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Drunk boating happening less but still a problem
A new report from The Associated Press out this week detailing the latest on a long-term problem on the Great Lakes is an exercise in good news-bad news.
AP reports that while drunken boating – operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol – remains a problem, fewer people are being arrested for the crime.
According to AP, U.S. Coast Guard personnel stationed on the five lakes had issued 89 citations for drunken boating this year through Aug. 13, said Lt. Davey Connor, spokesman for the Coast Guard's 9th District office in Cleveland. That's up from 84 during the same period a year ago but still an improvement from 2005, when the number had reached 262 by the same date, AP reported. The Coast Guard noted that alcohol is the single largest cause of fatal boating accidents.
The Coast Guard says that while it isn't illegal to drink while boating, it's very illegal to operate a boat while intoxicated. It's worth noting that the.08 threshold which applies to intoxication while operating a motor vehicle also applies to operating a boat.
Here's something AP noted that many – perhaps most – boaters don't know: A boat's rocking motion, engine vibration and noise – along with sun and wind – can intensify the effects of alcohol. A boat operator probably will become impaired more quickly than an automobile driver after consuming the same amount.
AP stated the Coast Guard doesn't set up checkpoints as law enforcement agencies sometimes do on roads but officers look for signs of intoxicated pilots during routine inspections, when they check vessels to make sure they have equipment such as life jackets and seasonal flares. They also spot vessels operating erratically and receive tips from other boaters. Coast Guard personnel have conducted 10,200 recreational vessel boardings in the Great Lakes this season, a typical number.
So if you're a boat operator, be smart – and safe. And don't drink and boat.


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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Royal Palm Beach Restaurant Permitted Class of Female Employees to be Sexually Harassed by Patron, Federal Agency Charged
WEST PALM BEACH – The owner/operator of a Hurricane Grill and Wings restaurant franchise in Royal Palm Beach, Fla., will pay $200,000 to settle a class sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC's lawsuit (EEOC v. 441 S.B. LLC., d/b/a Hurricane Grill and Wings, Case No. 11-CIV-80766-DMM in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida) charges that the company violated federal law when it permitted a class of female servers to be sexually harassed by a customer, a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy. Later, the EEOC said, the company fired a female server after management learned she had hired a private attorney to assist her in filing an EEOC complaint.
The suit alleges that the servers were frequently grabbed on their breasts and buttocks and humiliated by sexual innuendo, as well as direct invitations to join the harasser and his wife in ménage a trois.
Sexual harassment and retaliation for complaining about it violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
While the case was pending, 441 S.B. LLC, sold its interest in the Royal Palm Beach location to Hurricane Wings Management of Royal Palm Beach, LLC. As successors in interest, Hurricane Wings Management agreed to be a party to the suit for purposes of complying with future relief, including anti-harassment training required by the consent decree.
While 441 S.B. LLC is responsible for the $200,000 monetary settlement, Hurricane Wings Management has agreed to amend and redistribute its sexual harassment policy; offer training to all employees, including management; post a notice regarding its continued effort to ensure that the Royal Palm Beach location is free of sexual harassment and its intent not to retaliate further; monitoring and reporting to the EEOC; and a written request for the offending patron to stay away from the facility.
EEOC's Miami District Director Malcolm Medley noted, "The Commission remains poised to enforce Title VII and it will actively pursue flagrant violations such as this one. Employees should feel safe at work and employers must protect their employees from a sexually hostile work environment."
"Title VII requires an employer to prevent known sexual harassment created by other employees or customers" said EEOC's Miami regional attorney, Robert E. Weisberg, "Hurricane Grill and Wings has a responsibility to protect their employees regardless of the status of the harasser. A high percentage of sexual harassment charges are filed by women in the restaurant industry and this decree will serve to protect the rights of a particularly vulnerable segment of the work force."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on the agency's website at www.eeoc.gov.

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Patriotic Inspiration from 'Come, Thou Almighty King'
There once was a congregation too poor to buy any new hymnals. So they were offered a sufficient quantity by a pharmaceutical firm in exchange for a little advertising. When the hymnals arrived, the church marveled at how lovely they looked. They were unable to find even a hint of any advertising on the covers, front or back, inside or outside, or on any of the early pages. They could only suppose the company had forgotten. But during Christmas when they turned to a well-known carol, they rose to sing:
"Hark, the herald angels sing,
Beecham's pills are just the thing,
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
Two for an adult, and one for a child." [1]
Seriously though, hymns are a blessed means of inspiration and worship for us. Andy Griffith once said, "You know when you're young you think you will always be. As you become more fragile, you reflect and you realize how much comfort can come from the past. Hymns can carry you into the future." [2] The Scriptures exhort us to "speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music from your heart to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19).
Personally, I love the old hymns, which are amazingly rich in spiritual truths. One of my favorites that I would often instruct the music directors at my previous pastorates to choose as an opening for worship was, "Come, Thou Almighty King."
The authorship of this hymn has always been a matter of debate. Some have attributed it to Charles Wesley because of a short pamphlet that was published sometime prior to 1757. The pamphlet, however, has no title page and thus has no positive attribution. The pamphlet contains only one other hymn, "Jesus, Let Thy Pitying Eye," which was unquestionably written by Wesley. Therefore, many suggest Wesley probably wrote both hymns.
Still, others associate the hymn with the great evangelist, George Whitfield. "Come, Thou Almighty King" appears in the 22nd edition of Whitfield's Collection of Hymns for Social Worship. But there is actually less evidence Whitfield wrote the hymn than Wesley. It's been suggested he may have selected and arranged the stanzas from a longer hymn that has been lost.
The music for the hymn's use today is known. Composed by Italian Felice de Giardinia, "Come, Thou Almighty King," has often been referred to as the "Italian Hymn."
Readers of my columns know my love for out of print religious books and the way I search for them at old antique stores. (See article, Public Prayer In Jesus' Name, Yes or No?) Recently, I came upon a 1926 edition of A Junior Hymnal with Song Stories and Worship Programs, from The Standard Publishing Company, and compiled by J.E. Stugis and W.S. Martin. The book provides some history on "Come, Thou Almighty King" that I've never read anywhere else, which may throw some light on why the hymn's authorship is in question. What is more, the story is a patriotic one that demonstrates America's deep roots in the Christian religion.
The book recounts a time in our nation's history when we were in deep trouble – that period when America was struggling for its independence from the tyranny of England's King. The crisis was so intense the people could hardly bear it and a company of them who lived in Long Island gathered together for worship in their church.
England, as we know, had a national song, "God Save the King," the first verse of which reads:
"God save our gracious King,
Long live our noble King,
God save the King.
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us:
God save the King."
The words were sung to the same tune as our own, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."
When these patriotic followers of Christ were meeting in church for worship, a company of British soldiers showed up and their commander had them march up the aisle. It was an extremely threatening and fearful situation. When the commander reached the front of the sanctuary, he turned to the congregants and demanded: "Sing, 'God Save the King.'" The organist began playing the tune everyone knew so well, but instead of singing "God, Save the King," they sang this prayer:
"Come, Thou Almighty King,
Help us Thy name to sing,
Help us to praise:
Father all glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us,
Ancient of days!"
The commander and the soldiers were so taken aback – so moved by such deep spirituality – so moved by this earnest prayer to God and its devotion to Christ as King – they marched out of the church without any further threats or intimidations. [3]
Though the book's story doesn't give specifics such as the date, name of the church, etc., it certainly seems plausible and consistent with similar records of history for the same time period. One Crown-appointed British governor wrote back to Great Britain complaining: "If you ask an American who is his master, he'll tell you he has none. And he has no governor but Jesus Christ." [4] A motto of the American Revolution directed against King George III was: "No King but King Jesus!" [5]
Perhaps one of the reasons the authorship of this hymn has never been clear is because that is the way the author wanted it. Whatever name had been associated with its text would have likely been executed for treason to the Crown.
From henceforth every time I sing "Come, Thou Almighty King," I'll be reminded of the courage of my forebears who staunchly stood for liberty. Furthermore, I'll be reminded as I worship the King of kings, King Jesus, freedom is always predicated first upon our submission to His lordship.