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After contemplating whether or not I should even write a post about New York Fashion Week this year, I knew that I would be completely fawning over the runway shows regardless. So I decided to write a post anyway!
I have recently been straying away from writing about fashion simply because my interest in it has begun to slowly disappear. Despite this, I can't help but view Fashion Week as a pop culture event, and I can never get enough popular culture.
This year had some interesting moments. Christian Siriano made a statement (without saying anything at all) by featuring plus sized models in his collection. He was later questioned about it and responded along the lines of "it shouldn't be something surprising – this is how women look."
I think my interest in fashion has decreased a lot recently because I have continued to view the fashion industry as aa world where women are constantly being valued by their appearance and nothing but. However, Fashion Week is a time for designers to showcase their creativity – and said creativity never disappoints. It's obvious that the business needs some work in regards to representation, but progress is being made.
Here are some of my favorite moments from NYFW. And by moments, I mean I had a ridiculously hard time narrowing it down to anything less than the following looks.
Tuesday, September 6
A lone favorite from the opening day of NYFW was Rebecca Minoff's collection. While it seems like floral is going to be big this spring, (do they ever die?) I enjoy the collections sense of ease and comfort without it being sloppy. Effortlessly chic and timeless. Please give me that romper!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 7
I found this collection's structure and architecture in a league of its own and I am absolutely obsessed with the patterns that are featured in the three looks above. There's something eye catching about the tension that each piece brings but it works with the simple shoe.
I'm going to admit that initially, I didn't like this collection. Something about it is sort of too Kardashian for me, and I'm struggling to decide what I think about it as I type this. But I appreciate the cutouts – something that will never go out of style in my opinion, and the dress on the right is absolutely amazing.
This is probably one of my favorite collections of the week – prairie goth is honestly my dream aesthetic. I am blown away by these pieces' ability to look so timeless yet have an edge to them because of the hairstyles and the neutral makeup. Something about having the white dress go with the black booties just pulls it all together for me.
Something about this collection screams Twin Peaks meets Witch and I hope someone who decides to read this understands what I mean. I think it's the metallic, shiny material of the jacket and the spaghetti straps on the middle dress – very 90s meets Blair Witch. Give me that jacket and I will never complain about Chicago rain ever again.
Thursday, September 8
I find this collection to be easily comparable to Camilla and Marc above – even though they are obviously different. I am definitely on the fence about body chains? Are they called that? That are pictured in the first look but something about how the styling was done for this collection really made me love all of the looks.
Two words: leather pants. What more can you ask for? I am absolutely in love with these looks and I love the combination of masculine and feminine that is featured throughout the collection. I think it's also important to note that all three collections above would be flattering on any body type which is an important aspect that designers should continue to consider when they're designing clothes for women.
Friday, September 9
Two things that I will forever love and cherish: jumpsuits and cutouts. And these looks have both! I am obsessed with the colors that were featured in this collection (and I usually hate orange), but I think the designer did a really great job with balancing each design aspect to make a very cohesive, wearable collection.
One of my favorite designers has done it again. I can't even begin to describe how much I love these looks. One thing I am sort of critical about is that the collection as a whole isn't super cohesive, but I guess that's not necessarily a guideline and can be a little bit limiting. Overall I would love to see any of these looks on the red carpet in 2017.
Saturday, September 10
I think I say this nearly every time that I write about Banana Republic: despite the massive amount of preppy that is always embedded in their collections: I always love them! I am super invested in this Audrey Hepburn esque aesthetic (see: black and white checkered dress) and I love acting like I can afford any of these clothes when I know I can't.
Ugh. Obsessed with these looks and love that they are non body type specific. The color palette is so nice for spring (that blue is GORGEOUS) and I love the swing and the movement that are visible in each piece while still having structure in the pieces.
Sunday, September 11
I have a love/hate relationship with lace. Sometimes it can look so tacky and other times it just works so well. This confuses me because I want my wedding dress to be lace. Anyway, I have really been loving Jenny Packham's recent collections and I find the contrast between city and beachside very interesting in this collection. I also usually despise orange and that dress is beautiful!
Tuesday, September 13
One of my favorite designers on the planet! I usually tend to stray away from prints but something about these looks make me wish I could pull them off when I go to class. The idea of wearing an outfit that looks effortless but is so put together is a life goal of mine and I feel like Alice + Olivia ALWAYS pulls that off in their collections. I love the headbands, too.
How cool do you have to be to wear these clothes? Way cooler than I am. There's nothing more that I strive to be than a girl who can pull off any of these looks above. I am obsessed with dresses that have sheer panelling like the one above and that leather jacket is seriously the most badass thing I have ever seen. And olive green is one of my favorite colors to wear. What more do I need?
If you've read any of my previous posts about Fashion Week, you know that Reem Acra can honestly do no wrong in my eyes. LOOK AT THAT DRESS ON THE RIGHT. Can that please be my wedding dress? I am getting total Serena Van Der Woodsen vibes from this collection and absolutely need Gossip Girl to be revived so I can see her wearing all of these looks for the rest of eternity.
This is so opposite of what I thought Naeem Khan was going to pull off this year at Fashion Week but I am so here for it. I am fascinated with the use of color and especially print. I am obsessed with long sleeved dresses and he did an amazing job crafting them without losing any sexiness.
If the name Brandon Maxwell sounds familiar, it's because he's one of the most up and coming fashion designers out there right now – and he's also friends with Lady Gaga and is highly praised by her basically every day. His collection as a whole is probably my favorite that I've seen this year for Spring 2017 and I love his ability to make simple clothing without making it boring. P.S. can't you see Taylor Swift wearing any of these looks above?
Last, but certainly not least: Marchesa. There's not much I can say but holy crap, these gowns are unbelievably beautiful. Can Lorde please make her return to the music business and only wear these fairy dresses? I'm ready for it.
There you have it! After going through countless amounts of collections at Fashion Week, these are the ones I decided are my favorite. If you made it through this entire post, thank you SO much for giving me your attention!
All photos are from Vogue.com.


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We engineers have faced the challenge of how to work with other disciplines during design and construction of a project. Architects, contractors, developers, engineers, and public agencies each bring different priorities, responsibilities, and thought processes to projects. Some projects run smoothly; others are full of discord.
Even our approach to problems may be different, beginning with how we were trained before we entered our respective professions.
Architects mull over a wide variety of design and artistic ideas, exploring many facets before finalizing their ideas. Engineers tend to be more focused on understanding the problem and the most efficient solution for the challenge — end of story.
Collaboration is paramount, and we've all become relatively good at working with — or around! — our partners. We want to be good partners, but maybe we're unsure how to improve or what that even looks like because we are so different in training and the way we approach challenges. Most of us have architect jokes when they are not around and vice versa. One way to take collaboration to the next level is to build stronger, more genuine partnerships.
The people in our Los Angeles office recently took a step at improving this when they kicked off something called the "Great Mind Series." Invitations marketed Great Minds as thought-provoking, high-level talks with the "Greats" among us: Great Architects, Great Builders, Great Developers, and, of course, Great Engineers. We limited attendance to 50 to make it exclusive and the first one "sold out" in four hours. The two architectural thought leaders featured so far — Craig Hodgetts of Hodgetts + Fung and Matthew Porreca of BNIM — definitely had innovative ideas to share at these well-received events.
Watch a 30-second video from the last event at http://miyamotointernational.com/greatminds.
Designing an evening for the very specific reason of socializing with diverse professionals and clients is a key strategy for the series, as well as being at the center of synergistic conversations about the best practices and the most exciting projects going on in Los Angeles. The beauty is, we aren't talking about our own projects or angling for work, but it's time well spent to get to know the attendees and speakers on a more personal level.
And for them to get to know us and each other.
Events such as Great Minds might be an idea to try in your market to improve collaboration and connect with new people. After all, it is more efficient — and fun — to work together if the relationship is more personal and has moved beyond mere business. That way, the respect is already there and you're just friends solving a challenge together.
H. Kit Miyamoto, Ph.D., S.E., is the CEO and a structural engineer for Miyamoto International (miyamotointernational.com), Global Risk Miyamoto, and a nonprofit organization, Miyamoto Global Disaster Relief. He specializes in high-performance earthquake engineering, and disaster mitigation, response, and reconstruction.

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by Tracy Johnson
Most everyone hates Mondays. There's even a Boomtown Rats song that made it an anthem in the 80s. That day is tough for listeners and for radio personalities. It's different than every other day. It feels different. Response is different. And the audience? They're just…different. There are at least 3 reasons your show sucks on Monday.
And I have four things to help deal with it.
Why is it different? Here are three key reasons:
It's easy to understand why listener moods are different after a weekend in a different, and usually more fun, routine.
They've been in weekend mode, and so have you. Now it's time to crank it up again. They're moving a little slower, and so is their family. The kids don't want to get up. They don't want to get up. And everyone is just a little cranky on Monday morning.
The result is that when they finally get started, it's a more frantic pace.
Those clever segments that normally bring out a great response don't produce the same results on Monday morning because they're not as available or as eager to play along with your show.
If you're on a morning show, you've been off for three days (one of the advantages of a morning show is that virtually every weekend is a three day weekend, from 10am on Friday through Sunday night).
It's hard to shift gears again and get into a different mindset. Sleep patterns changed the last two nights. You're tired, and have one of those weekend hangovers.
Show prep is probably not as thorough or as complete as it is on other days. Things happened over the weekend, and you haven't been paying as much attention as usual. Plus, since everyone hit the door early on Friday, Monday's show probably isn't quite as put together as other days.
Like the audience, you're adjusting to a new week. It feels different because it is different.
If that's not enough, studies show that you are physically different on Mondays. You tire more quickly and psychologically are less optimistic. It's what you might call the Monday Morning Blahs.
All three of these are real factors.
So what's the solution? Is that just how it is? Are we doomed to have a bad show because it's Monday? Never!
Making Monday's show great creates an opportunity. Remember, every show is dragging. What a great time to take advantage of those lazy competitors who are mailing it in!
Here are four things to pump it up and make it sizzle:
Show Prep. It's always a good idea to plan a show further in advance. Some shows have laid out a show plan up to a full week in advance. This makes it much easier to get ahead of Monday morning.
It's tempting to rush out the door right after Friday's last break, but make it a priority to spend a few minutes to insure that Monday is ready to go. Start that process on Thursday if possible. I'm all for personalities getting into weekend mode as soon as possible, but establish a discipline lays out the content for the show before hitting the door.
Start Earlier. Knowing Monday is more of a grind, make it a policy to get to the studio earlier than usual on Mondays. Try to come in 30 minutes earlier if possible, but just 15 minutes can make a big difference.
This helps multi-cast shows to reconnect, plan content based on new weekend developments and get the cob-webs out before turning on the mic.
It also helps to play some warm-up games to get the blood flowing before the show begins. It may seem silly, but it's amazing how quickly it helps pump up the energy.
Plan The Show Without Listener Interaction. Since the audience is dragging, they're far less likely to participate. Getting upset at them won't help. And begging for phone calls sounds horrible and desperate. Accept that the phones won't light up like it might on other days, and prepare the show as if nobody will call.
This is good advice every day. Too many shows count on listener contributions to drive the show. Phone calls on the air are terrific, but planning for the audience to provide entertainment value is lazy. Plan the show for no phone calls. If they do, it's a bonus.
Expect less contribution from your listener. This means your interactive content must be simpler, easier to play with and require less thought than other days might.
Prepare Psychologically. Most successes in life are a product of attitude. Mondays happen and there is nothing we can do to stop them. But we can program ourselves psychologically to start the week full of enthusiasm.
Figure out how to look forward to the new week with an attitude of new opportunities. Change your mood and Monday will follow.
Monday will never be fun. And it will always be different. That's why it takes a little more focus and extra effort to make it work.
Supercharge every Monday by preparing for it and knowing that it's one of the most difficult days of the week. This goes double for Tuesdays following a long weekend!
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The Best Back to School Deal to Ever Exist in Biking History!
Through the month of September Cycle Works will be offering an affordable Back to School package deal that includes everything needed to start commuting via bike. For the price of $500 out-the-door you will have the choice of either a Giant Escape 3 or a Liv Alight 3 with a rear-mounted rack, kickstand, U-lock, water bottle cage, helmet, floor pump, and light set. All bikes purchased from Cycle Works include one free tune-up during the life of the bike. We guarantee our customers the best service and value in town.
The accessories
- Rear-Mounted Rack: A rear-mounted rack provides a platform to carry your lock or possibly even school books. Other accessories that allow for carrying cargo utilize the rack as a mounting surface. The rear-mounted rack is a must for bicycle commuters.
- Kickstand: The kickstand allows the owner to park their bike at their convenience rather than having to find a support or lay their bicycle on the ground.
- U-Lock: One ugly reality of bicycle commuting is the dangers associated with locking up your bike in public areas. Santa Cruz is a beautiful place to live and cycle but unfortunately has a high incidence of bike theft. The U-Lock is your primary defense against theft.
- Water Bottle Cage: We all get thirsty! The water bottle cage allows you to secure your water bottle against the frame of your bicycle.
- Helmet: Riding a bike always presents the risk of an accident. Protect yourself in-case of falls with a helmet and keep your brain and face beautiful.
- Floor Pump: Maintaining proper tire pressure is the easiest way to prevent tire punctures. Having a floor pump at home allows you to properly inflate your tires before each ride.
- Light Set: Just like cars and other road vehicles, law requires a bicycle to have a front and rear light to operate on the road at night. Lack of visibility is a leading cause of cyclist being struck by vehicles at night. Stay safe at night with a light set.
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PEDAL TO WORK, MEET FRIENDS FOR COFFEE OR BUILD UP FITNESS ON THE BIKE PATH. Alight FITS RIGHT INTO A FUN, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
With its lightweight and durable ALUXX aluminum frame and upright flat-bar positioning, Alight is comfortable for a daily commute and sporty for longer rides. Women's-specific geometry and sizing gives Alight a stable, confident ride quality. And thanks to integrated dropouts, it's easy to personalize with racks and fenders.
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With its lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame and smooth, stable 700c wheels, Escape is your ticket to on-road versatility. Ride city streets or country roads. For commuting, fitness, or just for the fun of it. Confident upright geometry and a wide range of gears give it a sporty ride quality. Whatever road or path you choose, Escape is always up for the adventure.


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23 manatees feeling their feelings about being removed from the endangered species list.
The Florida manatee is rebounding, and the animals are obviously celebrating.
Thanks to years of sustained population growth spurred by conservation efforts from locals, environmentalists, and lawmakers, Florida manatees are no longer officially endangered.
Manatees are known for their vivid, dramatic, easy-to-read facial expressions. Just look at how obviously happy this one is:
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1st December 2019.Free 'Taster Tours' are available for individuals and couples on the first Sunday of the month (except January). Meet at 2pm opposite the Town Hal...Free 'Taster Tours' are available for individuals and couples on the first Sunday of the month (except January). Meet at 2pm opposite the Town Hall pediment on Halifax Road, OL14 5AQ Todmorden Town Hall straddles the Walsden Water and was situated in both Lancashire and Yorkshire until the county boundary was moved on January 1st 1888. Designed by John Gibson of Westminster, this Grade 1 listed building holds a strong place in the hearts of local people. Most iconic, from the outside, is the pediment. The carved stonework has two central female figures on a pedestal. The one on the left represents Lancashire (cotton spinning industry) and the one on the right Yorkshire (engineering and agriculture). Below the two figures are different friezes of the industries coming together to prosper on the border. Inside the building there is an old Magistrate's Court which now serves as the Todmorden Town Council Chamber. The ballroom upstairs spans the length of the building and holds many memories for those who have attended the variety of events held in the Town Hall for over 140 years.


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Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no end in sight for these supercar and superbabe videos.
Where there's a will, there's a way. And when it comes to lining up hot chicks to take a ride in hot supercars, there's no end of determination to get these videos made.
This time round Jenni, famed for her outing in the 1,250hp twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo, has been summoned to ride shotgun in a Porsche Carrera GT. Having been scared half to death by the Lambo, she seems to find the 604hp Carrera GT laugh-out-load hilarious. However, it's not her emotional reaction that grabs people's attention rather the way her ample assets adapt to the supercars' wicked acceleration.


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Science club helps in the development of scientific attitude, and develop genuine interest in science and scientific activities, supplements the work of the classroom and the laboratory.The purpose of Science Club is to promote interest in science among all students. We hope to spread both interest and knowledge to students and their families by making Science Club a fun, welcoming environment where science is relevant and useful. We hope to develop and expand the critical thinking and problem solving skills among the students who participate in the Science Club.
Non-formal mode of education is an organized activity which can be modified in a number of forms and methods depending on the requirements of the learner. Our classroom teaching does not provide opportunity for self expression, constructive activities and independent enquiry. No time is assigned for practical work.Science Club helps inculcatescientific attitude and genuine interest in science and also supplements the work of the classroom and gives the syllabus a practical dimension.It is a fact that we can learn and remember things better if we do it and practice rather than just read them. This basic principle is involved in the formation of "Science Clubs" meant for 'learning by doing'.
Children have the tendency to make things, break things and handle things on their own but the conventional system of education does not allow them to do so. Self-expression, independent research, constructive activities, etc., are some of the opportunities provided by the science clubs. In the classrooms, the students work formally and restrict themselves to the school curriculum. Whereas in science clubs, there are no restrictions and the students can work on their own ideas with full freedom.Science clubs channelize the energies of students and make use of their skills and talents, which satisfy their instincts and urges and helps in developing their overall personality. Science clubs work in association with classroom instruction of science subjects. Science Club bridges in-school and out-of-school learning and fosters the development of skills, such as experimentation, critical thinking, and problem solving. By giving members a supportive environment to explore science, we are also building more confident learners and educators.


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If you've ever wished that you could get a big picture view of THE conversation Workshop in one session, here it is! The Lindas explain fundamental concepts necessary for teaching the kids in our lives the way to experience a life that flourishes. We discuss the impact these concepts can have on decision making regarding the body, sex and relationships when established early. Episode 21 ends with The Talk, demonstrating for us how the pre-adolescent talk sounds in the context of THE conversation.
Thank you so much for listening to THE conversation Podcast on iTunes and on Google Play, or on our website! Congratulations! You have reached the conclusion of Podcast Season 1. If you have listened in chronological order from the first episode to Episode 20, you will have followed the general arc of THE conversation Workshop in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace. If not, we encourage you to go back and listen to all of our podcasts starting here.
If you haven't already, please subscribe to our monthly email in order to receive more tools for conversations with kids regarding God's design for the body, relationships, and sex. As a subscriber, you will learn when new podcasts or blogs are introduced in the future as well as when and how you can attend THE conversation Workshop in person and be part of our interactive experiences! We're hard at work creating new resources and will keep you informed as they roll out.
The opposite of loving people is not hate, but using them (Ashour, Mausolf). We want children to understand that God created them for love, and anything less than that falls short of God's design for their lives. In this podcast, the Lindas discuss being intentional about teaching our kids what love looks like in our relationships. We discuss the differences in the way we approach persons versus things. The Lindas model a conversation that can help a child identify situations in which he or she is being used or abused as well as suggesting a protective response.
In the midst of longings and desires, how do we find our way to love others as God does? In this episode, the Lindas refer back to the personalistic norm as a way to love as Jesus loved. Listen as we offer suggestions for conversations addressing questions such as, "If we really love each other, why can't we have sex?" And, "How far is too far?"
We were made to run on God's love, but sometimes we believe that we can run on something else. CS Lewis says, "He himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on." But we have these longings and desires………and we wonder what to do with them. How do we respond to those longings and desires in a way that brings us life and not destruction? In this episode the Lindas will propose some practical help for processing these experiences with our kids - and in our own lives.
So singleness is as much a sign of God's invitation of love and communion with Himself as marriage is. Whether married or single we are called to a life of love. We can invite our kids into a vision of love that is bigger than marital status. In this episode we will take a closer look at ways to help our kids connect to LOVE and overflow with love for others that will direct them into life-giving choices.
This episode was recorded by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub for their podcast, In This Together. THE conversation was incredibly honored to join the In This Together podcast to discuss questions that Dr. Josh and Christi have received from parents about how to talk about sex with their kids.
From In This Together: What happens when our son is exposed to pornography at a young age? Or our daughter begins hearing about sex at school and asking you questions? Many of our own parents didn't model for us how to have these difficult conversations with our kids. Not only that, our kids seem to be exposed to sex at even younger ages today.
In this episode, we revisit with Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, two leading voices helping parents talk to their children about body image and sex through THE Conversation Workshop. This is part two of a two part series.
In this episode, Linda and Linda discuss with us how to talk to our kids about sex through a simple, yet powerful framework of flourishing.
We discuss:
how to talk to our kids about difficult topics, like when they discover their private parts
why a Theology of the Body is an important framework for us as adults as well
age-appropriate ways–from preschool through the teen years–to talk to our kids about sex
This episode was recorded by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub for their podcast, In This Together. THE conversation was incredibly honored to join the In This Together podcast to discuss questions that Dr. Josh and Christi have received from parents about kids and body image struggles. In order to discover how parents can intentionally transform conversations about body image, THE conversation explores with Dr. Josh and Christi: the incalculable and unchanging value of the human person, the truth that the body reveals the person, and God's intentional design of our body as life-giving and love-giving. If you haven't listened to THE conversation's earlier podcasts about the value of the human person and the body that include how to integrate these truths into the parenting of your children, consider listening to:
The Lindas are joined by participants in our Fresno/Clovis workshop to discuss the impact of the day. We invited perspectives from a single friend, parents of young children and a parent of adult children. Our discussion includes surprises from the day, the personal impact, and what our participants would want others to know about THE conversation Workshop.
In Genesis 3, we see the serpent approaching Adam and Eve with a suggestion - a suggestion that perhaps God had been withholding "the good life" from them. They considered and the question took root in their hearts. They strike out on their own and grasp for MORE apart from Him. Immediately blame, shame and suspicion entered the picture and they hid from God and each other. In the Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II this event is described in this way: "Before the fall, there was no threat to the dignity of the person. They desired nothing but to love as God loves. After the fall, they covered themselves as a protection from lust." Their choice to grasp for the good life apart from God delivered them into a realm where instead of experiencing a life of giving and receiving love, it was possible to become the vicim or perpetrator of use and abuse. Lust had entered into our human experience.
It is interesting to note that both Jesus and Paul were single and celibate. We often fall prey to feeling sorry for those who are not married and yet how did Jesus experience the abundant kind of life apart from sex and marriage? In this episode the Lindas discuss the vocation of single celibacy, what we can learn about intimately connecting with God from those who have lived this vocation out, and ways to help our kids learn to understand it as an invitation to MORE.
The Linda's talk about the status of singleness and of marriage as vocations, hoping to infuse deeper understanding into each of these callings. All of us as Christ followers are summoned by God to a vocation which is subject to change during the different seasons of our lives. It is crucial for us to re-envision both the vocation of marriage and the vocation of single celibate life as an invitation or calling from God to a life of flourishing in communion with Him. In the big picture, the invitation of God into both vocations is the same.
We all recognize that our bodies speak. Often we hear someone speak with a voice, but his or her body contradicts the message spoken. This was God's intention from the beginning; that our bodies and our voices would speak in sync with His design. How does an understanding of the language of the body bring clarity to our understanding of sex, marriage and weddings? We'll explore this truth as well as discuss ways we can communicate it with the kids in our lives.
When Jesus was asked about marriage, He points back to the Genesis account and the first marriage for clarity. If we're to understand the design for marriage and sex, we must first come to understand the covenantal ceremony practiced in Old Testament literature. In this podcast, we'll explore the way the covenant sheds light on the connection between sex, wedding ceremony and marriage.
If we're honest, even Christ followers have been so influenced by culture that many of us have come to the conclusion that finding, "the one," or sexual experiences, or marriage or some combination are prerequisite for a satisfying and full life. What if our longings for union, intimacy and ecstasy point to a reality greater than anything we can experience in an earthly relationship?The Lindas discuss and talk about practical ways we can help children to find the satisfaction of all their desires in God alone.
In this podcast, Linda and Linda discuss our creation as male and female from the Genesis account. They explore misunderstandings of the meaning of our design as human persons and why understanding the bigger vision this design points to is so crucial to us and to the children in our lives. This conversation brings up the discussion of the objectification of women and how we can teach children in a way that can change these destructive cultural norms.
The human body and the person are inseparable. We are all beginning to recognize this is true with the rise of holistic medicine. But why is it important for us to understand and integrate this truth into the way we see ourselves and others? The Lindas explore the implications and suggest practical ways to help those you mentor and parent in establishing this truth and understanding its implications. The impact on our choices regarding relationships cannot be underestimated!
The body is not a dirty shell or fleshy prison for our souls, but a "fearfully and wonderfully" (Psalm 139) designed expression of who God is and who we are. In fact, the body and person can't be separated. My body reveals the beauty of the Image of God. I can know the ways you reflect God as I know you through your body that expresses your person.
The true context in which we were created in Eden invites us to accept a much deeper and more meaningful lens for seeing and understanding our bodies. We see the body as an expression of self – simply put, it is how people know and engage with you! And it was with the embodied Adam that God engaged. There is no other way for a human to encounter the mystery of God in His fullness than through the human body; Through Christ's body and our own.
God points the way to a life of flourishing and love through the scriptures. Many of us have mistakenly understood the Bible as a book of rules, a standard of performance or a list of demands. But God's direction in scripture is a description of the way life REALLY works for us as humans. As we grow in our confidence in His goodness and in His desire for our flourishing, the result is an eagerness to hear what He has to say about the best paths to travel in life and the ones to avoid.
We'd love to be a resource to provide help for your conversations with your children. Read questions from other parents/mentors with our answers. We'd love for you to submit your own questions!


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Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., founded in 1927, is the parent company of the Ferragamo Group, one of the major players in the luxury goods industry, which focuses on the creation, manufacture and sale of footwear, leather goods, clothing, silk products, other accessories and perfumes for men and women, all Made in Italy. The product range is completed by eyewear and watches, manufactured under licence by third parties in Italy and abroad, in order to make good use of local skills. The unique, exclusive design which has always distinguished the Group's products is obtained by combining style, creativity and innovation with the quality and craftsmanship typical of Italian-made goods. Salvatore Ferragamo products have been made since the 1960s in a select network of workshops. The Group also develops and distributes perfumes under the "Salvatore Ferragamo" and "Emanuel Ungaro" brands, through its subsidiary Ferragamo Parfums. With over 3.000 employees and an extensive network of single-brand stores, the Ferragamo Group is present in Italy and worldwide through companies which enable it to cover the European, American and Asian markets.
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Avista mails gift cards to more than 3,000 customers
Mon., Nov. 30, 2015, 12:17 p.m.
Avista Corp. gave more than 3,000 of its utility customers $150 grocery gift cards for heading into the Thanksgiving holiday without power more than a week after a major windstorm socked the Inland Northwest.
The Rosauers supermarket cards were a gift from Avista shareholder earnings, company spokeswoman Debbie Simock said.
Avista mailed 3,074 of the gift cards Friday, for a total cost of $461,100. It's the first time the utility has made such a gesture following a power outage.
"We've never done anything like this before," Simock said. "We were down to the very end, and knowing that some customers were going to be without power on Thanksgiving Day, it just seemed the right thing to acknowledge the fact they would be missing their holiday. We just wanted to thank them for their patience and show our appreciation for those who would be in that situation on Thanksgiving Day."
Simock said Avista decided on the $150 amount because it would provide a typical Thanksgiving meal for a family of four. The company paid full price for the cards, and Rosauers cooperated by creating the thousands of cards quickly, she said.
Avista also contributed more than $94,000 to fund emergency community services during the storm, such as shelters, warming centers and food distribution.
Utility managers still are calculating costs of the storm's damage, including how much it will pay for bringing in crews from other areas to help restore power to roughly 180,000 customers who lost service after the Nov. 17 storm. Contract and mutual aid crews from six states and British Columbia were brought in to help Avista crews. Repair crews worked through Thanksgiving and finished restoring service early Friday morning.
The storm is the worst natural disaster in Avista's 126-year history, company officials have said.
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1997 Ebutte-Metta, Lagos
'Who is the owner of this shop?' a Policeman asked as he gazed at the crowd waiting in front of a food stall.
Tunde ran immediately in fright to inform his mother at the back of the building.
'Mummy! Mummy!!' he panted as he spoke.
'What is it, Tunde?' Iya Yunde dropped her wooden spoon on a bowl as she shot her son a worried look, 'I hope you've not been playing your usual pranks again?'
'No, mummy,' he replied, breathing heavily, 'a Policeman is asking after you.'
'Olopa? What business do I have with the Police?' a thousand and one thoughts ran through her mind.
'Ah, so Iya Bisola has finally succeeded in carrying out her threats?' Iya Tunde shook her head sadly, 'but what have I done to warrant a police arrest?'
'Mummy, what are you going to do now?'
'I don't know my son; I will go and see him,' she wiped her wet arms on her wrapper, 'God knows that my hands are clean.'
'Good morning sir,' she trembled as she stood before the police officer.
'Good morning madam,' he responded, 'are you the owner of this shop?'
'Yes, but Oga, police, I'm innocent,' Iya Tunde fell on her kneels, 'please don't believe whatever anyone…'
'Madam, please be on your feet; except of course, if you're a criminal,' he scolded her.
'Oh, no sir!' she quickly got up.
'Relax, madam,' he continued, 'the police is your friend; it is only the guilty that should be afraid. Well, that's just by the way; a colleague of mine told me about your delicious Jollof-rice…'
Iya Tunde heaved a sigh of relief as she placed her arm on her chest.
'But why do people describe your jollof- rice as, 'Jollof-rice alafia?' the curious Policeman asked.
'That's my motto,' Iya Tunde laughed, 'I always tell my customers that anyone who eats my jollof-rice rice doesn't end up with a running stomach.'
'Interesting!' the Policeman beamed, 'since they say that the taste of the pudding is in the eating, can you serve me a plate, then?'
'Oga Police, please exercise a little patience, let me bring it down from the fire.'
The Policeman ran his eyes at the crowd, and then back to the lady.
'So you mean this crowd too is waiting for the same rice?'
'Yes sir. But don't worry; I would serve you first before any other person here.' She excused herself.
'I would have concluded that an election is taking place here if not that we're in the military regime,' the Policeman muttered to no one in particular.
'Are you sure that woman is not using juju to sell her food?' Iya Bisola expressed her anxiety to her friend, as they both watched the crowd at Iya Tunde's shop.
'Maybe,' her friend responded.
And while they spoke, a 505 Peugeot car pulled in front of them and a young man alighted, and walked towards them.
'Iya Bisola, that's a big fish coming your way,' her friend remarked, 'that young man works with NITEL…'
'Good morning,' the young man greeted as he drew closer.
'Good morning sir. I have delicious Jollof-rice,' Iya Bisola uttered all in one breathe.
'Please, I'm looking for Iya Tunde's shop…'
The two ladies exchanged glances and hissed; and as the man left in frustration, a little girl who overheard him, came to the rescue.
'Uncle,' the girl began innocently, 'we have three women around here bearing that name; that also sells jollof-rice. Which one in particular are you looking for?'
'She has a nick-name that has a Yoruba word…I can't remember…'
'Sir, is it Jollof-rice Alafia?'
'Oh yes, Jollof-rice Alafia…please where is her shop?'
'Check that other shop,' the little girl pointed at Iya Tunde's shop…
Tunde watched with joy each day as his mother's business thrived. But amidst his excitement, he noticed a tinge of worry on her face one day.
'Mummy, what's the problem?'
'I need to create an identity for my business, to distinguish my food business from the other women also bearing Iya Tunde.'
Although the ten year old boy appeared puzzled, yet he trusted his mother so well.
Iya Tunde hired a painter who inscribed the caption: JOLLOF RICE ALAFIA, on a small wooden material. And afterwards, she hung it proudly by the side of her shop. That inscription, henceforth became her unique identity.
Ironically, the stress associated with the increased demand for her jollof-rice, began to take its toll on the poor woman's health, until she could no longer cope anymore.
While on her sick bed, one of her friends visited her.
'How are you doing today?' her friend asked with a genuine concern written all over her.
'At least, I'm better better than three days ago,' the sick woman replied.
'Iya Tunde, your absence from your shop these past few days has been a cause of concern, especially for your customers,' her friend continued, 'just yesterday, two gentlemen came with a very big car; and could you guess what brought them all the way from Bariga to Ebute-metta? It was nothing other than Jollof Rice Alafia.'
'It…is… not my… making,' Iya Tunde coughed as she spoke, 'it is…is…God's gift.'
'We all know that very well, Iya Tunde,' she continued, 'that is one of the reasons that brought me here. As a way to retain your numerous customers, I want you to do me just a little favour…'
'What is it?' Iya Tunde asked innocently.
'I don't need intend to take over your shop,' she explained, 'but what I need from you, is just your signboard with the inscription: JOLLOF RICE ALAFIA, that's all, o tan!'
'Is it just the name alone?'
'Yes; I don't need your shop; just the name.'
'Okay, you can have it; but let them realize that I'm still coming back,' Iya Tunde cautioned.
'No problem; it's all for your interest, in order to keep the business alive.'
'Thank you, my friend, God bless you,'
Few days later, Iya Tunde resumed to her shop, and her friend gladly handed her signboard back to her.
But unknowing to her, her friend had already gone to print the same caption on her mobile shop and also went to the extent of rendering home services still using the name!
Iya Tunde, later found out about her friend's trick. And unable to handle the shock, she went into depression and died afterwards, leaving her only survivor, Tunde, to mourn her loss.
2010 Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
Tunde is now twenty three years old, and in the University. He strolled by one day within the vicinity where his late mother once had a shop, and was impressed with the modern structures that had replaced the erstwhile shanty stalls. All of a sudden, a large signpost with the inscription: JOLLOF RICE ALAFIA caught his attention.
'Please where can I get good food here?' he heard a passerby asking a motorbike rider.
'You can check that shop over there, JOllof Rice Alafia,' the rice is very tasty.'
'Oh, but I learnt the owner died a long time ago…'
'Yes, over ten years now, but I think a member of the family now manages the business, and with better services…'
A cold chill ran through Tunde's spine. His lips felt too heavy to utter a word, but somehow, he mustered enough courage.
'That's my mother's business name!' he roared in tears, 'my mother did not transfer her business name to anyone…someone had stolen that name…'
'Shut up!' the biker hushed him, 'what's in a name?'
The question 'what's in a name?' rang on his mind as he returned to the campus that day. He still believed that there was more to that name than meet the eye.
'Sir is it an offence to use someone else's business name?' he asked one of his lecturers.
'Yes, that's only if it was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission…'Mr. Ajetunmobi explained, 'if on the other hand, it didn't pass through the CAC, as it's popularly called, then it becomes free for anyone to use.'
'Ignorance is indeed a disease!' Tunde uttered, 'my semi-illiterate, late mother knew nothing about registration of a business name, when she managed her food business in the 90's.'
'Hmm! and that would have fetched you a fortune when you eventually decides to sell the brand name,' Mr. Ajetunmobi added.
'Knowledge is power,' Tunde blurted, 'thank you sir for the enlightenment.'
'You're welcome.'
'One more thing sir, I'd need your guidance to register my small graphics business.'
'No, problem, Tunde; I'm at your service.'
Vantage Point Arts, Tunde's business, which he managed alongside his part-time studies, thrived to the point that it caught the attention of a prominent business man in the neighbourhood.
'Young man, I love your drive for business,' Otunba Kolade, stated in a business-like manner.
'Thank you, sir,' Tunde nodded.
'When I heard in the news that the CEO of Vantage Point Arts is just a young man, I said to myself, another Mark Zuckerberg is in the making,' Otunba Kolade emphasized, as he patted the young man on the back.
'Thank you, sir.'
'Now, let's move straight to business, Tunde. I want you to strike a deal with me; it would be my pleasure if you can drop your business name for me and pick another one…I would pay you…'
'No sir!' he insisted, 'that name is very dear to me; I can't exchange it for any other.'
'That's okay, I understand,' Otunba Kolade beamed, 'I admire your frankness.'
'Thank you, sir.'
Two weeks later, Tunde was to learn that his business name Vantage Point Arts, had been used by another graphics company; on further enquiry, he discovered that the brain behind the scam was no other than Otunba Kolade!
Tunde immediately filed a lawsuit against him. Initially, the case appeared like it was going to be a wild goose chase; however, luck smiled on the young man, when a human rights lawyer took over his case. In the end, the court ruled the judgment in favour of Tunde.
Tears streamed down his eyes as he recalled a similar incidence which happened to his mother several years ago, but with an adverse consequence. As he left the court that day, he strengthened his resolve to always improve on himself by seeking knowledge.
'Congratulations!' his friends and lecturers shook hands with him after the case.
'So where do you see Vantage Point Arts in the next ten years?' a News Reporter interviewed him afterwards.
'I see my brand spreading its tentacles all over the country and then selling its franchise to willing investors,' he smiled.
'Wow, that's quite a tall dream,' the Reporter continued, 'could you please tell us who inspired you into doing business?'
'I learnt commerce at a tender age from my mother; she also taught me the relevance of having a business name, but regrettably, the poor woman knew nothing about protecting the business name. The importance of registering a business name cannot be overemphasized. The ugly experience my mother had made me restless and I sought for a way out to protect my brand name.'
Tunde shifted his gaze from the camera as he tried to suppress every iota of emotion.
'My advice to every youth at this point, is that no matter the asset or gift you have inherited, it won't amount to much except you continue to work on improving it until you attain your best. My mantra is this, good, better, best!'
Final Remarks:
Raw gold is unattractive unless it is passed through the furnace. Don't just settle for less, endeavour to continuously improve on yourself.
Until I come again your way next week, KEEP MOVING!


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Will traditional department stores as we know them become irrelevant to the fashion world? The founders of some fashion startups say that it is becoming easier than ever to take fashion brands directly to the consumer. This can be done with business models, such as subscription, as well as with various mobile apps that consumers can keep up to date on the latest trends.
Rent the Runway has opened the door to new shopping experiences for customers. One of the ways is subscribing to receive items monthly. Chief executive and co-founder of Rent the Runway, Jennifer Hyman states that "A huge part of our business is subscription." Though the subscription service was launched just last year, the company has been in business since 2009 and has nearly 5 million customers.
Companies are also combining the use of physical stores with their online and subscription models to help reach customers directly with new brands. This effectively negates the necessity of sharing margins with multi-brand stores or malls. Rent the Runway, which has multiple physical stores, is just one example of this strategy. The stores were opened after the launch of the e-commerce platform and witnessing the success of physical stores launched by other brands such as Warby Parker with the eyeglass startup.
Subscription companies like Birchbox, with its beauty items, Netflix, for movies, and ClassPass, for workouts, have paved the way for consumers to embrace new ways to buy things and new ways to have them delivered. The innovative new mobile app Spring gives vast numbers of fashion brands the opportunity to display, as well as sell, their products within the app. With the development of these, as well as other innovative methods, startup founders maintain that multi-brand retailers are becoming less of a necessity than in the past.
Previously, one aspect that made department stores necessary was the exposure that they gave to new brands. In the technologically connected society of today, the exposure that they once offered has become less relevant to sales. A large portion of new product discoveries are now being made via Pinterest for women and Instagram rather than in stores and malls. These social media platforms serve as virtual catalogues and virtual malls for women around the world today.
Similarly, the Spring mobile app aids consumers in the discovery of products from a multitude of brands. In addition to discovering these items, the brands themselves manage not only the shopping experience, but the packaging as well as shipment of their products. This is something that isn't possible with department stores.
Chief executive and co-founder of Stowaway Cosmetics, Julie Frederickson, believes that these new models are bringing about the "end of wholesale." By being enabled to directly reach consumers, new companies are able to avoid the inefficiencies inherent to the wholesale fashion business. Ms. Frederickson went so far as to say that if a company such as Sephora offered to distribute her cosmetics she wouldn't hesitate to reject the offer.
Will traditional department stores become irrelevant? Probably not in the near future, but with the age of technology in full swing, consumers have more choices than ever before when it comes to how and where they shop.
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Among infinite exquisiteness Nepal's capital Kathmandu has to offer, the holiest Hindu shrine Pashupatinath – the home of Lord Shiva – often tops the list. On the bank of holy Bagmati River stands the sacred century-old temple, the epitome of Hinduism and divine energy.
Call it the guardian deity of the Himalayan country or the supreme pilgrimage of Hindu devotees from across the world; the glory of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Pashupatinath cannot be limited in just few phrases.
Surrounded by lush forest enriched with wildlife, green meadow and colorful outlook, the heritage site features ample of spaces for the temples of different Hindu and Buddhist deities and idols dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly Shiva Lingas. Besides, there are ashrams and centuries-old inscriptions, which reflect rich history.
There are multiple myths and stories revolving around the origins of Pashupatinath, though its existence dates back to 400 B.C. The deity is believed to have the four faces symbolizing different avatars of Lord Shiva. He is considered as not only the Lord of humans, but also of all living as well as non-living beings. In Hindi language, it's called "debo ka dev Mahadev," referring to the god of gods.
The extensive Pashupatinath temple, spread across 240 hectors of land, has been built in the pagoda style, which is often considered as a masterpiece of architecture. The main temple features finest sculptures, roof of copper with gold covering, beautifully carved wooden beams, four artistic doors with silver sheets, a gold pinnacle with the huge statute of Shiva's vehicle – bull or 'Nandi' – at the entrance.
The courtyard represents rich sculptural legacy with art on stones, metals and woods on every nook and corner. The perfect combination of religion, art and culture, Pashupatinath blesses you with a feel of visiting any open museum.
Be it women's biggest festival Teej, religious fests like Bala Chaturthi or Swasthani, or the most important Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri, Pashupatinath is a magical pilgrimage that binds all, and beyond.
Among many special occasions, Shivaratri is the perfect time to be around Pashupatinath, when summer is not that hot, winter is warm and spring blossoms with fragrance are around.
This is the time when hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees from different parts of the world, particularly India, gather in the holy shrine, thanks to easily accessible bus and air service, with hopes of rail way in the future.
If you are seeking an escape from daily hectic schedule or struggling with complexities of life, Shivaratri is an ideal occasion to celebrate some me-time and to discover the meaning of life, existence and death. Shivaratri is termed as 'The great night of Lord Shiva', which refers to overcoming darkness and ignorance in life and the world.
On the occasion, Hindu devotees observe fast, stay awake for whole night under the open sky in great devotion of Lord Shiva, and perform hymns, songs and even dance with a great energy.
Special tents and all-night vigil is set-up in the nearby Sleshmantak forest by the visiting sages from India where devotees can spend their night by offering prayers to Lord Shiva, or can opt to have a comfortable rest in the hotels, which are just few minutes' walk away from the site.
Strolling around the temple premise, witnessing the live Ganga Aarati (evening prayer ritual) with the soulful hymns and Tandava bhajans, enjoying the dance in typical Nepali bhajans or just watching the setting sun from the corner of trees, Pashupatinath provides a sense of peace, relaxation and spiritual vibe, a lifetime experience to any visitor.
For many, taking a holy dip in Bagmati River is a long awaited wish, some find relief in chanting of Om Namah Shivaya, Bam Bam Bholey and Jay Sambho, whereas some enjoy chatting to the Sadhus and knowing about the life, God and much more.
With the yellow paintings on the bodies and heavy accessories portraying a unique appearance, don't get surprised if the Sadhus asked for money in return of your few camera clicks. It has been a normal activity, openly accepted by visitors with a smile on their faces.
Pashupatinath is not just about the divine glory and fervor, but it also represents the cycle of life and death. Many religious rituals related to birth, growing up, and marriage among others take place in the courtyard, while traditional cremations take place in the river bank every day, which can be a surprise for many visitors.
The sight of open-air cremations in the raised platforms along the river bank and mourning family members often compel the visitors to realize the importance of life and to accept death as a natural and inevitable process. With the air of fire moving towards the blue sky, many foreign tourists have regarded the atmosphere as an eye-opening moment.
While you are in Pashupatinath premise, don't forget to utter Jay Sambho in a way that your voice reaches to the Lord Shiva, put Chandan (Prasad of Lord Shiva) in forehead and light butter lamps or incense sticks for prayers. In addition, buy accessories like Rudraksha, special prayers beads, for your friends and family, which will help the local economy and bring smile on someone's face. Believe me, you will get some pleasure.
Besides the essence of Hinduism, the holiest shrine holds faith, spirituality, culture, art, festivity and values of existence. To achieve a lifetime experience, visit Pashupatinath and try to seek and achieve the balance between body, mind and spirit.
After all, it's all about feeling, one's life journey and contentment.
- Pashupatinath: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Where: Gaushala, Kathmandu
- Distance from Tribhuvan International Airport: 2 kilometers
- Entrance to the site: All visitors (entry fee 10 $ approx. for foreigners)
- Entrance to main temple: Only Hindus
- Opening of Main Door: 4:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Major Offering: Milk, flower and green Bel leaves
- Arati: Every day after 6:30 pm (for around one hour)
- Most Special Occasion: Shivaratri (depends upon lunar calendar); This Year: March 4, 2019 Monday
- Food and Accommodation: Hotels of different range nearby and beyond


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How Will Books Change This Year
Every morning my Pappy read the newspaper over a breakfast of bacon (or sausage), eggs, and biscuits. This morning I read my RSS feeds, via Google Reader, while I polished off 3 biscuits and a cup of coffee. The platforms changed. Google Reader is to me what the newspaper was to Pappy. Platforms change all the time, which was one of the points of today's post from Seth Godin.
He pointed to the Vook multimedia production of Unleashing The Idea Virus, a book Seth wrote. It has a web version and an iPhone app. (Which is on sale for 99 cents.) I took a look, and frankly, I think this changes everything.
Imagine a Thomas Nelson Study Bible (web based and app-based) with video commentary from people like Rick Warren and Max Lucado which sets the historical scene for the passage you are about to read. Imagine a link after a passage to an audio (or video) sermon from Matt Chandler on that passage.
Imagine a novel with a video on the front end, shot like Blair Witch or The Office, which brings the reader further into the story, where novels also have stars who play the main character.
Imagine books for churches, non-profits, and humanitarian organizations that have video and audio links to people who applied the principles within the book and illustrated them with their own stories, from the field.
Right now my mind is exploding with the possibilities. I work with churches and non-profits who are typically behind the curve for things like this. If we can think at the curve on this one, we may be in a position to facilitate tremendous good.
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Almost enough time to recalibrate. Almost enough time to remember who I am when I feel like I am enough. When the hours stop racing. When wet leaves become amber gems under foot and umbrellas become hideouts for kisses. Almost enough time, across the boarder and far up north, falling asleep on hotel pillows with French vowels in my mouth.
Almost enough to catch my breath, remember what it feels like to be carefree. Almost. Still. I wish it could have been longer. I wish there were days, back to back. A week, maybe. Time slowing to honey.
Instead, it was brief and golden, and then back to the pell-mell of too-full days.
It's that time of year, when I'm wishing for extra hours. When I'm feeling the way that as the days grow darker earlier, and the time veritably speeds up; the hours become more compressed and even more things call for my attention. * * * Do you feel that with the season's shift? The way the rush hits? The way there suddenly is so much to do before the year ends? It feels somehow unnatural doesn't it? This pace. It goes against every fiber and sinew of being, to rush as the world prepares for the stillness of a gathering winter.
On the cusp of a new month, I want to find a different syncopation; a truer tempo between stillness and motion. I'd also like to show up here daily, even just with photos, as evidence: of being enough. And of the moments. One after the next. Golden. Passing.


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Do you lay the table or do you serve from the hob and then grab cutlery, glasses, the salt, etc., in random increments as you attempt to eat?
I ask because I put myself firmly in the latter camp. Even though I should know better.
It was my German granny who taught me how to lay the table. She would do so with proper linen napkins in napkin rings. But my granny had an advantage- laying a nice table was in her blood. They even have a word for it in German. It's called "Tischkultur".Read More


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Smart Cities are the integration of data and digital technologies into a strategic approach to sustainability, citizen well-being and economic development.
It's about using information collected from sensors to help everything from easing congestion to knowing when to empty bins on the street, to enable them to become more internationally competitive and boost economic growth.
The Smart Cities Scotland programme aims to make services across Scotland's cities become more efficient and greener while making the cities themselves more attractive to potential investors, transforming everything from street lighting to healthcare, and from public safety to controlling energy use to make life smarter using open data.
The "Smart" ambitions of Scotland's cities are connected to projects the cities believe will help them become some of the most desirable places to live and work and most sustainable locations in the world. Projects that have been given the green light include:
Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow are piloting Intelligent Street Lighting which will deliver a range of benefits, including more controllable and efficient lighting, delivering energy savings and enhanced public and road safety. This will reduce CO2 emissions by using LED bulbs and sensors to control the lights.
Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling will work collaboratively in order to deliver improved waste management services, including deployment of smart bin technology and innovative smart technology deployed in the waste management process to enhance waste and recycling collections through improved monitoring and sharing of data and information. Sensors in bins will alert waste management services to empty the bin only when full, improving efficiency
An innovation hub in Perth will develop new businesses in the digital and creative sectors linking to research and education. The Hub aims to foster new businesses and encourage entrepreneurs; but within the facility the Innovation Lab will take this further in terms of developing smart city technologies and solutions.
Cities will create data publication platforms with the introduction of data analytics which will allow cities to make evidence based decisions in order to improve services and delivery. This means more informed decisions will be made leading to efficiency
The £10 million ERDF is part of the Smart Growth element of the 2014-20 ERDF programme. The ambition is to make a step change in the use of smart technology for integrated city management across the seven cities, not just individually but collectively, so creating the 8th city.
The data gathered will be made widely available for others to use: it can be used in the development of new products and services and will create more responsive and appropriate services. To date 10 operations have been approved with £6.7m grant committed with further operations currently being considered.
Councillor Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Future City Glasgow, said: "Glasgow, as lead city for this programme in Scotland, worked with our partners across the country both to submit this bid and show how the use of data can benefit us all socially and economically. Our success in pioneering smart city technologies is something we will continue to build on to deliver transformed services for residents, businesses and visitors."
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Keith Brown announced the European Regional Development Funding at the inaugural Smart Cities Scotland launch last year.
He said: "Through the Scottish Cities Alliance we are working to boost Scotland's cities and make them smarter.
"That's why I'm pleased to see this programme move into its delivery phase with the wide range of projects announced today set to make our cities more efficient and greener, as well as more attractive to potential investors.
"This £24m investment will use Smart City technology to transform our cities into world-leading digital hubs which will improve services and empower residents. I look forward to seeing how it can make our cities more internationally competitive and boost economic growth."
Councillor Ian Miller, Leader of Perth & Kinross Council, said: "Technology has an immense impact on every aspect of our lives. Smart solutions to everyday activities such as managing traffic, street lighting, and reducing and controlling waste can help target resources in ways that which will have the most benefit for services, businesses and residents.
Pooling our efforts through the Scottish Cities Alliance allows us to learn from our partner cities, and achieve economies of scale when pursuing new technologies.
"I am particularly excited about the development of an innovation hub facility within Perth, which will help develop new businesses in the digital and creative sectors, encouraging entrepreneurs, and positions the Perth City region as a destination for employers looking to develop and grow digital businesses."
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This corral is located on the east side of Lake McDonald, the largest of Glacier's 250 alpine lakes. We offer outstanding trail rides from this location:
Cedar Forest
This easy one hour ride meanders underneath the canopy of the Cedar Forest surrounding our Lake McDonald Corral, but is only booked when horses and guides are available.
Upper McDonald Creek
This two and a half hour ride takes you through the oldest forest in Glacier National Park with Red Cedar and Hemlock trees providing a cool shade. Pop out of the forest to enjoy Upper McDonald Creek at the Dancing Water Cascades. You'll have a glimpse of everything from Mountain views to Huckleberry patches and Glacial Erratics. Keep your eyes open for the rare sighting of a Grizzly Bear! The beautiful old growth forest of the Lake McDonald area is a special treat and we are excited to share it with you.
Sperry Chalet
On August 31, 2017 the Sperry Chalet hotel building was lost to the Sprague Fire. However, thanks to the cooperation of the National Park Service, Belton Chalets Inc., the Glacier National Park Conservancy and numerous donors from the general public, Sperry is being rebuilt! Phase 1 of the Sperry Rebuild Project was completed during the 2018 summer season and focused on further stabilizing the Chalet and installing floors and a roof.
Due to the construction, Swan Mountain Outfitters will only take rides to the Chalet on Saturdays and Sundays during the 2019 summer season. Since the Sprague Fire burned in a mosaic pattern, if you have taken this trail before you may be equally surprised by both the changes from the fire and how much remains the same. Within just 20 minutes from departing the corral, you will see evidence of the fire: standing snags, charred logs and the truly rocky bed of the forest floor which no longer has the ground cover it used to. You will gain 3,300 feet in elevation across the on the 6.7 mile trek up to Sperry Chalet! There is far less tree cover as a result of the fire, so not only is this ride best suited for advanced riders due to the challenging terrain, but it is also a very hot trail for hikers and riders alike. Please be sure to be well prepared with water, snacks and stamina for the trip. The Sperry Chalet kitchen is in full operation, so once at the Chalet, treat yourself to a one of a kind meal made from ingredients that are delivered weekly to the Chalet via a pack string of mules!
Follow Glacier National Park's Facebook page to stay updated on Sperry project information. Swan Mountain Outfitters is giving our full endorsement to the as the fundraising partner for this important project. We would like to encourage all of our guests, our friends, chalet visitors, dreamers, and lovers of the National Parks to give your support. You can help rebuild Sperry Chalet by donating to the Conservancy's Sperry Action Fund.
Trout Lake
As a result of the Howe Ridge Fire in 2018, there is a significant amount of construction on North McDonald Road scheduled for 2019. This road will be closed until mid to late summer and since the trail to Trout Lake is accessed from this road, availability of this ride will be limited.
Trout Lake is nestled in the valley just north of Lake McDonald. With a steep elevation gain of 4,200 feet to the saddle in between Mt. Stanton and Mt. Vaught, this 6.2 mile journey is not for the faint of heart. However, the view into the McDonald Valley and then the Camas Valley is stunning. You will see multitudes of berry bushes, beautiful wildflowers, picturesque mountains and streams and lakes abundant with fish. Feel free to relax at the quiet, scenic lake for a long lunch with views of the Garden Wall before returning over the mountains. The weight limit for this ride is 200 pounds and it is not recommended for the beginner rider.


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Grand Cochon
Viceroy Grand Ballroom
Saturday, June 20th
Grand Cochon, the epic finale to the 10-city touring culinary competition, will crown its King or Queen of Porc at the Viceroy Snowmass during the week of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen onSaturday evening, June 20th. The event brings together the ten winning chefs of the regional competitions and ten pigs for a nose-to-tail culinary showdown. More than 2,000 pounds of heritage pork raised by American family farms will be served to a crowd of 20 celebrity chefs and 400 pork-loving epicureans. The grand champion will be rewarded with a 4-day wine experience in Rioja, Spain's most prominent wine region. New in 2015, the winner's kitchen countertops will be resurfaced with Wilsonart® Quartz decorative surfacing, a remarkable, beautifully engineered stone material from America's countertop leader. Tickets for general admission are $150 for 7:45pm entry, and VIP tickets for early admission are $200 for entry at 7:00pm sharp. The event is all-inclusive and includes endless food and drink.
This year's winners and competing chefs include Francis Derby of The Cannibal (NYC), Mark Decker of DownHouse (Houston), Jody Adams of Rialto/TRADE (Boston), Thomas Boemer of Corner Table (Minneapolis), Matt Vawter of Mercantile dining & provision (Denver), Danny Lee of Mandu (D.C.), Walter Manzke of Republique (L.A.),David Bazirgan of Dirty Habit (San Francisco), Lindsay Autry of Fin & Feather (Miami) and Nicole Pederson ofFound Kitchen (Chicago).
For convenience, complimentary shuttles from Aspen will depart every 10 minutes from Ruby Park and will start one hour before peak event times. The shuttles will register our guests and provide complimentary beverages during the 12-14 minute trip up to Snowmass.
Guests are encouraged to purchase 2-Day Passes to Grand Cochon and Heritage Fire. This is the best way to save on both events. Available in VIP and General Admission packages, guests will get access to both events with considerable savings. 2-Day passes are available by following the Buy Tickets button below.
This fairy-tale heritage pork event includes more than 2,000 pounds of heritage breed pork showcased by the best 30dishes that won the chefs their regional competition and passage to Snowmass/Aspen. Guests will enjoy the Breckenridge Experience including the "Last Call" cocktail booth featuring the National Winner of Punch Kings, Smoked Old Fashioned's, a very special Vodka and Caviar tasting as well as pop-up demos featuring renowned tattoo artists Darren Brass and Jose Santiago of Miami Ink tattooing heritage breed hams. Guests will experience notable tastings from Wines from Rioja, Whistle Pig Rye and the Perfect Manhattan Experience presented by Groupon with Breckenridge Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Hirsch, Luxardo and a specially cured garnish by Creminelli Fine Meats. Cochon's "pop-up" culinary experiences include the Petit Format Bar presented by Wilsonart® Quartz decorative surfacing, Bacon Hall of Fame presented by Maggy Hawk Vineyards, the Mezcal Chupito Bar with Mezcales de Leyenda, Fidencio, La Venenosa and Koch el Mezcal, the Artisan Cheese Bar presented by Cured Boulder, the Oyster Shelf presented by Rappahannock River Oysters, the famous TarTare Bar featuring Creekstone Farms, the Rioja Tapas Bar featuring the delicacies of Agromar, the Official Chef's Pantry courtesy of Chef'sWarehouse and Williams-Sonoma. This notable group of local and national sponsors will be hosting exceptional experiences from Prosciutto di Parma, Black River Caviar, Creminelli, Drew Estate Cigars, Beecher's Handmade Cheese and La Brea Bakery.
"It's always an honor to host Grand Cochon, and to have amazing partners like Snowmass Tourism and the Viceroy welcome us for this special weekend means things are really heating up this summer. We're putting the spotlight on heritage species, responsible agriculture and amazing chefs while the Classic in Aspen is taking place down the road. Snowmass is now home to Cochon's two best expressions of live-event immersion in the good food movement featuring the best chefs, farmers and sponsors around the country.
Guests can expect an epic culinary experience," stated Brady Lowe, Founder of Cochon 555.Tickets for this not-to-be-missed weekend are now available with exclusive room rates starting at $109. "This is sure to be one of the most exciting culinary events of the year, said Rose Abello, Tourism Director, Snowmass Tourism."Locals and visitors alike are in for an amazing experience interacting with renowned chefs and tastings of the many food and beverage offerings. These two spectacular events are a highlight of our Snowmassive Summer."
Additionally, this year, Heritage Fire by Cochon 555 will also join the ranks of offerings this summer during the week of the Classic in Aspen. This premier hyper-local, whole animal, live-fire, food and wine event continues the celebration of breed diversity and family farming. Heritage Fire features chefs and farmers working together to spotlight traditional outdoor cooking techniques paired with amazing wines, craft beers, and amazing spirits. The list of heritage and heirloom foods to be featured include dry-aged beef from Creekstone Farms, whole pigs, lambs, goat, lobster, squab, rabbit, duck, chicken, artisan cheeses, oysters and heirloom vegetables paired with the best beverages.


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Yes, I love the smell of the rich soil when I open the sealed packages from which I carefully pull my new peony bulbs.
This year, I have finally selected the ones that I want.
I am going to have red ones lining the side of the house and white ones in the garden. I am thinking about getting pink ones for the kitchen door wall.
While opening the irises and the gladioluses, the smell is not as intoxicating. But the feel of the bulb in my hand causes me to anticipate being able to plant them over spring break.
Many years previously, I have went overboard with plantings. Then with so many new things, they are difficult to care for in the final weeks of school.
This year, all bulbs… Maintenance is almost zilch!
After the planting of the bubs, it will be time to take a pause.
The first of May is plenty soon enough for planting the railing containers.
Of course, for a gardener, taking a pause means that you now only enjoy the plantings and weed.
Weeds take on vacations!
Written for The Daily Post: Pause. I have been having problems finding something of meaning to create an answer for the prompts this year. So I decided to strengthen and tighten my focus. My topics for the month of March are as follows: (Monday) Teaching and Life; (Tuesday) Hobbies: Archaeology and Astronomy; (Wednesday) Fitness; (Thursday) Chores; (Friday) Writing; (Saturday) Hobbies: Music and Photography; and (Sunday) Hobbies: Gardening and Birdwatching.


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Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Pop Tarts are a few of the breakfast foods that young children will no longer see advertised on TV unless the foods can be reformulated to meet specific nutritional guidelines for calories, sugar and fat. Under pressure from watchdog groups, The Kellogg Company announced the voluntary change today and also said it would "stop using licensed characters or branded toys to promote such foods unless they meet the nutrition guidelines." (NY Times)
Diabetologists, dentists, and orthopedic surgeons everywhere breathe a sigh of relief…
I'm sharing this with the Chairman of the American Board of Bariatric (Obesity) Medicine who is my close relative.
Its sad that it takes pressure to make these big profit making companies see that what they do in the name of profit is killing America!
I would say, if a company is supplying food that is consider unhealthy its the job of the FDA to close them down, or stop the product from being sold. But that doesnt happen here in America. The FDA is partners with Big Business and protects them more than the people of the country.
The FDA should be shut down and a company that is monitored daily by the people of this country should be opened up.
First on the list, ban Trans Fat completely. As of now, the FDA allows Corporations to advertise their products as Trans Fat free as long as the product contains no more than .5 grams of Trans Fat PER SERVING! What a disgrace to the FDA and the country. This leaves such a loophole, which the FDA obviously was aware of when creating such a guidline, for Corporations to reduce the serving size to trick people into continuing to eat their foods.
Close the FDA, and for that matter lets completely reform the political government. Its far to corrupt and the people in power have been involved with each other far too long, which allows for far too many "inside deals" to be carried out behind the scenes and out of the public eye.
Please send you comments to the FDA and your local Senate Rep.
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Christopher Robin is in Theaters Next Week! These Printable Activity Sheets Will Help Get You Ready.
When I was a kid, I loved Winnie the Pooh. Well, actually, I loved Eeyore. For some reason, his forlorn demeanor made me want to envelop him in my arms and hug the sunshine back into him. My son, on the other hand, likes Tigger. No surprise for an 8-year-old boy, right?
Next week, we're looking forward to the opening of Disney's new movie, Christopher Robin, which brings all of the characters to life! It will be in theaters August 3.
In the new live action adventure, the young boy who shared countless adventures with his stuffed animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood has grown up and lost sight of what's important in life. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin rediscover the joys of family life, the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasure in life once again.
Check out the sweet trailer:
We can't wait to see it! In the meantime, Disney provided some fun coloring pages and activity sheets to share. Print and enjoy.


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thought leader
As a thought leader, Mr. Harris leads transformative presentations on corporate leadership development and team empowerment to Fortune 50 companies using jazz as a metaphor. His inspiring 2012 TED talk, "There Are No Mistakes on the Bandstand," has gained over a 750,000 views to date. Mr. Harris has served on the Board of Directors for Chamber Music America and WBGO-FM and is currently on the Board of Advisors for Percussive Arts Society.
His venture into new technological advances led to the co-founding of The Melodic Progression Institute (MPI) in 2013 with partner Clif Swiggett. With a focus on designing innovative ways to help musicians learn and grown, MPI released its first app in 2016, Harmony Cloud™, an ear-training learning tool now available on iTunes.
What is a mistake?
By talking through examples with his improvisational Jazz quartet, Stefon Harris walks us to a profound truth: many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don't react to them appropriately.
2018 Doris Duke Artist
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation President Edward P. Henry and several previous Doris Duke Artist Award winners are pleased to announce Stefon Harris, along with six other artists, as deserving recipients of the 2018 Doris Duke Artist Award.
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text: Blog What You Need to Know When Replacing a Window in an Existing Wall September 11, 2018 When it comes to home repair tasks, few solutions can produce a more dramatic change than replacing your home windows. But while many other jobs can be handled with a little work and a good blueprint, replacing a home window needs substantial work and a piece of technical knowledge. As a result, replacing your windows is no easy job. You'll want to know what type of window you'll need, the specific plans required for replacing the window based on the size of the opening, and what items it will take to make the correct fit for your new window. Here are a few concerns you may wish to review: What is Your Frame's Condition? The condition, or even presence, of the window frame is the first significant factor in matching the correct type of window to your replacement job. If you are building a new window frame, replacing a damaged frame, or otherwise pulling the wall down to the studs, choose new construction windows, also referred to as full frame replacement windows. Pocket replacement windows can be used in projects where the window frame is not being taken out, is in good condition and properly leveled. The size of your window will also play a role in which type of window you should use. Replacing a window with a window that is the same size will make a pocket replacement window easier. But, upgrading your window to a larger size will necessitate uninstalling the previous frame and constructing a new frame to fit your larger window as part of a full frame installation. Thus, a full frame replacement window will be needed for the job. Removing the Old Frame Selecting a full frame replacement window, as the name infers, typically calls for replacing the current window frame, sashes and screen. This can usually be taken care of with a utility knife, screwdrivers, pry bar, hammer, putty knife and circular saw, depending on your current window. To safeguard your home exterior trim when taking out the frame, lay a block of wood between the wall material and window, and then use a pry bar to remove the previous window trim. Full Frame Window Options Two window options can satisfy your needs when undergoing a full frame window installation: Nail fin windows and block frame windows. Nail fin windows are frequently seen in new construction projects, or any remodel where the walls will be pulled to the frame (studs). These windows feature a thin piece of metal connected to the window itself that goes around the outer edges of the window frame. When affixing the window to a new frame, this nail fin connects the window directly to the house's studs and is hidden between the interior and exterior of your home. Applying a nail fin window can be both a difficult task and may require the construction of a new window frame or removal of siding so the installer can attach the nail fin to the studs. Nail fin windows are more convenient to install in new construction (for example, when adding a room to your house), as the window is put in before the rest of the wall is finished around it. Plus, if you are wanting to install a nail fin window to an existing wall in a section of the house where a stone or brick exterior would also have to be replaced, the job might not be worth the time demanded. Block frame windows bring an option for situations where nail fin windows would be more damaging to install. These windows are created without a nail fin and are designed to be placed inside existing window flashing (the part of the window that includes material to prevent water from entering into the walls) with little new construction work. This makes block frame windows a standard replacement for many older homes that currently have a window structure built or homes with siding or brick exteriors that would otherwise have to be harmed or removed to install a nail fin window. Using Your Existing Frame Replacement pocket windows are a little different than full frame replacement windows and are built to fit inside an existing window frame. While the existing window sashes and exterior stops of the window should be taken out for the new window to be added, pocket replacements allow homeowners to keep the original frame, trim, siding and casing. Just as with full frame window replacement, the home exterior around the window opening will impact how the pocket replacement process works, this time with less steps. Unlike full frame replacement window removal, much of the existing sash, hinges and operating hardware will be adjoined with screws that must be unscrewed before clearing away the head, jamb and sill stops with a pry-bar. Similar to the full frame replacement window, using a piece of wood to protect your wall exterior when removing the old window is a smart way to help prevent any accidental damage. After removing the existing sashes and inspecting and prepping the opening, the replacement window can be placed into the opening and existing frame. Remember to plumb, level and square the window at each step of the installation to ensure a proper, balanced fit. Consult with a Professional Installer The tasks needed to replace a window in an existing wall need a clear vision of your design plans and a exact installation of your window. You can find detailed step-by-step installation instructions based on both the type of window, as well as the type of window opening, at install.pella.com. Even with these specific instructions, a number of homeowners realize that the chance of accidental damage to their home (as well as the time, expense and labor demanded) make window installation a project they'd rather not handle. Planning with a professional home window installation expert, like the pros at Pella of Minneapolis, provides the technical knowledge and know-how to do the job right. Whatever part you are in in your home window replacement job, contact a Pella professional today. Even if you are considering replacing a home window on your own, a professional can help you decide what installation method is right for your home and discuss installation options. Back to Blog


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PSEB Class 10th Topper List 2018 | Punjab Board Matric Top 10, Top 20, Top 50, Top 100 Students District Wise Merit List – Check/Download Online PSEB 10th Class Topper/Merit List
UPDATE – Topper List Released on 8th May 2018. The result can be checked Tomorrow i.e. 9th May 2018
Out of 336539 appearing students, 208954 passed. The overall result is 62.10 percent.
The Punjab School Education Board, PSEB is all set to Declare Class 10th Result (on 9th May 2018). The Top Rank List/Merit List has been released on 8th May 2018. In This article will share the information regarding the PSEB 10th Class Topper List for the Year 2018. We will Try to provide you exact details of the Top Scorers in the Punjab Board Class 10th Examination. Interested students will be able to Check Online & Even Download the Complete Merit List.
PSEB 10th Topper 2018 | Punjab Board Matric Merit List
This time PSEB is sharing Topper details before sharing the result. District Wise Merit List will also be uploaded to the portal. Using the Given Steps in this article, you can find out the Details. Also, we will share the name of the School and Address of the PSEB 10th Class topper.
We Highly recommend our viewers to Revisit this Page after the Declaration of Punjab Board Class 10th Class result.
PSEB Class 10th Topper –
- Gurpreet Singh From Ludhiana Topped with 98%
- Jasmeen Kaur from Kapurthala is second with 97.85%
- On third Place is Puneet Kaur from Fatehgarh Sahib with 97.60 percent
Once the Result is Out, Soon Department uploads the Merit List at their Official Portal. Using the Below Given Steps, You can view Online or Even Download PDF of Punjab Board Class 10 Merit List. Let's Get Started
PSEB Punjab Board 10th Merit List 2018 | Check Online/Download
Note: As it is declaration time, it is often found that the PSEB website responds slowly due to High load on the server. So, All the Students need to keep patience.
- Visit the Official PSEB Portal i.e. http://www.pseb.ac.in/
- Then You need to Go to the – "Statistics of Examination" Page
- You Can Directly Visit this Page from HERE
- Soon After the Result Declaration, You will See a Notification that says- "Merit List of Matriculation Examination March 2018"
- Click on the Link to Download the PDF File
Now you can View this PDF File and Find out the Details of the Topper Students. Last Year the Merit List was Made available on 22nd May. As the result is to be declared earlier this year, this simply means PSEB 10th Merit List 2018 will be released soon.


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Thursday, 6 September 2012
No horizons
Set against the back drop of the Paralympics drawing to a close in London right now, there is a sense of barriers not just being dismantled but smashed. Of new, unparalleled horizons hoving into view. Of dreams emerging from the mist and being born with determined clarity.
In the gospel story in Mark 7, it seems as if the gospel is given its imperative - to share the grace of God universally, irrespective of race, gender, or any other defining and limiting characteristics.
The power of the love of God knows no limits and respects no boundaries. It is contained only by our flawed perceptions.
We are called to re-imagine a world beyond our meagre expectations, a world in which the love and grace of God collide to enable men and women to live in their abundant giftedness. Freed to soar.
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As a part of the FabCraft project Malmö Makerspace presents a CrafterWork on the theme leather crafts.
During the event we will tell you about how to tan leather and make leather crafts with a focus on how leather behaves in modern machines for digital fabrication. Maker and teacher Christian will tell you about his work the last month and how you can use the maker space at your own leather studio making use of different traditional techniques in collaboration with digital fabrication.
And of course there will be fika.


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Musings and occasional rants from a location in the pacific northwest, where the air is still sweet, the trees tall and old, and we can see the stars in a clear night sky. Is this paradise? No... it's Oregon.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Happy birthday, Mom!
A big shout goes out to my Mom, a.k.a. Barny, a.k.a. Gammie. Today's her birthday-- 76 years young without appreciable signs of slowing. Above is a photo of Mom in her element (e.g., carrying a bottle of champagne) and with her favorite grandson, taken last June at Erin's and my grad party.
Have a great day, Mom!
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