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Sutter, California Passport Office Information
Residents of Sutter in Sutter County, California have only a single location from which they can get a passport application sealed at. The passport agent in Sutter can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 1 location there are 801 other locations in the state of California from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Sutter for a least (3) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Sutter, California and Expedited Passport service options for Sutter.
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sutter:These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
San Francisco Passport Agency - 88.6 Miles, Los Angeles Passport Agency - 347 Miles, San Diego Passport Agency - 447.6 Miles, Seattle Passport Agency - 505.7 Miles, Western Passport Agency - 676.4 Miles
Fast Rush Passport Expediting Service in Sutter, California3rd Party Passport Expediting in Sutter CA: Expedited Passports & Visas are the experts for expediting passports in Sutter, if you're in a hurry, this is probably going to be your best option. Passport servces offered for Sutter: Expedited Passport Renewal, Expedited New Passports, Fast Passport Name Changes, Expedited Child Passports, Expedited Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement
How to Get a Passport in Sutter, CaliforniaGetting a passport in Sutter CA depends on what type of passport application you are needing. The process in these guides assumes that you are applying at a local Sutter Passport Office in which case it will take you 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport in Sutter.
Please select the appropriate guide from the list below to get started:
Passport Office in Sutter, CA
The single passport acceptance agent (local passport office) located in Sutter is listed below:
- Sutter Post Office
2209 California St
Sutter, CA 95982
Other Passport Offices Near Sutter, California:Listed below are additional passport offices that are located within 50 miles of Sutter California:
Yuba City Post Office - Yuba City - 8.5 Miles
Sutter County Clerk - Yuba City - 9 Miles
Marysville Post Office - Marysville - 9.8 Miles
Gridley Post Office - Gridley - 11.7 Miles
Williams Post Office - Williams - 16.9 Miles
Oroville Post Office - Oroville - 22.5 Miles
Butte County Clerk/Recorder - Oroville - 23 Miles
Passport Service for Cities Near SutterResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Sutter for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
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Despite the significant difference it can make to cash flow, depreciation is one of the most commonly missed of all available tax deductions among property investors.
Statistics from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) suggest that only 30 per cent of property investors claim depreciation for the available capital works deductions, and 19 per cent claim the depreciation of plant and equipment assets.
So why do so many miss out? Here are some of the main reasons:
1) A non-cash deduction
One reason why investors fail to claim depreciation is because they don't need to spend any money to be able to claim it. As a non-cash deduction, investors are often unaware that depreciation deductions are available to them for the wear and tear of the existing building structure and the plant and equipment assets contained within the property.
So long as a property is income-producing, investors will be entitled to claim some depreciation deductions. The fee involved in arranging a tax depreciation schedule is 100 per cent deductible, an additional benefit for investors who enquire about the deductions available for their residential or commercial investment property.
2) Investors think their property is too old
Investors often assume they're ineligible to claim depreciation due to their property's age. This misunderstanding arises due to restrictions the ATO place on the capital works component of a property.
ATO rulings state that the owner of any residential property in which construction commenced prior to the 18th of July 1985 will not be eligible to claim capital works deductions. For commercial buildings, this date is the 20th of July 1982. Yet the depreciation of plant and equipment assets is not limited by age; it is the condition and the quality of each item which contributes to its depreciable amount.
Properties built prior to 1985 see investment property owners claiming an average of $4,042 in annual depreciation deductions in the first five years, so it is definitely worth arranging a tax depreciation schedule. This schedule outlines all of the claims the owner can make when their annual income tax assessment is performed by an Accountant or their Tax Advisor.
3) Claims for plant and equipment items may not be maximised
A significant number of property investors submit incorrect claims for the plant and equipment assets contained within their investment properties when they choose not to get a depreciation schedule or choose to submit self-assessed claims at tax time. This may be because claims for assets are missed altogether or are even claimed incorrectly as capital works deductions, resulting in lower depreciation deductions.
Specialist Quantity Surveyors identify a large portion of available deductions through plant and equipment depreciation. On average, 15 per cent of the total construction cost of a residential property is made up of plant and equipment assets. This includes items such as carpets, hot water systems and light fittings as well as less obvious items such as garbage bins, mechanical exhausts and door closers. These items are rarely the same age as the building and are usually replaced or updated over time. The greater the number of plant and equipment items identified in a property, the higher the depreciation claim.
By arranging a tax depreciation schedule, investors can rest assured that claims for all depreciable assets are included and calculated correctly based on each asset's individual effective life and depreciable rate as set by the ATO.
4) Owners are able to claim previous renovations
Another important role Quantity Surveyors play in maximising depreciation claims is identifying any additional works, extensions or internal refurbishments which have taken place over the life of the property. Even work completed by a previous owner can be claimed. Structural renovations can be claimed as capital works deductions so long as these additions have been completed after the ATO qualifying dates. Newer plant and equipment assets are likely to have a higher value and can be depreciated from the date the asset is installed ready for use in an income producing property for the full effective life of the asset.
Example depreciation deductions:
The following table provides investors with some real examples of the depreciation deductions found by a specialist Quantity Surveyor:
Whether a property is new or older, depreciation deductions make a difference to an investor's cash return, so make sure to ask an expert to maximise your claims.


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Reihan and I debate the role of the United States as the global cop.
I've been trying to accrue more expertise and deeper understanding of the US military's role in the world and the degree to which our national security state delivers what its supporters claim. I'm working on a feature about some of these issues, so this debate was a good opportunity to engage some of the more thoughtful . Also: I had to look up the definition of brigandage after we'd finished, but this often happens to be after conversations with Reihan.


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It's hard to be a human. It's the reason that I do the work that I do.
For as much as I know that it's possible to be happy and abundant and successful, I realize just how difficult it can be to get to that place (especially without support).
So what I find interesting is how many people struggle to not only find their own happiness, but to find it for everyone around them, too.
:: Do you spend hour-long "therapy" sessions with the friend who can't seem to find the right relationship?
:: Do you "coach" your coworkers through promotion negotiations?
:: Do you counsel your family member around the dinner table?
Listen, I admire that. I do. I know there is a good heart and pure intentions at the foundation of everything you do. But—and this is a very important "but", love—you cannot be responsible for another person's happiness.
In the most obvious sense, it's just not possible. The truest source of happiness comes from within; from within each one of our unique souls.
In the same way that a man or a job or a new pair of shoes can't truly make you happy—not until you're truly happy with yourself, anyway—you can't force that happiness for anyone else . . . not even the people you love.
I know that can be hard to hear. It's painful to watch the people you love suffer, especially if you're a nurturer or if you simply care about the person who's struggling. You might even feel selfish, particularly if you've done the work to find happiness within yourself.
Isn't that what I'm supposed to do? you might ask. These are the people I love! The best way I know how to love them back is to support them; to help them find their happiness.
Well, sure. Of course!
But there's a difference between loving and supporting someone, and trying to fix their problems for them and make them happy.
One you can (and should!) do. The other you simply cannot.
Everyone is responsible for their own happiness.
Not only that, but swooping in and trying to take on the responsibility of another person's happiness can actually hurt them in the long run and deprive them of the miracles inherent in their own journey.
The most loving thing you can do is not try to make someone else happy and solve all their problems.
It sounds counter-intuitive, I know—but leaving your loved ones to do their own work and find their own path is key to their eventual success.
Try to remember this as you release your feelings of responsibility:
- Know that people change when they want to change, and their changing and growing is NOT your responsibility. They need to really show up for THEIR life. They can not be pushed. True movement and shifts need to come from an inner calling.
- Trust that the Universe has their back. I believe in a benevolent Universe that wants us to win and succeed and be in love with our lives and with ourselves. And if you can agree to this you can then agree to the belief that everything that is happening in our lives is unfolding for our and the world's greatest benefit. We (you, me, and the people we love) are eternally guided, protected, and supported by this higher energy that loops and swirls around us.
- They have their own journey, with lessons they NEED to learn—some of those lessons are hard and difficult and trying, but those "challenging" times might be exactly what they need to "snap" them awake and propel them to really see their life and next steps CLEARLY.
You don't have to leave the people you love hanging. You can show up for them in love and you can send them love—pray for them and continue to let them know that you care for them and wish them the best.
And most importantly, remember that by doing your work and by shining your light in their lives, you are doing more to support and encourage them on their own path than you ever could by taking responsibility for their happiness.
You are only responsible for you, my love.
Take control of your life and your happiness, and I promise you—everyone's life will change for the better.
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The tactics used by the state and city to disperse, discourage or shut down the Occupy Denver movement only seem to be making the protesters more determined and their numbers larger.
It was a monumental weekend for Occupy Denver. In the early morning hours of Friday, they were forcibly removed from Lincoln Park by police in riot gear and have been indefinitely kept from gathering at their former main campsite since. Nearly two dozen were arrested, according to The Associated Press.
What could have derailed a movement that had been gaining momentum during its more than three week existence in Denver did the exact opposite -- it energized the protesters. As evidenced by Occupy Denver's largest protest march to date on Saturday. The Denver Post estimated at least 2,000 demonstrators marched on Saturday while Occupy Denver's Facebook page estimated 4,000 to 5,000 were in attendance. Saturday's march also led to more clashes with police and another 25 protesters were arrested.
A smaller group of several hundred gathered in Civic Center Park on Sunday and did not block any streets or clash with Denver police which had led to the arrests earlier in the weekend, 7News reports.
Now on Monday, Occupy Denver is trying to reach a deal with Mayor Hancock's and Governor Hickenlooper's offices that would allow them to remain at Civic Center Park indefinitely, Fox31 reports. The members of Occupy Denver are requesting portable toilets and cooking stations in the park.
And Hickenlooper's office may be the only reliable place for protesters to reach the governor now. At the time of publishing on Monday, Facebook users can no longer leave a message on Hickenlooper's Facebook page, the "Post" function has been disabled. Supporters of the downtown occupation continue to comment on unrelated posts, but the free form posting on the governor's Facebook wall, which over the last couple of weeks had become a lively forum for Occupy Denver supporters to leave messages for the governor expressing their discontent with the governor's and mayor's treatment of the protesters, is gone as are the posts that were left. (UPDATE: As of Monday afternoon, Hickenlooper's Facebook page "Post" function has been turned back on.)
A call to the governor's office Monday morning as to why the "Post" function was disabled was not immediately returned.
Even pro bono legal support for those that have been arrested in Denver has surfaced. The Denver Post reports that more than 20 lawyers have volunteered their services to arrested protesters.
Occupy Denver has also started a petition on their website to encourage Gov. Hickenlooper to stop the arrests of the Occupy Denver members so they can gather and express their First Amendment rights peacefully. 9News reports that it is becoming expensive for law enforcement to maintain a larger than normal police operation at the park. It's not clear how much tax dollars are going to funding a police presence around the Denver protesters, but in other cities like New York it costs police 80,000 a day.


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Author takes aim at corporate personhood in Rockford visit
By Elizabeth Lindquist
In the midst of the flurry of last-minute political campaigning, three dozen people of varying political stripes came together last Thursday, Oct. 30, to hear from an author who has been fighting an enemy common to conservatives, independents and liberals alike — corporate personhood.
Jeff Clements, author of Corporations are Not People, and his organization, Free Speech for People, have, since 2010, been working to educate the public about the doctrine of corporate personhood and its legal ramifications, including corporate constitutional rights. These Supreme Court-granted corporate constitutional rights have conflicted with laws passed by the states and Congress. Free Speech for People engages in legal advocacy against these claims of corporate exemptions from laws, submitting amicus briefs in legal cases throughout the country, including pertinent Supreme Court cases such as Citizens United vs. FEC. The event was hosted by the Rockford chapter of Represent.Us and was held at the Rockford Public Library East Branch.
Rockford Represent.Us members became acquainted with Clements while he was writing the second edition of his book, originally published in 2012, and interviewed members of the group. Much has changed since 2012 in the areas of corporate rights, money as speech and campaign finance. The second edition comprehensively covers all this and adds a chapter on what individual citizens are doing on the ground to affect change. Clements included the work of Rockford Represent.Us in that chapter.
Regarding the new edition, Clements said: "The best part of writing the new edition was the many conversations I had with real people all over the country who aren't waiting for someone else to fix this. Folks like the group here in Rockford are working, one step at a time, to return control of our Republic to the people. They inspire me."
Rockford group members were pleased with the recognition.
"It's great to see Rockford recognized on a national level for something so positive and unique," said longtime Rockford member John Galbo.
Others present at the meeting were there to learn more about the subject and what options they had for taking action.
Rockford resident Steve Szpila said: "I'm interested in finding out about the book and the author. I have great disdain for the Citizens United decision and believe the Supreme Court vandalized the rights of all the voting public with it."
Following the meeting, Szpila said: "I think we can derail the politicians who act like they are working for the corporations instead of their constituents. I want to have the opportunity to vote for someone who really represents me. Right now, we have a choice now of the lesser of two evils. Abe Lincoln couldn't afford to run for any office today. But we can prevail because the Constitution says 'We the people,' not 'We the corporations.' I have hope."
Another Rockford resident seemed similarly hopeful.
"It makes me very happy to see so many community members working together in order to search for solutions to the rampant corruption present in today's politics," said Colin McGroarty. "If we are to restore the American way of life to this country, it will be a direct result of engaged citizens and grassroots organizations such as this."
Corporations are Not People is available at independent booksellers, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and directly from the publisher, Berrett-Koehler. More information can be found at CorporationsAreNotPeople.com and FreeSpeechForPeople.org. The Rockford Represent.Us group meets the second Saturday of the month at noon at Kate's Pie Shop, inside the Rockford Public Library, 6685 E. State St., Rockford. More about the group can be found at Represent.Us and facebook.com/AntiCorruptionAct.
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Perfect family vehicle with a smooth ride and great gas mileage.
Displays a futuristic aura with a bold and tasteful design.
2016 Nissan Maxima SL
The 2016 Nissan Maxima is a luxury sedan that has been fully redesigned with a bolder look. The 2016 Nissan Maxima is a five-passenger sedan available in five trim levels: S, SV, SL, the sporty SR and the top of the line Platinum. This vehicle comes in 9 exterior color options as well as 8 interior color options. Each trim gets 22/30 City/Hwy MPG. The starting MSRP for the 2016 Nissan Maxima is $32,510.
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1. The 2016 Nissan Maxima has a 300-hp 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. From sodium-filled exhaust valves and anodized pistons, to the high-flow tuned induction system, more than 60% of the engine's components have been re-designed for the all-new Maxima.
2. The exterior is complete with 18" Aluminum-Alloy Wheels, Signature LED Headlights, Taillights with integrated LED signature as well as Maxima's floating roof appearance.
3. The Maxima comes complete with a drive mode selector. Put the Drive Mode Selector into Sport and you'll sharpen the throttle response, steering feel, and transmission tuning for a pulse-raising ride.
4. The interior includes NissanConnectSM with Navigation and 2 USB Connection Ports. It comes with a 8" multi-touch-screen, Voice Recognition and Google® Search, maps with voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, and Bluetooth® hands-free calling and text messaging assistant. We can't forget the 7.0" Color Advanced Drive Assist® Display as well as a RearView monitor backup camera.
5. Safety features for the 2016 Nisan Maxima include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) as well as the Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert. Have kiddos? We can't leave out the LATCH system! The LATCH system lets you secure LATCH-compatible child restraints in the second row without having to use seat belts or a locking chip.
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A. The rear seat may not be as accommodating as one may think. The front of the vehicle has plenty of room, but the rear may be less-than-ideal for a large person who wants to sit in the back.
B. The Maxima does not come with a moon/sunroof as a standard feature, one might think as a "luxury" sedan, it would be standard!
In Summary, if you are looking for a fully redesigned vehicle, the 2016 Nissan Maxima has it all. It is super sleek and will definitely please. The gas mileage is great and will make the perfect family vehicle.
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Jonathan Toews was figuring out the best way to protect himself once he gets back from his concussion.
Maybe Ill let Kaner go do the dirty work once in a while, Toews joked on Tuesday afternoon.
While Toews injury has been no laughing matter, the Blackhawks captain has reason to smile now: hes been cleared for contact, hes responding well to it and his return is imminent.
Toews is hopeful to return on Thursday when the Blackhawks play the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul. Its been a long wait for Toews, who said he cant wait to get out there again. Still, hes trying to temper his enthusiasm; as much as hed like to get into these last two regular-season games, he wants to make sure hes absolutely ready to go.
I hope (Ill play Thursday). But again, even when Im ready to start playing there are going to be some days where I have to progress toward feeling like myself, Toews said. Emotionally and mentally Ill be ready to play hockey more than anything. Im so excited to get back on the ice. When you havent played in a long time like that, whether its playoffs or not, its fun to go back out there and be part of the room again.
The Blackhawks faced a similar situation last season when they hoped to get a concussed Dave Bolland in the lineup before the regular-season ended. That didnt happen, as Bolland didnt return until Game 4 of the teams first-round matchup with Vancouver. Still, that didnt stop Bolland from making an immediate impact.
"You dont like to catch up to the pace of a playoff game, Quenneville said. Hopefully (Toews) can get his feet wet here, but were not sure of that.
Toews said hes been killing time by walking around town and spending time with brother David, who was injured last month and has visited Jonathan in Chicago. And, of course, hes been counting the days until he can return. If he is ready to go the final two games give Toews a chance to get his legs back under him before the playoffs begin next week.
No matter who we get in the first round, its going to be a tough opponent, Toews said. You see the pace of play, especially in that first round. Most teams would say, you compare the first to other rounds, its probably tougher because no matter who you get, teams are ready to play and excited. The pace is so much higher than what youre used to.
While watching has been tough, Toews has been impressed with how the Blackhawks have done without him. They went 10-2-2 in March, clinched their playoff berth over the weekend and have gotten contributions across the board. Toews said the potential for a long playoff run is there.
Not being around the locker room isnt too much fun. But from the outside looking in you can see were gaining that confidence, he said. All year we knew we were a playoff team. That whole season youre just preparing for what kind of team youre going to be in the postseason. We have a real potential to do something special again and thats what we need to set our sights on.
So where will Toews fit in when he does return? Quenneville said the staff has talked about throwing him right back to No. 1 center, and perhaps moving Marian Hossa or Patrick Kane to the left wing. Quenneville would like to make as few changes as possible, considering how well all of the lines are doing right now.
For Toews, it doesnt matter. Wherever he ends up, its better than where hes been the last month and a half.
Like Ive said Im not expecting anything, he said. I just want to be part of the team and contribute where I can, and hopefully make a difference.


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- Erratum
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Erratum to: Single-cell whole genome sequencing reveals no evidence for common aneuploidy in normal and Alzheimer's disease neurons
- Hilda van den Bos1,
- Diana C. J. Spierings1,
- Aaron Taudt1, 2,
- Bjorn Bakker1,
- David Porubský1,
- Ester Falconer3,
- Carolina Novoa3,
- Nancy Halsema1,
- Hinke G. Kazemier1,
- Karina Hoekstra-Wakker1,
- Victor Guryev1,
- Wilfred F. A. den Dunnen4,
- Floris Foijer1,
- Maria Colomé-Tatché1, 2,
- Hendrikus W. G. M. Boddeke5 and
- Peter M. Landsdorp1, 3, 6Email author
© The Author(s). 2016
- Received: 22 June 2016
- Accepted: 22 June 2016
- Published: 30 June 2016
The original article was published in Genome Biology 2016 17:116
After the publication of this work [1] it was noticed that there were errors in two author names.
The author names should appear as Aaron Taudt and Maria Colomé-Tatché.
This has been updated in the original article.
Open AccessThis article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated.
Authors' Affiliations
- van den Bos H, Spierings CJ, Taudt A, Bakker B, Porubský D, Falconer E, et al. Single-cell whole genome sequencing reveals no evidence for common aneuploidy in normal and Alzheimer's disease neurons. Genome Biol. 2016;17:116.View ArticlePubMedPubMed CentralGoogle Scholar


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On Saturday, as the bears took over the crypto market, the major altcoins dipped to trade in red with NEM experiencing downward trajectory. Aligning with the performance of the top altcoins, the 17th most valuable virtual currency in terms of its market cap is currently following a sluggish momentum. With a drop in Bitcoin value, the entire market declined. Previously, NEM [XEM] failed to fare well in the market with the coin tumbling almost 10% in the last seven days and plunging nearly 19% in the past one month.
The digital currency is trading an inch below its key support level that is noted at $0.0576. The MACD, at press time, suggests that the digital asset is trading in the bearish territory and the 100 EMA line shows that the virtual asset is following a downtrend momentum.
At the moment, the hourly RSI indicator is traced at 44.7, which implies that the digital asset is facing a high selling pressure in the market. The cryptocurrency has slid almost 3.21% against the U.S. dollar and is currently trading $0.0571. According to the data from CoinMarketCap, the overall market value of the cryptocurrency stands at $514.24 million.
The coin has fell down nearly 2.41% against Bitcoin [BTC] with one XEM valuing about 0.00001566 BTC.
NEM [XEM] Latest Updates
Recently, in Argentina, the NEM Foundation has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with the journalists belonging to a local trade union. The primary objective of this association is the developement of a solution enabled by the blockchain technology for safeguarding copyright.
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Grayscale to investors: Ethereum Classic Trust funds not at "direct risk" of theft or double-spending
TRON [TRX] gets listed in one of the largest exchanges in Turkey
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The 2016 Presidential campaign was the most negative, divisive campaign in recent memory. The winning candidate openly threatened groups of individuals based on religious affiliation, race, sexual orientation, immigrant status, and other perceived differences. Citizens of all ages have been troubled by the demonstrated intolerance as well as real and potential threats to these groups. Even as the campaign ended the election elicited not just hateful words but emboldened discriminatory and extremist groups and individuals to target racial, ethnic and religious minorities, immigrants and others. All of these angry, threatening rhetorical and actual racist, bigoted acts have contributed to a climate of uncertainty and anxiety among Americans who fear that this movement will impose and normalize intolerant and hate-motivated behaviors against vulnerable populations. Children are foremost among those who are most vulnerable.
In April 2016, during the height of the campaign, the Southern Poverty Law Center, a 45 year old organization that tracks and monitors the activities of hate groups, surveyed public school teachers regarding their observations of their students' reactions. Over 2000 teachers responded. Their experiences were alarming. Students of all ages had a level of awareness of the positions of the candidates and their supporters, thanks to access to social media, electronic media and adults' conversations. Over two thirds of the teachers reported that children of color, especially, were anxious, confused and scared about what might happen to their families if Donald Trump won. It was noted that immigrant children and children of undocumented families were stressed and even some African American children worried about being sent back to Africa.
Over all the teachers felt that many students were discouraged and depressed by what they were hearing from the Republican candidate. The problem was compounded by these children's knowledge that some adults in the schools and fellow students shared the candidate's views. Teachers saw an increase in bullying linked to the tensions created by the political rhetoric. Since the election, SPLC has documented over 700 incidents of hate-related harassment throughout the country. We've experienced some of those incidents, locally. SPLC is replicating this survey post-election.
As educators, we especially shoulder the responsibility to ensure that our schools are safe havens for our students. After the election Dr. Cash and I talked about how to reassure our students, who are apprehensive about their future; how to let them know that we understand that some of them are feeling scared and anxious; that we support them and we value them and are committed to ensuring a safe space for all students. Many of you have read the letter sent to the District community that resulted from our conversations. But, Dr. Cash and I also talked about the next steps. It's important that our actions not stop with a letter.
The question then, becomes what do we, as educators – parents- concerned adults -- do to help our children navigate the new reality that our country is facing? I think that one of the answers is that we use the events or situations experienced by our students as teachable moment opportunities. Ironically, too many of our students experience bullying and intimidation in their lives. However, using these experiences as teachable moments, we have the ability to engage children in personal understanding of why respect is important in building positive relationships; why civility is important in the process of promoting dynamic dialogue; why being empowered is important in developing decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills that offer the means for self-protection as well as the capacity to support fellow students who are being bullied. This is not a new idea! In fact, I know that it's happening in classrooms every day. Just last week, to the credit of the school's administration and teachers, the Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center held a school-wide anti-bullying series of events.
But, now more than ever I think we need to be intentional and inclusive in making anti-bullying a focus of a community-wide endeavor. Two years ago, the District held an anti-bullying campaign to heighten awareness about forms/consequences of bullying and how to confront it; members of the Board of Education, the Mayor, the Superintendent and staff rode the anti-bully bus; and visited several schools throughout the District that shared their bully-prevention programs. I was impressed by the enthusiasm of the students; by their creative responses to bullying and the attention that the District and the City gave this all important issue. I also learned a new word that day. I learned what it meant to be an "Upstander"; an individual who sees wrong and acts. A person who takes a stand against an act of injustice or intolerance; a person who is not a "positive bystander," that's the definition of an Upstander.
Each and every one of us can be an Upstander, and consequently a role model for our children. And as such, we become the teachable moments that I children learn from – outside of the classroom. I urge all concerned adults to commit to making 'Upstander" a word whose meaning becomes an integral part of this community's vocabulary and visible actions.


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July 3rd, 2012
We love Bristol caravan club site, it is small and always fully booked. I had to book this week last November. It is situated on the side of what they call the floating harbour which is the river Avon with lock gates, it is a 2 mile stretch of water right through the centre of Bristol. these 2 pics are from the site gate.
The floating harbour is a big tourist attraction with lots of bars and restaurants.
With ferries running up and down
The best attraction is the SS Great Britain
Wendy - "sorry ?"
Chris - "I didn't say anything"
Wendy - "Thats why I didn't here you"
The rain
Craghopper clothing sale


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Forgiveness – A journey to freedom
I personally practice Ho'oponopono everyday. But before I got to the space where it was easy as a breath, this is what worked for me. Like all great things, including the ripening of a sweet fruit on the branch of a tree, we need, patience, guidance and grace.
According to Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., a senior Jungian analyst, in her book Women Who run with the wolves, forgiveness is a four step process. Every religious institution and spiritual organization,
- forego
- forebear
- forget
- forgive
People oft repeat that to forgive one must forget. So how do we go about it? Before we even begin to forget we have to forebear we must forego. The best way to get started is to take a break. Give yourself a break from that which is hurtful. Take a time out from the person or the place that has hurt you. It's almost like taking a vacation from that which hurts. This helps us in gathering ourselves back into what feels safe. It helps us conserve energy by taking our attention away from what is unpleasant and focusing on what is pleasant. We grow stronger by focusing on what makes us happier.
It is a good practice to stay away and is the beginning of the forgiveness process. It does not mean the memory or the person or place will not show up in your realm. But do not entertain it longer than needed to move on. It is not easy but doable. The idea is to detach yourself from the issue or concern. It is also good to take on a new hobby, a passion that has been postponed for awhile – something creative, energizing anything that makes you happy, makes you smile, makes you wonder, makes you feel grateful. eg. Walking, swimming, singing, knitting…. Healing begins when we assure the wounded psyche that it will be offered healing balms now and deal with the cause of the injury later.
Once we get used to taking breaks from the hurt in long stretches, we must forebear. We abstain from punishing anyone either ourselves or the perpetrator. We do not think of it, in either small or large ways. This is very effective in containing the offense. We do not numb the pain nor are we seeking to test the waters under the bridge. But grant the situation some grace and check how it helps. Maybe something has changed with time and give it another chance. We need to be patient with ourselves and all around us and channel our emotions. Do only as much as you gone. Stop before you hurt again. Do not be resentful or hostile. Refrain from unnecessary from punishing thereby strengthening the integrity of action and soul. Practice generosity thereby allowing the great compassionate nature to participate in matters that would have earlier caused anywhere from minor irritation to violent rage.
Once we are away from the memory and have had a V-K dissociation from the event, we can refuse to dwell on the memory. By doing this we let go, we loosen hold on the memory. At times we do not realize but it is the memory which keeps reappearing and not us dragging the memory. The memory grabs a hold of us and it is called an obsessive behavior which is the opposite of that we are working with that. We consciously begin to forget and let go of the event, to not insist it stay in the foreground, but rather allow it to be relegated to the background or move off stage. A practice in ho'oponopono where we send our memory from the stage in love and light.
Conscious forgetting means refusing to summon up the energy that made us mad or sad in the past. It means not to haul up hurtful thoughts, or turn them over and over, to work oneself upby repititive thought, picture or emotion. Consciously dropping the practice of obsessing, intentionally outdistancing and losing sight and not looking back. This allows us to live in a new landscape, creating new life, new experiences to think about instead of old ones. It does not erase the memory but lays the emotion surrounding the memory to rest.
A final forgiveness is not surrender, it is a conscious decision to cease to harbor resentment. It includes not harboring resentment, and forgiving a debt, giving up the resolve to retaliate. Consciously decide when to forgive and the ritual to mark the event. Giving compassionate aid to the offending party is also a form of forgiveness. Respond from a stance of mercy, security and preparedness. This is giving up the coldness and not giving up self protection. Cease excluding the other. It is better to limit contact with that which has been forgiven than being a cold manikin in its constant presence.
Forgiveness is an act of creation. You can limit how many more chances you give anywhere from 0 to infinity – you can forgive partly or whole or none at all. Devise a blanket and you decide. The way to know you have forgiven is when you feel sorrow and not rage. You tend to have nothing left to say or remember at all. You understand the suffering that led to the offense in the beginning. You remain out of the event completely and are not waiting for anything. You are not wanting anything. There is no strings attached and you are free to stay or move on again it is your choice. It may not be a happily ever after ending but it is definitely a beginning of a fresh new "once upon a time" waiting for this day forward.


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In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Inside the Bubble."A contagious disease requires you to be put into quarantine for a whole month (don't worry, you get well by the time you're free to go!). How would you spend your time in isolation?
I could jest about reading
Outlander a massive set of books but honestly if I was quarantined from a type of disease so that the risk of infecting others is contained, what else might I be allowed to do? Watch movies over and over again?
I don't recall such procedures ever happening in my lifetime. It was only mandatory to get immunized every freakin year, and more times than I could shake a stick at, when our family traveled overseas, there and back, twice. Since I know nothing about what protocal for quarantine is, other than staying locked up for a certain period of time, and is that an individual thing? Are you locked up in the comforts of your own home? or is it that groups of people are taken to some facility?
In any case, I would take up knitting like Old Nan from Game of Thrones and knit me a wooly blanket. I'd have the time to learn how to bind and cast off. I also would knit a pair of comfortable slippers just like these.
Sometimes I feel cut off from the world as it is but I manage. Getting past the boredom is a bit of a challenge but if your willing to keep yourself from atrophy then you will find something to do. My main concern is would I be given 3 square meals a day? Because if not I think I would go a little nutz. Take away the pleasures and the pain is much worse. In the words of Carly Simon ".I haven't got time for the pain"


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Other name(s):
luteol, xanthophyll
General description
Lutein is a yellow pigment. It belongs to a group of substances called carotenoids. Carotenoids may play an important role in preventing or slowing macular degeneration. This is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over 60 years.
Lutein was first isolated from egg yolk. It's one of the pigments in the petals of yellow flowers and bird feathers.
Lutein and a similar carotenoid, zeaxanthin, are the most commonly occurring carotenoids in nature.
Medically valid uses
There are no known indications for lutein or zeaxanthin. However, lutein, zeaxanthin, and other carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, may prevent or slow macular degeneration.
Lutein and zeaxanthin work by protecting the retina of the eye from the effects of aging and ultraviolet light exposure. They work as antioxidants in the retina. They may protect the fragile, retinal vessels from oxidative damage. This damage may lead to sclerotic changes in the lining of the vessels. Over time this may cause macular degeneration. As pigments, they may block damaging wavelengths of light from being absorbed by sensitive retinal structures.
These carotenoids may prevent macular degeneration. But they may not treat the condition once you have it. So, you must consume a diet with enough lutein for years before the onset of macular degeneration. This will achieve the greatest benefit.
Unsubstantiated claims
Please note that this section reports on claims that have not yet been substantiated through studies.
Lutein is said to help reduce hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). It may also lower the risk of cataracts.
Dosing format
There is no set dosage for lutein. A diet high in vegetables and fruits, mainly red, orange, deep yellow, and dark green leafy vegetables, should give you enough lutein.
Supplement doses range from 5–30 mg per day.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their healthcare providers before taking any supplements.
Side effects, toxicity, and interactions
There are no known side effects of lutein. There are also no known food or drug interactions linked with it.
Additional information
Of all the pigments in the macula, lutein is present in the highest concentration. The macula is the part of the retina responsible for the most acute vision. It's also the most abundant form of carotenoids in the retina. The significance of this still isn't known.
Lutein is just one of a large number of naturally occurring carotenoids. It may be better known to scientists as xanthophyll. It's an isomer of zeaxanthin. It has the same molecular weight and formula. But it has a different configuration.
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Age-related macular degeneration: Treatment and prevention. UpToDate., Sommerburg, Olaf. Fruits and vegetables that are sources for lutein and zeazanthin: the macular pigment in human eyes. British Medical Journal. 1998:82(907-910).
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text: 22 May Mini Eggplant Parm Casserole This recipe is one of my favorite meal prep recipes! It's also a great recipe to serve to guests at a party. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 large eggplant olive oil spray 1 tsp salt, plus extra for salting the eggplant 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten free breadcrumbs to make this a gluten free recipe) 2 eggs 1/2 c pasta sauce 1 c shredded Italian cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Spray a muffin tin with olive oil spray. 3. Cut eggplant into small chinks, and


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In keeping with my attraction this time of year to cozy, seasonally appropriate foods, I have always wanted to learn to make a traditional Mexican pozole. To do so, I enlisted the help of my friend Yarit, who shared with me the techniques to prepare the pozole that is a staple of her Mexican family's gatherings during the holiday season.
Though we chose to make pozole rojo, this traditional pork stew can also be made green with the use of tomatillos, or left white (like the version in this photo) from the hominy (note: the three varieties of pozole are also the colors of the Mexican flag). Left on the stove to simmer for much of the day, this rich and satisfying stew is perfect for a snowy, tinkering-at-home kind of day.
Yarit also shared with me her pick for the best Mexican restaurant in town: Tortilleria Mi Pueblo. With a menu that changes almost daily, Tortilleria Mi Pueblo serves a variety of traditional and delicious dishes, though I find myself running in most often for a dozen of their tamales or for a stack of freshly made corn tortillas. And if you don't want to venture to make this pozole at home, you will likely find it on their menu as we head into the holiday season.
- Makes 6 to 8 servings
- 2 pounds pork or 3 pounds if bone-in (look for pieces with a layer of fat or bone-in for extra flavor; stew meat or any cut — like shoulder — meant to be slow cooked is best)
- 1 white onion (cut in half, with one half finely chopped, the other left whole)
- 1 garlic head, washed and left unpeeled
- 1/2 cup dried oregano
- One 6 pound can of white, precooked hominy
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 5 whole dried guajillo chilies
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped for garnish
- 2 limes cut into wedges for garnish
- 2 avocados sliced for garnish
- 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced for garnish
- Corn tostadas or chips for garnish
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Place the pork in a large stockpot and fill with water until pork is covered by at least 3 inches.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, 1/4 cup of dried oregano, the whole half of the white onion and the whole, unpeeled head of garlic.
- Simmer on low heat for about 4 hours until pork is easily pulled apart and stock is flavorful. Alternatively, you may do this in a slowcooker or crockpot overnight.
- Remove pork, head of garlic and onion and set aside to cool.
- Rinse the hominy in a strainer then add to the stock, return to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, remove stems and add dried chilies to a small pot of water and bring to a simmer to rehydrate, about 15 minutes.
- Once rehydrated, remove chilies from water, and add to a blender, along with about 1/4 cup of its water, the 1/2 onion and 2 cloves from the head of garlic that were in the stock, and one tablespoon of ground cumin.
- Blend until well combined, set aside.
- Finely chop the other 1/2 of onion.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pot over medium heat, and add about 2 tablespoons of the chopped onion to the oil.
- Set the other chopped onion aside for garnish.
- Fry the onion until golden brown.
- Set a mesh strainer over the pot, and pour blended chile mixture through the strainer into the fried onions.
- Stir to combine, lower heat and simmer chile and onion mixture until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes, set aside.
- When pork is cool enough to touch, shred into pieces and set aside once again.
- Spoon some of the stock and hominy mixture into the blender (left unwashed from the chile mixture is fine here), add 2 more cloves from the head of garlic, 2 tablespoons of dried oregano and blend until the consistency of grits.
- Pour back into the pot, along with the shredded pork and red chili mixture.
- Stir to combine, and return to a simmer.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve stew, garnished to taste with chopped onion, jalapeno, lime, avocado, radishes, your favorite hot sauce and tostadas/chips.


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This week I met with a female client whose husband is incredibly self-focused and verbally abusive to her and their two sons.
I have been listening to her struggle with her anger and frustration with her husband for months now. At first, she wanted to know what she was doing wrong, thinking that she was the problem. Then she began to wonder if she was perceiving him and his behavior incorrectly, or if she was judging him too harshly. She repeatedly blamed herself for her inability to stop her husband's behavior from impacting her sons, swearing that if she didn't become upset when her husband was being verbally abusive she would somehow be able to stop him from verbally abusing their boys. Then she started asking if there were techniques to help her 'deal' with his constant anger and demeaning words.
Lately, though, she has been asking me if he is doing this on purpose or if this is simply how God made him. She calls her husband a narcissist (and I agree with her) and she wants to know if his narcissism is a choice that he is making or if he can't live any other way—in other words, was he born like this and if so, does this mean that it's not his fault that he behaves poorly?
That is a difficult question to answer.
You might wonder how we even know for sure that he is a narcissist. Well, his behavior speaks volumes, but it always helps to rely on greater knowledge. The Diagnostics and Statistics Manual (version 5) helps me in my practice quite a bit, and it provides a list of diagnostic criteria. Mayo Clinic provides a simplified version for the public here.
While all that is very useful knowledge, diagnosing my client's husband won't change anything for my client. Also, because he's not the one seeking counseling, any conjecturing we might do about what causes his behavior is only that: conjecture. It neither gives us a path to helping the situation nor does it give my client any real tactics for dealing with her abusive, self-focused husband.
So back to the question at hand: what if he can't help it? What if this is just how God made him? Isn't it wrong to be angry at him for things he has no control over?
I have a couple of thoughts on that.
First, I don't know that I believe that God created a narcissist. I can, however, accept that the perfect spirit that God created happens to exist inside a fleshy body that developed incorrectly, growing a brain that lacks empathy and expects total obedience to every demand and whim. Lots of us live with bodies that don't quite function correctly. Lots of us suffer with brain injuries after strokes or with dementia or with mental illness…and I don't believe that God enjoys watching us struggle with our broken flesh. I also don't believe that God creates broken flesh. I do, however, believe that God created a perfect spirit to reside in that flesh, and that God forgives us for the failings that our broken flesh causes. And yes…that means that God forgives this man for being abusive, even though God didn't create him to an abusive husband and father.
Having said all that, I offered my client an allegory:
What if her husband was born with a right arm that suddenly would strike out and punch? What if her husband had no control over the violence that his right arm would suddenly commit? Imagine him, sitting there in a movie theater, enjoying the show when he suddenly his right arm threw a punch, striking the man next to him in the face. "Oh, I'm so sorry sir! I didn't mean to punch you like that. It's just that my arm…I can't control it. It just does that. I've been like that since birth. I'm so sorry." A few moments later, his right arm strikes out again, punching the gentleman next to him a second time. And then a third punch. And a fourth.
How long do you think this could go on before my client's husband would be forced to leave the movie theater? How long before someone said "If you can't control your arm, then at least be responsible enough to sit where you can't punch anyone!"
In other words, if you are an adult** you are responsible for the impact of your behaviors on others even when you "can't control yourself." Just because you "can't control yourself" doesn't mean that you are unaware of the impact of your behavior on others. You do not have the right to expect others to ignore the impact of your behavior on them simply because you can't help yourself. You do not have the right to expect accommodation at the expense of the well-being of others. You do not have the right to expect a consequence free life because of your twisted flesh.
Not sure about that? Ask yourself…do you think that God leaned in to his sons when they were born and said "I made your Daddy in such a way that he'll always be abusive and hateful. Too bad for you! He can't help it so you just have to deal with it! It's not his fault, so it's your burden FOREVER!"
I don't believe God is like that. I believe that God forgives us for the failures of our flesh, but I also believe that God desires for us to realize our responsibility to protect and respect others.
The saddest part?
My client looked at me and said "I know this is sick and wrong, but I wish that he'd hit me. Then I'd have no excuse to stay. I could leave him."
My heart breaks.
All I can do is pray that she hears God whispering "Leave him. Don't worry…I'll take care of him. Please…for your sake, for the sake of your boys…leave him before he destroys you."
Pray with me, please. There are way too many women and men staying in abusive relationships, worried that God will somehow judge them for leaving a relationship where the bruises aren't physical and obvious.
As a woman who believes in a Christ who suffered a great deal before he died, trust me…words bruise and inflict wounds far greater than you can imagine. That's why the Romans, who had already beaten Jesus bloody and were about to execute him, hung the words "King of the Jews" above his cross. They knew that whips and torture weren't enough…they needed words to finish the destruction.
Through God's grace alone, those who sought to kill Jesus won the battle but lost the war. Let us pray that all those who seek to destroy with words lose in the long run…and please God, sooner rather than later.
From my words to God's ears!
** Adult in terms of mental development as well as chronological age. One of my colleagues has a son who is in his 30s and has the mental development of a 4 year-old child. In my opinion, his disability makes it so that he should never have to be fully responsible for the impact of his behaviors on others.


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Trigger Finger / Trigger Thumb
People with trigger finger often wake up in the morning with the involved digit(s) stuck down against the palm of their hand. Pulling it straight causes a significant amount of pain. Once the finger warms up it may move better, but there is a painful locking/clicking. Forceful gripping may also be painful. Splinting may prevent the finger from bending and catching, but usually doesn't provide significant long-term cure.
Trigger Finger Release
Less commonly, the finger can get stuck straight. In these cases, bending the finger is difficult and there is pain and tenderness at the palm of the hand near the base of the finger. In very early cases, the fingers simply feel 'slow' or 'sluggish' in the morning.
To make an analogy: If you were driving a truck that got stuck under a bridge, the first step to solving the problem would be to let some air out of the tire to decrease the height. For triggering, a steroid injection is helpful because it can create more space by decreasing inflammation and thinning the tendon lining. This gives the tendon more room to get through the tunnel. If you catch triggering early, a steroid injection can be curative. After 4-6 months the chance of an injection permanently curing the condition is lower, but still worth a try.
If the trigger finger returns following an injection, subsequent injections often have "diminishing returns", meaning they won't work as well or last as long. If two injections fail, further injections will not work.
Fortunately, there is a quick, minimally-invasive outpatient surgery that is extremely effective. The Trigger Finger Release (or Trigger Thumb Release) is done through a small incision. The tight area of the tunnel that is compressing the tendon is released and the wound closed. To use our previous example, this is analogous to 'raising the bridge' to allow the truck to get through. This is a very successful operation, and is almost always a permanent cure.
After surgery, keep the hand clean and dry for 24 hours, and then showering is allowed. Avoid getting the wound dirty or submerging the hand under water for 10 days. There's a piece of special tape over the wound. The longer it stays, the nicer the wound will look. It'll fall off when it's ready. There are no stitches to remove. I recommend avoiding heavy activities like lifting and gripping for 2 weeks after surgery, in order to minimize post-operative pain. If you overdo it, a steroid injection is usually very helpful in decreasing inflammation.


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FLOG IT, STYLE IT, BUY IT, WEAR IT If you really like online shopping (like myself..) you have got to read on because recently I just joined the community on Fashflog! Remember how I said on my recent Instagram post that there's this newly launched fashion logging portal in Singapore where you can basically track and follow my shopping activities and finds? This is it!! I've just got myself a new account on Fashflog a week ago and I have to tell you that this portal is super interesting.
Do you girls know Pinterest or Fashiolista? (But never mind if you don't too, but you haaave to check this out.) Fashflog works in the same way that it allows you to flog - just like how we always bookmark or favorite a page with that little yellow star on the toolbar? Yep except that now its going to be a cute icon of a hanger and we're bookmarking clothes! (I mean, isn't the concept totally cute. I can imagine myself taking out a hanger out to keep all my shopping wants and finds all in a corner virtually..)
In that way, Fashflog is like a space for fashion lovers (like you and meee) where we can share and discover fashion finds from the web and from each other. Basically anything and everything of my fashion wants can be logged down (Come on let's face it, we all have them.., right?)
I think I wouldn't have to mention it guiltily again but you all would probably already know how much I love to do my shopping online.. In the comfort of my couch and my PJs (they are really the best combination ever). But no, today I'm not going to talk about shopping.
Let's have a little talk about shopping habits. I don't know if it's only me, but when it comes to shopping online in Singapore I've learnt to never check out anything immediately (of course this doesn't applies if the word 'sale' is flashing right in front of you but no, that's not the point too). There was once that I bought this pretty pricey shorts off a blog-shop and the next moment I knew, I was staring down at the exact same piece in another blog-shop, but at almost half the price tag! (You have no idea how much I want to kick myself in the butt) So yep keeping second thoughts on most of my purchases now. I think that's totally fine. Problem is, it becomes an issue of whether the shopping cart is going to remember my items or its not. (Sadly, most of them don't..huhu) If only you could see my desktop, I have this huge amount of sticky-notes that I paste urls of apparels which I apparently like + have yet to decide upon that I can't even remember which was what now. Story of my life.
The other day as we received this email from Fashflog, I checked their web portal and I'm like omg, this is what I need. I have both Pinterest and Fashiolista accounts but I no longer use them because they got kind of boring.. Then there's Fashflog which I quickly assumed that it had the same concept initially. But no, this is even more interesting. I can get "fashpoints" for almost every activity I do with Fashflog (and then exchange these points for sponsored fash rewards like accessories.. bags.. and concert tickets!!). I'm sold. This is a playground.
The best thing is probably how I can incorporate Fashflog with my shopping activities. So right now I'm flogging all my "second thoughts" where it will appear on my flogpage (here). The more I flog the more fashpoints I'll earn (it's the perfect
excuse reason). It's like being rewarded for shopping. I know sometimes I also get quite a couple of questions as to where I shop from (i.e. saying that I got my shoes from Taobao isn't a very good lead because there's tonnes of sellers on Taobao) so now you can basically track my shopping activities and fashion finds! (yep that also includes a wholesale site where I secretly to do my shopping on..so now you know!)
From the items I've flogged there will always be the direct link to purchase them so that kind of means I can finally scrap the whole sticky-notes thing from my desktop. (Seriously they're already covering half of my desktop and I'm not even kidding you)
With all them items I flogged (or even items flogged by other fashfloggers) I can create my own lookbook with the style canvas. Having a pint sized wardrobe AND the pure hot summer all year round in Singapore, it generally means 1) limited choices and 2) can't experiment winter fashion. All that boots.. trenchcoats.. layering fun... ah this is torturous. Alas, I can still put them on a style canvas. And maybe inspire others in the process. (Hopefully!) I always think one of the most rewarding things about blogging and sharing experiences is how I can inspire others to do something too. Just like how I was equally inspired by a friend of mine to start style blogging, I have never looked back ever since.
On a side note, I also honestly think that it's going to be totally apt for creating wish lists. (Christmas just coming up around the corner tralala) I mean, with direct links on each flogged items it's not going to be too hard to know where to look for.. right?
And with #ootd pictures always on my Instagram timeline (it's kind of like an integral thing now), I can also sync my Instagram feed with my Fashflog account! All my recent Instagram pictures with the #ootd hashtag will be synced with my looks' page on in my profile. I mean, isn't it so convenient? No need to re-upload my outfits onto my profile.. I'll just do my usual Instagram post with #ootd and #fashflog hashtags and they'll be up on my Fashflog account!
I'm currently playing around, flogging my shopping finds, and it's so much fun. There's fashpoints for every item flogged or reflogged, looks styled, comments left, hearting an item or getting hearted back.. following someone on Fashflog or even getting new followers... ah it's everything.
Fashflog was only just launched last month so the community is still small and cosy. If you are like a fashion lover, fashionista.. or even an online shopping junkie (like me, yes) you haaave to check their portal out. I think you will love it! The mobile version for easier browsing and hearting on the go will be coming up soon. If you are on Fashflog, drop me a comment on my profile so we can keep in touch! I will be Fashflog's style ambassador over the next 3 months and I can't wait to share with you girls about their new promotion in the next entry. More tomorrow and follow me on Fashflog! (Just hover over any flogged items and you'll find the Follow button!)


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#91. Nation Shall Rise against Nation (Luke 21:5-19)by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
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Luke 21:5-19
[5] Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, [6] "As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down."
[7] "Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?"
[8] He replied: "Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them. [9] When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."
[10] Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. [11] There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
[12] "But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. [13] This will result in your being witnesses to them. [14] But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. [15] For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. [16] You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. [17] All men will hate you because of me. [18] But not a hair of your head will perish. [19] By standing firm you will gain life.
Following Jesus' comments about the widow giving her two small coins in the temple, he teaches destruction of the temple and Jerusalem and the coming of the Son of Man. Prior to this in Luke, Jesus has taught three times on end-time events: 12:35-53, 17:20-37, and 19:41-44. The whole subject is extremely complex. On the one hand, Bible scholars speculate on the formation of the Synoptic text and offer all sorts of theories. On the other hand, Bible teachers try to make Jesus' teaching fit into one speculative theory or another. There are a lot of things we just don't understand. But as disciples we must listen to Jesus, and try to understand what he is saying to us. We'll consider the passage of 21:5-36 over three lessons. Here is a brief outline of the longer passage:
- Destruction of the Temple (21:5-6). Lesson 91.
- Deceptive Signs of the End (21:7-11). Lesson 91.
- Persecution of the Disciples (21:12-19). Lesson 91.
- Judgment upon Jerusalem (21:20-24). Lesson 92.
- Coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28). Lesson 92.
- Certainty of the End Events (21:29-33). Lesson 93.
- Be Watchful and Ready (21:34-36). Lesson 93.[1]
Rather than trying to synthesize all the teaching in the Bible about End Times, I'll be focusing on the teaching that is contained in Luke's Gospel, assuming, as I do, that it comes from the words of Jesus. Let's begin -- prayerfully. "Lord Jesus, we admit that we don't understand all of this that we are studying, but please open up our hearts to understand your heart. Help us to grasp very firmly the lessons you have for us. In your name, we pray. Amen.
Destruction of the Temple (21:5-6)
Herod's Temple was an architectural marvel that had been under construction for the entire lives of the disciples who now stood within it, listening to Jesus' teaching. Here are a couple of photos from a large model at the Holyland Hotel in Jerusalem that give you an idea of what it looked like.
The temple was many, many times larger than any building in Galilee. It was immense and glorious, a tremendous symbol of national pride. These "country bumpkins" from Galilee could not help but be impressed.
"Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 'As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.' " (21:5-6)
The Western Wall or Wailing Wall, all that is left of Herod's Temple
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Two Questions (21:7)
The disciples must have been shocked by Jesus' prophecy:
'"Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?" (21:7)
Notice the disciples' two questions: (1) When will it happen? and (2) What sign will precede this event? Jesus will answer these questions, after a fashion, in the next few paragraphs. The word translated "sign" in this verse and other verses in this chapter is Greek semeion, "a sign or distinguishing mark whereby something is known, sign, token or indication." It can also mean "an event that is an indication or confirmation of intervention by transcendent powers, miracle, portent."[3]
False Christs (21:8)
In this section that we've titled Deceptive Signs of the End (21:7-11), Jesus outlines a number of coming events are NOT immediate signs of the end.
"He replied: 'Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them.' " (21:8)
We are not to run after this person or that who is acclaimed as the messiah -- even if they can do miracles. We had a few of these in the Twentieth Century -- Father Divine, Sung Myung Moon, David Koresh, and others. We'll have more in the Twenty-First Century. Historically, it seems that every generation has had their claimants to being the Messiah. Leon Morris says about this verse: "Jesus was not predicting the end of the world within the lifetime of men then living. He regarded those who make such forecasts as false prophets."[4]
War, Earthquake, Famine, and Pestilence (21:9-10)
Neither are wars the sign of his coming:
"When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away." Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven." (21:9-10)
"Revolutions" (NIV) or "commotions" (KJV) translate Greek akatastasia, which can refer to an "unsettled state of affairs, disturbance, tumult" as well as "opposition to established authority, disorder, unruliness, insurrections." [5] When political and military upheavals convulse a nation, it is tempting to see it as a sign of Jesus' coming. Notice, Jesus says clearly, "The end will not come right away."
He predicts even more wars, earthquakes, famines, and disease epidemics. The word "pestilences" is Greek loimos, "pestilence, plagues, diseases."[6] Then he speaks of great signs from heaven -- conjunctions of planets, comets, meteors, eclipses, etc. Not even these are signs of his coming, though some will see them as such.
Albrecht Dürer, "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1497-98)
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One of my favorite woodcuts by Albrecht Dürer depicts the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1497-98) from that era. You can see the horse of death in the bottom left corner riding over the dead. (Click for a
Persecution and Witness (21:12-13)
Now we move to the third section of Jesus' teachings here: Persecution of the Disciples (21:12-19). Even though Jesus hasn't returned yet, we can expect persecution.
"But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. This will result in your being witnesses to them." (21:12-13)
The word "persecute" is Greek dioko, "to harass someone, especially. because of beliefs, persecute." The root idea of the verb is "hasten, run, press on,"[7] so that "persecute" may carry the idea of chasing someone. "Synagogues" were places of local judgment by Jewish leaders. "Kings and governors" indicate that the disciples would also be judged before Gentile tribunals.
But see the purpose in this. "This will result in your being witnesses to them" (21:13). The words "result in" (NIV) or "turn to" (KJV) are a figurative sense of the Greek verb apobaino, "to result in a state or condition, turn out, lead (to)."[8] The words "witnesses" (NIV) or "testimony" (KJV) translate Greek marturion (from which we get our English word "martyr"). It means "that which serves as testimony or proof," which could be an action or circumstance, or a statement.[9]
When our world seems to be falling apart, we are to look to God. He purposes that in all the turmoil we will be witnesses to him. Most of the time people just display their outer faces to one another. But in times of extreme distress the masks come off and the real person emerges. When that happens to Christians, people are to see our faith in Jesus clearly displayed. If it is a sham, that will be revealed. But if it is real, then we become powerful witnesses to him, even in our distress.
Spirit-inspired Eloquence (21:14-15)
Jesus warns his disciples not to spend hours in their prison cells preparing eloquent speeches so they can recite them, word perfect, to their judges.
"But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict." (21:12-15)
The phrases "worry beforehand" (NIV) or "meditate before" (KJV) translate Greek promeletao, "to prepare beforehand by giving careful thought an attention, practice beforehand, prepare."[10] The word translated "defend" (NIV) or "answer" (KJV) is Greek apologeomai (from which we get our English word "apologize"). But in Greek the word doesn't indicate making excuses, but "to speak in one's own defense against charges presumed to be false, defend oneself."[11]
And there's a wonderful promise, that our testimony in such circumstances will come with such power that our opponents' false testimony won't be adequate to convince otherwise. The word "resist" is Greek anthistemi, "be in opposition to, set oneself against, oppose."[12] The words translated "contradict" (NIV) or "gainsay" (KJV) is Greek anteipon, "to say something in reply, say in return, contradict."[13] Oh, they may condemn and execute us, but the testimony of Jesus will haunt them because of the Spirit-inspired words that echo in their ears.
When you consider the history of the Christian church, the death of martyrs has sometimes been more powerful than their lives. Killing Christians only serves to convince people of Christianity's truth. Tertullian said it well: "The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church."
It is interesting that Luke, who places such an emphasis on the Holy Spirit's work, quotes Jesus as saying "I will give you a mouth and wisdom," whereas the other Synoptic Gospels attribute this to the Spirit (Matthew 24:20; Mark 13:11). Of course, it is the Spirit of Jesus speaking, so it means the same thing.
Dear friends, unfortunately, Jesus isn't telling us that we don't need to prepare Sunday school lessons or sermons, that the Spirit will speak instead of us. This applies to testimony during persecution, not everyday ministry. Yes, the Spirit can anoint our poor efforts in a wonderful way. But he can usually anoint and use our prepared presentations even better. Pastor, teacher -- unless you are planning to be martyred on Sunday morning -- prepare!
Betrayal by Family and Friends (21:16-17)
One of the saddest parts of a disciple's suffering is having even those closest to us turn away from us and turn us in:
"You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. All men will hate you because of me." (21:16-17)
The word translated "betrayed" is Greek paradidomi, "hand over," in this case "hand over, turn over, give up a person, as a technical term of police and courts, 'hand over into the custody of.' "[14] The word does not mean "betray" in itself. It is neutral of moral implications of disloyalty. But when it is put in the context of being "turned in" by family and friends, then it carries the meaning of betrayal by those who should have been loyal. The phrase "put to death" is Greek thanatoo, "to cause cessation of life, put to death, kill someone, hand someone over to be killed, especially of the death sentence and its execution."[15]
When our relatives reject us it hurts. But there is some comfort in the fact that Jesus' contemporaries rejected him, too. They didn't want to hear his truth, however lovingly expressed. "All men will hate you because of me," he says (21:17) It is because of Jesus, it is on Jesus' behalf, that we must sometimes bear this kind of painful rejection.
Not a Hair Will Perish (21:18)
Jesus concludes this section of his teaching with a paradox:
"But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life." (21:18-19)
Jesus says we'll be persecuted, condemned, and put to death, and not even a single strand of our hair will be destroyed? How can this be? Jesus shifts here from the physical realm to the spiritual. Even though we may die physically, spiritually we are whole. Spiritually we are okay. Spiritually, we may die a martyr's death, but we enter into his presence in great glory. Spiritually we are saved, rescued, redeemed, with Christ.
Let's look very carefully at Jesus' words for a moment. The word "not" in verse 18 is not just a simple negative, but in Greek it is a double negative. In English, a double negative becomes a positive. But in Greek, the opposite happens. A double negative is a doubly reinforced negative. The Greek words ou me we might translate emphatically as "by no means" or "never, certainly not." The lexicon calls it a "marker of reinforced negation" that has the effect of strengthening the negation.[16] The word "perish" is Greek apollumi, "to cause or experience destruction, in the passive voice, "perish, be ruined."[17] In other words, Jesus says this with all seriousness and emphasis, as the Psalmist of old: "In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" (Psalm 56:11). We will NOT by any means perish, no matter what man does to us.
Standing Firm (21:19)
Now let's examine the final sentence in this passage:
"By standing firm you will gain life." (21:19)
The phrase "standing firm" (NIV) or "patience" (KJV) is Greek hupomone, "the capacity to hold out or bear up in the face of difficulty, patience, endurance, fortitude, steadfastness, perseverance."[18] We will need to stand firm. But we have a wonderful promise before us: "You will gain life." The word "gain" (NIV) or "possess" (KJV) is Greek ktaomai, "to gain possession of, procure for oneself, acquire, get." Here it could be translated, "You will win your lives by your endurance."[19] The word translated "life" (NIV) or "soul" (KJV) is Greek psuche (from which we get our English word "psychology"). It is a difficult word to translate exactly. Greek thought is dualistic, separating body from soul. The word translates the Hebrew word nephesh, which comes from the root meaning "to respire, to breathe." But nephesh is more than the breath of life; it is the usual term for a man's total nature.[20]
Does this mean that we are saved by our own endurance. No. We are saved by grace through faith. But faith, true faith, persists, perseveres against all odds.
The last days leading up to the Coming of Christ will be difficult. They will be perilous. It is said that in the Twentieth Century more Christians died for their faith in these 100 years than all the centuries back to Christ put together. God only knows what the Twenty-First Century holds.
But if we know without a shadow of doubt that men's threats cannot harm us spiritually, we can stand. Our faith strengthens us. His strength becomes our strength. If we know that "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21), then we can stand. If we trust Christ's promises, we can stand in the face of anything.
Father, we live in perilous times. Help us not to be weak and fearful when we are tested and persecuted for your sake. Instead, let us be bold in our Lord. Give us peace. Give us faith. Give us strength that we might bring glory and honor to you. Lord, for those Christians who right now are facing suffering, persecution, and death for your name, let this be their finest hour. Strengthen them by your Holy Spirit's power to continue in their faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Key Verse
"All men will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life." (Luke 21:17-19)
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- What does Jesus say will happen to Herod's Temple? (21:5-6) When did this take place?
- What kinds of signs will be seen that do NOT portend the immediate return of Jesus? (21:7-19) Why are people tempted to see them as signs of the end?
- What good results from a disciple's persecution and death, according to verse 13?
- Why will people hate Christians? (21:17)
- If Christians will be condemned and executed, what does it mean, "Not a hair of your head will perish"? What does Jesus mean by this?
- What does the phrase mean, "By standing firm you will gain life." (21:19) Is this "faith by works" or something else?
Common Abbreviations www.jesuswalk.com/faq/abbreviations.htm
- Topics according to Marshall, pp. 752-784.
- Leon Morris, The Gospel According to St. Luke (Tyndale NT Commentaries: Eerdmans, 1974), p. 296.
- BDAG 646, meaning 4. Blass, Debrunner, and Funk, A Greek Grammar of the New Testament (University of Chicago Press, 1961), p. 184, sec. 365.
- BDAG 1098-1100. Edmond Jacob, Albert Dihle, Eduard Lohse and Eduard Schweizer, "psuche, ktl." TDNT 9:608-660.
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