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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
nineteen years ago... we sat at my kitchen table. it was mid-summer and she was spending the summer in new york city rather than her suburban hometown. she told me she thought she was pregnant. i didn't want to believe it. i didn't want her to be pregnant. being pregnant meant that we weren't little girls anymore. i mean i would still be the little girl but she'd be the woman. i think back to then and realize that... wow, we were never really close after that summer...
i took my $20 weekly allowance and bought a $10 pregnancy test. we needed to know. we had been hanging out kinda tough and we had been drinking. she had been pregnant once before. her father took her to get an abortion and afterward cursed her, telling her she'd be knocked up again in 6 months. through tears she swore she wouldn't be. she swore she'd be a good girl, get good grades, stay away from boys. 4 months later we sat in my bathroom, her on the commode, me on the side of the tub and cried because that clear blue easy line appeared and got darker and darker and our suspicions were confirmed and WE felt like WE failed.
i asked her what she was gonna do. i had friends who got free abortions. i kept the number just in case i ever slipped up. she didn't have to return home to handle her business, WE could get her a free abortion right away, act like nothing ever happened and she'd return home in august as if our summer was filled with fun and good times. she must have wrestled with that thought all night because the next morning, with red rimmed eyes, she looked at me and told me SHE was keeping her baby. damn what her father said and felt. damn that free abortion that i told her about. the 1st child was aborted and that was all her father's idea, but this 2nd child was created in love and keeping this was her conviction.
for the next 2 weeks i cooked every meal for her - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. one day i chased the ice cream truck halfway down the block because she was feigning for a chocolate cone with sprinkles. with my following week's allowance, i bought her a huge jar of palmer's cocoa butter for her belly that hadn't stretched at all, but we knew it would.
she returned home and didn't tell her parents a word. she hid her pregnancy and put up a front every month as if she was receiving her cycle. eventually her mother found out and told my mother and my mum, the clairvoyant one, she knew that i knew... could remember that one week when my penny pinching self spent all of my allowance in 2 days.
nineteen years later... and this young lady is now a happy and successful woman. she is married to the love of her life, she has 3 beautiful children, owns a home, owns 2 cars and her eighteen year old daughter has gone to her prom and has earned her high school diploma. as i beamed at my little cousin's prom and graduation pics i couldn't help but think of that summer and admire my cousin's determination to keep her baby. it wasn't easy. my cousin leaned and depended on her parents for years! slowly but surely she gained her independence and handled her grown womanness. if she listened to me, there'd be no celebration taking place, no tears of joy, no witness to God's miracle of life - and i'm glad that she was determined to do things her way.
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Strippers are covered by the FLSA, which means they must be paid at least minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour. Depending on club or disco that employs the exotic dancers, it is possible that the employer may decide to take the federal tip credit of $5.12, giving them the option to pay the dancers $2.13 per hour. This can only be done, however, if the dancers make at least $5.12 per hour in tips, so that when added together they are making at least minimum wage.
If they do not make that in tips, the employer is required to pay the difference.
It is unfair (and illegal) for employers to misinform their staff about strippers and wage laws, and it is also against the law for club owners to require dancers to pay a nightly fee to work there, to split their tips with the DJ or to give a portion of their income to the bussers or other hourly-paid employees.
The best way to learn all of your rights under the FLSA as a Houston stripper is to contact the lawyers at Kennedy Hodges for a completely confidential – and free – consultation. Not only will the lawyers provide you with a list of options to protect your paycheck, but they will also provide you with a free copy of their book, Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Wage and Overtime Claim, when you call 888.449.2068 or by filling out the online form.


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Be careful out there. That's the word from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the tax agency reminds taxpayers about continuing aggressive phone scams. Those phone scams are "a major threat to taxpayers" and as such, continued to hold down a top spot on the IRS "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2018 filing season.
The Dirty Dozen is compiled annually by the IRS and lists a variety of common scams taxpayers may encounter any time during the year. However, many of these schemes peak during filing season - especially scam phone calls.
Here's how the scams typically work.
In the most common version of the scam, callers posing as IRS representatives contact taxpayers by phone, claiming that they owe money to the IRS. Taxpayers are told that they must pay the balance promptly using a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer or be subject to punishment, including arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver's license. The callers may have heavy foreign accents, use common names and fake badge numbers. The number on the caller ID may also look like the IRS since the scammers may spoof the IRS toll-free number.
In another version of the scam, callers posing as IRS representatives advise potential victims that two certified letters were sent to the taxpayer in the mail but were returned as undeliverable. The callers then threaten to arrest the potential victim if a payment is not immediately made through a prepaid debit card. The scammer also tells the victim that the purchase of the card is linked to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) system. To ensure that the potential victim doesn't back out, the caller warns the taxpayer not to contact their tax preparer, an attorney or their local IRS office until after the tax payment is made.
In the most recent version of the scam, thieves use phishing and other schemes to steal client data from tax professionals. Then, using that data, they file fraudulent tax returns and use the taxpayers' real bank accounts to deposit erroneous tax refunds. Finally, the thieves, posing as IRS representatives, debt collection agency officials, or law enforcement, call attention to the error and ask taxpayers to return the money to them.
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) reports they have become aware of over 12,716 victims who have collectively paid over $63 million as a result of phone scams since October 2013.
As a reminder, the IRS will never:
Don't engage or respond with scammers. Here's what to do if you receive a suspicious phone call or message:
Don't fall for the tricks. Keep your personal information safe by remaining alert. And, when in doubt, assume it's a scam. For tips on protecting yourself from identity theft-related tax fraud, click here.


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The Blue Ridge Parkway is home to many beautiful hikes and views. Near Asheville, Craggy Pinnacle is mile marker 364 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers a short, steep hike up to 360 degree views.
When purchasing photos, please note that Metal Prints are highly recommended. They are printed on a sheet of aluminum, provide a high-gloss, brilliant finish and don't need to be framed! Metal prints are located under wall art (not paper prints) when purchasing photos.


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The current snow conditions present three main hazards:
- A weak layer of depth hoar, which has grown over the last month, is buried at the bottom of everything and will no being going away any time soon.
- Where the fresh snow has landed on the old snow, it will bond poorly to the smooth, icy surface. The westerly and south-westerly winds will have helped to pile the fresh snow onto the old, hard icy snow that was lying on north-easterly faces.
- Where the fresh lands on slopes with no old snow it, the fresh snow will take time to bond onto the smooth grass and rocks.
At times like these, we can be our own worst enemies. Saisonaires have been waiting for weeks for the first big dump of powder. Holiday makers are visiting for just a few days and want to make the most of their time. Scarcity means that we all want to get out there and ski those lines. Equipment like transceivers and airbags don't make you immortal and only help to balance up odds that are stacked heavily against you. The best thing is not to be in an avalanche in the first place. This video from Black Diamond & Powder magazine is well worth watching. Men are far more likely to be killed in avalanches than women and mixed sex groups are statistically safer than ones with just blokes in. Sorry boys but when the avalanche hazard is like this, it really is a time to listen to some good sensible advice from your wife or girlfriend.


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Metro will start monitoring some of its employees next year in hopes of learning how their sleep habits affect their jobs.
The Washington Post reports that employees who operate and maintain buses and trains will log their activities and wear motion-detecting devices, similar to a wristwatch, that measure how much they sleep as a part of the study.
Metro is trying to combat worker fatigue after a 2011 study found that Metro employees, in what they call safety-critical jobs, worked longer hours than allowed and there were no limits on the number of days they could work in a row.
But, according to the Post, the firm that worked with Metro on the original study found that the failure to get enough sleep and an employee's schedule had an even bigger impact on fatigue. That has Metro considering rotating shifts, especially so late-night workers can work an occasional day shift.
Metro is asking for $5.5 million for fiscal year 2014 to fund the fatigue study and whatever recommendations come from it.


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A delicious giant alcoholic lollipop with flavours of fruity raspberry and delicate vanilla. Perfect for children's stocking fillers or at parties.
Hand tied with a ribbon and ready to give as a present for a birthday or just to keep for yourself.
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text: Factors To Consider When Buying Log Splitters A log splitter is an equipment that is often used to split different forms of wood such as firewood and they are usually available in both electric engine and also gasoline engine and it may also be accompanied by a tractor or without a tractor depending on the needs of the user. Different individuals often have a challenge when it comes to splitting wood as they often use an axe and it is considered to be labor intensive as one is required to have enough strength that will ensure that the individual gets to split the piece of wood. There are a few tips that ought to be considered when one needs to purchase a log splitter, for example, the heaps of wood that one wishes to part for instance on the off chance that one needs to part gigantic pieces of wood then they have to pick a log split that will have the capacity to do that capacity. One ought to likewise consider the portability of the splitter they wish to purchase this is on the grounds that in the event that one is anticipating sharing the splitter or setting off to the woods with the splitter then they ought to have the capacity to pick a splitter that is compact in order to guarantee that they don't move difficulties of around with the splitter as a substantial splitter implies that one can't have the capacity to move it from one place then onto the next implying that any individual who needs to utilize the log splitter needs to come the distance to where the log splitter is positioned and this might be badly arranged and furthermore tedious. One should also consider the budget of the log splitter as they always vary in terms of cost due to various factors such as the type of fuel it uses, portability or the type of material that is used to manufacture the log splitter hence it is advisable for an individual to consider their budget when they set out to choose a log splitter. One should moreover consider whether they are needing to buy the log splitter in an online store or an adjacent store as this two novel stores as often as possible charge differing costs for example acquiring stuff online is thought to be shabby as opposed to obtaining in an area store however sending charges consistently apply on items that have a tremendous measure inferring that one will be charged for the conveyance thus it is fundamental to consider where the individual is needing to buy the log splitter.A Quick Rundown of Reviews


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Yancy also joins the Razorbacks from SMU, where he served as a strength and conditioning coach for the football, soccer and equestrian programs. While working with the men's soccer team, the Mustangs won American Athletic Conference regular-season and conference tournament titles and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Prior to his time in Dallas, he worked as a graduate assistant and interned at his alma mater Texas A&M in 2016.
Yancy is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, USA Weightlifting (USAW) certified through the Olympic Weightlifting Committee and CPR/AED/First Aid Certified through the American Heart Association.
He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology in 2015 and then his master's degree in kinesiology in 2016 from Texas A&M.


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The Science Department at AGGS is extremely busy and hardworking. Over 76% of Year 12 students study at least one science, 45% take two sciences and 11% take all three subjects. We have a similar pattern at A2 with many students wishing to pursue the sciences at university and beyond. We are a team of eighteen teachers and four technicians housed in thirteen laboratories.
AGGS is a Lead School in Biology. This means that in addition to providing excellent education to our own pupils and students we are also involved in providing support to other teachers and other schools. One way in which we do this is through the delivery of training to teachers. The Science Learning Partnership is run by Zoe Hulme from the Biology department at AGGS and she coordinates the delivery of accredited training in many areas of science education in a range of venues across the Teaching School Alliance. Several members of the department are qualified to deliver these training courses.
AGGS is also a base for the Prince's Teaching Institute NQT training and four members of the department are Subject Lead Teachers, delivering training at weekends at AGGS and in London and Birmingham schools to recently qualified teachers who travel across the country to attend.
The Science Department holds a Prince's Teaching Institute Mark for its innovative projects. Currently we are running a Science and Sustainability project, which aims to get pupils from different year groups to work together and research recent developments in science and engineering that promote sustainable living. We ran this project three years ago and it was judged to be hugely successful. Students completed poster presentations, visited cutting edge research centres and invited guest speakers into school. The groups then developed their own research ideas and presented to panels of experts over two afternoons. Girls achieve CREST Silver and Gold awards for their projects and the whole endeavour is hoped to be repeated next year.
The Science department is very experienced in providing high quality Initial Teacher Training. Many members of the department have acted as subject mentors to trainee teachers through the universities' PGCE programmes, School Direct and from September 2015, SCITT training too. We provide school-to-school support through our SLE and informally through networks and collaborative work.
 The Science Department holds a PTI (Prince's Teaching Institute) Mark for its innovative projects. Last year a Science and Sustainability project, which aimed to get pupils from different year groups to work together and research recent developments in science and engineering that promoted sustainable living, was hugely successful. Students completed poster presentations, visited cutting edge research centres and invited guest speakers into school. The groups then developed their own research ideas and presented to panels of experts over two afternoons. Girls achieve CREST Silver and Gold awards for their projects and the whole endeavour is hoped to be repeated next year. In addition, this year we are hoping to work with primary schools across the Trust and the Alliance to develop teaching resources to promote innovative science learning, using our students as teachers and demonstrators.
Anyone passing through the Science Department will find it buzzing with activity, with pupils engaged in innovative learning and discussion with a wealth of extra-curricular opportunity. We have talks ranging from particle physics to the use of animals in research and a wide range of competitions and clubs for pupils to enjoy.
A very large number of our pupils continue with Science through the sixth form and go onto careers in the Sciences and Medicine. However, we aim that every child enjoys Science and gains the scientific literacy needed for 21st century careers and citizenship.
Science is taught as a single subject in Y7 and Y8, although many of the topics will be identifiable as Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Our aim in these years is to instil a sense of enquiry, excitement for new ideas and that the pupils learn the foundations of Science.
In Year Nine, Science is taught as the three separate disciplines by specialist teachers, and it is during this year that the GCSE courses begin. Over half of the pupils go on to study "Triple Science" (GCSEs in all three Sciences) and the others take Science and Additional Science at GCSE.
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Nuffield Bursaries
Each summer a few AGGS students have participated in the Nuffield Bursary scheme. This scheme places Y12 students into a laboratory environment during their summer holidays, allowing them to carry out a project with University or industrial researchers. Most of our placements have been at Manchester University, where the girls have been involved in four-week long projects, allowing them to get a flavour of the extended study usually not experienced until the final year of an undergraduate course.
For those students who are ineligible for Nuffield Bursaries, we help them find relevant work experience in laboratories and we are always trying to find new contacts who would offer placements.
Science and Sustainability Project
This project using a model of sixty students from Y10-Y12 working in teams to look at what the challenges of the future are likely to be, and to analyse in depth one particular issue and how science and technology are involved in finding a solution.
Students currently in Year 9 and Year 10 have heard presentations in assembly about the project, and are being invited to apply by writing a short paragraph indicating their interest. We plan that students taking part will work in mixed year group teams, deciding on three initial issues, and then carry one of these forward for their final study; they will be working for the prestigious British Science Association CREST Awards at Silver and Gold level.
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A Suffield firefighter took quick action to rescue a resident from a house fire Friday morning.
Suffield fire officials said Lt. Seger was one of several firefighters who responded to a Lifeline activation from a resident at 567 Boston Neck Road just before 7 a.m. When firefighters arrived there was heavy black smoke coming from the back of the building.
Seger knew the building and knew the resident had limited mobility, so when he heard the resident's calls for help, he entered the home without a hose line for his own protection and began crawling through heavy dark smoke to find the victim, fire officials said.
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According to fire officials Seger was able to rescue the resident from the home and Suffield EMS began treatment immediately. The victim was taken to Saint Francis Hospital for further treatment.
Multiple agencies responded to assist with the call including Suffield police, Suffield Ambulance, the Suffield Highway Department, the Air National Guard, and the Southwick, Mass., Thompsonville and Windsor Locks fire departments.
The fire chief said the fire started in a back bedroom on the first floor and was contained to that area of the home. The house sustained some minimal smoke and water damage, officials said.
The victim, who lives alone, has a disability and his caretaker wasn't at the house when the fire broke out, officials said.


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Mr. 3000 Movie Review
I'm not a big Bernie Mac fan. There's nothing I hate about him but haven't seen anything to love, either. That being said, I wasn't expecting a whole lot from "Mr. 3000," a comedy about a retired jackass baseball player who has to return to the professionals to reclaim three hits that put him at an even 3,000. Of course, if there's one thing Bernie Mac can play, it's a jackass.
"Mr. 3000" follows the exploits of Stan Ross, a great hitter who, in his day, only thought about himself and no one else. After getting hit number 3,000 halfway through a pennant race, he retired immediately. Now, nine years later he runs several franchises all named after him - he is, after all, Mr. 3000. Unfortunately, as some Cooperstown employees discover, three of his hits are forfeit, which only puts him at 2,997! So, what option does he have other than to return to the struggling Milwaukee Brewers and get those three hits?
"Mr. 3000" isn't a great movie, nor is it a great baseball movie. Nevertheless, it's funny, mildly original and is never boring. It capitalizes on some good baseball moments and several clever tie-ins (a.k.a. product placements) that actually make it stand out among the rest. "Mr. 3000" is a movie of our times, focusing heavily on the business that is baseball. Nowadays, it isn't just about the game - you have to worry about promotions with Reebok, on-screen time with ESPN and more. "Mr. 3000" smartly crafts all of the publicity that makes sports stars what they are, and perhaps helps add to their cockiness, into its screenplay. On top of everything else, Bernie Mac is perfect in the lead role, delivering his character just right as a man who is and always will be an asshole but who we can sympathize with nonetheless.
From a baseball fan's perspective, I didn't notice anything so jarring that it ruined the movie. While there are a few small leaps of the imagination, the baseball element of the movie is pretty well-done. The movie handles most of the sport fairly realistically, never taking the Brewers or its players to a level that just wouldn't be believable (in other words, they thrive to go from last place to third place, not from last to first).
"Mr. 3000" is a fun little movie that's fairly harmless in its execution but also speaks a lot about the current state of sports in general. Football and basketball players especially should be forced to watch this movie to see just how ludicrous some people can be when it comes to ego; baseball players don't seem to be as heavy-headed for the most part, unless you count the steroids scandal.
If you like baseball or you like Bernie Mac, "Mr. 3000" is definitely worth a rental.
Review by Erik Samdahl unless otherwise indicated.


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Sayari Camp, Serengeti
The award-winning Sayari Camp is renowned for extraordinary wildlife sightings and supreme comfort. Set on the unspoilt plains of the Northern Serengeti, Sayari gives you easy access to the Mara River and multiple river crossing points in the Serengeti National Park.
Sayari Camp offers some of the world's finest game viewing – and it does so in remarkable style. Relax in your extra-comfortable hillside suite after a day on safari, or take a dip in the glorious rim-flow swimming pool with dramatic views over the northern plains. Intimate, contemporary and elegant, it is no surprise that this permanent camp is regularly voted one of the top safari escapes on the planet.
Snapshot of Sayari Camp
- Prime location in Serengeti park perfectly positioned for Mara River wildebeest migration crossings
- Exclusive game viewing in the remote northern Serengeti
- Walking safaris with expert professional guides for extraordinary wildlife encounters
Perfect for
- Active Safari
- Classic Safari
- Family Safari
- Romantic Safari
Sayari Camp Rates
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Sayari has been carefully designed to include two mess areas, so you can always find a tranquil, intimate spot and benefit from considerate, personal service. Each has a peaceful lounge and romantic indoor and outdoor dining areas. Framed by natural rock formations, the rim-flow swimming pool has impressive Serengeti views – it is the perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon gazing out over the game-filled plains.
In the evenings, retire to the warmth of the fireplace or the quiet library with a whiskey and share safari tales late into the night. After relaxing in such superb comfort in the world's premier wildlife reserve, you'll be rested and ready for all the adventures the next day will bring.
'Award-winning Sayari Camp is renowned for frequent and spectacular wildlife sightings and for the serious comfort it offers.'
Meals at Sayari are wholesome, lovingly prepared and elegantly presented. We source most of our fresh produce from local farms in Nyamakendo, Mbalibali and Merenga villages as part of Asilia's Taste of Serengeti project.
Our breakfasts – which can be enjoyed in camp or out in the bush – include continental or full English breakfast options. The light buffet lunch spreads include a choice of salads, freshly baked breads and warm main course. If you are doing a full-day safari, you may choose to have lunch sent out to you to enjoy alfresco in the bush. The three-course dinners are delicious, elegantly plated meals with a choice of starter, main course and dessert.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements – our camp chefs will be happy to cater for your needs.
You can expect extraordinary sightings of hundreds of species of wildlife on your visit to the Serengeti – these are just a few to look out for close to camp:
- Lion
- Cheetah
- Leopard
- Black rhino (rare)
- Wildebeest
- Klipspringer
- Nile crocodile
- Oribi
- Elephant
- Spotted hyena
The very best time for rewarding game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and late afternoons, when the animals are at their most active. Depending on the season, your day may start slightly earlier or later, but the general pace of life in camp is focused on giving you the very best possible game-viewing experience. If you have booked a private game-viewing vehicle do discuss personal schedule preferences with your guide.
05:30–06:00 Wake-up call with hot tea & coffee
06:30–07:00 Following breakfast, depart for a morning game drive or walk, or take a packed breakfast with you and leave slightly earlier
09:30–11:30 Arrive back in camp after game viewing, take some time to relax and freshen up before sitting down to enjoy lunch.
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30–16:00 Siesta time: read a book, swim in the pool or just relax
16:00 Afternoon tea
16:30 Depart for afternoon/evening game drive or bush walk with sundowners
18:30 Arrive back in camp
19:30 Drinks at the bar followed by dinner under the stars
The minimum age at Sayari Camp is five, although exceptions can be made depending on camp occupancy – please chat to us and we will make every attempt to meet your needs. Sayari has three triple tents for up to three family members, alternatively children are accommodated in their own tent.
We love catering for the individual needs of families, however, safety is always our top priority and the wilderness environment at Sayari is not conducive to providing a specific outdoor activity programme for children.
Please speak with your agent about vehicle options for families.
The remote and starkly beautiful landscape of the Northern Serengeti inspired the design of Sayari's 15 tented suites. These are a subtle mirror of the iconic flat-topped volcanic Turner Hill to the north. Inside, the rich mahogany floors and delicate tones of sand, stone and acacia reflect the hues and textures of the natural terrain.
Each expansive suite has a king-sized bed (twin beds available) with fine linens and safari-chic decor to offset the wilderness just beyond the canvas walls. The en-suite bathrooms with walk-in shower and egg-shaped bathtub overlook the Northern Serengeti plains, as do the beautiful private verandas outside.
The Northern Serengeti is heralded as one of the prime game-viewing areas in East Africa, and Sayari Camp is at the heart of the action. From July to November, great herds of wildebeest gather on the banks of the Mara River on their journey north, ready to brave the crocodile-infested waters and the hungry predators on the other side. Dramatic, exciting and chaotic game viewing awaits as the wildebeest thunder across in their millions – and the action is all but on the doorstep of Sayari Camp.
"The uncrowded Northern Serengeti is virtually unexplored. The spectacular landscape, which includes heavily wooded areas,
teems with wildlife and offers an off-the-beaten-track experience."
Once the migration has moved south, between December and March, the Northern Serengeti offers unrivalled exclusivity, with a mere handful of guests exploring this vast tract of wilderness – this is the 'connoisseur's season', prized by safari veterans who value having Tanzania's unspoilt wilderness to themselves. The grasslands are filled with large herds of plains game, followed by lion and cheetah ever vigilant for easy prey. Leopards lurk in the lush riverine forest, and sightings of elephant and rhino are common. The arrival of the European migrants swells the resident bird population to over 500 species, making this a truly spectacular time to visit.
Days at Sayari Camp revolve around exploring one of Africa's last great wilderness areas. Whether you are looking for adventure and excitement or quiet contemplation and rest, Sayari – far off the tourist beat – has it all in abundance.
Game drives
Our expert field guides offer daily game excursions in modern vehicles to get you up close and personal to the myriad wildlife species that call this wilderness home. While we do have closed vehicles, for the best experience we strongly recommend our open game-viewing vehicles. All vehicles have power points where you can recharge your devices, and are fitted with fridges to keep your drinks deliciously frosty.
Bush walks
Discover the Serengeti on foot: our experienced guides lead walking safaris in the bush to add an extra thrill to your African adventure.
Bush breakfasts, picnics, & star-lit dinners
For a day of uninterrupted game viewing, take a packed breakfast or lunch with you on a game drive and enjoy it in the shade of the trees along the river. Private dinners can be arranged in camp, for an unforgettable dining experience under the African night sky.
Cultural & community visits
Visit nearby Merenga village to learn about the Kuria tribe, their culture, traditions and way of life. You can also stop off at the community vegetable gardens, mentored and sponsored by Asilia, to collect fresh produce for your evening meal. Please note that cultural and community visits are at an additional cost.
If time allows, you may want to skip some of the game excursions. Spend the morning in camp getting reacquainted with a good book or sun yourself beside the rim-flow pool. In the afternoon, indulge in a spa treatment from our expert therapists or savour a leisurely lunch as you scan the horizon for signs of the resident game.
Hot-air balloon safaris
Few experiences compare with gliding serenely over the vast plains of the Serengeti as the wildlife teems below, on a romantic and evocative balloon safari. (at an additional cost)
Camp Story
Sayari originally operated as a seasonal camp on the south bank of the Mara River, migrating to the Moru Kopjes in the central Serengeti from December to March. In 2009, the decision was made to build a permanent camp in the then under-explored plains of the Northern Serengeti, and Sayari as it is today was established.
Sayari Camp has played a pivotal role in the long-term conservation of the northwestern Serengeti. When Sayari first opened in 2005, the area was a hot spot for local poachers: with no other means of livelihood, villagers had turned to hunting the Serengeti's abundant wildlife to make a living. The arrival of the camp secured the long-term conservation of this area of the park and employment for the communities living on the park's boundary. Now that tourism provides an alternative for villagers living on the borders of the national park, we're happy to report that poaching is almost nonexistent.
Sayari is recognised by Responsible Tourism Tanzania for integrating its working culture and daily operations into a sustainable and responsible management approach. Systems are in place to monitor and direct operations. All employees understand the triple bottom line, which forms the core of the company culture. Sayari is also recognised by Fair Trade Tourism which benchmarks responsible tourism standards across the continent.
Sayari Camp 2019 Rates
$684 – $1376 per person, per night
Rates include: Full board accommodation, all house drinks (except champagne), scheduled open-vehicle game drives, short walking safaris, transfers to/from Kogatende Airstrip, laundry service.
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Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri Team Up For New Show and Other Ray Facts
6 Things You May Not Know About Rachael Ray
Over the weekend at the Food Network's South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I attended a packed demo led by Rachael Ray. The self-proclaimed "burger and taco girl" sipped a kumquat margarita while she made fish tacos and a French bistro-inspired burger in a slinky black dress. Instead of focusing on teaching the crowd how to cook, Ray declared that "we're going to have a nice chat," and invited people to stand up and ask her questions. The result was an interesting look at Rachael Ray, the person, rather than Rachael Ray, the mega culinary personality. I learned some fun things about her — including what her next project with Food Network is! — so to find out about it, keep reading.
- Her favorite burger at Thursday night's Burger Bash was one that couldn't win. It was the sponsor Amstel Light's burger by chef Jonathan Sawyer. This lamb burger had anchovies in the patty and a creamy goat cheese topping. This burger was also one of my favorites from the night!
- On being constantly compared to Martha Stewart, Ray thinks "it's slightly insulting to her. I mean I don't sew or bake."
- The most exciting people she's had on her talk show? Michael J. Fox, President Clinton (who came the day she launched her charity), and "the Jennifers" (Lopez and Aniston). Of being able to work with such important celebrities, Ray says, "I pinch myself like 12 times a day! The Jennifers were so nice, so cool, and just plain fun, fun, fun."
- She's obsessed with The Galloping Gourmet. "My favorite food show to watch is on the Cooking Channel, it's The Galloping Gourmet with Graham Kerr. It's like watching an Oscar-winning movie in a person. He is so great."
- She knows how to please her husband. "John loves carbonara. My get-lucky food is anything with bacon and eggs."
- Guy Fieri joined Ray on stage at the end of her demo to announce that they will be working on a fun upcoming project together. It's a "culinary version of Dancing With the Stars" and should air on the Food Network sometime later this year.


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How's Your Sleep Hygiene?
January 30, 2014
We all hear of the importance and benefits of good sleep each night, yet it seems few of us get it. Here are some helpful thoughts toward improving this vital area of health:
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Taken a Look at Your Work Hours Lately?
January 29, 2014
NBC News did a short piece tonight on the price we're paying because of overwork. It doesn't mention those in ministry, but it might as well. Pastors are as susceptible, if not even more so, than non-Pastors, especially given that most of us work through the weekend.
Watch and be challenged:
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Getting Our Arms Around Rick Warren's Story
April 11, 2013
I am daily amazed and inspired at how Rick Warren is being real and yet still faith-full amidst his grief over the suicide of his 27 year old son, Matthew Warren. He could run and hide, but that's not Rick. He could shut the world off and remain private. Nobody would blame him.
Instead, he's chosen to remain vulnerable and honest about the back story of Matthew's lifelong struggle with mental illness. I can appreciate his recent tweet and Facebook post that said:
It was Matthew's story to tell. For me, as my own son has battled mental illness, I've been public about it. Many have questioned and criticized. I've never published anything without my son's permission. I would never criticize anyone who has taken the direction the Warren's took with Matthew's story.
I've gone public because I believe that of all places that should be safe for us to talk about anything, it should be the Church. The unfortunate truth is that we are NOT a safe place to talk about anything, mental illness being one of them.
For some reason, we shun them. We call them crazy, wacko, nuts, weak, off their rocker, _____________, …..
Because we don't know what to do with them. We don't take the time to understand. We've been taught to believe that it's all a spiritual issue, not a physical one. Maybe all of the above.
There are a few things any Pastor or church leader can do to help the cause:
1. Be open to learn.
If you're unfamiliar with the reality of mental illness, admit it. Then educate yourself. More and more, there are some excellent ways to easily learn some basic issues that surround those who struggle with mental illness.
One of the best that I've found is a 12 hour class that certifies people who take it in Mental Health First Aid. You can peruse the website for more information and find out about classes in your area.
2. Be open to share.
Many of us actually struggle with mental illness ourselves, but the vast majority of us haven't told anyone. We're afraid of the very stigma that we contribute too. We don't want to be seen as weak or vulnerable or less than.
What would happen if we as leaders began to actually be real about our struggle? You don't have to broadcast it to the world. Maybe you can start slow. Find a safe place outside the church, maybe with some others pastors you trust, or a counselor you have confidence in. Maybe there's a support group nearby you.
If you feel that it's possible for you to do so, share your struggle with your leaders, maybe even your congregation. I know from experience that it's a huge step. Over time, I've found more understanding and appreciation for sharing my struggle. To be clear, there has been some condemnation, rejection and loss of some relationships, but the healing I've found, been able to lead in and lead others to, has far outweighed the negative that I've waded through.
3. Be open to stand.
Join the conversation. Too many have been critical of the Warren's for too many reasons. One person and one reason are one too many. People in the Warren's shoes don't need pointy fingers. They need loving arms, support, people who will stand with them.
Those who are suffering with mental illness themselves or in their families need people to stand WITH them instead of against them. One way you can stand up is to speak out. I addressed a piece of that in the above Point 2. However, another way you can stand with them is to be a proponent of those who struggle.
The Washington Post published an article highlighting how Matthew's suicide is raising awareness of the need of the mentally ill in the Church. The Newtown shootings and other mass shootings have raised awareness, but not in the Church. Matthew's story will bring further redemption to this cause in the Church. But how many people have to die in order for issues like these to get the attention they need?
Ultimately, the Church is the hope of the world. But this can only be true as we minister in wholeness, integrity, honesty, compassion and mission. May we be found embracing the Warren's and all who represent them in greater ways than we ever have.
Rick Warren's Youngest Son Commits Suicide
April 6, 2013
News has broken this morning of the suicide of the youngest son of Rick & Kay Warren. Rick is the Pastor of Saddleback Church and author of the best-selling "The Purpose Driven Life."
His wording from an email sent to their congregation at about 10:00 am Pacific time says:
To my dear Saddleback Family,
Over the past 33 years we've been together through every kind of crisis. Kay and I've been privileged to hold your hands as you faced a crisis or loss, stand with you at gravesides, and prayed for you when ill. Today, we need your prayer for us.
No words can express the anguished grief we feel right now. Our youngest son, Matthew, age 27, and a lifelong member of Saddleback, died today.
You who watched Matthew grow up knew he was an incredibly kind, gentle, and compassionate man. He had a brilliant intellect and a gift for sensing who was most in pain or most uncomfortable in a room. He'd then make a beeline to that person to engage and encourage them.
But only those closest knew that he struggled from birth with mental illness, dark holes of depression, and even suicidal thoughts. In spite of America's best doctors, meds, counselors, and prayers for healing, the torture of mental illness never subsided. Today, after a fun evening together with Kay and me, in a momentary wave of despair at his home, he took his life.
Kay and I often marveled at his courage to keep moving in spite of relentless pain. I'll never forget how, many years ago, after another approach had failed to give relief, Matthew said, "Dad, I know I'm going to heaven. Why can't I just die and end this pain?" but he kept going for another decade.
Thank you for your love and prayers. We love you back.
Pastor Rick
My heart, as I'm sure yours as well, just aches for the Warren's. Our prayers for comfort and peace as they navigate these difficult days are without end.
Rick & Kay are not the first pastor's family that has endured the stress of a family member with mental illness. They are high profile, and have done a stellar job raising their family under pressure most of us will never endure. They have walked this journey with grace, fortitude and deep commitment to the health of their family.
Someone once said….(I think it was Rick Warren!)….that "God never wastes a hurt." Experience tells me that part of what will happen in the next days, weeks, months and more will be the heightened awareness of the issue of mental illness.
As a pastor myself who struggles with mental illness (I wrote about that a few weeks ago on my personal blog and will likely do so more on this blog) and who is raising a young man who struggles with mental illness (wrote about that too on my personal blog), I have become a firm believer that the Church can do more and Pastors can do more to help the people we lead who wrestle too silently. They struggle in shame, believing that their illness somehow correlates to their weak faith or some sin in their life.
For that reason, I'm a believer in the "Stand Up For Mental Health" Campaign. I hope more Pastors will join this cause and allow the Lord to use their experience to bring greater health and wholeness to so many who suffer in the shadows.
A Prayer For Leaders in light of MLK Day
January 22, 2013
In an email from Ruth Haley Barton's Transforming Center, this piece resonated deeply with me.
As yesterday's US Presidential Inauguration fell on the observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, I thought I would share it here:
This journey to the mountaintop is the ultimate antidote to our grandiosity, if we will let be. It helps us find our place in the scheme of things lest we become overly inflated in our view of ourselves and our role in kingdom work. It puts everything in perspective and it is a perspective we need. A prayer written in memory of Oscar Romero, archbishop of San Salvador who was martyred for his outspoken advocacy for the poor, articulates the power of this perspective:
"It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view.
The kingdom [of God] is not only beyond our efforts,
it is even beyond our vision.
We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction
of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work.
We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of
liberation in realizing this.
This enables us to do something, and to do it very well.
It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning,
a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace
to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results, but that is the difference
between the master builder and the worker.
We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own."
For a leader, the promised land is something you see and know that can't be beaten out of you even when other people don't see it yet—even when they say it is impossible, unrealistic, idealistic. It is the phoenix that keeps rising out of the ashes of every failure. It can never fully die.
But paradoxically, by the time a leader gets to this promised land, it has usually been stripped down to its barest essence. By the time you get there, maybe you can still see it—as Moses did and as Martin Luther King, Jr. did—but it doesn't matter nearly as much. What matters is the presence of God right there with you on the mountainside and being able to say yes to God in the deepest way because you are not clinging to or grasping at anything.
What Bill Hybels Wants Every Pastor To Know
June 24, 2012
…. how he got into counseling. Yes, you read that right! Bill Hybels really wants you to know that he's in counseling, and he believes you should be too. I happen to agree with Bill.
Did you know they actually require counselors to be in therapy in order to become a counselor, because you can't give away what you don't have? Seems to make sense.
How much more important for pastors! We're dealing with people's eternity! And often the way we get there is helping them deal emotionally in healthy ways. Yet, most of us don't know how either, and need just as much help as our people do.
I encourage you to watch, listen, pray, discern. Enjoy!
What Pastors Should Know Before Their Sabbatical
September 13, 2011
Editor's note: This article is by Martin Sanders, Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY. and founder of Global Leadership, Inc. Warren Bird oversees the research division of Leadership Network, has co-authored 24 books, and is a frequent contributor to Outreach magazine.
The good news is that 35% of Protestant congregations say they provide their pastors with opportunity for a sabbatical leave. They affirm the value of a carefully planned period of time in which a pastor is granted space apart from normal ministerial responsibilities in order to spend an extended period of time in study, learning, and reflection.
The bad news is that not all pastors ask for or take a sabbatical, even when they qualify – most commonly, it's available at the end of five or seven years of service. In Scripture, the Sabbath (from which the word sabbatical comes) was not a suggestion. Moses included it in his top 10, and Jesus challenged the ways it had become a chore instead of a blessing. Pastors need a rhythm of rest.
The worse news is that those pastors who do take a sabbatical too often come back reporting that they weren't prepared and didn't get the value out of it.
Over the years, I (Martin) have heard too many pastors say, upon returning from their sabbatical, "I didn't take it soon enough" or "I was not prepared for the emotional roller coaster that I experienced." I was getting phone calls from friends and former students in ministry asking, as they try to take a sabbatical, "Why am I so angry?" The most surprising piece was phone calls from spouses, "Will you call my husband or wife? We thought it would be a great time of relaxation and laughter, but we're not enjoying each other. In fact, my spouse is no fun right now."
In response, I started writing people I knew after their sabbatical and asking for their reflections on what happened. Here are some representative comments from 84 different reports:
– "I tried to accomplish too much; I stayed too much into the mode of doing."
– "I didn't spend enough time structuring it in advance."
– "I regret that I didn't spend more time just reading my Bible."
– "I wish it had gone longer. I thought the available 3-4 months felt extravagant so I took less, but now wish I had done the full 3 or 4."
– "I needed a good friend to process thoughts of the sabbatical, both during and after it."
– "I wish I would have rested more and thought less, not working on projects or planning the future."
– "I'm sorry I didn't give more of myself to my family. It hurt to hear them say things like, 'When you were home, you came home physically but your mind was somewhere else' and 'You didn't look at me as we talked; your body was there, but not all of you.'"
– "I wasn't prepared for the feelings that surfaced, such as frustration and anger."
We believe it's possible to sidestep or overcome each of those concerns. Here's what to do:
1. Decide the Focus
Is this sabbatical for relaxation only? (That's not a very popular option with most church boards.) However, do start with rest, sleeping a lot.
Is it an extended study leave? Many large-church pastors take short study sabbaticals in early January or summer.
Remember that the overall impact of a sabbatical, by definition, is to be a "sabbath" rest. If it's more than a short vacation or study break, create a chart with a specific working plan while allowing flexibility. Without some level of structure, you'll be frustrated as also will those sending you on the sabbatical. One model is to envision your time away in fourths: Rest, Read/study, Reflection, and Re-entry with assimilation.
2. Set the Length
The timing of your sabbatical often depends on where you are in life, from your mental health to the needs of your family. It's better to have shorter sabbaticals at intervals than to wait too long to have a longer one.
3. Prepare Well
Preparation is as important as the sabbatical itself. Too many people spend the first few weeks of the sabbatical "working" to finish up outstanding tasks, using up a big slice of the sabbatical itself just getting ready for the sabbatical.
Instead, plan to slow down beforehand; start the wind-down process a few weeks before it starts. Then the day the sabbatical starts, walk away and start it, no matter what is still left undone.
4. Find a Buddy
Pre-arrange to check in with a key friend, counselor, or mentor who will help you process your feelings, issues, and experiences. The biggest surprise most sabbatical takers report are the deep emotions that come up when they push their "pause" button and begin their sabbatical.
5. Avoid Big Tasks
Guard against establishing big projects to accomplish while on sabbatical, such as writing a book, a leadership manual, or a reworked organizational chart. We know of one person who spent 4 months on his sabbatical building a study in which he could learn and grow. It was a definite change of pace, but the sabbatical ended before he experienced any rest or intellectual stimulation!
6. Make Space for Jesus
It's important during the sabbatical to feed your emotional side just as much as your intellect. Avoid focusing exclusively on materials that will give you new ideas and stretch your mind. Recharge your spirit and heart as well.
Jesus found life in the Sabbath, and you too can find new life in Christ through your sabbatical. In fact, one of the best activities you can do on sabbatical is to renew your love for Jesus. So whatever you plan for your sabbatical, include a generous time to read the Gospels, perhaps looking especially at Jesus' times away and especially how he handled interruptions. Most of Jesus' miracles came as an interruption, as he responded to a need. If after a sabbatical you're more able to turn interruptions into welcome ministry opportunities, then you too will have learned the secrets of a successful sabbatical.
Pre-arrange to check in with a key friend, counselor, or mentor who will help you process your feelings, issues, and experiences. The biggest surprise most sabbatical takers report are the deep emotions that come up when they push their "pause" button and begin their sabbatical.
Rx for Churches Creating a Sabbatical Policy
– Qualifications: Specify what roles this covers (lead pastor only?), when it can happen (after X years of service at that church), and for how long (X months).
– Budget: Be clear about who pays for travel, education or other expenses, when, and what documentation is necessary.
– Goals: Set measurable written objectives or expectations for the sabbatical period.
– Communication: How will the sabbatical be announced to the congregation, and what report is expected after the sabbatical concludes, and to whom?
– Ethics: Have an honest quiet conversation about the pastor's future and fit in the church. Some pastors take a sabbatical in order to secretly look for another church position, resigning as soon as they return.
7 Ways to Deal with "Worcations"
August 23, 2011
Can you say "worcation"? Apparently, President Obama can! In this article from Fox News, President Obama's current vacation to Martha's Vineyard is referred to as a "worcation".
The word is not new to our culture. UrbanDictionary.com has it in their list.
I didn't need to look it up. My hunch is that you didn't either. As Pastors, we are all too familiar with what a "worcation" is. Some of us disdain it, while others of us thrive on them.
Maybe it's our need to feel like we're not "wasting" time. Maybe it's an effort to make a vacation financially feasible. We will sometimes even look for opportunities to preach at a friend's church while the time is actually meant to be spent recharging with our family.
Some worcations are understandable. Denominational gatherings are often held in family-friendly cities where we would actually want to bring our spouse and kids and have them enjoy the locale. There is the occasional true emergency that takes place that may call you home from vacation for a day or two in order to deal with it.
But when your kids can't remember the last vacation they've had that has not included time with you gone for whatever ministry-related reason, there's a problem. When you haven't taken your spouse away for a weekend (an actual weekend … you know, that Friday – Sunday string of days?) in "who knows how long", you may be dealing with some self-expectations and potential insecurity issues.
I have two teenage boys whose schedules are "normal" (ie. their "weekend" is Friday – Sunday). I try to give them 2-3 of their weekends a year (outside of vacation time) where I am not preaching, so they have a "regular Dad" for a weekend.
Pastor, let me give you a few tips to help you keep from "worcations" becoming the norm instead of an exception:
- Think back to the last time you intentionally stayed away from work/ministry in order to really spend extended time with your spouse and kids
- Look at your current calendar … when is the next time you have already planned where that will happen? If the answer to that question is what I think it is, set a goal to get it planned with your spouse by one week from today.
- If your heart is feeling that tug to schedule it close to a friends church, resist the urge and plan for it to be as far away from a friends church as you can!
- If you're concerned about who will take care of things when you're gone, find someone you can begin addressing this with as soon as possible. A close friend who seems to have a handle on this or a therapist would be a good start. I have a list of some here that work with pastors.
- When you pack to leave for your vacation, leave the ministry-related reading behind. Bring some good novels or whatever reading you find fun. I know, I know … your ministry-related reading is fun to you. Trust me, leave it behind and bring some other fun.
- When you leave for your time away, turn off the email, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and any other alerts that are activated on your phone. Give one or two other people you trust the phone number of the place you're staying. Remember the days when you actually had to be found when you were away? Enjoy some of them again.
- When you return, resist the urge to "hit the ground running". Ease back in slowly. Do a half day your first day or two back in. Your kids will thank you for it, and believe me, so will the people who work with you.
Anything else you would add to the mix?
Looking For Your Next Place Of Ministry?
April 20, 2010
DJ Chuang has an awesome list of ministries that re helping pastors match churches they can serve and churches find their right pastor as well. While I copy the entire post here for convenience, I encourage you to check out DJ's blog for other awesome material!
Churches are searching for pastors. Pastors are looking for churches. Making the connection can be quite challenging for many on both sides of the equation. Sure there's a spiritual dimension to all of this– being a pastor is a "calling," (whatever that might mean in a particular faith tradition) layered with much prayer for discernment and provision. Yet in the real-world concrete and tangible reality, there is that job component, when a church pastor is a paid religious professional.
There are a bunch of search engines / directories/ listings working to make this connection, for pastors looking for a ministry opportunity, and for churches looking for a pastor to fill a staff position, along with other church staff jobs. I'll update this list as I find 'em — (note: listing does not connote endorsement) ::
- ChurchStaffing.com – a leading source" run by Salem Web Network; free registration required to view listings and resumes; ~60,000 subscribers to weekly newsletter
- ChurchJobs.net – run by C.M. Press; sizeable database of Christian ministry job openings and resumes with visible web presence in search engines & social networks; pricing starts at $99.95/mo for posting a job listing; $39.95 for posting a resume; database is mirrored to other domain names like pastorsearchcommittee.com, christianjobs1.net, ExperiencingWorship.com, ChurchStaffSearch.com, WorshipJobs.com
- www.churchjobsonline.com – a division of ChristianCareerCenter.com; listing pricing starts at free; ~25,000 email subscribers, ~20,000 unique visitors monthly
- PastorFinder.com – run by Outreach Media Group; ~25,000 unique visitors monthly; 74% of users are currently employed
- www.pastorsearch.net – Pastor Search Network, run by The Victorious Network since 1995; ~10,000 visitors weekly
- ministrysearch.com – Christian ministry job positions; ~ 7000 visits per week
- at findingourplace.com, Jayce Tohline has indexed even more ministers & ministries listing websites; Creator Magazine has an index of web listings for Music and Worship Ministry
And, there are professional services that help make the connection for churches and staff. HelpStaff.me is run by Justin Lathrop (one of my pastor friends), who can put together a professional nationwide search for church staff positions. Another one is MinisterSearch.com, a full-service consulting firm for church staffing.
Aside: this ehow.com article, How to Work for a MegaChurch, gives sobering advice about working in a church setting. Set your idealism aside — "If you think working for a church will be peaceful and idyllic, you're deluding yourself. Pastors and church staff members are as inherently flawed as the rest of the world. If your desire to work for a MegaChurch stems from the belief that you'll be in a conflict free office environment, think again."
Pastors And Pain
March 23, 2010
We are rapidly moving toward the celebration of Jesus' death, and Lent is on our minds for those who observe it. A time in which we make sacrifices to in some way thank God for and identify with the sacrifice Jesus made for us. A time to draw more and more close to Jesus.
For Pastors, it can be a challenge to experience seasons like this along with those we lead, especially if we tend to disconnect our personal life from our pastoral role. We all do it in one way or another, whether it's because of the mundane routine of ministry life to the over-exaggeration some place upon our role in their life, or numbness from too many painful relationship encounters we've endured in "the ministry". Our challenge lies in knowing why we do it, when we do it, and where its resulting costs need to be reversed in our own lives through the sacrifice of Jesus' life for US, for YOU, as a person.
Over at Crosswalk.com, Ron Walters has written a thought provoking article on how we manuever through the mine fields of life and ministry. Drink it deep!
Pastors and Pain
by Ron Walters
Vice President of Church Relations, Salem Communications
It may be the most cruel childhood disease of all. A real kid killer. Familial Dysautonomia attacks only one of 400,000 children, yet this genetic disorder does so in the most sinister way. It short-circuits the autonomic nervous system so its victims feel no pain. On the surface that would appear beneficial. No discomfort? No suffering? No crying? That's great. But that only proves the subtlety of this heartless killer.
Because an afflicted child feels no pain, there is no way to know if a bone is broken, an ear is infected, or a tooth is rotten. The eyes become dry and insensitive to foreign objects. Burns don't register. Cuts go unnoticed. For those who reach adolescence, 95% have spinal curvature, pneumonia, depression and constant hypothermia. All for the lack of pain.
Pain can be a good thing. It serves as nature's warning signal. An anatomical flashing yellow light. A human body with the complete absence of pain makes as much sense as giving a wristwatch to Venus De Milo. It's a nice thought but it serves no useful purpose.
Pastors are no strangers to pain. It's as familiar as a church bulletin, as common as a potluck. But I'm not talking about the pain of those you pray for in hospital rooms. There's plenty of that, to be sure. The pain I'm referring to is the Pastor's pain.
What pulpiteer hasn't felt intense pain from critiques of certain pew-sitting dragons? Name a pastor who hasn't hurt over unrepented sin, feuds, or heresy within the congregation. Who among us hasn't chaffed over unsigned letters. We vow we'll never read them. But we always do. We even memorize some of the lines.
Some pastors claim they've developed thick skin – but that's a crock. In most cases a pastor's skin is thinner, more sensitive than the average. That's why you're in this work. It was that tender heart that wanted to serve others. It was your soft soul that jumped when God came calling for volunteers. No, this is not an industry of thick skins. Hard work? You bet. High expectations? Yep. Larger than average egos? Probably. But thick skin? Not-a-one. The pain you feel is real and it serves an important purpose. God intended it to.
The New Testament's most common word for pain is Basanos, an Oriental word meaning a touchstone. A touchstone was a fine-textured velvety black variety of quartz. This very dense stone was used in ancient days to assay gold ore. It's still one of the most reliable methods. A strong-armed goldsmith would rub pure gold firmly against the flat touchstone leaving a golden colored steak. Then the suspect alloy would be struck repeatedly beside the golden mark. After rinsing away the broken debris, the two colors would be compared and the alloy would be determined to be authentic or fake. Being shattered against the touchstone was harsh but effective in finding true gold.
Some of us are, no doubt, going through that process now. Repeated blows on a touchstone tend to discourage even the best of pastors. The enduring pain may seem unfair and needless. But God's methods have always included pain. The cross and the grave served as Jesus' touchstone. His pain was undeserved and harsh, but it revealed pure gold. Paul's touchstone was a prison cell. The result? Gold. David's touchstone was a cave. Job's was an ash-heap. Daniel felt his in captivity. Abraham's was Mount Moriah. Joseph's was a pit. Each was a personal touchstone; each meant pain, but each produced gold.
Is it possible to pastor a church without experiencing pain? No. Is it possible to show your true worth without being pounded on a touchstone? Evidently not. Is it possible to turn that pain into gold?
What do you think?
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R&B Divas LA Season 3, Episode 4 | A New Idea, A New Diva
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4 at 10pm ET on TV One
Leela asks the Divas to be a part of a cancer charity, but past drama makes them hesitant. Lil' Mo is seething after Michel'le was a no-show on her double date. The ladies are invited to sing Happy Birthday to Jesse Jackson, but when Stacy Francis upstages them, they are left wondering… who is this Diva?


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Teddy bears originated in 1902. Then president Theodore Rosevelt went on a trip to hunt bears when foolish helpers cornered and trapped an American Black bear. Rosevelt declined to harm the bear.
The unfortunate incident hit the news and a fellow named Morris Michtom decided to market the a little stuffed bear cub doll he called the "Teddy's bear" after Theodore, Teddy, Rosevelt. Teddy bear dolls are now among the most popular gifts to give to young children for birthdays and major holidays such as Valentine's Day and Christmas.
Do you remember your first teddy bear?
Paper Trivia: Did you know that you can only fold a sheet of printer paper in half seven times? Give it a try. It doesn't matter how thick or thin the paper is, once you get to the seventh fold, the paper will not bend or budge.
Sun catchers. To create a translucent, stained glass ornaments effect, apply a bit of lemon oil to the back sides of paper ornaments to create a.
Hang the ornaments on trees, in windows, anywhere bright colorful decorations are desired.
Construct a large paper-tree for the wall with shades of green construction paper. Draw a large tree on a sheet of easel pad paper to tack onto a wall or other flat surface, then decorate with paper ornaments.


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Newburgh Free Academy 80, Monroe-Woodbury 52
Nazi Holland's 17 points led six Newburgh Free Academy in double figures in an OCIAA Division I home win.
Steven Mitchell added 15 points, Pete Matthews and Sam Clark each had 12 points and Jake Cook and Izzy Williams each scored 10 points for Newburgh (11-7, 3-4 OCIAA)
Rob Vacco and Chance Green each had 13 points for Monroe-Woodbury (11-7, 2-5 OCIAA).
Port Jervis 63, Monticello 43
A.J. Dechiara had 19 points and Rabelle Sheppard added 14 points, 12 rebounds and five steals to lead host Port Jervis to an OCIAA Division III win.
Ameen Hawkins had 10 points for Port Jervis (11-9, 3-3 OCIAA). For Monticello, Tyron Walker had 12 points and Sam Stanford added nine.
Rhinebeck 52, Roosevelt 42
Host Rhinebeck won the non-league game between MHAL schools.
Pine Plains 49, Hawthorne 41
Host Pine Plains won the non-league game and qualified for the Section 9 tournament.


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This DVD is a narrated version of the "live" ACPA Operator Safety Seminar PowerPoint presentation and is designed to give operators easier access in fulfilling the safety training requirement for certification. Included in this package is a CD-ROM with the segment review quizzes operators are required to complete, an answer key and the Affidavit of Completion.
Effective July 1, 2012, viewing and completing the ACPA Operator Safety Presentation 4.01 course or attending an ACPA Operator Safety Seminar are the only two methods in which to fulfill the mandatory continuing education requirement for all operators seeking ACPA certification. The ACPA Certification Preparation Series will no longer be accepted.


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It all changes when prayer stops being something you know you should do, and starts being something you want to do.
Prayer is air.
- We can get stifled, stuck
- Our enthusiasm succumbs to sloth
- We get too tired to think
- Our motivations blur as we try to cajole God into doing what we want with fancy words we barely understand
- We don't see immediate results and become skeptical.
Once in a while I need a prayer tune-up. If you do too, this is for you.
Prayer is not peripheral to life. Nor is it limited to times in church or a quick pre-dinner thank-you. For it's power to be manifest in your life, it needs to be a priority.
1. Choose to prioritize
Make the decision that prayer is more important than something you're already doing.
Every day we prioritize what's important. Getting gas in the car is more important than getting somewhere on time. Food for the fridge is more important than the latest episode of Downton Abbey (marginally). So prioritize prayer and work it into your day.
Something's gotta give or else you'll be out of gas or hungry and won't know why.
"Prayer is not preparation for the work, it is the work." (Oswald Chambers) It took me time to realize how true this was, but now I see it. Prayer isn't an extra; it's the meat and potatoes.
2. Anticipate an answer
We've all heard that actions speak louder than words. Sometimes. But prayer isn't "just" words.
Prayer is conversation with the God who acts (and answers). Mind you, this doesn't mean that God will always answer how you want. Teresa of Avila (who knew as much about prayer as Einstein did about physics) once prayed, "Do not punish me by granting that which I wish or ask." She knew well that God's perspective is more comprehensive than our own.
I love how a thinker named Karl Barth put it: God "is not deaf, he listens and, moreover, he acts. He does not act in the same way whether we pray or not. Prayer has an influence on the action, on the very existence, of God." You may want to read that again.
Do you take that seriously when you pray?
Plus, the more we do it, the more we find ourselves changed too. Wider and deeper and higher into God's love.
3. Use a focus tool
If you try closing your eyes and walking across a field with the hope of touching a specific target, you'll often be disappointed. Without a plan, you wander off course.
It's normal. It happens. And there are many ways to focus your prayer life with different kinds of prayers.
But I want to give a suggestion you maybe haven't heard of before.
Use the Bible as a guide.
Quite literally. Something that's been very helpful to me is going through the Psalms. Choose some psalms (maybe 86, 103, 131, 61—to name a few), and read one verse at a time, and then pray in response to how God has directed your mind based on that one verse. Then read the next verse, and pray again. Repeat to the end of the psalm.
Or try the same process with Ephesians 1: 3-23 or 1 John 4: 7-21.
It might just blow your mind and be the most significant enhancement to your prayer life this year.
4. Would a partner help?
If you need a kick-start maybe you've started spinning in your own head. Find a trusted friend to pray with. Not only does keep you accountable and on track, but it draws you away from just praying for yourself all the time, and toward others and the needs of the world.
An awareness of the needs of others draws you upward.
Maybe your someone to pray with is a spouse. (Marriages are infinitely strengthened when partners pray together.) Or maybe it's another.
If you can't get together, be in touch with topics and commit to pray for the other with consistency. Someone is depending on you.
Wrapping It Up
No matter where you're at, you need to internalize the revelation that prayer is a powerful and personal channel for God's action.
Don't worry about fancy words (God will know you're faking it—remember, he made you). Know that you're praying to the One who knows you better than you know yourself.
I leave this blog with a word from Walt Disney that sounds strikingly current:
"In these days of world tensions, when the faith of [people] is being tested as never before, I am personally thankful that my parents taught me at a very early age to have a strong personal belief and reliance in the power of prayer."


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* Three large bedrooms
Bedroom one, a double with an en-suite bathroom, containing bath & shower, a mini balcony with views over the mediterranean
Bedroom two, a double with an en-suite shower room, facing onto a quiet courtyard with an orange tree.
Bedroom three, a double with an en-suite shower room, facing onto a private courtyard.
In total, there are four w/cs, three showers & one bath.
* Four additional reception rooms
These are : Large lounge with dual aspect views of the mountains, sea & garden.
Dining room, with views over the garden and sea & the town of Nerja below
Second rustic dining room, shaded in summer, quiet, looking out onto rockery.
Rustic 'winter room' complete with wood burring fire ('estufa') & subdued lighting.
* Rustic kitchen equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, hob, kettle, toaster, coffee making facilities
* Washing machine, iron, high quality internet access, satellite television & radio, ipod/iphone dock
* Towels and bed linen (but please bring your own towels for the beach)
* Cleaning – once a week
* Spacious tropical gardens, stunning views, BBQ
* Illuminated swimming pool available 365 days a year
* Weekly pool maintenance
* Gardening, usually twice a week
* Fresh local foodstuffs on your arrival
* Location, 5 minutes from Nerja, with a variety of spanish bars, restaurants & local shops
We provide a personal service from a team of four local people and can usually meet all your special needs
We can find you organic food, hire cots & high chairs, book a bullfight and and supply a cook to prepare meals economically
You'll need to rent a car as the property is 5 minutes up a hillside (walking in the heat of the day doesn't suit everyone !). We can advise on special car hire rates for visitors – From around £70 in low season and £100 per week in high season.
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Iyengar Yoga was founded by B.K.S. Iyengar and is a form of yoga that is most focused on proper alignment of the body.
With the help of certain props like belts, blocks, bricks and blankets it is often easier for beginners to get into correct body positioning and alignment in order to provide cures for various body pains and ailments and improve body posture.
I am Iyengar trained and my yoga sequences are based on Iyengar alignment principles.


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When a group of orphaned children are forced to move from their home in London, caretakers Eve (Phoebe Fox) and Jean (Helen McCrory) bring everyone to the desolate and eerie British countryside. 40 years after Arthur Kipps (played by Daniel Radcliffe in the first film, The Woman in Black) left, this supernatural horror film introduces this new group to the now abandoned Eel Marsh House; an odd but seemingly safe location. It isn't long before Eve starts to sense that this house is not what it appears to be as the children in her care begin to disappear. As their house of safety becomes a house of horrors, Eve enlists the help of a handsome pilot (Jeremy Irvine) to help investigate what is happening. Eve soon discovers that it may not be a coincidence that she has come to reside in the house inhabited by the Woman in Black.
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Ling - go to: www.ccim.com. Find a few commercial brokers w/ the CCIM designation in the same city/area - that specialize in retail - speak with them and go with the one with whom you feel most comfortable.If you ever see anyone in this field with "CCIM" after their name they have proven the ability to understand and conduct commercial/investment real estate negotiations and transactions at the highest level - good luck.
What area are you in? I would be glad to refer you to a Commercial Realtor in your area.
Hi Ling, im a commercial broker. Let me know where you are located. Jackie M.
let me know if I can help.. Tom Nguyen Esq.NAI CapitalBroker/Attorney
You should do an analysis of how the property will perform over time. You want to look at your going in cap rate. You want to look at current cash flows as well as future cash flows and determine an expected internal rate of return (IRR). From there you can determine your capital accumulation (CA) which, after all the percentages and ratios gives you what you really want to know, how much money do you accumulate with the investment over time? You can then compare properties to see which perform the best. If you would like help with that contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com or 626 485-5163.Paul Sylvester, CCIM
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Sustainable production
Our goal is to make fossil free living possible within one generation.
To make fossil free living a reality, we are transforming our own production portfolio and helping our customers to power their lives in climate smarter ways. We are phasing out fossil production, investing in renewables and innovating with new ways of energy storage.
Vattenfall produces electricity and heat from many types of energy sources, including hydro, wind, solar, biomass, waste, nuclear, coal and natural gas. Vattenfall is one of the largest providers of fossil free electricity in Europe. We will phase out coal as fuel in all our heat plants by 2030.
Hydro power provides large-scale, stable renewable electricity and helps balance intermittent generation. As well as producing almost no emissions, it has no fuel costs and power plants have a long economic life. We own and operate more than 100 hydro power plants, most of which are located in Sweden with some in Finland and Germany. Hydro power accounts for roughly 30 per cent of Vattenfall's total electricity generation and is the most significant renewable energy source both in terms of Vattenfall's production and the European energy system.
Nuclear power emits low levels of CO2 across its life cycle and provides stable and large-scale electricity generation. The costs of fuel, operation and maintenance are normally low. We are constantly intensifying our efforts to achieve impeccable safety and availability levels. Vattenfall aims to maintain a leading position in nuclear safety as it is our responsibility to protect the general public, the people working at our nuclear power plants, and the environment.
Wind power is a renewable energy source which emits essentially no CO2 across its life cycle and has no fuel costs. Vattenfall wants be a leader in the development, construction and operation of wind power, and we have set a target to operate 4 GW of wind power by 2020. Vattenfall today operates 1,070 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 2.75 GW at 46 onshore and 11 offshore wind farms in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, which makes us one of the world leaders in offshore wind.
Our energy sources
Vattenfall produces electricity and heat from many types of energy sources. We are actively phasing out fossil-based production.
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is easy to install, requires little operation and maintenance work and systems have a long operational life. We continue to explore new opportunities in solar energy technology and battery storage. For example, by integrating solar energy with wind farms we can keep costs down and minimise the environmental impact by taking advantage of existing infrastructure. We plan to build additional solar farms in our efforts to further diversify our portfolio.
Biomass is also a renewable energy source and can be anything from energy crops to agricultural or forestry residues and biogenic waste. By using biomass in power production instead of fossil fuels, CO2 emissions are significantly reduced and properly managed biomass is carbon neutral over time. Biomass resources are geographically diversified and political risk is limited. We often use locally sourced fuels like wood chips, forest residues and sawmill by-products, landscape conservation material and compost residues.
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We are committed to electrifying society as a way to help turn the tide on climate change.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bowja 3: Ninja Kami - Game of the Day
Bowja 3: Ninja Kami, is the latest installment of the "Bowja the Ninja" series, developed by the talented Robin Vencel of PencilKids. This time out, the tiny ninja must retrieve and return an amulet that has been stolen from the mystical Caves of Kami.
Typical to previous games in the series, the game has a polished and cartoon-like style that uses vibrant colors, varied environments, and cute sound effects. The gameplay is both a trial-and-error and point-and-click affair, but most of the puzzles are generally too easy to frustrate. It's not as challenging, irreverent, or bloody as Vencel's similar Retardo and the Iron Golem, but Bowja's latest journey is still highly enjoyable.
Fans of the series will know what to expect, and likely won't need any convincing to check out Bowja 3. For those of you that haven't yet stepped into the shoes of the tiny ninja, we encourage you to slip into a diminutive red Shinobi shozozu, grab your bow, and get ready to save the day!
Feel free to check out the first two installments of Bowja's adventures here:
Bowja the Ninja on Factory Island
Bowja the Ninja 2: In Bigman's Compound
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There are many companies out there that continue that are trying to win the significant market share of the correctional industry. However, one company that has been dominating this industry for nearly three decades is Securus Technologies. The company has one of the most comprehensive lists of products and services, and it also continues to engage in research and development to find new products and services for the sector.
Securus Technologies believe that it is essential for the industry to change with the time and modernize itself. It is for this very reason that the company has spent nearly $600 million to develop new products and services for correctional industry and better the products that already exist. It is what has helped the company to retain its top position in the industry.
Securus Technologies started in the year 1986 and is among the first companies in the industry to have its dedicated research center. The company focuses on delivering exemplary customer service as well as a comprehensive product line. Securus Technologies offer many different types of products and services in the correctional sector, including phone services, photo sharing services, video services, video visitation, kiosks, money transfer service, voice messaging system, email messaging system, and more. Securus Technologies has focused on keeping the prices of its products and services low so that the customers don't have to overspend or think before using the company's services.
The investigative products and services offered by Securus Technologies have also been in the news for all the right reasons. It has contributed majorly to the improvement in the performance of the law enforcement agencies. It has potentially saved numerous lives as well by alerting the police authorities on time and capturing the image of the culprit quickly. Securus Technologies has many new products and services under development that would be introduced soon.
You don't have to be within the industry to know that Talk Fusion has become one of the biggest video communication firms on the internet. Talk Fusion was founded by CEO Bob Reina way back in 2007. Reina hadn't been able to find a platform he believed in so that he could market his products via videos embedded in emails. So Reina did the thing that every entrepreneur should do: he created the service he needed. Now, ten years later Talk Fusion is a hit and they are being awarded for their hard work. Talk Fusion was recently awarded the Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award by the Technology Marketing Corporation.
Rich Tehrani is the CEO of Technology Marketing Corporation and he was the first person to give a shout out to the award winners. Tehrani stated, "It gives me great pleasure to honor the recipients of the 2016 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award." Tehrani went on to call Talk Fusion a true leader within the industry and a representative of the "best of the best products and solutions available on the market today." Tehrani's words weren't empty, either, as they came at the behest of Talk Fusion's coveted Video Chat application.
Talk Fusion received their award thanks to the hard work put forth on the Video Chat application. The Video Chat app was designed to interface multiple people from any mobile device in the world so that they can communicate via video. The Video Chat application can be acquired from the Google Play Store as well as iTunes and can be received completely for free. Not a bad price for something that can be seen as a game changer, right? Talk Fusion on Facebook.
Talk Fusion CEO Bob Reina isn't one to let a chance to speak highly of his workers go by. Reina said, upon receiving the award, "This is just the beginning. Our talented IT team has big plans for the future." Reina went on to praise how his team focuses on staying ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition. Looking at the results, we can't argue with that.


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Flu season lurks right around the corner. Cook Children's
diagnosed their first flu case this week -- the earliest diagnosis
they have seen in three years.
Each year at this time Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and our friends at Walgreens join us to encourage residents to become flu aware and to get a flu shot. There is no way to know how intense any flu season will be, but we do know flu can knock down the strongest person for several days --and it can kill. While there are several things you can do to protect yourself and your family from the flu, a flu shot is one of the best protective measures you can take.
I've got mine now. Why don't you get yours?
TCPH is now offering low-cost flu vaccine in all of our clinics. You can also get a flu shot at most area pharmacies and doctors offices. It doesn't matter where you get one as long as you get one.
We're hoping this flu season will be a mild one. If you get a flu shot, the flu shouldn't bother you much at all.
Have a healthy autumn!
Veerinder (Vinny) Taneja
Tarrant County Public Health Director
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With two levels of training floors and over 4,000 square feet, the Evanston Dojo is where it all started. Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, this flagship FMA dojo is home to hundreds of students who train day in and day out.
Phone: 847-866-0200 ext 2 Manager: Jean Carlos Vasquez 823 1/2 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60202
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Click the desired date on the calendar to view classes and events at the Evanston Dojo.