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This was my first Mercy Watson book and I loved it, but it was way too old for my son. It is part of a series about a pig, named Mercy Watson, who is much like a beloved family dog and the scrapes she gets into. This is a Halloween story and is a hilarious tale of the trouble a pig can make when her owners take her trick-or-treating. This story would be perfect for the child who is just starting to be interested in "chapter" books since it is split up into short chapters, and can maintain their attention for a slightly longer period of time. It can be read aloud in under 15 minutes, though, which is good for the parents looking to get young ones wanting "one more chapter, please?!" into bed. I will pick up this series again when my son is a little older, maybe 4, and will be able to understand the humor. This time around, he was just excited to see a pig!
Category: Childhood
For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Before you read any further, you should be aware that this book is written from an explicitly Christian perspective, that I, myself, don't necessarily agree with. So, if that's a deal breaker…. don't read it.
Disclosures aside, this book has a lot of awesome content about education, and a particularly a parent's involvement in education whether they are public school parents, private school parents or homeschooling parents.
Continue reading for an excessive amount of quotes from this book, my poor pages are so dog-eared upon just one read through…. I'm going to let the quotes speak for themselves.
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"Children are Born Persons" and Swim Lessons
Today, at swim lessons, I had an annoying encounter with the swim instructor that reminded me of how much we, as a society, think children aren't people overall, that their opinions don't count because they aren't fully formed yet and need to be molded into an adult. Anyway, I always ask my son if he wants to go underwater before we do dips in the pool – and I wait for a response. Halfway through today, he told me he was all done, so we stopped doing dips for the last couple minutes. After, the instructor told pointed out that as the adults, we shouldn't phrase commands as questions to our children because it teaches them they have a choice when they aren't capable of making one yet. He stressed that this piece of well-meant advice was from the education he has been receiving on how to teach small children. I didn't say anything, because we see him for 30 minutes once a week – who cares, really? And, a pool full of toddlers is not the place for a debate. Furthermore, what he actually said was true – you shouldn't phrase commands as a question, it just doesn't apply in this case, because it wasn't a command. Inside, I was irritated. Of course he has a choice! He's demonstrated very clearly that he knows what I'm asking, and has the vocabulary to say more, all done, no more, yes and no quite easily. I think it is much more harmful to teach him that he doesn't have a choice, when he should – how would you like to be dunked underwater for no reason if you didn't want to be? If for 4 weeks he refused to go underwater and I felt it was inhibiting his water safety, I might change it to a command instead of a question, but for right now – he is cooperative until he has had enough and I feel that should be respected. Teaching him that his cooperation is rewarded and that his opinion matters seems to me like it will go a lot farther towards promoting good behavior and developing a relationship of trust between us than not taking into account his feelings about what we're doing in the pool.
"Children are born persons." This is principle one of Charlotte Mason's system of education and I have been reading about it lately to prepare for a study group one of my sisters-in-laws is hosting tonight. It seems like a really obvious statement, right? Everyone knows that children are people – but as a society we don't treat them as people. We talk down to them, simplify our language, tell them what they can and cannot like, and generally feed them mental garbage. Our education system is definitely like this – in school we teach excerpts from good books, we set standards and assume they all have to meet the same mold, we dictate who they should be, how they should behave and what they should know based on their age. We tell them what to think and then are amazed when they reach the higher levels of education and do not know how to think for themselves. After years of completely ignoring the fact that children are capable of really really good thoughts, we expect them to share their thoughts and still think that those thoughts have value. I've been irritated by this since I was a child, and I distinctly remember looking up to certain people who treated me with respect even though I was young.
To clarify, I know that children are less mature and have less knowledge and life experience – I don't recommend we let our children have total freedom. My 19 month old regularly throws temper tantrums, tries to touch hot things, wanders too close to the street, and is pretty willing to run straight into the water even without his life jacket on – he doesn't know enough not to yet. He IS still a person though who is capable of making some choices, of telling me what he wants, of coming up with new ideas, fun games and contributing positively to life. He is capable of putting his pajamas in the hamper every morning, and while I'm not willing to fight with him over this yet on the rare morning he isn't excited to do it, I generally expect him to do so. As a part of the family, he needs to know his contributions, even as small as one piece of clothing in the laundry, matter. It doesn't save me any work, it takes twice as long for him to carry his pajamas to the hamper under my supervision, but he is SO PROUD of himself, because he knows he is being useful, and that is something I want to instill in him. I don't want to tell him to go play by himself while I clean up after him – that is counterproductive if I want him to be a capable adult someday.
It isn't just his abilities that matter, though. Charlotte Mason also stresses that children need lots of free play to be allowed to learn about themselves and trust in their capabilities. This is something I believed before I started learning about her principles of educating young people. My son is really good at playing outside, he loves it – "outshide! outshide!" is a refrain you can hear at all hours of the day in our house no matter the weather and I try to foster that. I find though, that if I sit and be boring or try to read, he gets bored pretty quickly and wants interaction. If, on the other hand, I go outside and start weeding the garden, he usually starts out next to me helping and then slowly wanders away to play at whatever game he has invented while pulling weeds up. Recently he discovered you can knock leaves off trees with a stick and the memory of that belly laugh will stay with me forever. Simply by being productive and present I end up fostering independent play and his imagination – it is good motivation to actually get up and weed my garden.
Today's conversation at the pool, and the reading I've been doing on Charlotte Mason's first principle have just served as a reminder to respect my son, and I am grateful for that, I guess that's all I'm trying to say.
Toddler Teaching Tools
I've been working with my 1.5 year old to help him learn some of his basics lately like ABCs, 123s, shapes, colors, animals and their sounds and body parts. I have gone through a few different teaching tools and games and I thought I would post a review so that other people might have an easier time finding good stuff. He is too little to really sit and learn anything, of course, but everyday I try to find time to play with him in an educational way and incorporate learning without it feeling like pre-school. I've listed my favorite 6 toys and the alternatives that didn't work out so well to hopefully save you a little work 🙂
DIY Shapes and Colors Felt Toy Game for Toddlers.
My son is quite a bit too young to be ready for any formal education, but my husband and I think that learning is so important and we're really excited to start teaching him things – anything! We like to incorporate learning into as much as possible, that includes solo play time. Recently, I made a wall-hanging felt game for Charlie that he loves to play with. Right now, he can't play with it the way it was intended, but he loves that the felt pieces come off and stick back on, the bright colors keep him occupied, and he's being exposed to the idea of shapes and colors. When Dave and I see him playing with it, we often take a few minutes to sit with him and talk him through what color and shape he's currently playing with. It's fun for everyone and it's so so easy to make!
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My Favorite Quick-and-Easy Low-Carb Dinners
To help you get a low-carb dinner on the table more often, here are My Favorite Quick and Easy Low-Carb Dinners! All these dinner ideas are low-carb and gluten-free, and many are Keto. Check out Recipe Round-Ups for more collections of low-carb recipes like this one!
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I know early January is the time when many people are starting a low-carb eating plan or looking for low-carb meal ideas to get back on track. And easy tasty low-carb dinners that are quick to get on the table after a day at work have to be helpful for anyone who's eating low-carb or Keto.
So I looked through my archives and picked out 20 favorites for this collection of My Favorite Quick-and-Easy Low-Carb Dinners. I focused on easy one-dish meals that can be made in 30 minutes, but some might take a little longer, and you might want a side dish with a few of these.
All the quick and easy dinners you find here are gluten-free and low in carbs, and most are also Keto and South Beach Diet friendly as well. I hope some of these recipes will be just what you need to add some interest to your low-carb dinner rotation!
Just click the recipe title under any photo to go to the complete recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen. And if you try or have tried one of these quick low-carb dinners, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Sheet Pan Meals are always easy, and this Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry Sheet Pan Meal has been a popular on the blog. This recipe will be a hit with the whole family.
Roasted Lemon Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal is another sheet pan dinner that's super easy and quick.
For everyone who likes spicy Sriracha Sauce, these Low-Carb Sriracha Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick dinner you'll make over and over. You can use a bit less Sriracha Sauce if you don't want so much heat.
Asian Lettuce Cups with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling are another quick lettuce wrap dinner that's not quite so spicy.
Cauliflower cooks super-fast in the Instant Pot which makes this Instant Pot Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup one of the quickest Instant Pot recipes on the blog. If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can also cook this on the stovetop, but that will take a little longer.
Another pretty quick soup in the Instant Pot is Instant Pot Low-Carb Soup with Ground Beef, Green Beans, and Tomatoes.
The fish cooks in minutes for these Low-Carb Fish Taco Cabbage Bowls, and if you use coleslaw mix for the cabbage slaw, this recipe will be even faster. My sister Sandee and her husband Clayton are big fans of this recipe!
Sriracha Beef Cabbage Bowls are another fun bowl meal that's super fast and easy to make.
For Italian sausage fans, a sheet pan meal that's super easy and quick is this Low-Carb Roasted Italian Sausage and Mini Peppers Sheet Pan Meal. I like turkey Italian sausage, but if you're eating Keto you could use pork sausage.
Another quick low-carb dinner with Italian sausage is Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs, Capers, Kalamata Olives, and Lemon. You can cook this on a Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate link) if it's not grilling weather.
One-pan meals are always a hit, and this One Pan Low-Carb Greek Skillet Chicken is easy, quick, and delicious. I'd love this with American Greek Salad for a side dish!
Some people might not consider Low-Carb Fried Cabbage with Bacon to be a complete meal, but personally I'd love that for a quick one-pan dinner!
Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Tahini Sauce is easy and amazing. If you don't have Tahini and don't want to buy it just for this recipe, just use peanut butter in the sauce instead!
If you marinate the chicken in the fridge while you're at work, Low-Carb Chicken Nuggets with Mustard, Almond, and Parmesan are pretty fast to cook when you get home.
I absolutely love this Instant Pot Chunky Pasta Sauce with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Herbs, and you can make the zucchini noodles while the sauce cooks in the Instant Pot.
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you could make Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce for Zucchini Noodles on the stove.
People who like roasted brussels sprouts will love this Low-Carb Roasted Asian Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Meal.
If brussels sprouts are not a go for you, try this Spicy Low-Carb Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans Sheet Pan Meal instead.
And finally, I couldn't share a collection of easy low-carb dinners without including this Easy Baked Pesto Chicken that's one of the most popular recipes ever on the blog. This is super fast to get into the oven; then make The BEST Easy Cauliflower Rice while the chicken cooks.
Also quick and good with cauliflower rice is Chicken Paprikash which uses the Hungarian Paprika I love so much!

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When Ruth made her declaration to stay with Naomi, adopt her people's ways, and put her faith in God, she knew that the future was uncertain, that her problems wouldn't be solved immediately, and there would be tough times ahead. Yet she was determined.
It reminds me of the old song, "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" by S. Sundar Singh.
"I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back."
I imagine her singing this on that long road to Bethlehem. As doubt crept in, wondering what life would be like, she sang, determined to follow her God.
On the road to Bethlehem, Ruth knew that life was going to be hard. Probably much harder than she could imagine. She'd just left her homeland, the friends and family she'd grown up with and acceptance in exchange for a life with nothing but question marks.
- Would the Israelites accept her? Could they see past her nationality and see her faith in God?
- How would they survive? Where would they get food? Where would they find protection?
- Would she ever have another husband? Children? Hope of a future?
- What would her new life be like? She had to learn the ways, ideas, culture of the Hebrews without the guarantee of being accepted among them.
She was adopting a new home nation but there was no promise of security.
One thing is for certain: her faith in God was resolute. She trusted Him to provide, protect, and guide. She hadn't grown up hearing about Jehovah, but she had met Him and made a decision to follow Him. God wasn't just her husband's family's God. He was now hers, it was personal.
Even if you don't grow up hearing about Christ, or going to church, the choice is still yours to make. Will you follow Christ? Do you follow Christ? Do you have a personal relationship with the Savior?
Ruth decided to follow Jesus; no turning back, no turning back. That's some faith.


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DIY solar heating systems are designed to take the guess work out of solar heating. Modern day vacuum tube collectors can reach temperatures exceeding 400°F, and as such proper sizing and installation is very important. All our kits have been engineered to provide the maximum performance will addressing all safety features.
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We feel that being honest is a much better policy to win your trust rather than trying to lure you with nearly impossible statements such as life time warranty. Nothing lasts forever! Our warranty policy is simple; we offer a 3 year warranty on everything we sell and 10 years on our collectors. With this warranty you will get NO hassle next business day replacement (if shipping service and inventory permits). However, as a valued customer you will get technical support through the life time ownership of your product. Our Collector do carry longer warranties 10 years from the manufacture. The warranty cover failures that occur during normal operational conditions or manufactures defects. It does not cover failure due to inappropriate operation such as freezing or over heat. Damage caused by vandalism, storms, floods etc. Your household insurance should be modified to cover the system from such situations.
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Angry industrial tuna fishermen plans backfire when they blockade the Rainbow Warrior from coming into Marseilles port, creating a media sensation and bringing international attention to the plight of the endangered Atlantic blue fin tuna. The Rainbow Warrior was planning on holding workshops on marine reserves.
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|Big stars with fish appliques by Green Star Quilts
Next I made the log cabin blocks to go down the sides of the quilt....
|Corner log cabin block by Green Star Quilts
|Crocodile by Green Star Quilts
|Dinosaurs quilt by Green Star Quilts
This time I have added rabbits and taken away the fox:
|Woodland animals by Green Star Quilts
|Sea life and dinosaurs quilt by Green Star Quilts
The two quilts together look like this:
|Sea Life quilt
These quilts are the last commissions in April. Now they are finished I have been enjoying sitting in the garden sunshine, catching up with friends and looking in a few cupboards with rather tepid enthusiasm for spring cleaning! There will not be a blog post next week as I will be cuddling the new baby, oh I can't wait! But soon I will be back in the sewing room and making a blue stars quilt for a new baby in Fiona's family.
I hope the weather is warm with you, our spring flowers are gorgeous here, the birds are nesting frantically with a lot of arguments about nest boxes going on...The tulips are nearly in flower and my bicycle has been out for a few sunny day rides. Everything feels very optimistic and happiness levels have definitely risen with more daylight!
I hope everything goes well for you all this week,
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travelling light
So when I left for this trip I was surprised at how OCD I became about the size and weight of my backpack, weighing out everything that was to enter it. I was obsessed with "travelling light".
People travel heavy because they do not trust the world to be there for them tomorrow. Perhaps they don't trust that the place they visit will have things like coffee or tea and they bring their own. Perhaps the place they visit will not have people to talk to so they bring books. Perhaps the world will be hot or cold and the world will not provide shelter so they bring clothes for all situations. Many people travel by bringing their worlds with them, frequently on their shoulders. The typical story is that of course the world provides things and the instant coffee brought from home never gets made. The heavy packers end up either hanging onto their stuff for the trip (too scared to throw it away because perhaps they might need it some day) or they throw it out (and make the conversion to light packer).
But there's also another kind of heavy packing. I recently found that I would frequently preoccupy myself with plans and eventualities that simply never got used. I carry many thoughts ("What job will I have when I get back to the States?", etc.) like a 60 liter backpack! It's uncomfortable to carry my worries but it's hard to let go and not worry, allow the world to provide and enjoy the weightlessness.


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Connections syndication Feed model.
In a previous blog entry, I shared the profile view of My dW on the iPhone, now lets take a quick peek at some additional features that will be available.
Today, let's explore dW Public updates on the iPhone:
Track dW members activity on the river of news: Blog entries, Comments, Downloads, Profile posts, Forum posts, Wiki updates, Shared Files, Group posts, Board posts... And many other activities.... all from your iPhone!
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Almost £3 million has been awarded by the government to improve safety on a notorious stretch of the A18 after it was named one of the most dangerous roads in the country.
A joint bid by North East Lincolnshire Council and Lincolnshire County Council has secured £2.8 million from the Department for Transport's Safer Roads Fund after changes to the road were proposed.
The money will see work, including road widening and speed reduction, carried out on the stretch of the A18 from the junction A46 near Laceby to the A16 junction near Ludborough after the Road Safety Foundation found it to be one of the fifty high risk 'A' roads in England.
Next week, North East Lincolnshire Council is set to approve plans to make itself the accountable body for the funds in order to carry out the works on the stretch of road, meaning the authority would be responsible for ensuring the improvements to the A18 are made.
The measures proposed come after HM Coroner, Mr Paul Kelly, issued a report into preventing future deaths on the A18 following an inquest into the deaths of five members of the Cockburn family in 2013.
Angela, 49, and David Cockburn, 48, their two daughters Carley Ann, 21, and Bethany, 18 and one-year-old granddaughter Lacie from County Durham died when the car they were in hit an oncoming lorry.
Following instructions from the coroner, a number of safety improvements have been drawn up by the council.
They include:
• Widening of the carriageway between Laceby roundabout and A18 / Waltham Road junction
• Provision of right turn lanes at the Oaklands Hotel and Golf Club entrances
• Upgrade of the A18/Waltham Road junction
• Localised traffic sign upgrades, road markings and surfacing works between Laceby roundabout and the A18/ B1203 junction
• Reduction of the speed limit to 50mph (to match the current 50mph on the NEL section)
• Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS)
• Installation of traffic islands at the Barton Street junction.
Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said the reduction in casualties on the road will be significant after the works.
"Now that we've been successful in our joint funding bid, one of the improvements we'll be making to our section of A18 is installing two traffic islands at its junction with Barton Street," he said.
"We'll also be installing vehicle-activated signs on our stretch of the A18, as well as bringing the speed limit down to 50mph to match the limit on the North East Lincolnshire section.
"These works are a result of this section of road being identified as an accident cluster site.
"When complete, these improvements will make travelling the A18 safer for all road users and will significantly reduce the number of collisions both here and in North East Lincolnshire."


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Are you ready to start a garden, but just don't know how? This guide will give you all the tools to feel confident planning, planting, harvesting and preserving your garden. Learn how to grow your own food and save money at the same time!
8 Ways to Preserve Your Harvest
Food preservation is a homesteaders most valuable skill. After all that work planning, planting, tending and harvesting your garden, the last thing you want is for your bounty to go to waste. Learn more about how to preserve your garden harvest and make food last for months or even years!
Unlock the Secrets to a Perfect Garden Layout! (A Reference Tool for Gardeners)
Ever wonder how expert gardeners know how to layout their vegetable gardens? Here's your guide to companion planting, succession planting, taxonomy, and growing requirements for all your crops with quick references and helpful infographics. Get ready for the biggest harvests you've ever had!
Sweet Pickle Relish
Looking for a canning recipe to preserve your garden harvest? We actually invent snacks just to incorporate this relish. It's so delicious, I will never buy grocery store relish again.
Is Geothermal Right for You? (Taking Your Homestead Off-Grid)
Find yourself wondering if Geothermal heating and cooling is the right fit for your property? Find out how much money we saved by making the switch to this eco-friendly energy system.
Healthier Coconut Chicken Strips (paleo, gluten free, whole30)
Coconut chicken strips are by far one of my family's favorite meals. They are quick to make and this recipe substitutes the flour and breadcrumbs with gluten free, paleo and whole30 alternatives. They also make delicious leftovers!
22 Eco Friendly Products to Replace Disposables and Save you Thousands a Year!
Going green isn't always easy, but if it can save you money and the environment at the same time, there's no reason not to. Maybe you've been trying to be environmentally friendly for a while; reducing your waste, recycling and being more conscious of the products you buy are all great ways to do your part.
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Plan
Click for an up close look at this potager design layout for a raised bed vegetable garden. The detailed diagrams have great examples of companion planting and intercropping.
Veggie Garden Supply List (includes starting seeds indoors)
I have so many people asking what supplies they truly NEED to get started with a new garden. I thought this list would help all the beginner gardeners out there.
California Hotdog Wrap
This quick and easy hotdog tortilla wrap will be your new family favorite. It's topped with bacon, cheese and onions and grilled to perfection.


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So when are tank stats actually getting buffed?
Damage gets buffed over and over and over and over again, but nothing happens to the tankstats? Can you tell me how I, as a tank, that faces 5 ap champs in the enemy team and stacks Magic resist and health, STILL gets %%%%ing destroyed in 2 seconds? Can you tell me why I as a tank gets blown up so god damn fast? In every single other game I play as a tank, I TANK. I can be in the frontline and take damage for quite some time. But in League of Legends, I now survive 2 seconds instead of 1 in teamfights. This game annoys me more and more for every %%%%ing day. How about you change the name of the game to ''League of %%%%ing oneshots'', because that's what it is.
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Working together for a better community.
LOC is an annual leadership development program that prepares a select group of county residents to become the community stewards of the future. This group embarks on a nine-month course on Oswego County and its resources, vital issues of today, and visioning for tomorrow.
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Leadership Oswego County is a community program administered by SUNY Oswego's Office of Business and Community Relations. The Leadership Oswego County program explores community trusteeship, leadership skills, current issues and networking with a diverse group of community residents.
Key community members mentor and share with participants about the skills and knowledge needed to be effective leaders. Graduates of the program are better prepared to serve the community in the roles of board member, citizen, employee or volunteer with organizations that serve Central New York.
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The MISSION of Leadership Oswego County is to educate committed citizens to become a well-informed, engaged, and diverse network of community stewards.
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St. John Farm to Table is the island's first and only farm to table dining experience that showcases local, sustainable, organic products grown and produced here on St. John, as well as nearby islands to create gourmet cuisine that is simple and elegant. Farm to Table menus will be designed based on fruits, vegetables and herbs being grown on St. John and harvested on the day of, or just a day or two before the dinners themselves. We will also be using local fisherman as much as possible for our seafood dishes, and other St. John products such as Drunk Bay-Salt Pond Sea Salt, Wayne Clendenin's St. John Honey, locally made pepper and fruit sauces as well as organic local eggs, breads and pasta. Additionally, we will always be on the look-out for other local products, fruits and vegetables grown on the islands St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, and Dominica to enhance our menus.
Besides the local, sustainable, organic aspect, Farm to Table gives me, Chef Julie Van Pelt, the opportunity to create fabulous and imaginative dishes using the freshest, seasonal products available. While the menu we are providing here on the website is a sample menu, it is also the actual dinner menu from the launch of Farm to Table at the incomparable Hawksview Estate here on St. John. This event is not only captured here on the Farm to Table website with amazing photos from Eliza Magro Photography, but is also featured in the current edition of St. John Magazine (Issue No. 6, Titled "Island Zen Chef") by the ever professional Melinda Nelson of Melinda Media with writer Jaime Elliot, and up and coming talented photographer Tristan Ewald. The menu that evening was a huge hit, starting with St. John Mango Bellinis, and finishing with a Dessert Trio that included Wayne Clendennen's St John Honey & Soursop Ice Cream, Local Mango and Coconut Water Sorbet, and Banana-Dulce de Leche- Mint Springrolls with Dominica Cinnamon Bark Ice Cream and Cruzan Rum Caramel Drizzle.
Each Farm to Table dinner menu will be a "surprise", as I will be using incredibly fresh "up to the moment" ingredients. However, upon booking the event, I will always discuss, at length, the likes and dislikes of my clients, and any dietary restrictions they may have. In this way, I will be tailoring a unique and special meal for each and every client of St. John Farm to Table. Finally, we will always provide printed menus for the dinner, and each course will be accompanied by a tableside description of the dish, the local ingredients it contains, and the inspiration behind it. It is my goal to provide an amazing evening of food and entertainment that is not just an exquisite culinary experience, but is also a treat for the senses, honoring the hard work and the talents of the people of St. John, and the bounty of this incredible island.
I invite you to join me, Chef Julie Van Pelt and St. John Farm to Table, for a unique Farm to Table Dining Experience celebrating Local, Sustainable, Organic, Gourmet Cuisine and The Love of All Things St. John!
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Cal at USC Tailgate
Special Event | November 10 | California Science Center, Wallis Annenberg Building
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Join the Cal Alumni Association at the California Science Center with a pre-game tailgate catered by Allegro Catering and Events! Enjoy exceptional company with fellow alumni and Cal Spirit groups before we take on USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum!
Time: 2.5 hours before kickoff! To be announced 12 days before game.


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Open During All Slope Operational Hours
Trampoline Rules:
- A valid trampoline pass is required.
- All sharp objects must be removed from pockets.
- Snowflex is not responsible for any lessons or coaching on the trampoline.
- Footwear is not permitted on the trampoline.
- Sitting on trampoline pads while the trampoline is in use is not permitted.
- Only one person at a time may bounce on the trampoline.
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Meet the Board
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John "JJ" Bernabei, RPh
Board Vice President
Pharmacist Member
4009 Palisades Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
A life-long resident of Weirton, WV, and a 1989 graduate of WVU, currently JJ is the CEO and co-owner of the Tristate Medical Group which consists of retail and Long Term Care pharmacies along with a home medical equipment company. JJ is current on the Board of Trustees of Weirton Medical Center, and is the current Chairman of the Weirton Medical Center Foundation. He was past president of the WV Pharmacy Association and past president of the Weirton Chamber of Commerce. JJ's wife Sue is also a 1989 WVU Pharmacy graduate.
Everett Frazier
Public Member
P.O. Box 82
Cyclone, WV 24867
Mr. Frazier enjoys a successful career in management in the automotive industry. He currently serves as the Director of Operations of Thornhill GM Superstore.
Chuck Jones
Public Member
1568 Virginia Street, East
Charleston, WV 25311
Retired December 31, 2014, as Executive Director of the WV Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM)
Past President of State Risk Management Association (STRIMA)
Board member of Thomas Health System serving on the Finance Committee
Past President of WV March of Dimes
Past Board member Big Brothers Big Sisters
Graduated Bluefield State College—Chemistry /Mathematics
Co-Founding member African American Philanthropy in Action
Sam Kapourales, RPh
Pharmacist Member
215 Logan Street, Suite 10
Williamson, West Virginia 25661
Graduate of Medical College of Virginia - School of Pharmacy
Past-President of the Board of Pharmacy
Former Mayor of Williamson, West Virginia
Former owner of independent retail pharmacy
David G. Bowyer
Pharmacist Member
David G. Bowyer is the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in Charleston, WV. He has been a member of the faculty at the school since the program's inception in 2005. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 1984 and has worked in a variety of practice settings, including both hospital and community pharmacy. He has also worked as a consultant pharmacist in the long-term care settings. He has served in a variety of offices in the West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists including two terms as president. He has also served on several committees with the American Society of Health System Pharmacist and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. He received the WVSHP Leadership Award in April 2008 and the Distinguished Educator Award in 2014 from the West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacist has designated him as an ASHP Fellow in 2016. He is certified as both and Immunizing Pharmacist and a Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist by the American Pharmacist Association and serves as a trainer for those programs. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Rural Health Association.
Dennis Lewis, RPh
Board President
Pharmacist Member
557 Main Street
Chapmanville, WV 25508
Dennis Lewis is a 1974 graduate of Concord College and a 1977 graduate of WVU School of Pharmacy. In 1981, he began his career by opening a respiratory therapy company, which later evolved into an apothecary pharmacy, as well as a Medicare certified Home Health agency in 1985. He formed the nonprofit organization "Dignity Hospice" in 1993 to serve the needs of terminally ill patients. He is currently the President/CEO of Dignity Hospice and Home Health.
Dennis is a recipient of the 1993 Entrepreneur of the Year, received the 1995 Innovative Pharmacist Practice Award, 2005 Merck Community Service Award for West Virginia, The West Virginia Pharmacy Leadership Award, the 2009 Bowl of Hygeia Award, Member of WVU School of Pharmacy Centennial Hall of Fame, as well as the 2015 Dr James H Beal Award. Dennis is also the past President of the West Virginia Pharmacist Association.
Vicky Skaff, RPh
Board Secretary
Pharmacist Member
1609 Teter Road
Charleston, WV 25314
Graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy (1977)
Community retail pharmacist for 39 years
Certifications: Immunizations, Diabetes Care, and Medication Therapy Management
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Education, and Research (WVU School of Pharmacy),
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Legislative committees of WVPA/WVSHP
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"Snap Shot" award for Immunizations (WIN)
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A 42-year-old man is facing charges after threatening to shoot two people following a road rage incident in Vermont on Sunday.
Micah O'Neil of Sheldon, Vermont, is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 bail.
According to St. Albans Police, O'Neil was driving on Route 105 behind another vehicle toward St. Albans on Sunday night. Both vehicles were behind a slow-moving pickup truck.
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At one point, the pickup truck turned into a driveway, and O'Neil went to pass the other vehicle, driven by Matthew Paquette, 24, of St. Albans. As O'Neil attempted to pass, Paquette slammed on his brakes. O'Neil then flicked his cigarette out his window toward Paquette's vehicle as he passed it.
O'Neil continued on to his business in the Dussault Auto Sales complex on North Main Street in St. Albans as Paquette continued to follow him.
Once at Dussault, O'Neil went inside and came back outside brandishing a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun. He allegedly pointed it at Paquette and Megan Underwood, 25, a passenger in the vehicle, and threatened to shoot them.
Paquette and Underwood called police, and O'Neil was taken into custody without incident. The gun was recovered from his vehicle.


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A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus. Depending on the case, the surgeon may elect to leave the cervix and/or ovaries.
Removing an organ from the pelvis causes internal and external scarring and changes the dynamics of support and pressure for other organs. Pain may result from adhesive scar tissue pinching nerves or affecting the mobility of nearby structures. Common complaints include lower back pain, pain at or inside the incision, pain with intercourse, bladder problems, and digestive issues.
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Japanese physicists claim to have created element 113. If confirmed, this would mark the first time an Asian nation has won naming rights to an element on the periodic table. Here's hoping the data holds up.
We'll be hearing a lot over the next week or so about how much Presidential debates can change the outcome of elections. Before getting carried away, you might want to read this article about how small their impact really is.
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Washington (CNN) – Just how conservative is tea party darling Rep. Michele Bachmann?
According to new rankings released Friday by Heritage Action, sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, a Washington right-wing think tank, the Minnesota congresswoman is the ninth most conservative congressional member.
Described as "a comprehensive and revealing barometer of a lawmaker's willingness to fight for conservative policies in Congress" on the organization's website, the Heritage Foundation's legislative scorecard ranks members based on decisions made through "30 votes and 5 co-sponsorship scores in the House and "19 votes and 4 co-sponsorship scores in the Senate."
The scorecard compares each congressional vote against a "preferred" vote by Heritage Action, the grassroots arm of Heritage Foundation, one of the oldest and most-recognized conservative policy centers in the nation.
South Carolina GOP Sen. Jim DeMint takes the top spot as the most conservative legislator, but Bachmann is the highest ranking 2012 GOP presidential contender with a score of 94 percent.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul scored 76 percent, followed by Michigan Rep. Thad McCotter at 68 percent.
I still don't get one thing. Why do all the Republican women pols feel the need to smear a ton of makeup all over to the point where they look like tr0ll0ps?
I'm belive that bachman will be great more interest for presdient
Please obama and biden need stop blame on tea party about terroist well I ask biden what about on black or afracian american are keep ganster for terroist
And all of these folks are really PROUD of this and want to make all of America like them!!!! Jeez!! Too bad they are the minority!!!
Obama/Biden 2011!!!
That's great news! After having Obama, the Senate's most liberal member, in the Whitehouse for 4 years and witnessing the devastation he has brought upon this country, we could use some conservative common sense in the Whitehouse. Our very survival may be riding on it.
She's #1 in my book for being the most uneducated congresswoman ever.
Have you noticed that in every picture Bachmann takes she's looking UP into the sky?????? Did someone tell her that was her best looking POSE??? Or is she waiting for a RAY from HEAVEN to come down on her to tell her – "NO, Michele, NOT NOW – Don't run for President yet because I have not yet sent you the calling!!!!!""
President Reagan could not get a passing grade on this test. Enough said.
The fact is Heritage Foundation doesn't know the meaning of conservatism
As a conservative I see real conservatism in moderate democrats from red states and moderate republicans from blue states
Rush Limbaugh, Fox news and tea baggers conservatism are self motivated fake conservatism
This woman is nuts. End of discussion.
No surprise here. I am impressed that they can measure anyone so far off to the right!
Good luck appealing to moderates.
Radical left is better than radical conservative any day.
IIt's too bad they don't have a least-in-touch with reality list. That's the one place you could find both Pelosi & Bachmann ;leading together.
Conservatism is like a cancer. It no longer deals with fiscal well being, but focuses on denying women's rights, denying religious freedom, denying equality, and encouraging class warfare while catering to billionaires and big corporations.
Well duh!!! I am surprised she is not number one on the list. This is news?
Translation: "South Carolina's senator jim demint is the most obviously racist bigot, while #'s 2 thru 10 have better developed their ability to pretend their racism and bigotry are some sort of "political position".
It's really not saying much (these days) that she makes the top 10 conservative list is it? I'll go further and say she makes the top 10 list in these categories as well:
1) Racist
2) Bigot
3) Evilness
4) Deception
5) Welfare
6) Pixie (her views are way out there)
7) Extremist
I could go on and on but she isn't worth it.
When did conservative mean close-minded ?
Yep , she's on the top ten list !
Michelle Bachman is the female version of Elmer Gantry the hypocritical religious huckster in Sinclair Lewis' famous novel. She will try to adulterate science classes with religion, thereby making a mockery of both science and religion.
Many conservative principles are similar to Taliban beliefs.
God told her to run for president, vote against the poor people, deny the uninsured health care, support wars in the middle east, and destroy the middle class. God also told her to support the wealthy and big business. Kind of makes you wonder who her God really is.
"right wing think tank" is an oxymoron
Most conservative does that mean most right reaching lunatic?
This is an obvious dupe if I've ever seen one. Out of all the GOP candidiates, Ron Paul by far wants the have the smallest federal government and limit federal spending, which is the core of conservatism.
"the eyes are the windows to the soul", so what's with the crazy eyes?
Yep, no support for human rights, the environment, veterans benefits, workers rights, education, women's and children's health. Sounds presidential to me.


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This article is about the English dub theme. For the Japanese theme, see Noah (composition).
"Noah's Theme" is a name given by Yu-Gi-Oh! English dub composer, Joel Douek, for an instrumental composition used in the English-language dub version of the original Yu-Gi-Oh!.
The theme is used in most scenes featuring Noah, therefore it is only used in the Virtual World arc.
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Partnering with LaterPay has allowed us to transition to a digital daily with a frictionless system for our audience - something we have wanted to do for a long time. And we are already generating more revenue now then we would have with ads.
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Torque 3D is the best full source, low cost solution out there. It is also our flagship engine built on the core strengths of our Front Line Award-winning Torque Game Engine Advanced. Torque 3D has been re-architected for maximum flexibility and performance across a wide-range of hardware. Torque 3D comes equipped with a full suite of tools to allow your team to excel and produce high-quality games and simulations. With deployment paths to PC, Mac, Linux, you have the power to distribute games wherever they are played.
The engine is by no means easy to work with. However, if you know your programming and logic and are comfortable changing source code, you can do a lot with Torque3D.
Best engine ever 10/10
So I have been using Tourqe 3D MIT for a while now since version 1.2 the last closed source version/First Open Source Version. This engine is currently open source under the MIT license and can be found on Github.
The Current Version is Tourqe 3D MIT v3.5. So I am reviewing the latest version.
The Engine Code has been pretty much overhauled in almost every way. The rendering part of the engine now uses a Blinn-Phong Shading model by default. You get more highlights out of your 2D spec maps. Not To mention your Models look allot nicer.
There is current work to get an OpenGL based render and Linux/SteamOS support is coming very soon. Possibly by the end of this month and android support by next year. (2014)
The Torque 3D game engine runs on C++ and TourqeScript (A proprietary Scripting language made by garage games)
On top of everything there are regular updates to the engine made by the community and steering committee that garage games heads up.
In short this engine is a must to keep an eye on in the open source space.
* It is robust in terms of networking and rendering capabilities.
* Full Source code is provided via github or you can use a binary version.
* There are many resources, tools, etc. for this engine that make it invaluable.
* The community is constantly updating the engine with new features.
* The Community is extremely knowledgeable about the engine and its inner workings.
* More platforms are being worked on such as Linux and SteamOS.
Overall I have to give this a 10/10
I found this engine extremely useful with many integrated features. A little out of date for next gen but a great tool for indie games.
This is the worst engine ever made by people claiming to be competent engineers. Stay away if you're at all serious about making a decent game.
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Water & Soft drinks
5 golden rules for soft drinks branding
Naturally I assume that your product is great tasting, offers something new and interesting for a specific consumer, and keeps its promises. But wait…. is that enough? Creating top-drawer branding and packaging for any new drink has never been so challenging. You'll want your product to fly off the shelf – that's a given. But long…Read More
Forget the fun
Whilst we're on fruit let's digress from snacks just briefly to explore another design language associated with health. I often get these two brands mixed up, because (as far as I can tell) they have separately decided to use the same codes to stake their claim as the most serious, healthiest brand on the juice…Read More
Take me to paradise
Ok the 'paradise' is a bit cartoon-like, but there's no doubt that VitaCoco's rapid rise to become the icon of a new healthy drink sector has a lot to do with its simple and iconic desert island scene, and the insight to go for a green coconut as its symbol (it's fresher than the brown…Read More
Missed app-ortunity?
Having given Lipton the idea of adding the sun as a sign of vitality (over 12 years ago), David is delighted to see his thinking still very much alive in the latest manifestation of this global brand identity. In many ways this design is simply following Coke and Pepsi away from the now outdated language…Read More
Gothic expressionism
In a healthy society it's normal for youth to reject the codes of older generations and create its own. Codes that deliberately alienate parents and are even faintly threatening, but which unite the tribe itself and empathise with its emotional needs. Red Bull once symbolised rebellion against 'soft' drinks and still retains a 'Top Gear'…Read More
Memories of Home
Feeding and fueling the Expats is high on the list for Singapore supermarkets, at least those in the business district. The Expats are many and varied, so the shelves are filled with lots of brands from 'home', and that could be anywhere from Japan to Scotland. French and Italian brands show up quite a lot…Read More
Don't worry… be happy
I read recently that one of Coca Cola's defining values is that it's always there for you in a time of crisis. At a corporate level, when natural disasters strike Coca Cola bottlers stop production of everything but water, and distribute that for free. A financial crisis might not seem so disastrous, but people are…Read More
Hand squeezed in black and white
Oranges really do grow on trees in Cyprus, a fact that is evident in gardens and even in many tree-lined streets. In that context I found it interesting that the packaging seems far more contrived than in Northern Europe, where we tend to prefer the stripped-down natural look. I guess Mediterraneans need a good reason…Read More
Energy – it's in the blood
The energy drink category often finds its metaphors and symbolism in the untamed power and strength of frightening animals, Red Bull being the original reference and the one to 'beat'. Good luck with that. To avoid this confrontation brands like Monster take a different tack, implying that some sort of supernatural blood transfusion lies at…Read More
No cheeky preservatives
With the buzz around coconut water at the moment it's no surprise that every retailer wants to get in on the action. It seems that Pret's 'funny ingredient stories' design system was just made for this one! But can anyone tell me what his eyes are made of…?Read More


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The Boating Lifestyle
Towels For After-Swim Drying
Light colors reflect sunlight while dark colors absorb it. That absorbed light turns into thermal energy, making dark towels dry more quickly. Ideally, this gives you a dry towel rather than a damp one for your second dip of the day.
Clear Vision
Salt spray can quickly coat the lenses of eyewear. Dim vision is the result, often accompanied by eyestrain. An easy solution is a small trigger bottle filled with fresh water. Several strong squirts on the face of each lens dissolve and carry away the salt film, rendering those fuzzy numbers on instruments clear again. It's not necessary to wipe the lenses after spraying as the remaining spots of clear water will not have a large effect on vision and the fresh water quickly evaporates. Restore your vision this way without even removing the eyewear, and on a hot day you'll get the added benefit of a bit of evaporative cooling on your forehead.
Holy Shrinking Canvas!
Some types of canvas shrink when wet. If you leave the canvas exposed to dew, then try to snap it on first thing in the morning, it won't fit. Eliminate the problem by stretching it out in the sun and allowing it to dry thoroughly. Then keep it dry before putting it on. Canvas-fitting problems often result when the frame's top becomes slightly bent. Luckily, you can get canvas extensions (available from West Marine), which fit between the canvas and the snap, making an easy fit possible no matter the cause.
Hotels Are OK, Too!
Plan overnight trips by stopping at marinas with hotels/motels on premises. There are lots of these and, with a little investigation and planning, you and friends with smaller boats can take longer trips, stopping each night, refueling, sleeping ashore in comfort, enjoying local restaurants and sights, and moving on at your leisure. Because a trailer boat is relatively small, your dockage fee will be reasonable.
Protect The Skipper's Territory
Weatherproofing the steering area, with a T-top for a center console, can add to comfort and safety by keeping the skipper out of the worst of the weather. It must be easily folded and stored out of the way, easily put up, and constructed of quality materials.
Water With A Handle
Carry extra water in collapsible jugs. You can fold these up and get them out of the way when they're empty. You can also use them to heat water for showers. Just leave them in the sun. Better still, cover them with a black garbage bag and they'll heat up quickly. Wash out before reusing.
Clothespins To The Rescue
Keep a bag of clothespins aboard, and use lots of them to secure drying towels and swimsuits to lifelines and pulpits. Plus, use a couple to hold pages open in your chart book, to pinch food bags closed, or to keep all kinds of items from blowing away.
— Published: Fall 2014
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Upon acceptance into a graduate program, international students will receive a questionnaire from the Office of International Student Services. Students must complete and return this questionnaire as soon as possible to begin the process of applying for a visa. Students will receive detailed instructions about the visa application process from the Office of International Student Services.
Please note that fees for the visa and for SEVIS are the responsibility of the student.
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It is the responsibility of the student to monitor the expiration date of the visa and, when needed, to seek an extension by contacting the Office of International Student Services.


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Each has 7 valence electrons
Highly reactive
"When a halogen combines with another element, the resulting compound is called a halide. One of the best examples of a halide is sodium chloride (NaCl). Don't think that the halogens always make ionic compounds and salts. Some halides of the world are a part of molecules with covalent bonds."


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Applies to: Reolink battery-powered cameras
The PIR sensor of Reolink battery-powered cameras is enabled all the time by default, and can be manually turn on/off by users. With the PIR turned off or disabled, the camera will go into sleep mode and will not respond to any motions. But you can still access the camera and turn on the PIR anytime you want.
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Launch Reolink App and turn on/off the PIR snesor on the device list as shown below.
Via Reolink Client (Windows):
Go to Device Settings >> RF Alarm, turn on/off the PIR sensor by selecting or deselecting Enable.
Via Reolink Client (Mac):
Go to Device Settings ->Alarm->PIR, turn on/off the PIR sensor by selecting or deselecting Enable.


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In Defense of Tenacity
Everyone has at least one favorite Jackie Chan movie. I have two: Drunken Master (1978) and Rush Hour (1998). My wife's favorite is Shanghai Noon (2000), and I'm sure you can think of a ton of other films he's been in.
The thing about Jackie Chan is, he is a beast when it comes to output. Most Americans are only aware of a fraction of his work but he has starred in over 200 major motion pictures. He even voiced himself in the animated series Jackie Chan Adventures, which lasted from September 2000 to July 2005.
His immense body of work, a never say die positivity, and brand consistency are the ingredients to Jackie Chan's fierce tenacity. His tenacious approach to filmmaking is the reason why he was the first Chinese Actor/Filmmaker to earn an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement on November 12, 2016.
We live in an age that praises the idea of fluke success and overnight superstars. We downplay difficulty when we talk about our personal achievements in an effort to make it look like we've never failed or that we don't need practice. We praise tech entrepreneurs and young business billionaires without ever acknowledging their numerous bankruptcies, bad ideas, and mismanaged venture capital. We pretend that hard work is a thing of the past and that all you need in order to be wildly successful is a good idea and some crowd funding. Jackie Chan has shattered all of these notions. He is the poster child for tenacity.
To put it lightly, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences isn't the most diverse organization. Most of it's members are white males, and since it's inception in 1927, the lion's share of the recipients of Oscar awards have been white males as well. In recent years, we've seen people of color win Oscar awards but at an alarmingly disproportionate rate as compared to their white counterparts. To be a person of color who wins an Oscar you have to do one of two things, either give an undeniably phenomenal performance, or work incredibly hard to set yourself apart from everyone else. Jackie Chan has done the latter and has the broken bones to prove it.
Chan won an Oscar without pretending like it was easy. Sometimes the best part of a Jackie Chan film is the blooper reel before the end credits, wherein he shows us the mistakes, bumps and bruises, and the occasional struggle with twisting his tongue to speak English (which is only one of the seven languages that he speaks).
Jackie's performances are always heartfelt and memorable, but unfortunately the Academy probably wouldn't deem any one of his individual performances as Oscar worthy. Lack of recognition by the industry you give your life to has stifled and killed the dreams of many an actor, but Jackie Chan doesn't seem to be motivated by recognition, but instead the thrill of working hard.
At 62 years of age, Jackie Chan has proven that by pairing his talent and his tenacity, he has the ability to accomplish anything. His Oscar award is only one of the 38 nationally recognized film awards that he has won over the course of his career and it is truly worth it's weight in gold plating, two-hundred times over. He stands as a testament to what it means to be tough, hardworking, and humble. Jackie Chan is, and always will be, one of my heroes.
Reflection Questions:
- Think of a dream you have for your future that excites you or makes you happy. What do you fear or resist in this picture of your future?
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Since Before You Were Born
Jeremiah 1:4-10
August 26, 2007
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 1:4-10
August 26, 2007
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
© 2007 by Christopher D. Drew
Sermon Focus: God speaks to Jeremiah and calls him into service as a messenger of God to the nations of the world. Jeremiah is told, when speaking the words of God, that nations and kingdoms will fall. And yet, hope remains, because God will also speak words through Jeremiah that will build and plant.
Sermon Function: To teach listeners about call, prophecy, and ministry. What does God want us to do this day? How can we know? What should we do? We must ask these questions if we are to remain faithful to this text.
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Well, another journey, and another return. I'm happy to be back. So is Sara. This time, we were attending the wedding of a very close friend of mine who now lives in Seattle, Washington. I was asked to be a "reader" at his catholic marriage rite. It was a fulfilling experience, and very interesting, particularly since I was asked to read various selections from the book of Sirach. Sirach is an apocryphal book that is part of the Roman Catholic scripture canon, but is not accepted as such by any Reformed Protestant denomination, including ours. It was fun to be included, but it's even more fun to be back home with you all.
Today's sermon scripture passage is taken from the Old Testament. We'll be reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah. We'll be reading about his call by God to be a prophet to the nations. How are we to interpret this today, in the midst of cultural strife when many who claim God's mantle will seemingly extinguish thousands of lives without a second thought? We are challenged in this era to interpret this text in a way that is both genuine and somehow connective with our contemporary situation. That's what we'll begin exploring today and continuing on for the next several weeks.
Let's listen now to God's word.
[Read Scripture - Jeremiah 1:4-10]
Experiencing God's Call
As many of you know, I'm still in the candidacy process in the Presbyterian Church (USA). This means that I'm on track for ordination, but must still pass some trials prior to being certified to receive a call.
Along this churchly path to ordained ministry, I've been asked hundreds of times, literally, to describe my "faith journey" and my "sense of call." These terms are used interchangeably. When coming from friends and colleagues outside of the Church, these questions about "faith journey" and "sense of call" really boil down to something like "What happened to you? Is there something wrong with you?" Et cetera.
As you might imagine, when one gets asked the same questions repeatedly, stock responses are developed to ease the storytelling tasks. This is not without some precedent. After all, I am called, and you are called "always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you" (1 Pet 3:15 NRSV). For me, that hope is Jesus Christ, the one who for our sake was crucified and was resurrected by God.
In my case, I first came to understand that God was calling me to the ministry when I was a senior in high school. A women in our church, who didn't know of my developing call, told me after one Sunday service that she had been watching me, and had been struck my the notion that I might one day consider becoming a pastor in the church. Then, after a short 17-year stint, God finally moved me to Austin, Texas for seminary, and to begin the church discernment process.
"The Call" wasn't something I heard in my mind, but something clearly distinguishable in my soul. It bubbled up gradually, and took me through a career as a consultant prior to taking me to Austin and seminary and marriage. Now it has taken me here. Call is something tangible, but not something necessarily measurable. This is why many scientists cannot understand people of faith. You cannot measure out call using quantitative techniques. Similarly, as C.S. Lewis noticed, you cannot make claims about things like miracles that are, by definition, something not scientifically verifiable. Science depends on repeatability to define and defend theories of reality. And repeatability requires measurement. For experiences that don't fit that narrow profile, we are left with the necessity of making philosophical and theological statements about our experience. This is why faith is not something empirically assessable, despite what legions of scientists and post-post modern atheists would prefer. Call is like that.
Many seminarians are familiar with a saying by Presbyterian Pastor Fredrick Buechner that is oft-repeated in school orientations and classrooms. Here it is: "[Call] is the place where your deep gladness meets the world's deep need." I like that definition. The world of Israel certainly needed Jeremiah's call to prophetic mission. Israel had, at the beginning of Jeremiah's life, achieved a temporary liberation from the rule of the Assyrians. But another kingdom was on the rise, that of Babylon. Jeremiah's call sets the stage for what is to follow in his book, which is among other things a recounting of life before, during, and after the destruction of Israel by the Babylonians in 587 B.C. The political life of Israel was at stake, and Jeremiah's call to prophecy is recognized now as an important word of warning in the face of dominating political power from a foreign nation. But for Israel, more is at stake. For Israel, the political is invariably wrapped up with the religious, because the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, divided since of the time of King Solomon, only came into existence by virtue of the word God had previously spoke when he called Moses to lead his people from the slavery of Egypt. The forthcoming destruction of Israel was, therefore, much more than a political catastrophe. It represented a theological catastrophe as well.
These first few verses of Jeremiah's call story say something to us, too. What is that? Let's listen again:
"Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations'" (Jer 1:4-5 NRSV).
God knows us through eternity rather than through the boundaries of time as we understand time. God knows us first, and calls us into service according to our spiritual gifts. The verbs "knew," "consecrated," and "appointed" are all in the perfect tense. The perfect tense defines an action has being fully completed from the time of the action through the remainder of history. This means that God absolutely knew, consecrated, and appointed Jeremiah fully and completely, with lasting eternal effect. God's knowledge of us is certain, full, and complete. In Jeremiah's case, the call was so profound has to be articulated as speech. In the example I gave you from my own life, the call was subtler, bubbling up from within. God's call, then, can come in a variety of ways.
Have there ever been times in your life when you might have sensed God's call? Perhaps a nudge you felt to take on a particular task for the church, or to attend to a fellow Christian in need? Pay heed to these things, because they will tell you about how God is actively working in your life.
God Calls People
The next thing this passage tells us is that God calls people. This is self-evident in our text, but it bears repeating. The reason is this: That God would call God's creatures into ministry is stunning.
I was recently listening to a sermon by another Presbyterian Pastor, Reverend Vic Pentz. He told he congregation about a book he was reading by Karl Barth, a famous and renowned theologian in the reformed, protestant tradition. Karl Barth's theological magnum opus is entitled Church Dogmatics. You would need almost three feet of shelf space to accommodate the entire work. But Barth helpfully penned a much smaller compendium of lectures on his theology called Dogmatics in Outline (and I can commend the work to you as well). Pentz quotes Barth several times, but one thought in particular jumped out at me as I was preparing this sermon. We consider it fascinating, marvelous, and wonderful that we have a God that is so tremendous, all-knowing, and wise and full of love. But what is really fascinating, wonderful, and marvelous is that God sees fit to create us! God didn't need to do that. But God did. And the beautiful truth contained in the story of Jeremiah's call is that God called Jeremiah, and that God continues to call men and women into service in the kingdom of God, whose head is Jesus Christ.
And in fact, in Jesus Christ we also get the full picture of the type of people God calls. Jeremiah is a member of what was likely one of the priestly tribes of Judah. Jesus calls everyone: Fishermen, tax collectors, and the like. Some of the folks God calls would have struck the ancient listener as odd. For Jesus to call a tax collector during the Roman occupation of Jerusalem was very odd indeed – even scandalous. But God calls. God called the Virgin Mary to bear the Son of God. God called Joseph into a special kind of fatherhood. God calls people into every form of ministry, prophecy, and discipleship. God has called this congregation into existence. God calls us into new and exciting ministries of prayer and service. God calls visitors to this church to discipleship, and I'm excited to think that one or more of you might be being called by God this very moment into not just another phase of life, but to new baptized life in Jesus Christ. God continues to move in this church. God has ordained that the church begin searching for a new pastor. God is calling us to exercise good stewardship over this church and its resources, so that the call of the new pastor might be successfully realized.
God is calling, but what ought we to do in response? What do we do when we don't feel like we're the right choice? Or somehow unworthy? Or scared and fearful of what might happen next?
God Is With Us!
Jeremiah felt some of this, I think. Jeremiah's initial response to God's call is similar to that of Moses. He asserts that he is "only a boy" and that he "[does] not know how to speak."
Our attempt to disqualify ourselves from God's services says some interesting things about us. One the one hand, it suggests that our faith in God's sovereignty is somehow insufficient. We convince ourselves that God is somehow mistaken if he calls us to do something. Believe me, I've made this amusing mistake multiple times. We try to set aside God's will all the time, particularly if it looks like it might trump our best laid plans for living a successful life.
On the other hand, our attempts to disqualify ourselves from God's service might also be a reflection of a keen awareness of unworthiness and sinfulness. But it might also be the result of an overwrought or even a sense of condemnation that is unwarranted. There are really, then, two significant ways we sin we attempt to dodge God when he calls us. In the first case, when we try to disqualify ourselves from God's service because we think God might be mistaken, that's the sin of pride is asserting itself on our life. In the second case, when we disqualify ourselves from God's service because we feel completely valueless, we commit the sin of thinking too lowly of ourselves. We are created beings, as the writer of Genesis tell us, in the image of God. Therefore, we are creatures cared for by the One who, as he did with Jeremiah, forms us in the womb as a potter forms a beautiful vase. The potter knows his creation intimately. He knows every nook and cranny, and he knows what will become of the creation because he is the one who represents true creativity and has the imagination and the power to bring his vision into what we understand as reality.
The call from God really does come to people like you and me. As the Creator, God knows our limits. And by living lives of honest repentance, we are able to respond to God's call because of the very assurance of God's presence with us. God declares to Jeremiah:
"Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD." (Jer 1:8 NRSV). Do not be afraid. We ought to trust God to put the words we need in our mouths, and to take the actions we need to move ahead and advance the cause of Jesus Christ.
Final Words
In the last two verses of our text today, Jeremiah finds that God's very words have been put in his mouth, and that he is appointed "over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant" (Jer 1:10 NRSV). Our own calls may not appear to be so profound as to impact the life of nations and kingdoms, but they can be critically important in the live of this congregation and its members and this community of Portland Texas. What injustices in our lives must be plucked up, pulled down, destroyed, and/or overthrown? A violent temper? Addiction to pornography? Abuse of drugs? Forgetting the lonely? Is there anything in your life that needs to be overthrown and tossed out? Hasty judgment, perhaps? Corrosive anger? Unconfessed sin? Broken family relationships?
The final words of Jeremiah are words of hope. What are you and I called to build and to plant? Is it to pray for others and for our enemies? Might God be calling you to join the prayer quilt ministry of the church? Perhaps God wants you to consider seminary education and ordained ministry? Perhaps God wants you to participate in reviving people through Mission 911 in Corpus Christi? Maybe you're called to help educate the youth or the adults in our church? Or is God calling you to mend a broken relationship? Or perhaps God is moving in your heart right now to consider baptism and the commitments of faith in Jesus Christ and discipleship. God's call is frequently something more than any of us could imagine. I think that's very exciting, and I pray that you might experience this same excitement in your own life, for the sake of the Joy we have in Jesus Christ, to whom we give all glory and honor.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Given at First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Texas.
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An unlikely pair has forged a crime-fighting alliance, in one of the few big American cities where crime is up.
Chicago's first Jewish mayor, Rahm Emanuel, has formed a team (of sorts) with the help of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, a man many view as an aggressive anti-Semite, to help cut the 40 percent surge in homicides in the city's neighborhoods.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Farrakhan has deployed men in the streets of Chicago to stop the violence - a move welcomed by Emanuel.
Emanuel, a native Chicagoan, was a civilian volunteer in Israel during the 1991 Gulf War, providing help to the Israel Defense Forces. Farrakhan has been charged over the years for having used anti-Semitic, or anti-white, rhetoric. But Emanuel has chosen to ignore Farrakhan's past remarks in the face of rising crime numbers.
In just the first six months of the year, more than 250 homicides were recorded in Chicago. It is an astounding number for a city that is only a third as large as New York City, which reportedly recorded 193 murders in the same time frame.
"People of faith have a role to play and community leaders have a role to play in helping to protect our neighborhoods and our citizens," Emanuel told the paper. "You cannot get there on just one piece of an anti-crime strategy."
Men known as the Fruit of Islam, loyal to Farrkahan's organization, can be seen in neighborhoods forming a human wall of protection against sudden outbreak of gunfire, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
More than 40 people were shot -- 10 of whom reportedly died -- during the Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, whose growing crime crisis has garnered national attention. Victims of gun crimes in Chicago were as young as 7 years and as old as 75, according to the Daily Beast.
And according to that report, Chicago's murder rate hasn't looked like that since 2003, when there were 283 homicides by June's end.
"The police have a role to play. Tearing down abandoned buildings has a role to play. Shutting liquor stores that are a cancer in the community has a role to play," Emanuel told the Sun-Times. "Community leaders have a role to play. Pastors have a role to play. Principals have a role to play. And most importantly, parents have roles to play. They have decided, the Nation of Islam, to help protect the community. And that's an important ingredient, like all the other aspects of protecting a neighborhood."


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As you might have read, a few members of the WoW.com crew hit the PTR over the weekend and took a few runs through the Pit of Saron, one of the new 5-man dungeons in Patch 3.3. It's also the only one currently available for testing. We didn't walk away from it with only our impressions posts for you, oh no. We also have screenshots and video.
Above you'll find our video of Forgemaster Garfrost, the first boss of the instance. Behind the cut below, you'll find the other two bosses (Krick and Scourgelord Tyrannus) and something a little... special. All of the videos are edited to make sure none of the story moments of the instance are included, so the narrative won't be spoiled for you at all. Enjoy!


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