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An "I Am the Clay" Vignette*
"Ink"—slang for tattoos. Ink is actually an appropriate moniker for tattoos, as ink, in most cases, is indelible…permanent…un-erasable—like tattoos.
The most inked human I know is one I affectionately call "my boy." He's tattooed from the neck down—or so he says, as there are a couple of private spots I haven't seen (and ain't asking about and don't wanna). Tattoos are kind of like indelible reminders of wear and tear from the past.
And he's definitely got a past—drug use and abuse, civil disobedience, jail time. But that past also includes marrying a beautiful wife who kept his family—their family—together while his drug use ran its course.
And then one day there was an encounter with Almighty God, delivery from his demons, a sure and certain moment of salvation.
And, like the tattoos, that was also indelible.
Now he's a voracious reader: the Bible, Tozer, books about what makes grace amazing. He's curious and smart and pursues God with an unbridled passion. He texts me photos of the page from the book he's reading, knowing it will affect me the same way, whether as an "aha" moment or gut-churning conviction. And usually, it does.
I met him when we both played in a Christian band together. He irritated me to no end at first. He's got a smart mouth and enjoys getting a rise out of me. But one day I ended up sitting down one-on-one with him—no bass guitar or keyboard between us—and heard his whole story, heard his heart, heard his honesty.
Heard his hunger to draw closer to God.
People get under your skin, you know? Kind of like tattoo ink, their place in your life becomes indelible.
So while my time with the band was short-lived, my time with him wasn't.
We get together and drink coffee 'til all hours, the closest thing to partying either of us does anymore. We talk about our past lives—laugh about it, mostly—and worry that we're romanticizing it a little too much. But we both know the other will get the contrast between that past and the about-face God enabled in each of us, the power He has to heal brokenness.
Recently, he asked me to be his mentor. Me: broken, faltering, stumbling, dealing-with-my-own-past-demons me. He's got parents, so he wasn't looking for a father figure. While I would be proud to have a son—or at least a little brother—who reads Tozer, I'll be content to wear the "mentor" badge with honor.
And it is an honor: an honor to pray for him daily, to send him lists of books to read, to talk about the truths and mysteries of the heavenly Father we share.
The other day he told me he had been accepted into Bible college. I admit it—I cried. I thanked the Lord profusely, but I also cried. Joy tears.
He'll make quite a minister. No one in his congregation will ever be able to say God can't save them—he'll just bare his inked arms, smile and say, "Sure He can—'cause He saved me…
*A brief written piece about a person or event.
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Posts Tagged 'RNC'
The Day the Right Wing Lost Its Last Shred of Moral Standing
OK, have you stopped laughing? Have you stopped screaming? Have you cleared the tears from your eyes? Yes, it is true. This video scared the authorities into spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to carry out dozens of blatantly unconstitutional acts and hundreds of inappropriate activities. Thousands of law enforcement officials were involved. A pogrom was carried out. The Mayor of Saint Paul and the Chief of Police saw this video, shat in their pants, and the smell is still ripe.
Click to continue reading "The Day the Right Wing Lost Its Last Shred of Moral Standing"
Analiese's Reading 4/5
Minnesota edition: A retrospective of the Coleman-Franken election and recount for those who've lost track, Fox & Friends spreads misinformation about the recount, the order for delivery of ballots to be appraised and counted, Coleman vows another appeal, analysis of why it's worth it to Coleman to look like a sore loser, O'Reilly boycotts Minnesota for voting for Franken, the costs of even a successful fight against flooding, and the RNC8 prosecution will test an unused state conspiracy law.
Analiese's Reading 3/29
Minnesota edition: News on the flooding from the Red River Valley, Franken-Coleman recount updates, Coleman donor investigation news, immigrants (and a Minnesota-born citizen) held illegally, RNC8 informant convicted, exploring the state's alternative energy options.
Analiese's Reading 3/5
The RNC lawsuits begin, the criminalization of the United States, good news for U.S. manufacturing, a gun law upheld in court, and the advantages provided by having good glass.


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Life according to Instagram. Vol 2.
I am going to try a little something here for 2012. I am always taking photos of what I am working on, being involved in, and just general day to day. So every few months I will do a post on what's been happening and the projects I have on the go. My version of behind the scenes. February till now (January was all about California)...
1. Been busy working on Not Nowhere which will be launching early May. Working with the amazingly lovely and talented Daniele Tuchelt (check out her new site!). We will be having a little paaartay to launch, think Instagram scavenger hunt. To be notified when we launch, head over here.
2. A few different shoots have been going on in the studio. Some, keeping it pure and simple, others, filling it with glittery hearts. Always a good time. The finished images will be up on the blog soon!
3. I have been working on The Sketchbook Project Limited Edition. It has been great to work on something tactile again, and thinking creatively in a different way. And I love glue sticks.
4. In January I headed up to Saskatoon to photograph and spend the day with illustrator Ashley Spires for Quill and Quire magazine. Amazing artist, and style to boot! I had to plan the shoot while in an airport terminal, and since it was not in my hometown, I was frantically trying to figure out a location. Ended up finding an amazing studio, which happened to be run by an old ACAD classmate. Need of a studio in Saskatoon, check out Sevenstar Studio. Thanks again Daniel!
A whole lot of white paint on white walls going on. White, white, and more white. I may go nutty one day and paint it with polka dots. Teal and purple pastel.
5. Went and checked out March's Think and Drink at the Creative City Center with Chad Geran. Great talk. Great guy. We at Not Nowhere love Chad and his work, and we were lucky enough to have him as our first studio visit.
6. Nadia. Just a shot I like. It's my blog, I can post anything I want.
7. Viewed what is up at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. The Touristhas some of Rodney Graham's large pinhole photographs displayed. Check them out if you can.
8. I dug up and dusted off the old Mamyia. I have been thinking of shooting with it, but I never do. But pulling it out, looking down into the screen, I am hooked again. So weird, but I actually miss looking down into a camera. I would love to get back into a color lab to print, but I know of none that still exist in Regina. If anyone does, leave a comment, let me know. Unless it is in some creepy basement room. I'll pass.
9. The catalog for the exhibition Joan Scaglione: Ribs of Sky, Ribs of Stone that I did the photos for is finally done! Woooohoooo! Happy dance! Timothy, Joan and Rio Saxon, you're awesome. A very different approach to the traditional exhibition catalog. They can be found in the Gallery Shop.
10. Last weekend the studio was packed with beautiful ladies. I was shooting an upcoming campaign for Nico. Inspired by the store, it was all about light, airy and soft. And a whole lot of white and twig-things. Thanks to Blush Beauty Bar and Perimeters for making everyone one look extra kick ass. You will see them around town soon.
11. It's spring! It's spring! Thank heavens.
Till April. Later skaters. xo
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I so badly want to be a techy nerd. And if you knew me and had known me for a long time (AKA Lesley) then you would LAUGH REALLY HARD. You would laugh because I completely struggled with the whole techy world up until now! I love it!!
The next thing that would rock our world was if I began to scrapbook or start making things. You know...turning creative. I truly thought "techy" was not in my inner most being, but it is now. And, yes, I praise God for it!! So, I'm sure the good Lord is just laughing and thinking..."Just you wait Fran. You'll be sewing your kids clothes this time next year."
I spend hours of time laughing and loving facebook. I have the absolute best friends on twitter. Seriously...try explaining to your parents the fabulous friends you have made on the internet. And, if you have no idea what I'm talking about......I'm sorry and sad for you. I may just fly out and see some of these people that I "know." I mean that. Especially those of you that live in warm climates right now. DO NOT TEMPT ME! I really do call you my friends. It's kinda cool.
Anyway...my point....and I know I'm stretching....but I'm a simple girl....
You never know when or how God will use you. And...from my experience it won't be in an area that you are comfortable in. I have an example or two or ten, but I want you to think about yourself for a second.
Let's take some time to reflect on where we are in this journey of ours with a couple of short questions...
1. Is God truly number 1 in my life?
2. Where am I serving Him and His church?
3. Am I being stretched and made uncomfortable?
If any of these questions is a "no" then let's promise to prayerfully consider and reevaluate where we are with God. Christmas seems like a fabulous time to think about where we are with Him. Maybe like a checkup, but without all the in's and out's. And samples of this and that.
Start back with question 1 and pray your way through each one.
And...in regards to question 3, God wants to take us out of our comfort zone. He wants to stretch us, grow us, depend solely on Him, be scared, completely trust, show 100% faith, and live out what we claim to believe.
I don't want to be complacent. I want to be sold out. I want to live the thing out with Him day in and day out. That's tough. Day in and day out I want to be sold out.
Let's live this thing out with Him, for Him, and be completely set apart for the world to see who we are and Whose we are! Ask Him to stretch you and mold you and even take you places that you'd never think you'd go. It is the best thrill ride of our lives. Just hang on real tight! He won't let you down.
Mark 8:34 And he called to him the crowd with his disciples and said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Hugs and blessings~
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Seasonal checkup
I so badly want to be a techy nerd. And if you knew me and had known me for a long time (AKA Lesley) then you would LAUGH REALLY HARD. You would laugh because I completely struggled with the whole techy world up until now! I love it!!
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Just a few photos of people I'm thankful for......
Had a wonderful day with my hubs side of the family in Memphis. Ate way too much, but that is simply what you do when surrounded by amazing food and family. For some reason...I'm never in pictures except for today. My face looks a little on the large side before I ever started eating. What's up with that? Anway....
This is me and #2 son right before we left.
This is #3 son and his aunt. He happens to have a birthday on Monday so she gave him an AR sweatshirt. They live there. I grew up there. So...I'm good with that. ;)
All the cousins. Look at that darling little girl. And, I'm tellin' ya....the girl can hang!
Two young BFF's.
One of my BFF's. I can't believe he's turning 8! WHAT????
posted by Fran at 9:04 PM 12 comments
Monday, November 24, 2008
Think of something new....
Hey sweet friends...
First of all HAPPY THANKSGIVING and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Yep....I kick off my favorite season of all on Thursday and roll it all into one giant, happy, yummy time!!!
Currently, I'm at home with a house full of sick youngins and am completely sleep deprived. But, deep down inside....I like days like this. It's unexpected and truly a gift in a weird sort of way.
As we all get into the "season," I want to ask you to consider doing something different this year.
Would you consider sponsoring a child through Compassion International??
Or, you can sponsor a child short term if that appeals to your finances a little more.
My family "adopted" a little girl named Sofia, from Uganda, several months ago. Every time I get a letter from 6 yr old Sofia I just cry. My family is making a difference in the life of a child. I do believe that God wants us to be aware and active in world missions as well as local missions and this organization is something I deeply believe in.
Would you please click on their website from either link above and prayerfully consider how your family can give back when we have more than enough?
Sofia is a part of my heart. She is prayed for every night by my boys. It's strange, but she has a piece of our heart.
With a grateful heart and so much love for our Savior....I am grateful for all of you, my life, and the many blessings given to me.
How will you make a difference this season?? Let's step out and do something different.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. … Defend the rights of the poor and needy." — Proverbs 31:8-9
Hugs and blessings~
Friday, November 21, 2008
Just a mess
It's Friday morning as I type this out and a couple of things are coming to mind that I need to let you know.....
1. 5th grade field trip got cancelled today because it was sooooooo cold. That means this momma has a free day at home. PRAISE GOD!!!
2. I'm doing the 1st half of the Daniel Bible study again. I want you to see the mess of my environment and how I really wasn't prepared to sit down and tackle this. You'll see in a second.
3. My kiddos are going to their grandparents for 24 hours and I'm on a date with hubs and then I'm tackling some Christmas decor tomorrow!! PRAISE GOD AGAIN!!
Ok...let me show you this pitiful environment.
Did you look closely?? I have a coffee cup sitting on some inserts from my ATT bill. I have my home phone standing up. I have my cell phone on top of the Daniel DVD thingy. It's hard to see, but on the left of the computer is my ATT bill that I paid online 3 DAYS AGO PEOPLE along with the earphones that I listen to sermons online with. And, if you could see real good....in red ink, on the ATT bill, is a note to myself to email Kristi. So....lets keep going.
Could you tell that was my Bible sideways?? Could you tell that my notes are on the envelope of my ATT bill??? EXCUSE ME??? How dumb is that?? There is not nearly enough room for notes from Beth Moore's Daniel study on there. I was also too lazy to go upstairs and find my old workbook. Lord, please help me transfer these notes to something a little bit better than a bill.
Me, Beth, and the others in Houston had a wonderful session in Daniel Chapter 1 this morning. Here is a nugget for you....
God has assigned us to this world and this time on planet Earth. Satan has assigned the world to us. Will we influence the world around us or is the world influencing us??
God is up to something with me. He has been for a mighty long time. I don't know the end result just yet. But, through it all, I want to have the integrity that Daniel had.
Have a blessed weekend. I'm so thankful for all of you. You are just so precious to me.
Hugs and blessings~
posted by Fran at 9:06 AM 13 comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I so didn't get this
Back in 1970 when the good Lord formed me in my mothers womb....He left something out.
I have none. Well, ok....I have some, but it would be considered to be on the low end. And, that makes life difficult. You know.....kids, jobs, deadlines, hurry, hurry, hurry, errands, bills, relationships, go, go, go.
Sometimes its just real hard for me to settle down and WAIT. Even typing that word out, put a knot in my stomach. I'm a do-er. I like to get things done and go 100 mph.
Right now...God has me in a season of "WAIT FRAN." It's about to kill me. KILL ME I tell ya.
Funny how He does that. I know the wrestling match that He and I are in, but I'm so tired of waiting for Him to shed some light on the subject matter.
Then someone said something that was straight from God Himself...."Don't go ahead of God."
If you are having to wait on something. Go ahead and wait and let Him give you the green light as to what to do next.
As our beloved Beth Moore would say..."Just perse-dang-vere!"
And, let me say...that is exactly what I'm doing.
In the name of Jesus...."perse-dang-vere!"
James 1:2-4 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Colossians 1:11 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience....
Hugs and blessings~
posted by Fran at 7:44 AM 13 comments
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Bloggy throw up
There are so many things swirling around in this crazed out head of mine that I have no idea what I'm about to spit out....so, let's pull a Bethanne and do some numbered randomness! Sound fun?? Probably won't be nearly as fun as hers, but i'll give it a whirl. This is like puking....... blog style! Ha!
1. Why does Vi*gra have to sponsor EVERYTHING that comes on?? They are all over NFL football and ESPN and I'm just waiting to have to explain these commercials. There is one part in the commercial that makes me laugh out loud and throw up all at the same time.....lets just say the thought of this happening KILLS ME!!! Enough said.
2. Speaking of killing...ahem....my 7 yr old had the word "slay" in vocabulary for his Bible class this week. It means to "kill someone." Threw that in there in case you didn't know. So....I instantly put on my cool mom mode and walked around all afternoon saying "You slay me." Noone laughed. Or thought I was cool at all. Alot of eye rolling took place.
3. And, whats up with the pregnant man again?? He announced it to Barbara Walters and she told the world on the View and I thought I was going to D-I-E! That's another one that I don't want to try to explain to the kids as you check out of the local grocery store and the headlines are all over the place. Honestly, it makes me sick. Men who were once women should not be having babies. You are either one or the other.
4. For the record, I'm a consersative Christian and I'm worried about some things. I will not conform to the world we live in. I'm not going into this one. I just wanted to say that. Need to study up on some sanctification.
5. I'm tired of wanting a MAC computer. It's like a kid who dreams of the newest game or bike or latest gadget and has to wait til Christmas. Except I'm not getting one at Christmas either. I just bought a fancy schmany laptop and must wait. I wouldn't be setting a good example if I just went and bought one "because." Plus...I'm not made of money and I'm trying to avoid credit at all costs. We are almost debt free and that is one happy feeling. So, I silently pout to myself over the MAC.
6. I love good friends. I mean love the ones that I can be 200% honest with and they love me anyway. Gosh....you know who you are and I'm truly grateful for your friendship and prayers right now.
7. I'm loving facebook. Well, as some of my friends and I call it, crackbook. We are all completely addicted. ADDICTED I tell ya. I love seeing pictures and reading what everyone is up to. If you want to follow me on facebook....come be my friend. I love new friends. It's so much fun! Do I sound Jr High-ish or what?
8. I would love to ask y'all questions about something so huge right now in my heart and mind but I just can't right now. I'll have to ask it on like a Saturday when noone is reading blogs much. I'll have to kind of sneak it in and then quickly delete so that I don't stir up too much "talk." If any of my home girls read it, I might freak 'em out! :) How's that for vague?
9. I bought one of those outdoor fire pits this week and the stupid dern thing wouldn't work for all the money in the world. No fire. Nothing. Nada. Put newspaper in it to try to get a spark going and nothing. So much for making smores outside in the fine Fall air. Any tricks out there that I need to know about?? If not....I'm not so much a fan of the outdoor firepit.
10. Finally....I DO NOT recommend a sleepover for 11 yr old boys.....8 of them to be exact. It all went down here on Friday night. I was the cool mom until 4 AM when I had to shut them down I tell ya. Can I tell you they were playing "truth or dare.?" Uh huh. It was creepy to stand outside the door for the whole 6.3 seconds before I busted up in there. I really don't know what was going down, but I almost threw the word "slay" around and would have seriously meant it. Not real fond of this age. They are growing up and I'm oh so scared.
That's it. I'm going to drown my crazed out ADD brain in some reality tv like the Real Housewives of Atlanta. They make me seem sooooooo very normal.
Count your blessings. Live life to the fullest. Love everyone. Ask God to rule over every part of your life.
Much love~
posted by Fran at 8:49 PM 19 comments
Friday, November 14, 2008
Must see tv!
I saw this over at that sweet Debra's blog and am so glad I did. Please watch this short 2 minute video and I pray it effects your Christmas season! This will definately make you think. Bless you, Debra.
I love your heart. I wish I lived in Houston! :)
Hugs and blessings~
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
My sweet baby
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Sweet, sweet friends
Here we are being goofy (ok, I was being goofy) with the camera and we were taking pictures when you weren't ready. Because we are grown up like that.
Saturday we shopped and shopped and shopped and shopped. We had so much fun. I got so many gifts knocked out. You know the ones, teacher gifts, birthday gifts that fall between now and Christmas. And, we found this place that comes to Memphis once a year for a few weeks that sells BEAUTIFUL pottery dishes for DIRT CHEAP. DIRT CHEAP I tell ya. I got a piece for $6 that would normally sell for $25-30. Ch-ching.
So, here is Shawn coming out with her goods.....
Since I've been home, I've been thinking about friendships....all kinds....and I want you to think about letting your friends know just how much you love them. Let them know just how special your friendship is with them. Let them know. Don't wait to tell them.
Regardless of how long you've known someone, tell them just how grateful you are for their friendship. And, the value of good friendships is something we can all teach our children about.
"I miss you Shawn and Laura. Thanks for being some dear, dear friends. My life is better for knowing you. I can't wait to see ya again!!"
I love you all. Have a great day and I'm so glad to call each of you "friend."
"A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17
Hugs and blessings~
posted by Fran at 6:11 AM 12 comments
Thursday, November 6, 2008
How much fun is this??
This weekend I get to see two of my oldest friends. I say that meaning we have known one another since early elementary school. So...ahem...that makes it about...ahem...30 years.
We get 24 hrs together to laugh, and remember, and laugh some more.
Here we are in early High School. This might have been our 9th grade year as cheerleaders. Sure can't remember right now.
Laura lives in Arkansas and is the one on the top left pyramid. Shawn lives in Memphis and is on the top right pyramid. I'm the wild rebel with short hair and the "beloved base" on the bottom right pyramid.
I know these are terrible pix, but I stole them off my Facebook page and I can't really send you there can I?
I'll have high quality pictures for you on Sunday. Have a GREAT weekend. Make sure you laugh alot too. It's good for the soul!
Hugs and blessings~
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Some silliness!
Sometimes when you are in a funky mood, you just want to do this!!
Do you know what this stuff is?? It's fabulous silly string! If you have never experienced this wonderful, silly stuff.......then you MUST go get some.
We used it a couple of weeks ago at church for our tailgate party. However, I'm thinking it's good for grownups and fun for all ages. Why should the kids be having all the fun? And, by the looks of that picture above...We are having a good time with it.
So, if you are in need of some stress relief and some fun.....then go get multiple cans and spray away! It even comes in different colors! Double the fun, huh?!
It's also easy to clean up once it dries. You can just vacuum it right up. These people are brilliant I tell ya! Don't be afraid. Even you crazy OCD folks can handle it. I can say that because I'm in recovery from OCD. ;)
I should probably keep a stash at all times at home.
Happy "Silly String!" Remember, it's ok to be silly sometimes! We could all use a little right?
Hugs and blessings~
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day '08
If you haven't already done so....please go here and read what a fabulous Bible teacher has to say over the election.
Thank you, Beth Moore, for the wonderful reminders through scripture.
Hugs and blessings~
Sunday, November 2, 2008
A wrestling match
Hey all my sweet bloggy friends!!
Quick shout out to Facebook and my ability to stay in touch when I was on bloggy break!!! Is that an oxymoron or something?? Those two thoughts don't seem like they should even go together in the same sentence!
So, was I really on break?? Yes!
I peeked in here and there, but for the most part.....I was 100% Facebooking. Clearly, this addict needs help. Drop the blog, but let's Facebook all day long!
But, I had about a week off from having to think about what in the world to blog about. That was nice. I was feeling overwhelmed and felt like I need to breathe and concentrate on some other things....like children, hubby, and Jesus.
I have tried to figure out how to enter back into the land of blogging with some bang but I don't know what that would be.
Halloween pix? Nah.
Video?? Nah.
Pictures in general? Nah.
All the bad stuff I've been dealing with? Nah.
How about this food for thought for today.....
" We are constantly bombarded with sounds. Either the radio announcer is talking to us, or the voice through the phone receiver is. And if we are able to escape momentarily and grab a moment of silence, we confront the most deafening noise of all: our internal voice. Yes, our days are filled with people speaking to us, but for most, it is our internal speaking that fills every crevice and crack of our conscious moments. When we see a neighbor, our opinions speak a piece about her. As we talk with a coworker, beyond our words, our thoughts speak volumes. Even as we embrace a loved one, our hearts can be quite chatty with criticism or distractions. And most devastatingly, our times of prayer are loud with our voice but soft in the voice of God."
Totally stole that from Ravi Zacharius, but HOLY COW is that good or what???
I've been thinking alot about alot of things on this bloggy break and one or three being this....
1. The attention I give God. I mean, I say I have Him first in my life, but do I?
2. The attention I give others that are entrusted to me.
3. The attention I give those I'm around on a daily basis outside of family.
What has me distracted? Am I ADD? Why can't I be fully present to someone or one particular thing?
What has you distracted?
Go back and read that paragraph again from Ravi. Go ahead. I'll wait. And, it gets better with paragraph 2. Read on when you are ready....
"These are all connected. In each we demonstrate our ability to listen: our ability to become quiet, open ourselves to another, and focus upon their concern. True listening only occurs when we disentangle ourselves from our internal morass of self-centeredness. Only as we internally soften the focus upon ourselves and became captivated in concern for another do we begin to listen. It is only via true listening that we will ever consistently hear the people that populate our world. Yes, on occasion, we can be jolted out of the dominance of our internal voice by the tragedy another has suffered or by the lightening bolt of God's conviction. But on a daily basis, on a minute-by-minute basis, unless we take on an attitude of true listening our world will resound with our own internal voice."
Hang in there....one more final paragraph to bring her home....
"The lack of true listening is the cause of much of our spiritual weakness for if we place the mouth before the ear, our prayers will be dominated by our mouths and not our ears. This results in prayers full of our requests and our desires and lacking in God's requests and God's desires. We end up presenting our questions for God, but do not wait to hear His questions of us. Let us learn from Jacob that wrestling with God in prayer means that God wrestles back. This powerful thought should make us tremble. We ought not bend our knees blithely, for God might bend us as we kneel before Him."
I've been in and am still in a wrestling match with God and it's been going on for a mighty long time and honestly.....I'm tired of it.
This devotion speaks so much to me and I hope it does to you as well.
I'm happy to be back. I sure missed y'all. But, God and I had to get dirty over some things and unfortunately it ain't over yet. He's teaching me to listen. And, I'm having to tune some things out in order to hear Him.
I love Him dearly and I know He is for me and not against me.
Spend some time with Him. Alot of time with Him. Open those ears!
Hugs and blessings~
posted by Fran at 8:55 PM 12 comments


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So I realized I never posted up my Zento Restaurant review I did a while back. This is a 4 part series where I interview the chef and tasted all the foods! Sorry for the background noise in the video, the AC unit was on and very loud.
Zento is a Japanese Contemporary Cuisine Restaurant and Sake Bar located on 2nd and Chestnut in Olde City, Philadelphia. This is a fairly new restaurant but it has beautiful decor, great food and friendly staff. If people ask me about good sushi place or a nice place for dinner, I always bring them here. Its a great place to come if you are trying Japanese food for the first time or if you are just looking for Japanese-American type cuisine. The prices are reasonable but the interior of the building and the presentation of the food make it seem much more high-end! You will often see couples on first dates or a business meeting.
Since I eat here a lot, I thought I recommend some dishes:
Appetizer: Get the flaming dragon roll sushi. With its crunch texture and hint of spiciness, it is my all time favorite dish at Zento. (Spicy Tuna Inside. topped with cooked eel, avocado, and tobiko)
Entree: During lunch they have great bento boxes ranging from $12 – $15. Dinner entrees usually run in the low $20's. I always get the giant Sushi & Sashimi platter (21 pieces for $35) because I LOVE it that much. (I heard it's also good for sharing). The Udon noodles are always a crowd favorite and very filling ($8 – $12)
Dessert: Mochi! Mochi! Mochi! The mochi ice cream is a putter layer made up of sticky rice with flavored ice cream in the center and it is delicious. Vanilla is great for those with a sweet tooth but the red bean mochi is also good and not as sweet. On hot summer days, I've come here JUST for the mocha.
Drinks: Saki! seriously, just try them all. Fuji apple saki the the most popular because it is very sweet
Zento: http://www.zentocontemporary.com/2012/


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Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Guidelines for Penning Effective LinkedIn Pieces
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Friday, 29 August 2014
Twitter Launches Analytics For All Its Users
Saturday, 23 August 2014
The Technique Behind Creating A Social Media Friendly Landing Page
Creating a website isn't much of an issue for people but the main problem lies in driving the audience to the website. Social media can play an X-Factor in this scenario and help you generate traffic on the website. The landing page improvement continues to be a growing problem for several brands, particularly after you throw social media communities into the combo.
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
What To & What Not To Post
It is observed that many users on social media like to post anything what they like to. It is understood and learnt that social media is meant to share info about you among your friends group, but at the same time it is also important to be safe from embarrassment and dire consequences. Once a person asked a comedian that if I lose someone in my family and I post it on my timeline, is it ok? He was commented with "Yes, death is not 100% bad – we need the room" The person who commented was Jerry Seinfeld, an actor/writer. Well it's not always funny. Social media is a serious interaction business too. A single mistake on a brand page or even on your personal profile could lead to many upset minds over you.
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This homemade costume for babies entered our 2013 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Andrea, the 'Abby Cadabby' costume creator:
Jacelyn (or Jaci) is 18 months old and she has loved Abby Cadabby ever since she was an infant. I asked her what she would like to be for Halloween and she picked up her Abby doll and screamed, "Ah-Bee!!" I looked online, but just couldn't find a costume that I liked, so I went on the search for materials. I made everything expect for the pink undershirt, stockings and boots. I probably only paid about $20 for all of the materials, and she absolutely loves it! She kept begging to wear it as I would make it or try it on her.
This picture is very funny because Abby Cadabby, on Sesame Street always accidentally turns things to pumpkins. I love it!
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Bought new and linoleum block printed by Just My Type Letterpress.
shirt size: 6 months
shirt color: white
print: squares in red and blue
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(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) expects to gain better control of costs in relation to revenues, as it works to recover from a sales scandal, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
Tim Sloan, CEO of the third-largest U.S. bank, said at an industry conference hosted by Barclays that expenses will likely account for 60 percent to 61 percent of revenues in the second half of 2017, down slightly from the previous three quarters.
However, Sloan said the expense estimate does not include nonrecurring costs, including litigation costs that exceed the amount the bank has already set aside.
Wells Fargo does not disclose how much it sets aside for litigation, but said in its second-quarter financial filing that such costs could exceed that amount by as much as $3.3 billion. That number was $2 billion in the bank's first-quarter filing.
Sloan, who has called Wells Fargo's efficiency ratio unacceptable, said he expects the bank to return to its long-term target efficiency ratio of 55 percent to 59 percent some time next year.
Wells Fargo shares rose 1.2 percent to $51.27 on Tuesday.
The bank's full-year net interest income will likely increase by the low- to mid-single digits from 2016, the CEO said.
Third-quarter lending will be slowed by reduced activity in autos, the runoff of its junior lien mortgage portfolio, and what Sloan called a "slower and more competitive" environment for commercial real estate lending.
He said the declines would be partially offset by increased nonconforming residential first mortgage lending.
Wells Fargo's business has been under pressure for the past year after the bank initially disclosed it had opened as many as 2.1 million accounts without customer authorization over several years. The ensuing scandal led to a company-wide review that turned up problems with other products, including auto and life insurance.
Last month, Wells Fargo said the unauthorized accounts totaled as many as 3.5 million.
Sloan's predecessor John Stumpf resigned last year and other senior executives and board members have resigned or been fired.
On Tuesday, Sloan faced questions over whether new issues would emerge.
"I can't promise its exactly over," he said. He noted management changes, internal reviews and other steps the bank has taken since the scandal emerged.
"We've been very focused on opening every door and turning over every rock in the company," he said.
Reporting by Dan Freed in New York; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe and Meredith Mazzilli


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(2014-09-16)The importance of self-care management was increasing, posting more responsibility to patients, especially for older adults. Successful self-health management often included taking medication as prescribed with good ...
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Helping analysts reason about social network structure: Evidence from training and interactive visualization (2011-05-25)Communications through phone, email and social networking create increasingly vast webs of data that can be analyzed for research in areas such as marketing, forecasting, and criminal network analyses. Trained analysts can ...
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Volunteer Recognition
Underneath the flurry of events, research and presentations about our cause and daily operations of the café, is an incredible team of volunteers who each add their time and passion to create a vibrant local movement toward a slave-free world. We are excited to be an approved organization able to offer current and future volunteers The President's Volunteer Service Award. "The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. You can learn more about the PVSA at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov


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Golf Canada National Teams Feeling Right At Home At Bear Mountain
Golf Canada National Team Members Have Found A Good Home At Victoria's Bear Mountain Golf Resort - Image Credit Bryan Outram/BC Golf
By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf
LANGFORD -- Golf Canada has gone all-in on player development and for that chief sport officer Jeff Thompson makes no apologies. Golf Canada, with the help of some key corporate sponsors, spends big bucks funding national amateur, developmental and young pro squads and Thompson gave a spirited defence of that strategy at a recent media event at Bear Mountain, the site of Golf Canada's new national training facility.
"I get often asked why do we spend so much money on so few players and my answer is quite simple," Thompson said. "Our philosophy from the very top of the organization is we believe in the power of creating champions, creating heroes. That inspires a nation to play our sport."
Thompson cites LPGA star Brooke Henderson to support his argument. "I call it the Brooke Henderson factor," Thompson said. "There are more young girls playing golf and I really attribute that to Brooke's success and the success the rest of the players are having. The importance of champions in my mind is super important."
It is hard to argue that the national program is not delivering results. More Canadian flags are flying on leaderboards and the success of past team members like Henderson and B.C. products Adam Hadwin, Nick Taylor and Adam Svensson points to a bright future for Canadian pro golf.
"We have more Canadians contending on leaderboards on all levels, amateur and professional, around the globe than we ever have," Thompson said. "We have had 31 professional victories from players who have been involved in our young pro squad over the last four years, so we are very proud about that."
Golf Canada opened its national training centre at Bear Mountain in late January. It is being used mainly by the members of the men's and women's developmental teams. Those players moved to Victoria, where they attend high school in the mornings and then train at Bear Mountain in the afternoon. They also meet at 6 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for group workouts.
image credit Bryan Outram/BC Golf Golf Canada Chief Sport Officer Jeff Thompson
"We are thrilled with it," men's head coach Derek Ingram said of the new training centre. "This has been on our agenda for probably 10 or 12 years and to finally get a home where the guys and gals can train year-round full-time at first-class facilities is literally a dream come true for me and for Golf Canada."
Victoria's Nolan Thoroughgood is one of the developmental team members using the new facility. Unlike his teammates, Thoroughgood didn't have to leave home. He continues to live at home, but Bear Mountain has become his second home. "Having a coach who is always there and is always available to look at my game and answer questions whenever I need is great and having teammates of a similar skill who I can compete closely with, it really just raises the level of my game," Thoroughgood said.
Thoroughgood, who won the 2016 B.C. Amateur Championship at age 16, is completing Grade 12 and will be attending Oregon State University in the fall. He recognizes that his selection to the national developmental team has given him a great opportunity. This spring, he has already played in tournaments in Hawaii and California. He and his teammates leave on June 9 for Japan to compete in the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup.
"We have all these people supporting us," Thoroughgood said. "We have lots of resources and the facilities here at Bear Mountain have been great. They have been super-accommodating. They made space for us over on the driving range and earlier in the year we had nine holes on one of the courses reserved for us."
Like Thoroughgood, Ellie Szeryk is a new member of the developmental team. But unlike Thoroughgood, Szeryk had to move a long way to join her new teammates at Bear Mountain. A dual-citizen, Szeryk came all the way from her Texas home. "The girls team is staying in one house and our assistant coach Sarah Maude-Juneau is living with us," Szeryk said. "So in that sense it is a little easier in that we didn't have to open up to a so-to-speak new family. It has been difficult at times, but overall it has been a lot of fun."
Szeryk has little doubt the move has been good for her game. "I have become a lot more mature both on and off the golf course," she said. "They have kind of opened my eyes to a new perspective on how I should play. They have also given me drills I never would have thought about. There are so many days where I have gone, 'oh, that makes sense, I don't know why I didn't think about that.' So in that sense it has been really helpful."
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Thompson called the new training centre a game-changer for team members. "One of the things that we think will really affect performance is the amount of contact time our players get with the coaching staff. Through this initiative we have increased that contact time by 300 per cent which I don't think can be anything but game-changing for the program. Our country has a very large footprint and we need to look at bringing the best athletes together with our world-class coaching at a world-class facility and I can tell you it is going to produce results."
The new training centre at Bear Mountain includes a high-performance lab in the basement of the main building where players can work regardless of the weather outside. B.C. has representatives on all three national teams. Besides Thoroughgood, Richmond's Chris Crisologo is a member of the men's national amateur team, which just left on a European trip. Naomi Ko of Victoria is on the women's national amateur team and Kimberley's Jared du Toit is a former national team member who is now part of the young pro squad.
In addition to the facilities and coaching available at their new Bear Mountain facility, team members also regularly work with experts in the areas of mental performance, physiotherapy, biomechanics and nutrition. They also have access to the nearby Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.
And of course, having the opportunity to regularly play on both the Mountain and Valley courses at Bear Mountain has been beneficial as well. "These are the type of golf courses where the more you play the better you get," said lead developmental team coach Robert Ratcliffe. "They force you to get better and that has been fantastic for these guys and girls. Centralizing everything has been a benefit, but doing it here has knocked it out of the park."


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'Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the 'net
Excitement brewed for iA Writer Pro, the distractionlessest text editor yet!
It promised simplicity, but a powerful workflow.
And touted a new feature called Syntax Control.
As folks were beginning their winter vacation,
iA submited a patent application.
They felt Syntax Control should be protected.
(Secretly hoping their use of NSLinguisticTagger wouldn't be detected.)
So certain they were that this patent they'd get,
They tweeted a few devs with thinly-veiled threats.
This got @the_soulmen all up in arms.
Software patents, we all know, do less good than harm.
This application was for a technique
That's built into OS X, which @the_soulmen found weak.
While you were hanging stockings by the chimney with care,
@the_soulmen were tweeting "How could @iA dare?"
They wouldn't let up with the public shaming,
Until iA backed down, "A joke!" they were claiming.
"We'll never sue devs over our fancy new patent."
"That's right," said @the_soulmen, "Because you don't even have it."
iA went as far as to threaten Brett Terpstra.
(At this point I thought @the_soulmen would burst-a.)
We all love simple, powerful writing.
But nobody benefits from developers fighting.
Let's all build great stuff, and worry a bit less
About what others are doing. That's just a big mess.
And so, as you begin a new year of prose,
Consider the toolmakers—are they friends, or foes?
Do they play well with others, or bully and pester?
Something to consider when you visit the App Store.
And to the good devs, wherever you are,
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, we love you, five stars.
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND — A 63-year-old man died Monday following a shooting outside a Hilton Head Island pawn shop, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators believe the man accidentally shot himself.
"There is no indication of foul play, as it appears that the victim may have accidentally discharged the gun while attempting to unload it," authorities said. "The investigation remains active."
When Sheriff's deputies, along with fire and EMS personnel, arrived around 11:30 a.m., authorities found William Brannor of Hilton Head Island with a gunshot wound, according to Beaufort County Deputy Coroner David Ott.
According to witnesses, Brannor had gone to Top Dollar Pawn at 11 Mathews Drive to discuss the sale of a 9 mm handgun. After brokering the deal, he went out to his vehicle in the parking lot to retrieve the weapon. Witnesses reported hearing a single shot and Brannor cry out. He was found at the rear of the vehicle, with a gunshot wound to the chest. The handgun was found lying in the vehicle's open trunk, the Sheriff's Office said.
Brannor was taken to Hilton Head Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:07 p.m., Ott said.


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I haven't written in a while. The reason being is that I was going through a divorce. I'm not going to go into the personal reasons of the divorce however I would like to discuss how i stayed healthy during the divorce process and even after the divorce. Much of staying healthy after the divorce is a mental game. It wasn't easy. Right after the divorce I thought I was fine and thought, its all behind me. I was wrong. There was still issues with my ex wife and issues internally that I was dealing with that I didn't expect. It made staying healthy and making healthy choices harder. I found myself wanting to drink more, eat more and in some cases just finding alone time. Its a hard emotional time. As much as you know that your marriage wasn't working, you feel a loss of a family. I also have two children so it also was a loss of a family unit. I took it hard. Some people when they are sad or depressed, they don't eat. While that may be good for some weight loss, you should see a doctor If you feel that you loose your appetite for a long period of time.
First of all I am happy to say that I didn't gain any of the weight that I originally lost back in 2016 or early 2017 however the weight loss was minimal for most of 2017. I am now down to 202 pounds. You say, that's it? Hey, I never said I was perfect. Just human. Well at least I didn't gain weight. I am still loosing pounds, and I was doing it during one of the most stressful periods of my life. It could of been worse I could have gained back all the weight I lost in 2016.
Here is one of the main things that I did that helped me keep the weight off. I cut back on the drinking. I didn't quit completely but I don't drink that much anymore. I very quickly realized that it was very important that i do this. During the marriage, I got into a habit of having a few beers every now and then after work to unwind. It also served a purpose of taking the edge off of being in an unhappy marriage. For me and I think for many men, drinking is one of the main culprits of gaining weight. If your drinking on an empty stomach, the alcohol turns right to fat also. Not only is the alcohol highly caloric, but after you drink, your appetite increases and you eat more. Not only do you eat more after you drink, but your eating usually more at night which is worse than eating earlier. That will be a topic for another post.
Also, after a divorce, if you are sad or depressed, alcohol is the last thing that you need. It hard. So much changes. Your dealing with your new identity being single. Especially if you were married for a long time. A big part of your identity is being a spouse. After the divorce, that all changes and you have to adjust. Doing that on alcohol is harder. Trust me. Also, Your paternal instincts are challenged. Although initially you may feel like the freedom is great, after a few weeks you start to miss the kids. It can get sad and you don't want to drink if you are sad. I believe that if you are going to have a drink only do it on happy occasions with other people.
Just allow yourself to grieve. Go get some exercise. Spend some time with good friends. Get outdoors. Keep Healthy, mentally and physically.


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Gerry Brownlee's first big assignment as Foreign Minister came on Thursday when he met with his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop.
It came amid an outcry over New Zealanders in Australia being stung with higher fees for tertiary education.
Mr Brownlee didn't get a big result, although he did negotiate more of a "heads up" arrangement for next time.
"We've agreed today that officials from both countries will consider both of the countries domestic policies in relation to how it might affect to our citizens living in those countries," Mr Brownlee says.
He often takes a boisterous approach - but not so on Thursday.
"Sometimes in our two countries we forget that we are separate Governments and we do have responsibilities to our separate populations," Mr Brownlee said.
Megan Ireland is a Kiwi hoping to gain her masters degree in Australia in a field that isn't offered in New Zealand - and she was hoping for more from the Foreign Minister.
"I just wish they'd try a little harder to be honest," Ms Ireland told Newshub.
"It's disappointing because I kind of feel like I'm floating in limbo and no one's got your back really."
Her employer had agreed to pay for a portion of the degree, but she doubts it will now the cost has more than tripled - from $18,096 to $59,040.
Ms Ireland has this message for the Australian Government:
"I'd like a refund on all my taxes seeing as I'm not eligible for a lot of stuff over here. You know I'm happy to pay for roads and medical care but all that other stuff that we don't see anything come back of - give us a little tax refund at tax time."
Ms Bishop's message back to Kiwis is to take out a loan.
"In terms of our higher education loans programme New Zealanders across the broad will have greater access to what is a very generous higher education loans programme," she says.
The fee increase is just the latest in a string of Australian Government crackdowns on expat Kiwis - but Julie Bishop is adamant the bond between us is still strong.
"This is one of the closest relationships that could exist between two countries," she says.
"These issues underscore the fact that there is a special relationship between Australia and New Zealand and that will continue."
A relationship that's looking increasingly one-sided.


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Forthcoming Review: The Gospel of the Lord
I recently finished a review of Michael Bird's recent contribution to Gospel scholarship, The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus. Overall, I found that he offered a fresh voice to some of the critical questions circulating in Gospel scholarship and highly recommend any New Testament thinker to engage such volume. Here are a few lines from my review:
The primary value of this Bird's contribution, although there are other competing texts, is the pedagogical value. With each turn of the page, I'm envisioning shaping lecture notes or providing a readable primer for the budding New Testament scholar.
The second value of this source is how Bird brings to bear New Testament modern scholarship into conversation with Patristic reception. Bird has an ear towards early tradition, more so than typical historical scholarship is accustomed. This mode of scholarship is imitable for a number of reasons. Along with Bockmeuhl's concerns, I envision this being one way to enrich and vivify New Testament scholarship—bring it into conversation with Patristic traditions.
I was moved by such comment and end with one of Bird's exhortations. "Young and ambitious theologians, especially those concerned with relating the text to the missional situation of the church in the twenty-first century, would be wise to keep exploration and exegesis of the fourfold Gospel uppermost in their studies" (p.328).


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An intimate portrayal of obsessive love, Betty Blue is the story of Zorg (Jean-Hugues Anglade), an aspiring novelist who gets by as a handyman and Betty (Dalle), a beautiful, unpredictable temptress who turns his life upside down. As Betty's mental state turns dark, Zorg desperately attempts to comfort her. Even when ensconced in a dreamy rural town, Betty's fantasy world encroaches on her reality as she slowly spirals out of control.
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The iPad Mini is here. It's a sleek, thin and light 7.85-inch tablet made of anodised aluminium and glass that follows the format reduction pioneered by Google and Amazon. Its specs and design are pretty much what we expected.
Here are all its specs and how it compares to the Google Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD.
The iPad Mini has a larger surface than the Nexus 7 or the Kindle Fire HD: 7.85 inches vs 7 inches. Remember that this size is diagonal, so the difference is quite substantial. The area of the iPad Mini is smaller than the regular iPad, but it's significantly larger than the panoramic Android 7-inch tablets. Here's a comparison:
In fact, the iPad mini's screen has 35 per cent more real estate than the Nexus 7. According to Apple, that gives you a 50 per cent larger surface to browse the web in landscape mode and 67 per cent larger in landscape mode.
It's yet to be seen if the the size difference will affect consumers decision. My guess is yes, if consumers think the price is competitive enough. Are all the features and the thinner, lighter and prettier design worth the price differential with the Kindle Fire HD? £110 is a lot of money.
The pixel resolution is 1024 x 769 pixels. It's not as dense as the iPad 3 and 4, but at that size it will be much sharper than the previous generations.
The iPad mini is an all anodised aluminium design, like the iPhone 5. The Google Nexus 7 is made of plastic, while the Kindle Fire HD has a rubberised back that is quite nice to grab. Like the iPhone too, it comes in black and white.
It's quite light and thin. As pad of paper: just 308g and 7.2 millimetres thin. That's 53 per cent lighter than the fourth-generation iPad. It compares very favourably to the Nexus 7 (340g and 10.4 millimetres).
Some models come with LTE connectivity, but they're much more expensive. The comparable regular Fire HD and the Nexus 7 only have Wi-Fi.
It naturally comes with 802.11a/b/g/m Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (like Amazon and Google's models).
Like all the latest iOS products, it uses a Lightning port too.
Basically, this is a reduced iPad 2. It uses the same dual-core A5 processor, and it most probably comes with the same RAM as the old iPad: 512MB. Apple say it's basically the same (or better) guts but in a reduced package (an exception is the cameras and the Lightning port). Both the Fire HD and the Nexus 7 come with 1GB of RAM. We will have to wait to see how much RAM it really has, though. Perhaps it's also been upgraded.
Like all the iPads, it comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavours.
Apple claims a 10 hour battery life surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music, using its 16.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
The Nexus 7 is rated by Google at 8 hours.
It has a FaceTime HD camera, which is better than the one in iPad 2. It's comparable to the Nexus 7, which is 1.2 megapixels too. The iPad has a backside illuminated sensor and, like its older sibling, it supports Face detection.
Like the bigger iPad, it comes with a 5 megapixel camera on the back. This is something that neither the Nexus 7 nor the Kindle Fire HD have.
Price and availability
If you were hoping for a £200 starting point, brace yourself for disappointment. It starts at £269 for the 16GB Wi-Fi-only version, with 32GB setting you back £349 and 64GB for £429, while the LTE variant will set you back £369 for 16GB, 32GB for £369 and 64GB for £449.
The Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus 7 don't have LTE support at any price point. On the Wi-Fi front, however, both Android tablets have a much better price, specially the Fire HD, which is £160 for the 16GB model. The £160 Nexus 7 will only get you 8GB.
You can start pre-order this Friday and receive the Wi-Fi version on Friday next week. The cellular versions will arrive in a couple of weeks.
The iPad 2 remains, by the way—the iPad 3 is gone, replaced by the 4th generation model at £399.


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I'm not looking for much
Just a night alone
If this song is a sign, call my heart your home
Don't rush the details, baby
People don't run if they don't need saving
I'm not ready to go
I'm sorry, I just need to take some time
To find out if these legs of mine still work right
Hallelujah, you're not ready
And neither am I
I guess these sort of things just take some time
Yeah, I guess these sort of things just take some time
Is this the end of the world?
And why am I so calm?
I guess sometimes you just need to be alone
To find out what it is you're doing wrong
All I ever wanted was something real
Here you are
They were right
So this is how it feels
To finally be alive
Written by Chad Sugg


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Every time you eat a meal, you're not only feeding yourself, but the hundred trillion bacteria that thrive in your intestines. This colony of bacteria plays a huge role in health, and believe it or not, the bacteria in your gut influences your metabolism. Obesity once was a rarity, but the last few decades have seen an explosion of weight gain. Recent studies have shown obesity to be associated with a shift in the bacteria in the gut. Alterations in the gut bacteria can impact your metabolism. But How? Gut microbes alter the signalling pathways in the gut, effecting the inflammation pathway, encouraging insulin resistance (pre-disposing for diabetes) and depositing energy as fat storage.
Junk food & Your Gut
You are what you eat, and so are the bacteria that live in your intestines. A study in Nature magazine illustrated how incredibly fast (3-4 days) the human gut can change after a shift in what you eat. Imagine how junk food can effect your gut microbiota. Studies have shown that beneficial bacteria are in more abundance in a high fiber diet, and are drastically different with a western diet.
What Does This Mean For You?
Since all of those bugs in your intestine can be either helpful or harmful, it's important to reconsider what you are eating. Not only do we eat to ensure that we have the best health possible, but also to propagate a healthy microbiota. Eating a purely western diet--high in animal products, low in fiber, high in fats--encourages a completely different microbiome than one that is high in fiber, fruits and vegetables and low in processed food. The best mantra is to eat food with a purpose, on purpose. As for treats, they're just that--treats, and not all you eat.


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The Problem
I shouldn't be such a curmudgeonly troll when it comes to software tools that are supposed to make things easier for me. But I am.
- The Agile Tracking software I have used does not make things easier.
- The Bug Tracking software I have used does not make things easier.
Why? Stuff gets missed. Stuff gets lost. People can't consistently write clearly. People can't consistently find things. And, I'm kinda dense.
Red Thread of Failure?
The red thread of failure, and the root of my dissatisfaction is communication, or lack thereof. Communication is munged, obscured and buried in software tracking tools.
We falsely assume because something is written down, that it is also clearly communicated. Not so.
A client said to our software team a few projects ago,
I'll summarize our discussion & queue it up in Brand X. (Brand X is tracking software)
I replied,
That's fine, as long as we recognize that Brand X is where critical information goes to die.
If I possessed extraordinary senses (visualize the pinball wizard from the tune by The Who), then perhaps a few cryptic lines buried in an email, or saved in a software tracking tool, would suffice.
But, This Is Easier
The forward-thinking folks at Affinety Solutions found a way to make my programming easier. Affinety founder Steve Holewa contracted me a few years ago to update parts of their software. During a flurry of recent updates, Sys-Ops expert Holly initiated sending links of short videos she had recorded using ScreenCast.com.
Holly's screencasts include narrated screen illustrations of the bugs I have caused and the nice-to-haves she has found in code I have staged for her in QA.
Two of the subtleties I like about Holly's screencasts that simply would not translate from words buried in a software tool:
- See – I can see the sequential steps she took, and the data entry she made, to re-create the bug.
- Hear – I can hear the tone in her voice as she describes an issue to judge emotional cues like urgency or frustration.
Plus, I can replay the clip until I understand the problem.
Sliced Bread
This might not be the Stradivarius of shortening the bug fix cycle, but it might be the sliced bread of subtle cues in communication that enable efficient off-site feedback cycles.
Thanks Holly.


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Experts in portable digital radiography systems
For 30 years, Vidisco Ltd has been a leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced portable digital radiography systems. The company was initially a subsidiary of Aran Electronics, which was founded in 1988 with the aim of providing a portable solution for radiographically examining unexploded shells after "hot" training in the Army of the United States Army. air. Vidisco is based in Or Yehuda, a city in central Israel and employs 40 people.
It is not surprising that Vidisco is the exclusive supplier of digital radiography systems to the Israeli Armed Forces and we are working closely with the Israeli Police and IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries). However, the majority of our sales are for export. Vidisco portable digital radiography systems are used in more than 75 countries around the world, performing a variety of functions.
The company sells its portable radiography systems in three markets: Manufacturing Control (CND), Safety Services and Veterinary Applications. Today, Vidisco continues to research advanced digital radiography technologies to maintain its market leadership position worldwide.
Vidisco was the first company to introduce a portable digital X-ray system, first using video monitors and then, in the form of a computerized X-ray inspection system. Our systems revolutionized the field of radiography because, for the first time, radiographic images could be acquired in the field and viewed on site in seconds. Immediately obtaining the images provides an image cycle in one approach and the computerization of the systems allows the remote control of the X-ray inspection process, which helps to improve the safety of the radiologic technicians.
Vidisco kept its leading position in the digital radiography industry when, in 2001, we integrated amorphous silicon (a-Si) planar sensor technology into our product line, which became truly portable. Thin planar sensors provide improved image quality by providing a 14-bit dynamic range with reduced pixel pitch and excellent signal-to-noise ratio. In 2003 Vidisco went further and developed its Fox-Rayzor flat-panel sensor, bringing to the market a unique and exclusive screen that was even thinner than a radiographic film cassette, in addition to other benefits like minimal backscatter and the ability to work with high energy levels.
In 2004, we were the first to obtain two-level color radiographic images (Dual Energy) with a portable system and in 2008 we introduced the XR-DE module for dual energy radiographic imaging using sources Golden pulsed X-rays (previously considered technically impossible). In 2007, we introduced FoXrayIIe, the world's first 10-bit CCD system. In 2010 Vidisco launched its new X / X Pro product line, which currently includes 4 planar sensor systems in 8 possible configurations. Vidisco develops its proprietary software itself, constantly striving to integrate the latest state-of-the-art technology, using advanced image processing tools, into a simple and user-friendly interface.
The company places great emphasis on teamwork and ingenuity, building on its extensive military practice and the extensive professional experience of its employees (many of whom have been home for many years) in the three areas of the market, on which we focus our efforts. Vidisco is one of the oldest manufacturers producing portable digital radiography equipment, maintaining the quality excellence of its products, and providing good customer service in accordance with stringent quality control and quality assurance procedures that fully incorporate ISO 9001-2008 standards, a fact of which we are very proud.


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I waited and waited for BlogLife to be launched. I remember when AMB announced they would be releasing a new blogging course and I knew I wanted to give it a go. Tyler is always encouraging me to continue to educate myself in the craft I am passionate about and I have been wanting to take every opportunity to continue to sharpen this craft of blogging. The day that it was released Tyler came home and I told him it was available. I loved his reaction. He wouldn't let me do anything else until I made the purchase. He is my number one biggest fan and he wanted to make sure I took advantage of this opportunity.
After purchasing Bloglife, Beth, Meg, and I decided we would go through the course together which made going through the course extra fun. During our first Google hangout we shared our thoughts on the chapters we had been through and shared our hopes and dreams for our blogs. I love the relationship that Beth, Meg, and I have together. I love that we are able to continue to encourage each other and share ideas as we pursue this blogging adventure.
Let's be honest, it's really hard for me not to be bias in this review, because I'm a huge fan of ABM and I have been reading and following along for years. I even visited Red Velvet when it was open. Overall, I thought the e-course was great and well worth the price. I really appreciate the fact that it came in a pdf version because now I can go back and use it as a constant resource. I think they did a great job of including content that was great for both new bloggers and seasoned bloggers. The first view sections were geared toward new bloggers, however I still felt encouraged and inspired by those first view sections and I used it as an opportunity to really evaluate my blogging foundations and better shape my content, vision, and purpose.
I was most encouraged by their personal stories. They shared stories of failure, success, and many learning experiences. Often times we read blogs, but stories of failure aren't always shared. Both Emma and Elsie were open about many of their struggles and what they learned from them. I remember reading through those sections and breathing a sigh of relief. Not even the ladies of ABM have it figured out all the time. Which, I know that no one does, but reading their stories was refreshing and gave hope to this dream seeker.
When I purchased BlogLife and skimmed through the sections I was most looking forward to learning about marketing, ad programs and campaigns. Trey does a great job of covering these sections, but I will definitely need to re-read them many times. These sections are very business oriented and they were a little tough for me to get my mind around. Trey breaks everything down so it's easy to follow, it's just a subject that I don't take to easily.
All in all, if you're thinking about taking BlogLife I think it's totally worth it. I think it's a great resource to have and I think it also serves as a great opportunity to refresh your blog and refocus if you're feeling a little lost or uninspired. Are you going through BlogLife currently? What are your thoughts?


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This week has been a print frenzy for Bloomfield. After the inspiration of Small Town Ink I headed home to Leicester and enjoyed a great day learning photo plate lithography with (hugely knowledgable) Serena Smith at Leicester Print Workshop.
I've previously dipped my toes in the water with stone lithography (again with Serena), before realising the time involved and the 100 miles between me and a workshop with facilities made it pretty impractical to persue. Whereas working on a stone is a labour of love, photo plate provides instant gratification and results - you can knock up a plate in minutes and be printing very soon after. Most people in the class worked with photographic imagery, but I, hoping to replicate the wonderful textures of my previous lithographic adventures, did some quick drawings on film which I then exposed onto a plate.
I'm thrilled with the results and inspired to return for a day soon to get an edition going. Just don't ask me to explain how lithography works... I still consider it some kind of dark magic.


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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Ecosystem and Ocean Planning Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST to receive a presentation from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The meeting will be held via webinar and is open to the public. The presentation will include an overview of the permitting process for geological and geophysical (G&G) activities on the Outer Continental Shelf and a summary of BOEM's Draft 2017—2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program, which is currently available for public comment.
BOEM staff will be available to answer any questions following the presentation.
To join the Webinar, go to: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/marchboem/
This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.


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About Us
Grand Diamond Seasoning was founded and created in the kitchen of owner, Carolyn Flemister, a typical busy woman who wanted to add more flavor to her home cooked meals. Carolyn frequently entertained and would receive compliments from friends and family on how good the food tasted. She had an idea and began packaging samples of her "secret" spices and gave them away for others to try. Word got out about Grand Diamond's flavorful flare and here we are! The delicious spices and herbs in the seasoning saves time in the kitchen for busy cooks without sacrificing taste. Grand Diamond All-Purpose Seasoning adds a unique flavor to beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and seafood, including salads, casseroles, practically any dish you prepare. Instead of using multiple spices for one dish, Grand Diamond Seasoning combines many of your favorite spices into one, yet creates a unique and mouth-watering taste to any dish.