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Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.
Cardio Day
I've really come to love cardio days. Truthfully, I was always told and always told myself when I was younger that I was a sprinter, not a distance guy. I loved wind sprints, plyometrics, running hills, etc etc but I hated going out for a mile jog. I ran hurtles and sprint relays. I cant seem to get enough of the opposite now. Long runs and rides have become so therapeutic to me..
Post HS and into university between working in the service industry and partying I picked up the delicious habit of smoking. It was awful, as everyone knows. I couldn't even tell you why it started. I wasn't playing any sports or involved in any recreational activities so motivation was nowhere to be found. The only thing that kept me from weighing three hundred pounds was working as a valet parking attendant. Young and dumb. Fast forward half a decade and I've quite smoking, quite drinking any alcohol, caffeine, energy drinks and for the most part eat pretty clean. My diet is definitely not perfect, nobody's is but it's always getting better. This all brings me to my next point. How I feel. Cardio day. I love it. You almost don't even know how really shitty you actually feel or what they mean when they say you are what you eat until you know what it feels like to feel so freakin good.
A few life style changes and I've run a marathon with my eyes set on the Moab 200. Health is your wealth, man. Damn!
Today's cardio day. I walked a mile at the incline of 5 at 3.3mph to warm up which I think got me about 250 ft of elevation gain. It was a speed work day, and I was running so I settled on wind sprints. I ran a total of 4 miles between a 6mph at 8mph pace. My intervals were 30-60sec.
Miles 1 and 3, I ran wind sprints. Mile 1 was 30sec intervals (6mph vs 8.5mph). Mile 3 was 60 sec intervals (6mph vs 8.5mph). Mile 2 and 4 was recovery speed jog at 6mph/ )10min/mi pace).
I know a lot of people hate the tread mill, but I absolutely love it. For the most part, I find slower paced edm and focus on breathing.
I followed my run up with 30 minutes of stretching. I rolled out with the roller and softballs and stretched.
You guys Have a Killer Thursday!

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text: Brooke and Dominic's wedding was super special to me. I have been friends with them for years. I absolutely love them and their family. They are the most gracious group of people I have ever known. I was very excited when they asked me to join them in Key West for their wedding. The wedding was a laid back beach ceremony at the Casa Marina Resort. Brooke looked stunning and smiled the entire day. Dominic, who I thought would be nervous was calm and cool. I think I heard them say I love you to each other at least 100 times, it was so sweet. Brooke and Dom, I cant thank you enough for this amazing opportunity. I had a blast and I am truly honored you chose me to photograph your wedding. :) The night before the wedding Brooke and Dominic chartered a sailboat for a sunset cruise. It was so much fun!The wedding was so beautiful. The weather was perfect and the beach backdrop was gorgeous. Check out Brooke's killer shoes. Brooke is the only girl I know who isn't afraid to wear wedges like these on the beach. Dominic and his family own the Bell Event Centre. They had a reception there to celebrate with all of their friends and family when they got back. The amazing women of the Bell.


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Two-year deals for vets burned Cardinals
It seemed crazy when the Texas Rangers offered former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Lance Berkman a two-year deal when he sat out three quarters of last season with a variety of leg injuries.
While it remains to be seen if Berkman will pay off as a designated hitter in his new home, the Redbirds sure haven't had much luck lately when it comes to giving veterans two-year deals.
Berkman didn't, technically, get a two-year contract. He signed two one-year deals. But, after being the steal of the 2011 season when he took a cut rate to lead the St. Louis offense to a World Series victory, he basically did nothing to justify a much bigger paycheck in 2012. It doesn't seem that there was ever a second thought about bringing Berkman back for a third year.
Chris Carpenter signed a two-year, $21-million contract before the 2012 season, seemingly doing St. Louis a favor by taking a lower annual rate than he would have got if the Birds picked up his $15-million option. But he ended up pitching 17 regular season innings in the first year of the deal. Hopes that he'd rebound after mid-season surgery and finish strong in 2012 died on the eve of spring training when the Cardinals announced that Carpenter wasn't any better than he was before the surgery... And now his season and likely his career are seemingly over.
Rafael Furcal was an All-Star in the first half of the 2012 season after he inked a two-year extension with St. Louis in the wake of Albert Pujols leaving the Cardinals. But he hit the wall in the second half. And by September he couldn't throw because of problems with his right elbow, more than a minor problem for a shortstop. Unlike Carpenter, Furcal opted not to have surgery and instead just hoped that things would get better. They didn't. Now he has been completely shut down and conventional wisdom is that he is going to need surgery after all.
Carlos Beltran also got a two-year deal with saved Albert Pujols money. Like Beltran, he was an All-Star in the first half of 2012 -- and he was largely missing in action in the second half. Betran's got a balky knee, so we'll see if he can keep things together for one more year and be a productive player.


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Well done Match of the Day.
At last, I'm able to praise the presenters of a much-loved national institution.
I refer to last Sunday's FA Cup tie between Yeovil and Liverpool.
Summarising the second half's action, or lack of it, attention was drawn to Harry Kewell's theatrical dive.
At first I thought the three-man panel, which included Liverpool apologist Alan Hansen, would bottle out of criticising the Australian.
But they agreed there was minimal contact - if any - on Kewell, that he'd gone down too easily, that it was a dive and that there was no place for it in football.
What next? Richard Keys not describing every Sky match as the greatest game he's ever seen?
No, on second thoughts, you can't expect the impossible.


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Media Arts Group (MDA) MDA, -0.29% President Bud Peterson, speaking at the Cruttenden Roth conference, said he is "very comfortable" with analysts' profit targets for the current quarter and fiscal year and heading into the coming fiscal year. Media Arts markets exclusively Thomas Kinkade art. The company's chairman, Ken Raasch, said Media Arts will launch its e-commerce site for Thomas Kinkade works in April.
Monterey Pasta (PSTA) PSTA, +5.21% said it's looking at acquisition candidates to grow into more gourmet products businesses. However, management's approach remains fairly conservative financially. "We want to do acquisitions that are immediately accretive to earnings," said the company's chief financial officer, Steve Brinkman, speaking at the Cruttenden Roth conference. The pasta company, which runs an online store, expects that it will eventually become an Internet portal for gourmet foods.
Investment company PICO Holdings (PICO) PICO, -0.67% Chief Executive John Hart said he believes his company's stock should be trading at between $25 and $30 a share (it was at 19 3/4 Friday afternoon). He pitched the company's water and financial-data investments to potential investors at the Cruttenden Roth conference. Hart said PICO's water investments in the Southwest will benefit from growing populations in desert areas like Las Vegas. In addition, he pushed the potential of PICO's 46 percent stake in PC Quote (PQT) pqt , citing growing revenue in PCQuote.com. He also used as an example MarketWatch.com's January initial public offering, saying PCQuote.com, with $12 million in revenue, has great potential. (MarketWatch.com is the publisher of the CBS.MarketWatch.com Web site.)
Fidelity National Financial (FNF) FNF, -0.74% President Frank P. Willey said Friday the real estate services company will finish 1998 with revenue rising 90 percent to $1.2 billion. He told money managers at the Cruttenden Roth growth-stock conference in Laguna Niguel, Calif., that fiscal 1998 net income will rise to $100 million, an increase of 100 percent. The company, which specializes in title insurance and other escrow-services, is scheduled to post official fouth-quarter and year-end results on Wednesday. Shares of Fidelity National dipped 1/8 to 24 1/2 Friday morning.
Three-Five Systems (TFS) TFS, +0.00% Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey D. Buchanan introduced a new microdisplay product at the Cruttenden Roth conference. The total market for this product is expected to reach $1 billion by 2002, he said. The company, he said, expects microdisplay and other new display technologies to account for 50 percent of Three-Five's revenue within five years.
Invivo (SAFE) SAFE, -0.93% President James Hawkins said the company will consider spinning off its industrial segment when its medical business hits $100 million in revenue. Speaking at the Cruttenden Roth conference, Hawkins said this will likely happen "in the next few years." The industrial business is "a great cash cow," he said, but Invivo wants to focus on its medical business, which boasts a gross profit of 55 percent vs. industrial's 43 percent. The medical patient monitoring business is growing at 35 percent a year vs. industrial's 5 to 7 percent a year.
CapRock Communications (CPRK) C.PRK, +0.39% CFO Kevin McAleer told investors he's "very comfortable" with analysts' profit targets for 1998 and 1999. The company's 1998 revenue will likely come in above estimates of $116 million, and 1999's target of $170 million is an "achievable objective," McAleer said. The company plans to offer a $90 bundled phone package this year. It will include local access, 1,000 minutes of long distance and other services.


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Last day of holidays - boo hoo for me. Taking it easy though just as I have for the last 3 weeks! I switch between stitching on the couch and watching Grand Designs (I've watched series 1-7 so far, just one more series to go in the set); colouring in my new colouring book with my new Derwent pencils; using the computer for blogging and checking emails so I don't have thousands to go back to tomorrow; general house tidying stuff and a little cooking. We have avoided the shops unless absolutely necessary and only been for a couple of day drives which is unlike us as we usually go for long drives quite a bit. It has been one of the laziest holidays I've ever had, and it's been great! Not looking forward to the excessive heat expected tomorrow...
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Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Santa's Journey #27
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Kerrie: I love the Santa's Face so beautiful, you are so close to finishing, I bet you are excited.ReplyDelete
I love coloring books, I guess its the child in me but I love it.
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Philippines: Tropical Cyclone Halong - May 2008
Affected countries
Most read reports
- Govt. Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon "Cosme" leaves 15 dead in Ilocos region; billions worth of damage to crops and infra facilities. 20 May 2008
- Govt. Philippines: Philippines: Update - Typhoon "Cosme" casualties reach 35. 21 May 2008
- Govt. Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon "Cosme" aftermath: No light, no text. 21 May 2008
- IFRC: Philippines: Plan 2009-2010 (MAAPH001). 19 Nov 2008
- Govt. Philippines: Philippines: NDCC update re effects of Typhoon Butchoy and Tropical Storm Cosme (Halong) as of May 16 2008. 16 May 2008
This report covers the period 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
In brief
Programme purpose: In order to achieve Global Agenda Goal 1, the disaster management programme places emphasis on a global disaster management capacity with a close integration between each of its components that increasingly reflects the new operating model.
Programme summary: This annual report aims at summarizing and highlighting progress achieved through the DM global programme during 2008.
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
Executive summary
Disasters in the Philippines in 2006 affected 8.61 million families (approximately 10.4 per cent of the country's population) and caused the deaths of approximately 3,000 people (3.59 per 100,000 inhabitants). Poverty among 27.6 million Filipinos (more than 32 per cent of the population) increases impact of disasters. Communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, and HIV continue to pose significant challenges.
Alaminos City (26 September) -- Except for a few more houses to be built, rehabilitation of Alaminos from the onslaught of super typhoon "Cosme" sometime in May this year is now almost complete with the help of some 200 volunteers.
Mayor Hernani Braganza paid tribute to the volunteers whom he formed in to the Task Force Bayanihan for helping the city build at least 208 new houses to replace those that were totally damaged by the typhoon.
Aside from this, the task force helped repair damaged school buildings and restore partially damaged houses numbering some 3,000.
The …
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has created the Cotabato Flood Control Task Force (CFC-TF) to undertake an integrated flood-control program in the heavily-silted, flood-prone Lower Cotabato River Basin.
Torrential rains spawned by typhoons Frank and Cosme earlier this year triggered massive flooding in the Lower Cotabato River Basin, which covers the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Saranggani, Sultan Kudarat, the City of Cotabato and parts of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Heavy siltation of the major rivers of the Mindanao River Basin and the …
Simulated Exercise: Typhoon Disaster Scenario
"In the early morning of 27 August 2008, Typhoon "X" with a velocity of 140 km/hour landed at Muang District, Rayong, an industrial and coastal province in Thailand. The typhoon caused heavy damage to houses, public buildings and facilities, cargo ships and fishing boats. It also damaged electricity poles, triggering a power shortage in the province.
Lingayen (9 July) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo visited the province again last Friday, her third since typhoon Cosme battered Pangasinan on May 17, to know the progress of rehabilitation work.
But the situation facing her and the province was practically the same as that on June 4 when the President went to barangay Portic in Bugallon for her second visit.
That time some 4,000 GI sheets were made available for distribution to victims of the super howler.
- In compliance with HEPGMA's directive/pronouncements, the following are the activities undertaken by PDCC Pangasinan and RDCC member agencies in Region I on the rehabilitation efforts
Bugallon, Pangasinan (3 June) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will inspect on Wednesday the on-going reconstruction of the 9,424 partially and totally damaged residences in this town by Typhoon Cosme last May 17.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the province said some 4,900 GI sheets roofing are being used for the repair of the damaged houses in the 24 most affected towns in Pangasinan including Bugallon.
The President would observe the unloading of the roofing materials from a DPWH truck and the on-going reconstruction of a cluster of houses in Barangay …
I. Highlights
- There were 259,618 families/1,392,102 persons affected in 1,477 barangays, 73 municipalities and 7 cities in 5 provinces of Regions 1, III, VI and CAR. The estimated number of population served both inside and outside evacuation centers were 58,496 families/300,953 persons. Details in Tab A
- Fifty eight (58) persons were reported dead and 29 injured. Details on Tab B
- There were '162,195 houses damaged: 43,365 totally and 118,830 partially. Details on Tab C.
May 26 (Reuters) - China put the death toll from the May 12 earthquake that struck Sichuan province at 65,080 with more than 23,000 still missing.
Here are some of the region's worst recent natural disasters.
Dec. 26, 2004 - ASIA - The number of dead and missing from an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia and subsequent tsunami is at least 232,000.
Typhoon Cosme's swath of destruction has left 53 people dead, 29 injured, some 252,000 families were affected, and 115,000 houses destroyed.
This was revealed in an interview over DzRB this morning by Deputy Spokesman Anthony Golez who said the affected families are spread over 1,459 barangays in 73 municipalities, seven cities and five provinces.
The said local government units (LGUs) are themselves scattered over four regions - three in Northern Luzon (Region I or the Ilocandia, Region III or Central Luzon, and the Cordillera Administrative Region) and Region VI or the …
Philippine National Red Cross Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon sent water sanitation facilities to two barangays in Dagupan City, Pangasinan to help victims affected by tropical storm Cosme. Gordon earlier received reports that water sources in barangays Lasit Chico and Malued are contaminated because of the storm.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo commended the Philippine National Red Cross for its swift emergency response to the needs of Dagupan City in Pangasinan during the height of tropical storm Cosme.
STA. CRUZ, Zambales - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo promised today the residents of this town that she would help them reconstruct their houses destroyed by typhoon Cosme.
The President made the promise in her brief speech before she personally distributed packages of relief goods from the Office of the President and different government line agencies at Alfonso Tongson Municipal Park in this capital town.
Compared to other towns, typhoon Cosme caused heavier damage to Sta. Cruz with the majority of its electric posts fallen to the ground.
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presided over the National Disaster Coordination Council (NDCC) meeting here today to look into the status of rescue and relief operations being conducted in the three provinces hardest hit by typhoon 'Cosme.'
Cosme (international code name: Halding) battered Region 1, particularly western and central Pangasinan and some municipalities of La Union, in the late afternoon of May 17, dumping torrential rains and spawning strong winds that caused massive flooding, and destruction to property on a gargantuan scale.
In his …
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today ordered the release of P500 million for emergency assistance to owners of houses damaged by typhoon Cosme.
The President who arrived at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Complex here at 11 a.m.
Manila_(dpa) _ Philippine disaster relief agencies on Thursday stepped up rehabilitation work on northern provinces battered by a storm that killed 44 people, the government said.
The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said floods have subsided in many affected provinces, making it easier for relief workers to reach out to the victims.
The NDCC said eight fishermen from the province of Pangasinan, the worst-hit area, remained missing.
BACOLOD CITY-President Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo vowed today to help Iloilo province 'get back to life' after it was heavily battered by typhoon 'Cosme' last week.
After acknowledging the presence of Iloilo Gov. Neil Tupas at the Local Peace and Security Assembly for Western Visayas at the Planta Centro Bacolod Hotel here, the President took note of the heavy damage 'Cosme' left on the infrastructure and agriculture of the province.
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By Martin Ebner
Everyone regards fitness results differently. After all, we each have personal goals and reasons for exercising. Perhaps you want to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or simply exercise to live a healthier and happier life with better sleep and more energy. But what happens when you have a very specific goal and stop seeing results despite consistent and ever challenging workouts?
Unfortunately, as human beings we have limited potential in terms of how far we can develop. For lucky newbie exercisers, the results are often swift, substantial and rewarding. Unfortunately, the rate of progress that you experience when you first start working out isn't sustainable long-term. If it were we'd be capable of feats beyond our wildest imaginations.
The sad truth then is that the fitter you get, the harder it is to see noticeable results. This can be very frustrating with many people turning to desperate measures to achieve their goals. Sadly extreme measures tend to come with extreme consequences.
To avoid putting both your physical and mental health at risk trying to achieve your fitness goals, here are some things you can do to improve your chances of progress:
Take a little time off
The most common mistake people make when they hit a fitness wall is to exercise more. While this might sound like the logical thing to do, it can actually have a very negative effect on not only your fitness goals and results but on your energy levels and wellbeing. Like most things in life, If you push them too hard, they eventually break and the human body is no different.
To avoid a potential burnout, take a little time off to recharge your batteries and to reassess your training plan and fitness goals.
Related: Exercise - How much is too much
Start taking nutrition more seriously
Without proper nutrition, it's unlikely that you'll be able to progress as much as you'd like to. The body can only work with what you feed it and if you regularly deprive it of what it needs to perform, you'll see little in terms of progression.
Start paying closer attention to macros (Carbs, protein, and fat) and choose a diet plan specific to your fitness goals. Pre and post-workout nutrition should have the utmost Importance when working towards a very specific fitness goal.
Get experimental with your workouts
If you've been doing the same workouts day in day out for months or even years, it's no surprise that you're seeing little in the way of new results. Our bodies adapt and progress with change, not routine. If you've been sticking to the same exercise plan for longer than you can remember, try mixing things up. By challenging your body to something new it will be forced out of its comfort zone which can pay dividends on your fitness results.
Stick with it
Just as doing too much of a certain exercise or activity can impair your results, doing too little can have the same effectJust like doing too much of a certain exercise or activity can damage your results, doing too little of it can have the same effect. It's important when starting a new routine that you have patience and allow your body time to adapt and respond to the workouts. Give each new workout program at least 8-12 weeks. This goes for diet too!
Accept that progress might be slow
This might sound like a cop-out but it's not. The problem with modern society is that we're almost incapable of accepting things to stay as they are. If we're not swiftly moving forward we're moving backward, right? Not necessarily! Let's take building muscle as an example. While you may not be able to gain significantly more muscle mass, this doesn't mean that the quality and functionality of the muscle can't improve. Just because you can't see aesthetic improvement, it doesn't mean you aren't progressing.
Be realistic
The number of times someone will reminisce about how they once lost 20lbs effortlessly and when I ask when this was they tell me they were in their late teens. If you think you can lose weight or build muscle at 40 like you did at 18 you're not being at all realistic. Unfortunately, as we age our ability to see instant results decreases. Instead, be realistic and set attainable goals. By doing so you'll be able to enjoy your workouts more and avoid disappointment.
Limit stress
If you're highly stressed, it's little wonder that your fitness results are suffering as a consequence. Stress places a huge amount of pressure on your body, robbing you of both energy and enthusiasm for your workouts.
If you think that stress is negatively impacting not only your lifestyle but your fitness goals, it might be a good idea to experiment with a few different relaxation techniques. Massage, Yoga and breathing exercises can drastically help reduce stress.
Speak to a mental health professional
If you feel that your body image and desire to constantly progress is having a detrimental effect on your happiness, you may benefit from speaking to a mental health profession. It could be that your drive for progression is the result of something deeper. Speaking with a phycologist or a close friend could help you put things into perspective.
Hormonal imbalances
If you're kicking your own butt in the gym, eating right, sleeping enough and limiting stress, it could be that the lack of noticeable progress is a result of a hormonal imbalance. Make an appointment with your local GP to discuss any health issues that could be related to your fitness progress.


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The new trend in the single jungle now is dating apps on your smart phone. This is completely different than online dating sites. Where OkCupid has a website and you fill out the profile with all your information and then download the app to read emails. With the dating apps there is no website linked to it. Everything is in the app on your phone.
You download the app from the iTunes store then install it on your iPhone and login with your Facebook account. (Yes, you must have FB to use Tinder.) It populates your important info from your account. 5 photos, your name, your tagline and your friend list. I really don't like my friend list being populated into a dating site. My computer programmer friends tell me the reason they do this is because then people know your identity and that you're not a fraud. Yes, I get this, however people can still open up fake FB accounts to link to these sites.
Anyway, so this small bit of information is pulled in to create your Tinder profile. Then Tinder finds your location with GPS and locates potential dates close to you. You can change your preferences for how many miles away, if your looking for males or females and the age. Speaking of which, I need to change that preference right now. I kept wondering why I was matched up with such young guys as my screen shot from above, 18? I'm 35 jeeze. Ok, well apparently the age selector doesn't work well. I just switched it to 30-42 & all my matches are still coming up 21, 23?? Does this mean Tinder is not made for middle aged people? LOL
Ok so now to get a date! What you do is play a game. Peoples photos pop up and you either click the X button under their pic for no you don't like them or the heart button for yes you do like them. It then shuffles through the photos like a deck of cards. Almost like dating Russian roulette. If you click yes on someone and they have also clicked yes, then you have a match & it throws them into another page where you can initiate a chat session with each other.
It seems they are copying the concept of Face Smash from Mark Zuckerberg when he breached security at Harvard University to create the game where college students would rate other students based on their photos. This is the same concept yet you either say you like them or not. The app is very superficial as you basically have no info other than photos, name & age.
I have yet to meet anyone in person from this app. I have chatted with a few guys from Tinder. However, Tinder does not pull your location from Facebook, so when I look at their "card" I have no idea where they live? For instance I matched with a guy and he asked if I lived in FL, well yea? I thought it did it by location I told him. He responded yes, but he travels so he pulled up Orlando when he was there. So I have no clue where this guy actually lives. I don't like that because I don't want to start a long distance relationship with someone, so that's a waste of time in my opinion. Been there, done that & got the t-shirt for a LDR.
I've played the game a few times, yet then I get bored. I guess I need a little bit more interaction versus being a monkey clicking on pictures. Personally this really isn't the app for me. It seems more like a hookup app. As when you move your location it's going to pull up people in that area. So is this meant for one nighters or meeting within hours of liking someone's photo? Because I'm not that kind of girl. I want to get to someone a little bit before meeting up.
I don't know if anyone else has had success with Tinder Dating app? Any marriages blossomed? Probably too soon to tell. Yet I rate it 2 out of 5 stars. I need a little more than pretty pictures to keep me entertained.
Tara Richter
Tara Richter is an Internet Dating Coach in Tampa Bay. She is the author of "The Dating Jungle Series" and an Internet TV Show Host.


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Senior Manager, Development Operations and Analytics
April 30, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is currently seeking a:
Senior Manager, Development Operations and Analytics
Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's mission is to perform, present, and promote music in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, both at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is dedicated to continuing its pre-eminent status in the music world of the 21st century.
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Development Operations and Analytics, reporting to the Director, Development Operations, will assist with creation and execution of daily tasks and ongoing systems and process improvements to support and advance the fundraising and outreach efforts of the organization.
In conjunction with the Director, Development Operations, the Senior Manager will implement and maintain systems for maximizing the functionality and reporting capabilities of development software (Tessitura). This highly collaborative individual will proactively recommend and implement solutions for automation and reporting with an emphasis on efficiency, consistency and best practices for information management, gift administration and donor relations relative to philanthropic programs and outreach initiatives.
The Senior Manager will be proficient in overall non-profit fundraising and development operations best practices, as well as relevant relational database or CRM usage.
Position Elements:
- Support the timely and accurate workflow of constituent and gift information into the development database, from hard copy through data entry, to data analysis and reporting.
- Establish and maintain agreed upon gift entry procedures and coding standards.
- Execute important initiatives to streamline, automate and maintain any routine procedures associated with gift entry, membership tracking, prospect management and other essential Development Dept. tasks.
- Consult with and advise Development Dept. staff for list generation and report preparation. Independently or in collaboration with external experts, create and execute standard and customized database reports that meet the evolving needs of the fundraising teams.
- Execute regularly scheduled and ad hoc lists or reports, verify for accuracy and distribute.
- Maintain standardized tools and procedures to track end-user list and report requests, as well as data management and database improvement projects.
- Lead and manage Development analytics initiatives using Tessitura Business Intelligence Suite and other tools as appropriate.
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- Liaise with Finance Dept. to ensure accurate and timely contribution reconciliations.
- Train new department hires on proper usage and best practices for Tessitura.
- Participate in meetings with software vendors and IT department regarding technology utilization and improvements.
- Act as back-up for other Development Operations staff, as needed.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years using non-profit industry database or CRM solutions for fundraising or membership program recording and reporting. Preferential consideration given for Tessitura knowledge.
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Sticky toffee baked Alaska
There's just something about a baked Alaska. They are always so much fun to make and eat. Maybe it's the classic ice cream and sponge combo, or the toasted meringue that surrounds the ice cream, either way this is a spectacular dessert that's perfect for Winter evenings, dinner parties or comfort eating for one! It takes a bit of effort but we promise you – it's worth it.
To celebrate Jude's Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream we've create this epic baked Alaska, soft walnut sponge topped with a generous scoop of ice cream and covered with toasty marshmallow! Let us know what you think!
Jude's Sticky Toffee Pudding ice cream is available exclusively at Sainsbury's for £4 for a 500ml tub - lovely! For more info check out Jude's here.
For the walnut sponge
60g self raising flour
60g butter
60g caster sugar
1 egg
30g walnuts
1tsp baking powder
For the Italian meringue
4x large egg whites
200g caster sugar
80ml water
½ tsp cream of tartar
To serve
Jude's Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream
Specific equipment
Sugar thermometer
Piping bag
6cm cutter
To make the sponge combine the sugar and butter, mix well until the mixture is fluffy. Add the egg and continue to mix until well combined. In a food processor blitz the walnuts as fine as possible and add these to the mixture along with the flour. Mix well.
Grease and line a 24cm x 18cm baking tray and pour in the mixture. Bake at 170C for 20-25 minutes or until the sponge is golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
Once cooled, remove the sponge and cut out 6 x 6cm rounds from the cake. Top each round with a generous scoop of Jude's Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream and place into the freezer to set.
To make the Italian meringue combine the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan and bring to the boil.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white with the cream of tartar until they form soft peaks. Check on the sugar, once it reaches 121C (no more no less!) carefully ad slowly pour it into you egg mixture whilst whisking quickly. Once you have poured all of the sugar in keep mixing until it's nice and glossy and beginning to cool – around 5 minutes. Allow to cool fully and then transfer to a piping bag.
To assemble, remove the ice cream on the sponge from the freezer and pipe round a generous serving of the meringue. Just before serving take your blowtorch and crisp up the meringue until it goes a beautiful caramel colour. Enjoy!
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This entry is part of the blog carnival over at Fred McKinnon's site. Check it out to see what other churches are doing. Here's our setlist from today's service at Westwood Baptist with comments to follow....
Orchestra Prelude: O Come All Ye Faithful (HYMN)
Joy To The World (D-Eb / HYMN)
1st, 2nd, and last w/ key change for last
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Dm / HYMN)
1st and last verses with chorus repeat at end
Welcome / Fellowship
The First Noel (D / HYMN)
1st & Last verse w/ optional last chours setting for end, no pause into…
You Are My King (D / Billy Foote)
Bridge, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Tag
Offertory Prayer
Choir Special: "Glory To God In The Highest" (From Night Of Alleluias musical)
Transitional Chorus: O Come All Ye Faithful (G / HYMN)
1st V & Chorus
Message: Bro. Steve
Invitation: Just As I Am (HYMN)
Closing Chorus: Go, Tell It On The Mountain (HYMN)
Chorus, 1V, Chorus
Today's service went well. No major hiccups or flaws. As you can see, it was very Christmas carol heavy.
These songs are only appropriate once a year, so they get plenty of rotation during the month of December.
Overall is was a good mellow service. While I would have liked a little more "umph" musically (just due to my personal taste in musical style) I think the songs were helpful in helping everyone to consider the Christmas season, especially O Come, O Come Emmanuel. What a great song.
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Whereas, the Democratic Party is in favor of full participation of the electorate in all elections; and
Whereas, the City of Los Angeles' election schedule results in extraordinarily low participation in Los Angeles City, school board and college board elections; and
Whereas, democracy is best served when the greatest possible number of voters are engaged;
Therefore let it be resolved, that the Los Angeles County Democratic Party is in favor of the concept of consolidating LA City, School Board and College Board elections with California statewide elections.
Therefore let it be further resolved that we communicate these desires to LA City elected, political and community leaders.
Author: Eric C.Bauman, LACDP Chair
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After nearly a decade of using personal pronouns like "us" or "we," it's no secret now that I find myself newly single in New York City at 32 years old. Ten whole years have passed since my last first date (or any other dating firsts for that matter...talk about awkward). I've also spent ten full years growing into the woman I am now, a woman who barely resembles the single 22-year-old girl who was completely unsure of who she was, what she was worth, or how she wanted to be treated, and to be perfectly clear before I get started, this is not an ex bash...I brought that shit in with me. And so, as you can imagine, a lot has changed in that time...and yet it comes as no surprise that the universe would like to test that theory...
My first date in the city a couple of months ago closely resembled the type of guy I would have dated in high school...the good-looking athletic type, a real charmer when it counted...and an entirely different person when no one else was watching.
Shoot me.
After date one, a few red flags, and three too many margaritas, my internal firewall took over. I sent him a farewell text on my long walk alone to the Subway,
(Carrie Bradshaw would have been so proud)
But my gut instinct was second-guessed by the sober light of the next day as I quickly sent him a few follow-up texts. Texts that led to a very long, very confused conversation...and then to the dreaded C word...
If I'm being truthful, I used it first myself. I mean, I looked crazy all flip-flopping around like a fish, and without the margarita's I felt crazy too. Our text conversation soon spiraled into a full-on gravel-fest on my part...me apologizing as he milked the situation...if you'd of handed me a cheerleading uniform and an empty bucket proudly labeled: Donielle's Dignity & Self Respect, I would have been right back in high school with a big, fat F on my report card...
Test failed.
A few weeks passed, and because I practice instant forgiveness for my own sanity, I had all but forgotten about the guy until one night when I heard that familiar ding from my iPhone, with a "Hey crazy," popping up in my text messages. He was back. Wait, what? I didn't scare him off?
Because I hadn't had a chance at an in-person redemption, I obliged the "crazy" greeting and let it slide. Cute. After all, my track record wasn't all that becoming of me. But it wasn't until our second-chance (completely sober) encounter that I remembered exactly why drunk Donielle fired off that text in the first place. It was because he earned it. And even after devouring too many of the worlds tastiest adult beverages, I knew exactly what I wanted, expected, and deserved...and he was simply not it.
So ladies, why do we second-guess the gut? Because it's never wrong. And scientifically speaking, it's the only place within us that makes decisions with ease (just ask Simon Sinek, he's done far more research than I). Instead, we compromise, chase, and fight for people who we already instinctively know won't ever work in our lives. Doesn't that feel wonderful AF? God forbid it actually works out longterm. My friends, I'm going to call it like it is, that's fear...at it's finest.
And you know me and fear.
You are not crazy. That bears repeating. You are NOT crazy. You have never been crazy. You simply forgot to trust yourself and the cosmic plan for your life. And now that you know...girlfriend, you don't have to make that mistake ever again. So there.
xo, Donielle
P.S. If you're unsure of what you want in a partner, start now by crafting a list and reading that shit to yourself on the daily. What you focus on you find, and in my limited experience back on the dating scene, it makes it much easier to let go of who you know doesn't make the cut when you've got it written down on paper.


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"Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right," Ephesians 6:1.
Welcome to our final lesson of Godly Homes in an Ungodly World.
In this series of lessons, we have tried to reach out to those who are
in the home whether it be father, mother, children, or those thinking about
getting married. These lessons help to set some biblical standards for
dating, having a successful marriage, or the role and responsibility of each
in the home.
These lessons have had the mindset and desire of making our homes
godly homes in an ungodly world.
Today, as we conclude our series on Godly Homes in an Ungodly
World, we think about the role and responsibility of children in the home.
Now, we understand that the father is the head, and the mother is
that keeper of the home, the one who takes care of those in the home as
What about the responsibility of children?
Children are in submission to both parents and have the responsibility
to obey, submit, and comply with the guidelines of God and their father and
I want to begin by just mentioning some Proverbs that I hope will set
the tone and tenor for children in the home and offer encouragement as
Proverbs 27:11 says this, "My son, be wise and make my heart glad
that I may answer him who reproaches me." What do parents really want
from children? Children who will have the forethought to think about the
decisions they make and make their parents glad by making the right
choices in life. That's what every parent wants.
Listen to Proverbs 20:11 the Bible says, "Even a child is known by his
deeds, whether what he does is pure and right." What are parents looking
for? Children who will make decisions and choose the right action because
it's pure and it's right. I understand there's a lot of peer pressure today.
There is the desire to be popular and liked but what parents and God are
really looking for is children who will make decisions first and foremost
because they're pure and they're right in the sight of God.
Listen to this proverb: Proverbs 10:1, the Bible says, "A wise son
makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother." Parents
want children they can be proud of, who are following God and the dictates
of his heart, as well as living up to their responsibility in the home.
Notice this proverb as well: Proverbs 17:25 says, "A foolish son is a
grief to his father and bitterness to him who bore him." Don't live your life in
such a way that your actions and choices grieve your parents or make
them become bitter toward you, rather strive to live as God wants you to in
the home.
How is that? Listen to Ecclesiastes 12:1.The Bible says to all young
people, "Remember now your creator in the days of your youth before the
difficult days come and the years draw near when you say I have no
pleasure in them."
What's one of the key ideas for young people to live a successful and
godly life? Here it is: "Remember your creator". What's that mean? Put God
first in every decision you make in the home, in the job, in dating and
recreation. Ask yourself, "Does this, will this decision help me to 'seek first
God and His kingdom?'" Matthew 6:33.
Now, we begin by thinking about the home and the role of children in
the home with a blockbuster passage concerning this idea in Ephesians
6:1-3.Notice what the Bible here says, "Children, obey your parents in the
Lord for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first
commandment with promise" and here's the promise: "that it may be well
with you and that you may live long on the earth."
When you think about the Holy Spirit's instructions to children, you've
really got two breakdowns here. Children are to obey their parents. The
Bible says, in Colossians 3:20 that they are to "obey their parents in the
Lord." Ephesians 6:1-4 "as is fitting in the Lord". Romans 1:30 mentions
those, among those sins of the Gentiles, those who were disobedient to
the parents.
Children, listen carefully, you're not the authority. You're not the
decision-maker. Your responsibility in the home is to obey.
Does that mean that your ideas, suggestions, and your feelings are to
be completely ignored? That's not what's being said. Any godly father or
mother who is seeking to have a godly, productive home is always thinking
about what's best for the welfare, spiritually, physically, emotionally, of our
children. You've got to trust that your parents, if they're godly parents, are
striving to do that even though you may not see eye to eye in every
Your responsibility is to obey, not to talk back, not to rebel, not to
belittle, not to make fun of, and not to degrade. You are to obey. That's
what God said your responsibility is in the home.
Secondly, in Ephesians 6:1-3 the Bible says, "Children are to honor
father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise that it may
be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
What does it mean to honor father and mother? Do you remember
Proverbs 31 where, of the virtuous woman, her children rise up and call her
blessed? That's the idea. When you honor father and mother, you're going
to obey them. You are going to respect them. You are going to want to
follow their guidelines and you're going to appreciate and be thankful for
what your parents do.
Listen very carefully. Around this world and even the United States of
America, there are a host of children, multitudes of children, who have
parents who really don't care very much for them. We hate to say it that
way, but it's true.
Be thankful if you've got godly parents. Be thankful that your parents
love you enough to try to look out for your spiritual welfare, to try to help
you and guide you and set standards for you to follow that are based off of
the teaching of Scripture. You have such a blessing that you fail many, that
we fail many times to realize in having godly parents who love us enough to
discipline, care, and protect us in so many ways. Honor and your parents.
That's the responsibility of children to their parents.
What else can a godly child in the home do? Godly children need to
be a good example for their family in every way. You know, when we think
about what can a young person do in the home?
Here's one of things that is so powerful. The Bible says in 1 Timothy
4:12 Paul speaking to Timothy, a young person, said, "Be an example to
the believers, in word and in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith and purity.
What can you do in the home? Be a godly example. That's what your
parents need of you. That's what you need to do in the home. Set the
example. I want to study my Bible. I want to pray. I want to honor father and
mother. I want to obey them. I want to live up to the example of Christ in
every way. I want to walk in the footsteps of Jesus in the home, 1 Peter
Now, I want to show you the power of this by mentioning some
young people who were indeed great examples to their family.
David stands out as a young person who was a great example. Do
you remember the story of David and Goliath? 1 Samuel 17:33, David had
heard that Goliath taunt the people of God. He said "I'm going to trust God.
I can defeat this giant." He went over there and with those few small
stones, the young man David defeated Goliath. He knocked him to the
ground, cut off his head, and became a great leader in Israel.
Look at the example. What about his brothers? They were scared to
death of Goliath and yet David went over there, put his trust in God and
became a powerful example of a young person to his family.
A couple of other examples: both Timothy and Titus are told to be
examples. Look at the example they set: preaching the word of God,
teaching others, becoming young evangelists who no doubt would instruct
and teach the lost as well. No doubt that had a great impact on their family
as well.
You know, when I think of another example of a young person, who
no doubt was an influence to their family, I think of Jesus at the young age
of 12. Jesus had gotten separated from his family. Luke 2:49, they find
Jesus in the Temple and it's as though they're going to scold him, "Did you
not know that your mother and I were looking for you. Where have you
been?" Jesus said, "Did you not know I must be about my Father's
What did that mean? Jesus was in the Temple asking questions and
teaching the teachers of the law at the young age of 12. What a powerful
example for Bible study and evangelism that must've set for both Mary and
Joseph concerning their son.
You know, as we think about young people in the home, one of the
things that every young person desperately needs in the home, all people
need,but especially young people, is to put God first-even if family may not.
Now, the actual design that we've been discussing much is where
you've got a father and mother who love the Lord supremely, who are
putting God first, who are setting guidelines for the home, and who desire
that their children do that.
But even if you live in a home where you may be the only Christian as
a young person, what can you do? Put God first. As a young person,
'remember your creator' Ecclesiastes 12:1.
Remember that your desire, responsibility, and privilege is to put God
first. The writer of Ecclesiastes said in 12:13, "Let's hear the conclusion of
the whole matter." What's life all about? "Fear God, keep his
commandments. This is the whole duty of man." That's why we are
created. Isaiah 43:7 God says, 'everyone who's created by me, who gives
my name honor and glory, I have formed him, yes, I've made him.' God
said "I've created him for my glory."
Whether we eat or whether we drink or whatever we do, we're to do
all to the glory of God, 1 Corinthians 10:31.Young people need to have the
mindset of Paul: "For to me, to live is Christ." "Seek first the kingdom of
God", Mat. 6:33.
Think about the good you can do in your classroom, on the ball field,
and among other young people. You need to set the example of leadership
for putting God first as a young person.
Let me give you some examples: on the ball field, remember you're
still a child of God. Set the example of how a Christian would act in dress,
on the ball field, in your language on the ball field, in the love and care and
concern you ought to have for others. Those are the actions we need
among young people at school. Be an example to your fellow students.
Behave like one even when other people may be doing things that are
immoral or immodest. Don't partake in that. Use language that encourages
others to live in a godly way. You'll be surprised if you'll stand up for Christ,
even as a young person, and live as God wants you to live, you'd be
surprised how many people respect and actually want that and would follow
your leadership in that area.
Young people, be an example on a date. When you're dating,
remember God's teachings. We all understand there may be desires and
passions that naturally, God has given for the right place. Let's remember
that place "marriage is honorable, the bed undefiled, but whoremongers
and adulterers God will judge" Hebrews 13:4.
As a young person dating, let your standards be known. Let people
know that you don't believe in those relations before marriage and that
you're going to keep a high standard that you expect those whom you date
to set that same standard. And friend, when you do that, the kind of person
you want to help you get to heaven is not far away. You'll be looking for
that person, and they'll be looking for you as well.
Remember to be an example to yourself. Even when you're alone,
you've got to set that example, because God is always watching. Hebrews
4:13 says there's no creature hidden from His sight. All things are open and
naked before the eyes of Him with whom we must give an account.
Proverbs 15:3 says, "The eyes of the Lord are in every place." When you're
at home, maybe by yourself, God sees the kind of music you listen to. God
sees the programs you watch. When you're on the computer, God knows
what you looking at. Don't look at things, don't listen to things, don't watch
things, don't do things even when you're alone that would not be approved
in the sight of our God. And so, as a young person in the home, be a godly
example to everyone.
What else is God's encouragement for people in the home? One of
the things that God encourages in the home is for young people to really be
the kind of example, especially when it comes to hard work that God
desires in the home.
Let me give you an example. I want you to listen to a not very well-
known passage in the book of Lamentations 3. Listen to what the Bible
says to young people about hard work .Verse 27 says, "It is good for a man
to bear the yoke in his youth."
What's the idea there? 'Bearing the yoke' is working hard, bearing the
burden, carrying the load. What is needed of you in the home? To be a
hard worker. Don't be lazy. Don't expect mom and dad to do everything for
you. Don't expect to be waited on hand and foot. Rather, bear the yoke in
your youth. Work hard as a young person. Ultimately, we want you; God
wants you, to work hard first and foremost to getting to heaven that's the
first thing you need to work hard on. Revelation 21 describes that place as
a place where 'there'll be no sorrow, pain, crying, all the former things have
passed away'. A place of rest, Matthew 25:46. Hebrews 4:9, above
everything else, work hard on getting to heaven.
But, you know what? In the home, you need to work hard as a part of
the family. That means that you need to do your share of the chores when
it comes to vacuuming or doing the dishes or keeping your room clean, or
whatever it may be, mowing the yard-whatever it is- work hard. Work hard
at growing in Christ. The Bible says 'grow in the grace and knowledge of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ'.
Then as a young person in the home, such an important aspect that
we want to illustrate from Scripture for every young person in the home is:
you need to be teachable.
Listen to Psalm 71:17 every young person needs have the mindset
that is mentioned in Psalm 71:17. The Scripture says, "Oh God, you have
taught me from my youth and to this day I declare your wondrous works."
You know what's great about the psalmist? He was teachable. God
had taught him from his youth. We need young people today, who are
teachable. I understand there is the idea, the mentality, that at this age we
know everything. We can do everything. We don't need to be told anything.
Friend, that is just not true. Young people need to be teachable. Don't have
a know-it-all attitude. I know it all right now, I've got it all figured out, and I
can accomplish everything. That's not the attitude you find in Scripture.
The correct attitude is found in Luke 11:1, where Jesus' disciples
said, "Lord, teach us." That's the mindset young people need, 'Lord teach
us'. We want to learn and know. Hey, let's all realize we don't know
everything. Deuteronomy 29:29 says, "The secret things belong to the
Lord, our God but the things that he has revealed belong to us and our
children." None of us have it all figured out. There are some things we may
never know. But as young person, you're at the point in life where you need
to be one who's ready to learn, to grow, to receive instruction when
someone tries to correct or teach or, maybe even show you a better way to
do something. Don't rise up and act like you've already got all figured out
even if you may have a better way. Still be respectful enough to listen and
you'll be surprised at just how much you can learn in situations like that.
What else do we need from young people in the home? We need
young people who are willing to let the Bible mark them. The Bible says in
Psalm 119 especially to young people beginning in verses 9 through 11
the Scripture will say that 'young people are to let God's word make an
impression or a mark on their heart.' The Scripture records of a young
person that they had been taught by God, "Your word, I've hidden in my
heart." How should a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed
according to your word." And then he says, "Your word I've hidden in my
heart that I might not sin against you."
How can a young man make his way right? By letting the word of
God make the correct mark upon them. You know, as a young person, you
need to study the Scriptures diligently. "Study to show yourself approved
unto God." That's what Paul would say to Timothy, a young evangelist.
Acts 17:11, we're all to "Search the Scriptures daily." Your words were
found and I did eat them," Jeremiah said in Jeremiah 15:16.
You know, as someone who may be young in the faith or a young
Christian especially, you need to study and apply the Scripture very
diligently to your life. Paul would say in Philippians 4:9 "The things which
you've heard and received and saw in me, these do and the God of peace
will be with you."
We also want to impress upon every young person's mind, every
person, but especially young people, that as a young person, you
desperately need to flee those things which are not right, which are ungodly
in the sight of our God.
Listen to 2 Timothy 2:22. Paul would say, "Flee also youthful lust but
pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord
out of a pure heart."
You know, as we think about the responsibilityof young people one of
thoseresponsibilities is to flee, to run from, to get away from, certain things.
What are those things? Youthful lust. There's no doubt that sometimes
emotions, attraction, desire, and passion, run very high among young
people. There's no doubt that many of the movies, songs, things you see in
magazines, and things you see from day-to-day, even the way people
dress, cause that problem to be exacerbated sometimes.
What does the young personneed? Flee youthful lust. Talking about
things like sexual immorality. A young person needs to run away from, do
nothing with be separate from immoral things sexually. Remember again
Hebrews 13:4 says, "Marriage is honorable, (inside the marriage or
marriage relationship) the beds undefiled but whoremongers and adulterers
God will judge."
1 Peter 2: 11gives such sage advice for young people. The Bible
says, "Abstain from fleshly lust which war against the soul." How can you
flee youthful lust? Abstain from it. Don't put yourself in a situation where
that's going to be an attraction or temptation. Don't be alone with somebody
when that, where that might occur. Don't be in a movie or somewhere
where that might be something you are prone to give in to. Abstain from it
is God's guideline.
And then ofcourse young people need to flee other desires and
passions as well: drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The Bible says 'wine is a
mocker strong drink is a brawler and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.'
To young people today, God wants you to know and we want you to
know as well you have, in the home, such a wonderful responsibility and
privilege. You have the power to set the example to encourage your
parents to give them something they can be proud of and just as God
desires to have godly children, parents want children who are also putting
God first. Your role in the home, although it is a role of obedience and
submission and respect your parents, can do so much good for making the
homea place where people are happy, where the relationships are loving
and joyful. You can actually help and encourage your parents to be what
God wants them to be. And no doubt you can do so much to encourage
your friends and your peers to learn more about Christ.
You know one of the things that young people especially have a great
opportunity for is evangelism. Young people have as much or more
opportunity to evangelize at your age than you will at any other. You're
around more people, you contact different people in so many ways, and
look at the good you can do for reaching others for Jesus Christ.
And so, the words of Paul, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord,
for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first
commandment with promise that it may be well with you and that you may
live long on the earth."
Our hope and prayer is that each child will strive to obey and honor
their parents to truly have a "Godly Home in an Ungodly World."
Study Questions for: "Godly Homes: Lesson 8"
1. According to Ephesians 6:1, what are children to do?
2. Why should children obey their parents according to Ephesians 6:1?
3. According to Proverbs 10:1, what makes a glad father?
4. What sends grief and bitterness to his father according to Proverbs
5. According to Ecclesiastes 12:1, why should young people remember
their creator in the days of their youth?
6. What should we be according to 1 Timothy 4:12?
7. In Luke 2:49, at the age of 12, what did Jesus tell his parents he must be
8. What is the whole duty of man according to Ecclesiastes 12:13?
9. According to Matthew 6:33, what should we seek first?
10. According to Proverbs 15:3, what are in every place?


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The graph illustrates the combination of swells directed at Dinas Dinlle through an average October and is based upon 2976 NWW3 model predictions since 2006 (values every 3 hours). The wave model does not forecast surf and wind right at the coastline so we have chosen the most applicable grid node based on what we know about Dinas Dinlle, and at Dinas Dinlle the best grid node is 14 km away (9 miles). The rose diagram describes the distribution of swell directions and swell sizes, while the graph at the bottom shows the same thing but without direction information. Five colours represent increasing wave sizes. Very small swells of less than 0.5m (1.5 feet) high are shown in blue. These happened 44% of the time. Green and yellow illustrate increasing swell sizes and largest swells greater than >3m (>10ft) are shown in red. In both graphs, the area of any colour is proportional to how commonly that size swell happens. The diagram implies that the most common swell direction, shown by the largest spokes, was SW, whereas the the most common wind blows from the SSW. Because the wave model grid is offshore, sometimes a strong offshore wind blows largest waves away from Dinas Dinlle and away from the coast. We group these with the no surf category of the bar chart. To avoid confusion we don't show these in the rose plot. Because wind determines whether or not waves are clean enough to surf at Dinas Dinlle, you can view an alternative image that shows only the swells that were forecast to coincide with glassy or offshore wind conditions. In a typical October, swells large enough to cause surfable waves at Dinas Dinlle run for about 16% of the time.
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Bay-OK! Slugger to sign with Mets
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The Bay Watch is over. Jason Bay has agreed to a four-year contract worth about $66 million with the Mets, pending the results of a physical exam, a baseball source confirmed to the Daily News.
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Sensex, Nifty Snap 5-Day Losing Streak Led By SBI, Tata Motors
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Indian equity benchmarks snapped their five-day losing streak, led by gains in State Bank of India and Tata Motors.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.1 percent or 35 points to 34,651 and the NSE Nifty 50 index advanced 0.19 percent or 20 points to 10,537.
India's largest lender rose nearly 4 percent despite posting a second straight quarterly loss. Tata Motors' shares ended 4 percent higher after China said it will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent, according to Bloomberg. The lower tariffs will help Indian automaker's luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover.
Fifteen out of 19 sector gauges compiled by BSE ended higher led by the S&P BSE Auto index's 1.7 percent gain. On the flipside, the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index was the top loser, down 0.4 percent.
The mid- and small-cap shares rebounded after underperforming their larger peers for two days in a row, both the indexes on BSE rose 0.65 percent.
Dr Reddy's Labs Extend Gains After Q4 Earnings
Shares of the Hyderabad-based drugmaker extended gains after it reported March quarter earnings.
The stock rose as much as 8 percent, the most in over six months, to Rs 2,045.
Fab Four Stocks Of The Day
- Just Dial: The Mumbai-based local search engine rose as much as 9 percent to Rs 443.65 after its revenue met Bloomberg consensus estimates in March quarter.
- Tata Motors: The Mumbai-based parent of luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover rose as much as 4.5 percent to Rs 309.25. China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent in a move that gives a boost to makers of luxury autos, Bloomberg reported.
- Strides Shasun: The Bengaluru-based drugmaker rose as much as 10.56 percent, the most in over three months, to Rs 377 on the back of heavy volumes.
- Suven Life Sciences: The Hyderabad-based drugmaker rose as much as 3.43 percent to Rs 186.90 after it secured product patents in Norway and New Zealand.
Indian Oil Pares Losses After Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates
Shares of the country's largest state-owned oil refiner pared losses after its revenue beat Bloomberg consensus estimates in the March quarter.
Key earnings highlights:
- Net profit fell 34 percent sequentially to Rs 5,218 crore versus estimate of Rs 5,660 crore (QoQ)
- Revenue rose 4.48 percent sequentially to Rs 1.37 lakh crore versus estimate of Rs 1.16 lakh crore
- Standalone margin at 9.4 percent versus 12 percent (QoQ)
- Standalone EBITDA down 17 percent at Rs 11,021 crore versus Rs 13,269 crore (QoQ)
- FY18 gross refining margins at $8.49 per barrel versus $7.77 per barrel (YoY)
Other Highlights
- Revenue from petroleum products rose 3.96 percent to Rs 1.31 lakh crore quarter-on-quarter
- Revenue from petrochemicals increased 8.37 percent to Rs 5,099.01 crore.
- Revenue from other business activities rose 22.58 percent to Rs 2,373.24 lakh crore.
- Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per share for the financial year 2017-18.
SBI Reports Loss Of Rs 7,718 Crore; Shares Rise On Stable Asset Quality
Shares of the country's largest public-sector lender rose as much as 6.32 percent, the most in over six months, to Rs 259.90 after it reported March quarter earnings.
Key earnings highlights:
- Net loss at Rs 7,718 crore versus profit of Rs 2,814.82 crore (YoY)
- Net interest income up 10.5 percent at Rs 19,974.28 crore versus 18,070.72 crore (YoY)
- Gross non-performing assets as a percentage of total advances at 10.91 percent versus 10.35 percent (QoQ)
- Net non-performing assets as a percentage of total advances at 5.73 percent versus 5.61 percent (QoQ)
- Provisions for non-performing assets up 36 percent at Rs 24,080 crore versus Rs 17,760 crore (QoQ)
- Provision coverage ratio improved by 464 basis points to 61.53 percent (YoY)
SBI in an investor presentation said:
- Domestic NIMs at 2.67 percent versus 2.61 percent (QoQ)
- Whole bank NIMs at 2.50 percent versus 2.45 percent (QoQ)
- Foreign NIMs at 1.14 percent versus 1.16 percent (QoQ)
The profit number is not comparable with the year-ago period since the lender merged its five associate banks with itself on April 1, 2017.