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Editor's note: Front-page Flashback has not been published since Feb. 1 due to equipment updates in the Transcript Bulletin's archives/microfilm department. The column resumes today and includes archived content that would have been published during the second, third and fourth weeks of February.
The Tooele Transcript Bulletin has published Tooele County news since 1894. Here is a flashback of local front-page news from 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago that occurred during the month of February with some entries from the first week of March.
Feb. 9-11, 1993
Dugway Proving Ground officials and employees learned that the 50-year-old facility could be closed by 1996 as part of a $10.8 billion cost cutting effort within the U.S. Department of Defense.
However, Dugway officials claimed that the announcement represents only an alternative.
"There has been no final decision at this time to close Dugway," said Melynda Petrie, Dugway's public affairs officer. "We are not on a BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) list.
Front-page news for the week included Tooele Valley Medical Center's plans to install a $33,000 nurse-call system.
State regulators had declared that the hospital's nurse-call system was not adequate or safe in serving patients.
Rick Jensen, safety director for TVMC, told the hospital board that State regulations require both a visual and auditory call system.
He said the hospital had a visual call system with red lights outside rooms, but did not have an audible system.
Feb. 16-18, 1993
The week prior it was announced that Dugway Proving Ground would possibly close by 1996 as part of $10.8 billion in cost cuts by the U.S. Department of Defense. Tooele Army Depot joined Dugway a week later.
An aide for Congressman James Hansen, R-Utah, said the Army was looking hard at possibly closing up to three of its six major depots, or combining depot workloads to save money. Steve Petersen, the congressman's legislative director, said he didn't think the depot would be closed, but stressed, "Crazier things have happened."
Also that week, Cornet Variety Store employees learned the Tooele store that had been a fixture on Main Street for 56 years would close. Joe Cornet, Sr., owner of the store, expressed anger and sadness over the store's closure and alluded that Wal-Mart was responsible for forcing his business out.
"I am sick over this. I hate to leave Tooele," Cornet said. "Tooele has been good to us all these years. … But if I can't make it there, I go elsewhere."
Feb. 23-25, 1993
Local officials said the image of Tooele County would not be hurt if the nation's entire stockpile of chemical munitions were transported to Rush Valley for destruction.
Tooele County Commission Chairman Leland Hogan said the county would not become a dumping ground "if we don't put that title on ourselves." He stressed if the nation's stockpile came to Tooele County, the county would strive to benefit monetarily.
Also that week, expected workforce cuts at Tooele Army Depot and Dugway Proving Ground were officially postponed as part of a plan to reduce the number of forced layoffs.
Employees at both military installations were told that letters of involuntary separation, plus job realignment letters, would not be issued for up to 45 days in hopes of getting more voluntary retirements throughout Army Materiel Command. Those letters were scheduled to be issued at both TEAD and Dugway on Feb. 22. But approximately 644 letters for TEAD and 45 letters for Dugway were held back because final reduction in force approval had not been granted by the U.S. Department of Defense.
March 2-4, 1993
An Evanston, Wyoming man barely escaped with his life after his semi-truck was torn apart by a passing train as he drove through the railroad crossing on state Route 112 west of Tooele. Investigators didn't know if the man tried to beat the train to the crossing, or didn't see the flashing lights from the crossing guards.
The impact ripped the truck's cab off of the chassis and sent it rolling beside the tracks with the man inside. Also, three flatbed trailers connected to the semi-truck were twisted together and the vehicle's diesel engine was torn free and thrown 40 yards down the tracks. The man was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.
Also that week, a commercial DC-9 jet carrying approximately 100 passengers from Grand Junction, Colorado, landed in twilight at Wendover Historical Airfield. As the passengers de-boarded, a small group of well wishers applauded. The warm welcome commemorated what officials said was the first commercial flight to land at the airport with passengers who had come to Wendover for the gaming industry.
Feb. 6-9, 1968
The front page featured a story on an experimental meals-on-wheels program for St. John-Clover Elementary School. The program began on a trial basis on Jan. 8. School lunches were prepared at Tooele Junior High School and arrived in St. John at 11:30 a.m.
With help from fifth- and sixth-grade students, Mrs. Mabel Jones served 62 students who would eat lunch in their classrooms. Because St. John School has no kitchen, dirty dishes and silverware were returned to Tooele each day to be cleaned.
Later in the week, the front page featured a story on the closing of Skaggs Store at 11 N. Main. Franchise owner Grant Riding announced the closure on Jan. 1 after a bout with ill health.
Riding started working at the store as a butcher in 1943, then, in 1958 took over ownership of the franchise. He said it would take until mid-March to completely close the store and dispose of inventory and equipment.
Feb. 13-16, 1968
Three members of the Tooele City Police reserve were instrumental in foiling an attempted burglary. The three were on a routine patrol when they observed two youths behaving in a suspicious manner. They observed the youths for several hours and then arrested them on suspicion of breaking and entering after they had removed bars and screens on rear windows of the State Liquor Store on East Vine St.
Also that week, the Tooele City Council heard a presentation from two accountants seeking to assume city-auditing duties following the death of the city's previous auditor. The council also heard a presentation from Utah State Employment Service for rewriting job descriptions for city employees.
Feb. 20-23, 1968
U.S. Senator Wallace F. Bennett announced that the U.S. Defense Department was planning a $5.49 million military construction program at four Utah military installations in fiscal year 1969. Of that amount, $2.28 million would be spent at Tooele Army Depot for operational facilities, and maintenance and production facilities. In addition, Dugway Proving Ground would receive $1.79 million for operational facilities.
Also that week, Tooele County Civil Defense Director Jim Dugdale reminded citizens about the county's civil defense warning system. He said the attack siren is the same as is used for fires, noon whistle and curfew, but in the event of an enemy attack, it will blow a wavering three- to five-minute signal. He also said the county currently has no adequate civil defense shelters, other than one in the basement of the old high school, which will hold 250 students. Without other shelters available, he urged residents to create a secure place in their home that would offer protection.
Feb. 27-March 1, 1968
The Tooele County School District was awarded a $325,863 grant from the state's office of education for federally impacted areas. According to Superintendent Clarke Johnsen and district accountant Roland Buys, the district had expected to receive $488,795 rather than the figure announced. A federally impacted area is one in which a government installation is considered to cause a heavy extra burden of children on a school district.
Tooele Chamber of Commerce members heard the state's associate warden say he is critical of the Utah State Prison, "but I am critical of all prisons. They all stink." William Milliken was the featured speaker during a chamber luncheon. The penal officer said that Utah has one of the best prisons in the intermountain area, if not the nation. But while doing the job they're supposed to do, "all prisons are just scratching the surface."
Feb. 2-5, 1943
Both Tooele County and Tooele City drafted resolutions to the Utah Legislature opposing HB 36, which if passed would reduce registration fees for motorcycles from $2.50 to $1, and all other non-commercial vehicles from $5 to $1. The county and city oppose the bill because it would reduce an annual distribution from the state for local road construction and maintenance.
Farmers and ranchers in the Vernon Soil Conservation District were treated to a free showing of educational talking movie pictures at a meeting in the Vernon Church. Lowell Woodward of the soil conservation services led a discussion on how members could overcome problems in the district and meet increased demands for production of war crops.
Feb. 9-12, 1943
Tooele City skating enthusiasts received encouragement this week after waiting all winter for cold days and nights to freeze water without thawing. A storm brought the winter's deepest snow yet at 10 inches in depth with .90 inches of moisture. Official U.S. weather records from local weather observer Amos Bevan showed that 7.31 inches of moisture had fallen since the start of the water year on Oct. 1.
A 47-year-old railroad worker in Wendover died after suffering burns received from sleeping near an open fire. The man was seen leaving one of Wendover's cafes early in the evening and went to the stockyards where he built a fire and apparently fell asleep. Flames spread to clothing piled near him and his own clothing caught fire and he was fatally burned.
Feb. 16-19, 1943
The state rested its case against Frank H. Elliot, former Wendover deputy sheriff, who is charged with first-degree murder for the killing of his former wife in Wendover. The jury is composed entirely of men and the defense is now presenting its case before the men who hold in their hands the life of Mr. Elliot. The court also sentenced a man to 3-20 years in the Utah State Prison for a crime against nature.
Tooele City police and firemen were called out during the week to find a boy toddler who wandered from his trailer camp house at the mouth of Settlement Canyon and became lost in the fog. He was found two hours later when he walked up to the auto of a patrolman parked on Coleman St. Although without a hat or coat, the little fellow suffered no apparent ill effects from his wandering through the fields.
Feb. 23-26, 1943
Frank Elliot, former Wendover deputy sheriff, was convicted by a jury on the charge of voluntary manslaughter of his ex-wife and was sentenced to serve 1-10 years in the Utah State Prison. The jury announced the verdict at 3 a.m. on Friday after deliberating since Thursday. Elliot had originally been charged with first-degree murder of his ex-wife.
The International Smelter again flew the "Minute Man Flag" after once more securing the pledge of 90 percent or more if its employees to buy war bonds and stamps under the payroll deduction plan. Over 30 percent of regular employees are on a 10 percent basis of their total earnings for war bonds, while 62 percent of day pay employees are buying bonds.
Feb. 1, 1918
Miss Sylvia R. Anderson was married the other day be telephone to Cpl. Walter J. Blake who was more than 1,500 miles away. The judge who officiated said the ceremony was legal. By previous arrangements a long-distance phone call was put in at noon and the groom, accompanied with witnesses, answered the questions. The marrying judge asked the usual questions, and the groom at the other end of the wire answered "yes." Turning to the bride in his office, he asked her the customary questions. After her answers of yes, the judge pronounced them married.
Feb. 8, 1918
The Tooele County Commissioners heard a request from Mr. King for an assessment reduction involving his sheep. Ed Green asked for a change in the road at Tooele Junction, which was referred to the county road commissioner. A.J. Stookey was asked to give a report on a map he was making for the county, and farmers asked the county commissioners to buy strychnine to use for killing ground dogs.
Feb. 15, 1918
A health notice appeared on the front page from Mayor Peter Clegg announcing an outbreak of smallpox and other contagious diseases in Tooele. The City Council and health board was enforcing a strict quarantine to prevent further spreading of smallpox. "A complete stamping out of these diseases can only be had by a united effort on the part of all patriotic citizens," Clegg said. "It is earnestly requested and expected of every citizen who has the welfare of his family or the community at heart to report to the doctors or health officers all cases as soon as known. We believe this to be the patriotic duty of every loyal citizen. The doctors have generously offered to make examinations free of charge, of any person suspected of having a contagious disease. We expect all citizens to do their duty."
Feb. 22, 1918
The Tooele County Farm Bureau announced it would hold a farmer's round-up in Grantsville, Erda, Tooele and St. John and would instruct local farmers on the following topics: War time methods in dry farming; control of dry farm weeds; corn, potatoes, beans and spring wheat; and cattle problems.
March 1, 1918
A front-page report from Ibapah said that 56 soldiers from Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City and a U.S. Marshal came to the community to "round up" some residents who would not register [for the war draft]. The report noted there were 12 inches of snow in Ibapah and more was falling. Also, mining operations at nearby Gold Hill were "still on the boom" with two carloads of copper ore being shipped out per week.
Editor David Bern compiled this week's report.

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Musical Camden Walking TourTuesday 2nd August 2016
As part of the 'Jukebox, Jewkbox! A Century on Shellac and Vinyl' exhibition, at Jewish Museum London, there will be a chance to walk around the musical history of London's Camden with expert London guide Rachel Kolsky, to hear stories of the area's musical legends, from Amy Winehouse to Camden Roundhouse and from Madness to MTV.
Highlights of the tour include The Amy Winehouse statue (in Stables Market), The Roundhouse, Camden Lock, The TV-AM / MTC building and Rowton House, ending at the Museum itself where participants can enjoy the exhibition.
Described by Robert Elms as 'A fantastic exhibition' 'Jukebox, Jewkbox! Looks at Emil Berliner's invention of the gramophone in the late 19th century, and, of course, the records that came with it. Including personal stories from artists, musicians and collectors the exhibition also features a display of 500 records including iconic sleeves from Amy Winehouse, the Ramones, Bob Dylan, and Barbra Streisand.
The walking tour takes place between 11am and 1pm on Sunday 7th August (2016).
For more information, and to book a place, see link at end of post.


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What better way to usher in 2018 than to discover that a Co-op near you sells not one, but two types of vegan-friendly doughnuts? Obviously this discovery will remove the final, deal-breaking barrier for millions of would-be vegans who couldn't make the final leap without knowing there was a soft, jammy landing on the other side.
In fact, the Co-op has kind of come up trumps in its response to the ever-more-mighty Veganuary movement. The January edition of their free Food mag has six pages on vegan eating. They also have a lil' old blog going on …so you know, there's effort there and it's good news as the Co-op is a local lifesaver if you just need a few bits on your way back from work or the gym.
I've asked the folk at Co-op HQ to elucidate on the matter of their vegan customer-base and whether we can expect more vegan-friendly products on their shelves soon or ever. The news is pretty good.
Liz Cassells, Co-op's Senior Product Development Manager, told Spa Town Vegan: 'Being a convenience retailer, with more than 2,500 stores covering the length and breadth of the country, it's important that we have an offering for the half a million vegans in the UK.
'We are continuing to grow our offering throughout 2018 and in the first part of the year we will be introducing more than 50 new vegan-friendly products. This will include ready meals, protein alternatives and snacks to offer delicious meal options throughout the whole day.'
And to drink? Well it seems the nation's vegans won't be thirsty either. Simon Cairns, Category Trading Manager for Co-op wines, told this blog that by the end of 2018 the Co-op will have 100 vegan wines in their range.
by the end of 2018 the Co-op will have 100 vegan wines in their range
'We are anticipating vegan wines to pick up momentum throughout 2018 following the growth in 2017, so our range will be expanding throughout the year to offer greater choice to our vegan shoppers and we will continue to challenge suppliers to make wines vegan, where they can, without affecting the attributes of the liquid.'
So what started as a little whoop of excitement that doughnuts are back on the menu has wandered into a bit of future gazing for regular Co-op customers like me. But let's just bring ourselves back to focus and put it out there for anyone who didn't know: there is a sugary ball of carbs out there that you can still have should you so wish. Enjoy.


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Hair sheep are normally raised for their meat, and their coats are made of hair instead of wool. Unlike other sheep, their hair naturally falls out instead of having to be sheared. You can usually find Hilo lounging around the pasture with his sheep and goat buddies.
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THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED: And will be re-offered Spring 2014
The Internet Safety for Parents online course can still be purchased here
OvernightGeek University has partnered with Chagrin Falls Dads' Club to offer Internet Safety training to parents and families. As part of our agreement with this fantastic organization, the price of the course has been dropped $30 (see discount code below) AND a significant percentage of each purchase will be donated back to the Chagrin Falls Dads' Club in support of Chagrin Falls Schools.
If your children are 4 to 17 years old, you really should consider taking this online course. It's self-paced and you can watch (and watch again) from any internet connection.
Why Internet Safety? How bad can it really be?
If you are NOT concerned about your child's safety on the internet, on their cellphones, online gaming devices, apps, cameras, and "live" gaming systems… you should be! Digital content and digital connectivity are critical to: our children's academic success and preparation for a 21st century workforce. An overwhelming percentage of adults and children are "connected" 24/7/365.
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- Most of the lessons will also have resources available within the lesson below the video on the screen. These will include: current news items, suggested books, any studies which have been completed on the topic, and downloads you can use at home. It would be better to watch the videos first, and then explore the resources.
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On Saturday 15th October 2011 Rescue Remedies will be hosting a charity dog walk in conjunction with BIGGSD and GSDVIGIL.
The entry fee is £10 per dog (or per family). Your £10 entry fee will go to the charity of your choice.
The venue is FRISTON FOREST, SEVEN SISTERS COUNTRY PARK, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 4AJ. This postcode will get you to Charleston Manor which is less than half a mile away – with Charleston Manor on your left you carry on towards the A259 (Exceat) – keep an eye open for the first Forestry car park on your left – if you get to a tiny left hand turn signposted to West Dean Church or the A259 you've gone too far.
Please arrive by 10.15am to register and have photographs taken! The main walk is 8 miles, with a stop off for lunch (please bring a packed lunch). However there will also be a shorter walk running of approx 4 miles. Don't forget to bring suitable footwear/attire and water for your dog/s.
We would love to catch up with old friends! We will also be bringing as many of our current kennel dogs as we can. Please note that ALL dogs must be kept on a lead.
So if you would like to join us and raise some much needed funds for RESCUE REMEDIES, and join in on a fantastic social opportunity for your dog, then please do come along!
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Photo of the crowd ... see Willand family behind the glass
Gordie Roberts (7) and Boxcar Hospodar (23) salute the fans.
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Entire Howe Family to be Saluted with Banner-raising; First 2,000 Fans to Receive Commemorative Howe Program
Whalers Sports and Entertainment president and COO Howard Baldwin Jr. announced today that the Connecticut Whale's home game Saturday, March 26 at the XL Center will feature a "Howe Family Night" celebration, honoring the great Gordie Howe, his sons, Marty and Mark, and late wife, Colleen. The Whale take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers that night in a 7:00 PM GEICO Connecticut Cup game.
A new banner saluting the Howes, "hockey's first family," will be raised to the XL Center rafters, and area hockey fans will have an opportunity to salute the entire Howe clan for their contributions to hockey in the Hartford market.
"In a lot of ways, Gordie Howe really put Hartford on the hockey map," Baldwin said. "He brought true greatness to the city, and helped usher the Whalers into the NHL. We feel that now is the perfect time to honor him and his legendary family, with so many great things going on with the Whale, the Harvest-Properties.com Whalers Hockey Fest having been such a momentous event, and so much excitement around hockey in Connecticut right now."
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"For the Love of the Game" JumboTron Video by Mark Willand. Used Prior to CT Whale games in December 2010 at XL Center in Hartford, CT.
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1997 ... Lauren Willand (at 10 months) and Daddy on set of Fox Sports Pittsburgh's "Players Show."
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Chipotle going local?
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Does FreeBirds not use local food?
- April 16, 2008 at 8:22 AM
- Heather said...
Not that I know about but I know who to ask. We used to go there all the time and do still enjoy it , but we've been a little disappointed in it lately. It was bought out, I don't know, maybe a year ago and since then it's just not the same place it used to be. The best way I can explain that is that it doesn't have the same "alternative" feel and the "it's not normal" slogan seems to no longer apply. To me, it's becoming like all the other places: they changed the prices to not include tax (they are not making an extra .26 a day. Yeah for them!), they changed the menu, all the servers are more clean cut, and some of the people we enjoyed seeing there have been pushed out. Going corporate has not been a good thing for them, I think. But I can't blame the owner for wanting to cash out and retire. I'd have done it too. Have you noticed anything different up there?
- April 16, 2008 at 9:07 AM
I don't go often enough to notice...perhaps just once a month to the one right by my office. The burritos taste pretty much the same, but I've never gotten to know or recognize any of the workers. The one change I did recognize was the switch from stamped cards to a credit card type deal that they swipe.
- April 16, 2008 at 12:24 PM
- Heather said...
I agree, food is still really good. I think that in going corporate, we're starting to see some penny pinching, corp mentality that's eating away at atmosphere - going in the wrong direction.
In looking up info on Chipotle, I noticed that they used to be owned by McD's and now are not. Perhaps it was in moving in the opposite direction that opened them up to try something local, even though it's only one food product (pork) in one location.
Freebirds has such a history here. I'd like to see it keep some of the uniqueness. We'll just have to see.
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Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Taylor are board certified plastic surgeons and Harvard faculty members in the Boston Mass and Cambridge area. They provide reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery to women, men and children at Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard Medical School hospital. Their practice provides a very personal feel and they have found the environment at Mount Auburn to be the perfect fit for their practice. With exceptional nursing, and views of The Charles River and the Boston skyline, patients recover in the privacy of a calm and tranquil environment. Since returning to the Boston area, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan have each year been named amongst the "Best Plastic Surgeons" in Boston by Boston Magazine and Castle Connolly. They often operate together to ensure safety, efficiency, and the best possible plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery for each patient. While the title "Boston's Best Plastic Surgeon" is claimed by many, we hope our practice provides an unusually thoughtful and honest approach to patient care.
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Another two weeks has come and gone, and it's time for my Friday Fives once more! I'm really loving these little biweekly opportunities to check in. I find myself looking forward to being able to give y'all these little insights to my daily life! So let's jump in…
1. Big Bend
Matt and I haven't gone on a trip together since early May, and that was just a long weekend type of trip to DC. Our last "real" vacation was to Canada over the New Year. We've definitely been feeling a little lost in the minutiae of adulting. So we decided to do a trip out to Big Bend National Park. Details aren't finalized yet, but we're thinking in early-mid November we'll throw our gear in my RAV4 and head out west for some adventure. Just the thought of getting out on that open road through the desert makes my heart so happy. Look at that sight, it just screams adventure.
We'll spend a day and a night in Marfa before hitting the park, which I'm super excited about it. I've been dying to check out the arts scene in that little town for years. And that Prada store photo op is calling my name as well.
Then we'll head out to the national park to some backpacking and camping! I am so excited for these views!
2. Force of Nature
In planning for Big Bend, we went to REI (AKA my favorite store in the universe) to shop for some gear. Matt is an Eagle Scout and has done long backpacking trips at Philmont, so he has an awesome tent, backpack, sleeping bag, and other various camping needs. So with most of that gear supplied, I just need a few things, like a good backpack. I tried on the REI Flash 45 Pack and fell in love. It's a great size, and it's lightweight but durable.
When we were shopping around REI, I came across this bandana.
"Be a legend. Rock a Boat. Start a Fire. Outside – The largest level playing field. A woman's place is in the wild."
HELL YES. I looked into this Force of Nature campaign, and fell in love with it. According to REI's research, 72% of women say they feel liberated or free when they are outdoors, but only 32% describe themselves as "outdoorsy." One of the most cited reasons for this is the primarily male-dominated news, social media, and marketing around the outdoor industry. In response to this, REI launched Force of Nature earlier this year as a commitment to making women the prime focus of the company's nonprofit investments, gear development, and marketing for 2017.
The initiative includes putting more than $1 million of the company's community investments directly into nonprofits that get women and girls into the outdoors. How amazing is that?
Sidenote: Hey mom and dad, thanks for taking me on all those hiking trips when I was younger and always encouraging my wild side. I am forever grateful to you both for teaching me that as a woman, I don't have to conform with anyone's idea of what I should be.
3. Little Bits of Home in Houston
I stumbled across a German restaurant in my area of Houston last week and on impulse, Matt and I decided to have dinner there. Y'ALL. It was the best German restaurant I've been to since I moved to the states 10 years ago. The food was great. Matt had Wienerschnitzel and I had Cordon Bleu. But mostly it was the atmosphere, right down to the crappy German pop music they were playing. It just felt right. As we were leaving, I noticed there was a map of Germany with a bowl of pushpins next to the front door.
I picked up a pin, and place it on my German hometown, Vilseck. I was actually surprised to see someone pinned nearby at Grafenwöhr. Small world I guess?
4. Local Adventuring
Matt and I did some Houston adventuring on Sunday! We went to the Urban Harvest Farmer's Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. One of my Surfrider friends was there helping her girlfriend man her farm's booth, and they gave us some free sausage sticks. YUM. I also purchased (and devoured) a delicious avocado goat milk popsicle.
After the market, we looked up a list of the best pizza places in Houston and decided to try Piola for dinner. We shared an amazing Pompei pizza that reminded me of real, true Italian pizza. We went next door for dessert in the form of the most beautiful macarons I have ever seen.
Once we were adequately stuffed, we went to Museum of Fine Arts to kill some time before our concert. We became members there earlier this year, so we can go for free whenever! The museum is so large, we were only able to poke around a small section of the European art collection before it was time for us to head over to White Oak Music Hall.
White Oak was an interesting venue. It's located in the middle of a neighborhood (which I learned was the source of several lawsuits), where you would least expect a venue of its size to be. They have a nice lawn, so we staked out a spot to sit through the show because I'm an old lady and am not down to stand for 3+ hours at a show anymore. We saw Father John Misty, an artist I've been wanting to see for years now.
It was a fun day of adventuring around our own city!
5. 79 days till Japan!
With each passing day, we get more and more excited! We're still planning for our big trip, but nothing too intense. Just watching more YouTube videos of travel vloggers who've visited Japan and the like. We've discovered a few stops we want to add in to our itinerary. The coolest is a small attraction in Nagoya.
If you're a Ghibli fan you'll recognize this as Satsuki and Mei's house in My Neighbor Totoro! Matt and I discovered it had been built for the World's Fair in 2005. It's on our way from Tokyo to Kyoto so we figured we'd just add a pit stop in Nagoya!
I've been doing a lot of research into finding tattoo friendly onsen along our route, but I don't feel like I'm having much luck. So I guess it's hello Kat von D tattoo foundation. A little explanation on this: in Japan, tattoos have come to be associated with gangs like the Yakuza, so most onsen and ryokans will not accommodate someone with a tattoo. Even if you're a Westerner, and obviously not a gangster. There has been a slight upswing in tattoo friendly onsen, but most of the famous spots are still steeped in tradition. Apparently they're changing the rules for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, but only for Westerners in order to stimulate the economy that much more by making exceptions. Sadly, my trip is way too far before that to reap the benefits. Oh well!
Have a great weekend, and happy wanderlusting, friends!


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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, on this day we are called to pay attention to our actions and interactions in life, in how we spend our time with those whom we encounter throughout our lives. It is because each and every one of our actions can truly have a great impact on those on whom we have interacted with, and which in fact can be a great opportunity at evangelisation.
In the Gospel passage today, the Lord challenges each and every one of us, just as He had done with His disciples. He asked each and every one of them to go the extra mile in the giving of themselves and in the love that they and indeed, all of us, must show in our actions and deeds. We cannot just do what the world and its people and ways have shown us, but we must be truly exemplary in our Christian faith.
And what the Lord Jesus asked of us is often something that is very difficult for us to do, as He asked us to actually forgive our enemies and all those who have persecuted us and caused us much pain. He called upon us to love our enemies and to not take revenge and retribution against those who have hurt us, to pray for those who have persecuted us and hated us.
This is what we have been called to do, to be true Christians in faith and in love, that in everything we do, we show the example of this love which the Lord, Our God, Himself has shown us. The Lord asked for kindness and love to be shown to those who have not shown the same love and kindness towards us, and He Himself led by example, by extending His care and love even to the people who would abandon Him and betray Him, and even to those in His own hometown of Nazareth that rejected Him.
And nothing can beat the fact that the Lord forgave even His enemies and all those who persecuted Him, tortured Him and cast Him as a criminal, from the cross, by praying that all of them be forgiven their sins, because they did not know what they were doing. The Lord showed His mercy and forgiveness even as He suffered grievously for our sake, bearing the burden of our sins and our punishments.
But although this is what we have been called to be, to be those who forgive our brethren's faults, mistakes and slights against us, it is usually easier said than done. Many of us, even among us Christians, keep grudges and jealousies, hatreds and anger in our hearts and minds, against all those who we do not agree with, against all those who have caused us pain and suffering, and against those who have something that we do not have.
We bicker and even fight among ourselves, within our Church communities and ministries. How many of us have seen members of Church communities and ministries gossiping and talking bad things behind the back of each person they did not like? There were also surely many occasions when we spread lies and untruths just so that we may discredit our rivals and competitors.
This is the sad and unfortunate reality of our faith life in the Church, as many of us did not lead a life in accordance to how the Lord has commanded and taught us. But we are called to a purpose greater than all of these human and worldly bickerings, infightings and unbecoming attitudes, to be true servants and followers of God, by imitating His own examples of love and mercy.
And today, we celebrate the feast of St. John Chrysostom, one of the great Church fathers and elder, one of the Four original Doctors of the Church together with St. Ambrose, St. Augustine of Hippo and St. Gregory Nazianzen. St. John Chrysostom was the Archbishop of the Imperial city of Constantinople, the eastern capital of the Roman Empire at the time. He was remembered for his great piety, his charitable love for his people and flock, and for his fervent and zealous defence of his faith against heresies and falsehoods.
Against all those who brought in their corrupt ways into the Church and the community, including that of the Roman Empress Eudoxia, the wife of the Emperor, St. John Chrysostom stood his ground against all those who abused their power and position for personal benefit, especially when such manipulations brought about the suffering of the poor and the hungry.
In the midst of all these efforts, St. John Chrysostom was persecuted and opposed, including from that of the Empress, who managed to get him to be exiled from his See of Constantinople. Yet, St. John Chrysostom never wavered throughout his life and ministry, to his very dying day, to dedicate himself for the greater glory of God and for the salvation of souls.
Therefore, brothers and sisters in Christ, having heard of the courageous examples of St. John Chrysostom, holy bishop and defender of the faith, courageous and fearless, but merciful and loving towards sinners and the poor, let us all then follow his examples, to live our lives more devotedly to the Lord from now on, that we may, in each and every one of our actions, strive for the glorification of God, and for the salvation of souls.
May the Lord be with us always, and may He continue to empower us to live ever more faithfully, and be courageous to walk in His ways, each and every days of our lives. May God bless us all, and all of our endeavours and good works. Amen.


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LINCOLN, Neb. — Swish! The beautiful sound of sophomore Kass Kisker's jumper showed just how brilliant Hitchcock County was playing on basketball's "big stage" Thursday morning. "We came down here with the intent that we weren't just coming down here," coach Mark Brown said about the Class D-1 No. 8-seed Falcons...
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LeRoy Frank Jirik Sept. 11, 1935 - Feb. 22, 2018 LITTLETON, Colo. — LeRoy Frank Jirik passed away Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Litteton Colo. He was born on the farm outside Palisade, Neb., on Sept. 11, 1935. His parents were James Jirik and Orpha (Goucher) Jirik...
Pinkal anniversary
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25th anniversary The family of Fred and Heidi Pinkal of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary on March 1, 2018. They were married in 1993 in a ceremony at their home in McCook. Their family includes children, Kyle Pinkal of Hildreth, Neb., Timi and Travis Messersmith of Wallace, Neb., Britton and Rich Emery of Des Moines, Iowa, Shane and Tracie Pinkal of Holdrege, Neb., and Jill and Aaron Purvis of Marquette, Neb.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ...
From Water Works to City Park
(Column ~ 03/02/18)
Norris Park, so named after Senator George Norris, began its life as the Water Works location or more specifically, the location of the first "water tower" built to bring water to the homes and businesses of McCook. Many readers will remember the old water tower that stood on the north side of, as it was known then, City Park, but the story and costs are worthy of mention...
- Phyllis M. Myers (Obituary ~ 03/02/18)
Indians begin Region IX play on Saturday
(College Sports ~ 03/02/18)
SCOTTSBLUFF, NEb. — The McCook Community College men's basketball team heads to Scottsbluff Saturday for the opening game of the Region IX post-season basketball tournament. The Indians (18-12, 5-11 in conference play), drew a No. 7 seed and take on second seeded Western Nebraska (22-7, 12-4) at Cougar Palace in Scottsbluff at 7 p.m. CST...
Broncos miss payback vs. Longhorns at state
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Basketball doesn't suddenly get too complex even during a huge state tournament contest. Put that round bouncy orange thing through those other things hanging from both rims. "In the end, they (Hyannis) just shot the ball better," Wauneta-Palisade coach Matt Cox commented after his Broncos fell 64-36 at the Class D-2 state tourney Thursday morning...
Deli to re-open at new location Monday
(Local News ~ 03/02/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Jade and Bill Lesko have breathed new life into an old downtown McCook building, repairing and renovating it from top to bottom and side-to-side, preparing to drop within its restored walls an expanded version of their popular eating establishment, "Citta' Deli."...
Non-incumbents file for office
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McCOOK, Neb. — Meeting the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline to file as non-incumbents, three McCook men filed for one seat on the McCook City Council, and two McCook woman filed for a seat on the Red Willow County board of commissioners. Two men filed for two open seats on the McCook Public Schools board of education...
Large crowd provides input concerning Harry Strunk Lake
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CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The format of the meeting in Cambridge Thursday evening may have surprised the 250-or-so in the crowd, but many still sought out Bureau of Reclamation representatives to tell them they're upset with what they see as the Bureau's attempt to move trailer homes off the Cambridge lake...
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I was asked this by a friend of mine who was planning his first overnight hunt (in winter) years ago in an area I often visit too. I have never needed a bag warmer than -1 to -3 C (and weighing just over half a kilo) even though I often sleep out in winter – indeed I prefer winter camping. The weather is usually drier and more stable, the night sky clear and brilliant with a billion stars, birdsong and the wild dingo's call carry so much farther on the frosty air – and you can have a cheery toasty fire with perfect safety. Once you are away from vehicle tracks there is no shortage of firewood, so you can build your fire as large as you wish. You can always put a few more clothes on if it gets a bit colder, or get up and put another log on the fire!
In my hand is my trusty old -1C Montbell Ultralight Spiral Stretch #3 down bag compressed down to 2 litres in one of these: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/a-tardis-folding-space/
He bought the biggest warmest sleeping bag available. probably something like -15 or 20C and weighing several kilos – and he froze. He was so unhappy about it, he threw the bag, the tent and the back pack in his breakfast fire and never went winter camping again! He is like that: pig-headed. Some people have an aversion to learning from their mistakes.
I had told him also what mat I normally used – back then it was a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core which they claimed (correctly) was good for around 15F, so I had always been warm enough with it. Back then they only cost about US$50! And what did my friend take? You guessed it. A blue foamy! He had spent literally hundreds of dollars on the warmest sleeping bag he could find, and went away with a $5 mat which had practically no insulative quality at all!
Winters here in Victoria it rarely gets below about -10C, mostly not that cold. Of course high up is worse. The general rule is that temperature drops by .6-.8 of a degree Celsius for every 100 metre increase in elevation – and windier spots are worse of course – why you have a shelter of some sort, such as a tent really, rather than a bivy bag or swag. However, there is a 'sweet spot' neither at the bottom nor at the top which is the 'ideal' place to camp – provided there is water and a flat spot (unless you are hammock camping) where you get the warmest conditions of all. The cold from the top does flow down the hill and pool at the bottoms in the mornings, so you often have a frosty morn just before daybreak along the river bottoms.
The human body makes something like 150 watts of heat which is quickly dispersed unless it is covered by some kind of insulation. Insulation just slows this heat loss by a certain number of watts per square metre per unit of time. The higher the 'R' or 'Clo' rating the more that heat loss is slowed. Thinking only about the rating of your bag ignores where your body is losing heat. It is possible (even likely) that the ground is colder than the air and/or that conduction of heat may mean that you lose more heat to the ground to the air (radiation and convection). Further your body weight compresses the insulation in your bag and reduces its insulative ability so that it may approach zero where you are heaviest – and that is just where you will lose the most heat, and be coldest.
So, the most important thing to have is not the warmest bag, but the warmest mat! Obviously you are going to lose at least half your heat downwards, probably more. If you can substantially stop or slow this, you will not need such a warm bag or quilt. A brush or fern bed will help enormously at little cost or effort. Further, as you can wear some clothes to supplement the bag, clothes which you would need anyway, you can reduce the weight of the bag in this way.
I usually carry a down vest and coat, and of course wool longsleeve top and longjohns (in winter). I also own down trousers, though it would have to be very cold indeed for me to need them. However, as they only weigh around 200 grams they are a better (weight-wise) investment than the same (increased) weight of sleeping bag would be, particularly as clothes keep you warm too when you are not in bed. When it gets colder, I usually put on the down coat and slip my legs into the down vest. I also have a pair of down socks, which I heartily recommend. This strategy allows me to be comfortable down to probably -15C.
If I were to use a warmer mat than my normal Thermarest Neoair Xlite Womens, I would be comfy down to a much lower temperature, say -20C. That is one of the reasons why I am investigating the Thermarest X-Therm and some other cold weather pads – not to mention that I have a birthday coming up! With only half the heat loss, your bag will feel at least 5C warmer – and a warmer mat adds much less weight than a warmer bag or quilt. For example. a 5'6″ Womens weighs 340 grams (R=3.9) . An X-therm (R= 5.7) cut down to the same length will weigh 394 grams. Only 54 grams for probably a 10-15C increase in warmth! That 5.7 r-rating equates to comfort at around -24C or -20F. Warm enough for you? Another way to think about it is that if you are not losing heat to the ground you can 'afford' to lose twice as much heat to the air – and it is harder to lose heat to the air. Air is itself a good insulator. That is, if you have been cold outdoors (like my friend was), there's a very good chance it was your mat's fault, not your bag's.
Of course it is also true that the insulation in the bottom of your bag doesn't do much good (being compressed) so that you might be better off with a bag which has no insulation there at all (eg the Zpacks bag – but more in the top) or even a quilt – same principle. Some bags also have more insulation at the leg end on the theory that you can put a warm coat on the top half of your body.
In either case down is still warmer weight for weight than any synthetic insulation available. it pays to keep your sleeping bag dry anyway (eg by not breathing or sweating in it) as it will both become heavier and lose some of its insulative ability – though the myth that down has no insulation effect when wet is simply not true.
I encountered a girl on the Dusky Track in 2009 (when I pack rafted the Seaforth River) traveling with someone with the remarkable name 'Caspar' who simply could not be broken of the habit of having her head inside her sleeping bag and breathing in it to warm it up. During one afternoon and evening I loaned her all my warm clothes and sleeping bag whilst her partner tried to dry her bag out before a very measly fire at the Lake Roe Hut where there is just about zero firewood. I even let her use my coat and vest overnight, but she was still not convinced that she was causing the problem by breathing inside her bag. She was having a very miserable trip of it and I much doubt she has gone hiking often again.
PS: If you find your eg -1C bag is not quite warm enough, you can add some down to it, as we did in preparation for my Everest trip in 2016 where it can really easily get down to -20C.
PS2: Of course it also pays to keep your nose warm: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/are-you-beautiful-in-the-buff/
Just a reflection: My sleeping bag, mat and (poncho) tent (including groundsheet) take up about 3 litres of space in my pack and weigh less than a kilo altogether. I am almost without a doubt warmer, drier and more comfortable in them than someone with one of those giant canvas swags you see piled up on the back of every SUV ute heading 'up the bush' on weekends. Here I was set up on the upper Wonnangatta which I pack rafted back in November. (Plenty of firewood and no-one else there!)
Those guys with their swags usually have a 'comfortable' 2″ open cell mattress. How bad is that? What sort of R-rating do you suppose? Nowhere near the X-Lite Women's even. Then, if it rains, that cold water (a much better conductor than air – as much as twenty times better), is stripping their body's warmth away as quick as thought. A swag is just the most dreadful device and an awful encumbrance to boot. I made one once in my early years of hound hunting. After an awful cold night in a puddle on a mountaintop waiting for dogs, I went back to my K-Mart $20 dome tent. Much warmer, more spacious, drier and cheerier. But the set-up above (including the Cyclone Chair), is superior by far.
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Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is located just eight miles (13 kilometres) west of Glasgow City Centre and services over 130 direct flights from many UK and European cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, London, Dublin, Belfast, Geneva and Reykjavik as well as Dubai with its connections onwards to Asia and Australasia; and major cities in The US and Canada. find out more at Glasgow Airport.
Getting to the city centre from Glasgow Airport
These are some of the most common connections. More information can be found at Scotland's public transport information website: Traveline Scotland
Airport buses run from the airport to Glasgow city centre up to every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and take approximately 25 minutes.
Glasgow Taxis on arrival at the airport – bookings can be made by calling +44 (0) 141 429 7070.
Glasgow Airport Taxis are located immediately outside the terminal building or can also be booked by calling +44 (0) 141 889 1813.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 32 miles (51km) South West of the city. It's a main base for Ryanair and serves European destinations.
Getting to Glasgow city centre from Glasgow Prestwick Airport: Prestwick has its own train station, there are three trains per hour on weekdays and the journey to Glasgow Central Station takes around 50 minutes. Alternatively it's an easy journey to drive via the M77 or there is an early morning and late evening express bus service, the X99/X100, which takes an hour. You can book tickets here: Express Bus Service
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow and serves most major international airlines. You can get to Glasgow from the airport by either bus, train or taxi.
Scottish Citylink provides direct bus services from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Alternatively you can catch a bus or taxi to Edinburgh Haymarket and then catch a train to Glasgow Queen Street Station. Lothian Buses provides public transportation to Edinburgh Airport with the Airlink100 express bus from Edinburgh city centre as well as local bus services.
Glasgow Queen Street Station provides the main rail link between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with 8 direct services per hour on weekdays.
By Train
Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow by rail to all UK cities
Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Central and Northern Scotland.
The main UK train companies operating in Scotland are:
Average Travel Times
Average travel time by train from across the UK:
|Average Journey Time
|4 hours 10 mins
|4 hours
|3 hours 30 mins
|3 hours 40 mins
|3 hours 30 mins
|50 mins
There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London
- Direct trains from Edinburgh every 15 mins on weekdays
By ScotRail
Delegates can purchase a ScotRail Conference Rover ticket for £5 for 5 days train travel within the Conference Zone.
ScotRail Conference Rover – £5 for 5 days
Delegates can purchase a ScotRail Conference Rover ticket for £5 for 5 days train travel within the Conference Zone.
You can then travel between the SEC and the City Centre as many times as you like within this time.
The Conference Rover also gives you up to 50% off train fares throughout Scotland, if you'd like to explore the rest of Scotland after the conference.
To purchase the ticket show your conference badge at the station or photo ID with a conference confirmation.
By Road
The city's venues and hotels are comfortably accessed by road.
Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh with the M8, England on the M74, Stirling with the M80 and the West Coast of Scotland with the M77. The city's venues and hotels are comfortably accessed by road.
For real time travel information on all of Scotland's trunk roads, including cross-border information to the North of England, visit Traffic Scotland, or access it via the Traveline Scotland app.
For information on Scotland's trunk road network visit Transport Scotland.
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True New Testament Revival: Getting Back to Our First Love, Part 2 (Just Jesus Evangelistic Campaign, Day 320 / Revive the Family, Revive the Church, Awaken the Nation, O Lord #280)
A homily is "a short talk on a religious or moral topic; a usually short sermon; a lecture or discourse on or of a biblical theme."
I am sharing a verse-by-verse series of short messages specifically targeted at reviving families and encouraging and exhorting husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children to do what God has commanded them to do, for if the church is to be revived and the country is to be awakened, the family must be revived first.
TEXT: Revelation 2:1-7:
1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.
7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
D.E. Gifford said, "Abandon the world, burden our hearts with the lost, invest our lives in the cross, die to ourselves, then we will emerge fruitful as Jesus desires."
Leonard Ravenhill said, "It would be wonderful to have a few men like Paul. He said, 'I'm dead!' Dead to self, dead to ambition, dead to feelings, dead to being offended, dead to being flattered… dead. Paul died to everything."
In their book, The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever, Elmer Towns and Douglas Porter share with us: "Throughout his ministry during America's Second Great Awakening, evangelist Asahel Nettleton traveled to many New England churches, bringing them revival. After the revival was technically over, he became pastor of the Congregational church in Bridgewater, Connecticut. It was not his preaching but his absence from the pulpit that ignited revival in his town."
Today, we return to the letter that Jesus Christ wrote to the Church at Ephesus. He began with a few words of commendation about their behavior. He said, "I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted."
In our last homily, we looked at the quality of hard work or labor that was present in this church. Another positive quality that they demonstrated is that of patience. Twice, Jesus commended their patience and the fact that they 'had not fainted.'
Patience is a virtue which goes against human nature. Most people do not like to wait for things to happen or to wait to receive something that they want. But, as Christians, we must realize that whenever we are waiting, we are waiting on God. All things happen in His timing and they will work out for our good if we love God and remain inside His will for our lives.
However, patience is more than just willingness to wait. The Greek word translated as patience also means steadfastness, constancy, or endurance. It is "the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings."
The church as a whole must remember to be patient in times of trial and tribulation. Most of the churches that Jesus wrote to in Revelation were facing persecution or were about to face persecution. Hard times are not times to throw in the towel. In fact, James said that hard times actually produce patience. "Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
Paul said that we ought to "run with patience the race that is set before us." This implies that the Christian life is not like a shooting star — burning out in a fast-lived blaze of light and fire. Rather, it is like a slow-burning flame — one that is continuously fed by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, helping the believer become more like Christ and helping him to stay on the straight and narrow path no matter what he is faced with. Dr. Warren Wiersbe said, "Patience is not only a virtue, it's also the path to blessing and spiritual maturity." Let us all pray for and practice patience in our daily walk.
William D. Longstaff reminds us:
Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.
Make friends of God's children, help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.
Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.
Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;
And run not before Him, whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,
And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.
Let's pray.
Now, if you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, please keep in mind that the Bible says, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." First, understand, that you are a sinner and that the wages of sin is death and Hell. But God sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross for your sins. He was buried, and He rose from the dead by the power of God so that you can be saved from death and Hell. Romans 10:13 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Just pray and ask Him to come into your heart and He will. I will be sharing more on the matter of salvation in the next segment of our service which starts in about 5 minutes.
Revival Prayer List
Philippians 4:6 says, "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
— Nalo in Converse, Texas
bless her and her children and deliver them from financial struggles
heal her of the constant pains that wrack her body
help her to forgive her husband for abandoning them and to move on with her life
help her to love her children and herself and be spiritually healthy and be devoted to You
— Tonya in Los Angeles, California
bring healing to her and her daughter and have their desires to be fulfilled
have her enemy who has harassed her for seven years to be removed from the complex
— Ronda in Camp Springs, Maryland
protect her from all attacks of the enemy on her current job and give her favor with man and in all tasks set before her
provide her a new job doing work that she enjoys and making income that will allow her to do more in her life, for her family and Your kingdom
continue to do a work in her and bring a Godly Christian man into her life to marry this year
— Rubbie in Panama City, Florida
give her healing in her mind and body, deliver her from depression
— Lois in Buffalo, New York
meet her urgent financial need
Paul said in Ephesians 6:18, "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Church
Zane Pratt
Scott L.
Rodney Freeman
Tom Allinder
Joe Lovell
James Strange
Kristy Edwards
Stephen Haber
Lukas Naugle
Mike M.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 says, "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
John Knotwell
Melvin Brown
Kraig Powell
Scott Chew
Kay J. Christofferson
Brian Greene
Derrin Owens
Val Peterson
Brad Daw
Keith Grover


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It's down to the wire. Here is a quick timeline up to the grand opening event:
8/11 to 8/18 - Point of sale system install and testing. Fixtures. Hiring.
8/20 to 8/25 - Stocking, merchandising, data entry, assembly, training and testing.
8/27 - Final detailing.
8/30 - Slow roll open.
8/31 - Grand opening.
There are also some new store pictures up.


text: This striking male spruce grouse was spotted in the boreal forest in the Yukon. In the spring you can hear the sounds of their displays as the males show off for the females at the start of the breeding season. This one was photographed by Jessica Haines while she was working with the Kluane Red Squirrel Project.


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Do you have a program to help you with your finances at work? April 3rd is Employee Benefits Day so this month is the perfect time to ask your HR department about your financial wellness benefit -- one of the "four financial Fs" Americans need to know in 2017. If you work for a mid to large-sized company, chances are you already have resources at work to help with your money or will have them very soon. That's good news because workplace financial wellness is the employee benefit which supercharges all your other employee benefits.
What can you do with a workplace financial wellness benefit? A lot – and it doesn't cost you a dime to get help tackling your debt, getting ready to buy your first home, running a retirement projection or understanding the difference between a Roth and Traditional 401(k). You may have access to a wide range of resources, including financial coaching, workshops, webcasts, peer-to-peer groups and online learning tools, all paid for by your employer.
What's the upside of participating over time? Financial Finesse's recent Year in Review research found that those employees who were repeat users of their workplace financial wellness programs had higher overall financial wellness, were better prepared for retirement, managed their cash flow more effectively and were more comfortable with their debt levels. Here's a summary of the progress participants made between taking their first financial wellness assessment and their most recent one:
|First Assessment
|Last Assessment
|I have a handle on my cash flow.
|I have an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses.
|I check my credit report on an annual basis.
|I am on track to reach my income goal in retirement.
|I feel confident that my investments are allocated appropriately.
|I have taken an investment risk tolerance assessment.
|I rebalance my investment accounts to keep my asset allocation plans on track.
|I carry enough life insurance to replace my income.
|Average Overall Financial Wellness Score
Follow these six ways to use your workplace financial wellness benefit to your advantage:
Navigating financial issues has become increasingly challenging, with employees facing more and more complex decisions about health insurance, tackling debt and student loans, saving for retirement and balancing competing priorities. A workplace financial wellness coach can help guide you through all that "life stuff," helping you understand your options, weigh the pros and cons of each and assess the impact on your financial trajectory. Depending on your company's financial wellness program, you may be able to talk to someone on the phone and/or in person. That coach becomes your financial mentor – someone to cut through all the jargon and help you clarify the actions needed to move you towards your most important goals.
Mentoring from a financial coach is different from advice. A financial mentor empowers you to make wiser, more confident financial decisions for yourself. Questions to ask your financial coach/mentor include:
Heads up: make sure that your financial coach is truly unbiased and isn't just trying to use the phrase "financial wellness" to sell you investments, insurance or anything else. A real financial wellness program won't sell you anything. See this infographic.
If you are living paycheck to paycheck or feeling overwhelmed by bills, your financial wellness program can help. Debt and cash flow issues are primary drivers of financial stress. Reach out to a financial coach, who can brainstorm with you on ways to get a handle on your cash flow to free up resources to tackle debt and save for emergencies.
Many companies who offer workplace financial wellness programs encourage employees seeking retirement plan loans and hardship withdrawals to talk through the advantages and disadvantages with a financial coach and work through alternatives, if there are any. You'll find that your financial coach or credit counselor listens without judgment, offers a practical process for coping with financial stress and anxiety as well as achievable action steps. That can be a lifeline when financial stress has become unmanageable.
If you aren't taking full advantage of your employer-sponsored benefits, you could be leaving as much as $1 million on the table over the course of your career. Before you make your benefits elections during open enrollment this year, schedule some time with one of your workplace financial wellness program's financial coaches to do a complete benefits review with you, asking these kinds of questions:
Have you run a retirement projection yet? If not, you're not alone. Half of all employees (51 percent) in 2016 didn't know if they were on track or not for a comfortable retirement and only about one in four (27 percent) knew they were on track to reach their goals. Those who interacted with their financial wellness program over time, however, were nine percentage points more likely (58%) to have run a retirement projection and 11 percentage points more likely to be on track (38 percent).
The simple act of running a retirement projection may be the single most important step you can take to reach your retirement goals, per our research. If you find out you're on track, this will reduce your financial stress and increase your confidence that you can meet your retirement goals on time or sooner. If you find out you're not on track, you have the opportunity to change your saving or investing or adjust your assumptions, such as your target retirement date and how much you'll need for expenses.
There are lots of great financial advisors out there, but there is also a small percentage that just wants to charge you high fees or worse, make off with your money. An unbiased financial wellness benefit – where there is zero selling of products or services – offers you the opportunity for a second opinion on your financial plan or investment proposal. A financial coach can help you work through questions to ask your financial advisor and help you evaluate if your advisor's recommendations fit your risk tolerance, time horizon and financial circumstances. They can help you check the credentials of any financial advisor you are considering hiring. Plus they should be able to help you understand the investment choices in your retirement plan in light of your financial goals and situation.
Remember, most financial wellness providers cannot offer you investment advice. They can't tell you what to do. Rather, they can assist you in understanding your options and empower you to make the wisest choice for your situation.
Making financial progress is a lot like losing weight. Getting physically or financially fit are both about making small changes in your behavior which you can sustain over a long period of time – preferably for life. The people who are the most successful are those who set a benchmark and track their progress.
If your financial wellness program offers you a tool for assessing where you start and a mechanism for tracking your progress, make sure to use it at least once per year. Check if your employer offers peer-to-peer learning opportunities (e.g., women and money, new employees group). These offer accountability and encouragement. Having the support of a group of like-minded people is like having your personal cheerleading squad, and you'll be more likely to "weigh in" on a regular basis.
Not every workplace financial wellness program is a true workplace financial wellness benefit. Some companies only offer online tools, while others offer comprehensive programs which include unlimited 1 x 1 coaching. Check with your HR department on what's available to you and how you can take advantage of it.


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REVIEW Quaker Steak & Lube
10/29/2016 Quaker Steak & Lube
Knoxville, TN
My husband and I used to visit a different location about 30 minutes away but our experience wasn't the greatest. The food was excellent but the management lacked personality. They've been closed some time now.
So, you can imagine how happy we were when a new location opened in our area. We decided to check it out this afternoon because my husband was in the mood for chicken wings.
The location is in a busy part of Knoxville, very close to the West Town Mall and a wing competitor (Hooter's) but it's an impressive location. The building, which is new, is large. When we entered, we stepped up to an old car front which was the hostess stand. It was unique that's for sure but it definitely fit into the theme.
Upon being seated, it took a little time for the server to come over and greet us and take our drink order but she was very friendly and suggested a beer choice when I wasn't sure what I wanted. Of course, if the had a beer menu printed with all of their selections, this would have made my choice much easier. She mentioned that they were in the process of updating the beer menu and that the "patio" bar had different beer choices than the inside bar. But, the suggestion she made was a good one and I enjoyed the Michelob Ultra.
We knew that we wanted to order our favorite appetizer, the O-Ring Ontenna (half order) because they were always delicious at the other location. Unfortunately, I had to call our server over and ask her to check on them because it had been 20 minutes and still no appetizer. She came back about 5 minutes later, after making a very brief trip to the "patio" area to say something to who I suspected was the manager. She delivered them to us and said that 25 minutes was way too long to wait for them and that she had the manager take them off of the bill. We thanked her because, at that point, we figured the food order would follow our meal just behind the appetizer delivery. For me, there's nothing worse than ordering and either getting your salad, or appetizer, just minutes before your meal. This is probably one of my top pet peeves.
The onion rings were as good as we remembered them but I had forgotten that I wanted a side of ranch instead of the sauce that's served with them. The sauce isn't bad but it's a bit too smoky for me. Unfortunately, we couldn't locate our server to ask her for the after-delivery substitution. So, I ate two of the onion rings and enjoyed them as is.
About 15 minutes after our appetizer arrived, which we already waited 25 minutes for, our meals came. My husband ordered the Sprintster Jumbo Bone-In Wings) with medium sauce. He said his were temperature hot and they were perfectly sauced. He thoroughly enjoyed his wings.
I opted for a less messy option and ordered the Top Gear Tenders Basket which came with fries and coleslaw. I ordered a side of Cajun and Thaisian sauces for my chicken tenders. I also received the ranch dressing as well. The chicken tenders were amazing! They were perfectly battered and crisp but moist throughout. It had been so long that I couldn't remember what sauces I liked but I made good choices. I preferred the Thaisian sauce the most but the Cajun was still tasty. The French fries were hot and the coleslaw was probably the best coleslaw I've ever had in a restaurant. I particularly liked the fact that the coleslaw didn't taste like it had too much vinegar. I could barely taste any vinegar actually. It was the perfect meal!
Prior to finishing the meal, we asked for the check. Unfortunately, when she returned we had to remind her to remove the appetizer from the bill and I took that opportunity to ask for the manager so I could alert him to the review and the delay in the appetizer.
The manager, who was friendly, advised us that, though he was embarrassed to admit it, but the kitchen had lost the ticket for the appetizer. He stated that is why it took so long.
I appreciated the manager explaining the delayed ticket time for our appetizer. However, we did notice that the table of four that sat down next to us about 10 minutes after us and there was a delay in the delivery of their meal as well.
We will definitely return and give them a second try because the food really was delicious but I hope there are not the same kind of glitches in ticket times and that the server might be a little more attentive than the one we had today.


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danecekpilar posted a topic in Phaser 2http://danecekpilar.borec.cz/ Hi guys. during the development in Phaser i found out, that there is no simple online editor for Making Physics bodies for P2 physics in Phaser. So i came up with an simple idea. To do a simple online body editor to make json files for Phaser. I know its super simple and it could do much more things as other desktop body editors can do, but when you want just simple body in two minutes, i think its a good way. I took me less than two hour to do it, so dont judge it for bad appearance and not efficient solutions for the algorithm. Maybe ill do things like more bodies in one json file, or auto edge-tracer adn stuff like that, but fell free to comment and come up with your ideas to improve it for the future. So please, if have have anything to say to this, comment below, i would be pleased. http://danecekpilar.borec.cz
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danecekpilar replied to rich's topic in Phaser 3Built-in function for scaling polygons in p2 physics. Not hard to code IT yourself but still, i lt would ve nice.
It is possible to scale the polygon with P2 physics?
danecekpilar replied to AlexArroyoDuque's topic in Phaser 2I found quite similar solution, but with less code. You just load your json file with "game.load.json("your_key","your_path");" than set a global variable, that will be avalible for the whole programme. "var your-var;" in the create method, save the json data to that variable "your-var = game.cache.getJSON("your_key");" than here comes the function, i tried to do it with little bit of code, so i know that this function could be done better, but it has the main functionality: *only works for json file made in physics_editor* for other types of json file, you have to rebiuld the function little bit. function resize_polygon(character_key, scale){ shape = vour-var[character_key]; for (var i = 0; i < shape.length; i++) { console.log(shape["shape"]); for(var j = 0;j < shape["shape"].length;j++){ shape["shape"][j] = shape["shape"][j]*scale; } } } when you want to call the function, just use name of the sprite polygon coords name and scale as parameters. you can use this fucntion as many times as you want. than when you want to apply the polygons on your sprite, call the function like this: "your_sprite.body.loadPolygon(null,your-var["name of the sprite used in the json file"]); Hope i helped you little bit.


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New Forest Wildlife
Being a National Park, the New Forest is packed with diverse habitats, welcoming many kinds of wildlife, some of which are unique to the area.
Being a National Park, the New Forest is packed with diverse habitats, welcoming many kinds of wildlife, some of which are unique to the area. Much of the park has been awarded Special Area of Conservation status due to how rich in wildlife it is, with New Forest wildlife finding its home within the hundreds of miles of bogs, woodlands and open heathland.
For many visitors it's a real delight to explore the unspoilt, natural open spaces. Walk through ancient woodland, beside rivers and across heath land with encounters with Forest wildlife such as ponies, donkeys, sheep, cattle, pigs and deer. Bramshaw is a favourite area for these animals, so keep your eyes peeled if staying at The Foresters Lodge!
The New Forest is also home to a variety of species of birds of prey being the perfect habitat for goshawks, buzzards, sparrow hawks, kestrels and hobbies. Also look out for lapwings, woodlarks, redshanks, and snipe.
If you prefer reptiles then The New Forest Reptile Centre https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englandhampshirenoforestnewforestnewforestreptilecent
is the place for you with examples of most of the UK's native species of lizards, snakes, frogs and toads.
New Forest Ponies
The New Forest is synonymous with ponies, who can be seen freely roaming and grazing the land not just out in the open countryside, but even in towns and villages. They come in several different colours and sizes, as over the centuries they have been interbred with other breeds to increase variety. At both The Foresters Lodge and Forest View you are guaranteed to see ponies directly from the cottage windows. Remember the ponies are wild, so please don't feed them and best not to touch! They also have right of way in the forest, so leave a few extra minutes for your journeys, just in case the ponies are going your way!
The New Forest is home to five different species of deer. Fallow deer are the easiest to spot; the females flecked with white spots, and the males sporting impressive antlers. The native species are the roe deer and the red deer, which are much fewer in numbers and more elusive. Sika deer and muntjac deer can also be sighted if you're lucky. Dawn and dusk are the best times of day to look out for deer. The north of the Forest has the highest population of deer in the New Forest, so keep watching while staying at The Foresters Lodge, the deer are about, you just need to be quiet and eagle eyed!
The white stag lives around Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englandhampshirenoforestnewforestbolderwood and the deer are fed here so there is a high chance of spotting deer from the viewing platform.
For more information on the wonderful wildlife of the New Forest http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/info/20090/wildlife
See wildlife encounters before you arrive with our live webcam at New Forest Reptile Centre in partnership with RSPB


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Sloan has over 20 years of business development and marketing experience ranging a myriad of technologies and markets. From entrepreneur to mentor to virtual CMO, she has worked with dozens of companies leading them from ideation to launch to exceeding revenue projections consistently. Recognized for both successfully executing marketing strategies and exceptional sales (top sales in the nation) she keenly understand the symbiotic relationship of marketing and sales. Sloan enjoys "glamping" with friends and family. When not out in nature or with family, you are likely to find her whipping up some new dish at home. She spend free time as a mentor at Founder Institute.