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09 – "I ascend to My Father"Michael M.2017-07-10T01:07:00-07:00
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Sabbath, August 26, 2017
"The most precious fact to the disciples in the ascension of Jesus was that He went from them into heaven in the tangible form of their divine Teacher….
"The disciples not only saw the Lord ascend, but they had the testimony of the angels that He had gone to occupy His Father's throne in heaven. The last remembrance that the disciples were to have of their Lord was as the sympathizing Friend, the glorified Redeemer. Moses veiled his face to hide the glory of the law which was reflected upon it, and the glory of Christ's ascension was veiled from human sight. The brightness of the heavenly escort and the opening of the glorious gates of God to welcome Him were not to be discerned by mortal eyes." –Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1053.
Time to return to the Father
1. What did Jesus say twice in His prayer to His Father in Gethsemane? What moment was now approaching?
John 17:11, 13 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are…. 13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
"Christ had finished the work that was given Him to do. He had gathered out those who were to continue His work among men. And He said: 'I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as We are.' 'Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word; that they all may be one;… I in them and Thou in Me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that Thou hast sent Me, and hast loved them, as Thou hast loved Me.' John 17:10, 11, 20-23." –The Acts of the Apostles, p. 24.
2. What happened as Jesus was speaking to His disciples about things pertaining to the kingdom of God? What happened as they watched?
Acts 1:3, 9 To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God…. 9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
"Jesus spoke these words just before His ascension to heaven; for the record says, 'When He had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.' These were the last words of the Saviour to His disciples, and in them we see the commission which was given them, and the work that they were to do. They were to be witnesses unto Christ to the uttermost parts of the earth. The very same charge has been given to us as was given to them, and how desirous should we be to fulfill our Lord's commission to save those that are lost and to glorify God in the world." –Review and Herald, April 19, 1892.
"Christ came to earth as God in the guise of humanity. He ascended to heaven as the King of saints. His ascension was worthy of His exalted character. He went as one mighty in battle, a conqueror, leading captivity captive. He was attended by the heavenly host, amid shouts and acclamations of praise and celestial song." –Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1053.
Departure and blessing
3. What was Jesus doing as He departed from them? Following His example, what should we do when we say good-by to the members and congregations of brothers and sisters?
Luke 24:50, 51 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
"When the time came for Christ to ascend to His Father, He led the disciples out as far as Bethany. Here He paused, and they gathered about Him. With hands outstretched in blessing, as if in assurance of His protecting care, He slowly ascended from among them. 'It came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.' Luke 24:51.
"While the disciples were gazing upward to catch the last glimpse of their ascending Lord, He was received into the rejoicing ranks of heavenly angels." –The Acts of the Apostles, p. 32.
4. What did the disciples who witnessed this triumphant scene realize? How did they express their faith in Him as He said farewell and ascended into the cloud?
Luke 24:52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
"They now saw that the prophecies had been literally fulfilled…. The divine Teacher was indeed all that He claimed to be. The prophecies relating to Christ and His mission were no longer a mystery to His disciples, but a living reality; and as they told their experience to the world, as they exalted the love of God, the divine assurance which they manifested was an evidence to men that they had received the gift of the Holy Ghost. Men's hearts were melted and subdued. The promise, 'Greater works than these shall ye do; because I go unto My Father,' was fulfilled. Christ, the Messiah, had come. The Saviour of the world had died, that all might have life, eternal life. It was no more a matter of faith with them that He was a Teacher sent of God. They realized that although He was clothed with humanity, He was of divine origin." –Review and Herald, June 18, 1895.
Jesus' ascension and promise to return
5. Who stayed and explained to the disciples what would happen after the Saviour was gone? To what event did these messengers direct their attention?
Acts 1:10, 11 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven
"Christ had ascended to heaven in the form of humanity. The disciples had beheld the cloud receive Him. The same Jesus who had walked and talked and prayed with them; who had broken bread with them; who had been with them in their boats on the lake; and who had that very day toiled with them up the ascent of Olivet–the same Jesus had now gone to share His Father's throne. And the angels had assured them that the very One whom they had seen go up into heaven, would come again even as He had ascended. He will come 'with clouds; and every eye shall see Him.' 'The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise….' Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:16…. Thus will be fulfilled the Lord's own promise to His disciples: 'If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.' John 14:3. Well might the disciples rejoice in the hope of their Lord's return." –The Desire of Ages, p. 832.
On the throne of glory
6. After His great struggle and His victory over sin and death, where was the Lord Jesus seated? What position did He receive?
Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
John 17:5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
Philippians 2:8-11 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
"The glory of the Father was revealed in the Son; Christ made manifest the character of the Father. He was so perfectly connected with God, so completely embraced in His encircling light, that He who had seen the Son, had seen the Father. His voice was as the voice of God. Mark Christ's prayer before His crucifixion: 'And now, O Father, glorify Thou Me with Thine own self with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was.' " –Review and Herald, January 7, 1890.
Preaching and divine confirmation
7. No longer blessed by Jesus' physical presence, what kept the disciples from being hindered by doubt or disorientation? What experiences did they make immediately?
Acts 1:12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
Luke 24:53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
"The disciples no longer had any distrust of the future. They knew that Jesus was in heaven, and that His sympathies were with them still. They knew that they had a friend at the throne of God, and they were eager to present their requests to the Father in the name of Jesus. In solemn awe they bowed in prayer, repeating the assurance, 'Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.' John 16:23, 24. They extended the hand of faith higher and higher, with the mighty argument, 'It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.' Romans 8:34. And Pentecost brought them fullness of joy in the presence of the Comforter, even as Christ had promised." –The Desire of Ages, p. 833.
"From that scene of heavenly joy, there comes back to us on earth the echo of Christ's own wonderful words, 'I ascend unto My Father, and your Father; and to My God, and your God.' John 20:17. The family of heaven and the family of earth are one. For us our Lord ascended, and for us He lives. 'Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.' Hebrews 7:25." –The Desire of Ages, p. 835.
"The resurrection and ascension of our Lord is a sure evidence of the triumph of the saints of God over death and the grave, and a pledge that heaven is open to those who wash their robes of character and make them white in the blood of the Lamb. Jesus ascended to the Father as a representative of the human race, and God will bring those who reflect His image to behold and share with Him His glory." –Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 286.
from Southeast Asia
To be read on Sabbath, August 26, 2017
The Special Sabbath School Offering
will be gathered on Sabbath, September 2, 2017
"Between the Silk Route and the Spice Trade Route"
"And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 8:11.
Recent archaeological discoveries are revealing that the commerce of the great ancient monarchies was far more extensive than scholars imagined. The immigration of Jews into China is believed to have taken place about B.C. 200. Many believe that the people of China and the Oriental countries heard the gospel from the apostle Thomas. But there are also Bible researchers who believe that Barnabas traveled with Thomas and then proceeded on to China. It is evident that these disciples followed the traders on the two main trade routes; namely, the "Spice Trade Route" and the "Silk Route." Nestorian Christian missionaries are believed to have been in China around A.D. 500. Adventist history shows that Abram LaRue was the first missionary to China, performing self-supporting service in Hong Kong from 1888 until his death in 1903. In 1902, Elder J.N. Andrews arrived in China and further developed the work in Hong Kong.
The International Missionary Society began working in many countries of the Orient about a decade ago, with the exception of the Philippines, where the church has been in existence for many decades. There are now many believers in the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia; and interested souls are studying for baptism in Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, and Mongolia. There are also openings in Singapore, Macau, and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
The majority religions in these countries are Buddhism and Confucianism. In addition, there are many indigenous religions that are practiced, while atheism is very strong among the younger generation. The industrial and technology revolutions brought tremendous changes to the lifestyles of the people. It is a great challenge to convert busy professionals to any religion because of their tight work schedules.
Faithful brethren from the Philippines have accepted the challenge to advance God's work into many of the Asian countries, and souls have already been baptized. The Bible worker in Vietnam is traveling across the border to visit Cambodia and is preparing people for baptism. Brethren in Malaysia are advancing toward the main cities. The work is opening in Thailand, with one baptism as of this writing and many interested souls longing for spiritual light. The Chinese brethren have engaged in missionary outreach in Mongolia and some parts of North Korea. The South Korean brethren are also putting forth efforts to spread the gospel in North Korea. So far, one soul from North Korea has been baptized. The believers in Japan are making plans to extend the work to the main cities, too.
Dear brothers and sisters, we need your prayers and support to carry out the gospel commission in the Asian countries. Funds are needed to produce literature in different languages and to meet the expenses of travel, renting and furnishing places of worship, complying with visa requirements, meeting governmental regulations, etc. Your generous contributions for next week's Special Sabbath School Offering will strengthen and give power to the light of the gospel that is shining in this part of the globe. God bless you.
–Douglas Francis
General Conference Treasurer and Asian Division Leader


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My daughter and I had the talk -- about algorithms
The Talks
Talk to your kids about algorithms, before it's too late.
Choice is an illusion created between those with power — and those without. Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash
INT. HOME DEPOT — MORNING
Narrow, harshly lit, poorly stocked "Planters" aisle in city-sized Home Depot.
A father — tanned, stocky, menacing, early forties — scans the limited selection of sure-to-break-within-a-year garden hose nozzles. His six-year-old daughter — nimble, precocious, ferocious — keeps her eyes peeled for yellow clearance tags, per protocol.
After a few moments in the cramped space, the six-year-old, curious — but mostly in the mood to hear her own voice — asks a question.
(Assured)
Dad, did you know there are eight planets in our solar system?
(Intrigued)
I did know that. In fact, there used to be nine planets in our solar system, but then the geniuses at NASA canceled Pluto. It's a dwarf planet now.
What does dwarf mean?
(Didactic)
It basically means small, but let's check the official definition. One sec. Okay, according to Merriam-Webster, the word dwarf, in the context of astronomy, means "a celestial object of comparatively small mass or size." So, a few years back NASA decided Pluto was too small to be a "real" planet and demoted it.
It is sad. When I was little Pluto was super easy to remember because it was the smallest planet and also the one farthest away from the sun.
(Excited)
Pluto is also the name of Mickey Mouse's dog! Like, you know, Pluto the dog — oh he's so cute!
(Annoyed)
How'd you learn about the planets anyway?
We talked about them at school.
(Impressed)
Nice. During science?
Nope. One day in class somebody asked Miss W. how many planets there were and then Miss W. asked Google and then Google told us the answer. Eight planets.
(Concerned)
I see. And how do you think Google knows how many planets reside in our solar system?
Because Google knows everything!
(Shook)
Okay, listen up, this is important. Google, and tech companies like it, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, all rely on computer programs called algorithms. Ever heard that word?
Al-go-rhythm. It's basically a fancy term that means solving a problem by following a very specific set of directions. Google, for instance, is called a search engine and it uses search algorithms to — ostensibly — help people find information on the internet. Its actual business is selling junk ads online.
(Demonstrative)
Ugh — I hate junk ads!
Me too. Unfortunately, the entire internet ecosystem is subsidized by junk ads. People really don't like paying for content…
Anyway, with Google, you ask a question — How many planets are in the solar system? — and Google follows a very specific set of rules and instructions — which were designed by computer programmers — to come up with an "answer."
But! — and this is essential — while searching for the answer, Google doesn't "think." Google isn't a person. Google doesn't have a brain. Or feelings. Or a moral compass. Google doesn't understand context. Or history. Or present-day social mores or geopolitics.
Google is just a bunch of computer programs, which are designed to solve very specific problems by following very specific directions. Understand?
(Enthusiastic)
Oh, I get it! Google is sort of like R2!
Google's probably more like C-3PO, but, sure, think of it as a very, very unsophisticated droid from Star Wars.
Now, with all that in mind, what do you think happens when you ask Google a question that doesn't come with a simple, straightforward answer?
Like, what is the meaning of life? Or, what's the best movie of all-time? Or, which global power was most responsible for starting World War I?
Or how about this? What if you ask Google a question that does have a simple, straightforward answer, but which people disagree about because that's just how people are? Like, for example, do vaccines cause autism? Or, do corporate tax cuts lead to increased business investment? What do you think happens then?
(Uncertain)
Maybe Google gets confused?
It sure does! And when Google gets confused, society collapses. Hashtag twenty-twenty-two.
See, Google doesn't "understand" how to answer complex, subjective, and/or philosophical questions, so in those cases its algorithms default to showing people things they're already familiar with, or they already like, such as their favorite news sites, blogs, videos, or social media accounts.
That creates what's called an "echo chamber," which in turn perpetuates what's called "confirmation bias." That's when people double-down on their pre-existing beliefs and become less amenable to new information or ideas. Since Google is by far the dominant search engine, anyone who uses the internet is exposed to these types of algorithmic-driven biases.
And if all that wasn't bad enough, these types of perverse effects go supernova on so-called social networks like Facebook and Twitter. You've seen Mommy and I use Twitter before, right?
Is that the place where you turn your stories into junk ads but then nobody clicks on them?
That's the one.
Now consider this. A few weeks after the horrific massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the hashtag SHALLNOTBEINFRINGED trended on Twitter. It was bad faith, repulsive, disgusting, disheartening, and so much worse. But Twitter's content-ranking algorithm thought all of it was great and went into overdrive promoting stuff related to it.
See, Twitter's algorithm didn't make a moral judgment about whether amplifying those tweets or that hashtag was right or wrong. It just calculated that a large number of people — and bots — "engaged" with that type of content. The algorithm then further promoted that nonsense, which meant more people saw it, then they subsequently liked and re-tweeted it — et cetera, et cetera — which eventually created a deleterious feedback loop of sheer lunacy and utter insanity.
This exact type of process is how we got a bunch of misinformed dipshits to storm the Capitol Building last January, why millions of people think the Covid-19 vaccine has a 5G microchip in it, why Q-Anon exists, and how corporations and universities entrench racial discrimination into their hiring and admissions processes. It's also why Ron DeSantis will become the president in 2024. The formal scientific term is garbage in, garbage out.
Oh, so you mean, like, if you were to put garbage toppings on your pizza, then you'd be eating garbage pizza?
(Proud)
Exactly! The insidiousness of these garbage algorithms can be subtle too. For example, in Apple News, I got caught up reading way too many articles in The Atlantic about the culture war, and about which of the dumb, orange president's former cronies would be the latest to turn on him. Because I read so many stupid articles like that, Apple News' suggestion algorithm said: Well, since you liked those so much, you'll surely love these!
And thus I'd fallen into the trap. While Russia was preparing to shell Kiev, Apple News was showing me Reddit fan theories about what to expect from the third season of The Mandalorian. Somehow, while reading more than two hours of "news" per day, I had no idea World War III was imminent. Apple's suggestion algorithms literally made me a less informed global citizen. Not great, huh?
Not great. At. ALL. But Dad, can't you battle back against the algorithms?
(Resigned)
It's not easy. The most important step is remembering algorithms are all around us and influencing nearly everything we see or do online. Once I realized my news diet had been corrupted, I resubscribed to The Economist. I now force myself to read [almost] every article each week so I have a more informed, holistic view of the world.
Beyond that, we just have to stay vigilant, disciplined, and mentally frosty at all times.
What does vi-juh—
It means we should try to be more like Master Yoda.
Oh, right! I love Master Yoda! I wish more people were like Master Yoda.
Indeed. Alright, let's finish up and head home. The last episode of Obi-Wan is supposed to be epic. I read about it on Twitter.
Something absurd: I mostly listen to hip hop music (circa 1991-2002), but during the sweaty summer months my inner Florida Man resurfaces and demands classic rock. To get my fix I visited the Classic Rock Essentials playlist in Apple Music. Hendrix. Heart. Floyd. Rush. Perfect.
Springsteen. Petty. Sure, fine — whatever.
Mötley Crüe? Incorrect.
Nirvana? No — make it stop. Soundgarden?! Stone Temple Pilots?!?!?!?!
Look, I'll willingly traverse my inexorable path to irrelevance and death. But I won't accept "The Chain" and "Master of Puppets" in the same playlist. Neither should you.
Never leave the boat: During last week's annual pilgrimage to Joplin, Missouri to visit in-laws, we rented inflatable rafts and, despite the ungodly temperatures, ventured off on a "river float."
We suffered the following casualties — adult foot (wounded), child's finger (wounded), straw hat (KIA), tinted safety glasses (MIA), Apple Watch (MIA, presumed KIA), marriage (wounded) — plus, according to the Missouri Department of Public Health, there's a non-zero chance my brain is infected with a flesh-eating amoeba.
For memories that will last a lifetime, it was all worth it.
Webpage updates: While these posts magically appear in your inbox every week, Field Research also exists as its very own standalone website. You can visit and find the entire archive here.
Two quick updates. First, this series, lovingly called the "The talks," now exists as its own section (see image below)!
Tragically, there could be a podcast…
I love this device and will likely write one whenever I'm done explaining something wildly age-inappropriate to one or both of my children. We've already discussed nuclear weapons, gentrification, and mass shootings. We're currently talking about inflation and representative democracy. Stay tuned.
Second, Advanced Sabermetrics and The Invisible Hand have revealed my "Failed novel scenes" aren't particularly interesting to the vast majority of you lovely subscribers (it's a failed novel for a reason). In future, instead of spamming your inbox, I'll publish those pieces directly to my webpage under the shiny new "Fiction" tab. I'll drop a link whenever a new piece becomes available.
Next Friday: Working up something very on brand.
Thanks for being here. I'm having a blast writing and hope you're having a blast reading.
Amran
Michael Estrin
Writes Situation Normal
Jul 15, 2022Liked by Amran Gowani
This was my first in The Talks series. I really enjoyed it! With any luck--and we'll need plenty of it--she'll grow up and use this information to save humanity from itself.
But seriously, as an escapee from ad tech (15 years inside that beast) my hats off to you for your straightforward explainer on the rot eating away at media and information! Usually, when I end up explaining this to people I end up sounded like Randy Quaid from Independence Day. Actually, Randy sounds unhinged in all his movies, but you get my drift.
Speaking of movies, the Apocalypse Now recap of your boating experience in Missouri was chef's kiss! Keep up the great work!
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Minh D
Writes Life with MD
This is a great explanation. As a non-American young professional working in America, seeing how kids are taught about technologies and influence of tech makes me want to be a kid again to be taught complex topics break down into digestible knowledge. I feel like I drink out of a firehose when I moved here for college and just started consuming content with no discrimination.
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I was nervous about attending an all-women's retreat in Waco this past weekend with a bunch of women I had never met before. Let's just say that I was silly to be worried and that I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time. It was such a blessing to spend time with other women who share my passion for photography, family and fun!
"Waco's Most Eligible Bachelor" home from Season 3 of Fixer Upper.
I was being lazy this weekend, so I am poaching photos from my amazing new friend Dana Elyse. Her photos capture the house beautifully! She is so talented! I wish she were here in DFW!
We had a blast! Great food, great friends and great fun! It was a weekend of girl bonding and making big business decisions. It was great for my soul. I will be forever grateful for my time with these ladies!
The famous and memorable "boat" on the wall!
Thank you to Kendra, Leslie, Dana, Charlotte, Catherine (Fruit!!!) and Autumn for spending 3 days with me and helping me be a better photographer!


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It isn't Islamophobia when they really ARE trying to kill you
EnemyWithin-America
Islamization of the West
EnemyWithin-foreign
Islam and the Jews
Islamic Britain
CAIR Nazis
Muslim Invaders
Religion of Hate
Designated terrorist group CAIR files yet another lawsuit against a police department on behalf of a Muslim woman who was forced to to remove her hijab for a police mugshot
January 13, 2021 by BareNakedIslam 8 Comments
No need to watch the whole long and rambling one- hour video from CAIR Litigation Jihadist, Gadeir Abbas, on behalf of Abrar Omeish, a Muslim woman who was taken into custody and 'forced to remove her Islamic hijab (headbag) for a mugshot in full view of other men in the precinct.'
Omeish, a Fairfax County school official, allegedly was pepper-sprayed by a police officer for resisting arrest after he pulled her over for running a red light. Now CAIR is suing the Fairfax County Police Department and demanding (as usual) local and state reforms to accommodate the religious demands of Muslims.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Thanks to reader 'livingengine,' we now have the rest of the story about Abrar Omeish and her terror-linked family:
Middle East Forum/Islamist Watch "Abrar Omeish is the daughter of Dr. Esam Omeish, who resigned from his position on a Virginia state immigration commission in 2007, after former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine became aware of a 2000 video where Omeish glorified violent Jihad, telling Muslims in Washington, D.C "that the jihad way is the way to liberate your land." In the same speech, Omeish accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians and arguing that the "Israeli agenda" controls Congress.
Democratic presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders recently appointed Fairfax County school board member Abrar Omeish as the co-chair of his Virginia campaign. As with another recently elected Virginia politician, State Delegate Ibraheem Samirah, Ms. Omeish has been associated with controversial Islamic extremist organizations and hails from a terror-linked, jihadist family.
It was not long ago that the political establishment considered such theocratic beliefs beyond the pale. Yet, thanks to a complex public relations strategy, one which appropriates the language of civil rights and victimhood politics, Islamic extremist organizations have succeeded in gradually recasting American jihadists as celebrated humanitarians and social reformers.
On February 4, the Chicago Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) continued this rebranding project by circulating a newsletter glorifying the achievements of two terror-linked families: the Omeishes and Samirahs. The message encouraged the public to attend CAIR-Chicago's 16th annual banquet, where Ms. Omeish and State Delegate Samirah appeared on a panel to discuss their experiences as young Muslim politicians.
Ironically, CAIR-Chicago titled its newsletter: "Two Families – An American Muslim Saga," and described how the two Virginia politicians overcame the "destroyed reputations" and "Islamophobic smears" of their Hamas-linked fathers — Dr. Sabri Samirah and Dr. Esam Omeish — and made it to public office.
Dr. Omeish maintained "close ties" to the International Institute of Islamic Thought, which has fundraised for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In addition, a Libyan parliamentary committee included Dr. Omeish on a list of 75 "terrorists" for his affiliation with the Revolutionary Shura Council (RSC), an Islamist opposition group affiliated with Al Qaeda.
In the case of Abrar Omeish, like many other Islamic extremist families, the apple did not fall far from the tree.
While Dr. Omeish formerly headed the Muslim American Society (MAS), his daughter was president of the Muslim Students Association at Yale University. Both organizations are known to be mere facades for the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood.
In 2014, Ms. Omeish led a campaign to silence Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born American feminist who was the victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Somalia, and now advocates for women's and children's rights.
Filed Under: CAIR Nazis
Az gal says
Another set up for a quick settlement.
Bubba Grump's Nutz says
WHY….is she wearing makeup?
Isn't that 'Harram'?
At best, it's literally, putting lipstick on a pig.
livingengine says
"Abrar Omeish is the daughter of Dr. Esam Omeish, who resigned from his position on a Virginia state immigration commission in 2007, after former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine became aware of a 2000 video where Omeish glorified violent Jihad, telling Muslims in Washington, D.C "that the jihad way is the way to liberate your land." In the same speech, Omeish accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians and arguing that the "Israeli agenda" controls Congress."
BareNakedIslam says
Thanks so much, LE. I added this story to the post.
americanpatriot says
This is an on-going jihad waged against the ways and norms of non-Muslim society by CAIR on behalf of Islam. Non-Muslims must kowtow and submit under Islam in every way in the view of Muslims. CAIR is acting like the lord and boss of non-Muslims here in USA. No other group of people belonging to non-Islamic religions except Islam, demands so much in so many ways. But our non-Muslim world still keeps ignoring this distinctive patterns of making bossy demands by Muslims as if we all non-Muslims are their underlings. If we carefully study regarding how non-Muslims are badly and inhumanely treated in their Muslim majority countries, the answer is very clear. They will always demand and try to dominate even in non-Muslim majority countries!
Linda Rivera says
A Muslim woman was taken into custody and 'forced to remove her Islamic hijab (headbag) for a mugshot in full view of other men in the precinct.'
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A Muslim commits a crime and then has CAIR file a lawsuit because she must take a photo with her headbag removed.
In view of men in the precinct??? Men will see her head??? Does she really believe that the men WANT to see her HEAD?
So what does the Muslim who committed a crime want? The Muslim is OUTRAGED. ALL the men should have left the precinct so she could take her mugshot.
Because the men didn't leave the precinct, CAIR filed a lawsuit. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!
Muslim supremacists want despised, intensely hated non Muslims to OBEY Muslims in everything, or they'll file a lawsuit.
Who wants to see that nasty Muslim hair anyway? All flat, greasy, skimpy, black hair?
Muslims Exposed says
Muslims do not want to show their faces so they can commit crimes (unrecognizeable) against the innocent as their Satanic religion commands them to do.
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Chip makers Intel, STMicroelectronics and many other industry figures have formed an industry standards group, the Mobile PC Extended Battery Life Working Group, with the aim of speeding up the development of longer lasting fuel cell power sources for notebooks and other mobile computers. The Group has recently published a document detailing the requirements for such fuel cells, and it is hoped that these guidelines will help developers of fuel cells for mobile devices by outlining key technical requirements.
Currently, technology does exist that would permit the use of a fuel cell inside a notebook PC, however there quite simply is not enough juice in the cell to keep the average system happily running. A 10-watt to 12-watt cell is currently possible, but that would not be enough for today's power hungry machines that utilise DVD drives, powerful graphics and so forth. But with the Working Group aiming to bring us a fuel cell that is powerful enough and small enough to be used in mobile computing, it may not be long before powerful fuel cells for mobile computing are available.


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October 07, 2005 News » Whistler
Clark encourages Women of Whistler
More women needed in political life in order to make change
By Alison Taylor
Former Deputy Premier Christy Clark was in Whistler last week giving advice on what to look for in candidates in the upcoming municipal elections.
Clark also spoke passionately at last Thursday's Women of Whistler meeting of the need to get more women involved in politics. Only with more women in office can women start to change the double standards that still apply for male and female politicians, she said.
"We have to change the use of the word 'ambitious' as a pejorative term when it refers to women," said Clark.
She knows first hand the double standard.
Clark was first elected to the B.C. Legislature in 1996, where she was an opposition MLA. When the Liberals formed government in 2001 Clark was appointed Minister of Education and Deputy Premier. Three years later she was appointed Minister of Children and Family Development. She announced her resignation from provincial politics prior to last spring's provincial election.
Clark, who has a four-year-old son, said there were some who questioned her decision to seek the NPA party's nomination for mayor of Vancouver last month, suggesting she should stay at home to look after her family. No one, she added, would have questioned a male candidate with a young family.
"It's a totally different standard that we apply to men and women," she said.
It's quite possible in 2005 for women to be mothers and have full time jobs she reminded the room.
Among the crowd of mostly women at the meeting were some of the male candidates who are running for Whistler council this November. Clark offered the room some things to consider when deciding which candidates to support.
Candidates should be passionate about making change for the public good, she said. They should love interacting with people, shaking their hands and never knowing what they're going to get back in return.
And they have to love risk, and be willing to gamble everything on an idea.
"You have to be an entrepreneur," she said. "You put all of yourself on the line."
That's why she loves it so much.
Before she ran for office she sought advice from Sheila Copps and Linda Reid, but most of the people she talked to were men.
"We do need more women mentors in politics," she said.
Clark offered to mentor any women running for council or mayor in Whistler.
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Pedagogical tact is broadly defined as a concept that addresses how teachers transfer educational theories to their teaching practice, in order to achieve their educational goals (which include students' learning) most successfully. Although this concept has been widely referred to in past research, it remains very complex and difficult to define. To better delineate this concept, researchers at the University of Salzburg and the University College of Teacher Education Styria have developed a new theory of pedagogical tact and explored its validity in school and university settings. By better conceiving this concept, the researchers hope to help educators to cultivate pedagogical tact, enhancing the academic development of their students.
Closing the Gender Gap in Science
If you were to believe many advertising companies designing toys, T-shirts and science lab kit packaging, science isn't attractive to girls. Yet, in the UK alone, 50% of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enrolments, including medicine, are female postgraduates and undergraduates, with 61% of biological science and 79.4% of medicine undergraduates being women.
The American Association of Physics Teachers
Founded almost 90 years ago, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is a professional society dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in physics education. The Association represents a diverse network of educators who all learn from each other about the most effective ways to teach physics, to reach all students. In this exclusive interview, we speak with AAPT's President Professor Mel Sabella, who tells us about AAPT's varied activities and goals. He also explains how the Association focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion to greatly enhance physics education in the US and further afield.
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The ocean plays a central role in regulating the Earth's climate and is at the front line in the battle against climate change. However, there are still many unknowns in ocean science. In recognition of this, the University of Delaware's Dr Edward Urban and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) are working hard to improve interdisciplinary marine education worldwide. SCOR aims to increase fundamental knowledge of the ocean, and to motivate and train the next generation of young scientists in modern ocean science, particularly those from developing countries.
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Forgotten Tales hails from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and was originally formed in 1999 as a female vocalist fronted tribute band playing European power metal with the goal of introducing Canadians to a style of metal that has been popular for years in Europe but has only recently began to catch on in Canada and the rest of North America. This is due mostly to a lack of promotion and availability of many of the best releases in the genre. Being a Canadian myself, I've had to rely on the internet and the many great mail-order sites to get the best power metal releases but things are looking up as many of the larger CD store chains are now beginning to stock the new releases by many of the more popular bands. After opening for Nightwish in Montreal, Canada in 2000, Forgotten Tales made the decision to end their days as a "tribute" band and write their own material. The band's first self-financed album The Promise, was released in 2001 and they also landed opening slots for both Edguy and Gamma Ray when they played Montreal in 2001. The Promise received very positive reviews and really helped build a local fan base for the band. This new album All The Sinners, is Forgotten Tales' second full-length release and really shows a maturity and progression in the production of the album as well as the songwriting and overall band performance. The current line-up of the band consists of Frédérick Desroches, keyboards, Cédric Prévost, drums, Sonia Pineault, vocals, Patrick Vir, bass and Martin Desharnais, guitar.
The influences of bands like Rhapsody, Stratovarius, Angra and Helloween are front and center with Forgotten Tales and the lyrics and subject matter are pure epic fantasy; a style that is so prominent amongst many of today's power metal bands. The European speedy style is prevalent through most of Forgotten Tales' music but they do mix up the tempos and styles to keep things interesting. The album begins with a 6 part epic entitled The Pagan Chronicles and gets underway with an orchestrated intro with narration before ripping into part two, The Lady Of The Forest. The speedy Euro-style double bass drum power metal jumps right out at you. The drumming is fast and tight and the overall production is much thicker and more clearer than the band's previous album. Lead vocalist Sonia Pineault has a great strong voice and unlike bands like Nightwish, she doesn't sing with an operatic style. Sounding like a cross between Lana Lane and Jutta Weinhold, she gives Forgotten Tales' music a strong character with her more "tougher" vocal style. Part three, All The Sinners has more of a Queensryche mid-tempo feel with lots of harmony guitar fills, very spirited and powerful lead guitar by Martin Desharnais and strong melodies and choruses. Part 4, Wind Oh Wind uses a power ballad style with big heavy sections alternating with quieter piano and voice passages and has solid, building melodic lead guitar with a great sing-along chorus. Part 5, The Messenger is a wild and ultra-speedy exercise that really brings the listener back to the 80's Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force era with it's speedy scale runs but with a more thicker and modern Stratovarius tone. The Pagan Chronicles ends with part 6, March For Freedom, a speedy Freedom Call-like track with another huge chorus. The next three tracks, Three Wishes, Fairytales and My Soul sees the band still using some of the speedy elements but yet introducing more interesting and different arrangements. Three Wishes has a more "epic" Rhapsody-like feel whereas Fairytale, complete with it's Black Diamond style harpsichord intro reminds the listener of Stratovarius. My Soul has a slower plodding power ballad feel and Sonia really sings her heart out. The final track Magic Fountain, is another solid power metal song but this one suffers from a somewhat "cheesy" chorus. As a bonus track, the band has included Jeux d'enfants, a track that is recorded in French and is probably from another studio session as the production is not quite as good.


Other Names: Spot-tailed Accipiter, Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk.
Taxonomy: Wattel (1973) could not determine any close relatives of this species, but its relationships might be revealed with molecular techniques.
Habitat and Habits: Inhabits primary hill and lower montane forest, tall secondary forest and mangroves, typically perching in the forest understory, close to a tree trunk (Coates and Bishop 1997). Often quite active, rarely perching for long at one site, and not known to soar. Occurs singly, or occasionally in pairs (Coates and Bishop op cit.).
Food and Feeding Behavior: Preys mainly on lizard and snakes, and also eats bats, birds, frogs, grasshoppers, and snails (Coates and Bishop 1997.
Conservation: According to Ferguson-Lees and Christie (2001), this is the most numerous of the four species of accipiters endemic to Sulawesi, and they suggested that it is still "moderately common". Categorized globally as a species of "Least Concern" by BirdLife International (2008).
Population Estimates: There are no available data on the population size of this species, but Ferguson-Lees and Christie (2001) suggested that it might have a five-figure population, based on the extent of forest remaining in Sulawesi.
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EMT who's seen it all talks about the night he wishes he could forget
The Loadout Room
People often ask me: "What was the worst thing you ever saw on the ambulance?"
I think they are expecting some gruesome story about a decapitation or something. I've seen dead kids, people shot in the head, chest, and legs, burns, and stab wounds to the heart. I've seen strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrests, overdoses and a multitude of illnesses and injuries, but nothing stands out in my mind more than the piano man.
I was working the 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. shift with a paramedic named Brett. He was a damn good medic and the two of us always had fun working together. We ran our calls and tried out new restaurants in the city, watched goofy T.V. shows and just generally had a good time. I genuinely liked working with Brett.
It was sometime after midnight, we were posted downtown, near the university, when the radio crackled.
"Medic 24, respond for a male with lacerations."
It was a pretty vague description of what exactly we were going to, but you learn not to rely too much on the dispatch information. It's not that 911 dispatchers are bad at their jobs (they are incredible professionals who act as our lifelines), but situations change, and they are not always able to get all the information.
The call was in an apartment complex that was primarily inhabited by college students. We pulled up and saw a few kids standing outside in the dark. They looked panicked.
We got out of the truck and were lead into an apartment by a 20-something woman. I remember she was upset, but she didn't seem like a typical party-goer. In fact, none of the people on scene seemed like the type. They seemed more like nerds.
Once in the apartment, we found a man face down in the kitchen in a small puddle of blood. I bent down and tapped him on the shoulder and shook him a little bit, asking if he was okay.
He rolled over and looked at us. He smiled and said he was okay and cut his hands.
He held up his hands in the light. His palms were utterly shredded. They looked as though they had been caught in a meat grinder. We could see all the way to the bone, and muscle and flesh were hanging off in shreds.
We walked him to the ambulance and sat him down on the stretcher. Brett took a position next to him on the bench and prepared to start an IV line. I sat behind the patient with our laptop in my lap, and began asking him the questions we always ask.
"So what happened?" I said.
The man explained his friends were celebrating his upcoming graduation, just a few weeks away. They had been drinking, and at some point, he thought it would be funny to jump and hang from the awning which covered the parking spaces outside the apartment. He said when he jumped up, his hands got caught in the metal roofing, and when he fell, his hands were ripped apart.
Well that sucks, I thought. But he didn't seem to be in much pain and was a pretty friendly guy. I kept the conversation going, and told him I had just graduated a few months ago myself, and asked him what his major was.
"I'm a music major," he said.
My heart dropped, and Brett and I shared a dreadful glance. All I could think was that I hope he was a singer because he wasn't playing anything with his hands anytime soon. But I already knew what was coming next, almost as though I could feel it.
"What, uh, instrument do you play?" one of us asked.
"Piano," the patient said. "I have my final recital in two weeks."
I think I said something like, "That's cool," but in my head, I knew he wouldn't be able to play piano for a long, long time — if he was ever able to play again.
I drove us to the hospital with Brett in the back. I don't know what they talked about, but Brett had an easy way about him which patients liked. In the front, all I could think about is how this one decision could have possibly — had likely — ruined this kid's life.
We dropped him off at the Emergency Room and went back to work. I have no idea what else we did that night.
That call and that patient have always stuck with me, and for some reason, I think it's the worst thing I've ever seen. Not because it was gruesome, but because it was the first time I ever saw someone ruin their life in one night. Although he didn't die, I'm sure at some point he wished he had. I can only hope the plastic surgeons were able to piece his hands back together, but you never know.
This article was written by Joseph LeFave for NEWSREP
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Q: I can't quit properly my apps if I use mysql connection If I do not use connection I can properly exit.
In Pdv.h file
namespace Pdv {
    ...
    extern QSqlDatabase db;
    ...
}

In LoginDialog.cpp file
QSqlDatabase Pdv::db;
...
    Pdv::db= QSqlDatabase::addDatabase("QMYSQL3");
    Pdv::db.setHostName(Pdv::DB_URL);
    Pdv::db.setUserName(Pdv::DB_USER);
    Pdv::db.setPassword(Pdv::DB_PASS);
    Pdv::db.setDatabaseName(Pdv::DB_DB);
    if(!Pdv::db.open()) {
    ...
    // Checking user login/password and retrieve many variables
...

In mainwindow.cpp file
...
void MainWindow::closeEvent(QCloseEvent *event) {
...
    if(Pdv::db.isOpen()) {
        qDebug() << "Opened 1";
        Pdv::db.close();
        qDebug() << Pdv::db.lastError();
        if(Pdv::db.isOpen())
            qDebug() << "Opened 2";
    }
    Pdv::app->quit(); // or QApplication::quit();
}

I got this error in QTCreator console
Opened 1
QSqlError("", "", "")
Le programme s'est terminé subitement.
/home/cosmic/src/build-Pdv-Desktop-Debug/Pdv crashed.

A idea?

A: To make proper exit with usage of QSqlDatabase, you need preferably:

*

*remove all instances of QSqlDatabase objects (because as you copy them, they will keep connection open).

*As second condition, you need to use QSqlDatabe::removeDatabase() call. (also this call will make qDebug message if database is still in use occasionally - some QSqlDatabase object is left somewhere - it will help to identify a problem).

A: If you close and delete your MainWindow, and your program then crashes, then other parts of the program must be trying to use the MainWindow pointer even though it is destroyed.
I think the problem is the line of code Pdv::app->quit(); Try with QApplication::quit(); instead or review the code in Pdv::app->quit();.

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/*
 * This source code is provided to illustrate the usage of a given feature
 * or technique and has been deliberately simplified. Additional steps
 * required for a production-quality application, such as security checks,
 * input validation and proper error handling, might not be present in
 * this sample code.
 */

package j2dbench.tests.iio;

import java.awt.AlphaComposite;
import java.awt.Color;
import java.awt.Graphics2D;
import java.awt.Image;
import java.awt.Toolkit;
import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
import javax.imageio.ImageIO;

import j2dbench.Group;
import j2dbench.Option;
import j2dbench.Result;
import j2dbench.Test;
import j2dbench.TestEnvironment;

public abstract class IIOTests extends Test {

    protected static final String CONTENT_BLANK  = "blank";
    protected static final String CONTENT_RANDOM = "random";
    protected static final String CONTENT_VECTOR = "vector";
    protected static final String CONTENT_PHOTO  = "photo";

    static boolean hasImageIO;

    static {
        try {
            hasImageIO = (javax.imageio.ImageIO.class != null);
        } catch (NoClassDefFoundError e) {
        }
    }

    protected static Group iioRoot;
    protected static Group iioOptRoot;

    protected static Option sizeList;
    protected static Option contentList;
    protected static Option listenerTog;

    public static void init() {
        if (!hasImageIO) {
            // REMIND: We currently rely on Image I/O to generate the image
            //         files that are used in the InputImageTests, so
            //         unfortunately we need to punt on pre-1.4 JDKs...
            return;
        }

        iioRoot = new Group("imageio", "Image I/O Benchmarks");
        iioRoot.setTabbed();

        iioOptRoot = new Group(iioRoot, "opts", "General Options");

        int[] sizes = new int[] {1, 20, 250, 1000, 4000};
        String[] sizeStrs = new String[] {
            "1x1", "20x20", "250x250", "1000x1000", "4000x4000"
        };
        String[] sizeDescs = new String[] {
            "Tiny Images (1x1)",
            "Small Images (20x20)",
            "Medium Images (250x250)",
            "Large Images (1000x1000)",
            "Huge Images (4000x4000)",
        };
        sizeList = new Option.IntList(iioOptRoot,
                                      "size", "Image Size",
                                      sizes, sizeStrs, sizeDescs, 0x4);
        ((Option.ObjectList) sizeList).setNumRows(5);

        String[] contentStrs = new String[] {
            CONTENT_BLANK, CONTENT_RANDOM, CONTENT_VECTOR, CONTENT_PHOTO,
        };
        String[] contentDescs = new String[] {
            "Blank (opaque black)",
            "Random",
            "Vector Art",
            "Photograph",
        };
        contentList = new Option.ObjectList(iioOptRoot,
                                            "content", "Image Content",
                                            contentStrs, contentStrs,
                                            contentStrs, contentDescs,
                                            0x8);

        InputTests.init();
        if (hasImageIO) {
            OutputTests.init();
        }
    }

    protected IIOTests(Group parent, String nodeName, String description) {
        super(parent, nodeName, description);
        addDependencies(iioOptRoot, true);
    }

    protected static BufferedImage createBufferedImage(int width,
                                                       int height,
                                                       String type,
                                                       boolean hasAlpha)
    {
        BufferedImage image;
        image = new BufferedImage(width, height, hasAlpha ?
                                  BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_ARGB :
                                  BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);

        if (type.equals(CONTENT_RANDOM)) {
            for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
                for (int x = 0; x < width; x++) {
                    int rgb = (int)(Math.random() * 0xffffff);
                    if (hasAlpha) {
                        rgb |= 0x7f000000;
                    }
                    image.setRGB(x, y, rgb);
                }
            }
        } else if (type.equals(CONTENT_VECTOR)) {
            Graphics2D g = image.createGraphics();
            if (hasAlpha) {
                // fill background with a translucent color
                g.setComposite(AlphaComposite.getInstance(
                                   AlphaComposite.SRC, 0.5f));
            }
            g.setColor(Color.blue);
            g.fillRect(0, 0, width, height);
            g.setComposite(AlphaComposite.Src);
            g.setColor(Color.yellow);
            g.fillOval(2, 2, width-4, height-4);
            g.setColor(Color.red);
            g.fillOval(4, 4, width-8, height-8);
            g.setColor(Color.green);
            g.fillRect(8, 8, width-16, height-16);
            g.setColor(Color.white);
            g.drawLine(0, 0, width, height);
            g.drawLine(0, height, width, 0);
            g.dispose();
        } else if (type.equals(CONTENT_PHOTO)) {
            Image photo = null;
            try {
                photo = Toolkit.getDefaultToolkit().createImage(
                    IIOTests.class.getResource("images/photo.jpg"));
            } catch (Exception e) {
                System.err.println("error loading photo");
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
            Graphics2D g = image.createGraphics();
            if (hasAlpha) {
                g.setComposite(AlphaComposite.getInstance(AlphaComposite.SRC,
                                                          0.5f));
            }
            g.drawImage(photo, 0, 0, width, height, null);
            g.dispose();
        } else { // CONTENT_BLANK
            // leave the image empty
        }

        return image;
    }
}

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