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Provoked by Tim Wu's review of the book Abundance, Chris Mitchell of ILSR asked whether abundance might not be too much. Won't we get bogged down in all the choices we have to make?
I love this question because I think seeing abundance (and acting in ways that generate abundance) is a big piece of the solution to the world's present woes. As a point example, here's 8 minutes on how we needlessly create artificial scarcity in education, when in fact there is abundance.
We're just so accustomed to the institution as it exists today — in this case, education — that we can't see the abundance, which violates many of our dearly held beliefs.
The problem with sudden abundance that Chris described is the Tyranny of Choice (pdf), which Barry Schwartz has investigated well, and Malcolm Gladwell has popularized by writing and speaking about it in his appealing way (I think it's in this TED talk). A typical story: When faced with 23 jam samples, people bought fewer than when they saw only three. Our mental fuses pop when there's too much to consider.
When the Cluetrain cabal announced that Markets Are Conversations, a common complaint was that nobody wants to enter a negotiation or selection decision every time they are thirsty for a soda pop. Yup. No doubt.
The good news is that over time we get used to abundance. We form habits. We learn what we like, we share opinions, we groove behaviors that make us happy. Now and then we change them.
The advent of the Internet is the latest firehose of abundance in our lives (compare to the telegraph, then TV). Despite all the hyperbole already written about the Net, it is an amazing thing. Now we can communicate instantaneously with half the humans on this pale blue dot, at zero marginal cost.
Now everything people write on line is available, as well as their movies, tunes, scribbles and (sigh) breakfast photos (well, Zittrain and Pariser show how companies and governments are trying to stop this wanton open sharing, but I'm hopeful it'll be around a while).
We're at such an interesting moment in history. When I run workshops about the great change afoot, I'll sometimes read out loud the semi-famous paragraph from Borges' short story The Aleph, in which he describes seeing everything that ever happened, is happening, and will happen, through the Aleph (it's the paragraph that begins "On the back part of the step").
The Net is our modern Aleph. It just showed up a few years ago.
We're overwhelmed now, as we should be. (It's an Aleph!) Since the dawn of hominins (is that what we're calling our precursors now?), nobody has been able to do what the Net now lets us do — a pretty good reason to preserve Freedom to Connect, if you ask me. It will take us a while to sort out how to deal with it all. Along the way, many of us will just check out or give up. So it goes.
But we humans do sort things out. We find clever mechanisms to sift through the torrent to find what we want. Today it's hashtags, WODs, playlists, timelines, concept maps and pinboards. Tomorrow, who knows? We curate, share and recommend. We create better tools. Our perception of the environment evolves over time.
The bigger win, though, is when we let abundance back in to industries and sectors of life that have been denuded by notions like "scarcity equals value," or by social norms and cultural conventions based on trying to stop bad actors from acting badly, rather than on cooperation, then dealing with the bad actors later.
Think about copyright overprotection. Treating the radio spectrum as if it were real estate along a beachfront. The compulsory education system. At the start of this post I pointed to that 8-min screencast about education. I amplify on it in my TEDx talk, which plays out this idea of designing from trust in education, and teases about more.
That's all fodder for much more than these couple paragraphs. It's the foundation of the Relationship Economy.
Early on, when the firehose opens up, the barriers crumble and all the new choices multiply, this process takes patience. But it leads to a better world.


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Economics Colloquia, Winter 2017: Mark Your Calendars
We have a number of excellent talks scheduled for this term that should be of interest to our majors. Indiana University appears to be well represented. Each of these talks is at 4:30 in Wriston Auditorium. Thursday, February 16, 4:30 p.m., Wriston Auditorium Deal (with) the Burn: The Political Economy of U.S. Wildfire … Continue reading Economics Colloquia, Winter 2017: Mark Your Calendars
Economics / Science Hall Colloquium, Monday at 4:30, Wriston Auditorium
Professor Elizabeth J. Wilson from the Humphrey School of Public Policy at the University of Minnesota will be here Monday to talk about the (potential) future of electricity systems. Professor Wilson is a rather extraordinary interdisciplinary scholar, with a background in environmental science and a Ph.D. in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. … Continue reading Economics / Science Hall Colloquium, Monday at 4:30, Wriston Auditorium
Colloquium on Cuba, Wednesday at 4:30pm
The title of the talk is Economics Red in Tooth and Claw, and it's about Cuba.


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On 'Sons of Anarchy,' new faces and new fears
- Damon Pope (Harold Perrineau) was once a drug kingpin
- Nero Padilla (Jimmy Smits) is a pimp
- The FX series is enjoying a ratings boost this season
The Sons of Anarchy should be doubly wary this season, as two new characters -- played by Harold Perrineau and Jimmy Smits -- have stakes in the motorcycle club's criminal activities.
Ruthless power player Damon Pope (Perrineau), once a drug kingpin, already has become one of the baddest baddies in the five seasons of popular FX drama Sons of Anarchy (Tuesday, 10 ET/PT). In just three episodes, he has ordered the death of one beloved motorcycle club member and burned alive the daughter of another who is responsible for his own daughter's death.
Nero Padilla (Smits), a high-level pimp who prefers the term "companionator," has formed a bond with Gemma (Katey Sagal) and will consider a business proposal from new club president and central character Jax (Charlie Hunnam). However, the hardened Nero, no stranger to gangs or drugs, will reveal a darker side as the season progresses.
Perrineau, who partly modeled his character after crime bosses Meyer Lansky and Frank Lucas, says the quiet but menacing Pope makes sure his messages are heard.
"He finds the worst ways to do what he has to do, and the best ways. He's a really smart guy," Perrineau says. "He is a scary guy. I always think the mind is much stronger than the physical. He's a smart man and he's a hurt man. His daughter was taken away. I understand that any threat to my child, you would inherit my wrath and it wouldn't be pleasant."
The more affable Padilla is no stranger to criminal life.
"There's got to be a badass element to him because of the world that we're in. I don't think Jax is going to be taking Yoda-type advice from anyone who doesn't have a street cred that he has respect for," Smits says. In the last couple of episodes that have been shot, Nero "has gotten to show that side a couple of times and mix it up in a good way."
(In real life, the Sons cast and crew faced an untimely demise last week as a former cast member, Johnny Lewis, 28, fell to his death from an L.A. home in which his 81-year-old landlady was found strangled; police named Lewis as the only suspect. Creator Kurt Sutter, who declined comment beyond his Twitter messages, condemned "sycophants churning out the dirty details. Their callous regurgitation is as disturbing as the truth that's being revealed. Hopefully, people will see beyond the titillating horror and understand the dangers of ignorance when dealing with drug addiction and mental illness.")
The twin dose of dangerous newcomers is working for Sons, which is enjoying its most-watched season after three episodes (4.5 million viewers). Jax, still developing his leadership skills, will learn from both new characters. "Nero Padilla and Damon Pope are the yin and yang for Jax this season in terms of mentorship," Sutter says.
"You have a guy like Nero, who is in the life, like Jax, but trying to get out and basically saying, 'You can't be in the life and be happy. You have to make your money, get your end game and then get out,' " he says. "Then, you have Damon Pope saying, 'You can have it all. The life is what gave me these great opportunities. You stay in to make your money.' It's the angel and the devil on his shoulder."
Even after Pope's orders last week resulted in the shocking beating death of Jax's best friend, Opie (Ryan Hurst), Jax is forming a bond with the man at the head of a criminal empire.
Both Perrineau and Smits are intrigued by their characters. For the cool and calculating Pope, "there's no need to have all his emotions out front. You won't ever see his weakness," Perrineau says.
Smits likes the three-dimensional nature of Nero, who also cares for a disabled son. "Kurt's made a commitment to keep the guy edgy, and I'm trying to find a little lightness in there at the same time. As long as we keep those balls in play, I'm OK."


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A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that it can take about $249,180 to raise a child...
A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that it can take about $249,180 to raise a child from birth to age 17 - and that's the dual parent household. Figures are higher for single parent families; up to $250,260. That's about $15,000 a year! Are you freaked out yet?
Take heart; there are many ways to save money while raising your baby. Tomorrow we'll look at some of the specific areas of baby care that you can save money on, such as clothing, food, and toys. First though, a collection of handy posts that will get you thinking about budgeting and saving money. Basic budgeting & money saving tactics:
- Save Money All the Time
- Should You Save for Retirement or College?
- How to worry less about money
- Save Money on Groceries
- Three ways to get little kids interested in money
- Bringing up baby
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What is Worship like at Christ Church?
Worship is the most meaningful time we have each week. Together we celebrate God's love for all. Following worship we gather for fellowship and the opportunity to connect with all who join us.
What should I wear?
Christ Church by the Sea has a beachy casual worship style. Come as you are! Everyone is welcome at Christ by the Sea!
What happens during worship?
Our service is led by lay members of the congregation. The pastor offers a weekly sermon that helps us all to grow in spirit, love, knowledge, and faith.
What kind of music is offered?
We sing traditional hymns together that are led by our pipe organ. We also have a talented choir that shares an anthem with us!
What do I do during communion?
In the United Methodist Church communion is open to all people. You do not have to be a member or a Christian to receive communion. All people are invited to come forward and to receive bread and grape juice as we celebrate God's love amongst us.


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Read it and weep.
It does make me weep. Weep until the tears are blood because I've exhausted the regular tear material (I heard your tears turn to blood if you cry too much—someone Wikipedia that to see if it's true). I do not wish to make a political point, I'll try as much as I can on this blog to stay away from political points. But I do wish to make a point that has a direct correspondence with reality, if you don't mind.
Why is Gore's claim a noble one? It is tantamount to the ravings of a street person, whom you and I politely ignore as we pass him on the street. I object to Gore's statement on the grounds of possibility—we are 100 years and trillions of dollars entrenched in an oil based infrastructure. Even if that needs to change, it will take a shite-sight longer than 10 years, and Al Gore knows that. But he's bold, challenging and enlightened, a wannabe JFK by his own admission.
Look, should I be mad at a guy who walks up and hands me a handful of his own crap that he says is gold? No, but neither should he receive international acclaim. Should I slight the guy who says he's thirsty because he just got in from Jupiter and it's a hell of a flight? Again, no, but I would be afraid if my country put a medal around his neck, fed him a steak dinner, and asked him with a straight face if he saw any Jupitairians.
At this point people will say, "He's trying to make a point, that we need to switch to renewable resources," and for that you admire him. Look, if you really wanted to help, wouldn't you suggest something practical? Do parents go to their 5-year-olds and say, "In ten years I want you to know calculus. Five years after that I want you to have a patent that will ensure your mother and I's happy early retirement." Would that be nice? Well, sure, but to put that kind of pressure on a kid is cruel.
Oh hell, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em: Right now I challenge the United States of America to cure world hunger, governmental oppression, war and racism in seven and a half years. If you need any tips, let me know.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Anymore and I'll Gore Myself
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text: TheSummerSet The Summer Set Scottsdale, AZ On their latest full-length, Legendary, The Summer Set are issuing a simple, yet essential call to fans: Be legendary. As a sonic challenge to aim high and never back down, the 12 tracks that comprise Legendary aim to provide hope and inspiration, even if it's just to forget your problems and have some fun for awhile. The Summer Set's singer Brian Dales says the core concept behind the new record evolved into a metaphor for the singer's own personal state of affairs, as well as the mantra The Summer Set hopes to inspire their listeners with. "It's about wanting to be legendary to yourself and to somebody, and learning to love yourself and therefore finding someone to share that with. It's about being the best you can possibly be: being legendary," says Dales. "It dawned on me that I was sitting there, sulking over things that were over, and I needed to move on from it and be a better me. It all started right there." The Summer Set—which also includes drummer Jess Bowen, guitarists John Gomez and Josh Montgomery, and bassist Stephen Gomez—was formed in Scottsdale, Ariz. in 2007, when Bowen and the brothers Gomez (all previously members of Last Call for Camden) recruited Dales and issued the self-released EP Love The Love You Have that fall. By spring, the band had landed a deal with The Militia Group, leading to the June 2008 EP In Color, followed by a third EP, Meet Me on the Left Coast, in December. It wasn't until signing with Razor & Tie in 2009 that the band began work on a proper full-length debut, and in October 2009 it finally arrived as Love Like This. The Summer Set issued their final releases with Razor & Tie with July 2011's Everything's Fine and November 2011's What Money Can't Buy EP, before signing a new contract with Fearless Records, which will release Legendary. During the last six years the band has traveled the world playing countless shows, including runs on the 2009 Alternative Press Tour, 2010 Vans Warped Tour, 2011's red-hot Dirty Work Tour with All Time Low and Yellowcard, the annual Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey, and extensive international dates in places like Australia, Brazil, Japan, the Philippines and Europe. Leading up to this latest record, the band moved into a house in Tempe, Ariz. to write, after spending many months on the road. Both a recharging and rejuvenation period as well as a creative retreat, the experience gave rise to the overall fun, lighthearted vibe of the new album, and the members contributed more as a unit than ever before, with even Stephen Gomez producing the bonus tracks to the album. The record builds upon The Summer Set's past releases, fusing the energy of Love Like This with the more mature songwriting on Everything's Fine. "It's one of the best experiences we've ever had as a band, because it was the first time we were home, off the road, seeing our friends again, living our lives and having fun, and that energy inspired us, kicked us back into gear," Dales says. "We're very excited to release this record. I think this is the proudest batch of songs we've ever had. We wanted to go into this like we're a brand new band, and figure out what our best new sound is." For the band, finding that new sound has had a lot to do with personal development, catching them at a particularly free-wheeling stage in life. After coming home from tour and having recently ended a relationship, Dales says he found himself desperately seeking a new direction, and found the answer by throwing himself headlong into his new life. It's the journey through life that drives Legendary. "It's everything I've gone through in the last seven months. It's trying to get back to living. Something has to inspire you; you have to have some sort of muse. Mine was going out and drinking maybe a little too much [laughs]," Dales says. "Everything's Fine is mostly about boy-meets-girl trials and tribulations, which was very personal for me, but with Legendary we really wanted to inspire people to be a better person and have fun and live in the moment and enjoy every inch." The key track "Maybe Tonight," was released on February 25, in conjunction with a campaign with Half Moon Kids (www.halfmoonkids.com), a community that shares Legendary's challenge to become the best version of one's self, share visions and meet likeminded people to gain added inspiration. "Maybe Tonight" was the perfect choice for the campaign, since the track drives home the album's core message. "'Maybe Tonight' is my favorite song we've written as a band," Dales says. "It's the album's thesis song: It's about being able to start over and be the best person you can." The next single off Legendary, "Boomerang," dropped in March, alongside a full nationwide Top 40 Radio campaign. The song details "all these extreme, outlandish, almost unfathomable things you would do for a girl to impress her," says Dales. He adds the key track was a collaborative writing effort, and a special "apex moment" when creative juices were flowing particularly well. It signaled a turning point in the making of Legendary. "The single 'Boomerang' we wrote with our good friend Kevin Bard, who used to be in a band we toured with, and this producer Mighty Mike," Dales recalls. "We'd written a handful of songs before that weren't quite there, and by the time we finally wrote 'Boomerang,' it all kind of clicked." Although Everything's Fine plumbed deep emotional depths, Legendary comes from a markedly different place. Filled with irresistibly catchy hooks and infectious beats, The band often uses Legendary's sunny musical backdrop to showcase their penchant for writing witty, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, like on the cheeky "Fuck You Over." "I really want to get back to that sarcastic lyrical sense, and I think that's where 'Fuck You Over' came into play," Dales explains. "It's a song about having fun and being a little reckless, and finding the sarcastic voice I used to have. There aren't a lot of love songs on the record." Well, that's not entirely true: the Hollywood-esque romance—track "Heart On The Floor" was inspired by everyone's favorite heartthrob, actor Ryan Gosling. "It's about meeting a girl in a bar, and it's kind of my Ryan Gosling song. I'm hoping it's my ultimate pickup line," Dales says. "This song is about me wishing I was Ryan Gosling…that I was as smooth as Ryan Gosling." The Summer Set already have kicked off their "legendary" tour itinerary, including an entire summer on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as a string of dates overseas and most excitingly, the band's sold out full U.S. headliner. With the band's critically-acclaimed new album Legendary available online and in stores, featuring the irresistably catchy single "Boomerang", which has been receiving spins on Top 40 radio stations nationwide. The cover stars of Substream Magazine's April/May Issue, and winners of the Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star competition, the band is en route to the top with a summer of succes in store. Everything the band has done to date has led up to this moment, right here and now. "..one of the best records that this genre has ever seen" - Absolutepunk.net "We've been a band for almost six years, but it still feels like the first day all the time. Every single day I'm still amazed," says Dales. "The last two years I'm really grateful for, and seeing the world really helped me hone in on what the new Summer Set record was supposed to sound like."


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Philippa Cassidy & Oliver Martin - Placement Year Blog #4
As Philippa and Oliver finish their placement years at Dynamic, their final placement blog takes on a question-and-answer format, and summarises their placement year experience.
Question 1
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
There are a lot of exciting things happening at the moment – for instance, my job at Dynamic, and the fact that I'm going to be starting my final year of university next month. It probably sounds very corny, but I know that going to work will instantly put me in a good mood. Every day I end up in fits of laughter. My role at Dynamic is what I've been working towards for so many years and I really enjoy what I do. I just love working at Dynamic – I'm very lucky.
And my answer for that one would be: the friendly, enjoyable atmosphere of the office and the unknown of what the day has to offer. Having such a flexible role, I could be developing a module one day and filming during a client visit the next. I'm doing something that I'm passionate about and I don't find it a task coming in and completing my workload, as I see my job as a way of developing myself for my future career.
Question 2
What is your biggest achievement to date?
I'd say that my biggest achievement is probably securing the full job offer at Dynamic, for when I graduate. Getting a placement is hard and potentially securing a job, having done a placement, is something that I've been striving towards ever since I started university. It's always been my end goal, and I'm just so grateful that I've managed to secure this job.
In terms of client work, I've been involved in quite a few larger projects, such as the All Stars Cricket project for the England and Wales Cricket Board. I designed the LMS and the characters featured in the modules. Being involved with big clients, such as Macmillan, has been very interesting, and I know that the work I have done on these projects will have a big impact on people's lives, particularly as the modules are on the topic of cancer and understanding the effects it has on a cancer sufferer's friends and family.
I've been involved with so many things, including successful tender responses – for example, contributing design work for Marylebone Cricket Club and Vodafone; there's just so many proud moments, and it's hard to pinpoint one.
I can't really recall one specific achievement, as I feel a sense of achievement every day, or every time I contribute some work to a successful project. Knowing that someone is learning from content you've produced is a satisfying feeling. If I was to name a few projects that I'm particularly proud of, they would include my design contributions towards Aggregate Industries and Heathrow, and my development with Bourne Leisure. It also goes without saying that securing my job at the end of university just tops it off and is the best outcome that I could have wanted, and I can't wait to finish my final year and start back here full-time.
Question 3
What does a typical day look like for you and what are you currently working on?
I wouldn't say there is a typical day at Dynamic – every day is completely different. Some days you can be on film shoots, or you could be developing a module, designing content, editing audio or video; everything is completely different. The project that I've been working on over the last couple of weeks has been the Marylebone Cricket Club, Laws of Cricket videos. There are 42 of these Laws and these videos explain all of them. Along with a few others, I have been working towards getting all of these videos edited and placed within the modules over the next couple of weeks. There has been a lot of After Effects work involved with it, but it's finally coming together and it all looks really good.
I find this question quite difficult to answer. As I mentioned before, there are a variety of roles and responsibilities that I could fulfil within a day, including unknown aspects. I will always keep in contact with colleagues and the project managers that I'm involved with on a particular project, as I've found that communication with your team and colleagues is vital. I also ensure that I meet deadlines, which includes my own personal deadlines as well.
Question 4
What three words would you use to describe your role?
I would say that it is creative, varied and fun.
And I would say creative, accurate and deliver.
Question 5
What do you like most about your job?
I absolutely love my job, but the thing that I like the most is probably the people. There's always so much laughter in the office, everyone's really friendly and always there to provide support and help if you need it. The team itself is what makes Dynamic great.
Working with people who are always willing to help and offer support and having a fun and friendly office environment every day.
Question 6
What's your most memorable facepalm moment?
My most memorable facepalm moment is quite known around the office. One morning, just before work started, I was caught taking a picture of the boss' car – a brand new sports car – by the boss himself, which is pretty embarrassing.
There have been quite a few facepalm moments at Dynamic! I would say that probably the most memorable one was when I was recording some background noise that was going to go into a video for a module. The video was meant to be a scenario in a café, and I got everyone in the main office to hold cutlery and crockery. I needed them to make any noises which you might expect to hear in a café, like the sound of people eating or drinking. I got everyone prepared, got the recording equipment ready and as I was about to record the audio, I accidentally said, "Are you ready to make some noise?" Many DJ Cassidy jokes followed after that!
Question 7
What is your favourite motto?
Mine is: 'Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.'
I would say that my favourite motto is: 'Do what makes you happy.'
Question 8
What is on your wish list for your next five years here?
Within the next five years I would like to continue to provide design and development work that will contribute towards a successful project. I would also like to try and bring new skills and research, learnt during my final year of university, to Dynamic. I would like to achieve personal goals and gain more and more responsibility as the years go by.
I think for the next five years I'd like to get more and more involved with any opportunities that I can. Primarily I'd like to grow as a designer and a developer, and work out whether I want to be placed completely in one of those teams, as I am involved with both teams at the moment. I want to gain more skills and do more research that I can bring to future projects.
Question 9
What advice would you give to next year's placements?
To next year's placements, I would tell them to take every opportunity that they get: work hard, learn, talk to people, take in everyone's knowledge and just have fun! Get involved in all the social activities and you'll have a great time.
I would probably say something quite similar really. Any opportunities that you get given, say yes, regardless of what it is. Even if it's being involved with video or audio for instance. It can seem a bit daunting at the time, but you'll find that it's fun and rewarding. Get involved with social things as well, to get to know your colleagues better. Just immerse yourself in the team as much as possible and enjoy your time at Dynamic.


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Playing a round of golf with family, friends or competing for championships is a Gentlemen's Game, this "Gentleman" is Dick Bolin who passed away peacefully at Regional West Medical Center at the age of 87 on October 8, 2017. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Private family inurnment will take place at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 14th at Weborg 21 Centre, 2625 10th Street in Gering from 1:30-4:00. The family respectfully requests that any memorials in Dick's honor be made in care of the Farm and Ranch Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341 or call 308-436-1989. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Dick was born March 19, 1930 in Albion, Nebraska to Charles and Auda Bolin. At the age of 10, his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri where his parents operated a café. Dick went to a Catholic School graduating from eighth grade and lived in Flagstaff and Phoenix before coming back to Albion when his parents bought a farm. Dick graduated from Albion High School in 1948, where he lettered in boxing and basketball; played Legion baseball then Town Team baseball in Albion, Petersburg and Elgin, Nebraska as a pitcher. Baseball was his game at the time.
During the winter months of 1948 through 1951, Dick and his brothers went to Phoenix, Arizona and worked as bell hops at the Biltmore Hotel saving money to send back to his father to purchase hogs. This is where he played his first round of golf.
Dick owned and operated the Standard Oil Station in Albion until 1957. He then became a serviceman with Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company. It was then during this time, at the age of 27 that he decided to take up golf seriously. He placed first at Albion in the 1st Flight in 1959. In 1961, after winning the Albion Open playing on sand greens, he was on his way to become a Champion. Dick was also past Master of Albion Lodge.
In August of 1960, he was transferred to Gordon as District Manager for KN where he continued playing sand greens at the Gordon Country Club. Gordon was a member of the Tri-State Golf Association which consisted of Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. While in Gordon, he played in three State Sand Greens Tournaments at Basset, North Platte and Gordon. While serving as President of the Gordon Country Club, plans were made to break ground for a 9-Hole grass greens golf course where Dick was involved in the design. Dick was also very active in the community serving as President of Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Volunteer Fire Department.
He moved to Gering in 1965 as District Manager of Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company, playing golf on grass greens was hard and took time to adjust from sand greens. He married Bonnie Ladely on December 15, 1967, whom he referred to as the love of his life. This December Dick and Bonnie would have celebrated their 50th anniversary.
In 1970, he won his first grass green tournaments the Alliance Legion Open, Lusk Wyoming Open, Gordon Open, Four Winds Classic Open. In the early 1970's Dick along with Paul Kunzman and Ed Lewis of Alliance, Bruce Gilliland of Kimball organized Western Amateur Golf Association making Dick the President. This helped to promote and recognize western golf talent across the state. This association organized tournaments to support golf scholarships and later on the Western Senior Golf Association. The Western Amateur Golf Association started with nine member Clubs, with a Director and PGA Golf Professional. The association is now known as Nebraska Panhandle Golf Association and Senior Division with 17 active member clubs.
He has had seven hole-in-ones, the latest being in 2008 at the age of 78 in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1985, he won the Prairie States Life Pro Am in Rapid City, South Dakota as an amateur. After winning 1986, 87, 88 Sidney Open Champion Match Play, he retired the traveling trophy. He has been Club Champion at Scottsbluff Country Club eight times; winning the prestigious Oregon Trail Tournament three times and Nebraska State Senior Champion in 1988, 1990 and 1997. At 61, Dick set the course record of 63 with a 30-33 respectfully at Chimney Rock Golf Course in Bayard. The first time he shot his age at 65 was at the Gordon Open, which he won. In 2000, he shot his age again of 73 and was still shooting his age at 78. He has competed in State Amateur Tournaments, Pro Ams, Member Guests, Scrambles, Couples Tournaments and has had many wins. In October of 2008, at the age of 78, Dick was inducted into the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame.
"It's just been a hobby. I just played in a lot of golf tournaments. Back in the older days we used to have several tournaments around here. In a lot of those tournaments we played against professionals. I qualified for a lot of those championship flights over the years."
When he was not on the links playing, he was on the course as an avid spectator watching his grandchildren Ryan, Rob, Shawna, Taylor and Jada. The family had a love for competing in golf. "High school golf is just tremendous anymore. A lot of kids go on to college and scholarships because of their golf ability. That's one of the ways golf has changed since I started."
Dick is survived by his wife Bonnie Bolin including five stepchildren Denise Thompson and children Jared & Maresa; Danna Ladely and children Christopher & Chelsea; Darla Ladely and children Jessica & Matthew; Douglas Ladely; Doretta Huck (Brad) and children Shawna, Taylor and Jada. Grandson Ryan Bolin (Mendy) and children Jett & Mack Lee; Grandson Rob Horst (Abby) and children Landon & Aubrey. Twelve great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Proceeded in death by parents Charles and Auda Bolin, three brothers, and daughter Sue.
The Golfer's Psalm
The pro is my shepherd. I shall not slice. He maketh me to drive straight down green fairways. He leadeth me safely across still water hazards. He restoreth my approach shots. He leadeth me in the paths of accuracy for game's sake. Yea, though I chip through the rough in the shadows of sandtraps. I will fear no bogies, for his advice is with me. His putter and irons, they comfort me. He prepareth me a strategy for me and the presence of my opponents. He anointeth my head with confidence. The cup will not be runneth over. Surely Birdies and Eagles shall follow me all the rounds of my life. And I will score in the low eighties forever.


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The pace is fast and production is high as workers enjoy ideal conditions with the approach of summer at Lake Loramie State Park. Among recently completed work was concrete placement for the knee wall and stilling basin cutoff wall, concrete placement for the upstream cutoff wall and the center row of spillway slabs, installation of a drainage system under the spillway and stilling basin slab, and completion of backfill around the cutoff walls. Work underway includes continued concrete placement for the spillway slabs and stilling basin slabs. Project completion is scheduled for Spring, 2018.
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You aren't the only individual in this world who currently needs some new furniture. Everyone that has a house needs to furnish it. This is the reason so many style options exist.You need to buy pieces that fit with what you already own and your budget. The following tips can help you purchase great furniture.
If you're trying to buy furniture that's wooden, especially if they are antique, look beyond the outside of the piece. Check the insides and undersides, underneath and the drawers. You can get the item is in by looking carefully at these areas rather than just the outer surfaces.
Furniture can really take a bit. That means used is usually a better solution. You can find furniture that's in fantastic condition but used in various stores, classified ads, and yard sales. You can have the furniture reupholstered if need be. This will save a great deal of cash.
Think about color options before you go shopping. Bold colors can sometimes find you change your decor. Choose neutral shades in the big pieces and bold hues for smaller pieces.
Tile topped kitchen tables can be great for eat-in kitchens. These tables allow for simple to clean and they are able to be disinfected.You can also find such tables with chairs or bench seating alike.
You should always test and inspect the furniture that you are thinking about buying. You might want to get a couch over the Internet, but until you try it yourself, you might be disappointed when it arrives. You may not to your liking.It's always best to buy after you know you love with an item of furniture prior to buying it.
Don't think you buy furniture. Most furniture stores have a huge markup on their furniture up by as much as twenty percent if you negotiate. If you do not like to haggle, enlist a friend or family member to come help you.
When you are looking to purchase furniture, don't neglect walking through the clearance sections of a chain store. A lot of these stores have a section set aside for overstock and clearance items. You can find excellent discontinued and high quality furnishings this way.
Furniture that is neutral in color should be your best choice. Neutral pieces are easier to change and be changed up easier. You will have more choices when you use neutral furniture and they tend to match decor better. There are quite a wealth of neutral options out there that will work perfectly with your existing furnishings.
Make sure you plan a specific budget before starting your shopping. Furniture comes in many different prices. You could end up spending much more than you should if you are not go in with a plan. Knowing up front the maximum you can spend helps to keep you from over spending.
Now that you have some tips to make sure you end up with terrific furniture, go out and get some. Don't regret your choices at a later time; put this information to good use so that you have the best experience possible. Once you've fulfilled all of your furniture needs, you'll be able to focus on the remainder of your home.


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Managing grief ... personal priorities
Managing grief...
kind to yourself while grieving and don't expect too much from
yourself. You world has changed dramatically, and you will not be up to
par in your relationships, your work or other pursuits. Be patient with
yourself. Just as a physical injury takes time to heal, so does the
injury to your psyche.
Treat or reward yourself occasionally with something you really enjoy:
Take short periods of "alone time" whenever you feel the need.
Try to enjoy the good days, and don't let yourself feel any guilt for doing that. Look for the treasures in life. They are still there. Always have been, always will be.
Each morning, set aside 10 minutes to acknowledge your loss. Let your feelings surface, and be honest with yourself about how painful this is. It's okay to cry, too. Write from your heart into your private "Grief Journal". Then pull yourself together to face the new day.
Managing grief...
Life has dealt you a tremendous wallop. This is one time in life when you should be allowed to feel sorry for yourself. Hold onto comfort items: photos, your lost one's favorite flannel shirt, a comfort grief pillow or memorial quilt.
Carry a photo and an inspirational poem, quote or letter with you to read during tough times. Carry a keepsake or small personal item that belonged to your lost one. Keep it in your pocket or purse, and touch it when you need to. It will bring comfort and help you connect with your loved one.
Reach out to help someone else. Providing comfort and support for them helps comfort you.
Managing grief...
Your world has been torn apart, and it is important to keep as much continuity and familiarity about you as possible as you do your griefwork.
Avoid making major decisions that would impact your life right now (like changing jobs, selling or building a house, moving, changing important relationships). Don't do anything major for at least the first year.
are not in your right mind, and your judgment will not be sharp. You
also need stability and security right now. Major changes would only add
to your stress level.
Managing grief...
Don't pressure your mate about decisions that can be postponed. Put things off whenever possible.
Major advice here: Do not remarry right away or get pregnant. In your loneliness and despair, you may panic and try to replace your lost one this way. Big mistake. You cannot replace a lost loved one. You must put him or her in the right place in your psyche before you even think about a new major attachment. And this takes time. A lot of it.
Return from Managing Grief to "Coping Strategies"
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The 2019 Canada Winter Games are coming to the Parkland Ski Club in Red Deer, AB.
From February 15th - March 2nd, 2019, Red Deer will play host to 2,350 athletes, 950 coaches and officials, up to 4,500 volunteers, hundreds of media and thousands of visitors.
The Cross Country and Para-Nordic competitions will be hosted at the upgraded River Bend Golf and Recreation Area during Week 2 of the Games from February 21 – March 1.
For competition schedules, trail maps and TCM schedules see 2019 Canada Winter Games at http://reddeernordic.ca
October 11, 2016
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February 24, 2015
Canada Winter Games Day One Report » More
September 5, 2014
Red Deer will welcome our nation's next generation of national, international and Olympic champions » More
February 24, 2014
Friday marked the one-year countdown to the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. » More
May 20, 2012
It is 1,000 days and counting until athletes from across the country converge on Prince George to participate in the 2015 Canada Winter Games » More
July 6, 2011
The economic impact assessment of the 2011 Canada Winter Games was released today by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA). » More
April 26, 2011
In March 2010, Manitoba became aware of the power of Paralympics through the inspiring performances of our visually impaired, sit-ski and standing para-athletes as they took on the world. » More
March 7, 2011
After a fun and exciting Canada Games in Halifax, I am enjoying a much deserved rest back home. I finished the week with three gold medals and one silver medal. » More


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Free trade talks resume between EU and India
Discussions aimed at working out a bilateral free trade agreement between the EU and India will start up again in January, senior EU officials have announced.
The EU's new ambassador to India, Tomasz Kozlowski, told reporters that negotiations will take place next month, and a date is being arranged for the next India-EU summit, which will be held in the first half of the year.
Stock-taking exercise
The new talks will essentially be a "stock-taking" exercise following up the initial moves made at the November G20 meeting in Turkey, where EU leaders met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The deal has effectively been placed on hiatus since 2013, after the EU restricted the use of 700 drugs tested in India.
However, the European Commission (EC) said "the contours of a deal" were emerging as far back as February 2013 and that was after fifteen separate rounds of negotiations held since the launch of the initiative in 2007.
Substantial progress
The EC said that "substantial progress" had been made before the talks stalled.
At the moment, India does already have a preferential trade status with the EU under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, although the EC says that India's trade regime and the regulations that govern it are "comparatively restrictive" for EU companies.
Even so, even without any new arrangement being in place, the value of trade between the EU and India grew from EUR28.6bn (USD31bn) in 2003 to EUR72.5bn in 2014, according to the Commission's own figures.
Thiago is the LSBF Blog Editor who manages news and features content on the site, and writes about business, finance, technology, education and careers.


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Today's BOLD AND FULL FEATURE is Coco Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971), a French fashion designer.
Coco Chanel was born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, but nicknamed Coco. She was born in Salmur, France on August 19, 1883 to an unwed mother, Eugenie Jeanne Devolli, who worked as a laundry woman. Her father, Albert Chanel, was a street vendor. Chanel had examples in her parents at a young age to CREATE something out of nothing.
Her mother Jeanne died when Coco was only twelve years old, and Coco and her sisters were sent to a convent orphanage. The challenges she endured didn't stop her. Coco opened her first hat shop in 1910 under the name Chanel Modes, which was just the beginning of her career in fashion. Through HUSTLE and ambition, Coco built the Chanel brand into a fashion empire and became a prolific business woman with great social prominence as well. She is known for her "little black dress" and her timeless designs have been loved and admired since.
Coco Chanel used her CREATIVITY, and with CLARITY and a steadfast mind, she accomplished her goals. She CREATED an empire -- the House of Chanel -- and revolutionized fashion.
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." --Coco Chanel
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In Windows Vista by default the drive letters are displayed after the drive label, If you would like to customize the display of drive letters then there is no easy option to do that quickly.
Drive Letters Display is a free small utility that gives you the options to customize the display of drive letters in an easy to use GUI window.
This utility offers you four options to change the display of drive letters and also gives you a preview of how the drive letters would like. The four available options are:
- Show all drive letters after the label.
- Show all drive letters before the label.
- Show remote drive letters before the label and show local drive letters after the label.
- Never show the drive letters.
The utility is pretty straight forward to use, you can see the results of customization before they are applied as preview is available. This utility is available for Windows Vista only.
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Orthodontics can be carried out using many different appliances. Newer technologies and materials have improved the systems and the appearance of the orthodontic appliances available today for children and adults.
The choice offered often depends on whether you are seeing a specialist orthodontist or a general dentist.
The arch-wires vary in size and material and are changed as treatment progresses. The choice of arch-wire depends on the stage of your treatment and the particular situation. The aim is to achieve the tooth movements needed using as light a force as possible.
Braces consist of three main parts; a bracket, an arch-wire and a connector. The bracket, is a square base glued to the surface of each tooth, an arch-wire which joins the brackets, and finally, a connector which connects the arch-wire to the brackets. Different types of brackets, arch-wires and connectors can be used.
The connector can be made of:
- A rubber loop which is available in different colours. The main purpose of the different colours is to add a bit of fun and individuality to your brace. Ask Dr Manara what colours are available.
- A thin wire ligature. This is used to reduce friction or to have a more secure connection to the bracket.
- It can be part of the bracket. These are also called "self-ligating" brackets. The most commonly mentioned in the press in the Damon appliance™ . These braces have been around for a long time, and are very convenient in busy, high volume practices. This bracket includes a flap which locks the arch-wire in. The design means that the bracket is bulkier than a normal bracket. This can cause more rubbing. The claims that orthodontic treatment with these brackets is faster or mean that fewer teeth need to be extracted are false and not based on good independent scientific evidence.
Fixed braces
Fixed braces are attached to your teeth by your orthodontist. They give the best control to move your teeth, and can be placed on the inside or outside of your teeth.
Braces placed on the inside of the teeth are also called Lingual braces and the great thing is that they are totally invisible so your treatment can remain your secret. Win® is the latest lingual brace system and is truly state of the art.
Labial braces (outside)
Braces placed on the outside, is the more traditional method and are also referred to as Labial braces. They be made of metal (Stainless steel), Clear (Ceramic) or gold coloured. One type of labial brace, the Damon® appliance, tends to receives an inappropriate amount of press coverage for all the wrong reasons. It belongs to the family of labial braces that are self-ligating who's only scientifically proven correct claim is that the wire can be fasted to the teeth a few seconds faster than the non self ligating braces. If you would like more detailed information about these type of brace Dr Manara will be able to expand on this in more detail.
Metal Braces
Metal braces are labial braces that are made from stainless steel. They are the most common type of orthodontic appliance, especially in children, and are commonly known as "Train tracks". Great advances in this bracket type has occurred over the years making the bracket less bulky and smoother, and therefore more comfortable for you than what was available in the past.
Coloured elastics can be added to the braces to make it more fun. Ask Dr Manara for your favourite colour at your next appointment.
Gold Braces
These are similar to metal braces but gold coloured. Some people find that gold is more aesthetically pleasing in the mouth than the silver metal colour.
Clear Braces
Clear or tooth coloured braces are made of a tooth coloured material such as ceramic. This gives them a tooth coloured appearance. Many adult choose this type of brace because of the relatively good aesthetics compared to metal braces.
Removable appliances
Removable appliances, as their name suggests can be removed by the patient usually for cleaning and eating. The duration of wear needed will vary from patient to patient.
There are several types of removable appliances.
Clear Aligners – Invisalign
Clear liners, such Invisalign™, are high-tech removable appliances which are thin and see through. They are customized serial liners designed to fit your teeth with a sequential movement built in. The liners are replaced every two weeks on average, providing a gentle force to move the teeth.
Dr Manara will advise you if this type of treatment is best for you. What it can achieve and what its limitations are in your case.
Traditional removable appliances consists of an acrylic plate with clasps to hold the plate, and springs to move the teeth. They are mostly used in early orthodontic treatments for children such as to correct a single tooth or expanding the dental arch. A fun design for the plate can be chosen or you can even design your own and email it to us. Removable plates usually need to be worn all the time except for cleaning, eating, and sport. Dr Manara will advise you on this.
The 'Inman' removable appliance is a 'Branded' type of removable appliance. It consists of a hard acrylic base to which are connected wires and springs. It is usually used to correct irregular front teeth. Frequently a specialist orthodontist can offer a more effective and comfortable appliance than the Inman which can feel quite bulky in the mouth to many patients. The product is highly marketed to general dentists.


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Anorexia Nervosa
With anorexia Nervosa, what you eat, or if and when you eat, may feel like the only part of your life that you have any control over, and putting on weight can mean you are losing that control. The tangible act of eating becomes a negative in your life, allowing unwanted feelings to be suppressed. There may also be the feeling of not being able to cope with putting on weight. Not eating and losing weight may therefore become the only way that you feel safe, even though your body may be tremendously hungry.
Anorexia Nervosa can affect every aspect of your life, the way you react, your awareness, your ability to move. Anorexia is a very serious, life threatening disease.
Some symptoms of Anorexia are:
Anorexia can result in:
There are two types of Anorexia Nervosa – Type 1 Anorexia Nervosa is where food intake is completely restricted with occasional eating followed by compensatory behaviours to control body weight loss. Type 2 Anorexia Nervosa is where food intake is restricted along with binge eating which is followed by purging.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder can develop when normal eating habits become affected by stress, pressure or feelings of low self-esteem and feelings of not being good enough. During times of stress you may develop a craving for a particular food such as chocolate, loss your appetite, eat more for comfort or become unable to eat at all. Although this can occur for most people at times, usual eating habits return once the difficulties have passed.
However when you continue to eat too much or too little, you may be in danger of developing an eating disorder. Food can become increasingly important in your life until in some cases it becomes the most important thing. You may deny yourself food, even when hungry, or you may binge eat, you may be obsessive about your weight and about how you look. Food becomes a type of addiction affecting your life in a very negative way. Eating problems are not just about the food, the eating or starving, it is about being unable to process and deal with difficult problems and painful feelings, which may be difficult to express or face.
Often the beginning of an eating problem can be linked to a stressful occurrence or trauma such as mental, physical or sexual abuse, bullying at school, the death of a loved one or parental divorce. TV, magazines and other media images have also been dominating people's lives, creating unreal images of what the 'perfect' body should look like, in turn creating the need in some to conform to an idea of perfection and change the way they look to 'fit in' with so called normal life.
Denial is one of the most common areas of all Eating Disorders, yet is unfortunately one of the hardest areas for intervention. Denial for people that suffer with any extreme disordered food behaviours, becomes a lie, that becomes their reality. The secret that generates this behaviour helps the individual to protect themselves not to appear as a liar. Possible examples are:
• Someone suffering from Anorexia Nervosa may say, convincingly, that they have already eaten or that they will eat later, or they may eat a meal in front of someone but use compensatory behaviours afterwards to 'control' their emotions and the disease (e.g. purging, exercising, starvation etc).
• Someone suffering from Binge Eating Disorder may convince themselves that they are not over-eating by emotionally and psychologically cutting off their reality once they have eaten (e.g. they state and believe they have only eaten two meals today, but forget that they spent most of the night in and out of the fridge).
• Someone suffering from Bulimia may convince themselves that it is normal behaviour to binge and purge as long as other people don't find out.
Like any addiction or Eating Disorder the illness itself is a symptom that helps to preoccupy someone from the real way that they feel and their life experiences, allowing whatever relationship with food they have, reduce or take way the real fears, hurts, anxieties and pain. Ironically though, this preoccupation with the Eating Disorder behaviour, in the long term, causes a person a different and possibly higher level of internal and external pain.
Cortijo Care are here to help.
Treatment at Cortijo Care is set up to help anyone suffering from Anorexia Nervosa.
Our 24 Hour Acute programme is there to help those suffering from Eating Disorders; Our Rehabilitation programme then treats the psychological issues surrounding the eating disorder, enabling clients to learn how to cope with life, getting to the root of the whys and wherefores of the eating disorder and learning how to handle emotions and anxieties in a safe place.
Please call us for a no obligation chat on (+34) 952 780 181 about how we can help you or your family member or friend, or complete the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


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Dates and times
From Android Wiki
Java (and Android) offer a confusing plethora of different classes to do with dates and times. This page will try to shed some clarity on the thicket.
- java.util.GregorianCalendar — this is the main class to be used for constructing and manipulating dates and times. Note that many important methods come from its java.util.Calendar superclass.
- java.util.TimeZone — gives you information about the current system time zone as well as other available time zones that the system knows about.
- java.util.Date — this remains an essential class, even though most of its constructors and methods are deprecated. You can obtain one of these from a Calendar object by calling its getTime method. The only reason you need objects of this class is because the formatting routines don't work with Calendar objects!
- java.text.DateFormat — this is where you will find the functions for doing locale-dependent date formatting. Note they only work on Date objects, not Calendar or GregorianCalendar objects.
- android.text.format.DateFormat — convenience routines for obtaining suitable java.text.DateFormat objects for the user's current locale/format settings. Also lets you format dates according to custom formats.
- java.text.SimpleDateFormat — lets you create custom date formats.
- java.util.SimpleTimeZone — not sure what the point of this is. Why would you want to define your own time zones?


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Teaching Evolutionary Science in a Christian College Context
Three professors from Christian colleges (including Jim Nichols of church-of-Christ-affiliated Abilene Christian) discuss teaching evolutionary science to Christian undergraduates in a video at The BioLogos Forum (link):
Richland Hills and Instrumental Music
It was reported recently that the nation's largest church of Christ (Richland Hills in TX, 6400 members) has decided to add an instrumental service with communion on Saturday nights. By definition, churches of Christ don't use musical instruments in worship, right? I first heard about Richland Hill's decision via Mike Cope's blog where he re-posted an essay by Leroy Garrett. It has since been covered in The Christian Chronicle.
Rick Atchley was quoted in the Chronicle saying he "...told the congregation the decision should help ease crowding at Richland Hills' two Sunday morning services. Moreover, he said, it will allow the congregation to "reach more people who need Christ."
Frankly, the use instrumental music isn't fundamentally a big issue to me. We don't find a detailed game plan for worship in the NT like we do in the OT for a reason, I think, and arguments of exclusion don't seem adequate to me given the whole of scripture. On the other hand, about a decade or so ago, when we lived in Knoxville, a friend of ours had the habit of attending the Evangelical Free service on Sunday afternoon after attending the c of C assembly Sunday morning. We went with him once, and my observation was that I was distracted/bothered by my dislike for the style of music that accompanied the singing. Of course, acapella singing is also not a style of music for which I have an affinity, but regardless I've become accustomed to it via three and half decades of experience. So, as a matter of taste but not faith, I suspect I'd have a struggle (initially at least) with instrumental worship. And that's not to say that I have no appreciation for acapella music and the value of that tradition. In fact, I do wonder a little about the rational of adding instruments as a means to reach more people, as a missional tactic. There is probably some validity to that, but on the surface it seems like a close call as to whether becoming more like most of all the other Christian groups would lead to a wider or narrower catch in the end.
Lee Camp Controversy
Via Phil Wilson, our alma mater (Lipcomb University) and one of its professors (Lee Camp...our first couple years at Lipscomb we made Antioch church of Christ our church home and Lee was their campus minister or some such at the time) are embroiled in a controversy over reporting in The Tennessean regarding Camp's statements at the "Invitation to Dialogue: Conversations on Religious Conflict" at Lipscomb's Institute for Conflict Management. Apparently The Tennessean really botched its summary of Camps comments and the online discussion board/blog free-for-all/chaos ensued. Camp and Lipscomb issued a statement clarifying what Lee actually said.
This is the best and worst of the net. It's cool that so many people so quickly and easily learn about what's going on and engage in a discussion. On the other hand, its pretty sad how ugly the tone of much of the "discussion" is (read the all the comments folks left for The Tennessean article).
The Analytical Student
Every once in a while (maybe once or twice a year), when I'm sitting in front of the computer and need to kill some time for some reason, I poke around on concernedmembers.com to see if I can find something interesting to read. The mission of that site is described as this:
There are thousands of Churches undergoing hostile takeovers and being changed into a venue of "Holy Entertainment" by the "community church" movement.
"No one here will admonish anyone for worshipping God in what ever manner they believe to be correct. However, when someone subverts an existing Church by secrecy and deceit against the principles of it's founders and members...
The below listings are links to various church member sites where the members discuss what's happening at their church, and learn about the problems causing division and take-overs.
This past weekend, during such a moment of random browsing, I came across this post by a Rochester College student. Rochester College is located in the Detroit-suburb of Rochester and is affiliated with the churches of Christ. The student documents his/her concerns about Rochester College, focusing on the lightning rod himself Rubel Shelly and also the controversy surrounding a Black History Month (BHM) guest chapel speaker that plagiarized from an internet chain email of dubious veracity known as "Life Without Black People."
In reference to the BHM speech controversy, the poster at concerned members links to a blog titled The Analytical Student that (link):
...aims to foster an intellectual environment in which analytical students are free to question the teaching and philosophies taught by Rochester College, both in its activities and assemblies.
The blog is interesting and represents a pretty good discussion of the issues related to the controversial chapel speech without much gratuitous bickering. Much of it is anonymous, but there are also comments from folks like Candace Cain, RC's dean of students, and Calvin Moore, president of RC's Student Action Diversity Committee (SADC). There was also apparently the formation of a Caucasian Support Group on facebook, in analogy to the already-existing African-American Support Group, thrown in for good measure.
The poster (Tacitus) at concerned members summarizes his/her motivation in a postscript:
Note: My main intention in writing this (as well as the intentions of other Rochester student writers will be joining in this endeavor as well) to simply "let the truth be known" about what's going on at Rochester College. Rochester College portrays itself as a Bible-believing, conservative Christian institution, but it has shown itself to be anything but that. I hope that you will pass this information on to your friends and church members - it's time donors and visitors see past the facade Rochester College is putting on to attract and maintain students and funds.
Final Note: This is only the beginning of the accounts of troubling incidents at Rochester College. I and other students will write more as time permits.
Also, the House of God Sessions, organized by Calvin Moore and RC's SADC, looks like it could be very interesting.
Unity discussion takes center stage at Freed-Hardeman
In an article of the same title, Bobby Ross Jr. in The Christian Chronicle reports on speakers from a cappella and instrumental churches discuss 'What Will It Take to Be Together Again?":
In a year of high-profile events advocating closer ties between a cappella Churches of Christ and instrumental Christian Churches, speakers from both fellowships again shared the stage Oct. 14.
But the purpose this time was not to tout the common beliefs and heritage of two groups that split 100 years ago. Instead, organizers of a "Contemporary Discussion" on unity at Freed-Hardeman University made it clear their focus would be on what still divides the Restoration Movement churches...
Part debate, part Bible study, the discussion featured Ralph Gilmore, a Bible professor at Freed-Hardeman, and David Faust, president of Cincinnati Christian University, which is associated with independent Christian Churches...
Gilmore begged Faust to "lay aside the instrument" for the sake of unity.
But Faust said that would require Christian Church members to give up convictions and freedom in Christ. He likened the request to asking a cappella churches to give up multiple communion cups or Sunday school classes because some congregations object to them.
Faust highlighted similarities between the two groups that a 1906 federal census first reported as separate bodies.
Both groups — with a combined 2.5 million baptized members in the U.S. — believe that Jesus is Lord, baptize for remission of sins and offer the Lord's Supper each Sunday.
"Instrumental music is not the focus of my faith," Faust said. "Christ is."
Appealing for unity and a deeper love for lost people, he said, "Often, we are like two lifeguards who get in a fistfight on the beach while a swimmer is drowning."
Gilmore agreed that the Bible requires Christian unity. But he said, "There can be no genuine unity without truth."
The issue boils down to how one understands God when he's silent about something, Gilmore said. Ephesians 5:19 calls for "singing and making melody in one's heart to the Lord."
That verse "tells you where you're supposed to pluck the string — in your heart," Gilmore said. "It's a purely vocal reference."
The same logic that allows a piano in worship could lead to doughnuts and coffee in the Lord's Supper, he said.
Gilmore said the Bible does allow "expedients," such as songbooks, to help carry out specified actions, so long as the tool does not change the action or "involve swapping something in the category specified with something else."
Kenny Perry
The recent news stories about the death of Byron Nelson reminded me of another coC/golf connection: Kenny Perry. I had heard a little bit about it from my brother-in-law who works at Lipscomb, so I did a bit of research (and edited my first Wikipedia entry). From Wikipedia:
Perry was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended Western Kentucky University and turned professional in 1982. He failed in his first two attempts to qualify for the PGA Tour at Q-school (Qualifying school). He missed by 1 stroke one year and received word that his wife had gone into labor during the fourth round the next year. In 1985 a Franklin, Kentucky businessman and Lipscomb University graduate loaned him $5000 for a last shot at Q-school. Rather than repay the loan, he was asked to give a percentage of his tour earnings to Lipscomb University if he qualified. He tied for 40th at Q-school, earning his card with a two-shot cushion. Perry and his benefactor agreed on 5 percent, and he has maintained that commitment to the university ever since in the form of a scholarship for residents of Simpson County, Kentucky. In his first few seasons he found it a struggle to retain his qualified status, but he attained his first win in 1991 at the Memorial Tournament. Two more wins followed in the mid 1990s, another in 2001, and three victories in 2003. He was in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings for a short time. Perry won in 2005 at the Bay Hill Invitational and the Bank of America Colonial. In 2006 he became the tenth man to reach US$20 million in PGA Tour career earnings in addition to taking an 8-week break from the tour to recover from knee surgery.
He is a deacon in the Franklin, Kentucky, Church of Christ.
Byron Nelson Dies
From an article titled "Legendary golfer Byron Nelson, a faithful church member, dies at 94" from The Christian Chronicle:
Legendary golfer Byron Nelson, a lifelong Church of Christ member known as much for his gentlemanly conduct as his 52 PGA Tour victories, died today at age 94.
Nelson died at his Roanoke, Texas, home early this afternoon, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
"We've lost a great man today," Abilene Christian University President Royce Money said of Nelson, a former ACU trustee who long supported the university's golf program. "Byron Nelson was a wonderful Christian example whose life had a profound and lasting impact on everyone he met."
Nicknamed "Lord Byron," Nelson established one of the most enduring records in sports when he won 11 straight tournaments — and a total of 18 — in his remarkable 1945 season.
Love, Sex and Marriage
Church of Christ minister Joe Beam is getting national media attention for his frank discussion of sexuality. See the article by Brian Alexander on MSNBC.com titled "One preacher's message: Have hotter sex".
Lipscomb Gets a New Logo
From Lipscomb's web site:
Lipscomb University President Randy Lowry unveiled Lipscomb's new logo on Monday, Aug. 28, at the President's Convocation.
Each component of the logo has a special meaning to the Lipscomb community, Dr. Lowry said.
Cross – The cross is the most recognizable symbol in the world, and we have not included it lightly, Dr. Lowry said. This most powerful symbol of Jesus Christ, instantly communicates to the viewer that David Lipscomb is a Christian institution.
"We wanted people to understand first that we are a Christian organization," he said.
Shield – "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Ephesians 6:16, Dr. Lowry quoted at the Convocation.
Historically, heraldic shields have often been used in the seals of colleges and universities, making it an easily recognizable symbol of Lipscomb's strong academic mission, Dr. Lowry said.
Flame – The flame has multiple meanings for the Lipscomb community, Dr. Lowry said. It represents our search for truth, our search for wisdom, the power of God in our lives, and our goal to carry the light within us to the entire world around us.
Finally, the new logo is completed with Lipscomb's traditional colors of purple and gold.
I can't remember what the old logo looked like.
What Drove the Preacher's Wife?
The LA Times today ran a long article of the same title examining possible motivations for Mary Winkler killing her husband, a church of Christ preacher in Tennessee. The AP reported on a possible source for the financial problems that precipitated the murder:
A woman accused of shooting her preacher husband to death after they argued over money may have been taken in by a remarkably common scam that strained their finances and their marriage.
Mary Winkler, who is charged with murder, had gotten tangled up along with her husband, Matthew, in a swindle known as an advance-fee fraud, in which victims are told that a sweepstakes prize or other riches are waiting for them if they send in money to cover the processing expenses, her lawyers say.
``They were always kind of living on the edge of their budget," defense attorney Steve Farese said, ``so I'm sure this would have just wrecked their budget."
The Christian Chronicle reported that she made $750,000 bail and that her trial is set to begin October 30.
From todays LA Times article by Peter H. King:
She complained to investigators about constant carping from her husband, criticisms about "the way I walked, what I ate, everything." She mentioned financial pressures, which she described as "mostly my fault, bad bookkeeping." It was, she said, "just building to a point. I was just tired of it. I guess I just got to a point and I snapped."
Certain details about her journey from adored preacher's wife to accused husband slayer Mary Winkler did not share with the Tennessee investigators in that initial interview. She did not tell them, for instance, about the bad checks she'd been passing through a web of bank accounts, transactions that had prompted a concerned call from the bank the day before her husband was shot.
Nor did she tell them about her apparently related entanglement in what is known as a Nigerian scam, a common and often ruinous form of fraud that preys on those naive enough to believe they are about to come into big and easy money, if only they play along.


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In the Spring term our topic was 'The Greeks'. We loved finding out all about the very first Greek Olympics and researched using books, pottery pictures and the internet .
We really loved our Greek Drama Day because we got to dress up as Greeks and make Freeze frames to portray how the various Greek city states lived.
In English we read Greek Myths. One day we came into school to see these objects had mysteriously appeared in our playground, has a Minotaur been to visit our school? We measured all of the objects and worked out how big he must have been, just so we could keep a lookout!
Next in Maths we had an exciting Potions Class when we made a sleeping potion just in case the Minotaur should return. We carefully measured out and added together a variety of potions.
We loved our Greek Day with Year 4 at the end of the topic. We tried lots of Greek activities whilst dressed as a Greek, including: tasting Greek food, learning a Greek Dance, solving Pythagorus' triangle and square number patterns, designing some Greek pottery, having a philosophy lesson and making chariots from construction kits.
Congratulations of our Pupil of the Term
and Star Award Winners
Year 3 have had a busy Autumn Term.
We began with a topic called 'Around the World in 80 days' when we had a fantastic time using atlas and maps to name the continents and explore why the equator is so warm! We also became pirates for a day and used our compass directions to look for treasure around the class.
During DT we designed a box to hold a snack for Phileas Fogg on his long journey. First we looked at food packaging and carefully took it apart to find out how it was made. We experimented using a range of nets and finally made our own net box complete jam sandwiches, brand names, ingredient lists and a price tag.
In science, we experimented with magnets discovered that when north and south poles are near each other they pull together and when two south or two north poles are together they push away from each other. We made up actions to help us remember the meaning of 'attract' and 'repel'.
Wow, look, a paperclip can still be attracted to a magnet, even through all of these materials!
In RE we learned about the significance of baptism. We enjoyed taking part in pretend baptism and finding out about the signs and symbols.


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Things To Do in Saskatoon – Grip It Climbing Wall
By Chuck on April 9, 2014
The Grip It Indoor Climbing Wall in Saskatoon is a a premier climbing gym. They offer a variety of climbing walls for all skill levels. They have 8′ to 50′ climbing walls. Their staff are certified for training. Grip It Climbing Gym offers a top rope, lead and boulder environment. They accept school groups, memberships and recreational classes. They even offer summer camps.
Grip It Climbing Wall
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 12pm (members) 3pm – 10pm (public)
Saturday 10am – 10pm
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Border Patrol figures back up claim
"Here are the facts: there is no massive wave of migrants pouring into California. Overall immigrant apprehensions on the border last year were as low as they've been in nearly 50 years (and 85 percent of the apprehensions occurred outside of California)."
— PolitiFact California
on Friday, April 13th, 2018
Gov. Reagan-era budget backs up claim
California's prisons budget in 1970 "was about 3 percent of the general fund. Now, it's 8.9 percent, about $12 billion."
— PolitiFact California
on Thursday, January 25th, 2018
Brown gets it right on the numbers
"2.1 million jobs have been created in the last six or seven years" in California
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on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
Census figures back Brown's claim
Twenty-seven percent of Californians, almost 11 million, "were born in a foreign land."
— PolitiFact California
on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
Uninsured rate dropped sharply as ACA went into effect
The uninsured rate in California reached "a historic low of 7.4 percent in 2016."
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on Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Brown speaks the truth about California's economic growth
"Two million new jobs have been created," in California since 2011.
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on Monday, January 25th, 2016
Nothing to brag about, but not approaching bankruptcy either
California's credit rating is "the worst in the country."
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Good Morning Everyone,
It is a beautiful sunny day in New York, snow still on the ground from last week's storm, heading into the 40's today, BUT- we are in for below freezing weather heading our way. Single digits they tell us, brr, and possible more snow. I really do not like the cold weather and my car refuses to leave the garage when it snows. There is a bright side however, I tend to get a lot of work done when I have to hibernate.
I am prompted to do my second post in a very short time because of two happenings this week.
I received a lovely email from one of my students, who attended my Free Form Class at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. In the class, I start students out making a small bag, and send them home (hopefully) with enough knowledge to complete the bag on their own. One of my greatest pleasures is receiving photos from students of their completed projects. Cathy sent me photos of her completed bag and I just had to share them with you. Beautiful job Cathy, I LOVE it!
Another side benefit of being house bound so much, is that, I start cleaning anything in sight. Closets were the first things that I tackled. I was filling a bag of clothing to bring to the thrift shop and I came across a sweater set that I had not worn in years but I loved it. Just as I was about to put it in the bag, I remembered something. While attending Stitches East in Hartford, I met Kristin Omdahl talking about her new product called WRAPTURE and I had to have some. Wrapture is a eucalan product, www.eucalan.com, a no rinse, delicate wash for fine things, and smells heavenly. I had not tried it yet and here was the perfect opportunity. I used it on this ancient sweater set, that I was about to toss into the thrift shop bag, and it totally revived it. Two days later, I wore it, and everyone was asking me where I got my beautiful "new" sweater. Thanks Kristin, this is a great product and it really works.
Have a Happy Sunday Everyone
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Rewards of Teaching
Posted by Margaret's Hooks and Needles at 7:49 AM
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
Lovely bag. I sat next to Cathy at the Free Form class and she was an inspiration. Well Done!
- January 22, 2013 at 8:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Wonderful. I sat next to Cathy at the Free From class and she was an inspiration. Well Done!
- January 22, 2013 at 8:26 AM
- Kimberlee Andrews said...
I love FF and all of your work. I've seen so much over the years on the yahoo group and in your books. I bought you first book back in the 70s! Great Bullion Tutorial. My favorite stitch.
- March 23, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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No Robben miracle, but Vive la France.
Yesterday evening we said goodbye to Arjen Robben as International. In the first place, we are very sad that The Dutch Squad didn't qualify for the World Cup 2018 in Russia. Despite earlier news items, we hoped for the miracle of Amsterdam, but it didn't happen.
Fortunately for the French, The Dutch stood up and faced their responsibility to end the qualification with a well-deserved win over Sweden. With that result, Les Blues placed themselves directly for the World Cup without the need to win their own match (which they did anyway).
The French qualification means business for State of Football. Many buying parties signed in on orders in a so-called "If This Than That scenario" or to put it simply: If France qualified, the orders are definite.
Time for us to forward, discuss and place all production orders at our selected suppliers. Challenging as it may be, we are ready to go!
Vive la France.
A few sketches


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Tehran (2) Hamadan (1) Kermanshah (1) Ahvaz (2) Shiraz (2) Isfahan (3) Tehran (1)
Days 1 & 2 Tehran, 3 drive to Hamadan , 4 drive to Kermanshah, 5 drive to Ahvaz, 6 excursion to Susa, 7 drive to Shiraz via Bishapur, 8 excursion to Pasargadae & Persepolis, 9 Shiraz, fly to Isfahan, 10 & 11 Isfahan, 12 drive to Tehran via Natanz & Kashan, 13 depart for home.
Arrive in Tehran. Morning to rest in the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Archaeological section of the National Museum, and the Glass and Ceramics Museum. Overnight: Tehran (1/2).
Full day city tour of Tehran to include the Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, lunch at a local restaurant, and the Crown Jewels Museum. Overnight: Tehran (2/2).
Morning drive to Hamadan. Afternoon city tour to include Ecbatana, Alaviyan Tomb Tower, Tomb of Esther and Mordecai, Tomb of Avicenna, Ganjnameh, dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Hamadan (1/1).
Drive to Kermanshah, stop en route at Kangavar to see the Temple of Anahita, drive on to Bisotun, lunch at a local restaurant, Tagh-i Bostan. Overnight: Kermanshah (1/1).
Drive to Ahvaz over and across the Zagros Mountains down to the lowlands of Khuzestan plain, en route stop at Pol Dokhtar to see the 3rd century Sassanian bridge. Overnight: Ahvaz (1/2).
Full day excursion to Haft Teppe, Susa, lunch at a local restaurant, Ziggurat of Choqa Zanbil, Shushtar. Overnight: Ahvaz (2/2).
Drive to Shiraz, en route visit to Sarab-i Bahram, picnic lunch, Kurangoon, Bishapur and Tang-i Chogan. Overnight: Shiraz (1/3).
Full day excursion to Persepolis, Naqsh-i Rostam, Naqsh-i Rajab, lunch at a local restaurant, Pasargadae, and Vakil Bazaar. Overnight: Shiraz (2/2).
Full day city tour to explore the main highlights of the city of Shiraz to include the Eram Gardens, Citadel of Karim Khan Zand, Pars Museum, Vakil Mosque, lunch at a local restaurant, Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, Naranjestan Museum, and tombs of Hafez and Sa'di. Evening flight to Isfahan. Overnight: Isfahan (1/3).
Full day city tour to explore the monumental capital of Safavid Persia, opportunity to visit most of the main attractions of Isfahan including palace pavilions of Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sutun, Shahrestan Bridge, Khaju Bridge, Sio-Se Pol, lunch at a local restaurant, the monuments surrounding the vast Naqsh-i Jahan Square including Ali Qapu Pavilion, Shaikh Lutfollah Mosque, Abbasi Mosque, and the monumental entrance to Qayssarieh Bazaar. Overnight: Isfahan (2/3).
Half day city tour of Isfahan to see the great 12th-century Jami' Mosque of Isfahan, on to Armenian Quarter to visit Vank Cathedral, lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the balance of the day at Naqsh-i Jahan Square for shopping and dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight: Isfahan (3/3).
Drive to Tehran via Natanz to see its monumental portal to a Sufi shrine complex of the 13th century, 14th-century Jami' Mosque of Natanz. In Kashan visit Tabatabai's House and Borujerdi's House, drive past Teppe Sialk, lunch at a local restaurant, and Fin Gardens. Drive on to Tehran with a tea break en route and a photo stop at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum. Overnight: Tehran (1/1).
Return flight home.


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Rudy's Gourmet Pizzas
|Small 10 inch
|Medium 12 inch
|Large 16 inch
|Extra Large 18 inch
The Rudy
For the omnivore. A classic combo with pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
Mama Rudy
For the herbivore. A classic vegetarian pizza with mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, black olives, zucchini, and sliced tomatoes.
Papa Rudy
For the carnivore. A meaty pizza made with hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and Italian sausage.
Cheesy Rudy
For the cheezivore. We take five different kinds of cheeses, add extra garlic and melt it all together into a masterpeice.
Taco Rudy
We top our crust with a layer of veggie refried beans and melt onto it a layer of mozzeralla and cheddar cheese. To top it off, we add lettuce, tomato and salsa.
Greek Rudy
A tasty blend of fresh baby spinach, sliced tomatoes, black olives, onions and feta cheese.
Bar-B-Q Rudy
We top our crust with Bar-B-Q sauce, hamburger, sausage, red onions and then cover it all with our special blend of cheeses.
White Pizza
Choose your crust. We brush it with olive oil and top it with ricotta, mozzarella, romano, and fresh basil.


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Gadget Hero's 5600 mAh Portable Solar Charger. Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof Solar Power Bank.
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Battery is an indispensable power source for a mobile phone. Therefore, if the battery runs out of power quickly, it really casts a damp over our phone or tab usage. However, keeping an extra battery enables you to enjoy endless pleasure with your device and this battery would be your best choice. The battery bears the properties of high capacity and dependable performance. It is durable, reliable and lightweight to carry, so it is worthy of your ordering. Warm Tips: 1. You'd better charge it fully for the first use. But if you don't, it doesn't matter so much. 2. The one green light means it's receiving light and is slowly charging. If you put it in dark places, it will turn off. 3. When it's charging, the solid lights shows the proportion charged, and the flashing lights shows the proportion to charge, with one light indicating 25%. When all lights turn to solid blue, it means it has been fully charged. 4. It will take 16-18 hours of full sunlight to fully charge it by mains, and about 2 hours to charge from a wall plug. Parameter: 1. Battery Type: Li-Polymer Battery 2. Capacity: 5600mAh 3. Input: 5V/1A 4. Output: 5V/2X1A 5. Product Dimension: 142*75*13.6 mm 6. Product Weight: 146 g 7. Solar Panel: 5.5V/1.2W 8. AC charging time: about 6-7 hours Package including: 1 x Solar Charger 1 x Micro USB cable
- Made of eco-friendly silicone rubber and ABS + PC material, and with rubber paint surface process.
- Football grain design has anti-skid protecting effect.Water resistant design ensures the device functions smoothly when it's raining; Shock-proof feature ensures the device work properly even it crashes or drops.
- Just hang it on your backpack for road trips, hiking, camping, or such, handy to carry and charge by solar.
- The USB ports are well protected by rubber caps, to further keep them away from water and safe to charge smartphones, tablets, or any other 5V USB-charged devices.
- Please kindly note that it's comparatively slow for the solar charger to recharge itself via solar power, due to the limited surface of the solar panel.


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On almost a daily basis we get reports of users who've found an email detailing a vast inheritance from distant wealthy uncle in Nigeria or a parcel which they didn't order but is waiting for them; readily accessible with just a few minor details printed on their credit card!
As modern systems improve to filter these messages out of the continual stream of emails, unfortunately also the exploiters' techniques become more advanced. This battle results in an "apparent" static change of spam, although over the past several years the numbers of spam messages have grown beyond belief.
Obviously there are certain things that can be checked for, such as viruses, Trojans, even dubious links are fairly easily recognisable for a sophisticated filter. But when you are looking for advanced phishing attacks and subtle ways to lure users into a trap, it can be incredibly difficult to detect. Don't forget, if you block emails (even if it is just one!) which may have been genuine, the entire email system – and business – might suffer the consequences.
To give you some context:
In the last 24 hours we've had a total of 401,179 emails arrive from external sources to our domain.
Of which only 9,792 are genuine! That's roughly ~3%.
That's a huge 397,387 or ~97% ratio of "bad" emails!
When you look at these numbers you can understand that a couple might slip through the net.
Having said all that; we're constantly working with our suppliers to offer the very best service possible and ensure you aren't left with a bad taste in your mouth.


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