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Although, Korean films actually managed to sell more tickets than the year before, it was largely due to the success of films released last year, particularly "Along with the God: The Two Worlds Days" and "1987: When the Day Comes."
"Believer" was the only film released in 2018 to surpass 4 million ticket sales, with the rest falling flat.
The second half of the year was marked by better performances from Korean films at the box office.
Korean movies in second half
The second half of this year started with auteur Lee Joon-ik's "Sunset in My Hometown." And while some viewed it as charming and fun, it completely flopped at the box office.
In spite of Gang Dong-won's popularity, his acting prowess still leaves some doubting, and he once again fell short in the sub-1-million-ticket failure of "Illang: The Wolf Brigade."
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But things started to look up with "Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days," the second part of the "Along With the Gods" trilogy that has already become the most commercially successful Korean movie franchise of all time. The comic book-based film sold a whopping 12.3 million tickets, becoming the hottest film of 2018.
Its mega success made things bleaker at the box office for "Spy Gone North" by director Yoon Jong-bin, a young director with a number of commercially and critically acclaimed films. But the tastefully clever and suspenseful film managed to break even and add a little profit, selling a little under 5 million seats.
"On Your Wedding Day" from Lee Seok-geun was a small-budget film that was never going to break any records, but the cute, coming-of-age romance sold 2.8 million tickets, nearly doubling the 1.5 million needed to break even.
"Monstrum" in September, a period piece and monster film starring a marquee name in Kim Myung-min, turned out to be a monstrous flop bashed by critics and fans alike. Its failure was yet another major blow for distributor Lotte Entertainment, which had been shooting bricks all year long with the exception of "Along With the Gods."
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Fortunately for Lotte, "Intimate Strangers" became one of the most successful comedy films of the year, selling 5.1 million tickets.
September is an important time in Korean cinema, as it is usually the month in which the Chuseok holidays fall. Three films butted heads for the Chuseok crown this year: "The Negotiation," "The Great Battle" and "Feng Shui."
All three had their strengths, though none were deemed masterpieces by virtually anyone. "The Great Battle" came out victorious with 5.4 million seats sold, although its massive budget meant it had just barely broken even.
October is usually considered offseason in terms of the box office, but the month did have two critical successes and did not do half bad commercially either. The small budget "Miss Baek" featured perhaps the best acting in Han Ji-min's career, but barely broke even at 700,000.
"Dark Figure of Crime" received praise from critics across the country, and well surpassed the breakeven point of 2 million tickets, with 3.5 million sold.
"Rampant," though, with an abysmal 1.5 million tickets sold and downpour of criticism, became another big-budget blockbuster flop distributed by NEW. The company's first blockbuster, "Psychokinesis" in January, did not even sell a quarter of the 4.1 million tickets it needed to break even.
More flops came down the road. "Default" was a film with the potential to be a hit, with big names like Yoo Ah-in and Kim Hye-soo. Yet, the film failed to take off, with its flat plot and one-dimensional characters, selling a little over 3 million tickets to compensate for its budget of 7 billion won ($6.25 million).
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The last hurrah for Korean movies of the year may be "The Drug King" and Jung-woo's "Take Point," which opened Wednesday. But "Aquaman" from Warner Bros. has been flooding the box office, and has already claimed Korea's "Swing Kids" as a victim.
Notable foreign movies in second half
Box office behemoths like "Avengers: Infinity War" were absent for the second half among foreign films, but there were still some heavy hitters.
Koreans' love for Tom Cruise once again endured, as "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" finished strong with 6.6 million tickets sold.
Despite mixed reviews, "Venom," Sony's attempt to revitalize its superhero franchise, sold 3.9 million tickets, a decent tally considering initial expectations.
Marvel Cinematic Universe rarely fails in Korean market, and "Ant-man and the Wasp" -- while not a megahit -- had a passable run with 3.8 million. "Deadpool 2," which earned a following here with the success of the first movie, did well for an R-rated film by selling 3.8 million tickets.
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"Searching," a powerful drama starring John Cho, was a real unexpected success with 2.9 million tickets sold, resulting in the film making nearly a third of the money it made worldwide in Korea. "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" finished with a ho-hum 2.4 million sold.
"Incredibles 2" did okay with 3 million tickets. Outside of Pixar, however, animation feature films have had a relatively poor track record in Korea. Such was the case for the performance of the globally well-received "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," at a meager 550,000 tickets.
Perhaps the biggest success story among foreign films in the second half was biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," centered on iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Contrary to most hits, the film never had a point where it was dwarfing every other film in the theaters. But its strong, steady run has made it one of the most successful foreign films of the year, currently standing at 8.5 million tickets.
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Begonias and wine
We decided a little while ago to replace the Japanese prints that hang on our stair walls with paintings bought from artist friends, or from shows where the prices are modest, looking not for investment value but for pictures we love. We have six to date, and lots of wall space waiting. Two local artists, Rachel Wyndham and Sasha Turnbull, have a joint selling show in Lewes at present, and we've bought lovely paintings by each of them. Rachel has a habit of painting still lives of quinces, which she says makes her a 'quince tart'. We now have one of them. Sasha's painting is of begonias.
When I told Sasha what we'd bought, she said that it had been inspired by a painting of begonias by William Nicholson, the painter (and father of Ben Nicholson) who died just after I was born. From time to time I get requests on my website from people who confuse us ("Have you illustrated any other books as well as 'The Velveteen Rabbit'?"), and have to explain that not only am I not the painter, but we are in no way related. Even so, I feel a connection; and I'm also a very great admirer of his work.
I looked up this painting of begonias by William Nicholson, and found he painted it in 1939, at Bretton Park in Yorkshire, while working on a portrait of Lord Allendale. In a letter to his daughter he recorded that it was painted "with an urge", during one long overnight session, "after a perfect dinner (O! the wine)!" I love this. It's a beautiful painting: a glass jar of begonias alongside notebooks, an ink bottle, and red sealing wax, all lit by the glow of an oil lamp. It's in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
He seems to have been a most loveable man, my namesake. He made artistic virtue, I read, of considered understatement and controlled freedom. I can only aspire to emulate him. I'm already there in one respect: O! the wine!

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Ep120: How Online Giving Can Boost Charitable Impact/
Today on CauseTalk Radio, Megan and I talk to John Bromley, Founder & CEO of Canadian-based Chimp, an online giving tool.
Megan, John and I discuss the advantages of online savings banks for giving and how companies can and should join individuals on a platform that is effective and efficient.
- What is Chimp, which is a blended form of "charitable impact," and how do people use it?
- The advantages of having an online savings bank for giving. What should donors look for?
- How the online giving industry is changing, fracturing and consolidating, and what's on the horizon for the industry.
- How online giving platforms allow nonprofits to focus on their #1 priority: impact. Nonprofits are not in business to fundraise; they're in the world to change it!
- How online giving platforms can be a better delivery mechanism for corporate giving dollars.


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(Learn more about my biblical womanhood experiment)
Today I'm headed to Louisville, Kentucky for the W Conference to get a first-hand look at the contemporary biblical womanhood movement in action. It seems I'm not the only one interested in it. Last week The New York Times ran a piece entitled "Housewives of God" featuring some of the movement's most successful spokeswomen.
On Tuesday I hosted a "Titus 2 Party" in which my friend Jan taught a group of us to make crème brulée. I tried to gather together a diversity of women to honor the passage's instructions that older women are to teach younger women to "love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." At the end of the evening we swapped recipes and marriage and parenting advice. I'll be posting pictures onFacebook soon!
The crème brulée was as delicious to eat as it was easy to make. And as Dan noted, "I can respect a dessert that requires a blowtorch." Here's the recipe:
3 cups heavy cream
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
pinch salt
2 Tablespoons real vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325 Heat cream over moderate heat un till hot. Whisk eggs yolks, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add hot cream in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Add vanilla. Ladle into ramekins.
Arrange ramekins in a roasting pan and add enough boiling water to pan to reach halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake untill custards are just set, 25 to 30 minutes. With tongs, transfer custards to a rack to cool, then refrigerate, uncovered for at least 4 hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle with sugar. Move blowtorch flame evenly back and forth close to sugar until sugar is caramelized.
Finally, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this fascinating Slate article about how women from the Netherlands work less, have lesser titles and a big gender pay gap...and love it. Why do you think this is?
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Philadelphia Mummers Hegeman String Band will perform during halftime at the Eagles versus Cowboys game on December 14th. The game starts at 8:30pm and the half-time performance will last about 7 minutes and will end with a tune that is sure to get the Eagles crowd pumped.
"We are very excited to have the Hegeman String Band performing at halftime on Sunday," said Eagles Vice President of Marketing, Brian Papson. "The Mummers Parade is very much a part of this city's fabric and it's important to us as an organization that we incorporate this special tradition into our fan experience. Hegeman's unique style and sound, which we are all accustomed to seeing every year on New Year's Day, will surely pump up our crowd on Sunday Night Football."
Said Hegeman String Band Captain John Baron, "It's an honor to be chosen to represent the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association at the Eagles game. I hope we can be the Eagles good luck charm (against Dallas)."
Hegeman was the winner of the 2014 PHL17 Mummers Viewer's Choice Award and has participated in the Mummers Parade since 1920.


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BlackRose available for RedHat 7.3BlackRose was tested in RedHat 7.3 with most recent version of jdk1.4.1.x available.
MIDP support for BlackRose/KosofHusar 2 www server supports now explicitly MIDP in the sense of corresponding file extensions : xml, jar, jad.
WAP support for BlackRose/KosofHusar 2 www server supports now explicitly WAP in the sense of corresponding file extensions : xml, wml, wbmp.
BlackRose runs on Windows2000We have tested BlackRose on Windows2000 Professional with 1.3.1 jdk . The following configurations were tested :
Test update for BlackRoseWe have tested BlackRose using newest releases of jdk. The following configurations were tested and are supported :
LanDiBase is a trademarkSince 28.12.2001 LanDiBase is an internationally protected registered trademark for computer programs. According to law the protection period is valid from the time of application , it means from 1997.
KOSOF for BlackRose is thereKOSOF, information system for an enterprise, using BlackRose architecture , is coming.
KOSOF consists of modules covering all functions of an enterprise. These modules(business logic beans, html files and database tables ) are not in ready to "go into production" form, but because any enterprise is unique, they will be customized , parametrized or modified according to requirenments and needs of the specific customer . It means they form some kind of abstract layer, which should be filled with life according to contract and specification delivered by a customer. Nonetheless the customer obtains at once after signing the contract the opportunity to work with live system, with which he can work or test it. Presentations are also possible with the working system.
jdk1.4 compatibilityBlackRose components work fine in jdk1.4 beta environment
SOAP engine for Husar II serverHusar II server has now a new fauture, namely SOAP engine , which can respond to SOAP messages. SOAP open protocol, invented by Microsoft and IBM, and supported by Sun, is important for an emerging web services framework (like Microsoft NET or SUN ONE).
Open broker Java class is available, which allows for adding customer specific SOAP message handling capability.
Jsp Engine for BlackRoseEncouraged by positive tests with Oracle JSP engine we developed our own native Jsp Engine running in Husar II container. It is clear , that having all components from one vendor is more safe for the customer. Having own Jsp engine makes Husar more independent on any future development of other vendors.
Jsp functionality brings known advantages during development of applications, which can be accomplished in more structured way.
It supports :
Print Control Subsystem for Windows NT 4 workstationMotivated by the needs of certain department of A.Mickiewicz University in Poznan we developed the print control subsystem for Windows NT 4 Workstation. Imagine , that You want :
It is probably interesting for printer hardware manufacturers or distributors. Offers are welcomed. One payment for unlimited number of copies possible.
It supports :
Print Control Subsystem for Windows 2000 ProfessionalOur print control subsystem was tested successfully on Windows 2000 Professional system belonging to A.Mickiewicz University.
SMTP engine for Husar II serverSince 14.6.2001 the Husar II server is equipped with SMTP engine . It means it is now possible to communicate with our www server not only from within of browser (like Netscape or IE) but also from within of client Mail program like Outlook etc.
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Cappuccino is coffee combined with steamed milk. Black coffee contains few calories, so the calories in a cappuccino come mainly from the milk and will vary depending on the fat content and type of milk used.
Calories in a Cappucino
According to Coffee & Tea Warehouse, a classic cappuccino combines 1 1/2 oz. of espresso with 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of frothed milk. There are 27 to 36 calories in a 3 1/2 to 4 oz. cup of cappuccino using whole milk. A basic cappuccino combines 2 oz. espresso, 2 oz. of steamed milk and 2 oz. of frothed milk for a total of 36 calories in a 6 oz. cup.
Milk Choices
Your milk choice affects the number of calories in a cappuccino. A 12 oz. coffee house cappuccino with low-fat milk has 90 calories, or about 7.5 calories per ounce. Using whole milk increases the calories to 110 and substituting soy milk decreases it to about 80 calories.
Adding More Calories
Other factors that affect the number of calories in a cup of cappuccino include the size and any additions. While a 12 oz. cup of coffee house cappuccino runs about 90 calories, a 16 ounce low-fat cappuccino goes up to about 120 calories. Adding sugar, syrup or cocoa powder will also increase the number of calories.


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This week Dustin and Scott are joined by Tony! He's the co-founder of Classic L337 and it was awesome to have him back on the show. We chat about Twitch beating Dark Souls, The PS TV Hack, a man crying after beating the hardest Mario Maker level, and Tony Hawk 5. Dustin has played a lot of Super Nintendo, Tony talks about The Last of Us and Scott made his first Mario Maker Level.
Intro Music: Ben Landis - Through the Forest
Outro Music: zabutom - Escape


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Shake hands with your newest, indispensable construction worker.
Making the sun shine a little bit brighter for your sales & field staff.
Your team needs their tools at hand and so do you. 3Rhino gives you an easy to use, integrated and comprehensive software package with state-of-the-art tools to increase your efficiency and profitability, allowing you to expand your business.
It's not surprising that the hands-on reality of the specialty trades is one of the last industry sectors to be successfully interfaced with the digital landscape of cyberspace. The businesses of contractors, installers, and property services providers is not just an exchange of information to information, as is much of commerce in today's economy, but is an application of information to the tangible world. We've built a product that seamlessly links these two different worlds ~ software constructed for tradesmen.


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Biking Taiwan introduces the beauty of Taiwan to the world traveler and cycling enthusiast. There are many wonderful places and great people that we will introduce to you through out the trip while riding along the island in the most suitable path, biking!
Where We've been
- Biking Taiwan East Rift Valley 4D/180km
- Biking Taiwan Sun Moon Lake 1D/30km
- Biking Taiwan Kenting Peninsula 2D/70km
- More to come .......
- Biking Taiwan All Around 9D/1000km
- Biking Taiwan West Coast 1D/200km
- Biking Taiwan iBike Taichung 1D/25km
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Clifton Park celebrates People's Choice AwardPublished Tuesday, 18th October 2016
Rotherham's beautiful Clifton Park is officially one of the nation's favourite green spaces following a public vote.
The park was one of just ten in the whole of the UK to be successful in Keep Britain Tidy's "People's Choice" Awards.
To celebrate 20 years of the organisation's Green Flag scheme, which recognises parks which boast the highest possible standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent facilities, a special People's Choice Award was launched earlier this year.
Clifton Park was awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the sixth time in July and the public were then given the opportunity to vote for it as one of their favourite parks in the UK.
The park is one of Rotherham's major attractions, with many families travelling from across the borough and beyond, to enjoy its open green spaces, gardens, entertainment facilities and the popular Clifton Park Museum.
A great deal of investment has gone into the park over recent years, including £7.5m* between 2008 and 2011 to deliver a major restoration project that brought the walled garden back into use and replaced the derelict paddling pool with an innovative splash park, one of the most modern and impressive in Britain.
In addition, a play park was designed in consultation with young people with eight separate zones including a skate plaza, sand area, chill out area and an "enchanted wood".
Clifton Park is hugely popular with people of all ages, with a wide variety of attractions including beautiful gardens, tennis courts, events, traditional amusement park, crazy golf and even a land train to take visitors to the Museum and back.
Rotherham Council's Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Working and Cultural Services, Cllr Taiba Yasseen, said she was delighted that the hard work of the staff behind the scenes and the tireless efforts of the park's "Friends" group had been rewarded.
"It was fantastic that Clifton Park retained its Green Flag this summer, but to be voted for a People's Choice Award as well is the icing on the cake!
"Clifton Park is rightly popular with people from across Rotherham and even further afield, who come here for a great day out.
"As well the staff who work there, the support of Friends of Clifton Park has been invaluable in achieving this success and of course, the contribution of the many visitors who enjoy its facilities each week.
"A big thank you to all involved - including those who took the time to vote and helped the park achieve this wonderful accolade."
Elaine Humphries, Chair of The Friends of Clifton Park group added: "The Friends of Clifton Park are absolutely delighted that our park has been awarded the People's Choice Award as this really reflects the love that generations of local people have for Clifton Park and Museum and all the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers who make it a beautiful place to be.
"The park has special memories for me as I have regularly visited Clifton Park since childhood and I was honoured to be involved in its recent renaissance as the Chair of the Friends Group and it is such a joy to see families enjoying the park making full use of all it has to offer."
Clifton Park qualified for the People's Choice nomination because it recently won a Green Flag award. It is among a record-breaking 1,686 parks and green spaces to receive a Green Flag Award this year.
*Including £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund through their Parks for People programme.


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The IMI Europe Inkjet Engineering Conference is a one-day technical conference devoted to components and techniques for digital printing system development and production. The event is aimed at inkjet system developers across applications including packaging, textiles, graphics, industrial and functional printing. The conference gives access to key suppliers and technology from the inkjet industry – everything that you need to develop and manufacture inkjet systems and solutions.
The conference will provide information on topical themes such as printhead choice, reliability and print quality.


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As always, our goal is to introduce folks to the variety of seafood available in our local waters. More often than not, abundant--and underutilized--species are not well known or eaten. As a whole, a very small portion of the food web is eaten, which results in an imbalance in the ecostystem. That's where our School of Fish comes in.
Take scup, skate and monkfish, for example. We've shown roomfuls of guests how to prepare each of these species, with delicious results. The goal with our School of Fish is to show folks just how delicious these underutilized species are in class, with the hope that they'll take what they've learned and incorporate it into their homes.
Monkfish: Our Fish of Choice for the Third School of Fish
We had the pleasure of having Chef Max Peterson of Hemenway's in Providence teach our third class. His underutilized fish of choice was monkfish. Monkfish is also referred to as Poor Man's Lobster because it is similar in texture to lobster. It is however much leaner.
Monkfish can be intimidating to work with given the size of the fish and its appearance.
Although only the tail of the monkfish is edible, it is available either whole or fileted. In the marine environment, monkfish perch themselves on the sea floor, where they hunt for prey. They are a type of angler fish, and have the ability to lure their prey in with three modified spines called filaments.
Chef Peterson took guests through the process of prepping the monkfish, including removing the large head, the skin, the thin membrane covering the tail filets, and the spine. Prepared simply by sauteing filet segments in oil, after seasoning the filet with only salt, Chef Peterson gently basted the monkfish every few minutes with the oil in the pan, and added white wine, butter, and fresh herbs (chervil, parsley, and chives) at the last minute.
Simply put, the guests had the chance to eat expertly prepared monkfish, and savored every bite.


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Our goal at Rockridge is to provide rich, educational, and fun events for residents of all abilities to join in. Residents play an integral part in planning trips, events, speakers and more that they would like to see. Our calendar is always available for download but some of our special events are highlighted below.
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Responsibility to the Landowner
Each and every hunter carries afield five basic responsibilities:
- Responsibility to the landowner
- Responsibility to wildlife
- Responsibility to yourself
- Responsibility to other hunters
- Responsibility to non-hunters
Wildlife is a product of the land. About 60% of Washington's land is privately owned, while the rest is owned by the federal, state, or local government. It is the rare person these days who hunts on private property owned by his or her family. Almost all of us hunt on land owned by somebody else. Unfortunately, not all hunters ask permission. In fact, this lack of courtesy is one of the major complaints landowners have against hunters.
Whether you hunt on public or private property, respect the land as if it were your own. Don't litter. If you camp, be sure you clean up!
Remember that hunting is a privilege. Don't abuse it! Do not trespass. It is against the law to enter private property without permission even if the property is not posted or fenced. Always ask permission first.
If you are hunting on private property, be sure to ask the landowner about any special rules you should observe. Leave fences and gates the way you found them, unless the landowner gives you different instructions. Do you have permission to use the entire property, or are some places off-limits? Does the landowner want you to stop by before leaving his property? Take the time to talk to landowner. They will appreciate your interest!
All of us are governed by regulations which permit—and protect—land use. Due to high fire hazard conditions during certain times of the year, some wild lands must be regulated through restrictions and closures because the risk of wildfire danger becomes too great for people to use the land safely in a normal manner.
Fire regulations may be enforced on both private and public lands within any state. Some restrictions and closures limit use of the land more than others. For example, one type of restriction prohibits any open fires and another type forbids travel. Before going into any wild land area, be sure to check for current fire restrictions.
How To Ask Landowners for Permission
- Make contact well ahead of the hunting season.
- Wear street clothes—no hunting gear or firearms.
- Don't bring companions—a "crowd" could be intimidating.
- Be polite, even if permission is denied. Your courtesy may affect the outcome of future requests.
Landowner Complaints about Hunters
- Don't get permission to hunt
- Don't tell the landowners when they arrive at or leave the property
- Make too much noise
- Leave litter behind
- Carry loaded firearms in vehicles
- Drive off the ranch roads
- Don't leave gates as they were (open or shut) when the hunter arrived
- Shoot too close to neighbors or livestock
- Leave fires unattended
- Violate game laws
- Drink alcohol to excess


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AJAX is the right partner, for quality fasteners
With our capacity to manufacture large cold formed bolts and our hot forming nut division. AJAX produces a ride range of mining and rock anchoring products used extensively in underground mining and civil construction applications. AJAX with it large capacity formers also manufactures to order Liner Bolts to customer requirements.
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It's official! Kindred Cycles is a real deal brick and mortar bike shop. We made it through all of the countless hours sitting in coffee shops planning (Thanks Commonplace Coffee and Biddle's Escape), demo/construction, and stocking and organizing. It actually came together. There were many nights I laid awake unsure if this was the correct path, fearful I was risking the welfare of my family and my newly pregnant wife on a fool's errand. Truthfully I still don't know if the shop will continue grow and flourish as it is too early to tell but I have a strong sense that we are going to be just fine. I have to say I am incredibly proud of what Katharine and I have been able to accomplish. We could never have done this without the help and support of our great family and friends. To those of you who spent late nights with us here pointing brick or building fixtures, thank you. To those who came and helped build our bikes for sale, thank you. To those who donated tools and resources to the shop, thank you. And to those of you who have already given us your business, thank you.
Warning, I am going to get a little mushy here. A special thanks has to go out to Brianne, my wife. When I thought that this would never come together, when I thought I was being selfish for following my dreams you pushed me forward. You supported me in this venture 100% because you knew it would make me happy. You worked two jobs while I spent all my time with Katharine getting the shop together and you did this all while pregnant. Your faith in me has been unshakable. Your strength makes me stronger. Thank you, I love you.
***Okay, change of pace, it's Katharine here. Swooping in on Aaron's blogging to send a big loving thank you to my parents. Thank you for all of your support, hours of dog sitting, cereal, and allowing me to fill every corner of the house with bikes and bike stuff. I love you and I couldn't have done it without you. Also, I second all the above thank you's to family, friends, neighbors and customers. It has really been an amazing first two weeks. Back to Aaron...***
There is still more work to be done. We need better signage. And we are continuing to organize the space. It's great to have perspective so below I put up two pictures of the raw space. We are here and were ready to work to make Kindred Cycles the shop we have always wanted. We have had a great start and now the real fun begins. Operating a real bike shop. If you are reading this get your but down here and say hello.
Our hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 7 PM. Saturday and Sunday 11 AM-5PM.


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A non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting religious liberty in the courts.
The Alliance Defense Fund is a unique Christian legal organization that works to protect and defend traditional family values, religious freedom, and the sanctity of human life. Call them toll free 1-800-TELL-ADF
Provides free legal assistance to Bible-believing churches and Christians who are experiencing legal difficulties in practicing their faith
Based in Houston, the Coghlan Law Firm practices in a number of areas including commercial litigation, school law, and contracts. Their goal "is to practice law by The Book."
A non-profit advocacy organization. They defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms.
Liberty Counsel is a nonprofit civil liberties education and legal defense organization dedicated to preserve religious freedom. Call them toll free 1-800-671-1776
Consists of staff attorneys and a network of over 120 dedicated litigators committed to successfully battling in the courts for: Religious freedoms; Student's rights; Parental rights; and the definition of family.
To give innocent and helpless human beings of any age, particularly unborn children, a trained and committed defense against the threat of death, and to support their advocates in the nation's courtrooms. LLDF will accomplish its mission and purpose through the law and education.
The Pacific Justice Institute is a defender of our rights and freedoms in the courts and the public square. They are a resource for all those whose liberties are being violated. Call them at 916-857-6900
A not-for-profit public interest law firm dedicated to the defense and promotion of the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life. Call their offices at 734-827-2001
Founded in 1997, the Thomas More Society, Pro-Life Law Center, is a not-for-profit, public interest law firm based in Chicago and dedicated to fighting for the rights and dignity of all human life.
An organization that provides legal help in several areas including the rights of students, rights of churches, rights of marriage and family, rights in the workplace, etc.
A non-profit, non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leadership committed to individual freedom through limited government and the free market…
A non-profit public policy research foundation built around the principles of principles of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace.
A grassroots action group started by former House leader Tom DeLay to provide conservatives a new voice in politics and public policy.
The ministry of Rev. Tristan Emmanuel in Canada – Equipping Christians for the Public Square.
A Christian outreach in Washington DC, whose mission is to reintroduce the Word of God into the public debate surrounding legislation and policy matters. (a separate organization…
A politically and culturally conservative think tank in our nation's Captol founded by Paul Weyrich.
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting freedoms and strengthening families in Texas and nationwide. They stand for First Amendment freedoms, less government, and solid family values.
Grade members of Congress at this site and see how others have graded them. "They work for YOU. Remind them."
Founded in 1973, they are a research and educational institute that forumlates and promotes free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense….
Founded by Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr., the HILC exists to protect the moral compass of America and be an agent of healing to our nation by educating and empowering churches, community and political leaders….
"All issues are women's issues" Seeks to combat the women-as-victim, pro-big-government ideology of radical feminism
Evangelical ministry of Retired General Jerry Boykin and Dr. Stu Weber designed to spread the New Testament ministry of Jesus Christ and encourage Christians to get involved in the war for our culture…
Compiles information on the adverse personal, social, economic, and public health impacts on gambling and disseminates it to citizens and policy-makers.
Add your voice to the call to drill and refine the oil resources we have in the U.S., ten times what Saudi Arabia has.
Coach Dave Daubenmire, a veteran of 25 years of high school football, leads this ministry that is working to unite, organize, and mobilze the Army of God to be salt and light.
How we can best preserve our liberty by becoming involved–as we are called to do by God, and compelled to do by our Founding Fathers? Know your rights and responsibilities as citizens and pastors.
A good source to find information on candidates for public office on the state and federal level.
Calling all Christians to vote and be involved, they hold an annual conference each spring in Oregon. They would like to help similar conferences get started all across America.
Patriotism in Action! Led by William Greene, RightMarch provides a number of online opportunities, such as petitions, to make a difference in our nation.
How RFID will compromise privacy, security, and freedom. Take action to stop the advance of RFID!
The Tea Party Patriots are a completely non-partisan, spontaneous movement made up of hundreds of thousands of patriots from all around the nation. We the people are the Tea Party Patriots!
Find out the latest on where American citizens stand on issues of the day as well as what Christians and those of other religions are saying on issues of faith.
Coverage and commentary on the economy and world economic events. Website of Bob Chapman, who has been a guest on our Faith2Action radio program.
Their four-fold platform is: (1) conduct an intensive "Voter Registration Campaign" through America's conservative churches, para-church ministries, pro-life and pro-family organizations; (2) conduct…
They train and equip churches to develop a Salt and Light Biblical Citizenship Ministry. In essence they train public servants to be missionaries back to our home field of government. There is a 1 minute video on their website that you can watch for a brief overview.
Started by a group of ministers in Houston, this group is working to get pastors involved in the battle for our culture nationwide.
Fosters an international network of pro-family organizations, scholars, and leaders that seeks to restore the natural family as the fundamental social unit and the 'seed bed' of a sane society.
William Federer's organization. A great source for discovering our Christian heritage as Americans – sign up for their daily e-mail or listen for American Minute on your Christian radio station.
Dedicated to Restoring America's Biblical Foundation from Genesis to Revelation. Conduct "Worldview Super Conferences" to train people and produce resources, such as books and DVDs.
A good source for information on America's Christian Heritage. Check out their dictionary of political correctness
Led by Dr. Marshall Foster, they are proclaiming the foundations of liberty through speaking engagements, guided tours, and various products.
Formerly known as Coral Ridge Ministries, they have a number of resources on America's Christian Heritage and frequently features topics relating to this on their weekly TV programs Truth that Transforms…
Resources for families, including books and videos about our Christian heritage in America. They want to communicate a vision of victory to families.
WallBuilders is a name taken from the book of Nehemiah. Just as Nehemiah led a grassroots effort in Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of that city, WallBuilders seeks to energize the grassroots today to rebuild…
The Cornwall Alliance is a coalition of clergy, theologians, religious leaders, scientists, academics, and policy experts committed to bringing a balanced Biblical view of stewardship to the critical issues of environment and development. The Cornwall Alliance fully supports the principles espoused in…
A non-profit institute of research and education dedicated to sound public policy based on sound science.
Heartland's mission is to discover, develop, and promote free-market solutions to social and economic problems. They host an International Conference on Climate Change with those who oppose and are extremely skeptical of any man-made global warming.
A ministry in South Florida with a vision of providing "a home for every child in crisis." The ministries and services offered include shelters, foster care, maternity homes, adoption, and independent…
Care Net is a non-profit organization that supports a network of over 600 pregnancy centers across the United States and Canada.
Star Parker's organization that is fighting poverty and restoring dignity through faith, freedom, and personal responsibility
"Saving Lives, Two at a Time" A licensed teen maternity program in South Florida that offers love and guidance to young women struggling with crisis pregnancies.
They work with the orphans and children of India, bringing the Gospel and physical help while facing beatings and other forms of persecution for their faith. They hope to expand to reach every needy village…
Organization led by Franklin Graham that provides international relief and shoebox gifts to children each Christmas.
Making a difference for the hungry – one dollar at a time. Pray for their effort to get the NFL owners involved and to give them some Super Bowl airtime. Toll free 800-358-SOUP
It is a faith-based relief and development organization alleviating suffering and injustice through education, enterprise and community health. Efforts include work in anti-trafficking worldwide, battling…
This is the organization of Judge Roy Moore–the man who took the stand for the Alabama Supreme Court for displaying the Ten Commandments. Get plugged into what you can do to make a moral difference in law! Involved in both litigation and education.
The Judicial Action Group is committed to one thing: judicial renewal through prayer, appointments, and accountability.
A grassroots organization that supports the 'Declarationist' ideals of Ambassador Alan Keyes. A site for all people who consider themselves loyal Americans!
This is one of the nation's leading groups making the scientific case for Creation–proving what the Bible said about Creation really is true.
The Creation Instruction Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the teaching of Scientific Creationism as opposed to the theory of Evolution.
CMI is a new ministry, that was formerly part of Answers in Genesis. They produce Creation magazine, the world's most-read creation publication.
This museum presents a unique and unparalleled experience, a walk through time portraying significant, life-altering events of the past, illuminating the effects of Biblical history on our present and future world.
CSI is dedicated to teaching the truth about Creation. They take people on dinosaur digs and have developed pamphlets to combat the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Creation Science Evangelism was started in 1989 by Dr. Kent Hovind, aka Dr. Dino. He is known for his debates with leading evolutionists. Some of these can be downloaded and others can be purchased from their website.
Established in 1970, ICR is Revealing the Truth of Creation. They offers seminars, conferences, debates, a graduate school in the sciences, guided tours, books, videos, and more.
Providing affordable resources for sharing the reality of creation and the reliability of the Bible.
Their goal is to help build a stronger unified coalition of those who oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide
Disability Rights Group based in Canada
Addresses euthanasia, assisted suicide, advanced directives, disability rights, pain control, and more
Their mission is to communicate the Gospel and equip Christ-honoring Churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disabilities. A ministry founded by Joni Eareckson Tada that is celebrating 30 years of ministry in 2009.
Once declared to be in a "Persistent Vegetative State," Kate Adamson is now a voice for the voiceless, presenting her story and defending those with disabilities
A woman in Delaware who faces a situation similar to Terri Schiavo. See this website for actions you can take to help!
Official website of the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation. "Helping families fight for those who cannot fight for themselves."
Find out the latest on the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide, and human cloning from one of the leading experts and speakers on these issues.
An effort to get Christian parents to pull their children from the public schools in the state of California.
To encourage, equip and empower Christian educators serving in public and private schools.
The CEC acts as a voice for values in all areas of NEA policy, programs, and practice and serves to safeguard these founding principles from unwarranted compromise or abandonment in our teachers' union.
Education for a FREE Nation. Full of informative articles, links to radio interviews, links to newspaper articles, and links to other resource materials.
They are seeking to bring the Bible back into every public school in America. Believe it or not, this can be done Constitutionally! Their program is concerned with education rather than indoctrination of students, studying the Bible as a foundation document of society.
The government (public) schools, particularly those in California, are getting worse all the time. This site presents alternative choices to parents for rescuing their children.
See testimonies from sports professionals – a website of Athletes in Action
Resources, including DVDs, for dealing with cults, the occult, and false religions.
The Modern Church and Apologetics – Warns of the dangers of movements such as the Emergent Church. Ken Silva is the general editor and Ingrid Schleuter of VCY America is one of the contributors.
Millions make professions of faith in Christ every year worldwide through the ministry of EE, founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy. It is the first and only ministry with a physical presence in every nation….
Exists to serve the Body of Christ in equipping and mobilizing believers everywhere to actively participate in taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every home in the whole world, adding new believers as…
Calling your heart to reach the world with the Gospel. They have developed an easy method of sharing your faith using a specially marked Bible. They offer evangelism & leadership training for churches…
Everything you wanted to know about the UN but were afraid to ask. Helpful information about outcome-based education, the Emergent Church, and the Purpose Driven movement.
They have been equipping Christians around the world for more than 30 years – teaching them how to witness like Jesus did.
Mark Cahill is completely dedicated to leading people to see their need for a Savior. He the author of One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven and One Heartbeat Away.
Resources to equip you to share your faith, including a tract – The Greatest News Ever Told – that uses only Scripture in presenting the Gospel
The Mission America Coalition is an unprecedented network of Christian leaders who have prayerfully come together to mobilize "the Whole Church to take the Whole Gospel to the Whole Nation…
Linda Harvey's organization. Information on neopaganism, witchcraft, feminist theology, and homosexuality / bisexuality.
Ministry of Keith and Lorri MacGregor, based out of Canada dealing with cults and aberrant Christian movements.
MRM is a missionary/apologetics organization that was organized to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to critically evaluate the differences between Mormonism and biblical Christianity.
News and commentary on the contemporary church. This site will help you to recognize spiritual error and counterfeits in the church and culture.
They host weekend training conferences, free single evening "Code Blue Rallies," and offer other resources to help you think and live like a Christian.
Led by Rev. Abraham Sandler, a missionary to Jewish people and national evangelist with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Tracts available include "The Messianic Claims of Jesus" and "Some Pointers…on witnessing to your Jewish friends" They periodically conduct a witnessing campaign to…
Formed by Jews who recognize that Christians are the last remaining obstacle to the moral deconstruction of America. Led by Don Feder.
Bill Koenig presents what's happening in the world today, with a focus on the relationship of U.S, and other nations with Israel. Koenig is the author of Eye to Eye: Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel (available in both English and Hebrew)
Ministry of Dr. Jack Heintz, who has been a guest on the F2A program a couple of times, that's based in South Florida.
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, author of America's Real War and known as "America's Rabbi" American Alliance of Jews and Christians
Campaign of prayer and action being held in hundreds of cities across the nation, including prayer each business day outside of abortion clinics in those cities.
A site for those who have personally experienced abortion, whether it happened recently or years ago
The Abstinence Clearinghouse is a non-profit national educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence through distribution of age-appropriate, factual and medically-accurate materials.
Call themselves the "Personhood Wing of the Pro-Life Movement;" formed from what had been Colorado's Right to Life organization in 2007. Their charter gives the founding leaders 12 years in which to end abortion in America.
Defends human life through vigorous legislative, judicial, and educational efforts, state by state.
Website includes Information on vaccines and finding pro-life doctors
Their mission is to end abortion in the Brazos Valley in Texas, peacefully and prayerfully. Nationally, they are Involved in the fight against Planned Parenthood and efforts of prayer and fasting for life
Seeking to bring an end to abortion through a proposed amendment to the constitution of Colorado, the first state to legalize abortion in 1967.
Helping men find healing and hope after abortion by creating awareness that abortion does have an impact on men and providing encouragement and resources to those seeking help.
A daily 15 minute broadcast simulcast in Birmingham Alabama and streamed on the internet. Past shows are archived to hear the founders and leaders of various pro-life organizations tell how they got involved in the culture of life and what they are doing now as well as a daily "call to action" as to…
An interdenominational Christian association of life affirming pregnancy resource centers, medical clinics, maternity homes, and nonprofit adoption agencies.
Jill is a pro-life speaker and WorldNet Daily weekly columnist. She has a background as a registered nurse and has testified before Congress in support of life affirming bills.
Led by Mark Crutcher, they have a weekly TV program on pro-life news and issues. Their website has much helpful information, too!
Assuring, through education, equal protection under the law for all living humans from the beginning of their biological life at fertilization until natural death.
An independent news agency specifically devoted to reporting news that affects the pro-life community.
The MARCH FOR LIFE is the collective effort of grassroots prolife Americans to assure that our laws protect the right to life of each human being. It's the organization behind the event in January that draws hundreds of thousands to Washington D.C. every year.
Their mission is to give the Justices of the Supreme Court, their high level staff, members of the federal judiciary, members of the US Senate and other public policy makers the information, education and inspiration they need to better form their consciences so they will make better decisions.
An online radio network that is all pro-life, all the time. Airs our daily Faith2Action program live each weekday at 2 PM ET
The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) now represents 3000 chapters in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The ultimate goal of the NRLC is to restore protection to innocent human life.
It is a project of THE JUSTICE FOUNDATION to end legal abortion by exposing the truth about its devastating impact on women, men and families. They believe that this will be accomplished through prayer and with the testimonies of women and men who have suffered harm from abortion.
Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to restore legal personhood to the pre-born and stop abortion in obedience to biblical mandates.
A pro-life educational organization dedicated to protecting and defending human life, ending human rights abuses committed in the name of family planning, and dispelling the myth of overpopulation.
Saving unborn children through non-violent direct action. Founded in 1980 by Joesph Scheidler
Through various means, PLEAS has the goal of getting the NEA to become abortion neutral.
News on abortion, an "Archive of the American Holocaust," and links to a number of other good sites in the battle to restore a culture of life
Led by Norma McCorvey, the former Roe of the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case, this group strives to speak out publicly on the abortion issue from a Christian/pro-life perspective and to serve as a catalyst to help other pro-life organizations.
International U.K. pro-life organization…watching and infuencing the United Nations for life.
Sound Wave Images is an international organization to network with medical professionals, Pregnancy Care Centers, and schools to provide educational resources and training on fetal development utilizing the scientific technology of ultrasound to provide women with the necessary information and support…
The mission of Students for Life of America is to: educate pro-life college students about the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide; identify pro-life student leaders; equip college pro-lifers with the training, skills and resources to be effective and successful; promote student activity…
They are a pro-life 'Emily's List' that recruits, trains, and elects pro-life women to Congress. They also advocate the passage of pro-life legislation there.
An organization of pro-life educators and concerned children committed to establishing a respect for all human life from conception to natural death.
Professionals working together to train and equip others to understand bioethics issues in the 21st century. Working for the preservation of human dignity into the future.
Gary Glenn's organization that is battling to win the cultural war in not only Michigan but across the nation.
An organization led by Peter LaBarbera that is devoted exclusively to exposing and countering the homosexual agenda.
Provides resources to churches to minister healing to people impacted by sexual sin. Seeks to heal the brokenness in men, their wives, couples and teens, and train leaders to facilitate these programs so God's abundant life may be experienced.
Citizen Action Now was created to challenge GLBT groups on all fronts, but will concentrate on areas currently being ignored by other pro-family groups, such as, corporations. The brainchild of the Alan Keyes organization, Declaration Alliance, Citizen Action Now will fight for an America free from…
As a leader in the fight against pornography, CCV exists to promote Judeo-Christian moral values, and to reduce destructive behaviors contrary to those values, through education, active community partnership, and individual empowerment at the local, state and national levels. They are also a public…
Promoting high standards and sound priorities for our military men and women since 1993.
God healed the marriage of Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs after seven years of divorce. Now, they are working to help and bring hope to other troubled marriages.
Led by Maggie Gallagher, this organization is dedicated to high quality research and public education on ways that law and public policy can strengthen marriage as a social institution.
Hope for change for those struggling with homosexuality.
Organization started by Mike & Harriet McManus to build stronger communities, one marriage at a time.
Massachusetts group speaking out against same-sex marriage and homosexuality.
Their vision is to move the people of God to embrace, live out, and defend the Biblical truth of sexuality. They have 4 targeted programs: church outreach, legal & public policy, victim assistance, and strategic partnerships
A non-profit organization with a mission to protect marriage and the faith communities that sustain it. Serves as a national resource for marriage-related initiatives at the state and local level.
PFOX is not a therapeutic or counseling organization. PFOX supports families, advocates for the ex-gay community, and educates the public on sexual orientation. Each year thousands of men, women and teens with unwanted same-sex attractions make the personal decision to leave homosexuality. (Sometimes…
Their mission is to equip men and women of all ages to live a vibrant life of purity, to experience healing from past impurity if it exists in their lives and to experience a vibrant, passionate marriage which portrays the love Christ has for his Bride the church. (Ministry verse: Ephesians 5:31,32) …
An evangelistic organization, based in Philadelphia, that is calling a nation in rebellion toward God to repentance. Led by Michael Marcavage, they are known for their efforts to boldly reach those held captive in the homosexual lifestyle.
An inter-denominational membership governed network dedicated to restoring hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin, especially those impacted by homosexuality. We proclaim that Jesus Christ has life-changing power for all who submit to Christ as Lord; we also seek to equip His church to impart that transformation.
It's a ministry started in Quebec, Canada to help couples heal and renew their marriages. The word is French for "re-discovery."
Stephen Bennett, a former homosexual, has a ministry of outreach to reach people with the love and freedom in Jesus Christ.
They hope to (1) educate and create awareness that there are real victims of pornography; (2) show true compassion to those victims who are seeking help by giving them the resources and avenues they desperately need; and (3) change the attitude and heart of America toward the many visible and hidden…
Podcasts of a number of Christian ministries; Consulting services; Publicity
The Bott Radio Network owns dozens of Christians stations in states such as Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas, and California. We thank them for airing our 60-second commentaries on their stations and for partnering with us on various projects to get important…
A division of the Media Research Institute that is working to preserve and help restore America's culture, character, traditional values, and morals against the assault of the liberal media elite, and to promote fair portrayal of social conservatives and religious believers in the media.
National and International News – website of the radio news service heard on many Christian stations.
America's Media Watchdog. Bias documented! Find out how fair the coverage you're watching is! Their mission is to bring balance and responsibility to the news media.
A family guide to movies and entertainment. Dedicated to redeeming the values of the mass media.
The media watchdog. Find out what's being aired and what you can do about it!
A Christian radio network that reaches most of the state of Florida with 40+ stations and is an outreach ministry of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. We are thankful to ReachFM for broadcasting our Faith2Action program every weekday at 2 PM.
Providing professional Spanish translation services for His people, the sheep of His pasture. Newsletters, gospel tracts, flyers, personal correspondence, etc. Contact info: firstname.lastname@example.com 715-228-4979. No website currently.
A division of the Media Research Center dedicated to documenting and exposing the liberal political agenda of The New York Times .
VirtueMedia produces and distributes creative, educational media campaigns that reinforce family values, the dignity of life, faith, and compassion.
WorldNetDaily reports the news that the liberal mainstream media ignores. Watch for columns by Janet every Tuesday on their commentary page!
Offers resources in several areas including America's Christian Heritage, Abortion, Creationism, and Homosexuality.
The American Family Association represents and stands for traditional family values, focusing primarily on the influence of television and other media – including pornography – on our society. The American Family Radio (AFR) Network, OneNewsNow, and the AFA Journal are three parts of the ministry….
Gary Bauer leads this organization that is working to protect life, marriage, family, faith and freedom.
Known for producing Congressional "scorecards" and voter guides, the Christian Coalition actively lobbies Congress and the White House, holds grassroots training classes and hosts other events.
Their vision and mission is to empower Families at the grassroots level to give them a voice in their government again! Based in Miami, the Christian Family Coalition was founded with the purpose of serving as a voice for the pro-family citizens of Florida to ensure that our religious liberties are…
CMDA serves as a voice and ministry for Christian doctors. Founded in 1931, CMDA provides programs and services supporting its mission to "change hearts in healthcare" with a current membership of more than 15,000.
Phyllis Schlafly's organization works to support American sovereignty and freedoms, the Constitution, traditions education, and expose the radical feminists.
FRC champions marriage and family as the foundation of civilization, the seedbed of virtue, and the wellspring of society.
One that needs little introduction. Their vision is one of redeemed families, communities and societies worldwide through Christ. Guiding principles include: the preeminence of evangelism, the permanence of marriage, the value of children, the sanctity of human life, the importance of social responsibility,…
Resources relating to the broadcast ministry of Dr. Richard Land and the ERLC (Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission), an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Find out God's perspective on a host of issues that distract and destroy the human heart. Also click and listen to June Hunt's national radio broadcast, Hope for the Heart.
Founded by Dr. Jerry Fawell, JFM has worked to defend freedom, marriage, Creation, and Christian values in our nation.
Promoting Constitutional Government, Economic Freedom, and Traditional Values.
The National Prayer Network has worked to establish Christian values and protect American rights like freedom of speech. Helping to lead the charge against legislation to expand hate crime laws.
International ministry to help prisoners find faith in Christ, restore them to society, and help their families with such ministries as the Angel Tree program.
Your pro-family organization dedicated to defending and representing the values of parents, grandparents, and concerned citizens who believe in family, faith, and freedom.
Traditional Values Coalition is the largest non-denominational, grassroots church lobby in America. Founded in 1980, TVC has sought to empower people of faith with truth.
A new name for a radio, television, internet, and print outreach, founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy, that is touching the lives of millions, nationwide and overseas. For years, it was known as Coral Ridge Ministries.
Dr. Rick Scarborough leads this ministry that's working to mobilize pastors and their churches.
Brigitte Gabriel leads this organization that is fighting ignorance and pacifism regarding the threat of militant fundamentalist Islam to America, Israel, and western civilization.
A site dedicated to telling people about Islamofascism and the attacks worldwide before and after 9/11.
This project is bringing a comprehensive, Biblical response to Islam in America. They can send you tracts or get Bibles in many languages to share with Muslims.
Resources on Islam, including translations of the Koran (Quran)
Website of author and speaker Walid Shoebat, who has been a frequent guest on the Faith2Action program, talking about issues relating to Islam.
A ministry of the Voice of the Martyrs to send Bibles to those in nations that are persecuted
The mission of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission (CADC) is to advance religious liberty for Christians by protecting Christians from defamation, discrimination, and bigotry from any and all sources by means of education and selected legal services including litigation, inside the United States…
Ministry assisting the persecuted church and recently helping with the post-cyclone Christian relief efforts in Burma
A human rights organization dedicated to assisting and sustaining Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination due to practicing their faith.
Created to help monitor and protect religious liberties around the world. Exists to help keep the door open for the proclamation of the Gospel message.
A nationwide effort to monitor and speak out against anti-Christian bias, bigotry, intolerance, defamation, and discrimination toward Bible believers.
For over 50 years, this organization has pursued a singular purpose – to stand with the persecuted church
Supporting religious freedom for chaplains in the military, hospitals, and elsewhere, including the freedom to pray in Jesus' name. Led by Gordon James (Chaps) Klingenschmitt, a former Navy Chaplain.
Information on Christians being held in prison for their faith worldwide; send letters to those being held as prisoners in their own language
Working for the rights of Christians in America and persecuted Christians around the world. Wlliam J. (Bill) Murray chairs the organization.
VOM seeks to aid Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith
Their ultimate goal is to see awakening in our day and reformation in our lifetime.
A non-partisan prayer ministry that seeks restoration of the Glory of God to every branch of the federal government
Achieving societal transformation through intercession and the prophetic. Founded by Cindy Jacobs and her husband Mike.
The three purposes include rallying the people of the Lord under the banner of Jesus, putting all differences aside, for the glory and honor of Father and Son. Second, it is for praying in as one body the coming of the Lord Jesus and the manifestation of His awesome presence and power. Third, it is to…
The National Day of Prayer (NDP) is observed on the first Thursday of every May. Resources for observing the National Day of Prayer in your church or community and details on the national observances that are held in Washington, D.C.
Seeks to raise up an army of intercessors on behalf of our blessed nation to see the Kingdom of God established to a greater degree and to see His will done in the United States of America, even as it is in heaven!
SOI 21 is devoted to calling forth sons and daughters of Issachar for this 21st century. A generation of young men and women who "understand the times and know what to do." (I Chronicles 12:32) A ministry of intercession for America and Israel.
Join millions of people in praying daily for the President. This website will help you to pray specifically for the President, his Cabinet, and his White House staff.
A campaign to show those serving in our military, past and present, our appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, prayers, and thoughts.
Promoting high standards and sound priorities for our military men and women since 1993. Led by Elaine Donnelly.
Engaging America's Families in Our Nation's Security.
A non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue.
Evangelical ministry of Retired General Jerry Boykin and Dr. Stu Weber designed to spread the New Testament ministry of Jesus Christ and encourage Christians to get involved in the war for our culture.
An organization committed to supporting America's efforts to defeat terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
Protecting the rights of gun owners
A group of dedicated American citizens who observe, spot and report illegal activity along our border with Mexico. Mission: To secure United States borders and coastal boundaries against unlawful and unauthorized entry of all individuals, contraband, and foreign military.
Website includes testimonies from teens and college students who have waited / are waiting until marriage for sex. Facts about condoms, STDs, pregnancy etc. in "Abstinence 101"
Energizing and equipping teenagers to know, live, share and own their faith in Jesus!
The purpose of Eagle Teens is to take high school students who have had some basic training in worldviews (or give them that training) and provide an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and experience by becoming involved in civic activities and the political process.
A six-week summer training course for pro-life students.
Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to help equip parents, youth leaders, ministers and teens with the essential tools that will enable them to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live.
Sexual abstinence program using comedy and music videos to make their point.
Kids helping kids in medical crisis! Turning teens of faith into teens of action!
Teens that are encouraging others to counter their culture and defy stereotypes by doing hard things and working hard to make a difference.
Challenges teenagers and college students to make a commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage.
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a project of the Alpha Center, Truth4Youth can do classroom presentations, parent seminars, school assemblies, after-school programs, and special event speaking on topics, such as decision-making skills, drug & alcohol use, peer pressure, internet safety, depression…


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I've been thinking, lately, about some of the ways God loves us. There are many ways He loves us, but I've primarily been meditating on what Erich Fromm calls "mother love" and "father love." Either gender can display mother love or father love and we need both to develop and mature.
Mother love is unconditional, Father love is conditional. Mother love says "you are bone of my bone and I will love you no matter what." Father loves says "you must earn my love and respect." Mother love provides us with a secure base and Father love calls us to greater heights of character.
At first blush, Mother love seems superior. It is warm, gentle and caring. It coos and coddles and makes us feel invincible. This is the love of God that we hear most about in church. It comforts us and lets us know that nothing can separate us from the love God has for us. Mother love tells us a great deal about the "mother" and very little about the "child." The child might be a rotten little brat, but the mother loves them anyway because she is gracious, kind, merciful and compassionate.
But Father love, conditional love, is also invaluable in the development of a child. Father love sets up a standard that must be achieved before love is offered. This is quite reminiscent of the Old Testament. Father love says "you are my child and I expect this sort of behavior from you." The Father sets the bar of righteousness that the children are then expected to live up to. Though it may initially seem harsh, acquiring Father love is one of the most satisfying experiences in life for it bestows on the child identity purpose and value. No longer is the child loved simply because their mother is a grand old lady. They are now loved because they are worth something, they have value, something to offer. Humans crave this sort of affection and will go to great lengths to acquire it, which is precisely the point. Humans can achieve seemingly impossible standards of morality, righteousness or physical skill in the effort to win love. Father love calls out the best in the child.
There is much more to say, but this seems a sufficient introduction to a topic I'm sure I will write more about. Thanks for reading.


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Food doesn't get much more fun than nachos, even non-traditional ones like these guys. And what better time for an autumn-flavored pick-me-up than now, when the days are about as short as they get (if you're in my part of the globe, anyway).
So, grab a handful of chips and douse them in a pumpkin sauce spiced up with chipotles en adobo for a dead-simple, totally flavorful dish. It all comes together in a snap thanks to the convenience of canned pumpkin, beans, and chiles.
You'll pop all that in the oven to get everything warmed and mingled, and meanwhile, you'll chop a few fresh elements to balance the salt and spice (namely, crisp red pepper, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado). Then nothing left to do but pour yourself a cold one and get munching.
Dead Simple Black Bean Nachos with Chipotle Pumpkin Sauce
serves 4-6
For the black bean and chipotle pumpkin sauce:
2 15-oz cans black beans
1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup water
1 no-salt-added vegetable bouillon cube
1 chipotle en adobo
2 TBSP nutritional yeast
1 TBSP canola or grapeseed oil
1 generous pinch fine sea or kosher salt
1 generous pinch Mexican oregano (optional)
To assemble:
tortilla chips
diced red bell pepper
chopped cilantro leaves
chopped avocado
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat oven to 375 (if assembling nachos right after making sauce)—see Note.
Drain both cans of beans, but do not rinse. Add to a medium pot and set aside.
Add remaining sauce ingredients to a food processor and process until very smooth, 30-60 seconds.
Add pumpkin mixture to pot with beans and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat slightly to medium-medium low. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened a bit, about five minutes.
To assemble, pile tortilla chips snugly in a low mound in a baking dish and pour sauce over top, leaving a small border of chips uncovered (the chips touching the sauce will absorb it and soften, but the chips below and to the side will leave some crunchy chips that can scoop up toppings). Bake 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, top generously with diced pepper, cilantro, and avocado. Sprinkle top of dish gently with flaked salt and then generously crack black pepper over top. Serve at once with forks.
Note: once the sauce is done, nachos can be assembled immediately in any desired quantity. Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for days and reheated as desired to make a batch.


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Its been a bizarre month filled with mixed emotions about the future, the past and ofcourse the present. As with most people around this time of year I have experienced the disappointing realisation that yet another year has flown by incredibly quickly. I was also informed last week that in Korea, I am in fact 32! As I've mentioned before the aging system here is very different - you are a year or two older depending on when you were actually born. It's crazy and genuinely makes no sense, but hey, 32 and still not a cat in sight...I'm doing well! Age isn't really something that bothers me all that much to be honest, I'm sure when I'm 70 I'll still feel like I'm 21 so YOLO to that!
The blues of my wonderful time in Australia set in and the mundane 9 to 5 job carried on as usual upon my returned, but with one difference. Something had changed, and that something was Korea. I was actually really looking forward to going back which is a completely new and strangely satisfying feeling, to what I have been use to in the past. I would usually be dreading that first day back, but in this instance I missed my kids, my friends and I was excited to get back to my little apartment. I guess that home is where you make it and Korea definitely does feel a little bit more like that each day, although I'm not sure I can get use to these freezing cold temperatures...
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Although its been pretty chilly and I've not had much money due to over indulging at Christmas, I have still managed to get out and about. A couple of weeks ago me and some friends went to a Hockey game in Anyang Ice Arena, which was just lovely. I've been to this in the round, raked stage performance a number of times now but believe it or not, I'm still quite the novice. They have about 10 intervals, which i'm told are called 'halves' or 'periods' (I know right) and I think there are about 6 players on each team. Each player runs around the field...I'm sorry - skates around the rink, and attempts to shoot a little black disk called a puck into the opposing teams goal. Its all quite exciting but extremely aggressive. Violence doesn't solve anything guys...talk it out!
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As you may have guessed I'm not the biggest sports fan. Other than watching about 30 minutes of a football game once back in the UK, and enjoying the High Jump at the Paralympics in London 2012, this was my first sporting event that I'd been to, and I must say that I genuinely found it quite riveting. Its pretty cheap and you can bring your own booze which is a welcome change to what I'm told is not the case back home. There is the standard big screen and 'period' entertainment (not what it seems) and everyone is quite well behaved. So yes I may start becoming a regular at these games, I mean there is alcohol after all. Phew!
Also this month I managed to check out a pretty awesome Japanese restaurant in Hongdae called Kodachaya. If you're in Seoul be sure to check it out as its delightful, and probably somewhere I will be taking my sister when she comes to visit me in Korea THIS WEEK!
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It's all very exciting and I'm sure I'll have a lot to talk about after her visit so stay tuned...this blog is about to become real touristy! When hasn't it been?! Sold!


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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: Grant Brian Davis a new trial to prove his innocence!
This petition had 242 supporters
Brian Davis was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. He is innocent! On May 7, 2002 he came within two hours of execution. Currently Brian is in the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, TX.
On August 13, 1991, the body of Michael Foster was found at his apartment around noon by his neighbor. Dr. Eduardo Bellas, an assistant medical examiner for Harris County, determined that Mr. Foster had been stabbed a total of 11 times, of these 10 were fatal stab wounds. All stab wounds were consistent with being inflicted by one knife, having 1 sharp edge and 1 blunt edge. The wounds were not inflicted with a dagger type knife with 2 sharp edges. Dr. Bellas testified that Foster died sometime after 1:00am on August 13, 1991.
A little after 2:00am on August 10, 1991, Foster was seen leaving the Pik 'N Pak with a white male with shoulder length hair and a thin red headed female in an old Camaro. Brian Davis was identified later primarily by a single photo of a tattoo shown to the owner of the Pik 'N Pak; he could only tentatively pick him out from a photo spread. Tina McDonald was identified from photos shown to the owner.
On August 17, 1991, Brian and Tina were arrested on an unrelated charge and taken to Harris County jail. Both were appointed counsel on this charge. Shortly after their arrest, Detective Smith's investigation of Foster's murder began to focus on Brian and his wife, Tina McDonald. Smith informed Sheriff's Deputy Strickland at the jail of developments in the investigation of Foster's murder. Smith and his partner, Detective Hendrix, made regular visits to Tina.
Smith and Strickland implemented a plan, which eventually led to Brian giving a videotaped confession. Strickland had the authority to move Brian and Tina around in jail and allowed them to communicate with one another, even though they were co-defendants as well as Suspects in the Foster murder. Smith also discussed the current status of the Foster investigation numerous times during September, October and November 1991 and informed Tina if a case was filed it would be for capital murder. He told her that she had been positively identified as being with Foster the last time he was seen alive, that Foster's property was recovered from her car, that red hair matching hers was found in Foster's hand, and that her handwriting sample was comparable to that found at the cime scene. McDonald admitted to writing on Foster's apartment wall and actually wrote the exact words for the detective. Smith told her all evidence pointed to her and none of the evidence linked Brian to the crime.
Approximately, 6 to 7 times from Sept. 16 to Nov. 19, 2001,Strickland would bring Brian to his office then relay to the jailer on Tina's floor and Tina would call Brian from a phone on her cell block. Tina told Brian she was afraid she would be charged with capital murder because all evidence pointed to her while Brian could not be linked at all. Brian and Tina were also allowed a face to face communication while sitting outside a courtroom.
On November 19, 1991, Brian requested to see Smith and told Smith that he would confess in exchange for immunity for Tina, if he could be moved from administrative segregation, and have a contact visit with Tina, but his main concern was immunity for Tina. Brian was known to have a low IQ and a very strong attachment to Tina with a need to protect her. Smith told Brian he would have to get with the DA's Office about his request and that he believed Tina was involved in Foster's murder. Brian was moved from administrative segregation shortly after his confession.
On November 21, 1991 Smith took Brian to a magistrate who Mirandized him. These warnings were videotaped. The judge warned Brian that he would be charged with capital murder but Casey O'Brien, an assistant District Attorney, interrupted and said they HAD NOT decided what the case should be.
Brian gave a lengthy confession, but at several points on the tape he is clearly confused on the facts. He stated he stabbed Foster with a double-edged dagger at Foster's home, which is contradicted by the testimony of Dr. Bellas regarding the wounds as being inflicted by a single edge with blunt edge knife. Detectives Smith and Hendrix tried to correct Brian on this issue and Brian states that he pulled a second knife from his pocket and used both knives to stabb Foster . Remember all evidence shows all stab wounds were inflicted with one knife with one single edge.
The time of death described by Brian is also at least 40 hours off. Brian's confession stated the murder occurred early in the morning of August 10, 1991, but Dr. Bellas' testimony places the time of death after 1:00am on August 13. On the videotape, Smith refers to this time disparity as a "problem" and tries to correct Brian's statement somehow to match the physical evidence.
(Brian's taped confession stated that he and Tina had gone to the Pik N Pak to see a friend's band play on Friday Sept. 9 and that they were at Foster's apartment after they left on the early morning of Sept. 10. Brian's friends confirmed that he had been there on Friday night. The detectives talked to this friend and referenced it in Investigative Reports.)
A motion to suppress this confession was made at Brian's trial in June 1992. Tina McDonald was called to testify by Brian's trial attorney, Alan Myrtle, who was involved with his first capital defense. Other than stating her name for the record, Tina exercised her Fifth Amendment right not to testify.
Tina McDonald was never charged with capital murder or any other charge for her involvement in Foster's murder. On June 26, 1992, ten days after Brian was sentenced to death she was granted immunity for any actions regarding Foster and then pled guilty to another offense (aggravated robbery). This offense was the August 17, 1991 attempted robbery and murder of Steven Sherman with a knife. Brian was never prosecuted in the case of Steven Sherman.
In 2011 DNA Testing was finally done on the three hairs collected from Michael Foster's hand. None of the hairs belonged to Brian Davis. The three hairs did not belong to Tina MacDonald but there was other evidence linking her to the crime including handwriting. To date the three hairs which came from two different people have not been identified. Michael Foster grabbed hair from two different individuals during the struggle. Brian Davis has no physical link to this crime, no DNA or fingerprints.
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Are You Still Hoping for a Cure?/
By Rochelle Odell, Columnist
As a 25 year survivor of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD), I ask myself all the time if I have lost hope, become too cynical and if reality has finally hit home.
Yes to all three, unfortunately. And I don't like that.
For most chronic pain conditions, there is usually hope for a cure. But for some there is no hope at all -- people just have to learn to live with the outcome and hope there are doctors who know how to treat it accordingly.
When viewing the main CRPS/RSD websites and support groups, hope for a cure is a common thread. But in reality for me and others like me who have lived with this insidious monster for far too long, there truly is no hope. Medical treatment and modalities have changed little in the 25 years I have battled this disease and that concerns me.
Why haven't greater strides been made? Possibly because researchers and scientists just do not fully understand the human brain yet. Until there is a complete understanding of the mechanics of this disease and others like it, hope ends there.
I recently learned from a friend that her physician, a general practitioner, had little respect for anesthesiologists who treated post-surgical pain and how he felt a patient wasn't treated appropriately. So I looked into when pain management became its own medical specialty.
Pain management became the first sub-specialty of anesthesia in 1993, the same year that I was diagnosed with CRPS/RSD. Most pain management specialists are anesthesiologists, but neurologists and psychiatrists can also become board certified in pain management. The training is long and arduous, but they are among the highest paid in the medical profession.
When my treatment began, my first pain management physician was still learning and I was his all too cooperative guinea pig. I just wanted the CRPS/RSD pain in my left foot to go away. Would I go down that path again? Never.
My outcome may have been much better without all the "minimally invasive" procedures that were attempted. It started with epidural blocks and progressed from there. The more procedures that were done, the faster the CRPS/RSD spread and the worse the pain became.
I often wonder where the term "minimally invasive" began. Even though doctors may not go deeply into the body, just by going into our spine or brain for whatever reason, they are venturing into the very nerve fiber of every patient. That is not minimal.
I have read where researchers, scientists and even some pain management physicians now believe that all those minimally invasive procedures may in the end do more harm than good. Do I believe it? Absolutely! But that's just me -- although many long term CRPS/RSD patients will admit that it was wrong for them too. Most just do not go around talking about this other dark side of the pain.
There are times I want to scream at a patient: DON'T DO IT! EXPLORE ALL YOUR OPTIONS FIRST. AND ABOVE ALL EDUCATE YOURSELF!
But I don't, I temper my tongue.
Many of us don't believe our physicians as we are rushed through an appointment. We may be allotted only about 10-15 minutes. If you haven't written down your questions and concerns first, you soon realize you are sitting in the exam room with your mouth open as the doctor leaves, telling you to pick up your prescription at the front desk, schedule your next appointment or, worse yet, that they will be unable to treat you any longer.
This type of inadequate treatment, with your pain increasing and no end in sight, is where cynicism soon develops. It is also when reality hits you smack in the face and you start to question yourself. What in the hell am I doing here?
When clinical trials are started, they are aimed at a specific group of people, often in the early stages of a disease. There is often a large exclusion list, such as those of us who have had CRPS/RSD for many years. New treatments are not being investigated or developed for us, so the standard nerve blocks, injections, surgical procedures and implants are utilized. And now, because of the opioid crisis, more patients than ever are being dropped.
Treating a CRPS/RSD patient has so many variables. What works for one, doesn't work for the other, and what worked yesterday may not work the next day. Treating us has to be a nightmare for any physician.
I do have hope for patients who are newly diagnosed with CRPS/RSD, absolutely. But at this point in time, unless medical advances are developed, they soon will be walking down the same path so many of us long time pain patients or on, when hope is dashed, and cynicism and reality make a grand entrance.
I get tired of hearing the word "hope" as it has no meaning for me. Yet we are continually told to hope for a cure, to be brave, and to develop a positive attitude. Am I all doom and gloom? Not yet. I still smile and laugh.
But when alone in the dark, when reality hits me once again, I cry.
Rochelle Odell lives in California. She lives with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD).
The information in this column should not be considered as professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is for informational purposes only and represents the author's opinions alone. It does not inherently express or reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of Pain News Network.