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The Cross in Our Life/
My beloved spiritual children in Christ Our Only True God and Our Only True Savior,
Third Kathisma. Eighth Tone
Upon tasting the fruit of the tree in the Paradise of Old, I was stripped naked, and death was brought in by the enemy. But now the tree of the Cross has been set upon the earth. It clothes people with life and the whole world has been filled with joy. As we behold the Cross venerated, O People, let us all cry out in faith and with one voice, "His house is full of glory."
Giver of Life, we the faithful praise and venerate Your Cross and Your Burial. You have bound Hades, O Immortal One. As God Almighty, You raised with You the dead. You shattered the Gates of Hades, You destroyed the dominion of death. And so, we mortals, in yearning, glorify You: You, the Resurrected, Who brought down the deadly dominion of the enemy and raised all who believe in You. The world was freed from the darts of the serpent. You freed us from the delusion of the enemy, for You alone are Mighty, Reverently do we praise Your Resurrection by which You have saved us, O God of All.
Reader: The fiery sword no longer guards the gate of Eden, for the wood of the Cross has extinguished it in a most unusual manner. The sting of death and the victory of Hades have been destroyed. You came, my Savior, crying out to those in Hades, "Enter again into Paradise."
Reader: Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the Holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless One. We venerate Your Cross, O Christ, and Your Holy Resurrection we praise and glorify; for You are our God, we know no other, it is Your name we invoke.
Come, all you faithful, let us worship Christ's Holy Resurrection; for behold, through the Cross joy has come to all the world. Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection. For in enduring the Cross for us, He destroyed death by death.
FESTAL EXAPOSTILARION. Second Tone
Let us venerate the precious Cross of Christ which we have seen placed before us today, and rejoice, full of faith. Let us in hope embrace Him Who was willingly crucified upon it. Let us ask the Lord to deem us all worthy to venerate the precious Cross, and that, uncondemned, we all attain the Resurrection.
DOXASTIKON (PROPER). Eighth Tone
The Lord of all taught us by parable to avoid the proud thoughts of the evil Pharisees. He instructed us not to think more highly of ourselves than we should. He became a model and example, emptying Himself even unto the Cross and death. Let us offer thanks with the Publican and say, "O God, Who suffered for us and yet remained impassive, deliver us from our passions and save our souls."
O all venerable Cross, you are the foundation of the Church, the strength of kings, the pride and salvation of Monastics. By the Divine Grace of Him Who was nailed upon you, our hearts and minds are enlightened today, as we venerate you. And the dominion of the enemy has also been destroyed, and the curse abolished.
By His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph [Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocdese]
Many heretics of our time don't believe in the Cross, even if they may call themselves Christians. Some pop stars and actors wear the cross, but by the witness of their lives we can assume that they don't put much value in the Cross except as an empty symbol. There is nothing new under the sun and there have always been accusations against our Church. In the second century, Christians were accused of practicing incest, of being cannibals, of being ignorant and of being bad citizens. The most dangerous accusation was that the Christian teaching was unreasonable. This idea purported that the Incarnation was nonsense; God would not lower Himself to become a tiny baby or to be crucified as a common thief.
At the peak of these accusations was that Christians worshipped a crucified animal. In the excavation of the old city of Rome, a stone was discovered which pictured a crucified person, who had the head of donkey. This picture was drawn to ridicule the Christians who worshipped someone who had been crucified.
In response to all these accusations, Christians pointed to the injustices. There were no secrets among Christians. Christians were good citizens and Christianity was a reasonable belief. The death of Christ was the Supreme Sacrifice! The Cross is not just a symbol or piece of material in our life. "For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God" (1 Corinthians 1:18).
Without the Holy Cross of Our Lord and deep understanding of our faith, we manifest the same accusations. Faith and knowledge must go together. Faith alone leads to superstition and knowledge alone is limited to facts. The process is called transformation which means transfiguring ourselves to a better understanding of faith and better life in light of the Holy Cross.
Our prominent Saint Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (AD 115), struggled to disprove and refute two contemporaries of the Christian faith:
- Orthodox Judaizers, who were relapsing to the Old Testament thinking that Jesus was merely a Prophet who was above passion and crucifixion. They found the Old Testament a relaxing religion in which the Cross did not exist.
- The so-called Docetism, which asserted that Christ had not really come in the flesh and was not really crucified; He only appeared to be crucified.
These two heresies resisted Orthodoxy throughout the history of Christianity taking different forms. History reveals how foolish and scandalous the Cross seemed to many religions; to Jews, Judaizers, Gentiles and Muslems.
These heretics still exist in our age because many are convinced that the Prophets and the Son of God are above the punishment of crucifixion. To them, only condemned persons are affixed to the cross to await death. These tendencies were always disproved by the fact of Jesus' birth in the flesh and Jesus' death on the Cross. Jesus' death on the Cross marked the end of the Law of the Old Testament (Galatians 3:13).
Jesus was lifted up on the Cross as Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness. What is this serpent which was lifted up by Moses? What is the meaning of the typology? If we go back to the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament, we will see that the people became impatient in the desert and that they spoke against God. Thus, the fiery serpent was sent among the people so that many of them died. These poisonous snakes were a kind of divine judgment on the people's rebellion against God. So, Moses prayed for the people. And the Lord told Moses to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. Everyone who was bitten when they saw it would live. This could be seen as spiritual testing: persecution, difficulty, trial. This whole process is one of self-denying.
Jesus used the symbol of the healing snake as representing His Crucifixion and Resurrection which heals us from death and sin. The verb "lifted up" has a double meaning to the Cross of Jesus and to His Glorification in His Resurrection and Ascension.
From His analogy, the crowd understood that Jesus spoke about His death, but for the masses of people, Messiah and death were incompatible. When Jewish nationalism was on the rise, the expectation of a Messiah acquired political overtone. The people (Jews) expected Jesus to be a national leader, a mighty king who would deliver the Jewish people from the Roman yoke and restore the earthly kingdom of Israel. The crowds and even the disciples that gladly listened to Jesus shared in the understanding of Messiah. They continued to hold these hopes until the very end. The people wanted Jesus to be a king who would not hesitate to use the sword for the realization of their nationalistic dreams.
Jesus predicted His death and He identified Himself with the suffering servant of Christ. When He predicted His death, Jesus pointed at the same time to His Resurrection. The Resurrection reveals what was achieved on the Cross. Saint Paul said: "But God forbid that I should boast except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Galatians 6:14).
Christ's death on the Cross brought salvation (Col. 2:14; Eph. 2:16) and hence, it was the basis for Christian hope. It is the sign of the Supreme Sacrifice and the Resurrection; it signifies life rather than death...
Deny yourself and carry your cross daily. To build a godly life you must understand the depth of carrying your cross daily. Read the Holy Bible but don't read the Holy Bible by itself. Communicate with the Person of Jesus! This is your life! Read the Holy Bible slowly and carefully. Read it and pray it at the same time. The experience of Church is in the Holy Bible! The life of the Church is in reading, living and praying altogether. Christ remained silent when Pilate asked Him about the accusations against Him, because He presupposed that Pilate did not understand His Theology. Silence has the greatest power to teach. It is the strongest defense. This kind of Theology needs peace and silence. The Holy Theotokos kept silent. Protect your families by keeping silent. Carry your cross of poverty, sadness, agony, anxiety, despair or sickness. Carry your cross of the vices gluttony, fornication, avarice, anger, negligence or pride. We must struggle and not give up. Give a word of encouragement. The same Grace is given to all in baptism and in communion. God can heal all. These crosses lead us to crucifixion, disillusion and pain, but His Cross, the true cross, leads us to joy and salvation.
[This essay by Metropolitan Joseph originally appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of DIAKONIA, the newsletter of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America.]
(To be continued)
Lord, Lord, Who have delivered us from every arrow that flies by day, deliver us from anything that lurks about in darkness. Accept the lifting of our hands as an evening sacrifice. Make us worthy to traverse the time of night blamelessly, untouched by evil, and redeem us from disturbance and fear caused by the devil. Grant contrition to our souls and concern to our minds about the accounting at Your awesome and just judgment. Nail down our bodies with Your fear, and deaden our earthly members, so that even in the quiet of our slumber we may be enlightened by the contemplation of Your ordinances. Keep away from us every indecent fantasy and harmful desire. Awaken us in the time of prayer rooted in the faith, and thriving in Your instructions; through the good will and goodness of Your Only-Begotten Son with Whom You are Blessed, together with Your All-Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Glory Be To GOD For All Things!"--Saint John Chrysostom
With sincere agape in His Holy Diakonia,
The sinner and unworthy servant of God
+Father George


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Chrome Plated Shoe Mirror
A stylish and traditional looking chrome plated shoe mirror featuring rounded top corners and sturdy, fixed stand. Inclined at the perfect viewing angle and freestanding for sitting on shop floors in shoe shops, boutiques, department stores, sport shops or anywhere that wants to encourage customers to try on shoes, boots, sandals, trainers and other footwear. Frame is made from strong, chrome plated steel whilst the mirror is toughened safety glass. At 54cm (21") tall it takes up less space than a full length option. Matching cheval mirror is available separately.


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What is an Asbestos Register?
The intent of an asbestos audit is to inspect the building/property to determine the type, location and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and to compile these findings in an asbestos register. This is done by surveying materials used in the construction of the building and plant, including checking for what is held on the property as debris, redundant stock and equipment, including items such as Brake pads in lift motors, metal lathes etc.
Recommendations are made on the basis of the inspection findings to ensure the health and safety risks associated with asbestos are minimised. Recommendations including your legal requirements are recorded within the Asbestos Register with a convenient location (mud map) drawing in association with the location schedule.
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Our reports are broken up into different segments to help easily identify areas of Asbestos Containing Material, and to illuminate any confusion that other reports often introduce.
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The Survey Report documents all areas inspected – Room x Room and all materials tested - Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or No Asbestos Detected (NAD).
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Asbestos Register: - The inspection information will be transferred from the Survey Report to make the Asbestos Register, including the type of (ACM); Condition; Friability; Activity; Sealed; Likelihood of Damage; Exposure Risk and Labeling.
The Risk Control measures and Risk Assessment (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009) will be recorded along with:
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The report will include up to 5 photos identifying the area, location and any damage or high-risk situations. These will also be identified in the Executive Summary and the colour coded quick guide assessment summary. Note: the photos are included within the body of the report not merely attached; the pages are colour coded to give quick reference to priorities. See Example.
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Our Management Plan is site specific to the conditions surveyed in the register and include some of the below documents.
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So unattractive or unprofessional-looking covers don't help your literary masterpieces get the attention they deserve. What can you do?
On Wattpad there is the multimedia club. There you will find many Wattpadders offering their services for covers, banners, image manipulations, etc. Some of the users are amateurs looking for more practice and renown on WP; others are professionals looking for some pass-time. Some may 'charge' a 'fee' of commenting on their books, shout-outs, or a follow. Others do it for free. Note, of course, that because Wattpad books are non-profitable, most of the images used are copyrighted and so if anyone wants to publish their books, they will need to get a cover that does not contain any copyright images.
I was lucky during my initial Wattpad life that I made friends with a very talented photoshop artist, Wendythestoryteller (find her here too!) She made the current cover for The Windcaster and I have had numerous compliments for it. I LOVE it.
What was so much better about it? Well, for one, it's polished and professional-looking. The character standing in the middle refers to Tia, the protagonist. The blue cloak is a signature piece of uniform throughout the book. The Windcaster is a colourful high fantasy with travelling, wind magic, magical creatures, and some heavy politics; all of those are inferred in the colour scheme and background.
Her covers are amazing. Very picturesque and the effects dreamy. Her use of pastel colours make me swoon. The images are delicate, mesmerising, and the simplicity gives the overall picture a sleek appearance.
Another amazing photoshop artist I met is ImogenaryDesigns / ImogenaryThings / Imogen Isles / Brittany Shay (has she changed her name again?), also found here. She made the cover for Rise of the Vengeful Dragon, March City: The Land of the Gifted, and Seeker.
*Gushes quietly in the corner* Again, sleek, professional look. Britt seems to favour a fuller, busier layout and I love how full-on they look. The fiery background in RotVG hints at the flames and destruction to come. The steel and green colouring refers to the futuristic theme in March City. And obviously Michonne's two zombies are part of Tora's demon world in Seeker — funny both the living and the dead are the same colour scheme, eh?
The bottom line is: people will judge a book by its cover. Don't do your book injustice with a bad cover. Find someone willing to give you a hand with covers. If you wish to make your own, there are plenty of guides available to maximise appeal. I can't stress how many books, both on Wattpad and off (mainly the self-published ones!) have poorly-designed covers that make me reel away and skip them without even glancing at the blurb.
What are your experience with book covers?


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Birches at Brandts Landing in Nampa is a great place to stay. Whether you're searching for a corporate housing option, extended vacation, or just want the privacy of an apartment. When staying here, you will be able to take advantage of the nearby shopping, restaurants, as well as all the on-site amenities. We look forward to providing your a memorable stay.
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January is a great time to be in Nampa. This vibrant city has much to offer anyone looking to relocate or anyone who is simply on an extended visit. In the month of January, here are some of the top events to attend or places to visit:
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Bah Humbug Wall Hanging Pattern
A humorous wall hanging for the holiday season!
This pattern is a fun wall hanging of a grumpy cat who is not pleased with his Christmas sweater. For this pattern, you will use raw-edge fused and stitched applique, piecing for the sweater, and embellishments such as pearls, beads, ribbons, bows and tiny Christmas lights. Finished size is 19" x 19".
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January 2017 Newsletter, Part 1
Well…the stock market was drifting as I expected until the inauguration speech and the first work week of the Trump presidency. The market (and I am sure you too) ALL wanted to actually see what Trump was going to DO rather than talk or tweet about before we finalized our first half 2017 money making strategy.
Boom...It's been 3 days into the Trump administration and we have record highs in S&P 500/Nasdaq Composite/Nasdaq 100 and Russel 2000...so we have the answer about Trumponomics: He is going to do EVERYTHING they can think of to
- goose the American economy
- keep manufacturing jobs in America
- bring back $2 trillion in offshore capital and manufacturing jobs to America
- get our energy production and pipelines booming
- Piss of as many liberal progressives as humanly possible
- Keep the US news media and "Political Class" from both the GOP and Democratic parties as his sworn enemies so he has daily targets of distraction.
Key Point:The Trumponomics Train is leaving the station at full speed…and in my analysis there is nothing on the horizon to stop the momentum UNTIL we get to what the TrumpCare plan is going to look like…and that will be 6-9 months at least (I will explain why in a moment).
GETTING Trumponomics right and not falling for the daily appalling Trumpism remarks is the KEY to making REAL money in 2017 from the Trumponomics transformation of America's anti-business progressivism of the last 8 years.
We can know CLEARLY forecast that what the stock market wants most:in the next few quarters it's going to get--and that means 8--12% EPS growth in Q1-Q2 2017 from
- Strong earnings reports from the 4th quarter that validate an economic rising tide
- Corporate income tax reduction by June-July (which boosts EPS and offsets strong dollar)
- $2 trillion in potential corporate cash repatriation (which means HUGE stock buybacks, higher dividends and incremental increase in capital investment)
- Daily destruction of anti-growth regulations and growth regulations adopted
- Major overhaul of banking and EPA regulations
- A replacement for ACA/Obamacare that does NOT leave 22 million newly insured without insurance coverage
- A new conservative business friendly SCOTUS Justice
- Possibly 2 new DOVISH Fed members to push out the rate hike hawks
- More favorable trade agreements to U.S. companies
- Hardline trade agreement re-negotiations
KEY point: To make our 28%+ annual return target for 2017 (which doubles your portfolio every 2.57 years) you and I HAVE to get an accurate view on the reality on what Trumpism can and can't do to the U.S. and world economy in the next 6-9 months.
BTW—our annual capital appreciation rate since we started NBTI Pro through in 2013-2016 is a 45.5% annualized return on 182% total gain since July 3 2013. We are very proud our 2016 portfolio gains logged in at 82%...which makes us the #1 Investment Newsletter in America (based on results of top 50 investment newsletters we track). We closed the year with only two losing positions which means out of 96 positions we have recommended since 2013 we have had a grand total of 92 winning positions and only 4 positions with a loss (and losses were on average 6.5% vs. average gain of 45%).
Thanks to all the NBTI Pro team for an incredible year. NOW we have to do it again...here is how!
#1 We Have to IGNORE the Daily Cognitive Dissonance of Trump & Trumpism & Focus of The Highly Predictable ACTIONS and POLICIES of Trumponomics
Most liberals and progressives are literally everyday more and more brain damaged and appalled by what POTUS tweets and says. They have not figured out that Trump can't help himself...its just TOO entertaining to see his political adversaries turned into hysterical chicken littles on a daily basis (I must admit that now I find the daily progressive end-of-the-world proclamations pretty amusing too.)
From a stock market perspective, many money managers I know are concerned that the fear "gap" (as measured by the market fear gauge the VIX index) and market action which indicates to them that investors are ignoring the dangers President Donald Trump poses to global trade and security. "It genuinely feels like policy uncertainty is very high," says Nicholas Bloom, the Stanford professor who developed the the VIX uncertainty index. "Why on earth is the VIX (the market's fear indicator) not picking it up and going higher?"
Well this is why: There IS no uncertainty about who Trump is and what his policies are going to be—he has made it perfectly clear what he is going to do 500-600 times. The UNCERTAINTY over Trump is about what is the next insanity/vapid inanity/alternative fact that will come out of his mouth or twitter feed..which we have to IGNORE!
Key Point: We have an ADD/Low spectrum AsbergersSyndrome POTUS...and the daily Trump schtick is a highly practiced ACT...it's a red herring to keep the poor press on "fact-checking" missions instead of in-depth reporting. Trump is like Lucy and Charlie Brown kicking off the football: we all know that Lucy is going to pull the ball out at the last minute...only Charlie is the one who thinks "this time is different."
Reality: The stock market has quickly adjusted to Trump's daily ADD/Aspergian bombastic rhetoric and it is NOT taking the bait—the market KNOWS they will hear DAILY inflammatory/borderline insane/alternate facts/petty/neurotic etc. statements out of his mouth and twitter feed--who cares? The market knows that ALL OF IT is mostly harmless insanity or a head fake designed to piss someone off or begin the negotiation process with someone or some country. In short, the daily horror show of Trumpism has been (as we analysts say) "priced into stocks."
THIS is why the market fear index is so low…everyone with an internet connection or TV should by now know to NOT take Donald Trump's shock jock attacks and insane statements LITERALLY.
What counts is that we take this sui generis POTUS SERIOUSLY when it comes to the U.S. economy--we need to take Trumponomics literally...NOT Trumpism. What the market has NOT fully priced in IMHO are the positive economic outcomes of what POTUS Trump is going to DO…and the last three days of actions indicate THE most economically/business positive actions we have seen in many generations.
Call this divergence between markets and uncertainty "good" uncertainty, because previous spikes in the VIX have come from REAL worries about REALLY bad outcomes.
Yes it remains unclear how far corporate taxes will be cut, how big a fiscal stimulus congressional Republicans will approve or which regulations will be scrapped.
Key Point: This is the sort of uncertainty investors can happily live with. Journalists and liberals/progressives are ALL hot-and-bothered about Mr. Trump's dysfunctional relationship with the truth, his approach to women and minorities, his conflicts of interest and friendly approach to Russia.
REALLY Key Point: Money has NO morals, and shares don't need a squeaky-clean leader to go up in value if the macroeconomic environment is steadily improving.
Look: if Mr. Trump were to threaten the rule of law or separation of powers, or start a trade war with China or Europe it surely would hurt shares. But investors have enough confidence in the U.S. constitution and our tricameral legislative, judicial and executive branch power sharing to believe we will NOT SEE comparisons to the 1930s.where the Constitution was basically bypassed by FDR in the name of solving the Great Depression.
Final Point: I spent the last 20 years in DC and NYC and got to know some very big hitters in the business of government. I have spent much of the first few weeks of January trying to get a real feel of the first 100-200 days of the Trump presidency because there is NO more important transformational event facing the stock market than this. None.
The good news for you and me: In the short term we SHOULD see many pieces of the Trumponomics agenda passed and the momentum continue. Why? Because for one thing the Federal debt-ceiling extension expires on March 15 and that will push Congress to act sooner rather than later on tax reforms.
Key Point: Raising the debt ceiling before the fiscal reforms would be difficult politically. This means Congress will likely be highly motivated to pass the fiscal reforms and raise the debt ceiling at the same time. I now see the fiscal reform bill could be passed into law as early as June or July.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar and bond yields are poised to run higher in the near term based on historical trends as well as the sustained U.S. economic growth and Fed activity.
Better News: As I talk to people involved in the transition, I am gaining more confidence that a good part of that agenda will actually be realized. One reason I'm encouraged is that according to most of the appointees who have spent time with Trump, they unanimously say that he really "listens" to them. To me this says that the "know it all Trump…the "I know more than the Generals about ISIS" malarkey was once again his Trumpian campaign schtick aka the normal everyday Trumpian malarkey and NOT his "inside voice" governing M.O.
What We Know For Sure About POTUS Trump
Donald J. Trump likes creating surprises and can't be pigeon-holed; he'll be the most unique president in American history since Andrew Jackson. Yes running for POTUS was like auditioning for a new Reality Show gig—he created a character named Donald J. Trump and that character connected with many long lost souls in America.
But in fact, Mr. Trump is HIGHLY predictable when it comes to his agenda: what he said he will try to do is exactly what he IS trying to do. His inauguration speech and first 3 days of action are ACCORDING to the reality script he wrote...and he is following the script to a T!
After talking with many DC sources, here are a dozen key observations we need to use to "get your head around" the predictable Trumpian logic and behaviors:
- 1. To get Trump right you really have understand his bi-polar nature: DJT on camera is the performer/entertainer/"Needer-in-Chief" of enormous amounts of hourly affirmation of his importance and stature in the world. His need for adulation is endless—since I first interviewed him 8 years ago for Fox Business till today.
My 20 units (lol) of behavioral psychology studies tells me this insatiable black hole of ego affirmation has to be compensatory behavior from the lack of adulation he got from his stern father and mother. His deep insecurity seems born from being a kid from the wrong side of the tracks in NYC (aka Queens) who moved to Manhattan and was NEVER accepted by Manhattan elites…ever. In fact, to this day I know NO native elite Manhattanite who has met/done business with Donald Trump who likes him… zero. They in essence consider him "white trash" and won't have anything to do with him.
Key Point: We are investors and as such we should NOT fall for the insanity and neurosis out of his mouth and twitter feed—his insecurity is what I call an emotional black hole: it can never be filled but since he says he has never participated in therapy (according to him "I don't want to find out what makes me tick") he will CONTINUE to kvetch and preen and exaggerate/make up "alternate facts."
But ALL his insane statements have NOTHING to do with the improved growth economics his actual policies are bringing. Money has no morals: he is CLEARLY going to enact economic stimulating laws/deregulations in a way no POTUS has done since Reagan.
Bottomline: US and many global stock markets are going higher in the next few quarters on day after day positive economic news…period.
- 2. Donald Trump the businessman is a very hands on pragmatist who (like many businessmen I know and have dealt with in my biz life) EVERYTHING is a negotiation and every deal is subject to revision. In many ways he is like businessmen from China or India: EVERYTHING is a negotiation. His bombastic statements on policy are designed to throw off the other side of the deal …again we should NOT go nuts reacting to his hyperbole—hyperbole IS Donald J. Trump.
- 3. He's incredibly detail-oriented: This is quite a surprise. Trump doesn't delegate well; he planned virtually every detail of the Inauguration, and he's getting into the weeds on legislation. He understands the incredibly complicated "border adjustability" tax provisions, which only hard-core wonks fully grasp.
- 4. Trump has no great affinity – or loyalty – to the GOP leadership: Trump will never have warm relations with Paul Ryan, and he has no reluctance to blindside his own party. Senate Republicans are still dumbfounded by Trump's assertion that universal health insurance will pass quickly. They weren't consulted – and they'd better get used to that. But political reality is IF Trumpism is showing results this time next year…and the stock market is up 10%+ that I expect this year (almost purely from financial stocks benefiting from higher interest rates and deregulation—more on that is a minute) NO GOP politician or Democrat in a state that voted Trump is going to cross him.
- 5. Surprise!! Trump doesn't like a strong dollar: The financial markets were stunned by Trump's declaration that the dollar is too strong; no president – or Treasury Secretary – has ever waded explicitly into currency policy. Trump really believes in a weaker dollar and has for decades... but until he gets a dovish Fed majority to support him and a Congress to approve HUGE deficit spending, the strong dollar remains.
- 6. He's deadly serious about tariffs: For decades, Trump has asserted that the U.S. was getting ripped off by trading partners. He will not be dissuaded on this issue; he's adamant that the U.S. has been fleeced by countries like China. Trump will talk tough, hoping for concessions, but he's fully prepared to raise tariffs and pull out of trade deals.
- 7. He DOES listen to Pence and Priebus: Maybe it's wishful thinking, but Congressional Republicans I talked with are convinced that Trump's rough edges will get smoothed over by Mike Pence and Reince Priebus, who are essentially pragmatists. "Trump likes to sound like a provocateur, but at the end of the day, Pence and Priebus will run Trump's policy that requires Congressional approvale," says one insider.
- 8. His Impulse Disorder/control issues are REAL: This is a great worry, even in his inner circle. Trump's remarks often are aimed at his adoring base, so he has no reluctance to differ with his Cabinet nominees on NATO, climate change, deficit spending, etc. He also has a vengeful streak and can be easily provoked – as North Korea and Iran surely must realize.
- 9. The tweets will continue: Get used to this; everyone we talk with is convinced that no one will take Trump's Twitter away; he's a huge fan of this new bully pulpit. The first thing I do, very early in the morning, is check what Trump tweeted overnight, because obviously he can move stocks and markets. BUT its ALL an act...it's impulsive but ONCE he really gets crazy his staff will install delay systems I guarantee it.
- 10. His bark is worse than his bite: One day Trump blasts the press, the next day he's complimenting the New York Times. He's a bi-polar genius at generating publicity as he taught us with his masterful manipulation of the press in 2015-16. He starts negotiations with something outrageous (it's in his DNA), then he looks for a deal. After the election, he essentially said many of his broadsides – such as locking up Hillary Clinton – were just theater. SOME Americans understood this personality dichotomy…others (ahem like me) needed to wrap our heads around the surreal-yet-real nature of the man.
- 11. He DOES have a vision: Ronald Reagan had three major goals – diminish the clout of the Soviet Union, reduce the role of government, and lower taxes. That was basically it. Same with Trump – "With me it will always be America first" means he wants to make the country/borders more secure, he wants to reduce corporate taxes/regulations/growth constraints, and he wants to reverse the economic malaise in the Rust Belt. Period.
- 12. Trump has blind spots: Everyone we talk with proclaims that Trump doesn't care about the deficit; he's remarkably comfortable with the concept of debt. He's tone-deaf on race and many social issues. And he obviously has no reluctance to meddle in the private sector, intimidating companies that displease him.
The second reason I am sure we will see so much pro-business legislation is the Republican majority doesn't have to start over. They already did some of the heavy lifting in the bills that passed Congress for the last two years, only to see them vetoed by President Obama, and in bills that never got that far because a veto was assured. My 20 years in DC taught me a few things…and one is that Republicans already know who does and who doesn't support these bills. With some minor updating, they can quickly pass the bills again, with a better White House reception this time.
The GOP is also dead serious about removing the most egecious regulatory tentacles that have impeded progress (and especially job growth) in some industries. They intend to employ a rarely used law called the Congressional Review Act to reverse some of the Obama administration's regulations. They are also considering legislation that would require federal courts to stop accepting federal agencies' statutory interpretations and defer to Congress instead.
Final Thought
For the reasons above the stock market is on a UPWARD re-valuation trip and we are going to ride it for all its worth.
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On-fire striker Adam Armstrong will miss Coventry City's League One clash with Burton Albion next month.
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Another temporary recruit, Middlesbrough midfielder Bryn Morris, is also unavailable for the game on Sunday September 6 because he is in Keith Downing's England Under-20 squad which faces the Czech Republic at Shrewsbury's Greenhous Meadow the following evening.
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A FEW nights ago, I was invited by a friend who drives a taxi in the city to a drinking spree at a joint in Agora terminal. If I can help it I don't refuse beer invites wherever it may be. It's how I get first hand information of the real situation at the grassroots and it has been my way of unwinding for as long as I could remember. Expectedly I showed up of course and I was welcomed by an eager group of bus drivers and conductors who just finished work.
At one point in our conversation one of the bus conductors accused his colleague for cheating on the tickets he issued. The guy looked so embarrassed as he glanced at me, perhaps because I was an outsider. So to pacify him I made a remark saying a few pesos would not hurt the owner of their bus company since I'm sure he profits thousands on a daily basis just by sitting comfortably in his office while they, the workers who are exposed to all kinds of dangers get barely enough to survive. The remark must have made an impression that a few in the group took turn in confessing how they play with their system just to get extra income on the side; from not declaring the right number of passengers, not issuing tickets, and even bribing inspectors and drivers to get away with their modus. Even my friend who drives the taxi shared a technique on how to rig taxi meters, although he said he never really tried it.
While I was amused by their honesty, I really did not know how to respond. They went on justifying how they needed to make those "diskarte" as their families depended on them and their daily wages just do not suffice. From their sharings I can tell they are very generous people with families to support. That night they did not even let me pay for the beer we consumed as they all pitched in to cover for our bill. If I had not heard their confessions I would have been very impressed by how they claim their dignity with simply paying for their drinks. I could not say the same to a lot of my friends.
On hindsight I should not have made such remark as it was giving them a green light to carry on the corruption they do. But their openness also revealed the extent of how corruption has penetrated our society in all aspects and from all levels. I am pretty sure everyone can relate to this. Be it on not paying the correct taxes, bringing home supplies from the office, to putting names of ghost employees on payroll, getting kickbacks from projects approved, and not telling the truth. You name it, corruption is there.
So if everyone is directly or indirectly guilty of such crime, then no one really has the moral ascendancy to accuse politicians of amassing hundreds of millions, after all we are equally guilty of cheating the system to get more than what is due to us. Even just by tolerating someone we know who are doing these injustices would make us passive accomplices too. I was told more than half of the voters from the last elections accepted money in exchange for votes. So who are we to complain?
On second thought, just because everyone does it doesn't mean we are a hopeless society when it comes to corruption. Public office should be subjected to higher standards of morality and propriety. These are positions of leadership where huge changes can take effect and where decisions have implications on the welfare of the majority. We have our neighboring countries such as Japan who can show to us that corruption can be minimized if not eliminated.
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Sofapaka turn focus on FKF Shield as John Baraza faces Tusker FC
Sofapaka head coach John Baraza is aiming at securing the Shield Cup and make a return to the continental stage.
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The former striker is not expecting an easy outing.
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What could happen at a Cake Tasting?
One of the most difficult tasks the couple will be confronting during the wedding planning process, it's the Cake Tasting. "Why difficult?", you ask. Well, whenever I'm accompanying my clients at a cake tasting, choosing the flavor(s) becomes a challenge for them. "These are all so delicious.", they say.
I mean this in a fun way. They truly enjoy it, although the hustle on choosing the flavor(s), it's real. 😁
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The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held November 14-17 in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Jason Hsu, along with Drs. Sunir Garg and Omesh Gupta, presented a course on intraocular lens implantation techniques for vitreoretinal surgeons, which demonstrated new techniques for inserting lenses in eyes that have had complications and cannot have... read more
Macular Degeneration from the Patient Perspective
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Review: All Star Superman
This week saw the release of the final issue of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's All Star Superman. I don't usually bring up these things until they've been collected, but I'm making an exception in this case. This series is a masterpiece, it's probably the best Superman comic ever written and is one of the only 2 sure to be classic stories to come out of Marvel and DC (not counting Vertigo) in the last decade (the other being Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier).
I've seen comparisons out there on the internets to Watchmen. And it may very well be that good, although it's a very different sort of story. Where Watchmen sought to deconstruct the superhero genre All Star Superman seeks to embrace it instead. The book can feel a bit anachronistic at times becuase of this approach actually, many of the issues are based heavily off of the rather silly Superman comics of the silver age. But that's also one of the book's strengths, as Morrison is telling what is really a foundational superhero comic.
There is so much I could say about this book, but Timothy Callahan over at CBR already summed it up far better than I could:
"This Superman rises above genre conventions to become something mythic. He is a god. He is the perfection that we can only dream of. And only Morrison and Quitely, at the top of their game, can even attempt to tell his stories."
Reserve the collected editions of this book now! It should be an essential part of any serious comic collection.
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Women's Club donation supports library's summer reading program
Manheim Community Library's summer reading program is now one for the books. It kicked off with a Steven Courtney concert on June 14.
"The summer reading program is one of the most popular programs we offer," said library director Melissa Foltz."The library was able to visit all of the elementary schools in the district in May, and I think that gave us a boost. We not only provide activities, but we encourage kids to read-it's one way to stop the 'summer slide' (the tendency for children to forget what they learned the last school year)."
At Manheim library, the summer reading program isn't just for kids; there's one for adults, too.
"Adults serve as reading role models for every child. Our Summer Reading Program is for all ages so your entire family can participate," Foltz explained.
The theme for this year's adult summer reading program was "I Spy." The challenge to adults was to read three books over the summer. Those who completed the challenge received a small prize and were entered to win a gift basket filled with items from local businesses.
The variety of activities for the children's program included themed and family storytimes, reading with therapy dogs, a program on alternative energy, Summer Block Parties with weekly building themes, a STEM-focused program that involved building a LEGO catapult, and a visit with Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. It ended with an ice cream party attended by nearly 70 children and adults. Volunteers from Manheim Cub Scout Pack 47 scooped ice cream and helped kids create their special treats.
This year, 973 children and 193 adults participated in the summer reading program. Preliminary figures from this year's program indicate that 639 children completed the program, and with about a week before end of the adult program, preliminary figures indicate that 55 completed the program.
A $1,000 donation from the Women's Club of Manheim provided funding for both the summer reading program's activities for children and adults. Foltz said while most of the funding was used for activities, a portion was used to purchase a button maker and supplies. It was used by the program's take-home activity for June, which was designated as Make Your Own Button Month. The design template was included in the Summer Reading book bag.
"It was neat to see all the creative designs that kids came up with," Foltz said.
Organized in 1937, the Women's Club of Manheim is an organization of Manheim Women committed to friendship, community service and civic responsibility. The organization began a grant program in 2012; grants of up to $1,000 are awarded to nonprofit organizations that serve Manheim and the Manheim community. Grant chairperson Kathy Bower said WCM awarded $1,200 in grants in 2015, $4,550 in 2016 and $3,000 this year.
Other grants awarded this year include $500 to Aaron's Acres, $400 to the All Pro Dads program at Doe Run Elementary School, $250 each to the All Pro Dads program at H.C. Burgard Elementary School and the Manheim Central K-6 Run for Fitness, and $200 each to the Manheim Historical Society, Manheim Central High School Post Prom, and the H.C. Burgard and Stiegel Color Run.
Funds are raised for the grant program through several WCM activities including the organization's food stand at the Manheim Community Farm Show, an auction in November, and cookie sale and holiday home tour in December.
"Originally we awarded grants in the spring and fall, but most of our funds are raised in the fall. This year, we changed the grant program, and now we only award grants in the spring," Bower explained.
Grant applications for 2018 will be available in January, and can be found on the WCM Facebook page. They may also be requested by email at email@example.com or by calling Kathy Bower at 717-665-9141.
Rochelle Shenk is a correspondent for the Lititz Record Express. She welcomes your comments and questions at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Elby Pope is a Grand Forks native who played wide receiver for Red River High School, where he made First-Team All State. Pope then went on to be recruited by the University of Mary Marauders, where he played four seasons.
Pope played every game across his college career totaling 44 games. With those 44 games, Elby had 193 receptions for 2,781 yards and 22 touchdowns, 10 of which came during his senior season. Pope was also known for his great kick returning talents. During his career with the Marauders, Elby earned multiple team and conference accolades.
Coach Richard Davis had this to say about Pope: "He seems like a great kid. I talked to a lot of the Bemidji State Football staff, including Coach Bolte, and they raved about how much of a handful Elby was when he played against BSU. They told me he is a great athlete and will be a great addition to the Axemen Family."


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Battle Of The Beauty Blenders: The Real Thing VS. A Dupe
If you've been curious about the insanely popular trend of makeup sponges, prepare to soak up some info! Admittedly, I had been a longtime fan of using my hands to apply foundation and creams, as I heard that the heat from our fingers actually helps to spread makeup.
However, the sudden onslaught of makeup gurus and artists holding these little pink egg-shaped sponges piqued my interest. At first I was absolutely appalled of the price tag of the critically-acclaimed beautyblender®—$20 for a sponge?!
Needless to say, I tried a dupe before eventually dishing out for the real thing, because, well, who doesn't like saving money? Lucky for you, here's my verdict on the two products to aid you in your sponge-seeking endeavors.
Dupe: Stila's Double Ended Blending Sponge
When I first began my makeup sponge journey, I went to ULTA, which actually doesn't carry the beautyblender version. A sales associate suggested this to me, claiming that it had finer pores than an actual beautyblender.
The sponge was a little hard at first touch and it was shaped like an hourglass rather than an egg. After several uses, I have to say that it spreads my BB cream seamlessly and smoothly. I'm not sure if this a pro or a con, but since the sponge is a dark color it doesn't look as dirty as it actually is as! What actually drove me to buy a real beauty blender is after a while, my sponge started to deteriorate. Like, there are rips and chunks missing from this. It looks (and is) downright grody.
Real Deal: beautyblender's beautyblender® original
Since we're talking savings, I would like to share that I actually got two of these babies along with a liquid cleanser in a bundle deal for $40.
When my sponges first arrived, I thought I accidentally got mini versions of these instead of the original because they were so tiny. But upon water's hydrating touch, it inflated into a nice round, not-too-small sponge.
This sponge is a lot softer than the Stila dupe I tried and its tip is able to sweep hard-to-reach areas, which I really appreciated.
However, I have to say that I don't think it spreads as streak-free as the Stila sponge did! Maybe those finer pores really did make a difference?
Another strange thing I found is when I wash the beautyblender, the water runs pink! I'm hoping that after a few more washes, this will stop.
My Verdict: I got to say this decision is a hard one. For its basic use of applying foundation, I think the Stila sponge wins for its fulfilled promise of seamless blending! The beautyblender just doesn't spread as well for me and costs $8 more.
That said, there is a plethora of sponges from the beautyblender line that may suit your specific needs better than the Stila sponge.
Have an even cheaper dupe that gets the job done? Tell me all about it on Twitter.


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Economic effects of aviation cuts pervasive
First Hawker Beechcraft, now Cessna. The travails of the general aviation industry are giving the rest of Wichita an anxiety attack. And for good reason. Even in a best-case scenario, Wichita may be worse off in the short run than we are right now.
The city's general aircraft makers are still shedding jobs. Cessna announced this week that it is cutting 700 more jobs, which will take effect sometime after late November. Hawker Beechcraft is threatening to ship large parts of its production work out of state.
The area has lost about 20,000 non-farm jobs since late 2008, with aircraft workers making up more than half of that.
The economic effects of those layoffs spread far and wide, even for those who don't actually see a large number of aircraft workers.
"It's the trickle down," said Jim Williams, owner of Williams Ace Hardware.
"It's not just people shopping here, it's all the peripheral things. As those people stop spending, it affects more and more people around them. Indirectly, it affects my business."
Malcolm Harris, an economist and professor at Friends University, said that while the Cessna layoffs hurt, he doesn't believe they are enough to derail Wichita's recovery.
"We've already absorbed about eight times that set of layoffs from Cessna," he said of previous Cessna layoffs.
Three scenarios
Here are some scenarios on the actual expected impacts:
1. Best case: status quo.
This scenario envisions that Wichita will continue to see its unemployment rate in the 7.5 to 8.5 percent range and a slow-growing national and international economy.
The Cessna layoffs will mean about $32 million in lost wages over the course of a year, according to Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University.
That is about one-tenth of 1 percent of the area's total personal income, which was $23.1 billion in 2009.
Area businesses would see about $16 million less business as a result. That may sound like a lot, but is only a quarter of 1 percent of actual retail sales.
The impact, Hill notes, will affect higher-dollar discretionary goods such as jewelry and boats, while groceries would be less affected.
Adding the 700 to the unemployment lists could boost the jobless rate by 0.2 percentage points. The unemployment benefits for those workers would add $16 million back into the economy if they were to be drawn for a year.
2. Medium case: Hawker moves 1,800 production jobs to Louisiana, Mississippi or Mexico.
Hill estimates the local economy would lose nearly $90 million a year in payroll.
When the ripple effect on other jobs in the community is included, that impact expands to nearly 8,000 jobs and $200 million a year in lost payroll. Dramatic, but still less than 1 percent of the area's wages.
The impact would be heightened by the effect on local subcontracting businesses and would be reduced when the laid-off workers found new jobs.
3. Worst case: Hawker Beechcraft leaves Wichita.
This would be considerably worse than the second scenario because it would more than triple the job loss and would include the better-paid managers, engineers and executives. The direct impact of lost wages, if none of those workers found work, would be $286 million, which is still less than 2 percent of all Wichita income. The ripple would push the loss closer to 3 percent of the Wichita economy.
The ripple through the economy would be reduced because Hawker's local subcontractors wouldn't be likely to move with them, at least in the short term.
And, Hill noted, the company would leave behind its plant, which would be attractive to another manufacturer at some point.
When will work return?
During the last recession, it took Wichita about two years to move from its peak employment in July 2001 to its bottom in August 2003. By mid-2004, the area had regained 5,000 jobs.
Wichita is now more than two years from its peak employment in July 2008, and in August set a new low in jobs for this business cycle, at 283,700, so we may have reached the trough. Or not.
Could that mean we will see growth of 5,000 jobs in the coming 12 months? Possibly, but the national and world recoveries, which pull the Wichita economy along, are much more fragile than last time — as shown by the Cessna layoffs.
But Harris said the local economy may be stronger than people realize.
The world economy has been expanding for 18 months, and that has created business for Wichita's non-aircraft manufacturers.
"There's a good deal of momentum there," Harris said. "In the last five or six recoveries, it wasn't unusual to see large layoffs and the underlying data eventually show there was higher employment.
"The new jobs aren't in the Boeings and Cessnas," Harris said. "They are created in the small businesses — and that is what the data has a hard time capturing."


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Telecom provider Eir said full year financial results for the 12 months to the end of June were in line with expectations.
Revenue of €1.27bn was down €24m or 2pc. Earnings before storm costs increasing by 2pc year on year, while operating costs declined by €21m, before storm costs.
Eir was bought earlier this year by funds controlled by French investor Xavier Niel.
Recently appointed Eir ceo, Carolan Lennon, said: "The acquisition led by NJJ, a telco group with a track record of investment in infrastructure and enhanced customer propositions, is now complete."
Eir withdrew from the tender process for the national broadband plan in early 2018, but Carolan Lennon said it remains committed to supporting the remaining bidder, Enet, and will make Eir's infrastructure ready and available for the delivery of the scheme.
"We are allocating significant resources in order to provide this support and will continue to do so, to help realise the shared ambition of high speed broadband for all homes and businesses as soon as possible."


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The Next Christians
The Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America (Gabe Lyons; ©2010 by Doubleday Religion) Gabe Lyons is among those who believes that the Christian church is in the midst of tremendous change. In particular, during the research that preceded his previous book (Unchristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity ... and Why It Matters; ©2007 by Baker Books), he noted there is an entire generation of Americans whose impression of the Christian Church is predominantly negative.
An overwhelming percentage of non-Christians sampled said they perceived Christians as judgmental, hypocritical, too political, and antihomosexual, among other things. In the truest sense, the research revealed what happens when Christians act unchristian. (p. 4).
If we fail to offer a different way forward, we risk losing entire generations to apathy and cynicism. Our friends will continue to drift away, meeting their need for spiritual transcendence through other forms of worship and communities of faith that may be less true but more authentic and appealing. (p. 11)
I've observed a new generation of Christians who feel empowered. Restorers exhibit the mind-set, humility, and commitment that seem destined to rejuvenate the momentum of the faith. They have a peculiar way of thinking, being, and doing that is radically different from previous generations. Telling others about Jesus is important, but conversion isn't their only motive. Their mission is to infuse the world with beauty, grace, justice, and love. I call them restorers because they envision the world as it was meant to be and they work toward that vision. Restorers seek to mend earth's brokenness. (p. 47)
God's story is made up of four key parts: creation, fall, redemption, restoration (and ultimately consumation). The truncated Gospel that is often recounted is faithful to the fall and redemption pieces of the story, but largely ignores the creation and restoration components. These missing elements are at the heart of what a new generation of Christians are relearning, and subsequently, retelling. (pp. 51-52).
The next Christians believe that Christ's death and Resurrection were not only meant to save people from something. He wanted to save Christians to something. God longs to restore his image in them, and let them loose, freeing them to pursue his original dreams for the entire world. Here, now, today, tomorrow. They no longer feel bound to wait for heaven or spend all of their time telling people what they should believe. Instead, they are participating with God in his restoration project for the whole world. (p. 53)
The six characteristics that set apart the next Christians are that they are Provoked, not offended Creators, not critics Called, not employed Grounded, not distracted In community, not alone Countercultural, not "relevant" (p. 67)
He describes each of these characteristics in detail — the first two are summarized in the following excerpt. Restorers are both provoked by their faith (his language here is reminiscent of Hebrews 10:24), and inspired to act on what their faith calls them to do. It is not a group that is content to sit idly by and talk about the faith (nor do they care for it when others do the same), but they feel compelled to do something that makes a difference.
While being provoked is an important characteristic of restorers, no one solves anything from merely showing up. That is why the next Christians are provoked to do something when they arrive on the cultural scene—namely to create culture that can inspire change. They create organizations, services, and goods—art, films, music, campaigns, projects, media, churches, and businesses—anything that incarnates Christ and communicates the restoration that's possible. In this way, creating sits at the heart of restoration. (p. 93)
The next Christians are desperately searching for their calling. It serves well not only them but also those whom God wants to reach and serve through them. And this doesn't mean that their calling will always be a full-time job, as nice as that would be. For some, being a stay-at-home mother is the place where their talents and heart converge, and for others, their calling is found in service to their neighbors or local community or public school in a volunteer capacity. (p. 124)
The next Christians must beware that operating in the center of the world requires a deep anchoring in Christ, a grounding that's achieved only through means unbecoming to most. Otherwise, it hardly ever works. (p. 130)
THE NEXT CHRISTIANS try to create the most good for all people, regardless of race, class, or religion. Christians shouldn't strive for what's best only in their own community of believers, though that's important. They should concentrate on the benefit of all people in God's creation whether or not they share our values, ethnicity, or religion. (p. 184)
For the next Christians, this is predominantly how they are seeing the church spread in the West. They show up with a restoration view, create solutions to the problems their communities face, and gently respond when spiritual conversations arise among their friends. (pp. 194-195).
Questions for Saint Peter Lutheran Church:
- What it is about our congregation that turns off young people? How might we reorder our life together to change this?
- Lyons describes a community of believers with a deep passion for Christ -- a passion rooted in their experience of the Gospel. Does the way we live out the Gospel together transform us? Inspire us? "Provoke" us?
- If there is a generation of young believers in this country who are aching for concrete ways to become involved in God's work, are we providing opportunities for them to do that at Saint Peter? Do we have as deep of a commitment to affecting the world around us as we do to maintaining the organization of our own church?


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by ilvs strauss, with gayest of contributions from Deep Lez and the rest of the crew.
Deep Space Lez is a 2-act provocative, queer sci-fi comedy play that addresses fluidity of gender, community and social responsibility, and lack of homeland for queer culture.
Set in the not so distant future, a trio of lesbians hell-bent on communal living have entered a galaxy wide Space Race with the intent on nabbing First Prize: a small, untouched planet. En route, they respond to a distress call from two lesbians who were stranded on Venus. These reluctant crew members soon become integral players as the ship finds itself in an all out crusade to save a cluster of nearby planets from untimely destruction. Thru feminist wisdom, guidance from the goddess, and a lot of processing over loose leaf tea, the crew must bridge generational gaps and diverging galactic views, navigate interplanetary romantic relationships, and settle on whose turn it is to buy bulk nutritional yeast, with the ultimate goal of making Space into Safe Space for all.
Performed at Gay City's Calamus Auditorium APRIL 2017.
dress rehearsal photos by ilvs strauss, show photos by Reid Kuenner.


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There may be plenty of other great films that could have been put third on this list, but I'm going to be selfish. The Royal Tenenbaums is one of my all-time favorite movies, and I will take any excuse to have Wes Anderson mentioned. Gene Hackman and Anjelica Huston are absolutely amazing, Ben Stiller Gives an terrific deadpan role, and has some of the best scenes ever put to music (in my opinion)
Peter Jackson was up for a challenge. LOTR is already a big time franchise, with fans all over the globe dying to see if he could live up to the classic J.R.R. Tolkien books. Well, Jackson, along with Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Christopher Lee, and countless others did the impossible, and met the expectations. It's an epic in every sense of the word and still stands today, over a decade later.
1. Amélie
Oh Amélie, how I love your distinct style, amazing visuals, and tremendous story. Yes, again, I might be taking liberties, but even if you hate it, you can't deny that Amélie is a great film. It was the movie that made me realize that subtitles aren't scary, but can actually add to the atmosphere of the movie. Just trust me. Go see it already.
Honorable Mentions:
Ocean's Eleven
Donnie Darko
Monster's Inc.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Spirited Away


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