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"Her smile lights up a room, but her heart ignites your soul."
If you ever met or get a chance to meet Mattie, you will know instantly that she is beautiful on the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside. Her faith and love for God is so amazing and such a young age, and her willingness to help others is like no other. Mattie had a verse that she had posted to an image on Instagram that described her and her heart perfectly. It was Romans 12:10. "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." That it what I've seen in Mattie over the last year. This describes her perfectly.
As you look through these images of her you would never guess that Mattie is pretty reserve. However when you have a photographer like myself do something very embarrassing in the beginning of your session that immediately breaks the ice, you have no choice but to have fun after that. ~Mattie you better keep that secret too :) What was amazing to see take place is that she just relaxed and decided to let it all go and enjoy herself. She was Mattie that mostly family gets to see. So we had a blast on the streets of Historic Downtown Conway.
So what I won't say to you Mattie is that I wish you the best...why...because I don't need to, God has your path laid out for you already and believe me it is nothing but the best of things to come. As long as Romans 12:10 is in your heart you will be just fine. What I will say to you is...thank you for allowing me to capture your smile as well as your fun and loving soul in these images. Enjoy your senior year and Keep on bein' Mattie!!
...Until next time Be Blessed, Stay Happy and Keep Smiling!


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I saw a double rainbow this week. It was gorgeous and stretched across the sky. I always feel blessed when I see a double rainbow. I feel like momentous things are around the corner. I feel like promises are being kept. I want to throw my hands up in the air and do a happy dance. It's a great feeling.
For the weekly update, I'm almost finished with my passage gig. I think I wrote my favorite two passages this week: Stan Lee and Marie Curie.
Stan planned on being a great writer someday but got tangled up with what he felt was the lowest of the low writing in the early forties -- comic books. I totally identify with a writer who needs a paycheck. As this young writer and editor of comic books (only 20) dreamed of doing something worthwhile in the writing field, he wrote endless comic book scripts.
One day he snapped and thought he would quit. He took a leap of faith and wrote what he wanted to: The Fantastic Four was born. Here were superheroes with no super secret identities. They had fun. These heroes squabbled like a family and half the time having superpowers sucked. Next, Stan came up with The Incredible Hulk, Spider-man, Thor (a personal favorite) and then the X-men popped up (Note, my daughter is named after one of the X-men. Can you guess which one?)
The thing that inspires me about Stan Lee, instead of moving on to "important" stuff, he elevated comic books into an art form. He reminds me of Atlas. I can think of few writers for young people that have had such a far reaching effect in our society. Still, I have yet to attend one children's conference that even acknowledges his existence. Hmmm.
A quote from Stan,
(This is really packaging material, but it sounds cool. Let us always remember we are the wordsmiths.)
Marie Curie has always been a role model for me. From a young age, she had noble (ha, ha) purposes. She was a scientist, a teacher, a writer, a mom and life-long learner. I read her autobiography in high school and again in college. I even majored in chemistry in college. It took me time to take her lessons and apply them to my life. The idea of pushing on regardless of the trouble--I've been so grateful that she pushed on and told others to do that too. Her example of strength has helped me through many hard times.
Here's a quote from Marie:
All my life through, the new sights of nature made me rejoice like a child.

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These days when I turn on the television or listen to the local news radio, more often than ever I am inundated with the constant reminder that the economic crisis has yet to cease. Recession has become the normal conversational topic from media sources. When business is slow, the recession is to blame. More foreclosures with more people being displaced from their homes have become the norm. Unemployment rates are higher than ever, and it is leaving people with the uncertainty of their future. So you may ask yourself, "how can we remain positive during these tough times?" Being positive is easy to say, but it is actually difficult for most to implement.
I will share with you 3 important techniques to being positive. Wherever you are currently in your search for greener pastures, I invite you to consider these approaches now while reading this article.
Rule #1: Redirect your thoughts from wanting to believing
When dealing with the negative events that occur in our lives, it is easy to think that life could go differently. If you can change your thoughts and focus on what you really want, then you will get just that. However, if you think about what you don't have, you will get that as well. More importantly, simply being positive is not enough. It is similar to waiting to win the lottery. You never know if you will get the jackpot. First take a moment and begin looking at what you really want. Make a list of all the things you want. If it is a job, then write that down. If it is more money, then write that down also. However, be very specific on how much money you want. Then cross out the word 'want' and replace it with 'have'on each item on your list. Finally, take the completed list and read it to yourself daily. Each morning before you start your day, repeat this process until your thoughts begin to focus on believing that you can have what is on the list. The goal is for you to reprogram where you want to focus your energy. The #1 reason people do not get what they want, is simply because they are focusing their energy in the wrong areas.
Rule #2: Trusting the negative events as gifts
Negative events can be devastating depending upon our personal experiences, and they can sometimes lead a person to conclude that it was not meant to happen. When looking at a failure, a person may make it mean something about them. Or, they may feel that the external factors were to blame for how it turned out. No matter what the event there is something good to be considered. You may be reading this and think this is somewhat absurd. You may be asking yourself, "How can I think there is something good that comes from a negative event? What's the lesson there?"
Circumstances can be both positive and negative. Moreover, both positive and negative events can occur no matter what a person does to intervene. Some events will happen as they are meant to occur. A negative circumstance is a good thing if a person wants to determine what caused the problem and find a way to correct the situation so that it does not repeat. However, there are some events where it is out of a person's control and no matter how much they are willing, there is no means for correction. Instead of viewing a negative event as a problem that requires correction or fixing, there is another way to view the situation, which is to consider that a negative circumstance can actually be a gift. For example, what if you were laid off from a job of 10 years and yet, you found the work was not fulfilling? What if being laid off was a signal to redirect your focus onto something else? What are you are passionate about? What if you had always wanted to do something else, such as owning your own business, and this negative event occurred as an opportunity to go back to that long lost dream? I invite you to begin trusting the circumstances and events in your life as if it was a gift for something greater. Begin by looking for the positive in every situation because no matter what the circumstances, there is always something good that can come from them. Consider the possibility that no matter what the event, they happen exactly as they are meant to and begin to trust negative events as gifts.
Rule #3: Be the driver of your car
Usually my first question to a prospective client is, 'Are you the driver of your own car, or do you feel that you may be a passenger?' In other words, I am asking whether you are feeling that you are in charge or in control of your life path. Life is made up of circumstances, and you are not always in control of the circumstances. However, what you are in control of is how you respond to those circumstances. You can make decisions based on outside circumstances, and you can respond to them in such a way that allows you to be in charge of what events will follow. So begin to ask if you are the driver or the passenger, and determine how it relates to your feeling of being in control of where your life is heading. If you find that you are simply a passenger going for a ride and you don't know where you will end, what are some ways that you can begin by grabbing hold of the wheel? If, for example, you are waiting for a loved one or a spouse to change their bad habits in order for you to change your habits, then I invite you to stop and think about what this does to your desire to change your own habits. What would happen if you were to change your habits first without an expectation from the other person? Then begin to think larger. Begin to think about how the world has 'done' you. If the economy is to blame for your unemployment and you are expecting it to change, take a look at what you can do to create the change you are seeking. How does this relate to keeping with your belief that you are never going to find a job? This is an opportunity to become the catapult for change rather than waiting for another circumstance to happen. If you were in the driver seat and you had control of the wheel, where would your life go? It would go in the positive direction, right? Could it be that you will ultimately attain happiness and joy?
Quite often in my work I am confronted with people unemployed and searching desperately for answers. In fact, more than ever, this has become the optimum time when individuals are reaching out for the support of a coach. Coaching can provide access to those once unattainable areas. For example, a job seeker looking for additional skills can lean on a coach to find their niche or personal branding. They also seek coaching to have a greater edge in this very competitive economic market. It is an opportunity to fine tune their search methods in the research stage, or to brush up their interview skills so they can perform better and ultimately land the job. For a business owner that is receiving much less income than previous years, they seek coaching support to reassess their business model. Having a coach to reflect ideas and brainstorming are two very valuable components in a coaching relationship. It is an excellent return on investment to find better ways to generate sales and profit.
I wholeheartedly believe that following these 3 techniques to being positive will allow for new possibilities. I challenge you to use this time to take a look at where you are focusing your energy. The more you focus your energy and thoughts on how things are scarce, then the more scarcity you will receive. Our mind dictates what we choose, and if we choose wisely we can begin to create the life we are meant to have. You can choose right in this moment to create a new story that brings you into a new chapter in this storybook called life.


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ThinkBlot Media is a young collective dedicated to pushing the fields of visual and emotive experience.
My two friends of different creative backgrounds and I founded this group which seeks to share innovative ways in which to view the world and its nuances. Like the splatters of a Rorschach test, we believe every image has unlimited potential.
We together designed a brand and identity for ourselves, including many assets such as business cards and video animation title card.
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Amaravati, (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that he wants the 'special status' for a certain period of time for the betterment of the state.
"I'm asking for the justice to the state. We are asking special status for certain period only for the development of the state. Please give this opportunity to the state until it becomes equal with the other southern states," said Naidu in the assembly.
During his speech, pointing out several other points, he said that the industrial sector in the state recorded an 8.4 percent growth rate, which is much higher than the national average.
Further, he mentioned that the State government has provided employment for 14 lakhs youth, since the "Youth first — industry first" is the primary motto of the state.
"Our aim is to bring Andhra Pradesh among top three states in India by 2022 and make it the topmost Indian state by 2029. Andhra Pradesh is the only state that set a corporation for skill development, after the Government of India," said Naidu, owing to the developmental goals he has set out for the state.
Further, he mentioned that an electronic hub is underway at Sri city, Tirupati.
He went on to say that the centre is giving "industrial incentives to states with special status", and not to Andhra Pradesh and protested that the state shouldn't be denied its right.
Following a continuous uproar over the demand of 'No confidence motion' in the Lok Sabha on March 19, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House. The no-confidence motion, however, was not moved. (ANI)


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Meet our Trustees
The Waipuna for Tomorrow legacy and bequest programme is the responsibility of Waipuna Hospice Foundation, a Trust Board established in 2003 to look after the longer-term and capital needs of Waipuna Hospice. You can read more about the Trustees below, and click to read our investment policy here.
BRuce Cameron
Bruce Cameron has served on the Waipuna Hospice Foundation board since 2010, and has been its Chair since 2015. Bruce has had a long and successful career in the private and public business sector, additionally he has served on several local, regional, and national boards. Two of the most well-known appointments being as a director of Zespri, and a director of New Zealand Rugby. Bruce is passionate about the objectives of Waipuna Hospice Foundation and committed to growing the awareness and inherent value of the Foundation for the benefit of current and future generations.
Tom Roper
Tom Roper is a retired property investor and developer. He currently chairs the Tauranga RDA Foundation and Hillsdene Charitable Trust. Tom has been involved with the Waipuna Hospice since 2002 when he was co-opted onto the Hospice Board. In 2003, Tom was given the responsibility of re-establishing the Waipuna Hospice Foundation which had not operated for some time. Tom's wife Sue has been a volunteer at Waipuna Hospice since 2001, and together they have given both time and financial assistance to the Hospice which they believe is an outstanding organisation providing much-needed palliative care to our community. The long-term vision for Hospice, through Tom and Sue's eyes, is to ensure the ongoing quality service remains a 'free service' to those in need.
Bernard Gillon
Bernie Gillon has been on the Waipuna Hospice Foundation board since its resurrection in 2003. Bernie states that "it's been a pleasure to have been a part of the growth of the Waipuna Hospice over the last fourteen years as a Trustee. In that time we have undertaken one large upgrade to the original building as well as two major additions to the complex which I have project managed. With the help of my fellow building committee members Mr Paul Adams and Mr Craig McCord all of these works have been completed on time and under budget. I look forward to many more years being part of the Waipuna Hospice Team."
Craig McCord comes to the Waipuna Foundation Board with sound knowledge of Waipuna Hospice - he served on the Waipuna Hospice Inc board for 13 years. Craig has had a lengthy association with the Bay of Plenty. He is the owner of Tauranga Plumbing and a director on the NZPM board. He has served – and continues to – on many not-for-profit boards. Craig joined the Waipuna Hospice Foundation Board in 2017, shortly after completing his Inc board tenure.
John meldrum
John and Debby Meldrum settled in Tauranga in 1969. John is a former partner in the long established legal firm of Sharp Tudhope where he continues to work part-time as a Consultant. He has been a trustee of the Waipuna Hospice Foundation since 2003 and chairs its Investment Committee.
Jon Murie
Jon Murie is an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners and has been on the Board of Waipuna Hospice Foundation since September 2014 - having previously been involved with Waipuna Hospice since moving to Tauranga in 2007 (through sponsorship with Craigs Investment Partners). He brings financial markets and marketing experience to his role as trustee for the Foundation. Jon is an active member of the local community sitting on the board of trustees for the Tauranga Arts Festival since 2010 and as a member of local angel investment organisation, Enterprise Angels.
Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas has been a partner at KPMG Tauranga since 1994 and a trustee of Waipuna Hospice Foundation since 2014. Mark is recognised for his expertise in taxation, strategic planning, financial restructuring, and financial reporting – all valuable skills to have at the board table at the Foundation. As a trustee of the Foundation, Mark uses his skills and experience to provide prudent advice regarding the management of the investment portfolio so that investments can be maximised for current and future needs.
Sara Lunam is the Corporate Services Manager at the Port of Tauranga and joined the board of the Waipuna Hospice Foundation in 2017. Sara has had a long career in the logistics industry and is experienced in governance, having been on the boards of a range of private and public Companies before joining Port of Tauranga. She is currently on the boards of Priority One and the Employers and Manufacturers Association.


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Around the world Florida is known as a tourist attraction, with Disney World and the seemingly endless white sandy beaches and picture perfect sunsets. Each year the state of Florida spends millions of dollars to commercially produce and distribute this wholesome image of only what they want the obviously gullible tourists to see.
But for those willing to look beyond that deliberately deceptive image of that Florida they proudly show the world, those willing to scratch beneath the surface and look beyond will see the state of Florida for what it truly is...one of the last remaining bastions of the traditional "Old South", a place where the insidious traits of good-ole-boy Southern traditions remains stead-fasted maintained and arguably funded by the ignorance of the tourists that blindly flock to this glorified sandbar.
The problem with the progressive evolution of any society is that only too often it will forget it's own dark history, and even worse, it will rewrite that history and future generations will be lulled into a false sense of ignorance and as they say, when we don't learn from history we are condemned to repeat it. And when that dark history again plays itself out, either then that chorus of voices rising up to oppose it's resurrection, too many pretend that it doesn't exist, just as that proverbial elephant in the room.
I would challenge you to take a moment to reflect on those characteristics we commonly relate to as the dark days of slavery. Let there be no mistake, Florida was unquestionably a willing participant of slavery and basked in that mentality that so completely pervaded these confederate states. Although most tourists would never see the remains of this undeniable history, it does continue to exist. Even to this day all one would have to do is get off the main highways and head into the "backwoods" and it would be like stepping back in time. That "redneck" attitude continues to prevail throughout most of Florida, only now they've twisted it around to conveniently label it "southern charm", and the tourists eat it up!
But beyond the more tangible images of slavery and the South's long history of oppression of minorities, what is it that truly defines that "slave mentality"? It's not the Southern plantations, or the sugar cane fields where masses of minorities suffered as slaves while making their rich white masters that much richer. These physical images of the human deprivation and misery were the products of that slave mentality, not the cause.
Only when we tale a moment to contemplate on that mentality that allowed these atrocities to be committed do we then realize that although federal law has forced the Southern states to presumably abolish slavery and end segregation do we've really done was push this evil beneath the surface and in an out-of-sight-out-if-mind slight of hand, it really continue to exist today.
to illustrate this truth I must first confront the myth that slavery has been abolished in the United States. Although that is what America would want the rest of the world to believe, it actually is not true at all. Those actually familiar with the constitution know that although in the late nineteenth century, after years of bloody civil war in which the Northern states (union) fought the Southern states (confederate)and the North won and the United States constitutionally abolished slavery in it's most obvious and "traditional" form.
But before you believe this myth, you should take a moment to reread just what the constitution actually says. Specifically, although slavery in its most obvious form was abolished, the constitution continues to this day to allow the "forced servitude" (i.e. "slavery") of those convicted of 'high crimes and misdemeanors'. Seriously, don't believe me - just look it up!
What this means, and our courts have consistently recognized, is that anyone who has been convicted of a criminal act can be forced into slavery. For many generations after the civil war ended and slavery was supposedly abolished, when a prisoner was convicted and committed to the Florida prison system, Florida would actually sell that inmate to private parties to be used as slave labor. It was only in 1932 under Florida governor Hardee that this practice of selling prisoners as slaves was brought to an end.
But although Florida does not openly sell prisoners anymore, they do continue this practice to this day. Although Florida ranks third in he number of prisoners incarcerated in a state prison system, numerically trailing behind only California and Texas, what must be taken into account that both California and Texas have significantly larger populations than Florida.
When you apply a common sense analysis, what you quickly discover is that Florida with slightly over 18 million citizens and a prison population now exceeding 111.000 inmates, Florida now incarcerates more of its own citizens than any other state, and if Florida was its own country, Florida's rate of incarceration would easily exceed that of china, North Korea and Iran! (do the math!)
Florida's prison system is a multi-billion dollar industry in which private companies make many millions of dollars each year of the exploitation of prisoners and anyone willing to simply conduct even superficial investigations into public records documenting political campaign contributions will find that these private companies donate millions of dollars into
the election committees and individual campaigns of these bought-and-paid-for politicians...it is all documented in public records!
But scratch just a bit more beneath that image they promote and one will discover within the Florida Department of Corrections exists its very own quasi-commercial subsidiary they laughingly call PRIDE (Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises). Anyone who exercises the incentive to go online and look it up will find that under the pretense of providing "jobs" to prisoners the state of Florida itself "employs" tens of thousands of Florida prisoners across the state in factories owned and operated by "Pride". Those inmates are paid no more than a few pennies an hour - nothing more than a token wage intended to allow the state to claim they are not technically slaves.
The many products manufactured or otherwise produced by PRIDE are then sold to other state agencies and only too often then sold to companies for profit. If an inmate is assigned to work in a state owned PRIDE factory, and refuses, he or she is subjected to harsh disciplinary action and often thrown into long term solitary confinement known as "closed management" for many years. At any time the Florida prison system continuously keeps approximately ten thousand inmates in this long term solitary confinement status, until they're mentally broken and willing to work.
The slave mentality is pervasive throughout not only the prison system, but throughout the entire state of Florida. It has often been argued that the death penalty itself is an extension of that traditional slave mentality, and it is not just a coincidence that capital punishment is overwhelmingly popular in these Southern states. Virtually every former 'confederate" state continues to fanatically embrace the death penalty and executions are only too often carried out with that same rabid hysteria one would associate with the historical image of a lynch mob.
While the rest of the country has increasingly expressed its growing opposition to the death penalty, Florida's response was and is to push even harder for both newly imposed sentences of death and a record number of executions. How many people realize that the state of Florida now sentences more people to death than even the state of Texas?
Already this year alone (from January 2014 thru April 2014) Florida has executed four inmates - two were black, one was Hispanic and one was white. When a recent "botched execution" in Oklahoma (May 2014) called for a nationwide moratorium on executions until a full review of the process could be completed. Florida's response was to sign yet another death warrant on a black man, John Henry, of course it's just a coincidence that yet another black man was lynched.
The Florida death penalty process is the most visible proof of the continuation of that "slave mentality" that the Old South was known for. Irrefutable statistical evidence is readily available to prove that racism is the deciding factor in the majority of the death sentences imposed. Quite simply, if you're convicted of killing a white person in Florida, your chance your chances of being condemned to death by an all-white jury is significantly greater than if the victim was black.
But how many people are aware of the indisputable fact that Florida is the only state that allows a sentence of death to be imposed upon nothing more than a simple majority vote by the jury? Every other state that continues to practice capital punishment requires that a sentence of death can only be imposed if all 12 jurors agree that death is the appropriate punishment. Incredibly, the courts have consistently refused to address this issue despite numerous opportunities to do so.
The indisputable fact that Florida has also wrongfully convicted and condemned more innocent men and women to death than any other state, again exhibiting that indifference to basic concepts of human dignity that define that Old South slave mentality.
Considering how inherently dependent Florida is on the multi billion tourism industry it continues to amaze me that international groups committed to opposing violations of basic human rights have not organized a campaign to boycott Florida tourism. But then again, maybe I shouldn't be so surprised as Florida has succeeded in concealing these irrefutable practices and when it comes down to it, very few care enough to look beneath this image ...just ask yourself this - do you care?
Michael Lambrix #482053
Union Correctional Institution
7819 NW 228th street
Raiford, Florida 32026


text: rattanchair #51 Posted June 16 We are home now from our June 9 Breakaway sailing. Getting off the ship is pretty good. Everyone in the Haven assembles in the Haven Lounge just prior to the ship being cleared by the port authorities. The concierges escorted us out and down the hidden service elevators that they used to speed us into the shows during the cruise. The luggage had not even been unloaded from the ship; and the Haven gold tagged luggage was the first off the ship. Another observation on our last evening on board the beautiful Breakaway. Several evenings we found it difficult to stroll around the outside deck known as the Waterfront, due to windy conditions. That is a problem on any cruise ship. There are glass wind breakers that help a great deal. But last night was exceptionally calm and beautiful with a slight refreshing tropical breeze, absolutely a perfect evening to dine at one of the Waterfront Restaurants, especially 1/2 hour before sunset. We walked into Moderno and asked the hostess when the their Waterfront section would open for dinner. Her answer was "Sorry sir, the Waterfront section of Moderno will not open tonight, we have not enough help". Ocean Blue, Cagney's and La Cucina were Waterfront open. Walking around and around and around deck 8 at this dinner hour you can get a 'feel' of the tropical ambience; and depending on which direction the ship is heading, two Waterfront Restaurants can be found to be slightly more enjoyable than the other two Waterfront Restaurants. There are just so many nuances a devoted hedonist, like myself, is searching for on a cruise. Last night was absolutely perfect for Moderno and Ocean Blue side of the ship, and though Ocean Blue is thought to be the best restaurant on this ship by many CC posters, I shy away from seafood. Oh yes, 'effective April 1, 2019, a $18.00 USD service charge will be automatically added, per guest per day (for guests three years and older). These charges will be shared among those staff members, including the restaurant staff, stateroom stewards and other behind-the-scenes staff, who have provided services to enhance your overall cruise experience.' ' However, certain staff positions (e.g., beverage service, concierge, butler, and youth counselors) do not benefit from this shared charge because they provide service to only some guests, not all.' 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Each year, our fellowship experiences a "family reunion" in the form of the General Assembly. Usually held in a church, the assembly offers inspiring worship, informative ministry workshops, and helpful resources from various ministry partners and rich fellowship with Christians from around the state.
2014 CBFNC General Assembly
and 20th Anniversary!
March 28-29, 2014
First Baptist Church in Greensboro
1000 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
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Audio Recordings:
Funding Your Congregations Mission - Don Durham
Doesn't Someone Have to Be in Charge? - Jason Williams, Tim Moore
Small Church: Being the Church- Who are Your Neighbors - Alex Gallmore, Allison Gallimore, Mark Reece
Ministering to Youth and Adults by Sharing in Their Life Stories
The Role of the Church in the Civil Rights Movement - Bamidele Demerson
Ministry to Invisible - Marc and Kim Wyatt
The Gospel and the Nones - Bill Leonard
Connecting with the People Jesus Misses Most - Jerry Chiles, Randy Carter
Deacons as spiritual leaders - Daniel Vestal, Donald Horton
Speaker Resources:
Collision of Cultures: Islam, Judaism, and Christian Europe in the Middle Ages - Scott Culclasure
I Was Hungry, and You Gave Me Something to Eat - Wesley Spears
Leading with Hopeful Imagination - Jayne Davis and Mike Queen
Connecting with the People Jesus Misses Most - Jerry Chiles, Randy Carter
Talking About Sexuality: How Your congregation Can Have the Discussion While Building Community - Lin Carter
Journeys of Faith: Curriculum with a New Missional Message - Abby Pratt
Hands On: Construct the Ark of the Covenant and Herod's Temple - Stephen Little
Leading with Hopeful Imagination - Jayne Davis and Mike Queen
Human Trafficking in NC - What Can Churches Do to Help - Pam Strickland
The Gospel and the Nones: Retelling the Jesus Story - Bill Leonard
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... Video invitation from Larry Hovis
... CBFNC's Vision for the Road Ahead
... Take a look at our complete program book here.
... Friday worship leader: Larry Hovis, CBFNC executive coordinator
with music by Ken Medema
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A Head Honey SXSW Interview with Kat
SXSW is screening the remastered 1979 cult classic Phantasm and director and writer DON COSCARELLI took the time to chat with the Horror Honeys about the freshly finished film and the legacy of Phantasm.
What does this remastered version of Phantasm mean for you, especially in light of Angus' recent passing?
We put a lot of work into remastering Phantasm and I'm really happy with the finished product. In a way, it's perfect timing for its release and I feel like it's a wonderful tribute to Angus and all of the work he did on the Phantasm movies. He was very proud of his work in the films, and he loved going to conventions and meeting and talking with fans.
I did some work on a few of the effects for the remaster - I added some CGI to an effect that never really worked for me, and then focused on cleaning up damaged negatives and enhancing the colors. You can see the green in the Tall Man's eyes now where you couldn't before. In previous copies it was like watching the movie through a pair of sunglasses; it's totally different now.
Why SXSW? What do you anticipate from the screening?
SXSW is the perfect venue for a film like this. It's a great way to show fans what we've done in a big screen setting and let them know that it will be out soon for them to see and enjoy the way it was always meant to be enjoyed. And also with Phantasm: Ravager in final stages of post production - Angus' last role - it's literally perfect. I've seen the remastered version with an audience already, and the reception was great, I'm really looking forward to the Austin screenings.
SXSW is a great microcosm of press and reviews and exposure and visibility - distribution, coverage and everything else all in one place. It's amazing. I love SXSW.
I know (as everyone does) that your love of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes was an early influencer for Phantasm - where did you take your new inspiration from?
I've been a horror fan my whole life, and I decided that I really wanted to make a horror movie. So I wrote a story about a boy who tries to investigate a mortician and finds a secret doorway inside the mortuary. I wanted to make a film that didn't feel like every other horror film I'd seen - I wanted an element of surprise, I hate it when you know what's coming in a horror movie. When you see a door and you know what's behind it. Bradbury was definitely an influence, definitely, but I wanted to do something different.
Our favorite entry into the "Masters of Horror" series was Incident On and Off a Mountain Road (check out Linnie's review HERE). The story was so rich with detail, even in the short film format. Was that story something you ever considering turning into a feature?
Well, I don't have the rights to it, so that's off the table anyway. But I'm really proud of it as a short, and the actors gave some great performances. Angus really added something special in his role and I know he was really proud of the film when it was complete. I grew up in a house full of feminists, so I wanted more from our female character. The final shot in that film is my favorite.
You directed genre favorite Bubba Ho-Tep, which was based on a novella by Joe R. Lansdale. We have to know… Have you seen Sundance's television adaptation of Hap and Leonard, and if so, what did you think!?
Yes! I've seen two episodes and I love it. I'm a huge fan of Joe's writing and it's great to see it come to life. It has great characters and a very East Texas kind of pacing that I'm really enjoying.
We ask this of all our prey: What's your favorite scary movie?
It's so hard to choose just one. So many spring to mind. The Exorcist terrified me when I saw it in theatre, but I grew up with the Universal Monsters and I was really afraid of Frankenstein when I was a child. I love Italian genre films, Suspiria... but if I have to pick one, there was one thing I was terrified of as a child - The Twonky. It's about a possessed TV, and I was so afraid of that movie.
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Volunteers Needed for Tour De Farm 2014
It is my absolute pleasure to invite you to participate in Slow Food First Coast's 3rd annual Tour de Farm, April 13, 2014, from noon – 5 p.m. We pride ourselves in showcasing our local, good, clean and fair food system and recognize the vital role your farm plays in our health and the health of our community. Eating is one of the most important things we do every day. We understand that by supporting your production, we help preserve healthy soils, clean waterways and air, resilient communities and the nutrient dense food you provide with integrity. As an organization dedicated to a good, clean and fair food system, we wish only to honor farms with demonstrated commitment to sustainable growing practices. The success of the Tour de Farm is largely contingent upon a dedicated group of volunteers that help make this event possible. We invite your group to assist in the tour and be a part of this amazing community event!
Our 2011 Tour de Farm was an overwhelming success with over 8,000 farm visits! Individuals and families enjoyed an afternoon of learning and participating in activities at over 20 of our local farms. With a huge community response and repeated requests we organized a tour the following year. Our second tour grew significantly and boasted 14,200 farm visits, a 68% increase from the previous year.
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Penguins aim to rebound against Flyersby Sean McCullen
FLYERS (6-10-1) at PENGUINS (11-6-0)
Last 10: Philadelphia 5-4-1; Pittsburgh 5-5-0
Season series: The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at Wells Fargo Center on Oct. 17 in the first of five games between the Pennsylvania teams. The Penguins and Flyers won't play each other again until a home-and-home set March 15 and 16.
Big story: The Penguins and Flyers are at opposite ends of the Metropolitan Division standings. Look no farther than the "goals for" column to figure which team is at the top and which is at the bottom. The Penguins have been scoring; the Flyers haven't. Pittsburgh has 50 goals in 17 games (2.88 per game, 10th in the NHL); the Flyers have scored 31 times in 17 games (1.82, 29th).
The Penguins have been finding the net despite Evgeni Malkin's inability to finish. He has three goals in 17 games.
The Flyers have not picked up the slack for their captain, Claude Giroux, who scored his first goal of the season Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. They have started to show signs of life, though, breaking through for nine goals in their past two games.
Team Scope:
Flyers: Philadelphia beat the Ottawa Senators 5-0 on Tuesday. It was the team's second straight win and Steve Mason's first shutout with the Flyers. Mason finished with 24 saves.
"The way we're playing, we're playing as a team, we're following the way we should be playing and we're working hard," Giroux said. "Obviously, when you've got Steve Mason behind us, too, it's easy to play with confidence."
Penguins: Pittsburgh has lost two in a row after a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Their 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers last Wednesday ended a four-game winning streak.
The Penguins are not looking past their cross-state rival despite the Flyers' struggles.
"We always expect their best. They were struggling a little bit before we played them the last time, and I didn't really see much of a difference in their team," Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said Tuesday. "They create a lot, and we definitely have to be ready. I think that they always play well here, so we have to be ready to make sure that we're at our best."
Who's hot: Jakub Voracek scored twice for the Flyers in Ottawa. He has three points the past two games. … Malkin has points in four straight games (five assists) for Pittsburgh.
Injury report: Flyers forward Michael Raffl (flu) missed the Ottawa game. Defenseman Marc-Andre Bourdon (concussion) is out indefinitely. … Forward Chuck Kobasew (lower body) isn't expected back for the Penguins until late November. Forward Tanner Glass (lower body) should play after missing practice Tuesday, but defenseman Paul Martin (lower body) is doubtful after he missed the session. Goalie Tomas Vokoun (blood clot) and defenseman Rob Scuderi (ankle) are on injured reserve.


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This post was written for Thesis 1.x. You can find Thesis 2 here.
It's no secret. I love Thesis. The flexibility is amazing.
I've developed a rhythm for most of my Thesis installs. Before I have content… before the blog is public… before everything else, I consider doing these 5 things.
Take a look.
Move the NavBar Beneath the Header
Nothing special, right?
By default, the navigation bar is located above the header. I'm not a huge fan of that arrangement.
To change that, I use hooks in PHP to move my navigation bar beneath my header.
Here's the code that I paste into my custom_functions.php file:
// --------------- NAVBAR BELOW HEADER remove_action('thesis_hook_before_header','thesis_nav_menu'); add_action('thesis_hook_after_header','thesis_nav_menu');
Really, that code is pretty easy to understand even if you don't know PHP.
The first line is simply a comment. The second line "removes" the "Thesis Nav Menu" from the location called "Thesis Hook Before Header."
The second line "adds" the "Thesis Nav Menu" to the location called "Thesis Hook After Header."
How simply is that?
Set up a dynamic Feature Box
I'm fancy. The default Feature Box settings aren't enough for me. I'd rather have my Feature Box content change from page to page.
Lucky for you, I've already written a tutorial on how to do this.
If you are familiar with how PHP works already, and you are comfortable with pasting code into your custom_functions.php file, go ahead and use this code to set up your dynamic Feature Box:
// ---------- CUSTOM FEATURE BOX function custom_feature_box() { if (is_front_page()) { ?>   <?php } elseif (is_home()) { ?>   <?php } elseif (is_page()) { ?>   <?php } elseif (is_single()) { ?>   <?php } else { ?>   <?php } } add_action('thesis_hook_feature_box','custom_feature_box');
If you already use something like OpenHook to input Feature Box content, this will not override that content.
Instead, the content you already have will show up everywhere it is supposed to based on your settings in WP Dashboard => Thesis =>Design Options => Feature Box. The above code will display content as you have specified within the designated HTML areas. If there is an overlap of content from both methods, all content will show without conflict!
Custom Byline and Comments Link
The byline is the area beneath your post headlines.
Normally, this is controlled through WP Dashboard => Thesis => Design Options => Display Options => Bylines.
I uncheck everything!
Then, I paste the following code into my custom_functions.php file:
// -------------- CUSTOM BYLINE function custom_byline() { if (!is_page()) { ?>
<?php thesis_author(); ?> on <abbr class="published" title="<?php echo get_the_time('Y-m-d'); ?>"><?php echo get_the_time(get_option('date_format')); ?> · <a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>#comments" rel="nofollow"> <?php comments_number(__('0 comments', 'thesis'), __('1 comment', 'thesis'), __('% comments', 'thesis')); ?> · Follow (YOUR NAME) on Twitter
 <?php } } add_action('thesis_hook_after_headline', 'custom_byline', '1');
This will create a brand new byline using PHP and HTML, which can be customized however you'd like. Paste that code into your custom_functions.php file and view your new byline. Make adjustments as needed.
Also, I am not a huge fan of showing the number of comments on my posts from the blog pages. So, I remove that link.
// ------------------- REMOVE COMMENTS LINK remove_action('thesis_hook_after_post', 'thesis_comments_link');
Single Post Footer
Right after someone has read your great content is the perfect time to ask them to take an action.
Personally, I like to ask for a subscription at that point.
To create an area directly beneath your single blog posts, paste the following code into your custom_functions.php file:
// ------------------- SINGLE POST FOOTER function single_post_footer() { if(is_single()) { ?>   <?php } } add_action('thesis_hook_after_post', 'single_post_footer');
Simply input whatever HTML you'd like between the comment lines to create your single post footer. Too easy.
Kolakube Skins
Perhaps I should have said this first?
Kolakube is a business dedicated to making Thesis even more amazing.
My friend, Alex, is currently an 18 year old kid who has been doing his thing online since before a lot of us cared to own a website.
Through Kolakube, he distributes some of the most amazing Thesis designs I have ever seen for an affordable price.
I have been a huge fan for quite some time now.
However, I am officially part of the Kolakube team at this point. How cool is that?
I don't always use Kolakube skins, as you can see here.
I do, however, think about what it is that I need out of my blog design to best compliment the overall vibe of my site. If a certain Kolakube skin fits my needs perfectly, much like the what the Chronicl skin did for my motivational blog, You Set the Pace, I will make the purchase.
I now use my own custom design on You Set the Pace. After all, I'm a designer too. 😉
Stop by Kolakube and check out the skins. If you have any questions, head to the support forums and ask whatever it is you'd like to know.
Chances are, I'll be the one to answer the question. 😉
There's much more
There are many more things you can do with Thesis. It's so freakin' flexible! These are just a few of my first stops.
Stay tuned for more Thesis tips in the future. 🙂


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Hi friends! I was doing to cleaning and reorganizing in the basement this week as it is finally getting warm enough down there to work more in my basement art area. One of the things I enjoyed about working in my tiny (but heated, yay!) office this winter was that I put a small shelf next to my desk to hold a full set of watercolor pencils, colored pencils, marker and pastels. I found I used these supplies so much simply because they were easy to get to. On the other hand in my larger section on my unfinished basement where I have space and tons of supplies these items rarely got used because I didn't like to bother getting the tins off the shelf and I didn't like the real estate the open tins occupied on my table. So I dug around in my "empty storage" storage (yes, since I decluttered most of my storage space is filled with boxes of empty boxes…I wonder if I am a container hoarder now, hmm…) and I found some clear acrylic gift shop displays a friend gave me a few years ago. I also moved my pastel drawers to my table.
The pastel drawers had some pastels in them but also gelatos, shallow stamps and some other odds and ends. I put the gelatos in the clear racks with a variety of other supplies I wanted handy. I put watercolor, pastels, specialty and standard colored pencils in the other rack and I unboxed some very precious soft pastels to go in the pastel drawers. I was able to clear out a cubby behind my desk and I put my pan pastel sets there because I really want to use them more so I need to make them easy to grab when I think of it because with me if I can simplify my process I will get more done and use more supplies. I am not done setting up my "within reach area" but I plan on filming a tour of it when I am done if anyone is interested, you can let me know in the comments below:)
I posted that photo on instagram the other day and many people asked me where I found the clear organizer and pastel drawers so I have some options below (may contain affiliate links)
- Pastel Drawers: I bought mine years ago from Art Supply Warehouse which is owned by the same company as Jerry's Artarama but you can also find the 3 drawer ones like I have on Amazon for $24.47 with good reviews. *other sizes available
- Clear Acrylic storage with risers: The closest thing I can find are nail polish storage displays. Different sizes are available and some have dividers on each level and some don't. Also check sizes before you buy as some are large and some are tiny and come with up to 7 risers. Measure your space before you order.
- The spinning cubbies are from Harbor Freight. I have tried to move this off my table but it is so convenient to have andy and I reach for something in this spinning organizer every time I work. I saw this spinning organizer for $14.99 in Amazon and it will accommodate some taller items too, there is alos and extra $2 off coupon! You can also find a metal one like I have on Amazon but I think it is overpriced. I think the one I got in store at Harbor Freight was under $20. Also if you go to harbor freight I recommend their magnetic tool strips, I keep all of my scissors and oft used tools on that on the edge on a shelf behind me and I no longer lose my scissors!
Since I have all of this crafty goodness on my table I plan on doing some mixed media today! I am not totally sure what I am going to end up using but I will either update this post later or create a new one with all the supplies I used. I am thinking I might use one of my cradled wood panels, matte acrylics, stencils and pastels but don't hold me to anything! You can watch the live stream or reply in the player below but if you chat live with fellow painters be sure to watch on YouTube!
I did see this pretty metal bucket of flowers that I think I want to use as inspiration tho, again no promises:)
One more thing!
With all of the talk about GDPR privacy compliance going on in the EU I thought it would be a good time to have a refresher on how my blog, school and website uses your information. I want to assure you that I only use info you provide for the intent you gave me. For instance if you comment on my blog you have created an account with WordPress to do so (you can see the WordPress privacy policy here) and I can see your email address in my blogs back-end. The only time I would use your email address is to notify you if you entered and won a giveaway on my blog and I would "CC" that email to the giveaway provider, for instance the marker company who was mailing you the prize so you could give them your mailing address to have your prize shipped. I never add people to mailing lists or share your information other than if you won a prize from a sponsor and they need to contact you to ship you a prize. The only instance that I would use your email is if you asked me a question in a comment and I felt it would be better to respond privately via email instead of in a public forum. If you are receiving an email when I create a blog post you have signed up to follow my blog. You can unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or you can switch to a weekly digest if you prefer. You can always manage your subscription if you look in the upper left hand corner of my blog (on a computer) or scroll down on your phone/mobile device and look for "Email Subscription". I want you in charge of what stuff you get from me:) The other mailing list I have is my monthly newsletter and if you receive that you at one time opted in. If you would like to join it or unsubscribe you can do that here, or it is right under the email subscription box on my blog. As always there is an unsubscribe button at the bottom of any email you get from me. I always strive to do right by my peeps and if you have any questions about how your info is used on any of my websites you can find out more here for my blog, here for my school and here for my shop. I hope over the years I have earned your trust on these matters but it is always a good idea to do a privacy checkup with any websites you use regularly.
Enough of that boring but important stuff! I have materials to play with to get ready for today's live stream, see you at 12:30pm ET! Happy crafting!
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Editorial - posted by VentilatorOfDoom on Thu 10 June 2010, 11:04:14Tags: BioWare
So, starting with the first point, lack of innovation, I feel that Bioware haven´t really added anything new in the areas that require it most, namely gameplay and characterization. Yes, Mass Effect had an interesting conversation mechanic, and that counts for something, but many Bioware titles have been recycled versions of older titles. Combat is still semi turn-based, your character is still locked into one of a few set roles (usually based around combat, magic, or a mix of the two) and the actual underlying story is the same for every title (under-respected newcomer overcomes insurmountable odds from all sides to save the world/universe from incredible peril). Characters are the same, too; you always have a learned older sidekick (Sagacious Zu, Samara), a snarky young upstart (Alistair, Carth Onasi), a brutal fighter (Grunt, Black Whirlwind, Zalbaar), and a mysterious dark character (Canderous Ordo, Morrigan). The list goes on, and the characters are almost interchangeable from game to game.
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1. The Cherry Tree Carol is a haunting story of the mystery and beauty of Christmas derived from one of the apocryphal Gospels, that of Psuedo- Matthew, which is also know as The Infancy Gospel of Matthew.
In this now popular Christmas carol, Joseph and Mary are walking near or through an orchard of cherry trees. She asks Joseph to pick some cherries for her because she is with child and would appreciate a helping hand. Joseph, as husbands tend to do when they discover their wives are pregnant and they know they are not the father, gets angry and tells her to just let the guy who got her pregnant get the cherries for her. No doubt dejected and feeling rejected, Mary knows not what to do.
But then a voice cries out from within his mother's womb. It's the voice of Jesus who commands the cherry trees bow down so that his mother may have something to eat. The trees do what any tree would do if ordered by Jesus, they bow down and Mary exclaims to the effect of "Hey Joseph, look, I can get all the cherries I want, nyah nyah." Joseph then realizes that there's more going on than he at first realized.
Now in the Psuedo-Gospel of Matthew, Chapter Twenty, the story as one might expect, is a bit different, but the similarities are clear. In this version, thought to be the inspiration for The Cherry Tree Carol, Mary, Joseph and a very infant Jesus are in the desert in Egypt and are exhausted from the heat. They come across a date palm tree where they rest. Mary asks Joseph for some dates, but they are pretty high up in the tree and he whines about it saying that instead she should be concerned because of the lack of water and their thirst. The baby Jesus orders the date palm to lower it's branches and his Mother is able to eat. Now the date palm, being humble and worshipful, did not rise back up after she had eaten, but rather it awaited Jesus' command. Jesus tells it to rise, says it will have its place in paradise, and then he makes one more request of it – something interesting in light of the Quranic version of this story that I will discuss below. He asks it to provide water through one of its hidden roots and it does so – providing clear, cool and sparkling water for the three of them and their animals.
2. Many features of the Cherry Tree Carol and the story from which it is derived are found in the Quranic version of the story in Surah 19, verses 16-34. In this version Joseph is noticeably absent, an absence which highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. The angel Gabrielle appears to Mary, who has gone away from her people for some sort of religious purpose, in fully human form and tells her she will give birth to a son. She is astonished by this and asks how on earth that could be possible since she has never been touched by a man. Gabrielle tells her that this is easy for God and that her son will be sent as a mercy to mankind.
So she is now with child and is driven to a date palm tree during the pains of childbirth, pains so severe she wishes she had never been born. But then a voice cries out – said by commentators to be that of Gabrielle though in my own view it could even be that of Jesus – who tells her that all is well and that water has been provided for her beneath her feet. He then tells her to shake the date-palm and that fresh and ripe dates will come pouring down. He tells her to eat and drink and "cool thine eye." Lastly the voice commands her that if she comes across any man to say that she has vowed to speak to no one that day.
The next thing we see is Mary carrying her new baby back to her people who challenge her morality, as she had no doubt expected and feared. But keeping to her command, she said nothing to them and merely pointed to her baby. The crowd mocked her telling her that they could not possibly converse with a new born. At this point, the baby Jesus performs his own version of "enough is enough" as he addresses the crowd in no uncertain terms telling them, among other things, that God has made him a prophet and that he is to be blessed wherever he is. He also tells them that he has been commanded to be faithful to his mother, something he clearly intends to do. No doubt the audience was dumb struck. . .
The new-born Jesus then closes: "And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I am raised up alive."
Merry Christmas to you all, from all of us here at Mantiq al-Tayr.
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3. If you would like to hear a beautiful Arabic recitation of the Quranic version of the story, click here: Mary. To follow along with the English translation, Roman-letter transliteration, and also the original Arabic text, click here. See if you can hear the rhyme at the end of each verse.
And here is Judy Collins' version of The Cherry Tree Carol.
4. Okay, I can't close out the posts for the year without a reference to cats. The Anonymous Arabist would never permit this. So, if you are thinking of buying a cat for Christmas for an engineer, then you might want to watch this.


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As the 2009 Coin Market Comes to a Close, Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?/
With the year nearly over, we are heading towards a slow few weeks in the coin business followed by what is certain to be an interesting FUN Show in January 2010. As we close the year out, I thought it would be interesting to look at a few points and ask where we are and where we're headed. I have been through some odd coin markets (1982-84 and 1992-1994 come to mind) but what we are currently experiencing is pretty much unique. We are seeing a market where coins that were considered unfavorable a few months ago (bullion and semi-numismatic) are now what everyone wants and "real" coins are as hard to find as at any time I can remember.
The demand for generic U.S. gold, especially double eagles, remains as strong as I have ever seen. The premiums are as high as I can remember. As I write this, gold spot is at $1,140 per ounce (after having broken the seemingly unreachable $1,200 barrier last week) and an average quality MS60 to MS62 Saint is trading for $1,600-1,700. This 40%+ premium over melt for a low-end Saint is easily the highest I can recall and I think it's pretty remarkable considering that you had to beg people to buy the exact sort of coins a few months ago at a 10% premium.
I am beginning to see some profit taking in the generic market and I think this will continue for a short period, possibly evaporating the premiums. That said, with the current sad state of the American dollar and the worldwide demand for gold, I wouldn't be stunned to see gold break $1,500 in the next few months and a lower quality Saint to be worth close to $2,000 (!)
What about the rare coin market? It is, in its own way, experiencing topsy-turvy conditions not dissimilar to generics. The big difference is that there is good supply in the generic market but very limited supply in the rare coin market.
As I stated above, it is hard to buy interesting coins right now. Let me explain what I mean before this comment is misconstrued. If you collect Very Fine to Extremely Fine type coins or common date Walkers or Indian quarter eagles, locating coins is probably not a big challenge. But if you collect New Orleans gold or early quarter eagles or superb gem gold dollars you are probably finding it very, very hard right now to buy much. Sure, there are a few pieces around that are either terrifically overpriced or ridiculously overgraded (or a combination of both) but I'm guessing most serious collectors haven't had an easy time adding to their collections in the last year.
The reasons for this appear pretty simple. There was a good deal of profit taking in 2005 and 2006, which brought quite a bit of material on the market but at very high price levels. The people who then bought in at the high levels either had to sell quickly (and at a significant loss) in late 2007/early 2008 or they have just decided to hold what they have and not sell their good coins at a loss. Another thing to consider is that many of the faux-collectors of the mid-decade have come and gone and most of the buyers for coins these days are serious collectors. They like the coins they own and they just aren't interested in selling the cream of their holdings.
When I am able to buy interesting coins, they are selling well. I have noticed an uptick in demand for virtually all collector-oriented gold issues in the $1,000-5,000 range. Bigger coins seem to be selling better than smaller coins and nothing appears to be selling better than nice $2,000-5,000 Liberty Head double eagles. Yes, I am nostalgic for the days when I was regularly selling a $25,000+ rarities but I am happy to see many new collectors coming into the market and most of them heading towards the gold aisle in the numismatic mall.
Another issue we are seeing right now in the gold coin market is a real problem with price reporting. With bullion prices rising rapidly, price reporting is naturally lagging. This is compounded by the fact that certain rare date gold prices were unceremoniously devalued after one or two low-end examples sold cheaply at auction. Until we see some accuracy in this area, it will keep down the supply of interesting coins re-entering the market.
Speaking of auctions, it is interesting to note that the upcoming pre-FUN, FUN and post-FUN sales appear to be having a harder time attracting consignments than in years past. A few years ago, specialist dealers like me could use the excuse that auction companies were offering very strong competition when we moaned that we were having a hard time buying coins from collectors. Today, even the most formidable auction firms are extending their consignment deadlines in an attempt to gather more high-powered collections and individual coins.
I've heard fewer complaints from collectors and dealers about third-party grading in the last few months. Part of this probably has to do with the fact that most dealers are sending in Saints, Saints and more Saints to PCGS and NGC and the services tend to grade these pretty favorably. But I also think that the creation of CAC has helped to check some of the grading issues that existed in the past and I think the services are, frankly, being more careful with what they grade.
So what's coming in the near future? As I mentioned above, I think the 2010 FUN will be strong but I am anticipating that I will come home with fewer coins than I'd like to. The name of the game in the early part of 2010 is clearly going to be gold and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some spillover from the generics market into some slightly more exotic areas.


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text: Share: Comments Print September 27, 2013 at 8:58 AM Microsoft shares up — due to reports of Mulally being considered for next CEO? Posted by Janet I. Tu Microsoft shares closed up 1.5 percent today, trading at $33.27. Is that due to this report in AllThingsD saying that former Boeing Commercial Airplanes and current Ford CEO Alan Mulally is now the top contender to succeed outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer? Ballmer announced last month that he would be retiring within 12 months, once his successor has been chosen. Speculation — and oddsmaking — began immediately, with then-Nokia CEO Stephen Elop topping the list of possible successors. That speculation gained a bit of fire when Microsoft acquired Nokia's handset business and announced Elop would be returning to Microsoft to head its hardware division. Mulally, meanwhile, had said that he was focused on staying at Ford. But now apparently, Mulally has "become more amenable to the idea," the AllThingsD report says, citing people with knowledge of the situation. Elop remains a top contender, though, as does Microsoft exec and former Skype CEO Tony Bates, and former Microsoft exec and Pivotal CEO Paul Maritz, according to the report. Veteran Microsoft analyst Rick Sherlund said in a note to investors this morning that he has been positive on Microsoft's stock because of anticipated changes in corporate governance, including Microsoft's agreement to give activist investor ValueAct a seat on the board and Ballmer's decision to retire and leave the seat to a new CEO — whoever that may be. "The stock has not benefited as much as expected yet largely because of the unpopular Nokia acquisition," Sherlund wrote in his note. "A focus on fundamentals is likely more negative while a focus on changes in governance is likely positive. Fundamentals may be more in the spotlight by the October 24th [fiscal first quarter] earnings call and updated guidance, while ongoing news of the new CEO search may be more positive." Comments | More in Microsoft | Topics: alan mulally, ceo


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Argentina and Mexico was a fantastic game, it had everything, talent, drama, dodgy decisions and a fantastic winning goal. There were a couple of potentially (or actual) game changing decisions. First, the referee gave a yellow card to the wrong guy. Secondly, there was a yellow card awarded for a foul when a red was warranted). The ref pointed to another defender saying that he was the last defender... he could not have reached the attacker in time. Thirdly there was a shot on goal (from Mexico, I think) that grazed an Argentinian's outstretched. A goal kick was given, should this have been a corner? This was very subtle though. Finally there was the Argentinian goal disallowed in the closing minute of normal time, this definitely would have affected the game, it would have meant no extra time.... but no wondergoal in extra time.
That linesman must be breathing a sigh of relief that his decision didn't change the result now he's watched the replays!


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Stress is a term that we throw around in everyday conversation - but when does it become a health condition that you need to address?
Whether you've been diagnosed with stress or are struggling with stress symptoms, here's everything you need to know.
What is stress?
Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or under too much pressure. It can affect you physically, mentally or emotionally.
Stress can be caused by anything from work to home life, relationships to financial troubles, and affects various aspects of daily life, including appetite, sleeping patterns and mood.
Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The key difference between average day-to-day stresses and stress that may need addressing is the feeling of being unable to cope.
Am I stressed?
Anxiety UK CEO, Nicky Lidbetter, explains: 'We often use the analogy of a 'leaky bucket' when talking about stress and anxiety to people who call our helpline.
'Everyday stresses and strains (such as getting the kids ready for school, sitting in traffic on the way to work, grocery shopping in a busy supermarket, etc) are like little drops of water in a bucket. They may not be hugely stressful individually but over time, they all add up. If you do not have 'holes in your bucket' to let the water flow out (such as taking regular exercise, talking with friends, or enjoying a hobby), eventually it will overflow and become overwhelming.'
Stress symptoms
Stress symptoms can vary from person to person, but often include:
- Feeling anxious or irritable
- Low self-esteem
- Constant worrying
- Difficulty concentrating
- Headaches
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Stomach upsets
- Sleep problems
- Sweating
- Loss of appetite
If you experience any of these stress symptoms, or feel that the symptoms above are particularly extreme in your case, it may be time to seek medical advice. As Anxiety UK advises, dealing with stress is important in order to prevent it from escalating into anxiety.
Triggers of stress
The triggers of stress vary from person to person, but often centre on money or relationship troubles or difficulties at work.
Read more: How to cope with stress: Stress management and relief
The NHS suggests keeping a diary of moments when you feel stressed, to see if you can identify a pattern in your triggers. Record factors such as the date, time and place, who was present, what you were doing, and how you felt, and rate your stress levels from 1-10. After 2-4 weeks, the cause of your stress may be more obvious, giving you a better opportunity to tackle the root of the problem.
Identifying stress in others
Identifying stress in a friend, partner or loved one isn't always easy, but the stress symptoms are often similar to those you may recognise in yourself.
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It is generally easier to notice behavioural symptoms, but most people with stress experience a combination of the three.
If you are concerned about someone who you think is stressed and needs help, there are two key ways that you can help: listening to how they are feeling without judgement or interruption, and letting them know you want to help, whether they need general reassurance, support identifying their symptoms, or assistance seeking medical intervention.


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Captain Clutch wants one more go at it.
On Wednesday, Derek Jeter announced this upcoming season, his 20th, will be his last.
Some of the most iconic Yankees moments starred the electric Jeter, from his clutch hitting to all-out defensive play.
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The Yankees paid tribute to Jeter shortly after the news broke on his Facebook account.
The rest of baseball world quickly reacted to the news, too, including Mad Dog Sports Radio's Adam Schein. According to Schein, even with all of his accolades, Jeter is still an underrated legend of the game.
Later, Joe Torre joined Chris "Mad Dog" Russo on Mad Dog Unleashed to react to Jeter's announcement.
Jeter's former teammates chimed in on MLB Network Radio as well, including Paul O'Neill and Johnny Damon.
Tune to MLB Network Radio (Sirius 209 and XM 89) and Mad Dog Sports Radio (SiriusXM 86) for reaction to the retirement news.
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