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Innocent
by Ted Rudow III, MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com )
Monday Dec 30th, 2013 1:56 PM
Doing the wrong things can practically get you labeled as a terrorist in the making! It's the very sort of thing that Americans used to criticize the communists for during the Cold War-the paranoia, suspicion and obsessive distrust that characterized the Soviet Union.
Of course, it hasn't reached Soviet standards yet, but it wouldn't take too long to do so at the rate things are going.
And now they're talking about making "proactive efforts" to track down potential terrorists-or up and coming drug addicts, gang members, and maybe any class of people that society considers undesirable. That might catch a few bad guys and evildoers, but it's sure to ensnare many innocent people as well and ruin a lot of lives.
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True Peace
Although peace has been the goal of mankind for thousands of years—and the desire for peace is never so great as it is at Christmas—it seems that our ability to find or establish peace continues to elude us. Today, after the end of the Cold War, bloody hostilities continue on nearly every continent, reaching global proportions once again after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and near Pittsburgh.
As Pete Seeger's well-known folk song from the '60s asked, "Where have all the flowers gone? When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?" True peace on every level—from international conflicts to our personal lives—has become more difficult than ever to achieve.
"And in Bethlehem today, children fear, yet still they play
While mothers cry and fathers pray for peace to come again.
And a round the weary world echoes the refrain: "Christmas in Bethlehem, when shall true love reign?"
—Ted Rudow III
—Palo Alto
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True Peace
Although peace has been the goal of mankind for thousands of years—and the desire for peace is never so great as it is at Christmas—it seems that our ability to find or establish peace continues to elude us. Today, after the end of the Cold War, bloody hostilities continue on nearly every continent, reaching global proportions once again after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and near Pittsburgh.
As Pete Seeger's well-known folk song from the '60s asked, "Where have all the flowers gone? When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?" True peace on every level—from international conflicts to our personal lives—has become more difficult than ever to achieve.
"And in Bethlehem today, children fear, yet still they play
While mothers cry and fathers pray for peace to come again.
And a round the weary world echoes the refrain: "Christmas in Bethlehem, when shall true love reign?"
—Ted Rudow III
—Palo Alto
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Monday, December 16, 2013
True peace
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/12/16/18747911.php
True peace
by Ted Rudow III, MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com )
Monday Dec 16th, 2013 11:48 AM
Although peace has been the goal of mankind for thousands of years — and the desire for peace is never so great as it is at Christmas — it seems that our ability to find or establish peace continues to elude us. Today, after the end of the Cold War, bloody hostilities continue on nearly every continent, reaching global proportions once again after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and near Pittsburgh.
As Pete Seeger’s well-known folk song from the ’60s asked, “Where have all the flowers gone? When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?” True peace on every level — from international conflicts to our personal lives — has become more difficult than ever to achieve.
"And in Bethlehem today, children fear, yet still they play
While mothers cry and fathers pray for peace to come again.
And a round the weary world echoes the refrain:
“Christmas in Bethlehem, when shall true love reign?”
One day soon the Prince of Love,will return from skies above,and His pow’r shall overcome all pain and tears and war.Then shall songs of joy and praise ring out from shore to shore.
Christmas in Bethlehem, peace on Earth once more.
Christmas in Bethlehem, Peace on Earth once more."
Michael Dooley
Ted Rudow III, MA
http://tedriii.blogspot.com/
True peace
by Ted Rudow III, MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com )
Monday Dec 16th, 2013 11:48 AM
Although peace has been the goal of mankind for thousands of years — and the desire for peace is never so great as it is at Christmas — it seems that our ability to find or establish peace continues to elude us. Today, after the end of the Cold War, bloody hostilities continue on nearly every continent, reaching global proportions once again after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and near Pittsburgh.
As Pete Seeger’s well-known folk song from the ’60s asked, “Where have all the flowers gone? When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?” True peace on every level — from international conflicts to our personal lives — has become more difficult than ever to achieve.
"And in Bethlehem today, children fear, yet still they play
While mothers cry and fathers pray for peace to come again.
And a round the weary world echoes the refrain:
“Christmas in Bethlehem, when shall true love reign?”
One day soon the Prince of Love,will return from skies above,and His pow’r shall overcome all pain and tears and war.Then shall songs of joy and praise ring out from shore to shore.
Christmas in Bethlehem, peace on Earth once more.
Christmas in Bethlehem, Peace on Earth once more."
Michael Dooley
Ted Rudow III, MA
http://tedriii.blogspot.com/
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Original post made by Ted Rudow III, MA on Dec 13, 2013
There's never been a time in all of history when the world has been in such sin and sorrow as it is now. There's so much talk about the advancement and betterment of mankind -- advanced medicine, modern technology, new inventions, better governments to make it a better world to live in -- so much talk of progress, when in reality things are regressing all the more. Look around. You can't deny it.
What better way to live Christmas each and every day of the year than to continually give to those around you, to truly live how He taught us, to show His love in all the little ways throughout the day. It's just human nature to sometimes confuse the words you say, but there's no confusion when they see it put into practice.
It's like that poem by Edgar A. Guest, which says: "I'd rather see a sermon, than to hear one any day. I'd rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way. For most people to accept the truth, they not only need to hear the sermon, but they need to see the sample as well."
Be the living sample of the message, the living proof that it works! This is the real meaning of Christmas.
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Original post made by Ted Rudow III, MA on Dec 13, 2013
There's never been a time in all of history when the world has been in such sin and sorrow as it is now. There's so much talk about the advancement and betterment of mankind -- advanced medicine, modern technology, new inventions, better governments to make it a better world to live in -- so much talk of progress, when in reality things are regressing all the more. Look around. You can't deny it.
What better way to live Christmas each and every day of the year than to continually give to those around you, to truly live how He taught us, to show His love in all the little ways throughout the day. It's just human nature to sometimes confuse the words you say, but there's no confusion when they see it put into practice.
It's like that poem by Edgar A. Guest, which says: "I'd rather see a sermon, than to hear one any day. I'd rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way. For most people to accept the truth, they not only need to hear the sermon, but they need to see the sample as well."
Be the living sample of the message, the living proof that it works! This is the real meaning of Christmas.
Ted Rudow III, MA
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Friday December 06, 2013 - 12:41:00 PM
In a very real sense, Dickens popularized many aspects of the Christmas we celebrate today, including great family gatherings, seasonal drinks and dishes and gift giving. Even our language has been enriched by the tale. Who has not known a Scrooge, or uttered “Bah! Humbug!” when feeling irritated or disbelieving. And the phrase “Merry Christmas!” gained wider usage after the story appeared.
“A Christmas Carol” may become an even more relevant tale as people cope with what is expected to be an economically bleak holiday season. Fast-forward to 2013, and America is in an acute economic crisis. There are a number of similar themes, including the increasing gap between the rich and poor.
People in the working class are losing their homes or struggling to heat their homes, and we’re going into the holiday season with anticipated layoffs and high unemployment. For many, it looks like a pretty dreary Christmas. The message in “A Christmas Carol” also says it’s not just good enough to donate money, but individuals need to get involved, as Scrooge learns in the end. This is a message we can all keep in mind this year. You never lose by giving.
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In a very real sense, Dickens popularized many aspects of the Christmas we celebrate today, including great family gatherings, seasonal drinks and dishes and gift giving. Even our language has been enriched by the tale. Who has not known a Scrooge, or uttered “Bah! Humbug!” when feeling irritated or disbelieving. And the phrase “Merry Christmas!” gained wider usage after the story appeared.
“A Christmas Carol” may become an even more relevant tale as people cope with what is expected to be an economically bleak holiday season. Fast-forward to 2013, and America is in an acute economic crisis. There are a number of similar themes, including the increasing gap between the rich and poor.
People in the working class are losing their homes or struggling to heat their homes, and we’re going into the holiday season with anticipated layoffs and high unemployment. For many, it looks like a pretty dreary Christmas. The message in “A Christmas Carol” also says it’s not just good enough to donate money, but individuals need to get involved, as Scrooge learns in the end. This is a message we can all keep in mind this year. You never lose by giving.
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Dickens Told the Tale of Today's Poor
By Ted Rudow III, MA
Friday December 06, 2013
In a very real sense, Dickens popularized many aspects of the Christmas we celebrate today, including great family gatherings, seasonal drinks and dishes and gift giving. Even our language has been enriched by the tale. Who has not known a Scrooge, or uttered "Bah! Humbug!" when feeling irritated or disbelieving. And the phrase "Merry Christmas!" gained wider usage after the story appeared.
"A Christmas Carol" may become an even more relevant tale as people cope with what is expected to be an economically bleak holiday season. Fast-forward to 2013, and America is in an acute economic crisis. There are a number of similar themes, including the increasing gap between the rich and poor.
People in the working class are losing their homes or struggling to heat their homes, and we're going into the holiday season with anticipated layoffs and high unemployment. For many, it looks like a pretty dreary Christmas. The message in "A Christmas Carol" also says it's not just good enough to donate money, but individuals need to get involved, as Scrooge learns in the end. This is a message we can all keep in mind this year. You never lose by giving.
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A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
by Ted Rudow III, MA
Thursday Dec 5th, 2013 10:44 AM
From its first publication in 1843, “A Christmas Carol” has charmed and inspired millions. Less well-known is the fact that this little book of celebration grew out of a dark period in the author’s career and, in some ways, changed the course of his life forever.
In a very real sense, Dickens popularized many aspects of the Christmas we celebrate today, including great family gatherings, seasonal drinks and dishes and gift giving. Even our language has been enriched by the tale. Who has not known a Scrooge, or uttered “Bah! Humbug!” when feeling irritated or disbelieving. And the phrase “Merry Christmas!” gained wider usage after the story appeared.
“A Christmas Carol” may become an even more relevant tale as people cope with what is expected to be an economically bleak holiday season. Fast-forward to 2013 and America is in an acute economic crisis. There are a number of similar themes, including the increasing gap between the rich and poor. People in the working class are losing their homes or struggling to heat their homes, and we’re going into the holiday season with anticipated layoffs and high unemployment. For many, it looks like a pretty dreary Christmas.
The message in “A Christmas Carol” also says it’s not just good enough to donate money, but individuals need to get involved, as Scrooge learns in the end. This is a message we can all keep in mind this year. You never lose by giving.
Ted Rudow III, MA
http://tedriii.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Black horse
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Black horse
by Ted Rudow III, MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com )
Wednesday Dec 4th, 2013 12:05 PM
"And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, ‘Come and see.’ And I beheld, and to a black horse......
This black horse’s rider with the pair of balances in his hand symbolizes the rich capitalists who have a major impact on world conditions through their manipulation of national economies. Only one other verse in the Bible pictures a man with balances or scales: “The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud” (Hosea 12:7).
Another prophet, Amos, also said the merchants — the wealthy capitalists of his day who were robbing the poor instead of helping them — “set forth wheat, making the ephah [unit of measure] small, and the shekel [price] great and falsifying the balances by deceit ... that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail” (Amos 8:4-6)
The black horse, then, represents famine and poverty perpetrated by the rich who refuse to share with those in need. Oil and wine, throughout the Scriptures, symbolize abundance or luxury.
Ted Rudow III, MA
http://tedriii.blogspot.com/
Black horse
by Ted Rudow III, MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com )
Wednesday Dec 4th, 2013 12:05 PM
"And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, ‘Come and see.’ And I beheld, and to a black horse......
This black horse’s rider with the pair of balances in his hand symbolizes the rich capitalists who have a major impact on world conditions through their manipulation of national economies. Only one other verse in the Bible pictures a man with balances or scales: “The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud” (Hosea 12:7).
Another prophet, Amos, also said the merchants — the wealthy capitalists of his day who were robbing the poor instead of helping them — “set forth wheat, making the ephah [unit of measure] small, and the shekel [price] great and falsifying the balances by deceit ... that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail” (Amos 8:4-6)
The black horse, then, represents famine and poverty perpetrated by the rich who refuse to share with those in need. Oil and wine, throughout the Scriptures, symbolize abundance or luxury.
Ted Rudow III, MA
http://tedriii.blogspot.com/
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by Laura Nguyen Dec 2, 2013 9:53 am Tags: black friday, customers, deals, early, Employees, family, money, sales, Thanksgiving, work
Before Breanna van Gastel, a senior child and adolescent development major, arrived at work around 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving, customers were already in line for Black Friday shopping.
“It makes me sad that every year we seem to be opening earlier and earlier,” van Gastel said.
Van Gastel said when she started working for Victoria’s Secret four years ago, the store opened at 7 a.m. on Black Friday and then began opening at midnight.
This year doors opened on Thanksgiving at 10 p.m., she said.
“I'm worried it will keep going until Thanksgiving doesn't exist anymore,” van Gastel said.
As college students enter the retail workforce, they may begin to realize that it can cut into family time and their social life.
“I personally don’t like Black Friday because it’s only been a larger problem in the last couple of years,” Gabriela Pinelo, a senior theater major, said.
Pinelo said she is an employee at American Girl and luckily had a regular shift this Black Friday.
“I’m only going to be working 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,” she said.
She said her store didn’t promote Black Friday sales but it was open and is very close to a Macy’s, which she says is known to open early.
The American Girl store where Pinelo works opened an hour earlier on Black Friday and stayed open an hour later on Saturday and Sunday.
“It’s ridiculous,” Pinelo said about employees having to work on Black Friday. “I think it’s unfair because their livelihood depends on the job, and it takes away from the point of the holiday.”
Black Friday is flashy and not as great as people say it is, it’s just really good marketing, Pinelo said.
“Last year I bought a computer mouse on Black Friday for $12, but it was $2 cheaper after Christmas,” Pinelo said.
Lloyd Walker, a senior aeronautical engineering major, said the savings of Black Friday are already online, but some people are unaware or just shop because it's tradition.
“The sales are absolutely not worth it," van Gastel said. “It makes me so sad watching people gladly give up (time with) their family when I know plenty of people who would kill to be with theirs."
Walker said he used to love Black Friday more than Thanksgiving itself.
“On Black Friday, you get to stay up all night in the parking lot and go through stores,” Walker said.
He said he used to camp out with his dad on Black Friday.
“These companies aren’t evil,” he said. “They’re doing employees a favor, but some people like to complain.”
Walker said he has worked retail in the past and enjoyed it because he was paid time and a half.
However, van Gastel said that employees are only paid time and a half on Thanksgiving Day and regular pay after midnight.
“Because it is so busy, shifts go by very fast,” van Gastel said. “I also appreciate my coworkers who manage to stick together on the worst day of the year.”
Pinelo said she’s lucky that she didn’t have to work the crazy hours because she doesn’t have a car and would have had to commute by bus from west San Jose to Palo Alto.
Ted Rudow III, MA ·
Class of 1996
Black Friday?__by Ted Rudow III,MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com ) __“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, ‘Come and see.’ And I beheld, and to a black horse......
This black horse’s rider with the pair of balances in his hand symbolizes the rich capitalists who have a major impact on world conditions through their manipulation of national economies. Only one other verse in the Bible pictures a man with balances or scales: “The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud” (Hosea 12:7 NIV).
Another prophet, Amos, also said the merchants — the wealthy capitalists of his day who were robbing the poor instead of helping them — “set forth wheat, making the ephah [unit of measure] small, and the shekel [price] great and falsifying the balances by deceit ... that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail” (Amos 8:4-6 KJV).
The black horse, then, represents famine and poverty perpetrated by the rich who refuse to share with those in need. Oil and wine, throughout the Scriptures, symbolize abundance or luxury.
Updated 8:43 pm December 2, 2013
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by Laura Nguyen Dec 2, 2013 9:53 am Tags: black friday, customers, deals, early, Employees, family, money, sales, Thanksgiving, work
Before Breanna van Gastel, a senior child and adolescent development major, arrived at work around 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving, customers were already in line for Black Friday shopping.
“It makes me sad that every year we seem to be opening earlier and earlier,” van Gastel said.
Van Gastel said when she started working for Victoria’s Secret four years ago, the store opened at 7 a.m. on Black Friday and then began opening at midnight.
This year doors opened on Thanksgiving at 10 p.m., she said.
“I'm worried it will keep going until Thanksgiving doesn't exist anymore,” van Gastel said.
As college students enter the retail workforce, they may begin to realize that it can cut into family time and their social life.
“I personally don’t like Black Friday because it’s only been a larger problem in the last couple of years,” Gabriela Pinelo, a senior theater major, said.
Pinelo said she is an employee at American Girl and luckily had a regular shift this Black Friday.
“I’m only going to be working 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,” she said.
She said her store didn’t promote Black Friday sales but it was open and is very close to a Macy’s, which she says is known to open early.
The American Girl store where Pinelo works opened an hour earlier on Black Friday and stayed open an hour later on Saturday and Sunday.
“It’s ridiculous,” Pinelo said about employees having to work on Black Friday. “I think it’s unfair because their livelihood depends on the job, and it takes away from the point of the holiday.”
Black Friday is flashy and not as great as people say it is, it’s just really good marketing, Pinelo said.
“Last year I bought a computer mouse on Black Friday for $12, but it was $2 cheaper after Christmas,” Pinelo said.
Lloyd Walker, a senior aeronautical engineering major, said the savings of Black Friday are already online, but some people are unaware or just shop because it's tradition.
“The sales are absolutely not worth it," van Gastel said. “It makes me so sad watching people gladly give up (time with) their family when I know plenty of people who would kill to be with theirs."
Walker said he used to love Black Friday more than Thanksgiving itself.
“On Black Friday, you get to stay up all night in the parking lot and go through stores,” Walker said.
He said he used to camp out with his dad on Black Friday.
“These companies aren’t evil,” he said. “They’re doing employees a favor, but some people like to complain.”
Walker said he has worked retail in the past and enjoyed it because he was paid time and a half.
However, van Gastel said that employees are only paid time and a half on Thanksgiving Day and regular pay after midnight.
“Because it is so busy, shifts go by very fast,” van Gastel said. “I also appreciate my coworkers who manage to stick together on the worst day of the year.”
Pinelo said she’s lucky that she didn’t have to work the crazy hours because she doesn’t have a car and would have had to commute by bus from west San Jose to Palo Alto.
Ted Rudow III, MA ·
Class of 1996
Black Friday?__by Ted Rudow III,MA ( Tedr77 [at] aol.com ) __“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, ‘Come and see.’ And I beheld, and to a black horse......
This black horse’s rider with the pair of balances in his hand symbolizes the rich capitalists who have a major impact on world conditions through their manipulation of national economies. Only one other verse in the Bible pictures a man with balances or scales: “The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud” (Hosea 12:7 NIV).
Another prophet, Amos, also said the merchants — the wealthy capitalists of his day who were robbing the poor instead of helping them — “set forth wheat, making the ephah [unit of measure] small, and the shekel [price] great and falsifying the balances by deceit ... that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail” (Amos 8:4-6 KJV).
The black horse, then, represents famine and poverty perpetrated by the rich who refuse to share with those in need. Oil and wine, throughout the Scriptures, symbolize abundance or luxury.
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