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You know what I miss?
I miss university. I miss being constantly surrounded by people so passionate about the same things you are passionate about. I really miss always having a ready audience to discuss techniques, ideas and theories from art, games, animation and more. Amazing partnerships would wax and wane spontaneously; like ebb follows flow.
Alright. Out with it. I need a partner. I am looking for the Lennon to my McCartney. The Elton to my John.
Partnerships are just so crazy empowering on so many levels. You support and challenge each other to be the best that you each can be. The sum will far outweigh the number of parts.
It is hard to sum yourself up to fit the 2 page resume rule, let alone in a 100 word blog post, but this is what I bring to the partnership:
I enjoy both words and images; But also theory and analysis as well as creative business models and strategies. Passion and enthusiasm drives everything I do. I am greedily in love with knowledge - about most any field.
The summary must read something like: Artistic renaissance man.
At any point in time, I am writing on a couple of books, putting together a prototype for a game or sketching out an animated short film, with countless journals full of other ideas and stories waiting for their chance. Why? Because I enjoy creating. I need your help with these things. Not necessarily on the legwork/execution part. But what's more, I need to share these things with you, to make them stronger and better experiences.
To this end, I am looking for a creative partner. Somebody who enjoys bouncing ideas back and forth as sparring, brainstorming or refining. An off-beat sense of creativity would be good; Flair and fluidity in expression in either images, words, sounds or actions. A great sense of humor would be... well, great. It is an area I struggle a bit with. Extremely valuable is the ability to quickly jump between paradigms, realities, genres and topics. Not precious about own work and preferably with a manageable ego. I think that's it.
If you haven't got the faintest idea what I have been on about for 200 odd words, it is not you. If it is you - I'd love to hear from you!
Let's see what amazing things we can create together. Together - I think that is the operative partnership word here. Together.


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Maybe I'm just getting fooled left and right, but I have been extremely impressed with the quality of movies so far this year. There are several releases just within the first few months that I cannot wait to own on DVD/Blu-Ray and watch on loop days after purchase. Some movies as much as I loved them and may end up on my end of the year top 10 sometimes lose a bit with multiple viewings while others get better and better every time I watch them. An example of a movie I really loved and was surprised about when I left the theaters was FRIENDS WITH KIDS and is one I'm referring to that could end up on my top 10 of the year once I'm able to watch it again, but one I wondered how it would hold up on a second or even third viewing.
Going further, I rarely have time to see movies more than once in theaters and so far this year I have managed to see one movie twice, even though it won't be holding the torch as my favorite halfway through 2012 and that's 21 JUMP STREET. Admittedly I was extremely and maybe overly enthusiastic about this when I got out of it the first time, which was evident when people I know including my wife felt a little let down when they didn't love it nearly as much as me. I do stand by my opinion though as it is still the comedy to beat so far in 2012. Some other notable releases that deserve some love as standouts of 2012 so far are films like THE HUNGER GAMES, PROMETHEUS, GOON and CHRONICLE. Of those last few I'm not sure if they will make the list at the end of the year, especially if the quality keeps up as it's been, but anything is possible.
So when I sat down trying to think of what movie I would call my favorite of the year so far in 2012 I came down at almost a three way tie. It was so incredibly hard to narrow it down to just one and in the end I think I have one that I can say is my favorite so far this year while the other two should not be slighted because as I said, once I can watch each of them one or two more times it could change. Of the three I have only seen one of them for a second time and that has only been because one was just released on DVD. Before I get to that thought the other two films I have also been extremely enthusiastic about since seeing them and reside in vastly different genres.
I'll start with THE CABIN IN THE WOODS– here's a film that floored me in the end, but it took me on a ride that for the first part I wasn't exactly sure what was so special. Once the third act kicks in everything just sort of fell into place and I started to fill in the gaps and loving the first half more than I did at first. It's bound to be one of my favorite horror movies of the year, however should I decide to ditch a horror list and go with a best of the year overall, I'd be shocked if this didn't show up somewhere.
Coming in second is another film with Joss Whedon attached, only this time as the director, THE AVENGERS. I am still head over heels in love with this movie, but without a chance to go back through and pick out some of the things I may have overlooked due to my utter enthusiasm for the film I couldn't bring myself to say that this is my favorite of the year so far let alone if it will be there for an end of the year list. Regardless, it is still one of my favorites and if I had to put a number on it, it's easily number two right now.
Last but not least my favorite movie so far this year. To give a little context, I expected nothing from this movie when I sat down to watch it, based on the sheer popcorn fluff his precious film ended up being. What I did expect was wall to wall wolf punching- needless to say sometimes expectations can be exceeded and that they were with THE GREY. I dug THE A-TEAM, but let's be honest, it's a ridiculous movie.
Joe Carnahan set us up to knock us down with THE GREY- the marketing sold it as a thriller featuring an epic scene of Liam Neeson throwing down with a wolf and then what we got was a survival thriller with deep introspective themes such as dealing and coming to terms with death. I wasn't expecting a superbly acted drama/thriller which is why when that's what I got I was hooked and even the somewhat let down of an ending didn't sway me- I prefer the restraint at the end rather than Carnahan calling his shot and swinging for the fences, when there is a severe possibility of that swing whiffing hardcore and illicit violent boos from the stands.
There you have it, my favorite movies of 2012 so far. Trust me, we have a long way to go and there are still a lot of movies I just haven't had a chance to see. Keep your eyes peeled for reviews posted throughout the rest of the year to stay up to date and possibly placing bets on what will be in the ranks of the top ten lists at the end of the year. Till then feel free to weigh in with what your favorite movies of 2012 are. Maybe even what you consider to be the worst. Luckily I haven't been supremely let down by a ton of flicks this year, but if I had to pick, the distinction belongs to DARK SHADOWS- yet then again, I wasn't holding my breath that it was going to be the second coming of movies.
What are your favorite movies of 2012 so far? Worst?
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I went to have my hair cut and coloured last night at Waves Hair and Beauty in Princes Risborough a unisex salon.
Fully accessible - no step into the building, even a sink without a chair so a wheelchair can be driven in if required. All the usual coffee, tea magazines etc while having your hair done by the wonderful hair stylists they employ personally Leah Horner cut my hair - very good and totally understanding that sometimes (well quite often actually) I have a few challenges.
It seems like I've given them a bit of a free advert but honestly its a really good experience and no worries about the loo, for me it's ideal. I was even able to tell Leah about my blog and asked if she would me kind enough to take a photo of it and look she did!
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In an interview with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) tried to hedge on the matter of birtherism — using the line used by some Republicans who fall short of fully endorsing the conspiracy theory, while saying that Obama should just release his birth certificate (which he already did three years ago). To which George Stephanopoulos answered: Obama has released his birth certificate — and here it is.
During the interview, Stephanopoulos asked Bachmann about how a prominent supporter of hers in Iowa has introduced a "birther bill" in the state legislature, which would require presidential candidates to supply their birth certificates to the state.
"Well, Governor Jan Brewer just vetoed that bill in Arizona," said Bachman, "because she felt that that was a bridge too far — that it wouldn't be up to the authenticators in each state to do that, that that would be a federal issue. There is a federal piece of legislation that hasn't gone anywhere that would also require that candidates put forward their birth certificate. I have no problem giving my birth certificate, it wouldn't bother me at all. I've got one, its authenticated, take it."
"Well, but so does the president," Stephanopoulos replied."According to the bill a candidate for president or vice president shall attach to and file with the affidavit a copy of the candidate's birth certificate certified by the appropriate official in the candidate's state of birth.'
"That's right," said Bachmann.
"Well I have the president's certificate right here," Stephanopoulos replied. "It's certified, it's got a certification number, it's got the registrar of the state, signed. It's got a seal on it. And it says: 'This copy serves as prima facie evidence of the fact of birth in any court proceeding.'"
"Well, then that should settle it," said Bachmann. She added: "That's what should settle it. I take the president at his word and I think — again I would have no problem and apparently the president wouldn't, either. Introduce that, we're done. Move on, end of story."
In truth, Bachmann's heart never seems to have really been in the birtherism fight. On the one hand, she has never disowned it — and as Stephanopoulos alluded, she has had no problem associating with a top birther in Iowa, state Sen. Kent Sorenson — and she has slyly answered questions by saying she would put her own birth certificate out there. On the other hand, she has also never co-sponsored birther legislation at the federal level, which as she said "hasn't gone anywhere."
Thus, it remains to be seen whether this interview will fully throw her off of that whole trail, as she seeks to lock up her Tea Party movement base.


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Toronto: McClelland Stewart, 1983, c1936.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Anne of Windy Poplars
Toronto: McClelland Stewart, 1983, c1936.
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I didn't know about this being a fill-in book - how interesting! I read it for the first time last year and enjoyed it, though it wouldn't be my favourite of the series, I think. Oh dear, that cover, though! I've always been convinced that covers ought to reflect the contents properly, though I read recently that sometimes they got re-used for other books. Perhaps that happened here?!ReplyDelete
One of these days I am going to reread this series! It's been years since I read it!ReplyDelete
GeraniumCat - I'm glad to hear that you agree about covers...I wish the illustrators would get the basic facts down. Oh well! The book was still a delight. It has always been one of my preferred books in the series, but I was really surprised by how much I also liked the next one in the series...review to come ;)ReplyDelete
Kailana - I know, I've been meaning to reread the whole series for ages. Don't think I've read them all together since I was a teenager (quite a long time ago now...)
I've just started to go back and re-read the whole series curtesy of my e-reader and it's wonderful to find that i am enjoying them as much this time round as I did the first. Some years ago now I had a student who did her dissertation on the links between Anne and Montgomery herself which was a fascinating project to be involved with.ReplyDelete
I've not read beyone Anne of Green Gables, but I'd like to continue. I know what happens, because of a TV series I watched as a child and I think that's why I've not read on.ReplyDelete
Annie - I am finding it satisfying that they don't pale upon rereading like some childhood favourites do. That dissertation sounds intriguing; there were so many connections between LMM and all her heroines.ReplyDelete
Vintage Reading - the books have so much more in them than the tv series did :) I am enjoying reading them again for the way the people talk and the odd stories you hear of everyone around Anne, as well as her own life!
I just finished Anne of Windy Poplars last night! I enjoyed it quite a lot, particularly hearing own's own voice in the letters. I'm struck by how episodic the books all are, and how they move through time very quickly. I'm not sure a YA author could do the same thing today.ReplyDelete
I love this one. I take it you would recommend Magic Island? Is there a better place to start for LMM biography?ReplyDelete
Dorothy - yes, I've been thinking about how quickly all the books move through time as well. Not really a modern technique: I'd be surprised to find a modern YA novel with a similar expanse of lifetime in it.ReplyDelete
Jenny - Glad to hear you love this one too! I do recommend Magic Island, for some information on LMM's life during the writing of each of her books -- mainly how her life circumstances affected her writing. Elizabeth Waterston and Mary Rubio edited all of LMM's journals and are the experts on her life. (And Waterston has just received the Order of Ontario as well)
For a wonderful straight-ahead biography, I strongly recommend Mary Rubio's The Gift of Wings. Excellent resource.
I haven't read the Anne books since I was a girl, but I still have these same mass market editions on one of my bookshelves. Perhaps someday I'll reread them. I don't think I ever knew that Windy Poplars was written later than the other books.ReplyDelete
I did just read The Blue Castle and absolutely loved it.
Lesley - I LOVE The Blue Castle and it's probably the LMM book I've reread the most. It is such a comfort read!ReplyDelete


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Issue of May 20, 2016
eds: Daryl Haggard, Nicolle Zellner, Elysse Voyer, & Heather Flewelling
This week's issues:
1. The Surprising Lessons Depression Taught Me
2. "Phynd the Physicist": A Game to Open Dialog About Inclusion in Physics
3. "I had so many advantages, and I barely made it": Pinterest engineer on Silicon Valley sexism
4. How careers in STEM can close the wage gap for women
5. An inside look at what it's like to be a female STEM major
7. How to Submit to the AASWOMEN newsletter
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1. The Surprising Lessons Depression Taught Me
From: Jessica Kirkpatrick via womeninastronomy.blogspot.com
[Today's guest post is by Nicole Cabrera Salazar. Nicole is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow at Georgia State University. She plans to pursue a career in science communication/outreach focusing on equity in STEM.]
Back in December I opened up about taking a break from writing my dissertation to focus on my mental health. As scary as it was to walk away from research, it turned out to be the right choice for me. Here, I highlight the lessons I learned during this difficult time.
Read more at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-surprising-lessons-depression.htmlBack to top.
2. "Phynd the Physicist": A Game to Open Dialog About Inclusion in Physics
From: Daryl Haggard via womeninastronomy.blogspot.com
[Today's guest blogger, Misty Bentz, is an Assistant (nay, Associate!) Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University. Misty is an expert at making black hole mass measurements using reverberation mapping techniques, which she uses to study the broad line region and the relationship between AGN and their host galaxies. Misty's post is the second in a new series of blogs (the first is here) that describe how instructors tackle social justice issues in their physics and astronomy classrooms.]
For the past few years, I have been teaching a required course for entering physics majors, "Gateway to Physics", at Georgia State University. The course is intended to introduce students to the wide world of exciting physics research and (hopefully) kindle their enthusiasm for studying physics even as they work through their introductory courses.
When I took over the course a few years ago, I wanted to address many of the stereotypes that students were likely to bring into the classroom with them. These include stereotypes about what science is and how science works, but also stereotypes about scientists themselves.
Read more at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2016/05/phynd-physicist-game-to-open-dialog_18.htmlBack to top.
3. "I had so many advantages, and I barely made it": Pinterest engineer on Silicon Valley sexism
From: Meg Urry [meg.urry_at_yale.edu]
by Tracy Chou
My path to a career in software engineering should have been simple. I grew up in Silicon Valley, the child of two software engineers with computer science PhDs. I went to high school in Mountain View-the land of Google. Later, I went to college at Stanford University, where our university president was a computer scientist who had made a fortune in microprocessors. During the summers, I interned at Facebook and Google.
But even though I was completely immersed in tech culture, I had trouble envisioning a career in software engineering for myself. The issue wasn't a lack of interest or ability. It was that the sexism I encountered, both in school and in the workplace, had me convinced that I wasn't just good enough to make it in tech.
Read more at
http://qz.com/659196/i-had-so-many-advantages-and-i-barely-made-it-pinterests-tracy-chou-on-sexism-in-techBack to top.
4. How careers in STEM can close the wage gap for women
From: [elysse.voyer_at_.com]
by Debora McLaughlin
April 12 was recognized as Equal Pay Day. Nationally, businesses offered discounts of 21% to women and women's advocates. Both the number 21 percent and the date April 12 are symbolic of the gap between men's and women's wages: Women working full time in the U.S. only made 79 cents for every dollar a man made in 2015.
Twenty-one cents doesn't sound like much, yet if you do the math, this means women would have to work over three months extra each year to close the gap.
We know that time does not expand and the impact, over time, is worse than we can imagine.
According to a recent study by the National Women's Law Center, over a 40-year career span, women earn more than $400,000 less than their male counterparts. With a life span of more than five years than that of males, imagine the impact in their ability to self-support with less income and retirement funds.
Read more at
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/careers-stem-close-wage-gap-women-article-1.2636272Back to top.
5. An inside look at what it's like to be a female STEM major
From: Elysse Voyer [elysse.voyer_at_gmail.com]
by Emma Kinery
For female students pursuing STEM degrees, the gender barrier may not always be explicit, but it's pervasive. Through increasing the visibility of mentors and encouraging girls to try STEM activities early on, many feel the gender barrier can be dismantled.
USA TODAY College reached out to five women pursing STEM degrees at institutions across the country to hear their experiences of being a woman in a male-dominated major.
Learn more here
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For those interested in increasing excellence and diversity in their organizations, a list of resources and advice is here: http://www.aas.org/cswa/diversity.html#howtoincrease
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Working with RSS and Oracle JDeveloper 10.1.3
Building a Simple JSP RSS App
Now, it's time to build a simple JSP Web application where you can test the new RSS tags that you've added to JDeveloper.
- To start building a new application, click on File->New..->General->Application. Give it a Name such as "FunWithRSS" and a default package prefix ("com.rss"). Also, select "No Template" for the application templates.
- Click OK to generate an empty Application Workspace. A create project dialog then will appear automatically.
- Name the project "web" (because it will be a Web project).
- Next, you'll create a JSP page by choosing File->New..->Web-Tier->JSP->JSP.
- As the wizard invokes, name the new page "hellorss.jsp" (or whatever you prefer) and click Next to proceed in the JSP wizard.
- Before completing the JSP wizard, you'll encounter a step that allows you to specify that you want to use the RSS Tag Library on the page. Shuttle over the "Rss Tag Library..." onto the Selected side. This will pre-insert the RSS JSP taglib directive into your new JSP page.
- You can now Finish to generate your JSP.
- When the JSP appears in the visual editor, type in banner text such as "Fun with RSS" and format it to H2 using the toolbar. You also can drag and drop a CSS file onto the page to beautify it. To drop a CSS file, select the "CSS" palette page and drop one of the CSS items onto the page. It then will automatically appear with the new look and feel.
- Now, you can start working with the new RSS JSP tags. Change the Component Palette page to "Rss Tag Library" (the new Tag library you added) and drag and drop the Feed tag onto the page:
- A dialog will appear, showing the required field FeedId. Set it to "otn_news".
Now, click on the Advanced Properties tab in the same dialog. You'll see Proxy settings and a URL field. This is where you will insert a Web address pointing to a RSS page.
Add the following address to the URL field:
Note: You won't need to set the proxy in JDeveloper if they're already set in the JDeveloper "Web Browser and Proxy" setting in the preferences. However, if you deploy this to another J2EE server, you'll either need to run the server with the Proxy Server setting or just user these tag attributes for proxy settings.
- Click OK to finish the dialog.
In general, you can find many RSS-enabled pages on the Web, such as CNN, OTN.Oracle.com, and Developer.com.To see the live RSS feed in its native XML format, simply view the link in a browser such as Mozilla's Firefox or Internet Explorer.
This will help you get a better feel for the data that you'll be parsing with JSP tags.
- In case you are wondering how to find RSS feeds, usually an RSS-enabled Web site will have an icon indicating that it supports RSS newsfeeds. You can find the live RSS XML feed from OTN's home page on the navigation bar on the upper right side:
Getting back to the application. After you assign the OTN RSS News URL to the URL attribute of the Feed tag dialog, click OK. This will insert an RSS feed tag onto your page.
Your source for your feed tag should look like this:
<rss:feed feedId="otn_news" url="http://www.oracle.com/technology/syndication/ rss_otn_news.xml"/>
Next, you can add some code to your JSP to display some data extracted from the live feed.
- Back in the visual designer, add a new paragraph by entering <return> and drag and drop the tag ChannelTitle tag from the palette. Assign the feedId to "otn_news" (the name you used for your feed tag). The source of your tag will look like the following:

<rss:channelTitle feedId="otn_news"/>

- At this point, you could run the page and see the title of OTN's news appear, but add more tags to the page to show all the news items. You can copy and paste the following code:
Important: Make sure to paste the code to the source of the JSP instead of the JSP designer. Click on the "Source" tab at the bottom of the JSP visual editor to edit the source.

<rss:channelTitle feedId="otn_news"/>

<rss:channelImage feedId="otn_news" asLink="true"/>

<rss:channelLink feedId="otn_news" asLink="true"/>

 <rss:forEachItem feedId="otn_news">
 <a href="<rss:itemLink feedId="otn_news"/>" > <rss:itemTitle feedId="otn_news"/>
 <rss:itemDescription feedId="otn_news"/>
 </rss:forEachItem>
Save and run the page by right-clicking on your JSP in JDeveloper's file navigator and select Run. Your JSP will have OTN's news items on the page. Cool, huh!?
- Next, you can build content from Developer.com's RSS News Feed from: http://developer.com/icom_includes/feeds/special/dev-5.xml into a JSP page.
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Dell considers IPO, Tesla denies Model 3 issues, Facebook reveals details about Russia
Here's a look at some of the companies the Yahoo Finance team will be watching for you today.
Dell is considering a big move, According to Reuters, Dell is considering a sale or IPO of one of its largest divisions, Pivotal Software and their majority owned VMware Inc. The Texas based tech company is currently the world's largest privately held company.
Automaker Tesla (TSLA) is denying a report about production issues with their most affordable sedan, the Model 3. Earlier this month, the electric car maker delayed production for the second time raising some eye brows and disappointing some investors. Tesla shares closed down 2.4% on Thursday following the report.
Facebook (FB) found that during the 2016 election season Russian agents created 129 election events. Facebook also found that several promoted events were created in September 2016. The congressional testimony could not confirm which events actually took place. These developments shed new light on the Russian disinformation campaign aimed at undermining U.S. elections.
The ride hailing service Lyft is under fire following allegations that several employees were misusing personal data. In an anonymous online post a Lyft employee explained that some co-workers used data to track romantic partners and pull personal information for celebrities including Faeebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and several hollywood actresses.


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Hi! I am so happy to be writing- you have no idea! Its been almost a month since I last posted! That thought makes me cringe and feel anxiety so lets not mention it again? :)
It must be the time change and how fast it gets dark! The shorter day makes me feel like I have less time in the day and that leads to feeling like the day slipped from my fingers again. I hope you are not experiencing this as well. If you are, I'd feel better. ;)
Have you noticed all the bows around lately? I actually think the bow never went away. It's the touch of girlishness to a classic outfit and the mixing hard with soft that never goes out of style. I contemplated purchasing one (more like wishing for this one!) but I could never justify purchasing a belt. Even in the discounted stores like Marshalls, I would rather buy a new top instead. Are you like that too?
Anyways, it's been some time that an idea has been floating in my head and I finally got to complete it. I've gotta say- I'm pleased! This is probably one of my cheapest projects to date! I expect looks of complete confusion while reading this post and even hear you repeatedly say "She cannot be serious". But I believe that, except for the ones that read this post, no one will ever know how cheap it really is. ;)
What you need:
Two belts, same color (I used one that was brown but black on the other side. (Check out a thrift store! Our Goodwill sells belts for around $1.00 and our local thrift store has them at $0.50!)
Paper Clip (Big)
Leather Hole Punch or Jewelry Hole Punch (or some sort of skinny sharp tool to pierce a hole)
(I didn't get the tool for leather but a cheaper one. Either way, if you grab one at Michael's, make sure to use your Smartphone coupon 50% off one regular priced item! Turns out not so bad. I also found this one at a good price if you like shopping online. I've got more belt remakes ahead!)
1. On the belt that will become the bow, cut off the buckle and the other end right after the last hole. (the hoarder in me will keep this buckle with no earthly clue what to do with it!)
2. Play with it- decide how big you want the bow to be and how long the tails. Cut accordingly.
3. When you've found the perfect shape, make a hole through all three layers. (you might have to do each layer separately depending on which tool you are using)
4. Unbend the paperclip and put it in the hole to secure it. Bend it around and bang on it with a hammer to make it tight and to securely hold the bends in place. This can (of course) be done using rivets and eyelettes and look very professional! I purchased the wrong size and this is my "make it work" moment! It worked :) Worry not- this will not be seen.
5. Cut a piece from your scrapped leather that will fit around the bow and have extra in the back to overlap a little.
6. Staple the flaps together (in the back) on two sides, making sure to leave it unattached to the bow so you can slide your other belt through. This could possibly done with leather glue as well?
7. It's done!! Slip onto your belt after you've thread it through the first part of the buckle. (See pictures below)
I'm sure this will work with a couple of different types of belt buckles. The bow should be able to hide a smaller buckle. It's also removable so no need to let go of your favorite belt for this reason! This would look gorgeous in a tan leather color. I was searching but couldn't find two browns that were identical in the thrift store! I gave up and did a black version. I hope to make another one soon! The options are kinda endless!
Tip: buy the two belts at the same time or bring your existing belt that you want to use with you. That is the best way to assure you have a match! Otherwise you will end up with a bag full of belts.. like me. :) If that happens anyway than check back soon. I have more ideas of what to do with them!!
P.S. Just to brag a little about our thrift store- I had about three belts that I was unsure of because of the color and I decided last minute to put them back. She gave me all of them for the price of one. So, to sum up: three belts for $0.50. This project came to about $1.33. :) I wish the same success on you.
Thanks so much for reading! I'd love to know if your going to try this!


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Events Cancelled:
Bang Fest 2009 - Cancelled due to complaints of local residents.
Rock4Change 2008 - Cancelled due to low ticket sales.
Events Pulled Out Of
Bang Face Weekender 2009 - Speed Dealer Moms' performance cancelled due to equipment malfunction.
Appearance Cancelled:
Black Knights at Amoeba, July 21st 2015 - John pulled out due to being uncomfortable with appearingnote
Meltdown Festival 2005 - John pulled out due to recording commitments with Red Hot Chili Peppers.
RHCP shows cancelled:
March 24th 2006 @ Tribune Studios - John had conjunctivitis.
December 14th 2002 @ Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali - Security issues.
December 8th 2002 @ Ultra Open Field, Manila - Security issues.
Tel-Aviv Aug 28, 2001 - Security issues.
The 1998 South American tour - unknown reasons.
RHCP shows rescheduled:
Japanese tour March 2007 (to June) - Anthony Kiedis was ill.
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Charlotte's Elevation, one of the fastest growing evangelical churches in America, plans to expand to new satellite sites this fall in Rock Hill and at Vance High School in the University area.
Sounds like the Rock Hill site will also be at a school; Elevation is waiting for action Aug. 8 by the Rock Hill school board before it announces that specific site.
The start date for the new satellite sites: September 11.
Live worship teams will be at the new sites every Sunday. And Pastor Steven Furtick's sermon will be shown live on a big screen, via simulcast technology.
The Rock Hill and Vance HS sites -- the church prefers the term "campuses" -- bring the number of Elevation locations to six. The four current ones are at Blakeney and Matthews and, on Sundays only, at Providence High School and McGlohon Theatre in uptown Charlotte.
Elevation isn't Charlotte's only multi-site evangelical church. Forest Hill, pastored by the Rev. David Chadwick, plans to open its new 1,000-seat, 25,000-square foot permanent site at the Ballantyne YMCA on September 11. Now, the church has a Sunday satellite at the Ballantyne Village Theatre.
Forest Hill also plans to move its York County presence next year from the Manchester Theaters in Rock Hill to some location in Fort Mill.
After that, Chadwick told me, the church is eyeing satellite sites in either Matthews or uptown Charlotte.
Forest Hill's main church is in the South Park area.
Mecklenburg Community Church, pastored by the Rev. James Emery White, also plans to open new satellite sites, in Mint Hill and Kannapolis.
The church now has services at three locations: its main church in North Charlotte; at River Oaks Academy in the Mountain Island Lake area; and at Lowe's YMCA near Lake Norman.
Read my Observer story from earlier this year on Charlotte's multi-campus churches. That list also includes The Park Ministries and Hickory Grove Baptist, which each have a satellite in addition to their main church location. The Park's is in south Charlotte, close to Pineville; Hickory Grove's is near the Concord Mills shopping center.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Elevation Church will launch two new satellite sites
Charlotte's Elevation, one of the fastest growing evangelical churches in America, plans to expand to new satellite sites this fall in Rock Hill and at Vance High School in the University area.
87 comments:
- Mill said...
Elevation!!!!"We the Best" lol. Seriously, I have never enjoyed myself more than I have at Elevation. Pastor Steven is a cool dude and he is very humble. No arrogance at all. Never a dull moment, saddening message or judgemental people. I've only been a member for 3 months but since Ive been in Charlotte for 12 years I this is the 1st time I am proud to say I have a home.
- August 5, 2011 at 2:03 PM
- Anonymous said...
This place and its leader are the pure definition of a cult. I wonder how much this guy rakes in from the church folks!!!
- August 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
God is doing some amazing things here!! I am so blessed to be a part of it, and I cannot wait to see what God is going to do through Elevation! I attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, and we cannot wait to have something so amazing so close!!
- August 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
Something about Furtick that gives me the creeps. I'm not sure being the biggest and largest means being the best.
- August 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
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- August 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- faithplusnothing said...
I don't care how how he looks or acts but the doctrine he preaches is a mixed up bag of law and grace applying Israels' doctrine of law and grace doctrine. But no different than most churches. It's experience based.
- August 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
Since starting to attend Elevation I can say this is the first time I am excited to get up and go to church. I used to have a battle every sunday trying to get my daughter up and going to church but since our first visit to Elevation almost two years ago my daughter is up early to go. She also is involved which Elevation certainly incourages. The difference I have seen in her is amazing as she grows in her faith. Pastor is a great speaker and a true man of God. It amazes me how people that have never attended Elevation like to put it down or give everyone their opinion.
- August 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
This is great. As someone told me there is a lot of money to be made at this church. I wonder if the members really know where the money goes. It made me sick and sad to hear what I did about their practices.
- August 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
Elevation is all about the show and 'pastor' Furtick is a great performer. He can preach the gospel but unfortunately bragging about his 'brand' and reciting all the great things about his church often gets in the way of the Good News. In addition, the message is always prosperity focused and extremely shallow...All about the show and not truly about the 'tell'. He is all about the chase and not about building disciples for the Kingdom. His true interest/s are limited to his kingdom.
- August 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
It's so exciting to see God's Church growing! My brother's family is a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and I attend and serve at Elevation Church. I am so thankful to be a part of such a generous and loving church that preaches the true gospel without holding anything back. To all of the churches listed....keep up the good work!
- August 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
Just don't take a child with a disability to Elevation. If they make a sound, they will be promptly escorted from the service. Just ask the family in Raleigh that this happened to at Easter. I believe Jesus asked the children to come to Him. They just need to do it at a church other than Elevation!
- August 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
Honestly? Made you sick? You have no idea what you are talking about. I will pay you $100 to come and visit and sit through one sermon. Post your email address and I will contact you. I mean it, seriously.
- August 5, 2011 at 3:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
How is this allowed at public schools? Pretty sure if a mosque were to do the same, everyone would be shouting, "Where's the separation of Church and State?!?" Such a double standard...
- August 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
There is no such thing as a "perfect" church. Please don't judge a church on one mistake. I bring my autistic daughter to Elevation Church every week. She has been shown nothing but love and kindess which can't always be easy as she is very unpredictable to say the least! Thanks to Elevation Church for loving on my disabled daughter.
- August 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- BUCKGUY said...
When the members of Elevation Church die do they get to watch Heaven on a TV screen
- August 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
This guy is getting rich beyond belief..(pun intended)
- August 5, 2011 at 4:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
For the guy offering $100 bucks...I'll come listen to a dude with greasy hair and painted fingernails for that kind of cash. In fact, I'll bring 100 people with me who will all take you up on that offer. Put your money where your mouth is and put your email address out so everyone can come see how great your offer and your church are.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
Anyone questioning where the money goes that Elevation brings in could easily find the answer if they took a few moments to find it. Elevation is 100% transparent in their spending and you can find their full financial report here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/2010annualreport
Please find answers for yourself rather than perpetuating rumors.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
I keep hearing comments about "all the money" the church makes. You can see for yourself where the money goes. Elevation releases a financial report every year for all to see. http://www.elevationchurch.org/2010annualreport. As a church, 12% of everything Elevation makes goes back into the city of Charlotte through Outreach Programs. Before you hate, do the research.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
- August 5, 2011 at 4:38 PM
- Anonymous said...
Don't really have an opinion either way, but to everyone talking about the 12% going to the community - that's great, it really is - but 28% goes to personnel. According to the report, that's about $3.25 million for 2010. That's either a whole lot of staff, or a very rich CEO.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
Cults seem to be popping up all over here in Charlotte......
- August 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
God is moving in your city and your state and in our Nation. That scares a lot of people and it creates an atmosphere where still others can stir up fear to try to slow the progress of the Word. Stand firm, for God will prevail. God is good and only through him can good come. Keep rising Elevation and all the churches in your area that are spreading the Good News!
- August 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
'Pastor' Furtick's salary is not published. He has a separate LLC that charges Elevation Church for absolutely everything. It charges for his time, his travel, his expenses. Elevation Church then 'works' for him in marketing his books, promoting his appearances and 'elevating' his celebrity. So, you please do your research. There is absolutely nothing that is transparent about this personal money machine. --- Call the church -- ask the salary. Also, ask about the money to send staff members to Aruba, South Beach and other vacation destinations!!!!!!
- August 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
Over 3 million dollars in personnel expenses!!! Wake up people! With all the transparency, where is Steven's salary listed on that report? That's not transparency.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
To Anonymous @ August 5, 2011 4:18 PM
That is in no way their "full financial report", it's a small summary.
So let me get this straight, outreach giving is 12%, while personnel is more than double that? $3.2mil for personnel last year? That alone should be a red flag.
- August 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM
- LXIX said...
crazy is as crazy does
- August 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Elevation has one of the lowest staff to in attendance ratios in the 'business'. They are rightly proud of that fact. They simply work the 'volunteers' like dogs. So, if any report shows $3.2 million in personnel expenses then please do the math. In addition, the 'charge back' arrangement previously mentioned is in addition to any other 'direct' payment arrangements. --- Simply ask the office the questions. No one will answer. 'Pastor' is a performer and celebrity wanna be. He is paid accordingly --- growing his brand. He hopes to hit a $billion...
- August 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM
- Anonymous said...
Further, as to 'transparency', staff members and spouses are required to sign confidentiality agreements. Ask yourself, why would a church staff person and spouse be subject to a confidentiality agreement??? ---
- August 5, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- Silicon28 said...
Don't forget the article didn't just mention Elevation. (Although it's "issues" and Furtick's celebrity wannabe disorder are HUGE red flags.) It also mentioned Chadwick's little kingdom building all around us and Meck. Community's "also ran" status in this "building war."
You get what you pay for - and these folks do deliver: They give you one of the best "shows" around. If that's religion for you? Then have at it and enjoy every second.
Just quit calling them churches - they are more a part of the entertainment industry than anything remotely connected to the New Testament Church.
- August 5, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
God, protect me from your followers.
- August 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- Anonymous said...
When a friend said hundreds of thousands are being offered for services I am suspicious. Especially when it is seems to be under the radar. All legal I am sure.
But I believe people are being duped into thinking that the entertainment of this church is a ministry. No I believe the real purpose is money.
But then again PTL almost got away with it.
- August 5, 2011 at 5:55 PM
- Anonymous said...
The church isn't about entertainment!! And it's so sad to see how ignorant people are! Pastor steven doesn't give the glory to himself, he gives it to God. Completely! You guys are all going crazy, talking about the "money"? Money that goes to help not only other churches, but also homeless people, people who need care, people all around our city and the world. We have a society where soon as somethings is big its an automatic " oh theres something wrong with this" NO. Those of you who put done a church that has changed so many lives and helped some many people, restored marriages and families! That's showen people the love God has for all his children, that we don't have to worry because God's in control! Serving and reaching out to people who are far from God so that they may be filled with life in christ and you guys are gonna sit here and bash a wonderful church because you may not like the genre of music? or that were opening 2 new campuses because god has blessed us with the money to do so? I mean come on, quit being so judgemental and rude. For once something that's being so called " big" is a good thing. We're changing the world for the kingdom of God. We give all our praise and thanks to the lord for without him none of it would be possible. He gives us the strength to make a difference and bring people who are far from him to be filled with him. and the devil tries to destroy that in everyway possible. Point proven by the way people bash the church. Those who call it a cult, and talk badly of a pastor that loves god whole heartedly. Thats exactly what the devil wants. But god never said it would be easy, and he tells in the bible we'll be rejected. were never more like jesus than when were rejected. But guess what, we stand tall and strong! For God who gives us all our strength. Because it's about him and praising him, for he sent his only son to die for us! We do things the BEST way we can, and to the best of our abilitys! Stop going by what you see but by what God says. Sure okay, elevation may not be the church for you some other may be and we dont look down upon you for that! We instead pray you find a church you can call home! But don't go dissing churches because thats absolutly wrong
- August 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM
- Carrie said...
I don't know anything about the church but I do have 1 question - what's up with all the Elevation Church bumper stickers pasted to every other mini van and cute 'ute in South Charlotte? Is all the advertising and self-promotion really necessary?
- August 5, 2011 at 7:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
All that matters is that when you die you will go to heaven or he'll for ETERNITY! Because of Elevation many people will be in heaven. How can that be a bad thing? I'm proud to go to a church where people are being saved!
- August 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
Are you kidding me? Just because we have the church we go to on our cars doesn't mean anything. That's not advertising. If it were something else you'd think oh they have that on their car they must love that. But since our stickers are of our church that we LOVE. Suddenly that's advertising? No, incorrect. If your so bothered by people putting something on their car that they love or love going to, then don't look that peoples cars. There's no harm being done in putting them on .
- August 5, 2011 at 7:38 PM
- Anonymous said...
They want to put a church on school grounds?
No way. Not even in South Carolina.
- August 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
At the very least, the mere entertainment techniques will never substitute the hard work of teaching believers to acquire the divine life of the Father by the Son through the Holy Spirit. This kind of life may well entail sacrificing certain pleasures of one's former life or rejecting certain elements of Western culture.
- August 5, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hilarious reading all of the "cult" or "too much money" comments. Religion has always been about power and money, don't hate on the folks who at least try to make it relevant to life in the last 50 years.
Really, someone complained that the church is too "experience based". Grow up grandma! Not everyone wants to sing from the ol' Cokesbury every Sunday.
- August 5, 2011 at 7:54 PM
- Anonymous said...
Amen, to the comment above me! Couldn't have said it better myself.
- August 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM
- Ghoul said...
Anonymous said...
All that matters is that when you die you will go to heaven or he'll for ETERNITY! Because of Elevation many people will be in heaven. How can that be a bad thing? I'm proud to go to a church where people are being saved!
August 5, 2011 7:37 PM
The Catholic church sold indulgences for salvation, not much has changed in 1000 years.
- August 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- Grown People Talking said...
Elevation also streams services online:
The Elevation Experience--Having Church At Home
- August 5, 2011 at 8:56 PM
- Timothy Whitson said...
Cult? Really? Religion in general is like-minded people who come together and believe in a common way to worship. People give freely. I've been to lots of different churches, and while the message may have encouraged it, no one held a gun to my check book. We are given free will; the real test of faith comes when you apply what you read in your daily walk, strive to be more like Christ, and try to grow in your personal relationship. It's up to each believer to find a group that fosters these things and helps you develop your moral compass; which mostly comes from within.
- August 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM
- leah.wright16 said...
i'm a 14 year old girl, and elevation church saved my life. i wasn't making the best desicions, but elevation taught me the word of god in a way that was intresting and spoke to me. Who knows how i'd be if it wasn't for that church. And at the end of the day, isnt that what its all about, saving peoples lived for christ. and thats what elevations doing. so i would apreciate it if you wouldn't talk about the house of god in such nasty ways. especially the house of god that lead me to give my life to christ and save me from my old ways, thanks.
- August 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
For all of the "Separation of church and state" posters, school facilities are routinely allowed to rent school facilities at night or weekends when there are no school activities scheduled.
- August 5, 2011 at 10:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
I just want to know how you all know you are saved? Because a guy says you are? So, you have elevated him to God status? I kind of thought God was the only personification that could confirm that.....hmmmmm......maybe you all want to believe so much you are willing to believe someone who seems real, but still....just a guy.....nothing more....a dude with nothing more than charisma....are you all that dumb? Oh well.....luck to you all.....Wow!!!
- August 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
Elevation church helped me save myself from a terrible addiction; I've gone there for three years.
What Elevation has accomplished (under Pastor Steven's leadership) in just over 5 years is quite wonderful.
I am by nature somewhat cynical, but I know that I am not a member of a cult. I knew the salary of the Pastor at my last church only because I was on the Staff Parrish Committee.
If Pastor Steven is doing anything wrong, he will have to answer for that eventually. I would truly hope that all of
those who are so critical would just come one Sunday and experience Elevation for themselves. I know that Elevation isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I guarantee you will experience genuine Christian love from everyone you
encounter there.
We are only saved by the grace of Jesus Christ as we learn from the Bible, not by what Pastor Steven or any other pastor tells us. Pastor Steven would be the first person to tell you that.
Peace and blessings.
- August 5, 2011 at 11:29 PM
- Anonymous said...
A 27 year old girl that I've known since she was 2 is a member at elevation. It's definitely a bunch of koolaid drinking members of a personalilty cult. They've even duped these young adults into selling Amway with good old Stevie at the top of the pyramid.
I'm still trying to figure out how they can not see through that special 3-D movie he made. Las Vegas??? Really? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?
It's only a matter of time before most of the brainwashed start seeing through this. It will take a big scandal, but that is likely just around the corner.
Google "elevation church cult" and read some personal accounts.
- August 5, 2011 at 11:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wow, I am saddened by the hateful words against Elevation Church. I just went to the elevation cult site and after reading the first paragraph I closed it. It is sad to see such hateful and false words. That is not the Elevation church that I have experienced. Being a Christian is about a personal relationship with Jesus. The Bible says we were created for the purpose of worshiping God. It also says we grow by hearing and reading the Word of God. Elevation is a place of lifting our God up in praise. Pastor Steven encourages and directs all glory to God. He teaches a lesson that is biblically solid and relevant to today's world. When I leave an Elevation service I feels fed, encouraged and excited about serving a living God!!
- August 6, 2011 at 12:56 AM
- Anonymous said...
Saying prayers for all the atheists, the haters and other religions who put themselves (men) over God and their fellow humans.....
- August 6, 2011 at 6:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
The last time I saw a church and its leader grow this fast was Jim Baker and PTL. Rev. Steve could just purchase Ft. Mill and save himself a lot of time.
- August 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
See you at cult, er, church on Sunday!
- August 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Anonymous said...
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- August 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM
- Anonymous said...
Where as I don't agree with a lot of Elevation's quote "showy" practices; I would advise anybody calling themselves a Christian to be careful how you judge. You might be right about all this, but you might not at the same time. Don't catch yourself judging and fighting with other believers because that is a hindrance to the mission Jesus gave us.
- August 6, 2011 at 9:29 AM
- Anonymous said...
For the person who talks about how do we know were saved? We know were saved because we've prayed a prayer in our heart for Jesus to come into our hearts. Pastor Steven doesn't tell you your saved he asks you if you truly want to except Jesus in your life then pray a prayer from your heart. He doesn't force it upon you . You have the decision to ask Jesus into your heart! Not him. And the 3-d thing, did you even watch it? You obviously didn't get what the real message was. I feel sorry for those of you who are to ignorant and cruel to say such horrible things about how gods working through not just our church but the lifes of others to make a difference and show his love for all his children. Were not a cult, were not worshiping pastor Steven or the devil. Were praising and worshiping our god who gives us more than we deserve!
- August 6, 2011 at 9:36 AM
- Anonymous said...
I went to that "cult" website to take a look. and I'm in such shock of how someone could just make all of that up. None of that isnt even in any way true. Were not worshiping satan? Were worshiping God. The person who created that page, they seem more with satan. I mean how could you just make up all those things, that are not even true? That's exactly what satan does. I find it ridiculous how people think our church is a cult? How does it even at all come across as that? It doesn't.
- August 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- Anonymous said...
First rule of a cult, deny its a cult.
- August 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Anonymous said...
If you don't sin, Jesus died for nothing.
- August 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- Anonymous said...
Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
- August 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- jholmes44194419 said...
"Good morning congregants. If you give us your money, we will take what is left after we stuff our pockets.....and we will build satellite churches so that our message can reach more people, and they can give us more money." ....."Oh, and the bible says we should be more like Jesus, and be prophets for Jesus, and we should read the bible...etc" ....Have a nice day.
- August 6, 2011 at 10:17 AM
- Anonymous said...
Learn what a cult even is! Obviously you don't know.
- August 6, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
The devil is really working overtime with these comments today. Just because the elevation service is not the boring, dress up in a suit, fire and brimstone preacher church that I grew up doesnt make it a bad thing or a cult. I have met a lot of genuine god loving people there that love the lord. Why put down anything that helps to bring people to god.
- August 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
If you give money directly to a charity, it all goes to that charity in some way. If you give money to a church, they take their share first and give whatever's left to charity. Seems like charities would benefit more from direct donations...
- August 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Anonymous said...
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- August 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Anonymous said...
Many red flags at Elevation. Keep in mind, big crowds and money mean nothing to God. This Pastor's discernment is at an all-time low. He stands behind, and criticized anyone who says a bad thing about false teacher, Joel Osteen????? (He has his picture taken with Osteen.....it's online) Check out his "Hey Haters" video on YouTube. This video is from a humble and mature Pastor who is over hundreds of people????? People beware!
- August 6, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
What bothers me is when a church seems to be built around the personality of one individual. It never ends well.
- August 6, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Anonymous said...
"I keep hearing comments about "all the money" the church makes. You can see for yourself where the money goes. Elevation releases a financial report every year for all to see. http://www.elevationchurch.org/2010annualreport. As a church, 12% of everything Elevation makes goes back into the city of Charlotte through Outreach Programs. Before you hate, do the research."
May you have a point. But then 88% of everything they make goes back into the church. (Much into people's pockets). One suggestion is that you see who counts the cash coming in each week. It must ALL be reported.
But some there are into big money. Do you know the millions that are passing through a few hands over the music and video sales. And that does not show up in the annual report since it is separate isn't it? Some in music there brag about this big money. I believe it can be millions over a few years of virtually untraceable money. The IRS is going to have a difficult time tracing this. Hopefully they can.
I think they will eventually make PTL look like child's play.
- August 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
I saw the following post. If true and people are going to Aruba and steve has a LLC that bills for his tim then this is indeed a fraud.
'Pastor' Furtick's salary is not published. He has a separate LLC that charges Elevation Church for absolutely everything. It charges for his time, his travel, his expenses. Elevation Church then 'works' for him in marketing his books, promoting his appearances and 'elevating' his celebrity. So, you please do your research. There is absolutely nothing that is transparent about this personal money machine. --- Call the church -- ask the salary. Also, ask about the money to send staff members to Aruba, South Beach and other vacation destinations!!!!!!"
- August 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- Anonymous said...
Too bad it's false teaching and these poor, unsuspecting, unknowledgeable people are follwoing...how sad...
- August 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- Anonymous said...
Half of these comments are ridiculous, and its not false teaching.
- August 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Anonymous said...
I love how these people keep saying the money thing is 100% transparent. IS IS NOT. Elevation has some general figures posted on what they call a financial statement, and then they state, "contact Elevation Church for a more detailed statement." I have contacted them 3 TIMES, and I even stated I'm not with any news organization, yet still nothing from them...zero. One of the 3 emails was even answered, and it said "someone will get back to you," and that was several months ago. They do not and will not disclose the salary of the pastor. Yes, I know his salary is decided by a 5 other "pastors," but guess what, he decides who these 5 are, and guess what else, he doesn't disclose who these 5 are. As long as this continues, there will always be questions. If he has nothing to hide, why not disclose it? I have several friends who went there and left, because no discourse is tolerated. You are either a "yes" person, or you're not welcomed there, according to them. I've never heard of a church where the pastor's salary isn't known to the congregation. Will someone give me just ONE example? Further, I can't imagine a pastor of mine ever addressing his "haters." Nothing screams insecurity like someone who is worried about what people say. I don't care what the guy wears or how much gel is on his hair, and he shouldn't make an issue of it either. There is ONE truth, and nothing else matters: the life, death, and Resurrection...that's it, nothing more, nothing less. By most all definitions, this is a cult. One leader, who can't be questioned, is blindly followed (don't ask how much you pay me) to wherever he takes them. Then , the "congregation gets defensive as well. They are taught to attack the "haters." Doesn't it bother you people just a little that it has become about the preacher and the money, and not about the Gospel? I know you're going to say it is about the Gospel, but that is never what I hear. As long as there is no transparency with things like finances, there will always be questions. Someone said he gives 40% of his salary in tithes, and I asked how he knows if the salary isn't disclosed, and he had no answer, of course. The thing that bothers me the most, at the end of the day, is that our young people are getting caught up in this debacle. If something doesn't feel or seem right, it probably isn't people.
- August 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- Kelly Brown said...
Cult: great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book) - By this definition, wouldn't the disciples & followers of Jesus have been considered a cult? I AM IN NO WAY SAYING PASTOR STEVEN IS EQUAL TO JESUS! However, he does deliver God's word boldly, without compromise, and points people to the only one that can help them JESUS!
Visionary: having or marked by foresight and imagination - Why is a visionary considered great in any occupation except that of a Pastor? If someone says God told me, culture looks at them as crazy. However, if someone says my psychic told me or I have a vision for where I want to take this company, it seems to be more accepted.
- Pastor Steven Furtick is a man. However, he is a man of God who should be honored as such as instructed in God's word(Heb. 13;17; 1Tim.2:1-6;Paul teaches in I Timothy 5:17, "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.")
BTW, I don't believe he is the only man of God in Charlotte who should be honored.
Honor has definitely been lost in our culture. In some cultures, people stand when a senior citizen enters a room. When have you seen someone do that lately. Just because our culture doesn't practice such things doesn't mean we are right!
-Pastor Steven is a man that made a commitment to Christ at a young age, has stuck to that commitment when it wasn't easy, and God is blessing his life!
- The staff at Elevation does not consist of 10 people who are just filling their pockets! There is a good size staff(whose ratio is still less than most church/staff ratios)that work 50 to 60 hrs a week, if not more!
- I volunteer in the office at Elevation & get to see what very few do. I help with reports of how money is spent. I can honestly say, NOT ONE PENNY IS SPENT FRIVOLOUSLY! I see the dedication, hard work, and selflessness this staff serves with & believe they are worth so much more monetarily (no matter what they are making)!
I give to God thru this church & other worthy organizations without hesitation!
-In reference to the "Aruba" trip won by staff members, many organizations religious and not are promoting better health, exercise, etc... It is much more cost effective for businesses to offer incentives to their employees to make healthy life style changes than to pay higher premiums for health insurance because of an unhealthy staff.
- I have a 17 yr old who is in such a great place relationally with God because of the ministry at Elevation. She would walk their if We didn't take her and I can't put a price on that!
-My husband and I have been challenged with God's word as never before - relationally, spiritually, financially, and even physically! We are better because of the ministry at Elevation Church!
I am praying for you Pastor Steven, Elevation Staff & your families! I know you will continue to keep your knees bent in prayer and honor before our Lord & Savior! The bulls eye is only going to get bigger as we advance the cause of Christ!
- August 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
I know some folks who left well established churches in our community to attend Elevation because in their words "it fits our lifestyle."
What they actually mean is "We're not going to change the way we live, we're just going to find someone to tell us it's OK."
The fact is God's instructions for our life are written in black & white and it appears Elevation is doing their best to smudge all that into a comfortable gray area.
Mr. Furtick, you are the one who has to stand face-to-face with God someday. Telling God how great the band sounded when they were playing those pop tunes instead of delivering His message might not fly too well.
I've known Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for many years and I've visited your church in Matthews. I'm really sorry to say God wasn't there that day.
- August 6, 2011 at 12:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
"Cult: great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book) - By this definition, wouldn't the disciples & followers of Jesus have been considered a cult?"
Yes, they would have. It's funny, when I was a kid and attending church (Baptist), they'd show us videos that specifically talked about how followers of the Catholic and Mormon churches were cults. Yes, they used the word cult. I always wondered how they could classify those flavors as cults but not themselves. Funny how no one could ever give me a decent answer on that.
On the main topic, I'm of the opinion that Furtick is a genious. At 16, he figured out he was charismatic enough to get people to hand over a sizeable portion of their money each week. For those who go there, how big is his house? What kind of cars do he and his wife drive?
I honestly have no idea what the answers are to either of those questions, but in many of these cases, the "minister" is living the good life, all while some members of the church "willingly" tithe while they're struggling to make ends meet. Sorry, but I have a serious problem with that, and to me, it underminds any message he's delivering.
- August 6, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
If money is being misused eventually it will come out. For me I prefer to go somewhere where I can find out where my money goes. I want to know the pastor's salary, expenses, cars, monthly housing allowance, suit cost, vacation house cost, whatever. Sometimes, because of the tax laws, the housing allowance can far exceed the salary I believe.
- August 6, 2011 at 11:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
Just got back from Elevation Blakeney and it is so exciting to see hundreds of people who have chosen to follow Jesus now coming forward in obedience for believers baptism. A church I went to 10-15 years ago decided to add a Praise & Worship service on Sunday. Some of the people didn't like that idea because that was not what they were use to. The pastor gave a great analogy. He said some of us listen to 45 vinyl records when we were growing up, then the 8 track tape came along, then the cassette and now the CD. They all produced music but the delivery was different as our culture changed. God's message is always the same but the delivery can change. I know Elevation might not be for everybody but it's beliefs are biblically based, it's leaders are men of God, and hundreds of lives are being changed through Jesus. My God was there today!
- August 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Kelly Brown said...
"On the main topic, I'm of the opinion that Furtick is a genious. At 16, he figured out he was charismatic enough to get people to hand over a sizeable portion of their money each week."[WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO BELEIVE THAT PASTOR STEVEN MAY HAVE A GENUINE WALK WITH GOD & EXPERIENCED THAT LIFE CHANGE AT 16?]
"For those who go there, how big is his house?"[COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS A 1300SQ FT HOUSE, BELIEVE ME, HIS IS NOT EXCESSIVE] "What kind of cars do he and his wife drive?"[THESE TO ARE NOT EXCESSIVE, I SEE MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE CARS AROUND CHARLOTTE]
"I honestly have no idea what the answers are to either of those questions,"[YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BUT, YOU ARE PASSING JUDGEMENT] "but in many of these cases, the "minister" is living the good life, all while some members of the church "willingly" tithe while they're struggling to make ends meet."[WHETHER YOU ARE STRUGGLING OR NOT, WE ARE COMMANDED IN SCRIPTURE TO GIVE! I CAN SAY FROM EXPERIENCE, NO ONE AT ELEVATION IS TWISTING ARMS! ALSO, FROM EXPERIENCE, I HAVE NEVER OUT GIVEN WHAT GOD HAS FIRST GIVEN TO ME! I GIVE BECAUSE HE FIRST GAVE AND IT'S MY HONOR TO! IF ELEVATION OR ANY OTHER CHURCH MISAPPROPRIATES FUNDS THEN THAT IS BETWEEN THEM AND GOD AND I HAVE STILL BEEN OBEDIENT TO GOD'S WORD!]
"Sorry, but I have a serious problem with that, and to me, it underminds any message he's delivering."[JUST CURIOUS, HAVE YOU EVER ATTENDED ELEVATION? IT MAY NOT BE THE CHURCH GOD WANTS YOU AT & THAT'S OKAY. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU VISIT ANY CHURCH YOU ARE CONSIDERING AT LEAST 3 TIMES. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SAYING IT'S NOT THE CHURCH FOR YOU.
- August 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
Christians have always felt like they had to "defend" their faith. But in reality, it is a choice that everyone of us makes between our Lord Jesus Christ and own selves. We were born in sin and by accepting Him as our Savior, we are one with Him. We need to walk with Him daily in His Word. By doing this, we learn more about Him and what He expects of us as His children. Those who have been so critical about religion be very careful about what you say as being judge mental. You really should read a lot about this in the Bible. This subject will come up again before you and you might not like the true ending of His story.
- August 8, 2011 at 6:21 PM
- Anonymous said...
Folks, there is a large staff. About 60 plus with the size of the church. Don't whine about the salaries and expenses for personnel. These people give their lives, time and sacrifice each day to make it possible for those far from God to be filled with life in Christ. That's a high calling I'd like to see some of you try to take on. It takes it's toll in many ways and they are due some respect, honor and yes - reward. Been at the church for 5 years - I can tell you a Sunday off is rare for anyone. They love what they do, work hard and they do it with passion. So they build community with a little staff competition with a trip reward? Big deal - if they can do it with a God focus in mind (and the premise was much more deep that someone presented in their comments here-you're not on staff, you don't know the context) and can offer one staff member among many a well deserved weekend away, good for them! Also - the high percentage for personnel pay - if the church has about 9000 in attendance and about 60 staff members then they are on the right track. Thats a ratio of 1 staff member to every 150 people who attend. Pretty good (much better than it had been just a few months ago) but it's still a work in progress.
- August 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
I deeply understand someone's comments about wanting to know where the pastor's money is spent, but as a pastor's daughter myself, that makes me sick. I recognize some churches misuse money. Shame on them. But that isn't all churches. I believe Elevation has yearly finance checks done on it, preps an annual report and anyone can call in to get a copy, talk with the folks who deal with the finances on staff. That being said - wanting to know how much is spent on suits, vacations, etc. That still makes me sick. People seem to forget pastors have a regular family and are "just like everyone else". It shouldn't be everyone's business to know when he had to spend money on a surgery and how much it was or how much it cost to go on vacation with his family the one or two Sundays he MAY have been gone in one year's time or how much the used car he drives costs. His paycheck is his paycheck. My dad NEVER used regular church funds for cars, clothes, etc. I regard Pastor Steven and Elevation very highly and in the years I've known him I would NOT assume that he does this either.
- August 8, 2011 at 9:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Read your Bible...King David wasn't judged according to how much he had, but how much he GAVE! He was a man after God's own heart...and God didn't mind a bit that King David had plenty of money and possessions. It was all about David's heart!!! Money is an issue with so many people because they DON'T have any but WANT someone else's! In this case, they wish they were in Pastor Steven's shoes, but aren't willing to step out and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ or pay the price!
- August 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
wow. you know, they call their pastor "the visionary." that alone is creepy as hell.
- March 19, 2012 at 11:15 PM
- James Sharrett (Mint Hill, NC) said...
Evangelical Church???? PLEASE! You need to understand the Gospel vs. this self-centered, milk-water, hurray I don't have to miss the football game on Sunday FALSE gospel that is being preached at Elevation and the other health and wealth (ala Joel Osteen) churches like it. They portray the gospel as God is your bro' and if you're a good Christian you'll be healthily, wealthy and happy in this sinful, fallen world. This is a damnable lie clearly refuted by Scripture and will lead people happily to Hell (a real place). This false happiness message always has and always will fail. The sad part is when it does fail (you lose your job, you lose your health, you lose a loved one) you're left with one of two people to blame: 1. It must be me, I'm not good enough for God, 2. God is a liar (or doesn't exist) and this Christian none-sense is a bunch of fairly tales.
This is the danger of this type of gospel vs. the true Gospel that the salvation for the descendents of Adam is Jesus Christ and that Jesus' primary concern isn't your momentary happiness on this side of Heaven but your eternal joy in Heaven. If you want a far clearer rebuke of this type of gospel listen to the message preached AT ELEVATION by Matt Chandler. Matt is a Gospel centered Bible preaching pastor at a "Mega-church" in Dallas, Tx. I guess Steven Furtick expected a mega-church bro and didn't do his homework (along with his Bible study) on Matt.
This is a truly God center, Bible based, compassionate Christian message that pulls the mirror out of your hand and puts a Bible in it. You can tell by the hands in his pocket, pacing at the end of the message that Steve isn't getting the "Amen" he was expecting and the audience (they don't have members so I cannot call them that. Anyone see a problem here already?) is getting a clear dose of Salvation they're not use to.
Elevation originally refused to post this sermon in their sermon archives and had to lament after a lot of pressure but they (Steve) do everything they can to suppress it (e.g. they had UTube pull the video) to avoid the just slap on the back of the head they deserve.
SIN IS SIN. Stop trying to put a politically correct marketing spin on it so you can keep doing it and feel better about it and stop trying to fit God and the Gospel into our fallen world and take His infallible, inerrant Word as it is written in the Bible and get on with following it. Jesus isn't interested in fans, He's interested in followers.
Here is a link to the sermon at Elevation by Matt (I'm sure his last).
- April 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
All the "cult" comments remind me of the way that the pharisees in the bible saw the teachings of Jesus as a threat. Elevation is trying to lead by the example that Jesus set and it's obvious the WANNABE "blameless" pharisees of today are still afraid of being exposed as the sinners they are, that we all are.
- March 31, 2013 at 4:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
Just a question. To those stating Pastor Furtick's house is not "excessive" in size, what does that mean to you?
He has an almost 4000 square foot house, but the best part?
He and his wife's names are misspelled on the deed. Coincidence? I don't think so. This makes it hard for anyone to look up public record for them- and should be illegal!
Go to that webpage and search for "FUTRICK." He and his wife, and their huge house pop up. Hey pastor Futrick!
- April 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you to whom ever wrote this article. You saved me from making a huge mistake. I attended my first cult meeting for Amway last night, not knowing it was a cult of course. I got a weird feeling while I was at the seminar that something just seemed so fake about it. So this morning I did some digging and everything is coming back negative about it. The guy that brought me to the seminar did exactly as you said he was very broad and never mentioned amway they even hardly mentioned it at the cult meeting I just caught that the products they actually would of sent me were through amway. Fortunately I found this article before spending a dime. But this is my next thought, my meeting/seminar was at the Elevation Church in Cornelius North Carolina. I have always felt a little off about this place and now that I see they allow a multi billion dollar scam of a business to host seminars at there facility I'm beginning to question whats going on behind closed doors there as well. I'm just going to steer clear of that place and never talk to anyone involved ever again. I'm sure they do worship an invisible lizard that lives in the vacuum of space.
- December 2, 2015 at 11:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
Very humble, with a multi million dollar home?
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Heavens. Those tags are not just lovely, they are out of this world. I also really like the ribbon you used. What a fantastic idea, even if you did get chosen to make it so.ReplyDelete
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Happy WOYWW from #1.
We had the same idea with our blog title today.. Love your tags, they will be much appreciated with the gifts. I don't often have ideas I leave that to others... Happy WOYWW, right behind ya at #3 HelenReplyDelete
I have a feeling this may be a recurring blog post title today! Lovely scripty stamps and a great sentiment. We need more of all those things right now, for sure.ReplyDelete
Fiona #4
Once you've finished your tags and cards then you will enjoy them and I think what you have on your desk is just lovely and they will make the baskets look wonderful hugs Nikki 5ReplyDelete
Such a lovely and kind thing to do, bet it makes you feel really great. vicky(#6)ReplyDelete
it certainly is being to look a lot like Christmas. I guessing there will be a lot of Christmas things on show today on woyww . Happy woyww jill #14ReplyDelete
Your tags are beautiful esp the ribbons :-)ReplyDelete
Have a great week.
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Oh, I understand the need to keep ones mouth firmly closed! I'm getting a lot better at saying NO to people in my old age- which is hard as I'm a real people pleaser but I only have so much time. But well done yu for taking the task on..I'm sure they'll love the fruit baskets..ReplyDelete
Hugs, LLJ 16 xxxx
Those tags and cards are beautiful! Your neighbours will be very pleased. A message of peace is always appropriate what ever the creed.ReplyDelete
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It was a very good idea! Not that that matters when you are in the middle of having to do so much. LOL I often get those ideas and then I wish I could kick myself afterwards.ReplyDelete
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We all learn the hard way, don't we? But the tags are beautiful and the recipients will be so appreciative. Wondering what you are doing with that large bottle of Diamond Glaze. I have yet to try it and wondering how you use it.ReplyDelete
What wonderful tags you are making! Anyone receiving these will be so happy! Have a great week! Glenda #25ReplyDelete
Well I guess it'll keep you busy! Tags look great. Take care Zo xx 28ReplyDelete
I think we've all done that and ended up with a job! Your tags are lovely and I'm sure they will be appreciatedReplyDelete
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I making a real effort to get round a few more desk this week. Yes if it was up to us WOYWWers I am sure the world would be at peace! x JoReplyDelete
A creative mess is better than tidy idleness, love all the action you have going on there. Your tags and cards look great Robyn I'm sure the recipients will love them! Looking forward to the new ATC reveal too. Enjoy your day!ReplyDelete
next year READ YOUR NOTES!!! Only joking as I know only too well the feeling after Christmas.ReplyDelete
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Those tags are fab. What a lovely idea as well - fruit baskets, cards and tags. Anne x #49ReplyDelete
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Gorgeous tags Robyn and love the card. Happy woyww, Angela x 24ReplyDelete


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SEWARD, NEB. (11/17/2017) Concordia University, Nebraska's Center for Liturgical Art (CLA) is hosting an online auction of items in Marxhausen's studio from 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 through 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27.
"We are selling a number of items from the Marxhausen studio which includes pieces he made or pieces he kept around for inspiration or traded for with other artists," said Evan Balleweg, CLA Operations Manager. "Notable pieces include a cosmic cube with his name engraved, a large stardust prototype, and the mosaic back door from his house. All proceeds will be used to renovate his studio."
The new CLA facility was dedicated early this year on Sept. 22 at 540 North Columbia Avenue in Seward, Nebraska, where the former Marxhausen family home stood. It is also the site of Reinhold Marxhausen's studio, where the art professor completed his two mosaic murals for the Nebraska State Capitol. Planned renovations include structural and aesthetic improvements to restore the studio into a workshop.
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