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Isa 65:1 "I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am,' To a nation that was not called by My name.
2 I have stretched out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in a way that is not good, According to their own thoughts;
Heb 10:19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,
21 and having a High Priest over the house of God,
22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,
25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.
28 Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know Him who said, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The LORD will judge His people."
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Mt 21:33 "Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country.
34 "Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit.
35 "And the vinedressers took his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another.
36 "Again he sent other servants, more than the first, and they did likewise to them.
37 "Then last of all he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'
38 "But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'
39 "So they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him.
40 "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?"
41 They said to Him, "He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons."
42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD'S doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'?
43 "Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.
44 "And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder."
Lets start with the flood. After the flood God gave Noah and his sons one very simple command. He said, Be fruitful and multiply, bring forth abundantly in the earth and multiply in it. He said, Spread out, fill the earth! So what did they do?
They all hung around the land of Shinar. Congregating in one place instead of spreading out. They decide to build a tower to heaven. Let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered over the face of the whole earth.
Do you see their rebellion? We dont need God to get to heaven. We can make a name for ourselves! We can get the glory! We dont need to do this scattering thing. So they didnt, and God punished them by confusing their language and that forced them into the nations. Oh they made a name for themselves alright......that name is Gentiles.
Through time, the promises of God made to Noah became a dim memory to the Gentiles and they were lost because of their rebellion, many remain lost till this day. The sins of the fathers handed down to the children. Just think of the generations of lost souls that resulted from this rebellion and forgetfulness. Just think how quickly it happened then and how quickly it could happen now. It only takes one generation.
But God had a plan to reclaim humanity, to reclaim the Gentiles, and that plan would come through Abraham. And in Gen 12:1-3 we hear of this great plan.
Ge 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
Abrahams relatives were already into idolatry with the rest of the Gentiles, so God called him away from his family and in verse 2 He promises to make Abraham and his descendants into a great nation......namely the Jews. And they were great!
They were great because God in His grace and mercy chose them to keep His oracles. (Record His Word) He gave them His Law. He provided for them, and it was through the Jews that the Messiah of the world would come.
This is plain in v3, He not only speaks to Abraham, but He also speaks to the Seed of Christ, which was already present in his loins, and He says, I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. (Hes talking to the Seed here and not Abraham, and basically saying that believers in the Seed will be blessed, but unbelievers will be cursed.) And in you (the Seed) all the families of the earth (Jew and Gentile) shall be blessed. God spoke to that Seed as if It already existed.....because It did.
Through the Seed, (Jesus Christ) all the Gentiles and all the Jews who have faith like Abraham would be blessed. You see, Abraham, even though he and Sarah were past child bearing age, believed that the Seed that God was talking about was indeed in him and would somehow come to life. He believed in the Seed and God accounted it to him as righteousness.
The saving faith of Abraham in the Seed is exactly the same as the saving faith of the Gentile. Except we have the added advantage of looking back and seeing historically, the sprouting of that Seed, from the Branch of Jesse, and the completion of Its earthly mission, in the birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
And as we approach the commemoration of the Reformation it would be good to remind ourselves again, that The just shall live by faith. By faith in the Seed of Abraham...the Lord Jesus Christ!
We live eternally because we believe, we trust, in the Gospel promises of God concerning Jesus finished work on the cross. Our salvation does not depend on what we do, but on what God has done!
And so Gods plan involved reversing the curse of Babel, and this was made evident on the Day of Pentecost, when the disciples spoke the wonderful works of God in other languages. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God! And just as Isaiah prophesied, God was sought and found by those who historically had lost their knowledge of Him.....the Gentiles, who had been dispersed at Babel.
How were these Gentiles, you and me brought back into the family of God? God came to us, to our ancestors, through the disciples as they obeyed Jesus command to go!. Their message was the Gospel, which basically is God saying, through Jesus, Here I am, here I am. I am here for the believing, I am here for the receiving.
I love that mental picture of a loving heavenly Father, calling out to His frightened, lost children, through the Gospel. Here I am! Here I am! You dont need to be lost anymore! And all those who hear His call and respond to it shall be saved.
The sad news in all this, is that while God told of a time that He would be reaching out and inviting the Gentiles, the Jews would remain in their rebellious ways. They would reject grace and opt for salvation through works of the Law. They rejected the SEED, they rejected the Cornerstone, and unless they repent, chosen people or not, they will be broken and ground to powder. That is the lot for all who reject Christ, Jew or Gentile.
This is the whole point of the parable that we read of in our Gospel lesson.
A certain landowner (God) planted a vineyard ( a church, a called and chosen people) and set a hedge around it. (The hedge was any and everything that God put around His children to keep them from diluting their faith with the practices of the Gentiles.
He kept them separate from the Egyptians, settling them in the land of Goshen. He gave them the Law (moral and ceremonial, giving them a distinction that no other people group had) He demanded death for the conquered Gentiles in the Promise Land, as still another safeguard. He forbid intermarriage, and demanded that all the Gentile worship sites be torn down.)
The children of God are to be a separate people. They are to stand out from the world. But time after time the Israelites played the harlot with the Gentiles. We are no different today. Can anyone here truly say that the church in general today is much different than the world?
And God cries out, Here I am! Here I am! But were too engrossed in the pleasures of the world and we dont hear His call, or if we do....we ignore it. The only difference between the world and the church these days seems to be that the world sleeps in on Sunday
Peter writes:
1Pe 1:15 but as He who called you (Here I am! Here I Am!) is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
So God planted this vineyard. He protected it. He gave it everything it needed to succeed. He has done it to an even greater degree for the church today thanks to the indwelling Holy Spirit. He sent His servants (the prophets) that they might receive the fruit of the vineyard, namely repentance, faith, and works of faith.
But when the prophets tried to show them their sin, to lead them to repentance, they were beaten, killed, and stoned. So God sent more with the same result, and last of all He sent His Son.
But when the vinedressers, (the Jewish leaders) saw the Son, they said let us kill Him and seize the inheritance. This was just another way of saying, let us kill Him, so we can keep what we got going here.
There is no doubt that this was their motive. Speaking of Pontius Pilate, Mark writes:
Mr 15:10 For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy.
And the Apostle John tells us:
Joh 11:48,53 "If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." 53 Then, from that day on, they plotted to put Him to death.
And they caught Him, and they cast Him out of the vineyard (Jerusalem) and killed Him. They crucified Him on a hill called Calvary outside Jerusalem)
And because of this rejection of the Son, the Seed of Abraham (Jesus) the kingdom of God would be taken away from the Jews and given to the Gentiles. And if they continue to reject the Son and cling to the adherence of ceremonial Law and moral Law for salvation, they will be lost!
The rules are forever the same for Jew and Gentile alike. (Believe, have trust in the Seed of Abraham for salvation) Whoever falls on this stone (trips over the idea that Faith in the Seed, faith in Jesus is what saves, will be broken) Ultimately Jesus will crush them.
Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Does this mean that no Jew can be saved! Of course not! Paul writes in Romans.
Rom 11:23 And they (the Jews) also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again!
What we have seen so far, is that the Jewish way of salvation through observance of the Law is a death trap. Not only a death trap to the Jews, but to any and every Christian sect that would add works to the salvation equation. It is by grace alone! It is not what we do, but what God has done!
God foretold to the Jews what He would do, and He did it all in Jesus Christ. He showed His plan to the Jews in almost everything that He did. The OT shouts loud and often, Here I Am! Here I am! Im coming! After His resurrection Jesus spoke with a couple of disciples on the road to Emmaus
Lu 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
He said, Here I am! Here I am! I have arrived! Armed with that explanation and the power of the Holy Spirt, the disciples went out and proclaimed Here I am! Here I am! to Jew and Gentile alike!
His message through the Apostles was give up on the Law and trust Jesus alone.
This is one thing that will help you understand the letter to the Hebrews. It was written to counteract a movement that was taking place in the churches. People (especially Messianic Jews) were defecting from Christianity and returning to Judaism. Seeking to rely on the OT practices and ceremonial Laws for salvation.
It was physically safer to do that to escape the persecution that had broken out against the Christians, but the writer of Hebrews continually stresses what has been won for them in Christ and to not forsake it! And he sternly warns them about the repercussions of returning to Judaism.
Its not that we cant sing Jewish songs, or even observe Jewish days, or even get circumcised, but if we make them a pre-requisite for salvation we have trampled the Son of God underfoot, counting His blood as a common thing.
This is serious business. v26, For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. In your willful disobedience in this returning to temple practices for salvation, you have effectively erased Christ from the picture, and put Him back in the loins of Abraham.
You have denied the Seed of Abraham, believing that Christ has not yet come, and thats why this is such a terrible sin, because you are living and believing a hopeless lie, hoping in something that cant possibly come to pass, because it already has.
For the most part this sin is of no interest to you, but I know of people who have had children who have gone astray in this area. They have rejected Christianity and embraced Judaism. So I think our young people need to be told of the seriousness of this sin, lest they fall into the same trap.
Most of the time this trap is set through marriage. Young people, purpose in your heart right now, that you will only marry a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. If this person that you are getting serious with is not a Christian, take it to mean that it is not Gods will for you to marry them.
Mal 2:11 Judah has dealt treacherously, And an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem, For Judah has profaned The LORD'S holy institution which He loves: He has married the daughter of a foreign god.
Its interesting how it has come full circle. The Jews were at one time told not to marry Gentiles, and now Gentile believers are told not to marry umbelieving Jews.
A couple of other things to remember about this portion of Hebrews.
First of all, remember what God accomplished in you at your baptism. He washed away all your sins, you dont need to keep repeating the temple sacrifices. With sins removed, by faith you will no longer be troubled by a guilty conscience, as you confess them and put them under the blood of Jesus. If you struggle with guilt, daily go back to your baptism, and believe what God did for you!
1Pe 3:21 There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism gives us the answer of a good conscience toward God. We know nothing will be held against us as long as we keep the faith!
Secondly, lets not allow the love of Christ placed in us at our baptism to grow cold. Let us consider each other (the Greek means let us observe each other fully) and you cant do this by meeting up with each other once a week at a church service! You need to get to know each other through fellowship together, prayer together, study together.
Why? In order to stir up, get the coals to heat up a little, stir the fire of love for one another expressed in good works for one another. Remember the second part of our mission statement, to glorify Christ as we learn to live for the sake of others rather than ourselves!
And dont forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Dont neglect church. In context, some in the days that this letter was written were pulling away from being seen with Christians, lest they be identified with them, and face persecution. So they stopped going to church.
We are not experiencing any such persecution......yet. But we still need to meet for mutual encouragement, especially as we see the Day approaching, and if you dont see the Day approaching, you need to get your blinders off.
Let me give you a couple of signs, if you need any.
Mt 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
This has for the most part been accomplished. The Here I am, here I am! has been spoken in ever country of the world.
2Ti 3:1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:
2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good,
4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
The evidence mounts daily for our Lords return. Therefore come to church. Run to church! Receive encouragement. Be reminded weekly of what took place at your baptism. Speak the confession from you heart! Hear the absolution in your soul! Partake of the Lords Supper. In all these things....God shouts, Here I Am, Here I Am.! Come to Me my lost child! Im here for the believing! Just trust my promises! Im here for the receiving! I invite you to believe and receive Him today.


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Now this wont hurt a bit!
Yeah well Darn Canadians steal Call for Help, so whats the deal here.. "Darn Americans stealing Canadian flu shots"
Got mine yesterday, didnt hurt much, at the local Loblaws, and there was no line up, and lots of doses. No wonder they are crossing the border to come up here to get them.
Ahh, the great George W Bush health care plan, UGH
Darn Americans stealing Canadian flu shots. tongue rolleyePosted by sweeks on 10/28 at 09:44 PM
Hehe, I think Leo is slowly becoming one of us Canucks. I think I heard him say eh the other day
If we can get enough of this in him… perhaps Mr. Laporte will just buy out Tech TV and return it to it's former glory ! Yeah, thats the ticket.
Now Mr Laporte, Hold still for your Botox injections!
Stolen from Bill Handel speaking to Leo this morning:
"Well, you know those Canadian flu shots are only 75% effective. They don't cover all of the varieties of flu."
..referring to the dollar exchange rate 😉
where do they stick that?
Now just lay back and relax . . . . :coolgrin: :snake: %-P
Darn Americans stealing Canadian flu shots. %-P
I got mine on wednesday, and for free too! Even Costco has a flu shot clinic for $8, same with Loblaws for $18!
Ah you have to love US North…I mean Canadian health care system. When US politicians and my relative down their say misleading things about government run health care systems and that it will never work, I want scream that the Canadian system works.
Nurse: Time to have your flupe shot, Mr. Laporte.
Leo: Flupe? You mean 'flu', right?
Nurse: Sort of. This is only a slightly contaminated batch, accidently mixed with some vials from an unlabeled strain. Bend over, Mr. Laporte, this won't hurt a bit (but I can't promise there won't be side effects)
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(Rome) In order to gain greater attention for the monthly women's supplement of the Osservatore Romano, "no less than Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin was employed," said the Vatican expert Sandro Magister. The question is, how is the Vatican's daily newspaper to go ahead? It is unclear who has the say at the Pope's daily newspaper. The result is reflected in articles, which are the expression of a generally broadening confusion.
What future for the Osservatore Romano ?
On May 3, the chief editor of the semi-official Vatican newspaper, Giovanni Maria Vian, and the coordinator of the women's supplement, Donne Chiesa Modo (Women Church World), Lucetta Scaraffia, entered into the Film Library at Palazzo San Carlo, directly adjacent to the guest house Santa Marta, next to the cardinal."
Also present was the prefect of the newly established Communications Secretariat , Msgr. Dario Edoardo Viganò. Although he was the most senior representative responsible for the media, "he stood strangely, wordlessly at the end of the hall in the middle of the audience."
A month ago, Msgr. Viganò had given an interview to the Swiss Vaticanist Giuseppe Rusconi (Rossoporpora). In this he was very cautious about the future of the Osservatore Romano. He pointed to strong economizing. The emphasis should be shifted to the Internet. The printout should be all set in several languages and the Italian edition is to be reduced to a handout for the Roman Congregations. The free sale of the paper should only be from newsagents around the Vatican.
"For us it is a bit like an official journal", Viganò had outlined the role he assigns to the Osservatore Romano. Background reports and intellectual contributions of different disciplines should appear weekly, as it is currently the case, for example, for the German edition of the Osservatore Romano. "He said not a word he said about the women's supplement, which allegedly for Viganò, would be subject to cuts, considering its cost, rather than being promoted," said Magister.
The "Pastiche" of the Women's Supplement in the Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Secretary of State Parolin was asked at Palazzo San Carlo as to the cost of women's supplement. There is a patron, the Cardinal said, and it was the Italian Post.
The decision on the future of the supplement seems, therefore, not to have been taken. The result of the current situation is that "one does not understand in this uncertain period of transition, who in the media department of the Vatican calls the shots, yet watches over what is published," said Magister.
The women's supplement is especially the best example of the current "pastiche". The March issue emphatically called for The Right of Women to Give Sermons, although the ecclesiastical discipline and tradition neither know nor sanction such things. The women's supplement held forth on this subject despite Pope Francis' ruling out this issue at the beginning of his pontificate.
"One of the culprits is the Prior of Bose, Enzo Bianchi, who was then made to take a step back in Osservatore Romanopublic," said Magister.
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An even clearer example of the "current state of confusion," said Magister, is an article of April 26, published in the Osservatore Romano." Il disagio dei monoteismi " (The Discomfort of Monotheisms) was its title, referring to the famous German Egyptologist and religious theorist, Jan Assmann.
"Already the author raises some questions," said the Vatican expert. This is Marco Vannini, a mysticism expert whose positions "are miles away from the Catholic faith."
The Roman Jesuit journal Civilta Cattolica has already issued a damning indictment in 2004 from the pen of Father Giandomenico Mucci SJ of Vannini. Vannini, who "excludes the transcendence, suppresses the fundamental truths of Christianity and ends inevitably along the Neoplatonic way in a modern Gnosis".
Nevertheless, Vannini has appeared increasingly since 2014 as an author in Osservatore Romano. Of all things, the article on Assmann was entrusted to him, a religious theorist, who thinks the monotheistic religions, especially Judaism and Christianity, in contrast to other creeds, were exclusive and violent, while the polytheistic religions of antiquity, by definition, were peaceful.
Scalfari's religious relativism in the pages of L'Osservatore Romano
Vannini does not even distance himself from Assmann in his article the distance to Assmann, but went rather on a thesis of his own.
"At a time of renewed violence in the name of God, a true religious tolerance that is able to recognize relativity without slipping into banality, exists only by overcoming the Mosaic distinction between true and false religion."
This is contrasted with the alleged religious understanding Gandhi "the truth in us, purifies us constantly."
And further:
"In our globalized world, religion can only be a 'religio duplex ', as the religion can accommodate on two levels what has been learned as one understanding among many, and to be seen with the eyes of others, without, however, losing the hidden God from sight, the common, 'transcendental point' of all religions."
In other words, says Magister, Vannini again presents those ideas that Eugenio Scalfari attributes to Pope Francis with the relationship between religions. Scalfari interpreted the pontiff in his own way. However, this interpretation was never really denied by the Vatican. Now it is the Osservatore Romano which creates a space for the same idea of coming from Masonic home of the atheist Scalfari.
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Wine will be the first contestant representing Myanmar for Miss Universe Pageant after a break for over five decades.
Graduated from an American university, the 25-year-old Wine was chosen from 20 hopefuls emerged from a series of locally held beauty contests.
Other contestants representing the country have participated in Miss International, Miss Earth and Miss Supernational pageants this year.
Miss Universe 2013 , the 62nd Miss Universe pageant, will take place on Nov. 9, 2013 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
Olivia Culpo, Miss Universe 2012 from the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.
Through Miss Myanmar pageants, Myanmar women who keep abreast of their global counterparts in terms of talents and knowledge have now emerged all the more.
"I will try to learn as much as I can in order to bring new experiences to the country. I hope to let the world know our country Myanmar well," Wine said.
"I am so delighted to compete in such event," she said, adding that "I am trying my best to enhance my country's dignity".
Winners of Miss Myanmar are simply not a woman of great beauty. She must be elegant, talented, active, astute and shrewd, official media commented.
To uplift the dignity of Myanmar women, miss winners must be role models of others and those who pay attention to their healthy life, seek knowledge to widen their horizons and try to be active and lively, said Wednesday's editorial of the New Light of Myanmar.
Globally, Miss winners are chosen by agencies of their respective countries and sent to international pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, etc. to represent their countries as contestants.
Myanmar former beauty queen Than Than Aye was the first representative of Myanmar to participate in Miss Universe beauty pageant in 1959, followed by Myint Myint May in 1960 and Myint Myint Khin in 1961.
Meanwhile, Myanmar beauty queen Khin Lapyae Zaw won Miss Personality award in Miss Tourism Queen International while Khin Wint Wah was crowned the title of Miss Supranational Myanmar 2013 and Nan Khin Zayar grabbed People's Choice Award and Miss Internet Award at the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2012.


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2018 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit
After his wins at Brokenhurst Manor and Stoneham Tom Robson has shot to the top of the OM standings.
Click here to see the up-to-date Order of Merit.
The next event is the Wishart Trophy at Petersfield.
2018 Junior Tour Order of Merit
Click here to see list of 2018 Junior Tour events.
Nine events have already been played, five more in the next four weeks.
You can download entry forms for these Junior Opens from the Calendar Page.
Click here to see the latest OM standings (as of 6th July).
2017 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit
Congratulations to Tom Robson (Rowlands Castle) on winning the Gross Order of Merit.
Click here to see the Top 10 in the Final Gross Standings.
Sam Parsons (Blackmoor) won the Nett Order of Merit.
A list of 2018 OM events will appear here shortly.
2017 Hampshire Golf Junior Tour Order of Merit
Congratulations to Tom Chalk (Hockley) on his victory in both the gross and nett Order of Merit.
Tom finished ahead of Jamie Markwick (Corhampton) to win the gross title by just two points.
Click here to see the final standings.
2016 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit
Roope is Order of Merit Champion
Congratulations to Blackmoor's Colin Roope, who has won both the 2016 Gross and Nett Hampshire Golf Order of Merit.
Andrew Griffin reports....
Blackmoor's Colin Roope has become the first player to land both the Hampshire Order of Merit titles in the season – having become just the second name on the Cullen Quaich after Hayling's Darren Walkley grabbed the gross prize in the competition's first two seasons.
Walkley's decision to join the pro ranks back in July denied him a realistic chance of a hat-trick with the best five results in the 11 eligible scratch tournaments counting.
But with bonus points awarded for the players' performance in the Solent Salver – for the best 72-hole aggregate in the Stoneham Trophy and the Mike Smith Memorial and the Cole Scuttle – Roope had to wait until the Courage Trophy scores had been added earlier this month to the 36-hole qualifier at June's county championship to be certain of completing the double by claiming the nett Order of Merit as well as the gross prize.
Roope only switched from Farnham Golf Club to Blackmoor at the start of the year having moved down the A3 to Clanfield.
The 36-year-old recruitment company director needed a second place finish at his club's open held at the end of August to secure a lead going into the Courage, the final strokeplay event on the county calendar.
And while the former Europro Tour player who spent one year trying to carve out a career in the paid ranks in 2009, still has ambitions to play for his new county, the two trophies he has won polished off a fine first season after his switch over the border.
Colin said. "To win the Order of Merit was a thrill. I won the Surrey County Championships and their Order of Merit back to back before turning pro, so to win the Hampshire one in my first year back was pleasing.
"I started the season not really knowing what to expect having played no golf at all – aside from one men's open and probably 15 rounds maximum since I stopped playing professionally in 2009.
"Since then I have started a new career, got married and had two kids so golf has not been a priority at all.
"Joining Blackmoor was a really good move as I was so unfamiliar with the course that my concentration levels improved as I was not going through the motions as so many do when playing a course they are over familiar with.
"I finished ninth in the Delhi, at Hockley, back in May despite playing terribly and only a good attitude kept me going.
"After that I realised I should be able to compete if I committed some time to practice.
"I know I am not the best player in Hampshire – far from it. There are some incredibly talented individuals in the county who are miles ahead of me.
"That said, on my day I can compete and be there or thereabouts and that gave me additional motivation.
Roope flagged up his potential to the county selectors when he qualified in sixth place at the county championships at Hayling back in early June.
He then, ironically, ended Darren Walkley's hopes of retaining his county crown in the matchplay, with a superb putting display in a shoot-out over the links overlooking the Solent, in near perfect scoring conditions.
No player has won both the Surrey and Hampshire County Championships in more than 100 years but after beating the defending champion it took county colts captain Tom Robson, from Rowlands Castle, on his way to a second final in a row, to deny Roope that glory.
Colin added: "Tom is such a talented player and I took no shame in losing to him. I took even more confidence from that and my results for the year – aside from the Hampshire Open – have been consistently good."
Roope went into the Courage with an eight-point lead over Shanklin and Sandown's Jordan Sundborg.
But it was the latter's Isle of Wight clubmate Ryan Harmer who confirmed in his place in the Hampshire team for this week's England County Finals with victory at Hockley, Roope's only other rival was Stoneham's Ryan Henley, who was second in the Delhi – an event he won five years in a row before Walkey's win there on the way to victory in the first Hampshire Order of Merit in 2014.
But a third place finish in the Courage left him runner-up in the season's race for the Quaich 41/2 points behind Roope, whose total of 371/2 points in the nett table, left him clear of Blackmoor's Ben Lobacz, on 30 points.
Roope added: Playing events in a new county has been a good experience as I have played a number of events and courses for the first time.
"Hampshire has an excellent array of courses with lots of talented players and the events are so well-run and supported by the county. Playing men's opens with referees and ball spotters has been great."
Roope will be presented with his two trophies at the Hampshire Golf AGM at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club on Thursday 15th December.
Click here to see the final standings.
Click here for a list of the eleven qualifying events (additional points are awarded for aggregate scores in the Solent Salver and Cole Scuttle).
2015 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit
Congratulations to Hayling's Darren Walkley (Gross) and Brokenhurst Manor's Ryan Harmer (Nett) on winning the 2015 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit. For Darren it was a successful defence of the OM title he won in 2014.
Click here to see the final leaderboard.
2014 Hampshire Golf Order of Merit Result, click here for final standings.
Congratulations to Darren Walkley (Hayling) on winning the inaugural Hampshire Golf Order of Merit.
Luke Russell (Southampton) wins the Nett OM, Congratulations Luke!
2016 Junior Tour Order of Merit
Congratulations to Romsey's Owen Grimes (Gross) and George Nicholson-Jack (Nett), who won the Hampshire Golf Junior Tour Order of Merit.
Click here to see leading scores.
Click here to see the list of thirteen Junior Opens that go to make-up the Junior Tour.
2015 Junior Tour Order of Merit.
Congratulations to Lawrence Cherry (Stoneham) and Christian Lindgreen (North Hants) for winning the 2015 Gross and Nett Order of Merits respectively.
Prizes will be presented at the Junior AGM at South Winchester GC on Sunday 17th January.
Click here for the leading scores. The full result will appear here in due course.


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Our rugby club
The club is one of the longest running clubs at UEL. Our club offers men and women the opportunity to play, from beginners to advanced players. We play 15-sided and 7-sided competitive games.
The rugby club currently has one men's and one women's team that compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Leagues & Cup, and we play every Wednesday afternoon.
We provide a number of additional playing opportunities for our members, in addition to the 7's tournaments we play in both student RFU friendly leagues and compete in EMC Cup in Normandy, France with Greenwich University.
Join this club
To sign up to this club, as well as many other sports clubs, please register your interest via the link below.
We welcome players of all levels, so why not give it a try.
We welcome players of all levels, so why not give it a try.
UEL offers three fantastic competitive scholarships for students, ranging from elite athletes to those looking to progress and develop in their sport.
Find the scholarship that's right for you and apply today.
Find the scholarship that's right for you and apply today.
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Deepika Padukone To Get Salman SRK Together
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Deepika Padukone is definitely one of those stars who has worked with quite a few successful actors in the industry be it with Ranbir Kapoor, or her personal favorite superstar Shah Rukh Khan. However, amidst the leading names, why do we miss out on our Dabbang star Salman Khan? Oh yes, for the obvious reasons, that Deepika had initially favored SRK over Salman and had also backed out from Salman's film, remember? Nevertheless, intending to put an end to all such speculations, we now have a surprising say from Deepika stating her fondness for Salman and SRK! Well, Deepika was caught up in a recent interview when she said that if given a chance, she would love to do a film with Salman. And what about SRK then? Well, she says that it's just a professional stance and SRK wouldn't be bothered if she works with Salman. In fact, both SRK and Salman seem to be fond of Dippy! Well, we wonder if Deepika will bring Salman-SRK together, what say viewers. Show less


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Sample Vancouver Island's food and wine, beach-comb awesome sandy beaches, watch wild ocean storms from a cosy cabin or walk in the footsteps of one of Canada's most renowned artists. Here are 10 things to do on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
1-BC Ferries an awesome trip
The crossing from British Columbia's mainland to Vancouver Island is spectacular. Hop on one of BC Ferries comfortable ships for a scenic ocean crossing.
There are three ferries to choose from. From Vancouver, you can either take the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (near Victoria) or the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo ferry.
If you're doing a longer cross-BC road trip, arrive in Port Hardy on the north tip of Vancouver Island from northern BC's Prince Rupert or from Bella Coola on the central coast.
Whichever you select, you'll pass through the sparkling waters of the Strait of Georgia (via the Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay ferries) or navigate the Inland Passage (via the northern route).
Ensure you have your camera, binoculars and yes, a windbreaker and sunhat to keep sometimes chilly ocean breezes – or our famous mists and drizzle – at bay.
Always scan the horizon for Bald Eagles, Osprey (fish hawks), Orcas ("killer whales"), Humpback whales and harbour seals.
Pedestrians, cyclists, as well as vehicular traffic are welcome on board. But if you don't have a car ferry bookings are easy by bus.
2-Capital Victoria
They say that Victoria is "More English than England". I'd love to know what you think.
West Coast culture thrives in Victoria, with sailboats docked in the inner harbour creating a seafaring rhythm as their masts and sails rock to gentle swells. The grande dame of Victoria harbour is the "castle on the harbour," the former Canadian Pacific Railway hotel (now the Fairmont Empress), where High Tea is de rigeur.
From here, strolling the harbour is lovely. Learn about West Coast First Nations by visiting the Royal BC Museum and visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (where you can check out Emily Carr and other artists).
Sample craft beers at Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub and Guesthouses and why stop there? Beer quaffers will want to check out this town's pub and brewery scene.
Explore the cobblestone streets, visit the shops, breathe deeply of the salty air. Parks abound and don't miss Beacon Hill Park for lovely beach and breakwater strolls.
3-Blooming good times: The Butchart Gardens
I simply cannot imagine anyone interested in transformation and gardens not wanting to visit Butchart Gardens. More than 100 years ago, Jennie Butchart dreamt of creating a magical garden out of an abandoned quarry.
Her success is the stuff of legends, where her namesake has grown to become one of BC's top tourist attractions.
These days, come for the blossoms, special events such as fireworks – and I bet you'll be wowed.
4-Pacific Marine Circle Route drive
The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a 290km circuit that offers amazing views of interior mountains and forests, combined with gorgeous ocean views.
Although it can be done in a day, take your time to do the coast-to-coast drive from Victoria to Sooke, Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, and South Cowichan back to the capital in three or four days. It's worth it.
Wildlife watchers through to beachcombers (and who doesn't love that?) will want to stroll East Sooke Regional Park's craggy coastline where rocky shorelines and stunted trees throng ocean coves and tidal pools.
Look for marine creatures such as sea anemones and brilliant purple or orange starfish.
Cowichan Lake introduces you to the largest on-island lake as well as the forestry roads.
Tip: Tree-planting is a famous, favourite "underground culture" job for youths not only from Canada but around the world. It's backbreaking, insect-biting work that's so challenging it creates a subculture of camaraderie for young people who "wear this job" as a badge of honour.
On the west coast, Port Renfrew gives access to wild ocean views and salmon fishing in Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park.
Go there to visit an Ent. Tolkein would surely agree with me that the world's tallest Sitka Spruce must be one of his wise old beings. This tree is known as the Carmanah Giant (95m). Its forest home represents 2% of BC's old-growth forest.
5-Delectable Food 'n Wine tours
Vancouver Island delivers cideries, breweries, farm gate sales and "u-pick farms" where you can pick fruit and vegetables. There are farmers' markets, docks at which to purchase fresh seafood, wineries and restaurants. If it sounds like a delicious trip, you're right. Last summer, my husband Eric and I had a fabulous seafood luncheon in the garden of Fish Tales Cafe in Qualicum Beach. Like us, you can discover these places on your own or go on an organised foodie tour.
6-Wickaninnish Inn Insider
From winter storm-watching through to tranquil strolls along sweeps of sandy beaches, of all the things to do on Vancouver Island, staying at "The Wick" is a sheer indulgence. An extraordinary West Coast cedar architectural design allows diners to feel as if they're eating on top of the ocean. And if you have an oceanside massage, the soothing sound of waves will transport you to another level of (perhaps semi-) consciousness.
7-Tofino's Wild Side
I'd wager "everyone" loves a seaside port where colourful boats ply ocean waters, with a picturesque village packed with B&Bs and cafes. Tofino delivers all of this and more. From surfing to whale watching, kayaking to hiking, exploring First Nations culture to wandering on secluded beaches, this village has loads of charm.
We love the little café, whimsical art forms and ecolodge at Tofino Botanical Gardens. The sculpture park is fun (who doesn't want to dance with a red fox?); the vegetable gardens inspiring; the people are cool. Go.
8-Carr Trip: Alert Bay and First Nations exploration
Port McNeil is a fishing village on the northeast side of northern Vancouver Island.
A walk-on ferry takes you to Alert Bay, a First Nations community which Emily Carr knew well. Today we can see totem poles similar to those she painted.
It's intriguing to put ourselves back in time, to try to see what Carr would have experienced here. Author Laurie Carter's book, Emily Carr's BC: Vancouver Island, helps us do just this.
Carter told me, "She first briefly visited Alert Bay in 1907 on her Alaska Cruise with her sister Alice.
This was the trip where she came up with her mission to capture First Nations culture. She specifically returned in the summers of 1908 and 1909 before going to France to study in 1910-11.
As soon as she got back, summer of 1912, she went north again. This was the first Skeena and Haida Gwaii trip, but she spent considerable time in Alert Bay on the way. Same again in 1928."
When visiting Alert Bay, we particularly love the boardwalk stroll through Alert Bay Ecological Park, which courses through a wetland. Look aloft on top of the trees and perhaps you'll spy Bald Eagles peering down – human watching…
Visit the 'Namgis peoples U'mista Cultural Centre and view these First Nations potlatch collection. The Potlatch is the traditional ceremonial gift-giving feast where First Nations gathered to celebrate their culture, swap stories and eat.
After colonialisation, West Coast peoples were forbidden to hold potlatches. Happily, in these increasingly tolerant days, potlatches are returning as powerful celebrations.
9-Cape Scott beach rambles and camping
A few summers ago, our family gathered at Cape Scott Provincial Park (563 km north of Victoria on the island's remote north-west tip) for a day of hiking on some of the most glorious stretches of beach we've ever seen. Because it was autumn and mid-week, we were practically alone.
Talk about heaven: our godchildren, nephews and nieces frolicked in the ocean waves and naturally we adults joined in.
The West Coast's rugged rock formations here resemble flower pots with their own mini-forest "topknots" of miniature trees, shrubs and mosses.
In other words, the grandeur of ocean views is well-matched by intriguing elemental sculptures. Come here to hike for a day, or else backpack your tent and other gear for a longer visit.
10-Telegraph Cove kayak and hike
South of Port McNeil, Telegraph Cove is a tiny seaside community with 20 permanent residents but where holidaymakers arrive, the population swells to thousands through the height of summer. Go for kayaking in the Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago: a guide is best because rip tides are truly challenging here. Consider a whale-watching tour where you might see Minke, Orca or Humpback whales.
The Blinkhorn Trail is a picturesque hike through forested trails to a lighthouse. You clamber over tree roots and cross whimsical (but stable) bridges and steps to the ocean. As you hike, watch for segments of the original telegraph wire which gave the cove its name, back in 1912.
So what are you waiting for? Explore Vancouver Island and discover its roots, its quirks and its welcoming residents.
Discover Canada
For more things to do on Vancouver Island and other experiences in British Columbia, here are some ideas you're sure to love.
Read more about these matching destinations in Canada and the USA.
Several airlines fly to Canada, including Air Canada.
Another beautiful spot to visit on Vancouver Island is Butchart Gardens. Find out the best time to visit Butchart Gardens.
Where to stay? Here's our list of the best Vancouver Island resorts.
If you're after some great food and wine experiences, try BC's Okanagan Valley.
British Columbia's best wine and food experiences are in the Okanagan Valley.
Looking for somewhere to stay on Vancouver Island that won't blow the budget? Check out this story on camping Vancouver Island and its RV Parks.


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Just so you are aware if your teach your child that the police are your friend, and they go outside while dressed in a uniform they will get a picture with us.
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We would like to introduce everyone to the newest member of the Rockdale Police Department family.
Roxie is a 1 1/2-year-old female German Shepherd that has been paired with Officer Kurt Griffing.
Roxie's first day of patrol is today after spending the last 4 weeks in Pennsylvania with Officer Griffing to train in narcotics identification, persons tracking, article searching.
Roxie will be officially sworn in at our Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Village Board Meeting.
We are excited about our newest addition and thankful to the Will County States Attorney's Office for the donation that allowed for the purchase of Roxie and her training.
Bad guys beware............. Rockdale Police Department
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Rockdale Officer Harris and the Basic School Resource Officer class he's currently attending. Great class to compliment Officer Harris who is already our schools DARE and Juvenile Officer.
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DARE Officer Harris had a great time reading a book today to the Rockdale School's kindergarten students. The students were just as excited!
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Ice Prince Wins BET Best International Act (Africa) 2013 Award
Oh by the way, the camera fell on Ice Prince and his crew as soon as Don Cheadle started talking about Nelson Mandela. lol! Here's hoping they're not seeing us as "the beautiful country of Africa", in the words of Rick Ross on twitter a few days ago.
Back to the Award itself, I think Ice Prince has worked hard to get to where he is right now, and fully deserves this award. I'm convinced there's lots more to come from Chocolate City's Poster Child.
Shout-out to BET for, yet again, recognizing the growth of African music, and Naija music in particular.
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Since time out of mind, those seeking inner peace, tranquility, self-knowledge, and a variety of other things have 'retreated' to places of calm and quiet. In antiquity, such people would inevitably head to the wilderness, there to wrestle with their personal demons, and return with a good deal of new found wisdom and strength. Nowadays, dedicated retreat houses and halls exist to provide the function once fulfilled by the deserts and wildernesses. Run by experienced professionals, these places really can do an awful lot of good for those in need.
Here are just a few ways in which going on a retreat could benefit you or someone you know:
While some retreats simply provide a venue in which you can work out your thoughts, feelings, and meditations in your own way, most also lay on some catering for you. If you wish to cleanse your body as well as your soul, a holistic retreat center could be just the place for you. All meals you'll have will be ethically sourced, and work for your body rather than against it. You'll find the harmful chemicals of our modern diet swiftly eliminated from your system, and will be able to enjoy the benefits of a body doing what it should be doing, in the way it should be doing it, using the fuels which it was designed to consume. In contrast to the Spartan surrounds experienced by the retreaters of antiquity, many modern retreat centers are rather luxurious – and this is particularly true of those which specialize in physical health and detoxification. While cleansing your body from the inside through specialized detoxification diets, you can also improve it from the outside through things like yoga, spa treatments, and various other holistic and luxury services.
In today's world, it is almost impossible to remove oneself from the pressures of life. Our working hours have got longer, our personal space is being squeezed from all sides, and the advent of cell phones means that we can't haul ourselves from the torrential stream of society even when we're having 'me time'. We do so much multimedia multitasking that our brains are crying out for 'mental downtime' and, as a consequence, our stress levels and the number of anxiety disorders diagnosed each year are hitting and breaking new records all the time. It's a very sad situation – but there is a cure. Going on retreat, if done properly should, as the name suggests, involve truly 'retreating' from your everyday life. This involves unplugging yourself from your devices and giving your brain some space to relax, unwind, process the stress of your life and begin to heal itself. The human brain wasn't designed to be 'on' 24/7. It needs time and space to cool off, form memories, smooth out ripples in the psyche, and do all those other essential things that it's supposed to do. Giving your mind and soul some downtime during a retreat can be profoundly healing.
One result of the peace and healing you'll experience through the 'mental downtime' mentioned above is highly likely to be a reconnection with the truly important things in your life. This can induce a process of re-evaluation which may well change your life for the better in a deep and personal way. Removal from the routines and formulas of your everyday life gives you the space, time, and distance needed to see them for what they truly are. It may be that you come to the conclusion that your life is just fine – in which case you can return home imbued with a new confidence and positivity about the way things are going. However, it may be that your retreat reveals to you areas of your life which are making you unhappy. Many people while on retreat find or develop reserves of strength within themselves which enable them to make vital changes to their lives. There is a very good reason why most addiction centers involve a certain amount of retreat – addiction psychologists know that a certain amount of distance is needed in order to bring about the evaluatory clarity which is needed for addicts to make a positive change in their lives while simultaneously gaining the strength to follow through with those changes (which are often extremely difficult). The same can happen for you – you'll learn to identify and eliminate all the toxic forces from your life, enabling you to move forward with positivity and self-compassion.
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America Is About More Than Safety
Written by Jarod K. Anderson
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I'm sick of the notion that President Trump's travel ban can be defended solely on the basis that it might make our nation safer. Being safe is not an American ideal. Being brave in order to accomplish good is an American ideal. Most acts of goodness, charity, and humanity run counter to pure considerations of personal security.
If you give money to charity, your own financial situation becomes more vulnerable. If you stop to help somebody on the side of the road, you are risking your safety in the pursuit of a higher ideal. The police officer who works to de-escalate a situation rather than using force as a first resort is being brave in order to do good. The soldier who goes to war to help liberate an oppressed population is sacrificing his or her safety for a higher cause.
I'm disturbed by the argument that a policy that runs counter to the American ideal of helping victims of humanitarian crises is good simply because it might help keep us safer. Is that all American values mean today? Taking the safest path? Let's set aside the fact that the overwhelming majority of Muslims are far more likely to be the victim of terrorism than the perpetrator of terrorism. At the risk of oversimplifying, the good guys don't get to be the safe guys. That's another way in which you need to be 'the home of the brave' in order to be 'the land of the free.' Compassion is a risk. Love is a risk. Freedom is a risk. They're worth it.
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Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming
so hold on, you got to wait for the light
press on, just fight the good fight
because the pain you've been feeling,
it's just the dark before the morning
Life is unfair... it is a fact of life. But it doesn't have to be as unfair as we make it out to be. We all have disabilities, we all have things in our lives that we pray each and every day to fix...I honestly believe that, Tonight at Younglife college, my favorite night of each week, we talked about healing. What causes some to be healed, and others to be sick for a lifetime? Why are some miracles due and others never considered?
1. There is a God-given reason that we are who we are and that we live the way we do.
2. God is fully intent on COMPLETE healing once we enter his kingdom.
Those last two statements give me shivers... thinking of a world where there is absolutely NO pain, NO suffering. A world where all is morning and darkness ceases to exist.
So in the meantime, look for those people who may have physical/mental disabilities that are more severe than your own. Reach out, lend a hand to others... And most of all, be grateful for your LIFE, and the fact that in the end all we will be beautiful, and all will be right.
"My child, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh."
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It's not just about coming up with creative ideas — the creative execution of ideas is equally important.
One of the greatest things about building your own company is that you have no limits on exploring your creativity. Our minds usually does the marvelous thinking… We may thus end up with endless possibilities to do this, do that; coz let's face it, we love building brands. And brands are not built overnight. So, the best part of owning a company for me is that I can put my thoughts & ideas into execution to create the brand I want! . It's a challenging thing to do because ideas and its execution are the two sides of the same coin. There is no remonstrance about the fact that smart blend of ideas and execution leads to success.
Hybreed's 404 store was initially too an idea… When we started out, we had one thing in mind-A sellout of hybreed hand painted tees with unique themes! We came up with many different opinions on how to execute the very core idea. But it's important to realise that you might have hundreds of good ideas but how you make those ideas happen is exponentially more important than the idea itself!
For example, if you happen to have your own clothing business, then to promote and sell more of a particular type of wear, you would try and gather ideas on how to reach out to people with the product, what are the different ways you can advertise your product effectively etc. And then you start working on its execution with the resources available to you.
On similar lines, we at Hybreed knew what we wanted to sell.
"What could we make right now that would be the most valuable for our customers?"
"What could we build that might prove one of the most important parts of our business concept at this time?" popped into our minds !
But coming to think of it, as a company, we want to do this, we want to try that! And having oodles of options to explore, it's another challenge altogether to pick one grain at a time. Therefore, Prioritising is a paramount move.
That's when we decided to choose the path of simplicity and create Hybreed #404 online store for custom hand painted tees! Getting the basics right was our target first. Our primary step was to not take any outside investment and in turn use our personal savings,credit cards to fund business to execute the product.
We knew also that Hybreed 404 won't be an overnight success. It's the constant attention, playing with creativity, balancing ideas and execution that would pace growth.
So at the moment,we are now deciding on to commence the process of integrating payment gateway to it.
Hybreed 404 store may not be the most beautiful thing in the world, But it's our product. And the love and passion for it will gradually increase it's popularity . Someday it may turn out into a brand!!
But guys, we won't stop there. Sky is the limit. And ideas are limitless. Execution is creative and Hybreed embraces focus to bring out the best for dear you !
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YG Entertainment shuts down G-dragon and Sandara Park dating rumors
G-dragon and Sandara Park succeeded in the ultimate prank, and it's not even April! To the dismay of some fans, "Daragon" does not exist. Following viral videos and images of the pair cuddled up while walking to their vehicle, YG Entertainment explained that the scene wasn't what everyone thought it was.
"G-Dragon suggested to Sandara Park that they have their photos taken in that pose as a joke, and so they were. It was a joke that turned into a dating rumor," the agency said in a statement today.
The alleged sighting of the 28-year-old idol and the Missing Korea actress happened right after BIGBANG's Seoul concerts this weekend. Many fellow YGfamily members attended the shows to support the guys, but it seems the BIGBANG member and 32-year-old star's joke grabbed netizens' attention.
Here is one video of the pair that helped add fuel to the flames:
We haven't seen much of Sandara since 2NE1 broke up at the end of last year. It's a big relief to see she is still out and about and actively supporting her fellow label mates' careers. Even if they aren't dating, they should seriously consider collaborating on a musical project in the near future.
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Asset utilization continues to be a struggle for rail shippers and operators, according to Cliff Mackay, president and CEO of the Ottawa-based Railway Association of Canada (RAC). He was speaking at the annual Supply Chain & Logistics Canada conference in Toronto recently.
"There's been a lot of pushing and shoving about that, and [it's] an area where…the shipping community and the rail community need to have a lot more conversations with each other about."
The economic downturn is exacerbating the situation. One shipper in the audience told Mackay her rail shipments are being delayed due to lower volumes going into the Ford plant down the street. The rail company decides to postpone the train's departure. Mackay responded by saying those issues of 'big shipper' versus 'little shipper' shouldn't be happening.
Aside from schedule changes, rail companies are cutting staff in response to the downturn. Layoffs number nearly 4,000 so far, all of which were operating crew personnel.
"With the notable exception of grain, everything is negative, and some of it is dramatically negative," Mackay said. "We're down about 20 per cent…We're heavily preoccupied with cash conservation and matching our existing capacity to the traffic we see at the moment."
But conserving money is a tough endeavor in the rail business, which is the most capital- intensive industry in North America, he added. "If you don't pay attention to the basics, all of a sudden you're doing 15 miles per hour instead of 25."
As to the future, Mackay said rail companies are seeing a 'glimmer of light' economically, but the situation is still dire. In the long-term, he's optimistic about the role technology will play.
Positive train control, for instance, is already employed in Europe, and was mandated by the US government for installation on certain rail shipments by 2015. The technology involves remote tracking and control of the train's braking, speed and other functions.
"There are big hurdles to overcome," Mackay said. "First of all, it's got to be a North American-wdie standard…It's being worked on as we speak…What it will mean is we will be able to quite dramatically expand the existing capacity in the system," he added. "You're going to be operating trains faster, at shorter intervals…it will improve the asset utilization for existing capacity."


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Hayward, P., Nelson-Smith, T. & Shields, C. 1996. Collins pocket guide. Sea shore of Britain and northern Europe. London: HarperCollins.
Hayward, P.J. & Ryland, J.S. (ed.) 1995b. Handbook of the marine fauna of North-West Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the Coptic Christian filmmaker whose film The Innocence of Muslims was falsely blamed by the Obama Administration as the catalyst for the 9/11 terrorist attack in Benghazi, told CNN's Jake Tapper that the Obama Administration had acted irresponsibly in its attempts to smear him.
Nakoula, 55, only just given supervised release from prison, where he had languished because of a 2010 bank fraud conviction, said he was shocked by the actions of the Obama Administration.
"Because, you know, I never thought, my movie can cause anyone trouble or anyone can get killed from my movie," he said. Nakoula said of Obama himself, "I don't blame him. He has a lot of responsibility," but then added: "Guys, before you do anything, please give yourself time to think about it, because you are responsible people. You are in a place–you have to be responsible in it."
Nakoula explained that people who reacted violently to his film were "stupid people, they didn't even show the whole movie….My movie is not a religion movie, it's political more than [religious]. I never be against any religion. I have a Muslim friends. I am against the terrorism culture. I am against Osama bin Laden. I am against (Al Qaeda leader Ayman al) Zawahiri. I am against (Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal) Hasan….I am against the culture itself, not the religion."


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two women are unharmed and alive after narrowly escaping two separate carjackings at gunpoint. In both cases, the women said their attacker was intending to rape them.
The two incidents happened just 30 minutes apart Sunday evening, first in North St. Paul and later in Maplewood.
The first woman describes a few minutes that seemed more like an eternity of terror. It was around 7:30 p.m. when she was leaving the Polar Ice Arena in North St. Paul. The 24-year-old woman had just finished playing a hockey game when she stepped into her car to leave.
That's when a man, dressed completely in black, jumped into her car's passenger seat. He pointed a black pistol at her and told her to drive a few blocks away.
According to the woman, "He said, 'we're going to go to a parking lot and we're going to have sex.' That's when I broke down and I said, 'no, no, you're not going to do that to me.'"
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My Life As A Trekkie
Hi, my name is Michelle. And I'm a Trekkie.
I was originally going to write my post on superheroes seeing as how Wolverine (purr) is out and I'm actually working on my own collaborative superhero story with my super-agent writer-pal. But I just saw the new Star Trek film and I'm moved to write about My Life As A Trekkie.
So, without further ado…
I have a confession to make. Long before the days of ST:TNG (that's Star Trek: The Next Generation for those of you who don't know), I was into Star Trek. I watched the original series with humble devotion. Back then, there was no such thing as a DVR (horrors) and I set my VCR to record every episode of the old three-season show.
Was it cheesy? Yes, of course it was. We always expected at least one Red Shirt to get killed during the show. Because, as we all knew, Captain Kirk, Spock and Bones would never get a scratch. "The Trouble With Tribbles" was a natural favorite. "A Piece of the Action" another. I loved seeing Kirk & Co. in 1930s Chicago-esque clothes toting real guns.
When the ST movies came, we were disappointed in the first one and riveted with the second. Kahn, that old Space Seed, came back to haunt us! It was the first time we saw our heroes in real peril. And Spock's self-sacrifice actually turned out to be quite logical.
After The Next Generation came on strong, the Star Trek Conventions started up. Anyone remember these? They were solely devoted to us Star Trek Fans. Yes, I admit it. I went. I toted my Star Trek Compendium and had some of the original crew members autograph it. (I still have it!) I got to meet Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, James Doohan, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart.
My friends and I played the Star Trek RPG game. I wrote fan-fiction.
Ah… those were the days.
I wasn't much into DS9 or Voyager or Enterprise. By then, my interest in Star Trek had waned some. I was busy with my life, raising a kid, starting to write books again.
So when I started seeing previews for this year's remake of Star Trek by Lost Gods J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof, I knew my interest would spark again. It looked awesome. It looked amazing. It looked like I needed to beat a direct path to the movie theater.
Of course everyone had seen it before me but I finally managed to get to the theater this weekend to see it. It didn't disappoint. There were a few things in the movie that bugged me as a die-hard Star Trek fan. But overall, it was probably the best sci-fi flick I've ever seen. It tops out anything the previous Star Trek films did.
I hear they're making a 2 and 3. You better believe I'll be in line at the theater to see them.
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FAIRBANKS (AP) — A bill that Gov. Bill Walker has backed would make some of Alaska's hunting and fishing violations more like traffic tickets than criminal prosecutions.
The bill follows a trend in Alaska law of moving some misdemeanor-level crimes to the lesser "violation" category, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported Tuesday.
"A criminal conviction is not always appropriate, nor is it necessarily the best outcome for the state or the offender," Walker said last spring. "By creating the option of a violation where the offender acts without any culpable mental state, prosecutors and law enforcement can more appropriately enforce the state's fish and game laws while maximizing public use and enjoyment."
The proposed law change would give new leniency to people who have licenses but don't have them in their possession when approached in the field by law enforcement. Hunters and fishers who receive a citation would have the option of bringing a copy of their license to court.
"This provision would prevent what may have been an honest mistake from turning into an unnecessary conviction," Walker said.
The bill does, however, call for increasing fines for commercial fishing violations and for the offense of unlawfully taking an animal. The fine for illegally taking a bison, for example, would more than double to $3,000. The bill would also allow the state to charge larger fines for hunters and fishermen who fail to buy licenses.
The bill passed through the House Resources Committee and was scheduled for a hearing at the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
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