Another Olympics has wrapped up, and for Canada — and Lethbridge — it was one to remember.
The 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, saw Canadian athletes produce a record medal haul, with the 29 medals eclipsing Canada's previous high of 26 medals earned at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
As was the case in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Lethbridge had a strong presence on the Olympic stage once more, as readers of The Herald's Olympic special front page on Sunday will have noted. Rob Klinkhammer, a city native and former Lethbridge Hurricanes player, contributed to Canada's bronze medal in men's hockey. One of Klinkhammer's former Lethbridge Bantam AAA teammates, Daryl Boyle, earned a silver medal as a defenceman with Germany's men's hockey team.
In addition, Lethbridge College instructor Florian Linder had a hand in South Korea's silver medal in the men's four-man bobsled event. A former Olympian himself at the 2006 Turin Olympics in four-man bobsleigh, Linder served as a technical starts coach for South Korea in the bobsled competition.
University of Lethbridge student athlete Sarah Orban and radio station technical director Jon Koopmans were also involved in the Games in South Korea. Orban, a track cyclist, attended the Games through her involvement with Training Ground, a Canadian Olympic Committee and RBC initiative to bring undiscovered athletes into Canada's Olympic talent pool.
Koopmans, who works with Clear Sky Radio (94.1 CJOC-FM and 98.1 The Bridge in Lethbridge), was assisting the Discovery Channel and EuroSport with transmitting Olympics action to European countries.
Beyond the local connection, which added an interesting element to the Games for Lethbridge residents, there was plenty else to cheer in the way of Canadians' performances at PyeongChang. Canada's medal total included 11 gold medals, including a dramatic one in ice dance by the popular duo of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. There were several Canadian medals in the extreme sports that have become part of the Games lineup in recent years. Who can't get excited watching the speed and high-flying thrills of events such as snowboard big air (new at these Games), ski and snowboard slopestyle, ski halfpipe and ski cross?
Let's face it, it's fun to see Canadians do well on the world stage. The Winter Games is Canada's time to shine at the Olympics, and our athletes did just that at PyeongChang. We can be proud of them, even those who didn't bring home Olympic medals.
In spite of some blemishes — a few instances of doping (not our athletes) and athletes behaving badly (unfortunately, some Canadians) — there's still much to like about the Olympics. While many hockey fans might have wished the NHL had decided to send their players to the Games, the decision to not do so opened the door for players like Klinkhammer and Boyle to bask in the Olympic experience.
It's stories like theirs that provide reason to celebrate the Olympics.


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Relying Parties
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Relying Parties (RP) creation is up to you. This is because is out of the scope in the core implementation of OIDC.
So, there are different ways to create your Clients (RP). By displaying a HTML form or maybe if you have internal trusted Clients you can create them programatically.
Out of the box, django-oidc-provider enables you to create them by hand in the django admin.

OAuth defines two client types, based on their ability to maintain the confidentiality of their client credentials:

* ``confidential``: Clients capable of maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials (e.g., client implemented on a secure server with restricted access to the client credentials).
* ``public``: Clients incapable of maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials (e.g., clients executing on the device used by the resource owner, such as an installed native application or a web browser-based application), and incapable of secure client authentication via any other means.

Properties
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* ``name``: Human-readable name for your client.
* ``client_type``: Values are ``confidential`` and ``public``.
* ``client_id``: Client unique identifier.
* ``client_secret``: Client secret for confidential applications.
* ``response_types``: The flows and associated ```response_type``` values that can be used by the client.
* ``jwt_alg``: Clients can choose which algorithm will be used to sign id_tokens. Values are ``HS256`` and ``RS256``.
* ``date_created``: Date automatically added when created.
* ``redirect_uris``: List of redirect URIs.
* ``require_consent``: If checked, the Server will never ask for consent (only applies to confidential clients).
* ``reuse_consent``: If enabled, the Server will save the user consent given to a specific client, so that user won't be prompted for the same authorization multiple times.

Optional information:

* ``website_url``: Website URL of your client.
* ``terms_url``: External reference to the privacy policy of the client.
* ``contact_email``: Contact email.
* ``logo``: Logo image.

Using the admin
===============

We suggest you to use Django admin to easily manage your clients:

.. image:: ../images/client_creation.png
    :align: center

For re-generating ``client_secret``, when you are in the Client editing view, select "Client type" to be ``public``. Then after saving, select back to be ``confidential`` and save again.

Custom view
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If for some reason you need to create your own view to manage them, you can grab the form class that the admin makes use of. Located in ``oidc_provider.admin.ClientForm``.

Some built-in logic that comes with it:

* Automatic ``client_id`` and ``client_secret`` generation.
* Empty ``client_secret`` when ``client_type`` is equal to ``public``.

Programmatically
================

You can create a Client programmatically with Django shell ``python manage.py shell``::

    >>> from oidc_provider.models import Client, ResponseType
    >>> c = Client(name='Some Client', client_id='123', client_secret='456', redirect_uris=['http://example.com/'])
    >>> c.save()
    >>> c.response_types.add(ResponseType.objects.get(value='code'))

`Read more about client creation in the OAuth2 spec <http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6749#section-2>`_

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I've now had my Olympus EM10 MK II for about a month and feel that after giving it extensive use both at home in Australia and also overseas in Malaysia (with a 4 year old and 11 month old!) that I'm in a good position to be able to give a comprehensive review of what has basically become a seamless integration into my photography.
After many long days holding camera equipment that was uncomfortably heavy and also way too bulky I did a lot of thinking. The Canon 5D I was currently using was simply too big for me and this was having an effect on how much I was enjoying my photography, both paid jobs and basic family snapshots. Tired and aching hands are not really on any photographer's wish list and I'm certainly no exception. I'd also seen the ease with which my Dad had been carrying around his EM10 to every family occasion with no worries at all, while I lugged a camera bag containing a body and lens around, doing my best to swiftly use it before the moment had passed. When holding this EM10 I'd also noticed how well built and balanced it was as well as how practical certain things were, for example, the touch screen focus and shutter for quick snaps of my kids.
As we planned our first overseas trip as a family – back to Kuala Lumpur where my wife's from – I knew I wanted to take the smallest possible equipment that would still let me have full control over my photos and so I began to look around (or as my wife would say – procastinate!). I looked and looked but kept coming back to the EM 10 MKII for a few reasons which have all proven relevant in the review below. Although the new EM10 MK III was on the verge of being released I was more than happy to grab the MKII and have not been let down by this decision.
Controls: Firstly, the control layout looked fantastic and in practice it has proven to be so easy to use for me, a person with very average dexterity who simply can't handle hard to use controls, those with 'press hold and rotate' designs etc. To be able to have such full and extensive control over all aspects of the camera's operation has been fantastic and if you try one setting and don't like it, it's as simple as setting it to what suits you better. I've found that being able to change and make so many adjustments so easily while still looking through the EVF has been great, especially in bright tropical conditions and also night time, both of which require your eyes to adjust considerably for ambient brightness.
While the menu system does take a while to get used to, it's definitely worth it to learn and maximise the ways you can customise this camera. I've found one of my most frequently accessed menus is to change the dial functions to adapt to different situations that will demand different functions. From here, its as simple as scrolling through and adjusting what you need to, something I've been able to do in a hurry on multiple occasions.
A fantastically simple way of changing settings quickly is also to simply press the 'ok' button to bring up the settings menu on the screen, then proceed to adjust what's necessary. The tilting touch screen is also very practical, especially for taking food shots, meaning you don't have to stand up and lean over your food to get a shot, instead being able to stay seated and simply raise the camera, tilt the screen and touch to focus and fire the shutter. Colours in these food shots are also generally very flattering to what's on your plate, being rich and warm, as can be seen in this shot from the fantastic Al Amar in Pavilion. Shot at 1/20sec, f3.5, iso 3200.
Size: Another huge benefit of the EM10 MK II on this holiday was the ease with which it can be used due to its small size and also weight. While in the plane on the way home, I was able to take the obligatory sunset shot out the window with one hand, even changing the settings, while holding my baby in my other arm! The balance of weight in the camera means it always stays centered and to be able to hold it, easily turn the dials and take some shots all with only one hand was just fantastic and meant I was able to get some shots I otherwise couldn't have (see below).
The small size also meant I was able to fit the camera and 14-42 EZ lens into the pockets in my cargo shorts which was fantastic for when we were heading out and I needed all my hands free and also for when you're going somewhere and don't want everyone to see you with a camera bag. While your pockets do need to be large to fit the body and lens, it is definitely possible with something like cargo shorts/pants and if you're doing something like going out for dinner etc, it's a great way to still be able to take great pictures.
EVF and rear screen: I've found the EVF on the EM10 MK II to be fantastic and I still prefer it to the touch screen on many occasions. Firstly, as I'm long sighted, the EVF makes it a bit easier for my eyes to focus, especially with the diopter adjustment which does a great job, and secondly, I find it much more natural to look through a viewfinder rather than at a screen. However, the rear screen is also great and there are also times when it will be the preferred option – for example, for a quick shot of the kids I often quickly raise the camera, frame it on the screen and use the touch function to focus and shoot on my chosen area. It really is that easy and many times this has saved me from missing shots.
In sunny situations I also much prefer the EVF as it stops you from squinting at the rear screen while taking your shot. However, for quick tap to adjust setting changes the touch screen is great as you can then proceed to simply touch the screen again to focus and shoot. This is also really handy for quick snaps of candid moments, which can be made even more candid by shooting from the waist with the screen tilted towards you, such as at the KLCC taxi line just before the rain came down.
Battery life: Battery life is often discussed regarding mirrorless cameras and with the OM10 MK II being quoted at around 300 shots, many people have questioned whether this is sufficient. I never found this to be an issue, and typically got more shots than this per charge by turning off auto review and other similar battery drainers and also by not chimping and looking at every single shot after you've taken it. And if it's that vital, simply get another battery and keep it in your pocket as they're small enough in size to not be an issue. I've always thought of spare batteries as a cheap way to get rid of any concerns you have and for the OM10 MKII this is no exception, especially if you're traveling and one battery stops working.
14-42 EZ lens: For convenience while traveling I was really keen to try this lens due to its super compact size. It was the first power zoom lens I'd ever used and while it took a little while to get used to, once I had done so it wasn't an issue at all. Covering the 35mm equivalent of 28-84mm means everything from wide angle to telephoto is taken care of and I found that in my couple of weeks traveling it did the job nearly all the time, except for when I needed a long zoom for wildlife shots etc. It's somewhat prone to showing corner softness, however stopping down to f5.6-f8 helps to minimise this and I found that center sharpness remains good throughout the whole range. As a mid range portrait lens at about 25mm (50mm equiv) it's capable of delivering some really sharp, really good results as shown in the below shot of my beautiful wife that was taken at f4.9, 28mm, iso 1600.
So whilst it doesn't have the same outstanding optical quality as for example the 25 1.8 or 45 1.8, it definitely doesn't have any issues at all taking sharp pictures, especially where the main subject is centered in the frame. And the sheer convenience of having a zoom lens that's so incredibly compact in many cases often beats all other issues, especially when traveling. Focus speed is also snappy and doesn't cause any issues whatsoever, and in very dim light I still found it to be fast and accurate. The below shot of the mind blowing Brabus 6X6 – one of only 15 like this in the world – was taken in very dim light at a valet while I was also dodging oncoming Ubers and other taxis, so in this case to be able to run over, quickly focus, shoot and then get off the road again was very handy!
Image Quality: Another one of the main reasons I chose the Olympus over other brands was due to its stellar reputation for jpegs being great right out of the camera, with punchy well balanced colours. Knowing that I'd be sharing these shots while still on holiday and without access to lightroom etc (I packed light, no laptop!) meant that I needed them to be pretty spot on and I wasn't disappointed. I changed between natural, vivid and monochrome being my picture settings, with natural as the default, vivid for landscapes and colourful scenes and monochrome where I thought appropriate. I also added a +2 contrast setting to monochrome to make it a touch punchier and more dramatic while keeping the others at default settings.
I found natural to give good, flattering and balanced colours regardless of lighting and also found it to be very good at handling contrasty scenes, for example involving water. Vivid was fantastic especially for shots of bright green foliage where you really want to bring out the beautiful deep natural colours that tropical climates provide or also for colourful buildings. I shot the image below using the vivid setting in order to really emphasise the depth of the greens both in the bananas themselves as well as the leaves and really like the way its made the colours pop.
While we were over in KL it was also Deepavali which meant lots of bright, brilliant colours to capture, and I always preferred to shoot things such as the below Deepavali painting in vivid as it ensured you really got to enjoy the full range of beautiful bright colours.
In bright sunny conditions with people and shadows I found vivid can be a touch too much with the shadow transition being quite harsh, however reverting back to natural quickly fixes this issue. Monochrome was also a setting I often used as I found it to give excellent results especially once tuned to my particular preferences for black and white. Both highlights and shadows are handled very well and mid-tones are generally very smooth, while if you're looking for a slightly grittier appearance there's also the grainy film setting however for most shots I prefer to use monochrome as I just like the way these shots appear more.
The shot below was taken on monochrome at iso 200, 14mm, f9.0, 1/125 and shows wide angle capabilities of the 14-42 lens shot at 14mm. This shot was also taken using the 'red' filter which adds a beautiful dramatic tone to the skies, especially with the rich blue skies that I was working with. I usually kept the red filter on while taking shots such as this outdoors as it gives shots a nice touch of extra depth within its tones, adding interest to areas such as skies and clouds that can otherwise become lost.
I never found image noise to be an issue with the OM10 MK II, and despite the fact I was in effect using a kit lens, I was still very impressed with the sharpness and resolution of shots taken. I also found the OM10 MK II to be usable right up to 6400 with no real issues. As long as the shot isn't underexposed, I usually added +0.3-+0.7 exposure compensation, then shots were usually more than satisfactory. This was especially useful when my wife and I went out to dinner late at night and I was still able to get some pictures I was happy with, all while still using the 14-42 EZ lens.
These shots below were both shot at 6400 in very dim lighting at the amazing Manja restaurant in KL and have had no noise reduction whatsoever applied.
As can be seen, all colours are still rendered well and noise certainly doesn't detract from the subject. These images are straight out of the camera and while detail obviously won't be as fine as it is at a lower iso, it certainly gave results I was more than happy with.
Wi-Fi and Image Transfer: After traveling without a laptop, the wi-fi capabilities of the EM10 MK II meant that I had no problems at all transferring images from my camera to my phone via the OI Share app and then sharing them on social media, all which can be done in a matter of minutes. While it does take a bit to get used to, once you're used to the app, it's a super quick process which usually meant for me that after a day out, I could sit down and review my images on the camera's rear screen before selecting the ones I want to transfer over and then share with family and friends.
This is another huge benefit of knowing how good Olympus jpegs are straight from the camera, as it means there's no issues with colours being washed out etc. And if you want to make basic adjustments to shadows etc, this can even be done in camera before transferring over which can be really handy if you want to give your images a slightly different look. It really did make it much less stressful not having to sit down and go through images every day in front of a computer screen, and this in turn meant having more time and energy to take more shots, such as this one at a fantastic food court near where my wife grew up, best ever cream cheese buns can be found here! And also our oldest daughter going for a walk with her Uncle Richard, who spoils her rotten! It was fantastic to see our girls enjoy KL so much.
And another thing, how good does this little treasure look! A real throwback to the Olympus film cameras of yesteryear, I went with the silver one and love it. So all in all, so far it's been a great journey with this camera and between its size, ease of use and all around practicality it was an amazing camera to take on holidays and performed fantastically in a huge variety of conditions from bright sunny days to nearly pitch black monsoon conditions. Couldn't be happier, and look forward to putting a gallery together of all my images from KL!


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Veterans Cemeteries
The map below shows U.S. Veteran cemeteries. There are 171 national cemeteries in the United States and 26 in other countries that are maintained by the U.S. government. In additions, there are state, territorial, and tribal Veterans cemeteries. Some of these receive funds from the Veterans Administration.
Help using Google Maps
The Full Screen control in the upper righthand corner of the Google Maps display expands the display to cover the entire computer screen. This full-screen feature is not available on Apple IOS devices like the iPad.
You can exit out of full screen by pressing the Escape key or clicking the control in the upper righthand corner of the display.
Map Satellite Labels
The Map/Satellite control in the upper lefthand corner of the screen lets you choose either the normal map view or the satellite view. The satellite view allows you to see the actual military facility when you zoom in. You can choose to turn Labels on or off. The labels are the names of places, businesses, cities, etc. that appear on the map. You can turn off the labels if they obstruct your view.
Map Satellite Terrain
When you select the Map view, you can turn on terrain features by clicking or touching the Terrain box. This will show things like mountain ranges, similar to looking at a relief map.
You can zoom in and out in a few ways. The lower righthand corner of the Google Maps display has a plus sign and a minus sign that controls zooming. If you're using a mouse with a scroll wheel, the wheel controls zooming. If you're using an IOS device like an iPhone or iPad, double-tapping the display zooms in but tapping does not zoom out.
Most touch screen devices will zoom by pinching the display with two fingers.
The red markers are national cemeteries. The blue markers are state or local veterans cemeteries. Here's some information based on the map data:
Missing: When you click a marker in the map, you may see a number for "Missing:" appear. You'll see this for overseas cemeteries primarily. This refers to the number of soldiers who are missing in action and memorialized at the cemetery with their names appearing, usually on a wall.
Veterans Administration: National Cemetery Administration
Wikipedia: American Battle Monuments Commission
Wikipedia: United States National Cemetery System


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Is Alafaya Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Can You Drink Tap Water in Alafaya?
Yes, Alafaya's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Alafaya has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA's ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Alafaya's water utility, University of Central Florida, had 1 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Alafaya was resolved on Jan. 31, 2021. This assessment is based on the University of Central Florida water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
Alafaya Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named University of Central Florida for Alafaya in Florida. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Jan. 1, 2021 to Jan. 31, 2021, Alafaya had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.
From Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019, Alafaya had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Nitrate.
From Dec. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014, Alafaya had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).
From July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, Alafaya had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From Sept. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2012, Alafaya had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Groundwater Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: E. COLI.
Is there Lead in Alafaya Water?
Based on the EPA's ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Alafaya water system, University of Central Florida, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0083 mg/L of lead in Alafaya water. This is 55.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Alafaya contained more lead.
While Alafaya water testing may have found 0.0083 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
Are there PFAS in Alafaya Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn't mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Orlando NTC - near Alafaya with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Alafaya has been evaluated for yet.
Alafaya SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
01/01/2021 - 01/31/2021 Resolved No Monitoring Violation (MON) Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring, Regular (03) Nitrates (331) Nitrate (1040) Chemicals (300) Inorganic Chemicals (330)
12/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) (23) Total Coliform Rule (110) Coliform (TCR) (3100) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
09/01/2012 - 09/30/2012 Archived No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring (19) Ground Water Rule (140) E. COLI (3014) Microbials (100) Groundwater Rule (140)
Alafaya Water - Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I CONTACT ALAFAYA CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Alafaya water provider, University of Central Florida, please use the information below.
By Mail: 3546 S. PERSEUS LOOP
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Existing customers can login to their University of Central Florida account to pay their Alafaya water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your University of Central Florida bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Alafaya water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Alafaya water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
HOW TO START & STOP ALAFAYA WATER SERVICE
Moving to a new house or apartment in Alafaya means you will often need to put the water in your name with University of Central Florida. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Alafaya means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with University of Central Florida. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
Alafaya tap water
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Alafaya, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Furnished as all Europe now is with Academies of Science, with nice instruments and the spirit of experiment, the progress of human knowledge will be rapid and discoveries made of which we have at present no conception. I begin to be almost sorry I was born so soon, since I cannot have the happiness of knowing what will be known a hundred years hence.
An India prostrate at the feet of Europe can give no hope to humanity.
Never tolerate the establishment of two continental powers in Europe.
I studiously avoided all so-called "holy men." I did so because I had to make do with my own truth, not accept from others what I could not attain on my own. I would have felt it as a theft had I attempted to learn from the holy men and to accept their truth for myself. Neither in Europe can I make any borrowings from the East, but must shape my life out of myself-out of what my inner being tells me, or what nature brings to me.
Not that this appears to affect the intentions of the political-bureaucratic elite, which in Britain as elsewhere in Europe believes that it has an overriding mission to achieve European integration by hook or by crook and which is convinced that History (with an extra-large 'H') is on its side.
In my lifetime Europe has been the source of our problems, not the source of our solutions. It's America and Britain that saved the world.
As Fuehrer of the German people and Chancellor of the Reich, I can thank God at this moment that he has so wonderfully blessed us in our hard struggle for what is our right, and beg Him that we and all other nations may find the right way, so that not only the German people but all Europe may once more be granted the blessing of peace.
You can see it's the end; Europe is springing leaks everywhere. What then has happened? It simply is that in the past we made history and now it is being made of us. The ratio of forces has been inverted.
Yes, it is Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals, it is Europe, it is the whole of Europe, that will decide the fate of the world.
We are with Europe, but not of it. We are linked but not comprised. We are interested and associated, but not absorbed.
It had the effect of cementing the Anglo-American alliance. What's the good of having bases if when you want to use them you're not allowed to by the home country. It made America realise that Britain was her real and true friend, when they were hard up against it and wanted something, and that no one else in Europe was. They're a weak lot, some of them in Europe you know. Weak. Feeble.
Sometimes you're invited to a big ball and for months you think about how glamorous and exciting it's going to be. Then you fly to Europe and you go to the ball and when you think back on it a couple of months later what you remember is maybe the car ride to the ball, you can't remember the ball at all. Sometimes the little times you don't think are anything while they're happening turn out to be what marks a whole period of your life. I should have been dreaming for months about the car ride to the ball and getting dressed for the car ride, and buying my ticket to Europe so I could take the car ride. Then, who knows, maybe I could have remembered the ball.
The separation of church and state is extremely important to any of us who holds to the original traditions of our nation.... To change these traditions... would be harmful to our whole attitude of tolerance in the religious area. If we look at situations which have arisen in the past in Europe and other world areas, I think we will see the reason why it is wise to hold to our early traditions.
I was turned out because I said to Europe no, no, no. That no, no, no has now turned into yes, yes. Two yes's not three because he got the Social Chapter out and he's reserved his position on the single currency.
Europe today is a powder keg and the leaders are like men smoking in an arsenal … A single spark will set off an explosion that will consume us all … I cannot tell you when that explosion will occur, but I can tell you where … Some damned foolish thing in the Balkans will set it off.
Christendom might quite reasonably have been alarmed if it had not been attacked. But as a matter of history it had been attacked. The Crusader would have been quite justified in suspecting the Moslem even if the Moslem had merely been a new stranger; but as a matter of history he was already an old enemy. The critic of the Crusade talks as if it had sought out some inoffensive tribe or temple in the interior of Thibet, which was never discovered until it was invaded. They seem entirely to forget that long before the Crusaders had dreamed of riding to Jerusalem, the Moslems had almost ridden into Paris. They seem to forget that if the Crusaders nearly conquered Palestine, it was but a return upon the Moslems who had nearly conquered Europe.
On the seat opposite him was an American tourist. The pattern of his clothes, of his overcoat, the grip he carried, down to his hopeful friendliness and his naïve absorption in the scenery, even the guidebook in his hand, all gave him away and proclaimed him a small town American seeing Europe for the first time. In another minute or so, Poirot judged, he would break into speech. His wistful dog-like expression could not be mistaken.
We share a belief in the dignity and equality of every human being; that our daughters deserve the same opportunities as our sons; that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters must be treated equally under the law; that our societies are strengthened and not weakened by diversity. And we stand up for universal human rights, not only in America and in Europe, but beyond, because we believe that when these rights are respected, nations are more successful and our world is safer and more just.
You always have to keep pushing to innovate. Dylan could have sung protest songs forever and probably made a lot of money, but he didn't. He had to move on, and when he did, by going electric in 1965, he alienated a lot of people. His 1966 Europe tour was his greatest…. The Beatles were the same way. They kept evolving, moving, refining their art. That's what I've always tried to do — keep moving. Otherwise, as Dylan says, if you are not busy being born, you're busy dying.
I hope the necessity will at length be seen of establishing institutions, here as in Europe, where every branch of science, useful at this day, may be taught in it's highest degrees.
Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition...or caprice?
Russia was a slave in Europe but would be a master in Asia.
A great new edifice is not built overnight. It was 11 years from the Declaration of Independence to the writing of the Constitution. The construction of workable federal institutions required still another generation. The greatest works of our Nation's founders lay not in documents and in declarations, but in creative, determined action. The building of the new house of Europe has followed the same practical, purposeful course. Building the Atlantic partnership now will not be easily or cheaply finished.
I dread the inevitable acceleration of American world domination which will be the result of it all...Europe will no longer be Europe.
Europe has lived on its contradictions, flourished on its differences, and, constantly transcending itself thereby, has created a civilization on which the whole world depends even when rejecting it. This is why I do not believe in a Europe unified under the weight of an ideology or of a technocracy that overlooked these differences.
Myth is neither a lie nor a confession: it is an inflexion.
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Aaron Lee (Chamberí, Madrid, 1988) es un músico, violinista y activista por los derechos humanos español.

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Graduado en el Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid, aunque también tocó en la calle para sobrevivir, es el hijo de una pareja de músicos surcoreanos que se instaló en Europa para completar sus estudios. Desde los cuatro años Aaron toca el piano y desde los nueve estudia violín con los maestros Ala Voronkova y Manuel Puig.

Cuando Aaron cumplió los veinte años, después de varios eventos vitales, logró ser el músico más joven en entrar a formar parte de la Orquesta Nacional de España. Actualmente toca como solista. Además de violinista se ha dedicado a investigar la música española de los siglos XIX y XX.

Más allá de su actividad musical, como activista social, ha creado la 'Fundación Arte que Alimenta' para proteger a los adolescentes LGTBIQ, a las mujeres víctimas de maltrato y a los niños de bajos ingresos.

Libro y obra de teatro
En 2020 publicó su libro Yo soy el que soy, donde narra su historia vital, en la que sufrió la discriminación en diferentes formas. En el libro, Lee explica cómo su padre le llevó engañado a una isla de Corea, con la excusa de que irían a visitar a su abuelo, pero en realidad el destino era un "centro de rehabilitación" para conseguir "reconducir" su condición homosexual, después de haber salido del armario con sus padres. Encerrado en una celda de cara a una pared de hormigón, en una isla, sin pasaporte ni dinero, planeó su escape. Sólo consiguió salvarse después de interpretar a un personaje y fingir «su cuidado». Sin ningún odio ni resentimiento, el libro exuda una voluntad de ayudar a los demás y de transmitir un mensaje de esperanza.

Esta biografía se ha convertido también en una obra de teatro que se representa en el prestigioso Pavón Teatro Kamikaze. Sobre el escenario, Lee comparte sus memorias a través de un viaje interior y la lucha de un artista que libera a sus demonios en cada función. En esta obra  dirigida por Zenón Recalde, director residente de El rey león, Lee narra con las cuerdas de su violín su propia historia. Las palabras, un librito que nace de la autobiografía de Lee, es decir, en primera persona, son pronunciadas por la actriz Verónica Ronda. La obra cuenta también con la presencia de otro virtuoso artista, el pianista y maestro de orquesta Gaby Goldman, director de los musicales Billy Elliot y West Side Story.

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After a battle with cancer, Marion Stroud went to be with her Savior on August 8, 2015. Since 2014 Marion has been writing devotional articles for Our Daily Bread which have touched the lives of readers around the world. Two of her popular books of prayers, Dear God, It's Me and It's Urgent and It's Just You and Me, Lord were published by Discovery House. As an international author and writing mentor, Marion worked as a cross-cultural trainer for Media Associates International, helping writers produce books for their own culture. She has been an encourager and role model for writers for many years and will be mourned by hundreds of friends around the world. Marion is survived by her husband, Gordon, and their five children and sixteen grandchildren. Find books by Marion Stroud
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For This I Have Jesus
Marion Stroud | October 23
There is rarely a problem-free season in our lives, but sometimes the onslaught is terrifying.
Rose saw her entire family, except for her two little daughters, slaughtered in the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. Now she is a widow among many widows with little money. But she refuses to be defeated. She has adopted two orphans and simply trusts God to provide for the food and school fees for her family of five. She translates Christian literature into the local language and organizes an annual conference for other widows. Rose wept as she told me her story. But for every problem in her life she has one simple remedy. "For this," she said, "I have Jesus."
God knows exactly what you are facing today. Isaiah reminds us that God's knowledge of us is so intimate that it is as if our names were written on the palms of His hands (Isa. 49:16). We may sometimes neglect the needs of others, even those who are closest to us, but God is aware of every detail of our lives. And He has given us His Spirit to guide, to comfort, and to strengthen us.
Think of the challenges you face at this moment, and then write these words beside each one as a reminder of His faithfulness and care: "For this, I have Jesus."
God So Loved . . .
Marion Stroud | September 13
July 28, 2014, marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I. In the British media many discussions and documentaries recalled the start of that 4-year conflict. Even the TV program Mr. Selfridge, which is based on an actual department store in London, included an episode set in 1914 that showed young male employees lining up to volunteer for the army. As I observed these portrayals of self-sacrifice, I felt a lump in my throat. The soldiers they depicted had been so young, so eager, and so unlikely to return from the horror of the trenches.
Although Jesus didn't go off to war to defeat an earthly foe, He did go to the cross to defeat the ultimate enemy—sin and death. Jesus came to earth to demonstrate God's love in action and to die a horrendous death so that we could be forgiven of our sins. And He was even prepared to forgive the men who flogged and crucified Him (Luke 23:34). He conquered death by His resurrection and now we can become part of God's forever family (John 3:13-16).
Anniversaries and memorials remind us of important historical events and heroic deeds. The cross reminds us of the pain of Jesus' death and the beauty of His sacrifice for our salvation.
Marion Stroud | August 20
Mary enjoyed her midweek church group meeting when she and several friends gathered to pray, worship, and discuss questions from the previous week's sermon. This week they were going to talk about the difference between "going" to church and "being" the church in a hurting world. She was looking forward to seeing her friends and having a lively discussion.
As she picked up her car keys, the doorbell rang. "I'm so sorry to bother you," said her neighbor Sue, "but are you free this morning?" Mary was about to say that she was going out when Sue continued, "I have to take my car to the repair shop. Normally I would walk or cycle home, but I've hurt my back and can't do either at the moment." Mary hesitated for a heartbeat and then smiled. "Of course," she said.
Mary knew her neighbor only by sight. But as she drove her home, she learned about Sue's husband's battle with dementia and the utter exhaustion that being a caregiver can bring with it. She listened, sympathized, and promised to pray. She offered to help in any way she could.
Mary didn't get to church that morning to talk about sharing her faith. Instead she took a little bit of Jesus' love to her neighbor who was in a difficult situation.
Marion Stroud | July 18
Two small boys were playing a complicated game with sticks and string. After a few minutes the older boy turned to his friend and said crossly, "You're not doing it properly. This is my game, and we play it my way. You can't play anymore!" The desire to have things our own way starts young!
Naaman was a person who was accustomed to having things his way. He was commander of the army of the king of Syria. But Naaman also had an incurable disease. One day his wife's servant girl, who had been captured from the land of Israel, suggested that he seek healing from Elisha, the prophet of God. Naaman was desperate enough to do this, but he wanted the prophet to come to him. He expected to be treated with great ceremony and respect. So when Elisha simply sent a message that he should bathe seven times in the Jordan River, Naaman was furious! He refused (2 Kings 5:10-12). Only when he finally humbled himself and did it God's way was he cured (vv. 13-14).
We've probably all had times when we've said "I'll do it my way" to God. But His way is always the best way. So let's ask God to give us humble hearts that willingly choose His way, not our own.
Marion Stroud | June 24
When I learned to sail, I had to walk along a very unsteady floating platform to reach the little boats in which we had our lessons. I hated it. I don't have a good sense of balance and was terrified of falling between the platform and the boat as I attempted to get in. I nearly gave up. "Fix your eyes on me," said the instructor. "I'm here, and I'll catch you if you slip." I did what he said, and I am now the proud possessor of a basic sailing proficiency certificate!
Do you avoid taking risks at all costs? Many of us are reluctant to step out of our comfort zones in case we fail, get hurt, or look stupid. But if we allow that fear to bind us, we'll end up afraid to do anything.
The story of Peter's water-walking adventure and why it supposedly failed is a popular choice for preachers (Matt. 14:22-33). But I don't think I've ever heard any of them discuss the behavior of the rest of the disciples. In my opinion, Peter was a success. He felt the fear but responded to the call of Jesus anyway. Maybe it was those who never tried at all who failed.
Jesus risked everything for us. What are we prepared to risk for Him?
Marion Stroud | May 23
We were absolutely stuck! While I was laying the wreath in place on my parents' grave, my husband eased the car off the road to allow another car to pass. It had rained for weeks and the parking area was sodden. When we were ready to leave, we discovered that the car was stuck. The wheels spun, sinking further and further into the mud.
Facing The Impossible
Marion Stroud | April 21
In 2008, house values were tumbling in the United Kingdom. But 2 weeks after my husband and I put our home of 40 years on the market, a buyer offered us a good price and we agreed to a sale. Soon our builders started work on the house I had inherited, which would be our new home. But a few days before the sale of our old home was finalized, our buyer pulled out. We were devastated. Now we owned two properties—one whose value was tumbling rapidly, and the other a virtual ruin that we could neither sell nor move into. Until we found a new buyer, we had no money to pay the builder. It was an impossible situation.
God's Clocks
Marion Stroud | March 25
Ivisit two elderly women from time to time. One has no financial worries, is fit for her age, and lives in her own home. But she can always find something negative to say. The other is crippled with arthritis and rather forgetful. She lives in simple accommodations, and keeps a reminder pad so she won't forget her appointments. But to every visitor to her tiny apartment, her first comment is always the same: "God is so good to me." Handing her the reminder pad on my last visit, I noticed that she had written the day before "Out to lunch tomorrow! Wonderful! Another happy day."
Bring The Boy To Me
Marion Stroud | February 15
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Is UMMC Mississippi Products' Unnamed Contractor?
Mississippi Products Inc.
By R.L. Nave Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:39 p.m. CDT
Miss. Products Contract with UMMC
Lee on the Defensive Over Judgments
The JFP broke the story April 24 about mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee's business problems.
For almost a year now, Jonathan Lee has run for mayor of Jackson not just as a businessman, but as a small business owner.
In other words, the 35-year-old Lee would say that in addition to working in the business world for more than a decade, he has been a successful owner and operator of a local company—his family's business, Mississippi Products Inc.
But when information came to light in late April about default judgments against MPI, Lee started backing away from his claims about running the business.
Lee, in an interview with the Jackson Free Press editorial board in late April, attributed the default judgments—four in all, with a fifth lawsuit pending—to a disagreement between MPI, vendors and a former customer/contractor who had ordered the products through his company and then decided they didn't want them.
"Ironically, this has all kind of come to a culmination since I stepped away from my position as president," Lee told JFP editors, adding that he stepped down as president on Dec. 31, 2011. (State records indicate Lee helmed the company until October 2012). "But this has been an ongoing dispute and, because of that, there's very little I can say about it."
Lee provided a statement to the JFP indicating that MPI was caught in the middle of a three-way dispute between a local customer/contractor and out-of-state vendors. He refused to name the contractor, however.
Sources close to multiple campaigns later told the Jackson Free Press the customer/contractor might be the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Reached for comment, UMMC confirmed they had a three-year contract with Mississippi Products Inc. starting in August 2008, but has not confirmed whether the state-owned hospital ordered supplies through Lee's family business that it did not pay for.
UMMC provided the contract with MPI to the Jackson Free Press this week in response to a public-records request.
Since fiscal year 2009, UMMC has paid MPI $1.9 million for various disposable products. The sums paid to MPI dropped off substantially in 2012, when UMMC bought $127,572.20 worth of goods from MPI compared to $463,661.61 in 2011 and $952,850.95 in 2010. So far, fiscal year-to-date, UMMC has paid out only $14,025.70 to MPI, records show.
Jack Mazurak, a UMMC spokesman, told the Jackson Free Press Monday afternoon that the hospital decided to allow the three-year group-purchasing contract between UMMC and MPI to expire in August 2011. Mazurak said it was a "business decision" to allow the MPI contract to expire, but declined to provide specifics.
Mazurak added that the hospital was still looking into a JFP public-records request seeking information about whether the hospital ordered supplies from MPI without paying for them, leaving MPI responsible for the costs.
"To the best of my knowledge, we worked with Mississippi Products to buy out the stock that we had ordered when we were winding down the contract," Mazurak, adding that Lee was a "stellar" supplier and that UMMC continues to use MPI as a vendor but not under its group-purchasing agreement.
Followers of Jonathan Lee's career up until now know him as the good-humored moderator of a weekly coffeehouse forum, from his time as president of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce or his involvement with local nonprofit boards of directors, all positions that resulted from Lee's taking over his family business at age 24 when his father died of cancer.
Fewer people know much about MPI or how the company makes its money. Lee's father, John, founded Mississippi Products Inc. in November 1992 in Pearl. John Lee, who had an MBA from Mississippi College and worked in manufacturing for Ford Motor Co. and Siemens Entergy and Automation, previously co-founded and served as president of an electrical components manufacturer called Craft-Co.
A year after founding MPI, John Lee moved the company to a 14,000-square-foot building in Jackson. When John Lee died, the company had 11 full-time employees and generated sales of about $3 million per year, according to a resolution the Mississippi Legislature passed in Lee's memory in 2004.
Enter Lee's then-24-year-old son, Jonathan. In his mayoral bid, Lee touts born-and-raised-in-Jackson bona fides, although his parents moved the family from the capital city to Rankin County in 1988 when Jonathan was 11. (Lee's campaign website states the Lee family moved to Morton in 1990). Jonathan graduated from Northwest Rankin High School in 1996 and went on to earn a bachelor's and master's in business administration from Mississippi State University.
A certified minority- and veteran-owned company, MPI is a disposable-goods distributor and warehouser—a "middleman" between large institutions such as hospitals, government agencies, manufacturers and procurement clearinghouses known as group-purchasing organizations (GPOs).
Using MPI and one of its customers, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, as an example, the process works this way: Since 2008 UMMC has had a group-purchasing agreement with Dallas-based Novation LLC and University Health Consortium. Under the agreement, UMMC uses certain vendors under Novation's umbrella for specific merchandise—janitorial products from Georgia Pacific in the case of the 2008 contract provided to the JFP between UMMC, Novation and MPI.
From there, the relationship is complicated, but this is how Lee explained it in his endorsement interview with the Jackson Free Press in April:
"What manufacturers (such as the companies suing MPI) will do is that they will sell us goods at what's called an inter-dealer stock price for a contract company (such as UMMC), and that price is artificially high, OK? So let's just say a truckload of something may cost us $120,000. I turn around and sell it to my customer for $100,000," Lee told the JFP editorial board.
"I have to provide what's called a chargeback or sales tracing to prove that I sold it to the right person (meaning a contractor like UMMC). When I provide that documentation, they (the manufacturers) charge me back, or rebate me back, the money on the back end, once I can show that I sold it to the right person at the right price."
MPI owes what Lee said is approximately $200,000 to five companies, all of which are headquartered out of state, with one at least outside the country. In June 2012, Hinds County Judge Melvin Priester Sr. signed three default judgment orders against Mississippi Products Inc. for at least $123,296.71 to three vendors. Diversey Inc., has also sued MPI in Hinds County for $ $23,923.75. In its response, filed right before the primary on May 2, Mississippi Products denies the company owes Diversey.
In addition to UMMC, Mississippi agencies—including Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield, Boswell Regional Center, Mississippi State Tax Commission (now the Department of Revenue), Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration and Mississippi Department of Human Services—have paid MPI $168,401.66 since 2003.
When pressed about the judgments, Lee added: "What happens when there's a contract dispute, without warning, is I can't sell the goods to the customer because they're not going to give me my back-end money."
What isn't clear is why MPI has no recourse to deal with unsold inventory from a variety of vendors, including Georgia Pacific, particularly if it's true that the contract with UMMC is the one that led ultimately to the default judgments. Georgia Pacific, in March 2013, was granted an Order Allowing Examination of Judgment Debtor against MPI, enabling them to move forward with an audit of MPI's assets.
Despite multiple requests, Lee declined a followup interview with the Jackson Free Press.
UMMC's Mazurak also pointed out that UMMC and MPI are not suing one another, nor are there pending legal disputes between UMMC and group purchaser Novation.
Contract for UMMC and Lee's MPI Comes in Focus
Was Jonathan Lee's MPI Collateral Damage in UMMC Deal?
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Lee's Legal Troubles Multiply
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Is Sola Scriptura in the Bible?
No, and yes. The Bible does not have specific text that suggests that the Bible alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Those who delight to point this out, however, typically Roman Catholics and the eastern Orthodox, typically miss the point. First, their energies more often than not are aimed at the Anabaptist error that we call solo Scriptura. Here the person affirms that all he needs is himself and his Bible. The wisdom of the church in history, the community of believers, are all deemed irrelevant to understanding the things of God. Solo scriptura is reprehensible and ignorant and a-historical.
Sola Scriptura, like the Scriptures themselves, recognizes that God has gifted the church with teachers and pastors. It recognizes that the church has progressed and reached consensus on critical issues in and through the ancient ecumenical creeds. It affirms with vigor that we are all standing on the shoulders of giants. But it also affirms that even these giants have feet of clay. And there is where the Bible does in the end teach sola Scriptura. Sola Scriptura is a biblical doctrine not because the Bible says so. That would be a tautology- the kind of argument we find in that collection of lies the Book of Mormon. Instead the Bible is our alone final authority because it alone is the Word of God. It has been attested, authenticated, by God Himself. Miracles serve as the divine imprimatur, the proof that this is a message of God. This is how Nicodemus reasoned when he said, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him" (John 3:2). This is also how Jesus Himself reasoned when He first forgave the sins of the paralytic lowered through the roof. In response to the unspoken charge that He had blasphemed, Jesus told the man, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house" (Matthew 9:1-8).
I would be quite content to add as a second infallible and inerrant authority the ancient creeds of the church under the following conditions. First, those who gathered to formulate these creeds would need to have their message authenticated by miraculous works. Let them raise men from the dead. Second, we must add those creeds to our Bibles. If both sources are equally authoritative, why do we separate them? In like manner, I'd be content to add as a second infallible and inerrant authority the statements of the Pope when He speaks ex cathedra. First, however, let him raise men from the dead. Second, let us add his words, assuming he would even tell us what they were, to our canon.
But wait, there's more. I want an authoritative list, in both instances of what these messages are. Ask someone Orthodox to show you exactly where you can read their infallible tradition and you will receive slippery ooze. Ask someone Roman Catholic for a list of infallible papal or consiliar statements, and you will receive the same.
Finally, there is this problem. In both instances, Rome and Orthodoxy, you run headlong into the problem of the infinite regress. That is, those who are less strident in their views on tradition, who deny that tradition carries additional content to the Scripture, instead argue that tradition gives an infallible and inerrant interpretation of Scripture. Okay. Where then can we find an infallible and inerrant interpretation of the interpretation? Assuming we could succeed there, of course, we would need an inerrant interpretation of the interpretation of the interpretation. Ad nauseum.
No, the Bible is God's Word. It is perspicuous, understandable. It says what it means and means what it says. It is attested by the miraculous power of God. And it is all these things, alone. It alone, all by itself, equips us for every good work. Flee anyone who tells you that more is required to understand, or more is required to obey.
If you'd like to learn more, I'd encourage you to get and read my friend Keith Mathison's outstanding book The Shape of Sola Scriptura.


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Reviewed by Ania Glowacz
Ryan Johansen: The Balladeer and the Mountain EP
Predominantly just voice and acoustic guitar, this is gentle, folky, slightly country outings across all five tracks, with a bit of a rock out on Japanese Girl. The other song titles indicate the simple reflective nature of the material – No Time For Keeping, Across An Ocean, Come Away With Me, All My Roads. Nelson singer/songwriter Ryan Johansen has a voice that's easy to listen to, with no particular invitation to say anything positive or negative. Whilst it's unclear how long he's been doing this, his is a natural style – unforced and mellow. When he plays out he performs both originals and covers, such as those of Ben Harper. It's great that he's released some of his original material. Recorded at Lions Den Sound Studio in Nelson, this is both local and universal at the same time.
The Balladeer and The Mountain by Ryan Johansen
Janine: Don't Love Me
Anna Hawkins: Divine
Missy: Hate Me
Scurvy Dogs: Set Sail For Hell
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Legendary Duet
The Oprah Show has packed up and traveled west to Las Vegas's Caesars Palace for a very special performance! Oprah's not usually a gambling gal, but this show is a sure bet. "I do believe I've got the best card hand on The Strip," she says. "Today, I'm holding a pair of queens."
Music legends Cher and Tina Turner are sitting down with Oprah for their first interview together...ever! These rock goddesses are also treating the packed house to a duet—something they haven't done together in decades.
The last time fans saw Cher and Tina sing together, hot pants, minidresses and disco were all the rage. A lot has changed since the '70s, but one thing has stayed the same. These women still rock.
When she was just 16 years old, Cherilyn Sarkisian—known to millions as Cher—dropped out of high school and moved to Hollywood with dreams of becoming a star. There she met a 28-year-old songwriter who changed her life forever. His name was Sonny Bono.
Calling themselves Caesar and Cleo, they began making music together. After years of recording and touring, they married and became the worldwide sensation known as Sonny & Cher. By 1971, millions were tuning in every week to watch their hit television show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
When they divorced in 1975, Cher's beat went on without Sonny. Throughout the '70s, she wowed fans with extravagant outfits, outrageous hairdos and hits like "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves."
In the '80s, Cher traded in her glittery disco duds for fishnets and leather. She reinvented herself as a rocker with the release of the anthem "If I Could Turn Back Time." During the next decade, she topped the charts with "Believe," the best-selling pop single of her career.
To this day, Cher is the only female artist to have a top 10 hit in every decade for the past 40 years. She's also a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe and Oscar® winner.
At age 61, Cher's showing no signs of slowing down.
In 2005, Cher performed the last show of her farewell tour and told fans she'd never go on the road again...but that didn't mean she was done performing. "I didn't want to give up," Cher says. "I really like doing this too much."
Cher has teamed up with Caesars Palace to create a cutting-edge new show, Cher at the Colosseum. This time around, the fans will have to come to her. Cher has signed on to do 200 performances over the next three years.
On May 6, 2008, the show premiered to a sold-out crowd, and Oprah says it's already creating excitement around the world!
Singing at Caesars Palace is a full-circle moment in Cher's life. "After Sonny and I broke up, [Caesars] was my first gig, and it wasn't nearly as nice as this," she says. "I was over in the main room—seven nights a week, two shows a night."
Things are a little different this time around. For the first time on television, Cher performs from her new stage. She's singing "Take Me Home," a throwback to her dazzling disco days.
Before Cher could wear her barely-there costumes again, she says she had to get her body back into shape. When her last tour ended, she says she indulged in a few too many sweet treats. Her weakness? Doughnuts.
Unlike most dieters, Cher says she sometimes forgets to eat. "It's not that good for you because it slows down your metabolism," she says. "You can get fat just doing that."
Once she decided to lose the weight, Cher says she became conscious of everything she ate. She began eating seven small meals a day and exercising regularly. "I was running and walking, and I was doing the Power Plate," she says.
For four months, Cher says she was faithful to her diet, and her hard work paid off. Now, she's not afraid to show some skin.
For the past 40 years, fashion icon Bob Mackie has been the man behind Cher's most spectacular costumes. Months before the premiere of her Caesars Palace show, Bob and his team began working feverishly to create 17 looks for his most daring client.
From warrior goddess to Cleopatra, the costumes do not disappoint. Every outfit comes with its own wig, headdress or dazzling accessory. "She wears these kind of clothes like they're a T-shirt and jeans," Bob says. "It's just amazing. Who else can we do clothes like this for if it's not Cher?"
Bob says other performers would be terrified to wear the risqué outfits he designs for Cher, who happens to be the first woman to show her belly button on television. "A lot of fashion historians don't give her credit," he says. "I don't know who they think did it, but it was Cher."
The Colosseum's latest show packs in the 17 costume changes, as well as audio and visual effects. Cher says fans can expect to see personal photos and film clips she's never shared before. "We found pictures of Sonny and I walking along the Seine," she says. "We've got this unbelievable black-and-white section. The whole thing is pop art."
Cher has performed hundreds of concerts over the years, but she says she still gets terrified moments before taking the stage. "Once I'm out, I'm okay," she says. "But backstage, I'm just going, 'Oh, I can't do this. I can't do this. I can't do this.'"
To snap her out of her stage fright, Cher says the show's director once told her, "If God hadn't wanted you to do this, he wouldn't have looked down on you when you were in your cradle and [said], 'Sequins!'"
Cher's not the only legend visiting Las Vegas. Tina Turner, the singer known for her sultry voice and shapely legs, has been turning out hits for nearly half a century.
Born Anna Mae Bullock, this rock 'n' roll goddess changed her name and made a name for herself in the '60s and '70s. Since then, she's been called the hardest working woman in the music business.
Over the years, she's released 63 albums and recorded countless hits, including "Proud Mary," "Private Dancer" and "What's Love Got to Do with It."
Packing stadiums around the world, Tina has sold more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history and electrified audiences with her signature dance moves. At 68 years old, this eight-time Grammy winner and grandmother is still simply the best.
"I will tell you...if there was award for Tina Turner's biggest fan, I would win it, hands down," Oprah says.
When Tina last appeared on The Oprah Show, Oprah asked her the one question on everyone's mind. What would it take for her to tour again? At the time, Tina said she wasn't ready. "To go on tour every night—that's a bit much," she said. "There's a high expectation of Tina Turner, and I don't want them to say, 'She can't do it like she used to'...I'll think about [it]."
Three years later, Tina has thought about it, and she's come to Las Vegas to make a special announcement...she's going on one last tour!
The nationwide tour kicks off in Kansas City on October 1, 2008, and tickets are on sale now.
"What really pushed it was when all of the acts of my time went out. ... I thought to myself, 'I want to do it for the people and, I have to say, maybe for myself,'" Tina says.
In February 2008, Tina came out of retirement to perform "Proud Mary" with Beyoncé Knowles at the Grammy Awards. In never-before-seen footage taken just days before the performance, Beyoncé says singing with her music idol was a powerful experience. "I feel like a little kid," she says. "It's one of those things you always dream of—to actually be on the stage with [Tina] is crazy. I just can't believe it."
After the Grammys, the New York Daily News wrote about the showstopping performance, saying, "With curves still in the right places, Turner showed that while she was out of sight in recent years, she's certainly not out of shape."
Before she heads on tour, Tina is giving a sneak peek of what may be in store for those lucky enough to score tickets.
Tina performs "Nutbush City Limits," her 1973 ode to her Tennessee hometown.
This may be their first interview together, but Tina and Cher have been friends for more than 30 years, ever since they performed together on The Sonny & Cher Show.
"The first time Tina and I worked together, she came into the studio and I was expecting, you know, Tina Turner, but she comes in wearing a little silk shirt and trousers and high heels. ... Then we started talking, and I have a sailor's mouth, and Tina is so genteel—she talks like such a lady," Cher says. "She just kept looking at me, like, 'Whoa, where did you come from?'"
That isn't Cher's only memory of that day. "I remember I thought, 'I'm going to have to dance with Tina Turner,'" Cher says. "Do you know what that feels like? It's like dancing with a hurricane."
Tina says Cher also made an impression on her during their first meeting. "Cher was so free," she says. "She was in control of her career and her life and what was in the studio."
Singing isn't the only thing these two rock 'n' roll legends have in common. Both were one half of very public marriages, and both endured very public divorces.
Tina and Cher each say that after relying on a partner for years, becoming an independent woman was a learning experience. "Neither one of us was ever on a plane by ourselves," Cher says. "I didn't know how to make out a check. I met Sonny when I was 16." Living in the spotlight didn't help, she says. "I made so many stupid mistakes. ... It's hard because you make all your mistakes in front of thousands of people."
Tina says she embraced her new life after leaving Ike, even though she was still learning how to be on her own. "I released myself," she says. "I wasn't intimidated by not knowing. I simply said, 'No, I don't know that.' I was okay with not hiding from it."
Due to their huge success, both women owed money after their divorces. Cher says she owed Sonny $2 million when their marriage ended. "Sonny and I had all of these contracts that amounted to something like $6 [million] or $7 million," she says. "The judge said, 'A contract is a contract, and if you pull out of it, then you have to pay him the amount that he would have made.'" Cher says she took on her first gig at Caesars Palace to pay off that debt.
"I had lawsuits from cancellations," Tina says. "With every venue that I played, I was served with papers for about a year or so. ... I just kept working because I was healthy and I was happy. I just paid my way out of the whole thing."
A public divorce didn't completely turn Cher off from dating famous men. One of her most notable post-Sonny relationships was with Tom Cruise, and Cher says she was crazy about him. "He was so wonderful," she says. "He was so different. He was a shy boy."
Cher says finding a man when you are a superstar isn't easy. "It's not every man that can have the wherewithal to not mind being Mr. Cher," she says. "It's a certain guy who is willing to hold his place and not be worried."
Tina says she has found that very trait in Erwin Bach, the man she has lived with for more than 20 years. "He never was intimidated," Tina says. "He came in my life as Tina and stayed himself ... and he's remained that way. He lives his life how he lives it."
So how do two music icons who have been performing for a total of more than 70 years between them feel about getting older? "I think it sucks!" Cher says.
"I welcome it with open arms," Tina says. "My senior life is so much better than when I was young. The wisdom, the way I think, my attitude toward things. There is a change when you are still healthy and you still look good. ... You don't mind being 68. You're looking forward to going forward with that same attitude and that same look. That number doesn't mean a thing."
It's the moment everyone's been waiting for...for the first time in years, living legends Tina Turner and Cher are performing together on stage. Their rendition of "Proud Mary" brings down the house!
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call it sometimes "Mini Rainbow".
Fishing on het Karperveen does require experience within the snag fishery, which at the same time explains the difficulty.
To make it easier, a solid rowing boat ;where an electric motor can be mounted on; will be available. During the fight, it is therefore required to use the rowboat in the more difficult areas. A storage bag, weighing scales with a tripod, a landing net and an unhooking mat will be foreseen. This to prevent the transmission of diseases. The lake is foreseen of a lake house which is equipped with all the necessary comforts. Only toiletries, towels and bedding (blankets / pillows / bed cover) should be brought along.
Het Karperveen sits for 4 generations in our family, and was created by my grandfather to what it still is today. All these years it just was fished by family and friends. This allows het Karperveen to have a very personal character. Each pit, hole and gar chomp was formed over the years by mother nature.
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La stazione di Toscano è una fermata ferroviaria posta sulla linea Metaponto-Reggio di Calabria.

La vecchia stazione sulla Strada Statale 106, dismessa negli anni '90, serviva la località di Toscano, frazione del comune soppresso di Rossano, oggi parte del comune Corigliano-Rossano.

La nuova fermata, sempre nella medesima frazione, è stata istituita dal lato opposto in corrispondenza di un ex casello ferroviario posto in linea qualche decina di metri più a nord. È stata istituita negli anni 2000 con l'apertura del parco acquatico "Acquapark Odissea 2000" ed a servizio dello stesso.

La fermata viene effettuata soltanto nel periodo estivo, relativo dell'apertura del parco acquatico.

Movimento

Trasporto regionale

La stazione è servita da treni Regionali che collegano Toscano (nel periodo estivo) con:
Sibari
Catanzaro Lido
Crotone
Lamezia Terme Centrale (via Catanzaro Lido)

I treni del trasporto regionale vengono effettuati con ALn 663, ALn 668 in singolo e doppio elemento, vengono anche utilizzati i treni ATR.220 Swing.

Bibliografia
 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Fascicolo Linea 145.

Rossano
Toscano


JOSEPH DYLEWSKI, M.D.; JOSEPH PORTNOY, M.D.; JACK MENDELSON, M.D.
To the editor: The reported occurrence of splenic abscess in autopsy series is less than 1% and rarely is an antemortem diagnosis made (1). The subject has been recently reviewed (2), and there appears to be universal agreement that the proper management of these patients is primarily surgical. There are no reported cases of patients with well-documented abscesses successfully treated with antibiotics alone. We wish to report the successful treatment of a splenic abscess in a patient in whom surgery was not done because of his poor medical status.
Published: Ann Intern Med. 1979;91(3):493-494.
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