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Thu, 16 March 2017
So we started out today talking about tarot books. Sharon wanted to bring up something important but of course we got sidetracked . . .
Or an exercise. It has a kind of lame name: "Interview." We really need to work on that name, but it is an exercise that feels like a game and it is *awesome*!! We hope you will agree.
Rather than explain how it works here, just download this and listen along. Apologies in advance to ANYONE who might be offended, as we never pick on anyone (but ourselves). That said, we don't pull punches around here, or give you the usual New Age fluff you will get from other tarot "experts." Life is *hard*! If it wasn't everyone would be rich and happy, and NO ONE would ever need a tarot reading. So we have to teach you how to read in the REAL WORLD, no some fantasy New Agey magical land of unicorns and rainbows.
So . . . have a listen and try this game/exercise for yourself. It will help you get past all of the guesswork in the tarot and STOP looking up meanings in the book. When you do that you chop off your intuition and you are reading like a computer (and computers are lousy fortune tellers). DON'T get trapped by the promise of memorization, or formula or keywords. DO THIS INSTEAD. This is a tiny sample of what we teach you how to do in the real tarot academy at www.easytarotlessons.com
And as always, if you have ANY QUESTIONS at all email me!
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Good morning! If you thought LiLo and Britney have trouble staying out of the news, well, apparently they learned everything they know from the state of Florida. In addition, Texas isn't actually over and both campaigns have resorted to name calling. Great.
Loving the Limelight It's like Florida just can't help being controversial when it comes to Presidential elections! The whole thing started when Florida and Michigan decided they wanted to swim in the January primary pool to make themselves more important to the Presidential candidates and, as punishment for violating the scheduling rules set down by the Democratic National Committee, saw their delegates taken away. Now, though, the race is tight, the late states are important and, probably more importantly, Hillary Clinton won both contests. She obviously wants those votes counted, Barack Obama can't admit he probably doesn't and poor little Howard Dean is stuck in the middle. Re-voting is expensive, counting a contest everyone agreed to boycott is unfair and, naturally, nobody can agree on what to do or how to do it—they are Democrats after all. With all the ruckus, you'd think Hillary would be assured the nomination if Florida and Michigan counted, but you'd be wrong. With Obama still 100 delegates ahead, and assuming you'd count "uncommitted" Michigan delegates in his favor (since Michigan voters weren't allowed to write in their choices), Obama would still be ahead, and that's' before the Texas caucus count is in.
Texas Quietly Unfinished Despite all the hoopla surrounding Clinton's Texas primary win, the "caucus" part of the so-called primacaucus isn't actually decided yet. Obama's winning there, by the way, which would allow him to increase his delegate lead over Clinton. Oh, and naturally there are voting irregularities that will be papered over after the convention.
Name-calling Obama is Whitewater special prosecutor Ken Starr, Clinton is a monster and their staffs are all probably big jerks. So much for the unity ticket.
Could Florida and Texas get more confusing? Can you believe the Texas caucus results aren't out yet? And as for the name-calling--is it ever appropriate, or are we just dealing with a major case of playground politics?
PS: Make sure to check back in this afternoon—I made some campaign strategy mad libs to brighten your Friday!


text: Money / Mary Schapiro SEC Chief Schapiro Resigns President Obama names Elisse Walter to replace her By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff Posted Nov 26, 2012 11:19 AM CST Copied In this Dec. 6, 2011 file photo, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro testifies on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) (Newser) – Mary Schapiro is stepping down as SEC chairman, she announced today, making her the first major departure from the Obama administration and one that it was seemingly fully prepared for. President Obama immediately promoted SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter to the job, reports the New York Times, which adds that, in a "somewhat surprising step," Walter will receive a permanent, rather than interim, appointment. Schapiro's departure isn't terribly surprising—she had reportedly told staffers she was exhausted and wanted out post-election 2012. story continues below Schapiro earned widespread praise for guiding the SEC in the wake of the Madoff crisis and Lehman Brothers' collapse in her four-year tenure. "The SEC came back from the brink," a Bush-era chairman said. "I give her enormous credit for that." But the Wall Street Journal notes that the end of her term was contentious, with Schapiro taking the unprecedented step of punting the task of tightening rules on mutual funds to another agency, after failing to get the votes to do it in hers. (Read more Mary Schapiro stories.)


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Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix visited the Indigenous community of Khan's Hill in the Barima-Waini Region to distribute additional supplies to the Venezuelan migrants, on Friday last. This is the minister's second visit to the area to distribute food and sanitation supplies to migrants crossing the border from the neighbouring country, government's Department of Public Information reported on Thursday. Two ...Read More »
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Seven or eight United States Congressmen are due to visit Guyana in the coming weeks, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said. The date of the visit is to be announced later Thursday. He said the unnamed congressmen are due to be accompanied by several United States military officers. Harmon said the team of Congressmen would be on a "familiarisation" visit. ...Read More »
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Time for Waxing Off, the feature generally credited for saving the passengers of US Airways flight 1549. Today's topic: Athletes who credit God for victories and success.
The Steezer:
I have an extra special take on this topic. I am the daughter of a Methodist minister. Her father? A Presbyterian minister (and yes, I said "her." My mom's a minister. Isn't that "neat."). I spent 18 years of my life going to Sunday School and church every week. Preacher's kids generally either follow their parent's footsteps or take a big dump on them. I landed somewhere in the middle … I lead a pretty noble life minus the binge drinking, cursing, and questionable decision-making in my love life.
I have heard both my mom and grandfather talk on numerous occasions about how "wonderful" it is when athletes gesture towards Jesus or talk about Jesus or get wicked tats depicting Jesus. I roll my eyes. When I see or hear it, it looks like part of the show. It's going through the motions. Did they point toward the sky as they left the strip club and say "Thank you God for putting Fancy in my lap!" Probably not. But if you score a touchdown and somehow insinuate it was only because of your hard work and practice that makes you some kind of a villain.
Don't get me wrong though. I believe in God. I believe in living a good life. But I also believe that ultimately all of us are subject to a greater balance; for every good thing that happens in someone's life, they pay the price in another way. Examples:
Tim Tebow:
Good: Superman-esque quarterback
Bad: Thinks jorts are cool
Kurt Warner:
Good: Super Bowl bound
Bad: Weird looking wife
Deion Sanders:
Good: Could play both ways
Bad: Terrible reality sitcom on Oxygen
Tony Dungy:
Good: Record-setting coach
Bad: Had to look at Peyton Manning's smashed-in face every day
Vince Young:
Good: Best. College. Quarterback. Ever.
Bad: Nothing … okay, may be a tad crazy
So that's my philosophy on religion. To answer the other part of the question, do I think God is a sports fan, I think he probably is. I think he keeps f-ing up the BCS system every year so we'll wise up and get rid of it. I think he keeps the Cubs from winning the World Series because it's already too cold in October in Chicago for him to brave the trip. I think he keeps Boston sports teams near the top of the charts because he fears the brutality of Southies. And I think he keeps Charlie Weis fat because it makes him funny for all of us to look at.
— The Steezer is a Texas Longhorn fan living in Washington D.C. who hopes Sam Bradford's crabs start healing soon.
Jess Mac:
Dear God, it's me, Jess.
First off, I'm sorry I spent four years at a Catholic college drinking whiskey and eating calzones rather than going to church, class, or, you know, HELPING people. I'm sorry that at Friars basketball games my friends and I would chant "Je-sus! Je-sus!" during a Providence run. I'm sorry that we made fun of the Friar mascot for looking vaguely, and irrelevantly, like a frightened Asian boy. Additionally, I'm sorry the college decided that positioning a twenty-foot-tall inflatable Friar behind the basket at home games was a good idea. I think they can redeem themselves if they turn it into a Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Friar when opponents are at the line.
I'm sorry Tim Tebow won't stop calling you, that must be really annoying when you're trying to play Rock Band or smite people. I'm sorry that after having virtuosos like Da Vinci and Michelangelo render your likeness in resplendent masterpieces, Kurt Warner decided to break out his 96 pack of Crayolas with the built-in sharpener and draw you as Buddy Christ. Speaking of which, I'm sorry that Kevin Smith cast as a lady that dated Uncle Joey as you in "Dogma."
I know you don't really care who wins in a given game, as long as everybody ends up ok. Well, except for Tom Brady apparently. You were probably just cutting the Patriots down to size after the hubris-filled 07-08 season since pride IS one of the seven deadly sins. Morgan Freeman told me so. But still, I'm sorry you thought it was a good idea to let a 9-7 team get to the Super Bowl. You're not going to hear the end of it from Cardinals fans praying for a win, or more realistically, praying not to get killed, but you brought that on yourself.
But what I'm really sorry about, God, is that Visanthe Shiancoe didn't think to put a Bible verse on his dong before he decided to reveal it to the world. Think of the publicity!!
— Jess Mac is currently in Boston, waiting for a large, gruesome lightning bolt to smite her for this.
By all accounts, Kurt Warner is a good guy. A great one, even, which seems to jive with the fact that his career has been doublestuffed with the kind of improbable Good Fortune rarely seen outside of Kevin Costner flicks. He's been swaddled in three different jerseys during his G-rated success story but the one constant has been his supersized devotion to Tha' Lord. During the season, he's quick to credit Mister Jesus with every touchdown, the numbers in the win column, and for guiding his wife toward a hairstyle that wasn't borrowed from Ivan Drago. In the offseason, he hands a chunk of his paycheck to the church, builds playground equipment out of his own bones, and carves prosthetic limbs for armless orphans so they can clap their hands when they sing hymns.
A few years ago, I stalked K-Dub to Ricky Proehl's charity golf tournament. It was the summer after the Rams Super Bowl victory had been etched on the Lombardi trophy and everyone in the free world was familiar with Kurt's improbable trip from "Paper or Plastic?" to the Pro Bowl. I stopped him in front of the clubhouse, we chatted for a few minutes and he signed my jersey, neatly writing "Matthew 6:33" beneath his signature, a verse that means "You'll feel guilty wearing this when you're calling the 49ers fan behind you a cockdragon."
But all of that — the scripture quoting, God daps, and inability to get dressed without the help of a pair of animated bluebirds — is part of his personality. His postgame interviews may border on tent revivals but it's genuine, not just spiritual showboating, and that makes it a bit more tolerable. A TINY bit.
Next Sunday, he won't be the only one jabbing a finger toward the heavens after a successful slant route. It's a fact that as the games get bigger, so do the onfield gestures. Nobody raises their hands to the sky in August 'cause not even God gives a shit about the preseason; that's when He vacations with Mary J. Blige. Regardless of who gets a confetti shower and an embroidered shirt after the Super Bowl, Kurt is still going to be thanking the Lord for lead blocking. And for liking him more than Jon Kitna.
— J-Money writes much longer at The Typing Makes Me Sound Busy and much shorter at twitter.com/gordonshumway.
Cameron Frye:
Jesus, or the notorious G.O.D., could probably care less about Kurt Warner. Kurt, you're not in the Super Bowl because of Jesus — you're there because the West sucks and they needed a team to represent your division. If a group of retarded helmet kids had a better record than the Cardinals, they'd be there. But you do have Matt Leinert there — so you're not that far off. Jesus had as much to with your success as he did when Mystikal wrote 'Shake Ya Ass'. Actually, that's not true. We all know J.C. was a big ass man.
Growing up Catholic, I've had my suspicions on whether or not there was a God. I mean, if there was a God, Tom Brady would have played the entire season (and be going to the Super Bowl) instead of gallivanting around with Giselle and a bum knee and talking to Canadian radio shows about his homemade aspercream. If there was a God I wouldn't have gone to my prom stag and woke up naked & hung over from a night of binge drinking Parrot Bay in some seedy motel room next to someone else's date. And most importantly, do you honestly think Jesus would let a team with a 9-7 record participate in the Super Bowl? If you want me to be convinced there is a higher power, let Leinert play next Sunday; then I'll believe there's a God and know he has a sense of humor too.
— Since Cameron Frye's firing for talking about cocks and roman war helmets on Deadspin, she's since become born again and can be found preaching the gospel of David Krejci on cameronfrye.com
Denise Karl:
Church and State, God and Country, Piety and Pigskin? Why not? The Lord's Prayer was read on the White House steps during the inauguration of our new President. Statesman invoked blessings from the heavens for our country and president. And if anyone can use a few blessings, it's Barack Obama.
Think of it this way, wasn't our little country founded by a bunch of scared, hungry immigrants who fled their own lands because of religious oppression? Doesn't every one of our nation's most sacred documents and most famous speeches contain some sort of spiritual recognition of bequest? So why wouldn't we see it in the greatest American past time; sports. We're religious peoples. Okay, a MANY religion religious peoples. I don't necessarily mind seeing a player spike a touch down and drop to his knees and throw his hands to the heavens as long as it only lasts a brief moment.
But seriously, wouldn't it be freakin' amazing if there was a little equality? We have equality in everything else, why not religion too? How about someone doing a post-game presser and thanking Satan for an amazing tackle that splays a player out unconscious? Wouldn't that be awesome? "Thank you oh Dark Lord for laying waste of my opponent."
Or how about thanking Mercury for the speed to run a race past 3,000 non-believing runners. "I'd like to thank Thor for the power of the Gods that I might press that 800 lbs and not crush my spinal column." What happened to those religions? They were fun. No, we're down to just a few popular deities.
Put your hand in your pocket and pull out a dollar. Does it not say "In God We Trust?" Maybe it should say "In God We Believe"? We're told to be thankful for the little things that come our way each day. Sometimes those little things are the things we have worked our lives to achieve: a home run, a touch down, a game winning goal. When we have faith in something other than ourselves, we remember to thank something higher.
It's not a bad thing.
— Dee Karl 7th Woman NYI Blog Box Crew http://7thwoman.blogspot.com/


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Eighteenth century squires were not all cast in the same mould. There were wide variations between them as regards wealth, estates, dwellings, and life-style. Equally, their interests varied: estate administration, public life and national politics, the church and local community, the militia, field sports, intellectual pursuits each chose a different emphasis. Philip Yorke, however, was notable for his active involvement in all these spheres. In this book Eric Griffiths examines the squire's role as an 'improving landowner', a JP and church warden, an MP, a captain of militia and as an antiquarian and genealogist who wrote the
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The harvest of fish from the Illinois River in 1894 was about 6,000,000 pounds. It continued to rise to its 1908 peak of 24,000,000 pounds, when it suddenly began its decline. The decrease was attributable to the introduction of European or common carp, the increase in water from the Chicago Drainage Canal, sewage from that canal, and the leveeing of lands from 1900 onwards.
Carp were introduced into the river in 1890. They represented 500,000 pound of the 7,000,000 of fish caught in 1894. By 1908, they represented 15,000,000 of the 23,000,000 pounds of fish caught. During that span of fifteen years, the population of native buffalo fish harvested went down from 3,337,324 pounds to 1,900,000 pounds.
The Local Fishing Industry
Typically, fishermen rowed for hours in the early morning to reach their nets, traps, or lines, where they would collect their catch and deliver it to the local market. Almost every community along the Illinois River once supported a fish market. Traditionally, small, family-operated markets sold fresh fish to local buyers, but with increased demand from wider markets, the small floating markets became transfer points for shipping fish destined for tables in Boston, New York, and Chicago. Large-scale commercial fishing became possible after railroads linked the midwest with the eastern seaboard. Wives and daughters of the market owners assisted with cleaning and packing (called dressing), although in the larger markets, hired hands performed these chores.
Fishing temporarily improved when the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal was built in 1900, causing a raise in the water level from the diversion of water from Lake Michigan. A fisherman could take 80,000 pounds of fish per day. However, this water carried raw sewage from the residents of Chicago and soon began harming the fish and their habitat. Further damage was done to the river between 1910 and 1920, when levees were built to create more tillable land.
Depletion and Recovery
"We have found some remarkable evidence of overfishing at certain points, especially Meredosia Bay. This area has been seined so steadily and generally that fish resorting there have been pretty well cleared out." - Fisheries scientist, 1915.
By 1931, when the law forced the Canal to divert less water, the Illinois became muddier and shallower, increasing stress on the remaining fish species. At the peak of commercial fishing on the Illinois River, one-half to two-thirds of Browning, Illinois families, for example, were involved in the fishing industry. Today none of them are. A few fish markets remain open, but most buy their fish from other states.
A decline continued until the 1960s, when some of the polluting industries were cleaned up or replaced, and cities along the river built their own sewage treatment plants over the decades. Since the 1960s, the river has experienced fewer fish kills, and there has been an increase in diversity of species of fish in the river. These are species that must rely on their sense of smell to feed off the bottom because the river is too muddy for fish that rely on their sight to feed. Today's commercial fisherman can expect to catch 40-50 pounds per day.


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The Jesus Syllogism
A Biblical Reflection on John 6 by John Hendryx
According to Scripture, all persons have a knowledge of God (Rom 1:21), but not all persons know Him in the same way. Some people know Him as a friend, but others know Him only as an enemy. These are, by nature, hostile in mind toward Christ, suppressing the truth in unrighteousness (Rom 1:18), because they love darkness and hate the light (John 3:19, 20). The question I want to put before you to contemplate today is why is it that some persons see the beauty and excellence of Christ, knowing Him as a friend, while others find Jesus and his promises of grace so repulsive, remaining His enemy? What is it that makes people to differ in their response to the promises of the gospel?
The purpose of this short essay is to show from Scripture a discussion Jesus had in his time on earth where he unequivocally asserts that it is grace alone that makes persons to differ in our response to the gospel; whether we believe it, or reject it. And to drive this point home we will show how Jesus insists that UNLESS God grants His invincible grace no one would ever believe the gospel ... yet ALL persons to whom he grants this same grace will believe unto eternal life.
I have written about this passage before but to those who have not considered Jesus discourse to the Jews in John 6, I would encourage you to take the time to reflect on it today. We find out that, when speaking to the Jews, Jesus uses a syllogism that leaves no room for human boasting. Defined simply, a syllogism is a logical formula consisting of two premises and a conclusion which follows of necessity from them. It is a combination of two judgments infallibly necessitating a third judgment as a consequence of their mutual relation. A simple example of a syllogism is: If all humans are sinners, and all Greeks are humans, then all Greeks are sinners.
You ask, what does this have to do with Jesus?
In John chapter 6, in the context of Jesus' calling the Jews to believe the gospel about Himself and their resulting unbelief in Him, He presents them with the following two simple yet profound statements, which, when applied together necessitates the conclusion that saving grace is always both invincible and indelible. He claims that those to whom, in due season, the Spirit regenerates will infallibly believe the gospel. Grace and faith, therefore, are not the same thing, and when it comes down to why some have faith and not others, Jesus emphatically comes down on the side of grace. What I call "the Jesus syllogismâ€, where He authoritatively communicates this truth, should end all arguments about this issue. it can be found in the midst of his discourse with the Jews in John 6:37 & John 6:65 where He says:
"All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.†( 6:37)
â€â€¦ no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." ( 6:65)
To give context to these texts, just prior to verse 37 he says, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe.†Here we observe that Jesus uses the phrase "believe in me†and "come to me†interchangeably. In fact this is the case with these phrases throughout Scripture. With this in mind, In the context of unbelief in John 6:64 Jesus issues a UNIVERSAL NEGATIVE"... no one can come to me UNLESS God grants it. Since the phrase "come to Me" is spoken of all over Scripture as a synonym of believing on him, in John 6:65 Jesus is telling us that "no one can believe on Him UNLESS God grants it. Only the Spirit gives life (6:63). But in John 6:37 (the same dialogue) Jesus likewise issues a UNIVERSAL POSITIVE with the same concept. He says " All that the Father gives to me WILL COME TO ME â€
So if we look at what Jesus explicitly teaches concening who will believe (by putting these two concepts together) He says, no one will believe in Me unless God grants it, and ALL to whom God grants it will believe. Jesus, using a syllogism, is making sure that no one thinks that anything apart from grace is what saves them. That even the very desire for faith that we have is a gift of God. This is profoundly important because it creates the inescapable conclusion that the quickening grace of God is invincible. This is why just prior to saying "no one can come to me UNLESS God grants itâ€, Jesus says, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail.†This means that it is the Spirit who quickens, raises our dead spirits to life, makes us born from above (john 3:3, 6). The flesh, not referring to our physical bodies, but to our bondage to the corruption of our sinful natures, means that the sinful nature can do nothing of any redemptive good, including believe the gospel. How do I know this is what it means? Because the entire context on both sides of this verse is Jesus speaking of the Jews unbelief. Faith, He is saying, is not a product of our unregenerate human natures. It is, rather, the Spirit alone who can give life to our dead souls that we may believe. Jesus is telling the same thing to Nicodemus in John 3, using the same type of language. In verse 6 Jesus tells him, "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.†And unless one is born this way he can neither see nor enter the kingdom of God. Jesus never gives Nicodemus an imperative (command) to be born again, but instead, tells him what must happen to him for eternal life to be a reality. Belief springs from a change of nature, for the old man considers the gospel foolish and thus cannot comprehend it (1 Cor 2:14).
I have heard preachers say to people, "all you need to do is believe†as if this were the easiest thing in the world, but the natural man is unwilling to submit to the gospels' humbling terms. It is the massive affront to our pride to believe that we have no hope save in Jesus alone. We see this at work in this passage when, at the end of John chapter six many of those who previously were with Jesus left because his teaching was too hard and only the twelve were left. Peter confesses belief however, and Jesus responds, "…have I not chosen you?†But what is so hard about this that everyone else leaves Jesus? Hard because the gospel of grace alone strips man of all hope that he could have to contribute something, be it ever so small, to his own salvation. Never underestimate the reality of our sinful nature deceiving you this way. The gospel forces us to see our own spiritual impotence and bankruptcy in contributing anything or even lifting a finger toward our own salvation. But those who do believe the gospel we can know with certainty that the Holy Spirit has quickened them and is doing a work of grace in them. As John says in his first epistle, trusting Christ is the immediate result ot the new birth, not the cause of it:
"Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God†(1 John 5:1)
It is also important to understand that Jesus "will never cast out [those the Father has given Him].†(John 6:37). This is important because those who reject the perseverance of the saints, believing that Christ does not preserve us to the end, are in effect saying that we must somehow maintain our justification before God. This is to believe that Jesus' atonement for us is not sufficient for salvation. This is a borderline heretical view akin to what Roman Catholics believe because it makes maintenance of justification/salvation the work of man and not Christ.
To conclude, Jesus tells us that all those whom God gives to the Son will believe in the Son and no one will believe in the Son whom God does not grant to do so. I bring this passage up to you because it is one of the most forceful passages in all of Scripture relating to the invincibility of saving grace. The grace of the Holy Spirit in regeneration is not only sufficient but efficient, unfailingly bringing about God's desired result. We may resist the gospel when hearing the outward call and even resist stirrings of the Holy Spirit, but no one resists the inward quickening and call of God (Rom 8:30; 1 Cor 1:22-24). In the Old Testament sometimes God would discipline Israel by telling them their crops would fail even though they labored to sow seed. This is proof that all that we do in this world such as planting crops requires the prior blessing of God if it is to be fruitful. Similarly Paul uses an agricultural metaphor when speaking of casting the seed of the gospel. He says, "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.†This simply means that people need to hear the gospel in order to be saved, but we can preach till we a blue in the face and nothing will take root unless the Holy Spirit sovereignly applies that word to the heart that one might hear.
To use some biblical imagery, we cast the seed of the gospel indiscriminately because the Holy Spirit alone can "germinate†the word, so to speak, unto life in Christ. The fallow ground of our hearts must first be plowed up by God, for the soil of our heart is not good by nature, but only by grace. The seed will not find good soil until God makes it so. For Ezekiel the prophet says:
"I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.†(Ezekiel 36:25-27)
Notice that in order for obedience to take place the Lord must first cleanse our hearts, put a new spirit in us and remove our hardened uncircumcised heart. No one believes and obeys while their heart is still stone. Our blind eyes must be opened; our deaf ears unstopped and corrupt nature must be supernaturally changed by the Holy Spirit, for man to begin to have any good thoughts about Christ.
John, A great post. John 6 is a favorite of mine. It fits so well with Ephesians 1 & 2. I might suggest that you clarify identifying verse 37 as a universal positive. I know that you mean universal in the sense of that group of people that the Father gives the Son. But some of our quasi-universalist friends, because your first identified verse 64 as a universal negative of all men, will argue that verse 37 is also all men. Some are so stuck on all meaning all men on every instances that they can't follow the logic.
John, As always I appreciate your writing - they help refine and reform my thinking.
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Good coverage of this topic! Your closing remarks about sowing seed remind me of two of Jesus' parables...first, Mark 4:26-29, where we find that the seed, once planted, grows by itself if it's to grow at all. It grows whether or not we understand the workings of it. Second, Mark 4:3-20, the famous parable of the sower. Here I see the "soil" of the soul illustrated in somewhat less stark terms than John 6...whereas John's gospel portrays the soul's condition in more dualistic terms (you can, or you can't), the parable would suggest different levels...some receive the word to a greater extent, and act upon it to a greater degree, even if they ultimately do not preserve.
John, would you say this is also indicative of differing amounts of grace in a person' soul? John 6 would suggest that without grace, nobody comes; with grace, they absolutely come. Mark paints a more dynamic picture. In fact, I've heard some Catholic arguments that use this parable to illustrate how different people can have differing amounts of grace "infused" into their souls.
How would you read this parable?
One more post...
This morning's broadcast of R.C. Sproul's "Renewing Your Mind" focuses on exactly this matter (and even on John 6). I'd recommend it to everyone who reads this blog.
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The parable of the soils in Mark ...we would liken the seed to the gospel and the soil to our hearts. The gospel is cast indiscriminately. But only the seed that finds good soil grows to bear fruit. But we must remember that no soil (heart) is good by nature, the farmer must plow up the fallow ground for it to be good in the first place.
As for the response of other soils, I would liken them to "false positives". The unregenerate mind can understand the outward logic and truth presented in the word of God. But it does not see the good in this truth. It may, for a time, respond carnally to the truth for its own purposes, without any quickening of the Spirit. But when the reality sets in, it withers away because the soil was not good soil. Bad soil is what we have by nature and thus any response to the word by nature is not done in truth ... is not grounded in Christ and ultimately is proved worthless.
In John 15 Jesus again uses the similar imagery and speaks of those not bearing fruit being cut off, but notice in verse 15, 16 Jesus says "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide" It is what Jesus did that ultimately made the difference in whether the soil bore fruit or not. Other plants were simply false positives. Hope this helps...
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Thanks for your encouragement. The universalist need only look at the passage to see that "all the Father gives to me..." is referring to a limited number out of a group. It does not say, "all men" but all THAT are given HIM.
If Jesus meant universalism he would not have used this language but simply said everyone without exception will come to me because the Father has given them all to me. But the phrase "All that" explicitily indicates a drawing of some from a larger group. Anyone who would see universalism here, I would argue, is no longer being objective but is has turned to desperation for the sake of their own hermeneutic.
Great post, John! Could you comment in this context on John 12:32 where the Lord Jesus says: And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself (ESV)? As you'll be aware the universalists use this text as counter-proof.
Jim K
Thanks for stopping by ...nice to run into you.
With regard to the text in John 12, you may want to first notice that I did not use John 6:44 AT ALL in my argument. So if someone were to bring that up in response to what I said, they would be arguing a moot point. I did not even touch the verse which stated that no one can come "unless the Father draw him." That is a good text but it does not affect my argument one way or the other. The arguments which I presented used completely different texts which could be said to speak for themselves.
As per the text you mention, however, Jesus is not speaking of all men without exception but all without distinction. In another place John says, "You were slain, and by Your blood You ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation."(Rev. 7:9)Thus he speaks of drawing men from all tribes etc...
One problem that stares us in the face with the universalist interpretation is that so many on earth never even hear the gospel, so how can everyone without exception be draw to him? The Scripture explicitly states that no one can believe the gospel unless they hear the Word of God (Rom. 10:17). So how can the unreached believe without hearing?
And you will note that the text I used proves beyond any doubt that ALL persons whom God grants WILL believe. This also carries over to all whom God "draws". So the persons who use John 12 would have to deal with the fact that every person God "grants" or "draws" will infallibly believe in Christ. So the universalist Arminian needs to deal with John 6:65 & 37 which prove his interpretation of 6:44 to be wholly inadequate.
Thank you very much for your feedback on this. I really like the arguments you brought up. Great points (especially with regards to "the problem that stares us in the face" ). Very much appreciated indeed!
Jim K.
Hi Jim, regarding John 12:32 I believe this:
the word "all" refers here to people of every nation, not only Jews, but also people from other nations, like the GREEKS who had just asked to see Jesus (v.20-22). The Greek people who wanted to see Jesus sent two apostles to inform Jesus of their desire, and Jesus to this request responded as we read in John 12:23-32, saying that he had come to die and produce much fruit, that is, to obtain many people to be saved by His death and resurrection, ALL people: that is, people of every nation in this case (Rev. 5:9, 7:9), also Greeks who were asking for Him.
Jesus responded to these Greeks by saying that by His death He would have drawn to Him also them. This is the sense of "ALL" people drawn unto Him.
Just curious...
Have you found that this line of reasoning convincing with our Arminian brothers? Related question, but not necessarily related to the topic at hand: What do you find to be the most convincing argument/scripture?
That is a great question. May I suggest that Scripture and prayer are a means but only God can illumine the meaning of the text and grant people understanding..
People tend to deny truths in Scriputre first, not because we lack evidence, but because our hearts are rebellious and proud. So the problem is often moral/ethical first, and then intellectual. Thus as we teach from the Scriputre all people require a work of God to understand and apprehend spiritual truth as revealed in Scripture. Those who know facts, therefore, are not the same as those who forsake trusting in self. We must, therefore, appeal to the entire person and not merely their intellect. Piper once said, "The last bastion of pride is the belief that we are the originators of our faith."
But the Scripture is the means and the seed alongside prayer which the Holy Spirit uses to illumine our minds the meaning of the text. But I believe we should really work on delivering this with patience, gentleness and respect. Believe it or not, intellectually proving something is true is usually not enough within itself to convince another. Proof often stares people in the face, but their assumptions keep them from believing...so work on their assumptions first. I think 90% of an argument is won with these other subjective factors like our taking the time to care and listen to their concerns. We are usually quick to pull out the proof texts and put up insurmountable barriers with our attitudes. But genuinely loving those who differ and taking the time to listen to them, let them know you have understood what they said, can actually go a LONG WAY in bringing someone to understanding. I have been doing monergism.com for 5 years and do email answers quite a bit. Showing others respect will go a lot further than you imagine. Being right about Scriputre, of course, is central, but it must be accompanied by a patient caring spirit.
Those who are teachers of I have found are the least likely to cross over. They are too embeded in their church traditions. But most of Evangelicalism is on the fence even though they have synergistic tendencies. Those now considering the issue are the ones to spend time with. Don't waste too much time on those who won't change. But sometimes I will debate hardened Arminians simply so others will see the falacies and inconsistencies of their position.
There are a lot of texts on calling that I find helpful to show the invincibility of grace...here's one
In Romans 8:29–30, none are lost. The text is clear in emphasizing those "whom He called, these He also justified.†The very ones God called by His grace were also justified, indicating that the efficacious grace was effective in every person whom God called.
God's revelation of truth is a humbling experience...why He revealed the doctrine of grace to me and not one of my Godly brothers is in similar vein to why did He reveal Himself to me at all and not my unregenerate neighbour ...I deserved neither revelation ...but I'm eternally grateful for both !
Great article. Can you explain to me what kind of faith did old testament characters like Abraham or Joshua possess? Is there a difference between old and new testament "drawing" of Spirit preceeding faith?
Good discussion - provocative. But you promise a syllogism and never really give one. Maybe good Bible study in Faith but bad logic. What is your syllogism?


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After 30-plus years in the music business, bass player and punk-rock pioneer Mike Watt has risen to legendary status thanks to a consistent career built on a relentless work ethic.
Watt got his start as co-founder of the punk band the Minutemen in 1979, alongside singer/guitarist D. Boon and drummer George Hurley. The group produced a slew of influential releases for the SST label, including the classic 1984 double-album Double Nickels on the Dime, and rose to prominence on the underground scene before the tragic death of Boon in 1985. Afterward, Watt and Hurley regrouped in another trio called fIREHOSE with new guitarist (and Minutemen devotee) Ed Crawford and basically picked up where the previous group left off. fIREHOSE recorded and toured for nearly eight years before disbanding in 1994, leaving Watt free to pursue other projects.
Since then, he has released four excellent full-length solo LPs (including a trio of concept/rock opera albums) and has performed with everyone from J Mascis to Perry Farrell to the current incarnation of Iggy and the Stooges, just to name a few. To top all of that off, Watt has also just released a book of photography titled Mike Watt: On and Off Bass.
Watt comes to Memphis this week on the last leg of a tour supporting his latest solo record, Hyphenated-Man. Watt spoke to the Flyer this week about his long career in punk rock.
Flyer: My introduction to your music was your 1995 solo album Ball Hog or Tug Boat?. That album features several guest artists, including Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, members of the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, etc. What was your idea for that record, and how did it all come together?
Mike Watt: The concept was a test of the bassist in the band as a composer. My position was if the bass player knew the song then anyone could sing, play drums or guitar, etc. I used the metaphor of the wrestling ring for the studio. Everyone was beautiful, and hopefully listeners thought more of my role as "tugboat" instead of "ball hog," you know? I just called up cats and asked them if they wanted to come over and give it a try. I didn't use any middlemen. It was just like casual time in the practice pad and having fun just going for it. Everyone was great!
It wasn't too long after that that I discovered Double Nickels on the Dime. Are you at all surprised by the lasting legacy of that album?
It is probably the best album I have ever played on. It captured a time for us.
The Minutemen were known for very short songs and incorporating elements of funk and jazz into the music. Where did that stuff come from?
We got the Beefheart-meets-Funkadelic thing from an English band called the Pop Group. Also, D. Boon wanted the bass and drums equal with the guitar; he wanted to put political ideas into our sound and not just [into the] words. We got the short-song idea from another English band called Wire and their album Pink Flag.
What did you think of the documentary film about the Minutemen that came out a few years ago, We Jam Econo?
I have much respect for the filmmakers for making that happen. They were too young to actually see us, so that doc is kind of about them finding out about us. I thought if folks saw our story then maybe anyone would be confident to start a band. It wasn't like I thought the Minutemen was the best band or whatever.
Tell me about your new backing band, the Missingmen, and the record you've made together, Hyphenated-Man.
I had just helped with the We Jam Econo documentary and was tripping on the Minutemen stuff. I like the idea of distilling things way down to the bare essence, so I wanted to try it again without being nostalgic. Therefore, I thought I'd make it an opera, and the libretto would be about being a middle-aged punk rocker.
I wrote the whole thing on one of D. Boon's Telecasters. I'm not a very good guitar player and used mostly stuff he showed me when we were young. I wanted the bass to come second, which was much different than usual for me. Bass is nearly always first and lots of times the only part I write for my songs besides the spiels [vocals]. I also would not let Tom [Watson, guitar] and Raul [Morales, drums] hear either the bass or the spiel [making them play only to Watt's guitar and then adding his bass and vocals later]. Out of respect to D. Boon and George Hurley, I thought I shouldn't be ripping off my old band, so I thought I'd get rid of the only Minuteman — me.
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Like many young people I rebelled against the teachings of my parents and grandmother when I went off to college. I knew that they had strong faith and I did not doubt their teachings, but I believed that there were other ways.
I had professors in college who openly mocked the Bible and all of the teachings of my youth, and we said nothing because we were not grounded and settled and did not know how to defend the faith.
I spent many years researching, and reading and trying to understand many concepts of religion. Finally I began to see lies, errors and deception.
Then I came to the wonderful and belated conclusion that my parents were right. Jesus IS the WAY, TRUTH, and LIFE.
The day it happened there immediately came a knock on my door. I opened it. A short bald man was standing on my front step smiling.
"Its true! I'm so happy for you. Its true!"
He gave a knowing look raising his eye brows.
I looked down the street. "Where did you come from?", I asked.
"Oh I was just walking down this street and thought I'd drop by."
The man just turned around and began walking away.
Then he jumped for joy once more and said,
"Its true. You finally found the truth!" Then he disappeared down the street.
Was that my angel? He sure looks a lot like Danny Devito.
So… I wanted to know more about this Jesus.
Dutifully I went to all the major libraries in my city, but found very little. As a matter of fact, I found more about other things that I had just found out were not true.
So months passed and I am still digging for books about Jesus, but never am satisfied.
Then one day as I was still wondering how I was going to get to know this Jesus—(you know the one my parents and grandmother had taught me about all of my life), God spoke to my heart and said, "Why don't you read the Bible?"
Oh no. I can't read the Bible. The Bible is too hard to understand. No thanks. I'll just keep looking.
The foolishness of youth.
I did come upon a book by Hal Lindsey, "The Late great Planet Earth" that revolutionized my life and helped my faith, but still I wanted to know more about this Jesus, but I didn't want to read the Bible!
One day as I was again meditating on how I was going to learn more about Jesus, God spoke to my heart again,
"Why don't you read the Bible?"
Like the Disciples, I had fished in many waters but was not satisfied with my catch...
Nevertheless at His words, I reluctantly obeyed.
I opened the Bible at random. The page was Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge… When I read that scripture I had an experience that I have heard others described but it had never happened to me.
God ILLUMINATED the words and they became alive to me. I took off running and could not stop.
My family was afraid. I walked and preached Proverbs 1:7 for two days. I could not settle down.
I couldn't understand how people were so blasé' about Proverbs 1:7! Isn't it awesome? Proverbs 1:7
Look! "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom!"
Look! Listen to Proverbs 1:7. Isn't it amazing?
Woop dee doo.
This went on a little while longer, and I settled down a little.
Then a dread came to me. I had to get back to living on this earth.
I had a psychology class...
I can't go up there to the university like this!
I thought about many things, like calling the professor and telling him that I couldn't come to class because I had a profound religious experience. Right.
So I packed up the next day and went to class.
The spirit of God was still very strong on me and I couldn't sit still very long.
I was distressed on how I was going to sit down for an hour and not tell anyone about Proverbs1:7.
I pushed my chair all the way to the back wall of the class room, and sat praying that I could make it through the hour.
The professor came in. He was a known Atheist.
I looked at him and suddenly he looked like the Emperor with No Clothes. I am speaking spiritually.
Immediately peals of laughter began dancing all over me. I folded my arms tight around me to try to contain myself.
I decided not to look at the man---maybe that would help.
God had lovingly formed this man in his mothers womb and gave him the breath of life, and now he is saying that God does not exist.
What a supreme insult to the Spirit of Grace! To believe things that you can understand with the intellect, and not the spirit.
Have you ever been in a situation that was so funny but it was inappropriate for you to laugh?
This was too much. I had to go home!
I got up slowly and felt the love of God wash all over me again. I caught a hold on the walls and somehow made my way out of the classroom. I slid along on the wall until I reached the ladies room.
I stood there washing my face. How in the world was I going to get across the campus, to the parking lot in my car and make it home without telling anyone about Proverbs 1:7?
As I was standing there wondering what to do and needing strength, two ladies walked in.
They asked what was the matter.
Might as well tell them.
So I told them what had happened and suddenly we all three were dancing around the Ladies room talking about God's grace and Proverbs 1:7!
Somehow I made it back home that day but that was a week I will never forget.
Study in the Book of Proverbs have been very rewarding, both good and painful.
God heals but he also admonishes. There have been times when he has told me how much time I've wasted or how I have been a sluggard, but I am grateful for his love and guidance because that is how we grow.
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My wife has a sinus rinse bottle that you fill with a salt-water solution and squirt up your nose. It all comes out your other nostril and looks totally disgusting, except when my wife does it, then it's kind of hot. (NOTE: Still just sticking to the facts here. Not going after brownie points. Love you dear!).
The other day, she offered the sinus rinse to my son. He was reluctant. He said he didn't like how it feels; but this was perplexing because he had not tried the sinus rinse before. When my wife pressed him for more information, he revealed this gem:
"One time I put water up my nose in the bathtub."
It happens, I guess. When my wife pressed him for more information, he revealed this gem:
"I was pretending to be an elephant."
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Mobile, cable, and telecom service providers are racing to deliver gigabit speed connectivity, to satisfy demand for data-intensive services. This visual database from VIAVI provides an overview of operational and planned gigabit deployments based on publicly available data.
Gigabit Internet
The race is on for service providers to deliver gigabit speed to end users. As the demand for streaming services increases, so does the need for bandwidth and speed.
Learn more about the future of gigabit services and how VIAVI can enable deployment and testing over any network at the links below. Whether it's DOCSIS 3.1, G.fast, FTTx, or WiFi, VIAVI can help you navigate, deploy, and maintain these new technologies with end-to-end performance analysis and troubleshooting tools.
Hear from industry expert Koji Okamoto on how VIAVI is helping operators install reliable gigabit services to the home in this interview with Light Reading.


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Adults may know Scranton, Pennsylvania as the fictional setting of television's "The Office," but kids know it as fun. Steeped in rich railroad and production history, Scranton celebrates its heritage with museums, national historic landmarks and other family-friendly attractions. If you find yourself in this northeastern city, spend a day or two exploring all that it has to offer with your kids.
Miniature Memories
Treat kids to a trip to Scranton's Steamtown Mall to experience its Miniature Memories (no website; 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA, 18513; 570-346-2829) display, which features life-like, miniature trains, a village, and depictions of the surrounding area and landmarks. Children will delight in the model car collection and a miniature three-ring circus.
Sno Cove
A trip to Scranton's Sno Cove (snocove.com) will please kids of all ages. The family-friendly water park features water slides, winding tubing canals, a wading pond, bumper boats and a wave pool. A mini golf course, volleyball court and batting cages are available as well.
Houdini Tour and Magic Show
Enchant your children by taking them on a Houdini (houdini.org) tour and to see a magic show. Check out Houdini's 150-year-old home, and take in a show featuring professional magicians and live animals. The comprehensive attraction also offers a historic exhibit of artifacts from Houdini's life.
Steamtown National Historic Site
Spend an afternoon with your children at Steamtown (nps.gov/stea/index.htm), a national historic site. At Steamtown, kids can experience the thrill of real steam locomotives. Take a short ride or go on an excursion to a neighboring town aboard a locomotive. The site also offers a museum and living history programs, where kids can see the past in action.
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What is Design Thinking?
30 May, 2017Free – $12
LISTEN TO this interview Victor Jimenez, a seasoned entrepreneur and popular podcaster, did with DK's own Akira Morita. The two are close friends, and talk regularly across the world about topics related to performance, learning, being better, and growth.
Design thinking? It's about what problem are you solving, and for whom. You can listen to the full story, 'Using Design Thinking in your Business,' which has already been recorded and uploaded at The Flywheel Podcast at this page: http://victorjimenez.co/tfp-003-using-design-thinking-in-your-business/
Today in S P A C E we'll discuss. In a parallel conversation that may also take place on this day, we'll open the comments for the topic of, 'What is Design Thinking,' on the comments pages below. Possibly also on facebook, depending on interest there.
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There are a few countries that are known for the paprika and Spain is one of them. Pimenton de La Vera is not dried by the sun, but dried through traditional oak smoking, resulting in an unmistakably smoky taste. La Vera region produces a particularly high quality smoked paprika.
You can use La Chinata's Sweet Smoked Paprika as a flavoring for potatoes and fish dishes, light stews, sauces, garlic chicken and roasted meats. It is this spice that captures the essential flavor of Spain; a must if you want to make paella.


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ZizoCharge's Fast Charge Lightning Cable is built to last. This iPhone Charger is 175 lbs tention tested and 4,000+ Bend Test compliant. Made to be compatible with ZizoBoost Technology to deliver up to 2.0 Amps of charging speed to your device. Zizo™s ShockIQ Technology supports over-charged, over-discharged, over-voltage, over-current and short circuit protection. While delivering optimal amount of charge to increase the longevity of your device. Recommended to be paired with ZizoCharge Adapters to deliver the optimal performance to your device. Compatible to charge Phones and/or Tablets. At Zizo, we believe in our products. Which is why we will back them all with a 12 month warranty and provide friendly, easy-to-reach support 24/7. Join the 30+ Million who trust Zizo for all of their phone's needs.
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A.B. Martin Roofing Supply had a very small beginning in 1947
That's when Amos B. Martin started selling metal panels to his Lancaster County neighbors for their chicken shelters. Through hard work and honest service we've steadily grown. And today, though we're blessed to be one of the largest metal roofing suppliers in the Eastern United States, we have never forgotten the early days and the people that helped us grow to where we are today. That's why we started a wholesale division with some of the most popular and needed products for roll-forming operations and building supply retailers like you. We want to support you in your business and share our top-tier and high volume pricing with you.
Stop by booth 1837 and ask for our wholesale catalog.
We're offering to be your warehouse for the thousands of products we stock, and we want you to take full advantage of our relationships with vendors and suppliers who have agreed to direct ship their products right to your door. The offer stands. Will you accept?
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New in 2019 is the painted-rust, Aged Metal color available in all our panel profiles.
The rustic look is actually a premium Kynar paint that mimics a weathered, rusty panel. The advantage? It comes with a 40-year paint warranty. Meaning your painted "rusty" metal is guaranteed not to rust through (under normal conditions, of course) for at least 40-years!
The 40-year warranty means that any Aged Metal panel is durable enough to be used on the outside of your building. And it looks great – giving a truly rustic feel.
You might say, "Of Course it is durable enough for outside. Where else would you use it?" Ahah! That's the beauty of it. The Aged Metal is already a hot seller for interior applications like wainscoting in man-caves, accent walls in offices, and even bathroom shower stalls! It looks great at a distance and up-close – and you don't need to worry about updating your tetanus shot.
The 26 Gauge Aged Metal is made to custom lengths in all of our panels – the most popular being the 1-1/4″ and 2-1/2″ Corrugated panels (neither of which are recommended for roofing because of the short rib height and lack of an anti-siphon channel), the ABM Panel, and the 16″ wide ABSeam Panel. Matching trims are also available.
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Certificate Programs (2009-2011):
Web Server Maintenance & Security Program
Interactive Media Certificate Program
Website Specialist Program (Website design & development)
- San Diego Continuing Education 2009 - 2011
Independent courses include:
Joomla CMS
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Android Apps Creation
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B.S., Biology, minor in Botany. SDSU. 1968
M.A. General Psychology (Experimental Design). SDSU. 1984
M.A. Counseling Psychology, National U. 1990
Survivors of Suicide Loss 2008 - current
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Scott's Web Shop, 2009 - current.
Dad was a mechanic and I guess I inherited his ability to fix things. Cars were his forte and now computers are mine.
Repairing things interested me since long before the internet was a thing. Before I got into web design and network security, I was a hospice counselor for over 20 years.
Back then, my specialty lay in restoring the bereaved to full health, and today I do something similar for people's websites.
It was in the early 2000s, while working as a coordinator for a bereavement foundation, that I discovered the value of the internet to organizations. I made my first foray into web design, giving the foundation's website a much-needed makeover. I was hooked.
From then on, I dabbled in web design and IT everywhere I worked, and by 2009 I was ready to go it alone and launch my business, Scott's Web Shop. I'd been studying CSS and PHP for a while by this stage and was also conversant with platforms such as WordPress and Joomla.
Whether it's making sure your site is visible on Google or shoring up its security to prevent unauthorized access, I provide a complete range of web services.
No two clients are the same, so while one might leave me to design, build and update their entire website, another will request tuition in updating page content or plugins.
With IT, I exhibit the same patience and understanding that characterized my career as a counselor. I appreciate that everyone has their own ability level and way of working, and I do my utmost to accommodate that.
My passion is for bringing websites to life and for helping their owners make the web work for them.
Whether you're a sole trader or a small company looking to take your website to the next level, get in touch. I'd love to hear from you and to get a feel for what I can do to help.
"In my job, I am moving fast and dealing with multiple issues simultaneously.
"It is a great relief for me knowing that Scott is monitoring our website and keeps it operating smoothly and efficiently.
"I never need to deal with technology issues as he always has it covered.
"I highly recommend "Scott's Web Shop" to anyone seeking this type of service."
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"Our internet marketing has increased significantly over the last ten years. The monthly referrals have increased 200%"
"...the online referral sheet designed by Scott, has allowed patients to self-refer rather than having to phone the office....the website gives customers and referrals sources more information than they would receive in our brochure or by phone."
Annette Conway, Psy.D.
"Very tech savvy! Was the architect behind helptherapist.com. Always very diligent in finishing website projects.
"Because of Scott H.E.L.P. was able to build a website. The result was a substantial increase in business and many increased efficiencies.
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"Scott delivers high-quality products in a timely manner. It has been a pleasure to work with Scott and look forward to working with him more in the future."


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Last year's GP3 runner-up Dean Stoneman and KF European karting Champion Callum Ilott have been signed onto Red Bull's prestigious junior development team.
24 year-old Briton Stoneman only returned to racing in 2013 upon recovering from cancer, but after finishing behind only GP3 champion Alex Lynn in 2014 he moves to Formula Renault 3.5 for this season, joining Dutch Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup champion Nyck de Vries at the series' reigning double-champion team DAMS. For Stoneman, it marked a particularly satisfying feat as he said in DAMS' press release: "I'm back where I was four years ago before my illness. In fact, I'm much better placed thanks to the backing from Red Bull, and I'm in the best team in the championship. I'm going to give it my best shot, fight for places in the top five or the top three in the opening races and then for victory as soon as possible."
Callum Ilott, at just 16 years old, will move from karts into European Formula 3 with Carlin. French driver Pierre Gasly is being retained on the scheme for 2015, and Alex Lynn will join him in GP2. Given Red Bull's is a program which includes Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Max Verstappen as its alumni currently on the F1 grid, all three's careers could quickly benefit.


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Coach Johnny grew up in Littleton, CO and has been a long time RMHS camper. He continues his passion of giving back to the game during the summer by returning to the ice each summer to work on the development of youth hockey. Johnny was the RMHS Selects Captain in 2014 and 2015, trips that became all time memorable hockey moments. He brings knowledge, passion, and energy to coaching & the kids love him!
- U16 AAA Utah Regulators (2011-2012)
- Arizona Redhawks WSHL (2012-2013)
- Florida Eels USPHL Alternate Captain (2013-2016)
- Post University NCAA DII (2016-2020)
- RMHS Selects Captain (Switzerland) (2014,2015)
Outside of hockey Johnny enjoys reading and spending time with friends.
I coach because I like the opportunity to give back to kids and to do what so many other coaches have done for me.


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I have a tremendous amount to say about flowers in July – and most of it comes out in the form of poetry and photographs.
this day selling flowers at the art fair
thanks to Grandmommy
because my head was too full of house project lists to think about
but flowers –
what could be more important than flowers?
See the sunshine
captured within these glorious petals?
they will dry out
with all their goodness preserved —
and we will soak them in sweet oil, for weeks,
and squeeze out the golden essence
and combine it with beeswax
and pour it into a beautiful little jar
for you.
And you will carry it
in your pocket
all winter long,
dreaming of sunshine
as you smooth summer into your skin.
I'm saving them for you.
because they are my givingness:
so unprotected,
and having all I need.
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South Korean Jin Shoots For Gold
Jin Jong Oh of South Korea narrowly edges Kim and Tan to win the gold in the men's 50m pistol final. At the half way point in the final, Jin is ahead, but in the last round, first place is still undetermined. Jin shoots an 8.2, but Tan Zongliang of China is also off the mark with 9.2 and Kim Jong Su of North Korea slips into second overall. Jin wins by 0.2 with a score of 660.4. Shooting 50m Pistol Final Men - Beijing 2008 - Jin Jong Oh (KOR), Kim Jong Su (PRK), Tan Zongliang (CHN)