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Authorship and Date
The text of Proverbs attributes most of the book to Solomon himself (1:1; 10:1; 25:1), but some parts to anonymous sages ("the wise," 22:17; 24:23) or the two otherwise-unknown Gentiles Agur (30:1-14) and King Lemuel (31:1-9). Certain scribes working for Hezekiah gain credit for compiling chs. 25-29 (25:1).
In modern critical scholarship, Solomonic authorship of Proverbs is usually dismissed, for a variety of stated reasons, at the heart of which is a general skepticism about the historicity ofSolomon and his reign, due to the rise of biblical minimalism. Since scholars are hesitant to say anything definite about the biography of Solomon, they are likewise reluctant to accept his authorship of any documents.
The usual stated reasons for disputing Solomonic authorship, such as supposed (1) lateness of language or literary form, (2) absence of literacy in 10th-cent. BC Israel, (3) prevalence of pseudepigraphical attributions of authorship in wisdom literature, or (4) lateness of the concept of the personification of wisdom, have been exploded by Egyptologist Kenneth Kitchen and others largely through an extensive comparison of Proverbs with the Egyptian wisdom literature from the second and first millennia BC. Kitchen argues that the basic literary form of Proverbs shows elements typical of both second- and first-millenia wisdom compositions, which would suggest it is a transitional form between the two, appropriate to the Solomonic reign, which straddled the millennia (10th cent. BC).
Solomonic authorship cannot be proven, too be sure, but neither are any of the arguments against it compelling. There is no great reason to doubt the Solomonic origin of the two collections attributed directly to him (10:1–22:16; chs. 25-29). It is not entirely clear that Prov. 1:1 is claiming Solomonic authorship for the Prologue—it may just indicate the predominant authorship of the book as a whole, for which a different author wrote the introductory chapters 1-9. There is no reason to doubt the attributions to Agur and Lemuel, since there is no discernible motivation for attributing compositions to these otherwise-unknown Gentiles unless there was, in fact, an historical connection to them. The collection of numerical proverbs (30:15-33) and the Song of the Noble Woman (31:10-31) are anonymous.
Solomon reigned in the tenth century BC (900's), during a period in which international trade made Israel and its capital Jerusalem a cosmopolitan society. The influence of Egyptian thought (esp. between 22:17–24:22 and Amenemope) and the contributions of easterners (Agur, Lemuel) makes sense during this time period:
Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt ... And men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. (1 Kgs 4:30,34)
The superscription of Prov. 25:1 indicates further editorial work done on the book during the reign of Hezekiah. Although we do not know when the book reached its final form, the reign of Hezekiah is an attractive option, since the early part of his reign seemed to witness an economic and cultural renaissance of Judean society and a spirit of optimism about the future, at least until the Assyrian campaign devastated the land. Features of Proverbs would fit this period: it exhibits an optimistic tone, seems to assume a righteous king is reigning, and reflects nothing yet of the trauma of the exile.
The Application of Proverbs to the Christian Life
Proverbs are observations on life and exhortations to practice the natural virtues (prudence, fortitude, temperance, justice) and the natural law. Most hold true even in the situation of the New Covenant and in contemporary culture. They often take the form of general rules or principles that, all things being equal, do describe "how things are." For example:
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. (10:4)
This holds true as a general principle; but there are lazy persons who inherit wealth or come to it by chance. Likewise, in many parts of the world there are hard-working poor who are kept in poverty by injustice, oppression, or an undeveloped economic system. Nonetheless, all things being equal, diligence brings a better result than poverty.
Proverbs need to be accepted as general principles to which there are exceptions, but not as absolute diving promises on par with, for example, Jesus' affirmation, "Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die" (Jn 11:26).
The Place of Proverbs, and the Wisdom Literature Generally, with Biblical Theology
Proverbs and other wisdom books pose a problem for biblical theologians, because the covenant-historical perspective that dominates the theology of the law, prophets, and historical books seems absent. In Proverbs, for example, almost nothing is said about covenant, law, salvation history, Sinai, the cult, etc. For this reason some biblical theologians have despaired of integrating the wisdom literature with the rest of the Old Testament, and simply concede that it presents an alternative theology to the other books.
Such a radical disjunction between the wisdom and other books is not necessary. The key to understanding the role of the wisdom literature, and Proverbs in particular, is the attribution of authorship to Solomon. Solomon anchors the wisdom literature to the covenant history of Israel, linking it to the Davidic covenant as the form of instruction suitable for his empire. Just as Moses provided Israel with the Law, which was particular, nationalistic, and cultic, appropriate to their role as a separate and priestly people; so Solomon later provided his international empire (1 Kgs 4:21,34) with Wisdom, which was universal, international, and "secular" (properly understood). Although Proverbs firmly insists that reverence for the LORD, the God of Israel, is the foundation for accumulating wisdom, nonetheless the proverbs themselves are largely observations and exhortations of the natural law with regard to daily living. One need not be an Israelite, nor reside close enough to the Temple to make regular pilgrimages, in order to put the exhortations of Proverbs into practice. When, through Christ the Son of David, the empire of David and Solomon was restored and transformed as the Church, the universality of the wisdom literature would prove useful for moral catechesis within the Church.
The Covenantal Nature of Wisdom
The word covenant (Heb. berith) occurs only once in Proverbs, and with reference to a marital covenant (2:17), not to one of the great covenants of salvation history. Nonetheless, Proverbs does have important covenantal themes.
First, there is theological significance to the fact that the reader is addressed throughout the Prologue as "son." Solomon is the presumed speaker (1:1); therefore, in his address of the reader as "son," he invites the reader into a covenant relationship with himself. "Son" is a covenant category, and Solomon himself enjoyed divine sonship by virtue of his being heir of the Davidic covenant (1 Sam 7:14; Ps 89:26-27). Solomon offers to extend that blessing to us, his readers. If we accept his invitation to sonship, through him we will indirectly experience the blessings of divine filiation. So, in Proverbs, every reader is invited into the blessings of the Davidic covenant by entering in to a relationship with David's heir Solomon through the embrace of the gift of divine wisdom which Solomon himself received from God and offers in turn to us. This model of becoming a "son of the Son," or a "son in the Son," is analogous to the reality of the New Covenant, in which we enter into relationship with Christ through the embrace of the Gospel and his Spirit, which he himself received from the Father. The Christian reader, therefore, can hear through the voice of Solomon the voice of Solomon's greater Son (Matt 12:42).
Second, the covenantal significance of the nuptial presentation of Lady Wisdom needs to be unpacked. We have already noted in the Overview how strong the nuptial theme is in the Prologue and Epilogue. The sacred author frequently uses spousal language to describe Lady Wisdom:
3:13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding, 14 for the gain from it is better than gain from silver and its profit better than gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
4:13 Keep hold of instruction, do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
7:4 Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend; 5 to preserve you from the loose woman, from the adventuress with her smooth words.
On the other hand, descriptions of wisdom are applied to the ideal wife in the Epilogue, as seen above. So there is a fluidity in Proverbs between the image of Wife and the image of Wisdom: the two are mutually illuminative.
In this way, the young man or "son" who is the ideal reader of the book is exhorted on two levels. On a natural level, he is encouraged to remain faithful to the "wife of his youth," or, if not yet married, to seek a wise woman as the ideal partner rather than one who is merely alluring. On a theological level, Wisdom herself is presented to the young man as the ideal spouse; therefore a young man might be justified in foregoing natural marriage altogether in order to give himself fully to the pursuit of divine Wisdom.
In both cases, the "son" who is the reader is exhorted to enter into, or embrace more fully, a covenant relationship; the covenant with his wife, and a covenantal relationship with divine Wisdom. In fact, all readers of the book are implicitly encouraged to enter into a spousal relationship with the Wisdom of the LORD.
In a Christian reading of Proverbs, this invitation to a spousal embrace of Wisdom is fulfilled in the nuptial embrace of Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom of God, through the Wedding Feast of the Lamb, which is the Eucharistic banquet.
However, strong motifs also link Lady Wisdom to the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. "Spirit" (Heb. ruach) is feminine in Hebrew, and the Spirit of God is presented under a feminine, or specifically maternal, aspect in several places in the Old Testament. Lady Wisdom is virtually identified with God's Spirit in later wisdom literature (Wis 7:25). Thus, the call to the nuptial embrace of Wisdom can also be understood as a call to commit oneself to the Holy Spirit, who also comes to us through the Sacraments.
We should not be surprised that Lady Wisdom may serve as a type both of the Second and Third Persons of the Trinity, for their missions are closely united. The Second Person is "the Christ," meaning "the Anointed One," and that with which he is anointed is none other than the Third Person, the Holy Spirit. Thus,
The notion of anointing suggests . . . that there is no distance between the Son and the Spirit. Indeed, just as between the surface of the body and the anointing with oil neither reason nor sensation recognizes any intermediary, so the contact of the Son with the Spirit is immediate, so that anyone who would make contact with the Son by faith must first encounter the oil by contact. In fact there is no part that is not covered by the Holy Spirit. That is why the confession of the Son's Lordship is made in the Holy Spirit by those who receive him, the Spirit coming from all sides to those who approach the Son in faith. (Catechism of the Catholic Church §690, quoting St. Gregory of Nyssa)
Finding Christ in the Book of Proverbs
We have already mentioned that Lady Wisdom typifies Christ, who is God's Wisdom incarnate: "Christ [is] the power of God and the Wisdom of God" (1 Cor 1:24). This is especially the case with Prov. 8, the hymn of Wisdom the companion of God in creation, which was universally accepted among the Fathers as a description of the Second Person and the background for various New Testament images of Christ, such as the prologue of the Gospel of John.
Christ is typified in Proverbs in other ways. The voice of the author, who addresses us as his "sons," is presented to us as Solomon the Son of David. Yet Christ is the better Son of David; "something greater than Solomon is here" (Lk 11:31). The Christian can hear his voice as the one that addresses us in Proverbs.
Christ is also the ideal wise man, whose description is built up bit by bit as the Book progresses. About him it is most truly said:
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,
And the wicked seek his life. (29:10)
To his passion one can apply these words:
Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
Strokes make clean the innermost parts. (20:30)
The following may be applied to his kingdom:
If a king judges the poor with equity
His throne will be established forever. (29:14)
He is the king described by Lemuel's mother, who did not give his strength to wine or women (Prov. 31:3-5) but gave "strong drink" to those who were "perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress" (31:6) i.e. the Eucharistic wine, which we may "drink and forget" our "poverty, and remember [our] misery no more" (31:7), because our sins are forgiven.


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Introduction: Origami Samurai Hat
This is the very first origami model I learned, you can even turn it into a fish with a swift cut to its back. This is my sixth instructable, and, now that I have my hands on some much needed glue, I shall soon be doing projects not origami related (Yuss!). If you are a beginner, or know a n00b who could use this information, this is the perfect project for you. Tell me what you think (And if you want to know how to make the fish) -- and PLEASE check out my origami eagle. That instructable has been mystreriously neglected by my fellow instructabrarians.
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Step 1: Triangles and Something Less Threatening Than Tribulations
Start with the colored side down, though you are best achieving your model with a sticky note or a big newspaper. Fold one of the corners to the other, giving you a neat isosceles triangle. Fold the corners farthest from each other to meet the top tip, or meet in the center.
Step 2: Horns
Rotate the model 180 degrees. Fold the top layers up to meet the upper corner, then fold those back down to the edge they create (i.e. the crease). Fold those back up once again to meet the other edge of themselves. Refer to the picture for more clarity.
Step 3: Shape Taking
The lowest corner will go up to the horns we just made -- DO NOT let it touch the top corner. There is no proper measurement for this, but make sure there is plenty of room below it. Fold the remaining excess paper up as far as it can go. Then fold the back flap up to the top corner.
Step 4: Squishiness (Optional)
Place your fingers on either side of the helmet and squish it so the flat side is on what used to be the pointy (Or folded) sides. Fold the bottom corners up to their respective sides. There is no desired measurement here, just use your good judgment.
This is a major lesson here to beginners, because squishing like this will be essential to other pieces. This fold is optional if you don't get it, but sure makes the model look a lot better. Otherwise, you are done.
Step 5: And Back. . .
Squish the helmet back to its original position.
Step 6: The Origami Samurai Helmet
The helm of the samurai is complete! May all your foes bow to yours awesomeness, or laugh at your cheapness. I haven't made a life-sized model, so if anyone makes it out of paper, please show me your results! Enjoy this piece, and never eat the things you find off your floor. . . They really don't taste as you remembered them to unless they're that cookie dough you bought from the movie you watched two years ago. XD

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During the first week of May, Univera Associates and Corporate Staff accompanied Serve First's partner, Vitamin Angels, on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Though Univera has assisted Serve First on several of these trips, the DR was a first for Univera. While there, the Associates witnessed the mission of Serve First played out in real time, as the lives of some very deserving children were impacted with the gift of essential, life-giving micronutrients.
Below, you can get to know the lucky Associates who were chosen to attend this trip. How does one prepare themselves for a trip to a place unlike any they've ever been? Where things like clean drinking water, electricity and three square meals are considered luxuries instead of bare necessities? Let's find out…
Angelyn Toth
My name is Angelyn Toth and I live on the beautiful Island of Bowen in British Columbia, Canada. My daughter Kasara is in her final year at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon and gives thanks daily to Univera for the products that help her through exams and the finances received via our Univera businesses. Her plan is to specialize as an Equine Veterinarian.
I am fortunate to live in a 38-acre rainforest with fields, waterfalls and bird sanctuary. 20 years ago, this July, I bought a broken down, dilapidated sheep farm and turned it into a vibrant global retreat centre. It backs on to Crippen Park and has hosted many guests from around the world. We have horses, a pot-belly pig, dog, cat and many wildlife creatures such as deer and eagles. I love animals and ride my horse as often as possible and hike my dog daily. A day in the life of Angelyn begins with feeding all the animals, cleaning stables and paddocks and running back to my house to get on my first Univera call. The day winds down by tucking the horses in and making sure all is well at the centre. I love this precious time of day.
Again I give thanks to my Univera business for helping me save my retreat centre from going back to the bank 9 years ago. I am blessed to have met so many wonderful people whose lives have been transformed by the products and community of Univera.
I have recently written a book for the profession of Relationship Marketing that came out of my direct experience and success. It is being published and will be released in a few weeks. It is entitled:
From Squeak to Roar – Unleashing the Potential in your Relationship Marketing Tribe.
I can't wait to share it with my team!
What is your favorite Univera Product and why?
My favorite product is actually a concoction of Xtra, Aloe and Greens combined. Yum yum. I feel like I am giving my body what it needs if I am on the run and do not have time to eat properly. It gives me the mental clarity, focus and energy I need with such a busy life.
What does Serve First mean to you?
Serve First sits as the foundation of what we are doing in Univera. To know that children are directly being helped, by bringing people into our business is such a bonus to what we are doing. It brings balance and gratitude for all that we are receiving with Univera. It catches the attention of purpose driven, caring people.
How do you include the Serve First mission into your Univera business?
We let people know that Serve First is part of our mission and it attracts kind people who care into our business. Last week I was in Campbell River with Dr. Neil Tessler and I mentioned I would be going to the Dominican Republic for a Serve First project. After the presentation a beautiful young couple came over to me to let me know about the orphanage they own in Africa. It means so much to them that we have this Serve First consciousness. They are so excited to learn more and I believe will be coming to our Serve First Fundraiser this week. When they see how Univera can include their vision and mission, they will be signing up with us and I look forward to helping them succeed.
Describe how you felt when you found out that you had been chosen to go on the annual Serve First trip?
I remember hearing the announcement of the people going to the Dominican Republic this year and I was secretly jealous… lol. I really wanted to go. Then, a phone call came in and I was invited and I have to say I was elated at first then scared. Being a bit of a homebody with a huge project, my daughter and many people and animals to take care of, I thought "what if I die?" Then I relaxed and said it will be okay. Good to get out of my comfort zone and help people at levels I cannot even imagine.
What are your expectations about the Dominican Republic?
My expectations about the Dominican Republic are that it is vastly different than where I presently live with the privilege of clean water, healthy living and wealth. I know it will take a long time to get there from Bowen Island and I usually don't like flying but know I must, so I will meditate or connect with people I meet on route. I sense it will be both rich and poor depending on where we will be staying and where we will be working on the Serve First mission. I expect to roll up my sleeves and work hard doing whatever is needed of me. I imagine I will have a perspective shift while I am there.
What are you doing to prepare for your trip physically, mentally and emotionally?
I am preparing myself by contemplating what is being actually asked of me by going on this trip; the journey to get there, and the experience of being there. I hike every day and clean barns so I think I am physically fit for the mission. While working on what I may be afraid of, I came upon this beautiful meditation in my daily reading book by Eileen Caddy from Findhorn Scotland.
Peace be unto you. To be at one with Me is to be at peace, for peace starts deep within the soul and then reflects itself without. Then when you have found inner peace and stability, you can go anywhere and withstand anything. You can even walk in the valley of the shadow of death and fear nothing, for with that inner peace comes serenity and tranquility, which nothing and no one can disturb or destroy. As you recognize and accept your true relationship with Me and do it as simply as a child without any complications, so will your whole life be filled with joy and thanksgiving. Then no fear can enter and you will appear to live a charmed life and to be fully protected, for where there is no fear, there is full protection. It is fear that opens the door to danger and leaves you vulnerable. Therefore banish fear, let my peace and love infill and enfold you and give eternal thanks.


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We are gathering data on illegal mountain bike, dirt bike, and ATV usage. This information will be summarized and used to inform parks and others about the extent of the problems. Summaries may appear here in the future. Please use a separate form for each incident. We are more interested in actual counts of vehicles involved but evidence of past usage is useful also (check one of the tracks categories below). In the comments section below, we are interested in more details:
- Please include the time as we are trying to find patterns of behavior so police can institute a sting operation. e.g. 12:30 on Saturdays
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- Comments made by offenders, e.g. I didn't notice the posting signs
- Speed of passing, e.g. too fast, safe & sane
- No warning or slowing down
- Whether they were leaving visible marks on the trail, e.g. spinning wheels, sliding around corners
- Whether they were widening the trail, e.g. went off through the vegetation to pass you
- For bikers (if you chat with them) ask if they are members of IMBA or any club
- We would love photographs of either offenders or any messes they have made (mail to Trail Conference office)
Under NO condition should you be confrontational. Be polite but firm.
More information about reporting incidents, including phone numbers of parks and police agencies are listed in Incident Reporting Procedures.
Privacy statement: This data will be used for summary information only. Your name or other information about you will not be released to anyone without your permission (see below for partial release). We may use your name to reply directly to you concerning the problem that you have reported.
Thanks for the help!
See also Trail Problem Report for reporting bad blazing, down trees, and other physical problems with the trail that need the attention of the maintainer or trail crew, as well as other non-vehicle related problems.
Mountain bike - also known as ATB or all terrain bicycle
Dirt bike - motorized bicycle or motorcycle
ATV - all terrain vehicle or ORV - off road vehicle, sometimes Jeeps and small pickup trucks, etc.


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Why do we keep trying to teach children to sight read before they can actually understand, feel and hear music? Don't we learn to speak before learning to write? At Meludia, we start with sensations and emotions; it's the Meludia method.
Sensory discovery
Music is basically a stream of waves that our bodies perceive through our ears. "Hearing" a sound element like a music note, a chord or a rest is the first phase of music perception. So far, so good!
Emotional resonance
Once our body starts vibrating, it triggers a second emotional phase. You might not perceive this emotion but it exists in all music. It can be raw, sophisticated, internal, external, taut or stable. As well as heavily influencing our tastes and perception, this emotional impact is a source of profound natural enjoyment. This musical emotion is especially important for musicians as it motivates them to compose and perform music.
Memory integration
We have all had a tune stuck in our head at one point or another. This is because musical memory mentally reproduces sound elements and makes us relive sensations and emotions linked to melodies we have heard. But that's not all! Memory integration helps musicians to imagine sounds without external stimuli. It also allows musicians to internally interpret, change and even recreate a piece of music they have heard. Ideally, our memories should store musical information in a structured coherent way (notably in keeping with the 7 elements of music) for it to be integrated homogeneously. See? It's simple.
Sight reading and musical analysis
In spite of the intense emotional influence we feel when we listen to or play it, music can be considered in purely analytical and theoretical terms. The mind conceptualises, codifies, and theorizes sound elements captured by senses, emotions, and memory. This is when language, words, numbers, and signs – often referred to collectively as sight reading – are used to formalize and elaborate theoretical interpretations. This analysis leads to a better understanding of the music's structure while making it easier to memorize and perform. It also enriches musicians' creativity. Case in point!
Perceiving music in SEMA mode
These four types of perception are interlinked and inseparable. Consistent progress in each area will help you to develop your abilities, listen to music in a qualitative way and enjoy it more thoroughly. Over to you!


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An immigrant's life is always marked by a fundamental tension, longing for the familiar while also embracing the new. Born in Tehran, Iran, Omid Kordestani grew up speaking both Farsi and English and attended an Italian Catholic school. At age 14, he immigrated with his family to San José. With such an international background, Kordestani learned to be the quintessential diplomat, finding a way to bridge cultural differences and thrive in any environment.
As a high school student, Kordestani took an ethics course in philosophy at San José State and immediately liked the environment, especially because the university offered him a strong educational foundation. Recruited by Hewlett-Packard after graduation, Kordestani began to realize that his engineering degree could be used in ways that he had not anticipated. As a result, he returned to school and obtained his M.B.A. from Stanford.
After working for several startup companies, including Netscape, Kordestani joined Google in 1999 and is well known in the high-tech industry for developing the business model that capitalized on the powerful, new internet search engine. For Kordestani, precision and trust are crucial in his work.
Data collection and analysis must be exact; and in his relationship with his customers, employees, and partners, it is all about delivering on his promises, adding value to the organization.
For one who has such a diverse range of experiences, having an open mind is important. From the rap artist Eminem to the Italian opera composer Puccini, Kordestani's eclectic taste in music reflects his ability to appreciate seemingly disparate things and take full advantage of all that the world has to offer. In the twenty-first century, a true "citizen of the world" has to be an innovator like Kordestani, who can build bridges and form alliances where none existed before.


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We were asked by Palmer and Harvey to attend their biggest UK Trade Show, Pro Retail 2014 to celebrate and raise awareness of their new shirt sponsorship deal with Sussex CCC,
The two days at the trade show allowed visitors and exhibitors the chance to visit the rig and have a go on the two cricket related activities that were operating, and to learn a little more about the sponsorship and Sussex CCC.
Martyn Ward, Managing Director – Sales & Commercial, said of the event
"We were bowled over by the enthusiasm of people taking part in our sporting challenge at the Cricket Factory. It was a great opportunity to highlight our partnership with Sussex County Cricket Club. Well done to Nikki and the team at Factory Eleven who helped give our visitors to Pro-retail an enjoyable and memorable two days."
Palmer and Harvey are the UK's number one delivered wholesaler who are based locally to the County Ground at Hove.
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African Economic Conference has contributed to bringing a smile to the faces of Africans: William Lyakurwa, Executive Director of the African Economic Research Consortium
"Parliamentarians, civil society organizations and journalists are the key players who can contribute to good governance… These groups can play a significant part in combatting corruption and capital flight in particular… Capital flight drains the resources of a nation and hence, retards economic growth."
These views were expressed by Dr. William Lyakurwa, Executive Director of the African Economic Research Consortium, in an interview on the sidelines of a networking meeting with African think tanks on Monday, October 29 in Kigali, a day prior to the opening of the African Economic Conference.
He touched numerous development-related issues at the heart of the ongoing African Economic Conference. He particularly featured Africa's economic performance in the last decade in terms of economic growth and poverty reduction, and the role AEC has played in promoting good governance and inclusive growth. He also touched on the link between inclusive growth and democracy in an evolving continent.
To the question: "How can we achieve inclusive growth at national level in countries where there is lack of democracy?" Mr. Lyakurwa explained that democracy in its broad sense can lead to good governance, growth and equitable distribution of wealth. He said: "Democracy is a necessary condition for economic development, but it is not sufficient. It has to be coupled with macroeconomic stability, and a conscious effort to address the needs of the poor through various channels: national health insurance, cash transfers, schools feeding systems and scholarships targeting the very poor in the society, because education has been found to be positively correlated with high incomes and growth."
At the same time, he cited countries that have achieved high economic growth, relative distribution of wealth and reduction poverty without democracy. "There are countries that have achieved relatively high rate of economic growth, and have lifted a large part of their populations out of poverty and relatively equitable distribution of incomes, without democracy," Mr. Lyakurwa said.
As commonly argued, Africa has immense natural resources that have been grotesquely mismanaged. Having participated in the various past AEC conferences, Mr. Lyakurwa acknowledged that significant economic progress have been made, both in the area of research and on linkages between growth and poverty; health and poverty; and the linkage between health-growth. "We have seen a surge in research on the subject of resilient growth and unemployment, particularly youth unemployment and climate change," he underscored, adding that a research that was relevant for African policy-making was climate change adaptation. "That is the research I have seen conducted in Africa, by Africans and non-Africans alike, over the last five years," Mr. Lyakurwa further affirmed.
What can African researchers and think tanks do to promote good governance and inclusive growth, to put smile in the face of some Africans? Mr. Lyakurwa pointed to the influence of African think tanks in contributing to the promotion of inclusive growth. Within the framework of the Bank's decentralization strategy, he said researchers could position themselves, in collaboration with think tanks, to play a bigger role.
"In addition to contributing to knowledge generation, think tanks play a key role in linking researchers with policy-makers in an objective and non-partisan framework," he said. For him, policy-making is at the national level and national think tanks are best placed to carry on continuous dialogue with policy-makers. African Development Bank researchers, for their part, continue to produce high-quality research output that can be disseminated optimally at the national level.
"It will be best to collaborate with national think tanks in the dissemination process. Overall, even though there is still room for improvement, the African Economic Conference has, in one way or the other, contributed to bringing a smile to the face of Africans over the past six years," he concluded.


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We are back home from our long weekend at the lake, to celebrate Angel's birthday as well as our wedding anniversary, and what a weekend it was! I have already written about Angel's Birthday Spankings on our first night there, and I'd have to say that the action didn't slow down much from that point! There was so much going on both inside and out of the bedroom that I'm likely to not even remember parts of it, but will try to recap some of the highlights at least! Angel kept me locked in the Queen's Keep part of the time, and let me out at other times. All-in-all I was probably out more than in for this weekend, so for the sake of my Current Status Page I just listed it as being unlocked for 3 straight days..
Following the spanking, Angel modeled some of her new lingerie for me. This was the sexy, baby blue outfit which she had already shown me the package for, with matching stockings. Wearing this, she kept me locked so she could keep teasing me while riding her Magic Wand to several more orgasms on top of me. I never get tired of that view! We kept playing well into the night and wee hours of Saturday morning, with various positions and also with the larger butt plug again. Angel was still not QUITE able to take that one all the way in, but very close! Eventually, she unlocked me as well, so she could feel me inside her at the same time as having a large plug in her ass. With over 6 weeks of build-up since the last time I was out of the cage, that was a rather explosive scene for both of us!


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The Detroit Red Wings have finally admitted what most people were expecting – that speedy checking centre Darren Helm's back woes will keep him on the sideline for the remainder of the National http://postmediawindsorstar.wordpress.com/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=172554&type=image&TB_iframe=1Hockey League season.
Helm likely done for the season
The Detroit Red Wings have finally admitted what most people were expecting – that speedy checking centre Darren Helm's back woes will keep him on the sideline for the remainder of the National Hockey League season.
"Well he's not going to play hockey right this year we don't think," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said of Helm. "We have to get ourselves ready for the playoffs and be ready to go on without him."
Helm, who has only played one game all season, was ready to admit defeat and say his season is done, but he also couldn't make any promises that things were looking any different as far as his return to the lineup.
"I'm trying to stay positive," Helm said. "I think my spirits are a little bit higher than they have been. It feels better, but I still can't really put any time on what's going on.
"I've been skating for a while, working out for a while, working really hard. It's just that I still feel pain, feel a lot of discomfort. When that stops . . . I don't know if one day I'll wake up and feel great or it's going to be kind of gradual thing."
Helm, who was first injured during training camp in January, has visited several specialists to try and determine the root cause for his problem, which is believed to be ligament damage, and determine a solution that will get him going forward toward recovery.
"I think everybody's frustrated," Detroit general manager Ken Holland said. "I think the doctors are frustrated, I think the training staff is frustrated, I think Helm is frustrated, the coach and manager are frustrated.
"We all want him in the lineup. He's a really important guy for us.
"He needs to play some hockey. I don't have a time frame. We thought he was going to be back 10 days ago. We don't know."
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Exhaustion etched my eyes, knots throbbed in both shoulders, my ears rang. I flipped onto this side, then the other. I climbed out of bed and felt around for a pair of socks. So tired. I flipped again, pounded my pillow, wedged it into the crook of my neck.
I did everything but sleep.
The morning had veered off course, I'd spent it at the hospital, me and my boys. I thought we'd be in and out in an hour. (I thought wrong.) Hours later, we walked out with 2 new appointments, 3 new meds, a trough of potential side-effects, and a promise that this was officially a "flare up". (And a Rubik's cube. But naturally.)
How could he be flaring? Just yesterday he played soccer until his hair hung wet. He went to his book club. He bossed his brother and teased his sister. He's strong and smart, feeling fine.
The whole drive home, all I could think was, "Oh, right. This. This is part of my life, too."
This is just one reason why the best year of my life was one of the very worst.
I wish sometimes that my life was more take-it-easy. I wish all the time that my son wasn't sick; that he didn't have to miss his favorite school lunch (French toast) or Officer Janett's visit just because he's got a stupid rash.
I wish I could make myself believe right this minute that everything is fine. Show me some sand - quick. I want to stick my head in it.
I want Robert to find God at my kitchen table, not in jail.
I want my sister on my couch, not in India.
I want Becky's life to cut her a break. Beth's, too.
I want my move, my lifestyle, this right here to be supported, not polarizing.
I plan parties, get haircuts, move furniture, simmer dinner. I drive and write and wring my hands. I layer and lunch. I gripe and yell. I start the day smelling like a clementine and end it wearing the scent of poverty.
This life wraps around and around, holding me tight then choking me out and doing it over again.
I was promised that it wouldn't be easy, so it's no surprise. I'm not supposed to make sense of it all. I understand that He is sovereign, but what will it cost me and can I ever truly believe it? I say I can, but words are free and life leaves blisters.
I cry in my kitchen and Silas scratches my back, "Poor, poor Mommy". Can this be gift enough? Can I look past this hurt and see the miracle right beside me rubbing circles over my shirt?
Low tide surges forward, clearing the crud away.
But it'll be back. I know it will.
This is the charting of a life. I want to believe that I can want it all. I want to know all over again that my course was long decided; my rescue already promised and plotted.
I kiss their necks. I kiss that jelly-bean lymph node that shouldn't be there at all. I tuck blankets under chins, whispering "I'm so proud of you"s, carrying tonight's Bible story down the stairs and into my heart, my marrow, every cell and fiber, massaging it in until it can't slip off or fall out.
"It isn't how strong you are or how many swords and spears you have that will save you - it is God who saves you! This is God's battle. And God always wins his battles!" - *The Jesus Storybook Bible
I can almost feel the five smooth stones in my palm. Tonight, I plan to sleep.
*I cannot recommend this kids Bible highly enough. It is fantastic in every way.
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So beautifully written. Honest and raw. Sending you hugs. xoReplyDelete
Oh, friend, I'd love to give you a hug right now. Sleep tight, you.ReplyDelete
Mr. Lee is on our prayer list, too. Sweet boy.
That Bible is a gem in every way. Josiah had one and adored it and then he gave it to a friend who had not heard of Jesus before. His idea and it split my heart in two. Guess who got a new one for his birthday?Replies
To clarify, it "split my heart in two" in the best kind of way. :) Mama was proud!Delete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Gasp!! Our copy of the Jesus Storybook Bible just came in today! (Coincidence?) I discovered it at the Library on the new books shelf. Isn't it amazing? I have been wanting to blog on it.ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear about another ugly flare up. My day was nowhere near this upside down! Praying for deep and satisfying sleep for you tonight and healing for Calvin. Lots of love!
ugh, those days. thank God His mercies are new each morning. have you ever said exactly what calvin has? i am not sure i remember readin how he's sick.ReplyDelete
He always wins. Amen and amen. We LOVE the Jesus Storybook Bible. I'm not ashamed to admit that I've cried during many of the stories. The boys only kind of think I'm crazy. But why can't it be easy, though? Sometimes I ask, "Please God, just for a few minutes can it be about me?" But it's not anymore. Actually it never was. *sigh* I'll be praying for you during some of my sleepless nights now, too. xoxoReplyDelete
So sorry for you kiddo with the flare up! Praying you all get good sleep tonight!ReplyDelete
LOVE, LOVE the Jesus Storybook Bible. I use it often in my ladies bible study. It has also been a great evangelistic tool for adults. Every adult I have ever given it to has LOVED it and it has helped them understand so much more! (Did you know she has just released a new book? "Thoughts that Make your heart Sing!)
I love how brave your words are. It's always hard for me to know how honest to be on my blog. I've certainly had upside down days too (today was one)...once again, you've made me ponder. Thank-you for not sugar coating. I pray your family's hearts are lightened and tonight's sleep is great.ReplyDelete
yes shannan.ReplyDelete
i needed this tonight.
how to LEAN into the story already written, when the plot is a bit questionable in your opinion?
you are a treasure, friend.
thanks for sharing yourself.
you weave words into the most beautiful tapestry.ReplyDelete
blessings to you - i am very close to a dear friend walking a similar path as yours on so many levels. mother to a son and daughter both born oceans away. one deals with multiple health issues. they serve a very small, yet extremely needy community. you are not alone. i know from my own unique experiences that sometimes just the knowledge of that makes the rutted road a bit easier.
Those sleepless nights are all too familiar to me, as well. It's funny how much we're caught off guard by how hard life is when the Bible tells us that it would be. You know that, though.ReplyDelete
How can I pray for you?
Yes, life leaves blisters! Your metaphorical writing is so spot on & gets me every time! The crud is washed away, & yes it will come back. Like those waves, is God's grace, peace, hope, love, strength, & presence, tho. They keep rolling in. Never ceasing. Soothing us with the his perfect timing & rhythm.ReplyDelete
I am coming out of a dark time in my life. I lost a close family member. The death was sudden & the worst timing as life has already been extremely difficult. Couldn't even imagine one more thing coming. I became angry @ God. He's all powerful, why not stop the car from hitting him?! There is no good that can come from this! I am overwhelmed with the brokenness all around me... broken bodies, broken relationships, broken creation, broken dreams, broken promises... fear took hold of me. Fear of all the possible what ifs. I picked up the phone & called a spiritual mentor. She heard me. She said God can handle my anger & questions. Then, she told me to ask Him to show up. So, with nothing to lose I started asking Him to show up. That I needed Him. I needed Him to show up for me And boy did He! He showed up in 3 HUGE ways to remind me He's here & loves me. My circumstances haven't changed. I'm still grieving, but he showed up in some majorly real ways!
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Just finished up Beth Moore's study on James. James 1:2-4 is so awesome. Awesomely true and awesomely difficult at times to put into practice! I am so thankful for His Grace to enable me to count it all joy when I can't conjer up any joy on my own because life's trials swamp me under.ReplyDelete
The Jesus Storybook Bible is fabulous. Don't you love how we as moms get blessed by reading to our sweet peas? More than once the Bible stories I have read to them have been just for me just for that specific moment!
Oh, how great His grace is!
And those words from the Storybook Bible - I needed those tonight.
From one mama who makes lots of doctor visits to another - prayers coming your way and for your sweet boy.
amen to your words and amen amen to the Jesus Storybook Bible. i read it to myself even after the kids go to bed. praying for your siley.ReplyDelete
So sorry you had such a tough day; thank you for sharing your heart, as always. I have to agree with you on the Jesus Storybook Bible! My boys (3 and 18 months) squeal with delight when we pull it out. It have been convicted by it myself over and over again.ReplyDelete
I'm sorry friend. Getting ready to sleep...saying prayers for you and that sweet boy before I do.ReplyDelete
I am praying for you. xoxoxo. Those are hugs and kisses, old school like your grandma gives them.ReplyDelete
I love the Jesus Storybook Bible. I love it. I also love that we serve a God that makes dead trees live, who makes new hearts and miracles and magic and things you can't imagine. You testify.
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 1:36 AM
Dear girl, how bruised you must be feeling tonight. Bruised for your littles, bruised for your bigs and bruised for your own, human self. I'm so sorry that you're hurting. I wish you soul's ease tonight.ReplyDelete
"He gives to His beloved even in their sleep."ReplyDelete
Sleep well beloved. <3
Oh boy, that was beautiful and powerful. Thank you for sharing your life with the world.ReplyDelete
(((hugs))) Hope you wake to a lighter load today.ReplyDelete
Went to add that Bible to my Amazon wishlist and it said it bumped it to the top as it was already there... This time I ordered it. THANK YOU for the nudge.
My Great Aunt finishes every conversation and note by saying "God loves you and so do I." Today I' think I'll make that mine....
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Isaiah 66:13ReplyDelete
As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.
I'm a pretty patient person. I don't open presents early. (Don't even have a need to shake em.) I usually read books from front to back.ReplyDelete
But, there's one book I've heard so much about that I've jumped around and ended up reading the end already. Skipped right past the chapter on grain offerings. Spoiler alert. He wins. (Even after 3/4 of the way though, our hero is slaughtered. Ack!)
Hold on tight to those cuties.
It's not for nothing.
He has a plan.
~ Dana
you can count on my prayers for you and your sweet boy.ReplyDelete
Oh FPFG, I so love to read your words, love to hear the genuine cry of your heart, am encouraged by the way you tell the truth...that we don't all march off into the sunset to the strains of the hallelujah chorus with cherubs circling our heads and smiles on our faces. That things can be hard, and hurtful, and require stamina and faith and trust and eyes to see and all the rest. Following Jesus doesn't exempt us from being human and all the frailty that comes with it. I think that's why Isaiah 40:31 says "They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will rise up on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." We all start out flying, but it's a marathon, not a sprint, and if (when) you fall from the heights, you just keep walking. There is always grace to just keep walking. Praying for you.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Thank you for this.ReplyDelete
It was a rough morning. One of those where one more thing gets added to your pile hard things. I read your post and sobbed (at work). It's funny how something so simple from a children's Bible could be all of the encouragement you ever really needed. I guess God's truth really is that simple and all we really need to keep on going.
So, I'll hold on to that Truth, and I'm going to keep on going. Because it's God's battle anyway.....and He always wins! Hallelujah!
I am so sorry Shan. So, so sorry.ReplyDelete
I love your leaf banner.
I love how you find light.
Through the darkest days and the dreariest nights, you find the light.
You are my hero.
You have been so faithful in using your gifts...you have blessed my heart and ministered to me in very which way. You've cast your bread on the water and I'm praying that it truly comes back to you with every wave. Keep slaying giants, FPFG. We're here, believing with you. Blessings, blessings, blessings.ReplyDelete
Hugs to you and Calvin. And kisses for your blisters.ReplyDelete
May you be filled up...in ways that are obvious...in ways that shock your socks off...in ways that heal...in ways that strengthen...in ways that are never ending.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM
The Jesus Storybook Bible is so good for kids and adults!!! I would also recommend a GREAT CD that goes along with it. A group called "Rain for Roots" made a CD of songs with lyrics by Sally Lloyd Jones' "Hug a Bible". They are so good! I bet you could find them on NoiseTrade or email my friend you worked on the project - sandramccracken.com.ReplyDelete
Thanks for a wonderfully worded post from your heart! May the Lord lift you up and continue to use you mightily for His kindgom!
Rebekah T.
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM
P.S. The album is called "Big Stories for Little Ones."ReplyDelete
From,Rebekah T.
Beautifully written. Thank you for continuing to look to Jesus to guide your path and for sharing your heart. Your blog is a highlight of my day. So sorry your sweet Calvin is sick. Hope you get some answers and help for him soon. I was going to highly recommend Big Stories for Little Ones/Rain for Roots too. It is FABULOUS!!ReplyDelete
Why am I always a day late and a dollar short? Good thing it's never too late to pray. Hope today treated you well!ReplyDelete
I agree, we have the same bible and the boys love it...and so do I. Praying for you all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM
Oh your words bring me to tears. Again. Thank you for sharing yourself with us here. Have you mentioned what it is that your precious boy has that flares up? Maybe you dont want to...just didn't know if I had missed it. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
(((((HUGS))))) I hope he will be okay. Sorry that you have to go through so much with him. He does realy look healthy.ReplyDelete
C.S.Lewis said,"Its not that we doubt that God will do his best for us,but that we are afraid of how painful the best will be."ReplyDelete
How true. So we just keep holding on to Him. And cry when our heart breaks.
Holding you close in my arms tonight.
Sending you a virtual hug and some virtual salsa.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry. This made my heart hurt. Praying for healing and good news for you and your little one.
I'm so sorry ... praying that God heals that sweet boy.ReplyDelete
That's my favorite children's Bible too ... I can't read it without crying. It's taught me parallels that I truly never knew and I've been going to church since first grade.
Hi, I'm MissPam sometime commenter. I have twin preemie(grown now but still home) that have many many health issues.
I don't mean to stick my nose in but do you know about The Deeming Waiver? It's for folks who might make a bit too much to qualify for regular help but have a child with continuing medical needs. It picks up your co shares and sometimes more. I would urge you to get online and find a parents support group they share all the good scoops. And google the deeming waiver. Email if I can help you with anything. My husband is a retired Army Chaplain. He's gone back to school for his PhD at Dallas Theological Seminary so we're in Texas. Soon to be moving to South Carolina. So you know that I'm not a kookie stalker. firstname.lastname@example.com. I'm Pam Yates.
have you mentioned this jellybean swollen lymph node before?ReplyDelete
do you mind sharing more about what's going with your sweet boy?
praying now...Replies
i know i've read before that he has some health issues, but i'm hoping i haven't missed some details...praying your heart is infused with hope from the only one who can give it.Delete
- AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM
i don't know you, but I'm always touched by what you write...how inspiring your journey is...i wish i had your courage...please keep sharing your wonderful stories...:)ReplyDelete
Oh I wish I could share my heart in writing like you do! But I can't even share the real details of our life on our blog for security reasons! But anyway...YES! I love that Bible sooooooo much! Somehow in all the paring down and selling our stuff and deciding what was worth the weight to pack, I accidently packed 2 of those Bibles! : )ReplyDelete
God always wins his battles! amen.ReplyDelete
i have missed you these past few days.
your dining room is absolutely beautiful and looks like a magazine...truly.
your motherhood stories and carrying pain make me feel like i am normal.
i have someone out there that really gets hurt. really gets confusion. frustration. and says it.
i love that about you.
and i am on the fence about the .10 socks....just being honest.
I like your words.ReplyDelete
So beautiful, so true.ReplyDelete


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Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2017.
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is one of British Columbia's biggest annual music festivals, produced by Coastal Jazz, a local jazz community founded in 1985. A whopping 1,800 artists for 300 concerts in 35 venues--both indoor and outdoor--will be featured, including jazz legends Buddy Guy, Eryka Badu, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
This year, the festival kicks off the beautiful summer weather with an exhilarating 10-day celebration (June 23 to July 2, 2017) that features a diverse and talented lineup hailing from every part of the globe. Be sure to check out the official website for the full lineup!
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - The Life Aquatic - A Tribute to David Bowie
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Friday June 23, 2017 - Jim Campilongo and the Brooklynites
Downtown - Robson Street Stage
Saturday June 24, 2017 - Joel Miller with Sienna Dahlen, Colin Cowan & The Elastic Stars, Organ.ic Chemistry, Tim Sars Sextet
Sunday June 25, 2017 - Blue Moon Marquee, Barbra Lica Quintet, Diyet, Ariel Pocock Trio, Moondle
Downtown - Georgia Street Stage
Saturday June 24, 2017 - Sammy Miller and the Congregation, Mario Rom's Interzone, Les Filles De Illighadad, Brad Turner's Anger Management
Sunday June 25, 2017 - The Boom Booms, Nik West, Wooden Horsemen, Jim Campilongo and the Brooklynites, Star System
David Lam Park - Main Stage
Saturday July 1, 2017 - Lady Wray, Big Evil, Tami Neilson, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Quartuor Andre Lachance, Coco Jafro
Sunday July 2, 2017 - Royal Canoe, Horsepowar, Haram with Fredrik Ljungkvist, Raco Renteria, Malcolm Aiken & New Futures, TD High School Jazz Intensive with Tomeka Reid
Roundhouse - Exhibition Hall
Saturday July 1, 2017 - Tom Wherrett's Evil Three with Skye Brooks, David Balke Quartet, Elisa Thorn's Hue
Sunday July 2, 2017 - Elaschuck/Styffe/Coon/Holy, Greasy G and the Poole, Gavin Youngash Trio
Civic Plaza North Vancouver
Saturday June 24, 2017 - Festival D'Ete Afro-Canadian Collaboration
Sunday July 2, 2017 - Jennifer Scott
Lynn Valley Stage
Sunday June 25, 2017 - Soulstream
For tickets and more information please visit coastaljazz.ca.


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Matthew B. Gilmore
The National Archives (I) at Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets NW https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/washington is a superb public institution for researching Washington DC history. Contrary to perception it is not difficult to use, once you learn how to navigate the catalogs, reading rooms, archivists, and collections.
It is the home of one of the primary research sources for Washington history– the building permits (applications) (on microfilm) 1877-1949.* These are extremely simple to access–the National Archives is open M, T, W, Th, F,
AND Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.*
The microfilm publication number is M1116 District of Columbia Building Permits, 1877–1949, and Index, 1877–1958. 1,465 rolls. DP.
Rolls 1–40 contain a three-part index arranged by
1) square and lot number;
2) subdivision; and
3) street address.
There are two published descriptions of the permits collection (click the links below for the PDF):
This microfilm is extremely easy to find. Enter the Archives from the Pennsylvania Avenue researcher entrance. Sign in (with your researcher card). Go straight back through the research consultation/finding aids/computers area to the left–to the microfilm room. Head straight back and the building permit microfilm is on your left in cabinets 22A/1 through 24A/5. They also have a computer with the permits-to-build database (which indexes the "permit-to-build" for new structures, not repairs, additions, etc.)
NOTE: Building Permits Issued after September 7, 1949
Although M1116 includes an index to building permits issued through 1958, the permits themselves are in the custody of the District of Columbia Office of Public Records (DC Archives). https://os.dc.gov/service/district-columbia-archives You may review the permits by emailing the permit number to firstname.lastname@example.com. They will contact you to make an appointment. Permits issued between 1958 and 1995 are located at the Office of Public Records but must be requested at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Permit Records.
SEE ALSO House History Resources
*The copy of the microfilm held by Washingtoniana was purchased from the National Archives.
*AHA – Letter to Archivist of the US Concerning Discontinuing of Saturday Research Room Hours (July 2017)
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