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'I'm this year's pantomime villain' - The Apprentice's Selina says she's broken contract with show
The drama continues with The Apprentice candidate Selina Waterman-Smith as she announces on Twitter that she has broken her contract with the show.
Selina was recently given a "verbal warning" by the show after a physical altercation with fellow contestant Charleine Wain.
The pair had been at loggerheads throughout the third episode of the BBC1 reality show, but things took a turn when events agency owner Waterman-Smith gave her rival "a quick, single push" following a disagreement, when Vana Koutsomitis took Elle Stevenson and Jenny Garbis back to the boardroom.
The catfight happened off-screen on the show, which aired on October 21.
When I watch the show next year I won't spend my time slagging off candidates as I will empathize with the shit they went through!— SelinaWatermanSmith (@selinawatermans) October 29, 2015
And last night, after the show in which Ruth Whiteley was fired, Selina took to Twitter to announce she had broken her contract.
The episode showed her having a row with Karren Brady adn Claude Littner and afterwards Selina tweeted to say she would not be appearing on spin-off show You're Fired whenever she is ditched from the series by Lord Sugar.
So the show have determined I shall be this year's pantomime villain. I'm embracing it, and off to get my witches costume for Halloween— SelinaWatermanSmith (@selinawatermans) October 29, 2015
"Ok I'm going to address the situation tonight: Karren was clearly jealous of my dress and Claude of my hair," she tweeted.
She added: "On another note, I've broken contract with the show and I'm not doing You're Fired - might be why they're attacking me so much! Idiots."
However, the second tweet was deleted, but a screengrab is doing the rounds online.
Selina then later tweeted, "When I watch the show next year I won't spend my time slagging off candidates as I will empathise with the shit they went through!"
And added, "So the show have determined I shall be this year's pantomime villain. I'm embracing it, and off to get my witches [sic] costume for Halloween".
The Apprentice airs on BBC One on Wednesdays at 9pm
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Overnight Backpacking Trip on the Appalachian Trail
Although this hike was fun, it may have been one of the biggest hiking fails I've ever experienced. A few friends and I had planned to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail from about 10 miles south of the Manassas Gap Shelter all the way to Bears Den in Northern VA.
The weekend we picked to start couldn't have been more unfavorable. It was so humid it felt like we were walking through an endless cloud. In addition, it was also super hot so the humidity was unbearable. Occasionally it would start to drizzle, which only intensified the humidity.
When we got to the shelter, the sun had come out and things were looking up for us.
Unfortunately, the good weather didn't last long and it poured rain on all of our gear the whole night. When we got up in the morning the humidity was again, unbearable, and we realized that we picked the wrong weekend to do a sectional hike. This is an example to why its a good idea to check weather conditions before an overnight, weekend, or longer trip. After all the preparation, it was disheartening to have the trip ruined by the weather.
Lessons learned: check the weather all the way up until the day before leaving! And bring bug spray...

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Turkey pot pie, curried sweet potato soup from Silver Stone Events
Chef Elizabeth Stone, Silver Stone Events
Turkey Pot Pie
Serves 6 – 8 persons
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots*
2 potatoes, peeled and diced*
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed*
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded or diced turkey
1 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 prepared pie crust
1 egg, lightly beaten
* Bag of frozen vegetables may also be used.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in saucepan and cook chopped onion until
tender. Stir in celery and carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 2
minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add potatoes and simmer until
tender. Stir in turkey, parsley and peas. Pour mixture into casserole. Top with pie crust
and brush with egg. Bake for 30 minutes until crust is golden. Serve Warm
Curried Sweet Potato Soup
Serves 6 – 8 persons
2 cups leftover sweet potato casserole, or leftover mashed sweet potatoes
2 cups milk
1 dash cinnamon
½ teaspoon curry powder
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, put all ingredients and stir well. Heat over low heat
until warm. Add salt and pepper to taste.


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As millions of illegal immigrants are getting ready to apply for President Barack Obama's executive amnesty, a new poll has found that immigration is President Barack Obama's worst issue among Americans.
An Associated Press/Gfk poll found that 56% of Americans disapprove of Obama's on immigration (46% disapproved and 10% leaned towards disapproving) while 42% approve (29% approved and 13% leaned towards approving). A majority of Americans believe immigration issues are "very important" to them, and they disapproved of how Obama was dealing with immigration more than his handling of the economy (52% disapproved), health care (55% disapproved), ISIS (53% disapproved), terrorism (47% disapproved), and unemployment (48% disapproved).
The poll, which was conducted January 29-February 2 and has a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percentage points, also found that 52% of Americans disapproved of Obama's job performance while 47% approved. But 46% of Americans still viewed Obama favorably while 45% viewed him unfavorably.
Perhaps immigration is Obama's most unpopular issue (no issue divides Wall Street and the permanent political class from working Americans than illegal immigration) because of the impact illegal immigration has on wages of working Americans. While a majority of Americans think big business and the stock market have recovered from the great recession, Americans are not seeing their local communities rebound. The poll found that 30% believe the "real estate market where you live" has recovered while 27% think the "job market where you live" has completely or mostly recovered.
America has the world's most generous immigration policy, and a recent Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans were dissatisfied with immigration levels, with only seven percent of Americans wanting more immigrants at this time.


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- August 7, 2018
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"Joe was a good friend to me at work. He helped me learn how to work at my first job. He was a good mentor for me. We also had fun talking about...Read More »
1 of 12 | Posted by: Lucas Amodio - St. Louis, MO
"To Connie (I did not know Pete but my condolences to him too) I had been thinkiing of you for some reason this week. Then I read of your son's...Read More »
2 of 12 | Posted by: Charlotte Stanley (Wylie) - VA
"To Pete and Connie. I am deeply saddened by Joseph's passing. I know he had a lot of diabetes issues. Joesph was always so kind. I'm sending prayers...Read More »
3 of 12 | Posted by: Melissa Hudson - Moyock, NC
"Me and cousin Joe spent many good times together as kids. He laughed at all my silly jokes. We always had a good time together. Our mothers Shirley &...Read More »
4 of 12 | Posted by: Doug Hamilton - Chesapeake, VA
"My condolences to you all. I have often asked Cathy for updates on you all over the years. I am so sorry to hear of Joseph's passing. Sending my love...Read More »
5 of 12 | Posted by: Amber Lane (Hudson) - Moyock, NC
"My brother, Bill Myers, and I were so saddened to learn about Joe's passing. We grew up with Joe - he on S. Fairview Circle and we on Maupin Ave. -...Read More »
6 of 12 | Posted by: Rebecca "Becky" Myers-Cutchins - VA
"We knew him as a baby and watched him grow up having lived beside his grandmother. We are so sorry to hear this.
7 of 12 | Posted by: Rusty and Betty,Linda, Pat and Jan Crutcher - VA
"He was one of the nicest people I ever talked to he lived a great life and loved his kids. He loved telling stories and just talking.
8 of 12 | Posted by: Mason Spenn - Fort Wayne, IN
"My deepest sympathy to Joe's parents Pete and Connie. I have experienced the sadness of losing a grown son and facing the unfairness of outliving...Read More »
9 of 12 | Posted by: Bernie Kirsch - Virginia Beach, VA
"Fond memories of our younger days RIP Joe!
10 of 12 | Posted by: John Wood - Norfolk, VA
"I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Joseph's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Jerry Dearmon - Williamsburg, VA
Joseph R. Stelmack, 56, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Portsmouth, VA, Joseph worked as a software engineer with Raytheon. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a kind and loving person and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his father, John Stelmack of Littleton, NC; mother, Connie (Rick) Kumer of Virginia Beach, VA; children, Amber (Joshua) Magner, Brianna Stelmack, and Noah Stelmack all of Roanoke, IN; and grandchildren, Leland and Emmett Magner. Service is 1:00 pm, Sunday, August 12, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Pastor Darrell Weigelt officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Sunday, August 12, 2018, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com.


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Frenchie, Marty, Jan and of course…Rizzo.
Back in the day I was obsessed with the movie Grease. I saw it in the movie theatre dozens of times, had the album that you folded open like a book, the graphic novel of the movie with photos from the movie and conversation bubbles of dialogue from the movie, the t-shirts, the posters, and had memorized the dialogue, song lyrics and dance moves. I also had a very involved, recurring dream about a sort of "double date" that with me, Danny, and Kenickie. That counts as a double date, right?
A wop-bom-a-looma-a-wop-bam boom.
|Summer lovin'.
Summer is here and school is officially out - it's time to bust out your hot pink hotties:
Flashy Fuschia Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color by Sally Hansen.
One stroke, one coat, done? Count me in. This beautiful bright is perfect for summer and looks HAWT peeking out of sandals on freshly painted tootsies. Seriously, you really do need only one coat - you don't even need a top coat. It goes on smooth and shiny and dries super-fast. Thank you Sally, for upping the pink on the hot meter.
Flamingo Beautifying Blush by Sonia Kashuk.
This is proof that a really great product doesn't have to come from a department store. I read about this blush in a fashion magazine, as it was on a top picks list touted as a color that would look good on any skin tone. When I went to Target to get it I saw it and thought NO WAY – too bright for me. But I bought it anyway and am so glad I did. So pretty and perfect and pink.
Flashmode Lustreglass Lip Gloss by MAC.
I will continue to speak of the wonderfulness of MAC Lustreglass as long as I continue to write this blog. Love the brush applicator and love the moisturizing, non-sticky feel. This fuchsia tint has sparkly white pearl major shine factor, and is just overall very, very sexy. A gorgeous hot pink hue.
So there you are. A few pinkies that all start with the letter "F" as in Frenchie to make you feel like a true Pink Lady. Don't forget your kerchief, your big black sunglasses, your pencil skirt, and your hickey from Kenickie.


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Early Orange County Colonias
The Mexican Revolution of the 1910s had a significant impact on the history of Mexican-Americans in Southern California, with more and more Mexican families moving north to the United States to escape the violence and economic turmoil south of the border. This trend continued in the 1920s, when Orange County's Mexican-American population more than doubled, reaching about 14% of the county's total population.
In his landmark 1994 citrus worker study, Labor and Community, Professor Gilbert González of UC Irvine identifies three different types of Mexican-American communities which grew up during this period – neighborhoods on outskirts of existing towns, citrus worker camps, built and operated by the local packing houses, and colonias. Each had their own distinctive characteristics.
The colonia tracts represented a curious mix of restrictions and opportunities. In an era when many real estate subdivisions restricted sales to whites only, the colonias were specifically laid out for and marketed to the county's growing Mexican-American population. Most were located some distance away from existing towns, surrounded by orange groves and vegetable farms which provided a source a local employment. By chance, or by design, most of these local colonias were laid out around 1923.
Colonia Independencia is perhaps the best known. It was laid out in 1923 at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Gilbert Street, between Anaheim and Stanton, and remains a recognized community to this day.
Colonia Juarez, just south of Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, was also laid out in 1923. Santa Ana real estate agent Ashby Turner did the subdivision and hired well-known Santa Ana businessman Sol Gonzales as sales manager.
Colonia La Paz, northeast of Westminster Avenue and Euclid Street near Garden Grove, was laid out a year later, but it soon became connected with nearby Colonia Manzanillo.
Colonia Manzanillo was laid out around 1925 southeast of Westminster and Euclid. In later years, the community was also sometimes known as Colonia Díecisiete (Westminster Avenue was originally known as Seventeenth Street).
Another 1923 subdivision in La Habra was officially known as the McFadden Tract, but was also specifically marketed to Mexican immigrants. Charles Corona served as sales agent, and before long it was locally known as Campo Corona. It was located near the La Habra Citrus Association's worker housing, dubbed Campo Colorado.
La Jolla, south of Placentia, was subdivided in 1924 and grew into a substantial community. La Paloma, south of El Modena along on the east side of Hewes Street, while also dating from 1923, differed from these other tracts in that the developers did not sell lots but only rented out little houses there.
In the initial publicity for Colonia Juarez, developer Ashby Turner displayed the mixed racial attitudes of the time. While stressing that "in 'Colonia Juarez' every Mexican will have an opportunity to own a home of his own," he also made no effort to hide the fact that he hoped to lure residents from Santa Ana's barrios out to the new townsite. He pointed out "that under his sales plan a down payment of $50 is all that is required to secure a lot, with the balance being paid in easy monthly payments. He stated that where a Mexican has money sufficient to erect a cottage he will advance half of the money needed for the building."
"[Sol] Gonzales," Turner told the Santa Ana Register, "already has taken several reservations from Mexicans to whom he has explained the plan and if he continues to sell at the rate he has this week, in advance of the formal opening of the tract, the fifty-acre subdivision will be sold out in a short time. Gonzales has made arrangements to establish a general store on the new townsite, and in connection with the store will maintain a free employment agency." (Register, October 4, 1923)
Along with grading streets and donating land for a church, Turner also put down a well and in 1930 formed a mutual water company (with Gonzales on the board) to provide water for the community.
Gilbert González gives a good description of life in these various communities in the opening chapters of his book. Most of the colonias were laid out in large lots, providing space for small farm plots; many families had chickens, a goat or even a cow as well. Most of the colonias had several small businesses – grocery stores, barber shops, billiard halls, and perhaps a cafe in later years. Women might find extra work sewing, or providing child care. There was also "some small-scale bootlegging" in the 1920s, González admits.
By the 1930s, most of the colonias had a little church – usually Catholic, but the Baptists and the Methodists also sponsored Protestant missions in Colonia Juarez and El Modena. La Jolla and Colonia Independencia could also boast their own schools. The La Jolla School opened in 1927 and was a major force in the community in the early years. Independencia was within the Magnolia School District, forcing local children to walk two miles to school in Stanton. The local parents (I am told) lobbied hard for their own school in Independencia, and in 1928 district voters approved a $14,000 bond act to build "Magnolia #2" in the heart of the colonia
The early colonias offered a chance at home ownership and an opportunity to preserve community and religious traditions for Orange County's Mexican immigrants. Though born out of the racial restrictions of the time, they were a first step toward integration into the wider community.


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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga the novel of the Japanese manga artist Hirohiko Araki, the so called event "Hirohiko Araki Jojo Exhibition" has been held, and has giving green-lit for a television anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga for an October premiere.
The announcement of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation was made during the Thursday press conference for the upcoming "Hirohiko Araki Jojo Exhibition."
So here's a teaser for many of you who was waiting for a long time to an anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's master piece.
Enjoy! and be sure to tell us after the break what you think in the comment section.


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When we are following God, and growing in the experiential reality of our identity in Christ, every circumstance is subject to God. He doesn't "send" every circumstance, but He does take them and work them FOR OUR GOOD. The whole purpose of every circumstance is to reveal God's goodness in and through us. As we rest in this reality, I believe it progressively leads us to consider Him in all our ways, not just the "big" decisions, and it increasingly brings us to a point of making every choice according to His wisdom, and not our own humanly manipulated feelings or reason. He is merciful though, and so even as we make mistakes in decision-making along the way—some that may lead to adverse circumstances—if we trust in His love and grace, we will come out on the other side of the circumstance covered in His goodness. As we grow in Him, and increase in revelation relative to our identity in Him, we'll make fewer and fewer mistakes, because we're living by His power, and by His life more and more, and by our human reasoning, logic, or "self righteous" performance less and less. An increase in His wisdom and knowledge, empowered by His spirit, and applied through our obedience to His leadership, brings us to an "in step" life, where He is guiding our every step, and we are completely dependent upon His wisdom, grace, power, and love to direct us. The more we "settle in" to this lifestyle of trust, dependence, and obedience, the more authority we exercise over circumstances and emotions. Jesus lived and modeled a completely "at rest" life. He went through some circumstances, so we wouldn't have to. "For our sakes, He became poor, so that through His poverty, we might become rich." He experienced every emotion, rejection, and sorrow. He overcame them, and made a way for us to learn and grow through faith and obedience to His completed work. Sometimes, because of our stubbornness or human inclinations, we have to learn things through painful experience. Progressive revelation of who He is, and who we are In Him will lead us into a place of overcoming—circumstances, emotions, and enemy attacks. We don't have to be subjected to the pain, frustration, and fear of adversity, circumstance, or emotion, but sadly, we tend to walk according to the weakness of flesh instead of the strength and power of Christ in us.
Jesus overcame it all, and now as Christ followers, we are in Him. And "As He is, so are we in this world." (1 John 4:17). That's reality and truth, however, we have to make choices to live according to the fullness of that reality, or live a duplicitous, double minded lifestyle as some sort of spiritual/human hybrid. Many Christians settle for this lifestyle, but God's purpose and desire, is for us to overcome the world, and it's limitations. That's why Jesus encouraged His disciples when He told them to "be of good cheer". He had overcome, and therefore, choosing to live In Him and by Him, we can overcome practically in life, just as in reality, we have already overcome spiritually, through what Christ has done. We don't have to wait until the sweet by and by to experience the overcoming life. We have to "live against the grain" of our human nature, NOT through our grand performance or awe-inspiring self discipline, but by a constant state of surrender and obedience to His power and life at work in and through us. This is indeed counter cultural living. Jesus did it, and gave us the power to do it also. This isn't "spiritual rhetoric" or exalted Godly theory, this is reality we can experience and live out. We have been set free indeed—in reality—through the blood of Jesus, and through His Life in us. We make choices every day as to which life we will live by. This goes beyond simply receiving salvation, and being justified from sin to live with eternal security and expectancy of heaven some day in the future. This is Kingdom living NOW, here on earth, as it is in heaven. This is how Jesus taught his disciples to pray, and how He desires us to live. Christians will be saved, but sadly, many of them will miss out on the Life He has given us NOW. They will be saved, but will live an earthly existence of pain, frustration, adverse circumstance, and fear, because they won't access the Christ Life in us—the Kingdom life—here in earth, as it is in Heaven.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
"The Journey, The Frustration, The Exhausted, The Desperate, The Surrendered, The Prepared, The Next"
It's been an incredible transitional journey for my family and me. There have been three "phases" to this journey to this point. I would say for Tina & me, phase one began around 25 years ago. Phase two began around 10 years ago, and then the third, and by far, the most intense, war-like phase started about 3 years ago. As I write this, I'm hopeful that this third "trimester" will unfold into the fulfillment of the God-given passion, and the birth of that which we have been preparing for the past 25 years. I often describe this journey as "beautifully frustrating". The beauty is seen in the transformational revealing of His heart, and the grace revelations and healing awakenings that God has been working out in us, helping us recover our original identity, freeing us from shame-based living and religious standards of performance, and patiently teaching us how to live freely and powerfully in His love and grace. The frustration has been felt in every deferred hope, every "reset", every delay, every closed door, every rejection, every failure, every missed opportunity, and every enemy-magnified insecurity and fear. I've discovered that the fruit of this journey is produced first inwardly, in our spirit, before it burgeons into the natural expression of His transformative work, practically and supernaturally. And that is where the war takes place. For the natural fights fiercely to maintain control of our reality, and it adamantly resists our spiritual identity from establishing its rightful place of authority in our lives. In pregnancy, that third trimester is the most miserable, the most uncomfortable, the most exhausting, and the slowest moving. It seems in those last few weeks that the clock and calendar grind to an excruciatingly slow pace. For me, that so accurately describes the last year and half of this journey. Fatigue, fear, anger, and emotional turmoil, the levels of which I never imagined I'd have to face, have taken me to the very brink of what felt like my breaking point, maybe even halfway crossing that threshold, but thankfully, God never loosened His grip of grace on me. I have experienced a demolition job of so many of my preconceived ideas and perspectives. At 48 years old, I have never been more dependent on, and desperate for the direction, love, wisdom, and constant closeness of my Abba Father! Any confidence that I've had in my natural abilities, talents, or gifts has faded from view. And I've been left feeling alone, clueless, and questioning my passion, my purpose, and my calling. But the amazing reality is that it is at this point--the end of my "best version" of me--where God is faithfully waiting for me, and where He can do His revolutionary Kingdom work, in and through my life in the most beautiful, wondrous, restful, fulfilling ways imaginable. And from the foundations of recovered identity in Him alone, amidst the rubble of self-made illusions and shallow definitions of self, relationship, blessing, and success, I fall, fatigued and helpless, questioning so many things, I fall, into the arms of Abba. He's been there all along--seemingly silent at times, but never absent. He joyfully catches me, knowing what the "next" is gonna be. He rebuilds, He restores, He transforms, and He does exceedingly abundantly above all I can ask or think, according to His power working in me! And here in my exhaustion, my weakness, and my "Haven't got a clue", I simply say "whatever Father, I'm ready for the new"! I don't know what opportunities await, and I hope I find them, or they find me soon. I trust in His unwavering faithfulness, and although His timing is maddening to my mind, my heart draws from the truth of my identity, and in Christ, I rest in the reality that His timing and seasons are perfectly laid out. He's prepared me for that new thing, and in Him, all things are indeed new. I am living in unprecedented times personally, and I have no template to lean on or plan by. He's calling me to live in Him alone, and to walk by faith in the wonder of His power, favor, and grace! So the 25-year preparation brings me to this moment. Thank you, Father, for the "next", whatever it is.
Friday, March 10, 2017
"Shame--The Last Stronghold"
Shame is the ultimate "self-saboteur"! Shame and condemnation are the last strongholds that must be torn down for us to exit the long dark night season, and enter into the long-awaited season of purpose and harvest that God has prepared for us--the fruition of the God-given desires and dreams of our heart. Not only have we already been set free from condemnation through the blood of Jesus, and His finished atoning work at the cross, but because we have been set free, it is important to remember that we must also release people from our self-imposing shame on them. This includes our disapproval of their choices, our condemning the ways we perceive they have treated us, and the shame of unfulfilled expectations. Many of these, we have projected onto God as well. Doing so keeps us in a lifestyle of trying to perform for God, living under the constant threat of shame that we will never be enough, or can never do enough. We are accepted in the beloved, so no exterior rejections are valid, or significant. Religion is a system that is based on shame and performance, and this system has perpetuated much of this shame even in the name of God and morality. Shame can be generational, and a learned behavior as well. We try to manipulate our relationships, and the behavior of others as it relates to us through shame. These are toxic mindsets that we have been set free from through Christ. It is time now to walk into that freedom supernaturally and practically by the power of the Holy Spirit. We often use judgment, condemnation, and shame toward others to make us feel better about our issues that we struggle with. We must release everyone from our shame, and release them to the mercy and goodness of God. Including cases where we feel that their choices and actions reflect badly on us, or affect us negatively, we must release them from owing us any explanation or "compensation". Our compensation and justice are God's business, not ours. (Vengeance is HIS, HE will repay) No one owes us anything, and the sooner we can release them from any of our shame, the sooner we will move into complete freedom, and enjoy the long-awaited harvest of this new season. We are no longer victims, therefore we must not blame or shame anyone any longer, in an attempt to keep them as victims of our condemnation and shame, somehow making us feel better about ourselves. We do not need anyone's approval, so quit making others feel like they need our approval, by trying to shame them into conformity or behavior that is acceptable to us. We are beloved children of God, and in our identity in Christ, God is well pleased with us. That is reality, and that is what we should reflect in ourselves, and project to others. We have been set free, and now we can release others from the prison of our shame and condemnation toward them in which we have held them captive. The fruition of freedom awaits! It's independence day!
Friday, March 3, 2017
"Weird Way, Faithful Guide"
It may be confusing to understand the path I'm on. I don't even understand it sometimes. It's unconventional (not usually by choice, I might add). Many question what I "do", my vocation, or what I'm "about", and I'm often left without a concise explanation to give that will assuage the suspicious curiosity of some. But even through the countless times I have felt like a misfit, abnormal, inadequate, shiftless, and useless, one thing remains--the deep, settled peace I have in knowing and trusting that I am where God wants me, becoming who He created me to be, positioned for the opportunities that he created for me, and that He has my heart and my life in the palm of His hand. I can trust Him to speak to me even when so many surrounding and competing voices question what He is saying. No external, modern, "american", or personally biased perspective and definition of manhood, ministry, or noble "duty" determines my worth, my value, my strength, or my relationship with God. Time doesn't bring Him to worry, and age doesn't concern Him at all. The judgments and perceptions of others relative to my productivity or my performance as a "provider" are not important, nor do they determine the validity or legitimacy of the path I take. Before the foundation of the world, I was placed In Christ to do good works, He has already written every volume of my life book. Any choice I have made (or not made) doesn't leave Him without a way to lead me back into alignment with His purpose and will for my life, relative to His Kingdom, and how He has created me to engage it. I have chosen to acknowledge Him first in all my ways before making a decision. This has been my first focus, instead of trying to reason and justify a proactive "doing" in keeping with the often quoted, yet non-scriptural philosophy of "God helps those who help themselves". I realize that that is a bit of noble sounding self-justification for going my own way according to my comfort zones under the influence of my own will. I have discovered that "doing my part" is a responsive, surrendered move to His initiatives and plan, and not a self motivated agenda to which I invite Him to be a part and "bless" my already begun "efforting." I have spent many moments in solitude, isolated preparation, and out-of-view obscurity. I have learned that stillness is not laziness when ordained by Him for certain seasons. And busyness is not "noble" when it becomes a distraction from hearing Him and being intimately connected to His heart. My productivity, my value, and my identity are determined by One and One alone. I don't have to live my life in fear of "missing Him", of making wrong choices, or of underperforming as a friend, a husband, or a dad. I have been chosen and invited to live out the "book" He has already written for my life. My choices can be trusted in Him. My life can be trusted with Him. Psalms 139 so beautifully comforts my heart in this season--"I am fearfully and wonderfully made". My life may make sense to no one, people may disagree with my choices. But I answer to the call and the urging of One alone. And in the end, my faith that has directed me on this "weird" path that I've journeyed will be validated and vindicated, by Him alone. So ask me, ask me about my journey; ask me what my purpose is. Don't be afraid to question my choices, or even understand why I journey the way I do. I'll tell you, and though the answer may leave you confused, in disagreement, or even challenge your self-reliant perspective, I'll be happy to share. Because you see it's not a matter of my dutiful performance, or my talents to achieve. It's about my complete dependence and trust in whose Life my hope is found. It's about an intimate connection, and a willingness to walk completely in His wisdom, by His Spirit, resting in His timing. Even in the mundane, the routine, and the obvious, I put no trust in my own strength, or my mental & intellectual capacity to chart my own course. His will for me isn't hidden, some mysterious conundrum that I may or may not be able to figure out. It has already been established in Him, and as I am willing to align myself and respond to His initiatives, a grand adventure awaits. It won't make much sense to my sense of common sense or reason, and it may be difficult or even impossible to explain to the pragmatist or the analytical, purely logic-driven mind. It goes against the grain of my nature not to attack life in a proactive, self-initiated manner, but I've had to come to the realization that my part is wholly responsive to what He's already initiated for me. My "part" is to hear, and then follow. And my following is not even dependent on my ability to walk in my own power, but rather a willingness to surrender to His power within, and be carried in His wisdom, by His Spirit. It may not seem a journey for the fearful or faint of heart, and yet that is whom He often calls. Just ask Gideon or Moses. Because, it's not my weakness that disqualifies me, or my past that derails my destiny. I can follow, even in the fog, when I feel woefully inadequate, insecure, or afraid. It's His strength that carries me, my identity in Him that establishes me, and His wisdom that guides my steps. And so I journey in surrender, realizing where my life comes from. I've got nothing to prove to anyone, not even to myself. As I am, here and now, I can rejoice in the reality that to my Father, I am perfectly beloved, and He is well pleased with me.
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Just for fun nothing special.
This little girl is also a graphic from Vintage Stamper
Freebees. Thinking of you is from DOTS.
He Has Made is from Our Daily Bread. TFSI. Vada
Oh, Vada! "Nothing special"???? These creations are truly special: color, texture, embellishments, sentiments! Absolutely beautiful.
Truly beautiful. So elegant and victorian.
I wouldnt say it isnt special, its fabulous! Both of them drop dead gorgeous!
What they said- I want to see special if these are nothing special!!!


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A new English Rock Ensemble will tour this autumn in South America. Provisional dates are as follows, more detailed information to follow. There was a warmup gig in Marlborough in the UK which was a rare chance to see this six piece line up in the UK. Here's what Julia Harries and Simon Arnold thought about it...
The line up was:
|Thursday, August 24, 2000
|Herringthorpe Leisure Centre, Rotherham
|Friday, August 25, 2000
|The Winter Gardens , Ventnor, Isle of Wight
|Saturday, August 26, 2000
|Marlborough College , Marlborough
|Saturday, September 9, 2000
|Santiago, Santiago
|Wednesday, September 13, 2000
|Sala de Las Americas, Cordoba
|Thursday, September 14, 2000
|Teatro Gran Rex , Buenos Aires
|Saturday, September 16, 2000
|Lima, Peru
|Thursday, September 21, 2000
|Anfiteatro Centro Sambil, Caracas, Venezuela
|Friday, September 22, 2000
|Forum, Valencia
|Wednesday, September 27, 2000
|Teatro Melico Salazar, San Jose
We're not sure who this is, but we believe that he's a stowaway seeking to leave the country under the guise of a drummer. We'll keep you informed of any developments. Immigration have been informed.
Ant has appeared with the following artists
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Adam has performed with the following artists:
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Damian has performed live with:
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News Agencies | Updated on: 9 December 2017, 17:50 IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit Jammu and Kashmir, on 9 December.
The tremors were felt at 4:13 pm in the entire state. There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of the state.
Further details are awaited.


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The Bonehouse to some is considered an "expensive" shop. Expensive is in quotations because we want to have a discussion about what that word means to us.
By posting this we hope to shed some light on the price of our goods and why we rarely have sales. This isn't a post blasting those who offer or those who participate in Black Friday.
We all compare prices, and love a good sale. I get it, but there is more to consider than just sticker amount.
When you are small local business without huge buying power. When you are committed to the health and happiness of dogs, humans, and our planet. When the entire cost of a product is important to you, curating and pricing retail items becomes tricky. Oh, how much easier life would be if these things didn't matter.
Products made in unregulated factories are very cheap for stores to purchase, allowing for a ridiculous mark up while remaining to appear inexpensive to the consumer. And if the initial mark up is very high, stores can afford to have sales and greatly discount their prices. The store still makes a lot money and the consumer buys cheap products. Hey, that sounds like a win, win… if you don't consider the human and the environmental cost of these products?
Merchandise made in an unregulated factory is so cheap to produce because its made by people who are paid very little, and work in deplorable and unsafe conditions. To keep the cost as low as possible the cheapest materials are used regardless if harmful or toxic.
These products cost human's their rights and dignity. The environment pays a price. Toxic products put the health of the consumer and the factory workers at risk.
Our sticker price may appear high, but our products, by our definition are not expensive. They are fair.
We rarely have sales because we pay fair prices for quality, eco conscious products. We always keep our markup to a minimum offering you a fair price on products you can feel good about purchasing all year. We are guided by passion not lead by profit.
For the love not the money!


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How to Help Our Children Think Deeply and Lead Authentically
We look at our children, we see them grow, and we wish upon them more success than we have experienced. This is universal. For this to happen, there are certain key elements which our children must embrace and use, as a way of learning and living. One of these elements is becoming excellent thinkers; both critical thinkers and creative thinkers. This sort of mindset leads to authenticity in many areas, including leadership.
Here is a simple and empowering strategy which I learned from one of my closest colleagues, Rick Wamer. It's called Look, Respond and React, and it is at the core of an organization Rick co-leads and and which I have collaborated with many times; Embody Learning.
In a nutshell, here it is!
By looking, I mean how well someone observes. Many people look around all day long, but are they taking the time to observe. It's important for us as teachers and parents to model this. Some might use the word mindful to describe this, and certainly being mindful is a great step in an empowering direction. Keep in mind the following when "looking":
Are you observing without judgement? If not, try it. Really looking allows you gather information much like an objective detective.
Are you observing without imposing your perspective on someone else? This is key. When someone senses we have an interest in changing their perspective, resistance is high and additionally it is arrogant to assume our perspective is better in some way.
When you are looking, are you already expecting a certain outcome? If so, let that way of biased observation go, and attempt to allow yourself to be in the moment and take in what you're observing.
How can we help our next generation learn how to "Look?" There are many strategies. I describe two such approaches in my blog titled "What do you see?" and also in a blog from my public speaking site titled 6 Ways to Re-inspire Yourself
Long ago I used to think responding was the same as reacting. My dear friend, colleague and multi-talented Artist Rick Wamer is the one who described the difference to me.
Responding is what happens inside us after we have truly looked. Responding is the internal response, both factually and emotionally, which takes place naturally. Keep in mind that our emotional response does not have to define us. Our emotional response is an activity of our mind (Mindsight, Dr. Daniel Siegel). We have the capability to perceive our thoughts, not just have them. Human beings are able to think about our own thinking!
How can we help ourselves and our students respond in ways which allow us to stay more objective? I have recently been using the same visualization with both young learners and older ones, which I heard about from one of the stories in the book Mindsight.
I have young children point to the front of their "brain", knowing that this is the prefrontal cortex of the brain. I then have them point to the middle of their brain, which we cannot see, but which we can visualize (this is the Amygdala; two almond shaped areas which are related to emotional response, among other things).
I take the students through one of several simple deep breathing exercises and ask them to send happiness and calmness from the front of their brain to the middle of their brain. I use this myself and it is startling how quickly it works. I have recently avoided a couple of emotional outbursts. I sometimes use the analogy of spraying the center of our brain with water to help it relax.
I've always being a "doer" by nature. I have never had a challenge in committing to reacting, taking a risk and diving in. However, I didn't always "Look" and "Respond" like I do now. The result is simple and profound:
When we take the time to first "Look" and "Respond", we intuitively become very efficient with our reactions.
In other words, there isn't a lot to say about this step. The keys are steps 1 and 2. When we take the time to truly observe and respond internally, our reactions are typically:
Open to other perspectives
Humble and bold
Respectful and honoring
Enjoy taking this 3 step approach to empowering our own minds and the minds of our next generation.


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As we are gearing towards the hotly anticipated 2018 midterm elections, many editorials, forecasts and polls are showing very diverse analyses. Republicans could potentially lose their majority in Congress, which would arguably be a significant blow and would make political proceedings for the current administration somewhat more complex. A hypothesis they have already prepared for - if not the President himself, people close to him.
After two years of a uniquely rocky presidency, it stands clear that these elections represent hope for change and (more) reason to many Democrats, progressives and liberals alike. Not being a US citizen - or resident - myself, but identifying as a liberal democrat and (inevitably) watching the news, I can easily understand the amount of pressure that has been put on American society in these two short years. Many deep societal issues that were thought as dormant, contained or in the process of being solved - institutional racism, explicit xenophobia, political and economical nationalism… - are now front and center, all the way to President Trump's very words! Who would have thought?
The answer is: very few. After eight years of a globally progressive Obama administration, during which social tensions grew mostly in silence, many extreme groups seem to be taking the opportunity to show their hate in public, trusting that the current administration will let them get away with it. And, more often than not, they would be correct in assuming as much. Having elected the country's first black president was not the beginning of a new, linear path towards unquestioned progress. Rather, it was a remarkable social and historical jump ahead. But jumps are usually followed by falls. And the higher the jump…
Which brings us to today: even if Trump loses the House of Representatives, he will still have enough power to pass through many of the items on his agenda with the help of the Senate, executive orders and his newly appointed Supreme court judges. Regardless the outcome of these elections, he can still do significant damage. And he and his advisors know it, which is why they don't appear to be particularly worried, despite a veritable slew of scandals rocking the White House on a near daily basis… Let us not overestimate the extent of what we can hope for. Or else we risk experiencing worse despair come 2019. And on till 2020…
And then what?
That is actually the key question, one where the voices of the American people have far better chances to be heard, one that can tell whether or not the tides will change - for good. The problem is:
1) No one is really addressing the issue publicly right now. Part political strategy, part short-term thinking, the current opposition to Donald Trump focuses instead on - rather meekly - reacting to his decisions and statements and, at best, presenting the midterm elections as a hopeful next step. This is nowhere near enough if we want real change in the next two years.
2) There are no credible opposition candidates yet. The most notorious ones - Hillary, Bernie, Elizabeth Warren… - are too old and/or have already lost too many feathers in previous fights to realistically prevent a second Trump mandate. The younger ones - Cory Booker, Stacey Abrams, Beto O'Rourke… - are too untested, unclear and/or unknown.
3) There is growing trend among Democrats towards more radical positions. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the few bona fide stars of the new generation, is the perfect example of that phenomenon. Aged 28 and virtually unknown until this summer, she defeated incumbent Joseph Crowley in the democratic primary for a key New York Congressional district. A Bernie supporter in the 2016 election, she identifies as a Socialist and supports Sanders' key policies, including free education and universal healthcare. Just about the opposite of the Trump doctrine.
And that is precisely the danger here: much in the same way many European countries have witnessed in recent years, the American political landscape is becoming increasingly polarized. Consequently, there is fair chance that whoever the Democratic candidate ends up being in 2020, their positions will appear more radical than Hillary's in 2016 or what moderates Schumer and Pelosi are currently pushing for in Congress - arguably with meager results. And that is exactly what Trump and his supporters hope for: a more extreme opposition will help normalize Trump's policies while threatening the more balanced identity of the Democratic party.
In politics as in all things, moderation is key. Let us hope the American people remember that by 2020.


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Nathan Copeland of western Pennsylvania lost the use of his arms and legs one dark and stormy night, as a teenager. His car spun out of control on a wet road in winter and crashed.
It paralyzed him, rendering him a quadriplegic with no movement in any of his limbs.
But Copeland, who is now thirty, has always had hope. Wanting to do everything he could to help his condition, at 25, he enrolled as a volunteer for groundbreaking research being done at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
And today that choice is paying off.
Copeland is now the proud owner of a robotic arm that he can move simply by using his brain. And, astonishingly, he can actually feel with it.
Here's how it works: like something out of The Terminator, Copeland has computer chips implanted in his brain that communicate with to his robotic arm. He imagines the movement he wishes to make, and through amazing developments in neuroscience, the arm responds to his thoughts.
Going one step further, scientists have also implanted electrodes smaller than a grain of sand in the sensory cortex of his brain. This is allowing Copeland to actually feel pressure and touch with his prosthetic arm.
According to the Washington Post, Copeland can add pressure to the fingers on his robotic arm and feel it in his paralyzed right hand. The signal bypasses his damaged spinal cord and connects directly with his brain.
The successful experiment, which is the first of its kind to prove people with complete limb paralysis can feel with the assistance of advanced technology, has been published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
And Copeland, for his part, is very happy. He is now able to feel his hand again, which he hasn't felt in ten years.


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Claire Conway
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Bio: I am a junior studying biomedical engineering with a minor in health policy. Outside of Theta Tau, I'm a part of GlobeMed (a social justice and health equity organization) and work at the Volunteer Center planning Friends & Neighbors Day and other special events! In my free time, I like to watch movies, do puzzles, and you can typically find me at Spudnuts.


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Mid October we began our journey and transition from what used to be The City Church to the planting of our new church, The Bridge Central Coast.
Only 2 months in and we are already pushing 90+ people in attendance on a weekly basis.
More than numbers, there has grown an incredible sense of community and family within our church, and a growing expectancy and excitement for God to move and to use us as a church not only within our city, but in this region.
As many of you know, our heart is 3 fold:
#1-TO BE A BRIDGE….to connect people to Jesus!
#2 -TO BE A BRIDGE….to connect the generations!
#3-TO BE A BRIDGE….of UNITY to the region!
We meet every Sunday Morning in the Nipomo High School Forum. 9:15am-9:40am for Pre-Service Prayer, and then 10am-11:30am for our Main Sunday Service.
It's easy to think that The Bridge's ministry ends at 11:30am Sunday mornings, but the reality is much different. God continues to use every single one of you every moment of every day to change the world for His glory in your workplace, your homes, your campuses and in our city.
When you tithe and say, "God, I trust you with my finances and my life," and are obedient to do what the Lord commands us as believers to do in Malachi 6:10, miracles take place.
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse(church) that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, 'says the Lord Almighty,' and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."
With greater resources, we see God expand our tent pegs, and are able to minister in our local community and in the greater world. We are His hands and feet to a world so needing of love, hope and joy. Your continued faith in giving makes that possible.
Would you be willing to make a special year-end gift or to even partner with us on a monthly basis through recurring giving. I believe God can use your gift to help us grow and expand in our vision for 2019, ultimately enabling us to continue to reach lives for the Kingdom and introduce the lost to Jesus Christ. Our desire is to take the Central Coast for the name of Jesus. It's only been 2 months and already lives are being changed and we are growing. We are excited for all that God has for us in the future and hope you will choose to be apart of it.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership,
Justin, Katie & The Bridge Central Coast Team
(Mailing Address)
The Bridge Central Coast
277 W Tefft St. Suite F
Nipomo CA, 93444
******Please make your checks out to "Bridge Central Coast"
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Order today. Complimentary shipping anywhere in the US. International shipping available at reasonable rates.
The Mercury is an intricately designed rendition of the slipon loafer. The unique vamp is painstakingly crafted piece by piece and stitched as a camouflage patchwork combination of mirrored leathers. Full grain calf leather lining and insole can be found in the interior.
The Mercury is handmade in Tuscany, Italy using leathers and components sourced from Italian tanneries and suppliers.


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White Mansion Boutique hotel is a real classical beauty in the heart of the city and offers a very elegant place to stay.
Overview of Hotel
Notable for its location in Chamkar Mon of Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia, White Mansion Boutique Hotek provides access to Legend Cinema, The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek) and Phnom Chisor Temple within 20 minutes' walk. The property is about 850 meters away from Independence Monument, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Royal Palace.
Museums, the palace and monuments are set within walking distance. Phnom Penh International airport can be reached in 10 minutes by car from the hotel.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. Guests can relax in the coffee bar serving soft drinks.
Number of rooms: 30
The property comprises of contemporary-style rooms, including Contemporary Junior Suite, Deluxe Twin Room and Junior Suite appointed with climate control, flat-screen TV, an iron with ironing board, a private balcony and a safe. They feature en suite bathrooms with a shower, a hair dryer and dressing gowns.
The on-site car rentals help to explore the area.
On-site facilities for children include cribs, babysitting and a playroom.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Guest Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.
See tour Jayavarman Cruise 5 days Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (Jan – Mid Sep)


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Every thousand batches, Bell's makes a specialty-release beer that commemorates their own continued existence. For Batch 10,000, they threw in everything but the kitchen sink, and then tossed in the sink for good measure. Over a hundred types of grains and sixty types of hops went into making this massive barleywine.
Definitely not for the faint of heart.
The list of ingredients in the brew can be found here.
Zymurgical Explorations grade: A


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The name of the pants is derived from the Italian isle of Capri, where they rose to popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The American actress Grace Kelly was among the first movie stars who wore capris on the island.
Capris are widely popular with people in many countries; especially in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.


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Deliece Hofen | Braden's Hope
A Hopeful Conversation with Deliece Hofen
Deliece Hofen was fighting stage 2 breast cancer at the same time her 3-year-old son Braden was undergoing treatment in his own battle with cancer. In this process, she saw the drastic discrepancy in funding for childhood cancer treatment research. So she founded Braden's Hope for Childhood Cancer, a non-profit with the goal of increasing funding and awareness for childhood cancers so no child or family will ever have to hear the words "no known cure" again.
Listen to Deliece's talk at Conquer for Good: Connect about Braden's Hope, and read her Q&A below to learn about her personal journey to finding her purpose.
What difference do you hope to make in the world?
My hope is that I can share the three things Braden taught me during his journey with cancer. Be thankful, have perspective, and always remember to tell the people in your life that you love them. There are applications for these lessons to both our personal lives and our business lives and my hope is that the world will be a little better when we all live more gratefully and selflessly.
For anyone interested in pursuing a social purpose what three pieces of advice would you give?
The first piece of advice I would give it that whatever you choose to pursue needs to be something that you are committed to and truly care about. Without that determination and commitment, it won't work. Secondly, I would advise people that commitment doesn't just mean a monetary commitment. You don't have to be wealthy to make a difference. Giving of your time and talents is every bit as important as giving financially. Finally, I would encourage them to just jump in and begin making a difference. The world needs champions who are not afraid to make mistakes and figure things out along the way. You don't have to know everything, you just have to care and be committed to working through challenges while celebrating successes.
What's been your biggest challenge in building your organization?
The biggest challenge for us was beginning that business development and nonprofit work was not my area of expertise. I am an educator by trade who grew into a momcologist who knew something had to change for our children with cancer. I stepped up but had no idea what I was doing. I was comfortable with building the plane while flying it but I have a lot of really awesome people who do have the expertise to help us grow. I am the first to admit when I don't know something and I'm willing to accept help. That is what has helped us scale and grow.
What have been the most pleasant surprises?
People. Good People. There are just so many good people in this world and people have lifted us up and been the hearts and hands of our organization. Hundreds of people we had never even met reached out and made things happen for our children. We are so very blessed to be surrounded by good people!
What is your personal purpose?
My purpose is to be a good human and make a positive difference in this world. This happens as a mom, friend, wife, leader, and President of Braden's Hope. When I am long gone from this world, I hope that people will say that I was a good person and made a positive difference to others. People can help by simply becoming aware and spreading the word about our children with cancer and their need for hope.
What are three ways people could help with your organization?
People can help us by volunteering or attending events. We always appreciate when people help connect us with outside resources as well. We need hands and donors and any connections are welcomed and appreciated.
Who has been inspirational in the work that you do?
The inspiration for Braden's Hope is our son, Braden. His cancer diagnosis taught me so much about "adulting" and how to do it with grace, humility, gratitude and hope. Our son, Zach is also an inspiration because his positivity and selflessness are a tremendous gift to us.
Have there been any partnerships that have helped you get where you are today?
Absolutely! Every person knows individuals and companies who might be interested in helping children with cancer here in Kansas City. We have many individuals and corporations who have jumped on board in big ways through volunteerism and generous sponsorships and donations to help our heroes!
In 100 years, when people talk about your organization's work, what do you hope they say?
I hope that they will say that Braden's Hope did an amazing job working themselves out of a job because childhood cancer is not a factor any longer and every child has hope for a future!
What does the term "Conquer for Good" mean in your life?
To me, Conquer for Good" means that we try to be good people making a difference in the world for others. It means selflessness, determination, gratitude, positivity, perspective, and love. It doesn't mean there won't be difficulties, that's what we have to "conquer". We put other's needs before our own and we work to leave the world a better place because of that work.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your journey?
I am so excited to speak with this group and I look forward to learning more about what all you do. I am humbled to be a part of this group and I cannot wait to be with like-minded people who want to make a difference for others. Thank you for being a group that focuses on positive impacts that benefit others.


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Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Happy 30th Birthday Becky!
Aunt Issy and her two favorite kids!
We celebrated again on the weekend!
Hope it was great Bec! Happy Birthday! Thanks for the 20 years of Friendship!
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Ella's First Day of School
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Happy Birthday Hannah Alban!
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Trip to Waco- Sic Em' Bears!
A trip to the bench. This where Jon first told me that he loved me and it is where he proposed to me.
Pat Neff Hall reflecting in the seal
Daddy used to live here with his buddies...
After lunch we headed over to the Mayborn
There was an awesome lego exhibit
Checking out the dinosaur bones
Who put this in a Baylor Museum?
Apparently Ella wasn't impressed
A fun trip to Waco!
Kaden went when he was 11 days old. Ella didn't make it until her one month birthday. She loved it!
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Joaquín Torres-García: South of Modernism, 1874-1949 : The Arcadian Modern
'Torres-García's own oeuvre looks as fresh today as the work of any of his progeny... The depth of his work and the stories behind it are handsomely represented in this exhibition and the five essays in the indispensible catalogue.' - Art in America
Joaquín Torres-García (Uruguayan, 1874–1949) was a central figure in the history of modernism in the Americas who was personally involved with a significant number of early avant-garde movements including Catalan Noucentismo, Cubism and Neo-Plasticism.
Published in conjunction with the first major, all-inclusive retrospective of the artist's work in the US since the 1970s, this richly illustrated publication presents Torres-García's long and wide-ranging career, from his early works in Barcelona at the end of the 19th century to his final works, made in Montevideo in 1949. The book includes his drawings, paintings, objects, sculptures and rare manuscripts.
Combining a chronological presentation with a thematic approach, the book is structured as a series of chapters interspersed with plates that encompass the artist's entire oeuvre, followed by an illustrated chronology and an extensive bibliography.
- Author: Luis Pérez-Oramas is the Estrellita Brodsky Curator of Latin American Art at The Museum of Modern Art, New York
- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Date published: October 2015
- Language: English
- Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 22.8 cm


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I am not a first time homeowner, and so I must say I have done this a few times. However, this is by far the best experience I have ever had purchasing a home. The difference between my past experiences and this one is the unmatched expertise of an amazing realtor! Natalie Kauffman. Were live in another State yet, this process was also one of the 'smoothest by far,. Natalie exemplifies every aspect of professionalism, efficiency, genuineness, patience, true brilliance and the capacity to anticipate needs and streamline complex processes. These qualities were demonstrated with tact and she made it appear so effortless. We highly recommend Natalie if you ever wish to purchase a home and is looking for someone will give you the most impeccable service ever!!! Thank you Natalie for the incredible service you provided during the recent purchase of our family home in Apopka, Florida.
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Theater INDIALOGUE
The Edge of Togetherness in Carla Ching
A cousin of mine and I discussed Christmas today. Well, "discussed." We e-mailed back and forth a few times on how Christmas will never again be what it once was for us—and not in reference to the inevitability of growing older, nor to nostalgia. We referred instead to the ups and downs of family; how as the years pass, the inter-workings get so very complex. As with the rest of humanity, as it continues to grow and predictably separate, we find ourselves reaching out across time zones, through technological portals, and back through history just to get some sense of connection.
In the plays of Carla Ching, we are often met with characters who live right in the nucleus of this disconnect; they are often cautious and unsure if they even believe in reaching out anymore, for fear that across from them is nothing but further proof of their detachment. In Carla's worlds, much of our society remains intact, but between us is a strange and warped reality, in which something is always imaginatively missing.
I first met Carla as we both were pursuing our M.F.A.s in playwriting from what is now the New School for Drama. And I still distinctly remember my first encounter with her writing:
There is a man onstage; nervously waiting. After a few weighted moments, a woman enters; the man bursts with relief. He asks if she is alright. She responds, "No, I'm not." Another weighted silence. The man inquires further. She responds, "There's been an accident."
Her dialogue is often short, but poetic; it injects the audience with a paralyzing curiosity similar to that from Hitchcock or The Twilight Zone. In another of her works, Big Blind/Little Blind, we are introduced to a world where people in need of an organ transplant must play for it in a national poker tournament; in TBA, a reclusive writer refuses to leave his apartment and invents his own history; in Fast Company, a family of mistrusting grifters must collectively begin to believe one another for the sake of their ailing mother. In many of Carla's works, people are so far apart from each other, only together in proximity or by way of force, never in the way people ought to be.
In her newest work, The Sugar House at the Edge of the Wilderness, we see the remnants of a family who communicate via Twitter, via a home for troubled teens (aka the Sugar House), via the dead and buried, and via the silences we so often extend to the people we actually care about.
From the play, Baba, Chinese-American, 40, Keeper of the Sugar House, speaks to Greta, 17, her father Doc, 40, and his girlfriend Opal, 32:
Let's imagine we're at the dinner table and we've just sat down after a long day at work or school—
I'm a writer. I'm better at the written word—
We need to work on your oral communication skills—
There's a clearer channel between my brain and my hands than my brain and my mouth—
Where have we come to in this world that young people would rather type into a keyboard than look someone in the eye and say something?
What if it's not instead of, but in addition to?
Sometimes I don't want to pick up the phone and bear the awkward silences when I can just type something out—
Look, we're writers, musicians, photographers. If we're not as comfortable with—
We are going to talk to each other today. We are going to learn to look each other in the eye. Like people have done since the beginning of time. Because it was and always will be the golden standard.
(Her own ferocity surprises her. The others just stare at her, a little stunned by her fervor.)
How many times do we have to remind or be reminded to make a phone call or pay a visit? How many times do we look at our phone as it vibrates and quickly shut it to still? How many times do we secretly respond via text even though we are perfectly able to call? How many times, when we actually do call, do we pray for voicemail? Sure, there are times for this, no doubt. An awkward or impending break up, a person from work; but how often do we pull this same behavior with people we care about, people whom we say we love?
In watching a past workshop of this play, as well as reading a more recent draft, I was hit with such sadness by how the communication amongst this particular family is damaged. So many wires are left on the floor, no longer connected. And as with so much of what is busted in our own lives, we are completely aware, but just do not bend down to pick up or fix what is broken.
From the The Sugar House, Doc speaks to his nephew Han, 16. Opal listens.
What'd you do?
Walked around.
Hit a Central Park Summerstage show.
You know.
She cute?
Just a question.
I guess.
Try to get in by 10 from now on, would you?
Huh, why? Curfew at home was 11.
Well, that was there and this is here. Got me?
I think I'm gonna go for a walk.
You got me?
I. Got. You.
You don't have to bolt. I mean, I could use some help peeling the shrimp, chopping the vegetables.
Just need some air. Leave the shrimp for me—
(And he's gone.)
Too often it is our own awareness of our imperfections that keeps a constant line drawn in us, never allowing us to just jump to the other side of our bad decisions and walk a straighter path. Be it stubbornness, laziness, or just plain comfort; continually we say what we wish we hadn't, we do what we know we shouldn't, and we can never seem to stop ourselves beforehand. What Carla draws in characters is the person divided: somebody making a wrong turn, but with humiliation; people actually watching themselves make that wrong turn, and shaking their heads all the while.
On her writing, Carla says, "I think like most people, I have a question or problem that I must know the answer to. Why do people lie? Why are we failing our children? Then over the course of writing the play, I search around for how that question can be answered. But I also write to share with other people, so they can reflect, start their own conversation, and act on it. I write to activate people."
Greta talks to a fellow resident of the Sugar House, Miles, 17, about giving in to Baba, the head of Sugar House:
GRETA It kills me. The idea of playing ball.
My mother pulled me off the street, took me home when that was a dangerous act. She dared to have dangerous ideas, she dared to have a family when the government told her she wasn't allowed to. What kind of person am I if I was saved in the spirit of rebellion and I say safe things or do safe things?
You won't have to play forever though. Just long enough to get out of here.
(beat) But if I do—
When you do—
When I do, and I find him, I don't know where we'll go.
What do you mean? Home. You'll go home.
We don't have one anymore.
This uncle of yours in the East Village. That girlfriend of his you don't like. You got people. I got nothing, you see? No safety net. No unconditional…what not. And I got no choice in the matter. I just gotta go out there and build something beautiful anyhow. So, you kinda spit in my face, when you shrug off your home. Like it doesn't matter. Like it's a throwaway thing. All I ever been is trying to go home.
This moment in the play really sticks with me. Why do we need so much help? What is that seemingly innocuous thing that can trigger our awareness—a phrase, or song, or even the nostalgia of a particular time of year that allows us to realize the separation that's built up in our lives? It's almost as if we can't initiate the confrontation on our own, we just don't contain the strength. What gives me hope in Carla's writing is that always there is this small, fucked up fragment of honesty being tossed around through the seeming emotional disconnect of her characters. Even in the more intense scenes of family or clinical discord, just beneath the surface is an ocean of connection that each character actually wishes they could dip their hand into. And we watch, wondering if they will, hoping that they do.
The Sugar House at the Edge of the Wilderness, by Carla Ching, directed by Daniella Topol, produced by Ma-Yi Theater Company, plays November 8 – December 4 at The Connelly Theater, 220 East Fourth Street, Manhattan. For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.ma-yitheatre.org/playing.
ContributorMatthew Paul Olmos
MATTHEW PAUL OLMOS is the inaugural recipient of La MaMa ETC's Ellen Stewart Emerging Playwright Award, as selected by Sam Shepard; a Sundance Institute Time Warner Storytelling Fellow; two-time Mabou Mines/Suite Resident Artist; and an Artist in Residence at Brooklyn Arts Exchange. For more information, visit: www.matthewpaulolmos.com.
T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of AmericaBy Mark Bloch
SEPT 2019 | ArtSeen
T.C. (Tommy Wayne) Cannon painted Native American portraits outside against skies with potato-shaped clouds and in interiors against magical circle wallpaper patterns with unlikely color combinations. He transformed the garments and neckwear of his subjects to bring out the gravitas from their faces and posture, creating jolting, psychedelic yet monumental tributes, political in their mere existence and as solid and American as Mount Rushmore.
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In Ixtli in Yollotl, We the People
JUNE 2018 | ArtSeen
In Ixtli in Yollotl, We the People is an exhibition of work made over the past two decades by Mexican artist and mechanical engineer Fernando Palma Rodríguez. Each of the mechanical-alchemical sculptures in the exhibition is rigged with light or ultrasonic sensors to be activated by observing bodies, which thereby become interacting bodies.
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MAY 2018 | Verbatim
In 1994 Jenny Holzer published a series of postcards on balsa wood with sayings from her Truisms series. The present card stands as a valid reminder that "the more things change, the more they stay same."
Abi Andrews's The Word for Woman is WildernessBy Yvonne C. Garrett
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Lagos means many things to different people. I would like to show you the Lagos that I see everyday in pictures.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Teslim Balogun Stadium
Right opposite the National Stadium is the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. It is one of the venues that will play host to the FIFA U-17 Youth Championships next year, if Nigeria agrees to host after all as the government is claiming that the cost of hosting the tournament is too high.
It is named in honour of Teslim "Thunder" Balogun, a man whose mythical history is larger than life. It was said that he wore a ring on one of the fingers of his left leg and that he once kicked a ball with that leg which resulted in the disemboweling of a goalkeeper. Myth more than fact anyway. Many young Nigerians grew up listening to such stories about him.
Teslim Balogun was the first Nigerian to play in the English league with Peterborough in 1955. The Observer of London describes him as man with a "powerful shot".
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Even a horse would have a problem kicking as hard as this guy. Wow. What a legend.
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Beautiful gate! Very nice description too.
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I took a joy trip just to be able to snap photos and my last few posts have been a result of that.
It is only my second ever ride across the channel. The first time was six years ago and I'm happy that the owners have improved on the boats now.
They are a lot better than back then, lighter and much safer.


text: Presbyterian churches in the area are joining together once again this year to sponsor a new house with Habitat for Humanity. Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church has been working with other Presbyterian churches for over 20 years! This year's house will begin in July, and Bardstown Road Presbyterian's turn to send volunteers to the site will be Saturday, July 28. If you're interested in working that Saturday, or if you'd like to provide part of the lunch for hard-working construction volunteers, please contact Bill Bowman at 452-9151.


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Kickstarter Spotlight | GROWL
I make these Kickstarter Spotlight posts generally to talk about games that intrigue me or games that have amazing looking art. I don't want to suggest that this game doesn't do that for me, but I really want to highlight the strategy Joey Vigour has taken with GROWL.
First of all, they offered the base game to the first 500 people who claimed it free ($1 - but they will take away $1 from your shipping). This version is cards only so it isn't completely a shock. Allow me to do a quick breakdown with you over cost? I am currently planning budgets for marketing with my upcoming Kickstarter so this will be a fun exercise, and it may give you a different picture of the costs that go into creating a game.
The game GROWL has 54+ cards in it. For this let's assume 54 cards, and each sheet at PrintNinja (my potential manufacturer) has 55 poker cards at 280 GSM blue core per sheet. Their blue core is a solid medium weight card. So each game for this promo (because that is what it is) would require one sheet of cards to be printed. You also get one additional card that you could choose to throw advertising on and guarantee that at least 500 will look it over.
The game looks to have one back for the cards. The cards have a gloss finish and I am assuming that it is a varnish type. They don't look to have any specialty items within the cards like metallic ink or foil stamping so I will bypass that. They mentioned that there will be no box so I will put the cards in shrinkwrap.
As to the rulebook, I am not sure as to how they will provide them. I will assume that the rules will be sent out with these games and it would be the size of the cards so it will be shrinkwrapped with the cards. They could potentially use the one extra card as a means of a rulebook. Let's assume they go this route. So they use a full sheet for one game and the rules.
You also get the opportunity to get a hard copy and electronic proof for $450 so let's add that to this run down because really you should get this in your process. For all the above mentioned (minus shipping) you are looking at an initial investment of $1543.25 or $3.09 per game. According to Kickstarter, the location of the project is in Los Angeles, so while I don't know the exact zip code I will use 90210 for this test. When you take in shipping at that zip, the total cost is at $1,663.42 or $3.32 per game. The backers are paying for shipping minus the $1 of the deal. So let's take in that additional $500 and add it to the total hit - making the total cost of this operation now at $2163.42 or $4.32 per game.
This is a very basic breakdown of costs just for this special promo. Overall though, the effect seems to have worked as they are now sitting at (currently : 4/20/2018 11:45 AM PST) $42,499 pledged of the $8,000 goal. The $8,000 goal is also pretty low for this project, so they are definitely eating profit per backer. This is their third project on Kickstarter and they are pushing various Add-ons for backers, which they may be hoping will cover all the funding they have eaten.
This is definitely an interesting way to build excitement and numbers for your campaign. I will be watching this campaign closely and hopefully can learn how this process has worked for them as I move forward with my project. Overall it looks to be a pretty expensive undertaking, and sadly I don't have the kind of money it would require to pull something like this off. Kudos to the team for trying new things in a very crowded Kickstarter market!
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Goretzka: "I am ready!"
After five years with FC Schalke 04, a new and perhaps his greatest adventure begins for Leon Goretzka this summer: the 23-year-old midfielder, whose path to record championship was "mapped out" according to his own statement, is now trying to assert himself at the big FC Bayern Munich. Not an easy undertaking – after all, the competition is immense.
One of the first sentences Leon Goretzka said at his inaugural press conference on Thursday afternoon as a new player for FC Bayern Munich was: "I'm happy to be here! The disastrous end of the preliminary rounds with Germany at the World Cup in Russia? The debate about the now retired international Mesut Özil? On top of all this, the 23-year-old no longer wanted to make a great statement personally – rather, the FCB newcomer is looking ahead to the tasks ahead in Munich.
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Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all hope of fitting in, preparing himself for another lonely, meaningless year. That is, until he encounters the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi.
Sentarou's...Read More immeasurable love for jazz music inspires Kaoru to learn more about the genre, and as a result, he slowly starts to break out of his shell, making his very first friend. Kaoru begins playing the piano at after-school jazz sessions, located in the basement of fellow student Ritsuko Mukae's family-owned record shop. As he discovers the immense joy of using his musical talents to bring enjoyment to himself and others, Kaoru's summer might just crescendo into one that he will remember forever.
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YEF - Youth Empowerment foundation is an NGO established to empower young minds. The meetup is to get more volunteers involved in our existing projects and to introduce everyone to the new plans we have come up with. The plans are not just to empower youth but also to get the sustainable development goals achieved before humans become extinct too.
We are looking for people who are ready to take action based on the plans created. New plans supporting our vision, creative ways to improve the participation of more volunteers to bring in change and increase the results, are most welcome.
Age limit: From 6 years old (along with their parents and friends) to anyone who is willing and enthusiastic about helping others are welcome to join us. No age limit or gender bias for participation.
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