unable to make time or feet across the entire distance of the Milford Track, there are some excellent options that allow you to experience the grandeur of the area in just a fraction of the time. A half day guided walk incorporates a boat ride to Sandfly Point – the end of the Milford Track – followed by a 3.5hour return hike up the track to the incredible Giant Gate Falls. For an easy start to the day and a hearty breakfast, staying at Milford Lodge – located in the heart of Milford Sound - the night before is highly recommended.
To complete your Milford Sound experience, consider taking an afternoon boat cruise the day before your hiking adventure. Combining a boat cruise on the still waters of Milford Sound with a night in Milford Lodge and a half day hike on the Milford Track is one of the best ways to truly make the most of this special place.
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Yes, Cisco UCS servers are that good.
Cisco publishes a large number of customer references in the forms of Case Studies, Solution Briefs, etc. It can be a very time consuming task to read through all of them to find out just how much Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS®) is helping our current customers, and how it might also help you. I decided to take on the task of trying to quantify the savings our customers told us they achieved with UCS versus their old legacy environment. The list below summarizes the average of these tangible results. These results are limited to where the customers specifically stated a savings or where the savings is easily derived from the numbers stated.
- 59% reduction of ongoing administrative/management costs based on 17 customers.
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- 80% reduction in cabling with an average cost savings of 75% based on 16 & 5 customers respectively.
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When Cisco announced its new data center architecture in 2009, among the stated goals were: reducing the total cost of ownership, improving business agility and energy efficiency, and less cabling. Now on our third generation of servers, it is clear Cisco exceeded its own expectations.
Would you like to learn more about how Cisco UCS can help you? There are more than 250 published data center case studies on Cisco.com. Additionally, there is a TCO/ROI tool that will allow you to compare your existing environment to a new UCS Solution. For a more in-depth TCO/ROI analysis, contact your Cisco partner.
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Gluten-free seems to be the latest sports nutrition buzzword. Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye and barley that must be avoided by people with celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder. Symptoms of celiac vary greatly and can range from digestive problems (diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas) to health problems such as anemia, stress fractures, infertility in both men and women, migraine headaches, canker sores, easy bruising of the skin, swelling of the hands and feet, and bone/joint pain. The person feels lousy. Yet, some athletes don't even realize they have celiac disease. They feel fine--until they experience iron-deficiency anemia or stress fractures due to poor absorption of iron, calcium, and vitamin D.
How common is celiac disease? More than we once thought. About 1 percent of the population (athletes included) has celiac and needs to avoid even traces of gluten. Up to 6 percent have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. The symptoms are similar but without the autoimmune reactions that result in cancer and osteoporosis. No one is certain why celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is on the rise. One theory relates to changes in the composition of our gut bacteria.
How to Tell if You Are Gluten SensitiveIf you and others in your genetic family are plagued with niggling health issues (including those mentioned above), you should learn more about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Untreated celiac disease can lead to severe complications including cancer of the gut and osteoporosis. Two websites that offer abundant information include www.celiac.org and www.glutenfreediet.ca.
If you suspect you are gluten sensitive, don't self-impose a gluten-free diet without first talking with a doctor who specializes in celiac. You need to get your blood tested for specific antibodies and then, to confirm the diagnosis, an intestinal biopsy. Do not eliminate gluten before you get the blood tests, because absence of gluten in your diet can interfere with making the correct diagnosis. If you don't get properly tested, you might miss a correct diagnosis or other health problems, like Crohn's, an ulcer, or colon cancer. Plus, if undiagnosed, you might be less motivated to strictly follow a gluten-free diet for life.
If you are "simply" gluten-sensitive, your blood tests will report none of the elevated levels of antibodies that signal celiac disease, but you will feel unwell. Hence, if you have intestinal issues, you might want to try a gluten-free diet for a month or so regardless of the blood test results. One athlete plagued with muscle pain stopped eating wheat and her pains disappeared. She reported she simply "felt better." Others report they recover better and have less stiffness and joint pain with a gluten-free diet. This might be due to eliminating gluten, a placebo effect, or eating better overall (no cookies, pastries, junk food). Adhering to a gluten-free diet is challenging and expensive, so there's no need to self-inflict the limitations if you notice no benefits after a month of gluten-free eating.
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The calendar indicates it's time to begin separating the contenders from the pretenders in the 2014 race for Horse of the Year. Yes, it's way too early to get serious about Horse of the Year, but the first major Grade I race of the season, the $500,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park, is only nine days away and a horse that figures to be front and center during most of 2014 is the favorite to begin his 4-year-old campaign on a winning note.
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed Thursday that 2013 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge will make his first start of the year in the Donn. Lukas doesn't know who they'll face yet, but he doesn't care. He's got a horse that was coming on like gang busters at the end of last year.
"I haven't seen the weights yet and I'm not sure who else is running, but it's the first Grade I race of the year so I thought we'd take advantage of it," Lukas said. "He's been training sensationally. He's really developed and filled out, and he's been doing very, very well."
Will Take Charge was a flop last year during the Triple Crown campaign, but he more than made up for it once summer and fall hit.
A son of Unbridled's Song, he won the Grade I Travers Stakes and Clark Handicap and also the Grade II Pennsylvania Derby. If he hadn't come up a nose short of Mucho Macho Man in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park, it might have been Team Lukas that walked away with the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year instead of Wise Dan.
Overall, Will Take Charge won five of 11 starts in 2013 for earnings close to $3 million. But that doesn't tell the whole tale. He was a much different horse the second half of the year than the first.
"I thought he was getting better and that we had a chance at the championship if we could finish up in the fall because that's usually what happens – the horses that finish strong are the ones (that win)," Lukas said. "He developed and even though he had a very busy 3-year-old campaign, it didn't seem to affect him. He's actually better now than he's ever been. A lot of that has to do with maturity. With the way he's filled out and finally learned how to run, he could have a sensational year."
A look at the other horses – minus any 3-year-olds that might emerge – that figure to be Horse of the Year contenders as we head into the handicap season:
•Mucho Macho Man – The 6-year-old Macho Uno horse is headed for a showdown in the Santa Anita Handicap with Game On Dude on March 8 if the horse's connections avoid the temptation of running in the Dubai World Cup later that month.
Finn Green, racing manager for owners Dean and Patti Reeves, mentioned both the Big 'Cap and Dubai race as Mucho Macho Man's next start following the Sunshine Millions, but it's hard to imagine the horse's handlers passing up the Big 'Cap after the affinity he's shown for Santa Anita's main dirt surface. The World Cup is run over a synthetic track.
•Game On Dude – A horse trainer Bob Baffert considers one of the best he's ever trained can never be excluded from Horse of the Year talk despite his flops in the past two Breeders' Cups. Baffert sent him out to work four furlongs in 47.80 seconds Monday morning at Santa Anita and he could make his 7-year-old debut in the Grade II San Antonio Stakes on Feb. 8.
Game On Dude enjoyed a fabulous 6-year-old season by winning his first five starts before tanking for the second consecutive year in the Breeders' Cup Classic and then finishing a game second to Will Take Charge in the Clark. He'd have probably skipped the Clark and been the slam dunk Horse of the Year if he'd won the Classic.
•Wise Dan – He was a somewhat controversial winner of his second consecutive Horse of the Year title earlier this month because he didn't win a race that wasn't on the turf, but the 7-year-old gelding won six of seven races overall, including a successful defense of his title in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.
Wise Dan's back for more this year and his connections indicate they'll run him on dirt sometime this season. But no matter the surface, this guy is one of the best that's ever run.
•Beholder – Don't laugh. If Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge had run poorly in the Breeders' Cup Classic and Wise Dan had run up the track, the Richard Mandella-trained filly could have snuck off with last year's Horse of the Year laurels after her dominant performance in the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita.
The Henny Hughes filly romped over a top-notch field that included 7-5 favorite Royal Delta by 4 1/4 lengths and stamped herself as a horse to watch this year. She could make her 2014 debut in the Grade I Santa Margarita Stakes on March 15.
•Princess of Sylmar – Don't forget about this daughter of Majestic Warrior, who turned in a spectacular campaign until her dismal showing in the Distaff. She was a long-shot contender for Horse of the Year heading into Breeders' Cup weekend before finishing last in the six-horse field.
Afterward, jockey Javier Castellano blamed the track for Princess of Sylmar's disappointing showing, but it's unlikely any distaffer not named Zenyatta would have beaten Beholder that day.
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If you attended the Web Directions South '06 after party, chances are you scored a free drink, or two (or more!), thanks to the SitePoint sponsored 'drink cards' that were handed out at the event. If the events of that evening are a little hazy, or you didn't attend, here's a quick reminder: http://flickr.com/photos/campegg/257165189/
Well, the drink cards are returning in '08, thanks to 99designs and Gruden. All you have to do is design the cards! The winning designer will be awarded an iPod touch (8GB) and, of course, will guarantee front-bar 'bragging rights' throughout the conference! We recommend bragging in moderation. ;-)
Unlike the previous drink cards, which featured variations of 'Red Wine', 'White Wine', 'Beer', and 'Soft Drink', this year we're just after ONE design that best represents ONE FREE STANDARD DRINK. The cards may be full-colour, double-sided and should adhere to standard business card sizing (approx. 55 mm wide by 84 mm high). The designs should also include the sponsors logos, 99designs and Gruden, in a tasteful fashion (pun intended).
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Choosing a wedding photographer or a family portrait photographer can be a daunting task but it doesn't have to be. Here we offer some valuable advice about what you should consider when making that choice.
Tip #1 Why can't we all just get along!
All good photographers will try and capture the natural, real you in their images so it is important that you develop a natural affinity with your wedding or portrait photographer. You know fairly quickly on first impressions with people whether you are going to get along so go with your gut instinct – "am I going to have fun with this person?" is a question you should be asking yourself.
Tip #2 You get what you pay for
A truism very common in life and even more so in photography. Price should be ONE of the factors in your decision but not the over riding one. There are a lot of 'amateur professional's' out there who will charge you next to nothing and deliver even less. Remember – you are stuck with the end results of your day so choose wisely.
Tip #3 But I want the deluxe package!
If you are on a budget you can always upgrade later – the key thing is to get the source images taken in the first place. Weddings are expensive things at the best of times so a good idea is to keep the end print & album quantities on the low side initially and then come back to the photographer when the wedding and honeymoon bills have been taken care of. I have often suggested this to clients who you can see are wrestling with the financial strain and the look of relief on their faces is often worth a picture in itself. A lot of people are unaware of this option. Be wary of any wedding photographer that tries to sell you into a package you cannot afford.
Tip #4 Plan Plan Plan…. then plan some more
Sitting down with your wedding or portrait photographer months before the event is an excellent idea as you will be surprised at what advice the seasoned professional can offer. Remember – these guys have been a major part of often hundreds of weddings and can give you invaluable tips on planning the day, timing various parts of the day and getting you more relaxed about the whole event. Forward planning also gives you time to work through those contingency plans that absolutely require forethought.
Tip #5 Think outside the box
We've all seen gazillions of pre-posed wedding photos that seem to simply document the day and record who turned up and what they were wearing, but you should be looking to capture those candid heartfelt moments where Dad slyly wipes a tear as his little girl gets given away, or the glance Grandma gives Grandpa as the vows take place and they move to hold hands remembering their special day all those years ago. Our desire as photographers is to capture your personality in the few hours we have with you so it is important to express yourself clearly to your photographer – tell them what you want and what your goals are.
In closing, I would say that it has been a real privilege to be part of so many couples special day, sure there is the stress of making sure you deliver given that you've only got one shot at it, but often taking that moment to reflect on why all the people are there in the first place is a humbling experience.


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THL Toolbox > Fonts & Related Issues > Diacritic Fonts > Input Tools > Open Office Macros
Open Office Macros to Enter Unicode Diacritics
Contributor(s): Than Grove
Version: 1.0.0
This page links to the macro library that enables the user to insert Unicode diacritics into Open Office documents using simple mnemonic key strokes. It uses the principle of binding certain combinations of key strokes to specific Unicode character. This assumes that one has a Unicode diacritic font with all the required diacritic characters, as outlined in the THL diacritic chart.
Open Office Diacritic Macro/Extension
The THL Open Office Diacritic input macro is a means for entering Unicode diacritics into an Open Office document. They are presently contained in a library of macros that needs to be imported into Open Office in the following way:
- Download the Zip file here
- Unzip it to a convenient location
- In Open office go to Tools --> Macros --> Organize Macros --> Open Office.org Basic
- In the window that popus up click Organizer
- Click the Libraries Tab
- Click Import button
- Find the unzipped folder, it will contain a "THL" folder, in there choose "script.xlb"
- Click Open
- Close Organizer Window and Basic Window
You have now loaded the macros. Next, you will need to assign them to key strokes or actions, by doing the following:
- Choose Tools --> Customize
- Click the Keyboard Tab
- In the Functions Category pane, click the plus next to Open Office.org Macros
- Click the plus next to "usr"
- Click the plus next to "THL"
- Highlight "THLDiacritics"
- Under the function pane a list of macros will then appear. Highlight "EnableTHLDiacritics"
- In the Shortcut Keys window, choose the shortcut key you want to assign to it.
- Click the Modify button
- Under the function pane, highlight "DisableTHLDiacritics"
- In the Shortcut Keys window, choose the shortcut key you want to assign to it.
- Click the Modify button
Shortcut Keys for Diacritic Input
You can now press the short cut key to enable the diacritic macros. The basic shortcut keys are as follows:
- Accent Acute: press and release alt+A, then press the letter
- Accent Grave: press and release alt+G, then press the letter
- Accent Dot Below: press and release alt+., then press the letter
- Accent Dot Above: press and release alt+shift+., then press the letter
- Accent Macron: press and release alt+M, then press the letter
- Accent Tilde: press and release alt+shift+~, then press the letter
- Accent Umlaut: press and release alt+shift+:, then press the letter


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2013 AMSOIL/STREET RODDER Road Tour
The AMSOIL/STREET RODDER 2013 Road Tour is officially underway. Jerry Dixey and his band of cross-country cruisers hit the highway this month on the first of eight fantastic trips through America. You might still have time to make the Aeromotive Road Tour, which starts June 13. If not, there's still time to register for the Eastwood Summer Classic Road Tour. See the schedule below, then go to streetrodder.com or call the Road Tour Hotline at (800) 664-1362 to join the fun.
June 13-23 Aeromotive Road Tour
NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend in St. Paul, Minnesota
July 12-21 Eastwood Summer Classic Road Tour
Eastwood Summer Classic in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse, New York
We kick off the Eastwood Summer Classic Tour with a weekend of fun and excitement in the Pottstown, Pennsylvania, area. We will participate in the cruise at the local Sonic on Thursday, July 11. On Friday, we'll visit Pennsylvania Dutch country, followed by a tour of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. That evening, we'll get a special tour of the Eastwood facilities. Saturday is the huge Eastwood Summer Classic Car Show from 10 to 3. Blast from the Past Street Rod Shop will welcome us in the evening. Two of our Sunday stops are the Simeone Automotive Museum and historic Valley Forge. We're off to Port Jervis, New York, on Monday, where we'll be special guests of Cruisin' Port in the evening. On Tuesday, we'll drive to the museum at the Woodstock Music Festival site, then the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. On Wednesday, it's off to the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, New York, and then to Watkins Glen International Raceway to see some racing. We'll enjoy dinner along the Wine Trail near the Finger Lakes. We'll arrive at the huge Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse, New York, on Thursday. It is always a great weekend at this event.
In addition to sponsoring the Eastwood Summer Classic Road Tour, Eastwood is giving away free tools. Eastwood Summer Classic Tool Giveaway, your opportunity to win $1,000 worth of Eastwood tools, is taking place all season long. The contest is open to the public. Enter before October 20 at any of the 2013 Road Tours, or online at eastwood.com/toolgiveaway.
August 1-11 Speedway Motors Road Tour
NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus in Louisville, Kentucky, to Bonneville Speed Week in Wendover, Utah
August 11-17 Autopalooza.org Road Tour
Bonneville Speed Week in Wendover, Utah, to Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, Michigan
The VINTAGE AIR Triple Crown Challenge:
Three back-to-back-to-back Tours that will test both vehicles and participants
September 1-8 Vintage Air Road Tour
Vintage Air in San Antonio, Texas, to Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
September 8-15 Shades of the Past Road Tour
Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to NSRA Nationals North in Kalamazoo, Michigan
September 15-22 Easy Street Speed and Kustom Road Tour
NSRA Nationals North Plus in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Charlotte Auto Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina
October 12-20 Sherm's Custom Plating Road Tour
Sherm's Custom Plating headquarters in Sacramento, California, to NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, California
Classic Cause
Classic Instruments is making plans for its annual NSRA Appreciation Day event. The car show and open house will be held on Saturday, August 10, at the Classic Instruments manufacturing facility in Boyne City, Michigan. In addition to the street rods, entertainment, and prizes that make the event so much fun, NSRA Appreciation Day is a fund raiser to benefit the Boyne City Police Department.
Last year, direct donations (including a contribution from the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association) and a raffle of aftermarket automotive items, generated more than $1,300, enough to pay for a fully equipped officer patrol bicycle for the Boyne City Bike Patrol. This year, they hope to surpass that amount to raise money for an additional police bicycle for Boyne City. To find out more, contact the Classic Instruments team at (800) 575-0461.
Quick and Cool
Earlier this year, Run to the Coast drew performance cars from all over the United States to Irvine, California, for two days of autocross, speedstop challenge, and road course competition. The American Street Car Series event was dominated by race-prepped muscle cars, but Landis Chisenhall's '36 coupe was one of the "oldies" that raised a few eyebrows. The 520 rear-wheel horsepower LS3-powered coupe—with a C-5 rear transaxle and suspension and Solstice front suspension—was built as close to 3,300 pounds as possible with 45/55 front/rear weight distribution and an integrated chromoly cage.
Jack, Landis' father and owner of Vintage Air, said the '36 was built with two goals "We wanted it to be cool and safe on the road, and comfortable on a road course." "We drove it 7,000 miles last summer, so finishing 12th quickest for the weekend on the road course [in a 70-plus field], with the Vintage Air Front Runner front drive system in place and the Generation IV A/C system running the whole time, verified the success of our second goal. Mark Stielow ran some quick times and helped us look good."
The '36 will be back on the road in September when the Vintage Air Road Tour travels from Texas to Tennessee.
Hot Rods By Dean Expands
Hot Rods By Dean has recently purchased CCM Rod Shop, manufacturer of custom machined and designed aluminum parts and accessories for hot rods, customs, and newer performance cars and trucks. The Phoenix-based rod shop (builders of several STREET RODDER vehicles) has used dash bezels, battery trays, panels, and other products from CCM on project vehicles and had been a dealer for years before having the opportunity to make CCM a part of Hot Rods By Dean. CCM products are now available through HRBD. To buy products for your own project vehicle, or to see what's in the works at Hot Rods By Dean, visit the website at
Hot Rod History Lives
Hot Rod Magazine marked its 65th anniversary (1948-2013) with a celebration at the Los Angeles Fairplex in Pomona, California. The Hot Rod Homecoming was the largest gathering of historic Hot Rod magazine feature cars and cover cars ever. In addition to magazine feature cars filling several Fairplex buildings, hundreds of enthusiasts participated in the Show Car Alley outdoor car show. For spectators, it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see many historic car together. For most people, many of these historic rods had not been seen in years, even decades. In many cases, the display cars had never been seen outside the pages of the magazine.
W is for Winners
Participants at the Right Coast Association's 2013 Syracuse Nationals in July (including Road Tour members) will witness the winner of The Winfield Award, presented by Meguiar's Car Care Products and selected by famous customizer Gene Winfield. The prizewinner will be a '37 or newer modified car chosen from the Select Six finalists. The finalists were previously determined from hundreds of online entries submitted to the Right Coast Cars website (rightcoastcars.com). This year Meguiar's has increased the total award money to $15,000. The winner will receive a custom trophy and $10,000. The remaining five finalists will each receive an award and $1,000.
Gene Winfield will be in Syracuse to personally pick the winner. Craftsmanship is the key element in deciding the winner, according to Winfield. "It's not all about the money put into the vehicle. It's the care, creativity, and craftsmanship that sets the winner apart from the others."


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Max.Tan "AGAINST" Autumn Winter 2010 Campaign by Test Shoot Gallery
Photography / May Lin Le Goff
Creative & Fashion Direction / Ashburn Eng
Fashion Designer / Max.Tan by Max Tan
Make-up / Mav Chang
Hair / Annie Tay
Model & Text / Luth Seah Zhiqiang
Styling Assistance / Shanna Matthew
The Interview
Max Tan has returned in new collaboration with Test Shoot Gallery for his Autumn/Winter 2010 collection titled "Against". This collection follows the success of the first ad campaign for his Spring/Summer S2010 "Pressed" collection, also with Test Shoot Gallery. Featuring a darker colour palette and a looser draping silhouette, the emerging designer challenges us with the question of what's right (or wrong) in fashion. Hear about the designer's opinion on conventional society, the "austere" emotion in his pieces, as well as all the must-knows about the designer behind this ever-growing eponymous label in our second exclusive Test Shoot Gallery interview. By Luth Seah Zhiqiang
TSG: The most of the world we live in has nothing to do with fashion nor finds interest in it. Whom do you work for and target? What does your work reflect?
I work purely for my own vision and by asking rhetorical questions. Through this rhetoric, I challenge how I can answer with my collection in a different manner. In that way, I hope to change the stereotypical image that the mainstream relates to the fashion industry, and I hope through that, it engages people to relate more to fashion, that there is more than what is presented to them on a commercial platform.
TSG: Can you tell us a bit about the starting point of the A/W collection? Technically, what are the differences between this season compared to your past collection?
The starting point of each max.tan collection is always either a question, or a challenge. It challenges the way we perceive objects, subjects or sometimes just purely a notion. S/S 2010 Pressed challenged the different ways I could re-imagine a white shirt. A/W 2010-11 challenges the right and wrong ways of traditional drafting. What is deemed right or wrong? Can the wrong be made to look right? If so, is the end result still regarded as a mistake?
TSG: In provoking the notion of "traditional methods of pattern making", did you come across any interesting or unexpected interpretations of your collection by different people?
It is definitely an interesting collection to work on. Some have looked at my garments and have had difficulties in identifying the conflicting elements used. For instance a particular piece from the collection is a jumpsuit which can be worn as a dress- it seems right when worn as a jumpsuit, what they do not realise is that the dress can be created off the jumpsuit from a different perspective. Worn as a dress, the jumpsuit hangs off it when looked at straight on. Which is right then? Ultimately, this collection serves to send a message that we no longer have to care about what is right or wrong. Would you rather be right, or free?
TSG: Your collection seems to lean strongly towards the austere? Why do you think austerity is often dark and surreal with the suggestion of tragedy and death?
In death, everything that one acquires during his lifetime is proven to be transient. Everything is once again, blank. Austerity is simple, blank and stripped of details. That is also the reason why the collection vaguely alludes to funeral clothing.
TSG: What materials have you worked with in this collection to create such textural and protective shapes?
I worked with a crepe for this particular collection. It was a popular fabric for power suits during the '80s. Camouflaged by the sharp lines of the suits, we have truly neglected how beautiful it is when the fabric is allowed to fall freely.
TSG: You mostly use dark and monochrome colours – is that why you don't believe in seasons? What was the inspiration behind the colours?
A main area of interest in my creations are silhouettes. I believe monochromatic colours do not distract one's eye from how differently or interesting my silhouettes are.
TSG: What are your opinions about life in conventional society?
At times, I do feel quite alone. It is hard to find someone whom I can relate to, even harder to have someone give constructive comments because there is hardly anyone I know that can understand what I am doing. Then again, I am thankful for the few who understand and constantly critique my works so that I can improve.
TSG: Can you tell us a bit about your environment while growing up?
I grew up in a typically Singaporean environment. As a boy, I was not expected to do fashion despite the influence of my seamstress mother. Everyone seemed too caught up in the pursuit of the correct path that I was to
take on. It came to a point that I realised I needed to start living my own life and make my own choices. My teenage years were confusing with regards to my sexual orientation and career. I was considered unorthodox in the grownups' eyes. It wasn't a particularly enjoyable growing up experience, but it has contributed to who I have become.
TSG: If not for fashion, what would you be doing now and why?
I would have been a musician. Like fashion, it provides an escape from this endless pursuit of normality.
TSG: What is the worst question you have ever been asked?
Why I make clothes that do not fit. I see my creations as a cocoon, a safe armor that shields one from the stereotypical world. I disagree that my clothes are oversized, but in certain areas, it is made to fit and sit well on the wearer. I think creating this space between the wearer's body and the garment is far more challenging than making clothes that just pieces together like a flat jigsaw puzzle. I prefer it to look at clothes in a 3D way, like a sculpture, rather than a painting.
TSG: How do you pick your materials, and what goes into your decisions when putting them together?
With an idea of the silhouette that I have in mind for the collection, I proceed to choosing the right fabrics which will in turn give me the desired results. It does take some experimentation with sample yardages for certain complex designs. I have do have a preference towards either fabrics in which are easy to sculpt, or fabrics with enough weight to fall nicely. The wearer's comfort is also another important deciding factor. Although I
like the relation between fashion and art, fashion is however not entirely art.
TSG: How did fashion appeal to you to become a designer?
Garments allow one to take on an identity; changing our identities when we put on a different outfit. I think I am particularly drawn to fashion because, to a certain extent, I am an escapist. Clothes serve as an escape from who I need to become or who I am.
TSG: What does the term 'beauty' mean to you?
Beauty to me is fragile and transient but a non-stop chase to the end of the rainbow.
TSG: Can you tell us about your design process?
I start each collection with a challenge. I start draping and sketching at the same time. As I work with readily available monochromatic colours, I source only when I have finalised my designs. However during the design process, the properties of the ideal fabric are taken into consideration when developing the collection.
TSG: Best compliment ever?
It would have to be ranked together with the big players (Prada, Alexander Mcqueen, Valentino etc) in the summary of Spring/Summer 2010 women's wear campaigns on the trend forecasting and reporting website, Stylesight.com. It was an extremely captivating campaign envisioned by Test Shoot Gallery and it proved so successful that it caught the eyes of the analysts behind a trend forecasting service.


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Incorporate fall fresh produce from the Lenoir County Farmer's Market into some tasty and healthy recipes.
Fall is a great time to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your recipes. Many are available at the Lenoir County Farmer�s Market, and the health benefits are as plentiful as the produce.
Most of the Farmer�s Market apples come from the mountains, but they are still very fresh, delicious, and a source of fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C. They provide bone protection and asthma relief, protect brain cells from free radicals, lower LDL �bad� cholesterol, help prevent cancer, manage diabetes and aid weight loss. Pears do grow locally and also are high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B2 and E, copper and potassium.
The sweet potato � �the perfect food� � is a very powerful anti-oxidant and supports healthy skin, good vision, and a strong immune system; helps protect against cancer and heart disease; and contains vitamin C, potassium, fiber, iron and vitamin B6.
The following recipes range from traditional to unique. Today�s fall fruit feature is apples, although I added a few sweet potatoes and pears as well.
Chunky Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
(I revamped this favorite from a �Southern Living� recipe years ago and never let a fall go by without baking it.)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Cream cheese frosting (recipe follows)
Chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in apple slices and 1 cup walnuts. Spread into a greased 13- by 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Spread with cream cheese frosting; sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar and salt, beating until blended. Stir in vanilla.
Yield: 1 2/3 cups
Apple and Pear Crisp
2 pounds fresh ripe pears (4 pears)
2 pounds firm fresh Granny Smith apples (6 apples)
1 teaspoon each grated orange and lemon zest
2 tablespoons each freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Peel, core and cut pears and apples into large chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and add the zests, juices, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into a 9- by 12- by 2-inch oval baking dish.
For the topping:
Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1 minute, until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.
Apple Walnut Sticky Buns
(This one is adapted from a Sandra Lee recipe, so it is very simple but delicious � great idea for an early morning tailgate.)
Butter, for greasing pan
1 Granny Smith apple
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
Two 8-count tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Preheat oven to 400 F. Generously butter a 12-count muffin tin.
Peel, core and dice the apples into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, stir together the diced apples with the walnuts and brown sugar.
Divide the apple mixture evenly into the muffin tin. Put 12 cinnamon buns, cinnamon side down, on top of the apple mixture. Put the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake until the tops are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Bake off remaining 4 buns for Round 2 Recipe Cinnamon Roll French Toast.)
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Put a clean baking sheet on top of the muffin tin and flip to remove the sticky buns.
In a small bowl, combine 1 container of the vanilla frosting (save the other for Round 2 Cinnamon Roll French Toast) with the pumpkin pie spice and 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Mix until thick and of pourable consistency. Drizzle over buns and serve.
Slow Cooker Chicken with Rosemary, Apples and Onions
2 cups sliced onions
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream of celery soup
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soup. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve chicken, sauce, apples and onions over rice.
Beet and Apple Salad
2 apples, thinly sliced
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 shallot, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 beet, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Toss apples, celery, beets and shallot in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss in teaspoon sugar, walnuts, olive oil and salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes; serve on a bed of sliced endive.
Sweet Potato, Bacon and Apple Hash
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
4 to 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into strips
1 large onion, cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted (these can be substituted)
Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a large bowl, add the sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, to taste. Toss to coat and arrange them on a baking sheet. Roast until soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve.
Coat a large saut� pan with olive oil. Add the bacon and put the pan over medium heat. When the bacon has started to get crispy and brown, add the onions, season with salt and saut� until the onions are very soft and aromatic. Add the apples and the scallion whites and saut� for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes, and saut� until cooked through and starting to become crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the scallion greens and pumpkin seeds.
Tammy Kelly is director, Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center, 1791 N.C. 11/55, Kinston, NC 28504. Reach her at 252-527-2191 or email@example.com.