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15 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY IN LAGOS: WHITHER THE DIVIDENDS?
(Being Text Of Speech By 'Yinka Odumakin @The Democracy Day Lecture Organized By The Lagos State Chapter of The Peoples Democracy Party On 28th May,2014)
It is my great pleasure to stand here this morning as a guest of the Lagos Sate Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to look at the last 15 years of democracy in the state of excellence.
When my good brother, Taofeek Gani called me weeks back to extend this invitation, I told him upfront that I would be here. Apart from my relationship with Gani that would make me oblige any request he makes of me, the subject of discourse today is a very fascinating one for me as Lagos remains the only state in Yoruba land that holds the record of uninterrupted reign by one political tendency between 1999 and now.
I recall like yesterday how I drove to Senator Musiliu Obanikoro's home in Ebute Metta sometimes in February 1999 after all logistics had been perfected from Sunday Adigun through Lagos Airport Hotel and Kresta Laurel building the previous day for the gubernatorial elections holding across the state.
We were both to coordinate the agents of the Alliance For Democracy(AD) and its Governorship Candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Epe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Governments of Lagos.
We arrived Epe to meet a group of dedicated Yoruba nationalists led by the late Comrade Baba Omojola who had come to do field works. It is regrettable that the same Lagos today has a document produce by the Lagos State government before the National Conference claiming that Lagos is not part of Yoruba Land.
We fought a hard electoral process and by midnight the following day we left the collation centre at Epe with victory in our hands to join the situation office at Mainland Hotel where victory dance was already afoot.
I have recalled the above to give my locus standi to x- ray 15 years of democracy in Lagos. I was involved. I have lived in Lagos in all those 15 years without break .When I talk therefore ,you should know I have a good idea of what I'm saying.
THE PROMISE OF 1999.
At his inauguration ceremony on May 29,1999;Senator Bola Tinubu adjusted his glasses and looked Lagosians straight in the faces to make the following commitments:
"The celebration of democracy started in our State a week ago and it continues
even after this event. We have been rejoicing in the hope that today will truly mark a turning point in our lives. We have been rejoicing in the hope that today signifies the end of an era. We are happy in the hope that today epitomizes a new beginning. A renewal of our hope and dreams that from henceforth, our people shall be governed, not by the arbitrary rule of the jackboot but by the rule debated and agreed to by their own elected representatives and government.
This was the dream of the founding fathers of Nigeria 40 years ago. As you all know, the dreams evaporated 33 years ago when the military struck. But thank God, military rule has become intolerable worldwide. Democracy has become a global factor And thank God, we have become the touch-bearers of new political spirit, the embodiment of the democratic aspirations of our people
As flag-bearers, we are not unmindful of the heavy burden and responsibility that we carry. We are not unmindful of the huge expectations of our people, young and old, man and woman, able and disabled. Nor are we unmindful of the misery and poverty that the generality of our people have had to endure almost forty years after Independence.
Our goal, as the Prophet of old commands, is to lighten the burden of our people, alleviating poverty by providing jobs for our youths, houses, secure homes, water, good roads and creating efficient mass transportation system, industrial development and providing life more abundant for our people."
We are here today fifteen years after to review whether those lofty promises have been fulfilled in the eight years.
But we need to first look at the revenue profile of Lagos in the last fifteen years as shown in the table below:
S/N YEAR RECURRENT N CAPITAL TOTAL APPROVED BUDGET CAPITAL : RECURRENT TOTAL ACTUAL EXPENDITURE % PERFORMANCE
1 1998 10,343,000,000 6,490,000,000 16,833,000,000 39:61 12,416,000,000 0.74
2 1999 12,009,000,000 5,835,000,000 17,844,000,000 25:75 10,283,000,000 0.58
3 2000 26,492,000,000 16,450,000,000 42,942,000,000 38:62 32,204,000,000 0.75
4 2001 32,141,000,000 16,774,000,000 48,915,000,000 34:66 45,174,000,000 0.92
5 2002 36,312,000,000 21,923,000,000 58,235,000,000 38:62 41,257,000,000 0.71
6 2003 39,697,000,000 22,956,000,000 62,653,000,000 37:63 45,377,000,000 0.72
7 2004 53,092,000,000 24,315,000,000 77,407,000,000 38:62 60,660,000,000 0.78
8 2005 65,503,000,000 47,226,000,000 112,729,000,000 41:58:00 78,575,000,000 0.70
9 2006 100,949,000,000 78,858,000,000 179,807,000,000 56:44:00 0.00
10 2007 145,367,000,000 129,395,000,000 274,762,000,000 47:53:00 192,166,000,000 0.70
11 2008 159,627,000,000 243,774,000,000 403,401,000,000 60:40:00 286,602,000,000 0.71
12 2009 150,464,000,000 254,536,000,000 405,000,000,000 63:37:00 294,710,000,000 0.73
13 2010 178,015,000,000 233,556,000,000 411,571,000,000 57:43:00 329,526,000,000 0.80
14 2011 198,182,000,000 252,593,000,000 450,775,000,000 56:44:00 347,053,000,000 0.77
15 2012 233,620,000,000 258,321,000,000 491,941,000,000 53:47:00 439,464,000,000 0.89
16 2013 214,729,000,000 292,376,000,000 507,105,000,000 58:42:00 429,745,000,000 0.85
2014 234,665,000,000 255,025,000,000 489,690,000,000 52:48:00
From a budget of N16b in 1998 under the Military Administration of Brig Gen Buba Marwa ,Lagos today has a budget of N489b.And between the era of Senator Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the state has expended close to N4trilion .When we recall that the last budget of the golden reference in governance in Lagos State, Jakande Administration which the military coup of 1984 aborted was only N1b;we are in a better position to appreciate how the revenue that accrued to the state in the last fifteen years have been used.
There is no area of Lagos that you go to 31 years after he left office that LKJ giant imprints are not seen in every critical sector despite the fact that he never spent up to N1b in those four years. In fact, there are areas you will get to in the state today that the last presence of governance still remains the Jakande touch. May God bless Baba Kekere!
Now let us proceed to examine if there has been a justification for the N4trn expended so far in the critical sectors Senator Tinubu highlighted 15 years ago:
1. ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION
A mega city like Lagos obviously requires a good road network and efficient transportation system. In the last 15 years, Lagos has managed to construct some good roads like Kudirat Abiola Way, Awolowo Road ,Bourdillon Road ,Lekki Road etc but the obvious fact is that majority of roads in Lagos are still in very bad shape. Most of the roads in the non-elites areas of Lagos have become hellish for road users. The media is awash with mind-boggling images of collapsed roads in most parts of the city.
Many commuters still find it very hard to move from one part of the city to the other.
What would have been a big boost to transportation in the state was the BRT scheme that was conceived by the Tinubu administration and launched by the Fashola government. But the greatest affliction of governance in the state which we shall highlight more down the line has turned the scheme into a moribund project.
A report in the National Mirror of August 15,2013 sums up the tragic story of BRT:
"When the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, otherwise called Lagos BRT was launched on March 24, 2008 by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) )many residents of Nigeria's economic and commercial capital heaved a sigh of relief, hoping it would ease the agony of traffic snarl in the metropolis, as they imagined commuting to and fro their businesses in the buses that ply on exclusive corridor.
But five years after, the BRT has become a nightmare to commuters, with declining efficient service delivery, accentuated by decrepitude look of most of the buses in the fleet.
The two types of buses - Blue, owned by the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Cooperative and Red (LAGBUS), owned by the Lagos State Asset Management Company - are used in the BRT scheme.
As many who hitherto parked their vehicles to patronise the BRT are now returning to their steering wheels, tension is heightening on the roads as Lagosians seek to get to their destinations faster by using the outlawed BRT corridor...........
At the Mile 12 to CMS terminal on this day, there was a long queue of passengers, a bus left at 9:15am and another did not arrive till 10:25am. No reason was given for such delay. Frustration was written all over the faces of commuters, while some became restive.
'Those personnel sitting there are not even telling us why the buses are not arriving,' a visibly angry woman said.
A bus marked L08, which had earlier arrived developed mechanical problem and was abandoned until two mechanics, probably from their office came and fixed it. But the waiting passengers declined to board it and it was eventually driven out empty.
Another bus marked 145 arrived by 10:35am. The window screens were broken and some of the passengers avoided sitting close to them due to heavy rain falling at the time. Others had no choice than to occupy the wet seats.
'These people are stupid. They don't have regard for their clients. These seats are wet but they don't even think of what to do about them,' a furious elderly man said, after using his handkerchief to wipe where he sat.
'Why is it that we don't always get it right in this country? How old are these buses that they can't be in good shape any longer? Just look at my body, how do I change the clothes I'm wearing now that I am going to the office?' another man asked no one in particular.
The BRT buses are designed to carry 76 passengers, with 40 sitting and 36 standing, but that is not the situation as all the buses are packed with passengers. In fact, on this day, no fewer than 130 passengers were seen in most of them, a situation, which some passengers observed, is fast turning to ubiquitous Molue.
More disturbing is the fact that the signal bells are no longer functioning. Passengers now shout 'owa' to alert drivers that they want to alight.
It was similar tale of woes when our correspondent boarded another BRT bus from Ketu to Fadeyi on July 17. There were long queues of passengers. Those waiting for bus seats had a queue that stretched towards Ketu Market, while those for standing had another long queue that stretched towards Ojota axis.
About 30 minutes later, an overloaded BRT bus arrived from Mile 12 terminal. Some passengers scrambled to enter, even as it was visible that the vehicle had lost its balance because of overload. Passengers were shouting at each other, and almost exchanged blows for stepping on each other's toes.
Moments later, another bus marked 203 arrived. Expectedly, it was overloaded. The number of those standing was more than those sitting. There was commotion and bedlam in the bus. Two young women engaged in a squabble and rained abuses on each other over standing space. But several seats at the back of the vehicle were empty. Why? They were tattered and covered in dust.
'Why should these people put this on the road? Just look at the seats; how much would it cost to put them in order. It is not as if their services are free,' a livid male passenger, said.
Ironically, a bold statement by the BRT management pasted inside all the vehicles reads: 'As a valued stakeholder in the BRT System, please make it mandatory to demand for the passengers' copy of the ticket. In the event of any reluctance by the crew members on this and other general complaints you can reach us through this lines stated herein'
Despite the above assurance by the operators, many have continued to wonder why the system that was embraced and had turned to a model for other states a few years back is now a shadow of itself ?
The dented exteriors, broken bumpers, broken lights, defaced registration number plates, dusty and dirty interior, reckless drivers, rude and corrupt ticketing officers, bad dedicated lanes among others, keen observers say are elements of a system that lacks maintenance culture."
What these narratives miss out is that jaded buses were imported to Lagos in 2007, refurbished and passed off to Lagosians for the price of new.
Senator Tinubu promised Lagosians water in 1999 but 15 years after most neighborhoods in Lagos today lack potable water. Hospitals in the states are brimming with cases of water born diseases like typhoid as many residents have to drink water from unclean sources. The last time I used pipe borne water in this city was in 2004 and my testimony was a human finger dropping into the bucket from the tap.
In 2012,the state commissioner for Environment Mr. Tunji Bello acknowledged the dire situation of water supply .
He agreed that water scarcity has become a major challenge in Lagos State because of the growing population. But Bello said the challenge is not peculiar
to the Lagos metropolis and does not translate into the state lacking in capacity to deliver portable water to households across the state.
According to him, it is characteristic of the world's mega cities due to increasing population that such cities often attract globally. In the case of Lagos, the commissioner observed that insufficient access to water resources is not due to scarcity, blaming it on the pressure of demand.
He agreed that the population in Lagos is huge and providing water for a population of 20.19 million requires critical infrastructure, which according to him, includes regular power supply and installation of water pipelines across the state.
He disclosed that the challenge of providing portable water has led the governor, Babatunde Fashola, to set up a technical committee to nip the problem in the bud. He added that the committee's agenda is crucial to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by Nigeria before 2015.
The Housing situation in Lagos remains pathetic in Lagos 15 years after Senator Tinubu's inaugural address. Unlike the Jakande Administration which made massive investment in housing for low and medium income earners in the state, the Tinubu administration built a handful of houses for such categories of Lagosians while Govenor Fashola has not hidden the fact that his priority is the Lagos rich and not it's poor. When asked why he has not invested in low cost houses, the governor retorted "is there low cost cement?"
Femi Aribisisala observed this phenomenon and wrote as follows:
'Action Governor: For some strange reason, Lagos has tended to have better Governors than most states of the federation. But if you were to ask me who is the best among all the Governors of Lagos, I would answer you without hesitation. In my opinion, it is Governor Babatunde Fashola. Fashola is a man with a vision. He is a man with a purpose. He is a man clearly able to translate ideas into weapons. He has transformed and is transforming Lagos right before our very eyes.
But I have a nagging suspicion that the reason why I am so readily persuaded by Fashola's virtues might not be unconnected with the fact that I am not a poor man. The poor themselves may have a very different point of view. They are probably likely to insist that the best governor in the history of Lagos is Lateef Kayode Jakande; alias 'Baba Kekere.'
I am not a poor man by Nigerian standards. Therefore, I do not presume to speak for the poor. But then, increasingly, I am beginning to wonder who exactly speaks for them in Lagos. One thing is certain, Fashola speaks primarily for the rich; and this is not good enough. In the Lagos of today, the poor have no voice. Fashola's laudable policies are too one-sided. They are tailor-made for the rich: and are grossly disadvantageous to the poor.
'Relocating the poor: I don't have to be poor to know that the poor are increasingly unwelcome in Lagos. The genius of Fashola is to relocate them to the outskirts of the city. If they are non-indigenes, they are relocated back to their homesteads. The systematic ridding of Lagos of the poor is a longstanding process. The poor were shipped out of Maroko. It has been replaced by Oniru where apartments go for an average of 2.5 million naira a year.
Slums in Mushin, Oluwole and Makoko have been demolished. The residents were evicted from their homes, with no talk of rehabilitation. Markets in Tejuoso, Yaba and Oshodi have been demolished and rebuilt. The new stalls are beyond the pocket of the earlier poor occupants. Everywhere in Lagos, the poor are becoming persona non grata.
In places like Ojota, Makoko, and Ijora-Badia East, the poor residents have been evicted from their homes. In some cases, they were given only 72 hours notice to leave. In Makoko/Iwaya, the government's quit notice described them 'environmental nuisances' that 'undermined the megacity status' of Lagos. It stated that their menial existence was detrimental to the government's determination to beautify the Lagos waterfront.
*Eko Atlantic: As the poor are being squeezed out, so is more leg-room being created for the rich. The Eko Atlantic project is the epitome of this. It involves dredging 140 million tons of sand from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean to subdue the sea and create nine million square kilometers of prime real estate, protected by an eight metre-high wall, vaunted to last 1000 years. When completed, the project will boast residential areas, offices, shops, and leisure facilities for 250,000 people, with another 150,000 commuting to work. To have a foothold in this brave new world, you will need a cool 300,000 naira for just one square metre of land.
However, what Lagos desperately needs is not a 'Manhattan island' that will cater primarily for the rich."
I'm in total agreement with him, though I give Fashola the credit for giving Lagos a new look.
4 JOB CREATION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION
There is no denying the fact that some jobs have been created in the last fifteen years through agencies like LASTMA, KAI etc but there has not been real efforts in the sectors outside menial. Armies of frustrated and unemployed youth still throng the city. The enabling environment for small scale enterprises to flourish has not been created .Even those trying to survive in the informal sector face daily harassment in the hands of those who would have been running the streets like them were it not that they recruited into KAI.
If you are held in the traffic at night, chances are that some pretty criminals would pull a gun by you to ask for money because "the boys are hungry". It happened to me at Radio Bus stop about 100 meters from the seat of Lagos government four weeks ago.
5 LIFE MORE ABUNDANT.
The Life More Abundant Senator Tinubu promised in 1999 has been a direct opposite of what Awolowo actualized and turned out to be the exclusive preserve of those in power, their cronies and hangers on .While the people have yet to see any significant improvement in their living conditions, politicians in power have acquired choice properties all over the city, built 5-star hotels and bought state-of -the-art jets. Hangers on who were almost feeding on sand in 1999 are today swimming in unearned opulence. Opportunities to good life are being taken from the ordinary people on daily basis. The Lagos state University charges up to N350,000 in fees per student in a state that has not fully implemented the N18 ,000minimum wage.
I read the pathetic story of a LASU student who had to drop out of school as reported by Vanguard Newspaper a few days ago and I wept bitterly. This is the worrying narration of Emmanuel Gbesehemane:
' Before I wrote my Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME,' he told Saturday Vanguard, 'the school fees stood at N25, 000. But after I got admission, the fees were increased. But I hoped that with all the noise students were making, the state government would revert to the former fees.'
LASU fees were increased by as much as 750 per cent with medical students being charged up to N345, 750. Because many could not afford it, admission in 2011/2012 session fell by about 30 per cent. In the 2011 post-UTME exercise, students seeking admission to LASU sharply dropped. The over 2,000 students who merited admission having passed post-UTME had to forfeit their admissions because they could not afford the fees.'
But Emmanuel did not forfeit the space he had waited so long to occupy, at least not immediately. He said: 'My father took a loan of N250, 000 from his cooperative society to pay for my first year, and I borrowed N8, 000 from my friends. But when we got into the 2013/2014 academic session, the situation remained the same.'
Emmanuel had resigned his job as a teacher in a small private school because he had to make a long commute from Badagry to LASU, Ojo every day to attend lectures. He couldn't afford to live on campus. His father, a retired Local Government official had not finished paying back the first loan, when the second year came along. Emmanuel could not pay his fees and missed out on the entire 2013/2014 session.
'I have been advised to withdraw from school,' he said worriedly, 'my counterparts are now in 300 level. But because the school management requires that anyone who misses exams in first and second semester must withdraw, I cannot continue my career here. I was not allowed to write any examinations because I had not paid my fees. I would like to plead with the state government to have mercy, and revert to the old fees.'
6 DEMOCRATIC CULTURE
The political tendency that has governed Lagos in the last 15 years makes a lot of pretensions to democracy nationally but has found it difficult to walk its talk. A critical ingredient of democracy is that citizens are free to make their views known to their leaders on issues they are not comfortable with. But the attempt by residents of Lekki area to protest their being asked to pay tolls without providing alternatives saw them being beaten blue and black by a combined team of thugs and policemen.
Three years ago, the State Independent Electoral Commission conducted Local Government elections for which winners were announced for the ruling party without figures released till date. Even where tribunals set up upturned some of the dubious victories, judicial strong arm tactics were employed to enforce the dictate of the then CAN. Lagos holds the unpalatable record of about the only state in Nigeria where commissioners (except information ) and information officers cannot talk to the media .
Neither does the state disclose the cost of its projects.FOI requests filed on the finances of the state have been spurned with reckless impunity.
There is a widely held belief that Alpha Betta, a company linked to the "Emeritus" Governor rakes in an average of N3b monthly from the state Internally Generated Revenue, a sweet deal cut while the former governor was in the saddle. The current administration has put the whole deal under the cloud .
Such deals and many other leakages in the system are seen as the prime factors on why the much talked about dividends of democracy have been slow in reaching Lagosians in the past 15 years.
There is also the observation about the ostentatious governance model that has been adopted in the state which takes a big toll on its finance. The type of cars that are used as official cars in the state are not even being used by oil companies. Official residences of top officials are like Hollywood stars resorts in the same state Jakande governed from his private residence in Ilupeju. The obnoxious pension laws passed at the official exit of the former governor entitles him to houses, cars and the salary of the current governor. I understand the state has constructed two palaces in Lagos and one in Abuja on that score.
It has been rightly observed that you can't give what you don't have. A political tendency that does not allow internal democracy in the conduct of its own internal affairs cannot promote democracy in the state.
This tendency has however been getting away with its subversion of democratic ethos simply because of the lack of an organized opposition that can give it a run for its money. It has also perfected its media hold that even if it commits murder there can be justification. The wrongs it does do not make the headlines while its condemnations of lesser wrongs by others are magnified by its Goebbelian machinery.
I believe that for proper democracy to flourish in the state, there must be a vibrant opposition that can match that tendency toe-to-toe and remove the toga of Lagos being a "one party" state.
Like the PDP boasts at the centre that it would rule Nigeria for 60 years, the APC tendency seems to be basking in the euphoria that it would govern Lagos in perpetuity and that to my mind explains the level of complacency.
My honest view is that until it loses election in the state, it cannot be convinced that Lagos can be better managed for a more beneficial deal for Lagosians.
But any political tendency that would achieve that feat must show clearly that it is not "more of the same". It must come with a clear agenda of change and galvanize the citizenry to work for a fresh start that they can buy into with trust earned. Character, integrity and a brighter vision are quiet essential in challenging the oligarchy.
Tell no lies, claim no easy victory says the philosopher. The battle for the soul of Lagos would never be a tea party. A bid for Lagos would amount to taking the oxygen mask from the colonizers and everything would be deployed to save their political life.
I'm however convinced that without such a bid, Lagos will remain the privatized democracy that it is presently.
The moment summons its men and women.
Abo mi re!


With us now in the hour count until Kim Kardashian gets married to Kris Humphries, we are now moving on to the next phase of discussing the event — the guest list. We know that there have been hundreds of big names who have been given the invite to show up including the likes of Justin Bieber and Mark Ballas — and now, we also have a few more interesting people to add to the list.
First of all, it has been confirmed that Lindsay Lohan is taking some time out from suing Pitbull in order to attend the ceremony. How did she get such an invite? According to reports, Lindsay’s mother Dina and Kim’s mom Kris Jenner have been friends for a long time — not only that, but Lindsay and Kim have also been in similar social circles for years.
On a completely different note, we have the case of Ellen DeGeneres. This story started with a joke posted by the talk-show host on Twitter Thursday:
From there, Kim actually ended up telling her to come — and Ellen quickly replied by jokingly “having nothing to wear.” (Is she really going to show up at the last minute? Don’t count on it — but it would be funny to see Ellen dancing in the aisle.)
Would you want to be invited to wedding as extravagant as this?
Photo: Richard Prins


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This is an exciting week over at the Play Date Cafe this week. Jaclyn Miller begins her new role on the design team as colour story coordinator. Let's take a look at the fab colours she has chosen for us this week...
Aren't these so romantic and feminine? I have created some shabby prettiness with this weeks colour story.
I have created this with cardstock, patterned paper scraps, and some old Latin book paper. The butterflies are Tim Holtz 'Papillon' and the words are from Paper Artsy 'HP1005'. I also used the Tim Holtz alterations die 'file tabs' to create the tab behind my book paper. I made some stick pins, and finished the card with some beautiful trim, twine and ribbon.
We are being sponsored this week by Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker. Why not head on over to The Play Date Cafe to see what great prize is on offer, and to check out what our Guest Designer Anya Schrier has created with these beautiful colours.
Thanks for stopping by :)

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Just one verse each day.
Those of us of a certain age may remember the Christmas story being told from the point of view of a clay-animated long-eared donkey named Nestor who, after being bullied all his life, found accomplishment and purpose by carrying Mary to Bethlehem.
Sony Pictures animated film “The Star” (opening Nov. 17) introduces a different donkey to the genre, one whose comedic antics should win the hearts of kids and parents alike, all while offering a sincere take on the deeper reason for the season.
Bo (Steven Yeun) is a donkey whose life literally involves going in circles. Along with an older companion (Kris Kristofferson), he is tethered to a mill, grinding grain day in and day out. However, Bo dreams of being a part of King Herod’s caravan some day because, to him, it will signify a life of importance. “I’ll be riding with kings any day now,” he insists.
Bo sees a uniquely bright star in the sky and believes it’s a sign that his dream will come to fruition. With help from his fellow donkey and his manic friend, Dave the Dove (Keegan-Michael Key), Bo escapes and winds up in the home of the newly married Mary and Joseph (Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi). While Joseph is wary of him, Mary takes to Bo right away, treating him with kindness and compassion.
Though Bo still aims to pursue his dream, he and Dave engage in a different mission when they discover that Mary is in danger from Herod’s henchman and his vicious guard dogs. That eventually leads to a confluence of events in Bethlehem that will change all their lives.
From an entertainment perspective, “The Star” is a winner. I found myself laughing many times throughout the movie thanks to the sharp comedic sensibilities of screenwriter Carlos Kotkin, director Timothy Reckart, and a cavalcade of celebrity voices that are brilliant at delivering clever lines. In addition to the aforementioned characters, special kudos to the three wise men’s camels (Tracy Morgan, Oprah Winfrey, and Tyler Perry), the stable animals (Patricia Heaton, Kelly Clarkson, and Anthony Anderson), and Abby the Mouse (Kristin Chenoweth).
On a human level, Bo’s aspirations make him easily relatable to anyone who has ever wanted to be more than they are. And joined by Dave the Dove and Ruth the Sheep (Aidy Bryant), the missteps of this merry band of misfits on a divine mission will leave kids smiling.
In regard to the religious angle, I thought the film soared to great heights as well. “The Star” is not a word-for-word retelling of Luke’s gospel. Rather, it embodies a contemporary sensibility that is respectful of its source material.
For instance, when the angel Gabriel visits Mary at the beginning of the movie to tell her that she has been chosen by God to bear the Messiah, Mary reacts with more modern language than is in the Bible, but stays true to its spirit. This should make Mary more relatable to modern teens and help them accept the deeper truths expressed in the story. And there’s definite clarity about those deeper truths.
“The Star” doesn’t try to whitewash the nature of what is happening here in order to appeal to a wider audience. The script clearly says the child to be born is “the Son of God.”
More than that, it shows Mary and Joseph struggling with the responsibility of this special child. Yet it is their humility that makes them the perfect pair to do just that. Mary may be humble, but she is not weak. Her strength of character here should make her a good role model for young women who may not have thought much about her in the past.
The final dimension of the movie is one I didn’t expect: action/adventure. Some of that involves the crazy antics of the animals as they engage with the world around them, but there’s another level, too.
A sinister Herod makes it clear that he wants to get rid of this new king he heard about from the Wise Men. He doesn’t overtly say “kill him,” but it’s evident from his henchman’s pursuit of Mary and Joseph that is exactly what he means.
This gives the movie a genuine sense of danger amidst all the comedy. It also makes the storytelling richer and more compelling. The threat of violence never goes too far, so younger kids should still be able to enjoy the film. But I think tweens and teens will find this added level of jeopardy engages them more deeply – and even gives them an accurate portrayal of how devilish a man Herod really was.
Ultimately, “The Star” is a family-friendly Christmas treat that manages to be both funny and faithful, making it something of a modern-day miracle. I hope that its light draws you and your kids to the theater this holiday season.


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What does it cost to travel in Asia?
First published 14th October, 2008
It seems discussions about the cost of travel are all the rage at the moment, so here's the first part of a series of stories on what it costs to travel around Southeast Asia. In this piece, we'll discuss all the costs you face before you even get out of your home country. Later stories will cover each country individually.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning and budgeting for their first trip overseas is to forget to take into account all the expenses they'll face before heading overseas. There's nothing worse than saving $3,000 for a three month trip in Asia, only to realise you could well be spending a quarter of that before you leave home. Some costs, like a flight ticket and travel insurance, are pretty close to essential and largely fixed, while others, like a backpack and vaccinations are less so. Here's our breakdown on costs and a few ways to save some money. Note all dollars are Australian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Fly to a hub
Unless you're already in Asia, you're going to need to get on a plane to fly here -- and aren't budget airlines just the best thing since sliced bread? Southeast Asia is especially well served by budget carriers offering cheap flights -- AirAsia, Jetstar, NokAir and Tiger Airways are the big ones. These carriers criss-cross all over Southeast Asia at bargain basement rates, often with fares for international flights costing as little as $50 (after taxes and surcharges). What this means is even if you're actually planning a trip to Vietnam, it may be cheaper to fly in with a long haul carrier to a regional hub -- Singapore (Tiger and Jetstar), Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia) and Bangkok (Nok Air and Thai AirAsia) are the best choices, and then fly onto Vietnam with one of the low cost carriers. Kayak is a good price comparison website for the long haul carriers and Skyscanner is good for low cost carriers.
It never ceases to amaze us how many travellers we meet who haven't bothered with travel insurance. Theft and loss are, in the scheme of things, minor -- what you really need travel insurance for is medical coverage. Yes, medical care in Southeast Asia is far more affordable than in many more developed countries, but, well, it's not always so developed! Fees for serious accidents can still be very high. A friend of ours racked up over $15,000 worth of medical fees in under two weeks of treatment at a Bangkok hospital after a motorcycle accident. A month-long policy through World Nomads (which is who we use when travelling), would set you back a little over $100 -- a bargain.
Estimated fees* through World Nomads
One month: $100 (around $3/day)
Two months: $150 (around $2.50/day)
Three months: $180 (around $2/day)
Six months: $250 (around $1.50/day)
See -- it makes sense to travel for longer!
* Exact prices vary depending on your country of residence and assume no travel within North America and Japan.
Like travel insurance, checking that your vaccinations are up to date is a no brainer when it comes to travel in Southeast Asia. At a minimum, we'd suggest you check you're inoculated against the following:
If you're after more comprehensive coverage, then consider:
Regarding malaria, it depends very much on exactly where you are going. Read our related Malaria in Southeast Asia story for more information. Overall we do not recommend taking malaria pills unless you'll be travelling extensively in seriously affected areas.
The costs of these vaccinations vary tremendously from country to country and are also dependent on what pre-existing medical insurance you already have. Sample prices we found online are below:
Another investment on the medical side of things is a small medical kit. These vary in price from around $20 to $50 depending on how much stuff you want. Sure you could just pilfer your parent's medicine cupboard and toss it all in a plastic bag, but these professionally produced packs are well worth the money -- they're well organised, compact and light -- just what you need in a probably already overloaded pack.
Get a pack that suits your needs
You're off travelling in Southeast Asia -- not hiking the Himalayas -- so get an appropriate pack. Backpacks are measured in litres and anything over about a 70 litre pack is too big -- a 70 litre pack is really heavy when it's packed full of wet socks, bongo drums and snorkelling gear. The main decision is whether to go for a top loader or a back loader. The former tend to be tall and narrow -- rest assured that every time you need something, it will be at the bottom of the pack. The latter are squat, wider packs, often with daypacks that zip off the back. Rear-loading packs are the more popular overall among travellers in Southeast Asia. Relatively inexpensive packs can be bought online for under $100 and we'd say, for the casual visitor, there's little reason to spend more. See our buying a backpack page for more advice.
Boots or sandals?
Do not go and spend hundreds of dollars on a flash set of hiking boots -- all you'll do is buy some flip flops once you're in Asia and carry the boots in your pack. Unless you're planning on extensive trekking, expensive boots are a waste of money and you're better off buying a pair of comfortable, sturdy sandals -- Teva (http://www.teva.com/) is a good brand.
Passport and visas
No passport? You'll be needing one of those! Sample costs include Australia A$208, Canada C$87, UK £72 and USA US$100. Remember to allow enough time for the application process.
Regarding visas, the most important point is that in most cases it is far cheaper to get your visas in Southeast Asia than in your home country. If you're travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam for example, but are starting in Thailand, get your visas for the other three countries in Bangkok. It will save you money. If you must get a visa beforehand, sample visa costs for Laos, Thailand and Vietnam at selected overseas embassies are below.
Add it all up
So if you're travelling to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam for two months you should have the following in your "before I even leave home" portion of your budget:
Return airfares to the region: $500-$1500
Travel insurance: $150
Vaccinations: $200-$300 (varies tremendously)
A couple of visas: $100
Yup -- over $500 in expenses and you've not even picked up an air-ticket yet!
But don't fret, it's not all bad news! In the next story (coming soon), we'll be looking at what it costs to travel in Cambodia -- that should bring down your costs a little -- and it's more fun than getting jabbed at the doctor!
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Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC-111)
Michigan State Extension (CC-05)
This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are new to growing cover crops. With experience, farmers may fine-tune the use of cover crops for their systems.
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop into a wheat rotation with soybean or corn. Planting oat and radish cover crops after wheat (see Figure 1) and ahead of a soybean or corn cash crop is an easy way to introduce cover crops into your rotation because these cover crops both winterkill and add important diversity to agricultural fields.
Planning and Preparation
- Planning—Educate yourself. Start small. Be timely. Prioritize management based on your purpose and objectives.
- Wheat variety and planting—No modifications to wheat variety and planting are required for the successful use of cover crops after wheat harvest.
- Residual wheat herbicides—Oats and radish are tolerant of most wheat residual herbicides, and few restrictions apply unless grazing is being considered. Oats and radish may be sensitive to Osprey® and PowerFlex®, and while data is limited, possible injury may result. See Weed Control Guide for Field Crops (in Resources section) for more details.
- Seed purchase—Order cover crop seed early. Named varieties generally perform more predictably and can produce substantially more growth than variety not stated (VNS) seed but are more expensive. VNS seed may be a good option when purchased from a reputable dealer if it has been cleaned, tested for germination, and has a seed tag. For cover crop radishes (daikon type), be sure to purchase a single variety from a reputable seed dealer since mixed varieties may have unpredictable emergence or immediately flower and produce seed rather than producing the desired large amounts of biomass and roots.
- Wheat harvest—Harvest wheat at the normal time in fields where a mix of oats and radish will be planted. If residue levels are high, consider removing straw or using light tillage to improve seed-to-soil contact.
- Timing of planting—Plant oats and radish any time in August after wheat harvest. Planting a cool-season annual, such as radish, prior to August is not recommended as it may result in flowering and seed production instead of quick coverage and biomass accumulation, which is the desired goal for this cover crop. Use the Cover Crop Selector Tool (in Resources section) for precise seeding dates for your county because both proximity to the Great Lakes and latitude influence planting dates.
- Planting method—Drill to a depth of 0.50–0.75 inch or broadcast with light incorporation. Note that disturbance of soil, if any, should be light since excessive disturbance of wheat stubble may negate any benefit of the cover crop. See Recommended Cover Crop Seeding Methods and Tools (in Resources section) for more details.
- Seeding rate in oats/radish mix—Mix seeds prior to planting at the following rates. Drilled: oats, 30–60 lbs./acre; radish, 2–3 lbs./acre. Broadcast: oats, 35–65 lbs./acre; radish, 3–4 lbs./acre. See Cover Crop Choices Following Winter Wheat (in Resources section) for more information.
- Tillage or no-tillage—To allow for adequate cover crop growth, it is best if no full-width tillage takes place until oats and radish have been killed by freezing temperatures. If tillage is used, it is usually better to wait until spring in order to maintain surface cover to prevent erosion.
- Fertility or liming—If applying P, K, lime, or manure, complete the application and incorporation prior to seeding or apply to the growing oats and radish before the ground freezes. If injecting manure, low-disturbance injectors are available that will minimize damage to oats and radish. Surface application of liquid manure on top of the cover crop is not recommended. Surface broadcast of dry manure or litter should be done prior to seeding, but 4 tons or less can be applied to growing oats and radish with minimal damage provided it is evenly distributed. See the manure management publication (in Resources section) for more information on generally accepted practices for manure management and utilization.
- Starter fertilizer—No modifications to your typical fertilization program are required for planting soybean or corn after oats and radish use.
- Termination—Oats and radish should both terminate by winterkill. However, mild winters and good snow cover sometimes allow overwintering of radish. If this occurs, radish is easily terminated with typical pre-plant herbicide applications.
- Soybean or corn planting—It is usually best to no-till plant cash crops into the dead/dry or standing cover crop. Almost all modern planters and drills are fully capable of planting soybean or corn into an oat and radish cover crop. Check planting depth and seed furrow closure shortly after beginning to plant into the cover crop residue (see Figure 2) as usually some adjustments are needed.
- Scouting—After soybean or corn planting, scout for crop emergence and population. Additionally, scout for weeds since cover crop residue can often delay emergence of annual weeds, which may delay the application of post-emergence herbicides.
Cover Crop Selector Tool —available from Midwest Cover Crops Council
Cover Crop Choices Following Winter Wheat (Michigan State University Extension)
Weed Control Guide for Field Crops (Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E0434)
Cover Crop Termination (Michigan State University Extension publication CC-01)
Recommended Cover Crop Seeding Methods and Tools (Agronomy Technical Note)— available from USDA–Natural Resources Conservation Service
Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Manure Management and Utilization—available from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Dean Baas, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE); Christina Curell, MSUE; Paul Gross, MSUE; Monica Jean, MSUE; Philip Kaatz, MSUE; and Elizabeth H. Schultheis, MSU (Note: This publication was adapted with consent from MCCC under a joint project to produce customized introductory guidance about cover crops for all member states/provinces.)
Reviewers and Contributors
Jerry Grigar, USDA–Natural Resources Conservation Service; Erin Hill, MSU; Eileen J. Kladivko, Purdue University; Anna L. Morrow, Midwest Cover Crops Council; Sieg Snapp, MSU
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (www.https://www.midwestcovercrops.org) aims to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops throughout the Midwest by providing educational/outreach resources and programs, conducting new research, and communicating about cover crops to the public.
Funding for this project was provided by McKnight Foundation.
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ago . . . a large cooler of meats just arrived. The packing is exceptional and all is frozen as also the ice containers. I am just amazed.
Have ordered and bought meats before for my beloved dog, but, have been less than happy with it. Have also traveled as far as almost 100 miles and still was not satisfied with what was available. Tried deer bones, etc, but, Sunni turned her nose up at them. Just left them as if to say, what do you think you are doing, giving me this?
Today, she went crazy over the cooler, wanting to get into it. She will have to wait until tomorrow, I already have her food out for the day.
Tomorrow, I am going to make my family's favorite meal. Shepherds Pie, not the usual, but, with apples, Campbell's pork and beans, mashed potatoes and biscuits. This is a one meal dish that my mother made during the depression and everyone of us kids loved it. Even my kids and grandkids love it.
I will be ordering soon for us as soon as I can get the freezer down to put some good stuff in it.
You may certainly quote me on how happy I am with your products. Have looked on the internet and found another supplier, but, the meats were outrageous in price and was wet cured. Thank you for educating the public on your site the difference.
God take care of you all and keep you all well. May your business prosper and prosper.
Many years ago I was a veterinarian in Naples,
Florida with a small animal practice. As a veterinarian for over 21 years, I believe that giving our
cats and dogs raw food is the best option for their health.
We provide our cattle the natural grass and forage diet
that God meant cows to eat. We, also, believe in giving our dogs and
cats the natural diet they were designed to eat.
In the wild, dogs and cats would not eat cooked meats and grains.
Their constitution is meant for enzyme rich raw meat, raw bones and the
natural probiotics found in green tripe.
The cooked dog food made from grains and questionable meat found in pet
food stores and supermarkets is not their species specific diet. Cooking
destroys enzymes and probiotics that your pet needs to properly utilize
retriever and 3 cats eat grass fed beef and they all thrive on a raw food
BARF diet with raw meaty bones.
By special request, we have provided customers with our all natural USDA grass fed ground beef, liver, tongues, hearts, knuckles and tails for their
dogs and cats. All of our beef is human quality and processed at a
state of the art USDA facility.
Our cattle is raised on a grass farm using NO pesticides, NO steroids, NO hormones and NO antibiotics.
The grass fed ground beef for pets is the exact same 80% to 90% lean beef with
no added fat that we provide on the grass fed beef pages. We do not believe in cutting corners on food for
our precious pets. We feed them the same high quality beef we
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You can make burgers for yourself with the ground beef and give the
excess to your dog or cat with no worries. If you enjoy beef liver,
hearts or tongues, the items on this page can be enjoyed by you since they
are USDA processed for human enjoyment. Of
course, we recommend cooking beef items for human consumption since we do
not have the digestive system of dogs and cats.
We have discovered that many of our health conscious visitors are advocates of Dr. Billinghurst's BARF diet. We have been getting more and more requests as "word of mouth"
advertising has increased the demand. News about our beef has
traveled fast with our growing number of satisfied animal friends and
their happy owners.
For the convenience of our customers, we have decided to add a small area on our site devoted to grass fed beef for your
cats and dogs on raw food diets.
If you have not done research on raw food for pets, I highly recommend that you spend some time reading the following books before switching your pet to a
raw food diet:
"Give Your Dog a Bone" by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
"The Ultimate Diet" by Kymythy R. Schultze
"Reigning Cats and Dogs" by Pat McKay
"Raw Meaty Bones" by Tom Lonsdale
"Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy For You and Your
Dog" by Carina Beth MacDonald
There is more involved to feeding a raw food diet than just throwing a raw meaty bone out for your pet. You need to be aware of your pet's complete nutritional requirements.
All of these authors offer variations on the same theme.
However, for the informed pet owner . . . a raw food diet for your dogs
and cats is my recommendation. This is the best food you can
possibly feed your pet.
Give your dogs and cats the raw food taste test and watch them enjoy the
food they were designed to eat. You will see their delight in grass
fed beef immediately. Plus, you should begin to notice improvements
in their coats and general health within a few weeks.
Treat your pet to grass fed beef
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Grass Farmer & Veterinarian
P.S. Due to the high demand
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Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
We performed a nationwide questionnaire-based survey to evaluate the current clinical practices of infectious complications during chemotherapy for acute leukemia in Japan. We e-mailed a questionnaire to member institutions of the Japan Adult Leukemia Study Group in September, 2013. The questionnaire consisted of 50 multiple-choice questions covering therapeutic environment, antimicrobial prophylaxis, screening test during neutropenia, empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia, and the use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor. The results were compared to those of previous surveys conducted in 2001 and 2007, and also to the recommendations described in the guidelines. Usable responses were received from 141 out of 222 (63.5%) institutions. Chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia was performed in protective environment in 90% of the institutions, which increased compared to previous survey (76%). Fluoroquinolones and fluconazole were the most commonly used antimicrobial agents for antibacterial and antifungal prophylaxis, followed by sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and itraconazole, respectively. In empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia, monotherapy with β-lactum antibiotics was the first-line therapy in most of the institutions. While empirical antifungal therapy was adopted for persistent fever in more than half of the institutions, preemptive/presumptive therapy was also used in approximately 40% of the institutions. Most of the clinicians were reluctant to use granulocyte-colony stimulating factor routinely in chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. This study clarified the current clinical practices of infectious complications during chemotherapy for acute leukemia and would provide important information for the development of a suitable guideline in Japan.

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John O'Connor - Visiting Assistant Professor
John O'ConnorVisiting Assistant Professor
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Master of Fine Arts and Master of Art History from Pratt Institute
John J. O'Connor received a Master of Fine Arts and Master of Art History from Pratt Institute in 2000. He attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in that same year, and has received a New York Foundation for the Arts grant in painting, and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. He is a 2011 recipient of a studio from the Marie Walsh Sharpe Space Program.
Mr. O’Connor was a resident artist at the Farpath Foundation in Dijon France. He was recently a visiting artist at the RISD, School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Brigham Young University. Mr. O’Connor has taught art and art history at Princeton University, NYU, and Adelphi University. He currently teaches drawing and painting at Sarah Lawrence College, and graduate painting at Pratt Institute.
Mr. O’Connor has had recent solo exhibitions at Pierogi Gallery, in Brooklyn, Martin Asbaek Gallery in Copenhagen, and Fleisher Ollman Gallery in Philadelphia. His work has been reviewed in Bomb Magazine, The New York Times, Artforum, the Village Voice, and Art in America.
Mr. O’Connor’s work was recently reproduced in Information Graphics (Taschen), Esopus Magazine, Psychadelic – Optical and Visionary Art from the 1960’s (MIT Press), and Moma’s catalogue of recently acquired works on paper. He recently presented his work in conversation with Fred Tomaselli at the New Museum, and his work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art , Whitney Museum of American Art, Weatherspoon Museum, Southern Methodist University, and New Museum of Contemporary Art in NYC.


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Chickenpox Common Among
Children Despite Vaccine
The highly contagious varicella-zoster virus
(VZV), commonly known as chickenpox,
often affects children under age 12 and sometimes even after they have been
vaccinated against the disease, Oneida County Health Department officials
warned today following reports of an outbreak in
chickenpox is a mild illness that causes an itchy rash that looks like
blisters usually showing up on the abdomen or back then spreading all over
the body and sometimes accompanied by flu-like symptoms, said
Nicholas A. DeRosa, Director of Health.
usually subside without treatment, but because the infection is highly
contagious, an infected child should stay home and rest until the symptoms
Chickenpox is contagious from
about 2 days before the rash appears and lasts until all the blisters are
crusted over. Children infected
with chickenpox should be kept out of school until all blisters have dried,
usually about a week. If a
parent is unsure about whether a child is ready to return to school he/she
should consult their physician.
DeRosa says that in rare cases involving infants, teens and adults
with weakened immune systems the illness could become more severe resulting
in bacterial infections in the skin, lungs, bones, joints and brain
(encephalitis). He urged parents
of children who have not been vaccinated to consult their health care
provider about the varicella vaccine.
In order to keep chickenpox from spreading, DeRosa recommends:
Make sure children wash their
hands frequently, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom.
Keep an infected child away
from siblings as much as possible.
Some ways of dealing
with the symptoms of chickenpox are:
While most chickenpox
infections require no special medical treatment DeRosa said you should
consult a physician if your child:
The Oneida County Health Department recommends you call your
healthcare provider if you think your child has chickenpox, or if youre
concerned about possible complications.
A physician can guide you in watching for complications and in
choosing medication to relieve the symptoms.
For more information on chickenpox call the Oneida County Health Department at 798-6400 or visit our website at ocgov.net then click on Health Department and then Health Information.


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I'll be in Kauai for 9 days right after Thanksgiving and the first week of December. I'll be staying on the South Shore at the Grand Hyatt for 1 week for conference. But where to stay (which part of the island and any recommended lodgings) the weekend before and after my conference?
We've been to Kauai once before, and this time would like to do the following:
* Sail the Na Pali Coast and possibly snorkel there.
Do boats leave from the West Side of the island? Should we stay somewhere over there on Friday night and catch the boat the next morning? Which town? Any recommended hotels that are under $130 a nite?
* Do hiking on the West Side. Besides Waimea Canyon, anything else very scenic and doable as a day hike on that side of the island? Read about some hike where you can look down the valley at the end of Na Pali coast trail. Is it difficult to get there?
* We like the North Shore too, but afraid it will be too rainy in early December? Should we spend a night or 2 up there? To hike Na Pali coast trail (just the short portion), and check out the beaches up north? Possible to snorkel there in December?
* How about staying on the East Side? We're thinking of doing a zipline. Which company? We want something adventurous with great scenery.
* Possible to hike or go near the center of Kauai? We already did the helicopter tour last time.
Appreciate your advice and any recommendations for activities (preferably less known since I think we've done the highlights on our last trip) and definitely food!
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- Who was Enoch and what did he do?
- Who did the Lord take up to heaven?
- How many people can go to heaven?
- Where is heaven located?
- Who actually wrote the Book of Enoch?
- Who went to heaven first?
- Why were some books left out of the Bible?
- What made Enoch so special?
- How many heavens are in the Book of Enoch?
- Which Bible has the Book of Enoch?
- How did God take Elijah?
- Why was Enoch taken out of the Bible?
- What books were removed from the Bible?
- Do the Dead Sea Scrolls match the Bible?
- What are the 3 levels of heaven?
- How many souls will make it to heaven?
- Who was in the beginning with God?
Who was Enoch and what did he do?
Enoch, the seventh patriarch in the book of Genesis, was the subject of abundant apocryphal literature, especially during the Hellenistic period of Judaism (3rd century bc to 3rd century ad).
At first revered only for his piety, he was later believed to be the recipient of secret knowledge from God..
Who did the Lord take up to heaven?
According to the post-biblical Jewish Midrash, eight people went to (or will go to) heaven (also referred to as the Garden of Eden and paradise) alive: Enoch, Noah’s great grandfather (Genesis 5:22–24) Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) Serah, daughter of Asher, son of Jacob (Midrash Yalkut Shimoni (Yechezkel 367))
How many people can go to heaven?
The ‘anointed’ Based on their understanding of scriptures such as Revelation 14:1-4, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christians go to heaven to rule with Christ in the kingdom of God.
Where is heaven located?
The first line of the Bible states that heaven is created along with the creation of the earth (Genesis 1). It is primarily God’s dwelling place in the biblical tradition: a parallel realm where everything operates according to God’s will.
Who actually wrote the Book of Enoch?
Some experts believe it was written by Rabbi Ishmael (second century CE), familiar with both 1 Enoch and 2 Enoch. This book includes the 3 books ascribed to Enoch. 1 Enoch, 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch. The 1st Book of Enoch, the Ethiopic Book of Enoch, or 1 Enoch is more known as simply the Book of Enoch.
Who went to heaven first?
JesusJesus was the first human (although He is also fully human/fully divine) to go to Heaven. He was the first to become raised to life in His glorified eternal body.
Why were some books left out of the Bible?
The texts might only have been known to few people, or they might have been left out because their content does not fit well into that of the other books of the Bible. Some of the apocrypha were written at a later date, and were therefore not included. The Authorized King James Version called these books ‘Apocrypha’.
What made Enoch so special?
He was subsequently taught all secrets and mysteries and, with all the angels at his back, fulfils of his own accord whatever comes out of the mouth of God, executing His decrees. Much esoteric literature like the 3 Enoch identifies Enoch as the Metatron, the angel which communicates God’s word.
How many heavens are in the Book of Enoch?
Ten HeavensThe Second Book of Enoch, also written in the first century CE, describes the mystical ascent of the patriarch Enoch through a hierarchy of Ten Heavens. Enoch passes through the Garden of Eden in the Third Heaven on his way to meet the Lord face-to-face in the Tenth (chapter 22).
Which Bible has the Book of Enoch?
Holy Bible King James Version including The Apocrypha and the Book of Enoch Paperback – April 7, 2017. A reprint of the classic King James version of the Holy Bible that also includes the full Apocrypha and for references from the book of Jude, the Book of Enoch is included.
How did God take Elijah?
According to 2 Kings 2:3–9, Elisha (Eliseus) and “the sons of the prophets” knew beforehand that Elijah would one day be assumed into heaven. Elisha asked Elijah to “let a double portion” of Elijah’s “spirit” be upon him. Elijah agreed, with the condition that Elisha would see him be “taken”.
Why was Enoch taken out of the Bible?
The Book of Enoch was considered as scripture in the Epistle of Barnabas (16:4) and by many of the early Church Fathers, such as Athenagoras, Clement of Alexandria, Irenaeus and Tertullian, who wrote c. 200 that the Book of Enoch had been rejected by the Jews because it contained prophecies pertaining to Christ.
What books were removed from the Bible?
King James Version1 Esdras (Vulgate 3 Esdras)2 Esdras (Vulgate 4 Esdras)Tobit.Judith (“Judeth” in Geneva)Rest of Esther (Vulgate Esther 10:4 – 16:24)Wisdom.Ecclesiasticus (also known as Sirach)Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremy (“Jeremiah” in Geneva) (all part of Vulgate Baruch)More items…
Do the Dead Sea Scrolls match the Bible?
Almost all of the Hebrew Bible is represented in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls include fragments from every book of the Old Testament except for the Book of Esther.
What are the 3 levels of heaven?
According to this vision, all people will be resurrected and, at the Final Judgment, will be assigned to one of three degrees of glory, called the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms.
How many souls will make it to heaven?
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christians from Pentecost of 33 AD until the present day will be resurrected to heaven as immortal spirit beings to spend eternity with God and Christ.
Who was in the beginning with God?
John 1:1 is the first verse in the opening chapter of the Gospel of John. In the Douay–Rheims, King James, Revised Standard, New International, and other versions of the Bible, the verse reads: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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Road and rail traffic, a potential problem rolling through your neighborhood. Trucking deregulation has created safety concerns
A series of accidents involving trucks -- including one in Oklahoma last week in which exploding military bombs left a 20-foot-deep crater in an Interstate freeway -- has refueled a drive in Texas for stricter trucking safety standards. The push in Texas comes amid continuing federal efforts for adoption of consistent truck safety standards across the United States.
Officials say the need for stricter state standards is particularly great in a large state like Texas, where many truckers operate without ever crossing state lines -- and thus do not come under federal regulations.
Concern over dangers posed by unsafe trucks is not confined to Texas, however. Officials in the New York City area, troubled by truck accidents there, have conducted spot-checks whose findings were eye-openers: Better than 1 in 4 of the trucks stopped were ordered off the road, either because of unsafe equipment or because the drivers were not properly licensed.
In Houston, where the Texas campaign is focused, city officials were disappointed by the state Legislature's inaction on the issue this year and have taken steps of their own. Last week the Houston Police Department announced a 50 percent increase in traffic patrol units, and it is planning to set up new truck scales around the city.
``We want to see the unsafe trucks stopped and the speeding trucks slowed down,'' says Eleanor Tinsley, a Houston City Council member who unsuccessfully lobbied the Texas Legislature for adoption of federal truck safety regulations.
Ms. Tinsley says her concern has grown as the number of fatal accidents involving trucks has increased. She noted that Houston last year had 233 traffic fatalities, 14 in accidents involving trucks. So far this year, she said, 24 of 150 fatalities have occurred in truck-related accidents.
In the past few weeks Houston has witnessed a half-dozen truck accidents, including one in which a container filled with 5,000 gallons of flammable liquid rolled off a truck and burst into flames. The truck's driver was killed and a major road had to be closed for repairs.
Officials say a nationwide deterioration in trucking equipment and driving standards can be tied in part to deregulation of the trucking industry in 1980.


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Earlier this month on March third, emergency responders were called to the scene of a tragic accident on Route 301, north of Gillespie Circle in Waldorf, MD at around 5:40pm. According to the news site Thebaynet.com.
Reports indicate that 25-year-old Akeema Perry was traveling with her two children, ages 4 and 6, in her 2002 Ford Crown Victoria U.S. Route 301 south when her car veered off the right side of the road and hit the curb before becoming airborne and striking a tree.
Emergency personnel called to the scene had to free Perry who was trapped in her vehicle. She was then taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C., where she later succumbed to severe injuries. Her children, who were restrained in child safety seats, suffered minor injuries in the crash. They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and were soon released.
What caused the crash?
Police believe that driver error and speed caused the crash, and that Perry had not been drinking.
Driving with children in the car
In this unfortunate accident, the act of putting her children in safety seats may have saved their lives. Here are some guidelines on keeping children safe in the car, from Consumer Reports.
• Kids ride in the back. Any children under 12 should never ride in the front seat, in a child’s seat that fits them well or buckled up, if they are older.
• Show zero tolerance for seat belt slacking. Seatbelts save hundreds of thousands of U.S. lives each year, and should always be worn.
• Make sure your car seats are properly installed. According to Safekids.org, 73 percent of car seats are improperly installed. Usually, they are not secured tightly enough.
Sometimes, accidents happen, and the future effects are unpredictable. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident that you believe was the result of another person’s negligence, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Call the experienced personal injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC for your free case evaluation. We will listen to you, review your case, and fight for your rightful compensation.

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Being a part of the glamor world comes with its set of boons and banes. While many feel blessed to be getting all the attention and limelight, there are others who are not so much of a fan of the shutterbugs’ attention. And when you are one of the biggest stars daughter, you gotta deal with the paps and the comments that follow on your pictures.
Nysa, daughter of Ajay Devgn has been getting trolled time and again for her looks and appearances. Be it her dusky skin tone, short shorts, or even her new haircut after a death in her family, she has been slammed each time her pictures have gone out.
Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s daughter Nysa Devgn recently attended the Bachchan family’s grand Diwali party along with her mother. The star kid was snapped by the paparazzi while on her way and she looked gorgeous in a peach golden lehenga. However, she was soon mercilessly trolled for her looks and her makeup. The comments targeting her were rather mean and uncalled for.
But the good thing is that some people even came to her rescue and said in favor of the little girl. While one user supported Nysa and said that everyone does make-up and that people should just let her be, another user asked people to be kind.
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Hello Dunmoore Members, the OTA has asked the clubs to send around the survey below and request your feedback by July 18th. You can do this online directly to the OTA.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Dear Tennis Member,
Please find below a link to a survey that was designed to collect data on how many women and men wish to play in the Intercounty Mixed League, one of four leagues run by the Intercounty Tennis Association (ICTA).
Please send the link to all your club members, post it on your club homepage, under the heading 'Intercounty Tennis Association - Human Rights Tribunal - Player Survey,' and ask club members to complete the survey by Tuesday, July 18th.
The survey is in response to an application made in early 2016 to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) for review of the ICTA Mixed League fixture format. Four applicants to the HRTO argued that fielding twice as many men as women appeared to them to be discriminatory and that their experience was that women were being turned away from playing. The ICTA argued that many clubs complained that it was difficult to find even 4 women per team per match night to play. This player survey is an attempt to gather some hard data for the HRTO on who wants to play in the league.
The survey also asks about desired playing formats, and other questions which will assist the ICTA generally and will assist the ICTA and Applicants to the HRTO in resolving their dispute.
Please note that the survey is for all club members and not just the ones already playing in ICTA leagues. For the best results, the survey must be widely distributed. People completing the survey can enter to win Rogers tickets.
Please complete the survey by July 18th. The link to the July 2017 Tennis Player Survey is:
Thank you for your assistance.

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