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There are three factors that consumers consider when they need a cell phone plan in Sidell, IL. One, to get the amount of minutes that they need to talk on the phone. Two, to be able to send and receive text messages. Three, to have enough data for their needs. A wireless service plan considers all three factors when they put together a plan.
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A family plan is good for when you have children and/or a significant other who do need to be on a cell phone plan. This plan allows you to mix up your devices and features throughout the members of your family, and it doesn't matter if they live in Sidell, IL or not. It costs more initially to choose this type of plan, but it is actually less than everyone having their own individual line. However, since everyone is sharing minutes and data, it is very important to choose a plan that offers everything that your family needs. Going over your minutes or data could cause high overage charges.
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Cheaper plans let you limit your text messages and minutes to 400 or less. However, if you have serious texting or talking needs, unlimited plans are recommended as these let you talk and text throughout the day without running into excessive costs or fees. Prepaid plans let you load your wireless card up with money, getting you the minutes ahead of time. For example, you might buy 500 prepaid minutes for $30. When these expire, you will need to add minutes to your phone.
What about data usage? Data usage is important to many mobile customers today, and most Sidell, IL cell phone carriers charge extra for heavy data usage. An unlimited data plan works well for your modern email, research, fact checking, and googling needs. Some companies hit you with high data charges if you use too much data, so make sure that you carefully consider your data usage.
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You may be able to find better deals with less popular cell phone provider, also known as MVNOs, although you should carefully compare these providers to make sure your needs will be met. You may find that a smaller cell phone carrier can give you everything you need at a lower price, but you may also find that your needs would be better provided for by a major carrier. Luckily, you can compare all of these companies with PhoneDog's great comparison tool. Before long, you'll have found the perfect carrier and plan for you based on your own specific needs!


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Silk Taffeta Dress with Jacket
Blue silk taffeta dress and matching jacket. Dress has spaghetti straps, gathered waist, and ruffled hem. Jacket has heavy ruffles around cuffs, as well as around neckline, front of jacket and hem. Bill Blass, circa 1940-1959.
Black Lace Dress
Short black chiffon A-line fitted evening dress, with lace overlay. Scoop neck in front and back, scallops around neck and armhole, pleated panels create large V shapes or zig-zag on skirt; bottom of skirt is pleated. Smart Miss, circa 1950-1959.
Appliqued Blue Silk Organza Evening Dress, 1949
Navy blue silk organza evening dress. Scooped neckline trimmed with ivory lace leaf and rose appliques repeated in falling pattern along left front side and in embroidered vine encircling lower skirt. Very full circular skirt has two layers of organza over of layer of net. Skirt seams have been let out at waist. Dress would be worn over chemise. Clothing label: Salon Moderne/SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. Stamped on label: 804. Handwritten on label: Mrs. H. Firestone/June 30, 1949.
Strapless Silk Evening Gown with Stole, 1952
Red silk dress with stole. Corselet in bodice made of white cotton net, stiffened with boning. Dress lined with multiple layers of net. Loose, slip-like lining of white and dark red silk. Skirt has been shortened a fraction. Rectangular stole folded in half; additional fold stitched in back. Stole has self-fabric fringe and two silk fabric loops for arms. Clothing label: AUTOMNE-HIVER 1952/Christian Dior/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Stamped on label: 24345. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: 539…
White Satin Ball Gown with Heavily Beaded Bodice, 1955
Powdery-blue or blue-grey satin evening gown. Floral embroidery of silver, pink and blue-grey colored metallic threads (some appear to be tarnished silver, others may be synthetic) decorated with iridescent rhinestones and tiny sequins. Embroidery diminishes towards bottom of dress; no embroidery at hemline. Skirt smooth and curved in front, gathered in back. At center-back waistline is a large asymmetrical vertical bow with attached sash. Corselet inside of bodice. Bodice stiffened with white c…
Navy Blue Synthetic Silk Faille Evening Dress, 1947
Floor-length, navy blue synthetic silk faille evening dress. Stand-up collar. Long raglan sleeves with gathers at inseam. Navy blue velvet insertion at decolletage with large navy blue velvet bow. Slit pockets on hips. Medium-full skirt over attached black petticoat with wide pleated flounce at hem. White crepe inner bodice and grosgrain boned corselette. Clothing label: Christian Dior/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Stamped on label: 8344. This garment was owned by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, daughter of …
Ball Gown, 1951
White silk satin gown with heavily beaded strapless bodice, belt, skirt, and petticoat. Scalloped neckline encrusted with pearls, blue rhinestones, silver tinsel. Bodice lined with cream silk georgette. Satin tie attached to skirt at waist. Garters attached to waist. Petticoat of white changeable taffetta with two wide bands of horse hair. Not certain if petticoat belongs with gown. Gown has been let out slightly at waist. Clothing label: BALENCIAGA/10 AVENUE GEORGE V/PARIS. Handwritten on tag s…
Coral Silk Evening Dress, about 1935
Sleeveless floor-length dress with matching long-sleeve jacket in coral silk crepe. V-shaped neckline in front and back; floating curved panels over bust; sewn tucks over midriff. Self-fabric button closure in back leaves small, diamond-shaped opening in middle of back. Short half-belt in back. Seams curved over hips with slight fullness below knees. Weighted bottom. China silk half-slip in matching color. Waist-length, double-breasted jacket with suplice closure and 2 self-fabric buttons. No co…
Black Velvet and Lace Hostess Dress, about 1930-1932
Black silk velvet hostess dress with neckline, hem and half of sleeves edged in beige machine lace. Short, semicircular demi-train. This dress is not labeled, but is believed to be a Stein & Blaine based on another black velvet hostess dress of a similar style that is owned The Henry Ford and has a Stein & Blaine label.
Wine Colored Velvet Evening Dress, 1940
Dress of wine-colored velvet with intertwining serpentine cut-out design over wine net; gold/navy blue lame shows through cut-outs. Serpentine figuring is smaller at bustline and larger at hem. Heart-shaped bodice with spaghetti straps and raised waistline. Clothing label on dress: Jean Patou/PARIS. Clothing label on gold underdress: BERGDORF-GOODMAN/FIFTH AVENUE AT 58TH STREET. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: Mrs. H. Fireston/10-16-40/64211. This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Fires…
Appliqued Silk Satin Evening Dress, 1947
Steel gray silk satin evening dress with dark blue velvet appliques in stylized leaf pattern above and below waistline. Blue velvet standing collar and short blue puffed sleeves. Separate blue velvet belt lined with gray satin. Clothing label: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. Handwritten on label: Mrs. Firestone/12-19-47/410. This almost surely served as a winter holiday dress.
Fuschia Silk Chiffon Evening Dress, 1953-1955
Fuschia silk chiffon floor-length evening dress. Horizontal tucks in front become vertical in back. Loose, floating panels hang from waistline. This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.The floating panels would have looked fabulous as Mrs. Firestone danced. She liked this gown very much and had one made in white chiffon as well.
Embroidered Cotton Organdy Dress with Stole, 1955
White cotton organdy gown with floral pattern embroidery. Embroidery includes white raffia, silver threads, silver beads, white horsehair, pearl-like sequins, silk(?) flower petals. Embroidery on bodice and wide band at the hem of the skirt. Underneath top layer is one layer of organdy, one layer of nylon stiffened with horsehair, two layers of white nylon net, and white silk slip. Matching wrap is large and oblong with same embroidery and triple scalloped end. Clothing label: PRINTEMPS-ETE 1955…
Evening Dress, 1950
Dress and jacket of navy blue floral-embroidered net sewn onto flesh-colored silk chiffon attached to navy blue silk faille slip. Net has quilted effect made by tacking down net in area of embroidery, allowing remaining tulle to puff-up around edges. Dress is strapless, with small standing ruffle of net at bodice top. Separate waist-length jacket has navy tie around neckline, elbow length sleeves, and lining of navy blue silk organza. Clothing label: BALENCIAGA/10 AVENUE GEORGE V/PARIS. Handwrit…
Satin Embroidered Gown with Large Cummerbund Sash, 1950
Pale blue satin gown with embroidered floral patterns of 1/8 standing silver braid, silver beads, white and gray pearls, blue and silver thread. Embroidery applied heavily to create bands at strapless neckline and hem. Dress is straight with slight A shape towards hem. Cummerbund sash of fuschia pink faille, approximately twenty-two inches wide, gathered around waist. Large floor-length matching bow attaches to cummerbund; self-fringe at bottom. Clothing label: BALENCIAGA/10 AVENUE GEORGE V/PARI…
Black Velvet Dinner Dress, 1933
Black silk velvet dinner dress. Scooped neckline with trim and bow of white fur, possibly rabbit, ermine or weasel. Short, puffy inset sleeves. Flared bottom. This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.A photograph shows Mrs. Firestone wearing this dress with a black beret in January 1933 at a function for The Oxford Group in Akron, Ohio.
Tenth Anniversary Dress, 1931
Off-white silk georgette dress with small silver bugle beads, rhinestones, and iridescent white and opaque beads embroidered in stylized flower and leaf motif at neck flounce, front right side, and around waist. Delicate embroidered rhinestone bow at right waist. Scooped neckline; curved seams over hip. All inset pieces cut on bias. Clothing label: Peggy Hoyt Inc./16 East 55th St. New York. Handwritten on back of label: Mrs. Harvey Firestone/No. 1477/Date 6-3-31. This garment was owned by Elizab…
Evening gown of ecru lace from the 1930s
This women's evening gown of ecru lace with ecru chiffon underskirt is sleeveless with wide shoulder straps and a scoop neckline front and back. It has a wide lace collar or ruffle with a scalloped edge which covers the bodice front and back. The plain, flared skirt is ankle length. It has a wide suede belt covered by the same ecru lace, with a rhinestone buckle. There is a loose, waist length jacket with short sleeves having wide mink fur cuffs. It is scalloped around the entire edge and …
Evening dress with a black crepe bodice and a pink and gold striped taffeta skirt from the 1940s
This woman's evening dress has a black crepe bodice and a pink and gold striped taffeta skirt. It has padded shoulders and long, sleeves zippered at the wrist. The v-neck is repeated in the wide angle V of the waistline and stripes of the skirt. There is a side zipper. Label: 'Lizzette Mammoth, Book Bldg., Det.' "New York Creation, New York Dress Institute." Donor said she purchased dress at Walter's in Detroit in 1937, but it has the Mammoth label, and the NY Dress Institute wasn't organi…
Evening gown with black velvet bodice from the 1940s
This woman's evening gown has a black velvet bodice with padded shoulders, long sleeves and a V-neck. The slightly flared red duvetyne skirt extends above the waist to meet the point of the V-neck. There is a side zipper and snaps at the wrists. Label: "Dovies, Detroit


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Norway is an incredible destination. And Kati and I seem to return time and time again. Most visitors who touring Norway always do the same thing; they fly straight to Tromso to watch the Northern Lights. Yea! It's true! Tromso is a magnificent place to visit. But for those who didn't know, Norway is like a magical fairytale. It's full of remarkable, simple, yet spectacular destinations, making it one of the most beautiful Nordic countries to visit.
Norway is home to the famous fjords, majestic snowcapped mountains, towering waterfalls, and historic little towns. There are numerous places to explore in Norway. Whether it's an expedition via land, sea, or rail, Norway will undoubtedly blow your mind away, and its stunning beauty will linger in your memories for years to come.
Over the years, Norway has also given birth to several urban cities that showcase the modern Nordic way of life while at the same time reminding you of its historical past. Towns like Bergen and Oslo enthrall with their freshly colored wooden homes and breathtaking mountain landscapes. While Small fishing villages like Skjolden serve as entry points to Norway's majestic fjords and national parks.
With all this wonders waiting to be explored, the question is:
where should you go?
What places should you visit?
What should you see?
Don't expect to cover the entire country, though tiny, within a day, or two. To explore the country's landscapes, and beautiful sceneries, plan for a week or two in Norway.
We have listed some of the best places to visit in Norway, so grab your winter coat, and get ready for an adventure of your life.
Incredible Things To See And Do While In Norway
Surf In The Arctic in Lofoten Island
If you're adventurous and inquisitive about what to do in Norway, how about trying arctic surfing? It might seem a bit crazy, but you can surf the arctic any time of the year. If you don't believe it, why not visit Lofoten in January and you will be awe- surprised with people surfing at that time of the year. By the way, we are only watchers. Not surfers. But it still is a cool thing to do.
The surfing lessons in Unstad Beach in Lofoten are terrific even for beginners, . You can learn simply surfers tricks and try your luck when the tide is low. But if you'd rather watch from a distance, chill, and get to watch some jaw dropping terrific surfers do their thing.
Plus, the views surrounding the beach are incredible, including spiky mountains, rugged coastline, and white sandy beaches—definitely, a spot not to miss. If you still have some days, Visit the Lofoten War Memorial Museum; filled with World War II memories.
Other must-see attractions include the Lofoten Aquarium, the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, and Magic Lofoten, a collection of sculptures showcasing local life.
Visit the Ancient world At Iron Age Farm
Have you ever queried what life was like 3000 years ago? Well, the Iron Age Farm builders sure tried to recreate those ancient memories. This charming farmhouse takes you back thousands of years back, offering a a glimpse of life, and culture back in the day for the Nordic inhibitants how life was for those who inhabited between 350 and 500AD.
Engineers created a replica of the ancient sites that archeologist found underneath the current Iron Age Farm. You will be mesmerized by how different historic scenes have been re-created to represent specific times in history, including one where you will enjoy preparing, cooking, and dining food made from the early settlers' menu.
Picture Perfect moment on top of the Preikestolen
Also known as the Pulpit Rock or Preikestone is one of the most iconic monuments in Norway. Predictably one of the most famous hiking trails in this region. Movies like "Mission Impossible" and "Fallout" based in Hollywood have been shot at this location.
During the high season, you'll find hoards of tourists sunbathing on the flat top on the Pulpit Rock, mostly made of a drooping granite prow. Preikestolen stands majestically over 600 m above the Norwegian scenic Lysefjord, stretching over 20 miles long from the Preikestolen's summit.
The standard trail route, stretches nearly 400 m over a mile and a half from the car park at Preikestolhytta. the path is well-marked, with patches of mud and rocky parts in some spots.
Swim in the alpine lakes on warm days. The mountainous terrain is quite scenic, just before Preikestolen, after the famous spot, take the 100 m 3 stroll to the Neverdalsfjellet summit, with stunning 360° views of Lysefjord and the breathtaking island bays near Stavanger.
Conveniently located near Stavanger, reaching there requires a bus ride, ferry ride, and then a two-hour uphill climb to get to the scenic flat-top cliff, which offers some stunning views over the Lysefjord below.
The climb up this stunning mountain is not for the faint-hearted. But the good thing, though, is when you reach the top, the rewards are worth your efforts. If you are brave enough, you can step out and peek over the edge of the cliff- the pictures in awe!
Marvel At The Magnificent Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
There is just something mystical about this flowing waterfall north of Norway. You can find the Steinsdalfossen waterfall deep inside the quiet countryside of Geiranger, a picturesque village that plays host to iconic Geirangerfjord fjord and other numerous waterfalls.
Touring the Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall is certainly a place worth visiting. The 50 M waterfall is a darling to many, in fact, a Norwegian favorite.
Can you imagine walking behind a wall of water gushing down with such a force? This is possible as some engineers cleverly placed a cement pathway that snakes behind the waterfall – isn't that amazing?
Night-time is the absolute time to watch this wonderful waterfall. The night sky and the shining moon make the waterfall glow with shades of blue and purple.
It is advisable to visit this region at the end of spring when snow is melting, and the waterfall is full.
Check Out The Magnificent Kannesteinen Rock
The Kannesteinen Rock is a magnificent ocean attraction located in a rural village Oppedal on Norway's western coast. It's renowned for its unusual shape.
This beautiful metamorphic rock has a goblet-like shape from being pounded by ocean waves year in year out. It's amazing how this piece of art has withstood the awful winds of Vagsoy that bring about rough current.
Though the rock looks unusually thin in the middle, it is still very stable; you can comfortably stand on top of it with ease, usually in the mind of most tourists, especially photographers.
So if you happen to find yourself in the west coast part of Norway, be sure to stop by Kannesterinen Rock.
Explore Mount Floyen
Will you be spending a few days in Bergen? If yes, then whether you will hike up, ride up, or bike up, exploring Mount Floyen is one of the most exciting things you can do while in Bergen. Raising approximately 400 meters above sea level, Mount Floyen will surely reward you with authentic, memorable views of Bergen city below.
While most people prefer riding the Flobanen Funicular to the top, you can opt for the steps if you are energetic enough. Even though hiking up is not an easy task, you will be treated to spectacular views of the boat-filled harbor to your left, the historic Bryggen to your right, and the never-ending North sea on the horizon. Oh, and don't forget the beautiful deep fjords surrounding the mountain.
Admire the human body Sculpture in Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Vigeland Sculpture Park comprises a lifetime of work by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland dedicated to the human form. He worked for nearly 20 years, between 1920's – 1040's and donated his life's paasion of sculpturing to the city of Oslo. The sculptures comprise of human symbolic subjects in everyday life, the most notable ones include "Man Attacked by Babies," and "Woman gathering babies around her."
"The Monolith" is a extremely symbolic consisting of 123 entwined humans symbolizing the desire to implore out to divine powers. "The Wheel of Life" represents eternity in harmony with four human and a babe protected in a circle.
Vigeland Sculpture Park is located in Oslo and is perched at the heart of Frogner Park. This sculpture park is the most visited free tourist attraction site in all of Norway.
The free entry park is always open. You can spend your day understanding these magnificent bodies.
Explore the Urnes Stave Church
Located in Luster, The Urnes Stave Church is one of the most renowned medieval churches in Norway. A tour to this region of Norway will not be complete without visiting this famous olf church.
Dreamily set on the shores of Lustrafjorden, flanked with lofty mountains, and beautifully covered in intricate wood carvings of interweaving vines; the church resembles a forgotten scene from The Lord of the rings film. Dating back to the the12th century, see the fascinating Viking architecture of comprising of wooden planks and beams.
An interesting thing to note is the secrecy with which the churches carry out their affairs. Visitors are allowed to take interior photos. A quick search on Google will reveal exterior photos only.
Spend your day exploring Viking history; you will need special permission to take photos, especially the church's inside.
Chill in the Northernmost City in the World
Longyearbyen is Norway's northernmost city. Planked at the furthest end of the world, you have no option but to dress heavily, and the fun part is you get to ride in a boat. The population in this tiny city is a mere 2000 people.
You will learn a lot about this arctic little city, including why they don't bury people in that region. The place is soo cold that the body will never decompose; the area is like a temporary morgue. Kati and I have planned a trip but was cancelled for two years because of the Covid pandemic. We will be going next February (2022) and experience this incredible destination. Also, check out Xpedition Arctic as we will be adding a Longyearbyen adventure for up to 6 guests.
Our Final Word
With so much to offer, Norway has a vast array of attractions. Getting from one place to the other is quite easy owing to Norway's state-of-the-art transport system. Whether you opt for the modern electric rails or the medieval coastal streamers, you are up for the time of your life as there is a lot to see as you travel through this beautiful country.
Norway is regarded as one of the happiest countries in the world. This prosperous country has some of the most welcoming and friendly people. If you feel lost or you have a question, don't hesitate to ask; approach any Norwegian. They are always happy to help.
Head to Norway if you truly want to live life, have fun and travel through one of the nicest and most friendly countries of the world.
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"We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand our 25+ year relationship with Marriott International and extend the work we do together to the entire portfolio of properties," adds Anne Fink, President, PepsiCo Global Foodservice. "In addition to making our broad food and beverage portfolio accessible to Marriott's 600 million guests across the globe each year, we are particularly excited to bring the best that PepsiCo has to offer – everything from our world-class design capabilities to our insights-driven innovation – to provide the unique, elevated experiences that Marriott properties are known for."
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I wrote this on the passenger seat while driving to Frankfurt airport. My aunt is going home to Jakarta after spent a wonderful week here in Germany.
I share with you a thought from 2 years ago, which it reminds me again about the essence of life, that is love and be grateful.
Today is Easter Sunday,
celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
This means that
our greatest enemy, death, has been conquered;
our sins are forgiven and we are made right with God;
that Jesus Christ is the Lord of new beginnings, new days, and new lives;
that the promises of God come true in Jesus Christ;
that the gospel is to be heralded far and wide;
that God's unconditional love for us is stronger than death;
and there is hope for us,
as Jesus said, "Because I live, you also will live".
::: A Facebook Memory from 2 years ago
21 April 2017
It's too often that we take things, life included, for granted each and everyday.
Life is fragile; it's stable, then flashes right before your eyes – chronic disease, accident, tragedy. Makes me realize, and hope you too, how fragile really life is. Anything could happen at any given moments.
The essence of life, for me is love and be grateful. Everything else just an add-on, like money or working. At the end of the day, all we have are experiences moments and people to enjoy them with.
What will you do in the life remaining?
As for me:
- Thankful for each morning, for amazing feeling wake up beside my husband.
- Spend time being happy. Not wasting it for senseless negativity.
- Never save anything for special occasion, because being alive is special occasion.
- Love unconditionally, and accept being loved.
- Treasure family and friends, cherish every moment.
- Live meaningful life
It is a part of life – we're all going to die one day. Our time is limited.
Once we understand the real essence of life, we see life truly is the most beautiful gift and will appreciate our life and grateful for what we have.
In the end, really it's not the years in our life that count. It's the life in our years.
I wish you good health, love, luck, success and lasting happiness. 😊☀❤
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?""
John 11:25-26 ESV
1 Year 11 Months Post Biopsy
Midline Pontine Glioblastoma/DIPG Grade IV
There's no major change with my symptoms. But since yesterday I felt I mumbled, speech isn't clear, and head pressure slightly worsens.
Emotionally, I am happy. I really enjoyed wonderful time with my aunt.
I will receive the 6th round of avastin chemo on Wednesday, April 24th.
Thanks for keeping me in your prayers 🙏
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SFist has a good post here on the story of how Ritual Coffee on Valencia Street ended its exhibit of Varese Layzer's work, asking the photographer to take down her artist's statement and photos. Snapdango on Tumblr has the original post.
It's worth taking a look at the photographer's work, here. And the artist's statement here. It says:
"In 2010, my mother died. As the last living member of my family, it fell on me to clear out the cluttered 1,100-square-foot rent-controlled apartment where I grew up and my parents had lived for 40 years. The process would take three months. During that time of work and grief, I also had to live there. I documented the process of making room for me at 5E.
After giving away thousands of pounds of belongings, I moved the remaining 4,000 pounds to a San Francisco storage space. Slowly, I made room to bring those objects into my world here: a painting, a clock, a lamp. I documented that process too.
Apartment 5E has since been bought and its walls demolished by a new owner. The objects and these pictures are all that remains."
Take a look at the photos of Layzer's work here and let us know what you think. I'm sure that Ritual Coffee owner Eileen Hassi, who generously offered Layzer a payment, would be interested in thoughtful views, as well. You own a coffee shop, you don't necessarily like what an artist puts up.
Should you leave it or should you take it down?


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Hello little Internet friends. Sorry to leave the site in such disarray, but the combination of severe server troubles, a blitzkrieg of spam and an insane amount of Final Fantasy XII coverage has done terrible things to my ability to keep up with my regular routine, i.e. completely annihilated it.
I have a written a little bit about FFXII over the course of the past week. As in: one – two – three – four. Hello. This has mainly served as a reminder of why I never stuck with the GIA for very long; trying to whip up extensive coverage based on hands-on time with a game in a cryptic language from the Orient while trying to carry on with something like a normal life is really not a good idea.
It was, admittedly, much easier to stomach thanks to the fact that FFXII is fairly brilliant. I mean, I was pretty sure I was going to like it before, but now that I've spend quality time with the real thing I have to nod my hat to its sheer quality. And its sheer devotion to Final Fantasy-ness. Yes, OK, the battle system's very different, but the story and presentation are very much in keeping with the standards of the series, and it manages to incorporate little bits of every game in the series. Even the little orphans like FFXI and FFT. In fact there is an awful lot of FFT to the weapons and skills, which I guess goes back in many ways to FFV, but I think the Tactics lovers will weep tears as they smile once they start to unravel the mysteries of the license board.
So, basically, FFXII is like a concentrated dose of Final Fantasy minus the really annoying barriers to enjoyment. Of course FFXIII is supposedly going to be a Kitase/Nomura production so there's a good chance FFXII will be a happy little beacon of quality amidst the darkness, but I'll take whatever points of light they'll give me.


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One of the best things about the new year is trip-planning for the 365 days ahead.
In our quest to ensure you get the best bang for your travel buck, we reached out to the top travel bloggers, magazines and tour companies for their number one 2017 pick of where to go in 2017.
Whether you're a beach bum, a backpacker, or an urban explorer — there's something out there for everyone.
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Here are the 17 places we think are most worth exploring in 2017:
1. Canada
You don't have to trek far to enjoy this world renowned travel destination, which has so much to offer coast-to-coast and is finally getting the props it deserves.
The Lonely Planet, the world's largest travel guide publisher, as well as the New York Times both placed our country at the top of their lists of must-visit destinations this year.
WATCH: An overview of why Canada is awesome
National Geographic also just listed Banff, a crown jewel of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, as one of the world's top 21 travel spots.
Vogue, meanwhile, called Canada's Prairies "vaguely exotic, totally obscure, and an absolute must-visit destination."
The magazine focused its praise on Saskatoon, a.k.a. "The Paris of the Prairies," as well as Winnipeg. The latter is home to the world's first human rights museum and a growing number of foodies (we hear the Deer+Almond is definitely worth checking out if you visit).
Another big reason to explore Canada in 2017: it'll be its 150th birthday, and access to all the national parks will be free.
READ MORE: Road trip! Your guide to uncover Canada's hidden gems
2. Morocco
This gateway to Africa has been recognized by National Geographic and the New York Times, which named Morocco a top pick for adventurous young travellers.
It's "culturally rich, easy to get around and budget-friendly," the Times explained.
Lonely Planet agrees, including it in its list of 12 "best value" destinations.
Make sure to check out Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh, and the coastal town of Essaouria, "where you can eat fresh-off-the-boat seafood" on its piers," says the Times.
"If time permits, you can even head by camel into the desert."
A stop in Morocco's all-blue gem, Chefchaouen, is another must-do.
3. Sri Lanka
Two top travel bloggers chose Sri Lanka as their must-see country.
Matt Stabile, of theexpeditioner.com, has noticed the country emerge as a favourite among travellers following years of civil war. For an island so small, he says, the country has so much to offer.
"From the ancient ruins of civilizations past in the cultural triangle in the Central Highlands, to the beautiful beaches and once-in-a-lifetime game encounters in the national parks in the South — there really is something for every type of traveller here."
The vibrant countryside is also "filled with waterfalls and amazing hikes," added Matt Kepnes of nomadicmatt.com.
Sri Lanka's other big draws for Kepnes are that the locals are super friendly, the food is delicious, and travel in the country is cheap.
He says you can often find inexpensive flights there through Emirates and Qatar Airlines.
4. Namibia
Kristin Addis of bemytravelmuse.com believes the African country is the ultimate escape.
"If you like to be outdoors, love adrenaline activities, and enjoy the beach, it really is perfect. You can sand board, skydive, and surf all in the same day.
"The contrast of the bright orange sand and the corn blue sky is so unique, and the night stars are so clear and stunning. It really is a special place. Plus, when it's winter in North America, it's warm and summery down there."
Sweetening the deal is that Lonely Planet chose Namibia as a top pick for value, explaining "Namibia's dollar… has been depreciating in value against many currencies for a few years, making now an opportune time to experience this amazing country."
5. Bulgaria
If you're looking for something different in Europe, Maria Stoyanova of travellingbuzzblog.com suggests heading east and going off the beaten path.
She chose Bulgaria for its "unspoilt charm, gorgeous mountains and nature, amazing Black Sea coast, authentic culture and architecture and centuries old history."
Stoyanova recommends checking out "the vibrant capital" Sofia, the bohemic town of Plovdiv, doing a hike in "the beautiful mountains," as well as making a stop in Nessebar and Sozopol on the Black Sea.
READ MORE: Eastern Europe and luxury hostels — tips for the thrifty traveller
Jeremy Scott Foster of travelfreak.net adds the Balkans in general are "one of the most underrated travel destinations."
"Places like Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Bosnia are wildly unique and interesting places, unlike any other part of the world. Not only are the Adriatic coastlines opulent and extraordinary, but it's a budget-friendly location for all travellers."
For those who want to hit a few spots in the region, G Adventures offers an eight-day Montenegro sailing trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia for $1,599.
6. Slovenia
Two travel bloggers showered Slovenia (home of America's next First Lady) with their praises.
"Gorgeous scenery, historic buildings, off the beaten track, similar to Croatia but much cheaper and less busy," Tamara Elliott of GlobeGuide.ca said of her choice.
She says the country's compact size makes it easy to explore in just a week. Her standout spots to see include: the emerald Soča River Valley in the Julian Alps; Predjama Castle, which juts out of a cave; and the Postjana Cave system, which is one of the world's most diverse karst cave systems and home to the so-called "human fish."
The most iconic spot in the country, in Elliott's eyes, is Lake Bled. It's famous "for its steepled church perched on a forested island, surrounded by sparkling blue water."
And of course who could forget Ljubljana, the capital renowned for its café culture and beautifully-preserved Old Town.
"There's so much to see and do for people of all ages around the city and every day there's a new alternative trend popping up where you'd least expect it. Think cat cafes, bars under bridges and graffiti paradise," said Melvin Böcher of traveldudes.org.
Among his favourite things to do in the eco-friendly city: stand-up paddling down the river, kayaking, bike tours, food tours, and caving.
7. Norway
Lloyd and Yaya, the guys from handluggageonly.co.uk, are really into Norway, which they believe is "one of the most beautiful, friendly and awe-inspiring destinations in all of Europe."
"Don't forget to include one of the world's prettiest train journeys on the Flam Line, which literally climbs the dramatic mountains," they told Global News.
"If you're looking for an authentic Norwegian coastal town, make sure to head to Alesund where you'll be able to explore many of the stunning fjords that are in the beautiful region."
Christy Woodrow of ordinarytraveler.com adds the Scandinavian country is "an adventure-lover's dream destination."
"Visiting in the winter provides opportunities to view the stunning Northern Lights," she said, "Travel during the summer months is perfect for hiking, kayaking and waterfall chasing."
She offers some tips on how to save money when travelling in Norway on her blog.
8. Finland
This northern European nation will celebrate a century of independence in 2017. So if you've ever wanted to visit, now is the time.
"The Finns will celebrate their centenary with gusto, with events planned in every region. Expect everything from al fresco concerts and communal culinary experiences to sauna evenings and vintage-travel-poster exhibitions," writes Lonely Planet, which ranked Finland third on its list of top countries.
"There's even a new national park, an 11,000-hectare chunk of land in Hossa, studded with pine forests and crisscrossed with rivers."
Finland will also play host to the World Figure Skating Championships and the Nordic World Ski Championships in 2017, no doubt helping it land a spot on National Geographic's coolest hot spots to check out.
9. Netherlands
If you're a fan of art and design, a trip to the Netherlands might a good fit.
Adam Groffman, from TravelsofAdam.com, has his sights set specifically on Eindhoven in the southern province of Brabant.
"The city is the birthplace of Philips electronics and lighting, and as such, it holds an important place in design history," Groffman said.
"With the annual Dutch Design Festival each October, the city is one of those places where creativity flourishes — not to mention that the year 2017 marks 100 years since the beginning of the modernist De Stijl art movement. So the Netherlands is planning a lot of great events to promote Dutch design."
He personally loves the Van Abbe Museum and its contemporary art collection, the Kazerne restaurant and gallery, the new Stadsbrouwerij craft brewery and the "super hip Strijp-S area with its shops, galleries, restaurants and converted lofts — once part of the Philips factory and now converted into a creative and cultural hub."
10. Iceland
While some travellers might think Iceland has had its moment, a Contiki survey of 5,000 people revealed it is the most desired destination for 18 to 35-year-olds in Canada for 2017.
Everyone apparently wants to bathe in Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon. The balmy, self-cleansing water is filled with silica, algae and minerals that make it "a killer natural skin regime."
WATCH: Why Iceland is the first pick on everyone's bucket list
Just don't forget to bring a parka.
The country has a cold oceanic climate, with average year-round temperatures hovering around of 0°C.
11. Wales
While the U.K. isn't exactly off the beaten path, few tourists make it past London.
For those keen to capitalize on the British pound, which has plunged more than 18 per cent since the Brexit vote on June 23, Matt Long of LandLopers.com proposes a trip to Wales.
"From budget to luxury, Wales has a lot to offer and it's very much under the radar of the casual tourist," he said.
"With stunning coastlines and rolling green hills… not only is this a nature lover's dream destination, but there's plenty to do if you love adventure travel, food exploration or cultural immersion."
Make sure to take a stroll around historic Cardiff. Or if you're an adrenaline junkie, get your blood pumping with some coasteering (i.e. climbing, jumping or swimming) in the Irish Sea.
12. Colombia
Fancy a trip to South America? Cartagena, Colombia is on National Geographic's radar.
The country also ranks second on Lonely Planet's list, with the guidebook calling the South American country the "ultimate comeback kid."
"Decades of civil war and violent crime meant Colombian passport stamps were once for hardcore travellers only. Fast forward to the present day, and the lost years seem but a dust speck in Colombia's rear-view mirror," the guide says.
"The country's mix of vibrant culture, nature and hospitality is a rich tapestry woven by welcoming arms. Over a decade into its dramatic about-face, this South American jewel is even expecting a visit from the world's number-one Catholic.
"When Pope Francis kisses Colombian soil in 2017, it will mark the Andean nation's first papal visit in 30 years."
13. India
India has much more to offer than the Taj Mahal.
Katie McKnoulty of thetravellinglight.com recently fell in love with the town of Bundi in northern India's Rajasthan province.
"Small enough to navigate with ease yet bursting with abandoned forts, ancient stepwells, and palaces left untouched from the last days of the maharajas, it's a great place to venture slightly off the typical tourist trail," she told us.
She stayed at the "charming" family-run Bundi Vilas, "beautifully decorated and set in a heritage haveli mansion on top of a hill looking out to Bundi's blue buildings below."
14. Cambodia
The people in Cambodia have been described as some of the nicest you'll ever meet, and its sights some of the most breathtaking.
Travel interest is sure to be piqued after ancient cities were found hidden beneath the jungles near Angkor Wat this year.
G Adventures offers a nine-day tour of the country from $1,299.
15. Nepal
Nepal — which received a visit from Prince Harry in 2016 — is still rebuilding a year-and-a-half after a colossal earthquake struck the south Asian country.
It lands in the top spot of Lonely Planet's list of "travel bargains" for 2017.
"It remains a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travellers, who can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for well south of USD$50 a day," the travel site writes.
"Visitor numbers are slowly recovering and the time is ripe to get back to Nepal's mighty mountains; wherever you go, you'll receive a warm welcome, as your visit brings much-needed income to communities getting back on their feet."
16. Bhutan
This small kingdom in South Asia, sandwiched between the foothills of the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean, is all the buzz after hosting a couple high-profile visitors this year: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.
The royals would have enjoyed the mountains, which dominate the region, as well as "wonderful forests, hidden treasures like the Buddhist temples and waterways."
Bhutan has a couple big achievements to be proud of. It's the world's first carbon negative country, as well as the happiest country in all of Asia (based on a global survey by Business Week) and the eighth happiest in the world.
Happiness is actually encoded in law there. In 1729, it was declared that "if the Government cannot create happiness for its people, there is no purpose for the Government to exist." In 1972, the king declared Gross National Happiness to be more important than Gross National Product.
"The people of Bhutan take this so seriously that they have hand-painted signs throughout the country offering life-affirming mantras, such as 'Life is a journey! Complete it!' and 'Let nature be your guide,'" according to the Mirror.
A 10-day Bhutan trip with G Adventures will cost you $3,199.
17. Nevis
Last but not least, Canadians looking to warm up over our long, cold winter might want to consider this tiny Caribbean island.
"Nevis is unspoilt, relaxed, and easy-going," said Charli Moore of wanderlusters.com
"Wide open spaces and a rich cultural heritage implore visitors to ditch the clichéd holiday itinerary of all-inclusive sea, sand and sun, and instead immerse themselves in the real Caribbean."
Nevis is the epitome of relaxation, with not even a single traffic light.
The more active sun-seekers could spend a day scaling the 3,232-foot Nevis Peak.
"Perfect for all levels of climbers," Moore assured. "Those who reach the top will be rewarded with unparalleled views that stretch out across the sea."
SOUND OFF: Where do you plan to go in 2017? Share your own top travel destination in the comments section below.


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Camping for spring break: A fun two days for the family at Fort Boggy State Park
Mar 27, 2018, 6:46 am
Many years ago I read the book and then subsequently watched Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. It's the memoir of a woman who, struggling with the pain of losing her mother and an increasingly problematic addiction to heroin and sex, hikes (almost) the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail that leads from the southern tip of California up to Oregon. She decides to hike the trail after seeing the guidebook at an outdoors store. With no outdoors experience, she hastily plans her trip and not only survives, but is profoundly changed by the experience. It was recently that I thought back on reading that and decided if Cheryl Strayed could spend months hiking from Mexico to Washington, I could certainly survive a two day camping trip with my six year old daughter. Right?
Our story actually begins on last year's Amazon "Prime Day" when I purchased a tent, sleeping pad, and a light/fan combo. After making this purchase I thought I was definitely ready to go camping. I've lived in a city my entire life. First Katy, then San Marcos, and now Houston. Despite attending college in the Texas Hill Country, I never camped overnight. When we were younger I remember my parents taking us camping sporadically but always in an RV - which isn't the same sort of camping that I was hoping to enjoy with my daughter. I'm also not particularly outdoorsy, which everyone close to me knows. Honestly, when I told people I was taking my daughter camping for spring break, I could see the fear start to seep into people's faces. One of my neighbors particularly panicked and tried to get her boyfriend to travel with us just in case. This was going to be a true test of mettle.
Before we even left, I'd already hit my first roadblock when I severely underestimated the number of families that choose to go camping over spring break; and because of this I almost couldn't find a single state park with an available campsite. State parks are great because they are generally less expensive and well maintained. I mean it cost us only $10 a day for the camp site, and you know that money is going back into the park. Finally, after an hour of searching I was able to find an available campsite at Fort Boggy State Park - a tiny state park with only six primitive campsites and three cabins two hours north of Houston.
Our camping trip was starting on Tuesday afternoon and ending Thursday morning, so I could get back to work for Thursday evening. On Tuesday, we got a really late start and didn't end up getting to Fort Boggy until after the sun had gone down. The park supervisor saw us struggling with our car load of belongings, and took mercy on us driving us up to the campsite, helping me pitch the tent, and helping get our fire started.
We cooked some hot dogs, fed the dog, and sat outside our tent in the pitch black staring up at the stars. Never have I seen that many stars so clearly visible that you could make out all of the constellations. There was only one problem Tuesday night, which came in the form of a forgotten blanket.
I'm an idiot who sleeps inside at night, so I failed to realize how cold it can get when the sun goes down. The temperature got as low as 39 degrees and sharing a single sleeping bag was difficult to say the least. By the time the sun started to rise at 6:45 I was ready. That morning I was wearing every pair of socks I own, my jeans, a sweater, and a rain slicker. It was beautiful out. For a full two hours I just sat at the picnic table with my coffee and a book, letting the dog run around and my daughter sleep in.
We trekked the ¼ mile back to our car and grabbed our fishing poles. Wait a minute - I've been fishing before but I had never set up my own fishing line. This is where being alive in 2018 and camping somewhere that's not too remote was a godsend. I pulled up YouTube and watched a video and we were off and rolling in minutes.
We fished for FIVE HOURS. I didn't even realize we had been there that long. For the first two hours or so we were posted up next to a guy who was there giving his wife a break from the kids for the afternoon. My daughter played with the kids and would occasionally come check on her pole. We didn't know what we were doing, so we were just using hot dogs as bait. Not ideal.
We didn't have a single bite until another guy near us was leaving and gave us the rest of his bait which must have had fish steroids in it because within 10 seconds of casting the pole, we had a bite. This went on and on and on. Eventually we had caught eight fish and I noticed we were both severely sunburned. So I called it. Six hours after we started our journey we were lugging a cooler full of fish back to our campsite, thoroughly exhausted.
Something you might not know about fishing is that once you have caught the fish, you don't just toss those bad boys on the fire and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Oh no, they have to be gutted, skinned, and filleted. I've never done this. In fact, I've never eaten anything (besides crawfish of course) that someone else hadn't already made not look like an animal.
My saving grace here was that rainbow trout don't need to be filleted. They can be gutted and then cooked whole - the skin falls off the bone on its own. How did I learn this? The park supervisor that I mentioned earlier gave me the rundown on the fish situation as he was helping me set up our tent.
I thought back on my time in high school biology and how we cut open the stomachs of the animals we were dissecting. Before I knew it I had pulled the guts out of each fish and hacked off their heads. I still can't believe I did it. I tossed them right on the grill at our campsite and cooked them with some lemon pepper seasoning and brussel sprouts. They were delicious and there's something about eating an animal that you caught and prepared yourself that is unmatched.
I felt accomplished, strong. I was not to be trifled with. That night we met a couple from the campsite next to ours and they ate some of the fish with us and stayed for s'mores and star gazing. When you're camping it's crazy how quickly you become exhausted. At home I usually go to bed about midnight and wake up around 7:15. But by 10 pm we were so beat, we crawled into our tent and were asleep in minutes, my daughter using our dog as a pillow.
The plan for Thursday was to wake up, have breakfast, pack up the car, and try to do a little hiking deeper into the path than we had gone for our campsite. But things took a turn. First, my daughter put her hand in the fire dirt, and she got burned. Her hand started to blister pretty quick so we had to take care of that.
Then, I realized I'd been bitten by a spider and my right arm had swelled up. I started to immediately panic because I've never been bitten by a spider before and I assumed they will all kill you. After all of our maladies had been handled, we packed up the tent and decided to leave the dog tied to the picnic table so we wouldn't have to lug her back and forth to the car. She's a rambunctious pit bull and it's a struggle walking her under the easiest of circumstances, nevermind when you're walking in quarter mile bursts to and from a car with camping supplies.
When we got back, she was nowhere to be found, having somehow escaped her harness and either gone looking for us or ran off to play. I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but this one will weigh heavy on my heart forever. Cindy had been abandoned by her first owners and it was obvious that she thought we were abandoning her also. I was in a hurry and didn't think; I almost lost my dog because of it. After an hour and a half of searching - alone and then eventually with some help we heard hikers shout that they had found her.
She was fine, just laying by the side of the road resting after a busy hour of play. I could have killed her big dumb ass. She had some scratches on her leg from running through the trees but she hadn't been bitten by anything and she wasn't hurt. On the way to car with the dog we saw a diamondback snake slithering across the path and it was very evident that our time in the outdoors needed to come to a close.
After we drove the two hours home, unpacked the car, returned all of the things we had borrowed from friends who have more experience camping than us and showered I started to feel the pain that comes with sleeping on the ground after you turn 30. My back felt like I'd been beaten with a baseball bat and my legs simply didn't work. I tried to get up at one point and crumpled to the floor in defeat. I was done. That night I went to bed at 10 p.m. and slept for twelve hours. Am I now prepared to hike the Pacific Crest Trail? Not quite. But I've now done more than just read a book about surviving in the outdoors. I did it for two days. The best two days ever.
When Bryce Young and CJ Stroud were drafted with the first two picks of the NFL Draft, we knew they would be compared to one another for years to come.
And here we are just 11 games into the season and one quarterback has already seen his head coach fired. Panthers owner David Tepper spoke to the media on Wednesday and discussed his decision to fire Frank Reich, and also set the record straight on how they arrived at the decision to draft Young.
In so many words, Tepper basically blamed the Texans for how the top of the draft played out. He mentioned Stroud by name and said the Panthers were ready to draft him at No. 2 overall until the Texans backed out of the three-team trade with the Bears.
Tepper made a point of saying everyone in their building had Bryce Young as the top player on their draft board, despite rumors about Frank Reich preferring Stroud.
CJ Stroud and the Texans have been so much better than Bryce Young and the Panthers that Tepper clearly felt it was necessary to defend himself, and the decisions he's made for the organization.
In the end, the person that gets the worst end of the deal is Bryce Young. Coaching changes can be very difficult on young quarterbacks. And it looks like he'll have to learn a new offense in his second year when the Panthers hire a new coaching staff.
How fortunate we are as Texans fans to have DeMeco Ryans and CJ Stroud leading the team moving forward.
With all of this in mind, is there a reason Texans fans haven't fully bought in to the new-look Texans? JJ Watt was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show this week and was asked about the team's inability to fill the stadium on Sundays.
As a former player for the Colts, McAfee always thought Houston had the loudest and best fans in the NFL. And while the Texans are 9th in attendance this year according to ESPN, even CJ Stroud has asked for the fans to fill the stadium.
So there is something to it. You can see the empty seats in photos. So why aren't the Texans packing NRG with a shiny new franchise QB?
We believe the recent history of the team is why fans are slowly coming back. McAfee wasn't here for:
Bill O'Brien cussing at fans during games
Trading DeAndre Hopkins away for next to nothing
The Jack Easterby disaster
Deshaun Watson allegedly blaming ownership for why he wanted out
The Deshaun Watson scandal
Firing back-to-back coaches after one season, and the list goes on.
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Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 8-10
Suggested Emphasis: We shouldn't try to copy other people. We should follow God and be what he wants us to be.
Memory Work: Memorise the names of the 39 Books of the Old Testament (over time).
Story Overview:
Although God warned Israel of the many problems associated with having a king, the people still demanded one. They wanted to be like the nations. Though reluctant, a handsome young man named Saul was anointed as Israel's first King. The people quickly found out that having a king was not as good as they thought it would be.
Background Study:
Samuel had a busy schedule as a judge over Israel. He travelled a circuit year after year and also served in his own town of Ramah (1 Samuel 7:15-17). Now that he was older, it was time to share some of the heavy workload. Samuel appointed his sons, Joel and Abijah as judges.
Samuel, like Eli before him, failed to see the fault in his own sons. Some have speculated that Samuel, like Eli before him, spent so much time travelling and helping other people that he did not give enough attention to raising their own sons. This may be true or maybe Samuel's sons chose to be ungodly despite a good upbringing. In either case, the leaders of Israel were not happy to let these men lead the country (1 Samuel 8:5).
The people of Israel wanted a king so that they could be like the other nations around them. This upset Samuel. He knew that Israel was the chosen nation of God. It did not need to try to be like the other nations.
The Lord told Samuel to do as the people asked, but first to tell them what it would be like to have a king. A king would take their sons and daughters for service to him; he would take the best of everything they owned (crops, cattle, and so on). They would eventually become slaves to the king.
Even though Israel had never had a king, the Lord knew all along that they would want one. He had even given them rules and qualifications for a king. (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)
Saul was completely unaware that he was to be the ruler of Israel. He spent his days watching his father's donkeys. One day, when the donkeys wandered off, Saul went looking for them. Knowing that Samuel was a man of God, Saul and his companion went to ask him if he could use his divine gift to locate the donkeys.
When Samuel saw Saul the Lord revealed to Samuel that this was the new king, Samuel invited Saul to stay with him. Saul did not realize what lay ahead until Samuel anointed his head with oil. Pouring oil on the head was part of the ceremony of giving a position to anyone. Samuel told Saul that God had chosen him to be the leader of Israel. As Saul turned to leave, the Lord changed his heart (1 Samuel 10:9). He now had the ability to prophecy (10:10-13).
Samuel called a meeting of the people of Israel to reveal that Saul was God's choice. This was done by calling all of the tribes forward, one by one, and using the process of elimination until the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. From the tribe of Benjamin the clan of Matri was chosen. Finally, Kish's son, Saul was the choice. Although the choice was already made, this ceremony allowed the people to see clearly that the Lord made his choice. The method of selection is not clear. Perhaps it was done with lots.
What an emotional time for Saul! He had hidden himself behind some baggage. He was brought out and the people had their first look. He was a kingly man indeed, taller than anyone else in the crowd, and God had chosen him! Joyously the people shouted, "Long live the king!" But Saul was not to be an absolute ruler. There were regulations for the king as well as for the people (1 Samuel 10:25; Deuteronomy 17:14-20).
As the first king of Israel, Saul had nothing – no army, no palace, and no royal city. He was not eager to become king. After Samuel anointed him before the people, Saul went back to his home in Gibeah (1 Samuel 10:26). He continued to work on his father's land until he was needed to lead the people in battle.
Way to Introduce the Story:
"Who knows what a king is? Has anyone ever seen a king or queen?" (Show some coins or notes with the queen's picture or show pictures of other royalty from books or magazines) "What do you think it would be like to be a king or queen? What would happen if the king told you to do something? Would you have to do it? Would you have to pay tax money to the king? Israel did not have a king but they started thinking that maybe they should have one."
The Story:
For many years Judges had led the people of God. Samuel was a Judge over Israel. He was also a priest. He loved God and always tried to do what was right. Samuel tried to teach his sons to be judges but they did not obey God. Samuel's sons tried to cheat the people instead of helping them.
Some of the people noticed that Samuel was getting old. They did not want Samuel to die and leave his sons to be the leaders of the people. They started wondering what it would be like to have a king.
"We want a king! We don't want any more judges. All of the nations around us have kings," they told Samuel. "We want to be like them."
"Why don't they want me to be their leader anymore?" Samuel thought.
Samuel prayed to the Lord and the Lord told Samuel not to feel bad. It was not that the people did not want Samuel as their leader – they did not want the Lord to be their leader. Still, the Lord told Samuel that he would let the people have their way.
Samuel told the people that having a king would not be all good. They would have to pay taxes and some of them would have to be servants.
"It doesn't matter! We still want a king," the people said. "We want to be like the other nations."
Meanwhile, in another place, there was a young man named Saul. He was from the tribe of Benjamin and the clan of Matri. His father's name was Kish and Kish owned a lot of donkeys. Saul was supposed to be watching after the donkeys but the donkeys were lost. Saul and his father's servant looked all over the hill country for the donkeys but they could not find them anywhere. They kept going further and further from home but they still did not find the donkeys. Finally, Saul told the servant that they had better go back home. Kish would be worried about Saul.
"I have an idea," said the servant. "I heard that Samuel, the man of God, is in the next town. God gives prophets special powers. Maybe he can pray to God and ask him where the donkeys are."
So Saul and the servant went to the next town to find Samuel's house. When Saul saw a man walking along the road he asked, "Do you know where Samuel's house is?"
Saul got a big surprise when the man said, "Hello, Saul. I am Samuel. Stop worrying about the donkeys. They have been found. You are going to come to my house today and eat a special meal. Tomorrow morning I will tell you everything that is in your heart."
Even though they had never met, Samuel already knew who he was and knew his name! And he knew about the donkeys! This really was a man of God.
Saul went inside Samuel's house and ate a special meal with him. The next morning they walked outside and Samuel gave Saul a special message from God.
"Saul, the Lord has chosen you to be the king over all of Israel."
Then Samuel did a special thing to show that Saul had been chosen by God. He poured oil on Saul's head. Pouring oil on a person's head to show a special purpose is called anointing.
Samuel wanted Saul to understand that God was choosing him to do something very special. If Saul could see God's power then he would know it was true. So Samuel told Saul exactly what would happen for the rest of the day as Saul was travelling.
First, when Saul left Samuel's house he would see two men by a famous tomb called "Rachel's Tomb". The men would tell Saul that the donkeys had been found and that they were back at Saul's house.
Second, when Saul came to a tree called "The Great Tree of Tabor" he would see 3 more men. The men would give Saul food.
Third, when Saul came to a town in Gibeah he would meet a group of prophets who were playing musical instruments and prophesying about God.
Samuel said, "When you have seen all of these things I want you to go to Gilgal and wait for me."
When Saul started to turn away he knew everything was true. His heart became strong. Saul knew that God had a special purpose for him.
Saul left Samuel and began to walk along the road. Everything happened just like Samuel said it would. He met the two men who told him about the donkeys, the three men by the tree gave him food, and he prophesied with the prophets who were playing instruments.
So Saul went to Gilgal to wait for Samuel.
All the people were waiting for Samuel in Gilgal too because they wanted Samuel to tell them who the new king would be.
When he arrived this is how Samuel told them God's choice. First, Samuel showed that the Lord had chosen a man from the tribe of Benjamin. Then, he said that from the tribe of Benjamin, the Lord had chosen the new king from the clan of a man named Matri. From the clan of Matri, the family of Kish was chosen. Finally, all of Kish's sons came forward and Samuel said that the new king would be Kish's son, Saul.
Everyone looked around but, where was Saul? Even Samuel couldn't see Saul anywhere. Finally, Samuel prayed to the Lord again and the Lord told Samuel that Saul, the new king, was hiding behind some baggage."
Saul must have been very nervous but the people thought he looked like a perfect king. He was taller than all of the other men. The people were finally happy. They could have a king of their own.
The people began shouting, "Long live the king!" Saul was the first king of Israel. The people were happy because now they could be like the other nations.
The people were happy but Samuel knew that problems would soon come. The people were more worried about being like other nations than following God.
How about you? Do you always wish you were like other people? Remember that God is the best example. If we try to be the kind of person that God wants us to be then we will always be happy.
Ways to Tell the Story:
This story can be told using a variety of methods. Always remain true to the facts found in the Bible but help children connect to its meaning by using drama, visual aids, voice inflection, student interaction and/or emotion.
Click here for visual aids and story-telling methods.
Click here to download these illustrations and slideshow. Be selective. Each teacher is unique, so only use the illustrations that best relate to how YOU tell the story in THIS lesson. Too many illustrations can be confusing, so eliminate any that cover other stories or details you do not wish to emphasise in this lesson.
Review Questions:
- Why did the people of Israel want a king? To be like the other nations
- What job was Saul doing for his father? Trying to find lost donkeys
- Why was Saul surprised when he came to Samuel's house? Samuel knew who he was and knew all about the donkeys
- What did Samuel do to Saul to show that God had chosen him as king? Anointed his head with oil
- Where was Saul hiding when Samuel announced that he was the king? Behind some baggage
Song Suggestions:
- Three Kings of Israel Song
- I'm in the Lord's Army Song
- Books of the Old Testament Song
- Refer to the Song Page on this website for more options.
Learning Activities and Crafts:
(How to choose the best learning activities for my teaching situation)
- Draw a vertical line down the middle of the chalk/white board. On one side draw a crown. On the other draw an "X". Have the students read the following scripture (or read it to them) and then list the pros and cons of having a king (1 Samuel 8:6-19).
- Bring suitcases and baggage to class and let younger children hide behind the baggage like Saul.
- Use water and let the children take turns pretending to anoint Saul (a volunteer) with "oil".
- Older children can discuss situations in which we think we need to be like other people (clothes, parties, drinking, and smoking). Also discuss how we might think we need to be like other religious groups (priests, cathedrals, christening babies, musical instruments, etc.)
- Older children can read Judges 2:16-3:7 and discuss how the time of the Judges might have affected the people's desire for a king.
- Use the Flip Chart (drawn by Samer Samlertaree for www.missionbibleclass) at right to tell the story.
Click here or on picture to download the pictures and words.
- Cut crowns from gold paper and decorate them with "jewels" from a craft store. Discuss kings and what they do.
- Draw a large crown and write "SAUL" on it. In the next few weeks write words on the crown that describe Saul. Later make one for David and then Solomon. Add to these each week.
Check the Teaching Ideas page on this website for ideas that are adaptable to any lesson.
Click here for "Saul Becomes King" printables to print on A4 size paper.
Click here for "Saul Becomes King" to print (Letter size-USA)
Other Online Resources:
- Colouring page with text (Ministry Spark)
- Craft: Instructions for a simple paper crown (DLTK)
- Craft: Donkey puppet made from a paper bag (printable) (DLTK)
- Craft: Paper craft donkey (printable) (DLTK)
- Printable Books of the Bible Bookmarks (DLTK)
- Wordsearch for books of the Old Testament (Christian answers)
- A variety of ideas and links can be found (Childrens Church)
- More teaching ideas and links (Childrens Church)


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A clogged bathtub drain means standing in ankle-deep water that does not go away. Apart from experiencing one of the worst baths of your life, standing water can lead to unwanted health and sanitation problems.
But do not worry. Here are a few steps that can help you learn how to unclog a bathtub drain with standing water like a pro.
1) Assemble Materials
Gather the following materials before you work:
- Bucket
- Rubber gloves
- Sponge
- Dipper (optional)
- Rags or old towels
- Screwdriver
- Stiff wire or bent coat hanger
- Plunger
- Kettle
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Plumber's Snake
2) Prepare the Area
Wear rubber gloves. Remove as much water as you can from the bathtub by using a sponge or by using a dipper. Check out the design elements of the drain and bathtub plug and then remove the mechanism.
3) Remove All Blockages That Are Visible
Once the tub is prepared, pour in hot water. Hot water can work at dissolving solidified soap scum and grease that can prohibit water from draining off. Then, with either a stiff wire or bent coat hanger, remove all visible blockages.
This is usually gunk made up of hair, soap scum and other debris that have accumulated in the trap. You might need a pair of scissors to cut through a thick wad of hair ball or a pair of tweezers to wriggle out the stubborn gunk.
4) Use a Plunger
If water remains clogged in the bathtub, try using a plunger. There are different kinds of plungers available for various plumbing tasks. The cup plunger is the best type to use for unclogging bathtub drains. To use, position the cup plunger over the drain and motion into a press and pull action.
You know that you have positioned the plunger correctly when you feel a certain degree of tension from the pull. Do this 4-5 times, or as often as necessary. When water gurgles up, chances, are clogs have been disengaged and water will flow through.
5) Use a Liquid Drain Solution from Earth-friendly Kitchen Ingredients
If water persists despite efforts with the plunger, try dissolving the gunk with a fluid drain solution made from ingredients in the kitchen.
Remove as much water as you can from the bathtub. Pour baking soda into the drain, half a cup at a time and then pour in the same amount of vinegar. After thirty minutes when all the fizz has sizzled out, pour hot water into the drain.
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6) Use a Plumber's Snake
To remove stubborn tub debris that still clogs the bathtub drain, you can resort to using a plumber's snake. A plumber's snake is usually a flexible coiled wire device that plumbers use to drill into pipes to flush out stubborn clogs.
There are different kinds of plumber's snakes. For the home handyman, you can opt to use a plastic drain snake, a straight plastic stick with barbed sides. Plastic drain snakes usually do the job of clearing out clogs within short pipe distances.
If you are more adventurous and the clog is still stubborn, you can opt to use a manual cable drain snake. Here, you crank into the pipe the flexible helix-shaped wire end. Afterward, you crank back the manual drain snake out until you fish out the gunk.
Because the plumber's snake is flexible, it can be drilled deeply into the pipe and is usually able to get all the stubborn debris clogging the drain.
Call a Plumber
If you still have standing water in your bathtub despite all previous methods, don't hesitate to call in a professional plumber. Aside from unclogging the standing water in your bathtub, a professional plumber can give you advice on how to avoid running into similar problems in the future.
What's more, the plumber can help identify other plumbing issues that this first bathtub clog could be indicative of.
Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Unclogging your bathtub drain from standing water is easy to do. This is usually done by just clearing out the drain with all visible debris. Hairballs and soap scum are the usual culprits. Remember to try the natural liquid drain solution of baking soda and vinegar before using chemicals.
Chemicals often cause more damage to your pipes in the long run despite the quick fix they promise. Remember, cup plungers often do the trick while manual plumber snakes do the trick for very stubborn clogs.
Make a habit of doing these easy maintenance tips so that you keep your bathtub drain clog-free:
- Regularly clean out drain of any visible debris.
- Use a mesh or strainer over the drain to prevent hair and remnants of soap to fall into the trap. Make sure to clean the filter regularly.
- Run hot water through the pipes monthly to dissolve any grease buildup.
Were we able to help you find ways on how to unclog a bathtub drain with standing water? Let us know. Write in a comment or share with your friends.


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~ When do you need a building permit? ~ Part One
Once in a while I come across a property disclosure statement form (PCDS) that is filled out by the seller, and when asked, "Are you aware of any alterations or additions made without of a building permit?" they have answered YES.
When I see this, I have to investigate to provide the buyer with an explanation so that they can make an intelligent decision. If the property has a farm status then this is not so unusual since farms have many exemptions in this regards and there are many outbuildings that are constructed without permits. However, if it is a residential house then we need to know what was done, when and why the permit was not issued. I know about a client that made an addition to his house and when the local government authorities found out about this the owner was
forced to remove the addition, apply for permit and then rebuild it.
Since this is a big subject to talk about I will talk about it in two parts.
Part one: When do you need a building permit?
Part two: The consequences of not having one when it comes to
selling your house or purchasing a new home.
Part one:
The Regional District building bylaw specifies when a permit is
required and this includes:
•To construct, alter, or renovate any building or part of a
•To finish previously unfinished areas such as basements or
enclose a carport or porch area.
•To demolish all, or a portion, of any building or structure.
•To move any building, structure, or mobile home within the
Regional District.
•To place on any land, a manufactured or factory-built home or
any housing component or modular structure.
•To install solid fuel or oil burning appliances and chimneys.
•To install, replace, or alter any sewer, water, or plumbing
works or services.
•To install or alter a swimming pool enclosure/fence.
•To construct or alter a retaining wall.
•To erect any sign or canopy.
A building permit is not required for the construction of a single storey accessory building with a total floor area of less than 10 (ten) square metres (108 square feet), re-siding exterior walls or recovering existing roofs.
Depending on the form of construction, other exemptions may apply to farm buildings.
I'd love to hear your opinions and experiences in this matter.
Kind Regards,
Tibor Bogdan
When Do You Need a Building Permit? part one
~ When do you need a building permit? ~ Part One


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Monday, September 6, 2021 at 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Shift is CSF's space for freshmen to grab a free meal, meet new people, and start to figure out where life with God fits into life at college. Whether you've been going to church your whole life or just trying to figure out what you believe (or maybe even just trying to make a few friends!) Shift is for you. This semester Shift is happening at the Lewis house on Columbia where we'll have plenty of room to hang out.
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