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The seven churches of Revelation have intrigued students for centuries. Where they simply seven churches in Asia, or do they have more relevance today?
The church has Christ as the Chief Cornerstone. As long as there is a church, there will also be at least one living stone upon another.
Revelation 10 and 11 describe a time before the Tribulation and the Day of the Lord, a time when the last of the seven thunders rumbles to a faint whimper.
The seven churches exist in the end time, but is there hope for a bright future? What will happen next? Will the church—now scattered—come back together?
Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of Revelation.
The letter to Smyrna contains a rarity among the seven churches—no criticism! What's so good about the Smyrnans?
Thyatira, the middle of the seven churches, receives a litany of praise and rebuke from our Savior. He particularly focuses on idolatry, which is spiritual fornication.
The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 all existed simultaneously and the characteristics of five of them will apparently be extant at the return of Christ.
Many 'church of God' organizations claim to be part of—or even the only—church of God. The Bible reveals specific characteristics of God's church.
We must lay aside every weight, accept God's chastening, receive encouragement from those who have gone before, and get back into the spiritual race.
As High Priest, Christ is putting His people through the paces, tailoring the trials and experiences needed for sanctification and ultimate glorification.
John Ritenbaugh reiterates the emotional state of the American people, especially those who understand the seriousness of the times, averring his conviction that they will never see good times again, but will fall more and more into a permanent condition o. . .
In the Day of the Lord, Christ stands in the midst of all seven churches. We are to learn from the lessons from all seven, not get sidetracked by eras.
John Ritenbaugh, reminding us to take God's words seriously, cautions that all His words have great depth, having far more applications than appear on the surface. His word unfolds in layers, like the peeling back of an onion skin. After the upheaval and d. . .
Richard Ritenbaugh, referring to the Olivet Prophecy as the foundational prophecy of the Bible, containing the basis for unlocking the secrets of Bible prophecy, including the abomination of desolation, the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, the sequences of. . .
God gave His approval for the destruction of the Worldwide Church of God into numerous groups, allowing heresies so He could see who really loves Him.
The letters in Revelation 2 and 3 are for the end times, shortly before Christ's return. Each emphasizes repentance, overcoming, and judgment according to works.
The notion of church eras in Revelation 2-3 is based on some fundamental errors. Jesus expects that all of us learn from all seven letters.
The scattering of the church was an act of love by God to wake us from our lethargic, faithless condition. The feeding of the flock is the priority now.
God promises certain Christians that He will keep them from the Tribulation—the "hour of trial." Here are the characteristics of those whom God will protect.
John Ritenbaugh reflects that God, through His sovereignty, has personally placed each of us in the organization in which we can grow the most. We have a solemn responsibility to exercise our free moral agency, having authority and dominion over animals, a. . .
A curious phenomenon ties together several biblical stories: God makes a judgment and divides His people into two groups, often splitting them down the middle!
The modern church of God, particularly a few of its splinter organizations, have made a big deal out of Revelation's letters to the seven churches. Often highlighted is the "open door" promised in the letter to Philadelphia. David Grabbe provides proof fro. . .
John Reid contends that intense struggle is, by design of Almighty God, an integral and necessary part of the overcoming process. Just as fighting to escape its cocoon strengthens the butterfly, our calling requires effort above what the world has to endur. . .
God's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.
Kim Myers, observing the worsening moral, economic, political, and cultural climate in America, speculates that the time when the offspring of Jacob are going to pay the piper is rapidly closing in. With a national debt of 23 trillion dollars, far larger t. . .
John Ritenbaugh focuses upon the watchman responsibility as defined in Ezekiel 33:2 and Isaiah 62:6, consisting of both physical and spiritual aspects. Part of the pastor's responsibility is to carefully observe economic, social, meteorological, and politi. . .
Success in spiritual things does not consist in growing large and powerful, but humbly living by faith, overcoming, and yielding to God's shaping power.
In this Feast of Trumpets message, John Reid, reflecting on the occasions we hear a trumpet sounded, such as a horse race, a cavalry charge, taps, or reveille, affirms that for God's called out ones the trumpet blast, heralding Christ's return will be the . . .
In this lead-off sermon of the 1999 Feast of Tabernacles, John Ritenbaugh draws an instructive though disturbing parallel between the warning given to Belshazzar and the warning given to the greater church of God. A major contributory cause in the splittin. . .
David Grabbe, cuing in on II Peter 3, asserts that there are good reasons why Christ has not yet returned, reminding us that scoffers and false teachers will test the faith of those who once accepted the truth. Some will yield to their natural desires, fin. . .
David Grabbe, cuing in on Ecclesiastes 3:1-3, reminds us that God has designed sequential seasons in which various events occur as a part of a long-term plan. God plans the season; we only get to choose whether and how to respond. There is a time to gather. . .
Some of us, facing the stress of the times, may simply be going through the motions but losing every vestige of faith. We must strengthen our convictions.
What is more important: preaching the gospel to the world or feeding the flock? John Ritenbaugh gives reasons why we should at this time be concentrating on reversing the church's serious spiritual decline before we presume to go to the world.
John Ritenbaugh, cuing in on three scriptures, Psalm 11:3-5, Luke 12:7, and Philippians 4:19, reflects on a frightening earthquake in 1971, in which he realized that he was in no way in control of the alarming situation, a relentless shaking that threatene. . .
John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the parable of the faithful and wise servant and the evil servant as well as the wise and foolish virgins, suggests that the Day of Trumpets emphasizes the state of caution and faithfulness required at the turbulent end times. . .
The olive trees in Zechariah 4:11 refer to the Two Witnesses who pour oil (spiritual instruction) into a golden bowl, supplying the churches with nourishment.
The book of Hebrews provides reasons to recapture flagging zeal, focusing on the reason for our hope and faith, establishing Christ's credentials.
How are the young people in the church of God supposed to approach the dating situation today? Here is advice on dating, sex and enjoying one's youth.
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Easing control of Edgewood ISD, state clears 3 trustees to take office
Texas education officials has let three more elected trustees take their seats on the Edgewood Independent School District board, continuing its transition out of state control.
Joseph Guerra, who won election in 2016, and Stella Camacho, elected last November, were sworn in Tuesday evening during the board's regular meeting. James Hernandez, also elected last year, was unable to attend and will be sworn in sometime in June, officials said.
The state took control of the district in 2016 after months of board dysfunction and began the transition back to local control a year ago.
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The Texas Education Agency also will appoint a conservator to assist with the transition, itself a strong measure of state oversight. That will be routine for districts moving out of state control, and does not reflect concerns with the Edgewood transition, its board or the district in general, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told the board in a letter dated Friday.
In previous statements, Morath has said the full transition at Edgewood should be complete by May 2020.
Guerra is a former board president. Before her election, Camacho was among the five members of a board of managers Morath appointed in 2016 to replace an elected board that had been paralyzed for months by infighting.
One state-appointed manager was removed to keep the board at the required seven members, a TEA spokeswoman said. Morath thanked Richard Santoyo in a letter Friday, telling him the board had resolved the issues that led to the takeover and adding, "As one of the longest serving members on the board of managers, you have faithfully fulfilled your duties as a board member."
Board president Richard Roy Soto welcomed the new trustees and complimented Guerra for attending board meetings and staying current during the years when he wasn't allowed to take office. A policy against media interviews by any board member except the president, put in place when the state-appointed board took office in 2016, remained unchanged after Tuesday's swearing in.
Since the state takeover, candidates have run for election to the board without knowing if or when they would take office. For the past year, Morath's choices have resulted in a shifting mix of appointed managers and elected trustees. The new changes will result in a board of five trustees and two managers.
While still a manager, Santoyo ran for a seat on the board but lost in November to Dina Serrano, who has yet to be placed on the board.
On ExpressNews.com: Edgewood ISD board fills a vacancy with a sideways move
In May of 2018, Morath chose elected trustees Marth Castilla and Edward Romero as the first to make the transition. But three months later, Romero resigned and the board appointed Timothy Payne, who was one of Morath's original manager picks.
In his letter to the Edgewood board, Morath said the appointment of a conservator to advise the board "is a practice that will occur with boards of managers returning to local control."
The new step is intended to "further promote stability." A conservator will attend board meetings, including executive sessions, and oversee the financial management, governance and general administration of the district.
Krista Torralva covers several school districts and public universities in the San Antonio and Bexar County area. Read her on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | email@example.com | Twitter: @KMTorralva


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Before the Braves professional baseball team moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966, the minor league Atlanta Crackers were the talk of the South. Crackers radio announcer Hank Morgan explains the allure of the baseball park during the time period. Former players explain what playing for the team meant for them and for the city.
1. Why did the Atlanta Crackers stop playing baseball?
2. Explain the benefits of a city having a professional sports team.
1. Describe your experiences attending professional sporting events. Compare and contrast those experiences with attending a non-professional sporting event.
2. Create your own professional baseball team. Be sure to choose a mascot, team colors and logo.
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triple A baseball: the highest level of play in Minor League Baseball in the United States before Major League Baseball
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1. Why did the Atlanta Crackers stop playing baseball?
In the 1960s, under Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., Atlanta underwent a second period of the "Atlanta Forward" campaign. The city grew exponentially with new people and businesses moving to town--including professional sports teams. Former Crackers players recall that Atlanta had moved beyond minor league baseball and thus, beyond them and their team.
2. Explain the benefits of a city having a professional sports team.
A popular leisure activity, attending a professional sports game serves as a way to bring in money and attention to the city. Businesses are also able to advertise in the stadium and through the media via sponsorships.


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To clarify how this works, Carlson presents a case study in Sidney, Nebraska that was home to the headquarters of the mega-sporting goods store Cabela's. After buying a stake in Cabela's, Singer pushed the company to sell, despite the company's profit of more than $1 billion a year. One year after Singer entered the equation, Bass Pro Shops announced the purchase of Cabela's. This news caused the the company's stock price to surge. Within one week, Singer cashed out with a profit of at least $90-million, but 2,000 workers lost their jobs and the economy of the town was destroyed. -GEG
Fox News Host Tucker Carlson dedicated a segment of his show Tuesday night to torching the Wall Street billionaire Paul Singer. Carlson's show featured an investigation into how hedge funds, like the the one Singer manages, have destroyed American towns and economies for the sake of lining their pockets.
Carlson described how Singer and his hedge fund Elliott Management has made billions of dollars from their style of "vulture capitalism," exploiting financially distressed countries and American companies.
"Elliott Management has made billions by buying large stakes in American companies, then firing workers, driving up short-term share prices, and in some cases taking government bailouts," he said.


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The Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in Napa Valley
You have come to wine country for the food, wine, and romantic atmosphere. To soak up the romance and get the most out of your getaway, make sure you book a table at one of the more romantic locations in downtown.
From fine Italian cuisine to delicious fusion menus, these restaurants offer the ambiance you seek and the delightful food you crave:
- Celadon – Celadon is cozy, upscale, and packed with eclectic menu options. This restaurant is in the historic Napa Mill, which is Napa's premier downtown entertainment complex. Enjoy the freshest ingredients in wine country and an award-winning wine list.
- Angele – Angele is a French Country restaurant that is quaint, romantic, and features a menu boasting classic and upscale French dishes. From the dining room, you have a picturesque view of the Napa riverfront. We recommend you dine al fresco on the patio for a relaxing evening.
- Allegria – For fine Italian cuisine, head over to Ristorante Allegria. As a classic Italian restaurant, Allegria requires reservations ahead of time, and once you are here, you can choose from delectable Italian cuisine, desserts, and the finest Napa wines.
- La Toque – La Toque offers Michelin Star-level cuisine with an award-winning wine list. Here you will find the interior quaint and the ambiance perfect for a romantic evening. Even when full, La Toque seems to keep the interiors quiet and inviting.
- Napa Valley Wine Train – Travel back in time to the years when life was simple. The Napa Valley Wine Train is, in fact, a restaurant, and when you book your tour, you can make a dining journey on the Gourmet Express or even the Quattro Vino Tours.
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A TOWN council has solved the problem of its increasingly heavy mayoral chain.
There had been fears that the town's historic Consort Chain would have to be retired or reduced in size after becoming increasingly heavy to wear.
The chain, worn by the mayor's consort, commemorates past mayors of the town dating back to 1907 and now contains 65 links.
The smaller Mayor's Chain marks town mayors dating back to 1842.
Now, following a special meeting, councillors have decided to both safeguard the Consort Chain and commemorate future mayors.
The chain will be repaired and reconfigured to make it more comfortable to wear, but no new links will be added after next year.
Instead, future town mayors will be honoured by a newly commissioned Honours Board.
"It is clear that many people wanted to retain all the links on the Consort's Chains," said mayor David Lloyd Owen.
"Each name carries memories for family and friends of past mayors. The chains form an almost continuous record of Mayors dating back to 1842 and are a part of the town's heritage and a source of pride."
Mayors since the formation of the Town Council in 1974 will now be commemorated on an Honours Board while the names of mayors elected after 2004 will also be inscribed on a Roll of Honour.
"We look forward to seeing the Honours Board taking pride of place in the council's new chambers when we realise our ambition of returning to the Guildhall," said Mr Lloyd Owen.
He added that by finalising the form of the Consort's Chain and moving to an Honours Board, the annual cost of commemorating mayors would be reduced, while allowing the town council's formation in 1974 to be properly marked alongside those of the borough in 1395 and the town corporation in 1653.
"We may be a small town, but we carry a great weight of history. What may appear to be a minor issue in fact carries much symbolic importance," he said.
The former county town of Cardigan has two mayoral chains.
The first set was donated to the town in 1902 to commemorate King Edward VII's Coronation and contains two pendants and 33 links representing mayors from 1842 to 1907.
The second Consort's Chain was donated to the borough by John Evans of Castle Green to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. It contains 65 links marking Mayors from 1908 to 1999.


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No Hong Chul Reunites with PSY in New York
Comedian No Hong Chul met up with PSY in New York City.
On December 15, the members of "Infinity Challenge" went to different areas to promote their "Infinite Challenge" 2013 Calendar as part of their mission. Before they each went their ways, the members gathered together on their website and designated overseas locations for each of the members.
Newlywed HaHa fulfilled his duties at his hotel during his honeymoon in Vietnam with a little embarrassment. However, as he did his mission with the help of his new wife, it became a heartwarming scene. Jung Hyung Don had difficulties with his flight and the bad weather, but he made it to Moscow and delivered the calendar to the natives successfully.
No Hong Chul was sent to New York where he met up with PSY. To meet up with No Hong Chul, Psy had even taken a helicopter to get to New York. The two then had a reunion and a recognition test in the streets of New York.
This special international episode of "Infinity Challenge" aired on December 15.


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Title: Blackmoore
Author: Julianne Donaldson
Page Count: 276
Genre: Regency Romance
Book Brand: A Proper Romance
About Blackmoore
Kate Worthington knows she can never have her heart's desire and so believes she will never marry. But Kate's meddlesome mother has other plans. Kate journeys to the stately manor of Blackmoore on the cliffs above the seashore, where she must face the truth and the man that has kept her heart captive.
Set in northern England, Blackmoore is a Regency romance that tells the story of a young woman struggling to learn to follow her heart. With hints of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, Blackmoore is a page-turning tale of romance, intrigue and devotion.
My Review:
Blackmoore was an amazing book reminiscent of Jane Austen! I loved Kate, she was so determined to be different than her mother and her sisters. I admired her strength and her moral character. Then there was Henry, *sigh*. Henry and his sister Sylvia, were Kate's neighbors and best friends. I honestly think that everyone needs their own Henry! What a guy! And every man needs their own Kate! A girl who was so comfortable being herself yet so determined to make her own way. I read this book in one sitting! I couldn't seem to get enough of the story and the pages flew by quickly. Blackmoore was truly a 'proper romance' and one that you won't want to miss!!! It is completely different then Edenbrooke, yet it draws you in the same way! Author Julianne Donaldson has a gift and I am so glad she decided to share it with the world! Flawless writing and regency romance at its best, Blackmoore is a five star stellar novel!
About Julianne Donaldson
Julianne Donaldson grew up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. She learned how to ski in the Italian Alps, visited East Berlin before the wall came down, and spent three years living next to a 500-year-old castle. After earning a degree in English, she turned her attention to writing about distant times and places. She lives in Utah with her husband and four children.
You can connect with Julianne Donaldson via her Facebook page.
Happy Reading!!!
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Father James Bernstein
Are we still aware of the vivid relationship between Old and New Testament, of the inheritance of the revelations that we received through the Prophets from the God the Most High? Do we see the direct continuation of the Jewish worship of the Old Testament in the liturgical life of our Church? Do we realize that all this inestimable inheritance of the Revelation, which was granted by God to His chosen people, was fulfilled in Christ and has been passed on to all the mankind through the Apostles, of the same lineage with Him?
A Jewish Christian, Orthodox priest, who was born in a family with roots in the Hasidic tradition and was seeking for many years for the true Messiah with pain and fervor, is the most appropriate hermeneut of this natural continuity between the Old and New Covenants. (Tatiana Petrache)
– You have earnestly sought the Church in which the tradition of the Prophets and the Temple cult is continued. How did you find the Orthodox Church?
– While living in Berkeley California my wife and I were involved in a Protestant Movement called The New Covenant Apostolic Order which eventually became the Evangelical Orthodox Church. The leadership of this movement were former Campus Crusade for Christ leaders who had become disillusioned with Protestantism. We embarked on a systematic study of what the ancient Church was like, particularly in the first few centuries. Major areas of research included, Worship, Doctrine, Scripture and Church Government. We were all surprised to discover that unlike the churches we were familiar with, the early Church was not non-liturgical and non-sacramental but was both very liturgical and sacramental. They were not non-creedal but had very clear dogma, doctrine, theology and creeds. They didn't believe in Sola Scriptura ie the Scripture alone as authority but because the Church came first, wrote the New Testament and decided what books would be included – She has authority to interpret Scripture. The early Church was not congregational in form of government but was hierarchical, having deacons, priests and bishops and Apostolic Succession from the earliest age.
"I entered the Old Temple of Jerusalem"
Much of what we had believed and experienced as church was actually from the 16th century Anabaptist radical wing of the Protestant Reformation or from Martin Luther (the Lutherans) and John Calvin (the Presbyterians), not from the early Church. This along with general disillusionment with what we knew and experienced in Protestantism caused us to seriously examine what that ancient Church was like and whether that Church still existed. The 2 churches that seemed most like that Ancient Church were the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. As we continued our research and contacts with Roman Catholics and Orthodox – it became clear to us that whereas the Protestants dropped many beliefs and practices of the Early Patristic Church the Roman Catholics added many beliefs and practices that distorted that held by the Church of the first millennium. It became clear that the Orthodox Church is the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church that alone is in direct continuity with the Early Church. She alone maintains true authentic Apostolic Faith. My book goes into detail in describing this process in section 2 of 3 entitled "Discovering the Church."
– Concerning your first Orthodox Liturgy you wrote that the church reminded you of the ancient Jewish Temple. You also said that you found the true God of the Jews in the Orthodox Church. Tell us about these things!
– A chapter of the book is entitled, Orthodoxy: Jewish and Christian. From that chapter Ancient Faith Press published a booklet with the same title. Indeed, my first encounter with an Orthodox Christian Service swept me away. The moment I walked inside the church I felt a distinct sense of being in the presence of God. It was like stepping back in time with Christ and entering the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Everything about the service was centered in the worship of the Most High God.
The music was very different from what I was accustomed to hearing in Protestant churches. It was more subdued and had a mystical quality about it. Visually, the interior of the church reminded me of the ancient Temple—it was stunning. In front stood an altar with a Jewish-looking candelabrum on it. Following the service I went home and found that the sweet aroma of the incense had pervaded my clothes. It was as if I had brought some of the heavenly presence home with me.
As a Jew, I knew that God had established the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, with all its elaborate ritual, to give us a glimpse of that worship which continually goes on in heaven. Moses had been instructed by God to make the tabernacle after the pattern of the heavenly prototype as seen in Exodus 25:9–40 (and later described in Hebrews 8:5; 9:23, 24). This is the background against which the early Jewish-Christian Church understood worship—seeking to reflect the glory of heavenly worship in their worship on earth.
Jewish worship was always physical. The Old Testament people of God worshiped with music, with color, with light and candles, with sweet aroma and incense, with art, with rhythmic chant, with feasts and fasts, with cycles of holy days, and with godly order and liturgy. I came to realize these things were neither pagan in origin nor temporal in character. They were fulfilled in Christ and retained in His Church.
As I attended subsequent Orthodox services, it became clear that the Orthodox Church had inherited, kept, and practiced biblical worship in a way that no other church I knew had—with icons and incense, with multicolored vestments and ringing bells, with flickering candlelight, melodious chant, and processions, with cycles of feast days and fasts. In these services, those on earth mystically join with those in heaven, together lifting up holy hands towards Him who sits on the celestial throne, singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, heaven and earth are filled with Your glory!"
"We all betray Christ!"
– How did you integrate into the Christian Orthodox community? You make a very touching confession that: "the Orthodox Church has an extraordinary worship, a true doctrine, apostolic succession, everything we've been looking for. Only one thing was lacking: hospitable and devoted members". How did you overcome the weaknesses of the people?
– I have held for very many years the principle: I believe in Christ and converted to Christianity not because I was impressed with Christians but in spite of them. Also: I became an Orthodox Christian not because I was impressed with Orthodox Christians but in spite of them. Regardless of how Orthodox Christians live I believe that the Orthodox Church is the only One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. We all – including myself, betray Christ and the Church daily by not living as if we really believe in Him and His Church. So I came to understand that the Orthodox Church is truly Holy in her faith/beliefs/doctrines/theology, her practice/morality, her worship, her hierarchical/apostolic government, her Holy Traditions, in the lives of the Saints even if we are not as individuals holy.
The point is this: the official Scriptures, theology, dogmas, doctrines, worship, morality, holy tradition, spirituality etc of the Church are true and holy even if her people are not. When we as individual members stray, deviate from her life, spirituality we betray Christ and His Church. The Church remains on earth and in eternity the same – true, perfect, in a sense unchanging. We change, not the Church. It helps to understand that what we see here of the Church is but a miniscule part of the total Church. Using the imagery of an iceberg, what we experience is like the tip of an immense iceberg. The Church in eternity is for us invisible, outside of fallen time, vast beyond comprehension. We here are but a tiny part of it. This understanding helps me keep a proper spiritual perspective on who and what we are here. I keep in mind that it is the unseen iceberg below the water's surface that moves the tiny iceberg's tip. Not the visible tiny tip of the iceberg above the water that moves the vast invisible iceberg below. When I was first received by a Russian Orthodox priest in 1981 into the Church he jokingly said of the Church "She is the right Church – with the wrong people." I suppose what he said sums it up! Really, none of us are worthy of the Church, most of all I.
It is important to understand that the Church is truly Holy both within and outside of time – both now and also in eternity. This is true because we distinguish the Church's Holiness from the holiness of her individual members. Unfortunately there are now some Orthodox (even prominent) that are saying that the Church is NOT Holy in time. Not holy now. And that she is also not One in time. Not One now. This false understanding energizes their desire to view the Church as being much more than the Orthodox Church, as a Church divided in time. A Church having 2 lungs (Roman Catholic and Orthodox) and fragmented into multiple denominations – that all together comprise the One Church. Because I was very early able to distinguish the Church from her individual members – I was able to rise above what ever conflicts, insults or even attacks that I might experience or see others experience from Orthodox Christians. And still by God's grace remain faithful to Orthodoxy.
"In search of the Nazarenes"
– After your conversion, you searched for the Jewish roots of Orthodoxy. What was the destiny of the Jew Christians from ancient Jerusalem?
– What Became of the Apostolic Jewish Christian Church is the title of chapter 13 in my book. As a convert from Judaism to Christianity, I had always been troubled by the fact that every race and ethnic group had its niche within Christianity except the Jews. There are Greek, Russian, Arabic, Oriental, African, and Indian churches. There are Italian, Irish, Spanish, German, Swedish, Filipino, Ethiopian, Egyptian, Korean, and Persian churches. All have deep roots with many years of history. As I researched the early Church, I discovered that scholars have tended to assume the main body of postapostolic Jewish Christians branched away from the mainstream Gentile Church into heretical movements, including the Ebionites and Gnostics, that denied the divinity of Christ.
The Hebrew term "Nazarene" was the earliest designation for those who followed Christ. St. Paul was accused of being "a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes" There is reason to believe that the word "Christian" came to be used to describe Gentile converts to Christianity, whereas Jewish believers, in the earliest sources, came to be called "Nazarenes." St Epiphanius (4th cent.) was born in Judea of Jewish parents. He said of the Nazarene group that they "took its beginning after the exodus from Jerusalem when all the disciples went to live in Pella because Christ had told them to leave Jerusalem and to go away since it would undergo a siege. Because of this advice they lived in Perea after having moved" (29,7,8). Pella was a city south of the Sea of Galilee and east of the Jordan River. Perea was a larger geographical area on the east bank of the Jordan River, between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, in present-day Jordan.
Both Epiphanius and Jerome mention the Nazarenes living in Beroea of Coele Syria, which is modern-day Aleppo in northwestern Syria. St. Jerome, unlike most fathers of the Church, had substantial personal contact with the Nazarenes while in the vicinity of Beroea. About AD 404 he wrote to St. Augustine concerning the Nazarenes, "They believe in Christ, the Son of God, born of Mary the Virgin" (Ep. 112,13). He understood them to have believed in the divinity of Jesus. He also states that they had a Gospel in Hebrew and lived in Beroea "and in all the Synagogues of the East." According to St. Jerome, "The Nazarenes accept Christ in such a way that they do not cease to observe the old Law" If Jerome is correct, the Nazarenes survived into the early fifth century.
All records make it clear that the Jewish Christians sought to maintain their identity as they migrated first eastward to Pella, then northward to Aleppo. As the indigenous people of the area in which the Nazarenes lived converted to Christianity, and the number of Gentiles within the Church multiplied, it can be assumed that intermarriage also increased. As the number of Jewish converts to Christianity steadily decreased, it became increasingly difficult for the Nazarenes to maintain their identity. In time they became assimilated into the ever rising tide of Gentile believers.
"Aramaic Dialect is still spoken in Maalula"
The subsequent history of the indigenous Christians of north-west Syria provides some clues indicating that their heritage can in part be traced back to the Nazarenes. At least two facts indicate that the imprint of the ancient Nazarene Jewish Christians is to be found within the predominantly Arabic Orthodox Christian Church of that region. First, Aramaic, the language of Christ, the apostles, and early Jewish Christians, is still spoken among Christians in and around Maalula and has been used in the worship services of the Syrian Orthodox Christian Church. Western Aramaic is used nowhere else in the world. Second, the region where most of the Syrian Orthodox Christians live today is east of Laodicea (Latakiya) near the river Orontes and below the coastal mountain range known as Jabel al-Nusayriya (Arabic for Nazarene), in what is today known as the Valley of the Nazarenes.
These Christians have historically been under the administration of the Orthodox Christian patriarch of Antioch, who since the fourteenth century has resided in Damascus. Strange as it may seem, the spiritual descendants, and in part physical descendants, of the ancient Nazarene Jewish Christian Church of Jerusalem are the present-day Semitic Antiochian Orthodox Christians living in and around the Valley of the Nazarenes. What happened to the ancient Jewish
Christian Church? Where did it go? Does it exist today? When asked these questions, I now feel comfortable responding that its soul lives within the Orthodox Church, rooted in the heritage of Antioch and the Valley of the Nazarenes.
– Is there any real interest by contemporary Jews in Christian Orthodoxy? Are there any Jewish Christian Orthodox communities in Israel?
– Unfortunately as far as I know contemporary Jews have very little interest in Orthodox Christianity. What Jews that do convert do so to typically Evangelical Protestant Christianity, to Charismatic Pentecostal forms, to Independent Protestant forms or convert to non-church related private forms. The reasons are:. First, because of past persecutions of Jews by Orthodox Christians (and also the Roman Catholic Church). Second, because of the hostility that the Orthodox Church has to the nation of Israel as opposed to many heterodox. . Third, because these denominations hold that in God's Divine Providence Jews still have a positive place and are still specially chosen of God whereas most Orthodox don't believe that. Fourth, as an independent Christian the Jewish believer can have freedom to interpret Scripture with few restrictions. Fifth, as an independent Christian the Jew does not have to be associated with a historic Christian tradition that is viewed as being hostile even anti-Semitic.
So you can see there are many reasons. Probably some reasons more as well! How was I able to do it? Only by the Grace of God! As I have mentioned before there are quite a number of Jews in the West that are converting to heterodox forms of Christianity, such as in Jews for Jesus and Messianic Jewish movements, but won't go beyond that to the Orthodox Church.
"Both Jews and Orthodox Christians"
Regarding whether there are Orthodox Jewish Christian communities in the State of Israel. What ever exists there is not indigenous. Rather there was a huge influx of Jews from the former Soviet Union countries after the fall of Communism. Many had inter-married while in those countries to spouses that were Orthodox Christian (many in secret). When they emigrated to Israel they were able to become Israeli citizens based on the "law of return" stating that they were Jews. Many were actually Orthodox Christians but because they wanted to flee their countries of origin emigrated to Israel as Jews and hid that they believed in Christ. The numbers were actually huge. In the tens of thousands. Perhaps even hundreds of thousands!
Unfortunately they entered a country and region of the world that is not Orthodox Christian friendly and in fact is often hostile to our Faith. Only 2% of the population of Israel is Christian and Orthodox are perhaps only 1%. The expressions of Orthodox Christianity that do exist there were and are VERY ethnic, either Greek or Arabic. So there were very few Orthodox Churches that exist wanting to receive them. And the immigrants did not have the funds, or the support of the government or in many cases a deep desire to establish Orthodox Churches. In time most assimilated or are in the process of assimilating, having lost their unique Orthodox identity.
Nevertheless, some have formed where they live together small Orthodox Churches. There does exist communities of Orthodox Christians of Jewish origin that view themselves as being Jews but also Orthodox Christians. They are fully Israeli and even serve in the Israeli military. Whether or not these communities and churches have a future there and can actually grow – only God knows. They have so many forces working against them. My personal opinion from afar is that it would take special grace from God for them to survive and grow. With God – all things are possible!
The article can be found translated in Romanian in July 2019 edition of the Orthodox Family Magazine


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So back to work for me today. It felt kinda odd, I think my body was expecting a second day off work and it just never came, so the whole day felt kinda off.
I did a bit of everything at work today. Seating, Chippie tills, filling, the usual stuff. I finished at 7:30 though, which was rather nice. I decided to go and watch the night's final performance of The British Invasion, then wander round world showcase.
I left Epcot at about 8:30… didn't want to stay for the post-fireworks home rush. I already knew I wanted to go to the Boardwalk, so I decided upon getting some dinner at Kouzzina. It was really very yummy! My seater was really nice and friendly, and if I'd gotten his name I'd probably have given him a Guest Fanatic card. But ah well. The food was amazing… had a lovely lamb pasta dish, the lamb was cooked to perfection, and the saffron pasta was subtle, but lovely. I somehow managed to finish it all, and squeeze pudding in. I had a chocolate sponge cake thing, that was warm and melty inside. Very similar to the chocolate melt I used to sell in Zizzi. It was amazing, and just the right size. Any bigger and I would've exploded.
After dinner I went to Jellyrolls. It's been an age since I last went, and I really fancied going again… hence why I knew I was going to Boardwalk. Jellyrolls for me is a free night, I choose not to drink (which can be very expensive), and I just enjoy the music. (Free entry for cast is awesome!) I somehow got chatting to the slightly drunk guy next to me, but I had a great night none-the-less. I think he may have spoken to me first actually, I would've been content to spend all night in my own little bubble. Was still good fun though.
I had a bit of a shock as I came out of Jellyrolls! I used to follow a vlog of a guy called John Henselmeier. He's a CP that extended, then went seasonal, and now has a job in some other sector of Disney. He's a great guy and made great videos, and gave a lot of good advice to people moving here. As I came out of Jellyrolls, who do I see stood there, having just come out themselves, but John Henselmeier and his friends!!! It made me laugh so much that the world could be that small.
I did, however, make two mistakes in the process of coming home. My first mistake was failing to leave at midnight, like I originally planned. By the time I looked at my clock, I knew I wouldn't make the 12:16 bus. So I waited until 12:35, so that I could catch the 12:50 bus. So all fine and dandy, I'll just get home a little later. Got on the bus, no problem. Next thing I know I'm at vista. This bus stops at Chatham before Vista. Damn… I'd fallen asleep and missed my stop. Grrrrr. Back onto another bus (which I had to wait 20min for) to take me back. Finally got home, and now need to sleep. Assigning will be fun tomorrow.
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15 Best Foods to Eat for Weight Gain
In case you have to put on weight, it's critical to do it right. Pigging out on soda and doughnuts may draw in you to put on weight, yet it can pound your flourishing meanwhile. In the event that you're underweight, you have to get a not too horrendous full scale of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat instead of an exceptional methodology of unfortunate paunch fat. There are an incomprehensible methodology of standard weight people who get type 2 diabetes, coronary illness and other strong issues routinely associated with astonishing quality. Thusly, it's fundamental to eat healthy foods and continue with an overall healthy lifestyle.
For unequivocal people, putting on weight or joining muscle can be in like path as troublesome as getting fit as a fiddle for various individuals. Notwithstanding, on an extremely fundamental estimation adding certain sustenances to your eating routine can try your weight gain attempts both solid and capably reasonable. So much sustenance and diet empowering is away to shed pounds, regardless in case you're nonsensically dainty, you may be at a hardship on the most gifted system to put on weight. As opposed to trying to bounty yourself with masses of sweet, rich, or smooth sustenances, pick smooth sustenances that give centrality and party mass without all of the unhealthy fats can cause you hurt.
The weight gain condition is pretty simple: consume a more detectable number of calories than you eat up. In case you have a raised capacity to eat up calories or exercise eagerly, you may put yourself at a calorie need if don't eat to pass on to your issue. If you haven't the foggiest what number of calories you exhaust each day, use an online calorie calculator to get that. Next, structure an eating routine game-plan that beats that regard by no under 500 calories for reliably. One pound approaches 3,500 calories. By including energy-dense foods and snacks you can pack on a pound for constantly.
Hand made Protein Smoothies
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Milk has been used as a weight gainer or muscle producer for a huge long time . It gives a regular leveling of proteins, carbs and fats and is a good wellspring of calcium, correspondingly as various improvements and minerals.For those attempting to join more muscle, milk is a stunning protein source that gives both casein and whey proteins. Research has even shown it can empower you to join muscle when united with weight lifting.
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Nuts and nut margarines
These are a perfect choice on the off chance that you're planning to put on weight. Just a single inconsequential pack of almonds contains in excess of 7 grams of protein and 18 grams of sound fats.They just two packs for constantly with a dinner or as an eat can quickly join various calories.
Red meats
These are much increasingly then likely a manager among the best muscle-building sustenances available.For viewpoint, steak contains around 3 grams of leucine for every 6 ounces (170 grams). Leucine is the key amino ruinous your body needs to vivify muscle protein mix and join new muscle tissue. In like way, red meats are a legend among the best key wellsprings of dietary creatine, which is possibly the world's best muscle-building supplement.
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Simon and smooth fish
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I went through two hours of Abobo's Big Adventure and since I couldn't easily take screen shots, I simply recorded a video and took 150+ screen shots from that. The most painful parts were the Mega Man and final boss fight from Punch Out. Its still one of the funnest games that I can sit and play through straight for 2 hours. Well it might be less if I was better at Punch Out. Maybe one day I'll post the video.
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On Belonging(s) brings together four Tasmanian artists who are exploring how we attach value to objects, and the role they play in the stories we tell about ourselves, both individually and communally. On Belonging(s) is a reflection on how we construct our identity, connect ourselves to place, and engage with our possessions, both nostalgically and idealistically, as extensions of the self.
Artists: Alex Davern, Liam James, Amber Koroluk-Stephenson, Jessie Pangas
Curated by Erin Wilson
Image: Jessie Pangas, 'It must have been in the slant of the light', 2019, collection of vintage photo frames with family portraits of furniture and shadows illuminated by a lamp on a bedside table. Quotation from David Whyte, 'Leaving the Island' The Sea in You, Many Rivers Press, Minnesota, 2016. Laura McKinnon Photography.


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"Uniting Christian & Jewish Clergy from Around the World"
Transition to Transformation:
A Transition to a place or a level to another place or level is a promotion from God. You are able to see why the enemy brought so many attacks against you. The obstacles you faced of being talked about, put down, used and abused was the test to make you strong. Transition will allow you to see those who want what you have, but they don't understand you can't give it to them. They see a light that shines brightly in you, they want your anointing and they want your gifts. All they have to do is ask, have faith and believe and the introduction of Jesus can begin. When the transition has taken place the transformation is complete. God is able to use you to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the masses. You have completed the test and you're ready for the spiritual battle to save the lost. What is your position? And are you ready to move forward for Christ? He is waiting on you! God bless you.
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Starting a home based business could be the answer to your dreams, if you're looking to increase your income, be your own boss, or if you just want to build your own business. If your blog can generate traffic and your writing is able to attract an audience, you will be able to earn a lot by Google AdSense concept. With network marketing defining the rules of online business, questions about the legitimacy of a product or a business idea have become grave.
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The Great Lakes get dumped with 1000 metric tons of plastic each year.
Birds living in variable environments have bigger brains.
Sprint triathletes who switched over to a low-volume, high-intensity running program improved their triathlon performance by increasing muscle power.
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Episode 148: Christine Hassler: I sat down to chat with Christine Hassler, a former Hollywood agent who gave up her career to start one she truly loved. Now, Christine is a motivational speaker, life coach, and retreat leader who spends her days helping people get out of their own way. She also sits on the advisory board of the Primal Health Coach Program.
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Planning and interior design of 150sqm Duplex apartment, designed for a young man working in hi-tech that chose to live in Tel Aviv. the main challenge designing the apartment was its location on the ground floor and basement floor of the building.
The kitchen, living room, study room, and yard were planned on the ground floor, and the bedroom, bathroom, TV area, and a kitchenette were arranged on the basement floor.
The lightning in the basement is sourced from English yard to the west, dividing the floor to length spaces so that each will be exposed and receives the yard's light.
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How AI Has Developed Over The Last Ten Years
For most people, the thought of artificial intelligence (AI) sounds like something out of the latest Hollywood blockbuster. However, as technology advances so has the development of AI and over the last decade, it has started to become more and more commonplace in people's everyday lives.
In 2007 one of the world's oldest scientific journals, the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biology, released a special edition on AI outlining their predictions for what will happen in the future. The very first recognisable venture into the world of AI can actually be traced all the way back to 1943 when scientists McCulloch and Pitts had the idea to create 'artificial neurons.'
One key area which looks set to only get bigger is self-driving cars. In 2009 Google built the first car which drives itself and they, alongside sustainable automotive market leaders Tesla, are leading the way in revolutionising the industry. In 2015, Tesla released brand new software that included autopilot capability.
Originally focusing on parking assist, Tesla's founder Elon Musk has since claimed that by 2019 he hopes that self-driving cars will be the norm on roads all over the world. He has even predicted that drivers will be able to sleep in their cars throughout journeys.
Elon Musk with the Tesla Model S.
The benefits of AI are seemingly endless, but so too are the potential pitfalls. Some of the world's biggest films have included plots that have seen robots defeat humans, and this is an area of discussion that has fascinated the greatest minds in the field. While this, at least for now, is not a possibility, AI has shown it is capable of beating the human brain in other ways.
The board game Go is popular in Korean culture and Google have developed their own computer programme called AlphaGo to play the game. In 2015 the programme overcame Go champion Fan Hui 5-0 showing just how far technology has come in recent years. Similar programmes have also been developed which have defeated international poker players. With the ability to improve by playing itself, this sort of AI is being improved and developed all the time.
It can be argued that video gaming has always had an element of AI involved when you consider how the player often competes against the computer during games. In 2010 Xbox went one step further when they released their new Kinect function. An award-winning development, Kinect allowed people to play games without the need for a controller. Using a 3D camera and infra-red technology, Kinect became the first ever video game to use human motion capture technology. Now, that seems like a long time ago.
10 years ago, the basic tasks your mobile phone could perform were: calls, text and internet browsing. Now that has all changed. In 2011, Apple developed Siri, a personal assistant tool that users can communicate with, ask questions and give instructions to. Google and Microsoft quickly followed suit launching their own versions. Now, Siri and Cortana are a consistent feature on smartphones with people using them during their day to day lives.
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The Climate Geology Research Group focuses on deciphering paleoclimates and paleoenvironments on different time scales ranging from the past centuries to the Neogene using sclerochronological, geochemical, and micropaleontological multi-proxy approaches. Our highly interdisciplinary research is conducted in close collaboration with biologists, oceanographers, climate physicists and archaeologists.
Research Themes
- Millennial-scale annual-resolution sclerochronology of coralline red algae for reconstructing Arctic and Subarctic ocean dynamics and sea ice
- Labrador Current Dynamics
- Arctic sea-ice variability
- Greenland ice sheet runoff
- Quantifying the complex interplay of oceanographic controls on modern shallow water carbonate depositional systems
- Galapagos Island carbonate production in a setting of low ocean pH
- Greenland Fjord cold-water carbonates
- Coral-based reconstructions of Caribbean climate and river discharge histories
- Annually-resolved high-latitude climates during the Paleocene/Eocene derived from exceptionally preserved wood
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Hetzinger, S.,Halfar, J.,Zajacz, Z., Wisshak, M. (2019) Early start of 20th century Arctic sea ice decline recorded in Svalbard coralline algae, Geology, 47 (10): 963-967, 10.1130/G46507.1
Nature Communications publication:
Chan, P., Halfar, J., Adey, W., Hetzinger, S., Zack, T., G.W.K. Moore, U.G. Wortmann, B. Williams, A. Hou (2017) Multicentennial record of North Atlantic primary productivity and sea-ice variability archived in coralline algal Ba/Ca, Nature Communications, 10.1038/NCOMMS15543
Science Educational Program on Arctic Research with Christian Haas and Jochen Halfar (in German)
can be viewed at http://www.planet-wissen.de/video-expedition-in-die-arktis--dem-klimawandel-auf-der-spur-100.html
53 minute Documentary (ARTE TV) on Coralline Algal Arctic ExpeditionEnglish, French and German version available upon request
Study on Algal Sea-Ice Proxy in PNASRead Abstract - Read Press Release - Read Highlight in Nature - Watch TV News
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Lloyds TSB launch new online banking site
As internet banking begins to dominate how customers manage their accounts, banks are continually looking at ways to improve their online banking service and experience for their users. Whilst some updates and enhancements can be quick and fairly painless to add into their existing website software, launching of 'new' sites with a complete new look and feel are still relatively rare.
Such is the investment in resource to develop and test these major upgrades, that banks often now market them through the media and mail shots to customers to ensure that the get the 'fanfare' approach when the release goes live. The flipside of this of course, is that problems on the website are also picked up quickly by the press and customers!
It's been a while since Lloyds TSB did a major launch, but earlier this month their latest offering was released to their customers, and first impressions look good.
The site theme has been updated with a much more modern look and feel, and follows along the 'feng shui' or simplistic approach that is proving ever more popular for Internet websites. For the user this is great, as it 'de-clutters' the interface and makes navigating the features and functionality so much easier.
As well as the theme, they've also updated some key functionality:
You can now quickly access the statements for your Lloyds Internet banking account, either with one simple click of the account name or image to view full statements, or clicking below to view a mini statement.
This is the first time we've seen mini statements incorporated into the summary page, and from our perspective are a welcome addition to the site. There are many occasions when you login into your online banking just to check if a payment has been sent or received, which this feature now allows you to do quickly, and to see the latest 6 transactions.
Opening the statement tab to view your recent transactions takes you to another unique feature, which although is not ground breaking, is likely to prove very useful. Clicking on one of the headings on your statement now allows you to sort interactively, which means you can quickly reorganise your transactions to find the ones you're after.
If you scroll down to the bottom of the statement screen, you'll also see some more handy options that you may need to use with your statements.
Print, Export are fairly common features these days, but we do like the paperless options being located in the same place, as with a lot of sites, these tend to be a bit hidden in the options or other areas of your account.
If your a heavy user of your account and make a lot of transactions (who doesn't these days?!), then the Search facility will likely become a well used tool, as this enables you to search for keywords within a specified date range.
Payments & Transfers
Lloyds web development team seem to be have been quite switched on when they reviewed the features and re-designed the site, as the areas of focus are the ones you use most often when you login to your online banking.
You can now make payments and transfers direct from your account summary screen, so there is no longer any need to click through multiple menus.
As well as this one click access to payments, you are also given the option of saving the recipient so that you can re-use them again in the future.
Setting these up is quick and easy, either searching for a company for bill payments or entering details of the persons account.
To improve their payments security, Lloyds now require you to select a contact number and then confirm a code from an automated phone system. Whilst this is a bit more hassle, it's only required when you setup a recipient for the first time, and it's another bit of assurance in securing your internet banking services.
Direct Debits and Standing Orders are also conveniently located on another tab in this screen, where you have the usual host of facilities to view, create, amend and delete these.
Whilst existing users will benefit well from these changes, the simplifying and 'de-cluttering' of their online banking interface will be a good beacon for non-online customers to leave the branch queues and switch over to managing their accounts online.
New releases with more features to these services is good and well, but we feel that the attention to the user experience is also key, and it's important for banks to listen to their customers.
To see both the statements and payments/transfer changes in action, Lloyds have produced a couple of video and interactive demos. You can catch these here:


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Qualify for Auto Loans as Military in Everett
Qualify for Auto Loans as Military in Everett
If you are currently serving or have served in the military for a certain period, you Qualify for Auto Loans as Military in Everett at Corn Motors. These military auto loans are designed to make it easy for military service men and women to get the cars that they need without much hassle. They are our way of honoring all of the courageous men and women who have served diligently in the military, making sacrifices to protect our great nation.
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You do not have to be present to Qualify for Auto Loans as Military in Everett. You can apply for our military auto loans even when you are stationed in a distant active war zone or in another country. This would enable you to ensure that your family gets a much-needed vehicle when you would not be around. Another benefit that you would get with our military auto loans is lower annual percentage rates. This means that interest rates and charges like origination fees, licensing, and tax would be lower on our military auto loans than they would be on regular car loans. These lower annual percentage rates represent savings of thousands of dollars; your monthly installments would be quite manageable. In addition, our military auto loans also come with lower-than-average down payments. Therefore, you would probably find that what you would have at hand would be enough to pay the down payment; you would not have to borrow. Our military auto loans also offer the benefit of less stringent underwriting criteria. This means that you would be able to get our military auto loans even with bad credit. Yet another benefit that comes with our military auto loans is special military discounts and rebates. Our lenders are offering special discounts and rebates on a number of the vehicles that we have. These discounts and rebates have made the auto loans for those specific vehicles considerably cheaper.
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The LS4 is a single-seated high performance glider built by german manufacturer Rolladen Schneider and was produced from 1980 to 2007.


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The City of Ankeny is pleased to offer the Parks Passport Challenge this summer, a fun new activity for Ankeny children ages 15 and under. The Parks Passport Challenge is a great way to get outside, explore Ankeny's parks and playgrounds, and win a prize!
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Jason over at politicsinvivo.com has an interesting take on the intelligence failure saying in part: "CIA Director Leon Panetta should use these searing events to foster a culture of initiative and accountability at a CIA that wants to do the job — but that needs leadership and reform."
He's right, of course. But swap out the name "Leon Panetta" for "George Tenet" and it could have been published word for word in late 2001. As if it never occurred to Leon Panetta or any of his predecessors that presiding over a "culture of initiative and accountability" would be a very desirable thing. That it hasn't come about yet perhaps tells us more about the nature of the institutions and less about the 'fostering' abilities of this or that leader. http://www.politicsinvivo.com/2010/01/the-u-s-sucks-at-terrorball/
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To: Larry Jacobs, Walter F. Mondale Chair for Political Studies at the University of Minnesota
From: Gary Gross, Uppity Peasant
Subject: The US Constitution
Dr. Jacobs, during your appearance on Almanac this past Friday night, you said that conservatives should be "on high alert" because President Trump didn't mention the Constitution in President Trump's Inaugural Speech. While that's technically true in a narrowly defined way, it isn't reality.
Early in President Trump's Inaugural Speech, he stated "Today's ceremony, however, has very special meaning because today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the people." Perhaps you didn't recognize this constitutional principle but I definitely noticed it. I wasn't alone, either, because that constitutional principle is called federalism.
The Tenth Amendment says "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." In other words, the things that aren't affirmative responsibilities of the federal government are sent to the states or the people by the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution.
Dr. Jacobs, it's time you started reading the US Constitution so you don't miss obvious constitutional principles like federalism.
Frankly, Dr. Jacobs, I'll be thrilled if President Trump moves power out of Washington, DC. Based on the articles I've read, I think that's quite possible.


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The picturesque Gariep Dam is located in the Free State, between the cities of Colesberg and Bloemfontein. Travelers often use the Gariep Dam as a stop over on their way to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg, but many return for a longer stay after they have discovered the beauty and attractions that it offers. The peaceful waters of the dam are a great attraction for family holidays, ...
Many visitors find that they enjoy the Free State's climate. Since most of the province is situated roughly 1 300 m above sea level, the Free State endures hot, arid conditions which vary quite drastically from season to season. The weather here is typically of a high-lying inland area and this means that the Free State has rainy summers, frigid winters and a lot of sunshine. Conditions ...
If you are looking for an activity or attraction in Bloemfontein to keep you busy through the day, make your way to Bloemfontein Zoo. A lovely sanctuary for a variety of fascinating wildlife, Bloemfontein Zoo is one of the top attractions in the city. Stroll through the zoo and take in all the sights or enjoy a picnic with your family whilst surrounded by animals. Bloemfontein Zoo is a great ...
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The Free State National Botanical Garden in Bloemfontein offer visitors an opportunity to relax in a natural environment surrounded by beautiful indigenous vegetation. Encompassing a lush valley between the impressive dolerite koppies, Bloemfontein's Botanical Gardens includes both woodland and grassland, as well as a wide variety of animal life. Open all through the year, the Free State ...
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Dominating the Bloemfontein skyline, standing proudly in the heart of the City of Roses is Naval Hill. Standing atop this geographic wonder, you are provided with an exquisite panoramic view of Bloemfontein. Located within the Franklin Game Reserve, it is known for both its natural beauty and its historical significance.
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As the capital city of the Free State Province and the judicial capital of South Africa, the dynamic city of Bloemfontein is home to world-class educational institutions and established industries, as well as lying in the heart of fertile farming area. With its strategic position near the geographical center of the country, a number of main transport routes pass through the city, and Bram ...
No matter where you live or who you are, it is difficult to argue against the efficiency and convenience of air travel. Despite the fact that many foreigners may envision a single South African airport surrounded by wild jungle and rudimental facilities, South Africa actually has a well-developed airport infrastructure. Most major cities around the country have either a well-developed ...
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Characterized by flat, wide open spaces, broken by majestic mountains, the fertile farming area of the Free State Province of South Africa is often referred to as the 'bread-basket' of the country. The Free State lies in the heart of the country, bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho to the south east – a landlocked independent country entirely surrounded by South Africa. The province is not only ...
Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province, as well as being the judicial capital of South Africa. Often referred to as the 'City of Roses', Bloemfontein effortlessly blends old with new, holding onto its historic treasures while embracing all the conveniences of modern life. Strategically placed in the middle of the province, Bloemfontein is often the stop-over point for ...


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Practice launches new campaign to stave off closure
Another inner-city GP practice facing closure because of MPIG withdrawal has launched a campaign to highlight how the withdrawal is disproportionately affecting practices serving the most deprived populations.
The Devonshire Green & Hanover Medical Centres in Sheffield has launched the campaign after calculating it is due to lose as much as £140,000 due to its large proportion of patients with mental health problems and patients who often don't speak English as a first language.
It follows the campaign led by Jubilee Street Practice in east London, which succeeded in securing a reprieve in the withdrawal of MPIG payments for some practices.
Devonshire Green & Hanover Medical Centres partner Dr Graham Pettinger told Pulse the practice would be launching a petition for patients and supporters and patients on 26 January, having already received support from local MP Paul Blomfield.
The practice has also won concessions from the area team, CCG and local public health teams, who have all agreed to fund a short-term independent study looking in detail at the work load and patient demographics that make the practice so MPIG dependent.
Writing in Pulse, Dr Pettinger said he hopes the study will be used to show exactly how damaging the withdrawal will be, but added:'They understand that we are not a failing practice, but have survived until now in a difficult financial situation by dedication and careful use of resources. They also accept that they would face very difficult decisions about providing care to our patients if the practice were to close.'
'However, at present the area teams have no power to make locally flexible decisions, and the CCGs do not have a remit to vary our contract.'
This comes after Pulse revealed NHS England had sat down with other MPIG-affected practices in London after they highlighted evidence which, they believe, shows NHS England has seriously underestimated the impact of cuts.
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Dr Pettinger, we have a pack we can send you on our data (we have permission as anonymised) which you may find useful. 32 practices in Tower Hamlets shared data regarding practice income (I know- amazing and astonishingly powerful) and that, combined with the CEG's data on consultation rates across the population (see BMJ) was the evidence we presented to NHSE.
Greatly encouraged by your campaign. Everyone told us this was impossile a year ago and look where we are now! You can do the same and so can others. We have to get NHSE and the government to start listening to evidence. We have 2 massively powerful levers- the patients and the evidence and you are glavanising both. Well done!! Now - what about you others?? NHSE has done a large pievce of miscalculation in our opinion. What makes you think you will be OK?
Well Naomi, that was a great job. In Medway, any information you need about Practice incomes has to come through FOI requests and that too may be a vain attempt. I wonder whether we could mobilize and share information openly on our patch someday.
Heartening to know the GP Community is more open elsewhere.


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