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Just want to see your

ragnyb — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:38:34 -0500

Just want to see your reaction.
I recently came to Hutchinson from San Jose CA. After being here for nearly six weeks I am culturally shocked (yes it seems to work the other way too).
And Minnesota nice is funny.
You added nicely to the people's MN nice criterium, (a sign of intellectual laziness - typical immature bandersonesque behavior - a cry for help (do you need a hug))

Copying and pasting random

wigg — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:17:39 -0500

Copying and pasting random stuff out of wikipedia and posting it here for no apparent reason - a sign of intellectual laziness - typical immature bandersonesque behavior - a cry for help (do you need a hug?)

=w=

False humility - a lifetime

ragnyb — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:06:55 -0500

False humility - a lifetime of mental conditioning whereby the individual takes personal claims of humility to mean that he or she is somehow "special and better than others".

Alright I see where this is

ragnyb — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:52:46 -0500

Alright I see where this is going. And I agree.
I was into the tech frenzy in the late 90's, hell, I remember when 800Mz wsa crazy fast, I remember the internet in college in 1996.

Now technology is so diversified. All they have created is nicities.
Only like 10% of the US poulation have cellphones.

Tech companies come out with new gadgets and people like them because it's something they've never had before or have done before. And I would like to know are we ever satisfied with gadgets, and do we feel we got our monies worth?

I think maybe people don't feel they're getting their monies worth when donating. We can be frugal and hope someone else will pitch in more than I could ever give.

Why do people push other

ragnyb — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:14:53 -0500

Why do people push other people to violence.
Acting like, if I can make this person snap I must be right.

People who get caught up in violence don't see (they're the same) that they're not any different than their peers. I feel sorry that they feel out of place.

There does appear to be a

Terry Davis — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:07:16 -0500

There does appear to be a problem brewing at the park with some youth, perhaps not skateboarders themselves, causing problems there. Two assaults have been reported this month and two people ticketed for allegedly possessing drug paraphernalia.

During the late afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 9, police responded to the park where a 19-year-old Hutchinson man was allegedly assaulted by two men, age 18 and 20. The victim was punched in the head. At the same time, a 16-year-old girl was issued a ticket for allegedly possessing drug paraphernalia.

The most recent incident took place this week. Police were called to the park about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, after dark (the skate park does not have lights). A 19-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested after allegedly branishing a knife following an argument with a 15-year-old Hutchinson boy. A 20-year-old Winthrop man at the scene was arrested on a McLeod County warrant related to four other charges, and he was ticketed for allegedly possessing drug paraphernalia.

(Terry Davis is a Hutchinson Leader staff writer. E-mail him at davis@hutchinsonleader.com.)

Fench off?? Thats not very

itsjustme — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:23:35 -0500

Fench off?? Thats not very nice!

Fench off the skate park. No

regain-elan-webs — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:44:29 -0500

Fench off the skate park. No one comes into the park without skateboard, pads.

I'd suggest calling City

Mayor Steve Cook — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:11:00 -0500

I'd suggest calling City Administrator Gary Plotz at 587-5151. Perhaps he and city staff (such as Police Chief Dan Hatten and Park and Rec Director Dolf Moon) will have some ideas for you.

It is unfortunate that situations like this happen. While the city has responded in the past in some situations, we don't have the resources to be the watchguards. The key will be public involvement.

How can a good God allow

arnijodi — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:47:46 -0500

How can a good God allow evil and suffering?

Read this insightful article taken from:

http://www.faithfacts.org/search-for-truth/questions-of-christians/how-c...

There may be several reasons for suffering. A major factor is our fallen, sinful world. Because of sin, throughout the ages, the perfection and goodness of the world is tainted. We experience illness, disease, natural disasters, hunger, and all types of suffering.

As mortals, we cannot know all of God's reasons. But, God loves us enough to give us free will. We are not robots. As a result, people make mistakes. People turn away from God's perfect goodness through sin.

Thus, our own choices sometimes produce evil over good. It is impossible for God to have created man with free will and evil not be a consequence. Also, the choices of others (including previous generations) can produce suffering. The consequences of bad choices sometimes affect not only the person who makes the wrong choice but also their family, friends, and sometimes even society.

The Old and New Testaments make it clear that suffering can be a result of God's discipline in our lives—similar to the discipline a loving parent has for his child. A loving parent stops a child from putting his hand on a hot stove. The child "suffers" at the moment by being denied access and by the temporary pain of a spanking. But the parent sees the "big picture" and disciplines the child. So, too, can God discipline us. Hebrews 12:10-11 illustrates this point: "...but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."

Suffering is God's megaphone to a deaf world. Suffering can produce benefits greater than the suffering itself. It can strengthen people, lead people to faith, help us to appreciate the good, and be a tool to influence others. Indeed, suffering can mold us. "Suffering produces perseverance... character... hope...." (Romans 5:3-5). And as apostle Peter relates, "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed" (1 Peter 1:5-7). The actual trials of faith are worthwhile and precious as is faith itself! Our faith is strengthened as we rely on Christ to see us through troubling times.

We may not know the reason for suffering in any individual situation. But we can affirm, with relief and joy, that in "all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). The Psalms are full of cries for deliverance from trouble as well as the assurance that God is with us and will deliver us from suffering.

Our observation is that this issue is used as an excuse by some to try to blame God or to deny God's existence. But on reflection, most will acknowledge that we really cannot blame God for our troubles. Actually, the reality of evil, suffering, and injustice—when considered fully—is an argument for the existence of a good God. Certainly, abandoning God does not make the problem of suffering any easier. Philosopher Alvin Plantinga, as quoted by Tim Keller in his book Reason for God, put it thus:

"Could there really be any such thing as horrifying wickedness [if there were no God and we just evolved]? I don't see how. There can be such a thing only if there is a way that rational creatures are supposed to live, obliged to live....A [secular] way of looking at the world has no place for genuine moral obligation of any sort...and thus no way to say there is such a thing as genuine and appalling wickedness. Accordingly, if you think there really is such a thing as horrifying wickedness (...and not just an illusion of some sort), then you have a powerful...argument [for the reality of God]."

It is the knowledge that God sent His only son to suffer and die for us that our sins are forgiven and that our ultimate suffering will be relieved. As Paul Little proclaims, God is "not only aware of suffering—he feels it. No pain or suffering has ever come to us that has not first passed through the heart and hand of God...Comforting are the words of Isaiah the prophet, foretelling the agony of Christ: 'He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering' (Isaiah 53:3)."

And as Tim Keller comforts the believer, "The Biblical view of things is resurrection—not a future that is just a consolation for the life we never had but a restoration of the life you always wanted. This means that every horrible thing that ever happened will not only be undone and repaired but will in some way make the eventual glory and joy even greater."

Christianity is the only religion or worldview that has an answer to evil and suffering. Eastern religions ignore evil; Darwinism and Communism rely on it; atheism is clueless about it; and Islam has a superficial view of it. Only Christianity provides an answer—that we are living in an abnormal world which God will restore.

Driving habits and the type

Terry Davis — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:23:35 -0500

Driving habits and the type of vehicle you drive and its condition probably have an even greater impact on the amount of fuel used.

1. Don't blast off from a stop sign or stop light as if you were at the drag strip. Also, easing up to a stop rather than hard braking at the last second also saves gas.

2. Actually driving 55 or 60 mph. depending on the road's limit, can save significantly over driving 65 or 70. On a trip to the Twin Cities, the difference in time is only 5-6 minutes. Leave home five minutes sooner and drive the speed limit. Most cars have a fuel-efficiency "sweet spot" well below 65 to 70 mph, often around 50 mph.

3. Keep you tires properly inflated, change air filters regularly, keep the car tuned properly, etc.

4. Use air conditioning sparingly, but driving with windows all the way down also cuts into mileage. Rely on vents and windows down only slightly.

5. Combine errands in one trip.

6. If the choice is between driving the family's rolling battleship SUV and the family's smaller sedan, and the extra towing or seating of the SUV is not needed, take the sedan.

7. If it is time for a new vehicle, consider a sedan, smaller, crossover-style SUV, or a van, if towing is not a high priority. With recent milder winters, front-wheel drive sedans are adequate for all but the most infrequent snow storms. After all, 40 years ago when winters were more harsh, almost everyone got by with rear-wheel drive cars.

(Terry Davis is a Hutchinson Leader staff writer. E-mail him at davis@hutchinsonleader.com.)

A few ways to save Fill up

rjgman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:14:54 -0500

A few ways to save
Fill up in morning
As the ground heats up during the day the gas in the uderground tanks expands,, you get less fuel

Stay above 1/2 a tank
Less oxygen in tank,,,less evaporation

Dont fill up if tanker is there delivering gas,,stirs up dirt

Pump gas at the lowest setting,,,nozzel has a vent to draw fumes out of tank Slower filling causes less fumes

It does sound like a good

arcy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:35:18 -0500

It does sound like a good idea. The question is how many events can one town afford to host/patronize? We are just finished with Water Carnival. I bet the organizers are still recovering. We have the County Fair, Fall Craft fair, dog shows, races at the track, summer musical, all looming, just to name a few. I have a feeling many of the same people are doing the hard work to get this all done, let alone patronizing the events. Do I wish Hutchinson "CELEBRATED" the 4th better, sure but what will suffer to make that happen? We may not do the 4th but Hutchinson offers a lot of summer fun!!

I, too, agree that

jenzle — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:26:04 -0500

I, too, agree that Hutchinson should do something for the 4th of July. A parade is probably not a good idea as there is a parade during Water Carnival. However, Fireworks would be a great idea. Cans could be placed at local businesses to raise money for them, or hold some fundraisers throughout the year. The fireworks show should really be at least 30 min. long. I would volunteer my time & ideas on a committee to start getting something going for next year.

Sounds like a great idea, It

Chief2 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:09:01 -0500

Sounds like a great idea, It would be nice to have something over the 4th in Hutchinson. I think you should come up with a proposal and bring it before the city council.

Let me know if you need any help getting this started.