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ACT on workers' comp, whack-a-benefit, austerity ain't workin'…
► From AP — State Senate delays vote on workers' compensation — The Senate passed its first bills of the session, but put off a vote on a set of controversial measures intended to save businesses money by changing workers' compensation rules. Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler said the five bills dealing with workers' compensation will likely come to the floor soon. Sen. Jim Hargrove (D-Hoquiam), a centrist, said he would have voted against all the bills had they come up Wednesday, but could envision revising that stance.
TAKE A STAND! More than 1,200 emails have already been sent to lawmakers urging against these bills cutting benefits for injured workers and their families. Click here to send yours! These proposals do NOTHING to improve workplace safety, they just weaken this critical safety net for injured workers.
► From AP — Lawmakers weigh sub-minimum "training wage" for new employees — SB 5275, heard in the Senate labor committee on Wednesday, would establish a special training certificate for employers with fewer than 50 employees. It would allow them to pay new employees 75% of the minimum wage during a training period to last no longer than 680 hours.
EDITOR'S NOTE — Because we all remember a few months ago when candidates were campaigning on the platform that they'd go to Olympia and fight for lower wages.
► In today's Spokesman-Review — Electoral vote scheme deserves to go nowhere (editorial) — A proposal by Spokane Valley Republican Rep. Matt Shea that Washington change the way 10 of its 12 electoral votes are split will likely go nowhere, and deservedly so.
► From AP — Dozens interested in state pot consultant job — Dozens of people turned out Wednesday — in flannel and suits, ponytails and hemp necklaces — to find out more about becoming Washington state's official marijuana consultant.
EDITOR'S NOTE — I love this state.
► In today's (Everett) Herald — SPEEA council to decide on strike vote — Strike authorization likely will be on the ballot for Boeing Co. engineers and technical workers following a union council meeting Thursday, but it's anybody's guess how the 22,950 union members will vote.
► In today's Seattle Times — Boeing bonus bonanza due for SPEEA, Machinists — In the midst of Boeing's 787 crisis, employees got good news Wednesday of big bonus payouts next month. The company's white-collar-worker incentive plan will pay out roughly a 6% annual bonus. Machinists will get a bonus of 3.1% of their gross pay during the final six months of 2013.
► In today's Seattle Times — 787 trouble overshadows Boeing's strong year — Boeing's total revenue for 2012 jumped 19% year-over-year to a record of nearly $82 billion, with $49 billion coming from the commercial-airplane unit. It reported a net profit for 2012 of $3.9 billion. Profit from operations was $6.4 billion, with the lion's share — $4.7 billion — coming from the commercial-airplane unit.
► From KING 5 — Boeing has idea to fix 787 battery — KING 5 News has learned that Boeing has a serious idea in the works to deal with the problem of 787 battery fires in the future: better containment and better venting.
► From AP — ANA says 787 groundings have cost it $15 million — All Nippon Airways' CFO said the airline was focused on investigating the cause of the 787 battery problems, and it was not yet in damage negotiations with Boeing.
► In the Wenatchee World — Mayor Kuntz says union benefits are 'out of whack' — Mayor Frank Kuntz says he would like to rein in union medical benefits and pay increases that he called "out of whack" with private sector benefits. Negotiating new employee contracts will be a top priority this year for the city, he says.
► In the Tri-City Herald — Team shows young fan the ropes — Saturday night, 8-year-old Evan Pratt got his wish of being on the ice at a hockey game as he was asked to be part of a Wishing Star Foundation presentation at the Tri-City Americans game against the Portland Winterhawks. Evan and the Wishing Star Tri-Cities chapter accepted a check for $1,716 donated by the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council. When the HAMTC workers found out Evan was a hockey fan, they also passed the hat to buy the little guy a Tri-City Americans jersey, complete with his name on the back.
► In today's Columbian — Herrera Beutler, other lawmakers ask for 'full study' of CRC — She and three other House Republicans called for a full study of the economic impacts of Columbia River Crossing, citing "continued concerns" with the $3.5 billion megaproject.
► In today's (Everett) Herald — Despite Everett postal cuts, next-day service may survive — The Postal Service says people in Northwest Washington are likely to keep getting next-day delivery of first-class mail even though the USPS is cutting jobs and making other changes at an Everett processing center. A lawmaker who pushed to keep the Everett mail center open isn't so sure about that.
► In today's Seattle Times — Billboard, radio campaign launched to stop human trafficking — Seattle and King County officials asked for the public's help in ending the trafficking of people, including many juveniles, for sex and labor.
► In today's Columbian — Consultant recommends merger for Washougal, Camas fire departments — Of the three options available, implementing a long-term partnership between the Washougal and Camas fire departments would likely save the cities money, according to a consultant's report.
► In The Guardian — Immigration reform: A pathway to citizenship means prosperity for all (by Ana Avendano) — In today's immigration debate, some suggest that we take the easy road and "split the difference" among proposals for reform from lawmakers — to choose political expediency and legalize immigrants without offering any chance for them to earn citizenship. That's wrong. That's the road to an America of permanent second-class workers, and it's a violation of our basic values. All men and women are created equal, regardless of where they were born. Something absolutely must be done to address the crisis facing more than 11 million immigrants who call this country home. And America's labor movement believes that lawmakers need to make a road map to citizenship a priority.
► In the Seattle Times — A local push to change laws on immigration — Local immigrants told their stories at a news conference Monday sponsored by OneAmerica, the state's largest immigrant advocacy group, at the same time a group of U.S. senators unveiled the framework for legislation to overhaul those laws.
► In today's Washington Post — Obama offers rough timetable for immigration overhaul — President Obama said that he wants Congress to pass an overhaul of immigration law in the first half of the year, suggesting that if lawmakers cannot produce a detailed plan within a few months, he would probably intervene with his own legislation.
► In today's NY Times — An economic nudge for immigration overhaul — For now the population of illegal immigrants in the U.S. shows little sign of growth. With the scale of the problem stabilizing for the moment, or even shrinking, some experts say, there is more room for political compromise than the last time around.
► And Jon Stewart weighs in… a MUST-SEE!
► In today's NY Times — Federal rule limits aid to families who can't afford employers' health coverage — The Obama administration adopted a strict definition of affordable health insurance on Wednesday that will deny federal financial assistance to millions of Americans with modest incomes who cannot afford family coverage offered by employers. In deciding whether an employer's health plan is affordable, the IRS said it would look at the cost of coverage only for an individual employee, not for a family. Family coverage might be prohibitively expensive, but federal subsidies would not be available to help buy insurance for children in the family.
► In today's NY Times — Political power needs to be used (editorial) — Senate Democrats could have the wind at their backs, if only they would act with resolve instead of fear.
► In The Hill — Unions to Obama: Replace LaHood with transportation funding defender — Transportation unions are urging President Obama to appoint a staunch defender of federal road and transit funding to replace outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
► At Huffington Post — Charter schools that start bad stay bad, Stanford report finds — When it comes to charter schools, the bad ones stay bad and the good ones stay good, according to a report on charter school growth released by an influential group of Stanford University scholars on Wednesday.
► At Politico — Jobs Council fades to black — The panel of CEOs, labor leaders and economists Obama tapped in 2011 to stimulate job creation in the United States is shutting down.
EDITOR'S NOTE — Mission accomplished!
TODAY'S MUST-READ
► In today's Washington Post — Economy shrinks as federal spending cuts trump private sector growth — The American economy shrank at the end of last year for the first time since the recession ended, according to new government data, as deep cuts in federal spending torpedoed what otherwise looked to be a modest recovery. Consumers did their part, spending more and opening their wallets for bigger-ticket items such as automobiles. Companies invested in new equipment and software. Housing continued to climb. But those gains were overshadowed by the massive decline in government spending. The biggest threat to the recovery now appears to be Washington, with lawmakers gearing up for another round of debates over spending cuts and raising the nation's debt ceiling.
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It's the moooost wonderful time of the year! Nope, not Christmas! However, it might as well be. It's the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! This is one of the biggest (and best) sales of the year! All your favorite brands, styles, accessories, shoes, beauty products, home decor, and more! This sale is something that makes me super nostalgic. Growing up my parents would give my sisters and I a budget for back to school shopping and I would spend all of mine at Nordstrom! I have always loved this sale! So, I wanted to go through and tell you all my tips and all the details you need to know!
But first – how cute is this Pizza PJ set?! I found it the other day and thought it was so adorable (I am wearing a size small). Plus you can't beat the $15 price tag! You can find me wearing this in bed, eating pizza, and shopping the sale this week!
This Wednesday at midnight all level 4 Nordstrom card holders can begin shopping the sale online then in store all day! The Nordstrom Sale will be blocked off so no one else can shop it. My parents are level 4 so this is when I will start shopping – which means I can get early access and find all the cute things to share with you guys to make shopping easier for you!
The next day the "Early Access Sale" begins. This means at midnight all Nordstrom cardholders are able to shop the sale before it opens to the public! Things start selling out during early access so your best bet for the sale is to apply to become a card member!
The sale opens up to the public! Everyone can start shopping!
This year they not only have fall clothing, but they also have some cute summer clothing and bathing suits included! This is a great time to prepare for the months ahead though. They always have adorable sweater and cardigans plus high quality jeans! They include all your favorite brands, such as Adidas, Zella, Free People, Hunter, and more!
This is always one of my favorite parts of the sale! One year I snagged some Frye Boots on major sale and I always buy a few pairs of booties! They have so many cute pairs every year!
Jewelry, bags, and more! I bought two adorable Rebecca Minkoff bags last year that were on super sale! This is the time where you buy things you wouldn't normally buy year around!
They always have fun makeup, hair, skin, and body products on sale! My favorite part of the beauty section is their gift sets. I got a set of beauty blenders last year on major sale! They also usually have the T3 curling iron set on sale!
They also have cute hime decor on sale!
There are two ways to shop, online and in store! I love online shopping (I mean who doesn't like shopping in bed wearing their pajamas), however, my favorite way to shop for this sale is in store! I love the whole "experience" you get. I know a lovely gal at the Oak Park Mall Nordstrom location in Kansas City that I always get appointments with – not only for the sale, but all year around! She knows me well so she pulls all my favorite clothing for me and will help me shop! I asked her permission to share her contact info with you guys so you can set up an appointment to shop with her (it's totally free – you just get your own personal shopper)!
Her name is Taylor Kalush and her email is taylor.c.kalush@nordstrom.com! Gather some friends and you can all go together! Tell her I sent you and describe your style, your favorite brands, etc. She is AMAZING!
1. Make a list of what you are looking for before the sale starts. It's so easy to get lost down the pages and pages of sale items.
2. Know your budget! You can categorize the things in the sale by price to make it easier, setting the price limit to $50 helps you narrow down your searches!
3. Buy as soon as you can. Things sell out super fast in this sale so if you like something snag it before it is gone!
You may have noticed I have a tab on the top of my blog under the header that says "Nordstrom Sale" and also on my sidebar you will find another "Nordstrom Sale" button. Check these frequently to see all of my Nordstrom Sale posts!
Also be on the lookout for some giveaways!
Thursday I will be posting my first post which is a shop with me video along with a try on haul of some of my favorite items I found in-store!
I will do a full post on what I actually bought in-person from the sale!
Bonus posts for the weekend! I will begin doing roundups of some of my favorites from the sale!
More occasional sale posts with more of my purchases and re-stocks along with some more roundup posts! If there is anything else you guys want to see let me know!
I hope you guys are excited for this sale! It really is the best one of the whole year!
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I would love a pair of booties or a Kendra Scott necklace!
I would love a pair of booties!!
I need to shop at Nordstrom Rack more!! Thanks girl!


Do you know the website Foodily?
Say you want to make tomato soup for a dinner party. And you want it to be low-fat and low carb. And one of the guests is allergic to dairy. You just input "tomato soup" and check the appropriate filters. In seconds, Moodily serves up a bunch of recipes that meet your criteria. The recipes are displayed in a side-by-side format (often with images), so it's ridiculously easy to compare ingredients and nutritional data, and determine which recipe is right for you.
One downside for me is how the nutritional content is calculated. It's calculated per recipe rather than per serving. That makes the site less helpful for calculating insulin dosages. (You can read here why Foodily doesn't generate per-serving data.) Even despite that shortcoming, I like the site a lot.
Thanks to Foodily, I'll be making this tomato soup tomorrow night.
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Okay, this is a totally weird question and I don't even think it will be considered, but it would be really awesome if Hermiston could be mentioned in a future book! Can you please mention it?
Other then right there on the map in the front (not that that isn't really cool, when my friend and I saw that we were squealing like little girls)!
I'm sure that Hermiston (which is were everyone in the Tri Cities goes to shop in order to avoid paying sales taxes <grin>) will come up in some future time.


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The new Mercedes Benz S550 4matic has all the trappings of an outstanding ride: a sleek exterior, spacious interior and one of the best engines on the market. Now with 449 horsepower, the 4.6-liter V8 boasts twin turbos capable of delivering more torque from less fuel. And that's just the beginning. Our latest New York car rental addition ha a clear focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship, thanks to a fuel-saving ECO Start/Stop system that automatically shuts off the engine during idle situations.
Smooth and responsive, the S550 4matic features a 7-speed automatic that's tuned for performance. Two overdrive ratios help enhance highway fuel-efficiency while the AIRMATIC semi-active suspension adjusts automatically to changing driving conditions and additional cargo by lowering the ride height at higher speeds – a change that ultimately improves the aerodynamics of the vehicle, increasing stability and efficiency.
New York car rental travellers don't just drive this Mercedes, they practically become a part of the vehicle themselves, piloting this impressive feat of engineering around many of the city's tightest corners. Re-engineered in order to support a lighter system weight and quicker response, the AIRMATIC semi-automatic suspension alleviates a great deal of the discomfort experienced when driving Manhattan's weathered roads.
Designed to catch the eye of motorists the world over, the S550 4matic has an air about it that's instantly identifiable as a Mercedes S-Class vehicle. Sleeker and more athletic than previous models, the new S550 pairs a larger grille with subtle detailing to embody confidence, elegance and an undeniable presence.
From audio to navigation, New York car rental travellers will find a number of unique technological advancements inside the new-generation Cockpit Management and Data system.
When it comes to innovation, the S550 is well ahead of the curve. The first car designed without a single light bulb, our newest Mercedes New York car rental features an elaborate LED ambient lighting system.


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Roman Battan
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2012 2:00 am
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Roman Battan, 31, has filed for the office of Clark County commissioner from District 2.
Democrat Battan said he decided to run to introduce efficiency into government and to engage citizens in the decision-making process.
"There is a disconnect between what government does and people's perception of what the government does," said Battan.
If elected, Battan says he would spend time in cities outside Vancouver, meeting people in coffee shops and conducting town hall meetings, to stay connected to citizens. He said the commissioners meet weekly in downtown Vancouver during the daytime.
"People must take time off work to attend those meetings; seniors sometimes can't get there," said Battan, who wants to be connected to the public. "That's something I'm committed to doing."
Battan said the county's mission statement needs to be better focused. He questioned why the county owns a golf course and recently considered building a biomass plant.
Battan said he will focus on the need for jobs during the campaign.
"The glaring issue is jobs," said Battan, who said county officials should recruit businesses to come to the county by selling quality of life and the proximity of ocean and mountains.
Battan noted the work being done in this regard by the Columbia River Economic Development Council.
"They need county support," said Battan.
In other issues, Battan said:
• The proposed replacement bridge over the Columbia River should be constructed as soon as possible. "We need to get the bridge moving," he said. "The decision on light rail is already done." Funding for the operation of light rail can be found in the existing county budget, he said. "We need to prioritize the budget; there is some waste in the budget." If a new tax is needed for light rail, Battan supports a countywide vote.
• Battan said he agrees with the proposed new rules regarding agriculture and agricultural markets. He stressed the need for fresh, local produce as an aid to good health. "There is a bit of distrust between those in agriculture and the county," said Battan. "That is something we really need to take a look at. We have a unique opportunity right now to ease up on regulations on farmers."
• Battan declined to comment on the county's current lawsuit to stop the proposed Cowlitz tribal casino, stating that the current commissioners must deal with that issue.
• Battan said this is a good time to update the rural elements of the county's comprehensive plan. "We need to look at the way we are using our land," he said. "We need to look at agriculture as a viable economic engine. We need to look at the way we are taxing these folks."
• Battan said the health department has "done a good job" of studying health issues. He said the county has a 66 percent obesity rate.
Battan was born and raised in Camas, where he still lives. He graduated from Camas High School and earned a business degree from Washington State University Vancouver.
Battan said he worked at a bank for six years, then was sales director for a software company in Camas. He now does marketing and media work for a company in the pulp and paper industry.
Battan is single "but I have a girlfriend." He has no previous political experience.
Battan said he plans to run a lean campaign through the primary, walking and knocking on doors. The campaign through the general election could cost about $40,000, he said.
Battan may be reached at (360) 513-9490.

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Everything Mind
What I've Learned About Hard Knocks, Spiritual Awakening, and the Mind-Blowing Truth of It All
Chris Grosso,
Chris Grosso, who chronicled his journey from despair to hope in Indie Spiritualist, returns to offer a riveting and insightful book about meditation, the search for deeper meaning, and the life-changing process of waking up with Everything Mind. Sharing hard-won wisdom and his favorite spiritual practices, Chris invites you to leave creeds and dogma behind—and embrace the direct experience of your life as a continuous unfolding of creativity, learning, joy, and love.
"I'm not a yogi from the Himalayas, a preacher from the pulpit, or a guru with dollar signs in my eyes," says Chris Grosso. "The truth is, as a result of years of heavy drug and alcohol addiction, I've been to some extremely dark places that resulted in a literal life-or-death search for something more." With Everything Mind, this emerging voice of the spiritual counterculture presents a riveting and insightful book about meditation, the search for deeper meaning, and the life-changing (and life-saving) process of waking up.
"Everything Mind" means it's all part of the path—dark and light, sacred and profane, serious and goofy, tragic and joyous. Each experience is unique, each has something profound to teach us if we open ourselves and let it in. Sharing hard-won wisdom and the spiritual practices that helped him through his darkest times, Chris invites you to discover:
Spirituality—how something that doesn't fix your problems or change who you are can still revolutionize your life
Why well-worn ideas like "love everyone" and "anything is possible" are much more than just wishful bullshit
The perils of railing at fundamentalism—how to put down the pitchfork and practice compassionate spiritual discernment
The mystery of "interbeing"—convincing your head, heart, and gut that you're actually connected to everything
Expressing your truth through service, meditation, sports, relationships, punk rock, skateboarding—or just about anything done with love
Finding our own spirituality is both liberating and terrifying. Liberating because we no longer have to be tied down by dogma or march off to war just because a guy in a fancy hat says so. Terrifying because it's now totally on us to find out what's true, what's holy, what really matters to each of us. "Cultivating a spiritual lifestyle may be the most challenging undertaking you'll ever face," says Chris Grosso. "But if you stick with it, you can learn to meet all of life with an open heart—which, when you get down to it, is pretty fucking amazing."
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Post-debate CNN poll: Harris seen as winner in a contest that matched expectations
CNN Poll Conducted by SSRS
More Americans said Sen. Kamala Harris did the best job in the vice presidential debate Wednesday night, according to a CNN Instant Poll of registered voters who watched. About 6 in 10 (59%) said Harris won, while 38% said Vice President Mike Pence had the better night.
Those results roughly matched voters' expectations heading into the debate. In interviews conducted before the debate, 61% of those same voters said they expected Harris to win, 36% thought Pence would.
There was a stark gender gap in the results, with women saying Harris did the best job in the debate by a 69% to 30% margin. Men, meanwhile, split about evenly between Harris (48%) and Pence (46%).
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In news about the presidential race, coronavirus overtakes nearly all elseAmericans are divided over Amy Coney Barrett
WIN survey shows the world is very interested in the US election and supports Biden


On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in US Immigration Law on Monday, August 31, 2015.
As many South Carolina residents realize, a green card can be an important factor for an individual who wants to remain in or immigrate to the United States. They may be surprised to know that some green cards are granted by lottery. Each year, the nation offers 50,000 visas through its lottery program, allowing some potential immigrants to bypass the typical application process.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in US Immigration Law on Friday, August 28, 2015.
Anyone who is born in South Carolina is automatically considered a U.S. citizen regardless of their parents' immigration status. In 1898, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the concept of 'birthright citizenship" in a case involving a Chinese-American who was refused re-entry to the U.S. after visiting China. The court decided that the United States' founders had written birthright citizenship into the 14th Amendment after adopting Anglo-American laws dating back to 1608.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in US Immigration Law on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.
Most South Carolina residents know that immigration has been a major issue in American politics. Some lawmakers are arguing that "birthright citizenship," or automatic citizenship for those who are born in the U.S., should be ended. However, legal scholars have argued that the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects birthright citizenship.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in Business and Employment Immigration on Friday, August 21, 2015.
Unscrupulous employers sometimes take advantage of immigrant workers who come to South Carolina or other states on H-2 temporary foreign worker visas. Though the H-2 visa program allows immigrants to work legally in the United States, some employers threaten H-2 workers with deportation when they complain about poor working conditions.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in Business and Employment Immigration on Monday, August 17, 2015.
Many South Carolina business owners may be confused about whether they need to file H-1B updates for employees who moved to new work locations before the decision in Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, or Simeio, came out. The ruling, which was issued on April 9, requires employers to amend H-1B visas for employees anytime those employees were moved to a new geographical location.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in US Immigration Law on Monday, August 10, 2015.
South Carolina readers may be interested to learn that the U.S. government has asked a federal court to reverse its decision to release all children and their mothers who were detained while entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico. The Justice Department filed the request in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Aug. 6.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in Business and Employment Immigration on Thursday, August 6, 2015.
Those who have immigrated to South Carolina and other states may find that they are being asked to turn in their work visas if they were issued after February 16, 2015, due to a federal injunction placed by a judge in Texas, according to recent reports. The court order places on hold the issuance of any visas based on the Obama administration's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and will affect at least 2,100 applicants who were erroneously mailed work permits after that date.
On behalf of Lawrence Kasen of The Kasen Law Firm, LLC posted in US Immigration Law on Thursday, August 6, 2015.
Officials in South Carolina as well as throughout the United States have found themselves battling the federal government over the issuance of more than 2,500 work permits that were declared invalid after a controversial immigration initiative was halted by the courts. Some may soon be affected by the ruling, including Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.


Sid: We want everyone everywhere to have marriages made in heaven. God wants everyone everywhere to have marriages made in heaven and I have a book with supernatural keys for supernatural communication between husbands and wives and even in all types of relationships. And when you practice these supernatural principals, your marriage will be transformed to be all that God has called it to be. My guest Craig hill, founder of Family Foundations International and Craig explained he learned these principals the hard way, through a marriage that was in conflict and he couldn't even, he didn't even have a clue what the …how in the world did God show you these things Craig?
Craig: You know Sid, I became desperate over some period of time, I just wanted to know, through the course of our marriage and the first seven years were really the most difficult; I just pursued God and I said, "I know that it's not suppose to be this way, I know that we're not supposed to be hurting each other this way." And I continued to seek God and finally after seven years these principals began to unfold right out of the Bible and I began to understand, that I was the major cause of the problem. All up until I started to see that, I thought that my wife had problems and she needed counseling and what I finally came to understand was that the enemy had set us up like we talked about yesterday where the arms dealer had created a situation where we were hurting each other and didn't even know it. And of course when I was hurting my wife and didn't know that I was doing that it's virtually impossible to apologize, it's impossible to repent.
Sid: It was a tremendous chess game that the devil was playing with you and you didn't even realize that he was in the picture.
Craig: That's exactly what happens, and I think a lot of people are just unaware of the supernatural and even Christians, even believers go through life as though the supernatural did not exist and they just look to the natural. And whenever a conflict occurs and a problem occurs they do exactly the opposite of Ephesians 6: 10-12; they begin to fight flesh and blood. They say that the problem is my wife, the problem is my husband and without realizing it they don't know that they were set up in the spirit to fight and wound each other and not even realize that there was something supernatural in the demonic realm taking place that was designed to damage and harm and destroy the relationship.
Sid: And what would you say to the person that their spouse has filed for divorce right now and they've pretty much thought, "My marriage is over?" What would happen if they grabbed these principals and started practicing them?
Sid: So tell me about the couple from South Africa.
Craig: That was an amazing story, where exactly that happened; this couple had again been divorced for a period of time. A man went to one of our seminars in South Africa where again we were teaching these principles that are in the book, "Two Fleas No Dog" and he began to grab a hold of those principles, began to realize his part in the breakdown in destruction of his marriage and began to repent just before God and talk to the Lord about his relationship and saying God, if I only would have know these things some years ago I could have saved my marriage. And very sorrowful over that and asking God for forgiveness and he felt compelled after this seminar that he went to call up the wife that he was divorced from and just to ask her to forgive him, now beginning to see his part in what had torn apart this marriage. And as he did he didn't really know where she lived, he was able to find her city and her phone number and gave her a call and she said to him, when she heard it was her husband, "I'm so glad you called, I wanted to talk to you, an amazing thing happened to me, I went to a seminar this week in my town, it turns out that she went to the exact same seminar that was being conducted in her town as her husband went to in a totally different town. And she had had the same experience as he did, she began to understand her part in contributing to the breakdown of the marriage and was wanted to call him and repent and ask him to forgive her. They had a mutual time of weeping over the phone, repenting, asking each other's forgiveness and saying, "When can we meet together." Again to make a long story short, God totally healed the wounds and the damage that had been caused in their marriage and in their heart. Restored the spirit of that marriage and they were remarried to each other a few months later and again had been doing very, very well.
Sid: It's almost as if someone, if one party will follow these biblical principals taking that little baby step, God will then show up in the marriage and change everything.
Craig: That's exactly right and I think what you just said is true, when you do the natural God will do the supernatural. When you take a small step of obedience of what God is showing you that you can do God will then begin to take big steps in the supernatural to do things that you could not do.
Sid: Well, little later on in the week we want to talk specifically about the levels of communication and some of these things about the ninety three percent of communication is nonverbal, that's hard to believe.
Craig: That is hard to believe especially for men because we're convinced that all communication is just the words that we say. And of course, as you just alluded to there are many other things taking place that create communication that we are unaware of and we're sending messages to people around us that we aren't realizing that maybe the message we're sending is not the message that we intended.
SID: Hello, Sid Roth here with Surprise Sithole. And Surprise, you were the first person in your family, in who knows how many generations; that came out of being a witch doctor to being a sold out believer in Jesus. And was it your cousin or your brother who became a believer in Jesus, the one that died recently?
SURPRISE: Yes. It was my cousin.
SID: Alright, your cousin became a believer in Jesus. What happened to him?
SURPRISE: Yeah. He was more. And then so what happened on 25 of September, it was the day they the holiday for the military. So and then he was preaching in the market. And when he was going home he found the people, the religious people and they killed him.
SID: Now when you found out about this, the devil got payback. You have a meeting. Did many Muslims come to the Lord at your meeting?
SURPRISE: After that, it was three weeks later because I was in Israel at the time. So I went back in that area where he was killed and started gathering the people. There were 4000 people that came to that meeting, and half of them, 2000, gave their life to Jesus.
SID: Were many of the Muslims?
SID: Are many Muslims coming to know Jesus in Africa?
SURPRISE: Oh this is good news for them so much, because they are coming, rushing like they are running from something, from danger, and so they are coming to the Lord.
SID: I'm wondering, many of the Muslims were like you. In other words, having visions or dreams from Heaven and being told to believe in Jesus. Is that happening to many?
SURPRISE: Lots of Muslims. Some of them, like just another man, he was just going to kill himself. He was a Muslim who was going to kill himself. When he was going to kill himself, he met this man, bright man shining before him. He said, "Where are you going?" He said, "I'm going to kill myself." He said, "No, don't kill yourself. Go back and look for a pastor and he will tell you something." He came back and found the house of Christian. The man was not there he found only the children. And then the man came back, spoke to him; he gave his life to Jesus. Now he's a pastor.
SID: And that's happening to many Muslims.
SID: I want to find out the first time that Surprise prayed for a dead person who came back to life. Do you remember that first time?
SURPRISE: I remember that very much.
SID: Tell me about it.
SID: I understand. He's advertising the King of Kings. That's what he's advertising. They must have been shocked. Tell me about the time you had a dream about a dead person that came back to life.
SURPRISE: Well another one, this is an elder man. His name is Enyoni [?]. At night I just had a dream. I see a bunch of people going to bury someone, but I had an impression something talking, "That person is not dead," was in my dream. I run to them. I said, "Please, I want to see this person that you are going to bury." And then they say, "Oh, no." I said, "Please, please, open for me." They opened. When I saw the person, it was just like the person that had so much laughter in his mouth. I said, "This person has so much laughter. He's not dead." And then after that, I prayed and the person rose from the dead that was in the dream. The following day by the whole day, the mind went out and I didn't think. And then someone came to me and said, "They are going to bury someone today." I said, "Uh, where is that?" He said, "Here just by the mountain at a new farm. I said, "Oh, let's go." Then we went straight into the house. We find the people they're making, they take the door of this man and his table; they're making a coffin out of it.
SURPRISE: Yes, a coffin from his door and his table. They are finishing making the coffin. So this man was dead three days. Now we went inside the house. We asked the people if we can see the person. They said, "Of course." They gather the family together. They went in there and pulled down the sheet that was closing. They opened the face. As soon as they opened the face, I realized that the face that I saw last night in my dream. I started to be filled with joy. I started laughing and praying.
SURPRISE: I knew that exactly he was going to come up back to life.
SURPRISE: So in the prayer, he shouted, "Yea!" At the end of the story…Well when he shouted like that, it means that even the toilet came out because the noise was…The room was filled with intense stinking, smelling a very bad smell. But he was not even ashamed. He was happy and so on. So this man, in his testimony said, during that when he was sleeping, he was fighting with the dark forces. So the dark forces was pulling him into the place that was so much hotter and hotter, and hotter; until when the bright shining light came that was shining, that is when the dark force left him and he came up and rose from the dead.
SID: You know what? There is such a presence of God in this studio. Surprise, do you feel what I feel?
SURPRISE: I feel it right now.
SID: And I'm going to tell you something else. Surprise told me he is happy no matter what happens, 24/7. How would you like to be happy? I mean, genuinely, not drumming it up, but genuinely happy in joy 24/7? I would. I know you would. When we come back, I literally believe we're going to have resurrection power from the dead. Don't go away.
Sid: You need to be red hot for the Messiah and I promise you this week my guest will cause you for go forward from whether you are to closer greater heart, greater intimacy with God than ever before. My guest, Pastor Ron Philips and Ron comes from a Southern Baptist background, good Southern Baptist background. But He went to a meeting which really changed his whole paradyne on things and things really got crunchy for you.
Sid: One evening right after the meeting; tell me about that.
Ron: Yes, I was a successful Southern Baptist Pastor, but at the point of really quitting because I just felt like I was going through the motions you know, preparing sermons. I wasn't seeing a qualitative change in our people's lives; outwardly successful inwardly miserable spiritually.
Sid: There would have to be a lot of Pastors even listening to us right now in that category.
Ron: And I had lost my intimacy with God and it never been where it needed to be, but I knew that I was saved and called, but man I was operated in the energy of the flesh. I went to Glorieta, New Mexico to a Southern Baptist Camp Ground and really I was there to speak to close the meeting on the next morning. And I went over night and I heard a woman speak named Lynnette Drumright and her husband had died and she had a spiritual awakening at that time for the International Mission Board. And she talked about how when her husband died she fell in the sweet arms of the Holy Spirit and how His Baptism and power in her life had sustained her through this. And so I went back in my room and fell across the bed weeping because I had really planned to quit and go to work selling real estate for my brother in Florida; and I just was miserable. And at midnight I heard my name called audibly, audibly; and I thought someone was at the door playing a trick on me so I went to the door and nobody was there. I laid back down the second time and then a third time. At this point I knew something was going on and like Eli told Samuel I said, "Speak Lord your servant hears." And the Lord said, "I'm here I want to bless you." You got to understand, I was a sensationalist, I believed that all these gifts had ceased and that we just had the Bible and a lot of this stuff wasn't supposed to happen anymore and man I had my cage rattled.
Sid: Since I have never been in that type of situation it's I guess we make do with what we have, but on the inside looking out right now I don't see how someone makes do without understanding the full supernatural of God.
Ron: I don't know either it's a miserable experience; it really is because you know you come up with what you have. I can honestly tell you Sid that there were occasions when I was watching preachers back then on television even then or like Oral Roberts and I would feel a hunger and late at night alone I would feel a tugging in my heart. I knew that there was more, I knew there was more, and that night I read Psalm 92:10 "I shall be anointed with oil. And the Holy Spirit fell on me in that room that is the only way I know to express it; I spoke in tongues; I lifted up my hands. Now, you got to understand, I didn't even believe in lifting up hands, I mean I was so square that's the only way I know to put it; I had a little bitty box a Baptist box that I lived in and God kicked every wall down, the roof off of it. Two hours later I went into a I call a trance or went out, fell out in Spirit, whatever you want to call it, but when I came to I was standing in that little single bed with both of my hands over my head and my life has never been the same. That was a little over twenty years ago and God moved me into the realm of the supernatural quickly and the first thing that happened when I got home is I was called to the hospital to help a woman and she was demonized. And I didn't know what to do, and knew I knew enough then to know that I had supernatural help and a couple staff members we cast thirteen demons out of this woman.
Sid: This doesn't sound like this Southern Baptist Pastor!
Ron: But the anointing, God began to, I mean the whole supernatural world in 1989 opened up to me and man I staggered in.
Ron: One time, no never a little bit on television maybe, I'd seen a couple of they, and I'm not talking about the contemporary guys now; I'm talking about the Rex Humbard, Oral Roberts, those I knew a little bit about it. But I had never been taught, when all of this broke out in my life and the Brownsville, later Brown's people would say well he's been to Brownsville, he's been to Toronto, hadn't been any where nobody in our church had.
Sid: Let me also take you back to that night when you heard God audibly call your name and did He give you instructions at that time?
Ron: Yes, He said, "He said, I want you to read the Psalms you've been reading every day," I had a disk on the of reading five Psalms a day and this was April 19 and so it was Psalm 91 to 95. When I got to 92:10 and God knew the scripture was mine, I believe in the inherency of scripture and God knew that that was the paradyne that I had to have a scripture. And man when that thing hit me it became rest and refreshment just like Isaiah prophesized to me. I would to back, I mean it cost me most of my friends. We've had coming and going in the church for years as people left and others came and some came back to receive what God had, but it's been a supernatural powerful experience. And I'm sixty-two now and I wouldn't trade what the Holy, I just wish I hadn't been forty plus years old when I wish it had happened earlier. And I'm not questioning God on that because I'm sure he knocked at my door and I was so busy being a Baptist preacher I wasn't listening.
Sid: And what I find interesting is the Lord knew that you were going to read those five Psalms, that's why He told you to read Psalms. So when you got to Psalm 92:10 it reads "I shall be an anointed with fresh oil." Is that when you started speaking in tongues?
Ron: Hallelujah, yes Sir. Glory to God, man I'm feeling something now, I'm just telling you.
Sid: Now, you told me before we went on the air that you have some company in the studio right now; what's your company?
Ron: Angels are here with me, I have an angel called Noble, it sounds weird know, but he came to me.
Sid: Well, actually you had just told me about that because I've got your brand new book, "Our Invisible Allies" subtitle "The Definitive Guide on Angels and how they work behind the scenes." And just as you finished the manuscript on April 19th 2009 a large angel, visited you in your bedroom. Take it from there.
Sid: And I find it interesting that the angel identified his name, what was his name?
Ron: His name was Noble and they said that right before he left and immediately I thought of nobility. Here's an angel of favor and nobility and Sid even you calling to talk about this book because I had been attacked by the devil by demons. Well, now they're really going to know that you're a nut. I mean I had a lot of intellectual pride in me before I was baptized in the Holy Spirit; so the enemy came at me that way and for God to send such a powerful angel to come and I think your calling me to talk about this book.
Sid: Well, look at the timing of all of this. You know you made a statement that I have in my notes here. And it's very very important that we really genuinely I think that anyone with half a brain recognizes were in the end times and of the last of the last days. I mean the midnight hour's about ready to strike and human options are before our very eyes; I've never seen time moving so fast. Human options are beginning to dwindle, and it we, if we don't learn to partner with the angels we won't accomplish what God has for us on earth let alone our basic needs.
Ron: That's exactly right, that's why an entire section of the book is called "How to activate Angels." See I believe the unemployment scandal isn't here in the United States and the western world, it's around the throne of God where angels are wondering why we're not obeying Hebrews 1:14 "That they're here to serve those of us who shall be heirs of salvation." And you know Sid that word serve there is, litigious we get out word liturgy from it, but it literally comes from Laos, man and ergon word. And ergonomics is work that's made easy. An ergon work in the Bible, wherever you find that word in the Bible its God taking it off. And angels are here to lay us ergon, to serve us to make our work easier. And I think a lot of times we are struggling alone when if we would, we don't pray to angels, we don't worship angels but we, the Bible says they obey; they obey at the voice of His Word, from the book of Psalms.
Sid: We want everyone to be Red Hot for the Messiah, that's almost an understatement for my guest Joan Hunter. We're reminiscing about her Mom that just went to heaven. You've heard of the Happy Hunters, Charles and Francis Hunter and Francis just went to heaven and most of you that are listening to us are familiar with their great miracle healing ministry. And of course Joan has been in the healing ministry for over forty years and she has built on their foundation so it's almost like when we talk to Joan we have two generations; one built upon another of the healing gifts and understanding healing. But there's some areas Joan that you have covered in your brand new book "Power to Heal," that most people don't understand; it has to do with trauma, fear, grief. Now these things can really get in the way of receiving healing and get in the way causing you to be sick.
Joan: That's correct, what happens is a lot of times with grief and trauma, that when you go into a traumatic situation it produces stress and stress itself produces a stress hormone. The stress hormone responsibility is to destroy the immune system. Thus we have so many autoimmune deficiency diseases around the world and it is all brought on because of stress and trauma.
Sid: And you know most doctors when they don't know what's wrong their immediate conclusion is stress and I used to be upset with them saying, no that's just a catch all; but it's true.
Joan: It is true, 85% of the people that go to doctors offices go because of stress related diseases. And if you get rid of stress you'll get rid of 85% of the diseases that's brothering the Body of Christ, if not the world. And I would rather live stress free and not get sick than deal with all the stress related diseases, neck problems, back problems, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, all that stuff.
Sid: What about things like the heart and blood pressure, is that connected to stress.
Sid: Well, what has God shown you about dealing with stress?
Sid: Well wait, husbands try to fix wives by the way, you can't take all of that guilt.
Joan: I know that, the average guy give up after two weeks and says forget it.
Sid: Ha-ha-ha. So the wives are more like elephants with the memory?
Joan: Yes, but what happens is we try to fix our children and we try to fix our spouse and we can't and what happens is that the more we try the more they operate in rebellion and then we intern you know get move mad and angry and it just causes a big explosion. Now in the book, "Power to Heal" on page #110 in the book I tell you about stress, how to deal with stress; how to deal with the trauma and depression. And it says here and once again on page #111 Prayer for Releasing a Spouse." You can't fix them and so this is the payer and I have it hear it says "Father you know that I have tried to fix my husband or my wife Lord, I lay ______ on your altar I release _________ to you, I thank you for _________ and Father bless _______ and bless our marriage. And so my husband's name is Kelly. And Father I tried to fix my husband, I lay Kelly on your altar, I release him to you, I thank you for him, Father bless Kelly and bless our marriage. Throughout the book there is many many places in here where there are actually prayers where you fill in your spouse's name, your child's name and like on page #111. This is a prayer for releasing children. We try to fix our children, our responsibility as parents is to love your children and let God fix them according to Isaiah 49:25. And it says, "But thus says the Lord, I will save your children." And that's God's responsibility and my responsibility is to love them. And then it says here; "Father I lay my child, ________(Charity, my daughter's name is Charity) I lay Charity on your altar, I thank you what you have done in Charities life already and I ask you to bless her in Jesus Name. I've done all I know to do as a mother and I release Charity to you, Father bless Charity; show me how to be a better mother, Amen. And I actually have many many prayers like that throughout the book on "Power to Heal" and then when your children or your spouse is on the altar, then you don't have to carry the weight of them anymore, thus you don't have the stress.
Sid: But Joan, that's easier to say than to do? How does that, I mean you say the prayer but if you're like most people you keep taking him back.
Joan: Well, then you're trespassing, yeah, your trespassing on God's property. You have gone to his altar and take off your sacrifice and have taken it back saying God, I can do a better job than you. I'll show you, and that's what that does and so. And yes, I totally agree with you that it's easier said than done. But once you get it figured out and you get him on the altar and you leave him there then you say God, did you see what your daughter did? You know how it is when sometimes there your children, sometimes there your spouse's children. But it's like all the time now, there God's.
Sid: All right give me an example in your own life with say, your daughter of how that played out.
Joan: Well, right after the divorce I encouraged them to spend time with their father, long story short their Father took them to lesbian bars. Ha-ha-ha. I was ready to kill everybody.
Joan: I go oh, Lord Jesus, help me here, anyway I was like, you got to be kidding and they would come home and mommy finger came out; what are you doing this was not the way that you were raised, you come home your drinking, he gave them drinks, he gave them this. What are you thinking and then so what they did they'd call their Dad and say "What are you doing tomorrow night? So they went out again. Mommy finger came out when they got home, went to a different Lesbian bar and time and time again. Well the third time I was fit to be tied and I went into my bedroom and shut, bathroom and shut the door, got in the shower turned the water on and I'm screaming out to God, I can't fix my children. I've done everything I know what to do and the still small voice God spoke to me and He goes, "Da, and he'll speak to you in your language, you've gotten in the way of me and my Holy Spirit from fixing your children." And I said, "I repent Lord, I lay them on your altar, I give them to you." The next night when they came in Mommy arms greeted them, and hugged them and loved them and told them God bless you, I'll see you in the morning." And they never did that again.
Sid: They must have been shocked when you acted that way.
Joan: Who are you and what have you done with my Mother?
Joan: Are you on drugs Mom? Ha-ha.
Sid: But, what you did you allowed space for God to move.
Joan: Um hum and they never did that again and it's absolutely awesome what happens you know, when you allow God to go in and do something that you really thought you could do better. You know because they are my responsibility, they are my children; you know they were older children. You know you're suppose to you know to train them up when they are young and discipline and things like that. But when they are seventeen and eighteen years old, and older you can't fix them, because the more you try the more they are going to rebel. And when I just loved them and didn't condemn them and just love them, then God has turned their lives around.
Sid: And I have someone Red Hot for the Messiah, Co Producer of Its Supernatural Television and Messianic Vision Radio, Janie DuVall. And we're going to spend this week bringing you up to date on what God did in my life and if you understand me you will understand Jewish people. I'm going to take you after I became a believer; I got saved in the early 70's right at the height of the Charismatic Movement and when I got saved I was instantly Red Hot for Jesus. As you'll find out I had an encounter with the devil and I knew his reality and I don't understand how anyone can even entertain being backslidden if they understand where they slide back to. And I understood and I was one grateful Jewish man that believed in Jesus.
Janie: You know Sid, when you say that you were grateful, I've heard you since the late seventies on the radio. I'm from New York and I listened to you in New York and I heard this Jewish man, and I'm Jewish and I heard this Jewish man you on the radio so hungry, I mean so hungry for more of God. But then, when you said the big transition that happened you would always tell me and you would tell the listeners how you were just so Red Hot even as an early believer, but I didn't know you then. So I was watching when you were on Kathryn Kulman's TV program and Kathryn Kulman moved in miracles, she had a miracle ministry that was incredible from the late forties to about the seventies. And you were on her program just a year after you became a believer and I'll tell you every time I look at that clip, the TV program, it's amazing, one year knowing Jesus and you were so radically changed, it was like it was in your blood. That's why now I see why you just can't understand how someone could say that little prayer with Billy and then no change and they're just doing, living life the same way I mean which actually to me is really boring; when you look at you, and it was so interesting. I want everyone to hear when Kathryn Kulman was so amazed by you because she said, "Here's this Jewish successful Businessman and look at him, look at the change that happened!" And the change didn't just happen then, it's like I've known you all these years now and you're still so radically Red Hot. Let's listen to that, a little excerpt from that TV program when you were on Kathryn Kulman.
Kathryn Kulman excerpt: When I tell you that the name of my guest is Sid Roth that's thrilling in itself! Ha-ha and I'm so excited about it because Sid Roth is one of those wonderful young Businessmen from Washington, DC who a had this glorious experience of knowing the Messiah in the forgiveness of his sins. Well Sid, the Washington Daily News classes you with other very prominent young men in business in our Nation's Capital as "White Collar Jesus Freaks." I think that that that's the greatest complement they there could be in fellowship, really. How in the world did you ever get involved with Jesus Christ?
Sid: Well, considering that I come from an Orthodox Jewish Background it would take more than a couple of seconds to give you an answer.
Kathryn: I know, and you're a very successful Stockbroker in Washington, DC, you've been in this business for how many years?
Sid: Well, I'm thirty-one years old and I've been in the stock business about eight years, and I've been in the business of Jesus Christ about one year. I'm one year old in the Lord.
Kathryn: What was your experience that moment, that new birth experience? It was the most beautiful thing in the world to ya.
Sid: Jesus Christ is as real to me as you are sitting right opposite me.
Kathryn: I know what you're talking about.
Sid: And you know the thing I want to emphasize is I had, because I guess I was Jewish and He just had to hit me over the head, over and over and over. I like to tell my story because he did. I want to emphasize the point, that the Bible says, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed." Which is a tiny, tiny little seed and you take Jesus Christ, which is this tiny little seed and you put Him into your heart and you feed Him with the Word and He'll grow. Just like that acorn isn't an oak tree, instantaneously Jesus Christ doesn't grow instanteously He grows on faith and I know from my own personal experience and from the experience of many of my friends that if you'll invite Him into your heart. He's on the outside, it's sort of like you're driving an automobile you know, He has a difficult time driving your car from the outside, but he can do it because He's God and look what He did to my life. But you know when you invite Him inside that automobile you know what happens? It is a heck of a lot easier for Him and that's where He wants to go. And boy, I'm so grateful to Him and I feel like I can't do Him enough justice for what He's done for me.
Kathryn: Do you know that this is a very successful Stockbroker who's talking, this is a businessman from our Nation's Capital, a successful Stockbroker, but Sid it's real, it's now. It isn't something in the past, its Jesus now; this wonderful relationship now.
Sid: This is what's so exciting, in other words, like I'm telling you what happened a year ago, but you know if I can't tell you what happened yesterday or the day before, two days ago I'm in serious trouble with God because He's so real every single day He influences my life.
Sid: You know Janie, to kind of set the stage, I'm a brand new believer in the Messiah, there are not many Jewish, it's not like today. There were very, very, few Jewish believers in the Messiah at that time. And I got interviewed by a major secular newspaper and I really got sabotaged when I did that because the reporter was Jewish.
Janie: It was on the record.
Janie: Ought oh, but there were repercussions with you Father then.
Sid: There were repercussions with my family, but there were also repercussions for good things, Kathryn Kulman who had the greatest miracle ministry back then, and I really believe that I haven't seen one since as high a level as Kathryn Kulman.
Janie: And we've even interviewed so many people who were healed in her ministry.
Sid: Right, and that's coming back again. That anointing is coming back again and that I'm positive of. But as a result of that secular newspaper article which sold more newspapers than any newspaper in their history. She found out about it.
Sid: And I became a guest on her television show and then that opened up speaking for me all over.
Janie: Because everyone was amazed because this Jewish man believing in Jesus.
Sid: Yeah, and it was highly unusual back then and the thing that I'm amazed Janie is that I survived because before I had even read the entire Bible I was on the speaking circuit as the expert in the Bible.
Janie: Well, you are really a sign and wonder because the more Jewish people who believe in Jesus, Jesus is coming back soon, so you are really a sign and a wonder.
Sid: But, back then it wasn't that there was so many coming to Jesus, there were really so few. And I remember we had a picnic lunch. We had an organization it was called the Hebrew Christian Alliance of the Washington, DC area and I was the President of it. And a new Jewish believer by the name of Paul Lieberman, who now is the Editor of the Messianic Jewish Times, had a problem. His wife would not go to a church because they are both Jewish and she was uncomfortable in a church. So he said, "Let's start a Jewish service." And I thought, "That is the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard of, but we'll put it to a vote." So we had a picnic one day and I said, "Everyone that would like to try one service," I wouldn't commit for more than one, "Everyone that would like to try one service raise your hand." And the majority of the people raised their hand, so I was stuck. I remember going to my father and saying, "Dad, can you teach me how to do a Shabbat Service?" And he looked at me, he was now very upset with me because I was an outspoken believer in Yeshua as the Messiah and he thought I was making fun of him and he kicked me out of the house.
Sid: But here's the amazing thing, we walked right into a revival, a major move of God's Spirit and when we started.
Janie: And what were the meetings like when you say revival?
Sid: They were totally dependent, 100% dependent on God. I knew nothing, and I was one of the Leaders. But every week Jewish people would come to the Lord and then the next week the Jewish person that came to the Lord the week before would be sharing his testimony and another Jewish person would come to the Lord. I've tasted Jewish revival and it's coming back.


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Q: gets.chomp find a string in a list Is it possible to find a string in a list for a gets.chomp for if, elsif?
def number_problem()

  puts "Please enter a number 1-100 for a phrase or word back!"
  number = gets.chomp

  mult_of_three = ["3", "6", "9", "12", "15", "18", "21", "24", "27", "30", "33", "36", "39", "42", "45", "48", "51", "54", "57", "60", "63", "66", "69", "72", "75", "78", "81", "84", "87", "90", "93", "96", "99"]
  mult_of_five = ["5", "10", "15", "20", "25", "30", "35", "40", "45", "50", "55", "60", "65", "70", "75", "80", "85", "90", "95", "100"]
  mult_of_both = ["15", "30", "45", "60", "75", "90"]

  if number == mult_of_three
    puts "Bit"

A: To find if an element is present in an Array, you can use include?. Here:
if mult_of_three.include?(number)

Example:
number = gets.chomp
36
# => "36"

mult_of_three.include?(number)
# => true

number = gets.chomp
98
# => "98"

mult_of_three.include?(number)
# => false

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Police hunt 21-year-old white male suspect.
Church's pastor and Democratic state senator Clementa Pinckney believed to be among the dead.
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State senate chair of Clementa Pinckney is draped in black as mark of respect and South Carolina Governor Nikki orders flags at half-mast in memory of the victims of the mass shooting.
South Carolina State Democrats have tweeted about the death of their colleague, Clementa Pinckney.
At close of press conference police not clear on when next official briefing will be.
DaShawn Brown, Reporter for WCSC Live 5 News, tweets that police have been questioning survivors but it is not clear whether they knew the shooter.
Police chief Mullen: "There is absolutely no doubt in my mind this is a hate crime".
Three people survived the Charleston church attack, according to police chief Greg Mullen.
Police chief Mullen said he will not release the names of the victims as the families are still to be informed. "The coroner will," he said.
Police chief Mullen said the white male suspect stayed in Bible meeting an hour before opening fire.
"We are committed to finding this horrible scoundrel," Charleston mayor Joseph Riley says.
"You will see an outpouring of love and kindness and help."
"I've seen this community respond to challenges before, we'll do what we've always done, put our arms around this church"
Embassy Suites in downtown Charleston has been set up as a Family Assistance Center, police chief Greg Mullen said.
Charleston mayor Jospeh Riley says: "This is an unspeakable act filled by someone with hate, and with a deranged mind"
He said the community will "put its arms around" the Emanuel AME church.
Police say there were three male victims and six female in the Charleston church shooting. The white male suspect, in his early 20s, is a "very dangerous individual and should not be approached by anyone".
Authorities are bringing in "federal resources" to investigate the massacre.
"This tragedy is indescribable," police chief Greg Mullen said. "No one in this community will ever forget this night."
"This is a situation that is unacceptable in any society and especially in our society and our city," he said.
Among those killed was state senator and pastor Clementa Pinckney, according to reports.
He was the youngest African American to be elected to the South Carolina State Legislature, becoming a state representative at the age of 23 in 1996. He had been a pastor since the age of 18.
Pickney has a wife and two children, according to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church website.
The Charleston Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church that was targeted in the attack is a historic African-American church - often referred as "Mother Emanuel" - which became a symbol of black resistance in the 19th century.
Founded in 1818 by a free black and former slave, Denmark Vesey, the church was supported by white clergy in the city and attracted 1,848 members. After the church was closed twice for violating slave laws, Vesey and his followers tried to organise a slave revolt.
Family members told ABC news that a five-year-old child was in the church at the time of the shooting and survived by playing dead.


Entering the church with her father, exiting with her husband.
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With only 1 goal in 11 games this season, not to mention a healthy scratch already this season, the Boston Bruins have opted to continue the development of Ryan Donato in the minors. The Bruins sent down the 22-year old down on Thursday night and it sounds like the team has given him a plan for things to work on down there and a return may not be all that imminent, unless injuries occur or he really finds his scoring ways down in the AHL.
It's a disappointing result after he showed quite a bit of promise near the end of last season and into the playoffs, but not all of these kids, even the NCAA grads, develop at the same rate.
For Clayton, the 1 point was not exactly a huge contribution to his rookie points total, which currently leads the hockey pool mini-game, but his participation was not frowned upon, when he was in the lineup. Without his playing time in the lineup, it will certainly hurt the mini-game and the overall standings, where his team stands in 12th place, waiting for the late games on Friday night.


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I myself haven't bought any ready meals since the Halogen oven was bought (almost a month now).
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One of the most important decisions that you can make when entering the teaching profession is to choose the right teaching degree program near Ironwood MI. And because it is such a critical decision, high school graduates or future graduates must carefully evaluate the schools they are interested in attending. It is not enough to base a decision on proximity to your residence or the cost of tuition, although these are relevant factors to take into consideration. There are other important questions that you must ask as well before choosing a school, which we will cover in detail later. Prospective teachers may consider a wide range of degree programs and training options to qualify for positions that provide various levels of education to both adolescents and adults. And in order to pursue a teaching position beyond the preschool level in the United States, teachers must possess at least a bachelor's degree, and obtain state-issued certification or licensure. These are qualifications that we will also cover in more detail shortly. So first, let's talk a little bit about the degree options that are available for aspiring educators.
Degree Options for Teachers
Most of the available teaching positions in Ironwood MI primary and secondary schools require that applicants have earned at least a bachelor's degree to qualify. However, an individual with an interest in an entry level teaching position may qualify with just a two-year Associates Degree. The opportunities would be mostly limited to pre-school teaching positions, or positions as a teacher's aide or a child care worker. Following are some brief descriptions of the opportunities available for education graduates with higher degrees.
Bachelor's Degree. As previously mentioned, a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required in order to teach kindergarten through the 12th Most Bachelor's Degree programs for future educators require an internship to gain practical experience in the field.
Master's Degree. There are two primary options available for a teaching degree, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Master's in Education (M.Ed). The MAT is geared more towards those who desire a hands on teaching experience, while the M.Ed is for those with an interest in working for the education system outside of the classroom, for example in Administration.
Doctorate Degree. The highest degree that an educator can earn within his or her field is a Doctor of Education or a Ph.D. in Education, which is a qualification to pursue employment in academia, research, and high-level administration jobs.
Although most teaching positions in the U.S. only require an applicant to possess a four-year degree, some Ironwood MI teachers pursue a master's or even a doctorate degree in order to acquire a greater understanding of teaching, or to qualify for higher-paying jobs such as administrative positions. They may even pursue a higher degree simply to earn more respect from their peers. Depending on the degree program, a graduate student may conduct research; receive specialized training; or simply expand his or her knowledge of a specific field of teaching.
Teacher Licensing and Certification
If you are planning on a career teaching within the Ironwood MI public schools system, know that in the United States you will need to become licensed in Michigan or the State where you will be employed. On the contrary, most private schools do not require educators to become licensed or even certified. Licensing requirements vary by State, but typically includes passing one or more certification or skill based tests. In most States the Praxis exams are used for certification, but some States do require their own State specific exams instead. Each State also has continuing education or professional development requirements for teachers to renew their licenses.
Attending an Education Degree School in Ironwood Michigan?
Perhaps you live near Ironwood MI or have decided to relocate or commute to that area. Following is some interesting background information about the location of your new school campus.
Ironwood, Michigan
Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Lake Superior. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census. The city is on US 2 and is situated opposite the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line of longitude (90.2 degrees West) as Clinton, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
While originally an iron mining town, the area is now known for its downhill skiing resorts, including Big Powderhorn, Blackjack, Indianhead, Mount Zion and Whitecap as well as its cross country skiing at the Wolverine Nordic Trail System and the ABR Nordic Center.
The town of Ironwood was settled in the spring of 1885. The town was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city on April 8, 1889. The township area north of the city was incorporated as Ironwood Township on April 8, 1889. In 1890 the population of Ironwood passed 7500 and in 1900 it reached 10000.[6]
Questions to Ask Teacher Education Programs
Prior to selecting a education degree school to enroll in, there are a few questions that you need to ask to ensure you pick the best one for your career objectives in Ironwood MI. As we mentioned previously, the location of the school as well as the cost are important considerations when weighing your options, but they should not be the only ones you consider. Following are some additional questions that must be asked before making a final decision.
Are the Schools and Programs Accredited? Graduating from an accredited teacher college not only provides an assurance that you have received a quality education, but may also be an asset when securing that first teaching position.
Are the Programs Recognized by the Dept. of Education? In order to be a more sought after job candidate, make sure that the program you enroll in is recognized by the Michigan Department of Education, or by the State where you will be teaching.
Do the Programs have High Employment Rates? Find out what percentage of graduates are employed in their field, particularly in their chosen specialty, and on average how soon after graduation.
Does the School Offer Your Chosen Specialty? Naturally you will want to choose an education degree school that offers your chosen specialty. Make sure that it also offers advanced degrees if you are planning on continuing your education at the graduate level.
Do the Programs Work with Local School Districts? Programs that work with local school districts afford their students more opportunities to secure student teaching positions. It also gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents locally prior to pursuing teaching positions upon graduation.
Are Scholarships Offered? Find out if the programs you are interested in offer scholarships that can make your education more affordable and minimize the need for student loans.
Do the Schools Provide Licensing Exam Preparation? Graduates must become State Certified and Licensed prior to accepting any public teaching positions. Make sure that the school you enroll in helps prepare you for the exams required by Michigan or the
State where you will be employed.
Do the Schools Help Graduates Find Employment? Finally, once you graduate from teaching school you will no doubt be anxious to secure your first position. Find out if the schools have job assistance programs, including job placement and interview and resume preparation programs.
Choose the Right Education Degree Program near Ironwood Michigan
Teaching is a rewarding profession that provides an opportunity for educators to help develop young minds for their betterment and future success. Having that kind of influence on adolescents and young adults is something that requires the proper education and training. Make sure that when you are reviewing your education degree options that you ask the right questions so that you can make an informed comparison and final decision. And once you have made your commitment and enrolled in a degree program, you can begin your journey to become a teacher in Ironwood MI.
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Nurse, 22, critical after hammer attack by ex – Trinidad & Tobago Express Newspapers
A 22-year-old nurse remained in critical condition at the San Fernando General Hospital yesterday after she was beaten with a hammer by a former boyfriend.
Jada Pierre, a geriatric nurse of Siparia, was attacked and struck in the head on Friday afternoon.
Pierre's stepfather, Allan Pierre, spoke to reporters at his home in Siparia yesterday.
He said the attack on his stepdaughter occurred soon after he left home.
He said she was found by a driver near the forest reserve in Fyzabad, with head injuries.
Allan Pierre said he and Pierre's mother left home around 2.45 p.m. on Friday.
He said: "Before we left, she told me she was going into Siparia to get something to eat. Within a half-hour of us leaving her at home, we got a call from someone in the area telling us they just found her through the field road with injures to the head."
Pierre was taken to the Siparia Health Facility, then transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital.
At the hospital, she told her mother an ex-boyfriend saw her along the field road near Sanderson Park and offered her a lift in his car.
While in the car, he asked for them to get back together.
Police were told he became angry and asked her to drive.
As she was climbing into the driver's seat, the man struck her several times in the head with a hammer, then threw her out of the car before driving off.
Allan Pierre said his daughter had an on-again, off-again relationship with the man for the past eight years.
He said: "They knew each other from school days and that is the only person we knew as her boyfriend. He used to come here and lime in the day. He seemed like an ordinary fella. He was a very quiet person. He never showed any violent tendencies."
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Pierre's stepfather did not think she was in any danger.
He said people made up and broke up as a normal part of life.
Pierre said Jada rarely shared details about her relationship.
He said: "I never saw them have any major arguments, but like any relationship, there would be a falling-out here and there. I don't know what went wrong in his head for it to reach to this."
Pierre said doctors at the hospital performed surgery on Jada yesterday morning.
He did not know what type of surgery was done, but was thankful his stepdaughter is alive.
Last Friday, secondary school teacher Suzette Sylvester was found in her home, bludgeoned to death.
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Since 2014, GFA has been implementing the project "Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change (PACC)" in northern Benin on behalf of GIZ. Among other things, the project supported an educational farm with the aim of making climate adaptation measures visible to the local population and thus anchoring them sustainably. This farm (educational farm for demonstrating and testing innovations and good practices in adapting agriculture to climate change) is frequently visited by national and international delegations and is regarded as a showcase project. Now the Swiss radio station "radiofr" (Fribourg) has become aware of this initiative and has made a small podcast about it. Among others, the team leader and the head of the farm, who has been actively involved in the project since the beginning of the PACC, were interviewed. A successful podcast about a great, sustainable initiative of this project, which is carried out by GFA.