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Buddha Statues come in a wide variety of different positions/poses, the most common is the Buddha sitting in the Lotus Position. This is the position of meditation and it symbolizes perfect balance of thought and tranquillity. The hand positions are called mudra, the fingers of the right hand is resting on the fingers of the left which lay in the lap of the Buddha. The legs are crossed in what is called the Lotus Position. The left foot is placed on the right thigh and the right foot is placed on the left thigh. Majority of Buddha statues sit on a pedestal in the form of a lotus blossom. The lotus represents the Buddha's mind. The laughing Buddha statue is a symbol of happiness and contentment. The Laughing Buddha is seen in different postures, each having a different meaning.
Nearly every Buddha image is made in one of these postures which one can easily be identified by the position of the hands. Each of these positions can be associated with a moment in the Buddha's life that has an important lesson.
Dispelling Fear
The Buddha hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and fingers extended in a universal gesture of protection, benevolence, and peace.
Teaching The Buddha hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and index finger forming a circle with the thumb.
Teaching The Buddha hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and index finger forming a circle with the thumb.
Meditation Buddha
Both the Buddha hands are resting together on the lap. This gesture represents the perfect balance of thought and tranquillity.
Calling the Earth to Witness Buddha
With both palms inwards, the right hand of the Buddha touches the ground and "calls the earth to witness" the Buddha's enlightenment. This gesture represents the unshakable faith and resolution and is the most common posture.
Protection Buddha
Signifies courage, offers protection from fear, delusion and anger. Right hand raised, facing outward, left hand resting in lap, Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus), or one leg resting on top of the other (Single Lotus)
Meditation Buddha
Signifies inner wisdom, emotional balance, and clarity. Both hands resting face up in the lap, one hand on top of the other. Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus), or one leg resting on top of the other (Single Lotus)
Enlightenment Buddha
Signifies insight, purity of character, self-mastery. Right hand facing downward with fingers extended toward the ground, palm facing inward. Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus)
Teaching Buddha
Signifies wisdom, understanding, and fulfilling destiny. Both hands at chest level, with thumb and index fingers forming a circle, right hand palm in, left hand palm out
Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus)
Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus)
Medicine Buddha
Signifies healing. Right hand facing downward with fingers extended toward the ground, palm facing outward, a bowl of herbs rests in the left hand upon the lap
Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus)
Seated with ankles tucked (Double Lotus)
Safe Travels Buddha
The Safe Travels Buddha is an old-fashioned rendition. He either carries a stick with a bundle tied to the end of it or he has a sack thrown over one shoulder. Both variations include him holding a wealth ball in his other hand.
Long Life Buddha
The Long Life Buddha is seated and has a bag of blessings by his side or holds the bag in his lap. In one hand, he cradles a wealth ball raised in front of him and a Ru-Yi pot in his other hand.
Spiritual Journey Buddha
The Spiritual Journey Buddha has quite a few symbols to study. Typically, he carries a gourd of enlightenment suspended from a stick while holding a fan in his other hand. He wears a necklace made of prayer beads.
Happy Home Buddha
The Happy Home Buddha is seated and holds a parasol over his shoulder, protruding behind his back.
Love Buddha
Combinations of symbols create a seated Love Buddha holding a wealth ball in one hand with a bag slung over his shoulder.
Earth Buddha
Also known as, Calling Earth to Witness, the Earth Buddha sits on the ground with his right hand extended so his fingers point to the earth beneath him. This statue honours the time when Buddha was repeatedly tempted by the demon, Mara, but resisted and reached enlightenment.
Reclining Buddha
Buddha awaits his transition from this life to death, which he viewed as a mere journey of transition into a different state of being.
Contemplation Buddha
Signifies determination and patient understanding. Both arms lie flat against the chest, palms in, with right arm on outside of left arm. Standing with legs together
Alms collecting Buddha (Begging Buddha)
Signifies compassion and caring for all beings. Arms bent at elbows, holding an alms bowl at chest level. Standing with legs together
Walking Buddha
Signifies grace and internal beauty. Right hand raised, facing outward, left hand dangles along left side of body. Standing with right foot forward, as if stepping on to right foot
Common Mudras and Related Attitudes
Right Hand Raised
Protection from evil, warding off fear. This is typically in a standing pose, but you can see a seated pose with right hand raised.
Right Hand Pointing Down Facing Outward
This is the posture of bestowing a blessing on mankind. If there is a bowl filled with a plant resting in the left hand of the Buddha, then it is a statue of the medicine Buddha. This particular statue is from Tibetan Buddhism, as they believe that the knowledge of medicine was a gift from the Buddha to mankind.
Right Hand Making a Circle
This is the Mudra for perfection, or the argument of perfection, by the Buddha.
Buddha with a money bag and a gold ingot
represents wealth and good fortune.
The Standing Happy Buddha
brings riches and happiness.
Buddha sitting on a large gold nugget with a smaller nugget in his hand ready for giving to others.
This position of the Laughing Buddha is symbolic of good luck.
Buddha sitting with his fan hat on his head
represents enjoyment and good fortune.
Buddha holding a gold ingot with his hands upright
signifies abundant riches and good luck.
Buddha with a fan in one hand and wu lou (bottle gourd) in the other hand
brings blessings and good health. The fan wards off misfortune while the wu lou protects from illness.
Buddha carrying a bag of gold on his shoulder
symbolizes prosperity.
Buddha carrying a bag of blessings on his right shoulder and a fan in his left hand
protects you and keeps you safe during long journeys.
Buddha with a travel stick in his hand
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Google+ comes to Apps
Posted on 28/10/2011 by Adam
Yesterday the day finally came where google released their social network Google+ to apps users. Finally I can intregrate google plus into my google life… and you can too. Go to plus.google.com and sign up. You shouldn't need an invite any more either.
Apps customers need to manage their domain, and click Organisation & Users, Services, and finally turn the app on. Read and agree to the terms and you're ready to go! You will automatically generate a circle for all your apps users in plus too.
Google are working on a tool to allow people like me who have a G+ account using their gmail account to be migrated to their apps account. No idea when this will arrive though.
For those that don't know, google plus is a Facebook / Twitter / Linkedin hybrid service. It is in my opinion the only platform able to topple the three rivals. Every part of it allows you to give granular permissions to different groups (circles) of people, it allows you to follow celebrities and only show your boss a limited amount of info.
More info on google+ for google apps is available on this google blog…
There is however just one issue. The Google+ iPhone / iPad / iPod app doesn't like google apps accounts at the moment. It asks you to register with an invite. Mobile browsing works fine however.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Thomas College club track and field team took part in the 2017 Greater Boston Track Club Invitational on Sunday afternoon at Harvard University.
In the men's long jump, Brandon Monroe (Berkeley Heights, N.J. / Governor Livingston) had a very strong showing with a fifth place finish out of 22 competitors on a school record jump of 6.16 meters. Monroe also finished third in the men's high jump as he finished at 1.85 meters.
Freshman Jarrod Ottman (Merrimack, N.H. / Merrimack) ran to a sixth place out of 33 runners in the men's one-mile run with a time of 4:34.47. Billy Chambers (Waterville, Maine / Waterville) finished second in his heat of the men's 800 at 2:14.85.
On the women's side, Gabrielle Martineau (New Gloucester, Maine / Gray-New Gloucester) finished 12th of 31 runners in the women's 60 meters with a time of 8.61. Martineau also ran to a seventh of 30 runners in the women's 200 meters with a school record of 28.01.
The Terriers will be back in action on Saturday, January 28 as they compete at Bowdoin.
School Records
Men's 600 Meters
Dillon Sullivan 1:46.50
Men's High Jump
Brandon Monroe 6.16
Women's 200 Meters
Gabrielle Martineau 28.01


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SUSA Cares is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Player Mentoring Program. Each year we encourage giving back to the community through our shared love of soccer. Mentoring is the perfect way to show your community service participation on applications.
The SUSA Cares mentoring programs are for academy players with birth years 2005 through 2001. The programs are explained below:
If you are interested in participating in the above comminity service events, please register no later than February 28th. Space is limited.
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Singer and activist Jaymal Green has released the official music video for his powerful track, "Be Free," featuring Rizzy!
Both Jaymal and Rizzy are actually facing charges for their activism after police falsely accused them of assault. However, they both continue to fight on and speak out against the injustices facing Chicago!
Check out the moving video below!


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What up Dreamers?!
Finally put the Jar-Of-Inspiration in Action! and I stuck to it!
Yesterday I decided "Hey why not pull some inspiration from the jar today?" Right before heading out the door- to pick up my friend Karlie. We were going to go to the beach a couple of towns over. I was just hoping for something easy to accomplish, seeing as I'd be busy getting my tan on all day… sure enough I pull a medium task!
I knew exactly what I wanted done, but didn't have the courage to do it a year ago! So while at the beach, after getting a wicked tan (which eventually resulted in burns!) we walked the shops and found a tattoo/piercing place! I was super excited and nervous at the same time.. I talked the piercer'(who BTW was a big, bald , tatted and pierced man.. even his head was super tatted up!)ear off.
I asked him nervous questions like "Do you have you navel pierced?"( his answer was "does it look like I have my navel pierced?") "Did your head tattoos hurt?" "Do you want me to take my other belly button ring out?".
He looked at me with a face of annoyance and said "Do you want to do this or not?"
Soon after all that dreamers; I was sitting in the chair staring at a bar (not a pretty belly button ring.. it wasn't over yet!) through the bottom of my bellybutton.. and I could have puked..
But all said and done .. I'm happy I did it! Spur of the day decision, no planning! What a rush!
I absolutely love it! I can't wait till it heals and I can put a pretty belly button ring in!
What a great start to the summer !
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Welcome to the forum.
If you had three equations like this, you could make x the subject of one and substitute this into both the other equations.
Then you'd have two equations and two unknowns.
Making y the subject of one and substituting into the other, would enable you to solve for z.
Then you could substitute back to get y and x.
So, as a general rule, three equations with three unknowns leads to a single unique answer for x, y and z. This only applies when the equations are linear .... so not when x^2 etc. Also some sets of three will lead to no solutions or even an infinite number of solutions.
Because you have only two equations with three unknowns, you won't ever be able to get a single answer.
As shown, y and z can be eliminated in a single step by adding the equations together. So x is fixed.
But there's not enough information to fix y and z. As bobbym says, you can choose a value for y and this leads to a value for z. But there are an infinite number of choices.
Is that the whole problem or was this just a part of a problem? Maybe you are now meant to say what this means in the larger problem.
For example, these could be the equations for two intersecting planes. The line x=1 is then the equation for the line of intersection.
No problem, I will just zolve it again.
Substituting for y will all solutions, but unfortunately this post is too small to contain them.]]>
Hi MERTICH;
Best you can do is solve it in terms of x or any of the other 2 variables.
Now substituting any value into x will yield a solution to the system.
I am so sorry Bobbym . The other z is positive.
It should be:
5x+2y-z =9
4x-2y+z =0
You made a mistake. It should be
Since there are three variables and only two equations, there will be infinitely many solutions.
I have edited the system. the other z is positive. Sorry guys.
it should be
5x+2y-z = 9
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Best you can do is solve it in terms of x or any of the other 2 variables.
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I have soved this problem to the point of getting that :
9x = 9
and thus, x = 1.
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Ten meritorious students of Biological Sciences faculty and Earth and Environmental Sciences faculty of Dhaka University (DU) have been awarded "Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF), Japan scholarship" on Monday (05 Feb) for their outstanding academic results.
DU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman distributed the awards among the students of different departments under the two faculties as chief guest at a function at the VC's lounge of the university.
The recipients of NEF Scholarship are Tanbir Ahmad of Soil, Water and Environment department; Mousumi, Tajrin Jahan Tarin and Nabamita Sarkar of Botany department ; Maria Sultana Moly and Sanjida Samad Snigdha of Zoology department ; Shah Md Minhajul Abedin of Microbiology department; Fahmida Sultana of Fisheries department ; Orna Rahman Onny of Geography and Environment department and Kamrunnahar Kanak of Oceanography department.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman urged the students to equip themselves with moral values. He also called upon the students to maintain strong ties among the family members to make themselves good human being.
The VC said students have to play pioneering role for making the environment clean and tidy.
Dean of Biological Sciences faculty Professor Dr M Imdadul Hoque, Dean of Earth and Environmental Sciences faculty Professor Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, DU Representative of NEF Scholarship Committee Professor Dr Mohammad Zabed Hossain, among others, were present on the occasion.


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Science is a core subject and science education is important for many reasons. Today's world is changing quickly and the future will require skills that are developed through the science curriculum. Critical observation and analytical thinking skills are strong tools to meet the challenges of the future. Complimenting literacy and numeracy, science education allows the student to address the complexity of decisions made in areas of personal health, consumer choices, life style choices, community responsibility, and global resource sustainability.
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Many post-secondary programs and educational pathways require science course prerequisites. Science education offers an entry into this world of wonder where students develop awe and open their eyes, minds, and imaginations to tomorrow.


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DescriptionA twinkling consciousness became a star that sparkled in the night and banished the darkness. The Mana Goddess acquired consciousness by gazing into the light of that sun. She made Fa'Diel, a great land, but so far an empty one.
In Legend of Mana the player controls a hero or heroine traveling over the land of Fa'Diel. The game features a land creation system, allowing the player to create new locations and story elements by placing mysterious artifacts. Those ancient artifacts are repositories of the land's long-forgotten memories and the many events that once took place there. As the game advances, the player will receive more artifacts and find out more about the land. It is also possible raise pet monsters and create powerful golems, forge mighty weapons or refine musical instruments.
The game is non-linear in terms of gameplay, allowing the player to visit areas in any order and play through 67 related scenarios. There is, however, no continuous world to explore, and each scenario is confined to a particular area. Like in the previous games in the series, combat is action-based, but in this installment it takes place on separate side-scrolling screens. AI-controlled characters can fight alongside the protagonist in some of the scenarios.
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- "聖剣伝説 レジェンドオブマナ" -- Japanese spelling
- "Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana" -- Japanese title
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SoundtrackThe intro song for the game is sung in Swedish by Annika Ljungberg, who was the first female lead singer of the country-inspired dance act Rednex (who made it big in the 90's with the song Cotton Eye Joe). In interviews around the time of the game's release it was mentioned that she was picked for the part because of the "mystical" feel of Swedish vocals would work well in the fantasy setting of the game.
Ironically, the game itself was never released in Sweden (or Europe for that matter).
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Standout Track(s): Atomic Number, Delirium
Standout Track(s): Brace for Impact (Live a Little), Breakers Roar
Standout Track(s): Don't You Wait, Cranes in the Sky, F.U.B.U.
Standout Track(s): Lazarus, Blackstar
Standout Track(s): Pink + White, Ivy
Standout Track(s): Drone Bomb Me, 4 Degrees
Standout Track(s): 715 – CREEKS, 33 'GOD'
Standout Track(s): Freedom, Formation
Standout Track(s): Daydreaming, Desert Island Disk, Identikit
Standout Track(s): We the People…., Space Program
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S U R V I V E // RR7349; Porches // Pool; Blood Orange // Freetown Sound; Angel Olsen // My Woman; The Olympians // The Oympians; Sound of Ceres // Nostalgia for Infinity; DJ Shadow // The Mountain Will Fall
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10Radiohead, "Daydreaming"Cass McCombs, "Bum Bum Bum"
09Leonard Cohen, "You Want it Darker"
08Solange, "Don't You Wait"Bass&drums&JennyLewis. Who needs guitar?
07Cass McCombs, "Bum Bum Bum"Radiohead, "Daydreaming"
06Nice as Fuck, "Door"Bass&drums&JennyLewis. Who needs guitar?
05ANOHNI, "Drone Bomb Me"ANOHNI, "Drone Bomb Me"
04DJ Shadow, "Nobody Speak" feat. Run the JewelsAnnihilation never sounded so good.
03Drake, "One Dance"It was a good year for Drake on dancehall tracks (see also "Work").
02David Bowie, "Lazarus"Look up here; I'm in heaven.
01A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People…."Something something Trump's America, something something. That beat tho. RIP Phife.
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|Nothing signifies Minnesota more than the commonly found Canadian Goose.
Yesterday, Sunday of this Memorial Day weekend, we drove to Sandstone, Minnesota to see daughter Tammy and family at their campground in Askov, aka Asking.
|They're pretty to look at but poop two pounds per day in the grass, a real nuisance for homeowners, particularly those living on a lake, as we did in our old lives.
We knew we couldn't spend the nine weeks in the US without phones, especially with one car and the need to pick one another up during planned activities that may include only one of us.
|This sky view took our breath away.
|What a pretty sky. Rainstorms like this are typical for Minnesota and the Midwest.
Tammy, Tracy and our grandson Vincent have an RV parked in a permanent spot in a lovely fully equipped campground near Hinckley, Minnesota, home of several casinos and popular vacation spots. Many locals travel from all over the state to gamble and enjoy the countryside.
|A deep bank of clouds and rain greeted us on the return drive before dark.
|It was raining in mysterious sheets during the drive back to our hotel around 8:00 pm.
|At certain points, there was a massive downpour.
May your day be memorable in many ways...
Photo from one year ago today, May 29, 2016:
|This cat, who didn't seem to mind, was getting a lot of personalized attention from these three monkeys at the Monkey Temple in Bali, if you see what I mean. For more photos, please click here.


text: Hello everyone and happy Friday to you! I rounded up this red tie front top and this navy striped ruffle sleeve top that I thought would both be great for the Fourth of July. I'm really loving this pretty statement necklace from Baublebar. I picked up these adorable espadrilles this week that I have been eyeing forever! I have always loved TOMS shoes because they are really comfortable and so easy to slip on and go. Last of all, I found this Fossil crossbody bag that I thought was so cute! I just love the colors of this! I hope you all have the best weekend!


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Motorola might have some interesting new phones in the pipeline, but the economic downturn is continuing to hit it hard.
Today it announced that it was permanently freezing its employee pension plans in the US from March next year to save money, and 'temporarily' suspending its own contributions to the plans from January.
It also said that salaries in 'many' of the countries it operates in would not be increased during 2009.
Fat cats slimming down
Motorola execs aren't exempt from the belt-tightening measures. Co-CEOs Greg Brown and Sanjay Jha will voluntarily take a 25 percent cut in base salary in 2009, and forego any cash bonuses earned under incentive plans.
"The sustained downturn in the global economy requires that we take these difficult but necessary steps," said Brown and Jha.
At the end of October, Motorola announced a $800 million (£520 million) cost-saving package that including cutting 3000 jobs, after posting a near $400 million (£260 million) loss the previous quarter.
Motorola says that employees can continue to contribute to their own pension plans - though you have to wonder how many workers will have confidence in a company that lets barely a month go by between such drastic cost-saving measures....


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After 27 years in the anchor chair of CBC Canada's newscast, The National, veteran newsman Peter Mansbridge is taking on a different kind of newscast in an animated film role.
The Canadian TV legend has lent his distinctive voice to the character Peter Moosebridge, a moose and co-anchor of the ZTV News who's become a trusted source of news for the inhabitants of "Zootopia." The character was specifically written with Canada in mind and to be voiced by a Canadian, which is the first time this has ever been done in a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
"Some of my earliest television memories involve watching 'The Wonderful World of Disney' on CBC," Mansbridge said when it was announced that he had the role. "Also, as a long-time fan of Disney's animated films, I was immediately intrigued when I received the proposal for this cameo role, of a newscaster no less. These films were part of my childhood, and now I see my kids and grand kids watching them."
According to Greg Mason, V.P. of Marketing Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada, having Peter on board for this prestigious role was smooth sailing, "We are so excited to have a moose among the residents of 'Zootopia' and could not be more thrilled that, in the ultimate casting coup, we were able to convince the pre-eminent voice in Canadian news to accept this assignment. Not surprisingly, Peter was a natural and we think audiences will delight in seeing Canada represented in "Peter Moosebridge."
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia," a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard ("Tangled," "Bolt") and Rich Moore ("Wreck-It Ralph," "The Simpsons"), and produced by Clark Spencer ("Wreck-It Ralph," "Lilo & Stitch").
I had the honour and privilege of speaking with Peter Mansbridge about his "pivotal" role in Zootopia and he was nothing short of charming and insightful!
Zootopia opens in theatres on March 4th.


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The holidays are a time for enjoying the company of friends and family, but if you're Will Ferrell and Billy Eichner it means harassing strangers on the street -- but in a festive way. Will and Billy took to the streets of NYC to seek out random people minding their own business and then quiz them on holiday movies.
Get the answer wrong and Billy screams in your face. Get the answer right and Will gives you a dollar and Billy still screams in your face.
Christmas cheer and pure holiday rage have never been so confusing. I just hope this girl can put it all behind her and find the strength to still enjoy the holidays.


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Charles Bertille, vice-president of Fondacio and coordinator of the movement in Asia, publishes his first book, « Empowering Asia's Laity ». He tells us more about his work.
How did you get interested in laity ?
First was the words of pope emeritus Benedict XVI that the laity are not collaborators of priests but co responsible for the Church. Second was the evaluation if IFFAsia students on the challenges and needs they faced on the ground in local churches. And third my personal experience of lack of support structures for laity in mission. Therefore, I had to explore the understanding of Church, laity and ministries - and how much of the theology of Vatican II and Fabc had been internalized in our local churches.
How did you get the idea to make a book out of it?
It started as the requirement to write a thesis for my course in masters in theology. (I chose to write a full thesis as my work load did not allow me to continue attending classes). Gradually, as I was learning more about the topic through my reading and research, I told myself it would be very enriching for other laity too. I dreamt of sharing this with others but never really thought of publishing as I had difficulty with time and actual academic writing – I had to make many revisions. It changed when my professor called me and encouraged me to do so. The next was when two publishers we submitted the text encouraged me to do so.
How long did it take you to write it, where did you investigate?
Altogether it took me three years between when I set out and the book appeared in print. But a lot of time in between was also spent either waiting for corrections or waiting for me to make technical amendments. There were many gaps in between.
How being a part of Fondacio helped you (or not!) in this work? Did your commitment in Fondacio inspire you to work on this theme?
Surely! The entire thesis is coloured and founded on my belonging and relation to Fondacio and the Church. One challenge was to articulate the experience and formation we do at the institute (IFF Asia) into text and to link it with the theology of the FABC (Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences). Having done so, I can see more clearly the connections and contribution of Fondacio to the call and vision of the FABC. It gives confidence and credibility to our efforts.
Having a good knowledge of European culture and way of living, can you tell in what ways laity is different in Europe and in Asia? What different challenges do you have in Asia?
The context is different. In Europe many people have left the Church. Movements are helping to regenerate faith. In Asia, faith and religiosity remains. Many laity, including young attend Church. The common challenges are secularism, materialism, exclusion and suffering; and to offer a new face of the Church to the young. The particular challenge of Asia is helping laity to find their voice and their role in Church and in society as Christians, especially in the face of fundamentalism.
In what ways do you think that reading this book can empower lay people all over the world?
For centuries the identity and vocation of laity have been suppressed or covered under the role of the religious and clergy. Going back to the experience of the Church in scripture and tradition, and Vatican II, helps to rediscover the call. There is a need to grow in communion, reciprocity, and inter dependency of charism, vocation and ministries if the Church is to respond effectively to the challenges.
What did it bring you on a personal and spiritual level to work on such a book?
Discipline. Sit and finish it! Conversion, deepening in prayer and relation with God and the saints. Learning, knowing some of my ignorance. Understanding, articulating our experiences and practices as Fondacio. Gratitude, for my wife, children, friendships, opportunities,...
All profits of the book "Empowering Asia's Laity" will benefit to Asia's laity.
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The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta Celebrates One Year
The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta is thrilled to be celebrating its one year anniversary of service to the Atlanta area.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 20, 2015 - The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta is thrilled to be celebrating its one year anniversary of service to the Atlanta area. The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta has been working tirelessly to help small business owners, community leaders, managers, and other Atlanta-area professionals improve their business practices to encourage growth, economic stability, and a more manageable work-life balance.
"I partner with clients who are ready to make significant changes – shake up the status quo – and I am dedicated to helping those who are ready to achieve their goals and dreams," says Kim Ellet, owner of The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta. Unlike other business coaches, Ellet offers a more comprehensive style of coaching instead of focusing solely on marketing and public relations. The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta strives to help clients discover their true passions and remind them of the progress they have made along the way.
Keeping clients focused and inspired has been instrumental to Ellet's and The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta's success. "Hiring Kim is one of the best decisions I could have made for putting my business into place. I said 'yes' to support and ongoing accountability, which I had never before allowed myself," says client Mary Simpson, founder of Being Good Karma. According to Rusty Draper of Metro Commercial Furniture, Ellet "is a professional who takes the time to listen and come up with creative solutions that provide accountability and a better sense of clarity for your everyday business and personal life. Sometimes just having someone there to help reacquaint with processes such as writing things down and journaling thoughts helped me to put thoughts into words and words into actions."
The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta works with clients to help them align their passions and goals to achieve the results they want in all areas of their lives – not just in business. Ellet's strong sales and marketing background involves working with a wide variety of businesses, non-profits, and franchises and she boasts certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), one of the leading coaching schools in the country.
The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta is proud to have one successful year on the books and looks forward to many more. By supporting business owners, business professionals, and other area thought-leaders, The Growth Coach of Metro Atlanta is working to stabilize and grow the backbone of America's economy.
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Yesterday marked the beginning of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24), sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Although teen drivers make up a small percentage of drivers in the U.S., they are at an especially high risk of being involved in a crash. Contributing factors include teens' lack of experience behind the wheel and their tendency to engage in unsafe behaviors such as speeding, driving aggressively, or using a cell phone.
National Teen Driver Safety Week aims to help prevent teen driving fatalities and injuries by raising awareness about these teen driving safety risks—and by encouraging parents to talk to their teens and set rules for safe driving. As part of the campaign, NHTSA encourages parents to emphasize the "5 to Drive," five basic rules to help teens drive safely:
- Don't drink and drive
- Buckle up—every trip, every time
- Don't use your cell phone while driving
- Follow the speed limit
- Don't drive with more than one passenger at a time
Researchers at the U of M agree that parents play an important role in encouraging their teens' safe driving behavior. To help teen drivers stay safe on the road—and encourage parent involvement—they have developed a Teen Driver Support System (TDSS). The smartphone-based system is a comprehensive application that provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback to teens about their risky behaviors. It also reports those behaviors to parents via text message if teens don't heed the system's warnings.
The TDSS device, mounted on the vehicle's dashboard, provides visual and auditory warnings to the teen driver about speeding, stop sign violations, excessive maneuvers, upcoming curves, unauthorized passengers, and seat belt use. It also prevents teens from using their phones to text or call (except 911) while driving. If an infraction continues after the TDSS warning, a text message is sent to parents. Information is also available to parents on a website that summarizes their teen's driving events and behaviors.
The University is exploring options for commercialization of the TDSS. At present, the system is not available to the public.
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Arts for Colorado serves as your eyes, ears, and voice at the Capitol and with policy leaders throughout the state. We advocate for the issues that matter to you and put out the call to action when it's needed most.
The vitality of the arts in Colorado depends on a shared understanding of the contributions the arts make to quality of life, strong communities, and economic prosperity. Join Arts for Colorado and strengthen the grassroots lobbying efforts that promote and support Colorado arts and culture.
Arts for Colorado speaks for arts and culture. Colorado needs a strong united voice that speaks for arts and cultural interests. A voice that speaks to the local communities of the value of the arts, both economically and to the quality of life for Coloradans. A voice that speaks for the arts and culture during the critical legislative process.
Arts for Colorado is recognized as a statewide cultural advocacy network dedicated to preserving and advancing arts and culture.
Sustaining the Arts and securing their place in all of Colorado's communities – is the goal of Colorado Citizens for Culture. Your contributions go a long way to ensure that the Colorado Creative Industries has a place in our society. Join us today and every year in supporting the creative side of Colorado.
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By Tracie Powell
Katie Couric's brand has underwhelmed and under-performed ever since she left NBC's Today Show in 2006. Yet Yahoo now thinks she'll be a big eyeballs and revenue draw as its new global news anchor. She might bring some initial attention to the aging Internet company, but I write why it probably won't work in the long-term in this weekend's The Washington Post.
Can Couric attract a younger, more diverse mobile-first audience to Yahoo? And why that's important. READ HERE


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It had been a while since I saw Breakfast Club. I knew it was a classic but there was not much I could remember. When my friend came over and suggested we'd watch it, I agreed. The Breakfast Club is a coming-of-age film that mainly takes place in the library of a high school. The story is about a group of five teenagers who spend a Saturday in detention together. While they all appear to be stereotypes and all belong to a different clique, they learn that they have more in coming than they initially thought.
It's been a while since I've had my coming-of-age (although I am still a teenager at heart), but I still enjoy these stories. I think The Breakfast Club especially provides a great insight into the minds of teenagers. I'm a teacher at a high school and I still see the different stereotypes and cliques. This film is a great way to break the stereotypes, which is why I wrote a list of things I've learned from watching The Breakfast Club.
1. Don't get detention in America
You will have to be at school at 7 am on a Saturday. That should be torture enough, but then they also make you write a 1000-word essay on who you think you are. This should be unacceptable. Also, who makes the vice-principal work during the weekend? No wonder he was so frustrated. The weekend is sacred for a teacher!
2. Instead of judging, we should listen
It takes a while before the teenagers get along with each other. They all see each other the way society pressured them to see each other. When you are popular, you cannot be seen interacting with the nerd. When you are an athlete, you have to stay away from the bad kids. This is still happening at schools today. Teenagers are constantly pressured to act a certain way or to look a certain way. They have to live up to the standards set by the group they belong to. This is part of growing up, but it isn't always a good thing. As a teenager, you are trying to find out who you are. It is difficult to find that out, if you are constantly trying to be someone else. In the film they learn that they have a lot in common. They learn that each has their own story and their own struggles. Therefore it is important not to judge a book by its cover.
3. Some people should not become teachers
It is very much frowned upon to lock a student into a closet. Also, when you threaten a student and give him two months of detention, just because, that's not cool. I think it is important to stimulate kids to make the most of themselves and their talents. Yes, I know this is a film and the portrayal is dramatic, but there are teachers like that out there in the real world. I guess that this film made me think and realise I want to be a better teacher.
4. Adults need to learn how to understand their kids
Most of the issues the kids had were with their parents. Basically none of the adults in this film had any understanding of their children. They either abused them or neglected them or used them for their own gain. I think that the sad thing about adulthood is that many forget what it's like to be young and trying to find out who you are. I do hope that as I get older and potentially have children of my own, I won't forget what it's like to be young.
5. Love is not limited by stereotypes
At the end of the film, some of these characters find out that they do like each other a lot. While they all realise their relationship will end when their detention ends, it still shows that love is not limited by stereotypes. As long as you get to know a person, it doesn't really matter who they are. Love can grow between us all. Even after just a day of detention.
Have you seen the Breakfast Club? What did you think of it?


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The F60, located in the Lusatia region near Lichterfeld in Brandenburg, looks like the Eiffel tower lying prone across the landscape.
Guided tours lead visitors up this colliery conveyor bridge to a height of 80 metres. The neighbouring Bergheider See lake is in the process of being created. A bridge to this future, the vast steel edifice that is the F60 creates a striking backdrop for light and sound installations after dark. Anyone on a night-time tour could be forgiven for thinking they're on a space rocket ready for launch.
Opening times:
summer: daily 10am-6pm; winter: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm
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We decided to visit Hotel Tivoli on a whim, booking a room on the same day. It would be the first stop on a long weekend road trip to Montreal. I'd read about Hotel Tivoli in Conde Nast Traveler, and I was instantly smitten. A 10-room inn brought to life by artists Brice and Helen Marden? We're in! Hotel Tivoli does not disappoint. From the …Continue reading
London Called…
Ryan and I organized a quick vacation to one of my favorite destinations: London, England. London is an immensely cultural city, full of preserved history that stuns in person. Clearly from my pictures, we explored the big three: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (where Will and Kate married!), the Tower of London (sorry, no pics of the Crown Jewels), and all the bridges! You must walk from …Continue reading
Reprieve in Williamsburg
Ryan and I travelled to gorgeous Williamsburg, Virginia this past month. This historic city immediately pulled us into its quaint past. We stayed at the Kingsmill Resort surrounded by the James River. The luscious golf course was perfect for late night walks. For things to do, we spent our days at the famous Jamestown Settlement. A blast into America's past we climbed aboard the three …Continue reading
Rwanda: A Complex, Emotional Journey
My journey into Rwanda literally started at the border. I've never crossed a border on foot, and it was quite the experience. There was lots of anxiety (on my part—Ryan was fine), documents to review, and new friends to meet. Danny would drive us the two to three hours to Kigali, where we'd stay at the Hotel Des Mille Collines (aka Hotel Rwanda). Rwanda is …Continue reading
Uganda: Two Weeks of Personal Discovery
I've been to Africa before (a ten-day safari a few years ago in Kenya), but I've never fully experienced it like I did when I was in Uganda and Rwanda. The purpose of my trip: an observation experience with the United Nations Foundation observing the work of several UN agencies. As a member of the Global Entrepreneurs Council, it's my job (and honor) to bring …Continue reading
Vieques Is For Adventurous Lovers
Last summer I was in search of a romantic destination that wouldn't be overrun with tourists, was a quick flight from Philly, offered adventure, and not to mention, had stunning beaches. After a few quick clicks on SPG.com, I found my spot—Vieques, Puerto Rico. After a three-hour flight to San Juan and a fifteen-minute flight to Vieques, we were officially in paradise. Our hotel of …Continue reading
Dublin & County Clare, Ireland In 7 Magical Days.
Oh, Ireland. It's been a dream of mine to visit for so many years. My first trip to Ireland involved an emergency landing after two failed attempts to get back to the United States from Entebbe, Uganda. So needless to say, I was tired, hungry, and cold (and I didn't have my coat with me as I'd just left eighty-degree weather). I booked a room …Continue reading
I love Rome. Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law living in Florence, i've made over 20 trips to Italy. And I have to tell you, Rome never gets old. The Colosseum (or Colosseo) is more stunning every time I see it.Continue reading


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Yes to NGS is an advocacy campaign aimed at keeping the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) operational to secure Arizona's energy and water future and to protect Navajo and Hopi economies.
About the Client
Navajo Generating Station is a 2250 megawatt coal-fired powerplant located on the Navajo Nation, near Page, Arizona. The plant provides electrical power to customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California. It also provides the power for pumping Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona for the Central Arizona Project. In 2017, the utility operators of the power station voted to close the facility when the lease expires in 2019.
The primary campaign goals are to build awareness in local communities and collect petition signups in an effort to keep NGS online beyond 2019 protecting energy, jobs and tribal families.
A combination of community events and marketing efforts were coordinated to shed light on key issues. Obata developed campaign branding from the ground up and provided event materials that reached tens of thousands of residents and Navajo and Hopi families.
- Developed a campaign name that concisely states the desired goal and produced an identity that puts a human touch on a serious issue
- Designed and built a responsive microsite to educate visitors and grow support for the cause
- Shot, designed and produced a collection of videos highlighting peoples support for NGS from individual interviews to campaign rallies
- Developed signage, t-shirts and other promotional items for community rallies
- Designed additional marketing and promotional materials including: online ads, radio ads, social media graphics, emails, fact sheets, flyers, collateral materials and more


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Odaiba is home to some of Tokyo's boldest architectural displays. Several of the buildings located on this island (once used to defend Tokyo from sea-based attacks) stretch the limits of structure and design, providing a colorful landscape to the interested traveler. The Fuji TV building is one of the most interesting examples of these daring designs. Complete with a spherical observation tower, this building is home to one of Japan's nationwide TV stations. The Telecom Center and Tokyo International Exhibition Center also provide eye candy for the architectural enthusiast.
Accommodations on Odaiba are few, however there are some places to lay your head in the welcomed escape that this destination offers. Grand Pacific Le Daiba offers luxury accommodations at affordable rates. Staying on Odaiba allows you access to Tokyo's hustle and bustle while grounding you in the middle of Odaiba's relative calm.
Odaiba allows you to take a step back and smell the roses. If you like a feeling of ease every now and then, take a trip over the Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba. Check out the ramen food theme park at Aquacity, Madame Tussauds wax museum at Decks, the Gundam statue at DiverCity, or go back in time and enjoy life in the 1600s at Oedo Onsen Monogatari. It is the perfect escape for a fast-paced Tokyo vacation.
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Many game franchises are celebrating their 25th and even 30th anniversaries at the moment. Even newer franchises are well into their eighth or ninth sequel, despite only having come into existence one or two console generations ago. And yet it's extremely rare for any of them to tell an ongoing story, or for us to have the chance to re-evaluate the entire experience in one go.
Of course most franchises do feature common story elements, and despite the occasional reboot you're usually playing the same characters in a continuation or prelude to previously established events. But Mass Effect is different in that you not only play as the same person but every decision you make as them – from helping out an individual to causing the deaths of millions – is remembered and referenced in later games.
Each sequel uses the save file of the previous one, so that your character looks the same and others react to and remember them in a consistent way. They recall not just your strategic and political decisions but also your relationships with your crew members, some of which can be romantic.
You can play as a male or female version of protagonist Commander Shepard, with the only difference being the superior voice-acting for the female option. By the time the series gets to Mass Effect 3 you can have full blown homosexual and interspecies relationships, which is a laudably brave inclusion by developer BioWare.
The romantic interludes are party to the same cardboard dialogue that has always constrained BioWare games, and visually they're about as risqué as an episode of Hollyoaks. And yet this lack of titillation results in some surprisingly affecting scenes, as you being to think of characters as not just computer-controlled soldiers, but friends, lovers, and brothers-in-arms.
Soon enough it's not the action-orientated missions you begin to look forward to but the intervals aboard your ship the Normandy – where you can wander the decks chatting to whoever you want and learning their backstories.
These elements are present in all three games in this compilation, but the first Mass Effect does feel noticeably different to the other two. Originally an Xbox 360 exclusive, before BioWare were bought by EA, this is the first time that Mass Effect 1 has ever been available on the PlayStation 3. (It's also available as a separate PlayStation Network download for £11.99).
Mass Effect 2 was also late to the party, but it enjoyed a generally high quality port and the work here on the first game, by external developer Edge of Reality, is if anything even better. Although the performance is generally the same there's less texture pop-in on the PlayStation 3 version, faster loading (particularly during the infamous lift sequences) and less film grain (presumably to bring it more in line with the subsequent two games).
Originally released in 2007, Mass Effect 1 is different in many ways to its successors. While they tried to emphasis the game's action credentials, Mass Effect 1 is unashamedly nerdy in terms of both its sci-fi setting and its role-playing elements. Although you're dealing with the same characters and universe (well, galaxy) the tone is noticeably different and feels decidedly more honest given BioWare's background as the studio behind the likes of Baldur's Gate and Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic.
In Mass Effect 1 levelling up is a necessity, not just interface window-dressing, to the point where some side missions are off limits until you're of sufficient experience. The game also features the option to explore any planet surface in a vehicle called the Mako. The controls for this are inarguably awful, and situations where you have to use it in combat are hugely frustrating, but the decision to completely remove this element from the sequels – and not with replace it with anything similar – still feels like a bad mistake.
It drastically reduces the illusion of scale, with everywhere you visit in the sequels having a specific story purpose and often portrayed merely as a few interconnected rooms, no matter whether it's a giant space station or lonely planetoid.
Mass Effect 1 is by far the most ambitious and imaginative of the three games, not just in terms of is structure and freedom but also its storytelling. The range of options during your final confrontation with antagonist Saren remains one of the most impressive in all gaming and there's nothing in the subsequent games that's in any way it's equal.
And yet in terms of gameplay Mass Effect 1 is clearly the worst by a significant margin. Even ignoring the Mako sections the on-foot, third person combat is much less refined than later sequels – even with a few tweaks here in this new version. It's not actively bad, but unlike the sequels it's merely a means to an end… something exciting to do between dialogue encounters.
As tends to happen with trilogies Mass Effect 1 also has the most self-contained story, only hinting at the final intent of the biomechanical Reapers. Mass Effect 2 does very well at building their threat further, but the game's actual plot is surprisingly trivial. In plot terms you could pretty much ignore the second game entirely and be able to start Mass Effect 3 without any problems at all.
Given how entertaining Mass Effect 2 is though the plot issues are surprisingly unimportant, especially as the interaction with your crew is the most in-depth and compelling of the three games. Everyone has their own optional 'loyalty missions' which are a great way to add depth and context to what can initially seem fairly superficial characters.
You can read our original reviews of the first two games here and here, but although the two sequels are similar in quality it's the second one that is the most consistently satisfying. Mass Effect 3 isn't far behind though and the all-out galactic war that drives its plot is handled very well.
Its problems are that there often seems very little payback for some of the big decisions you took in the previous games. It's a trap The Walking Dead fell into in its final episode, where the choices you made are simply read back to you and trigger some minor plot deviation. That doesn't at all change the enjoyment of getting there but in terms of payoff Mass Effect 3 often comes up short.
Its greatest controversy of course is the ending, which was so hated by fans it forced BioWare to release free downloadable content 'explaining' it in more detail. This never really helped though because the revelation of what the Reapers are up to is so intrinsically unsatisfying – if not outright ridiculous – and not at all what the previous two games seem to be implying.
The impression given is that, like many an American TV show, the writers never had any clear idea what the Reapers were and when they finally had to decide the option they went for was the least interesting possible.
We don't really want to overemphasise the problems with Mass Effect 3's ending though as the franchise's other achievements are so laudable. Even with its clumsy dialogue and reliance on sci-fi and narrative cliché this is a game that moulds itself around you and your own sense of morality. The characters seem real not only because you spend so much time with them, but because they're changed by their experiences and their relationship with you.
We should note though that the only downloadable content that's included in this trilogy set is what was already available for free. We really wouldn't worry about that though as despite the huge number of expansions the only that's worthwhile is Mass Effect 2's Lair Of The Shadow Broker, precisely because it focuses on story and character.
The Mass Effect trilogy is a hugely impressive achievement and there's nothing else like it in gaming. Our only concern for the future is that BioWare seem increasingly oblivious to the series' real strengths. The combat is by now so good that Mass Effect 3's multiplayer mode is genuinely entertaining in its own right.
But there are many good third person shooters in the world, and yet only one Mass Effect. We hope that whatever Mass Effect 4 becomes it will marry the best elements of all three existing games, rather than abandoning its non-action elements in a grab for more mass market appeal.
With this initial trilogy Mass Effect already proves that games do not have to be a choice between storytelling and action, but that they can be a seamless combination of both.
In Short: A good value compilation for what remains a stunningly ambitious mix of interactive storytelling, compelling action, and sci-fi spectacle.
Pros: The progression of your character from one game to the next works excellently well, with a solid combat system and a pantheon of memorable characters.
Cons: No downloadable content other than what was already available for free. The controls in Mass Effect 1 and the ending to Mass Effect 3 are weak links.
Score: 9/10
Formats: PlayStation 3 (reviewed), Xbox 360, and PC
Price: £49.99
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: BioWare/Edge of Reality
Release Date: 7th December 2012
Age Rating: 18
Video: Check out the Mass Effect Trilogy trailer
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text: +Zabhood 0 Posted March 22, 2015 Hi. I've noticed that newbies can use the Intro app without have to validate their email address. Although the app encourage them to validate they still can continue without validation or even a bogus email. This leads to one huge problem. In case of an error in their logging one don't have any way to contact them and help them through the problem. Neider when they ask for help through a log. No way to help them. It would be nice if the app was constructed so that no one can find and log any caches without having their email validated first. This would remove a lot of frustrations both from new people who (this way) can be reached and helped and for COs who would like to help newcomers into this game with ease and good experience. PLZ make it mandatory that no one can log a cache without a validated email. Quote Share this post Link to post


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Combining various martial arts and boxing movements to produce a real stress and calorie busting workout.
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Over the past few years we have heard of many Christian businesses and professionals coming under fire from the liberal left and those persons who consider themselves progressives. These crusaders say that they are social fighters against "injustice" and discrimination and they have decided that their view of what constitutes social justice should force those who abide by God's laws and teachings to turn against the very fabric and understandings of their religion. Christians Doctors are told that regardless of their religious beliefs, they should perform abortions. Regardless of a Christian business owner's steadfast belief in the teachings of Christ, a growing number of people believe these businesses should be forced to perform services for homosexuals, bisexuals, transgender etc etc.,
Frankly I think it is wrong to force anyone to perform services for members of the LGBTQ community if doing so completely and utterly goes against the teachings of their religious faith. That is why when State Sen. Chuck Strohm (R) introduced the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act, unlike many of you, I did not get all up in arms. Then when Sen. Joseph Silk introduced a similar bill in the Oklahoma Senate on the grounds that the LGBTQ movement was challenging religious liberties and the freedom to live out Religious convictions, I shrugged and thought to myself: This is true. Still many of you were very upset.
If I had a storefront business, I wouldn't serve anyone in a Sarah Palin shirt. I wouldn't serve anyone in a "I can Breathe because I don't break the law" shirt. I wouldn't serve anyone with any Anti-Obama clothing on their person or bumper sticker on their car.
Sorry everyone. I think Christian businesses and professionals should have the right and freedom to practice their professions in accordance with Christian beliefs.
Yet like Oklahoma democrat state Rep. Emily Virgin, I believe that if these Christians professionals should have the right to discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, I feel we as consumers should have the right to know this about them so that we can decide if we want to give them our money.
Freedoms aren't freedom FROM consequences.
Oklahoma Democratic state Rep. Emily Virgin wants Christian businesses to post a public notice of discrimination if they intend to claim that they have a religious right to refuse service to LGBT people.
The amendment to HB1371 introduced by Virgin on Tuesday would require religious businesses to come out of the closet.
"Any person not wanting to participate in any of the activities set forth in subsection A of this section based on sexual orientation, gender identity or race of either party to the marriage shall post notice of such refusal in a manner clearly visible to the public in all places of business, including websites," the amendment states.
"The notice may refer to the person's religious beliefs, but shall state specifically which couples the business does not serve by referring to a refusal based upon sexual orientation, gender identity or race."
The Gayly noted that Virgin's amendment "would save minority couples from facing the indignity of being refused service."[source]
If you feel your religious beliefs should be respected and you should be able to discriminate against those you consider against your dogma, that is fine and dandy. I honestly do not disagree with that.
Yet I feel that it is also my right as a consumer to know this so that I can be sure to never ever everrrrrrrr give you a single portion of my spending.
Because I wouldn't.
I wouldn't support you on behalf of my lesbian little sister whom I love more than life itself. I wouldn't support you for my friend Luc S, Sophia E, Ken, Lauren, Danny and countless others. I wouldn't support you on behalf of every person that ever took their own life because they couldn't imagine trying to live in a world that hated them for no other reason than their sexual orientation.
I wouldn't support you because… it simply goes against my values as a human being.
And although I don't think ANYONE should force you to betray your religious beliefs and freedoms at ALL.
I TRULY DON'T. Understand that. I do NOT think man's law should trump the laws of God as you understand them. You have my FULL support on following your beliefs.
Yet I think the buying public should be allowed to decide if they want to support you for it.
I don't think you should be allowed to hide behind religion.
That's the thing about freedoms. They give you the right to follow what you think is right. But EVERY freedom comes at a price.
Freedom to do something does not mean freedom from the consequences.
If Christian professionals wish to discriminate against the LGBTQ community, Minorities, etc. As angry as it may make you, That is their right. No one is being killed or assaulted by being refused service. Humiliation? Sure. That is it.
But I don't think they should be allowed to conceal that fact.
Same goes for me, as I am no hypocrite.
If my beliefs offend YOU in any way, know that I think you have every right to never support the things that I do.
I am 100% willing to enjoy the accolades as well as accept the consequences of my beliefs.
These Christian Professionals and Businesses should be willing to do the same.
Right? If you disagree, let us know why….


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(Reuters) - Provident Financial (PFG.L) had almost 2 billion pounds wiped off its market value after its second profit warning in quick succession prompted the departure of CEO Peter Crook and suspension of its dividend.
The British sub-prime lender's earnings have been hit by unresolved problems at its door-to-door lending business, with the group's woes compounded by its additional disclosure on Tuesday that it has halted sales of one of its products pending an investigation by Britain's financial watchdog.
Shares in Provident tumbled by as much as 75 percent, the biggest fall on Europe's Stoxx index. By 1416 GMT, the shares were down 67.7 percent at 564 pence.
Provident first warned about problems at its door-to-door lending operation in late June, but said on Tuesday the situation had deteriorated and the business was now set to lose between 80 million and 120 million pounds this year.
Founded in 1880, Provident has been trying to reorganise a door-to-door lending business that has traditionally relied on self-employed agents offering high-interest loans of about 100-1,000 pounds and collecting repayment through weekly visits. But it has been unable to recruit enough people for its plan to replace the 5,000 or so external agents with 2,500 direct employees.
The number of existing agents applying for the new roles fell short of expectations. "We didn't get it right," Crook said in June, citing inadequate staff-retention incentives among the factors.
That has resulted in lower sales and a debt-collection backlog, scuppering hopes that Provident, which provided loans through the Wall Street crash of 1929 and both World Wars, would benefit from a growing consumer base as real wages came under threat from Britain's exit from the European Union.
"Reversing everything is not currently being contemplated," Finance Director Andrew Fisher told analysts. "It's about recovering from a very poorly executed transition, that's what we are focused on."
Crook, who had been CEO for more than 10 years, had decided to step down with immediate effect, the company said. Crook did not respond immediately to a request for comment via LinkedIn.
Manjit Wolstenholme, who Provident appointed as executive chairman on Tuesday, said her priority was turning round the group and protecting its franchises, dismissing suggestions the home credit arm could be sold.
The division's rate of collection of outstanding debt has dropped to 57 percent from 90 percent in 2016, with weekly sales down by about 9 million pounds.
Fisher said there was no indication of any underlying credit quality issues as of June 30.
Analysts said competitors would be interested in parts of Provident's business, though there was no consensus on the value of the home credit operation.
"If you're a potential acquirer, would you look at a business that's losing 100 million pounds each year and doesn't have a proven model?" said Peel Hunt analyst Stuart Duncan.
The slump in Provident's share price proved lucrative for some hedge funds, which had been building short positions in recent days. The biggest shorts were held by AQR Capital, Lansdowne Partners and Systematica, filings showed.
Lansdowne Partners potentially made about $32 million from its investment in Provident between Monday's close and 0900 GMT on Tuesday, during which time the price slumped to 745 pence from 1,745 pence. Lansdowne declined to comment
Provident's two biggest shareholders are Invesco Asset Management and Woodford Investment Management, which between them own about 40 percent of the group. Invesco declined to comment.
"I am hugely disappointed by what has happened to the consumer credit division but I continue to believe that it will, ultimately get back on track. This business has been around for more than a century and I believe it will be around for many decades to come," Neil Woodford, head of investment at Woodford Investment Management, told Reuters via email.
Woodford added that with some stabilisation in the consumer credit division with a smaller customer base, the group should deliver pretax profit of more than 300 million pounds in 2019.
Against the backdrop of broader public and political criticism of the high-interest lending sector in general, Provident must also contend with lost income resulting from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation disclosed on Tuesday.
The FCA is looking at the Repayment Option Plan (ROP) offered by Provident's Vanquis Bank. The ROP allows customers, for example, to take a break from monthly debt repayments, but the service comes with a fee.
ROP contributes 70 million pounds to Provident's annual gross revenue before impairments and costs.
The company said it had agreed with the FCA to suspend all new sales of ROP last year and to contact existing costumers.
Vanquis Bank also agreed with the Prudential Regulation Authority, pending the outcome of the FCA investigation, not to pay dividends to its parent company or conduct some transactions without regulatory consent.
Provident said it would withdraw the interim dividend it announced in July and that it was unlikely to pay a full-year dividend, which Fisher estimated would save 200 million pounds.
This, coupled with normal banking headroom, meant the business should have adequate funds to ride out the turnaround, he said.
Analysts were less bullish.
"The shares are not investable until greater clarity is received, which may not be until next year at the earliest," RBC analysts wrote.
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Well, after nearly 1,800 miles, 300 gallons of diesel fuel, 67,000 calories, (we grazed all the way out and back) all are back from the latest Uniontown Lions sponsored bus trip to Branson MO. Lion John Birk and his committee, once again put together a great 7 day 6 night trip to the Ozarks.
This may be the first time in any of the bus trips Lion John has put together- where we came home with fewer guests than we left with! (2 guests got off in Indianapolis and will be returning with relatives) otherwise we are all accounted for.
We were treated to 9 great shows, a trip to the St. Louis MO. Arch, a visit to the Indianapolis Speedway Museum, Lincoln Library, Bass Pro Shop and many, many fabulous dinners.
This was our first bus trip with this great committee's projects – and I assure you not our last. If you are interested in any additional information on the next planned trip, let us know and I'll pass on the information to you.
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Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Gareth Bale with Real Madrid set to accept their offer for the player.
United are interested in signing Bale at the end of the season, with Louis van Gaal looking to add a quality wideman to his squad.
And amid growing talk that a £150million bid is set to go in for his services, reports say Madrid are now willing to accept the offer.
Madrid will do business if the offer comes in and are reportedly already lining up options to replace him, including Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.
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