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As electoral victory for Matt Bevin slowly sinks into the sunset, he was due for another of his weekly scandals, and now he's living down to expectations.
The Republican candidate for governor tried to save his flailing campaign by sending out a letter to Kentucky's public school teachers soliciting their support. He somehow got a hold of the teachers' work e-mail addresses - which suggests that one of his campaign operatives infiltrated the schools and got their addresses somehow. The letter blames the Democrats for the teacher pension crisis - even though it was the Republicans' fault.
In any event, the letter violates Kentucky election law by directly soliciting contributions from public employees. That's not to mention laws that were broken by his campaign workers who work for school districts who obtained the e-mail addresses. And yes, from my experiences, I would believe that Kentucky school districts would hire Bevin operatives.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Bevin causes another national laugh fest
As electoral victory for Matt Bevin slowly sinks into the sunset, he was due for another of his weekly scandals, and now he's living down to expectations.
Posted by Bandit at 3:32 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Hastert convicted in hush money case
As Tea Party Republicans are about to anoint the laughable Paul Ryan as the new House Speaker, a GOP House Speaker from the past still haunts.
The disgraced Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of making numerous bank withdrawals to pay off an unidentified person to keep quiet about Hastert's sexual misconduct. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison, but the prosecutor is seeking a lighter sentence of up to 6 months.
This is a plea deal that may keep other embarrassing details about the case from being revealed.
But Hastert is gone and in disgrace.
Posted by Bandit at 3:19 PM
Monday, October 26, 2015
Kentucky elections loom, and GOP is as idiotic as ever
I'm about to utter some words I thought I'd never say...
Gee, I can't wait to vote for Jack Conway!
As Kentucky's Democratic Attorney General inches towards a near-certain victory in the gubernatorial election on Tuesday, November 3, the Republican field is every bit the cavalcade of stupid we've come to expect. Conway is one of several statewide Democrats with clear leads in polls, and the Republicans deserve to lose as never before.
I've been urged to consider each race individually instead of voting a straight ticket. Despite this, I'm voting Democratic in each race. Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin - a Tea Party fave - has averaged a scandal a week, and lies every time he opens his mouth. Independent candidate Drew Curtis ruined his credibility by endorsing the laughable Donald Trump for President. (These days, independent candidacies often seem to be merely fronts for a precleared agenda, so why should we be surprised that an independent would support a right-wing billionaire?)
The GOP is also in shambles downballot. The Republicans run on hate, bigotry, and "right-to-work" fascism. They offer nothing positive. Not one damn thing. They offer much that is negative, which includes their ongoing corruption and crime.
Democrats this time do offer something positive - even if only timidly. Jack Conway says he'll support Kentucky's successful implementation of health care reform and oppose right-to-scab laws. Incumbent Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes plans to introduce online voter registration. Democratic Agriculture Secretary candidate Jean-Marie Lawson Spann supports allowing medical marijuana and is a leader in the popular effort to require labeling of genetically modified frankenfoods.
Hopefully, Kentucky won't emerge as another Kansas or Texas on election night.
Posted by Bandit at 11:39 AM
Paper adds...In your mailbox...
I paid pretty close attention to local pop radio in my youth, and I've found some old articles in the trade magazines about paper adds. A paper add is a record that a station claims to have added to its regular playlist, even though the station actually seldom if ever plays it. Some of the trade papers said they would drop a station from its reporting panel if the station had paper adds - and would monitor stations to make sure they accurately reported their playlists. There was even talk of bringing wire fraud charges against offending stations.
WKRQ (Q-102) in Cincinnati used to be the local top 40 giant. But playlists there were narrow, and Q-102 was usually late in adding new music. A song could hit #1 nationally but not receive regular play at Q-102. I know this, because I heard this station enough to know.
And whaddya know, 30 years later, I've discovered Q-102 was reporting paper adds. For example, the record added at #30 on Q-102's playlist of September 21, 1984, was a paper add...
I never heard "The Lucky One" on Q-102 outside of American Top 40. Everything else on that playlist seems accurate to the best of my recollection - because I remember things like that. Yes, Q-102 really loved Chris de Burgh (even if he did look like Dr. Shrinker). But make no mistake, Laura Branigan was a paper add. Other Q-102 playlists on that website reveal "Run Runaway" and "Send Me An Angel" as likely paper adds - unless those songs were relegated to ungodly dayparts.
Conversely, Q-102 added "Borderline" by Madonna very late and began playing it constantly, but the song doesn't appear on any Q-102 playlists on that site.
None of these songs had any lyrical controversy that I know of. The station simply deemed these songs popular enough to report as an add but not popular enough to actually play - or vice versa.
I worked in radio later, and I know how this stuff works. In pop radio, there's usually a method to the madness of what a station plays. Most stations don't just take a big stack of records and play them randomly. Music flows are supposed to be carefully balanced. If you listen to a station enough, you can sometimes detect a pattern.
Somehow, I don't think Billboard is going to go back in time and correct its record charts from 30 years ago just because a station with paper adds was on its panel.
Posted by Bandit at 11:23 AM
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Right-wing dictatorship coming to Portugal?
Many of the world's leading nations are rejecting right-wing tyranny. Canadian voters, for instance, just ousted Stephen Harper's Conservative Party following 9 years of Harper's authoritarian temper tantrums. And in Greece, the left-leaning SYRIZA has emerged victorious on repeated occasions this year.
But now that a left-leaning coalition has cleaned up in Portugal's parliamentary elections, President Aníbal Cavaco Silva is barring the coalition from taking power because he doesn't like its views. He says the conservative minority should be allowed to stay in power just to appease the European Union, its authoritarian austerity program, and Big Business. He objects to the new coalition's support of Portugal dropping the euro as its currency.
All this in "democratic" Europe. The EU's stated policy says member nations must have democratic governments, but we know that's a sham, after the EU tolerated Italy's right-wing dictator Silvio Berlusconi. And make no mistake, Berlusconi was a dictator. If, say, Russia or China had a leader like that, people would admit it was a dictatorship. Why is it any different for an EU country? And why should it be any different if it happens in Portugal now?
(Source: http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/Portugals-Anti-euro-Left-Barred-From-Taking-Power/2015/10/24/article3095038.ece)
Posted by Bandit at 4:04 PM
Friday, October 23, 2015
Colonel Sanders likes Cincinnati chili
Yesterday, the Peace Bike and I went Roads Scholaring in Sedamsville, and on the way home I detected a celebrity-look alike!
I went downtown and picked up a cheese coney at Skyline Chili near Occupy Cincinnati's Piatt Park. While I was in the restaurant, I noticed there was a guy eating in there who strongly resembled Colonel Sanders!
Posted by Bandit at 11:16 AM
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Obama vetoes wasteful defense bill
Today, President Obama vetoed a defense bill passed by Congress.
For a very good reason: The bill was wasteful.
Posted by Bandit at 4:32 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Media "coaxed" Gulf War support (a blast from the past)
The right-wing media's manipulation of public opinion isn't new, and sometimes it lingers for years after an event takes place.
As late as 2001, Gallup still polled Americans about their support for the 1991 Gulf War, and Gallup's own 2001 synopsis is very revealing. The summary reads in part, "Despite the eventual popularity of the Persian Gulf War, Americans had to be coaxed into support for that effort." It says that in August 1990, a majority of Americans "opposed the United States' initiating military efforts to drive the Iraqis out of Kuwait." By November, opposition stood at an astounding 51% to 37%.
But this report reveals that after the George H.W. Bush regime beat its war drum, public opinion swung by 27 points to favor this campaign.
Plus, right before the war began in January, Gallup showed that public opinion had made a 16-point swing towards Bush's position just since December because "the Bush administration had made considerable progress in persuading the public about the importance of forcing Iraq out of Kuwait." Support apparently increased much more during the war.
Nonetheless, in February, Americans still opposed a ground war by 74% to 17%. But after this phase of the war was launched and The Media's "rally effect" took hold, Americans ostensibly supported it by 84% to 11%.
I blame The Media because it was they who gave the Bush regime the soapbox to wheedle support from the public. If the press wasn't so one-sided, most people would have never relented in their opposition to the war.
In the ensuing decade, support for that war never declined much. This helped encourage the later Iraq War.
If public officials insist on basing their actions on polls, they should base them on what the polls said before The Media opened its billering trap. Not like the Bushes ever cared much about public opinion. When the people weren't on their side, the Bush crime family would feed their talking points to the press until they were.
Posted by Bandit at 3:03 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tea Party now committing elder abuse
For decades, it's seemed like northern Kentucky has been on the cutting edge of looting public assets to pad corporate and personal profits, and the shutdown of Northern Kentucky Senior Services drives home this point.
Thanks to Tea Party misrule, Northern Kentucky Senior Services - a nonprofit that has served local seniors for a half-century - will be closing down this week, leaving your parents and grandparents to their own devices. The agency has run out of operating funds.
This nauseating news comes just after local counties have reauthorized an unconstitutional program that lavishes taxpayer funds on private schools that can afford to pay for their own transportation. It also comes while Boone County is spending badillions defending its unconstitutional "right-to-work" ordinance in court. And, as far as I can tell, Campbell County is still giving public money to a luxury high-rise development by exempting it from property taxes. If local governments have money for luxury high-rises and defending ideological pursuits like "right-to-work", certainly they should have money for senior services. That's part of what living in a society is all about.
The Tea Party should be charged with elder abuse lickety-split.
Posted by Bandit at 10:50 AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
School uniform rightists caught stuffing ballot box
Listen to what happened in Volusia County, Florida!
In the wake of a Tea Party-backed effort to require students in public schools to wear uniforms, the school district posted a survey on the Internettage about it. According to the final results, 49% of principals, teachers, and parents favored uniforms, while 47% opposed them.
That seems a little off, since most surveys in other communities show overwhelming opposition, but a report from WMFE-FM makes things a little clearer. It says, "Results showed more principals took the survey than the number of principals there are in the district."
In other words, uniform supporters stuffed the ballot box. As usual, facts aren't on their side, so they cheat to win.
(Source: http://www.wmfe.org/survey-volusia-county-students-dont-want-school-uniforms/53404)
Posted by Bandit at 2:50 PM
Drug warriors fiddled while northern Kentucky burned
If you support the War on Drugs in the manner it's been carried out, you're soft on crime, and this story proves it.
In recent months, I've been the victim of a classic cancer scam - a scam that everyone falls for, without exception. I eventually discovered beyond a shadow of a doubt that the con artist was actually buying illicit drugs. I have probable cause to believe this includes heroin - the scourge of northern Kentucky in the 2010s. The police now know about this swindler, and I've filed a lawsuit in small claims court in a long shot effort to force reimbursement.
As things stand right now, it's not important for me to publicly identify the defendant just for the sake of doing so. The greater crime was committed by the drug warriors who have spent the past 35 years mortgaging civil liberties, demonizing dissidents, destroying careers, promoting prejudice, and padding the prison industry's profits.
Remember a few years ago when the right-wing media wanted to enact laws to require a prescription to buy over-the-counter allergy medicine, saying it would completely eliminate meth labs? Except there have never been any meth labs in Campbell County. In a county with 90,000 people, no meth labs have ever been found. Not one. And places that did enact such restrictions saw an increase in meth labs. Kentucky was teetering on the brink of passing such a law, but finally settled on a so-called "compromise."
The battle in Kentucky - and elsewhere - took everyone's eye off the ball. The press was trying to make criminals out of anyone who found a booger in their nose, but heroin abuse was skyrocketing and nobody was even noticing. I'm not interested in throwing the book at someone for using heroin. Addiction is an illness - and shouldn't be considered a crime on its own. If anyone must be prosecuted, I'd be more interested in going after the big drug pushers - the organized criminals who never get caught because the drug warriors are too busy going after people who smoked a little weed 15 years ago.
Recently, it came to light that Republican county officials in northern Kentucky rejected an offer from the federal government that would have designated the region as a high-priority heroin area and provided some money to fight this plague. Some said local officials rejected it simply because they didn't want to work with the Obama administration. Rejecting it for that reason would have been bad enough, but the real reason is that they didn't want their Tea Party donors caught for their heroin dealing.
Lastly, some in high places have been shooting their mouths off about what they think is behind the rise in opioid abuse, when anyone familiar with northern Kentucky demographics should know better. Not only did these statements possibly fan the fires of bigotry, but they too have taken people's eye off the ball.
I'm shocked that a drug-linked case that I'm personally familiar with fell right into prosecutors' laps, and nothing is being done about it - after 35 years of people doing hard time for offenses that weren't nearly as bad.
I don't expect to win my lawsuit, but I'll make sure justice is served. I will make sure other local voters know of my experiences, and how public officials are going to amazing lengths to cover their cronies' asses. I also think the actions of the defendant are fair fodder for an e-book.
Posted by Bandit at 1:06 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
The Far Right doesn't like it when I Kro for it
I've been faced with another encounter with the same type of ultra-right-wingers who attacked Occupy.
This morning, I posted here about how I was forced to abandon a cart full of groceries at Kroger last night. It wasn't anything against the Kroger chain in particular. It was because I wasn't getting any service at that location. In fact, I went to another Kroger afterward and got fine service. I also posted this morning's entry on Facebook - which used to be automatic, before Facepoo abolished that feature - and it was shared to at least one Facebook group.
Facebook later deleted it from the group where it was shared - which isn't too surprising, because they've deleted my posts before. (Way to privatize Usenet, Facebook!) But not before the unexpected deluge of right-wing venom that I received in response!
This is how the Tea Party thought police acts. When they see someone challenging an established corporation, they will try to ruin the person's life. Just like what they did to the guy who made the video of himself ordering water at Chick-fil-A. When he posted that clip, he instantly became a villain in the minds of the right-wing media. He fielded countless threatening phone calls, received shit in the mail, lost his job, and found himself being rejected for new jobs. The reaction to last night's Kroger incident has been no less vitriolic. (Never mind that the abandoned cart contained no perishable items - and even if it did, it was the store's fault if they spoiled. I waited a good 20 minutes before I had to abandon the cart.)
In response to my entry, a person replied...
"I guess you are an asshole and proud of it. Good luck with karma."
Another said...
"Next time shop elsewhere Kroger dont need your business or want it."
Still another declared...
"I think this guy needs a serious psychological evaluation. No one in their right mind would think this is funny. I wonder what high school this criminal attended."
Hahaha, a "criminal"? The county won't prosecute someone who wrote me a series of bad checks, yet I'm the one who's a "criminal"? But the upside-down manner in which incidents involving me are handled is not new. It goes back decades. I've been the victim of many crimes that have gone unpunished, but authorities wasted absolutely no time in catching me for "trespassing" for using a university library that was open to the public, or nabbing me for the "crime" of using washable sidewalk chalk on a sidewalk (just because they didn't like the message).
If the heroin dealers in the Tea Party lay one finger on me, they get broken bones. End of story.
Posted by Bandit at 9:06 PM
I goed Krogering the cool people way
Last night, I did a funny at Kroger because they didn't have the mill-mill I like.
I regularly go to the Kroger supermarket in Bellevue, and I seek whole chocolate milk each time. I have hypocobalaminemia, so I'm supposed to drink whole milk. But lately, this store has been out of this moo-moo - even though they always have several shelves of watered-down skim milk staring down at me.
Last night was no exception. The shelf for whole chocolate milk has been empty for a couple weeks now. Recently, store employees have told me that people always buy up all the whole milk but someone in the dairy room keeps canceling the orders to replace it. When I Krogered last night, I could see that they actually had some in the dairy room behind the shelves where I couldn't reach it. But there were no employees anywhere in sight to fetch it for me.
I seriously considered barging into the dairy room - a restricted area - and getting it myself, but it looked like I'd need a key. Now, by that time, I had already filled my cart with several items. So instead I pushed my cart to near the front of the store and just abandoned it, with all the items still in it. I trudged up to the Kroger in Newport instead.
Kroger in Bellevue must have pooped a hole in its pants when the abandoned cart full of groceries was discovered just sitting there!
'Twas kinda neat!
Posted by Bandit at 12:31 AM
Monday, October 12, 2015
War on Halloween comes early to Connecticut this year
Once again, dominionist whack-a-doos get their way.
In Milford, Connecticut, school officials have already announced their intent to cancel Halloween activities this year. Why? Because some right-wing Bible-thumpers told them to cancel it.
There really is no limit on how far people will go to accommodate these extremists, is there?
Posted by Bandit at 2:11 PM
A person just plain old bunkerooed
Last night, at an important family gathering, an SBD bunker blast was detected. It was what we call a standard stinker. Outdoors, no less! This is all the more notable, because usually the wind blows the stink away.
Posted by Bandit at 9:40 AM
Thursday, October 8, 2015
A person bunkerooed at the libe
For once, I thought I'd make it through a visit to the library without detecting the uproarious audio of a loud-and-proud bunker blast.
But who was I kidding? Ronald Reagan.
Today I went to the Newport libe. I was almost done there as I was walking towards the shelves near the back, when I heard it. Yes, a backdoor breeze. An air biscuit. Someone cut the Colby! I thought it was a person walking behind me, but this has not been proven, so no suspects can be indicted for this hilarious wafto.
Posted by Bandit at 5:07 PM
Monday, October 5, 2015
Fox News, tear down this wall!
Oh the stupid. It burns.
Monica Crowley is a far-right commentator for the white supremacist Fox News Channel. And because Fox News has unrealistic ideas about everything, Fox News supports the costly and unpopular wall being built along the Mexican border.
Today, Monica Crowley highlighted this point by sending out a text blast saying, "At the Berlin Wall last week. Walls work." It was accompanied by her standing in front of a brightly painted wall.
She was at the Berlin Wall last week? Uh, hate to tell you this, Monica, but the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. The wall she was standing at damn sure wasn't the Berlin Wall.
And even if it was, how do "walls work"? I guess they really do work - for a dictatorship.
Posted by Bandit at 8:06 PM
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Scientists want climate change denial industry busted under RICO
The worst criminals in America are climate change deniers.
But if there's even a shred of justice left in this land, the climate change denial industry will be prosecuted under RICO. A group of 20 scientists has penned the Obama administration, urging the government to prosecute the industry for racketeering under the RICO law.
The climate change denial racket is a practitioner of organized crime and fraud. The petitioners have likened the industry to Big Tobacco - which was also targeted under RICO. A RICO probe got the tobacco industry to stop deceiving consumers about the hazards of smoking.
Corporations that are part of the denial racket must be prosecuted to the fullest. The list of Gestapoey actions the denial industry has committed goes on and on. For years, they've faked data in an attempt to enrich itself. Not only have they profited from their deception, but they've also threatened violence and economic ruin against those who challenge them. They've even engaged in a long-running conspiracy to commit perjury.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) has already backed an effort to investigate the industry under RICO. RICO is meant to punish people who conspire to harm other people - which is exactly what the denialists have done.
Do we actually expect RICO to be unleashed on the denial racket? Don't count on it, considering my high school was never prosecuted under it. RICO is one of the most underused laws on the books, but would be one of the most effective if it was used more. If the Tea Party's heroin dealing is prosecuted under RICO, I'll have more faith in RICO being used against other corporate thugs.
(Source: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/09/21/1423309/-Scientists-ask-for-prosecution-of-climate-deniers-under-RICO-law)
Posted by Bandit at 8:42 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Oregon college shooter was right-wing Republican
The shooter in the Umpqua Community College massacre has been identified as one Chris Harper Mercer.
On a dating website, Mercer had listed his political views as "conservative, republican."
Is anyone at all surprised?
Posted by Bandit at 11:04 PM
Bill Straub blasts Massie
This is hilarious!
You're gonna love the latest Bill Straub column at the Northern Kentucky Tribune. In this piece, Straub blasts local far-right congressweirdo Thomas Massie for his ongoing complain-a-thon...
Notice how Massie acts like every general election is a Republican primary (even though Democrats outnumber Republicans in the 4th District despite Boone County gunking things up). Massie's definition of "the people" includes only the Tea Party.
Posted by Bandit at 10:15 AM


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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Nicki Minaj Responds To Safaree's "Love The Most" Song
Nicki Minaj finally responds to Safaree's "Love The Most" video. If you missed it, Nicki Minaj's ex-boy friend, Safaree "SB" Samuels, released a new song on Wednesday called "Love The Most", which saw him reflecting on his 12-year relationship with Nicki and putting her on blast, claiming he deserved more credit for her rise to fame, wanting to have his baby, and much more. While fans we're anticipating Nicki's response all day long, she decided to take to Twitter Wednesday night and put an end to the "pity party" with a barrage of tweets. She also had to rub it in SB's face and say she was in love with Meek Mill too by the way. Check out Nicki's tweets/response below. (Included is the track if you haven't heard it yet) Don't make me do this — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2015 Lesson: don't cheat on a loyal woman. God will punish u. When he does, tell people the truth. The truth may set u free. Love. Always. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2015 Took a person with me to fame & fortune. These dudes leave their girl in the hood. Tell ppl the truth or you will b doomed. ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺ — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2015 NICKI MINAJ ✔ @NICKIMINAJ God gave me a good heart. I always let ppl get over on me way too long. But that's why I'm blessed. I'll always b blessed. May God keep u 10:54 PM - 10 Jun 2015 Enough with the pity party. Just live your life. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2015 I'm happy today not b/c of meek. But b/c i know Im a good person. Don't hate u. Will always love u. I forgive u. It's time to move on. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2015 NICKI MINAJ ✔ @NICKIMINAJ And just for the record, I'm in love with meek. ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺ 11:01 PM - 10 Jun 2015 NICKI MINAJ ✔ @NICKIMINAJ Lol and now I have a huge smile on my face. 😁😛😱😘😘😘😘😛😛😛😛 11:03 PM - 10 Jun 2015 NICKI MINAJ
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SeraCare Life Sciences Debuts its New Website at AACC
MILFORD, Mass., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SeraCare Life Sciences, a leading partner to clinical laboratories and global in vitro diagnostics manufacturers, announced at the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) conference today the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.seracare.com. The new website redesign is an extension of the rebranding initiative kicked off at AACC last year as part of the company's ongoing business expansion into the support of genomic diagnostics assay development.
"Our website redesign project has been an important initiative that will improve the way our customers communicate with us and learn about our growing portfolio of innovative QC technologies and reference materials as well as the SeraCare brand. I'm proud to invite visitors to explore our new website and discover how much easier it is to use and how much rich, useful content it now hosts," said Charlie Mamrak, CEO of SeraCare. "We are continuing to invest in keeping SeraCare the leader in our space and this new website is an important milestone in that ongoing effort."
This key investment is part of SeraCare's multi-faceted branding initiative as we expand our focus and expertise towards the adoption of advanced genomic technologies into the clinical laboratory.
Beyond a sleeker, more responsive design, key usability features of the new site include:
- Improved search functionality – The site's search function now provides more accurate results and includes SeraCare's line of KPL™ branded immunoassay reagents and kits.
- Resource library – It is now easier than ever to access SeraCare's vast repository of PIs, COAs, data sheets, SDSs, and product literature.
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SeraCare enables the promise of precision medicine by advancing the understanding of disease and providing assurance of the diagnostic result. Our innovative tools and technologies not only ensure the safe, effective, and accurate performance of diagnostic assays but also establish a framework for regulating, compiling, and interpreting data from precision diagnostics. Our portfolio includes a broad range of products such as quality control technologies, disease-state specimens and tissues for research and development, processed biological materials, and immunoassay reagents. For more information, please visit www.seracare.com and follow SeraCare on Twitter (@SeraCare).


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The show opened with church bells ringing and Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "All of the Stars" playing from the speakers. The gates of heaven were used as background for the catwalk. Once the show started, the gates opened, and drones flew out modelling Dolce & Gabbana handbags up and down the runway. The show proceeded with models in human form sporting church-inspired designs. Iconic D&G looks such as black lace, body-con dresses and floral prints were mixed with veils, capes, and priest collars. The show-goers had clearly stepped into the church of fashion devotion.


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These small communities just understand the value of connectivity, and I can relate
Ferio Pugliese says he knows first hand the sort of sky-high airfares Canadians pay in remote communities having grown up in the Kirkland Lake, Ont. himself.
The 44-year-old WestJet executive said his small community, located about 250 kilometres north of North Bay, Ont., was only served by Air Ontario when he was growing up.
"I have certainly come to appreciate what transportation … in particular air service, can mean to a small community," he said in an interview Wednesday recalling the fares paid in Kirkland Lake when he was a kid. "At that time, it was expensive. So, I spent a lot of time on the Ontario Northland and VIA rail."
His small town roots makes Mr. Pugliese's appointment Wednesday as the new president of WestJet's new regional carrier, WestJet Encore, even more apt.
Mr. Pugliese is already a familiar face around the WestJet campus as well having served as its executive vice-president of People, Culture and In-flight Service since 2007, and has been working the development of WestJet Encore since its inception. He said he was focused now on getting the low-cost regional carrier in the air by mid-June.
Already, more than 32 communities across Canada have been lobbying for the service, and the new schedule will be announced Jan. 21, Mr. Pugliese said.
"It's been overwhelming," he said. "These small communities just understand the value of connectivity, and I can relate."
Mr. Pugliese said the goal is for Encore to have a cost structure roughly 20% to 25% lower than similar airlines, including Air Canada's Express service.
Part of those savings will be derived from the lower wages and benefits received by the company's employees. Encore's fleet of fuel efficient Bombardier Q400s will also contribute to the cost savings.
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WestJet Encore eventually aims to use a fleet of up to 45 Q400 turboprops. The planes would have a higher-density 78-seat configuration, compared to 70 to 74 seats on Air Canada Express.
Air Canada has already made the first salvo in the regional fight that is shaping up next year by announcing it would be dropping a fleet of Q400s into WestJet's backyard, to serve new routes and increase frequency to places like Nanaimo, B.C., Fort McMurray, Alta., and Yellowknife this winter.
Gregg Sarestky, WestJet chief executive, said he wasn't concerned and said many of these communities welcome the competition and lower fares they will bring.
"These small communities are victims of monopoly airfares that are very, very high, and with our low cost structure, we can dramatically lower yields, make profit, and allow Canadians the opportunity to travel that they don't today," he said on a conference call Wednesday.
The seven new Q400s delivered to WestJet next year will be used exclusively on domestic routes in 2013, and add to the five other 737s the mainline will take delivery of as well.
Overall, WestJet's capacity is expected to grow by between 7% and 8% in 2013 with the introduction of its new regional carrier, new premium economy seats and higher density economy seats in the mainline's 737s. But the new 737 configuration has been delayed until the first quarter of 2013 as the carrier continues to seek regulatory approval.
WestJet Encore also won't carry the new entertainment system the mainline is developing for its 737s. The new system is expected to be unveiled during its yearend results and utilize a wireless signal to transmit movies and TV shows, and eventually WiFi internet, to its passengers laptops and tablets and devices rented to them by the company.
The news comes as WestJet delivered another strong third quarter result with earnings up 80% year-over-year during the quarter to $70.6-million, or 52¢ a share. Analysts had been expecting earnings of 44¢ a share, according to Bloomberg estimates.


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Let's reminisce back to our school days. Were you ever one of those warming the seats at the yearly award ceremonies, while the Head teacher called out the same select names every year to receive the school awards?
Looking back from your current jobs roles, statuses, titles or financial successes and achievements, you would probably be thinking "well, who's laughing now?" But at the time, I for one remember feeling very deflated by the fact that I wasn't called up at the assembly, and thought that I would never achieve the same level of success as those recognised would, and so what was the point of even working hard?
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Paralympians are inspirational examples of individuals who have succeeded and are still succeeding where society may have not thought possible.
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Also Ellie Simmonds, Paralympian Swimmer, won her first medal at the age of 13, when the education system would have started ranking the "high achievers".
These Paralympians have broken the status quo of the physical necessities of a successful athlete, as such we need not be discouraged if we don't fit into society's parameters of success or if we are underachieving in our current role - be it school pupil or professional. Most of the contributors to our Winning Attitudes research did not start out as successful, but got there through determination, focus, hard work and a clear aspiration to achieve their goals, in spite of negativity.
As Jessica Ennis-Hill, British track and field star points out, in order to win you need to want to do everything, and want to win everything (Moreton, 2012).
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NVIDIA's involvement in the Android-powered tablet market has seen another device surface, although this time around, it will be making its way to the Taiwan National Communications Commission for regulatory approval. This particular filing depicted the NVIDIA Tegra Tab, where it was accompanied by model number P1640, which has been sent in to test both of its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios, while glaringly lacking any cellular radios of note.
The filing depicts a tablet that is similar in appearance to some of the other more detailed images which were leaked out from China sometime in the middle of last month. Very little is known about its internal components at the moment, it is believed to hold some kind of Tegra-based processor underneath the hood, and the Tegra 4 could very well be it. If that were the case, then it would be the same that was used in the Shield handheld gaming system. The missing carrier connectivity does seem to be rather out of place though, don't you think so? NVIDIA did filed for the Tegra Tab trademark in the US earlier this year in April, but other than that, nothing much has been seen on the part of NVIDIA to offer products under the banner.


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The Pentagon has buried an internal study that exposed $125 billion in administrative waste in its business operations amid fears Congress would use the findings as an excuse to slash the defense budget, according to interviews and confidential memos obtained by The Washington Post.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I baptize you my sister.....
Mercie and Eli watching Mikaela.
Mikaela and her daddy - baptism day.
"When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him." (Matthew 3:16)
There is nothing quite as beautiful to me as a new Christian being baptized. I love the powerful message that is presented by a simple, symbolic act of obedience.
My son-in-law had the privilege of baptizing his precious daughter, Mikaela, on Sunday. It brought tears of joy to my eyes, as my sweet grandbaby followed her salvation experience with this precious act of baptism.
The total immersion in water signifies the burial of all our sins. The water washes away all of our uncleanliness. The water cleanses our souls for all eternity.
Then we come up out of the water, a new creation. Ready for our newness of life. Ready for a life that brings glory and honor to our God.
Our salvation is not dependent upon our baptism. Baptism is merely our first act of obedience that follows our decision to become a child of the King.
Our salvation is dependent upon one thing only. The grace that our precious Father extends to us and our acceptance of that free gift He offers.
Ephesians 2:8 tells us, "For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God"
We can do absolutely nothing to earn our salvation. There isn't anything that we ourselves can do to obtain this precious gift. It's already been done. God did everything for us when He sent His Son to die on the cross for all mankind. Jesus paid the price for us at Calvary with His precious blood.
We simply admit that we are sinners. Romans 3:23 tells us that we have ALL sinned. We then must believe in our heart, that Jesus is the Son of God. We must believe that He came to earth and was born of a virgin, was crucified and buried, rose again on the 3rd day, ascended into heaven and that He is coming again one day.
We must also confess Him to others. Telling others how to receive the free gift of salvation and eternal life. Telling others about Jesus - the Son of God.
Salvation is free. We can't earn it. We don't deserve it. Once accepted, we can't lose it. Christ died on the cross at Calvary one time. For all sins. For everybody, everywhere. For all time.
Baptism in itself doesn't cause an inward change. It doesn't alter our relationship with God in any way. It is an outward indication of what has already taken place inside a believer's heart and life.
Salvation is the first step toward a life that is made complete with our precious Savior, Jesus.
I praise You, Lord for the free gift of salvation. I thank You for having mercy on me. A sinner unworthy of all that You offer. A sinner saved by Grace only through my faith in You. Thank You for my precious granddaughter and what you are doing in her life already. I praise you for who you are. I praise You because You are worthy of my praise. I love You and I give You all the honor and glory that is due You.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Little Slumber or Big Savior?
Each time I read this passage of scripture that takes place in the garden of Gethsemane, it astonishes me that Peter and the 2 disciples with him, fell asleep after Jesus told them to "watch and pray".
I'm thinking, "Peter! Really? Jesus asks you to stay awake and pray, yet you fall asleep not once, but three times!"
It just amazes me that a little slumber was more enticing than a big Savior.
The temptation was too great.
The flesh was too weak.
The adversary was too great.
"And do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13)
God knows that our flesh is weak. Without reinforcement that comes from Him, we are no match for the devil and his forces.
Even when our spirits are ready and willing, on our own we don't have the power needed to conquer temptation.
The Word of God enables us to be aware of the need for our utter dependence on God. We must learn to rely on Him in all things. Lean on Him at all times. Depend on Him in every circumstance.
Apart from God we can't be guarded against the wiles of the devil.
He is the ultimate weapon that we need to protect ourselves.
He is the strength that we need for the battle.
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
We are reminded here that our God is faithful. When we come up against the temptations of this world, He makes a way of escape. He provides an alternative. He enables us to stand. Praise His Holy name! He is always there for us.
Our job is to be vigilant. Our job is to be prayerful. We must keep watch and we must stay alert. We must clothe ourselves in the Word of God and allow His Spirit to surround us with His strength and His peace.
Arm ourselves with the word.
Acknowledge the omnipotence of God.
Abound in His presence.
Abide in His love.
Answer the battle cry with His promises!
"But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one" (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Thank you Father for your watch over us! Thank you Father for your protection. Thank you for delivering us from the things that threaten to overtake us. Thank you for loving us. Help us dear Lord to stay awake on our watch. You are mighty and powerful. You are faithful. You are our strength. You are God.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday Steps of Faith - Believing God/ Melissa!
"And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9)
His Grace is sufficient .
He strengthens.
He upholds.
His mercy is unending.
He is gracious.
He forgives.
His majesty is matchless.
He is glorious.
He reigns.
When I feel as if the world is closing in -
I look up.
When I feel like I'm at the end of my rope -
I reach out.
When I'm not sure of my next step -
I call to Him.
When I feel like the waters are rising and the deep has closed around me, I turn to the one thing that I know -
When all else escapes me - I have prayer.
When I am void of a clear thought - I have prayer.
When I'm tired or lonely. When I'm overwhelmed or misunderstood - I have prayer.
I commune with Him in prayer and He consumes me.
I commit to Him in prayer and He covers me.
God is faithful.
At my lowest - He is the highest.
At my worst - He is the best.
At my ending - He is the beginning.
His sufficiency reigns omnipotent. His mercies reign immeasureable. He is God. He is worthy of our Praise. Hallelujah! He reigns!!
Thank you Lord for prayer. I am believing that You hear my prayer. I am believing that You hear my cry. Thank you precious Father, that our prayers connect us to You. Thank you that prayer is the beginning of our worship. Thank you that prayer is healing, restoring, cleansing and renewing.
I'm believing God.
I am thankful today that my daughter Melissa is better. She has been in Africa for 2 weeks now and for the past 5 days she has been very ill. The last I heard on Wednesday, they were going to test her for Malaria yesterday if she wasn't better, but I didn't hear from her until late last night. They didn't do the test, because she felt better. (the don't have an abundance of supplies, so they try to save if at all possible.) Not only was she better, but The Lord provided a window unit AC for her little home. Praise You Jesus!! She sounded stronger and will be back working at the hospital today or Monday. Please continue to be in much prayer for her. She has 7 more weeks and I miss her terribly.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Word of God Speak
This morning, I walked to the church with my husband so we could get some information off the copier to order toner. I walked into the church office and what do you think was laying right on the desk. You got it, the words to that song. Just laying on the desk. For me.
What is so odd is that no one in our church has EVER sang that song. Not in the past 3 years anyway. I know that God put that there just for me. So, I am going to post the words to the song that He has been laying on my heart. Maybe someone needs to hear them. I know I did and I pray that the words minister to even one person. God is so good.
I'm finding myself at a loss for words.
And the funny thing is, it's okay.
The last thing I need is to be heard.
But to hear what You would say.
I'm finding myself in the midst of You.
Beyond the music, beyond the noise.
All that I need is to be with You.
And in the quiet, to hear Your voice.
Word of God speak.
Would You pour down like rain.
Washing my eyes to see, Your majesty.
To be still and know, You're in this place.
Please let me stay and rest..
In Your holiness.
Word of God speak.
Let the words just soak in your spirit today. I pray that the sweet Word of God will drench and saturate. I pray that it will soak us to the point that we have to squeeze it out to others. I pray that He will show us mighty and marvelous works. I pray that we see His Glory today!
Full of Joy today!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Dive into the Deep Water
It's sad how we can get so complacent in our spiritual walk that before we realize it we are either standing still or even sliding backwards.
We don't intend for this to happen and sometimes we aren't even sure when it started or even how it started. All we know is that we aren't going where we need to be.
Truth is, if we aren't actively moving ourselves forward with Jesus, that's exactly where we are headed. Wading on the shores of the water of life becoming stagnant and stale.
In my own life, Jesus is calling me to a more intimate relationship with Him.
He is drawing me day by day to a deeper knowledge of who He is.
He is purging my sinful nature.
He is purifying my thoughts.
He is prioritizing my actions.
He is calling me into deeper water.
I have enjoyed the shallow end of the pool of life for too long. The shallow end is fine when were are little children. It's the right depth for us at that point in our lives. As we grow and mature, we require deeper water to afford us the same level of pleasure of enjoyment or activity.
As Christians, we can only hang out in the shallow end for so long. If we are to continue in our quest to seek Him for bigger things, we need some "bigger water"! Amen?
I am no longer satisfied with my pitiful knowledge of who Christ really is. I crave to know Him more! I long for a greater awareness of my God. I desire to grow each day to a deeper understanding of my Creator.
Just as Jesus called Peter to the deeper water, He is beckoning me and you to join Him there.
I know He has a much greater plan for our lives. I know He desires greater things for all of us.
He desire us to have a deeper:
He desires us to:
Seek deeper
Find deeper
Grow deeper
Whatever it takes to get me to the deeper water is what I'll do. I'll get out of the shallow wading pool and dive into the deep. I'll swim, take a boat or walk on the water if I have to.
I will head to the deep water in sweet anticipation of what He can do and full of marvelous joy at the prospect of Him doing it!
Humbly I bow in awe and adoration. Moving in to deeper water, I keep my eyes on Him.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
It's beginning to Rain
Tonight there is a gentle rain falling outside. I can hear the soft tapping on the roof and it brings me peace. I can see it gracefully making little splashes on the patio and it makes me smile. I open the door and the fresh fragrance of an evening rain assails my senses and I feel joy.
A healing rain is falling and I am ready to let it wash all over me! I am ready to let that healing rain produce some much desired fruit in my life. As the heavens open the windows and the rain makes it way to the earth, the spirit of the Lord invades each raindrop. Each drop of water is full of refreshing, restoring and healing moisture. The rain does a little dance as it falls and I imagine it is a praise dance for the Creator. He is so worthy!
I head to the church for our prayer time and as we shared the Word and shared His Word for the church we felt like we were to make a prayer walk around the outside of the church. In the rain. In the dark.
God was calling. We were listening. We were obedient. We were blessed.
As the four of us sloshed our way around the church grounds, we sang praises to our God! We marched around and lifted our voices to Him and sang our little hearts out. We prayed for His protection around our church. We prayed for His anointing on our church body. We prayed for His Spirit to descend and envelope the whole building. We prayed for the indwelling of the Spirit to settle in our midst. We prayed for healing. For deliverance. For freedom. For worship. For salvation. For wisdom. We prayed....
What a mighty time in the Lord we had tonight! We felt such peace when we finished. God's presence was surely with us. God's presence will surely fill the temple. God's presence was awesome in that place.
The rain is so cleansing and so refreshing. Rain gives new life to weary flowers. Rain washes away impurities. Rain is God's way of giving nature a drink of heavens sweetness.
My face lifted up. The sweet rain falling. Bringing healing to God's people. Cleansing souls. Restoring hearts. Pure, sweet, fragrant refreshment.
My thirsty soul needs a drink. My dry spirit is desperate for moisture. I cry out to my precious Father for the life giving substance. I cry out for a touch from Him. I cry out for a glimpse of His Goodness.
I look up to the sky. I hear His voice say, "oh, my sweet child"...
It's beginning to rain.
Praise you Jesus for the rain that cleanses and restores my soul. You are mighty and powerful. You are my strength. You are my salvation. You are God.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Consume me, Lord!
If you have ever thrown a piece of paper in a fire and watched it burn, you know just how fast the flames eat that paper up. It is literally consumed within a very short time.
Our God desires for us to be just like that piece of paper. We should be absolutely consumed and overtaken by Him and the power of who He is. We should be so filled with hunger and desire to be like Him, that we allow Him to consume us in and with the truths of His Word.
To be consumed by God requires several things of us. We have to be sold-out for our Jesus. We have to be in a place of total surrender to Him and His kingdom. We need to fully understand that it is all about Him.
God wants all we have to give. God wants all we ever hope to be. God wants all of us.
In order for us to keep that fire burning within us, we have to keep it exposed to the right elements.
Just like a fire needs heat, oxygen and fuel to continue to burn, there are some key ingredients to keep us on fire.
We have to stay in the Word. We absolutely must read and study the bible daily. The only way we will ever fully know Him is to daily seek Him. When we search the scriptures and truly desire to deepen our relationship with Him, He will reveal Himself to us in a mighty way. There is nothing He wants more than to commune with us on a daily basis. He is just waiting for us to engage with Him so He can show us all He has for us.
We also must increase our prayer life. When we enter into prayer with our precious Lord, that is the time for us to pour our hearts out to Him. That is the time for us to let Him know how thankful we are for Him and all that He does for us. That is the time for us to be still and listen to Him speak back to us. A daily prayer time is an essential ingredient in allowing Him to totally consume us with all that He is.
We must also have a time of worship. Not just our regular Sunday morning worship time. A worship time that is comprised of just us and God. A worship time when we are totally filled with praise and adoration for a Holy and Worthy God. A time when we focus solely on God and who He is and what He means to us. One-on-one time with our Savior.
The more I seek Him, the more I want to continue seeking Him. The more I know Him, the more of Him I want to know. I just can't get enough of Him.
The more I experience His presence, the more I find myself desiring His presence. When we get face down and heart up, we can truly experience the awesome, personal abiding presence of our Lord.
"For I", says the Lord, "will be a wall of fire all around her and I will be the glory in her midst". (Zechariah 2:5)
The Lord protects us by building a wall of fire around us. He provides that protection with a fiery hedge that He puts around His children. But He doesn't stop there. He then puts Himself right in the midst in all His Glory!
What a picture that is of what our Almighty God does for us! He not only surrounds us with the mighty consuming fire of Himself, but He then gets right in the middle of that fire and manifests Himself in His revealing Glory.
That consuming fire illuminates the very powerful presence of God. It illuminates the purity of God. It illuminates the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Wow! I don't know about you, but when I realize that is what He does for me, it just fills me such overwhelming humility and love for Him.
Jesus loves me.
Jesus loves you.
Father God, I desire to be totally consumed by You. I desire to be continually seeking, searching and finding more of You. Oh, Lord, be a wall of fire around me and be the Glory in my midst! I want to see the glory of You. I want to feel the glory of You. I want just a glimpse of Your Splendor. Forgive me where I have failed you. Thank you for your mercy and grace. Fill me to overflowing with the Truth of Your Word.
Show me Your Glory!
Friday, September 11, 2009
My daughter the Missionary
I am filled with joy at the very notion that my precious child has a heart for missions. I am filled with joy that she overcame many obstacles to get to this point in her life. I am filled with joy that she will spend the next 9 weeks ministering to others and doing things way out of her comfort zone.
My sadness comes as I realize that my child will be a very long way from home. My sadness comes as I know how much I will miss her in the next 9 weeks. My sadness comes as I realize I have no control over what could happen to her from this point forward.
Melissa will be volunteering for Medical Centers of West Africa. She will be in a muslim country dealing with muslim people and traditions. She will be working very closely with the patients and their families. She is going to be involved in something that she has never experienced before. This is a wonderful chance for her to work in the medical missions profession, as this is what she wants to do once she gets her medical degree.
I am so proud of the decision she made to apply for this opportunity and very proud of the fact she was accepted and did what she had to do to make it possible. She will not only be working at the hospital, but will have the chance to minister and share the gospel with many people. She will be living out the Great Commission.
The last thing that our precious Lord told us before He ascended to heaven, was to go into all the world and preach the gospel. That is our mission. That is our privilege as Christians. That is what we were made to do.
I've been thinking alot about witnessing lately. My friend J.D. was probably the most awesome and most dilligent person I know as far as sharing the gospel. He witnessed in the ambulance. He witnessed in the hospital. He witnessed at his house to the man who delivered his hospital bed and won him to Christ just one week before he died. At J.D.'s funeral, 2 people were saved. He even witnessed in his death. He was a true disciple of Christ. He lived his faith out loud.
I want to be more eager and willing to share the gospel of Christ with others. I want to minister more to the needs of other people. I want to be more observant of those around me and be more discerning of peoples hearts.
I desire a heart for Jesus. I desire a heart for ministry. I desire a deeper love for my Savior.
Oh, sweet Father, send your Holy presence down upon me and make my heart more like yours. Fill my heart with love for others, hunger for You, desire for ministering and contagious joy.
".... for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12)
Monday, September 7, 2009
The Wonder of God
Bryton and Sawyer (Ashlie's youngin's)
Mikaela, Eli and Mercie (Megan's youngin's)
As I sat thinking about my precious, adorable, fabulous grandbabies, I was filled with such joy at the wonders of God and started thinking of all the awesome wonders that He declares to us each day.
"Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever; To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever." (Psalm 136:2-4)
I see the wonder in His mercy. I see the wonder in His faithfulness.
Without His mercy, I would be lost with no hope. Because of His faithfulness, I can stand on His promises and that is an awesome wonder!
We are under the shadow of His wings.
We drink from the river of His pleasures. We feed on His faithfulness.
He is our fountain of life that is overflowing with springs of eternal water!
He is our light in the present darkness.
He is our abundant peace. He is the God of our strength.
He is our deliverer and our hope. He is our rock and our redeemer.
He hears our cry! He is the God of Salvation!
My soul thirsts for Him and my heart hungers for His Word.
The waterfall of His love flows over me and I am filled with unspeakable joy!
The wonder of my God saturates me with praise, satiates me with peace, and serenades my souls with a delightful melody.
My spirit partakes in a glorious symphony of heavenly harmony.
I bestow upon My Father:
Eternal Joy will be my theme for a concert of praise in His honor.
God, you are more awesome than Your Holy places. You are wonderful, merciful and powerful. Your very breath gives me life.
Rain down Your wonder on me, Lord. Drench me and soak me with the evidences of Your awesome Glory.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Saturday Steps of Faith - Believing God
I join sweet Lisa today for our Steps of Faith and what we are believing God for.
"I am persuaded that nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
I am believing God that I will continue to hold fast to His promise that He will never leave me and that nothing can ever get in between God and His love for me. I will daily remind myself that my God is a God of love. My God is a God of compassion. My God is a God of passion for His people. He is gracious, merciful and peaceful.
I am believing God that:
His grace is immeasureable
His mercy is inexhaustible
His peace is inexpressible.
Thank you God for the awesome love you have for me. Thank you God for the amazing grace you show. Thank you God for your marvelous mercy.
I'm Believing God.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Refuge in His Sanctuary
I can hear the voice of my Father calling my name.
I can feel His Spirit drawing me to a place of quiet communion.
God's House is my refuge. My peace. My joy.
As I walk through the doors, I am enveloped in His Spirit.
Strong. Fragrant. Heavy.
As I approach the altar my heart beats faster as I am filled with:
Anticipation. Relief. Hunger.
As I fall flat on my face before Him, I am:
Crying out. Pressing in. Seeking deep.
In the intimate confines of my heart, I am:
Pursuing knowledge. Embracing surrender. Experiencing His Wonder.
I worship.
I praise.
I soak in.
I am filled.
As I prostrate myself before Him, I give Him my all. My heart lies open before Him. The tears fill my eyes and flow freely as I am overcome with love for Him. His mercy overwhelms me and I am in awe of His grace.
My prayers become utterances as I let the Spirit have freedom. My barren souls thirsts and hungers.
I seek nourishment from His Word.
I feel Him exhaling His Spirit to cover me.
His presence abounds and I can't move.
As He manifests Himself in the depths of my being, I don't want to leave His presence. I desire to stay right where I am. On my face at His Feet.
My soul worships and He refreshes me like a spring rain. He saturates me with the fullness of Him.
I arise with new awareness of my Jesus. Delivered. Free. I surely received a glimpse of His splendor.
As I leave the sanctuary I take His presence with me. I am surrounded in His glory. I am astounded by His love. I am in relentless pursuit of a deeper knowledge of my Christ. My King. My Redeemer.
His Spirit will draw.
His voice will call.
His Sanctuary will beckon.
Praise you Lord for your amazing grace. Praise you for the wonder of who you are. You complete me. You are my God and my King.
"Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary;
Who is so great a God as our God?
You are the God who does wonders;
You have declared Your strength
among the peoples"
(Psalm 77:13,14)


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A stylish new wine bar and cafe serving exotic 'fusion food' is set to open at the former home of Igloo Seafoods this summer.
Louth's New Street is already home to a Spanish tapas restaurant and an Italian cafe, but the taste of slow-cooked Mongolian Beef and experimental 'fusion foods' from across the globe will be joining the cobbled street in May, subject to planning permission.
Much of the interior work has already been completed, and owner Mark Hinkins is confident that the new establishment - which will be named Red Nana's - will fit in nicely and be a welcome addition to the town.
Mr Hinkins explained that the cafe's name will be a tribute to his mum Pat Belton, whose nephew referred to her as Red Nana when he was a youngster.
Pat, who was a popular fundraiser in the town, sadly died in September after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease, and Mark intends to donate 'constantly' to the MND Association in memory of his mum.
Mr Hinkins said: "My mum was like a focal point for the family, and for family meals. I want to carry this on.
"Here, everything is going to be slow-cooked and served in small portions.
"You can have a nice bottle of wine and, if you don't want a full meal you can select a tray of whatever you want to eat while you sit back and relax.
"During the daytime we'll serve breakfasts to eat in or take away, and the same with the cooked meats.
"But, come the evening, it'll become a little more sophisticated and you can sit down with a cheese board and wine.
"It'll be a fusion of foods served in a tapas style, but it won't specifically be Spanish or French or Greek or English.
"It will just be good food for you to choose and enjoy. I'm hoping people will come in to relax, have a conversation and chill out. It's about sharing and enjoying your time with whoever you are with."
He added: "What I serve will be high quality, and it won't be overly expensive because everything will be in small portions - you can have as much or as little as you like."
Mr Hinkins, who previously set up the Hunters chip shop in Newmarket, will have a permanent 'hands on' role at the new cafe/wine bar.
He also expects to employ between five and seven part time staff members.
A justification statement, submitted to East Lindsey District Council as part of the planning application earlier this month, states: "The proposals are to fully utilise the whole of the existing ground floor with necessary re-configuration of the spaces to provide for the requisite kitchen area, disabled toilet, servery/bar area and customer seating."
The existing residential flat above the proposed wine bar and cafe will 'remain unaffected' by the plans.


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I'm comfortable taking risks.
There's always some level of risk involved with owning a business. If you're comfortable taking educated risks, this could put you out in front.
Are you constantly thinking of new ways to make something better or easier?
This is the true sign of an entrepreneur! These are the people whose minds continously innovate, reinvent and rethink the world around them.
I like to lead.
Owning a business requires a take-charge attitude plus the instincts to know how to motivate people. If you have a history of leadership, you could be well suited for running and growing a business.
I can deal with a little drama every now and then.
So here's the deal. Owning a business is a little like riding a roller coaster. It's definitely an adventure, and ups and downs are guaranteed. If you prefer a steady, predictable day you might be happier elsewhere.
I'm good with wearing different hats.
Running a business involves all kinds of tasks, from marketing and merchandising to customer relations and a whole lot more. If versatility comes naturally to you, you could have the spirit of an entrepreneur.
I love surprises. They make life more exciting.
When it comes to owning a business, the first rule is – expect the unexpected. There are always unknown factors around every corner, and if you're not afraid of the unknown, you're probably cut out to be a business owner.
I'm a pit bull when it comes to solving problems.
Business ownership requires a relentless approach to solving problems and finding ways around roadblocks. If this is the way you approach a challenge, you'd probably do well as a business owner.
I love anything new and progressive.
One of the few things you can count on as an entrepreneur is that business is always evolving. If you love a constantly changing industry, business ownership is likely for you.
I'm good at commitment – in sickness and in health.
Like marriage, owning a business requires commitment. And like marriage, it's also full of good times and difficult times. If you're not one to stick it out, regardless of the circumstances, then owning a business may not be a fit for you.
When I was a kid I started a couple of businesses.
If you were that kid in the neighborhood who walked dogs, mowed lawns or ran a lemonade stand, your aptitude for business ownership was most likely cultivated at a very young age.
If you answered YES five or more times, then you could be wired for business ownership, which also means you may do well as a 7-Eleven Franchisee. It's a great way to be your own boss and serve an entire community. Apply today and see what happens!
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Woman's Health Centers is a one stop shop for women's health. Anything and everything that you need help with,
we're here for you.
Woman's Health Centers – Avalon Park
3718-3722 Avalon Park East Boulevard,
Orlando, FL, 32828
Phone : (407) 453-2072
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Dr. Spiers, originally from Dearborn, Michigan, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Spiers is passionate about providing patient-centered care. She enjoys educating patients about their health and empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their management options. Prior to joining the staff of Woman's Health Centers, Dr. Spiers was a member of a hospital owned practice located in Kansas City, MO. During her time there, she also enjoyed collaborating with the local midwifery community.
Dr. Spiers received her BA in Biology from Albion College in Albion, MI, where she graduated with Cum Laude honors. While earning her undergraduate degree, Dr. Spiers was an active member in several honor societies, as well as, her sorority's philanthropy. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Spiers completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McLaren Macomb in Mt. Clemens, MI.
Dr. Spiers has professional affiliations with the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Spiers is married with 2 young children. She enjoys spending her spare time with family, especially at the beach or the zoo. Her other hobbies and interests include: tennis, golf, and reading.
Born and raised in San Juan, PR, Dr Benitez-Prieto relocated to upstate NY during high school for freshman and sophomore years. She then returned to her native Puerto Rico where she completed high school, obtained a bachelors in science with a major in biology from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus and obtained her medical degree in 2007 at the University of Puerto Rico's School of Medicine. She then completed a transitional year program at Damas Hospital in Ponce PR. For obstetrics and gynecology training, she relocated again to Upstate NY in 2008 to complete her residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.
After completing residency she relocated to sunny, warm Florida practicing in Indian River county until joining Woman's Health Center in late 2016 in Seminole county.
Dr Benitez-Prieto has a special interest in breast feeding, having completed her residency research project on resident breast feeding education. She presented her findings as a poster presentation at the Association of Professors for Obstetrics and Gynecology annual meeting in Phoenix AZ in 2013. Her other clinical interests include high risk obstetrics and contraception.
She is board certified by the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr Benitez-Prieto is married and a mom to two young boys as well as stepmom to a teenage girl. In her spare time she enjoys playing with her sons, playing World of Warcraft with her husband and crafting with her Cricut machine. She enjoys Star Trek over Star Wars. She is native fluent in Spanish.


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Mount Mercy College has announced that it will launch new graduate programs in nursing and counseling, beginning Fall 2010.
The Master of Science in Nursing program will feature emphases in health promotion and disease prevention focus, and is a 36 credit hour program that can be completed in 18 months. The Masters of Arts in Counseling and Therapy: Couple and Family Therapy Specialization is a 60 credit hour program that can be completed in two years.
The new programs join Mount Mercy's thriving graduate programs in business and education. All four graduate programs build on Mount Mercy's reputation for quality, faith-inspired liberal arts and professional education. The additional graduate programs are a key component in Mount Mercy's strategic plan, The Plan for Mount Mercy University, and will be a centerpiece of the College's growth and development as it moves toward University re-designation in the near future.
The Master of Science in Nursing's emphases in health promotion and disease prevention focus are the only programs of their kind in the state of Iowa, offering local nurses the opportunity to expand their knowledge and hands-on skills, and benefitting the Corridor's hospitals and medical field through increased employee expertise. "The addition of our graduate program in nursing is a natural evolution for our highly competitive and recognized undergraduate nursing program," says Dean of Graduate Studies Melody Graham, Ph.D. "We look forward to offering local nurses the opportunity to meet the challenges of an ever-changing, complex health care system by continuing their education with our talented faculty."
The Masters of Arts in Counseling and Therapy leads students to Iowa state licensure in Marriage Family Therapy, one of only two programs in the state of Iowa. The program will offer students a unique systems perspective that is reinforced by the program's mandated 300 counseling hours, ensuring that students learn successful counseling techniques to help individuals, couples and families. The Master of Arts in Counseling and Therapy does not require students to have a previous degree in social work, psychology or a related field.
"The positive feedback about our graduate programs in business and education is overwhelming," says Provost John P. Marsden, Ph.D. "Alumni, current students and community members approached Mount Mercy about starting additional graduate programs to help fill gaps in local workforce development. We are pleased to be able to offer resources that will positively contribute to the community."
For more information about Mount Mercy's graduate programs, contact Melody Graham at email@example.com.


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Join us for this live webinar on Thursday, December 11th at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern. Register here for free.
In the world of data, more may be better, but if you don't know how to stack that data into usable insights, you're likely wasting everyone's time. Enter the data scientists, the unicorns of the data world, so-called because not only do they need to have formidable statistical analytic capabilities — they must also be able to make brilliant intuitive leaps into people's behavior and apply those to a business case.
Think Nate Silver, the man who made data science a household concept by blowing open baseball predictions and election forecasting. The three data scientists joining us for this upcoming webinar do exactly the same thing — take hundreds of thousands of data points to create relationships between them and turn them into actionable insights. And they'll be sharing some of the most important aspects of data science relevant to a business audience today.
Like how customer behavior on seemingly random or irrelevant data points shape patterns that companies can use to predict future buying behavior. Perhaps you remember the Target example from 2012 when the company accidentally exposed a teen's pregnancy because it had successfully identified 25 products that when purchased together indicate a woman is likely pregnant. (The company sent marketing coupons for baby clothes and cribs which infuriated the dad of the then high-school-aged daughter, exposing Target's crack statistical analytics.)
Or how data on employee behavior on a wide number of correlated data points can indicate a person's likelihood to steal company data. Or how any number of data points in game play and social behavior can lead to valuable insights on monetization. Or even how the FBI can identify the potential for someone to become a crazed shooter (and place them on a watch list to be monitored and prevent future tragedies) based on their previous purchase history of items determined to correlate highly to that kind of behavior.
Join us for what, no doubt, will be a fascinating roundtable with four of today's rock stars of data science.
Brad Shimmin, Principal Analyst, Current Analysis Brad has been with Current Analysis for six years, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to bear on his role as Service Director for Business Technology and Software. Together with the Principal and Senior Analysts supporting a number of research practices, Brad is responsible for monitoring and evaluating activities within three key industry areas, including enterprise data and analytics, collaboration and communication, and application platforms. Specifically, Brad provides detailed analysis of enterprise social networking technologies and data visualization and discovery solutions. Brad is recognized with many industry awards, including the Folio Magazine Award for editorial excellence, Computer Press Award for best online site, and several ASBPE awards for his work in the publishing industry. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in English from Utah State University, with minors in Archaeology, Philosophy, and German.
June Andrews, Senior Data Scientist, LinkedIn June is an applied mathematician specializing in social network analysis. She has worked on the Search Algorithm at Yelp and designed algorithms for computing the structure of large networks with Professor John Hopcroft. Currently, June works towards understanding the impact of LinkedIn's Professional Network both on the global scale and for the individual member. She holds degrees in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley and Cornell.
Mauricio Roman, Data Scientist, Loggly Mauricio loves detective stories and believes Sherlock Holmes is the early pioneer of the analytics revolution, with his passion for data collection, inference and even language analysis. At Loggly, Mauricio applies and develops Machine Learning-based software based from phenomenal Stanford-based courses in the field and building off a management consulting background at McKinsey. Before joining Loggly, Mauricio worked in data intensive projects with an IBM business analytics partner. When not immersed in data and algorithms, Mauricio can be found hanging out at Hacker Dojo, playing basketball, or spending time with his family.
Bruno Aziza, CMO, Alpine Data Labs Aziza has held management positions at Apple Inc., Business Objects (SAP), AppStream (Symantec), Decathlon and Microsoft. At Microsoft, he built the company's Data and Analytics Business. Over the last 7 years, Aziza shipped over 10 products spanning across Analytics, Collaboration, Cloud & Social Media. He is the author of Drive Business Performance, a best-seller on "enabling a Culture of Intelligent Execution". He is a Fellow at the Advanced Performance Institute. Aziza was educated in France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. holds a Masters degree in Business and Economics and speaks French, German and English.
Wendy Schuchart, Editor and Analyst, VentureBeat Wendy is a technology journalist with more than a decade experience in enterprise IT. Most recently, Schuchart was the senior site editor of TechTarget's CIO Media Group. She has also served as section editor for UBM's Network Computing and Secure Enterprise. She is a frequent contributor to InformationWeek, Network Computing, Green Data Center, Wikibon and other leading tech publications. She holds a Masters from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
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