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â€œDesigning With Geosyntheticsâ€ 6th edition is now available

News | January 31, 2012 | By:

Thirty years ago while contemplating “Designing With Geosynthetics,” I never dreamed that there would be a sixth edition and yet here we are but not without some major changes.

Back in the 1980s, I had experience with writing textbooks for all of the major technical book publications (John Wiley and Sons, McGraw-Hill, and Prentice-Hall) and decided on the latter which today is Pearson Publishing Co. It was a good experience since their editors were fully familiar with technical books containing figures, tables, example problems, S.I. units, equations, Greek symbols, etc.

The typed manuscripts always came out in book published form looking fantastic. They also had a sales department that visited all colleges and universities greatly aiding in the adoption process. As with many cutting-edge technical areas (geosynthetics being no exception) new information and products required revisions and successive editions followed with the status of all previous editions as follows:Table 1

Two years ago, however, I was informed by the book publisher that sales were insufficient for a sixth edition. This was a surprise since plans were already under way! Since the price was $150 per copy, however, I rationalized that a different publisher might even be an advantage.

The new sixth edition manuscript was sent to the publisher April 5, 2011, with the hope that it would be ready for the autumn 2011 academic year. However, surprises were immediate. One was that Xlibris’ books are smaller in size than a standard engineering textbook and would require two separate volumes. Thus, there are four chapters in each volume:

  • Vol. 1–Geosynthetics, Geotextiles, Geogrids, and Geonets
  • Vol. 2–Geomembranes, Geosynthetic Clay Liners, Geofoam, and Geocomposites

Another surprise was that the editors were unfamiliar with analytical and technical presentations. Each volume was proofread five times. I certainly hope for the best in this regard. One positive issue, however, is that the book prices are much lower:

  • Hardbound: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 ~ $34.00
  • Softbound: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 ~ $24.00

As with all previous editions, there are homework problems at the end of each chapter and a solutions manual is available for those interested (e.g., faculty teaching a geosynthetics course). I would estimate that 20% is new from the previous edition, particularly the inclusion of failure situations (and their avoidance), sustainability information, new products, and recent references.

Regarding adoption, faculty members will have to work through the publisher directly, while individuals can order through online booksellers. The authors service representative is Laura Reagen ( and she can also put you into contact with their book consultant who can contract with you for volume discounts.

Bob Koerner, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, is the director of Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) and is a member of Geosynthetics magazine’s Editorial Advisory Committee. GSI: +1 610 522 8440.

Source: The GSI Newsletter/Report, Dec. 2011: Vol.25, No. 4

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IECA Region One aligns association structure with strategic plan

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With the reunification of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and Region Two, the IECA board of directors is making structural changes to support incoming members and to create a solid backbone for the future.

Structural changes include:

  • The board promoted Samantha Roe, IOM, to Chief Executive Officer of the association.
  • Members from Region Two will retain their membership structure during the acquisition and the immediate future.
  • Staff will be retained in Australia to provide resources to support Region Two members.
  • A new online member community launching at the IECA Virtual Annual Conference (co-located with the Virtual Geosynthetics Conference) will allow members across industries, backgrounds and interests to connect globally.

“With the reunification of IECA Region One and Region Two, we need to look at our current structure to service the twenty-five percent increase in global members IECA will acquire this month,” stated Adam Dibble, CPESC, CESSWI, IECA president. “IECA is looking to expand our value and resources on a global scale and to help set the stage that support[s] international growth.”

Chief Executive Office Roe brings a variety of membership and chapter development and international experience to support IECA restructuring. Roe has redesigned and implemented strategic programs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., streamlined chapter online community communication for the Financial Planning Association and has connections to the mining industry from her position at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.

“Samantha has the background to allow IECA to really take off,” Dibble stated. “Her experience with online communities, chapter restructuring and connections to industries IECA is interested in serving are essential to the future of IECA. And our new president, Nicky Araujo, P.E., will help expand our international presence even farther. Reunification and our leadership are creating extraordinary opportunities for IECA to grow and support international members.”

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Information about high school & student exchanges

High school questions, and most importantly, answers

Before your school year abroad can start, you and your parents will surely have a lot of questions about the exchange program. We have summarized the most important facts and questions for you here.

What's in it for me?

First and foremost, it brings you a great time, in which you get to know new people, a different culture and a beautiful country of your choice. But of course a high school stay brings much more: During your time abroad you improve your language skills, you develop your personality, you get to know your strengths, but also your limits and acquire intercultural competence - the intercultural competence that is so important in professional life today.

Anyone who comes back from a longer stay abroad stands on their own two feet and knows more than everyday life here in Germany. A fun and educational look outside the box!

How is my German school going?

The local school authority must give you leave of absence for the time abroad; in practice, this is at the discretion of your school management, who will decide on the basis of state-specific requirements. In addition to the leave of absence, the question arises as to whether you will repeat the class after your return or return to your old class. You are not entitled to have your time abroad recognized.

However, good grades at the host school improve your chances considerably. The choice of subjects can also have an influence. In any case, speak to your school in good time and find out which evidence is required for recognition. It may be that the work you did at the host school abroad is sufficient. However, some schools have clear guidelines as to which subjects you have to take abroad, or they offer you a "re-entry test" after your return.

But even if it is certain that you have to repeat the school year in any case: Going to school abroad is always a plus. As the good old saying goes: trying is better than studying!

One child - two parents

The space at the dining table remains free, taxi services to school are not required and family outings take place with one person less - it goes without saying that you are missing someone at home, not just anyone, but your child. This has new host parents for a while, who will lovingly integrate your child into their family and friends as an additional family member.

It is certainly nice to get to know the new world of your daughter or son - but we strongly advise against visiting the host country before completing your high school stay. Such a visit not only quickly acts as an "inspection of the living conditions" for the host parents, it is also not good for your child. The aim of a high school stay is to integrate as quickly as possible in the host country and to fully settle in there. Visiting the birth parents breaks this familiarization process and not infrequently leads to conflict situations.

Especially if you are homesick, it doesn't help if the biological parents set off: Your child will later be much more positive about having mastered the situation on site alone or with the local environment. Visit your child at the end of their stay and travel a little together - this way you can later understand what your child is talking about after their return, but do not interrupt your child's stay abroad.

You do not need a visa for the European programs, your identity card is sufficient. For the overseas programs, you need a visa. As part of its visa service, EF will send you all the necessary forms for applying for a visa in good time and will of course be happy to help you if you have any questions.

Please note: The cost of the visa itself is not included in the program price. The following applies to all non-European countries: Please apply for your passport as soon as possible!

Insurance coverage

Basically, all high school students need health, accident and personal liability insurance for the duration of their stay in the host country. If you are privately insured with an insurance company that is recognized in the host country and has a representative there, you can save the costs of additional international insurance protection. In that case, you only need to obtain a cover and settlement commitment from your own insurance company, about which EF must be informed in detail. If this is not possible, EF will take out the ISIS travel insurance package for the participant.

This insurance coverage is already included in the High School USA program. Participants in the Australian high school program receive state health insurance from Australia with the program award - they also need private accident and liability insurance.

Those who decide to go to high school within the EU can remain insured through their parents' existing German health insurance - however, private accident and liability insurance is also advisable. For all-round protection, we recommend the high school insurance package from ISIS Insurance.

How long do i want to stay? When do I leave?

The choice is yours: You can spend a whole year abroad or - depending on the country - only half a month or three months. A full school year at a high school in the host country not only gives you the best opportunity to integrate, you also get to know life in all seasons, experience holidays, festivals and all school and leisure activities throughout the year. But even a stay of three or six months opens up a new world for you and gives you the opportunity to feel in the host country not just as a guest, but almost as a local.

No matter which country in the world you choose, you can either leave in our winter months (January / February) or in our summer months (July / August / September). As with us, the school year in our destination countries begins after the big summer holidays. You just have to note that summer in the southern hemisphere begins in December, the school year accordingly begins after the New Zealand and Australian summer holidays at the end of January or February.

You are Germany - your ambassador role

It sounds a bit thick applied, but it often will be. You appear not only as yourself, but also as an ambassador for your home country - an important and responsible task. Many people in your new second home may never have had contact with Germans and may not know much about life here with us. It is therefore up to you to make a good impression. This is how both cultures learn from each other.

And you will find out: Some questions about life in Germany sound banal, but are not that easy to answer because you usually do not question them yourself here in everyday life. Or could you spontaneously demonstrate or explain a typical German dance? "I was asked in Ireland as well as in Mexico to perform a typical German dance. Every time I was on the hose. As an emergency solution, I then tried the Schuhplattler - not that I could do it, or even from Bavaria would be, but from North Rhine-Westphalia I just don't know and can't a typical dance ", says Tanja Kuntz, Marketing Manager EF.

EF Return Club

You may not even think about it now, after all, you haven't even flown, but our partner EF will definitely still be there for you after your return. EF wants to see you all again, and I'm sure you'll be dying to meet the other returners yourself. When someone goes on a trip, they have something to tell - in the Returnee Club, former program participants can exchange ideas and relive the great time abroad. At the same time, future program participants look forward to hearing from you "old hands" first hand about your field experiences.

Come to one of the high school newsletters and reports about your time in the host country! Not only that you enjoy telling about your adventure, loyal returns can also score points in the Returnee Club: By submitting photos, actively participating in information events, etc. you collect points that you can later exchange for great rewards.

Welcome home meeting

The international experience does not necessarily end when you arrive at your home airport in Germany. It goes without saying that you want as many people as possible to be part of your experience. The Welcome Home meeting offers many opportunities to exchange ideas with other "returnees", to show photos and to pass on your experiences to EF and thus also to the next generation of "Exchange Students".

For this reason, EF invites the returnees of the recent months to the Welcome Home meeting centrally in Germany for a small contribution to the costs. In 2005, for example, EF brought the returnees together for a weekend of tents with archery, raft building, farmers' Olympics and barbecues in Hesse. You will have the invitation to the next meeting after your return in your mailbox in good time. So: We & EF would be happy if you were there!

More information about high school & student exchanges

In the following, we present sources of information where you can obtain further information on the subject of high school and student exchanges or exchange years abroad:


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Everything you need to know about Jill Tavelman

Everything you need to know about Jill Tavelman

Jill Tavelman is one of the very few celebrities of this day and age who have made her name despite going through a lot in early life. Very few people can fight against the traumatic experience of divorce and become highly popular. Jill Tavelman is one of them. She is absolutely doing amazing with her life.

She is the mother of one of the most popular actresses, Lilly Collins and ex wife of Phill Collins. Her ex husband is a singer. Therefore, the entire family belongs to the entertainment industry. She is sixty four (64) years old. You will often see in media that her birthday is celebrated on the ninth (9th) day of April each year.

Jill Tavelman Net worth

A lot of people are often interested about net worth of celebrities. Her net worth is approximated at a staggering amount of twenty five (25) million dollars. She has gained immense popularity due to her family which has gotten her many clients. Her primary occupation is within the architectural industry. She earns a great amount of money per year being an architect and has designed a number of famous structures and buildings.

She increased her net worth after she got divorced with her husband. She approximately received an amount of sixteen (16) million dollars as a result of divorce.

She also has very popular residence. Waverly mansion was purchased by her in the year 2016 for over twelve (12) million dollars. It purportedly constitutes of 6 bedrooms, library, tennis court and other luxurious features that many houses do not have.

Jill Tavelman Family members

Jill Tavelman Family

Another important piece of information to know about Jill Tavelman is her family members. As mentioned above, she is the ex wide of Phillip Charles Collin. He is primarily a singer, song writer and a producer who has gained immense popularity during his peak. He was the singer and the drummer of the popular band Genesis.

Subsequently, she was married to Orianne Cevey. However, they were also separated few years later, in 2008. The media is not particularly aware about the reasons behind their separation.

Jill Tavelman has got only one child. She has a daughter, named Lily Collins, who has gained increasing popularity in the recent times. She is a very successful model, actress and writer. Featuring in a number of movies and shows, she has made a very big name in the entertainment industry.

Lily Collins’ birthday comes on the eighteenth (18th) day of March and was born in the year 1989. She was only at the age of seven (7) when her parents got separated. Although, it was a pretty much traumatic experience for her, she managed to come out of it and do good for herself in the industry. There are many famous books written by her. In one of the books called ‘Unfiltered’, she discussed about how she had forgiven her father. This book gained immense popularity at that time due to its ability to connect with the audience.

Jill Tavelman Affairs

Jill Tavelman Affairs

In the present day and age, there is no report in the media which shows that Jill Tavelman is currently dating or married to someone. As mentioned above, she was married to Phill Collins and after that, to Orianne Cevey.

Provided that she is a pretty much secretive individual, the media does not know much about her current affairs and relationships.

Jill Tavelman Careers

Although, Jill Tavelman is majorly known for her marriage to Phill Collins, she had successfully made a career on her own. She has been part of a number of industries which made her pretty much famous. She is currently very famous in America as a popular actress. She is a also into television shows, being a successfully television personality. Further, she has made a good fortune as an architect and a business woman. A lot of entrepreneurs are also influenced by her contributions in the industry.

There are many sources which also suggest that she once was also president of the women’s club of the Beverly Hills. Currently, and in accordance with her current social profiles, she has established and is operating an antique shop in California since the mid of 2019.

Irrespective of the industries she has been into, her professional career has been impressive. She has made big names in whichever industries she has stepped into.

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Although Jill Tavelman is highly successful in various industries, she has a very humble personality. There are many facts that a lot of people do not know about her, given that it has not been in the media. There are some earlier reports from the past which indicated that she attempted to make a good name in the entertainment industry in the 1980s. In fact, she featured in some of the Hollywood movies as well.

Despite of her age, she has been maintaining a fit and healthy body which has been flaunted several times on her official Instagram account. She has a height of approximately 5 feet and 6 inches. She maintains a healthy weight of approximately 53 Kgs. She was considered one of the most beautiful women of America at that point in time. She has often changed her hairstyle and color, nevertheless, she is currently blond. Her eyes are black in color. Although, she is a bit active on Instagram, she does not use other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter often.

Above are some of the major pieces of information that you may be interested in when it comes to Jill Tavelman. Nevertheless, there is a lot that can be known about her as well, only if you can meet her in person. Provided that she is currently not much into social media and conventional forms of media, there is not much to know about her.

Having said that, most of the information known about her is through her famous daughter, Lily Collins. There are many posts by her in relation her mother on different media.

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I often struggle with issues of confidence and self-esteem. Overall, I would say that I am an outgoing and confident person but I’ve also realised that confidence is a fragile thing; sometimes it doesn’t take much to tear it down. One day, I came home and wrote this piece addressed to myself as a way of picking myself up again in those moments of self-doubt and low self-esteem. These are all the things I love about myself

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Blake’s All Natural Foods Review and Giveaway

Hello from soon-to-be-snowy Buffalo!  A chill is in the air and our long winter is soon to be upon us…156561_600

Of course, with two wood stoves and lots of wood cut and ready to burn, we keep it quite cozy around here for these 6+ chilly months. That being said, we still need our comfort food and quick meals on busy nights. Some of our easiest and yummiest go-to meals for jam-packed, wintry nights are waiting just inside the freezer. It’s a relief —when you have no energy to make dinner — to find these meals that just need to be baked before satisfying the whole family’s tummies.

This is where Blake’s All Natural Foods come in with their “carefully handcrafted, made-from-scratch” gluten-free shepherd’s pie and chicken pot pie….

Screen shot 2015-11-03 at 11.01.58 AM The main thing you need to do is plan ahead for baking time (375 degrees for 40 minutes for the shepherd’s pie, and about 50 minutes for the chicken pot pie.) And if your family has really large appetites, add a quick side dish. Other than that, just pop these in the oven and go get some stuff done til the timer rings. My entire family can attest that both of these GF meals are delicious, hearty and satisfying.

IMG_2089Blake’s gluten-free chicken pot pie boasts a tasty cornbread top crust and savory gravy, is healthy and filling (especially for a kid) and nice and chunky… As I said, there is just a top crust, which I love. It’s the perfect balance between crust and filling…

As you break through the top crust with your spoon, you find generously sized chunks of potatoes, white meat chicken, tender peas and carrots in a light gravy…

It makes for a very satisfying meal on a cold night, especially with a quick side like veggies, pasta or bread. Here is the nutritional information:

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Blake’s shepherd’s pie is equally tasty. After you fluff up those mashed taters, you’ll feel like you’re eating a freshly cooked, homemade meal.

IMG_2073The taste and texture of the sweet corn, mixed with the savory, mildly seasoned ground beef and warm potatoes is the perfect combination.

IMG_2082I don’t know what else to say except my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Here is the nutritional information:

Screen shot 2015-11-03 at 10.07.29 AMWe tried the “all natural” versions of these meals, but they are both also now available in organic!  And, although I haven’t been able to find it locally, Blake’s hearty beef stew is also gluten-free — and looks amazing!

You may also notice that the packaging has changed since we took these pictures, as this post, like others, has been a long time coming, and we have eaten Blake’s many times since then. Regardless of the packaging, what hasn’t changed is how delicious and wholesome these products really are. To learn more about Blake’s, please visit their website. To find their products near you, check out their handy store locator.

Now for the giveaway!  Four lucky winners will win FOUR FREE PRODUCT COUPONS each, courtesy of Blake’s (offer good up to $5.99 retail each item). There are 16 of these coupons to split between 4 of you.

To enter, just comment below and let us know what you currently do for last-minute GF meals for your family on super-busy nights. That’s it. You don’t need to share it or tweet it or like anyone else’s page or do any of those annoying giveaway requirements other blogs have. Just comment below before midnight on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Then I’ll randomly pick 4 winners, email them and mail them their prizes once they get back to me with addresses. If I don’t hear back from anyone within 24 hours I’ll pick another name to replace them. Easy as chicken pot pie!  🙂

Disclaimer: Blake’s initially sent me 4 free products to try for this review but I have bought many more on my own since then.  I only promised an honest review and was not compensated in any other way. Opinions are my family’s and my own.
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  1. For busy night quick meals we’ll do spaghetti and meatballs I have made ahead and froze, sometimes GF chicken fingers..:)

  2. Last minute meals are tough for us with a gluten free child. He is growing so much he is just devouring my fridge/freezer. I like to keep a hidden stash of microwave foods hidden. In the deep freezer. He likes mac and cheese and lasagna. He always wanted to try pot pie so I think I need to stock up on those now too:)

  3. There are so many good GF options available now, that you can have a freezer full of heat and eat foods that can be cooked in seconds. We have some GF corn dogs and pizzas in our freezer as we speak.

  4. We are brand new to the GF world after our daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last week. We happened upon your book at one of the B’lo libraries and it was SO wonderful. So I have nothing quick and go-to for GF in my repertoire yet as she’s still supposed to be eating gluten until her biopsy, but I’ll definitely be stocking up on these tasty looking meals for the cold WNY weather.

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Nestled amidst the dense greenery of Nagarkot, Hotel Mystic Mountain just like its name has the tranquil surrounding and peaceful ambient. The hotel situated on top of quaint villages and terraced ﬁelds, rising above the misty clouds that surround the hills round.

Overlooking the valley beyond, Mystic Mountain has the perfect mixture of modern luxury and healing nature. Guests will be able to enjoy best of amenities and services on the nature’s lap. The Hotel gives the perfect blend of luxurious service to be pampered with also to get closer to the nature through nature walks, hiking and other adventurous activities.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

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How to use GPS on Android Smartphone?

In this article, I will put the spotlight on how you can use GPS in your Android smartphone. GPS stands for Global Positioning System which tracks your current location using your smartphone and guides you to your desired location while moving. Modern cars have these features built into their car system software where you don’t … Read more


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Orange Rethinks Much-Delayed UK IPTV, Too Much Like BT Vision

imageIt’s been delayed and delayed and delayed; now Orange’s still-invisible UK IPTV service may not launch as planned at all. Several reasons, UK CEO Tom Alexander told Reuters: Orange “was not happy with the service” and “had decided it was too similar to BT (NYSE: BT) Vision”. No roll-out is imminent, Alexander said. Orange will now rethink the planned offering and consider different business models, which could include mobile TV.

Orange has made a big success of its three-screen strategy at home in France with a slick offering that delivers TV over mobile, PC and living-room set top boxes. It first announced the UK roll-out in June 2006, then promised it would launch in 2007. Last year, Orange told me it would launch in 2008, but it’s still absent – having been tested by 300 users in Leeds.

It seems Alexander’s replacement of Bernard Ghillebaert as CEO has put the brakes on the wandering project. While Orange UK seems unable to bring the service to market, the telco has already launched in Poland, Spain and Jordan. In that time, BT Vision – though itself not a roaring success – has stolen a march in what is still a small ADSL IPTV segment.

Meanwhile, Orange is also shifting the emphasis from signing new broadband customers to focus on improving quality for existing users; it will look to build out its own network rather than use BT’s lines on a wholesale basis.


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President Emerita Sister Thomas Welder Speaks on Values and Servant Leadership (Links to an external site.)

A Tribute to Our Beloved Sister Thomas Welder (Links to an external site.)

Discussion Question: Please note this discussion post is worth 25 points.

Sister Thomas Welder was the President of the University of Mary from 1978-2009.  Then she went on to  serve as the President Emerita. She was a Servant Leader to her core. Sister Thomas passed away on June 22, 2020. Her loss is significant to the many lives she influenced. The blessing is through her recordings we are still able to learn from her wisdom, compassion, and service.

Please watch the video on servant leadership. I have also included the video our creative services team put together as a tribute to her. It is 4 minutes, and I promise, it will touch your heart and make a lasting impact.

After watching the servant leadership video (42:.40), what resonated with you? Offer your reflection for this weeks discussion post in a minimum of 3 paragraphs. In addition, find a scholarly peer reviewed journal article on Servant Leadership and use information from the article to support your post.

For full credit on the rubric (use of outside sources), you are required to cite/reference a peer reviewed journal article from Welder Library or Google Scholar from the last 10 years.

Make sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis by using research and personal work experiences.

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Since June 2011, Friends of Glen Providence Park has advocated for minimizing the destruction to Glen Providence Park from the 3rd Street Project construction.  This included raising public awareness and public officials’ awareness about the project, and meeting with Delaware County Council to explain the impact to the park that the project would have.  Now that Media Borough Council’s compromise design for the project has been challenged in court by Broomall’s Lake Country Club, and the case is back before Judge James F. Proud, we again reached out to County Council to explain our support for the compromise design.

What follows is the text of a letter sent yesterday to Tom McGarrigle, Chairman of Delaware County Council, with cc’s to Media Borough Council and Broomall’s Lake Country Club.  The bolding and links were added for this website.

Dear Mr. McGarrigle:

As representatives of the Friends of Glen Providence Park, we are writing to share our ideas on how Delaware County could play a positive role in helping the long-delayed Third Street Dam/Bridge project in Media to move forward.

As you know, in 2011, Broomall’s Lake Country Club (BLCC), Delaware County, and Media Borough Council signed a stipulation that established shared responsibility between the parties for the Third Street Dam/Bridge in Media, PA.  The stipulation stated that Media Borough would be responsible for designing and constructing a replacement dam and roadway.  The stipulation also stated that, after reconstruction, Delaware County and Broomall’s Lake Country Club would be responsible for maintaining and operating the dam, while Media Borough would manage and maintain the roadway atop the dam.

When the engineer’s plans for the project were presented to the public for the first time in the summer of 2011, many residents in Media and surrounding communities expressed serious concerns about the environmental and recreational impact of the project on the County’s historic Glen Providence Park.  In fact, over 800 County residents, from Media Borough and many other municipalities, signed a petition favoring a pedestrian and bicycle-only greenway at Third Street.  Additionally, a Media Borough Council-sponsored public opinion survey of Media residents and business owners indicated strong support for removing the dam completely and creating a pedestrian and bicycle-only greenway.  Over 600 Media residents and/or business owners completed and returned the survey.

After more than a year of public discussion and debate regarding a complex and often divisive issue, Media Borough Council crafted a compromise decision that represented a way forward on the long-delayed Third Street Dam/Bridge project.  Although our organization favored dam removal and building a pedestrian-bicycle bridge, we decided to support the Borough Council’s compromise of replacing the dam and building a 28’-wide structure with a roadway that provided one lane for pedestrians and bicycles and one lane for automobiles with one-way traffic from Upper Providence into Media.  Emergency vehicles would have two-way access to serve both Media and Upper Providence.

While compromises can never satisfy everyone on every point, the Borough Council’s plan would:

1) replace a dam that is currently in dangerous disrepair;
2) preserve Broomall’s Lake for the benefit of Broomall’s Lake Country Club;
3) re-establish automotive vehicular traffic on Third Street from Upper Providence into Media;
4) provide two-way access for emergency automotive vehicles to ensure public safety in both communities;
5) create a safe passageway for pedestrians and individuals riding bicycles on Third Street;
6) limit environmental damage to Glen Providence Park by restricting the width of the dam and roadway and thereby reducing the acreage of the park that will be buried in landfill and impacted by construction; and
7) save taxpayer dollars by restricting the width of the dam and roadway.

After years of paralysis, the project was finally ready for action.

Unfortunately, one of the three signatories to the 2011 legal stipulation on the dam/bridge – Broomall’s Lake Country Club – decided to file a legal petition in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas that has delayed the project yet again.  The Club is seeking a ruling from Judge James F. Proud to force Media Borough to construct two lanes for automobiles.  Although the authority of municipalities to regulate automobile traffic within their own communities is well-established, and despite the fact that the 2011 stipulation does not expressly require two lanes for automobiles, the Club has decided to pursue that path of litigation. The Club’s legal action is now the only factor delaying progress on this project.

We believe that Delaware County Council can be a positive force at this critical juncture by clearly expressing its support for the compromise crafted by Media Borough Council.  Delaware County Council has the opportunity to exert decisive leadership and to play a pivotal role in ending the logjam and moving the project forward.   We urge you to support the one-lane, one-way compromise.

Mr. Dylan Atkins, Upper Providence
Ms. Linda Healy, Media
Mr. Terry Rumsey, Media

For the Third Street Advocacy Committee of the Friends of Glen Providence Park

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  1. John

    Why do you continue to hold up the flawed CAC survey as legitimate? It allowed people to vote for a bridge that was not a real option and did not allow for cost consideration.

    John Queeney
    Kirk Lane

    • Terry Rumsey

      I’d be glad to get together over a cup of coffee and discuss our differing views on the CAC survey and the entire CAC process. As you might guess, I believe that the CAC did engage in a legitimate solicitation of public opinion about what our community favored for the Third Street Project. I also think that the CAC report posted on the Media Borough Web site provides a comprehensive and accurate reflection of stakeholder views on the project.

      I hope you can take the time to meet with me.

      Terry Rumsey

  2. John Queeny

    What would you like to discuss? I am asking you a question as to why cost consideration was not a factor and why a bridge option   was included on the survey when it is not feasible? How is that a legitimate solicitation of the public’s opinion? I have heard you many times and to be honest  I would rather not meet with you . In my opinion you represent the height of arrogance when you instructed people to “go spend an hour at night just listening to the park”. You are not the only one who is aware of the park and how lucky we are to live near it. You also selfishly campaigned for a barrier to keep people from crossing the dam . Who do you think you are to tell me that I can only cross into Media from my house when you see fit? How on earth is that being a good neighbor? What other connection between communities has a gate that one side controls?  The road was needed when it was originally built and is needed  more now since the population has gone up. I feel that you and a few of your FROG group members are hypocrites and only concerned with your little corner of the world. To be clear, that is exactly what I am concerned with as well but I am upfront about it.
    Please take the time to answer the questions regarding the survey and thank you for responding to my previous inquiry.

    John Queeney
    Kirk Lane

    • stephanie

      Hi John,

      We will go ahead and post your comment, but in the future, please maintain civility and remember that we are all neighbors. We are happy to discuss this respectfully.

      Thank you,

      • Terry Rumsey

        First, I thought you might be interested in actually taking the time for us to engage in a civil and productive conversation during which we both had the opportunity to present – and to listen—to each other’s point of view. The CAC report was 33 pages with appendices, so there are multiple, complex issues at play. I happen to believe that dueling electronic posts tend to discourage authentic dialogue and contribute to community discord. However, you made it clear that you are not particularly interested in participating in a dialogue with me. That’s certainly your right.

        So, I will answer your comments and questions via electronic post, as you requested. This is a going to be a long post, but that’s another consequence of your preferred communication format.

        Let me begin with clarifying that I never instructed people in general to “go spend an hour at night just listening to the park.” I did address the seven members of Media Borough Council at a public meeting and suggested that they spend an hour on the closed Third Street roadway on a nice evening. I did this a few days before they were scheduled to vote to reestablish automobile traffic or to support a pedestrian-bicycle greenway on Third Street. I wanted them to experience the peace and tranquility of the current space and see how many hikers and bikers currently use Third Street to travel between Media and Upper Providence (and vice versa).

        As for advocating for closing Third Street to automobiles, I freely admit that I supported that option. For the record, so did 800 other people from Media and other communities who signed a petition calling on Council to establish a pedestrian-bicycle only greenway on Third Street. Communities often limit automobile access to roads for the benefit of hikers and bikers. For example, Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to automobiles on the weekend during the spring and summer months. Media Borough often closes State Street to automobiles, so pedestrians can enjoy various festivities. I believe that getting out our cars and walking enhances our neighbor-to-neighbor connections more than speeding by in an automobile. John, I never suggested building a Berlin Wall (or a gate) to keep people from entering our community, I simply proposed designating a time when pedestrians from both communities could enjoy a beautiful parkway without the air, noise, and speed pollution of automobiles. I get that you want to drive your car on Third Street whenever you feel like it, but it’s not a constitutional right. That’s been the crux of the whole debate, with hundreds of people on BOTH sides of the issue.

        I’m not exactly sure what you mean when you write that a bridge option was not feasible, which is why I suggested that we get together. However, I assume that you are referring to two options that were presented in the survey 1) Remove the existing dam and restore Broomall’s run to a flowing stream with a bridge suitable for motorized vehicle traffic including automobiles as well as bicycle and pedestrian traffic and 2) Remove the existing dam and restore Broomall’s run to a flowing stream with a bridge designed for bicycle and pedestrian traffic only, with potential access for emergency vehicles. In fact, both of those options were eligible for funding from PennDOT and we never received any information that suggested that it was technically impossible to remove the dam and then build a bridge. So, it WAS feasible. Obviously, it would have been more expensive to build a bridge for two-way automobile traffic rather than a bridge for pedestrian-bicycle traffic only and limited use by emergency vehicles – but both were feasible options.

        You are correct that cost estimates were not provided for any of the four options presented. If you read the CAC report, you know that the CAC members – including me – agreed with you. On page 33 of the report, Finding # 12 reads:

        “While the members of the CAC agree that any matter related to the existing legal stipulation was not a proper subject for public discourse during the CAC process, we think that it would have been helpful to present the public with factual information related to the potential costs of different options. The CAC believes that it was capable of fairly presenting this information. It should be noted that the CAC did not present any information regarding financial cost to the public due to the explicit instruction of Borough Council.”

        Presenting cost comparisons for the various options did present a daunting challenge. First, it would have required long and technical presentations that are not well-suited to encouraging wide-spread participation in a public opinion survey. No public opinion survey – be they conducted by Gallup or Pew Trusts – ever present respondents with all of the information and complexities of an issue. Council was seeking to learn people’s preferences for the Third Street project. Since PennDOT funding would have covered 80 percent of the cost of any of the four options, the cost differential was not a decisive factor for local taxpayers. I am guessing that you assume that removing the dam and building a bridge would be more expensive than replacing the dam, but that assumption is not a given. Until one factors in the size and design of any given option, it is futile to speculate about the final cost of potential options. For example, removing the dam and building a small pedestrian-bicycle bridge would potentially be the least expensive option.

        Also, the CAC solicited public opinion from multiple methodologies – not just through the mail survey. We sponsored a town meeting with open public comment and captured more detailed responses at that meeting from small group circles. Over 200 people attended the Town Meeting. We also interviewed a broad range of stakeholders – residents from every precinct in Media, residents from Upper Providence, business owners, and park users. Again, I suggest that you read the CAC report to review the results. While it’s easy find fault with any process, I do believe that the snap shot of public opinion captured in the CAC report is legitimate.

        In closing, I will admit that I wish that the Council could have sponsored a local referendum on this issue and we could have decided the matter in the voting booth. However, Pennsylvania law prohibits local municipalities from sponsoring ballot initiatives. So, we are left with imperfect measures of our community’s opinion and we are forced to rely on the decisions made by our elected officials and now by the decision of one man – Judge James Proud.

        • John

          Thanks for the speedy response. My opinion that the survey is too flawed to be used for anything still stands. A vehicular bridge would cost 8 times as much according to what was reported at one of the meetings held after the results were tallied. Having that as an option taints the entire process and essentially makes it a waste of time. That is what troubles me when I hear you state that it reflects what people want. If one of the options is far too much money that makes it unfeasible. As for the gate idea just because you are not building the Berlin Wall does not mean the idea isn’t a divisive suggestion. The design you included the gate on already had half the structure dedicated to pedestrian traffic so anyone would be able to peacefully cross at any time they wished. Maybe you don’t see it this way but when you tell someone that you know what is best for them it will cause tempers to flare. A good deal of people already think your intention is to simply keep cars from crossing so telling them Media will decide when a public road can be used only solidifies that line of thinking. I know that it did for me anyhow. If someone is not part of your group or wants a two way option that does not mean they are less forward thinking or love the park any less than you. I get that strong impression that you feel otherwise based on the meetings I have attended and watched on TV. Adding to my negative impression of your group is if the park is such a big deal now why was nothing done to prevent the homes from being build on Parks Edge Lane? Certainly having houses that turned GPP into someone’s own back yard does not add to the serenity and peacefulness of the experience. As for the dam we are talking about a road that was open at one time for a reason and that should be open now for the very same reasons. If brand new houses lining the perimeter of the park do not bother you why does the road being re-opened? When you said at the meeting that spending time at the bridge at night would somehow change minds it struck me as you telling all that you know best for the park and for them. That rubbed me the wrong way and couple it with an unnecessary barrier I felt like the lines were clearly being drawn. That is the reason I said I would rather not meet with you to discuss anything.
          With that being said I am very much aware of the good work for the park that has been spawned by the debate and as a result of your group. So for that I would be disingenuous if I said I was not grateful and glad the FROGS exist.
          I am not oblivious to the fact that I may have a sharp tongue/keyboard but making my feelings known in a communication like this is far less permanent than what I feel you have been trying to accomplish.
          I hope that the can stops being kicked down the road and that things move forward soon for everyone’s sake.

          Thanks for taking the time to read this.

          John Queeney
          Kirk Lane

  3. John

    What did you do to save the park when Parks Edge Lane was built? One of your own members has called the large houses “abominations” and I don’t see a way that you especially would disagree with that statement. If you did try and stop the construction you are a very consistent person and you have my respect. I am trying to understand all positions from the key players so Parks Edge Lane has always made me suspicios of what real motives are in play.

    • shannon

      Perhaps I can address your question. Park’s Edge Lane was never part of the park, it was and is private property and as such, Media Borough, Delaware County and others had little to no recourse when the owner of the land decided to sell it and a developer proposed residential housing within the zoning regs. (As far as I know there was no zoning variance necessary.) The previous owners, and the developer, chose not to donate that land to the park, which was their right.

      Pennsylvania is known as a “property-owners” state, because property owners have many rights and government and citizens have few options to overrule these rights.

      The park was donated in 1936 and many homes next to the park have since been built both in Media and Upper Providence. To single out Park’s Edge Lane just isn’t logical.

      I hope the point is clear: Park’s Edge Lane has nothing to do with Glen Providence Park. Never has. Because the Park’s Edge Lane development was always private property, municipal and citizen opinion really didn’t figure in to the picture.

      The situation at hand involves the destruction of an acre of public land in the park. Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars will fund the proposed $3.5 million dam, and as such, we all have a right to weigh in on the project. Public municipalities, PennDOT and the DEP are often required by law to hold public and online comment periods because it is vital for these large capital projects to have community support from the beginning.

      On Park’s Edge Lane and in the west of Media in general, you’ll find people — living harmoniously as neighbors — who do not agree on the 3rd Street issue. Some who live on the west side strongly favor a road for their traveling convenience, and some strongly favor preserving the park or minimizing traffic. I would say more favor the latter option, but there really is no Park’s Edge conspiracy — like your neighbors, everyone has minds of their own.

      Hope this helps clarify things.

      • shannon

        You just don’t seem to understand that the residents of Park’s Edge did not build those homes. A builder did. Just like your house, those homes were up for sale and people bought them. They just happened to be new homes.

        If you are saying that people can’t live on private property and care about a nearby park or open space, well I just don’t agree with you.

        Are you possibly self-serving, in wanting a quicker route into Media? I think it saves Kirk residents .2 miles? Can you justify destroying an acre of public park for your driving convenience?

        I think you and I can probably agree that people need homes and roads, and we also need to balance how much land we develop for human’s needs and desires, and leave some land alone. The tricky part is what is that balance?

        I think there is a very reasonable case to be made that public land, gifted in perpetuity, should only be destroyed in the rarest of cases, and public taxpayer dollars should only be used for public benefit, NOT to destroy an acre of public land for private (BLCC) benefit.

        If I had a personal pond on my property and it was in disrepair, do you think it would be ok for me to get your taxpayer dollars from the state to fix it? And to have Media Borough manage the design and reconstruction of my pond? That is what BLCC is asking for, and in exchange we lose an acre of the park. Also, they don’t want to own the structure (dam) that will preserve their lake. (And they haven’t even asked their members, like me, if we want the lake.)

        THOSE are the core issues with Third Street. Use of public land and use of taxpayer dollars.

        By the way, I do think it’s uncivil to call me funny, especially when I take the time to respond to you. For your information, not everyone who cares about the park are “people of means,” and there are certainly self-serving people with money on the other side of this issue.

        Stephanie could tell you about the different volunteer groups over the years that have done improvements on the park. It’s perfectly ok for events to motivate people to get more involved, it’s perfectly natural. Happens all the time.

  4. John

    You are funny. I am asking Terry what he did to stop the construction of the houses that overlook the park. Not that anything much could be done since as long as people have the money they can make a place like GPP into their backyard if they want. It is just that he has so much passion now I figured he would have done something. Maybe even as simple as letting people know how they can minimize their foot print or at least have drawn some kind of attention to the newest homes pushing up against the park. That is why I asked Terry what he thinks. Do you think they have a negative effect on the park? While I do appreciate Shannon’s very well said response I am hoping to hear from the person I asked the original question.

  5. Terry Rumsey

    Sorry I didn’t respond sooner. I have been very busy with my business. First, we bought our home in Media in 2006 and Park’s Edge lane was already developed. Honestly, I probably would have been opposed to that development – as I was opposed to the more recent Toll Brother’s development across Kirk Lane from the park. I believe we need to conserve our remaining open space and those concerns should be weighed when private development is proposed. I really appreciate the efforts of groups like Natural Lands Trust that forge private-public partnerships to preserve our open space.

    However, as Shannon articulated so clearly in her previous post, Park’s Edge Lane (and the Toll Brother’s tract, too) was private property developed with private financing. This is NOT the case with the proposed replacement of Broomall’s Lake Dam. Dam replacement requires spending up to four million dollars of TAXPAYER’S dollars and will damage a section of a PUBLIC PARK and create an environmental and public safety threat to the park and park users for the next century. As a taxpayer and citizen, I strongly oppose the use of public funds to build a high hazard dam when the project has zero public benefit and damages a section of a public park. The rebuilt dam will not produce electricity, provide drinking water, or preserve a public recreation site. In fact, this taxpayer-funded project negatively impacts a PUBLIC park for the sole benefit of PRIVATE country club.

    In closing, I would also make the point that our neighbors living on Park’s Edge Lane and in the Toll Brother’s development have every right to express their opinion about the publicly-financed Broomall’s Lake Dam project. As citizens living near Glen Providence Park, many of them use the park and participate in efforts to keep this public treasure clean and green.

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  • dipping Christians in oil and mounting them on poles to light up his garden.

(Hold up any president in American history next to that list, and suddenly they don’t look so bad, do they?)

Nevertheless, Paul implored the church to recognize that the office Nero held was established by God, and deserved their submission and respect. Christians were called to be upright, tax-paying, respectful citizens who followed the law of the land; the only exception being when the law was directly opposed to God’s law. (Acts 5:29)

Regardless of your personal opinions of any political leader, the office or position they hold hold has been established by God, and that office deserves your respect. Don’t talk around sin or cover up unbiblical actions, expose them (Eph. 5:11), but do so in a biblical and Christ-like way, maintaining graciousness and respect.

II. Pray for them, and live peaceably.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. – 1 Timothy 2:1-3

The Bible does not call us to civil unrest in the face of an oppressive regime. Our call is to pray and even give thanks for our authority figures and leaders, and seek to live peaceably with them. To lead a nation is a difficult task that few could claim to be qualified for. Anyone in that position certainly needs our prayers for wisdom.

If we do have legitimate concerns regarding the actions or direction of our country, the best response is prayer. To attack the issue through either civil disobedience or through legislation alone is to choose a lesser means when we serve a sovereign God.

The Bible says, “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He will.” Before you ‘move to Canada’ to escape this leader you fear, remember that the Commander-in-Chief is not the final authority on anything, even his own will.

God has the ability to use leaders to accomplish His will for His eternal glory. He did this with Pharaoh and will continue to do so with our authorities today. Donald Trump – the leader of the free world – is nothing more than small moving part in God’s master plan for glory. In light of the election, we can still boldly pray, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done!”

III. Preach the Gospel.

Regardless of the state of a country, whether it be ancient Rome or modern-day America, Christians have one purpose: to preach the Gospel, baptize, and disciple. That call didn’t change under Nero, and it hasn’t changed under George W. Bush, Barack Obama, or Donald Trump.

If you truly want to change your culture, your hope is not in political systems or a specific leader; it is to be found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ alone. He has promised us a better Kingdom.

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” – Matthew 24:14

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A few months ago, I met a friend for breakfast. When I asked him how he was doing, he answered, “I’m enduring.”

If his response doesn’t sound remarkable, it’s only because you don’t know the howling spiritual storm that had raged in his soul over the past year, and the relentless questions and doubts that pressed on him. He was wrestling “spiritual forces of evil” (Ephesians 6:12) in a fierce, disorienting fight for faith (1 Timothy 6:12), all while faithfully leading a young, growing family, helping to (bi-vocationally) lead a young, growing church, and helping to (vocationally) lead a young, growing, increasingly visible ministry. And on top of that were the taxing stresses of normal life. Few knew the fortitude this season required of him. He was enduring, and it was remarkable.

When we observe those like my friend enduring such a difficult struggle, we often feel the merciful impulse to try to relieve their anguish. This can be a loving impulse, and at times exactly what we should do. But we must be discerning and careful, because sometimes it isn’t. In fact, we might be trying to take away something precious the Lord is giving: endurance.

Loving Gift in a Painful Package

The New Testament makes it clear that, for the Christian, developing endurance is essential. It tells us “the way is hard that leads to life” (Matthew 7:14), and fiery trials most certainly will befall us (1 Peter 4:12). Therefore, it says, “you have need of endurance” (Hebrews 10:36) because “by your endurance you will gain your lives” (Luke 21:19). God promises to us the “eternal weight of glory” of knowing and being known by Christ (2 Corinthians 4:17; Philippians 3:8). But the promise has a crucial condition: our endurance.

When our heavenly Father determines to give us the gift of endurance, it is one of the most precious, loving gifts we can receive from him. But how is endurance gained? You may know the answer: pain. There’s no way around it. We attain every form of increased stamina only by the discipline of forcing ourselves (or being forced) to push beyond our current limits and persevere through an arduous, sometimes agonizing, experience of discomfort.

So, what package should we expect God’s loving gift of endurance to arrive in? One that “seems painful rather than pleasant” (Hebrews 12:11): a season of discipline.

Need of Endurance

God’s discipline can be a confusing, disorienting experience for Christians. It certainly was for the original recipients of the epistle to the Hebrews. As a church, they were suffering various forms of persecution and social alienation because of their faith in Christ. They too were in a howling spiritual storm, continually being pressed by their own questions and doubts. They were growing weary and discouraged.

And here’s where the author of Hebrews exercised careful discernment in his response. As he listened to these Christians express their fatigue, he didn’t hear endurance, like I did that morning from my friend. He heard them drifting away from the gospel (Hebrews 2:1). He heard them losing confidence in Christ, and beginning to shrink back in fearful unbelief (Hebrews 10:35, 39). He heard them risking the loss of the better and abiding possession that once had given them such joy (Hebrews 10:34–35). They faced a clear and present danger. They surely needed encouragement. But this author knew they didn’t need the soft, consoling kind. They needed a firm exhortation.

Therefore, he didn’t mince words. He warned them of the danger and said, “You have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised” (Hebrews 10:36). Then he encouraged them at length to faithfully endure just as the great saints of the past had done (chapter 11), and just as “Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith” had done (Hebrews 12:1–2). And then he reminded them that their affliction was the painful package containing God’s loving gift of endurance, a gift he gives to all his children (Hebrews 12:3–11).

God Treating You as Sons

God’s children in every age need this reminder. That’s why the author pointed his Hebrew readers back to an ancient proverb they all knew, and said, “Have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?”

My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives. (Hebrews 12:5–6; Proverbs 3:11–12)

Years ago, when the Spirit directed me to Hebrews 12 during a confusing, disorienting, howling spiritual storm, it completely changed my perspective of my affliction.

This exhortation didn’t immediately quiet my internal storm; it didn’t alleviate all my anguish. But as I began to understand my suffering as the endurance-building discipline of my loving Father, I was able to “rejoice in [my] sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3). The God of hope filled me with joy and peace in believing the promise in this exhortation (Romans 15:13). And that hope fueled my resolve to endure.

Endure for Joy

When my friend expressed his own resolve to endure, I was given a glimpse of the Father of spirits giving his son a precious gift in a very painful package — so his son would live (Hebrews 12:9). My friend was not regarding lightly the discipline of the Lord, but receiving it in humble faith, even though his trials grieved him (1 Peter 1:6). He was considering the example of his Older Brother, Jesus, and seeking to endure for the joy set before him (Hebrews 12:2).

That’s why we all “have need of endurance, so that when [we] have done the will of God [we] may receive what is promised” (Hebrews 10:36). And what is promised, what is set before us, is “fullness of joy” and “pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11).

So, let us give each other the encouragement we most need — the encouragement that will help us receive that promise. At times it is tender comfort and consolation. But at other times, perhaps more than we think, we must strengthen one another’s souls by “encouraging [each other] to continue in the faith, [since it is] through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22).

In the middle of a howling storm in the soul, in the agony of “a severe test of affliction” (2 Corinthians 8:2), it is easy to grow weary, and the temptation can be strong to just give up. At that point, what we often most need is an exhortation to “endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3 KJV). Because “by [our] endurance [we] will gain [our] lives” (Luke 21:19).

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America has over 6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. Over a thousand deaths on average per day. America’s death toll is almost 200,000 in just the last six months. With schools and businesses reopening, some citizens still refuse to cover their face or socially distance.

Can America survive the next six months? Can we survive as a nation if we cannot agree on public safety?  Is science and safety an obstacle to liberty? But can America survive if our fellow citizens see safety and science as a conspiracy against Trump?

Safety v. Liberty?

Public health experts were shocked at the mask-free, socially un-distanced political event at the White House.  Some of the 1,400 guests will spread the coronavirus to others. Without adequate testing and contact tracing we will never control the spread and be safe.

Recently, health experts asked the CDC to reverse a dangerous change to coronavirus testing guidance. The CDC’s testing guidance say do not test people without symptoms even if they’ve been in close contact with a COVID-19 case.  How incredibly stupid. This hurts America’s ability to slow the spread of the disease.

“Months into this pandemic, we know COVID-19 is spread by asymptomatic people,” Susan Bailey, president of the AMA, wrote. “Suggesting that people without symptoms, who have known exposure to COVID-positive individuals, do not need testing is a recipe for community spread and more spikes in coronavirus.”

Clinical Microbiology and Infection reviewed and analyzed studies involving patients treated with hydroxychloroquine. Researchers found that the drug alone did not reduce mortality. When combined with the antibiotic azithromycin, it was actually linked with significantly increased mortality. Hydroxychloroquine is not a safe treatment for Covid.

Science or Politics?

If any health official (including members of Trumps’ own Task Force) disagrees with Trump, his supporters accuse them of being part of the “Deep State” or worse, a pedophile who eats children!  Can America survive with our neighbors swearing allegiance to QAnon instead of the Constitution?

Trump even fired the FDA’s chief spokeswoman, Emily Miller.  Trump blames her for correcting misleading and inaccurate statements at a White House press conference. In that “news” conference, the FDA pushed misleading and inaccurate claims. The FDA said convalescent plasma dramatically reduced mortality for patients with Covid-19. This was not true. They knew it was not true.

Now Trump is pushing the FDA to approve an untested vaccine. Trump pledged a Covid-19 vaccine would be available by the end of 2020 or sooner. The chief of the FDA is now under pressure to ignore safety rules.  Trump is pushing the FDA to make a Covid-19 vaccine available before the election. Will it be safe? Seventy-eight percent of Americans worry the Covid-19 vaccine approval process is being driven more by politics than science.  Will people even take the vaccine if safety trials ?

Meanwhile, Joe Biden promised that he will restore a worldwide virus-hunting program that Trump ended last year.  The program, called Predict, searched for animal viruses in bat caves, camel pens, wet markets and wildlife-smuggling routes. Trump’s abrupt cancellation of the successful program just weeks before the pandemic prompted world-wide criticism among scientists.


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