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Saint Anthony's Wilderness: A Land of Long Forgotten Hope, Industry, and Prosperity
David has a lifelong fascination with the past and local history, as well as the sciences and nature.
Welcome to the Wilderness
Spread across the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania is a vast stretch of forest, wild lands, ridges and streams called Stony Valley. Long ago it was known as Saint Anthony's Wilderness. To anyone walking through the valley and its mountains, the area seems to be completely owned by nature. The forest is thick with oak trees, hickory and shrubs. Boulders lay strewn across the slopes, carpeting the valley through which a stream runs its course. The only sounds to be heard are the twitter of birds, the scrambling of squirrels, and the wind blowing through the trees. Without knowing where to look and having a keen eye, a person is likely to miss the few remaining signs that this was once home to many diverse people with great and varying endeavors, from missionaries evangelizing Amerindians, to poor laborers working in the mines, to the rich vacationing in a lush lakeside resort. Today it is hard to imagine that all these things took place in an area that looks as wild as the day it was named "Saint Anthony's Wilderness" over two and a half centuries ago.
The Moravians
The earliest known white settlement in Saint Anthony's Wilderness—and those who gave the area its name—were the Moravians.
The Moravian Church had arisen in 1457 in what is today the Czech Republic, notable for its early opposition to the Catholic Church's practices of its clergy and hierarchy, preceding even Martin Luther's reformation by sixty years. The Moravians suffered much persecution for this opposition. By 1722 many followers fled execution from Bohemia and Moravia to find sanctuary at the estate of Count Nicholas Zinzendorf, the leading patron of the Moravians during his time.
The Moravians believed in living according to the direct teaching of Christ, eschewing divergent doctrine and personal beliefs to "be guided only by the gospel and example of our Lord Jesus Christ and his holy apostles in gentleness, humility, patience, and love for our enemies," according to the founder, Gregory the Patriarch. Zinzendorf charged his followers with delivering this gospel of his church to others around the world and in 1741 they settled in Pennsylvania, establishing the towns of Bethlehem, Nazareth, Lititz and Hope. Their mission was to spread the gospel to the Native Americans.
In 1742, at the request of Conrad Weiser, Officer of Indian Affairs in Pennsylvania, Zinzendorf set off with his followers to settle peace with the local Indian tribes of Blue Mountain, a long mountain ridge in central Pennsylvania. Upon arriving at Blue Mountain, Zinzendorf was in awe at the sight of the steep, narrow valley rimmed by the mountains, and he named it Saint Anthony's Wilderness in honor of his friend. In what may have been the first European settlement in that vast wild tract of land, the Moravian missionaries set up a community there, the base from which they would negotiate peace with the tribes and spread the word of their gospel to them. Their mission was short-lived, however, and within a few decades the missionaries abandoned their settlement in Saint Anthony's Wilderness due to the extreme isolation, being bounded by the long mountain ranges that flank Stony Creek and the thick forests that separated them from civilization.
Coal and New Growth to the Wilderness
In 1824, coal was discovered in Stony Valley, which by then is what Saint Anthony's Wilderness was called. Five towns sprouted up along the mountain ridge to accommodate the subsequent mining interests. The towns of Ellendale, Yellow Springs, Rausch Gap, Gold Mine, and Rattling Run were all bustling communities in their time. The population of the Stony Valley area reached over 2,000 people at its peak. The resort town of Cold Spring was also established nearby after 1850.
The Schuylkill & Susquehanna Railroad was built between 1849 and 1854 primarily to carry coal to the canals, but also to bring in affluent tourists who visited a resort for the healing mineral waters of Cold Springs. The railroad ran from the Susquehanna River at the west end of Stony Valley to the Schuylkill River some distance beyond the eastern boundary of the area.
In addition to the coal mines there were also lumbering operations, quarrying, a water bottling plant, and ice harvesting industries. The cold mineral water of Cold Spring was thought to hold healing powers, and after the resort closed the water was bottled and distributed as spring water. The lumbering operations must have been quite extensive, at least in some areas, as can be witnessed in an illustration of the resort at Cold Spring c. 1850-1899: the entire ridge behind the hotel is nearly bare of trees with only a few sparse oaks dotting the slope, a slim remainder of the great forest that had stood there before and that would once again grow to cover the mountainside. Ice harvesting was the process of removing surface ice from lakes and rivers, which was then stored in ice houses and sold for cooling purposes. It was a rather common practice in the days before air conditioning.
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Rausch Gap
In 1823, a coal mine was started by Dr. Kugler on Sharp Mountain in what is today Cold Spring Township. In 1828 the Dauphin and Susquehanna Coal Company built the town of Rausch Run in Stony Valley. By the time the railroad was built through the area in 1851, the town consisted of about 25 houses built of wood and stone. The railroad's headquarters were located in the town, but when the headquarters moved to Pine Grove in 1872, the population of Rausch Gap began to decline. The combination of this, the poor quality of coal in the area, and the occurrence of the Civil War, Rausch Gap had become deserted by 1900. Today, the stone foundations of houses and the shallow outline of an abandoned well mark where the town once stood.
The remaining railroad tracks were removed in 1944. As much of the tracks as possible were salvaged and reused for other purposes, such as for other railroads and the war effort for World War II. The rails, tie plates and spikes were of most use, but the ties were torn out from the ground and thrown into piles stretching several hundred yards along an abandoned wagon road where they remain lying to this day.
During that same time period in the 1940's, Fort Indiantown Gap, a National Guard Training facility, used Rausch Gap and neighboring Cold Spring as training grounds for their personnel. During the fifties, the Pennsylvania State Game Commission purchased the land and designated it as State Game Lands 211.
A cemetery still resides in the remains of Rausch Gap, where the citizens of the vanished town had been lain to rest. It had held more than a hundred gravestones when the town was still inhabited, but now only a few remain standing. The others have vanished, lost either to the elements or to vandalism.
Inscriptions of the Rausch Gap Gravestones
Below are some examples of what can be seen on headstones throughout the cemetery.
Andrew Allen
In memory of the late Andrew Allen, a native of England who met his death by accident at Gold Mine Gap, June 9, 1854 Aged 30 years 2 months and 27 days.
Here lies beneath this humble sod, the noble work of nature's God. A heart once warm with gratitude, with strength and courage was endured. – A. Allen
Few hearts like this with virtue warmed, few hearts with knowledge so informed. If there's another world he lives in bliss. If there is none, he made the best of this. – B. Burns
Catherine Blackwood
Catherine, daughter of John and Elizabeth Blackwood. Died June 16, 1854. Aged 1 year, 1 mo., & 7 days.
John Proud
In memory of John Proud. Born in Durham, England and died May 18, 1854 Aged 52 years and 16 days.
Affliction sore long time I bore, all human skill was vain. Till God did please to give me care, and free me from my pain.
Stony Valley and Rausch Gap Through Drone Cam
Rattling Run
Rattling Run, its name inherited from Rattling Run Creek which runs through the area, was another coal mining town in Stony Valley situated toward the western end of the region. The town hosted a stagecoach stop for the stagecoach trail that once ran from the town of Dauphin on the Susquehanna River to Pottsville in the east. The ruins of Rattling Run are strewn across the mountainside, still visible among the undergrowth of the forest.
Yellow Springs
The town of Yellow Springs had stood in Stony Valley about four miles east of Rattling Run. Yellow Springs was also a coal mining town served by the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad. The town prospered for a time on the coal it mined, but since the coal was of an inferior grade, eventually the mining became unprofitable. Stony Valley, being covered with rocks and boulders over much of its area, was nearly impossible for farming. Once the timbering operations had removed all the trees, the railroad could no longer conduct business in the region and they closed the line, removing the lifeline of the small towns connected to it throughout the valley. Like the other mining towns, Yellow Springs declined through the early years of the twentieth century and was abandoned by the 1930's. During the thirties, the mines saw one last bit of action as bootleggers mined them, using trucks to haul out coal over old railroad grades.
Cold Spring and the Resort
The small town of Cold Spring at the eastern end of Stony Valley began as a tavern house in the early 1800's. When the Dauphin and Susquehanna Railroad came through Stony Valley in 1850-1851, it soon became a resort town. The waters of Cold Spring were dammed up, creating a small lake in the valley. One hotel was built alongside the lake and was used as a summer resort. In the 1880's a second hotel was constructed, as well as many improvements to the property such as a bowling alley, bath house, dancing pavilion, and a bar. The two hotels stood side-by-side as three-story buildings of Greek architecture. The porches and balconies were fitted with ornate columns. A long lane was cut through the forest leading up to the hotel where ladies and gentlemen strolled along, dressed in the high fashion of the day.
The hotel attracted the rich as its patrons, many of whom travelled from Philadelphia as well as Harrisburg and Pottsville to visit the lush resort in the middle of the wild forests and mountains of Stony Valley. The visitors lounging at the Cold Spring Hotel must have been quite a contrast to the poor, hard-working laborers at the nearby mines and lumbering operation of Rausch Gap and Yellow Spring. One can only wonder at the meeting of the two if workers from the mountains descended into the grounds of the luxurious resort, or vice versa; if the patrons of the resort braved a hike into the mountains rising above their lake.
Several factors led to the downfall of the Cold Spring Hotel at the end of the nineteenth century. The arrival of the automobile meant that people were much more mobile and could travel much farther and more easily than they had previously. The rich in nearby cities began visiting other vacation areas. Also in the 1890's, the modern amusement park became prolific. In 1893 Chicago's Columbian Exposition introduced the midway, an enclosed area that was permanent in location, rather than traveling, and filled with games and rides. The midway format soon became popular and amusement parks grew in size and spread out across the nation. The amusement parks were so enticing for rich and middle class alike that they stole away the allure of the Cold Spring Hotel and from other cold spring resorts like it. Nearly all these resorts became abandoned by the beginning of the twentieth century. The Cold Spring Hotel had a dramatic loss of visitors the last few years of the 1890's and in September of 1900 a fire broke out and the two hotel buildings burned to the ground. Sources describe the fire as "mysterious". It may have been accidental, or possibly started by purposeful means as it was very good timing to get out of the resort business at that point.
Ten years later, in 1910, a bottling company set up operations on the former site of the hotel. The cold spring water which had formerly flowed into the resort's bath house was diverted and bottled for shipment as spring water. A few years later, the bottling industry left the area and Cold Spring became a summer camp for boys of the Y.M.C.A. When mortars from nearby Fort Indian Town Gap Military Reservation landed too close to the camp, the camp was shut down and the land became part of the military reservation for operations in the Cold War. In 1956 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took ownership of the area and it became part of State Game Lands 211, which it remains today.
Exploring the Abandoned Village of Cold Springs
A Land Lost to History
To most of those who now venture into that part of the valley, the last remains of the resort would appear to be only an old shallow stone wall, easy to miss among the trees and thick undergrowth. It is hard to imagine that it was actually the foundation of a grand hotel that once stood there, the site reclaimed by the forest that has grown over it for the past 100 years.
The present-day township of Cold Spring is located in the nearby area. It is a small town, harboring only 52 residents as of the 2010 census. Almost all of the township is part of State Game Lands 211, and is composed of twelve houses at the base of the mountain. There are no local municipal taxes, no water, sewage, or road departments, no municipal building, and no public officials. It is a modern-day town in Stony Valley whose citizens live with some measure of the freedom and self-reliance as the Moravian settlers who lived there long ago, when people called it Saint Anthony's Wilderness.
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David Halk (author) from Pennsylvania on January 14, 2020:
You're welcome, Scott! I'm glad you enjoyed the article. It is a very fascinating history, and amazing how easily overlooked it can be. I never knew about it until I started doing some research on metal detecting a few years ago and some forum members mentioned this place. Yes, you can certainly cite my page on your video. And if you wouldn't mind, you can leave a message here or send me an email when you're video is done with a link, I'd like to check it out.
Scott on January 14, 2020:
Thanks for this. I have hiked and hunted extensively in the area and find the history fascinating. I might be doing a youtube video on the area and its history. Can I cite your page as a source?


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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC - Free Report) continues to lose investors' faith, thanks to headwinds surrounding rising cost of sales as well as challenges in the commodity chicken market. This renowned company, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fresh, frozen and value-added chicken products, saw its shares decline around 8.5% in the past three months compared with the industry's fall of 6.3%.
Nevertheless, the company's business is progressing well in Europe, which is boosting revenues. Further, the company's strategic initiatives to expand customer base and augment supply chain efficiency are impressive. That said, let's take a closer look at the factors impacting the company's performance and discuss the probabilities of a turnaround.
Strong European Business
Pilgrim's Pride's European business is expanding on the back of gains from acquired operations as well as focus on diversification into new markets. Notably, revenues from this category improved 2.4%, 12.5% and 18.6% year on year in the trailing three quarters.
The region is also gaining from a strong business model, robust customer relationships as well as better synergy capture. Moreover, efforts such as capacity optimization and expansion are likely to continue boosting revenues from the region in the forthcoming periods.
Other Growth Oriented Efforts
Pilgrim's Pride's customer centric approach has enabled it to come up with unique offerings that provide competitive advantages. In fact, the company's focus on key customers is a pathway for refining portfolio and creating competitive advantages over peers. Progressing on such lines, the company is expanding in the fresh food offerings space.
In fact, the launch of fresh chicken products under the premium Pilgrim's brand is receiving favorable consumer response. Further, the company is on track to expand gluten-free products. Further, the company is on track with innovations in the alternative protein space, such as plant-based protein, which is slowly gaining popularity in the U.K.
Apart from this, the company is steadily augmenting marketing support of brands as they expand and enter new regions. Additionally, the company resorts to frequent supply chain improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. In this respect, the company is progressing with the development of automation technology for processing plants.
Introduction of such advanced technology is expected to increase efficiency and offset labor availability issues. Along with this, the company's dedicated efforts, including zero base budgeting and positive impacts from acquisitions are expected to create synergies of $50 million in the next two years.
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Train tracks brawl
Eight men are being sought by police after it is believed they were involved in a brawl, which caused trains to be cancelled, in Huddersfield.
It happened on Saturday 19 May, which was the afternoon of the Championship Play-Off final. It is thought fans of Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and Leeds United were involved in the disorder.
The arguments started on Westgate an Market Street in Huddersfield, before continuing in the railway station and it even on the tracks.
Several men chased each other down the tracks towards Deighton and sixty one trains had be delayed and seven services cancelled altogether.


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Each year, Moncton New Brunswick's Celebration Center hosts a Christmas spectacular, but this year they have gone over the top to create a new Christmas show: Celebration at Celebration Center. The city's Celebration Center is known for its annual Living Christmas Tree, yet this year the Celebration Center has created an entirely new Christmas event. Attending the Living Christmas Tree with my family each each year had become tradition. I was slightly disappointed when I heard the Living Christmas Tree would not be happening this year in Moncton. I was skeptical that the new event could ever top the beloved Living Christmas Tree. I was wrong. The producers of Christmas at Celebration Center claim to have created a "powerpacked evening filled with variety and excitement that will become a night to remember", and I couldn't agree more! The show was overflowing with music, entertainment, and talent beyond what I ever expected to show up on a cold winder day in the Maritimes.
This year's Christmas extravaganza was beyond what I ever expected. They had amazing talent including: Canadian country singers- High Valley, a little bit of Southern Flavour- Red Roots, out-of-this-world vocalists- The Wiebes, and the funny guy- Bob Cates. I couldn't imagine a better line up. Each set left me speechless. The Maritimes got lucky this Christmas season to receive such incredible talent. Not only that, I appreciated that Christmas at Celebration Center also incorporated community talent into the show: dancing rag dolls and angels. I enjoyed the humour, singing, dancing, and drama on a cold winter's night. If this Christmas concert didn't put me in the Christmas Spirit nothing would!
Judging at how successful this year's show went, I wonder who will be in their line up for next year's Christmas show at the Moncton Celebration Center! I don't know how they will top the performers they had this year. For under $20, guests saw artists known for their Juno and CCMA award nominations, Covenant Award winnings, reaching the top 5 on CTV's Canadian Idol, creating a new sound of country- sweet-pop-country, and putting you in a laughing fit. I've not been to a Christmas show with such variety and skill before. Regardless if they create an entirely new event again next year, or do another Christmas at Celebration Center, I know I don't want to miss it. I know the Celebration Center's commitment to Christmas and year after year they put on a one of a kind show.
I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas event! I enjoyed singing the classic Christmas songs, listening to new ones, lighting the candles at the end of the evening, and getting goose bumps by the amazing vocal performances. Nothing puts me more in the Christmas Spirit then Christmas music. I left Christmas at Celebration Center wanting to see more. The 4 hour concert ended in a heart beat. I couldn't believe how quickly the show went. I'm already anticipating next year's event and Christmas hasn't even ended yet. Although some might think I am crazy to be talking about Christmas at the beginning of December, but for me Christmas begins the day after Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the U.S.A.). I've been singing Christmas tunes since then. Yes, I am also one of those people who have completed their Christmas shopping AND wrapped all of their gifts! Am I crazy? I might be, but I know I am ready for this Holiday season. Christmas at Celebration Center only reminded me that the full blown Christmas season is here. I welcome it with open arms.
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You may have noticed I've been giving peplum dresses a try lately (you can use the search box on the right to find all my peplum reviews on here if wished). Peplums are something that until recently I thought were only for women with smaller hips but after trying a few different styles of peplums I must admit that I am quite the fan!
The one thing I hadn't found before was a peplum dress with a v-neck. I'd seen heaps of peplum dresses with a high neck, a round neck or a slight scoop neck, but nothing at all with a crossover or v-neck.
You can imagine how thrilled I was when I spotted the Julia Peplum Ponte Dress on the F&F Clothing at Tesco website.
Image courtesy of F&F Clothing
I initially thought the above dress was black but I spotted from the item description that it is in fact navy. Brilliant! I already have heaps of black dresses in my wardrobe so navy would be a welcome change.
Image courtesy of F&F Clothing
And this dress is described as red, but it looks rather orangey from the stock photo on the website.
I added both dresses to my basket in a size 14.
The navy dress was a lovely colour. It was a gorgeously deep shade of navy and it suited my blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin perfectly.
It turned out that the red dress was indeed rather orangey, as the stock photo showed. However I quite liked it!
The ponte fabric of these dresses was lovely. It was soft and stretchy and felt lovely on my skin. It seemed like the kind of material that wouldn't need regular ironing and so would wash and wear really well. Being 98% polyester and 2% elastane it has enough stretch to allow for a great fit but still retain its original shape.
What I particularly liked about the skirt is that it did not have a split. All too often those splits go up way too high and can run the risk of showing people glimpses of one's underwear but fortunately this would never be the case with this dress.
I love the fact that this dress could easily be worn for work, by adding a blazer or smart cardigan, or for a night out, by adding some appropriate accessories such as a chunky necklace and some sparkly heels. Not all dresses can be versatile like this one!
The dress has a hidden lining that is designed to smooth one's lumps and bumps. The lining is 95% nylon and 5% elastane so it's really comfortable and just feels like part of the dress itself. The skirt lining is really long and is almost as long as the dress itself so there's so chance of any tell-tale lines underneath the dress.
However, there were also a couple of problems with these two dresses. You've guessed it – there was a significant lack of boob room. I fully appreciate that most clothing is not cut for proportions like mine but it makes me sad when dresses like this leave me with the decision of either wearing a camisole or vest underneath or ordering a much larger size and therefore compromising on fit on the bottom half of the dress.
I also found the waist was too baggy. I think this is partly down to the design of the dress, as seen from the two stock photos at the top of the page. I think the crossover bust is intended to be ruched somewhat (I can only assume in order to disguise one's tummy) but unless you fit the dimensions of this dress perfectly it doesn't look quite right and instead creates excess material at the point you'd least want it: on the waist, which is usually one of the smallest parts of a woman's body so the intention would usually be to highlight it, not swathe it in more fabric.
Naturally, I tried adding a belt to see if this would solve the problem.
The belt definitely helps to cinch in the waist and flare out the peplum a little more than before. However it also causes the bust area to be even more indecent – I'd definitely need a vest underneath now!
Ultimately the lack of boob room and excess fabric at the waist of the Julia Peplum Ponte Dress meant that these two weren't keepers so they have been returned. It's a great pity as I loved the cut of them but unfortunately I do require my boobs to be covered, even if a belt can partially solve the waist problem.
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2 Samuel 18:5-9, 31-33; Psalm 130; (or 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8); Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51
"The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going." – George Carlin
Today's Gospel passage for the third week in a roll continues John's indirect account of the Eucharist. (Remember that in John's report of the Last Supper there is no mention of the Communion bread and wine.) Here today Jesus is inviting everyone to eat the living bread. In this passage alone three times Jesus says he himself is the bread of life or the living bread (John 6:35, 48, 51). If we are to dine with Jesus we need to remember that we are not the only guests. When we read the life of Jesus we see that he indiscriminately ate with anyone, rich or poor, saint or sinner. Who he associated with was even a subject of town gossip. We are invited to dine (metaphor for sharing life) with all sorts of people, not just our friends or those we agree with. Dinner with Jesus will stretch our acceptance limits. George Carlin in the above quote was just being his comedian self. But there is truth in what he says. Dining with Jesus' gathered family, given the diversity of people, means that we will not all agree. We will argue. That's OK. Disagreements and arguments can always be surrounded with love, no matter how frustrating they are. Jesus himself several times argued with others. This is the bread of enrichment. The bread that Jesus gives for the life of the world (John 6:51) is multigrain.
John 6:51 says that those who eat of this bread will "live forever." That is the consistent translation in almost all bible versions. However, the Greek literally says we will "live into the age." This leads us to understand that eternal life is not endless time, one moment after another without end. Rather it is a state of being (the age) where all is now, the completion and rapping up of time, where there is no time.
Come dine in the age.
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HURT: To Homer Smith I say 'Deo Gratias
The day was Oct. 7, 1989. The place was Jackson, Miss. And the answer was perfect.
The University of Alabama football team had spotted Ole Miss a three-touchdown lead in the first quarter. The early returns indicated that the Crimson Tide was going to suffer its first defeat of the season in spectacular fashion. But suddenly, the Crimson Tide offense, with quarterback Gary Hollingsworth, who had been penciled in as a third-teamer before a rash of early-season injuries, began moving. Then it began racing. Then it took off like a supersonic jet. The Crimson Tide scored 41 points - in the second quarter. It reeled off a staggering 62 unanswered points before Ole Miss got one late score to make the final 62-27.
After the game, I asked the architect of it all - Homer Smith, the UA offensive coordinator - a bland question.
"Coach, what did you think when your team was scoring 62 straight points?" I said.
"Two words," he answered. "Deo Gratias."
That answer, brilliant in its simplicity, was one of the first things I thought about Sunday when I heard that Smith had passed away earlier in the day, after a long illness, at the age of 78.
From our earlier conversations, Smith knew I had just enough rudimentary Latin to make a quick translation - "Thanks be to God," he had said. He was sharp-witted enough to know how Alabama fans would have reacted to a loss at that juncture in Bill Curry's tenure, and to make a small joke about it (in Latin.)
He knew, because he was always teaching, that I would look up the phrase at the University Library (in those pre-Internet days) and find that the Deo Gratias had a long history in the liturgy of the early Church. And he was humble enough to deflect some of the credit for success from his own offensive genius - something he was always quick to do, deferring to the play of his quarterback or the strategy of his head coach instead of taking credit for himself.
All that, in a two-word answer.
Smith, a holder of degrees from Princeton, Stanford and Harvard, could expound when he wanted. He wrote numerous books on offensive football, but was just as comfortable talking about military history or theology or business or a hundred other topics.
Yet he never came across as pedantic, or pushy. He never considered himself "above" football, or anything else. He was unfailingly gracious in conversation.
His time coaching Alabama was not long, in the way such things are measured - two two-year stints, one under Bill Curry and another under Gene Stallings. But he became a revered figure in a short time, whether it was from fans who loved to see his offense at work, or players who learned from him.
"I was blessed to have two great offensive coordinators, Mal Moore and Homer Smith," former quarterback Jay Barker said on Sunday. "But it was Coach Smith who really opened my eyes to the possibilities in the passing game. Before, I had coaches who would tell you something and maybe give you a test. But Coach Smith would make you stand up in the meeting and actually teach. He'd make you go through the entire playbook. Sometimes you'd stand up at the board for an hour-and-a-half, but his theory was, if you could teach it, that meant you knew it. And because of that, when you went on the field, everything came easily."
Smith's offenses rolled up record numbers in 1988 and 1989 with David Smith and Hollingsworth at quarterback. His return to join Gene Stallings' staff was a more qualified success, since some of his ideas were at variance with Stallings' more conservative approach. Still, he had Barker breaking records and making it to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist and winning one of the most-remembered games in Alabama history, a 29-28 classic over Georgia.
Smith coached at several other stops. He was a head coach at Davidson (and elsewhere) and is a member of that school's Hall of Fame. He had memorable stints at UCLA and spent time in the NFL, with Kansas City. But when he chose to retire, he came back to Tuscaloosa, where he was free with his time, happy to grant an interview or help younger coaches with questions about offense.
I cherish the connections I have made in more than 30 years of covering college football, but never met an individual quite like Homer Smith, polymath but polite, gentle but relentless. He would have been successful anywhere, from the pulpit to the field of battle, to Wall Street. But he chose football, because he loved it. So I got to know him for a time. It was good fortune, for which I have only two words.
Deo Gratias.


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Compared to their Eastern Conference counterparts, it's been a quiet offseason for the Philadelphia Union.
The club is optimistic that is about to change, however.
While the Union may not wield the greatest war chest of funds on the open market, four picks in the first 27 of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft make them big players as the league welcomes a new crop of college players.
The Union own the natural picks, Nos. 6 and 25, in the first two rounds. They also acquired what became the No. 2 overall pick in May from Chivas USA in exchange for the services of Gabriel Farfan, and No. 27 from Chicago as compensation for defender Bakary Soumare.
With the sizeable reserve of selections, the Union will hold more than just hometown advantage at Thursday's event at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
'We need to maximize this draft,' Union manager John Hackworth said Monday in a conference call from the MLS Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 'We need to do a really good job selecting players that we feel can really contribute. We have a couple of positional specific areas where we need to add depth, absolutely. And I think that's our range of focus right now in looking at this draft and at this draft pool.'
The biggest takeaway from Hackworth's early-week assessment is that the draft order and the team's priorities remain 'fluid' thanks to what Hackworth calls a bevy of 'moving pieces.' In addition to the usual draft-day considerations of need, skill and the like, the draft board is loaded with players of varying degrees of MLS readiness, making a consensus No. 1 pick difficult to determine. The complex financial machinations of MLS – including which players are part of Generation Adidas, a program that allows teams to defer salary costs for players' first few seasons as they grow into MLS contributors – also play into it.
Then there's the possibility of a trade, a maneuver Hackworth's team is better positioned than most to pull off, either to move up in the draft or acquire a player already on an MLS roster. Hackworth said the club has been approached within the confines of the pre-draft 'wheeling and dealing,' but nothing has materialized.
While Hackworth views the SuperDraft – which includes four rounds, two Thursday and two next week in what was once essentially known as the Supplemental Draft – as a vital mechanism for talent acquisition, he's also cautious as to how much the Union can accomplish in the draft. Taking the long view, Hackworth looks at the draft not so much to plug holes in his starting XI but to bolster the depth and bring in the kinds of players who can be starters in the long run.
'Right now, there are players available in this draft I would refer to as depth more than as absolute starters,' Hackworth said. 'We have some very specific needs that we have targeted and stayed steadfast with that. … I think there are some players that are going to have long careers in the MLS and do quite well. I think in general most of those guys need some time.'
What's certain is that the Union are looking to overturn some recent draft stumbles. They enter the 2014 draft with just one pick from the last two SuperDrafts remaining on their roster – 2012 second rounder Ray Gaddis.
Some of their other picks have fizzled quite quickly. Chandler Hoffman, a 2012 first rounder, was dealt after one season and just seven MLS appearances. Don Anding, a 2013 second-round pick, made one appearance last season before his contract wasn't renewed. He did better than classmate Stephen Okai, who was taken six picks later … and didn't make it out of training camp.
While Hackworth insists that this year's situation is markedly different because of the club's increased store of picks, he also pointed out that the Union's college scouting efforts drastically ramped up in the fall with an eye toward a busy draft day.
'As far as our scouting, we have spent a lot more time on the road, making sure that we saw as many college games as possible so that we would see these guys in their playing environment before we got to the combine here,' Hackworth said. 'We've certainly invested more time and energy, out of necessity more than anything, making sure that with the picks we have, we have to do a really good job.'
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Christian Theology Simplified
Chris spent 50 years in the Evangelical world as a layman, as a student at a prominent Christian University, and as a missionary and pastor.
Statue of Theologian, John Calvin
I Wonder If....
Many people I talk with aren't very interested in the subject of Theology. How about you? I admit that theology sounds like a boring subject. But have you ever wondered about any of these concepts?
- Is there really a God?
- Is there life after death?
- Who goes to heaven and who doesn't?
- Is there a place called hell?
- Are angels real?
- Is there one right religion?
- What is God like?
- Is Satan real?
- Was Jesus really the Son of God?
- Is Jesus God?
- Did God create the universe?
- Will Jesus really return to earth?
- Where did evil come from?
- Is the Bible the Word of God?
These are questions a lot of people ask, and they are the things theologians ponder. So if you have ever asked one of these questions or anything like them, you have been engaging in theology.
Definitions of Theology
Saint Augustine (AD 354-450), in his book called "The City of God," defined theology as "Reasoning or discussion concerning the deity."
Richard Hooker, an influential 16th century Anglican Priest, referred to theology as "The science of things divine."
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines theology as "The study of religious faith, practice, and experience : the study of God and God's relation to the world."
Actually, those are all pretty obvious aren't they. Lets look a little deeper into the subject.
"The Last Judgement" The Louvre.
Eleven Theological Categories
- Soteriology-The study of salvation.
- Hamartiology-The study of sin.
- Eschatology-The study of "last days" prior to and including the return of Christ.
- Pneumatology-The study of the Holy Spirit.
- Christology-The study of the person, Jesus Christ.
- Ecclesiology-The study of The Church.
- Bibliology-The study of the inspiration of the Bible and how it was consolidated.
- Angelology-The study of angels.
- Anthropology-(As a theological topic)-The study of man in relation to God.
- Theology proper-The study of the attributes and works of God.
- Missiology-The study of the mission of the Christian Church.
There are more, but this is a list of some of the most prominent components of theology.
Two Methods of Studying Theology
Theology is studied primarily in two ways. These methods are not mutually exclusive, but actually complement one another. Before I introduce them, allow me to apply them to an average person's lifetime.
We might study a person's life chronologically from birth to the present, or to the time of their death. We could also study a person's life topically by examining their family life, occupation and hobbies.
Christian theology is studied much the same way. It is looked at chronologically and is referred to as Biblical Theology. It is studied topically and is called Systematic Theology.
A Good Explanation of Biblical Theology
Biblical Theology
Biblical Theology examines how the Christian God has progressively revealed Himself to man in the Bible. Theological concepts such as salvation were introduced early in the Bible and were developed more and more through the centuries. The same goes for other theological concepts such as who God is, who Satan is, sin and the afterlife.
Biblical Theology considers the historical and social circumstances surrounding specific events and teachings. This method focuses on the progressive development of Christian beliefs.
An example of this development of a Christian teaching can first be found in the book of Genesis chapter three, verse fifteen. After Adam and Eve sinned by giving into the temptation by Satan (In the form of a snake), God pronounced judgement on the serpent (Satan), Adam and Eve. In this particular text in Genesis, God says to the serpent/Satan,
"And I will put enmity
between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and hers;
he will crush your head,
and you will strike his heel."
Many biblical theologians see in these words the whole idea of salvation in very early, undeveloped form. Satan is told that his head will be crushed by the offspring of the woman. The offspring is Jesus Christ who would come centuries later and would be injured by Satan and would in turn destroy Satan's power. The concept of salvation began in Genesis three and was developed throughout the rest of biblical history. This is biblical theology: the progressive development of concepts such as salvation.
The Triumph of Religion
Systematic Theology
Systematic Theology brings all teachings of the Bible on a certain topic together and synthesizes a tenet or doctrine or belief. The goal of Systematic Theology is to develop statements of belief on various topics. These statements are referred to as dogmas. They are intricately worded, authoritative statements of Christian beliefs or doctrines.
Systematic theology would not study the progressive development of beliefs throughout the Bible as Biblical Theology does, but puts all references to a particular belief together and synthesizes the information into a dogmatic statement. Here is a simple example of how this works on the subject of salvation.
- John 3:16-God loves everyone in the world.
- 2Peter 3:9-God doesn't want anyone to "perish"
- Ephesians 2:8-9-Salvation is given as a result of our faith. It is God's gift to man.
- 1John 5:11-God has given us eternal life.
A simple synthesis of these verses might be as follows: God loves everyone and doesn't want anyone to die without knowing Him. He extends salvation to all as a free gift, asking only for their faith in Him. He rewards those who trust in Him with eternal life.
A Good Explanation of Systematic Theology
From Faith in God to Violence
So this is how Christianity has developed over the centuries. Men and women have studied the Bible and developed doctrines by which to live. It has not been uncommon for these theologians to come to differing conclusions after studying the biblical data. The second half of the sixteenth century was filled with religious wars, often Christian sect against Christian sect or protestants against Roman Catholics. All of this violence was based on disagreements between Christian groups about what to believe.
The Master Theologian Already Summed It All Up
Theological terms can be confusing, and I hope I've shined a little beam of light on some of them so that they make more sense. Theology is a worthy field of study, and in my humble opinion should be entered into with a great deal of humility. We are human beings and as such, we are prone to misunderstanding human to human communications. How much more prone are we to misunderstanding communications from the Almighty Himself.
Maybe the theologians get too close to their work sometimes. If we step back and look at the Bible as a whole, in spite of the things we don't understand about it, there is a message that comes through loud and clear. That message has already been synthesized into a dogmatic statement by Jesus Christ Himself when he said,
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Maybe any other doctrines, dogmas, statements and beliefs should always be stated with the above quote as a disclaimer.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on March 15, 2018:
It sounds like you are referring to the difference between reward and gift. Is that correct? If so, I do see that difference and will make that change. I want the synthesis to represent mainstream theology.
MickeySr from Hershey, Pa. on March 15, 2018:
Cool, I'm happy to hear that - I mean "He rewards those who trust in Him with eternal life" is just about the opposite 'conclusion' that the Bible presents . . . R.C. Sproul has said (and I think titled a book) 'everyone's a theologian', adding 'some are good theologians and some are bad theologians', but everyone is some manner of theologian in that they own some set of ideas they believe to be true - I would be so bold as to suggest those theologians and Christians who hold that God rewards people with eternal life (for their faith or whatever) are of the 'bad theologian' strain.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on March 15, 2018:
MickeySr, Thanks for visiting my hub and for your comment and question. My synthesis is not meant to represent what I believe the Bible teaches. It is my attempt to demonstrate in an abbreviated fashion how systematic theology works. My conclusion, which you quoted, is an accurate presentation of what some theologians and many Christians believe the Bible teaches. Other theologians and Christians have concluded differently.
MickeySr from Hershey, Pa. on March 15, 2018:
Chris ~
I understand your point was to demonstrate the distinction between the approachs of historic theology and systematic theology, but you're not asserting that your 'synthesis' of the 4 verses you alluded to, namely . . .
"God loves everyone and doesn't want anyone to die without knowing Him. He extends salvation to all as a free gift, asking only for their faith in Him. He rewards those who trust in Him with eternal life"
. . . is an accurate presentation of what the Bible teaches, are you?
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on March 20, 2017:
Yves/savvydating, It is nice to have you visit my hub today. Regarding context, some people seem to think that the Bible should not be extended even the basic respect we have for any other book. Who would consider going to a book of O. Henry's short stories, flipping open to any page, choosing a line and then think for a minute they could have the foggiest notion what was going on. But the Bible is used that way, probably, more times than not. It isn't simply that considering context is good hermeneutics, it is also respect for the art of writing, for books and literature and for the author, himself or herself. Thank you for visiting and for your comment. Have a great week.
savvydating on March 20, 2017:
I appreciate your having listed all the theological categories. I was not familiar with most of them. In reading the Bible, it is also important to remember context. Too many times, individuals read the Bible and somehow decide to tear apart the verses that do not coincide with the liberalism of modern day America. This shows a lack of understanding in the most arrogant sense.
In any event, I enjoyed this article. Thank you for writing it.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on November 17, 2016:
Susie, thank you for reading the article and for leaving your comment. I hope the information is helpful.
susie martun on November 14, 2016:
i want too thank you for the information
Jennifer Arnett from California on November 17, 2014:
You brought up some very thought provoking concepts, especially at the end, where you talked about theologians getting too close to their work. Interesting point in that Jesus himself said that to love God and love others was the greatest command. You explain the tension between the importance of sound doctrine and the importance of staying true to what Christ was asking.
In the Epistles, sound doctrine is well prized and eternally significant. Titus 2:1 says, "But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine." We are also told that doctrines of demons will creep into the church and will try to deceive believers (1 Tim 4:1). So guarding ourselves by studying scripture is important.
Jesus desperately prayed for our unity in his High Priestly Prayer in John 17. He wants us to be of one mind and unified in our worship. He also says to come to him with the faith like a child's. All throughout scripture he gave salvation to the weak, the lowly, and the unlearned.
I hold several doctrines dear, some of which I would gladly die for. The authority of scripture, the deity of Christ, the doctrine of the Trinity, substitutionary atonement, the doctrine of Salvation by Grace---these are all essential to the christian faith. If we do not agree on these doctrines, then our fellowship is broken. If someone thinks that Jesus was just a good preacher, and I believe that he is the third person of the Trinity of whose atoning work resulted in the imputation of God's righteousness to all who believe---what possible fellowship can we have?
I try my best to hold onto sound doctrine, but understand that people differ in their opinions of what scripture says. Sometimes people don't have the right doctrine because they are new to the faith or they have strayed in their thinking. I think there is a place for humility, grace, and love when there is a difference of opinion on non-essential issues. We can have unity because we are unified in something much greater than the petty squabbles over whether or not head coverings are required female dress.
What does it mean to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength? I believe that sound doctrine glorifies God. If we don't believe God to be who he revealed himself to be, can we truly love him? John 4:24 tells us to worship him in spirit and in truth. Understanding his attributes and the depth of his grace should propel us to love him further. We can love him with our soul and heart, emotionally--with our mind, by our doctrine--and with our strength, by our actions.
Thank you for starting this discussion on a very touchy subject. I think it does the Christian community well to talk openly, humbly, and honestly about doctrine. It should never be done out of jealous ambition, greed, or ego boosting, but in love, knowing that we were all once dead in our transgressions.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on January 29, 2014:
Hi Christine, It is so strange to go back and look into some of these concepts, words and beliefs that I used to hold to so tightly. I hold them loosely now. I use the knowledge when needed, but for now I'm content to let the theological chips fall where they may. Thanks for reading and commenting.
pochinuk on January 29, 2014:
I feel like I am in my grade school library reading
Back in the 70's
811 was the poetry section-been there done that!
500 for nature and philosophy- been there done that!
Your hub is like a small opened drawer in a large cabinet in
the center of an old public school library...
Finally I made it to:
230 Theology
Thank you, my forte is not history, but I want to get better.
Equipped with more clarity on theological terms like these
I may be able to set more time tables in my mind on dates and facts.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on December 07, 2013:
Don, We barely covered Augustine's "Confessions" or Dante at my college. I hope these things come in handy sometime. Possibly in your reading you may come across a term that you would recognize. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Don A. Hoglund from Wisconsin Rapids on December 07, 2013:
Although I will probably never get that deep into it, your definitions are useful. Some of these things, like Augustine's "Confessions" and Dante, I studied in a public university. I wonder if they still teach these works?
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on December 05, 2013:
Thank you Deb. I've got a bit of history with this stuff and it seems a shame to not do something with it. When I write about religion, I try to simply state what I know in a non-judgemental way.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on December 05, 2013:
Ruby, I'm sorry I missed your comment from a week ago. Nothing polarizes people like religious beliefs. It is an interesting phenomenon to watch, and a relief to no longer be involved. Thanks for reading.
Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on December 05, 2013:
You have done eel with this overview.
Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on November 27, 2013:
Interesting article. funny how people can read the bible and believe differently and have churches who teach one way while another teaches something totally opposite. I have always been interested in theology. Great topic. Thank you..
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on November 27, 2013:
Thanks Eric. I'm happy that this hub struck a chord with you. These are things that are important to me as well.
Chris Mills (author) from Traverse City, MI on November 27, 2013:
MC, You are so right. An understanding of the Bible is a must when it comes to understanding much of history, especially countries founded upon Christian principles. Good point and thanks for visiting.
Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on November 26, 2013:
I just loved this read. Why not put perspective on our thoughts and arguments and beliefs.
I was enriched by this article and it helped greatly and graciously that I do truly love the author.
These are just things of my world/existence and I like it a whole lot. Thank you friend
Mel Carriere from Snowbound and down in Northern Colorado on November 26, 2013:
Too many times people get too intertwined in the meaning of words and forget the spirit. Nonetheless I find the study of theology fascinating. The Bible is the foundation of most of our cultural institutions and it is essential to understand it regardless of one's religious persuasion.


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Every other week, On Small Business reaches out to a panel of young entrepreneurs for answers to some of the most pressing questions facing small business owners. The following responses are provided by members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).
Q: Which technologies do you believe will change the game for entrepreneurs and start-ups in 2013?
Marcus E. Ray, co-founder and COO of Provider Solutions in Plan, Texas:
We live in a fast world; to be a game changer you need to incorporate products and services to conduct business in a quick and mobile fashion. In a startup you are constantly hustling to increase revenue, grow market share, and connect with customers and team members while trying to maintain some sort of normal private/social life. The mobile market has seen great advances with apps and smartphone technologies, and it will be the creative owner who incorporates app efficiencies into their work process. Execute quality business in real time and your customers will notice a difference!
You can also outmaneuver your competition by incorporating software that allows you to check and forward messages/emails on the fly, remote into your CRM from your tablet, and go with software that personalizes your service to your market. Most of your competitors have forgotten what true customer service is — differentiate your brand by providing quality service in real time. They have a need you have a solution. Incorporate mobile efficiencies and you can enjoy a great cup of coffee in your favorite coffee shop and serve your client at the same time, in real time.
Robert Kraft, president and CEO of First Edge Solutions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
I am confident the mobile market will continue on its quest to strengthen and/or change the way startups and entrepreneurs do business. For example, at my company, we have three plants: Atlanta, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona, and our headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We will add more software to tie our plants in together so we essentially can have the three plants operate as one through mobile technology and other software integration.
One thing we continue to see and invest in is that every year, we do know the ante for technology in business keeps going up.
Eric Koester, founder of Zaarly in Washington, D.C.:
We've already seen an explosion of smartphones – but I expect us to see their impact on startups and businesses really grow in 2013. It's amazing to realize that today's smartphone is more powerful than personal computers of just a few years back, and new technologies are letting consumers search, engage, communicate, buy and act in more ways than ever before. We're just starting to see consumers use mobile outside of communication, gaming and social networking. Expect to see more consumers paying right from their phones (mobile wallet), buying from their phone (Amazon, eBay, and more) and managing their businesses (billing, scheduling, and more) from their smartphones.
To me, we're moving from phones as communication tools to phones as mobile computers with powerful apps to control real life. Watch for less Facebook or Angry Birds and more Square, Evernote, Quickbooks and Shopify. We'll finally start to see businesses monetize their mobile investments in material ways – and that's exciting. Then, coupled with tablets, I expect mobile computing to truly impact how business is being done in 2013.
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Lt. Alexander Sharp, Jr., served as an aide to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, and also commanded the U.S.S. VIXEN during the Spanish American War. He took part in the the Battle of Santiago.
Alexander Sharp, Jr., born in Missouri in 1855, was the son of a navy paymaster and the nephew of Civil War general and president, U.S. Grant.
Sharp entered the Naval Academy at Annapolis in June of 1870, being appointed from the District of Columbia. Sharp had joined the navy at a low point in its history, when the navy virtually went of our existence. Its ships were antiquated, promotion slow, and the majority of the ships crew were made up of men who were not citizens of the U.S.
On May 11, 1873, Sharp was promoted to midshipman, to ensign on July 18, 1876 and then to master on April 8, 1882. It was not until March 3, 1883 that he was finally advanced to rank of lieutenant, junior grade, having been in the navy for over 13 years. This was the rank he would still hold at the time of the Spanish American War. On October 29, 1884, Sharp married Miss Josephine Josie Hand in Yankton, South Dakota.
In the year prior to the Spanish American War, Sharp was assigned to the office of the assistant secretary of the navy, Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt described him in his autobiography as being a first-class fellow. Before Roosevelt left to join the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry (the Rough Riders), he had Sharp appointed to the command of the U.S.S. VIXEN. Later, when Roosevelts Rough Riders approached the shore at the Daiquiri landing point aboard the Army transport YUCATAN, by chance, the VIXEN was present. Sharp provided the YUCATAN with a pilot that got the ship close into shore, unlike many of the other transports who had no pilots.
The U.S.S. VIXEN was a formerly the yacht JOSEPHINE which had been armed as a patrol boat. She was 182 feet long, displaced 806 tons and mounted four six-pounders and four one-pounders. During Spanish American War she operated on the Cuban blockade, carrying messages, ferrying prisoners, carrying communications between vessels and communicating with Cuban insurgents. She took part in the bombardments of Santiago between June 13 and June 17.
During the Battle of Santiago on July 3, 1898, the VIXEN was involved, but generally as an observer. She was not within range to use her own guns, but did get fired on by the Spanish vessels. She very briefly engaged the VIZCAYA before that vessel surrendered.
Very shortly after the wars fighting ended and armistice was agreed to between the U.S. and Spain, Sharp was promoted to lieutenant in August of 1898. Following the war, Sharp, promoted to lieutenant commander, served aboard the venerable U.S.S. HARTFORD of Civil War fame. Later, he was called to testify at the investigation into the actions of Winfield Scott Schley at Santiago.
During the world cruise of the American battle fleet, later called the Great White Fleet, from 1907 to 1909, Sharp accompanied the fleet. After the fleet arrived in San Francisco, California, and was preparing to set out across the Pacific Ocean, Captain Sharp was ordered to command the battleship U.S.S. VIRGINIA, succeeding Capt. Seaton Schroeder. Sharp commanded the vessel for the remainder of the cruise. Schroeder commented I could only find comfort and pleasure in the assurance of the ship being in able hands. Sharp noted that he found the VIRGINIA to be in the way of organization and efficiency, to be about as near perfection as it is possible for ship to be.
Capt. Sharp returned to the U.S. with the fleet in 1909. Unfortunately, he died on February 9, 1910. Josephine survived until 1932. Capt. Sharp and his wife were buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Sharps son and namesake went on to serve as a vice admiral in the U.S. Navy.
Arlington National Cemetery Website (dates of birth/death, and data on Sharps son - oddly, he is identified in the cemetery as Alexander Sharp, and his son, born 1888 as Alexander Sharp, Jr. However, the Navy Registers see below clearly identify the Alexander Sharp who joined the navy in 1870 as Alexander Sharp Jr. and Sharps report of the Battle of Santiago is also signed as Alexander Sharp, Jr.)
A Yankton Wedding, Bismarck Weekly Tribune. October 31, 1884. 1.
Fleet Changes Command, Stevens Point Daily Journal. (Stevens Point, WI) May 14, 1908, 2.
Promotion of Our Naval Heroes, Oakland Tribune. (Oakland, CA), August 12, 1898, 1.
Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps. (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1898).
Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps. (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1902) 18.
Roosevelt, Theodore, An Autobiography. (New York: DaCapo Press, Inc.) 239.
Schroeder, Seaton, A Half Century of Naval Service. (New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1922) 335-336.
Mooney, James L., Ed., Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
Vol. VII (Washington DC: Naval Historical Center, 1981) 552.


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The Road To Marvel's Secret Empire
Last year, the comic book world was rocked by the revelation that Steve Rogers – the Sentinel of Liberty himself – was in fact an agent of Hydra!
Hydra?!?!? #sayitaintso
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 26, 2016
It's all building up to this year's summer event from Marvel, Secret Empire – which promises to be as controversial as the HydraCap revelation was in the first place. But how did we even get to this point?
Here, we're going to set out the road to Secret Empire, walking you through the journey, highlighting the key moments and explaining just how Marvel turned Captain America into the world's greatest villain.
Enjoy, and be sure to check back often, as we'll be updating this post regularly as we get closer to the event.


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*Trigger warning: descriptions of or extensive discussion on self-harming behaviour*
This is going to be a deep and open blog post, and probably very long so take something to eat and drink and continue reading! I do want to say that I'm not promoting self-harm and if you need someone to talk to, check this website out!
If you guys have read one of my first posts, there was a list of things about me and there you could read that I struggle with depression, anxiety and self-harm. For those who personally know me this might seem like a shock because I don't always talk about it. It's something that I've been struggling with for a really long time.
I want to talk about this because I think it's something important and because more and more people are getting hurt and I want to help them. Since 13 Reasons Why a lot of people immediately had their opinion about it. They (13 Reasons Why) were promoting suicide and showing that particular scene is irresponsible. It's all bullshit. It's just reality. A lot of people are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide thoughts,... We shouldn't be ashamed of ourselves, we shouldn't think that we are weak and never ever look for help, because that's what we need to do. We need to open up about ourselves, we need to talk to someone, a psychiatrist, a psychologist or just a friend. Never ever bottle up your feelings, trust me.
Now a little more about my depression and anxiety. I don't really know from what age I discovered that I felt depressed and had anxiety, but I think somewhere around 13-14 years. It might sound crazy that I'm still "not over it", but I think there's always been some part of me that could never be truly "happy". I don't know how to describe it or how to say it, but that's how I feel. Don't get me wrong, I can feel very happy and I am happy when I'm with my boyfriend, but when he's not around, it feels like he has my happy part and I'm left with my depressed part. I can also be happy when I'm with my friends or family, but when I'm alone I feel lonely and I'm always overthinking.
I never really knew what this emptiness and overthinking was until I heard someone talking about it on YouTube or on a blog, I'm not sure but it was on the internet. When I heard/saw the words "depression" and "anxiety" I began googling it. And okay I hear you all thinking "ugh who searches on the internet for mental illness", but, in my opinion, looking for a mental illness or looking for a disease (like cancer symptoms,...) is something different. Mental illnesses are not that easy to label someone with instead of a disease such as cancer. With mental illnesses there are a lot of different symptoms and not everyone has every symptom. It's easier to look up feelings and ways of behaviour than symptoms of a disease.
I kind of knew what depression was but I never really knew that I had anxiety. So while googling I discovered a lot, such as that anxiety was one of the reasons why I could have sudden headaches, chest pains or abdominal pains. Why I could have perspiration or itchy skin. Why I was always overthinking, thinking about the worst things first and then the good things,... And the best part of it all: why I am so bad with social contact. I'm always nervous, it takes me a while to finally feel myself or feel good when I'm with someone. If someone approaches me, it's a lot easier for me than when I need to approach someone. When I need to approach someone, I start overthinking and getting really nervous and when someone approaches me, I don't have the time to overthink because I need to start talking immediately. It's hard for me to order something in a restaurant, I start getting nervous, getting sweaty and most of the time I don't know how to speak... (It's really hard to explain what anxiety is because it's so many things all at once, but this kind of explains it.)
So now you all know something about me that I've kept as a secret for such a long time. I'm not seeing a doctor/psychiatrist/psychologist and I'm not taking medication. I don't feel like seeing a doctor/psychiatrist/psychologist because I rather talk to someone I know than someone I don't know at all. I just know that I will never open up to a doctor/psychiatrist/psychologist or I would never tell them the whole story. But if you feel like talking to someone, you can always talk to me, one of your friends or a professional.
Remember: you're always someone's reason to smile! 💖


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Estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives for health care all attempt to set forth a plan for your assets and health needs in the event of illness or death. They are most commonly seen as a rite of passage for those with home equity, maturity and parenthood. Because of the legal requirements involved with making sure these documents are not only enforceable but also accurately reflect your wishes, it is critical to work with an experienced estate planning attorney to create them.
But beyond the standardized "legal" estate planning documents lies a unique variation on the conventional will, known as an "Ethical Will." The main difference between a "last will" and an Ethical Will is that the former is a binding legal document while the latter is not. The best way to understand how the two documents can co-exist is to examine what precisely an Ethical Will is all about.
Simply put, an Ethical Will is a statement from you to your loved ones intended to provide a non-economic inheritance, in addition to whatever you may have left them in your legal will. Our desire is that we pass on more than our home equity and savings accounts when we die. What footprint did we leave on the loved-ones that we helped form and with whom we shared a lifetime of knowledge? Recipients of your Ethical Will can include a much larger group of people than your beneficiaries under a legal will, to whom you leave your assets. It may include great-grandchildren, friends, nieces and nephews, and even long-time co-workers and neighbors. An Ethical Will can take many forms including written, an audio recording, or even a full-blown video production. Since it is not legally binding, there aren't many rules you need to follow. It is your last message to the world carrying with it your history, your statement on morality and your desires for those you leave behind.
The point of an Ethical Will, also sometimes referred to as a Legacy Letter, is to let your family and friends know what you feel is vital in life based on your experiences and accumulated knowledge. Many people approach the preparation of an Ethical Will as a kind of final statement as you near the end of your life. It is one last opportunity to impart your values, life lessons, affirmations of love and appreciation, or any other information on your loved ones.
Many Ethical Wills delve into spiritual or religious matters, which are generally not appropriate for traditional estate planning documents. The concept of an Ethical Will is prevalent among members of the Jewish faith, but because the details are up to every individual, any person who wants to discuss spiritual or religious matters can do so as they see fit.
Although you should keep your Ethical Will with your other estate planning documents, it is important to remember that it is a very different kind of non-binding document that will be treated differently. As such, you should be extremely careful not to delve into issues regarding asset distribution or any other specifics that should be covered by a legally binding will. This document is designed to be your true legacy and should not address "transactions". As a rule of thumb, your Ethical Will should stick to broader themes like morals, values, memories, and life lessons and your other estate planning documents like your trust(s) and last will and testament will address the legal transfer of assets, payment of taxes, etc.
A Traditional will is a catalog of the things one has at the end of life. It attempts to answer the question, "what do I want my loved ones to have?" However, we are more than the material possessions we collected during our time on Earth. We are a collection of experiences, lessons, memories, and, most importantly, stories. Ethical Wills/Legacy Letters attempt to answer the question, "what do I want my loved ones to know about our family and me."
It takes courage to write an Ethical Will/Legacy Letter. To do so requires the author to look at the life honestly lived, to honestly assess one's essential truths, to face one's failures, and to consider what is truly important. Also, just as a traditional Will requires one to confront one's mortality, so too, writing an Ethical Will/Legacy Letter needs the author to address their mortality and acknowledge there will be a time when they are no longer physically part of the life of their family.
Writing a document as personal as an Ethical Will is a daunting and emotional task. How do you begin? What do you say? What do you leave out? Here are some common questions you may want to consider as you start to draft your Ethical Will, courtesy of Rabbi Jack Riemer and Dr. Nathaniel Stampfer, authors of "Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them":
- What are the important things you have learned in life? What traits do you admire most in others?
- What important work have you begun that you hope your descendants can complete?
- Is there a verse of the Bible, poem, song or motto that might capture how you tried to live your life?
- These are some of the favorite possessions that I want you to have, and these are the stories that explain what makes these items so precious to me.
- These are causes for which members of our family have felt a sense of responsibility, and I hope you will too …
- These are some of the important lessons that I learned in my life … These are the people who influenced me the most …
- This is my definition of true success …
- This is how I feel as I look back over my life …
- I would like to ask your forgiveness for … and I forgive you for …
- I want you to know how much I love you and how grateful I am to you for…
We recommend preparing your Ethical Will in consultation with an experienced Estate Planning attorney to avoid unintended consequences after your death. Clearly stating that this is their opportunity to put down family history, values, life lessons, and maybe even bring the family together to reduce the likelihood of litigation.
Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide a general summary of laws in the State of California and should not be construed as a legal opinion nor a complete legal analysis of the subject matter. Noelle Minto is an attorney at NM Law, APC in Tustin, California, a law firm specializing in Trusts & Estates and Business Transactions.


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We have a delicious dessert duo for you! Woodstock Granola Biscotti with Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Pudding with Fat Toad Farm Salted Bourbon Caramel. Enjoy!
Vanilla Bean Pudding with Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Featuring Fat Toad Farm of Brookfield, Vermont.
3 T. cornstarch
4 T. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean
Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt with 1/4 cup of milk. Heat the remaining milk over medium heat, then add slowly to the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Add vanilla bean, making sure to scrape the seeds and adding to the milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for one minute. Remove from heat, discard vanilla bean, pour into serving dishes, and chill completely. When ready to serve garnish with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Serves 4.
Note: cover pudding by laying plastic wrap directly on it so that a skin doesn't form on top.
Please visit www.fattoadfarm.com for more information about artisans Steve Reid and Judith Irving, their daughters Calley Hastings and Hannah Reid, where they're from, and their full line up of sauces.
Woodstock Granola Biscotti with Dark Chocolate
2 1/2 c. Woodstock Maple Vanilla Almond Granola
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. canola oil
2 large eggs, plus one large egg white
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. dark chocolate chips, melted (15 second intervals in microwave)
Pulse granola, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor into very small crumbs. Add canola oil and eggs. Mix until well combined. Form dough into a log 3 inches wide and 1 inch high, pressing evenly. Bake in 325° oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 45 minutes. Cut into ½ inch slices with serrated knife. Place cut side down and bake at 325° for 20 minutes, turn biscotti over and bake an additional 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Dip flat edge of biscotti in melted chocolate. Place on baking sheet covered with wax paper. Cool completely.


text: SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- February natural gas rallied 33.4 cents, or 4.9%, to $7.22 per million British thermal units. It traded as high as $7.23, its strongest level since Dec. 18, buoyed by colder weather forecasts for parts of the nation. February crude climbed 76 cents to $52.75 a barrel. The energy market "seems to be embracing a shift in the weather pattern to an extended period of colder temperatures, which will improve the demand outlook," Michael Fitzpatrick, an analyst at Fimat USA, said in a research note Monday.


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Many of our clients across the globe stopped by our booth to marvel at our new products! We are excited to be manufacturing and shipping them out soon!
Here is the recap from the show!
Filmmaker and legend, Todd Fisher a CINEMILLS partner, speaking to our friends from Mexico about the power of the SUFA BULLETS. He's explaining how he uses several SUFA's running on battery from a Solar panel. Stop by our booth now to meet this legendary person!
Gear Jones stopped by our booth to interview, Ruben Diaz. "Besides HMI's and LED light fixtures, we learned about the grip and lighting Sprinter truck packages and studio packages offered by Cinemills. " - Blackmagic Tim
Thanks @zakheald for making us one of your favorites
@hello_kernel - We're scoping out all the cool tech @nabshow in #LasVegas, and loved spending time with the guys from @cinemills. Smart bunch helping outfit our new studios and mobile units (coming soon to a city near you)
#nabshow see the high powered LED - SUFA BULLET 200 & 400 showcasing at our booth OE 1339. These lights are equivalent to 575W & 1200W HMI. The need for heavy and expensive head cables, ballast or spare lamps are eliminated, dramatically reducing transport weight, setup time, maintenance and costs.@katie_mcauley applying magnetic gels on the SUFA BULLET 200 & 400 She's demonstrating NABSHOW patrons looking into LED lighting!
"Stopped by the Cinemills booth at #nab2017 again this year and checked out their new Sufa Bullet LED lights! #setlighting " - Bart Johnson
Thank you NABSHOW, 2017. We had another wonderful year at the show. See you next year Las Vegas!


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Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
Learn and develop the basic skills, knowledge and understanding of bricklaying and the construction industry. Through undertaking practical tasks you will understand how to carry out block walling, cavity walling, be able to mix construction materials, and set out basic masonry structures. You will learn and apply the principles of health and safety and develop your employability, maths and English skills to help you achieve the entry requirements for your intended progression.
What Does The Programme Include
You will learn through a combination of theory and practical based learning including written assessments, group discussions, presentations and practical handling.
The knowledge required to support this is learnt through a combination of practical portfolio, workbooks and work packs using on-line and paper based resources. In order to give you an insight into the real working environment you will also be supported to find and undertake a week of work experience.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required, but you will be required to pass an initial assessment aptitude test.
Worried about your grades?
Whatever your results, we want to assure you that extenuating circumstances will be considered should you not have the grades indicated above.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective '6 weeks to success programme' that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard
- Incorporating English and maths GCSE resits in to your timetable if you don't meet the grades you need
- One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well
Our course enquiries and admissions team are available remotely throughout this unprecedented period. They can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com should you have any further questions.
How The Course Will Be Assessed
Each unit has a multiple choice end test, as well a practical synoptic test/s in the workshop. You will receive regular feedback on your performance and help and advice via action plans and extra training to enable you to be successful in your assessments.
Additional Information
The College is proactive in undertaking a variety of community projects which you will be involved in. All materials used to support you in your studies are made available via the College 'Moodle' which can also be used to submit your work. You will require a uniform consisting of full length work trousers and safety footwear for the workshop, along with a change of footwear when leaving the workshop, which can be purchased from the college website. You will also need course specific text books and stationary. You will be sent a full list of materials and equipment prior to enrolment.
Potential Future Career
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 or to job roles such as a Bricklaying Apprentice.
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course
- Carrying out blocklaying activities
- Carrying out bricklaying activities
- Carrying out cavity walling activities
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
Course Trips
Visits from industry professionals will help you develop your knowledge of the different career opportunities within the trade and provide you with advice from experts in your field. You will gain insight into the latest constuct methods used by various industries and also have the opportunity to take part in various regional and national competitions such as World Skills.
Studying bricklaying at New College Stamford has broadened my knowledge and opportunities for me to progress to a successful career in building industry.


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Events / Reunions
William Jones High School has over 80 years of preparing students for college and beyond. We celebrate with you in reuniting with fellow classmates and reminiscing about yesteryear.
Events are updated when classes provide information to the school. Come back regularly for updates or visit the alumni Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/jonesalumni/
We have not received notification of upcoming reunions.
- Alumni Night At The Theater- Heathers Saturday, March 23 starting at 5:30 pm
- JCP Class of 2008: 10-Year Reunion | Saturday, June 23, 2018 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1831 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Tickets can be purchased here: https://jcp2008.
- JCP Class of 2007: Tour - Contact Mrs. Kroeger
- Class of 1976 Reunion
- School Tour Friday, August 12, 2016
Mrs. Katheryn Edwards (773) 490-8570
Class of 1987 Reunion
Jones Class of '85 - 30th reunion celebration dates are August 14th and 15th, 2015. Visit the reunion website @ www.jonesclassof85.com | Contact Darren Cunningham at 773.575.5753
- JCP Class of 2005: 10 Year Reunion
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Fado Irish Pub Chicago
For information about using the school for your event or posting information contact Troy Hilbrands by completing the facility request form. Note: a building usage fee may apply depending on the date and time of the event. Alcohol is not allowed on school property.


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T.I. has been busy while in prison and with his recent release he's shown a great deal of promise with his future projects. In the works with an his eighth studio album and a VH1 reality series, the talented artist isn't slowing down. With over 50 songs recorded for his upcoming LP, he's prepared a mixtape project called, "Fuck Da City Up" in order to unleash the spares to the world. Enjoy this 44 second clip of hype building rap, raw from his tour bus, straight to his fans.
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- Video: Kidult 'Illegal World' Interview – Part 2 - December 23, 2011
- T.I. "Fuck Da City Up†Mixtape Trailer - December 23, 2011
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Red Hat acquires Qumranet
Red Hat Inc has acquired Qumranet Inc, the makers of SolidIce. The acquisition of Israel-based company adds a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) product to Red Hat's product portfolio. Red Hat paid $107 million for Qumranet. Qumranet's SolidICE product provides a kernel based virtual machine based around the open source KVM project which they also sponsor. The KVM project has been incorporated into the mainstream Linux kernel since version 2.6.20.
A virtual desktop infrastructure provides the components needed to virtualise user desktop sessions on a server and to present the user with their desktop on a network connected thin client system. KVM and SolidIce use the SPICE protocol (Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments), an alternative to RDP and other remote display protocols, to connect the server with the thin client. SPICE is claimed to give a superior desktop user experience; an short demonstration video from March shows SPICE handling HD video streaming among other desktop applications.
Benny Schnaider, CEO at Qumranet said he was pleased to be part of Red Hat now, adding "Red Hat's commitment to open source means that our technologies can be shared, improved and enjoyed by the entire open source industry".
See Also:
- The Week In Review: Red Hat vs Sun, a commentary on the state of virtualisation


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Tacori GIA 4.45cts Diamond Halo Baguette Eternity Platinum Engagement Ring
This bold diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 10.1 grams and measuring 10mm x 9mm high. Centered with one GIA certified round-brilliant diamond, weighing 2.05 carats, graded K color and SI1 clarity. Surrounded by a halo of round-cut diamonds, featuring a channel-set baguette diamond eternity band and accented by pave-set round cut diamonds along the gallery and open-work motifs, collectively weighing approximately 2.40 carats, graded K color and VS1 clarity. US size 6.50.
Total Diamond Weight: 4.45 cts
Only Mounting MSRP $15,860.00
This purchase is accompanied by GIA lab report and professional appraisal document.
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We want you to be absolutely thrilled with your jewelry purchase from Dover Jewelry when you receive it. If you are not completely satisfied within 5 business days from the date of delivery, we will cheerfully refund your purchase price and provide a pre-paid fully insured return shipping label for your convenience.
International Shipping Information
International Customs may sometimes hold packages for an extended time before they will release the package. This time period may reach one month according to the USPS. The importation of merchandise into countries other than the U.S.A. may result in additional custom taxes, brokerage and/or duty fees upon delivery of your order. Dover Jewelry will not be able to reimburse you for any additional fees incurred.
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I love strong reds playing against strong purples. I do not love strong reds playing against strong greens.
Playing The Color Scheme Game forces me out of my comfort zone. I groan every time I throw the die and it indicates any sort of Red and Green combination. This morning I threw a Cross Complements Color Scheme with red as one of my colors. That gave me Red, Green, Orange-Yellow and Blue-Violet. I took the liberty of neutralizing my green, turning it into more of an olive green. My original attempt was more of a yellow-green. It was so brilliant and strong that it detracted from the strength of the red against purple relationship. The olive works much better. The yellow-green was also too light a value for the shapes and forms.
Sketchbook drawings: Garlic Bulb and Empty Anchovies Tin, drawn first with fountain pen filled with Noodler's Whaleman's Sepia ( I like this ink a lot ), followed by watercolor washes.
Color Scheme: Cross Complements (Limited Palette of Red, Green, Yellow-Orange and Blue-Violet)


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OMNI officers' hearing delayed
A court hearing for two former Monroe drug unit officers with the Michigan State Police has been postponed until June.
Suspended Lts. Luke Davis and Emmanuel Riopelle, along with civilian Lawrence Dusseau of Deerfield, are expected back in court June 3 for a pretrial conference and June 9 for a preliminary examination, which will determine whether the men should be tried on a total of 34 criminal charges in a police corruption and embezzlement case.
On Monday, attorneys were in court to ask for the extension to allow time to review up to 5,000 documents and exhibits that are part of the case. First District Judge Terrence Bronson approved the new dates.
A state police investigation alleges, among other charges, that the two officers, who ran the former Office of Monroe Narcotics Investigations (OMNI), made money off of property that was confiscated during drug raids.
Between 2006 and 2008, it is alleged by the Michigan attorney general that women's designer purses, vehicles, computers, televisions and other property was involved in the racketeering scheme.
Investigators claim that Mr. Dusseau falsified receipts of items purchased at auctions and later would sell the goods to a third party and then split the profits.
All three men are free on bond, and both officers have been suspended.
At the preliminary exam, it is believed the attorney general's office is expected to call as many as 20 witnesses to testify.


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