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Transfiguration Inspiration
A Transfiguration Sunday sermon related to Matthew 17:1-8 CENTRAL FOCUS: That the transfiguration story is s source of inspiration amidst struggle, a theophany of Light and Renewal to "Get up and be not afraid" as we head back down the mountain. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I[a] will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, the Beloved;[b] with him I am well pleased; listen to him!" 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid." 8 And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. For the Word of God in Scripture For the Word of God among us For the Word of God within us Thanks be to God They were young and in love (at least 23 and 18 seem young to me now). So they married. She was pregnant and they were happy about it. They loved each other and wanted to be married. The baby came and eventually two others. Young love is not an unusual story, but this love does have an unusual twist of context. You see it was 1958 and husband Richard Loving was what our society calls white (European American) and wife Mildred was what our society called back then "colored." (Her lineage was African American and Native American.) And, in the State of Virginia in 1958, interracial marriage was forbidden, a felony, and punishable by significant jail time. After marrying quietly in the District of Columbia and returning to Virginia to live quietly, someone tipped off the police who then raided their bedroom in the middle of the night and arrested them. They plea bargained for a sentence of one year in jail to be suspended, provided they left Virginia for 25 years, never in that time to return together. These country people lived in DC for years away from family and the country life they loved before Mildred appealed to Attorney General Robert Kennedy who referred them to the ACLU. The ACLU provided free legal support that over several years finally landed their case in front of the Supreme Court who overturned Virginia's and all such state laws in 1967. My wife and I watched the dramatized version of this story some years ago in the feature film titled simply and appropriately, Loving. That cinematic way of telling the story allowed me to see and feel the love between these two and the anguish, pain, and struggle that these two people, these two citizens, endured. Born of fear and systematized into law, the injustice of white supremacy caused these two to be sometimes separated from each other, separated from family, and to be exiled from their home. It was an inspiration to witness their love, their perseverance, their strength, and their courage in staying together and in finally finding a way to publicly and legally resist. It is appropriate to uplift such stories of courage and justice making, even more so during Black History month. And there are other such stories brought to film. Selma is the dramatized version of the story of seeking voting rights in Selma, Alabama and of the events and efforts of 1965 at the end of this long campaign that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 13th is a documentary film outlining the historic pattern of turning the racial discrimination of slavery into the racial discrimination of criminalization, using the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which forbids slavery, but allows an exception when one is duly convicted of a crime. Difficult stories these are, yet inspiring in their witness to those who put their lives and bodies on the line for the truth of justice, the truth of liberation, the truth of the dignity of the human person, all persons. Feature films are one of the common ways we tell stories today. Our tradition of faith is also gifted with stories, ancient stories. Their distance of time and culture can make them seem less accessible than the movies which are a primary form of storytelling in our age, but the effort to overcome that distance can be worth it. These sacred stories are meant as teaching, reflection, and inspiration just as they were for the early Christian communities. This morning's story can seem particularly distant, especially if you are not a mystic and not inclined to imaginative prayer visions. It can be easy to classify this story as very "religious" and simply a story to support some kind of high theological and doctrinal view of Jesus as Divine. But, this morning, I offer that, looking closer, we can see something more, something more for Matthew's community and something more for our community. Context is important always to shape our imaginations in getting the story's fullest impact and import. Matthew's author is writing to a community still wondering what it means to follow the lineage of Judaism now that the Temple has been destroyed by the Romans after another failed revolt. Matthew's author is writing to a community wondering if they will be safe, if they have a place, in this new version of Roman Empire occupying their land. My UCC colleague Rev. Anne Dunlap offered insight into the context of this story of Transfiguration in an online sermon on this text and I gratefully follow her lead here in further understanding the context of this sacred story. The baby Jesus, visited by the Magi, subsequently has to flee for safety south to Egypt. After returning, Jesus has grown up, been baptized by John in the Jordan River, and has begun teaching and healing. He has spoken his Sermon on the Mount (much longer than any I would give!), gathered and sent out disciples, and has made his way to many towns and cities. But something significant happens in chapter 14 that subtly changes the tone of Matthew's Gospel: the incarcerated John the Baptist is executed. Another movement leader killed by the empire. The one who baptized Jesus, to whom he was related in blood and in a message of Holy resistance and change, murdered by the state. We notice that Jesus from this point on seeks refuge regularly in deserted places like mountain tops. And, just prior to our story in Chapter 17, he begins to talk about the suffering he is to endure, even having to forcefully rebuke his close disciple Peter who discourages the path of suffering. Immediately after our story of transfiguration, Jesus speaks of John the Baptist and his fate. So it appears the context of the Transfiguration story is of a Jesus under duress of the system, under a growing threat as his movement grows, under the shadow of the cross. And where does he go in such a state? He goes to the mountain to pray. He takes the support of community with him. He seeks and finds the support of the ancestors. He listens for and hears a Divine Voice of Affirmation. Faced with his mortality and vulnerability, he seeks the Divine Light. And while Peter offers to build dwellings to stay there and they all respond with fear to God's presence and message to follow, it is Jesus who touches them and says, "Get up and do not be afraid." "Get up and do not be afraid." The story of Transfiguration is a story for our difficult stories, for our difficult times when Herod or Caesar, the one out in the world or the one inside of us, is on our trail. The Transfiguration Story is a story for us, an invitation to experience the Divine Light and hear Divine Affirmation so that we can be like those who persevered in their love for each other amidst hard times, so that we can be like those seeking voting rights who got up after being knocked down by State Troopers, and be like those who see the painful path of injustice and have the courage to seek and even suffer another path for justice. Transfiguration is a story of Spirit's power to touch us, bless us, and send us back into the world as it is so we might witness with our lives to how it can be. One of the possible translations here is that Peter wanted to build three sanctuaries. Jesus' message to him was that, with the power of Divine Light and Truth, and of the ancestors, we must overcome our fear, get up, and come down the mountain to be sanctuaries in the world. Transfiguration is a story of the Divine Light that has the power to sustain us in the difficult times. We can be like the disciples focused on the power of the Christ Mystery. We can be like Jesus and become infused with God's Light. We can know Transfiguration Inspiration so that we can come down the mountain and become sanctuaries in the world. May this be so. AMEN
Text: Luke 9:28-36
The Message 28-31 About eight days after saying this, [Jesus] climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along. While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white. At once two men were there talking with him. They turned out to be Moses and Elijah—and what a glorious appearance they made! They talked over his exodus, the one Jesus was about to complete in Jerusalem. 32-33 Meanwhile, Peter and those with him were slumped over in sleep. When they came to, rubbing their eyes, they saw Jesus in his glory and the two men standing with him. When Moses and Elijah had left, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, this is a great moment! Let's build three memorials: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He blurted this out without thinking. 34-35 While he was babbling on like this, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them. As they found themselves buried in the cloud, they became deeply aware of God. Then there was a voice out of the cloud: "This is my Son, the Chosen! Listen to him." 36 When the sound of the voice died away, they saw Jesus there alone. They were speechless. And they continued speechless, said not one thing to anyone during those days of what they had seen. For the Word of G-d in Scripture, for the Word of G-d Among Us, For the Word of G-d within us, Thanks be to G-d! A Middle Way[i] Holy One, may the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be a blessing in your sight. Oh G-d wherever we find ourselves in this mountaintop story, may we be fed in this time together, to return and work for justice, peace and love. Amen. Good morning. It's a pleasure to get to be with you today and to sink into this Transfiguration Sunday with you. And be gathered in person again. As Pastor Hal said earlier, my name is Laura Nelson. I am one of the ministers that this church has sponsored through the ordination process. This means, that you have loved and supported me as I grew from someone curious about ministry nearly 14 years ago to just finishing my first call at the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council. As always Thank You. I served at Interfaith Council for the past 6 years. If you haven't come across it before, the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council is a network of 40-ish faith communities and nonprofits in and around Fort Collins. Our Mission is: facilitating interfaith understanding, cooperation and action towards the greater good in our community. We meet once a month – and when we meet in person we rotate through gathering at different faith communities and nonprofits. Interfaith Council is 43 years old, and has been at the start of many of the crucial nonprofits in town, especially ones about affordable housing, combating homelessness and food insecurity. Plymouth has always had a strong relationship with the Interfaith Council. We are one of the 10 faith communities that stepped up in 1979 to work together at the very beginning. We have been one of the largest donors. And, because Plymouth has been my church home as I took this first call, that strong relationship deepened even further. So I want to take this time to share with you what we have accomplished together in the last 6 years. We created a Celebrations of Light Documentary highlighting the many many religious festivals celebrated in the Fort Collins Area from November to January and displayed it at the Museum of Discovery. We sponsored Interfaith Friendsgiving, a town/gown interfaith dinner that brought over 200 people together each year for dialogue and celebration with a kosher meal cooked by students. We gave away over $50,000 pooled by the faith communities to local nonprofits and new interfaith projects. We organized rallies and vigils in response to the attack on the mosque and other instances of faith-based hate in town and around the country. We hosted annual Blood Drives, honoring with our bodies that there is no Jewish or atheist or Christian or Muslim or None blood, just human blood that can save lives. We celebrated our 40th anniversary, making a documentary about our history, offering awards to organizations we had founded, and having a community dinner with leaders past and present. During lockdown we partnered with the World Wisdoms Project to publish videos from local folks sharing how their faith traditions were helping them through the early days of the pandemic. And after George Floyd's murder, we entered into the messy work of talking about racial justice as a majority white organization by sponsoring 4 Town Halls on Racism in Northern Colorado. And we worked on how to apologize as an organization, when even our best intended efforts caused harm.[ii] Finally, we offered care to the mountain communities during and after the Cameron Peak Fire, work that has blossomed into a Community Chaplaincy program that you will hear more about. But those are the big flashy highlights. I think our most important work happened on the person to person level. The surprise and delight members had at getting to know each other on a deep level during our gatherings. So often, people would share with me how excited they were to get to know and then work with people who held such different beliefs than them. Or how people who were working on a project in their faith community could find resources and camaraderie with others, all who hadn't realized the others were out there. A great example of this is the Climate and Environmental Team, who gather to collaborate on climate justice issues. But they are also a space where folks working on environmental issues in their own congregations can get support from each other, especially when they meet resistance or aren't taken seriously. Leading the Interfaith Council, I got to see again and again that all of those things that make us different from each other – be it faith, or age, gender, or race – make us more creative and resilient as a community. We are Better Together precisely because of our differences, not in spite of them. I will say this again: We are Better Together precisely because of our differences. And at the Fort Collins Interfaith Council, we got to embody that together each month. It has been an incredible organization to lead, and to participate in. And Plymouth – whether you know it or not – has been a major part in making it all happen. Two of the rallies used our parking lots, with permission and organizing happening swiftly and seamlessly. Our Fellowship Hall was often a backup, if there was an emergency at any other host location. As a church we have offered money and volunteer support to nearly every new project that has come out of the Interfaith Council. And, when it came time to make the case for me to be ordained to do this work, this church entered into a new type of covenant with the Interfaith Council to make it happen. For so many of us who attend here, being deeply a part of interfaith work can feel like second nature, just a part of how we should be as church. But let me tell you, our presence and commitment to work that honors people of different faith traditions or no faith traditions is so powerful. It builds trust among people who are suspicious of Christians, people who have been harmed by the Christian Church. And even if it isn't Plymouth or the United Church of Christ that did the harm, it is still our responsibility to work for that healing. So let me bring this alongside our text for this Transfiguration Sunday. Jesus heads up a mountain with Peter, John and James to pray. And during that time of prayer, Jesus' face changes, his clothes appear dazzling white and Moses and Elijah suddenly join him. Seeing this astounding thing, Peter wants to create a monument to the moment on the mountaintop. But instead a voice booms from the clouds saying "This is my Son, Listen to him!"[iii] And, instead of a monument, Jesus continues on, with healing and teaching. This text that is all about transformation.[iv] A transformation that reveals a deeper truth about Jesus. It shows how transformation can connect us to the long traditions. And, it is often uncomfortable. If I were to look at the 43 years of Interfaith Council's history, and especially to look at the last 6 years when I served, I would say that the most important work that we did was to demonstrate that our City is Better Together. It is a deep truth that I got to see revealed again and again when people of a different faith went from strangers to friends. That friendship made us stronger and more committed to each other when challenging times arose. And it has for every disaster and challenging time that the Interfaith Council has faced in its 43 years, connecting us to a long tradition of people coming together across major differences to meet the needs of the age. But transformation is not usually comfortable; transformation can often feel relentless. In our text, Peter suggests they build a monument. He wants to stop, to mark this as the moment when Jesus' work was accomplished. But that's not how transformation – or really life – works. There is always more growth to be had, more healing, more justice, more learning to be done. I am excited to witness and cheer on the transformation that will happen at Interfaith Council in the coming years. And for my own transformation, it is time for me to explore rest and to learn a new balance before I start whatever is next for me as a minister; let me tell you it feels like a terrifying wilderness. (Big Pause) Oh Plymouth friends, we've certainly been taken by transformation these past few years. And like the disciples in our text this morning, we are tired, overwhelmed, confused. All while change marches on. So as we move into this Lenten season, a traditional time for pause and reflection, how do we honor what we have been through, knowing there is more to come? Can we find a middle way between stopping to build a grand monument and moving on as if nothing has happened? How do we support each other in our very human needs for rest and processing? I hope we take these questions with us into Lent and into our lives this week. This is a practice that has actually helped me find a middle way, and I hope you'll join me in it. I've learned it while being a part of a group reading through My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem. It is a body-centered approach to healing racialized trauma and working for racial justice. And it feels especially appropriate to check in with our bodies, when we are together in this space after once again having time apart. So, if you are here in the Plymouth building with me or at home watching the livestream, get comfortable, close your eyes if it will help, and turn your focus inward. What's it like in your body? Are there places that feel constricted? Places that feel especially open? Does anything feel hot or cold? Is that different from before you entered the building or began this service? As as you notice those things, I invite you to just offer some loving attention to those places that are calling your attention. To be together again, or witnessing some of us be together again is a big thing and paying attention to how our bodies are responding will help us manage that experience. Amen. -------- [i] One of my goals for this sermon is to write simply, keep it short, and to keep my transitions really clear. There are times when I love being artful and cramming everything in.But one of the tenets of trauma-informed anything is to keep speeches short and simple. When brains are processing trauma, we don't have as much capacity to process other things. And if there is anything that draws us all together right now as a people, it is that we are metabolizing a new global trauma and coming to a more public grips with many of the global traumas already present: inequality, institutional racism and authoritarianism. I'm going to try to use footnotes for the things that I am cutting in order to keep the spoken part more simplified and streamlined. Having now shared this sermon, I am even less convinced that I did this well. [ii] I don't think I would have said it when I first started as a leader, but I am convinced now that being able to offer a real apology - that acknowledges harm and makes plans for how to reduce harm in the future and make restitution- is a crucial skill for any organization. [iii] I just had a vision as G-d the angry mom trying to back up her son. Like I have had to do on the playground at times, or want to but know it won't necessarily be effective. I've never thought of the pull of "have to let them fight their own battles" as being a divine challenge before. [iv] The Greek word in use here is the root word of metamorphosis or transformation. It's in the Latin Vulgate that the word becomes the Latin word for "transfigure," to make the claim that the core of who Jesus was stayed the same. That's an interesting translation piece meditate on in a sermon, but there was not enough space here. AuthorThe Rev. Laura Nelson was most recently the president of the Fort Collins Interfaith Council and is a member of Plymouth. She was ordained here on September 22, 2019. |


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LAPD admitting some fault in South LA fireworks explosion seen as bittersweet news for displaced residents
LOS ANGELES - "They did what?" asked one incredulous resident in Spanish, in the neighborhood rocked by a fireworks explosion last month.
We had just explained that Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore has all but pointed to human error for the blast that injured 17 people and destroyed homes off 27th street in South LA.
Bomb squad personnel, attempting to safely detonate confiscated fireworks they deemed too dangerous to transport away from the area, decided to detonate them in a specialized container meant to handle as much as 25lbs of explosives.
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Doing a visual assessment, they thought they were putting about 16 pounds of material in the container.
ATF investigators, using samples from the debris field after the explosion and actually weighing them on scales, estimated that the amount in the container was more like – 42 lbs.
That is almost three times the weight the bomb squad technicians thought they were putting in there, and why the container would have exploded.
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While this is preliminary – as the full report is expected to be released in a month – Chief Moore decided to release the information to the public in hopes of showing some transparency. He has taken off the field the supervisor and the technicians involved in this event and has ordered a top to bottom review of a bomb squad that is considered one of the best in the country.
Most people in the neighborhood couldn't fathom why the number of explosives would be "visually" estimated, to which the Chief explained that it is sometimes necessary, when dangerous conditions call for minimal handling of the materials, as was the case on that day. It was hot, the explosives were leaking, and more, he adds, adding that if and when the protocol changes and if someone didn't follow the guidelines, he would discipline accordingly.
For those still trying to deal with homes that they can't live in, it's a bittersweet announcement. On one hand, it places the blame on LAPD and the city, which will help them in their legal battle for recovery, they explain. Still, some have not been able to get things repaired, others say they are still in shock and afraid to go home.
To help residents affected by the incident, a new "27th Street Incident Community Resource Center" was opened Monday at the YMCA, located at 1006 E 28th Street. Services are available to help those still dealing with issues.
No word on when the last block in the affected neighborhood, which continues to be cordoned off, will be reopened.

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The security team in Narok County has launched investigations over mysterious deaths of three lions, four hyenas and one eland at the Olchoro Ololo conservancy in Narok West Sub County.
Narok County Commissioner (CC) Evans Achoki said the wild animals died on Sunday night after unknown persons placed snares on their pathways.
"I want to promise Kenyans that we will leave no stone unturned until we get the culprits. Our duty as the security team is to protect people as well as the wildlife that bring millions of foreign exchange in the country," he said.
Achoki who spoke from his office today said the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) manning the conservancy that is outside the Maasai Mara Game reserve has managed to get 25 other snares that had been laid by unknown people.
"We have not yet established the reason behind such kind of behaviour. We don't know if those involved are locals or people from other parts of the country," said the CC.
He added that no part of the animals was missing, as the carcasses were intact hence the intention of killing the animals not yet clear.
Narok Senior warden Richard Chepkwony said the veterinary officers have been on the ground to collect the tissues of the animals to help ascertain the real cause of death.
"What is known now is that the animals died out of ensnaring, however, we have launched investigations and when the full report is out, we will let Kenyans know," reiterated the senior warden.
He said the dead lions are two pre-mature females and one adult male adding that the population of lions at the Maasai Mara game reserve and its environs is approximately 500 lions.
"These animals have employed thousands of people who man them on a daily basis, killing them means destroying the livelihood of many Kenyans," said the warden.
The change in land tenure and increase in population has contributed to increase in human wildlife conflict around the Maasai Mara game reserve. Currently, people own private lands unlike before where the land used to be bushy and communal.
But the Narok Senior warden has called upon the residents to protect wild animals saying they are the major assets for the county as they help in generating revenue.
"Residents should protect the wild game the same way they protect their livestock as they too help in generating a lot of income for the county," he said.
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Items Checklist |
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Hard to Justify |
Head back to the central tower and go up the steps for a scene with Richard. After the scene, return to the courtyard and head to the left side of the central area to find the Turtlez, grabbing the chest with 2100 Gald nearby. When your ready, head for the north gate for another scene.
Enter South Barona Highroad and start by visiting the save for the Hard to Justify skit. As you walk toward Barona you should make sure to talk to every soldier you see for the following items:
- Peach Gel x3
- Apple Gel x3
- All-Divide
- Elixir
- Life Bottle x3
- Hourglass
- Panacea Bottle x3
Make sure to grab the skit next to the group of four soldiers called Going Commando? and then head for the Barona Catacombs for a scene. Afterward, view the A Seven-Year Blur skit at the save point.


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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Macular Degeneration on February 14, 2020
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month. Do you know what age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is?
AMD is the leading cause of blindness for adults 65 and older in the United States. There is confusion or lack of knowledge around AMD, especially the fact that it causes blindness.
The month of February is dedicated to educating the public about AMD. Keep reading to become more aware of age-related macular degeneration!
What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is also known as macular degeneration. People develop AMD when a part of the retina, called the macula, becomes damaged.
This is because of a breakdown or degeneration of the macula. The macula is the small part of the retina in the back of the eye that lets you see tiny details and perform activities. Examples of activities include reading and driving.
What are the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration? There are many symptoms associated with age-related macular degeneration. They include blurry vision, seeing dark spots, and having central vision that doesn't work right.
It impacts your ability to see different distances and things close up and specific activities. You might never be able to read, thread a needle, or drive again if you have AMD.
AMD does not affect your peripheral vision, only your central vision. For example, you could see someone sitting next to you, but not the person sitting across from you at a table.
Over a million Americans have age-related macular degeneration. AMD is the main cause of blindness for adults 65 and up.
For adults with more serious cases of AMD, they can still see some things and are able to live their life. For most patients, AMD effects can be small.
Types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
There are two types of age-related macular degeneration.
Dry AMD:
Dry AMD is the most common type of AMD. Over half of the patients diagnosed with AMD have dry AMD.
Dry AMD causes your macula to deteriorate. This results in blurry central vision and/or blind spots and can turn into wet AMD.
Wet AMD:
Wet AMD occurs when blood vessels develop under the retina and put blood and fluid in the macula. Your vision becomes distorted, like lines looking wavy. Once symptoms occur, it develops quickly, causing you to lose your vision faster than dry AMD.
Getting regular eye exams is the best way to prevent and diagnose AMD early on. This will help you prevent it from progressing.
If AMD is not detected early on, it is more challenging to save remaining vision. Vision loss from AMD is irreversible.
It's important to diagnose and treat AMD early to prevent you from going blind.
Though there is no cure for AMD, there are treatments that make AMD easier to live with. These treatments make it possible for patients with AMD to save remaining vision.
Ready for an eye exam? Schedule an appointment with our doctors at EyeHealth Northwest in Hillsboro, OR! Seeing an eye doctor for an eye exam is your best defense against any eye condition, including AMD!


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What would happen if the world's largest electronic payment system suddenly stopped working at a large number of financial institutions in your country? That happened last month when 19 Iranian banks and 25 affiliated institutions were disconnected in an unprecedented move from the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network as part of U.S. and European Union sanctions to "pressure Iran into curbing its nuclear program," as stated by this Reuters story on the action.
While the "outage" in Iran was deliberate, at 0200 local New Zealand time Wednesday, the SWIFT payment system into that country suffered a technical "glitch" that significantly impeded its use, various New Zealand news media reported. Every New Zealand bank and other organization using the SWIFT system was affected (some reported it as an outage). As a result, several thousand electronic banking transactions across the country were not able to be completed. Many New Zealanders were unhappy to discover that their salaries had not been deposited into their checking or savings accounts, according to this story at the Dominion Post.
The cause was not immediately clear, but by 1000 local time, the SWIFT system was working again and by 1700 SWIFT reported that most of the payments that had been held up had now gone through, although some payments would be completed until today.
The importance of SWIFT to a country's financial institutions can't be overstated. As the Reuters story points out, it is the "the glue of the global banking system, handling daily payments estimated at more than US $6 trillion." The SWIFT website states that it operates in 209 countries and that "more than 9000 banking organizations, securities institutions and corporate customers" make use of it daily to "exchange millions of standardized financial messages." Hence the action last month against Iran—by cutting the country off from the SWIFT system, the affected financial institutions will find it very difficult to send or receive electronic payments, e.g., payments for shipments of its oil. The hope is that by bringing increased economic pressure, the Iranian government will agree to not build a nuclear weapon, which it denies doing, to general disbelief in the U.S. and EU.
SWIFT is as important in New Zealand as it is in Iran, however. News reports this morning stated that an initial investigation blamed the glitch on "a faulty network jumper cable." Exactly what was meant by that wasn't explained, however. In addition, the glitch was now said to have been detected on Tuesday afternoon and was fixed by 1130 pm that evening, not Wednesday morning as initially reported. SWIFT management decided late Tuesday night to do "extensive testing" to make sure the system was working okay, which caused the performance degradation experienced throughout most of yesterday.
SWIFT said a probe is underway to determine what happened, why, and what was needed to be done to keep it from happening again. At the very least, it appears that a bit more in the way of system redundancy is going to be required. SWIFT promised a full report in the next ten days, hopefully before another outage occurs—just two weeks ago, a similar glitch hit Westpac Bank, delaying paychecks being deposited across many New Zealand banks.
Robert N. Charette is a Contributing Editor to IEEE Spectrum and an acknowledged international authority on information technology and systems risk management. A self-described "risk ecologist," he is interested in the intersections of business, political, technological, and societal risks. Charette is an award-winning author of multiple books and numerous articles on the subjects of risk management, project and program management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. A Life Senior Member of the IEEE, Charette was a recipient of the IEEE Computer Society's Golden Core Award in 2008.


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EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's a little history of May Day/Beltane by the Pioneer's astrologer, Dana Zia with some photos and video from today's May Day event at Fire Mountain School.
By Madame Dana Zia
May 1st, aka May Day and Beltane is deeply intertwined with Astrology. It is one of the "cross quarter days" which is a day of celebration in the ancient religions that marks the half way point between the equinoxes and solstices. Beltane is traditionally celebrated when the Sun reaches the middle degrees of the luscious sign of Taurus, the first earth sign in early May.
It falls half-way between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. It is the celebration of the renewed life after the long winter. It is also well known for being a holiday to revel in abundance, green alive foods and community. This is the traditional time to "plow and fertilize the fields".
Each spring, the Earth's life is renewed, and we are given a fresh chance to live. This is the simplest meaning of Beltane. While we may view this metaphorically today, in earlier times there were no guarantees of surviving winter, so when you did, it was a true celebration of life renewed! The beautiful and pleasurable Maypole dance is literally "woven" into this holiday with the community dancing around the Maypole weaving together the brightly colored ribbons.
Whether you have a May Day celebration to go to this fine May 1st or not, the best way to celebrate this day is by getting out in nature and rejoicing in the magic of our beautiful earth. Plus a bit of "plowing the fields" never hurts. Enjoy!
The students, families and friends joined in a May Day Celebration at Fire Mountain School on Sunday May 1,2022.
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The ag sector and lawmakers aren't letting up on the pressure for another trade deal with China, especially since China's purchase agreement ended Dec. 31, but the Biden administration still has its focus squarely on the "phase one" deal that was struck during the Trump administration.
Not only has China not come through on several policy promises made in the Economic and Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China — known commonly as the "phase one" agreement — but the Chinese ended up billions of dollars short on their promise to buy U.S. farm goods, and that has to be addressed before the two sides move on, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Agri-Pulse in an interview.
The U.S.-China relationship may be at a new low point after President Joe Biden announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, but the Chinese need to meet several unfulfilled promises in "phase one" to first restore trust before any form of a "phase 2" can be considered, Vilsack said.
"There's a deficit there," Vilsack said. "You take a look at what they promised under phase one and look at what they actually did. They came up short about $17.8 billion. So, as (U.S. Trade Representative Katherine) Tai negotiates with her counterpart, the question is … how do you even think about a second phase without making sure that you performed the first phase?"
New data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department show that China imported about $59.4 billion worth of U.S. agricultural commodities over 2020 and 2021, the two years covered under "phase one." That would put China about $14.4 billion below its commitment.
But even without a new purchase commitment, China is already busy buying up U.S. ag commodities it needs from the U.S. The Chinese are still buying large amounts of U.S. soybeans even as the Brazilians are harvesting another bumper crop. China is also buying up U.S. soybeans that haven't even been planted yet.
Just Tuesday, Chinese importers contracted to buy at least 132,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans for delivery in the 2022-23 marketing year, which doesn't begin until Sept. 1. USDA on Tuesday announced another export sale of 332,000 tons of 2022-23 soybeans to "unknown destinations."
But Vilsack isn't just focused on Chinese purchases. He also stressed that there are seven unmet and outstanding policy changes that China agreed to under "phase one."
A government official provided Agri-Pulse with a list of those unresolved issues, which includes:
- Reforming China's biotech approval process
- Chinese risk assessment for the veterinary drug ractopamine in cattle and swine
- Chinese publication of beef hormone maximum residue levels
- Chinese protocol for the export of U.S. live breeding cattle
- Reforming China's process for accepting new U.S. seafood species
- Format for approval of U.S. feed additive facilities
- Importation of U.S. non-animal-origin ingredient pet food
Some of these issues, such as China's promise to overhaul its opaque and sluggish approval process for genetically modified seed traits developed outside of China, continue to have major impacts on the U.S. ag sector, but some issues such as the publication of beef hormone maximum residue levels, are not much of a trade barrier for U.S. ag exports, according to government and industry officials.
China has recently been overhauling the way it approves genetically modified seeds for domestic cultivation, but the country continues to operate an "asynchronous" approval process for biotech traits developed in other countries, and the situation is a significant thorn in the side for U.S. farmers and exporters. China, despite its promises of reform in "phase one," refuses to begin the process to approve a new trait until after a cultivating country like the U.S. or Brazil finishes the process.
Still, Doud said, China is evolving, and "the opportunity to make additional progress on that topic should be there."
Live cattle
China is increasing its dairy herd and there is a lot of money to be made selling live cattle to buyers there, but U.S. sellers have been locked out of the market ever since bovine spongiform encephalopathy was discovered in a dairy cow in Washington in 2003.
That's why U.S. negotiators insisted on a provision in "phase one" that required the Chinese to enter into serious negotiations on a new health protocol that leads to a lifting of the ban.
Bob Bishop, president of the Livestock Export Association, tells Agri-Pulse that China and the U.S. are indeed in negotiations, but so far the two sides are far apart on an agreement. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is leading the U.S. side in the talks, but China is still insisting on provisions that just can't be agreed to, said Bishop.
It's especially frustrating because China is buying a lot of live cattle from Argentina, Uruguay, Australia and elsewhere.
"It's an absolutely huge market," Bishop said.
Ractopamine and hormones
The "phase one" deal is widely credited with opening up China to U.S. beef like never before as well as helping propel U.S. pork exports, but there are a couple of unfulfilled promises by Beijing.
When it comes to beef and pork, the China "phase one" deal has been very good for U.S. exports, says U.S. Meat Export Federation spokesman Joe Schuele.
"We're still scrambling to find enough beef to meet China's demands," he said.
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As part of "phase one," China approved new U.S. facilities for export and also lifted longstanding restrictions, which "opened up the beef market in a meaningful way for the first time," Schuele said.
One of those restrictions removed was China's zero-tolerance for traces of growth hormones in beef, but China still has not put that in writing and the Biden administration is insisting that happen.
China codifying that it will accept international standards for maximum residue levels "is something that we still want to see happen," Schuele said, but also stressed that the lack of that official action has not resulted in any U.S. beef shipments being delayed or canceled.
"But obviously that's something you always like to see finalized on paper," he said.
And then there is the growth promotant ractopamine. China promised to complete a risk assessment for the chemical that is widely accepted in the U.S. and internationally, and the U.S. is leaning on Beijing to comply.
The fact that China maintains a zero-tolerance for ractopamine has not been a major hindrance to trade, but it does make the Chinese market more complicated than that of countries like Mexico, Japan and South Korea.
One major issue of significant concern to U.S. meat exporters that is not addressed in the "phase one" deal is the tariffs and retaliatory tariffs that are still in place. Despite hopes in the American ag sector, the U.S. did not withdraw the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods when "phase one" was agreed to, so China did not remove its retaliatory tariffs.
Instead, China agreed outside of the deal to begin issuing waivers to Chinese importers on an ad hoc basis. So far, the waivers have been very effective, and Beijing has not refused to grant them for beef and pork, but the threat is still there.
While U.S. beef is technically exposed to 37% tariffs, Chinese importers only pay 12% — the base WTO duties — while the other 25% is being waived.
"The waiver process appears to be working, but it's still an area of concern for us," Schuele said. "If the waiver process would go away, we would be at a serious disadvantage on beef."
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BTS carved out a new history by winning all Daesang awards at '2019 MAMA'. On Wednesday (04/12) yesterday, BTS brought many trophies from the '2019 MAMA' that held at Nagoya Dome, Japan.
BTS successfully wiped out 4 Daesang award trophies consisting of Album of the Year, Worldwide Icon of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. Making BTS become the first artist to ever get an entire Daesang award trophy in the history of 'MAMA'.
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Classic cars come with their own type of beauty. Although modern cars are much more evolved both mechanically and economically, as well as in terms of safety and comfort, some classic cars increase in value over time. There's no denying that vintage cars are quite unique and they have a character of their own.
Cars like these are not produced anymore and not many people own them nowadays. If you love to stand out from the crowd, you should consider buying one that matches your personality. If you need just a little more convincing, here are a few benefits of owning a classic car.
Timeless Designs
The designs of classic cars are nothing like what we see today. Because pencils and papers were used by designers for designing instead of using modern-day illustration software, beautiful, flowing lines that were inspired by the elegance and mood of the time were created. Mass production systems also make it impossible to produce cars in that form. Classic cars were carefully produced manually by craftsmen using simple tools. This all adds value to the car and makes it look more rich and classy.
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Modern cars are controlled by a central electronic brain. Traction control, stability control, and anti-lock brakes are all features of new cars, which of course increases stability and safety. However, classic cars rely on a system of balanced thousands of individual mechanical parts that work in harmony. Since there are no driver aids in classic cars, the driver has no option but to learn to become a pro driver with this kind of vehicle. This allows the driver to come in contact with the ultimate driver experience as they become in total control of the car.
Classic cars are very simple. They free the driver from all the complications of a modern car, which makes it an authentic driving experience. Their ease and simplicity donate a sense of solace. Classic cars are also great for DIY and upcycling projects. You can feel free to switch out parts of it or install new compatible parts to accommodate your needs and comfort, which will make the car an even more suitable fit for you.
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Many classic cars are generally smaller and lighter than modern cars. These two characteristics are usually better for the driver and make them feel more in control and at ease with the dimensions of the car. Lighter cars also tend to perform better on the road and are often durable.
Classic cars are quite rare; it is almost impossible to bump into someone with the same exact model as yours. They generally draw more attention than modern cars and have the ability to attract crowds. No amount of money can get you a brand new classic car of the make and model you desire, but if you're willing to buy a pre-owned one, you can find the car of your dreams if you take the time to do some serious research. The reviews over at this dealer's website suggest that you can find a wide range of classic models if you look for specialized vintage dealerships in your city or state. Owning a classic car guarantees that you will stand out in style, so make sure you put enough time and effort into your search.
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Modern cars constantly depreciate in value. You will always have to sell them for less than what you had originally paid for. This is because new models are constantly being produced. However, this is not a problem when it comes to classical cars. In fact, the total opposite is the case in classic cars. Since classic cars are one of a kind, their value only increases over time, if taken proper care of.
Classic cars can be easily repaired by their owners since their mechanical parts can be easily rebuilt. On the contrary, costly diagnostic tests have to be run on modern cars in order to identify the problem. In addition, replacing sensors and electronics within the car is very expensive. Moreover, insurance policies for classic cars are way more cost-effective than those of modern cars.
Owning a classic car comes with many benefits. For one, vintage vehicles lack the complexity and expenses that come with maintaining a modern car, making the driver feel more in tune with the car and its movements. It grants its owner total control while driving, repairing, and customizing it to match their needs. They are quite valuable and grow more and more exclusive with each passing year, which makes them a great investment.


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Prior to the Dallas Cowboys' 31-7 bulldozing of the St. Louis Rams, we relayed to you NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport's report that Jason Hatchercalled out Tony Romo for audibling out of running plays.
After the Cowboys ran 34 times for 193 yards in Sunday's victory, Hatcher and his teammates refuted the story that the defensive lineman's team speech called out anyone, according to The Dallas Morning News.
"I love Romo to death," Hatcher said. "I wasn't getting on Romo. He's the best quarterback in the league, so I love Romo to death. That's my brother."
Of course, Hatcher loved Romo after the quarterback led a balanced offense to a big lead on Sunday.
The point highlighted by the initial report was on display Sunday: When the Cowboys run the ball successfully, they are a dangerous team.
In their Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Cowboys ran the ball just 16 times for 37 yards. They ran six times for 43 yards in the first series alone Sunday.
We oppose the flimsy statistic that team X has Y number of wins when they run Z times, often pointed to as evidence of why a team needs to run more. Teams usually run when they have the lead, so those stats aren't a surprise.
We do, however, believe that a balanced attack for the Cowboys, especially early in games, suits their offensive personnel and protects their defense.
Sunday's win was one good game by the offense -- we've seen running back DeMarco Murraysteamroll the Rams before.
This offense might be scary good -- if the Cowboys continue to give Murray a chance to supplement a potentially dynamic passing game.
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Residents of the City of Hawkins can dispose of that rusty, broken glider or that old worn out mattress or that three legged chair or other such items on Saturday, July 12 at the parking lot of Hawkins City Hall from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Only residents of Hawkins are eligible for the service. Therefore, residents wishing to dispose of large items must bring a copy of their utilities bill with them.
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Allison Holker and tWitch were in full celebration mode a few days ago. The celebrity couple commemorated their son Maddox Boss' fifth birthday earlier this week.
Both mom and dad took to Instagram to give their son well wishes on his special day. "It's crazy how fast time flies," tWitch shared. "I've been watching you learn so much over these 5 years, and you don't even know how much you've been teaching me, son," the celebrity dad said.
"You are light in human form, truly," tWitch wrote to his son. "You've shown me how to really enjoy the moments, although you are still much better at it than me. You've shown me how much a smile can brighten the world. You've shown me the Cars trilogy 400,000 times. #kachow You keep marching to the beat of your own drum and we'll always be here to be your parade little Boss. We love you, Maddox."
Allison Holker and tWitch welcomed their son on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Maddox arrived on Easter Sunday, which added even mo significance to the occasion.
"He has already stolen my heart with his big bright eyes, stunning radiant smile, and the way he snuggles perfectly into my arms," Allison said of her son's birth in 2016. "He is perfect in every way," the celebrity mom exclaimed. "He is and will always be my precious boy. And I feel so blessed to be his mother."
Allison shared her excitement about Maddox's fifth birthday earlier this week. "Happy Birthday," Holker wrote to her son. "The absolutely most loving, sweet-spirited little boy! I couldn't be more proud of my baby boy."
Social media fans often enjoy watching clips of Allison Holker, tWitch, and the kids dancing on Instagram and TikTok. "Obviously, something like TikTok was like built for us," tWitch said during a recent interview with his wife. "Because it was like, 'What? Dancing to music? Great!' We're doing that anyway, you know? So it really is just kind of sharing something that we do organically anyway."
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A police inquiry has found the station house officer (SHO) of a police station in Dadu district involved in at least seven crimes, including vehicle lifting and theft, it emerged on Wednesday.
Makhdoom Bilawal SHO Munir Abbassi, who was arrested last week after a stolen car was recovered from his possession, has also allegedly confessed to some of his crimes.
An FIR has been lodged at Makhdoom Bilawal Police Station in which Abbassi and senior clerk, Shahid Panhwar, are nominated under the charges of selling narcotics recovered from an impounded truck.
A motor[1]cycle recovered after it was stolen went missing from the police station and the same two policemen are under suspicion for that incident as well. A car of a resident of Johi town of Dadu, Ishaq Khoso, was stolen.
Read more: Car theft victim accuses cops of extortion
Khoso was asked to pay Rs400,000 ransom amount if he wanted his vehicle back. The same vehicle was recovered from the SHO over a week ago. Another vehicle of Haji Roshan Lashari was stolen from Mehar taluka.
A lawyer filed a complaint before the Dadu district and sessions court on June 11, accusing SHO Abbassi of stealing court property.
The court had summoned the Dadu SSP on June 14 and he was ordered to submit an inquiry report about theft of the court property on June 18.
The Dadu Police had arrested Abbassi along with a stolen car after which the Dadu SSP had ordered a departmental inquiry.
Two more policemen, one of whom has been identified as Ghulam Nabi Jamali, have also been arrested for their suspected involvement in separate crimes and for colluding with outlaws.
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Am I HIV Positive?
I've had sex with around 75 Thai women this year and I have not used a condom with one of them. I have had sex with around 150 Thai women in total without using a condom. There is a small chance I may be HIV+. I am not worried about it.
Bangkok office girls are easy I have gone crazy with them. When I get home from work I get online and chat. I arrange to meet someone. Sometimes I score, sometimes I don't. Fridays and Saturdays are easy because they don't have work the next
I sometimes use a condom the first time. The first time using a condom is always the last. I guess I've had sex with about 300 Thais. The first 150 or so I used condoms with almost but since then…..no.
Most don't require condom use. They don't even think about it. I think about it, but I also know it might be too late and what is done might be done. They think using a condom means they sleep with a lot of men, but if they don't then you
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what they used to be <Get fit, drop some weight, lower your cholesterol and this might change – Stick> and condoms mean less sensation and less pleasure.
I know what I am doing is wrong but I can't help myself. It's thrilling bedding new ladies.
1 in 5 ladies ask if we will use a condom but none insist on it.
I know I am not the only one. One of my friends admitted that he paid for an abortion for an ex-girlfriend.
Pregnancy doesn't concern me. I withdraw before ejaculating and come outside the vagina. I am sure I do not have any children I don't know about.
At the old TF parties we used to talk about how we never use condoms. I know that doesn't make it right.
I had STDs before but not for a long time. I know the symptoms of common STDs. I know STDs can be cured with antibiotics. I also read about the difficulty of contracting HIV from sex. Some say that maybe it cannot even be contracted that way (I am not sure I believe that) and it gives me a little confidence.
I used to be vigilant about condom use but then one night I had a really hot freelancer. We were warmed up and when I went into my beside drawer and discovered I was all out of condoms. We continued. No condom. It felt so good, much better than protected.
Ever since I have hardly uses condoms again.
I know there is a danger of catching HIV. I have slept with many ladies and I am not circumcised. They say that increases the risk.
I would not say that I am scared to get an HIV test, I just do not want to know. What would knowing that I am HIV+ achieve? If I found out that I am HIV+, I don't know how I would take it. I don't think I will go into a deep depression and I
am not going to kill myself. It is not going to make my day.
Stickman said that work permit renewals need a blood test to show we are not HIV+ but at my last renewal it was not necessary. If my company insists on me getting tested then I will have to find a way around it. I do not want to know.
I know there are home test kits and there is an anonymous HIV test centre but I just do not want to know. What good would it do? It would change my life. It's easier not knowing.
My last long-term partner had a comprehensive health check and she was ok. If I was HIV+ back then, she would be too. That was over a year ago.
Do I think I am HIV positive? I don't know.
Stickman's thoughts:
Your behaviour is incredibly selfish and reckless. Becoming infected yourself is one thing, but how would you feel if you had passed on HIV to any of your partners? These women have families, friends, colleagues, neighbours and probably in some cases, children too. You could be depriving a child from its mother! Is 15 minutes of fun worth killing someone's mother over?!


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"Get some sleep every time she sleeps!" This is one of the most common pieces of advice I've ever received since I've become a mom. And of the most useless, if you ask me.
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