Monday, February 20, 2017
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AMERICAN DIGEST Essays, News, Notes, and Quotes
AMERICAN DIGEST Essays, News, Notes, and Quotes: This is no time for moderation. As Barry Goldwater stated: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” We have no patience for moderates. We want wholesale change and will work to make it happen.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Jerome - Wikipedia
Jerome - Wikipedia: He was given duties in Rome, and he undertook a revision of the Latin Bible, to be based on the Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. He also updated the Psalter containing the Book of Psalms then at use in Rome based on the Septuagint. Though he did not realize it yet, translating much of what became the Latin Vulgate Bible would take many years and be his most important achievement
Origen - Wikipedia
Origen - Wikipedia: Character[edit]
In Origen the Christian Church had its first theologian.[66] His teaching was not merely theoretical, but was also imbued with an intense ethical power. To the multitude to whom his instruction was beyond grasp, he left mediating images and symbols, as well as the final goal of attainment. In Origen Christianity blended with the pagan philosophy in which lived the desire for truth and the longing after God. Origen had many admirers and followers, one in particular, Dionysius of Alexandria, who caused controversy throughout Libya in 259 due to his theology in regards to the unity of the trinity.[67] Three centuries later his very name was stricken from the books of the Church; yet in the monasteries of the Greeks his influence still lived on, as the spiritual father of Greek monasticism.
In Origen the Christian Church had its first theologian.[66] His teaching was not merely theoretical, but was also imbued with an intense ethical power. To the multitude to whom his instruction was beyond grasp, he left mediating images and symbols, as well as the final goal of attainment. In Origen Christianity blended with the pagan philosophy in which lived the desire for truth and the longing after God. Origen had many admirers and followers, one in particular, Dionysius of Alexandria, who caused controversy throughout Libya in 259 due to his theology in regards to the unity of the trinity.[67] Three centuries later his very name was stricken from the books of the Church; yet in the monasteries of the Greeks his influence still lived on, as the spiritual father of Greek monasticism.
Origen - Wikipedia
Origen - Wikipedia: Extant commentaries of Origen[edit]
The object of Origen's commentaries was to give an exegesis that discriminated strictly against historical significance, in favour of a "hidden" spiritual truth. At the same time, he neglected neither philological nor geographical, historical nor antiquarian material, to all of which he devoted numerous excursus.
In his commentary on John he constantly considered the exegesis of the Valentinian Heracleon (probably at the insistence of Ambrose), and in many other places he implied or expressly cited Gnostic views and refuted them.[44]
Unfortunately, only meagre fragments of the commentaries have survived. Three commentaries on New Testament books survive in large measure. Of the 32 books in the Commentary on John, only nine have been preserved.[45] The Commentary on Romans is extant only in the abbreviated Latin translation of Rufinus, though some Greek fragments also exist.[46] The eight books preserved of the Commentary on Matthew (Books 10-17) cover Matthew 13.36-22.33. There also exists a Latin translation of the commentary by an unknown translator which covers Matthew 16.13-27.66.[47] One commentary on a book of the Old Testament, the Commentary on the Song of Songs, has also been preserved in part, in a Latin translation of Rufinus.[48]
Fragments of some other commentaries survive. Citations in Origen's Philocalia include fragments of the third book of the commentary on Genesis. There is also Ps. i, iv.1, the small commentary on Canticles, and the second book of the large commentary on the same, the twentieth book of the commentary on Ezekiel,[49] and the commentary on Hosea. Of the non-extant commentaries, there is limited evidence of their arrangement.[50]
The object of Origen's commentaries was to give an exegesis that discriminated strictly against historical significance, in favour of a "hidden" spiritual truth. At the same time, he neglected neither philological nor geographical, historical nor antiquarian material, to all of which he devoted numerous excursus.
In his commentary on John he constantly considered the exegesis of the Valentinian Heracleon (probably at the insistence of Ambrose), and in many other places he implied or expressly cited Gnostic views and refuted them.[44]
Unfortunately, only meagre fragments of the commentaries have survived. Three commentaries on New Testament books survive in large measure. Of the 32 books in the Commentary on John, only nine have been preserved.[45] The Commentary on Romans is extant only in the abbreviated Latin translation of Rufinus, though some Greek fragments also exist.[46] The eight books preserved of the Commentary on Matthew (Books 10-17) cover Matthew 13.36-22.33. There also exists a Latin translation of the commentary by an unknown translator which covers Matthew 16.13-27.66.[47] One commentary on a book of the Old Testament, the Commentary on the Song of Songs, has also been preserved in part, in a Latin translation of Rufinus.[48]
Fragments of some other commentaries survive. Citations in Origen's Philocalia include fragments of the third book of the commentary on Genesis. There is also Ps. i, iv.1, the small commentary on Canticles, and the second book of the large commentary on the same, the twentieth book of the commentary on Ezekiel,[49] and the commentary on Hosea. Of the non-extant commentaries, there is limited evidence of their arrangement.[50]
Erasmus, King James, and His Translators (1/3)
Erasmus, King James, and His Translators (1/3): Because the Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, it is evident as Erasmus began to search the Scriptures, they had a profound effect upon his life. By the time of his death, the theology of Erasmus had shifted closer to that of the Ana-baptists than that of Rome.
Why I Do Not Think the King James Bible Is the Best Translation Available Today | Bible.org
Why I Do Not Think the King James Bible Is the Best Translation Available Today | Bible.org: Why I Do Not Think the King James Bible Is the Best Translation Available Today
Articles: From the Mouth of Muhammad: 'Allah Will Wed Me to the Virgin Mary'
Articles: From the Mouth of Muhammad: 'Allah Will Wed Me to the Virgin Mary': Recently, during his televised Arabic-language program, Dr. Salem Abdul Galil – previously�deputy minister of Egypt's religious endowments for preaching – gleefully declared that, among other biblical women (Moses' sister and Pharaoh's wife), "our prophet Muhammad – prayers and peace be upon him – will be married to Mary the Virgin in paradise."� (Note: the Arabic word for "marriage" denotes "legal sexual relations" and is devoid of Western "romantic" or Platonic connotations.)
Where did Galil – this governmental official who also holds that Muslims can wear the hated crucifix to deceive Christians – get this idea? �As usual, from Muhammad himself.� �In a hadith that was deemed reliable enough to be included in the renowned Ibn Kathir's corpus, Muhammad declared that "Allah will wed me in paradise to Mary, Daughter of Imran"�(whom Muslims identify with Jesus' mother) (1).
If few modern Christians are aware of this Islamic claim, medieval Christians living in Muslim-occupied nations were not.� There, Muslims regularly threw this fantasy in the faces of Catholic and Orthodox Christians, who venerated Mary as the "Eternal Virgin."�
Where did Galil – this governmental official who also holds that Muslims can wear the hated crucifix to deceive Christians – get this idea? �As usual, from Muhammad himself.� �In a hadith that was deemed reliable enough to be included in the renowned Ibn Kathir's corpus, Muhammad declared that "Allah will wed me in paradise to Mary, Daughter of Imran"�(whom Muslims identify with Jesus' mother) (1).
If few modern Christians are aware of this Islamic claim, medieval Christians living in Muslim-occupied nations were not.� There, Muslims regularly threw this fantasy in the faces of Catholic and Orthodox Christians, who venerated Mary as the "Eternal Virgin."�
Monday, February 06, 2017
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Saturday, February 04, 2017
The Pastor's Point of View on the Baptist General Convention of Texas - Baptist2Baptist
The Pastor's Point of View on the Baptist General Convention of Texas - Baptist2Baptist: The Pastor's Point of View on the Baptist General Convention of Texas
Friday, February 03, 2017
Essential Knowledge: IV | The Z Blog
Essential Knowledge: IV | The Z Blog: to understand the Greeks, you need to know something of the Persians. While only lasting 200 years, the Persians are integral to the history of the Greeks and the Jews, which is why Cyrus gets mentioned in the Old Testament.
You could read Herodotus and it is a fun read, but you can also listen to the great Dan Carlin podcast on the Persians. Carlin is a great history podcaster and a great storyteller so it is a fun way to learn a bit about the Persians. An excellent book for the general reader is Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West. The Persians did not exist in a vacuum, so learning about the people they conquered is a good idea, especially for Bible studying Christians. Here’s a book worth reading and here is another one that covers the material.
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You could read Herodotus and it is a fun read, but you can also listen to the great Dan Carlin podcast on the Persians. Carlin is a great history podcaster and a great storyteller so it is a fun way to learn a bit about the Persians. An excellent book for the general reader is Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West. The Persians did not exist in a vacuum, so learning about the people they conquered is a good idea, especially for Bible studying Christians. Here’s a book worth reading and here is another one that covers the material.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2017
Gallstones
How to Improve Your Nearsightedness With the Help of Sunshine: FROM ABOVE : Lie Down Immediately: You may fail to get stones out if you don't. The sooner you lie down, the more stones you will get out. Be ready for bed ahead of time. Don't waste any time by cleaning up the jar, etc. As soon as the drink is down, lie down in bed on your back with your head up high on a pillow. Try to keep still for at least 20 minutes. As your gallbladder passes the stones, you may feel the sensation, but there will be no pain thanks to the Epsom salts. Go to sleep right away. You may fail to pass the stones if you don't.
Next Morning: Upon awakening (but not before 6:00 a.m.), get up take another 3/4 cup of the Epsom salt mixture. If you have indigestion or nausea, wait until it is gone before drinking the Epsom salts. You may go back to bed if you wish. �2 Hours Later: Take your fourth and last 3/4 cup of Epsom salts. You may go back to bed. �2 Hours Later: You may now eat! Start with fruit juice. Half an hour later eat some fruit. One hour later, you may eat regular food, but keep it light. By supper, you should feel fully recovered.
Expect diarrhea in the morning. Use a flashlight to look for gallstones in the toilet. Look for the green kind. These are genuine gallstones, and not just food residue. Gallstones float on water. You may also see "chaff stones" floating on the water. These are cholesterol crystals that have not yet had the time to form stones. If needed, you may repeat this cleanse at two-week intervals. You'll be amazed at how this cleanse will relieve you of abdominal pain caused by gallstones. This has worked miracles for people who have tried everything else, including surgery.
Next Morning: Upon awakening (but not before 6:00 a.m.), get up take another 3/4 cup of the Epsom salt mixture. If you have indigestion or nausea, wait until it is gone before drinking the Epsom salts. You may go back to bed if you wish. �2 Hours Later: Take your fourth and last 3/4 cup of Epsom salts. You may go back to bed. �2 Hours Later: You may now eat! Start with fruit juice. Half an hour later eat some fruit. One hour later, you may eat regular food, but keep it light. By supper, you should feel fully recovered.
Expect diarrhea in the morning. Use a flashlight to look for gallstones in the toilet. Look for the green kind. These are genuine gallstones, and not just food residue. Gallstones float on water. You may also see "chaff stones" floating on the water. These are cholesterol crystals that have not yet had the time to form stones. If needed, you may repeat this cleanse at two-week intervals. You'll be amazed at how this cleanse will relieve you of abdominal pain caused by gallstones. This has worked miracles for people who have tried everything else, including surgery.
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How to Improve Your Nearsightedness With the Help of Sunshine: 4 tablespoons of Epsom salts 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil �2/3 cup of fresh grapefruit juice (preferably Organic & pink) �1 large plastic straw (optional) �1 pint jar (with lid) �1 measuring cup �Vitamin C powder and lemonade (optional)
The day you take the cleanse, eat a no-fat breakfast and lunch, such as cooked cereal with fruit, fruit juice, bread and preserves or honey, a baked potato or other vegetables. No spices besides salt. No butter, eggs, meat, or dairy. At 2:00 p.m.: Do not eat or drink after 2:00 p.m. Mix the Epsom salts in three cups of water and pour this into a glass. Set the glass in the refrigerator. At 6:00 p.m.: Drink 3/4 cup of the chilled Epsom salt mixture. You may add 1/8 tsp of vitamin C powder to improve the taste. You may also drink a few mouthfuls of water afterward to rinse your mouth. At 8:00 p.m.: Drink another 3/4 cup of the Epsom salt mixture. The timing is somewhat critical for success. Don't be more than 10 minutes early or late.
At 9:45 p.m.: Pour 1/2 cup of the olive oil into the pint jar. Squeeze the grapefruit juice by hand into a measuring cup, being sure to have at least 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Remove the pulp and add this to the olive oil. You may top it off with the lemonade. Close the jar tightly with the lid, and shake hard until watery (only fresh grapefruit juice does this). Prepare for bed. At 10:00 p.m.: Drink the olive oil/juice cocktail you have just mixed. �Drinking through a large plastic straw helps it go down easier. You may use cinnamon, or brown sugar to chase it down between sips. Get it down within five minutes (15 minutes for very elderly or weak persons). Ornithine capsules are recommended for folks who suffer from insomnia 4 to 8 capsules, this is optional .. � CON'T BELOW.
The day you take the cleanse, eat a no-fat breakfast and lunch, such as cooked cereal with fruit, fruit juice, bread and preserves or honey, a baked potato or other vegetables. No spices besides salt. No butter, eggs, meat, or dairy. At 2:00 p.m.: Do not eat or drink after 2:00 p.m. Mix the Epsom salts in three cups of water and pour this into a glass. Set the glass in the refrigerator. At 6:00 p.m.: Drink 3/4 cup of the chilled Epsom salt mixture. You may add 1/8 tsp of vitamin C powder to improve the taste. You may also drink a few mouthfuls of water afterward to rinse your mouth. At 8:00 p.m.: Drink another 3/4 cup of the Epsom salt mixture. The timing is somewhat critical for success. Don't be more than 10 minutes early or late.
At 9:45 p.m.: Pour 1/2 cup of the olive oil into the pint jar. Squeeze the grapefruit juice by hand into a measuring cup, being sure to have at least 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Remove the pulp and add this to the olive oil. You may top it off with the lemonade. Close the jar tightly with the lid, and shake hard until watery (only fresh grapefruit juice does this). Prepare for bed. At 10:00 p.m.: Drink the olive oil/juice cocktail you have just mixed. �Drinking through a large plastic straw helps it go down easier. You may use cinnamon, or brown sugar to chase it down between sips. Get it down within five minutes (15 minutes for very elderly or weak persons). Ornithine capsules are recommended for folks who suffer from insomnia 4 to 8 capsules, this is optional .. � CON'T BELOW.
How to Improve Your Nearsightedness With the Help of Sunshine
How to Improve Your Nearsightedness With the Help of Sunshine: Many years ago a man who had only very slight vision told me he didn't eat sugar because he noticed when he ate sugar his vision diminished even more. I never forgot that.
Monday, January 30, 2017
The Ins and Outs of the Mark To Market Accounting Method | Online Trading Academy
The Ins and Outs of the Mark To Market Accounting Method | Online Trading Academy: What are the benefits of MTM? MTM trading gains and losses are considered ordinary gains and losses. This is an amazing benefit as it means that trading losses may be deducted in full against any type of income. Ordinary business losses can also generate net operating losses (NOL). NOLs may be carried back up to five years for immediate tax refunds using form 1045 or 1040X.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Water Supports Health in Ways You May Never Have Suspected
Water Supports Health in Ways You May Never Have Suspected: grulla ⋅ Joined On 1/17/2012 8:03:55 AM
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I know Dr. M has issues with continuously relying on drinking distilled water, but as you have reported about this EPA insanity, we may have few choices in this drinking water dilemma. Pure distilled water has to be by far the cleanest, cheapest, and easiest to buy or make. However, it has been reported much by Dr. M. that prolonged use of drinking distilled water can eventually rob, deprive, and deplete your body of essential minerals. www.mercola.com/.../distilled_water.htm � �
Consuming distilled water with good quality whole food should be one way of overcoming those problems. Adding a mineral supplement, ancient sea salt, and/or baking soda, especially for in between meals, can be another solution. www.mercola.com/.../distilled_water.htm � � � � � � ��
And in case it needs to be said, I'm only referring to your drinking tap water, not the whole house/apt water for washing and flushing. When distilled water is left out in an open vessel, it has a tendency to absorb and bind with the CO2 from the atmosphere thereby lowering it's pH from a neutral 7 to a low of as much as an acidic 4.2. A little baking soda can reverse that, and one can test the water with a pH meter or litmus paper; www.milwaukeeinstruments.com/site �www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=red blue litmus paper&tag=g.. ����
Minerals can be added to distilled water with supplements such as Concentrace; https://traceminerals.com/ �����
You can distill your own water at home with counter top appliances such as; www.waterdistillersdirect.com �����.
Also, a gallon jug of distilled water can be found just about anywhere in various supermarkets and auto supply stores, usually for about a dollar.
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I know Dr. M has issues with continuously relying on drinking distilled water, but as you have reported about this EPA insanity, we may have few choices in this drinking water dilemma. Pure distilled water has to be by far the cleanest, cheapest, and easiest to buy or make. However, it has been reported much by Dr. M. that prolonged use of drinking distilled water can eventually rob, deprive, and deplete your body of essential minerals. www.mercola.com/.../distilled_water.htm � �
Consuming distilled water with good quality whole food should be one way of overcoming those problems. Adding a mineral supplement, ancient sea salt, and/or baking soda, especially for in between meals, can be another solution. www.mercola.com/.../distilled_water.htm � � � � � � ��
And in case it needs to be said, I'm only referring to your drinking tap water, not the whole house/apt water for washing and flushing. When distilled water is left out in an open vessel, it has a tendency to absorb and bind with the CO2 from the atmosphere thereby lowering it's pH from a neutral 7 to a low of as much as an acidic 4.2. A little baking soda can reverse that, and one can test the water with a pH meter or litmus paper; www.milwaukeeinstruments.com/site �www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=red blue litmus paper&tag=g.. ����
Minerals can be added to distilled water with supplements such as Concentrace; https://traceminerals.com/ �����
You can distill your own water at home with counter top appliances such as; www.waterdistillersdirect.com �����.
Also, a gallon jug of distilled water can be found just about anywhere in various supermarkets and auto supply stores, usually for about a dollar.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Articles: Trump as Cyrus
Articles: Trump as Cyrus: There's� a really interesting story in the Old Testament that richly illustrates how God sometimes uses people who do not necessarily belong to him to further his goals for the human race. The book of Isaiah, chapters 44-45, talks about the restoration of the nation of Israel after its�70-year Babylonian exile, which Yahweh had decreed because of Israel's idolatry.�
For centuries, the prophets delivered Yahweh's pleas to his chosen people to abandon their idolatrous ways or face serious consequences. The Jews refused to listen, and judgment came. They lost everything: their temple was razed, their land was confiscated, and their right to exist as a free and independent people was revoked.
However, in one of the most remarkable passages in the Old Testament, Isaiah, the "prince of prophets," identifies Cyrus II (aka "Cyrus the Great"), creator of the largest empire the world had yet seen, by name 150 years before the prophesied event. He calls Cyrus "my shepherd," "my anointed," and "my servant:"
Thus says the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that makes all things... that frustrates the words of the liars, that turns wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolish... that says to Jerusalem, thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah (Israel), Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof...that says of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus,... For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me (excerpts from Isaiah 44:24-45:4).
Though thou hast not known me. Trump is like Cyrus in some ways.
For centuries, the prophets delivered Yahweh's pleas to his chosen people to abandon their idolatrous ways or face serious consequences. The Jews refused to listen, and judgment came. They lost everything: their temple was razed, their land was confiscated, and their right to exist as a free and independent people was revoked.
However, in one of the most remarkable passages in the Old Testament, Isaiah, the "prince of prophets," identifies Cyrus II (aka "Cyrus the Great"), creator of the largest empire the world had yet seen, by name 150 years before the prophesied event. He calls Cyrus "my shepherd," "my anointed," and "my servant:"
Thus says the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that makes all things... that frustrates the words of the liars, that turns wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolish... that says to Jerusalem, thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah (Israel), Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof...that says of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus,... For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me (excerpts from Isaiah 44:24-45:4).
Though thou hast not known me. Trump is like Cyrus in some ways.
Blog: A time of 'miracles'?
Blog: A time of 'miracles'?: January 27, 2017
A time of 'miracles'?
By Simon de Hundehutte
A couple of days ago, the Washington Examiner had a very pithy headline:
Trump Tornado Hits Washington
The article went on to describe the "frenetic pace right out of the gate" in which Trump's team set to work to get his campaign promises in gear.
The headline brought to mind another "tornado" that hit Washington, D.C., this one back in 1814.
On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British soldiers marched on our nation's capital and torched many of its buildings, including the White House. �But�a sudden and unexplained tornado blew in from nowhere, and within a couple of hours, all the fires were doused. �The citizens of the young nation and the press dubbed the unrelenting torrential rains the "miracle that saved Washington."
Following the unbelievable help from Divine Providence, then-president James Madison set aside "a day of public humiliation and fasting and of prayer to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of these States[.]" �After the War of 1812 ended, Madison again called for a day of thanksgiving to God for sparing America.
President Trump's energy to restore the damage and "carnage" caused by the past eight years appears to be as unstoppable as a tornado. �Many Evangelical ministers who backed Trump conceded that he was an imperfect and often crude candidate. �But they also believed that he could be a man like Cyrus the Great in the Bible, chosen by God to turn this nation around. �(For an article that fleshes out this idea, see American Thinker here.)
Perhaps these 200 years later, what's happening now could prove to be the second "miracle" that saves Washington.
Are we prepared to weather the storm?
A time of 'miracles'?
By Simon de Hundehutte
A couple of days ago, the Washington Examiner had a very pithy headline:
Trump Tornado Hits Washington
The article went on to describe the "frenetic pace right out of the gate" in which Trump's team set to work to get his campaign promises in gear.
The headline brought to mind another "tornado" that hit Washington, D.C., this one back in 1814.
On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British soldiers marched on our nation's capital and torched many of its buildings, including the White House. �But�a sudden and unexplained tornado blew in from nowhere, and within a couple of hours, all the fires were doused. �The citizens of the young nation and the press dubbed the unrelenting torrential rains the "miracle that saved Washington."
Following the unbelievable help from Divine Providence, then-president James Madison set aside "a day of public humiliation and fasting and of prayer to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of these States[.]" �After the War of 1812 ended, Madison again called for a day of thanksgiving to God for sparing America.
President Trump's energy to restore the damage and "carnage" caused by the past eight years appears to be as unstoppable as a tornado. �Many Evangelical ministers who backed Trump conceded that he was an imperfect and often crude candidate. �But they also believed that he could be a man like Cyrus the Great in the Bible, chosen by God to turn this nation around. �(For an article that fleshes out this idea, see American Thinker here.)
Perhaps these 200 years later, what's happening now could prove to be the second "miracle" that saves Washington.
Are we prepared to weather the storm?
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
January 20th; The State of Our Union and Making America Great Again | Joel D. Hirst's Blog
January 20th; The State of Our Union and Making America Great Again | Joel D. Hirst's Blog: Because, as the President has said, there is an army of people who are ready to put our shoulders to the grindstone – who in fact have been quietly striving for sanity all along. Who have loved America, who have worked for her and fought for her and bled for her even when our leaders were bowing to dictators, selling out our politics to the UN and our values to Europe; but no more; “We are one nation and their (and I almost wish he would have said here ‘the deplorables’) pain is our pain. Their dreams are our dreams and their success will be our success. We share one heart, one home and one glorious destiny. The oath of office I take today is an oath of allegiance to all Americans. (…) The Bible tells us how good and pleasant it is when god’s people live together in unity. We must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity. When America is united, America is totally unstoppable.”
Monday, January 23, 2017
Articles: Trump's Wall vs. the Devil's Lottery
Articles: Trump's Wall vs. the Devil's Lottery: The U.S. Border Patrol reports that from Fiscal Year 2000 through FY 2016, 6,403 illegal immigrants died crossing the Southwestern border.� (Four thousand four hundred seventy-five U.S. military died in the Iraq War.)� In an interview with the pro-migrant Truthout Buzzflash, Northern Arizona University professor Robert Neustadt recounts that "over 7,000 human remains have been found in the [desert] borderlands."� He emphasizes that "this number only represents the number of bodies found.� The actual number of border crosser deaths is almost certainly significantly higher, though the bodies were never found."
Joke
Mostly Cajun, All American and Opinionated | Viewing the world from Southwest Louisiana: One sunny day in January, 2017, an old man approaches the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue where he’d been sitting on a park bench. He speaks to the U.S. Marine standing guard and says, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”
Joke
AMERICAN DIGEST: Comment on Passengers cheer as woman berating Trump supporter is kicked off plane: It reminds me of the story about the guy who goes to his doctor, and the doc gives him the bad news: "You've probably only got 6 months to live."
"What?!? That can't be! Isn't there anything I can do? What about modern medical science? I won't accept that!" etcetc
Finally the doc says, "Well, there is one thing you can try..."
"Anything! Tell me what it is, I'll try anything!"
"Marry a Jewish woman and move to Nebraska."
"Wh-wh-what? Marry a Jewish woman and move - to Nebraska? How's that gonna make my life any longer?"
"It will seem....like an eternity."
"What?!? That can't be! Isn't there anything I can do? What about modern medical science? I won't accept that!" etcetc
Finally the doc says, "Well, there is one thing you can try..."
"Anything! Tell me what it is, I'll try anything!"
"Marry a Jewish woman and move to Nebraska."
"Wh-wh-what? Marry a Jewish woman and move - to Nebraska? How's that gonna make my life any longer?"
"It will seem....like an eternity."
Joke
AMERICAN DIGEST: Comment on Passengers cheer as woman berating Trump supporter is kicked off plane: It reminds me of the story about the guy who goes to his doctor, and the doc gives him the bad news: "You've probably only got 6 months to live."
"What?!? That can't be! Isn't there anything I can do? What about modern medical science? I won't accept that!" etcetc
Finally the doc says, "Well, there is one thing you can try..."
"Anything! Tell me what it is, I'll try anything!"
"Marry a Jewish woman and move to Nebraska."
"Wh-wh-what? Marry a Jewish woman and move - to Nebraska? How's that gonna make my life any longer?"
"It will seem....like an eternity."
"What?!? That can't be! Isn't there anything I can do? What about modern medical science? I won't accept that!" etcetc
Finally the doc says, "Well, there is one thing you can try..."
"Anything! Tell me what it is, I'll try anything!"
"Marry a Jewish woman and move to Nebraska."
"Wh-wh-what? Marry a Jewish woman and move - to Nebraska? How's that gonna make my life any longer?"
"It will seem....like an eternity."
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Importing Yahoo Finance web data to Google spreadsheets - Financial Wisdom Forum
Importing Yahoo Finance web data to Google spreadsheets - Financial Wisdom Forum: The code I use for current price still seems to work:
=value(substitute(Index(ImportHTML("http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=BCE.TO","table",2), 1,2),"*",""))
=value(substitute(Index(ImportHTML("http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=BCE.TO","table",2), 1,2),"*",""))
Friday, January 20, 2017
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Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
(NaturalHealth365) Sauerkraut, that familiar hot dog condiment, may not have the beauty of garnet-colored raspberries or the sweet, refreshing flavor of tropical fruits. But the latest scientific research tells us that freshly-made organic sauerkraut is a true superfood that boosts the immune system, promotes intestinal health, and helps to prevent cancer in many ways.
Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
(NaturalHealth365) Sauerkraut, that familiar hot dog condiment, may not have the beauty of garnet-colored raspberries or the sweet, refreshing flavor of tropical fruits. But the latest scientific research tells us that freshly-made organic sauerkraut is a true superfood that boosts the immune system, promotes intestinal health, and helps to prevent cancer in many ways.How does sauerkraut prevent cancer?
Cabbage, the cruciferous vegetable from which sauerkraut is made, is already valued by natural food experts and nutritionists for its sky-high amounts of anticarcinogenic bioactive compounds. In fact, the glucosinolates in cabbage help to activate the body’s own antioxidants – which in turn fight the lipid oxidation and inflammation that can trigger cancer and heart disease.
Additionally, the process of lacto-fermentation involved in turning cabbage to sauerkraut produces beneficial bacteria and unleashes even more potent anti-inflammatory cancer-fighting substances – taking the health benefits to a whole new level and helping to ward off cancers of the prostate, bladder and breast.
Lactic fermentation helps to ward off cancer
According to author and natural health expert Sandor Ellix Katz, the process of lactic fermentation not only preserves the nutrients in food, but breaks them down so they are even more healthful and easily digested. But what, exactly, is lactic fermentation, and why is it beneficial?
Although the term sounds somewhat technical, it is actually the natural result of layering shredded cabbage in water with salt, then letting existing bacteria on the cabbage do the work. The end product – sauerkraut – contains more live probiotic cultures than yogurt.
One result of lacto-fermentation is to create large amounts of beneficial lactobacillus bacteria, which support friendly flora in the intestinal tract. Another is the release of isothiocyanate compounds, from existing glucosinolate; it is these isothiocyanates that have shown such pronounced anticarcinogenic effects in cell, laboratory and human studies.
Impressive science behind the benefits of sauerkraut
In an October 2002 article in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers announced that they had isolated isothiocyanates in sauerkraut, and that these compounds had cancer-protective effects in animal studies. They added that clinical research would be required to determine if these effects extended to humans.
In the twelve years since the article was published, many studies on sauerkraut and sauerkraut juice show that it lowers cancer risk in humans – particularly for cancers of the breast and colon.
In a study published in 2011 in British Journal of Nutrition, researchers noted that the detoxifying enzymes in sauerkraut juice have an anticarcinogenic effect on kidney and liver cancer cells, and added that sauerkraut juice increased levels of glutathione-S-transferase – considered a chemoprotective agent.
Sauerkraut’s probiotic cultures attack cancer cells.
In a review published in 2006 in Journal of Applied Microbiology, researchers stated that lactic acid bacteria could prevent certain types of cancer – including colon and bladder cancer – and categorized the ways in which probiotic cultures help to torpedo cancer cell development.
Not only do probiotic cultures detoxify ingested carcinogens and stimulate the immune system, they also create an environment hostile to carcinogenic compounds. Specifically, they create organic compounds – including butyrate – that inhibit the growth of tumors and encourage the apoptosis, or programmed cell death, of cancer cells.
The authors theorized that probiotic cultures may also suppress bacteria responsible for turning procarcinogens to carcinogens, and added that lactobacillus could bind to mutagenic compounds in the intestine.
What is the best type of sauerkraut to prevent cancer?
Buy only sauerkraut that is freshly made, raw, unpasteurized and organic; your best bet is to look for it in the refrigerated aisle of local markets or farmers markets. Avoid canned sauerkraut, which offers far fewer nutrients and probiotic benefits.
Most experts recommend consuming at least 1 and ½ cups of sauerkraut 4 to 5 times a week; 2-cup servings, of course, are even healthier.
One cautionary note: raw sauerkraut produces raffinose, a trisaccharide that can’t be broken down in the intestine. Bloating and flatulence can result, but should subside as your body becomes accustomed to this healthful food.
Fresh lacto-fermented sauerkraut, packed with cancer-fighting compounds and antioxidants and high in healthful dietary fiber, is a superb nutritional choice.
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References:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.3692/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.02963.x/full
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21092375
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.3692/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.02963.x/full
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21092375
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Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
(NaturalHealth365) Sauerkraut, that familiar hot dog condiment, may not have the beauty of garnet-colored raspberries or the sweet, refreshing flavor of tropical fruits. But the latest scientific research tells us that freshly-made organic sauerkraut is a true superfood that boosts the immune system, promotes intestinal health, and helps to prevent cancer in many ways.
Eating raw sauerkraut prevents cancer
(NaturalHealth365) Sauerkraut, that familiar hot dog condiment, may not have the beauty of garnet-colored raspberries or the sweet, refreshing flavor of tropical fruits. But the latest scientific research tells us that freshly-made organic sauerkraut is a true superfood that boosts the immune system, promotes intestinal health, and helps to prevent cancer in many ways.How does sauerkraut prevent cancer?
Cabbage, the cruciferous vegetable from which sauerkraut is made, is already valued by natural food experts and nutritionists for its sky-high amounts of anticarcinogenic bioactive compounds. In fact, the glucosinolates in cabbage help to activate the body’s own antioxidants – which in turn fight the lipid oxidation and inflammation that can trigger cancer and heart disease.
Additionally, the process of lacto-fermentation involved in turning cabbage to sauerkraut produces beneficial bacteria and unleashes even more potent anti-inflammatory cancer-fighting substances – taking the health benefits to a whole new level and helping to ward off cancers of the prostate, bladder and breast.
Lactic fermentation helps to ward off cancer
According to author and natural health expert Sandor Ellix Katz, the process of lactic fermentation not only preserves the nutrients in food, but breaks them down so they are even more healthful and easily digested. But what, exactly, is lactic fermentation, and why is it beneficial?
Although the term sounds somewhat technical, it is actually the natural result of layering shredded cabbage in water with salt, then letting existing bacteria on the cabbage do the work. The end product – sauerkraut – contains more live probiotic cultures than yogurt.
One result of lacto-fermentation is to create large amounts of beneficial lactobacillus bacteria, which support friendly flora in the intestinal tract. Another is the release of isothiocyanate compounds, from existing glucosinolate; it is these isothiocyanates that have shown such pronounced anticarcinogenic effects in cell, laboratory and human studies.
Impressive science behind the benefits of sauerkraut
In an October 2002 article in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers announced that they had isolated isothiocyanates in sauerkraut, and that these compounds had cancer-protective effects in animal studies. They added that clinical research would be required to determine if these effects extended to humans.
In the twelve years since the article was published, many studies on sauerkraut and sauerkraut juice show that it lowers cancer risk in humans – particularly for cancers of the breast and colon.
In a study published in 2011 in British Journal of Nutrition, researchers noted that the detoxifying enzymes in sauerkraut juice have an anticarcinogenic effect on kidney and liver cancer cells, and added that sauerkraut juice increased levels of glutathione-S-transferase – considered a chemoprotective agent.
Sauerkraut’s probiotic cultures attack cancer cells.
In a review published in 2006 in Journal of Applied Microbiology, researchers stated that lactic acid bacteria could prevent certain types of cancer – including colon and bladder cancer – and categorized the ways in which probiotic cultures help to torpedo cancer cell development.
Not only do probiotic cultures detoxify ingested carcinogens and stimulate the immune system, they also create an environment hostile to carcinogenic compounds. Specifically, they create organic compounds – including butyrate – that inhibit the growth of tumors and encourage the apoptosis, or programmed cell death, of cancer cells.
The authors theorized that probiotic cultures may also suppress bacteria responsible for turning procarcinogens to carcinogens, and added that lactobacillus could bind to mutagenic compounds in the intestine.
What is the best type of sauerkraut to prevent cancer?
Buy only sauerkraut that is freshly made, raw, unpasteurized and organic; your best bet is to look for it in the refrigerated aisle of local markets or farmers markets. Avoid canned sauerkraut, which offers far fewer nutrients and probiotic benefits.
Most experts recommend consuming at least 1 and ½ cups of sauerkraut 4 to 5 times a week; 2-cup servings, of course, are even healthier.
One cautionary note: raw sauerkraut produces raffinose, a trisaccharide that can’t be broken down in the intestine. Bloating and flatulence can result, but should subside as your body becomes accustomed to this healthful food.
Fresh lacto-fermented sauerkraut, packed with cancer-fighting compounds and antioxidants and high in healthful dietary fiber, is a superb nutritional choice.
Looking for natural health solutions? Sign up now – for our free, weekly show featuring the greatest minds in natural health and science plus a free gift!
References:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.3692/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.02963.x/full
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21092375
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.3692/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.02963.x/full
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21092375
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Giant Cancer-Fighting Salad I Ate Everyday to Beat Cancer
Giant Cancer-Fighting Salad I Ate Everyday to Beat Cancer: ote: You’re might need some bigger bowls. �Mine doesn’t look very big in the photo, but it holds over 6 cups. That’s six servings of vegetables! 6-10 servings per day of fruits and vegetables is ideal for cancer prevention and healing.
The Giant Cancer Fighting Salad
-Start with the most nutrient dense dark leafy greens: Kale and Spinach. (Do not exceed 10 cups per day)
-Broccoli (The best source of sulforaphane which promotes liver detoxification, and Indole-3-carbinol, an anticarcinogenic compound )
-Broccoli Sprouts (Concentrated sulforaphane & I3C. Do not exceed four cups of sprouts per day)
-Cauliflower
-Purple cabbage (cheapest source of antioxidants per ounce in the world!)
-Slice of red onion, (yellow or green onions may actually be better)
-Leeks
-Artichokes
-Red, Yellow, or Green Peppers
-Mushrooms�Bella, Cremini, Shiitake, etc.
-1/2 an Avocado
-Squash
-Zucchini
-Raw Sunflower seeds (sprouted is better)
-Raw Almonds (sprouted is better)
-Sprouted Garbanzo Beans
-Sprouted Mung Beans
-Sprouted Red or Green Lentils
Then I top it off with either one of these naturally fermented foods:
-Bubbies Old Fashioned Sauerkraut
Bubbies is made with only three ingredients: cabbage, water and salt. �It is fermented and cured with all natural enzymes intact and there is no vinegar added.�(Bubbies Kosher dill pickles are super tasty too.)Look for it in the refrigerated section of your local grocer or health food store.
-Kimchi (Pronounced “Kim Chee”)
Kimchi is a spicy Korean version of sauerkraut typically consisting of fermented cabbage, onions, garlic, and pepper. Kim Chi has high concentrations of Vitamin C and Carotene in addition to Vitamin A, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and beneficial lactic acid bacteria.
Recognized as one of the Top Five “World’s Healthiest Foods” by Health magazine.� Also in the refrigerated section.
Fermented foods are great for digestion and repopulate your intestinal flora with beneficial bacteria essential for health.
The Giant Cancer Fighting Salad
-Start with the most nutrient dense dark leafy greens: Kale and Spinach. (Do not exceed 10 cups per day)
-Broccoli (The best source of sulforaphane which promotes liver detoxification, and Indole-3-carbinol, an anticarcinogenic compound )
-Broccoli Sprouts (Concentrated sulforaphane & I3C. Do not exceed four cups of sprouts per day)
-Cauliflower
-Purple cabbage (cheapest source of antioxidants per ounce in the world!)
-Slice of red onion, (yellow or green onions may actually be better)
-Leeks
-Artichokes
-Red, Yellow, or Green Peppers
-Mushrooms�Bella, Cremini, Shiitake, etc.
-1/2 an Avocado
-Squash
-Zucchini
-Raw Sunflower seeds (sprouted is better)
-Raw Almonds (sprouted is better)
-Sprouted Garbanzo Beans
-Sprouted Mung Beans
-Sprouted Red or Green Lentils
Then I top it off with either one of these naturally fermented foods:
-Bubbies Old Fashioned Sauerkraut
Bubbies is made with only three ingredients: cabbage, water and salt. �It is fermented and cured with all natural enzymes intact and there is no vinegar added.�(Bubbies Kosher dill pickles are super tasty too.)Look for it in the refrigerated section of your local grocer or health food store.
-Kimchi (Pronounced “Kim Chee”)
Kimchi is a spicy Korean version of sauerkraut typically consisting of fermented cabbage, onions, garlic, and pepper. Kim Chi has high concentrations of Vitamin C and Carotene in addition to Vitamin A, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and beneficial lactic acid bacteria.
Recognized as one of the Top Five “World’s Healthiest Foods” by Health magazine.� Also in the refrigerated section.
Fermented foods are great for digestion and repopulate your intestinal flora with beneficial bacteria essential for health.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Life Lessons From 100-Plus-Year-Olds
Life Lessons From 100-Plus-Year-Olds: Here is some sound advice... "As a retired physician, I can honestly say that unless you are in a serious accident, your best chance of living to a ripe old age is to avoid doctors and hospitals and learn nutrition, herbal medicine and other forms of natural medicine unless you are fortunate enough to have a naturopathic physician available. Almost all drugs are toxic and are designed only to treat symptoms and not to cure anyone. Vaccines are highly dangerous, have never been adequately studied or proven to be effective, and have a poor risk/reward ratio. Most surgery is unnecessary and most textbooks of medicine are inaccurate and deceptive. Almost every disease is said to be idiopathic (without known cause) or genetic—although this is untrue. In short, our main stream medical system is hopelessly inept and/or corrupt. The treatment of cancer and degenerative diseases is a national scandal. The sooner you learn this, the better off you will be.” Dr. Allan Greenberg, MD, Dec. 24, 2002
Friday, January 13, 2017
Financial freedom early retirement: Live Portfolio Tracker
Financial freedom early retirement: Live Portfolio Tracker
Actual updating stock tracker using yahoo data
Actual updating stock tracker using yahoo data
Google Sheets Bloomberg import quotes - Investing Sidekick
How to monitor your portfolio with Google Docs - Investing Sidekick: If neither Yahoo or Google can provide the stock price you need then there are other ways to get stock prices. Any website can theoretically be called to get a price. The formula below for example will get the stock price from Bloomberg. This has the widest range of coverage that I have found.
=ImportXml(“http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/ARGO:LN”;”//div[@class=’price’]”)
Do this for each stock, putting the share prices in another column in the same row as the number of shares. If it doesn’t work, make sure you got the ticker from the same website (Yahoo/Google) as you are using in the formula.
=ImportXml(“http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/ARGO:LN”;”//div[@class=’price’]”)
Do this for each stock, putting the share prices in another column in the same row as the number of shares. If it doesn’t work, make sure you got the ticker from the same website (Yahoo/Google) as you are using in the formula.
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