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Big Island Hawaii Retreat
May 27th ~ June 2nd: THE ART OF SELF CARE
Together with Brianna Jarboe and Noelani Love, Miki is co-faciliating an all-inclusive Women's Wellness Retreat, in Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii. Contact Miki for more information, we would love to have you for a week of yoga, reflection, adventures, and unforgettable times.
Group Yoga Classes
Group yoga classes are a great setting in which to be moved and motivated by the energy of others to flow deeper into your own yoga experience. Being part of a yoga community can inspire and enhance your practice.
Miki currently offers 4 weekly classes in San Francisco:
Yoga Tree 6th Ave:
Friday: Vinyasa Flow (All Levels) - 12:30~1:30pm Saturday: Vinyasa Flow (All Levels) - 3:00~4:15pm
YogaWorks SF:
Tuesday: Align + Flow 2 (w/heat) - 9:00~10:00am Thursday: Align + Flow 2 (w/heat)- 9:00~10:00am
Private Yoga Sessions
Private yoga sessions are a great option for those of you who wish to expand your knowledge of yoga, or enjoy individual instruction and assists in poses, or if you simply prefer a one-on-one environment in which to ask specific questions and deepen your practice. You will be guided through a yoga class created to support and illuminate your goals and intentions.
If you are interested in experiencing Pranassage®, your session can include a combination of both yoga and Pranassage®. If you have a partner or friend you'd like to share the experience with, semi-private sessions are also offered.
Miki offers 60 min, 75 min, and 90 minute sessions. Rates vary with location so please inquire.


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Peterborough United host Tackling HBT Bullying education event
Young people from Jack Hunt School visited the ABAX Stadium for the chance to discuss the impacts of homophobic, biphobic & transphobic bullying
League One club Peterborough United hosted the latest in a series of 20 national education events delivered by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) to tackle Homophobic, Biphobic & Transphobic (HBT) bullying.
Pupils from Jack Hunt School took part in a range of activities designed to enable them to share their ideas about sexual orientation & gender identity in a safe & non-judgemental environment and explore ways of tackling HBT bullying and other forms of discrimination.
Staff from SRtRC led a workshop on the subject of HBT bullying which explored concepts including identity and difference and encouraged young people to think critically about attitudes towards individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Participants also took part in an anti-racism workshop which supported discussions about stereotypes and aspects of an individual's identity including skin colour, nationality, religion and culture.
After a short break for lunch, the young people watched SRtRC's anti-racism education film which features professional footballers and young people discussing their own experiences of racism and bullying, and providing advice to young people if they ever experience prejudice and discrimination.
To close the event, the participants had the chance to ask questions about the issues discussed on the day to Lindsey England, the campaign lead for anti-homophobia in football initiative Just A Ball Game.
Lindsay generously shared her own personal experiences and provided advice to those present about what they should do if they witness discrimination or prejudice in any form.
Show Racism the Red Card would like to thanks partners Peterborough United FC and Just A Ball Game for their support with the event, as well as the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office funding the project.


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So i searched throught the forums here and i haven't been able to find an answer to my question. I recently went to MEPS and i failed the hearing test twice on my left ear and i was told to keep away from loud sounds and retake in a couple of days. So those days i had earplugs in at all times. I went to MEPS i took the hearing test again but i couldnt tell if i was hearing the sounds or not so i would just press the button. I ended up getting a perfect score. Now my concern is if and when i go to reception and i end up failing again is that it? Sent home, no waiver or anything?
A little background info, ive almost never gone to the doctor except for the 4 years of high school sports physicals which didn't involve a hearing test. So i have no idea whats going on with my ears but i hear fine when i talk to people or watch television. I have gone to clubs occasionally but i doubt that would damage only my left ear that bad. Any feedback would be helpful, thank you.


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Nissan and Infiniti Launch Mobile Sites
Looking to buy a new car, but can't wait to go home first and fire up your PC before spending $25,000? UsableNet, the mobile Web developer, has launched mobile WAP sites for Nissan and Infiniti.
The new sites let customers view car information and image galleries, as well as request quotes and locate dealers through Web-enabled cell phones. The sites also let users build and price custom models with options, and sign up for current offers and promotions on the cars.
Hopefully, those offers come from the manufacturer and not from individual dealers, who have a way of calling you 20 times after you stop by the showroom. Not that that has ever happened to us or anything.


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Bienvenidos! These are the blog posts of our family adventures in Guatemala. We've written about our travels to ancient ruins, local cultures, a riot, our family life and much more.
We can't stay still for longer than 6 weeks! Learn where we've been and where we're going.
Ela and I survived 15 days without the boys! This is our story about those 15 days, a bus adventure and a little excitement along the way.
Tag and I drove almost 900 miles in five countries to get to Costa Rica. We had a blast. Here's our story.
Meet my friend Lea, a fellow traveler, teacher, singer and songwriter.
In this post we detail how we landed our house sitting gig and tell you how you can too.
From brownie mix to your favorite movie, read how Guatemala enforces copyright laws.
The week before we left Guatemala I was on a trail run with a friend. I was expecting an uneventful but good workout. I got a lot more than that...
Looming over Lake Atitlan are 3 volcanoes. They are beautiful and dominating. Now that our time in Guatemala is coming to an end, we felt the urgency to hike one of them, San Pedro. San Pedro is the shortest of the three volcanoes around the lake. It stands at 3,020 meters (about 9,900 feet) above sea level and is the most climbed.
Have you ever received care from a hospital in a third world country? Unfortunately my Mom can now say she has, but the quality of the care was fantastic.
This is another installment of our popular "Mayan Ingenuity" Series.
Each week I'm amazed by what I see just walking around town in Panajachel. Here are two funny, interesting and unique things we've seen recently.
Ever wonder what it costs to live abroad? I breakdown the recurring costs for our family of four while living in Panajachel, Guatemala.
Last week was Environmental Week (think Earth Day for a whole week) at the kid's school. Each grade in the school had multiple field trips and assorted activities to learn more about the environment and how to protect it. Tag's class visited our town's Bomberos (aka Fire Fighters). This was not a field trip I was going to miss. And in true Guatemalan style, this is one field trip where the US cannot compete.
Tag ran his first 5K with Ken (it was awesome) and the next day Ken ran a Half Marathon winning 2nd in his age group.
Our Mayan neighbor showed us how a real birthday party is done. 130+ people showed up for a 6 year old's birthday.
Semana Santa (Holy Week), is more or less considered Spring Break since all of the schools in the country are closed for the week. Find out how Panajachel celebrates.
Yes, this is a post about those scruffy, scratchy, exfoliating things people use in their showers or sinks. Ever wonder where they come from? Ever tried to eat one?
Monterrico, Guatemala is a popular beach town for locals and egg-laying sea turtles. There are at least two Tortugarios (turtle hatcheries), that are working to preserve and grow the population of sea turtles in the local waters. We had an amazing experience here.
A simple but well engineered stove is transforming lives (and even helping with the environment) for famlies in Guatemala.
Perched on the side of the Zunil Volcano, around 8,000 feet, are the most incredible hot springs we've ever seen. They are the Las Fuentes Georginas springs. Here's the scoop on this amazing place.
We visited the ancient Mayan ruins of Utatlán.
Chichi's claim to fame is it's twice weekly market. It is the biggest market in the country. Every Thursday and Sunday the town's plaza is filled with make shift tables, shelves and stands selling countless homemade, homegrown and recycled items. The plaza is no where near big enough to contain it.
By popular demand we've created another installment of "Mayan Ingenuity". This time we focused on "Hacks for the House".
It took us two tries but we found the natural hot springs in Santa Catarina Palopó in Lake Atitlan! We had heard about the hot springs from several friends that have lived around the lake for years. The first time we went looking for them we had no luck but this time we found them.
After a recent visit from family members it dawned on us that some items we buy at grocery stores in Guatemala either look a little different or are stored differently here. To demonstrate this, here's a look at a few things from our pantry.
In Guatemala, when you don't have electricity, you probably don't have water. We didn't for 9 hours.
Orgullo Chapin, also known as Guatemalan Pride Day, is one of the many traditions celebrated the at LIFE School. Everyone in the school dresses in traditional traje, or typical Guatemalan dress. It was also right before Valentine's day this year.
Stolen DVD's and reckless driving resulted in a riot in Panajachel. The outcry from the citizen's and the response from the police were very interesting.
If you want a phone in Guatemala, you have a few options. The first and least desirable long term is to "Rent a phone". We run through the options in this post.


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We have the opportunity to travel the world without leaving Chicago, so this week I visited Lincoln Square to Celebrate the German Day Festival and the Von Steuben parade. Baron Friedrich von Steuben came to America as a volunteer and converted the revolutionary army into a disciplined fighting force.
Lincoln Square had been transformed by the German Day Festivities. Red, black and yellow flags were draped from light poles, rooftops, and extended from the vehicles of my fellow Chicagoans. The sun was shining and the Lagar flowed freely into the masskrugs of all those in attendance.
Thousands of people were in attendance; one of those being our state's Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner. I expected him to be in full campaign mode, but he was in, "That a nice T-Shirt; I want to learn more about what you're doing, I'm just a cool Illinoisan," mode.
I explained that like Von Steuben, I'm a volunteer at heart, and while enlisting my time at Cook County Juvenile Detention Facility, a lot of teenagers told me they'd never been downtown Chicago. I knew I had to do something about this. I believe the power of travel can be used to expand minds. Every month, I take a group of interested teenagers on a city-wide exploration, visiting hidden gem businesses and artful intersections, uncovering communities and challenging preconceived notions. The T-Shirts and Hoodies are sold to raise money for these monthly explorations.
I think Bruce would look good in the #MBMHMC T-Shirt or Hoodie. The picture would go viral, but most importantly the money would go toward a great cause. By taking teenagers outside of their comfort zones, but right next door in their own city, they can see what Chicago has to offer, and experience a different perspective that will awaken ownership and pride in them. I do think Bruce Rauner will support the My Block, My hood, My City initiative.
BTW, Chicago is truly a city of nations because I met a lot of Irish people at the German Day parade. Diversity is beautiful. It transcends all doubts and rises above all limits. My great Grandfather, on my mother's side, was German; hence my Mother's maiden name, Meyers.
I also ran into William Kelly, an Emmy award winning TV Host and Conservative Columnist. He's running for Mayor of Chicago.


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As we hope most people who read our blogs would have noticed, this week marked the centenary of women first gaining the right to vote. At Atlas we were happy to see the media, rightly, make a big deal of this important anniversary, although the contrast in approach told us a lot about media priorities.
The event featured heavily on the front pages, with features from The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Sun and The i, all focusing on different aspects of what it means 100 years on. The Telegraph displayed a historic photo of Christabel Pankhurst and Annie Kenney next to a headline saying that Suffragette's should be pardoned posthumously. The Sun advertised their 8-page special, celebrating 100 years of the women's vote, with a photo of a women in lingerie. We weren't quite sure of the relevance, but given The Sun's reputation, it's almost a surprise that they didn't bring back Page 3 nipples for the day.
In stark contrast, Time Out put thank you messages at the front and centre of their issue, with an article on 63 women helping to change perceptions today, who thanked the heroines that led the way before them. Amongst those expressing their gratitude were Diane Abbott, Sophie Walker, Laura Bates and Gemma Arterton. Stylist went one further and dedicated their whole issue to 'Celebrating 100 years of Women's Suffrage', brandishing the phrase "let's finish what they started" on the front of the magazine – in an issue that for some will be a collector's item. They linked the past of the Suffragette movement to current issues of the pay gap and online abuse and showed that the best way of honouring those women is to look to the future.
With a focus on looking forwards, The Guardian had five writers share their views on whether they think we will have gender parity 100 years from now. Margaret Atwood and Lola Okolosie argued that equality will rely on progress in the workplace, such as when becoming a mother does not set back a person's earnings or career. Polly Toynbee wasn't confident about equality being easy to achieve. She said recent events such as the #MeToo movement and the end of grid girls in Formula One were important but were just small steps of which there need to be many more.
One of these steps was noticed in our office, when Tuesday's Today Programme had an all female show to commemorate the centenary. It's currently noteworthy when female voices take centre stage, but this will change as we deal with the issues of mistreatment and lack of representation of women in the media. Many people found it a refreshing change, much to the annoyance of Ross Clark who complained in The Spectator that the programme "has become Woman's Hour". The next day Jo Swinson, spurred on by this display of sisterhood, asked John Humphrys if he had apologised to Carrie Gracie following his leaked conversation about her. Humphrys' grumpy reaction had most commentators praising Swinson for her boldness.
Theresa May told aspiring female politicians they do not need to be "a stereotype of a man" as she talked about the increased abuse that particularly women politicians face. Unfortunately, as we have bemoaned before, the increasing number of female MPs has been matched by an uptick in threats, particularly due to the rise of social media. On Tuesday, many commentators responded to this, saying we need to make women feel comfortable "sticking their heads above the parapets" as the Suffragette's once did. Hopefully before we reach bicentenary, women putting themselves in the public eye won't need to be described with a metaphor about war!


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A Huckberry Christmas
Christmas is coming and probably faster than you'd like. I know that I still have quite a bit of shopping to do myself and after seeing the current deals on Huckberry, I may be shopping for myself!
Brett McKay from The Art of Manliness has jumped in and shared some of his top picks for deals on Huckberry and some are just too good to pass up. You'll have to login to view everything but I'm going to share what items that I'm currently lusting after.
Oh and one of the best parts about these deals?
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Poler Man Tent - $125
I don't currently have a Poler tent so I can't speak on the exact quality but all signs to point yes if you are in search of camp vibes. This company is certainly one to follow if you haven't been already. I recommend checking them out on Twitter and Tumblr.
PocketToolX Brewzer - $10
It's important for me to be the guy that others turn to when in need. I enjoy acting like Mary Poppins as I pull some much needed oddity out of my bag while still being fast and lite. The Brewzer is the super simple lightweight multi-tool I need.
Trek Light Double Hammock - $56
Sawyer Squeeze Filter Kit - $39
SlantShack Jerky - $22
Who doesn't like beef jerky? Ok, there may be a few of you but still, I love beef jerky and this stuff looks delicious! I also like how they have both grain fed and grass fed jerky though I don't know if there are any taste differences...
Rite in the Rain Journal Kit - $25
In the past, I've used Moleskine and Field Notes notebooks primarily. But neither are able to withstand the elements like Rite in the Rain. The fact they throw in a space pen should be enough of a reason to jump on this deal.
Retrospec Bikes [Not part of the 'Art of Manliness Holiday Shop']
Retrospec currently has a dozen or so different models of bikes on Huckberry but two have really caught my eye. I love the colors and look of the Millenium and the Red+Black. At $250, these boutique bikes are a steal.
These deals won't last forever so you better act fast. The clock is ticking at 12 days left.
Anything on Huckberry catch your eye?
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These two had quite the story to tell and the ceremony had a beautiful retelling of their days up to now and then beautiful vows and commitments to one another (and I mean each of them made commitments to one another...all 7 of them).
Adele and Jamie met on OKCUPID.com, emailed for a while and then finally met at the beautiful Houghton Falls Nature Reserve near Washburn. They might be the reason Houghton Falls now has a gate and a "curfew" as they stayed talking until midnight! Thankfully, there was a full moon to hike back through to their cars. *My husband and I have walked back by the light of our phones...it gets dark in the forest fast! Their second date was at Ashland's Ore Dock, and again they stayed until midnight.
On June 1st, on their Houghton Anniversary, they took a picnic lunch out to Houghton Falls and Adele had a Ring Pop ready and asked Jamie to marry HER! :) He said yes!
Read the comments with the photos that have them, as they include some super meaningful items and parts to the ceremony.
Brats and Hamburgers from Sixth Street Market \\ Jewelry by Silverwaves Jewelry in Bayfield, WI \\ Photography by Ps 139 Photography| Jen Jensen \\ Locally grown wild flowers provided by Hauser's \\ Cake by Dorothy Budiash \\ Hair by Jessica at Sheer Perfection


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In the Feb 3rd issue of New York Magazine, art critic and Bravo's Work of Art judge Jerry Saltz tackles the selfie, opining on why it isn't going anywhere, on its merits, and even guesstimating its future. Check it out here. And here's what he had to say about selfies in the future (though he'd opt to replace the term "selfie," I've grown quite used to the word):
It's easy to project that, with only small changes in technology and other platforms, we will one day see amazing masters of the form. We'll see selfies of ordeal, adventure, family history, sickness, and death. There will be full-size lifelike animated holographic selfies (can't wait to see what porn does with that!), pedagogical and short-story selfies. There could be a selfie-Kafka. We will likely make great selfies—but not until we get rid of the stupid-sounding, juvenile, treacly name.


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Figure 1. The digestive tract of a female chicken. Source: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky.
Figure 2. The proventriculus (left) and gizzard/ventriculus (right) from a chicken. Source: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky.
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Day 21: What Does 'Hajas' Mean?
Polish your pronunciation of an important Dothraki expression.+
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Polish your pronunciation of an important Dothraki expression.+
Looking for a conversation starter with your family this holiday season? Try speaking like a Dothraki horse lord. Linguist David J. Peterson recently released the conversational guide, Living Language Dothraki, designed to turn you fluent in fierce Dothraki warrior. Start practicing now with audio clips.+
Lured by the idea they'd "learn to speak like a khal," eager GoT fans crowded the New York Comic-Con panel Dothraki 101 With Language Creator David Peterson.+
Nearly two dozen journalists gathered Friday morning for a David Peterson-delivered primer in Dothraki. The event served as a kick off for Living Language Dothraki, a conversational course guide out October 7.
Peterson schooled the room in the basics, including four vowel sounds, pronounced much like they are in English. Tossing out terms like "dothralat" (to ride), he encouraged his class to give the word a try with conviction and to scare the rooms nearby. He used phrases like alveolar ridge, which turns out to be a part of the mouth and not a location Essos.+
by David J. Peterson
David J. Peterson, a conlanger (or inventor of languages) worked with the Language Creation Society and the creators of 'Game of Thrones' to design a full Dothraki tongue for use on the upcoming HBO series. The details of his process (which are pretty fascinating) have been reported around the web and picked up by fan sites like Winter Is Coming and Westeros. Here on "Making Game of Thrones," David will be offering a series of crash courses in the Dothraki language, beginning with this introductory lesson:
Dothraki is the language of the nomadic horse warriors who populate the Dothraki Sea: a vast grass plain in the center of the continent of Essos, which lies to the east of Westeros, across the Narrow Sea.
Their language differs greatly from the Common Tongue of Westeros and the languages of the Free Cities, which descend from High Valyrian. In the coming weeks, we'll introduce you to the Dothraki language (or Lekh Dothraki) little by little, but here's an overview of some of the basic facts that lay the foundation for what's to come.
Before delving into the grammar of Dothraki, let's go over some of the basic details. One of the first things one learns about a language is how the basic elements of the language fit together to form phrases and clauses. To begin, let's go over some terminology you'll remember from English class:
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We are a fan based, grass roots, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and preserving three down football at all levels and in all regions across Canada.
You will learn more about us in the CFFA Profile area and the other areas of the site. Check out the Storm Report where our Corporate Director Larry Storm offers insight into issues. Sign our Guestbook, join in a Discussion, read a Fan Story or add your link to our Canadian Football Links page. Just take your time and enjoy the site. The site is open to all who enjoy Canadian Football.
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(a)In General.—
The security of Department information and information systems is vital to the success of the mission of the Department. To that end, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a comprehensive Department-wide information security program to provide for the development and maintenance of cost-effective security controls needed to protect Department information, in any media or format, and Department information systems.
(b)Elements.—The Secretary shall ensure that the Departmentinformation security program includes the following elements:
Periodic assessments of the risk and magnitude of harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the Department.
(2) Policies and procedures that—
ensure that information security is addressed throughout the life cycle of each Department information system.
Selection and effective implementation of minimum, mandatory technical, operational, and management security controls, or other compensating countermeasures, to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of each Department system and its information.
Subordinate plans for providing adequate security for networks, facilities, systems, or groups of information systems, as appropriate.
Annual security awareness training for all Department employees, contractors, and all other users of VA sensitive data and Department information systems that identifies the information security risks associated with the activities of such employees, contractors, and users and the responsibilities of such employees, contractors, and users to comply with Department policies and procedures designed to reduce such risks.
Periodic testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of security controls based on risk, including triennial certification testing of all management, operational, and technical controls, and annual testing of a subset of those controls for each Department system.
A process for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and documenting remedial actions to address deficiencies in information security policies, procedures, and practices.
Procedures for detecting, immediately reporting, and responding to security incidents, including mitigating risks before substantial damage is done as well as notifying and consulting with the US-Computer Emergency Readiness Team of the Department of Homeland Security, law enforcement agencies, the Inspector General of the Department, and other offices as appropriate.
Plans and procedures to ensure continuity of operations for Department systems.
(c)Compliance With Certain Requirements.—
The Secretary shall comply with the provisions of subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44 and other related information security requirements promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget that define Department information system mandates.
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Jack Johnson is a vocalist, song writer, film maker and surfer produced in Hawaiian Islands. He's famous for work in soft and acoustic guitar rock music genre. Johnson ascended to stardom in the first 2000s, as his record Brushfire Fairy Tales has now reached the shops. Since then this recording artist has recorded four CD's: On and On, In Between Goals, Rest to the Static and Through the Ocean. His sixth studio album, entitled From Here to Now to You Personally, is likely to be published by the conclusion of the year. John is also called the coordinator of a yearly fest, identified as Kokua Festival. His best tunes contain "Upside Down", "better Together" and "You and Your Heart". Jack Johnson web worth is now estimated at $16-million.
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He adopted his dad's art in surfing and virtually became an inspiration in the same way a teenager, however he was in an injury that cost him fifteen stitches and a few teeth on his brow. This indicated a start of a prolific audio profession, plus the conclusion of his surfing vocation. His tune "Drink the Water" was inspired by the injury he had while browsing.
Jack was born in Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. His dad, Jeff Johnson, was a visible surfer. Since his youth Jack has revealed perseverance to follow his dad's footsteps. He began surfing in age 5 and from the time he was 1 7 Johnson was declared to function as the most youthful surfer that's ever caused it to be to the finals at Pipe-Line Masters contest. As Jack experienced almost lethal mishap that set some 150 stitches in his head and removed a few of his front teeth, sadly, his browsing career finished the exact same year. The potential millionaire registered in the university california, where he researched music and movie production, after graduating from Kahuku High-School. He began practicing singing and playing guitar in the age eight. These abilities afterwards played a critical function in fostering Jack Johnson web worth. In among his current interviews the vocalist has disclosed that as a teen he was impacted by the songs of Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Ben Harper, The Beatles, Elegant, G. Love and Unique Sauce, A Tribe Called Quest, Neil Young and Bob Marley.
He directed and starred in the movies "Thicker than Water" and "The September Periods". Musically, Jack Johnson falls to the folk rock classification and has had quite a few hits including "Inverted", "Flake", Sitting, Waiting, Wishing", "I Got You", "Better Together", "Great People", "Basically Had Eyes", "Taylor", "Banana Pancakes", "Staple it Together", "Crying Disgrace", "You and Your Heart", and "Break-Down". To day (2013) Jack Johnson has introduced six studio albums. He's devoted to teaching and environmental causes. Jack Johnson is wed to his school love Kim; the few has three kids and lives around the North Shore of Oahu. Jointly the few founded the Johnson Ohana Charitable Basis, a nonprofit public charity supporting environmental, artwork, and audio instruction world-wide.
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|Date Of Birth
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|5 ft 10 in (1.8 m)
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|Kim Johnson (m. 2000)
|Jack Hody Johnson, Jack of all Trades
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|The Yellow Handkerchief
|writer: "Just Wanna Be My Friend"
|Reservation Road
|performer: "You Said You Loved Me" / writer: "You Said You Loved Me"
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"Kissing A Fool" from his Michael Bublé CD.(Clips from Phantom of the Opera.)
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Michael Bublé gets a lesson in English dialect.(Paul O'Grady Show). Funny :)
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"It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" [Studio Clip]
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a fun tidbit. To'oto'o is half Tongan and Samoan . his Tongan father comes from the same village as Ale Kaho's family in Tonga.
they are not related, but both families are very, very close as most Polynesian families are.
Now that I see where UT got the CB's coming off his OV it is not that bad. OV's typically bring out CB's and many times not accurate. What is the attraction to UT other than promised instant playing time. Pruitt does relate to kids really well but it seems odd a west coast kid would have UT as one of his perceived two finalist.
Coach Golding just landed in the Bay Area. he is set to visit HT before his OV in February.
Golding will have an opportunity to show Bama Nation that keeping him was a good move.
Looks like we are in good shape still and he should be in town this weekend. Oregon getting the last OV smells a bit fishy though.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present."
Oogway, Kung Fu Panda
From volnation-Maybe called them to say he isn't coming.Per Price, To'oto'o had contact with UT coaches while on his visit elsewhere this weekend.
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to 16 and beyond........
Had hoped to get some kind of positive feedback after the weekend here.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present."
Oogway, Kung Fu Panda


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Technical Info
We work out of our colleague James Moulson's development kitchen in Brackley and set up our studio on site. Using a wide range of backdrops and surfaces to create imaginative imagery based around seasonal products. We work closely with the designers and often shoot straight into PDF files to ensure images will work appropriately in the space designed. These particular shots are used on packaging in Waitrose stores. The food is presented, styled and photographed very quickly to ensure the food is portrayed in the best possible state, usually at a hot temperature so its critical that we are ready for the dish once its finished. All the styling of the backgrounds is organised prior to the shoot and agreed between all the parties involved. Image for packaging and POS are always shot in the highest quality format to ensure good quality replication once enlarged.
All food photography was shot on the Hasselblad H3D31 mainly using the 120 mm lens but also the 80 mm for the group product ranges. Profoto reflectors and grids alongside a large 6x4 soft-box and used with a mix of daylight for the shoot to still give the natural feel to the food.
"Craig has recently been working on a project for our packaging which is now available in most UK stores including Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's. We sat down with craig and his team to discuss what we wanted and we quickly realised we were in the right place. His team are professional and great fun to work with which always helps as food is not something which can be rushed. The Images were great and exceptional feedback already coming in since we launched."
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"Vietnamese food must always have balance. There is bitterness, there is sourness, there is the pain from heat, but there is also sweet. This is the goal of Vietnamese food: to have all the emotions of life in one bite." Antonio Perez describes his culinary adventures in Vietnam with vivid, sensory details.
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The last time we talked about Matt Reel he'd just finished a staggering 7 year 9 month apprenticeship with Shinji Suzuki. When I opened my January 2015 issue of the Japanese bonsai magazine Kinbon, there was Matt, standing next to a very fine juniper that he'd worked on as an apprentice. If you figure Matt is about 6'million", this is a very big juniper.
Recently Matt has become a Portland Bonsai Villager. He came to Portland willingly, which is better than the fight and tussle it would have been had he come unwillingly. We're glad to have him, as he expands our professional network considerably.
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Commerce Construction Corporation currently owns a fleet of waterborne equipment. In addition to our barge cranes, we also own various crawler cranes and specialty pile driving equipment, including augercast and drilling equipment. Lastly, our diving division features a vast collection of commercial diving gear. For more information about our equipment and its capabilities please contact us by phone at 856-241-0300 or e-mail at email@example.com.
The Samson is a Manitowoc 4100W Ringer mounted on a 70' X 140' spud barge. The Samson is by far the largest machine Commerce Construction owns. The capabilities of the Samson are virtually endless when it comes to the typical scope of work seen on the Delaware River. Because of the fact that it is one of the largest waterborne cranes that calls the Delaware River home, it can rapidly be deployed on heavy lift services to clients based in the area, for a smaller mobilization cost. In addition to its 200-ton lift capacity, the Samson proves invaluable in today's new marine construction realm. Recently, the trend has been to "build it bigger." This includes utilizing bigger piles, larger pre-cast sections, and large "1-piece" structural steel dock/pier components.
The Hercules is a Manitowoc 4600 SERIES 5 crawler positioned on a 58' X 140' spud barge. Typically the Hercules is used for medium to large-scale projects where lifts can vary anywhere from 1 ton to upwards of 115 tons. Recently, this machine was used on a project where it was utilized to set small sections of structural steel walkways as well as to drive 36" Pipe Piles utilizing a 42 Ton Diesel Impact hammer and leads. The Hercules has been an important component of our equipment list due to its wide spectrum of usefulness.
The VULCAN is a Manitowoc 4000W Crawler crane. Currently, it is positioned on a 50' X 150' spud barge and is capable of lifting nearly 50 tons. The VULCAN is a great machine for small to medium-sized repair or pile driving jobs. Additionally, the VULCAN is a great choice for small to medium-sized lift services and digging/dredging applications as well.
Commerce Construction also owns machines that we utilize for land foundation work of different types. We own a Kobelco CK 1000 and a Manitowoc 2900, which are both conventional crawler cranes and can be used for installing sheet piles, timber piles, augercast piles, h piles, and pipe piles.
Commerce Construction owns an extensive inventory of pile hammers, drilling equipment, tractor trailers, grout pumps, grout mixers, and miscellaneous equipment. For more information on Commerce Construction and our equipment capabilities, please call 856-241-0300 or e-mail email@example.com.
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Welcome to the official youth organization for Molly Sheehan's 2018 congressional bid
Are you sick and tired of legislators ignoring scientists and destroying your planet? Are you unhappy with a congress that ignores so much injustice, while mourning women's basic rights? Do you want to start making a difference close to home, and stand up to the corruption you see in Washington?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Molly Sheehan is your candidate. As a Penn biophysicist, she is likely more qualified than many current U.S. cabinet members (we'll try not to trip on that low bar). She is running to help hold this disaster of a congress accountable, and fight for progressive issues that will help everybody, from the 5th district, to the state, to the entire nation. She will be a warrior, receptive to your needs, unlike some congressmen who disappear until election day cough Pat Meehan cough cough (sorry, somebody cut my healthcare). Dr. Sheehan cannot do this alone, however. The change you want to see starts at home. If you want to get involved in an energetic, impactful effort to take back the Hill, please, take some time to be that change today. Fill out the form below to help bring back some common sense to this country, and welcome aboard!


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Last year, the FTC notified Web operators--including Yahoo-owned AltaVista and America Online--that they must clearly mark advertisements that appear within their search results. Though some reform trickled through the industry, questions still linger about how well companies label the commercial listings that appear when Web surfers delve into their indices.
The U.S. regulatory agency said that so far, it's pleased with efforts to disclose ads as "sponsored" when they appear on top or adjacent to query results. But a more-complex form of paying for exposure within search results--called paid inclusion--remains worrisome for consumer watchdogs and the FTC.
Paid inclusion is a class of search marketing in which companies, such as Yahoo-owned Inktomi, accept fees to "crawl" Web sites more often so that fresh product data is included in the index. In Inktomi's case, some marketers pay when Web surfers click on their listings. Typically, those paid-for links are not marked.
"We want the search engines to be cognizant that these are issues we hope they approach and make disclosure as visible as possible, so that consumers understand what they're pulling up and that there's some advertising linked to it," said Heather Hipsley, an assistant director for the FTC's division of advertising practices.
"There's more work to be done because it's an ever-evolving issue. Search engines are very dynamic, and there's been a lot of mergers in the area," Hipsley said.
Yahoo is a target of concern because in the last year it bought three of the largest Web crawlers that operate paid-inclusion programs: Inktomi, AltaVista and Fast's AlltheWeb. It acquired AltaVista and AlltheWeb when its deal with their parent company Overture Services went through last week. Yahoo has said that it hopes to augment earnings from search with paid inclusion.
The Web giant and others argue that because paid inclusion does not guarantee marketers placement in their indices, it is not a wholly commercial enterprise. Rather, it's a service that helps create a comprehensive database for consumer queries, they say.
Yahoo is widely expected to launch a new paid-inclusion program as it begins to replace search partner Google with its own technology. Complicating matters, Overture was slated to introduce a paid-inclusion program that combined its two new crawlers this month, but Yahoo spokeswoman Diana Lee would not say whether that will still happen now that it has the three technologies to consider.
The Inktomi and Overture acquisitions were the result of Yahoo's efforts to regain an edge in the search industry after years of neglecting it. It also wants to compete with rival Google in the lucrative commercial search market. Financial analysts peg commercial search as a $2 billion industry this year and worth as much as $7 billion in four years.
Paying the piper
Two programs expected to fuel that growth are sponsored placement and--to a lesser extent--paid inclusion.
Sponsored placement allows an advertiser to pay for higher ranking or prominence on a results page, relative to a keyword search. Marketers bid for that placement, paying a set price for each time a surfer clicks on it.
Overture and Google are the leaders in this mode of marketing, licensing results to portals, Internet service providers and other dot-coms, which split the fees from clicks. Web sites display those ads off to the side, at the top or bottom of search results, marking them as ads in compliance with the FTC's request last year.
Paid inclusion is less well known than paid placement among search engine users, but it's no less popular among marketers. The programs largely pertain to "editorial" search engines such as Inktomi, AltaVista and AlltheWeb, which provide technology that scours the Web and uses mathematical algorithms to compile results relevant to users' queries.
Under financial pressure, many such services have developed programs to guarantee companies that they would "crawl," or search, their Web addresses more often. Though companies pay for the service, all of the providers say that they do not guarantee a higher ranking for customers in search results.
For example, Inktomi, the largest paid-inclusion provider, operates Index Connect, which lets small and medium-size sites pay a flat annual fee to have their Web addresses regularly indexed. Larger sites such as Amazon.com and eBay--which typically want assurance that more than 1,000 addresses are indexed--pay on a sliding scale, depending on the category. These sites can pay anywhere from 15 cents to $1 each time a Web surfer clicks on a listing--which is akin to the paid-placement model.
In contrast, Google delivers unbiased search results from a vast index of Web sites; the company does not accept fees for cataloging sites.
Paid inclusion has sparked ongoing concerns that the public might be misled about the independence of search listings, however. While Yahoo argues that paid inclusion produces unbiased, relevant results, search engine experts say that the practice is widely known to give the listings of marketers higher rankings in the index.
"Search engines like to say it doesn't affect the rankings. But there have been cases where rankings on AltaVista and Inktomi were boosted (for marketers that pay)," said Danny Sullivan, an editor of Search Engine Watch, an online industry newsletter.
"It's much more noticeable then it was in the past," he added, even though out of the 1.5 billion Web pages being indexed, only about 3 million pay to be crawled more often. "The way that it's mixed in with ordinary content can be favorable to (marketers)," he said.
Sullivan added that there's little to no disclosure for these kinds of commercial results.
"Consumers have no idea that this is happening, and at the moment, that's in line with what's the FTC has said--that paid inclusion doesn't need to be segregated, if there's no boosting happening," he said. "I'd suspect if they were to look at it, and saw that boosting was there, they'd want it to be separated."
All in a day's work
Yahoo spokeswoman Diana Lee said that as long as the search results are relevant, the company is doing its job.
"Results are based on relevancy, irregardless of whether a site participates in paid inclusion," Lee said, though she did not define how that relevancy is determined.
When asked whether Yahoo should give the public notice that some Web search results are paid for by the click, Lee said "as long as consumers are getting what they want, that's all that matters."
Some companies that offer paid inclusion, including AlltheWeb and AltaVista, have disclosed it by adding a tiny link labeled "about" near results pages. The link leads to a disclaimer that describes how companies can pay to have their sites visited more frequently.
Yet Sullivan and others say that search providers need to separate these results or label them conspicuously.
Gary Ruskin is executive director of Commercial Alert, a consumer watchdog nonprofit, which filed the first complaint against the search providers in 2001 that prompted the FTC's investigation. Ruskin said that conspicuous disclosure should more than a 5-point type "about" link in the corner of a search results page.
"We think it's very important that the FTC keep close watch on the search engines to ensure that they are not deceiving the American public by failing to disclose that ads are ads. As search engines grow in importance, it's ever more important if search engines are being hijacked by commercial advertisers that the public know it."


text: The New York Public Library's Rose Main Reading Room is finally open again! I've missed it so much! I was at the NYPL main branch a few weeks ago and I was so bummed when I tried to enter this room only to find out that the opening had been delayed. But now it's open, open for all to experience in all of its restored beauty! And with that re-opening of course comes the re-shelving of books! The NYPL uploaded this video here that shows how long it took just to fill this room's bookshelves with volumes once again. That's about 52,000 books in total according to the video description.


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Did I say WOW after Day 1?? Well, I'm saying WOW again, after Day 2. It was an amazing, exciting, fun and Humbling day out there (70 and sunny once again, by the way).
After starting my day with a killer "locals" breakfast burrito (at the Love Muffin Cafe no less) with a nice couple from Denver. Yes Kenny, he will be coming to ride with us at some point it was off to explore. I began my day on the Amasa Back Trail and damn was that a fun uphill. Not ashamed to say I did not clear all of those ups on my way. Took the Pothole Arch spur for some incredible Colorado River views, then it was decision time. Do I descend the same way I rode up (which I knew would be fun and technical in spots) or take the "DUDE" route, combining the Rockstacker and Jackson's sections. Well, my desire and confidence got the better of me, so I chose the "route less traveled" Dude option.
Damn was that a humbling experience. I can see my riding ability, confidence and cajones have a long way to improve…What a humbling descent!! I was off my bike and walking over and down way more sections than I anticipated or wanted (and yes what I read did warn that this was difficult and dangerous). I must say that it gave me a new appreciation for the riders that "can" ride stuff like that. I did make it without any incident, as my level headed perspective (and riding alone) kept me from attempting anything foolish. By the way, I did not see another soul or rider on the route I descended…go figure! What a ride!! Next time I will descend on Amasa Back and giggle all the way down.
Grabbed a short break and lunch at my truck at the trail-head then decided to head north to the Bartlett Wash/Jedi 3D Trails/Playground. That was the perfect 2nd ride compliment to my 1st ride of the day (Kudos to Chris Moore for suggesting Bartlett). I spent a couple of hours out in those 2 areas riding and playing freeform on sandstone/slickrock and again, had the place to myself, not seeing a single other rider out on that mesa-like rock playground. Way Fun. Big ole cajun burger and large margarita at the Moab Brewery and the day was done.
One thing that I am learning/getting more clear on, during my sojourn experience, is to not be in a hurry to get done, with anything. Becoming more appreciative of "the moment I am in" and my patience level and self appreciation are growing.
I have decided to stay in Moab, rather than go to Fruita or Gooseberry as there is way too much to ride, explore and see here. Save those for another time. Plus, I wouldn't want to leave the ant infestation in my bathroom to another guest. Just starting to make friends with them.
Today's plan: Hit Poison Spider Mesa this morning (after another local's breakfast burrito) and then The Magnificent 7 this afternoon. Yes, my legs and body are a little tired and beat up, but so what! I forgot to mention that near the top of Amasa Back a gust of wind actually blew me over. No soft landings anywhere out here…OUCH! and now have the scrapes and bruises to prove it.
Saving Porcupine Rim for tomorrow as what I am hearing every day it gets drier and there is a chance that LPS may open up too. Fingers Crossed…


text: Welcome to the Freelance250k Onboarding Survey Freelance250k Onboarding Survey This is a chance for me to get an overview of you, your business, and how I can be most useful with my advice. Everything you tell me here is confidential. No one else will see this. Please note that I ask some personal questions just to get a better idea of where you're coming from, but all questions are optional, so just skip anything you'd rather not answer! Looking forward to helping you grow your business. -- Ryan Whats your name?*What's your email address?*How long have you been freelancing?How would you describe what you do to a potential client?Where can I find your work online?Links to website, social media profiles, etcWhat does your ideal client look like?Where do you find most of your clients?How do you price most of your projects / client engagements?Please provide as much detail as possible, including actual numbers if you can and feel comfortableTell me a little about your client volume / workloadHow many clients do you typically have at once, how long do projects last, how many hours per week do you work on freelance, etc?What was your net freelance income last year?Gross income minus business expenses (not including taxes)What would you like your annual net freelance income to reach in the next 24-36 months?For example, "I'd like to earn $150k per year within the next few years."How would YOU rate the impact that freelance has had on your personal life?How would OTHERS (those closest to you) say that freelance has impacted your personal life?Significant other, best friend, siblings, parents, etc. If you're not sure, ask them!What do you love most about freelance?What do you hate most about freelance?What books, podcasts, blogs, etc. have you found most useful as a freelancer?What are you hoping to get out of our time together?Why did you sign up for Pro+ instead of Pro?Where do you live and where are you from originally?Are you married? Any kids? Are you the sole income for your household?How did you originally hear about me?


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Outreach and Continuing Education Program Director
Job description
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Department: Environ Sci Engineering - Ops - 463001
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Vacancy ID: NF0003242
Position Summary: The NC Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center (NC OSHERC) is one of 18 national education and research centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and serves eight Southeastern states (NC, SC, FL, GA, AL, MS, TN, KY). The NC OSHERC carries out academic occupational safety and health (OSH) training, research training, outreach and continuing education. The Outreach and Continuing Education (CE) Program Director leads both the Outreach Core and the CE Program of the NC OSHERC and reports to the Director, NC OSHERC. This position works closely with the Director, NC OSHERC and oversees the overall strategy of the Outreach program of the NC OSHERC in order to facilitate the translation of OSH findings into practice and engage public, private and professional OSH communities, including under-served and under-represented groups. This position also serves as the programmatic lead for the NC OSHERC continuing education program, working with NC OSHERC and departmental faculty, external OSH experts and continuing education staff in the Gillings School to design, deliver, and evaluate an expansive continuing education program to meet targeted interdisciplinary needs of OSH professionals.
Application Deadline: 08/22/2018
Education Requirements: Master's degree in public health or occupational safety and health discipline with certification in the discipline preferred.
Qualification and Experience: Minimum qualifications for this position include at least 3 years of experience in the occupational safety and health field with broad knowledge of and experience working within the accepted practices of OSHA and other OSH agency regulations, standards and systems as well as demonstrated skill in project management. A successful candidate will have proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively, a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and staff, and the ability to interact with a wide range of students, faculty, and collaborators, ranging from policy makers to practitioners to community members. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required with grant writing preferred. Position requires travel across North Carolina, the Southeastern US and beyond for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Department Contact Name and Title: Melissa Halstead, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone Number or Email: [email protected]
Special Instructions for Applicants: N/A


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I lead worship in the summer for an organization called Student Life. Teenagers from all over the country meet in different locations for week long sessions to hear the gospel preached, and to see God elevated and glorified. June 22, 2015 was the start of one of these weeks. I was in Ruston, Louisiana at Louisiana Tech University, participating in our first student pastor meeting of the week. Student pastor meetings at camp are an amazing time where all the different leaders who have brought students to camp get together and share prayer requests and expectations for the week. One request at this first meeting stood out to me that night. One pastor shared that one of his students had been looking forward to camp all year but had received news, the week of camp, that a hole in her heart had gotten to the point where immediate surgery was required. He said she was in Houston that very night, scared and very sad. He also said, that along with her parents, she had been joined by her grandparents who were not believers. He was praying that God would use her surgery to show his power.
After the meeting I pulled the pastor aside and asked if we could pray for her in our session that night, that I didn't want to embarrass her or make a spectacle out of it but, if she was willing, I felt like we were supposed to rally the body of Christ around her situation. After getting in touch with her and her parents we received the green light. That night, via Facetime, over 1,000 students lifted their hands toward a face, on a tiny iPhone, and prayed on behalf of a girl they had never met. It was unbelievably beautiful. Leading the people of God that night to sing his praises was effortless. We wanted to sing. We wanted to praise the name of the one who could move mountains and defeat enemies. We wanted to see Jesus.
The following afternoon the student pastor who had shared the request pulled me aside with amazing news. That morning the doctors had done one final check before surgery and were stunned to find the hole, that had been there the week and months prior, was gone. No surgery was needed; she was going home. That night I shared the news with everyone present, and again worship was fueled by the mighty working of God. That week was filled with students being freed from addictions, turning from sin, and committing their lives to the kingdom of God. God had moved, by showing himself strong in a situation hundreds of miles away, and those who had seen it responded to the hope of his gospel.
Fast forward to 2017...this past week. I am now the father of a beautiful little girl from China who we have named Josie Rose. She was born with a hole in her heart. We have prayed, since the day we met her on a piece of paper sent to us by our adoption agency, for her healing. We have also prayed that God would advance his kingdom through her story and ours. This past week, on March 28th, we handed Josie off to a team at Vanderbilt hospital, who took her to the operating room and began the long, ten hour process of attempting to repair her broken heart. That day was the longest day of my life. My wife Emily and I had no idea if the surgery would be a success. For hours and hours we waited to hear the news. Finally the surgeon came out and told us that she had repaired the many issues in her heart and that, in a couple of hours, we could see her in PICU. It goes without saying here that our hearts were overwhelmed with emotion. Our little girl had made it through surgery, and now had a repaired heart beating in her chest.
We were told to expect a hospital stay of 2-3 weeks after surgery. Josie progressed so fast in her recovery that we were discharged exactly one week after her procedure. God was doing what we had asked him to do. One week after open heart surgery found us packing our bags and waiting for our final consult with the hospital cardiologist. Because everything had gone so smoothly we honestly thought the final consult would be smiles, pats on the back and 'hope we never see you around here agains'. Instead we heard some different news. Josie's final echocardiogram, given that morning, had revealed severe leakage in her newly formed mitral valve...the hole was not all the way closed. Our complete repair was incomplete. Josie was still in need of intervention. We drove home stunned. We tried so hard to see the victories of the past week but could only seem to think on a tiny hole still present in a tiny heart. Smiles and joy had once again turned to tears. That was two days ago.
This morning God reminded me of that night almost two years ago at a camp in Louisiana. I honestly had not thought about it in a while. He asked me to ponder the question, "Why did I heal that little girl in that way and not yours?" The answer came with ease. Because you are using Josie's story in a different way. I began to think back on our whirlwind week in the hospital. I cannot begin to tell you about all the gospel encounters we had there. We shared lunch with a family who were suffering with a child who had a severe brain injury. We shared a brownie with grandparents who had been watching their 8 year old grandson fight for his life on the heart and lung bypass machine since January. We talked over and over again about Josie's story and the gospel of Jesus with doctors and nurses as they came into our room. We told the story again to the people who changed out the trash and mopped the floor. Josie's story and her presence at Vanderbilt, were doing what we had asked God to do. He was revealing his kingdom through a little girl, who like Moses, had been abandoned in a box and taken into a culture that was not the one of her birth.
When you look at the whys and hows of Jesus' miracles, it becomes clear that Jesus always did them for a purpose. We are surrounded by a culture that elevates miracles as a magic trick or a test of individual faith. Jesus did miracles to reveal the kingdom of God. In Luke 4 he tells a paralyzed man to take up his mat and walk, only after saying that reason He was doing it was so that those present would know that he had the power to forgive sins. He wept at the funeral of his friend Lazarus, and commanded the stone be pulled back. His voice spoke into the darkness and thundered, "Lazarus come forth," so that those present would understand that his voice could even command death to release the dead. Jesus also understood that sometimes things have to be hard in order for the kingdom to shine. He would pray, with blood running down his face in the place of sweat, that God would remove the cup of the cross from him. He would end that prayer by saying, "Not my will Father, but yours be done." The pain of the cross, leading to the power of the resurrection, would become our hope of glory.
Jesus is speaking Josie's story in the exact way that it is meant to be told. He is answering our prayer to use it to advance his kingdom. Last night I stood in her room and prayed, hot tears running down my face and off my beard, that God would use her life and mine for the glory of his name. When we received her file, all those months ago, the agency had named her Jo. Jo is the female iteration of Joseph. Joseph lived a life of suffering and rejoicing. He lived a life that would impact an entire nation and history itself. His name means "May Jehovah give increase." Josie's name now bears that same promise. No one knows when Josie was born. The only thing she had with her when she was found in that cardboard box was a note that read, "We are very poor, her mother has a very bad cancer, and we hope someone can save her life." I am adding to that note, and am asking that in addition to honoring that request for her life to be saved, that Jesus will use her life to point the way to his Kingdom, and in doing so, use her life to bring other lives to salvation. The birthday the Chinese government assigned her was June 10, 2015. I will not be surprised at all, when I enter eternity, to find out that her actual birthday was June 22, 2015, the day God healed a little girl, to his glory, at a camp in south Louisiana.