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But how about East Asian? The Christian population in
Sunday, February 1, 2015
My headcovering testimony (Part 2) –what made me decide to cover full-time
But how about East Asian? The Christian population in
32 comments:
- Jessica R said...
Dear Kinuko,
Thank you for sharing with us the next part in your headcovering testimony. I don't see you as shy at all, but as a very brave, committed lady! I think if you saw the rest of us on the inside, you would discover that we ALL suffer from "I don't want to be the weird one" syndrome.
Yes, Jesus asks us, with His authority, to detach ourselves from the world, and follow him. I don't want to be like the rich young man who wouldn't give up his riches in order to follow Christ.
I very much liked reading your story, and am excited to hear about the spiritual transformations you've experienced! (Whenever you're ready)
- February 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Jessica,
Thank you so much for your reflections.
I found it very intriguing when you said, 'I think if you saw the rest of us on the inside, you would discover that we ALL suffer from "I don't want to be the weird one" syndrome'.
Actually, Sanae told me the same point the other day. She had thought it must be easier for North American sisters to practice head covering because USA/Canada are multicultural nations which allow various ideas and ways of life, but she found that her assumption was wrong after reading various testimonies (including yours). She told me it is as hard as any other nations. Yes, I agreed with her. And I realized that many of us are sharing the same mental struggles regardless of our national differences.
And this realization made me feel even much closer to you and like-minded sisters across the globe. I am so glad that now we are in the same boat!
- February 1, 2015 at 11:31 PM
- Jessica R said...
You make a good point about headcovering in the USA being just as hard as in other nations. Here, even at church, there is a strong nonconformist attitude prevalent. But it looks like this: "Jesus made me free, so I don't have to fit in with any stuffy, old ttraditions. I'm free to do what I want, and don't you dare try to stick me in a mold!" So, we are all expected to conform with nonconformity, which in itself becomes a form of non-originality, and a prison!
I think this attitude is rebellious and reflects a misunderstanding of the law versus grace issue. Being traditional is seen as being legalistic. How confused many in the church have become: for the headcovering doctrine is not a mere tradition of man but an ordinance from God!
I appreciate SO MUCH your strong, persevering stand on this issue! Yes, we are all in the same boat!
- February 2, 2015 at 7:04 AM
- Candace Curry said...
beautiful it takes a lot of courage to cover full time! It is such a testimony of his grace in our weakness! It is the gospel! Praise God!!!
- February 2, 2015 at 7:48 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Candace. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Yes,you are right, Candace. His grace in our weakness! I like the following words of God;
"But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29
Let us continue to walk in His light together, Candace! God bless you and your family.Kinuko
- February 2, 2015 at 11:41 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Jessica, I am thinking of making a special post concerning the point which you mentioned here, because I think it is a very very important topic. Thank you so much for opening this subject. with Love, Kinuko
- February 2, 2015 at 11:44 PM
Dear Jessica,I am Sanae. thank you for telling about nonconformist attitude in American church. I have never known this.
As a minority( japanese christian),sometimes we face the fact that many japanese people think faith is not very important matter.
To have storong faith does not always mean good thing in Japan.
But now I know..through your words and testimony.. American believers also have struglle in different way to seek the truth.
I have a praise song file that one American missionary used in Japan.
He left Japan several years ago to move other country.(He left the file to one of my friend, and she gave me.)
He wrote the all song lylics both english and japanese using roman alphabet by PC for him to sing with japanese.I was moved.
In history of japanese christianity,american christians gave so many things.
I want to pray for American believers.I am happy to know you,thank you.
- February 3, 2015 at 6:43 PM
- Irina Glazkova said...
Jessica, living in the USA for almost a year. I have seen that attitude most of the time. My current church adopted neutral attitude towards head covering. Basically, if you want to cover your head--free to do this.
Kinuko, amazing post. I actually have a scarf in my purse or backpack wherever I go. I pray that head covering will gain more attention. Also attitude is important. When I started covering most of my friends from church looked bewildered, now they are giving me scarves and hats for presents.
- February 3, 2015 at 9:21 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Sanae san, thank you for telling us the great role which American missionaries have played on Japanese church history. You are absolutely right. We owe to these precious brothers and sisters who abandoned their comfort lives in order to serve Japanese people over the centuries. We honor each one of them and we want to give our thanks to them.
I remember one American missionary back in Japan (she is around 60 years old). Because of her age, she had difficulty in learning Japanese and she could not communicate very well. But I have seen her praying silently in front of each seat in the church early in the morning (people were not there still). She was praying that God would grant blessings on each member. I happened to witness this scene one time, which I could never forget. It was NOT important for us whether she could speak Japanese well or not. Not at all, for she spoke so powerfully by her pure love and her dedicated life. Yes, we are so grateful that He has sent His servants in the midst of us so that we could (can) actually SEE Christ in their lives.
- February 4, 2015 at 4:01 AM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Irina,
Your remark about the importance of our attitude is very thoughtful. Your humble and soft words and attitude always teach me something. I realize that headcovering practice must always be linked to our inner softness and humbleness. Thank you for your good input, Irina. Kinuko
- February 4, 2015 at 4:08 AM
- Jessica R said...
Dear Sanae and Irina,
Thank you for your comments to me!
Sanae, thank you for sharing with us about that American missionary to the Japanese, and his contribution of music. How wonderful!
Irina, thank you for your validation of my perspective on American culture! There are a lot of rebels here, but they all seem to rebel in the same way (very non-original), both outside the church and inside the church, sadly.
I am glad to have known both of you, and Kinuko, too!
Your friend,
- February 4, 2015 at 10:28 AM
Ms.Kinuko,I'm Sanae.Thank you for sharing beautiful episode pf American missionary lady. In my life I have seen and heard of many missionaries from many countries. (USA,Korea,German,England,Vietnam,Finland..) It is surprising that so many brave believers have come to Japan.Japanese christians may be few,but I want to thank them because I believe their efforts never be in vain in God's eyes.
May God bless all of devoted missionaries.(Ms,Kinuko, off course including you!)
- February 5, 2015 at 1:02 AM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Sanae, I totally agree with you. So many brave missionaries have come to Japan and become its soil (John 12:24). How can we honor and express our deep gratitude to them? Do you have any good idea? Have you ever heard of the name Joshua Hewitt (1907-1942)? He was an Irish missionary to Japan and died as a young martyr there. He was advised to leave Japan when the war occurred but he refused to go because he could not leave his beloved Japanese brothers and sisters.He rather chose sufferings (and even death) for the sake of us. His death was terrible, which few Japanese actually know. Sanae san, do you think it is good if I write a biography of this missionary on this blog in order to express our gratitude to him and his sacrificial love?
- February 5, 2015 at 9:17 AM
Dear Kinuko. I'm Sanae. Yes,sure. I have not known about Josua Hewitt until now you told me.Many of missionarie's stories seems to be forgotten in Japan.I think it because..in my point of view,sometimes in Japan- maybe not only in Japan,missionaries are blamed as 'cultural invaders'. But through them, through their efforts,the name of Jesus became well known also in Japan.My first English teacher was American priest. I know many missionaries are still working in Japan.
Please write the article.And I hope your article encourage missionaries!
- February 5, 2015 at 1:31 PM
- April Cassidy said...
So beautiful and powerful! May God richly bless your walk with Christ!
- February 24, 2015 at 8:43 AM
- Eugenia said...
I began covering full-time when I was 59 years old - active in a church in which no one else covered and came from a church background where no one else covered. I can only declare that I am more blessed each day as I wear the veil and endeavor to honor God in this way. I URGE all of you to be open to God's leadership in this area and allow yourself the joys of covering full-time.
- February 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear April, thank you so much for your warm comments!! Do you remember that I had asked you to translate your headcovering testimony into Japanese? Your testimony is now on my Japanese blog and it has inspired many! I have read your writings and saw youtube videos. Your service on this earth is wonderful and I highly respect you. Thank you so much again for your messages. from Kinuko
- February 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear Sister Eugenia, thank you so much for your comment. Yes, as you wisely told me, I want to be open to His leadership. I am so glad that now I have like-minded sisters in all over the world. May God richly bless you. Kinuko
- February 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM
- Kegan Cook said...
Dearest Sister Kinuko,
You encourage me so much! You have such a meek and quiet spirit and do whatever God shows you in His word! I am a US christian and also cover full time. I completely cover my hair. I started covering a couple of years ago and got a lot of weird looks and some questions. It was hard being weird. But I only covered in services then. I did not want to cover full time because I knew it would just make me weirder. I have already been called legalistic by a friend. But God kept putting it in my heart to cover full time and then I decided to in bout August of last year. It was hard...
In a small congregation of 50-60, my mother and i are the only ones that cover. I wear a headcovering fulltime (with the exeptions of at home or at an all-women gathering) that completely covers my hair and, apart from 1Cor 11 for when I pray, these are some reasons why:
1) It encourages me to dress modestly. Hard to wear a headcovering and a low-cut shirt.
2) It helps me to remember the persecuted worldwide, particularly in the east.
3) It reminds me to have a meek and quiet spirit and be silent during services.
4) It gives me opportunities to talk about my faith. You said christians in Japan are less than 1%. Then by you covering full time you will open the door for people to ask questions and for you to tell them about your wonderful Lord Jesus. :)
5) It helps me relate with other women world-wide, particular muslim women.
6) The biggest reason for my full-time covering is to save my main beauty for my husband.
I am only sixteen and want to live a life of modesty for my husband. One of my biggest issues is to not become legalistic or judgmental of others. I just want to serve God faithfully, or as Sister Jessica said "faithful over a few things".
So (I'm sorry for this long comment! Please forgive me!), You are from Japan. I am absolutely in love with Japan! こんにちは! Although I do not speak Japanese, I know a few phrases and love the language. Oh! How many questions I could ask! I know some missionaries who live in Hokkaido. I wrote a song for them but never have sent it to them yet...Thank you for your story about the missionary! I love hearing about martyrs and it is my joy to pray for them. I will certainly pray for you. You honor God so beautifully!
I would love to talk to you more! If you have a facebook page and don't mind, please friend request me! https://m.facebook.com/kegan.cook.92?ref=bookmark
Thank you for all you do! I am truly inspired by you. :)
Love in Christ,
Kegan Cook
- March 6, 2015 at 11:31 AM
- Kegan Cook said...
By the way, love your covering veil! It is beautiful!
- March 6, 2015 at 11:32 AM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear sweet young sister, Kegan,
My heart was lifted up when I read your lovely, sincere letter. How wonderful that you have walked in the Lord with such dedication! When I was 16 years old, I was living without Christ. God must have a specific plan in your life. I am so excited about it!
The above 6 points which you mentioned are awesome. Especially, the point 4) opened my eyes to see my situation with hopeful light. Do you know Sister Sanae? (I wrote about her in my previous post, "I've found an Asian Headcovering sister!". She is a devote believer and also a full-time coverer in Japan.
Kegan, I don't have a facebook, so I am going to send an email to your gmail address. Please send my best regards to your mother!
with love and sisterly affection,
- March 7, 2015 at 12:47 AM
- Kegan Cook said...
Dearest Sister Kinuko,
Thank you for your reply! It is always uplifting to fellowship with other believers and tell about our walk with the Lord! He is wonderful and worthy of praise! I hope to enter into the fellowship of all these beloved sisters in Christ. :)
I have seen some of Sanae's comments and stuff. But I have not yet talked with her. If you could direct her to my email address, then we can chat as well. ^~^
I will certainly, Lord be willing, send your regards to my mother!
If you don't mind my asking, which island do you live on? The missionaries I told you about are Josh and Alicia Crowe. I'm sure they would love to hear from you. ^~^ I have directed Sister Alicia Crowe to your blog, so you might hear from her soon. God be willing, you will make great friends!
I hope to talk to you more! You know...I was thinking today: When we cover full time, we are a living testimony to the world. Wherever we go and whatever we do, without saying a word, we are presenting Christ and His character to everyone we meet...I was honored and uplifted to think of that! What a priveledge! I am glad to serve Him so!
Oh! And if I am not mistaken, Gospel For Asia has many headcovering sisters all around Asia. But I'm not sure...
Love to you in Christ Jesus!
Yours truly in Christ,
Kegan Cook
- March 7, 2015 at 1:02 PM
- Kinuko H said...
Dear sweet Kegan
How delightful to fellowship with a passionate young maiden like you, Kegan! Thank you so much for your comment. I was so touched by your following words;
<You know...I was thinking today: When we cover full time, we are a living testimony to the world. Wherever we go and whatever we do, without saying a word, we are presenting Christ and His character to everyone we meet...I was honored and uplifted to think of that! What a privilege! I am glad to serve Him so!
Wonderful! "When we cover full time, we are a living testimony to the world." I must write your words on my journal!
By the way, have you written your head covering testimony? If you have, please share with me. I'd love to read your testimony.
<Oh! And if I am not mistaken, Gospel For Asia has many headcovering sisters all around Asia.
Kegan, actually, Sanae and I have been praying to God to let us know about other Asian head covering sisters and fellowship with them. For, as far as we know, we are the only Japanese full-time coverer right at this moment. Kegan, do you have any idea how we can find them? How can we let them know that we are here (this blog)? It would be great if sisters of Gospel of Asia can locate us and contact us. Since I am not good at computer, I need your wisdom! Thank you so much!
P.S. I am looking forward to hearing from Sister Alicia. I came from Kyushu island but currently I am living in Greece as a servant of God.
- March 8, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Hello,Kegan. I am Sanae,whom Kinuko mentioned. I am so glad to know you! I have read your comment on Jessica's blog,too.
You're practicing headcovering with true and faithful heart. I admire your bravery so much. Because I know especially among young people,there is big peer pressure from friends,classmates,and others. I guess I could not be like you when I was 16years old.( I believes in Jesus at my age of 20.)
I usually use headbands,sometimes in my house use scarves.I started headcovering inspired by many testimonies of other sisters.(including Kinuko,Jessica,Irina)
I asked Kinuko to tell you my email adress when she can have opportunity to send you email.( I do'nt have facebook account,too.)
I'm 41yrs old, housewife, stay at home mam of 12yrs old boy.
Please feel free if you have something you want to ask me,thank you!
PS I live in Osaka,Japan. I feel so encouraged to hear that your friends stay in Japan as missionaries! We Japanese christian have received so many from North American missionaries. May God bless you and them!
- March 8, 2015 at 4:40 AM
- Irina Glazkova said...
Dear amazing Kegan,
It's so amazing to see another head-covering Christian sister. I read your comments on sister Jessica's blog. This is so amazing to see another single Christian lady who covers her head. I am the only unmarried woman who covers her head in my church, we have few others who wear mantilla during worship. Heaad covering is such a blessing to us. Please visit my post when you get a chance: http://blessedbeyondbordersbeyondboundaries.blogspot.ca/2015/02/recovering-of-head-covering.htm
I believe that head covering in churches is coming back albeit in a slow rate.
Originally I am from Russia. I spent most of my life on Sakhalin Island which is pretty close to Japan. Today I live in Newfoundland, Canada.
God bless,
- March 8, 2015 at 9:51 AM
- Kegan Cook said...
Dearest Sister Sanae,
That's wonderful! And thanks. :) I am actually homeschooled, so I do not have as much peer pressure as many others do. I am teaching my baby brother. He is very funny when he starts talking about headcoverings. But he is very smart. I think he gets that a lot of people don't like what mom and I do. So he only ever talks about it at home. But he believes in it cuz that's what we've taught him. Lol! XD He's going to be a different kid. :) He was overjoyed when I told him about other ladies that cover their head! He is so encouraging to me. He is six years old, going on seven. He's the sunshine of my life. ^~^
That is cool! I will direct Alicia-San to you and Kinuko-San as best I can. :)
I will email you as soon as I get the chance. Thanks!
Love in Christ,
Kegan Cook
- March 9, 2015 at 7:48 AM
- Kegan Cook said...
Dearest Sister Irina,
So glad to meet you! In the King James Version, it uses the word "woman" instead of "wife". The original greek word can be used either way. I'm a strong proponent for all women wearing headcoverings. ^~^
Nice to meet someone from Russia! ^~^
I went to visit your link, but it said that particular page did not exist, so I went to your home page. :)
Please feel free to email me and converse more! email@example.com
Love in Christ,
Kegan Cook
- March 9, 2015 at 8:02 AM
Dear Kegan,thank you for your comment and sharing about your little brother! In Japan christian home schoolers are very few(I heard once that there are about 400 home schoolers in Japan,but I'm not sure.),to tell the truth I have never seen them.I think you and Jessica are so blessed by this.
In Japan the number of christian is very few.1percent of population.(As for Cathoric church more than half of members are not Japanese.I am a protestant/evangelical christian.) We are absolute minority.
I appriciate that many north American missionaries are still working in my country.God bless!
Sanae From Japan
- March 9, 2015 at 4:29 PM
- Kegan Cook said...
Dearest Sanae-san,
Thank you for your reply! It saddens me to know this about your country. :( I would say that most "christians" in my country aren't really christians but say that they are for many reasons. Still, I know it must be hard in your country as well. I have a heavy heart for Japan! I pray that God moves hearts to Him and that many will tell your people about Christ. May many be saved! God is mighty and able to do all things! It is His desire that none should go to hell but that everyone would enjoy the benefits of living in Him and with Him. God bless you and all the 1% christians! May you all stand strong for Jesua and be a very bright light in a very dark place. (:)
Yours ever,
Kegan Cook
- March 10, 2015 at 7:29 AM
Thank you for your encouragement! I shared and will share about Japanese christians in my comment.(When I can find opportunity..I really appriciate Kinuko for opening this blog!) One of the reason of that is that I expect prayers for Japan of other believers in the world. Kegan,thank you for answering!
Sharing from Jessica and Irina taught me that believers in North American churches also have many struggle. As you did,Jessica also pointed out that many of USA christians are not truth seeking believers. Once my Phillipina friend said to me 'If you can find someone who has true relationship with God in churches,you are so,so,so happy.' Phillipine is also christian country(83percent cathoric,10percent protestant/evangelical) but seems to have similar problem.
Kegan,if you have any matters that you want me to pray,Please share with me!
I appriciate that you have 'a heavy heart for Japan'.
with love Sanae
- March 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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Thank you, Hillary!May God bless you.
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So, as I was reading Fluke (for the second time) I finally started to ask myself - how much of this stuff Chris is writing is fact, and how much is fiction, and how many authors just make stuff up for the sake of entertainment vrs how many do research to at least try to be somewhat accurate?
Let me provide an example so I don't come off as a totally insulting moron: In chapter 8 of Fluke (I read it last night) Chris makes some fairly reasonable comments about whales and their sexuality - (1) you can't tell the sex of a whale unless you catch em mating because their sexual organs aren't just danglin' out there for all to see. (2) Males have a prehensile penis (boy would that be cool) (3) only males are singers.
I usually take most of what is written with a high level of skepticsm because I know what I would do. I'd just make it up because it sounds funny. So what do the professional writers do?? Is there a default setting on fact vrs fiction?
Does ANYONE understand what I just wrote / what I'm getting at???_________________And God said: 'Let there be Satan, so people don't blame everything on me. And let there be lawyers, so people don't blame everything on Satan.'
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this indicates that only the males sing.
you can take a dna sample to sex a whale
i'm having trouble finding a penis article that is easy to link but they're there. i don't know if they could hold a cup but i don't think anyone has tried _________________"protestant heaven is in the basement of catholic heaven."
my dad
"there's just one more thing.... it's been emotional." lock stock and 2 smoking barrels
You're telling me they're really prehensile??? Really and truly??? See - this is what I'm talking about. Chris tends toward the fantastic and unbelievable, so it's tough to determine if it's real or not. Prehensile penises... Just think of the possibilities...
No, really. think of them.
(1) punch someone in the head - man that would be embarrassing
(2) open doors for the ladies
(3) tie cherry stems in knots..._________________And God said: 'Let there be Satan, so people don't blame everything on me. And let there be lawyers, so people don't blame everything on Satan.'
I don't know, maybe they'd be good for sex...
Most of the science in Fluke is right, or was right at the time I wrote it.
Except for the part about all killer whales being named Kevin. Which may or may not be true.
The joke I did on tour, when I explained about the prehensile penis was this:
Yeah, I know what you guys are thinking....
Cup holder!
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But it is nice to know that people are reading these things at least. I received an email from my favorite be-stubbled former contestant today and thought I'd share:
i'd rather you not write about me any longer if you don't mind. my press guy sends me clippings and sent me this and i was like "REALLY?" I'm looking to cut negativity from my life and it's hard when it bombards me like that.
If you wanted to share my video with the spirit in which it was produced (bringing light to a gay cause), that would've been appreciated.
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Some thoughts from President Lefton on Student Parties
Busting The Myths…. click here
"I'm more fun when I drink…."
Uh huh, how about when you're puking all over the rug?
Most Common Party Problems
Quick Party Facts
1) Under Ohio law, you must be 21 years of age to purchase, consume or possess alcoholic beverages. No exceptions!
2) Providing minors (under the age of 21) with alcohol is a criminal offense that can land you in jail and even get you kicked out of school. Don't put your future in jeopardy — card everyone.
3) The party host is legally liable for everything that happens at his or her party. That means a party gone wild goes on the host's permanent record.
4) It's all fun and games until too much alcohol is involved. 90% of sexual assaults and arrests happen after excessive drinking. Friends tell friends when enough is enough.
5) The larger the party, the more likely the party will become uncontrollable. Don't let party crashers crash your future — if you didn't invite them, ask them to leave. If they won't leave, call the Police; they'll escort them off your property for you.
6) Keep your neighbors in mind and make sure what happens at your party stays at your party. From beer cups and bottles to noise, live by the rule of leave no trace and do no damage; and remember your mama doesn't live here to clean up after you — that's your job.
Tips for Party Hosts
Have stuff around that is not alcoholic. Pick up some water, Powerade, Coke, and juice.
Pretzels & Chips
Everybody likes pretzels and chips when they drink – and they're super cheap. Grab a couple bags. Not to mention, a full stomach slows the pace at which alcohol is absorbed.
Toilet Paper
Ask most party-goers – the host never has enough toilet paper. Always keep a ton of toilet paper around.
Cleaning Supplies
No one wants to stick to their own floor when they are walking around the day after a party. Pick up some Fantastick for stains, and some general cleaning supplies like a broom, a bucket, a mop, extra trash bags, and air fresheners.
Know the People at your Party
The more people you don't know at your party, the greater potential for bad things to happen. Fights, theft, and people getting hurt or in trouble happen more often when you don't know who's at your party. Keeping the size of your party small and putting up fences cuts down on the number of randoms who will come into your party and steal your DVD's and remote control.
Know the Law
Familiarize yourself with the Ohio Alcohol Laws to keep you and your partygoers safe.
Respect your Neighbors and your Landlord, and Know your Lease Regulations.
There are at least two reasons why you do not want to be the inconsiderate neighbor. First, people like to get that guy in trouble. Second, if you're not home and your neighbor sees someone hit your car or walk out of your house with your TV, they are more likely to help you if they know you and like you.
Be Considerate
Clean up what you mess up, and keep the noise level resonable.
Have at least One Person Not Drinking
If you and your friends are set on having a crazy night, it only makes sense to have someone there with their wits about them. Let this person be the one who drives you to Taco Bell at 2:00 a.m., or calls the police if something happens, and makes sure that no one is getting dangerously drunk.
Drink Water
Drink water along with and in between alcoholic drinks, and down a couple more glasses of water before you go to bed. It re-hydrates your body and cuts back on the risk of a hangover so you're not miserable during the game, or class, or work, etc.
Provide Options
Limit alcohol, and serve non-alcoholic beverages in addition to any alcohol. Additionally, provide food, and use cans or plastic bottles, but not glass bottles.
Special Note to Women
The reality is that women end up with higher levels of alcohol in their blood causing higher rates of impairment than guys after drinking the same amount of alcohol. The more a woman drinks, the higher her risk of sexual assault. Have a plan to keep yourself sober and safe.
Why We Care
alcohol can kill
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[…] "When someone gets beat with a bat, that's not cool, but [neither is] violating someone's personal space. … If motherfuckers would have came in on me, they would have got they ass whupped too, straight up and down. I definitely wouldn't have taken a bat and tried to kill somebody over it, but the point would have been made." […]
Last thing in the world I thought I'd see is a Morehouse grad named Martin Luther going out like that over that foul beatdown incident last semester. I didn't have to take anything but soap, a washcloth and shower shoes during the fall semester of '89 I spent living at Holmes Hall. Try making your point nonviolently, M.L., with a rapier wit, sense of self-possession and a lack of fear, for yours and your brothers' and sisters' sake.
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Ever since I found out Pavement was reuniting for a tour and I realized I'd never again rue missing them live, I've had a favorite bar question: name the top five acts you'd waste a time machine trip on seeing in their prime. It gets a passionate response, if only because there are so many ways to qualify what counts as a bad answer. "The Beatles?!? You gotta be kidding me: screaming girls in giant stadiums." "Nina Simone? You're gonna take a chance on one of her notorious flipouts?" "ZZ Top? Okay. That's a great answer."
So in honor of bar questions everywhere, in the upcoming weeks starting August 30th, with some help with some friends we'll be releasing our desert island Hot Tub Rock Show* picks for live shows. And since I'll be seeing them in September, you can bet I won't waste one of my slots on Pavement. And, I'm gonna bet that, despite her recent lack of Nina Simone-level flipouts, no one will choose Cat Power either.
Pavement, "Stop Breathing (Live, Hollywood, CA 4/24/1994)" [via Cause=Time] [Buy]
Cat Power, "Lived in Bars (Live, Berlin, 6/11/2006)" [via Captain's Dead] [Buy]
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Compact. Solid output quality across the board. Automatic duplexer. Ethernet.
Slow for its rated speed, and compared with competing systems.
Bottom Line
The Samsung ML-3712ND produces solid output quality across the board as a workhorse small-office mono laser.
The Samsung ML-3712ND ($300 street) can serve as a mono laser printer for a small workgroup, and it's small enough for the role of personal printer in any size office. In either role, it provides solid output quality and decent paper capacity. It's not as fast as some of its rivals, especially considering its rated speed.
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The ML-3712ND, a mix of off-white and brown, measures 14.5 by 14.4 by 10 inches (HWD) and weighs 21 pounds, making it a perfect desk companion. The front panel is minimalist, with a 4-way controller with center button, several function buttons (On, Start, and Eco mode), and a 2-line monochrome display. It comes standard with a 250-sheet main paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, and has an automatic duplexer. The printer can accommodate an additional, optional 520-sheet tray for a maximum total capacity of 820 sheets.
The ML-3712ND offers USB and Ethernet connectivity; we tested it over an Ethernet connection with a networked PC running Windows Vista.
Print Speed and Output Quality
I timed the Samsung ML-3712ND on the latest version of our business applications suite (using QualityLogic's hardware and software for timing), at 8.9 effective pages per minute (ppm). It is rated at 37 ppm, which should be about the speed you'd get should get if you were to print text only. (Our test suite combines text pages, graphics pages, and pages with mixed content.) We clocked the Editors' Choice Samsung ML-2851ND ($300 street, 4 stars) at 9.4 ppm on the same tests despite a 30-ppm rated speed, but when the ML-2851ND earned its Editors' Choice 3 years ago, its speed was more impressive compared with rivals. In February we timed the Editors' Choice OKI B431dn ($349.99 direct, 4 stars)with a 40-ppm rated speedat 11.1 ppm , and several other mono lasers in its price range that we've tested are significantly faster.
Output quality was solid across the board, with text and photos typical of mono lasers, and graphics slightly above par. Together, the output is good enough to print out client newsletters. Text was good enough for most any business uses, except those requiring especially small fonts.
Graphics were suitable for most any internal business need, and depending on how picky you are, may be good enough for distribution to clients you want to impress. Slightly uneven distribution of toner created a mottled appearance in some dark areas, some illustrations showed mild dithering in the form of dot patterns, and two graphics showed mild banding in the form of dark streaks.
Photos were good enough to print recognizable images from Web pages. Most prints showed traces of dithering. Other flaws included aliasing (the tendency for thin black lines to appear jagged), banding, and uneven toner fill.
The Samsung ML-3712ND is a solid choice as a workhorse mono laser printer for a small office or as a personal printer. It's compact enough to fit in a reasonably small space. Its output is solid across the board. It's not the fastest mono laser around, somewhat slower than two Editors' Choice printersthe Samsung ML-2851ND and Oki B431dnand considerably slower than several other similar mono lasers we've tested. Still, it may be more than fast enough to meet your needs, particularly if the price is right.
Check out the test scores for the Samsung ML-3712ND.
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Hello Crafty Friends!
Konica here today at the blog and Welcome to our mid-month Creative design team Inspirations following this months challenge#24 on RAKSHABANDHAN theme.
You can create Cards, layouts, a journal page, Canvases, interactive/3D cards,
mixed media, altered art,money envelopes …anything crafty,
With the RAKSHA BANDHAN theme in it!
But keep in mind, Craftyscrappers products as focus.
The challenge runs until 31st August so there is still plenty of time if you have not already joined in or would like to enter a second or even third time to be in with a chance of winning…
Top 2 picks will be offered each with a 5x5inch stamp set worth Rs.475each.
All 3 winners will be awarded with the win badge to flaunt on their blogs/facebook pages.
We hope you will get inspired and participate in our CURRENT CHALLENGE.
So here are the Inspirations By our CDTs:
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hi folks,
This is Anjali ,creative designer at @craftyscrappers
We are having a very festive and colorful challenge going on for Rakshabandhan.
As my inspiration for our this month challenge and releases i have created mixedmedia tag cards and shagun envelopes using the versatile supplies from Craftyscrappers.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
and 2-IN-1DESIGN 3D STENCIL-BOX PATTERN
- I took craftyscrappers Premium white cardstock both for my stamping and card bases.
- Then stenciled using craftyscrappers 2-IN-1 3D DESIGN-BOX PATTERN stencil using shimmer sprays-dancing peacock, sweet sunshine,ocean waves and sweet pumkin.
- Stamped the beautiful brother image from the stamp set-NO#1:BRO & SIS.
- Colored them using zig markers.
- Stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in black archival ink.
- Added some flowers as decorations and finished the tag cards.
I think it's a very good idea to gift it as shagun envelope apart from giving Rakshabandhan cards.
PROJECT#2 :BEAUTIFUL MONEY (shagun) ENVELOPE
- I have mixed spicy walnut shimmer spray with my texture paste for stenciling to give a hint of colour.
- I have done simple layering of chipboard, cheesecloth, twine and then the stamped sentiment and image.
- I coloured the beautiful stamped image from the stamp set- NO#1:BRO & SIS using Zig markers.
- Lastly I decorated my envelope with craftyscrappers shaker elements and flowers to make the envelope more pretty.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/Anjalicraftzone/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anjalis_handmadecards
YouTube : Anjali's handmade cards
Blogspot : anjalicraftzone.wordpress.com
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hi my artsy and crafty friends,
This is Archana ,creative designer at @craftyscrappers.
Today im here with a mixed media Rakhi tag as an inspiration for our ongoing challenge on Rakshabandhan and i thought a mixed media tag will be just the right thing to add in to the sweets and goodies package while gifting it to your brother or sister on rakshabandhan.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
and FUN-FOILS- GLITZY GOLD
- I took premium white cardstock from Craftyscrappers and cutout a tag shape around 6 inches x 3 inches and Created texture using texture paste and stencil.
- Colored the tag using Craftyscrappers Shimmer spray, The shades I used are called "Sweet Pumpkin" and "Ocean waves".
- On another white cardstock I sprayed some Shimmer sprays called "Rusty Denim" and lift up excess paint from the cardstock using tissue, once it dries completely I transferred some fun foils-Glitzy Gold by @craftyscrappers on it randomly.
- Next I took wooden gear and stamp image directly on the gear and apply silver embossing powder on it. For this I used stamp set called "Happy Rakhi".
- Made pieces of cardstock which I colored earlier and place them on tag forming a random composition.
- I pasted colored coconut fiber and feathers behind the wooden gear and place it on tag.
- To finish the tag added beautiful sentiment from the same stamp set.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/ArchusArtworld/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/archana.sehgal/
Pinterest : https://in.pinterest.com/ArchusArtWorld/
Blogspot : https://archusart.blogspot.in/
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hello crafty people!
Devika here, ,creative designer at @craftyscrappers
Rakhi is just around the corner…
so how about making magical, superhero cards for your siblings??!!
So for our mid month challenge inspiration i have created a superhero rakhi card using the stamp set, super siblings by craftyscrappers.I am absolutely in love with this stamp set…the images and sentiments are just perfect to express your love to your super siblings 😀
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
and STENCIL- Create-a-scene SPIRAL SUNBURST
- Take Craftyscrappers Premium white cardstock.
- Use the Create-a-scene"Spiral Burst" stencil from Craftyscrappers and put Fired Brick Distress Oxide through it for the superhero card and Fossiled Amber for the superwoman card.
- Stamp the images from the "Super siblings" stamp set on Craftyscrappers White cardstock using Black archival ink.
- Colour them using inks/ watercolour/ markers.
- Fussy cut the stamped images from the stamp set-super-siblings.
- Stamp the sentiments from the same stamp set onto a strip of Craftyscrappers Premium White cardstock and attach it on the lower portion of the card.
- And now..my most favorite part 😉 Attach a spring below the fussy cut super heros images..and they will come to life 😀
Hope you had springy… wobbly fun in today's inspirations! 😉
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/houseofillusiondelhi/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofillusion/
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGR6yuGN1tm2HzpwuYQOIA
Blogspot : houseofillusiondelhi.blogspot.com
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hello everyone,
Its, This is Mugdha ,creative designer at @craftyscrappers.
Rakshabandhan is one of the indian festivals where sister ties rakhi on the brother's hand and in turn brother promises sister that he will always protect her,it is the symbol of love between brother and sister..I love this festival alot and enjoy making cards and rakhi's for my brothers. So for today mid month challenge inspirations, i have made two simple rakshabandhan cards using No.1bro and sis stamp set by Craftyscrappers..This is such a gorgeous stampset and beautifully designed to make cards which you can gift it to your brothers and sisters.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
And Craftyscrappers PREMIUM WHITE CARDSTOCK
- I took craftyscrappers premium white cardstock and embossed it with geometrical pattern.
- i stamped the No.1 brother image from the stamp set, NO#1:Bro & Sis on the white cardstock and colored it with camlin pencil colors.
- Then i fussy cut the image and adhered it over the embossed background.
- I stamped the beautiful sentiment on white cardstock from the same stamp set and and pasted it over craftyscrappers blue color cardstock and adhered it over embossed background.
- Lastly, I adhered the entire panel on craftyscrappers blue color cardstock.
I am so in love with this stamp set, that i went ahead and created another card,
rakshabandhan is the festival that intrigues all your love and hate relationship with your brothers and sisters and i thought why not make another card to give to my brother.
- I took Craftyscrappers Premium white cardstock as the base of my card and dry embossed it using an embossing folder.
- I stamped the image of the boy from the stamp set- no#1:Bro & Sis and colored it using camlin brush pens and fussy cut it.
- I die cut a circle out of Craftyscrappers blue cardstock and adhered it over the embossed background.
- i stamped and fussy cut the sentiment from the same stamp set and pasted it over the die cut circle.
- adhered the fussy cut image of the boy.
- Adhered the rakhi around the die cut circle and finished my card.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/craftomaniahobbyclasses/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mugdhagujarathi/
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGJALQYvllw76w3yhfwtqA
Blogspot : https://craftomania123.blogspot.com/
Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/mugdhagujarathi/
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hello everyone,
Priyadarshini here, ,creative designer at @craftyscrappers.
Well there are so many reasons to celebrate rakshabandhan, and the best part is when you have a brother whose birthday falls under the auspicious occasion of rakhi.
So today for the mid month challenge inspirations, i have a Rakshabandhan style birthday card to send to my brother on this rakhi.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
Gorgeous SHAKER ELEMENTS
Blackberry Bliss
And 2-IN-1 DESIGNS 3D STENCIL- DIAMOND PATTERNS
- I always start with stamping and coloring my image. I have stamped both the images from the Stamp set-SUPER SIBLINGS to show how they look.
Loved colouring them.
- I coloured and fuzzy cut my image. This time, I adhered it to black card stock to give a black outline to the image.
- Now to the stenciling part. I took only one stencil from the set-2-IN1 DESIGNS 3D DIAMOND PATTERNS and placed it on white cardstock. I used distress inks to create an background.
Next, I shifted the stencil slightly to create a pattern. For this I used distress inks. I trimmed it out to fit the shaker.
I die cut a square from white card stock an then dry embossed it. Then I added a piece of acetate with double sided adhesive and added shaker elements. I added foam adhesive on the sides. I used the pattern paper and added the entire piece to a white card stock.
- I added the image using foam adhesive to the front of the card.
- I added the sentiment and a logo from the set. To finish the card, I added some liquid pearls and glossy accent to his eyes.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/simpleartcraft/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/simpleartandcraft/
YouTube : simple art craft
Blogspot : https://simpleartcraft-tips.blogspot.in/
WordPress: https://simpleartcraft.wordpress.com/
Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/simpleartcraft/
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hello everyone,
Its Sweety here, creative designer at @craftyscrappers.
Rakhi is round the corner, and what's better than a handmade card for your brother or sister. So for todays mid month challenge inspiration, i have created a traditional RAKSHABANDHAN Card using the fabulous illutrated "Rakhi Wishes' stamp set.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
- I first coloured the brother-sister image from the "Rakhi wishes" stamp using Camlin brush markers. This is such a cute image and so much fun to colour.
- I then did the fancy fold as I did in my previous card. I glued the image such that whole of it was visible upon closing the card.
- Then I added a green pattern paper underneath the image to give it some base. Otherwise, my image will look like its floating.
- I finally stamped the sentiment on a cream coloured paper using red versa colour ink, and matted this circle onto a red paper.
- I cut the red paper with scissors to create the postage look.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/prettyperfectcraft/
Instagram : https://goo.gl/WPy3hL
YouTube : https://www.instagram.com/sweety.1203/
Blogspot : https://prettyperfectcraft.blogspot.com
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hello My Crafty Friends…
Its me Arpita here, creative designer at @craftyscrappers.
And for todays mid month challenge inspiration i have a fun project to share with you, where i have transformed a scrap into something beautiful…isnt that exciting and fun,so yes today i am with an upcycle project.I Had this carton box lying around so I decided it was time to give it a makeover and it would be a perfect way to fill in some goodies to gift your loved ones this festive season of RAKSHABANDHAN.
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
@craftyscrappers SHIMMER PAINTS
2-IN-1 3D DESIGN Arrow Pattern stencil
and @craftyscrappers SHIMMER PASTES
- Primed the box with 2 coats of white gesso.For the top part of the box i choose Posy Flamingo shimmer paint as my base color.
- To add some interest used the newly released 2-IN-1 3D DESIGN Arrow Pattern stencil,want to mention these stencils are so versatile with endless possibility.
- Choose Bronze Shimmer paint and Stem Shimmer paste to do the stenciling.
- Painted the lower part of the box with Peacock feather Shimmer paint.
- Lastly add some chipboard and metal embellishments.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/arpita.ts
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/arpitatornal/?hl=en
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClglg7jta75p1W5ghyB6dyg
Blogspot : https://arpitashouseofcreation.blogspot.in/
CreativeDesignTeam Member
Hi friends,
Soniya here, Creative Designer of Craftyscrappers
For today's mid month challenge inspirations I have this extremely beautiful layout with @craftyscrappers fun-foils to share with you all!
My inspirations focuses on the spotlight products:
- On an MDF piece, apply a modelling paste with your favorite stencil.
- Ones the modelling paste has dried out completely, apply a thin coat of black gesso.
- Its time to play with @craftyscrappers FUN-foil sheet. Apply a thin coat of adhesive on the base and apply foil paper.
- Press is properly and ones you can see color sticking on base remove the foil sheet. You can already see beautiful foil color on the base.
- If required again stick the foil and press it for complete coverage.
- Now fussy cut you photo/image. Here I have used one of my photo collection of my daughter.
- Stick that with the help of adhesive and add your favorite sentiment too.
- And your beautiful layout is ready!
Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/growingcraft1
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/growingcraft1/
YouTube : Growing Craft
Blogspot : www.growingcraft.com
Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/soniyaagarwala/
So thats finishes off with today's mid month challenge Inspirations by our Creative design team members. Aren't they absolutely mesmerizing!!! Do check out our Design Team creation samples so you can be inspired by their awesome creativity!!
Please support our Creative Design Team members by clicking on their name links that will take you to their blogs and leave them some love!
Your comments are ALWAYS appreciated!!!
So get your crafty gear on and Do join us in our challenge!
Don't forget, there is a maximum of 3 entries per person and it needs to be new work
(so created and posted after this challenge has started).
Have fun with our challenge for which the entries close on 31ST AUGUST,2018
and good luck!
(NOTE:If you don't see Mr.Linky on the challenge post, please refresh your page, your browser may not have fully loaded this page.)
If you still have trouble adding your creations for the challenge,
kindly drop your creation links/blog links/facebook page link/pictures at email@example.com and we will manually add them for you.
And if you want to participate via facebook, you may post your creations over our facebook group: CRAFTYSCRAPPERS CRAFT CHALLENGES
Use #Craftyscrappers challenge24″RAKSHABANDHAN" to qualify for submission,failing to do so, the entry would be disqualified.
We will soon come back with our talented Design Team members creations as inspirations, so keep checking our blog.
Looking forward to your participation in the challenge.


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New Label Alert | Julia Jentzsch
The designer left Cologne, Germany at age 18 to "find fashion," and entered into a fairytale.
The designer left Cologne, Germany at age 18 to "find fashion," and entered into a fairytale.
Is a return to tailored pants on the horizon?
Whether dark and sleek, sporty and striped or stud-toed, these kicks keep step with trend and tradition.
Few accessories are as versatile as the silk scarf. Here's a few of our favorites.
The first major show since the photographer's death in 2004 celebrates his politically incorrect, large-scale images of women.
A look back at the designer's oeuvre as creative director of the Paris fashion house.
The critics weigh in on Monday's shows in Paris.
Carlotta Manaigo's Paris fashion week photo diary.
Suzy Menkes questions combat on the catwalk.
Less photo play, more closet stay is what we're after, and a closer look at the spring collections reveals a great number of qualifying — and equally desirable — pieces.


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It's advisable to include Swiss
stay and bail-in recognition clauses in LMA-style syndicated
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Swiss market participants have become accustomed to the
inclusion of the Loan Market Association (LMA) recommended form
of bail-in recognition clause in Swiss law governed syndicated
credit agreements, which caters to the recognition clause
requirement under article 55 of the European Bank Recovery and
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force of Switzerland's own recognition clause requirement on
April 1, this article explains why it is rarely required, but
sometimes advisable to include Swiss stay or bail-in
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Exit wounds are the wounds made when a projectile exits the body. The term typically refers to punctures made by gunshot wounds, but can refer to any wound made by a fast-moving object that forcefully enters the body in one location and leaves in another. Exit wounds are usually larger and more irregular than entrance wounds, and typically require special care.
When a fast-moving projectile, such as a bullet, enters the body, it does so at an uninterrupted pace. The force of the bullet slams into the flesh, leaving a relatively clean and well-rounded wound. As the bullet travels through the body, though, it meets resistance from organs and other internal structures. This causes it to slow down and adds to the overall amount of damage. With less force behind it, the bullet has to work harder to exit the body, resulting in messier, less regular exit wounds.
Exit wounds differ depending on the type of penetrating object. Certain bullets cause more damage than others, and in some cases the exit wound can actually be smaller and cleaner than the entrance wound. This most often results when the gun is fired very close to the body. Forensic specialists can often determine the type of gun and bullet that was used based on the entrance and exit wounds.
Caring for exit wounds is similar to caring for any major wound. The medical team's first concern is preventing excessive blood loss. Losing a large amount of blood quickly can send the victim into shock and make it difficult to replace the fluid fast enough to prevent death. Once bleeding is controlled, and the vital organs are evaluated and, if possible, repaired, the team can focus on cleaning and repairing the wound.
Infection is one of the greatest concerns when caring for exit wounds, as the risk of infection increases when foreign matter passes through the body. A larger wound may also have a greater chance of becoming contaminated than a smaller wound. Infection control begins with cleaning the area around the wound and closing the opening of the wound with sutures. In some cases, the wound may need to be packed with sterile gauze to help it heal from the inside out.
Unlike accidental wounds, entrance and exit wounds caused by bullets require meticulous care in maintaining the integrity of the evidence. Doctors and nurses may be required to photograph the wounds or preserve any pieces of the bullet that are retrieved from the body. While assisting in the collection of evidence should never come at the expense of the best possible patient care, it is still an important aspect of caring for gunshot wound victims.
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Christin Finn DVM, CVA, VSMT, CCRT is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Finn completed training and certification in Veterinary Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manipulation, as well as Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dr Finn has owned her practice, Equisport Medicine, now known as Canine Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Services, since 1999. She has 19 years experience caring for sport horses of many disciplines including racetrack, jumping, dressage, and eventing. Dr. Finn completed the FEI veterinary training course in 2001 and served as a course veterinarian at the Rolex Four Star Event in Kentucky.
In addition, Dr. Finn has four years experience practicing small animal emergency medicine and surgery.
As her career progressed, Dr. Finn chose to shift the focus her practice to integrative veterinarian medicine. Integrative veterinary medicine is a comprehensive holistic approach to treating the whole animal, not just one ailment. Dr. Finn started her career as an ambitious equine and small animal emergency veterinarian. She was determined to solve problems and fix animals. Although Dr. Finn was very successful with many cases presented to her, as time progressed, she sought to have more of a relationship and partnership in helping her patients to heal both their physical and behavioral ailments. Rather than simply treating illness as it arose, Dr. Finn sought to take steps to prevent future illness. In other words, she became dedicated to fostering wellness.
Dr. Finn blends Western and Eastern medicine to provide the best and most complete diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for her patients. She is committed to helping owners have healthy and happy, horses and dogs.


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"In late 2017, Lenovo announced a worldwide resource action that would occur over the next several quarters, and impacting less than two percent of its global workforce. This week's employment reductions are a continuation of that process. We are reducing our Motorola operations in Chicago however this did not impact half of our workforce there and our Moto Z family will continue. - Motorola said to 9to5Google"
Well, that's not all. According to the latest reports, Lenovo-owned Motorola is cancelling the Moto X4 successor, the unannounced Moto X5 which was leaked back in January with FullScreen Display and iPhone-X like notch.
The report further says that Motorola will be narrowing its focus back to Moto G, Moto E, and the Moto Z Smartphones.
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A Native American wise man in the Midwest was asked by his grandson about all the conflict and discord in the world as they sat beside a peaceful stream. The grandfather reflected for a moment and then replied, "My child, there are two dogs battling within my heart. One is full of anger, hatred, and rage. The other is full of love, forgiveness, and peace." The old man paused, and he and his grandson sat for a moment in contemplative silence by the side of the tranquil stream. Finally, the boy spoke again, "Grandfather, which dog will win the battle in your heart? The one filled with hatred, or the one filled with love?" The old man looked at his grandson, smiled and said, "The one I feed will win."
Then he continued, "My child, feeding one dog or the other is only part of the answer. For the Great Spirit offers food for each of us—and it is from the Great Spirit that we first learn to feed others."
Each Sunday we at St. Matthew's are fed spiritually as we celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We come to the Paschal banquet and are nourished for our continuing journey. As we have been fed, so must we feed others in Christ's name. The human heart yearns to hear the voice of the Shepherd who leads all who listen to God's peace and God's reconciling love.
This is the goal of our outreach to the Jordan & Baten units in Pampa. We strive to bring the transforming power of the light and love of Christ to those behind bars by joining with them in Holy Communion. Through Christ they are offered hope, healing and purpose.
This is a wonderful outreach!
Church members interested in participating in this outreach are encouraged to talk with anyone active with the Community Ministry Group, Fr. Mark or by contacting the church office. (806) 665-0701
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I was just going through a bunch of scans I did a while back and have run in to a number of various pictures which conjure memories:
This is Philmore Hall. He was my first french horn teacher, when I was just a wee lad. In my later years of grade school, and through Junior High School, I played in his jazz band. We would tour around various schools and also play assorted events around the area. Even made it on TV. He was an early teacher of Dizzy Gillespie, until Dizzy started teaching the teacher. But every time Dizzy came through town (DC), we would go out to see him, and hang out a bit with him after the show. Philmore drove an old Chrysler Newport I think, or it might have been a Dodge Polara.
And this here is me playing horn around that time. I still play a bit, but it's rough. I use it in my recordings, but usually need to massage it a bit in Logic. That's what happens when you don't practice every day.
This here is a contact sheet of several photos of the first sculpture I ever made. Well, maybe not the first. I remember making clay figures when I was in first grade. But this was the first "sculpture" I did, with focus and intention. It was actually a collaboration with someone whose name I forget.
And these drawings were studies for the first performance I ever did. In the drawings, a full length locker is buried in the ground, with the front door facing up. I was going to lie in the locker. In the end, the performance ended up a bit different. It took place in a lounge that was actually in the building that we see in the background of the drawing. I had 2 lockers, lying down on the floor, evenly spaced in the center of the room. There was a table with linen and a chair by the window. The performance went from 9 Am to 5 PM. In one locker was a nude disembodied female mannequin. I lay in the other, in a three piece suit. at noon, I got out of the locker, went and sat at the window. A waitress came and served me a double martini. At one, I went back in the locker until 5 PM.
People got really pissed off. I don't know why. They were trying to goad me in to responding to them, which I wouldn't do. They opened the locker, yelled at me, kicked the locker by my head. And some of these people were friends. From 9 AM it took me a while to relax in to it. By around 10:30 I started getting in to the zen of it, it felt good. After the martini, it felt even better. Until about 3 PM, when I really needed to piss. This discomfort increased exponentially until 5 PM.
I have several photos from the days of Cop Shoot Cop. I'll just put them up here with minimal comments.
This first one I always liked: lounging on the totaled cop car.
And out in Coney. This old parachute jump has always been one of my favorite pieces of NYC architecture. I wish I had been around at the turn of the previous century, so I could have seen the old Elephant hotel out there.
Natz, Phil and I soak up the local culture in Belgium.
This was our beloved low budget tour bus. Always loved this thing, despite it blowing out over 3 transmissions. I would live in it from time to time in Brooklyn. It had a pretty comfortable bed in the back.
From Option Magazine. I was in kind of rough shape at this time. I couldn't make it to the photo shoot with the rest of the band, so I ended up doing a separate pick up shot.
And my passport from around that time.
I have more picture with more stories and experiences, so more to come…


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Ed Macomber's arm darts right to left and left to right, from water to paint to decreasingly naked canvas and back again.
In a few minutes, he has completed and narrated the rendering of a farmer's field, the foreground for a painting in progress in his Trent Woods home studio.
Sometimes Macomber might take three hours to complete one of his vibrant watercolor works, maybe less. Only recently has he summoned the nerve to ask a fair market price for a painting, even when people ask how long he worked on it.
"I'll say, 'Well, 50 years.'" Macomber says.
The answer is deceptively accurate.
Macomber, a 67-year-old Long Island, New York, native, only began painting full time a decade ago. Before that, he earned an art degree from New York City's Wagner College, served a tour of duty in Japan as a U.S. marine, married a Morehead City woman, sold Toyotas for 14 years, and owned a New Bern art-supply store for 15 more.
All the while, Macomber used nearly every spare moment to develop his skills as an efficient and prolific artist, to the point that friends in the art community convinced him to sell his shop and paint for a living.
Since then, the North Carolina Watercolor Society has twice honored him, and his colorful, emotive works have hung in galleries from Southport to New Bern to Wilson. He recently received the William James Memorial Award for a sunrise painting of the space shuttle Endeavour after its final flight, titled End of an Era.
Macomber's subject matter is limitless; a devoted fan of jazz music and the Carolina Panthers, he's used his quick, decisive brushstrokes to paint everything from commissioned portraits and rainy cityscapes to football players, jazz musicians, and horse races.
His efficiency comes with decades of training for a career that was long overdue.
"Well, I have to be honest and say I should've been doing this 35 years ago," Macomber says. "As long as people love my art, I'll keep making it."
To view more of Ed Macomber's art, visit egmacomberstudio.com.


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"William And Kate" (2011) - Lifetime Telemovie
On November 7th It will be show on tv on TLC(The Learning Channel) In American. it called William & Kate: the love story..
I can't see the point in airing a TV programme named "William & Kate: the Love Story", unless it is conceived as a money-making effort.
The Windsor family have always been a family of servicemen/ -women. And I suspect they always will. It goes with being part of the British Royal Family, and also being the figurehead of the Commonwealth.
Against this background, the "younger Royals" are having to tread a careful path between forging their own lives (university, career etc.) and being media personalities.
Already, the marriages of Andrew, Anne and Charles have had to be sacrificed on the altar of mediatisation.
I hope and pray that the younger generation will learn from these events and try to carve out some way of living.
Too soon. TLC should've waited for an engagement announcement.
"William And Kate" (April 2011) - TV film from US network Lifetime
"William And Kate"
"Unknown British actress Camilla Luddington has been cast as Kate Middleton in a planned movie about the royal wedding. Luddington, 27, will star in the television film about the royal romance being made by US TV network Lifetime. She has previously had minor roles in American shows including Days Of Our Lives and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
The production, which will be called William And Kate, stars New Zealand-born actor Nico Evers Swindell as the prince. It is rumoured the Prince of Wales will be played by British performer Ben Cross, best known for his portrayal of the Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire.
A synopsis of the movie says: 'The film chronicles the history of William and Kate - from the moment the two students met at Scotland's prestigious University of St Andrews, through the ups and downs of their nine-year courtship complicated by social and Royal Family pressures, and intense global media attention surrounding their storybook nuptials.' "
This movie has the makings of just being too cheesy for words....like the Charles and Diana and Charles and Camilla movies that were made.
Nonetheless, I am afraid I will be watching it. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do:flowers:
Ben Cross.....sure...ill watch good actor
Hmmmmm... I'm with you Zonk, sounds cheesy but I'll most likely be watching it as well!
Have watched all the movies of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. I'm assuming this movie will be aired after the wedding as 4 months wouldn't be enough time to do a movie. I will be watching the movie when it comes out.
The son of one of the Queen's top staff has landed a key role in a new Lifetime film about the romance and marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
British actor Richard Reid, whose father is the Queen's chief accountant Sir Alan Reid, is set to portray the role of Marcus, a character believed to be loosely based on William's best friend Guy Pelly.
Actress Serena Scott Thomas is set to star as Kate Middleton's mother Carole in Lifetime's 'William and Kate' the movie.
Back in 1992 Serena starred as Princess Diana in the movie of Andrew Morton's book 'Diana Her True Story' .
Serena Scott Thomas: Bond girl, 'Buffy' watcher joins 'William & Kate' on Lifetime - From Inside the Box - Zap2it
Actress Serena Scott Thomas to star as Kate Middleton's mother in Lifetime's 'William and Kate' the movie - Princess Diana Remembered
Wigs were out of our budget so I just play William with a little more hair | Mail Online
At 6ft 5in, her Prince is so tall Kate has to stand on a crate to kiss him. None of the cast has left LA - and the Scottish Highlands are the Hollywood Hills. It's the naffest Royal movie ever made - and the Mail on Sunday was given a toe-curling peek behind the scenes...
I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. Just tell me when it's being aired and I'll be watching.
The first reviews are in...
Royally Wedding film review: Prince William and Kate Middleton movie slated by critics | Mail Online
Royally ridiculous: "William & Kate - The Movie" is slated by critics but may end up being a cult classic
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There are already hundreds of tacky Royal wedding memorabilia on sale - but a made-for-TV film telling the story of William and Kate's romance could trump the lot in the bad-taste stakes. The critics say it's so bad, it's good - and it could even have the royal couple themselves reaching for the popcorn for a viewing.
However, they might be watching some scenes through their fingers, because director Mark Rosman didn't exactly make accuracy his number one priority.
The acting is described as wooden - or worse.Movie critics have given the film an damning verdict, and have certainly not minced their words. 'So bad it's awful, toe-curlingly, teeth-furringly, pillow-bitingly ghastly,' said The Guardian newspaper. Andrew Billen writing in The Times says the movie is 'glorious kitsch' that's 'too ridiculous to offend'. American critics have lambasted it, too, describing it as one of the cheesiest movies ever made.
I got a feeling it will be cliche,chessy,and sterotypical in other words,another Lifetime movie.
I think this might make my "so bad it's actually funny to watch" list along with The Prince and Me 2.
"Much is made in the film of the unlikelihood that William would ever marry a commoner." Only they forget that Diana, Sarah and the Queen Mum were all technically commoners, as in not royal, and that girl in the trailer tells Kate "Royals marry royals."
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common, and for many, an inconvenience. For those of us with multiple sclerosis, they can range from inconvenient to deadly.
Our bladders can be affected by MS in a couple of ways: frequency/urgency (or the inability of the bladder to store urine), and retention (where the bladder is either unable to get the "FULL" signal to the brain or the muscles cannot void the bladder completely). Both can lead to incontinence — one from spasms of the muscles pushing urine out, the other from over filling — and both can lead to the dreaded UTI.
For many people who are familiar with these infections, they can be felt as they begin. A burning or "twinge" may occur as we pee or get ready to pee. Unusual frequency can be a signal of UTI as well. Even if you are aware of what these harbingers can feel like, MS can take away the ability to feel them and we miss the telltale signs.
If you've ever experienced a full-on, raging UTI, you know how painful they can be. Add in what a fever can do to MS, and many a patient is down for a good week!
In the elderly population, UTI can mimic dementia in the way it messes with the body and thus the mind. I've had friends with MS who didn't know they had these infections and were brought to within a whisper of death by the time they were brought — by ambulance — to the emergency room. One acquaintance with MS passed away from a number of complications brought on by a UTI.
These are not silly little "honeymoon syndrome" infections brought on by too much sex (we wish!). Rather, MS UTI's are caused by our disease and can, in turn, affect the course of it as well.
I bring this up because I felt such a twinge this morning and I know far better than to "just wait to see if it passes". I'll be fine, but it's nothing to mess with.
What do you do when you think you've a UTI? Do you know how they feel now that you've MS?
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
Don't forget that you can also follow me via my Life With MS Facebook page and on Twitter. And check out the new blog I'm doing for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of the United Kingdom, A Yank's Life With MS.


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When I'm strolling Riverwalk in New Orleans, with thick fog rolling in and the mournful toot of a tugboat off in the distance, I have every confidence that I can convincingly capture this ethereal moody image on paper – even though I don't actually live there.
I'm one of those authors who buzz in and out of cities to snatch a quick whiff of atmosphere and head-spinning locale. And I really love it that way. Because when I visit New Orleans, I'm dashing around that grand old city at breakneck speed, tasting oysters, downing an Ibita Beer while listening to zydeco music, sneaking into above-ground cemeteries, and buying potions and spells at French Quarter voodoo shops. These are all fabulous elements that come together and form a kind of author's gumbo that I can sprinkle like zesty herbs throughout my Scrapbook Mysteries.
The same goes for Charleston, South Carolina, the setting for my Tea Shop Mysteries. Charleston is another old-world city that's filled with history and mystery. They've got narrow alleys where duels were fought, Revolutionary War-era graveyards, spooky old plantations, the pounding surf of the Atlantic, and historic grande dame homes along with old Huguenot families with plenty of skeletons in the attic.
As much as I'd love to live in Charleston – though I can't afford the home prices – I think I enjoy visiting just as much. Because with each and every visit I'm able to breathe in a huge amount of atmosphere that adds to the rich settings in my books.
Settings, as you probably know, are one of the elements that add texture and character to a book. Settings also tell you a lot about a character without having to go into a long description of that character. A character's mood, outlook, and actions are just naturally flavored by the setting in which they live.
Settings can also serve as a kind of character. In my Scrapbook Mysteries, New Orleans is often portrayed as a dark, brooding place where merriment can break out at any moment. This is a city where Mardi Gras is practically a religion and your family pedigree is scrutinized as if you were competing at Westminster.
In my Tea Shop Mysteries, Charleston is often portrayed as genteel, old world, and upper crust. And I particularly enjoy creating a sense of place. I try to let my readers smell the crepe myrtle, feel the industrial strength humidity, taste the French cooking, and experience the resonance of Charleston's history.
So, no, I don't live in Charleston or New Orleans or any of the places I describe in my novels. But all my characters have settled in quite nicely, thank you. Which means my characters, settings, and stories will hopefully reside in reader's hearts as well.
All my very best,
Laura Childs
Laura Childs is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. Pekoe Most Poison is her just-released Tea Shop Mystery. In Laura's previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr. Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Chinese Shar-Pei dogs.
Find out more at http://www.laurachilds.com