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Phyllis Schlafly
Phyllis Schlafly, a constitutional lawyer who successfully campaigned against ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution during the 1970s, died Sept. 5, 2016, according to multiple news sources, including CNN. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Mrs. Schlafly will remain a role model for me throughout life. I had the opportunity to meet her in Connecticut decades ago, while I was still young, and I do believe I had the privilege of bringing her in my vehicle to or from the conference I attended with her as guest speaker. My mother Judy D. Snow who was born a year ahead of her contemporary icon (d. 3/6/13) introduced me to her work on behalf of women. I have admired her work and her promotion of Eagle Forum. Mrs. Schlafly epitomized all that is best of female intuition, common sense, unfailing labor and unparalled protection of our most vulnerable, families and their children. I hope she has a great reward for her valiant fight.
Posted by Jean Snow - Frederick, MD February 13, 2018
I am new to Phyllis'struggle; but that doesn't make me stupid. What it does do is make me appreciate more what she stood for and what she accomplished! So I never met her. Never got to appreciate her company. Never was able to enjoy her discourse one on one. Even so, I have been able to read her writings, read what others have written about her, and bottom line? I miss someone I have never had the privilege to meet! It's like saying "I never met George Washington but I miss him"? Really? Well, it might help if you understand that I am retired military ( Submarine Service) and as a consequence, it is easier for me to identify with those who place others ahead of self. I wish I had the privilege to have met her. Phyllis has earned my highest regards and her family has my sincere condolences.
Posted by Ron Godwin - San Diego, CA February 12, 2017
What a clear voice for doing the right thing in life! America needs more strong women like her to know the difference between right and wrong and to have the ability to verbalize it.
Posted by Jim Baures - 13835 W. Thomaas Dr. New Ber, WI December 20, 2016
What a wonderful woman and remarkable role model to all Americans. I long for an America that would be filled with citizens of her caliber!
Posted by Adam - Champlain, NY December 06, 2016
She was a great woman with a very good heart to defend traditional values that is good for the people. So sorry that she passed away. All my condolences to the family.
Posted by George - Bradford, MA November 10, 2016
What a great lady. A fighter for Jesus Christ who showed such grace and wisdom. I would like to be more like this very very fine good woman. Thank you family for sharing her with us.
Posted by Vonda Wiedmer - Madison, KS October 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of the death of Phyllis Schlafly. I was honored to meet her in person several times. I will has a Mass said for her.
Posted by Joe Voglund - Anderson, IN October 17, 2016
In the early 1970's, Phyllis Schlafly personally answered the phone the day I called her at home to ask her to help us fight the ERA out here in RI. Although we had never met or spoken previously, she agreed immediately to fly out and testify at RI's first televised legislative hearing, where she did her usual amazing job ticking off the arguments against the ERA, arguments which would never be successfully refuted. She returned another time to debate a feminist at Brown University, and was totally unflappable despite being treated very rudely by students banging on the doors and windows and turning their backs on her. Our family was privileged to host her overnight in our home, where we and our five children were blessed by her presence as she joined us for breakfast around our table. I loved Phyllis -- an unforgettable woman who possessed great faith, courage, perseverance and wisdom. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
Judy Ryder, (retired) President of Eagle Forum of RI
Posted by Judy Ryder - Scituate, RI October 05, 2016
It is never easy to say goodbye to dear ones.
Phyllis was a dear mentor, friend and an amazing lady whom I admired and was proud to know and then be a part of her organization as state leader for Montana Eagle Forum. She never hesitated to call and offer her personal help and wise advise as we "restarted" Montana Eagle Forum in 2002, and as a personal friend who was so kind to my husband and I when we lost our daughters. God didn't make many like Phyllis, what a blessing to have had her in our life. She will be missed. May she rest in the arms of Christ whom she loved deeply.
Posted by Terri Ann Paske - Helena, MT October 04, 2016
I worked with Eagle Forum in Mississippi for a number of years, and had the honor of knowing the wonderful Phyllis Schlafly. She had all the qualities to become our first female president of the United States. I am certain that time will continue to validate my opinion.
Posted by Jacqueline Pierce - Jackson, MS September 26, 2016
What a wonderful example for me as a young mother at the time.
God bless our nation
Posted by deb - WI September 16, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly provided a sterling example of American womanhood. Her leadership inspired many. May she rest in peace, as surely she was greeted at Heaven's gates with, "Well done, good & faithful servant."
Posted by Phyllis Nemeth - Arcadia, CA September 15, 2016
Sorry for your loss , may she rest in peace Ecciesastes 9:5 the dead know nothing at all , in futures God going to awaken the dead All those who fall asleep in death . God keep in his memory they are precious in his eye. Psalms 116:15
Posted by A friend September 15, 2016
Triumphant Life Work - may the torch be passed on! Blessings and comfort to all who knew and loved her!
Posted by Jennifer - WI September 15, 2016
I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of the loss of Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly. She was a wonderful woman and leader; she will be truly missed. My wife and I were blessed with the opportunity to meet this great lady. After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Posted by Douglas Tipton - Troy, MO September 14, 2016
God bless you, Phyllis, and your entire family. I offer my most sincere sympathy to all. Thank you very much for doing all you could to make our country and world better. May you rest in peace.
Posted by Bart - West Bend, WI September 14, 2016
God bless you Phyllis and thank you for all you did for this country and the world.
Posted by Larry Schmidt - Milwaukee, WI September 13, 2016
Our country has lost one of its finest patriots. God has gained a faithful servant. We have loved you for decades and will continue to carry your torch. We cannot let your work be forgotten.
Posted by Karen Bracken - Ocoee, TN September 12, 2016
Rest in peace Phyllis ! We will miss you . . Intercede for us, the militant on earth.
Posted by Lucy Dippolito - Wichita, KS September 12, 2016
Matthew F. Sullivan
Phyllis Schlafly was a most inspiring presence we were truly blessed with. May her legacy always live on!
Posted by Matthew Sullivan - Lake Zurich, IL September 12, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Posted by - OH September 12, 2016
God bless you Phyllis and thank you for all that you have done in support of the traditional family. You have inspired so many of us to become involved in the issues that shape our society. May you rest in peace.
Posted by Susan Hendrix - Florisssant, MO September 12, 2016
My sincere condolence's to friends and family of Phyllis Schlafly. She was a true American patriot!
Posted by George Corwin - Evart, MI September 12, 2016
My sympathy to the family and to her Eagles all across America. Our Chief Eagle had hope in the Lord, and now has her strength renewed and is soaring on wings like eagles.
Her footprint on America will forever be remembered.
She trained her eaglets to run and not grow weary, to walk and not faint. And, so in her honor--for the conservative issues for which she so valiantly and tirelessly fought--we shall carry on.
Posted by Bunny Chambers - Oklahoma City, OK September 12, 2016
Dear SCHLAFLY Family Rory and I wish to express our condolences's on the passing of Phyllis SCHLAFLY.she'll surely be missed.luv,Faith/Rory
Posted by Faith/rory Tobin/Dockett - Newton Centre/Brighton, MA September 11, 2016
Phylis was a very great Christian woman, I had great admiration for her. May her soul rest in peace. Mrs mary a. Isbell.
Posted by Mary Isbell - Overland, MO September 11, 2016
I have not heard of you until you walked the stage to endorse Trump at a rally in St. Louis, MO on March 11,2016. I looked you up and found your stand against the Equal Rights amendment and many other things. I then realized your part in the making of American History. Rest in Peace great fine lady.
Posted by Vicente Bautista - Chicago, IL September 11, 2016
Mrs. Schlafly was my mother's favorite writer and conservative standard bearer. Her name was a household authority. Rest in Peace and know that others will try to imitate your example. My sincere condolences to her beloved children and grandchildren.
Posted by JOYCE CLEMONS - CARDINGTON, OH September 11, 2016
At the age of 16,I was introduced to Phyllis Schlafly by my conservative mother and her friends. For 53 years since then, I have watched her valiant stand for God and our Republic. She fought the good fight, in the arena where there are so many sharks, and every time, she prevailed!
I'm proud to have fought against the con-con with her in the 80s, and proud to have written about her and her stands for righteousness so many times.
We will miss this patriotic woman whose spine of steel forged a great organization. Eagle Forum will now be led by Phyllis's brilliant chosen successor, Ed Martin.
Ed's leadership will guide us to continue Phyllis's standards and the battle for our country.
We mourn the loss of this great lady, but heaven is surely rejoicing.
To her family and friends, we ask the Lord to bless you with wonderful memories of this dear woman, and to give you that peace that passes all human understanding during this time of grief and loss.
We shall see her again! God be praised.
Posted by Kelleigh Nelson - Knoxville, TN September 10, 2016
To those of us in Colorado, "Phyllis was our John Wayne in a skirt". We first met Phyllis in the late 1970's when she came to Colorado to help us in our battle against the Equal Rights amendment. She was so intelligent and persuasive,our group "The League of Housewives" joined with her Eagle Forum and have followed her leadership ever since. After 40 plus years she never disappointed us.
Colorado Eagle Forum, Jayne and Jim Schindler
Posted by A friend September 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Posted by Ps. 55:22 - GA September 10, 2016
Prayers and Love to Phyllis's family and we, her American family, must be inspired now, more than ever before, to carry her message and her torch with conviction. Thank you Phyllis for your wonderful gift.
Posted by Rosalie Pendleton - Bonita Springs, FL September 10, 2016
Rest in peace, Phyllis Schlafly. What an inspiration you were to all of us who love this country. Your courage and dignity will always be remembered.
Janie Hartley (Texas)
Posted by A friend September 10, 2016
Thank you Phyllis for all you have done in support of the family and the unborn children. You were an inspiration
to so many. May your work continue through the Eagle Forum.
Posted by Carolyn Trice - St. Louis,, MO September 10, 2016
Father God, we ask that you bless Phyllis's family, comfort them in this time of loss and grief, and surround them with your Holy Spirit.
Posted by Larry Nelson - Knoxville, TN September 10, 2016
Dear Phyllis, thank you for the profound effect you and your wonderful organization of Eagle Forum have had upon my life and the lives of so many in our nation. Your charming wit and wisdom, in both your written and spoken words, your courageous actions and the example of leadership you have set have made a big difference in American history and will live long after you in the annuls of time, Orlean Koehle (Santa Rosa, California)
Posted by Orlean Koehle - Santa Rosa, CA September 10, 2016
Phyllis was the most wonderful patriotic lady, one who for 70 years led the members of Eagle Forum to victory in saving our Republic. She deserves the thanks of all Americans.
I know that we all mourn her loss, but heaven is rejoicing that she's come home. The banquet in heaven for this dear woman was surely a magnificent celebration. I know the King of Glory, Jesus, stood up with open arms to welcome her home, and surely said to her, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Bless you Phyllis for all you've done for all of us.
Posted by Kelleigh Nelson - Knoxville, TN September 10, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family, and prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Schlafly. Our parents can talk about us all now! Julie Miller, sister to John, Jim, and Joe Miller.
Posted by Julie Miller - Alton, IL September 10, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly, what a power and force for good! You will be missed! Thanks for all your tireless work and energy give to America. Right to the end, you were a Patriot. May you rest well, for you have earned it.
Posted by Sharon Ealey - Brecksville, OH September 10, 2016
A great woman and true conservative .....we were blessed to have you so long.
Posted by Donna Whitener - Waukee, IA September 10, 2016
God bless you Phyllis for your leadership and perseverance. Our nation is better for your work.
Posted by Ted Meehan - Newtown Square, PA September 10, 2016
Phyllis, thanks for the wonderful defense you gave to the traditional family at a time when nobody else would be a voice for them. Your actions have always been an inspiration to me. I hope you found true tranquility in the arms of the Eternal One.
Posted by Andrew Rabel - Melbourne September 10, 2016
Phyllis, I pray for you and your family -- including your eagle family who have stood by you in recent trying times. I feel blessed to have spent time again with you recently. You astounded us with your unwavering energy to work for good in the Church Militant! Life is so short and you wasted none of it and you showed us how to use our God-given gifts. Please pray for us to carry on until we meet again!
Posted by Priscilla Gray - PORT HUENEME, CA September 09, 2016
To the one and only Phyllis Schlafly. With wisdom, grace and dignity, you did what you were sent to do, and you did it well! It has been a true honor to serve under your leadership. Your legacy and work will continue to go forth.
Posted by Tammy Nichols - Boise, ID September 09, 2016
To the Schlafly family,
So many memories! Who would have guessed that our mothers would be called Home in the same year. Thank you, John, for coming to our mom's funeral. I am sorry I cannot be there, but others from the family will. May God grant your mom eternal rest.
With prayers,
John W. Miller & Family
Hyattsville, Maryland (formerly of Alton, Illinois)
Posted by A friend September 09, 2016
God Bless You. Thank you for sharing your presence with us.
Posted by James Joyce - Palm Desert, CA September 09, 2016
What a rock star in the political world! Great intellect and drive! Thank you all family members for sharing her with us!
Posted by Mary Gomez - Olathe, KS September 09, 2016
My father, Luther R. DuNard LCMDR knew Phyllis when she lived in Alton, enjoyed political discussions with her, admired her tremendously, and bought the 1964 edition of her book, A Choice Not An Echo. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Carolyne DuNard Laitinen
Posted by A friend September 09, 2016
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Praying for her blessed repose among the saints.
Posted by Larry Kloth - Whiting, IN September 09, 2016
Phyllis was a gift to us all! Thank you to her family for sharing her with us for so very long, and for all your support of her efforts. We love each of you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers. May you feel her love for you always - reaching out from the eternities.
Posted by Elise Bouc - IL September 09, 2016
I was fortunate enough to meet Mrs. Schlafly one time in a social setting. She volunteered to have my wrestling to her house for dinner and honors banquet. Her nephew, Dr. Bruce Schlafly, was a part of the team. It was a wonderful day and showed how down to earth and this lady was. Our experience lead me to remember her as a very kind lady who was willing to help others in any way she could.
May this wonderful lady rest in peace.
Chris Gianoulakis
WU Wrestling
Posted by - DC September 09, 2016
Light a candle to remember the unborn and the service of those who love them!
Posted by Sophia Mirabella Burns - Wildwood, MO September 09, 2016
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Posted by Gary Fiktus - Cleveland, OH September 09, 2016
Thank you Phyllis! Thinking of the words of St. Paul, you fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith, remained faithful to the ideals of our founders, and our national motto - In God we trust. I'm sure Mom and Dad are glad to see you! Please give them our love.
Bob and Kristin O'Connor
Posted by Bob & Kristin O'Connor - Rhinebeck, NY September 09, 2016
Phyllis served God, America, and Humanity. She truly used her God given blessings and gifts to help make the world a better place. We must honor her hard work and accomplishments by standing firm for "The Laws of Nature and Nature's God" and actively promoting Truth in all facets of our lives and culture. Teri Pace (Orange, Virginia)
Posted by A friend September 09, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly was a woman of great faith. Her faith in the Lord Jesus led her to follow Him through countless trials and triumphs. I praise Him for the privilege of knowing her and learning from her gracious brilliance over the last 30 years.
Posted by Cathie Adams - Dallas, TX September 09, 2016
Many tears have been shed; our lives will never be the same again.
We thank God for her leadership and all she did to educate us and motivate us.
She was born on a very special day - the Feast of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother into heaven. Phyllis was no doubt destined to do great things.
She went to her heavenly home on Labor Day which was fitting as she labored tirelessly for the Lord, for the family, and for the country we all love.
She was courageous to endorse Donald Trump and for so doing she will especially be remembered; many are very grateful to her for this.
Phyllis was an inspiration; when we became discouraged her encouragement kept us fighting for that which is right. She will never be forgotten.
Blessings to all who have truly loved her.
Mary Jane & Jack Fritz
Posted by Mary Fritz - St. Louis, MO September 09, 2016
May your diligent efforts to shape our nation away from darkness but toward light and truth never lose fervor, that we shall carry your torch. We will sorely miss the courage and leadership you exhibited before us. You will live in our hearts, Phyllis, as we continue down this road. God Bless. Stacey West (PA)
Posted by Stacey West - Sewickley, PA September 09, 2016
With respect and sympathy to the family.
Posted by Jim Hollingsworth - St Louis, MO September 09, 2016
A woman I greatly admired but never met.
You will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted by Sandy Cathcart - Bridgeton, MO September 08, 2016
We have loved and admired Phyllis for almost 50 years. She has been like a modern day Deborah to our nation, standing strong for God, family and country. We are grateful that God raised her up and used her so mightily for the good of this nation. May Eagle Forum continue to help light the way. We wear our Eagle with pride and thankfulness for a job well done by Phyllis Schlafly.
Posted by Katie and Frank Hennecy - Columbia, SC September 08, 2016
I will forever cherish the thoughtful letter from Phyllis Schlafly she sent to me as a Delegate to the RNC in Cleveland this year, along with the book 'How the Republican Party became Pro Life.' That book is part of the hallmark of her legacy defending 'life' to the fullest, constitutional intent of our founding fathers, and as I like to say the mothers too (i.e. - Abigail Adams). My prayers will continue for Mrs. Schlafly's family and close friends who are carrying the torch of truth and freedom in Eagle Forum. May the wings of the Pro-Life movement soar higher and wider than ever before.
Posted by Monica Morrill - Stoystown, PA September 08, 2016
Phyllis lived the American dream. Her life's work, though Eagle Forum and her many publications, was to ensure the continuation of that dream. The dream lives on, in no small part, to this remarkable woman and the power of her pen! She is the loving arms of her Savior, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, as they celebrate her life and commit her to His eternal care. Karen L. Kiefer (Scottdale, PA.)
Posted by Karen Kiefer - Scottdale, PA September 08, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Posted by Matthew McGuire - Cheshire, CT September 08, 2016
I remember meeting Phyllis many years ago and she was such an encouragement and example to me personally. She never gave up and was such an inspiration to so many. May the Lord richly bless her family at this time.
Marvin Munyon (Watertown,WI)
Posted by A friend September 08, 2016
We join with millions of Americans in expressing sadness at the loss of Phyllis Schlafly, a national icon.
We had the great pleasure and blessing of being with Phyllis and getting to know her during her annual visits to Naples Florida. We always marveled at her ability to instruct and inform us, in plain language, on the issues of the day - amazing every single guest at the Eagle Forum luncheons with her wit and sharpness that belied her age. These gatherings always included our area's leading conservative students, who will carry forth her message for years to come.
We loved watching Phyllis's beautiful beaming smile as she graced our annual Naples St. Patrick's Day parade.
Phyllis served as a national leader in America's conservative movement for over 50 years. Throughout these years, she selflessly dedicated her life to preserving America and its core values for future generations. Her grassroots leadership gave our country and the free world the Presidency and accomplishments of her dear friend, Ronald Reagan. We are forever in her debt.
Phyllis Schlafly was a personal hero to us. She was the wind beneath our wings. We loved her. We miss her.
Posted by Lucille & Jack Tymann - Naples, FL September 08, 2016
Thank you Phyllis Schlafly for courageously defending the rights of women. Women who choose to serve as full-time mothers deserve respect for their commitment to husbands, children and family life. May your work live on and continue to inspire future generations!
Posted by Dorothy Ahlswede - Ong, NE September 08, 2016
I will miss Phyllis. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Posted by Liz Miller - Alton, IL September 08, 2016
Coming of age in the 70's...Phyllis was my hero. I thank God for her example. Rest easy, Phyllis...your work is done here. May we carry it forward.
Posted by Denise Smith - Pacific, MO September 08, 2016
Phyllis Schalfly was a good friend and confidant in my life. As Montana State President of Eagle Forum and proud supporter of her and her never ending fight for American families, Right to Life, and many other strong conservative causes, I pledge to forever fight for her and Eagle Forum and America.
She will leave a never ending legacy and path to restore America's greatness in the world.
We will sorely miss her.
God Bless you Phyllis and may you rest in peace.
Eric Olsen
Posted by Eric Olsen - Billings, MT September 08, 2016
The entire country weeps at the loss of this strong, Godly voice for righteousness, great teacher, and wonderful example. I pray for your family that you will know God's peace and for God's blessing on our country.
Posted by Shirley Pye - Highland, IL September 08, 2016
A fierce and gracious warrior has been welcomed Home. Phyllis Schlafly lived a life of courage, sharing wisdom and truth while exhorting countless others to do the same. We will never know this side of heaven the impact of this amazing woman. Thank you, Phyllis!
Posted by Trayce Bradford - Grapevine, TX September 08, 2016
RIP Phyllis. Your patriotic duty is over but you will never be forgotten. You are truly now flying with eagles. Prayers for you and your family.
Posted by Margie Jones - Godfrey, IL September 08, 2016
Phyllis will be missed by all of us who knew her and deferred to her Godly wisdom. She had an ability to communicate the most complex information in a way everyone could understand.
Phyllis was truly a Godly woman called for "a time such as this." I will miss her and I'm so glad I knew her even though it was in a small way.
Posted by Pat Carlson - Fort Worth, TX September 08, 2016
The Lord has welcomed his servant into heaven. This lady was an inspiration to millions. She was even gracious enough to give my husband and me a ride to the airport one time when I know her day was such a busy one.
Phyllis helped spotlight Mississippi's need to put phonics into our reading curriculum. I was awarded her special Eagle award for our work together and I so treasure it!
Rest in peace,dear one!
Posted by Rita Martinson - Madison, MS September 08, 2016
I met Phyllis about twenty years ago when I attended my first Eagle Council. She has been an inspiration to me and countless others over the years. Her stamina, wisdom, and patriotism are amazing! We will miss you -- a lot!
Posted by Bob Lattimer - Stow, OH September 08, 2016
There has been many a day, that I have enjoyed listening to her radio broadcasts. Mrs. Schlafly's straight forward thoughts and speaking, has been a blessing to me. My condolences to the Schlafly family and friends.
Posted by K P L - DC September 08, 2016
Phyllis "inspired" the creation of our Dallas Eagle Forum and her conservative ideas, courage and determination "to make a difference" continue on in our efforts and in our hearts. She will not be forgotten; rather she lives on in heaven and in each one of us.
Thank you Phyllis for paving the way for us "to make a difference."
Pam Colquitt
President Dallas Eagle Forum
Posted by Pam Colquitt - Dallas, TX September 08, 2016
Having known you for almost all of the 83 years of my life and having grown up together, I will miss you terribly. My admiration of you, however, will continue.
Your cousin, Ned Pfeifer
Posted by Ned Pfeifer - Philadelphia, PA September 08, 2016
Thank you for all that you have done for us, for our families, and for our nation. Your devotion to us all is inspiring and we will miss you. However, your work and your goodness will go on.
Posted by Ed and Carol Martin - Ballwin, MO September 08, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly-an American woman who understood, defended and loved the Red, White and Blue. Through Eagle Forum her priorities for God, life, family and country were all beautifully woven together.
How blessed I was to work with her in my life.
May she rest in peace and may Christ and His Blessed Mother bring comfort to the Schlafly family
Posted by Nancy M Czerwiec - Oak Lawn, IL September 08, 2016
Probably the most courageous and inspiring lady I ever knew. She will be sadly missed. Rest in peace, Phyllis.
Posted by Jack Walters - Columbia, MO September 08, 2016
Thank you for your contributions. We pray you walk with God in Peace.
Posted by Thomas Sutherland - Stagecoach, NV September 08, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly an American woman who understood, defended and loved our Red,White and Blue. Through Eagle Forum her priorities of God, life, family and country were beautifully woven together.
How blessed I was to work with her.
May she rest in peace and may Christ and His Blessed Mother console the Schalfly family.
Posted by Nancy M Czerwiec - Oak Lawn, IL September 07, 2016
Fearless & Willingly so, Phyllis was a Warrior in the Truest sense. God bless you guys as you deal with her loss & remember her legacy. If you shut your eyes, I think you can hear the Lord say, 'Well done, thou good & faithful servant."
That is what she was. She fought the Good Fight.
Rest easy, Phyyllis.
Love to all of you,
Marjorie & Diane Provan
Posted by Marjie & Diane Provan - McKeesport, PA September 07, 2016
I will miss this great friend whom I admired so much..she was very much an inspiration to me many years ago when I became involved in Eagle Forum...I loved her Phyllis Schlafly Report she wrote and used it many times to educate people on the issues...Know the Lord has the gates to heaven open to welcome her...
Posted by judy hoffman - indianapolis, IN September 07, 2016
Mrs. Schlafly was an American patriot - and a good Catholic too. May she rest in peace and her family and friends find comfort and peace. She will live on in the work we all do to keep her vision alive. Her support for Donald Trump means so much to me, it shows how she loved America and Americans - and how smart and courageous she was. Truly unique and a role model for women, a real role model.
Posted by Mary - St. Louis, MO September 07, 2016
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet your Mother at the RNC convention in Cleveland. Her life was lived to the fullest and her influence will be seen through many generations. Condolences and prayers for family and friends.
Posted by Kristi Nichols - Independence, MO September 07, 2016
God Bless her precious family. She was a great inspiration to all of us. I hope her new book makes her proud as she looks down from heaven when Trump becomes our next President
Posted by Mary Goode - Maryville, IL September 07, 2016
I knew Mrs Schlafly from afar since we attended the same parish and lived in the same town.I was always proud of her stands on abortion. Jim Voss.
Posted by Jim Voss - CA September 07, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly is Known for be Conservative Icon for Jesus Christ.
Posted by Grady Youngblood - Fort Lauderdale, FL September 07, 2016
I worked for Mrs. Schlafly right out of high school for the summer in 1974. She was a wonderful boss. The family has my deepest sympathy on the loss of her. Prayers for you and her.
Posted by Julie M. - St. Louis, MO September 07, 2016
My hero always. Beautiful mother, lovingl wife, devout Catholic and worked hard all of her life for our Christian and family values. I will miss her. She left the world a better place.
God bless her soul.
Posted by Sarah Daniel - Alton, IL September 07, 2016
I had the honor and privilege of meeting you a few times prayers with deepest sympathy go out to you and the family with Godspeed Rest in Peace
Posted by Michael Meyer - St.Louis, MO September 07, 2016
My condolences to the Schlafly family. I pray that all can have comfort from Isaiah 40:1.
Posted by Robyn - NC September 07, 2016
I would like to extend my condolences to your family. Psalm 41:6.
Posted by A friend September 07, 2016
Prayers for the loss of an icon for the unborn. Phyllis Schlafly never faltered in her determination to make a difference. Rest in blessed peace dear lady
Posted by Violet Corbett - Knob Noster, MO September 07, 2016
A grate lady will see Jesus and all of us in her hometown are inmorning.
Posted by Jamesearl Ray - Alton, IL September 07, 2016
Such a special lady to look up to and a wonderful role model.
Posted by Vickie - Swartz Creek, MI September 07, 2016
Thank you, Phyllis, for putting God first in everything you did and for standing up for family values. Thank you for equipping me with your knowledge through all the work you did, so that I too can keep fighting the good fight for traditional values.
Posted by Sarah Garza - St. Louis, MO September 07, 2016
Thank you O Lord for your child whom you gave unto us for a season. Please bless her work that she has left behind. Bless it all to bring glory to Your Name and so that the voices of the poor, the oppressed and downtrodden may recieve Your justice and salvation.
Posted by Rev. Paul P. Waldmiller - FL September 07, 2016
Phyllis dedicated her life to being the Lord's servant to her family and country. I am grateful for everything she has done for everyone, for which nothing was ever asked in return. Whatever perfections she could not achieve in life are now hers. She is now perfect in every way.
Posted by David Usher - St. Louis, MO September 07, 2016
Thank you for what you did for our country, Mrs. Schlafly. I consider it one of the greatest honors my life to have known you, spent time with you, and worked under you as a young woman. I cannot imagine the conservative movement without you!
Posted by Rachel Wisdom - St. Louis September 07, 2016
David Sponseller, Ann Arbor, Michigan
It is frightful to envision an America denied the following benefits of her lifelong activism for traditional families and for military strength: the pro-life platform of the Republican party, the miraculous defeat of the ERA, blocking federal child care, phonics in education, anti-missile defense, fighting judicial tyranny, etc., etc. Her gifted and untiring leadership and her colossal amount of writing and speaking will never be equaled. Two of my most cherished memories are introducing Phyllis at one talk and eating a box lunch with her at another, both in Michigan.
Posted by David Sponseller - Ann Arbor, MI September 07, 2016
Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Mary, Queen of Angels, escort her to the throne of your Son, Our Lord. Offering our family Rosary for her repose and consolation for her family.
Posted by N O - Houston, TX September 07, 2016
Dear Andy,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you at this time. Your mother was "the" pro-life champion of her time and an inspiration to millions. Your leadership of the Legal Center for Defense of Life now mirrors her ardor. God bless the Schlaflys!
Adele & Natasha Gilhooly
Posted by ADELE GILHOOLY - Morristown, NJ September 07, 2016
Eternal rest, grant unto her o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace.
Posted by Sue Koehler (nee Middendorf) - St. Louis, MO September 07, 2016
A true, positive, and righteous spirit. You will be missed. Mourn not for Phyllis but for her family. May God bless you all.
Posted by J Young - Washington, DC September 07, 2016
May God raise up your soul to sing with the angels. You have been an inspiration to many. Rest in peace, dear lady, and may the Lord forever keep you in His arms. You will be hugely missed! Thank you for your many contributions.
Pam Gould
Posted by Pam Gould - Plymouth, MI September 07, 2016
I was blessed to read Mrs. Schlafly's book The Power of the Christian Woman when I was young and avoid the careerist path my mother took. I am sure she is blessed in the Lord's presence, and may He give your family peace and strength in your loss.
Posted by A former Eagle - IL September 07, 2016
What an amazingly beautiful woman; forthright honesty and courage that surpasses human understanding. Her journey in Heaven has just begun! Thank you, Phyllis Schlafly, for being a gift that will forever keep on giving. A true blessing for America and such a role model for all women. God has a beautiful new angel!
Posted by Sally - MA September 06, 2016
God promises life again on paradise earth ( John 11 : 25 ). May that promise bring you comfort and hope.
Posted by A friend September 06, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly is an American story like none other. RIP dear, brave, 'Happy Warrior'.
Posted by A friend September 06, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Corinth 1:3-5
Posted by TA - Gulfport September 06, 2016
Dear Liza, Joe, Juliet, Maria, and Alexander, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother (grandmother) was an inspiration to all of us in her diligience, perseverence and sheer brilliance. Regardless of whether one agreed or disagreed with her political stance, we can all agree she was extraordinariliy prolific and her years of work and dedication to her causes went far longer than most people would consider or imagine. I am proud that I knew her as a neighbor and a friend. She is a role model to which we can all aspire.
Posted by Susan Grammer - Alton, IL September 06, 2016
To Schiafly Family,
My deepest condolences and sympathies, may the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts during this difficult time.
Posted by Andrea - FL September 06, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort provide you with the needed strength to cope with everyday life without Ms. Schlafly. May God's will be done on earth as it is in heavens very, very soon!
Posted by Dianne September 06, 2016
I am so sad and sorry to see that Phyllis Schlafly has left us. I used to enjoy hearing her Eagle Forum reports on Christian radio. She was a great lady who loved America.
My sincerest condolences to her family at this very sad time.
Posted by CBG - TX September 06, 2016
God bless you and your family! Awesome lady. Thank you for all you have done!
Posted by Cindy Last champagne Detilliet - lockport, LA September 06, 2016
Rest in peace. God bless your family.
Posted by Lillian Sinclair - Crawfordville, FL September 06, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Posted by - AZ September 06, 2016
May you Rip. Prayers out for you & family.
Posted by Merrill Dale Barnard - Marietta, GA September 06, 2016
In the light of something good we all reflect well and want the best for those involved. Many are the voices that cry out, those who help are seen in the light by some and as barriers by others. We thank those who manage the courage to make a difference. My condolence.
Posted by - IN September 06, 2016
"May the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way..." (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
E.W, Illinois
Posted by A friend September 06, 2016
Truly sorry to hear about Phyllis Schlafly. What a long and wonderful life she enjoyed! Her legacy will surely be remembered. May she live forever in our hearts and in God's book of life.
Posted by A friend September 06, 2016
Phyllis Schlafly, a constitutional lawyer who successfully campaigned against ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution during the 1970s, died Sept. 5, 2016, according to multiple news sources, including CNN. She was 92.


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Where Can I Find Personal Loans in Pretoria? Clients Reviews, Contact Details and Rates
Have you been thinking about getting your own home? Have you been trying to save money to go on holidays? Nowadays it gets more and more difficult to make your dreams come true. Fortunately there are some entities willing to help you realize those dreams. As personal loans vary according to your necessity, I'll name two banks with two different types of personal loans. Particulary for those living in Pretoria this article'll be useful but you can also apply from any part of South Africa. You'll find contact details, clients reviews and rates from these two banks.
Whether we dream with our own house or we dream about some time away to enjoy life, it is hard for everyone to make these dreams come true. Sometimes we plan to spend money on ourselves but an unexpected event changes that plan. After reading this article you'll fell ready to decide the best type of loan for you to go after your dream.
The first bank I'll refer to is Better Bond Home Loans. They may be the perfect option if you need money to purchase a house as they specialize on this type of loans.
Are Better Bond Loans safe?
I'm sure you want to work with a trustful bank so I'll start by showing you some Better Bond clients review. In general they all assure to be happy with the entity. They've reached a positive outcome for their loan getting a lower rate than the one they expected to get. One of them even claim that he saved over a total of R 240,180 on his R 3,000,000 loan thanks to the 0.5% rate he got. The monthly instalments were R 1,000 less over the 20 years period of the loan.
They also say Better Bond consultants were exceptionally helpful and brilliant with them, not only guiding them through the process but also, trying to achieve the best deal for the clients.
How to apply?
- use the online calculator to decide on the sum of money and the repayment term.
- fill in the home loan application form.
- receive the pre-qualification certificate.
- Search for the house of your dreams.
- contact Better Bond to send them the Order To Purchase (OTP) and the application.
- Better Bond submits this information to the net of banks they work with.
- analyse carefully the options the different banks have to offer and choose the one that's best for you.
- purchase the house of your dreams.
- cancel the monthly repayments.
Better Bond Contact Details
If you live in Pretoria you will find a Better Bond branch in the Suburb of Centurion. The complete address is Centurion Office Park Block B, 1st Floor 1257, Embankment Road. You may also contact them through the phone at (012) 663 2637.
But if you live outside Pretoria don't worry because they have many other branches, you can call at the number 0800 007 111 and they'll tell you which is the nearest branch to your city
Now, I'll refer to Wonga Loans. As they specialize on short terms loans they would be the best choice if you suddenly encounter an unforeseen event and need the money to take care of that event urgently.
What do I need to apply?
You are required only 4 things to apply with Wonga Loans.
1- show a document that proves your latest three months of income .
2- get a cellphone number.
3- have a South African I.D.
4- specify your bank accounts information.
Once you make sure you comply the requirements you should decide on the sum of money you want to borrow. You can use the online calculator to help you, which also shows the period of time you have to repay it. As Wonga Loans offers short terms loans, you can repay it within a month.
Next, you complete the application form to provide Wonga with some personal information. Based on this application they'll decide if you qualify for the loan you're asking and they'll inform you immediately.
Then, they'll ask you to present some documents, like your last pay slips, in order to verify your income and go on with the process.
Finally, you'll receive the money in your bank account and you are free to spend it as you need to. Please, remember to have the money available in your account on the date you agreed to repay it and you'll avoid having problems with Wonga Loans. By doing this, you can finish the procedure properly and be ready to ask them one more time if you need it.
Wonga Loans Rates and Fees
You'll have to pay extra fees for the service but don't worry because Wonga Loans always informs you beforehand about the total quote. So, you enter the contract knowing from the very begging how much money you need and you can decide if you apply or not.
You'll have an extra service fee of R 68, 40 per month plus other fees I'll explain now. There's an Initiation fee of 16.5 % on the first R 1,000 and it'll be added 10% on any value over R 1,000 up to the maximum of R 1197.
Bear in mind also, the interest rate is of 0, 1% each day. As I told you you'll have the costs from the start so you can calculate the total cost of your loan to make a proper and informed decision.
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Kalle Mattson "Darkness" (video)
Published Sep 26, 2013Ottawa's Kalle Mattson is teasing an upcoming album with a new 7-inch, and now we've got a video for that single's B-side, "Darkness."
The song is a tuneful folk number that swells from nocturnal acoustic balladry to horn-assisted folk rock. The video is faithful to the shadowy implications of the song's title, as we see black and white images of a fun fair, some shaky shots of Mattson and his band, and a number of slightly spooky seemingly disconnected images including a scary-looking mask.
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Shady Side Academy's Skyy Moore received a football scholarship offer Monday from the University of Buffalo, his first from a Football Bowl Subdivision school.
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text: In 1972, Linda Wolfard received an handblown glass oil lamp as a present from her husband Jon, a local glassblower. The original oil lamp became a centrepiece in the home, and due to the demand for the unique design, the couple founded the company Wolfard, which seeks to produce oil lamps and candles of good quality and design. The products are handblown from borosilicate glass, adding durability to the classic designs. No two lamps are exactly alike, due to variations in this art form.


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PLENARY of the COUNCIL of EUROPEAN EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES
Poznan 13-16 September 2018
Card. Angelo Bagnasco – President of CCEE
1. Our grateful thoughts go to the Holy Father Francis, for his encouraging message who recently presided over the World Meeting of Families in Dublin: together with him we thank the multitude of married couples and families who testify to the world the beauty of the Gospel of marriage and the family, and who – in the faithfulness of daily love – sanctify their lives, and encourage young people not to fear noble, fruitful and definitive commitments. And with him we repeat: "the family that prays together, stays together!" (Address to Families, Dublin, 25.8.2018). We assure Pope Francis of our constant prayer for him and for his universal ministry on the chair of Peter, we confirm our esteem and affection for him, our profound solidarity, our collegial affinity. Alongside him at every moment, especially at those times which unjustly strain one's steps but do not crush the heart. As the Council of European Episcopal Conferences, on our behalf and of our brothers, of the Churches in Europe, we will express these sentiments in a message which we will send to him.
2. In this Assembly, in the light of the Plenary in Minsk, we put as the focus for these days the theme of solidarity in the continent. Since our last meeting new factors have emerged, changes which impact on individuals, peoples, Nations and States. It is there for all to see that Europe is experiencing a time of difficulty in its common journey: and this concerns not just the European union but, more widely, the whole Continent. Circumstances of a political and cultural nature, new phenonema, contradictory driving forces seem to bring about different sentiments and sensitivities which find it difficult to dialogue and to understand each other free from prejudice; sometimes one notices a closing of hearts and minds, perhaps a re-surfacing of past memories not completely reconciled; certain practices too arduous or poorly motivated, that the burdens poorly spread, that the different identities are seen as obstacles rather than a wealth to be recognised and harmonised for a more committed, supportive and necessary path.
3. The strong cultural individualism, which is widely sown everywhere, is not accidental: it is disseminated on purpose to release culture from bonds at every level, family, civil society, the religious community…. Individuals feel more isolated as if they were forced to be faceless, outside a history which identifies them, rather than heirs of a patrimony of cultural content and spiritual values which unite without shutting in, which enables people to open themselves to everyone without losing themselves. This state of affairs creates confusion and fear out of which can arise opposing feelings and behaviours. Writing about Nietzsche who announced the death of God and said humanity was the killer, Michel Foucault wrote: "Rather than the death of God – or, rather, in the wake of that death and in the profound correlation with it – what Nietzsche's thought heralds is the end of his murderer" (Michel Foucault, The Order of Things, Tavistock, London 1974, pg. 385). In this perspective, the spirit of human and Christian solidarity seems to be put to the test, too: we will be helped to focus on the situation by starting out from the data gathered from the Bishops' Conferences from the majority of Europe, thus creating a good starting point for our reflections in working groups and in the plenary discussions. We are conscious that if Europe were to lose the meaning of solidarity among individuals, peoples and States, it would be betraying the Christian message and be an impoverishment of civilisation, a loss of the European civis.
The Church in Europe has a great responsibility: committed and united, it must must look in the eye the Earth where Providence has placed it and which has been entrusted to its care as a mother. This is our Earth: we know that to take pastoral care for it is a premise and condition for taking care of the world. The Holy Father Francis wrote with clarity of mind that "modernity has been marked by an excessive anthropocentrism" (Pope Francis, Laudato sì, n 116). This excess is giving rise to what experts call "transhumanism", according to which human dignity would not consist in its being image and similitude of God, but in its most absolute autonomy, to the point of transforming not just nature, but even the human body itself: the more artificial human behaviour becomes – we might say anti-natural – the more men and women would affirm their self-determination and therefore their dignity! This delusion leads to an anti-personalist vision, which opposes the very essence of humanity as a structural relationship with others, in other words the capacity of men and women for participation, solidarity, communion in order to achieve the common good.
An increasing intolerance of that anthropological vision which Christianity inspired in the European womb is widespread and promoted. The consequences, however, of this metamorphosis take shape in loneliness, in an invisible culture of suspicion towards people and institutions, but also in attitudes of conceit, of presumed superiority, of arrogance. The atmosphere becomes corrupt, relationships weaken and special interests take the upper hand over the gratuitousness of mutual service, forgetting that everyone needs all the others. We must be vigilant in our communties, too.
4. The Church believes in Europe, in its Christian culture, in its humanist motivation despite shadows and delays; it believes in its future and in its mission, which is not of an economic kind, but spiritual and ethical. It believes – and its history testifies to it – that culture is born from worship, that is, from the religion which reveals to men and women their origin and recalls them to their destiny generating civilisation, beauty, diligent fraternity. For Europe faith is our gift, faith in Jesus Christ is our treasure; He is our strength; He is our hope. We believe the greatest act of love towards our peoples and our Continent, the best way to be in the world without being of the world, is to proclaim Christ again. Our weakness, our limitations, not even the sins which the human condition brings with it and which are the source of pain, do not frighten us. The Church is conscious that its authority is above all mystical and liturgical, and the source is Christ Himself, the Saviour of the world. The Lord has placed into the hands of the Church a universal treasure without which everything becomes possible, even forms of secular totalitarianism which, in the name of humanity, in fact denies it. Our history is there to remind us and everyone that to distance oneself from Christ means producing monsters; it reminds us that to speak of the consequences of the Gospel without speaking about Christ can attract some initial attention, but this quickly disappears.
The young generations must enter into this memory to learn to live in truth and goodness; to look to their own future, but also to that of Europe which must be a home for everyone. We are conscious that without the great Hope, the daily hopes have no substance, just as without the great Good our good deeds drain away because they are fleeting; without the One who made Himself a Samaritan of humanity every form of solidarity is fragile, exposed to calculations which do not respond to the gratuitousness which shines out on the cross of Jesus.
In our meeting, it is important to appeal also to priests, our first collaborators. To them we renew our esteem and the affection of Fathers and Pastors, and we encourage them to never lack trust, to renew generosity in daily affinity with the people, to walk together – like the old evangelisers – along the roads of the Continent to share with all – especially with young people – the treasure of the Christian faith and of the Church. The next Synod will certainly be a grace for them and for the entire People of God, and we will follow it with great affection and with prayer, sure that the Spirit of the Risen One never ceases to guide souls and enchant hearts, begining from the generations of young people.
Let us now begin our work under the gaze of the Holy Virgin of Czestochowa, of Saint Stanislaus and of Saint John Paul II and the saint Patrons of Europe, entrusting to them this Church, Poland, our Communities and the European Continent. Thank you.


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Rhapsody in Blue
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- Composer
- G Gershwin
- Year composed
- 1924
- Pages
- 29
- Arranger
- George Gershwin
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About Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition by the American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects.
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tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:/discussions/suggestions/655-im-begging-now-please-allow-clients-to-log-in-and-see-expenses Cashboard: Discussion 2017-11-08T16:26:41Z tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-07-26T10:23:08Z 2017-07-26T10:23:08Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Hi Seth,

I'm as ever really happy to be using Cashboard app, but something which restricts me sharing access to clients is that they can't see expenses. I'm sure I'm not alone and other CB users provide a service which includes costs which must be passed onto the customer?

I did mentioned this in August 2016 and I completely appreciate you're making other improvements with the system performance, but perhaps if you have a moment you could address this. If you were able to display expenses to client logins, I would share Cashboard with more clients, who may themselves become CB users and I would be more than happy helping them in any way I could with setting it up to their needs.

I'm sure you've found in your own personal life that sometimes you use a product which is so perfect, if for one tiny flaw. I have no complaints whatsoever about Cashboard other than this, I've never had a problem with the GUI, reliability or anything - and in the past if I did, you were there to helpfully resolve the issue (which was normally my fault!).

I genuinely look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Chris

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-07-26T16:47:49Z 2017-07-26T16:47:49Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Hi Chris,

I understand you really need that feature, but realistically I don't think that'll be coming any time soon. Right now I'm focused on issues that the majority of my customer base uses. Expenses are a really rare portion of the app that people utilize.

You can re-bill for expense already, which includes them on an invoice. Clients can see that on their UI. I'm curious why you'd like a list of expenses shown separately inside the client app? Is showing them on the invoice when billed for not enough?

Seth

 Seth B tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-07-26T17:47:26Z 2017-07-26T17:47:26Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Hi Seth,

Thank you very much for getting back to me and I do appreciate there will be more important matters for you to deal with. It surprises me that people don't use the expenses area, when I work there are generally costs involved which I must get back from the client.

At the moment I do add expenses and these are very nicely included on the final invoice. My suggestion at the moment is simply for clients to be able to log in and see 'live' project costs - they can clearly see the hours and the cost of those hours, but not the expenses. Sometimes my expenses (which are always passed on) can be up to £400-500, so I would naturally like the client to see them before the final invoice - otherwise they could say "well the online view didn't show those expenses, so I'm not paying them". Luckily most clients are very pleasant and understand there are additional costs which I make them aware of from the outset, but at present it's because they can't see the expenses when logged in, that I don't offer them the choice.

If your other app users don't have expenses or claim for them, they're very lucky and of course CB would be perfect.

It's probably unfair to compare CB to this, but it's a little like logging into online banking and never seeing debit interest charges among a transaction list. Then later one you receive the printed version and that's the only place they're listed.

I hope that makes sense, I've attached some screen shots which might help a little, but I do appreciate you've got to bend to the will of the majority of app users, to maximise your revenue.

Many thanks,

Chris

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-07-26T19:18:48Z 2017-07-26T19:18:48Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Makes complete sense Chris. I'll keep it in mind when working on that section of the app in the future.

 Seth B tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-07-26T20:13:18Z 2017-07-26T20:13:18Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Thank you Seth, I do appreciate it's not a 'drag and drop' function, but it would be excellent and would actually tear you away from most other accounting apps/websites. Very much look forward to it!

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-09-06T10:32:20Z 2017-09-06T10:32:20Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Hi Seth,

Hope you're well.

Just wondered if there was any possible movement on this? It would be really useful - and it would get the CB word out more as my clients would have a link to your site. I'm happy to contribute in anyway, even thought about doing a few Youtube video's for you (only with your explicit permission/review though), or even do some blurb for you to update your testimonials page, which I think is a bit old now? Anything to help, so you can help me :-)

Thanks,

Chris

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-09-06T13:09:35Z 2017-09-06T13:09:35Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Sorry no movement on it. It's really really low on my priority list.

 Seth B tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-09-06T13:24:18Z 2017-09-06T13:24:18Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Thanks for being honest.

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-11-08T14:13:33Z 2017-11-08T14:13:33Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Hi Seth, I know you've got other more important matters, but I just wonder how much it would cost to have you add this facility, if the funds could be raised via GoFundMe or similar? $250 perhaps?

 CPA Planning Design tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-11-08T15:55:00Z 2017-11-08T15:55:00Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

As a rule, I don't prioritize or add features based on payment. If that were the case Cashboard would have included all manner of things that were funded by some of my larger customers, but might not be good for everyone overall.

I understand this is a huge need for you, but it's not on my list of things to do.

Seth

 Seth B tag:help.cashboardapp.com,2012-10-23:Comment/43078356 2017-11-08T16:26:38Z 2017-11-08T16:26:38Z I'M BEGGING NOW :-) Please allow clients to log in and see expenses

Completely understand.

I know it's not on your list of things to do, but it really would make it a perfect product, which I would recommend without hesitation. I would even help people set theirs up to make take up easier.

 CPA Planning Design


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AFC Fylde made it two league wins from three with a 1-0 win against Ebbsfleet United at Mill Farm on Saturday.
Danny Rowe's early penalty proved the decisive factor after it arrived in only the third minute.
A fast start to proceedings saw the Coasters awarded their spot-kick after Mark Yeates' corner was handled by Ayo Obileye.
With one successful penalty already under his belt this season, Rowe stood up confidently to send Nathan Ashmore the wrong way and give Fylde the lead.
The Coasters looked good value for it with Rowe going close again shortly afterwards, this time with a stooping header from Dan Bradley's cross.
Luke Burke was the next to threaten, bombing on before unleashing a powerful effort from distance which Ashmore was equal to.
Of the Coasters' new recruits, James Craigen went closest to opening his account but saw Ashmore do well to keep out his well-struck half-volley.
The game was, however, at the mercy of the elements, and with half-time approaching, Josh Umerah's wild cross-shot almost caught out James Montgomery.
Fortunately for the Fylde keeper, the ball cannoned off of the bar and out of play.
Just before the stroke of half-time, it seemed that Ebbsfleet would draw level, as the ball bounced loose in the Fylde box following a corner.
Umerah pounced but Montgomery denied him superbly, making a great, low reaction save.
Although Fylde had good spells in the second half, the visitors picked up where they left off with free-kicks and corners piling pressure on the Coasters' defence.
Myles Weston was introduced to make a difference for Ebbsfleet and did exactly that, fizzing a fantastic strike goalwards from 25 yards but Montgomery again refused to be beaten.
The Coasters responded by introducing Kurt Willoughby to stretch the game on the counter and he acquitted himself well in his short time on the pitch.
His lightning pace saw him get the wrong side of Jamie Grimes, who brought down the forward and earned himself a booking.
The resulting free-kick was whipped in by Scott Duxbury, but Fleet cleared their lines well on this occasion.
Matty Kosylo and Jordan Williams were introduced late on to see out the tie, with both forwards working hard to chase down loose balls in the blustery conditions.
Ebbsfleet were unable to find a way back into the game, in part thanks to a solid performance from Alex Whitmore in the heart of the Fylde defence as the Coasters made it seven points from their first nine available.
AFC Fylde: Montgomery, Duxbury, Byrne, Whitmore, Burke, Craigen, Croasdale, Haughton (Williams 86), Yeates (Willoughby 64), Rowe (Kosylo 86), Bradley. Subs not used: Jameson, Philliskirk.
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Fake Cheap Hard drives
How to spot fake Hard Drives
Chinese hard disks, original hard disks, cheap hard disks, genuine hard disks, expensive hard disks, 1 terabyte, 500gb, 250gb are all terms you have heard when you went out looking for a hard disk, although the first term "Chinese hard disks" is not such a common term to many.
When we go to buy something, we are looking for something good but at the same time we are also trying to save some money in the pocket. In the process, I don't know if I should say the Chinese, or the locals here in Kenya or all of them together; but someone has found a way on how to take advantage of us innocent people who just want to save some money.
The trick
I had a friend who recently bought a 500gb hard disk and then he brought it to me complaining that the hard disk is really slow, and asked me if I could do my magic and make it work efficiently. On seeing the hard disk, it had an odd appearance. For starters the casing was a bit odd. The first question I asked him was how much did you buy this hard disk for? He looked at me all smiles, and told me "I got it at deal and a half, you won't believe it." Of course I did not believe it because he told me he got the hard disk for 3000 ksh about 31 dollars (at the current exchange rate of 98 ksh per dollar), and yes it was brand new in its packaging. He even broke the seal.
On plugging the hard drive to my computer it showed a size of 499gb. This was really accurate. Hard drives never have the full capacity as some space is reserved for other functions of the hard drive.
I decided to test thehard drive by just copying a few files into it, I was amazed at the speed of the data transfer. No, it wasn't shock of, "wow, that's fast", it was shock of "What in God's names is going on". The speed at which the data was being transferred was alarming; it was too slow. I desperately wanted to look into the hard disk, however he wasn't really up for it. He thought that it would be best to return the product without tampering with it. Once you read on to find out how he purchased the product, you will understand how returning the product wouldn't really be a viable option.
To satisfy my curiosity and also possibly warn my trusted readers, I decided to also get myself a piece of that amazing deal. So I purchased the hard disk from the same vendor who sold it to him. The whole experience of buying it was interesting, and what marveled me the most is what I saw when I got to have a pick inside the hard drive.
The results
I was shocked. Inside the hard disk were two metallic rods like the one they use for joining the pieces of a bed. Then in between it was a very small item that looked like a flash drive, as shown below.
Even if you have never seen the inside of a hard drive, you will clearly tell that this was a rip off. In essence the two metal rods were meant to give the hard drive the weight of a genuine hard drive.
The interesting thing is that this hard drive also came with a manual, like how the original hard drives come packaged. From the outside, this hard drive looked original, as the packaged was maintained as it was even sealed.
The Experience
My buying experience was actually really nice. The person selling the item, came all the way to deliver the item to me at no extra cost. This was really convenient to me as I was held up where I was and I couldn't make the trip to town. They showed me the hard drive and even let me test it on my mini laptop.
When it came to me making payment I told them that I have to go to mPesa to withdraw the money. Once I told them that, they slightly changed their behavior and began to look scared in some way. They were two ladies. This should have been a clear sign of mischief, but either way I wanted to get the hard drive. I gave them the money, and they were really happy and telling me how they will even give me more discount when I bring more customers.
Back to the results
Then is when I got home and on studying the drive I could only laugh. The speed at which data was being copied was always below 5mb per second. At times the speed would be at 0mb per second (meaning no data is being copied to the drive) for some minutes before it resumed the data transfer. It was then that I decided to open the hard drive to find the three components inside; 2 metal rods and a 500gb flash drive.
How to protect yourself
On playing back my experience in my head and after studying the hard drive is when I learnt how the deal had the writings "SCAM" written all over it. This is how you can prevent yourself from falling prey to such scams.
This has always been said, when the deal is too good to be true, think twice.
If you are buying the hard disk from someone you have never met, for the first time be extra vigilant in case they insist that they should deliver it to where you are instead of you going to the shop.
Examine the packaging of the item. This hard disk was advertised as WD (a western digital product), but when you look at the box it looks different from normal WD boxes. The Chinese writings should have raised a huge red flag. (PICTURE)
If possible, if you are sure you are going to purchase the hard drive ask for it to be tested. Most sellers will not want to break the seal unless the buyer has confirmed they will purchase the item. If the item is not up to standard, you have no obligation to purchase the item even if the seal has been broken. Try copying a few files. The speed for file transfer for hard drives should be way above 15mb per secondsingle file, and especially a 3.0 hard drive should have speeds of even 60mb per second.
For a new hard drive its always better buying from a place that will give you a receipt and even offer you a warranty for your purchase
All in all, be vigilant and exercise patience. If the seller seems to want to hurry you to make your purchase, leave; they definitely are not the only ones who sell hard drives.
I know we all would love to save some money on purchases, but sometimes if not all the times, cheap can end up being quite expensive.
It is important to note, that I am not saying that all Chinese products are fake, but a majority of the products out there that are fakes come from China; however China make some of the high end products in the market, such as the iPhone which is manufactured in China.
This article was highlighting these fake Hard disks. We shall be writing another article talking about fake capacity drives such as memory cards and flash drives. We will feature on how to spot them and how to test them for their genuineness. If you haven't subscribe look for the red sign on the web page that says "Subscribe for free updates" and stay updated.
Check out the pictures below of the hard drive and see how this hard drive looks like and how well it was packaged.
If this scam story interested you, check out this other story of how exposed an online scam. Check it out
the box for the hard drive
what was in the box
the hard drive wrapped well
the hard drive
the manual for the drive
the size of the hard drive
the speed of the hard drive
the speed of data transfer at 0
the sticker that was covering the components
the inside of the hard drive
hello i need this harddisk how can i buy please help me


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Call it Uber Angst.
This is a new quandary faced by customers reliant on Uber's on-demand taxi app but unsettled about supporting a company whose attitudes toward privacy and women have been making headlines.
Margit Detweiler, founder of the website TueNight.com, is among those wondering what to do.
Last week, she was late for a conference and needed a ride, quickly. "I was faced with a moral dilemma," she said.
The desire for punctuality won out, and she ordered a car from her Uber app. When she arrived at the conference, a friend sheepishly confessed to her that she, too, had used Uber to get there on time. "We thought we should tweet, 'We have 'Uber Shame,' " Ms. Detweiler said.
Her conflicted feelings reflect an intensifying refrain coming recently from devotees. They are re-examining their relationship with the company after reading about last week's comments made by Emil Michael, Uber's senior vice president for business at Uber, who suggested that the company hire researchers to spy on journalists critical of Uber's policies and executives.
Kelly Hoey, a New York-based angel investor, deleted her account out of privacy concerns. "I don't want them to have my information, my credit card or my name," she said.
Mr. Michael's comments, published by BuzzFeed, cap off a year of P.R. stumbles by the company's leadership. Its founder and chief executive, Travis Kalanick, was quoted in GQ magazine making jokes about how easy it is for him to attract women now, and he has been derided by critics as being blasé about issues of safety for female Uber customers.
In a statement provided by an Uber spokeswoman, Mr. Michael commented on what he called "remarks attributed to me at a private dinner," saying that they "do not reflect my actual views and have no relation to the company's views or approach. They were wrong no matter the circumstance and I regret them." In another statement, the company said its product is safe for female riders.
Some customers, now former customers, are not appeased. Imran Malek, an engineer at DataXu in Boston, deleted his Uber app, he said, after days "of my finger hovering over the delete button."
He used Uber as much as seven times a week, he said. But he said it bothered him that Uber did not more severely censure Mr. Michael for his comments, specifically those related to the tech journalist Sarah Lacy, who has criticized Uber's culture for being hostile to women.
To him, it signals a winner-takes-all culture that justifies any behavior so long as everyone is getting rich. "If investors choose to value you for billions, you are untouchable," Mr. Malek said.
Lisa Abeyta, the founder of a tech company in Albuquerque, has been a devoted fan of Uber for more than a year. She found the app easy to use when traveling in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
Ms. Abeyta said she felt actual pride in being an Uber customer, particularly after meeting a driver in Los Angeles who told her he was able to buy a house because of the income he generated via Uber. "We had this feeling we were empowering people," she said.
But after learning of Mr. Michael's comments, Ms. Abeyta snapped. She not only deleted the app from her smartphone, but she sent emails to the company demanding that Uber remove her account completely.
"There is a difference between being competitive and being dirty," Ms. Abeyta said. "It is bad-boy, jerk culture. And I can't celebrate that."


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To change the IP address to work on the new site, simply go to:
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After you have created your database, you are ready to start transferring the information to the new site using the duplicator migration process. Using the installer.php and archive files transfer the data to the new host server after some validation tests are completed. All you need to do is follow the prompts, install your database and then you are ready for the data validation.
During this process you will need some information like your MySQL Host, database name, username and password. After that information is entered, click Test Database. Next login to your new website and test to make sure everything is working like it is expected.
The final step in make the switch is updating the domain names. Updating the names is important because it will take your customers to the new site. You can update the domain name in domain management. Contact your domain name company if you have trouble.
When everything has been transferred remember to go back and change the host files back to the information prior to the switch to the new host servicer.
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