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Although technically Esiclene (formebolone) is a steroid, not many bodybuilders use it for any sort of muscle building property. Formebolone is yet another form of methandrostenolone (Dianabol). Its basically the same structure, with an attachment of a 2-carboxaldehyde group and an 11-hydroxyl group. The 11-hydroxyl-group keeps the steroid from aromatizing (converting to estrogen), and from what I can see, the 2-carboxaldehyde group keeps it from being highly androgenic or anabolic. Another thing, which is actually more important for our purposes here that the 2-carboxaldehyde group does, is make Esiclene very irritating to inject. Thats exactly what made the injectable version of this drug very popular with competitive bodybuilders, especially after Bill Phillips wrote about it. Basically its a very weak steroid, no real anabolic/androgenic activity, in a vial at only 2 mg/ml, and it hurts like hell to inject. Theres also no virilization (3) possible, and its also 17-alpha-alkylated and thus toxic to the liver. No anabolic effects, it hurts to inject, and is liver toxic... sign me up!
Its no wonder that Esiclene is only popular with bodybuilders, and not athletes. Its purely a cosmetic enhancer for all intents and purposes. Maybe Im being too hard on Formebolone though. Lets take a look at it from an anabolic point of view. Medically, Esiclene was mostly used on kids with growth deficiency. Its basically a mild and non-aromatizing methandrostenolone, which at first, sounds great. There is an absence of an estrogenic component which could potentially stunt growth, and it was found that ultimate height was not affected by the increases in bone age caused by Formebolone treatment, and a very mild anabolic effect was all that was noted (1). Unfortunately, another study only indicated that same very mild anabolic activity (2). Also, unfortunately, Formebolone can increase nitrogen retention only slightly (3).
Anyway, you can clearly see why Esiclene is really a bit of one-trick-pony. Its really only injected by precontest bodybuilders into lagging body parts prior to a competition, to take advantage of the localized swelling it causes. Swelling caused by Formebolone should subside in 3-4 days, roughly the same as with injectable Winstrol or Testosterone Suspension, after which the injected muscle will return to its original size.
This also comes in oral form, but I can only imagine that it wont really do much, as injectable versions of given steroids are often much more effective, and in this case, the oral version of Esiclene doesnt offer us the one thing the injectable version is used for, which is irritation at the injection site.
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Established in 1998, Heather & March is a refined and instrumental lifestyle company specializing in the retail, wholesale and interior business through providing customers with its high end imported French & other European homeware products. The company is a pioneer to introduce sophisticated lifestyle and culinary workshops promoting authentic French know-how since 1998.
We are the exclusive agent of various world-renowned tableware, silverware, table linen, and home interior products. The key brands we represent but not limited to include Charles Lighting Paris since 1908, Ercuis since 1861, Eisch, Gabriel-Glas, Gien since 1821, Le Jacquard Français since 1888, Raynaud since 1849, Moissonnier since 1885, Cristallerie de Montbronn since 1930, Odiot since 1690, Noël since 1883.
Heather & March is a successful story demonstrating the real Hong Kong dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Our founder originally from Hong Kong, who blends her sophisticated taste and talents with her proven multinational business experience around the globe, has turned her personal passion into a highly respectable and beautiful lifestyle brand in Hong Kong for over 18 years. Heather & March has been representing more than ten world renowned French luxury brands, consistently inspiring Hong Kong and Asian clientele with the essence of French art de vivre.
The company won applause and respect from customers and peers. The founder's capabilities and genuine authenticity won endorsement from top French authorities, making Heather & March the true Ambassador of French Art of Living. We invite you to explore our beautiful stores, not only to discover elegant products and services but also to share with you the spirit of graceful living.

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Best 10 Vegan Eats in NYC
Doesn't matter if you are traveling to NYC or living in it, you HAVE to check out this restaurants.
I've been following a Plant based diet for almost two years, and making a transition into a real vegan life, and although I'm still learning and changing things here and there, one of my favorite things to do it's find new vegan restaurants wherever I travel to.
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I spend a lot of time in NYC. I love the extensive options they have, and after doing a bit of a "research" and trying pretty much every single vegan restaurant, I narrowed it down to a list of my favorite 10 restaurants. Mostly on order of importance, but to be honest, they all are AMAZING, licking the plate delicious (a term you will read over and over) .
Best 10 Vegan Eats in NYC
1. Jajaja Plantas Mexicana
I have no idea how I ended up on Jajaja Instagram's but OH MY! I was so glad. This is by far my favorite vegan restaurant in NYC (potentially ever, but let's say NYC). As Mexican, I have very high standards when it comes to Mexican food. To me, burritos and hard shell tacos are just not food. Like who thought those were Mexican. Anyway.
Every time I try a Mexican food outside México, I have very low expectations, I never expect to see mole on the menu, or mezcal on the drinks list. But Jajaja did not disappoint.
It is already hard to make Mexican food good, but make it vegan and make it amazing, it is just un heard off. So Jajaja had a big challenge.
But let me tell you mamacitas, I almost licked the plate. I say almost because I was in public, but it was licking the plate worth it! The tortillas, the flavor, the salsa, ughhh and the desert! Churros with dulce de leche. Dulce de leche!!! Plus the mezcal drinks were just the cherry on top.
I will rate them 12/10 and will highly recommend you to go, but be aware of the 2 or 3 hour wait. Yep! it is that good ;)
2. Champs Dinner (Williamsburg)
Completely different to the restaurant listed above, but oh so worthy!
Champs diner, it is that, your typical American diner from the 50's. Milkshakes, burgers, fries, hot dogs, all made vegan.
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this restaurant it is worth the travel. The place itself it's designed like an old diner, with fun names for the dishes, and a very cool vibe.
I tried the Barrio Dog, and jezzzzzzz! I have no clue how they make the sausage but it tasted like a real hot dog. I swear. The texture and flavor was very similar, if not the same, to an Oscar Mayer type of sausage. The nachos were also unreal, as the other dishes we tried.
Servings are insanely big (typical American serving), so definitely come hungry. We had to wait for 20-30 minutes to get a table, since isn't the biggest space, but it is definitely worth the wait.
3. Le Botaniste
A plant based wine bar in the heart of Soho. I would describe this place as a fancier Sweetgreen, and perfect for appetizers or pre-gaming. They have a "build your own bowl" table, with cold and hot dishes, from sushi to "caviar and "ceviche".
We tried the sharing bowl, with cheeses and sushi, to try a bit of everything, and it was really good!
4. Haymakers corner store (Williamsburg)
An ALL Vegan "bodega" - it literally had everything you would find on a typical NYC corner store, chips, coffee, "ham" and "cheese" and they even sell sandwiches, bagels, you get the point.
Their sandwiches are a bit pricey in compare to street bagels and bodegas, but you get the best of the best. Plus, they have homemade Kombucha that it is sooooooo good.
5. Bunna Cafe (Bushwick)
Remember I told you I was obsessed with Ethiopian food? well...I had to go here. It is deep on Brooklyn, but it is delishhhhhh.
If you have never had Ethiopian food, they serve different dishes on an Injera (Kinda like a pita or a crepe/tortilla), and you eat them with your hands. Their are some spicy dishes, but overall they are just veggies cooked on sauce, some have legumes and some potatoes.
The drinks were also really good, and we didn't have a crazy wait. But be aware that most weekend nights are pretty full.
6. Beyond Sushi
Before going vegan, Sushi was my go-to. For a while, I just made my own with veggies and tofu, and it is fun to make your own but it is so much fun when you buy it and it is actually super yummy.
Beyond Sushi has five locations in NYC, and it is definitely a MUST. They label themselves as vegetarian, but also many vegan options. They have salads, dumplings, miso soups, noodle salads, rice paper wraps and of course sushi rolls. They have very creative sushi rolls with pretty fun names, and a BIG menu of options.
Each location carries a bit a different menu, but in general they offer the same. SUPAH GOOD :)7.
7. Cinnamon Snail
Started as a food truck in NYC, and now they have a store at The Pensy, a food court on Penn Station.
The food is based on your typical American diet, burgers and fries, but with it's own style. Imagine a barbecue burger with mac and cheese in it. Yep! or tarter tots with kimchi. Your brain will be wondering why you've never been there before.
Super unique menu, yet licking your fingers delishhhh - A MUST if you are in NYC.
8. Blossom Du Jour
We randomly ended up at this place, and what a great find that was!
Menu it's super simple, scramble tofu, burritos and smoothies, but with so much flavor!
My favorite was the Breakfast Bowl, a healthier option than the other restaurants listed above, and will leave you satisfied.
9. Little Choc Apothecary (Williamsburg)
A small little restaurant in the hart of Williamsburg. By now you should have probably notice that most vegan places are in BK and that I love this area. But seriously, it has the best places.
Little Choc Apothecary has super yummy crepes that will make you feel like you are in France. A big selection of sweet and savory crepes, along with long selection of teas. The turmeric latte is a must, as well as the Jacked up.
10. Jivamuktea Cafe
A small cafe that it's part of Yoga studio, in the heart of Union Square. Big portions, delish food at a reasonable price. Everything it's vegan, healthy, and you have a few sweet options, like muffins and cookies.
Dunwell Doughnuts
By far the best Donuts I've ever had. PLUS they are vegan!
They have a couple locations, but I only went to the OG East Williamsburg one. There was a massive Stranger things mural, which made it just even more perfect.
Donut flavors for everyone, ice cream and coffee, pretty much everything you need.
This are my favorite places, what are yours? Let me know in the comments!


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The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has approved a $25 million contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a science and engineering firm with a focus on national security, for the company to upgrade airport baggage screening devices.
SAIC is to upgrade 210 Reveal Imaging CT-80 systems to the next-generation CT-80DR, which features proprietary dual-energy computed tomography X-ray technology that provides enhanced detection and reduced false alarm rates at an economical price, the company says.
"We are pleased to continue to support TSA in enhancing aviation security through advanced technology deployment," said Alex Preston, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "As threats to aviation grow and evolve, we remain a committed partner with TSA in the inspection and detection of these threats and the protection of the aviation community."


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Article with question mark in title? Answer likely "no." But, it's going to be some classrooms, for sure. An interesting use of computer vision and machine learning to generate metadata about student engagement. This could (should|will) be used for more than just lecturing, and what if students had access to their own data? This could be a powerful tool to support self-reflection on teaching and learning…
In a case of almost-perfect-timing, I presented to the iLab yesterday about some of my ideas for PhD work – looking for ways to help support self-reflection on teaching and learning. I talked about how student teachers use video of their teaching as a tool to learn teaching skills, and how video is basically an opaque blob of media that is extremely time-, labour- and cost-intensive to use for non-trivial projects. I then compared to some of the tools that enable some understanding of teaching and learning interactions in online learning, and that these types of tools are completely unavailable for face-to-face learning. These kinds of technologies can help, as long as they're not weaponized into a surveillance culture or student assessment tools.
So, it's already happening. We need to figure out what that means, and how to use this kind of thing for good before Pearson et al commercialize it and start selling silver bullets.
His team is looking into the use of facial recognition in classes, so lecturers will know when students start losing interest. "We want to see, when the lecturer delivers the lectures, whether the students are paying attention – do they grasp the idea or they show a doubtful face?", he says. This will help lecturers intercede in their learning journey before exams, which would otherwise be "too late", Tang says.
The analysis will be anonymised so that individual students' identities are not revealed. "We do have to respect the students' privacy", he asserts. "That means we don't go down to the individual student to say 'this person was lost', or 'this person smiled'". Machine learning will crunch out the analysis and give an aggregate review of class emotions. "This way, I feel that the personal privacy is being protected, yet still able to benefit the class and lecturer".


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If you're thinking about selling your house there is also a competitive housing industry so everything that can be done to help your house be more desirable to buyers and make the most for your house attempt to do them. This really is known as building equity in your house. Home equity may be the distinction between the outstanding payments still owed around the home and also the market price. To improve the need for your house, you will find home renovation projects you need to do.
Bathrooms and kitchen
Either could well be probably the most costly home renovation projects to attempt. If you're not a specialist, then remodeling these rooms shouldn't be something make an attempt. It might be better to employ a home renovation contractor. Most owners don't want to do with the money a specialist but there are several features you can include to improve your home value. You can paint, varnish, or switch the cabinets, update the appliances you use, or replacing the countertops. Either in room, you can paint the walls increase your faucets. Within the bathroom, you could include one and new lighting within the sink, and much more.
Master bed room
One great feature would be that the master bed room turns into a master bedroom having a private bathroom. Nobody wants to talk about your bathroom using their children. This is often an costly project and really should be carried out by home renovation contractor. This is actually the room where individuals relax following a lengthy day. Make certain that it's as spacious as you possibly can. Paint the walls a calming color with matching drapes or curtains.
Whenever you improve your floors, it's a cost-efficient way to increase the value of your house. Most homebuyers are searching for hardwood flooring rather of carpeting. The reason why are hardwood flooring are simpler to wash, look neater, and keep going longer. In case your budget enables it, put hardwood flooring through the entire home. If you fail to perform the entire use at home carpet within the bedrooms and hardwood flooring in all of those other home. Within the bathroom, you could utilize tile flooring. For those who have small kids or pets that may scuff the hardwood flooring, you could utilize laminate floors. This kind of flooring isn't as costly and they're beautiful.
Home windows
This is an costly home renovation project however if you simply just do one costly project, switch the home windows to energy-efficient home windows. These kinds of home windows can help to save thousands around the energy costs of the house. You may even be eligible for a a tax break. Make certain that you simply accent all of them with beautiful drapes and curtains.


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Unwilling Little Angels
I meant to update on how my little Sunday School last Sunday. So, we made peanut butter sandwich to share with and had load and loads of fun making it! Hannah my pretty and shy little angels was enjoying herself with peanut butter on her cheek... I'm soo proud of her!.. gosh I wish I have a daughter like her someday.
Daisy and Christina... the quick learner and qualify to be an assistant in the class!.. sometimes they're very independent that I'm afraid the other angles feels bad not being able to keep up with them. They very helpful and remember everything we learn and did in class!. Like when Christina told her parents, which I happened to be listening.. she told them everything exactly what I was teaching them, and what they did! I always know she's been listening. How I thank God for his guidance.. don't know what the kids might be talking about if I teach them silly thing. She told them about we making this church made out of our bodies. Who become what.. and somehow, her interpretation of daisy being the cross and the roof of the church is that "daisy was Jesus". I told the parent that I don't remember that part, but they assured me that the kids sometimes have their own interpretation. Cool!
For the record, we only have one boy in the class that day. His name is Emmanuel, he's 4 years old from African Countries. Pretty shy boy, but thank you for Christina, who encourages him to join them in doing the puzzle!.. how sweet right? I know.. I'm so bless and fascinated to see my angles working together and sharing. You could actually see who's the bossy one and whose the "more work less talking" type. Sometimes... they just don't want to listen, and keep doing their things, its irritates me... I try making them stop what they doing.. but its impossible! (especially my niece!) hahaha... I don't want to loose my temper at my pretty little angels.. no matter how unwilling little angels they're behaving.. I love em' all very much.
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Answers To MPA Questions About New Membership Fees
Dear Members,
Please watch this hangout to get answers to following questions:
– Why it was necessary to implement membership fee?
– What is the financial state of the business?
– What benefit it brings to the business?
– What benefit it brings to the members?
– How exactly all level membership works?
– Will this effect our position in the market?
Participant: Uday Nara, Shaf Memon, Tanzeel Zia and Keithy Broome
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Many Thanks
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MyPayingAds Bringing Membership Fees Effective From Tomorrow
Dear MPA Members,
How are you all doing? Hope you are all doing great and have a very productive week.
Things are progressing well at MPA. We have been extremely happy in the last 4 weeks because we were able to add the seed money balances for members who made purchases with Paypal earlier and all Paypal users have come back and started using our services. This is something for which we have been patiently waiting since Dec 2015.
Currently, the sales are going steadily and you are all doing commendable job in promoting MPA. Keep doing the same. Everyone's routine at MPA shall be very simple, buying services as per your budget and traffic needs, promoting your programs, being active (through your daily surfing and viewing others advertisements) and promoting MPA to other potential customers. And, you will enjoy the activity rewards that we share with all your active adpack positions. Please pay full attention to all these activities and spend the necessary time to fulfil them on daily basis so that the company will flourish and eventually you will get benefited for a long term. We can only achieve this through TEAM work and not alone.
Here comes an important update. We are at a paradigm shift at this junction of the business. We have carefully observed and analysed the recent events happened with one of the premier revenue sharing programs and trying to adopt some changes in MPA so that we can improve wherever possible and be more legally compliant and safe. We will be adopting those changes one after the other gradually in the due course of time.
One of the focus in the coming months and thereafter will be the efforts in generating more revenue from the sales of other services (excluding the adpack sales). We have been doing the same in the past but as per our experience the initial focus of any revenue sharing program is to prepare the member base and steadiness in terms of the revenue sharing which eventually can lead the program to generate the revenue from other services. We are happy to share that we have reached that stage now and hence the majority of our focus will be put on the generation of the revenue from other services in the coming times. We will reveal all our ideas and strategies as soon as we are ready.
As a beginning in this journey, we are bringing Membership Fees at MPA effective from tomorrow i.e. 1st September 2016. We have formulated our memberships so carefully such that you will not experience any inconvenience. All revenue generated from membership sales will be used for site maintenance and sharing with the active adpacks.
Below given are the different Memberships:
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d) For making purchases from Ad-pack plan 1, you do not need any membership. Free members can buy adpacks of up to 100 from ad-pack plan 1 without the need of any membership.
e) Explorer members can be able to buy adpacks from ad-pack plan1 and plan 2, respectively.
f) Professional members can be able to buy adpacks from ad-pack plan1, plan2 and plan 3, respectively.
g) Elite members can be able to buy adpacks from ad-pack plan1, plan2, plan 3 and plan 4, respectively. Therefore, you need to choose the membership type depending on the kind of adpacks that you like to make purchases of.
h) The withdrawal limits are same for all 4 types of members (the minimum withdrawal is $5 and the maximum withdrawal per day is $200).
i) All your current and earlier adpacks continue to receive the earnings irrespective of your membership type. For example, if you have adpacks from plan 4 earlier and if you want to stay as Free member from now on you will still receive the earnings from your ad-pack plan 4, but just that you will not be able to make any new purchases from ad-pack plan 4.
These memberships will be effective from tomorrow i.e. 1st of September 2016. We will announce the exact time of enabling of these memberships tomorrow. Please lookout for our announcement just before we enable the membership feature.
We sincerely believe that the memberships that we are offering are very fair in view of the below observations:
A) No one is forced to buy these memberships. They are voluntary depending on the type of the service you are looking for. As a free member, you can make adpack purchases from plan 1 and will be able to withdraw your earnings without any restrictions.
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C) You will receive the earnings from all your existing ad-packs irrespective of your membership type.
We have been generating adpack sales very easily because of the cash back feature in terms of revenue sharing (activity rewards) and this is the time that we need to push ourselves to generate the revenue from other services. We have been working on many ideas and we will bring them one after the other in the due course of time.
Hope you will understand the need of the implementation of membership types and be cooperative. Have a great day ahead and we will be in touch with you soon.
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The events of the last 2 days.
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We had in the last 2 days some of the major challenges to be overcome. We win every week several hundred new partners, so that a complete restructuring of the serverlandschaft was required so that the sides of the back office continues to build up quickly. This had to several live updates to be committed, the advertising will reimburse have adversely affected, because during the running of this system.
If we as admins informed and not always exactly in view, when these processes are finally completed, it is in no way appropriate, if some people of this group the overall concept adpackpro in question and other partners with this uncertainty. Posts like "that's it with adpackpro" is completely unfounded and sense and we reserve the right, the authors of such contributions to remove here. This has nothing to do with censorship. We just don't make it to that our visions and our fantastic business that here the majority of the members want to build with adpackpro, completely unwarranted bad they talk about.
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The Council CPE Coordinator validated in Praia, the Strategic Policy to take effect in the period 2014-2018.
According to the document validated, this exercise It was an opportunity to make a critical assessment of the past and present and formulate a strategy for the future and how to implement it.
The document carries out a strategic assessment of CPE within the context of the country, as well as the analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in order to be able to define the framework within which the schedule will be implemented.
Perspective the future of the CPE, putting emphasis on the mission, vision and strategy, by comprising the strategic options and cross-cutting issues for the period 2014-2018 at the same time taking into account the risks and mitigating factors in its implementation.
This is an ambitious agenda that the CPE intends to carry out in favor of speeding up the process of implementation of the transformation strategy, and mission of the CPE "peer into the future to today assert the right decisions with broad consensus on the transformation of Cape Verde in a developed country. "
The view that the proposed CPE is "become a reference institution approved to facilitate the strategic and consultative support effective decision makers in Cape Verde, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for all."
The Center also provides for a comprehensive approach strategy with research and analysis, consulting, advocacy and communication and training, and cross-cutting issues those relating to knowledge management, communication, cooperation and partnerships.
The strategic themes include the development of clusters, economic intelligence, coordination, monitoring and evaluation and institutional development and shed light on areas where the CPE will intervene, based on a comprehensive approach that indicates the actions to be carried out in each focal areas, as cross-cutting issues shape it the interventions that will be taken into account during the planning of each of them.


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Pink Peony Kids are designed by Californian bred sisters who grew up in the garment district of Downtown Los Angeles. They spent endless hours climbing towering rolls of fabric and skipping between racks of clothing in our parents apparel shop.
When manufacturing moved overseas their family decided to remain in LA and now they launched their very own line of children's clothing, Pink Peony Kids.
Pink Peony Kids is thoughtfully and locally made with the softest of cottons, printed and garment dyed and washed to strict children's safety standards. Pink Peony Kids is inspired by the California spirit and style we grew up with- everyday basics and relaxed designs with playful prints that are dipped in happy, colorful shades; each piece effortless for mommy and her little one.


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Powering community through passion
Giving back to our community is of utmost importance and we leverage the talents of our incredible team to support charities and non-profits on a local and national level.
One feeds two USA
This exciting organization partners with restaurants and food brands to fight childhood hunger. The model is simple and effective: for every meal purchased at a One Feeds Two USA partner, a school meal is donated to a child living in poverty.
Peggy J. Beadle Foundation
Named and inspired by Collective founder Teddy Heidt's grandmother, the Peggy J. Beadle Foundation provides funding to Detroit-based organization Alternatives For Girls, which produces educational and rehabilitation programs for young women in need.
Could your organization be next?
We always love connecting with non-profits and charities making a difference. Looking for support when it comes to the digital marketing space? Connect with us directly to start a conversation!


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Welcome to Min Guen's website, B&B at the town
of Trélévern, on the Pink Granite Coast, the
most beautiful part of Brittany's coast.
Welcome to us!
Hello, we are Hans and Manja Wouters, the Dutch owners of Min Guen.
Min Guen (meaning "White Stone" in the Breton language) is
an impressive farmhouse dating back to the second half of the 18th century, built in typical Brittany-style with a characteristic stalwart tower.
Min Guen is surrounded by a beautiful sunny garden filled with many different plants and bushes, including of course hortensias – the flowers so typical to this region.
Enjoy your stay in the renovated part of our house and have a daily delicious breakfast in the sunny garden.
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At little distance the beaches, picturesque villages, friendly restaurants and splendid touristic routes are waiting for you.
The price for your stay at Min Guen is only € 75 per night, breakfast included.
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Popular Religion and Participatory Culture Conversation (Round 4): Tisha Dejamanee and Deborah Whitehead (Part 2)/
Debbie, I love your take on food storage blogs! And I completely agree that these ideas about women being compelled to return home to shore up the family unit are flourishing in the wake of the culture of high anxiety that currently prevails in the face of the increasing fragility of the American Dream. I've mostly approached this topic from the perspective of neoliberal individual responsibility – the notion that now that the American public is increasingly distrustful of the role of the State, corporations and medical authorities that women are increasingly called upon to step up and take on the labor that was once outsourced to these social institutions through homeschooling, cooking from scratch and doing extensive individual research into alternative health practices.
However, I am also very interested in how you see the process of mainstreaming working to reshape communities around shared knowledge that potentially disrupt the boundaries of traditional political and religious affiliations. For instance, I see food blogging as a practice that increasingly unites women across the political spectrum and, while the narrative is often very intimate, political discussion is tacitly forbidden. Apolitical language clearly serves the commercial purpose of not unnecessarily excluding the blogger's potential audience, but it also suggests that the blogger's influence is predicated upon her political silence. After the 2016 election, I noted a few examples of food bloggers who broke the code and used their blogs to share strong feelings about the election outcome and this created a lot of agitation among readers. Are there any points at which you note similar ruptures between secular and religious communities emerge in the exchange of knowledge around prepper culture, or how does discussion of religion insert itself into these blogs?
In response to the first question that you had for me about ambivalence, the way you discuss prepper culture as explained in terms of 'empowerment' and 'confidence' is pretty accurate to my understanding of how ambivalence works in postfeminist culture. That is, the rhetoric of choice can be used to justify any act as (post)feminist. Part of this is due to the influence of individualism – there is no discussion of domesticity and food preparation as a gendered outcome of structural or broader cultural pressures, or as labor that is systematically devalued yet obligatory; the only thing that matters is whether the individual interprets such work as empowering or fun. This is not to say that food work cannot be empowering or fun or pleasurable, but that pleasure is increasingly defined as the political end goal in and of itself and it is up to the individual to work out how they will justify and manage all of these pleasures, rather than organize collectively to fight for structural change.
In response to your second question about authenticity, I was really fascinated about your article on 'emotional fraud' in the Christian mommy blogosphere. I think the examples you discuss are really great ways to think about the blurry lines that arise from the ways that bloggers are expected to confess and to share highly personal details about their emotional and domestic lives (and, I do think there is a gendered distinction in the blogosphere here), and the ways these same details form the basis for monetary and emotional payoffs. While most of the fraud that I have encountered in the food blogosphere has been of a less spectacular scale – say, stolen recipes, enhanced photography, and fake cheer (the controversy surrounding Thug Kitchen is a more notable exception of identity fraud) – in my experience there is an acceptance that bloggers can both share meaningful affective content and use these personal details to support corporate partnerships. 'Hate' blogs – for instance the GOMI community – are an interesting example of this because they offer scathingly honest critiques of the lifestyle blogosphere (for instance, referring to blogger's children as 'content generators') while also serving as a testament to the seductiveness of blog content. However, this reading relies on a 'buyer beware' kind of model of response to the blogosphere – that is, the reader should be savvy to the kinds of renegotiations of identity and truth that are prevalent across the blogosphere, and understand that most popular blogs are aspirational and curated. While I agree that shades of truth don't necessarily negate the affective impact of content on the reader (as you conclude in your article), I wanted to hear more about how faith shapes the response of readers and the ways that content is framed within the mommy blogosphere?
Deborah :
Thanks Tisha; I appreciate your questions about the politics of participatory culture. Like you, I often observe a "code of silence" among women bloggers and readers when it comes to political affiliation – the old cliché that it's not polite to talk about politics or religion applies in the blogosphere too! Of course, there are many exceptions to that rule. Survivalist and prepper bloggers whose anxiety levels peaked during the Obama years and in the run-up to the 2016 election tended to be fairly explicit about their support for Donald Trump. As "Survival Mom" Lisa Bedford put it after the election, "many (not all!) in the prepper community have breathed a sigh of relief"; but she cautioned her readers that there were still good reasons to keep prepping, including natural, personal and social disasters (hurricanes, floods, job loss, riots, etc). In the post-election climate, while survivalist and conservative preppers may feel able to relax a bit, the election has had the opposite effect on those on the left end of the political spectrum. A new community of liberal preppers is on the rise, characterized by both their political leanings and their desire to learn how to prep, and bloggers like Lefty Prepper Mom spend their free time reading the same LDS websites as do conservative preppers, learning Mormon techniques for food storage and emergency preparedness though they do not themselves identify as LDS. But even though conservative and liberal preppers are united in their admiration for these particular aspects of the LDS tradition, they don't seem to be interested in engaging with Mormons or Mormonism beyond appropriating their food storage practices, nor are they interested in engaging with one another across political boundaries; the Liberal Preppers Facebook group, for example, a closed group with over 3500 members, says in its description that it does not "knowingly accept conservatives and/or Trump supporters, into this group." If anything, then, the 2016 election has seemed to harden political boundaries within the larger and increasingly diverse prepper community.
It's in the evangelical women's blogging communities that I've seen some of the kinds of disruptions you mention. Evangelical women's blogs can be understood as a subspecies of evangelical women's ministries more generally, sharing a desire to convert and lead other women in the faith, as well as a subspecies of the secular mommy blog, documenting family life and sharing personal reflections, recipes, crafts, etc. The explicitly religious nature and purpose and the overt religious content of evangelical women's blogs make them distinctive, but it is still true that like the food blogs you have analyzed, they tend to shy away from overt political discussion, perhaps out of a desire to maintain influence as you say, perhaps also out of a fear of alienating potential converts. This belies the fact that the blogs' subject matter of women's bodies, sexuality, marriage, and family is, of course, highly political; the rhetoric of "family values" has been used to advance a number of political positions, movements, organizations, and candidates over the past three decades, as well as to advance a particular notion of the patriarchal Christian family as the most basic unit of the modern nation state.
A small number of evangelical Protestant mommy bloggers have built personal brands by cultivating decidedly apolitical stances, building large social media followings, authoring books, participating in Christian women's ministry tours around the country, and even having their own HGTV shows. The controversy that has erupted around Jen Hatmakerfor speaking out in support of same sex marriage and openly criticizing Trump and his policies (leading to condemnation from other evangelicals, criticism of women's ministries more generally, and her books being pulled from a major Christian bookstore chain) is a striking example of the power of what Hatmaker has called "the Christian machine" to manufacture a disciplined silence around political issues among women in the evangelical community. Yet Hatmaker is not alone; evangelical bloggers Beth Moore, Sarah Bessey, Austin Channing Brown, and others have contributed to what some have called an "evangelical crisis of authority" by using their powerful platforms to give voice to those not typically represented in evangelical institutional leadership structures in the U.S., which tend to be dominated by white men. And so, to answer your question about how faith shapes content and reader response in the evangelical blogosphere and how that might be different from the "caveat emptor" attitude expressed in food blogs or hate blogs, I think it has to do with the question of religious authority – the notion that these women possess a kind of authority to teach and lead other women in the faith, one that may be outside denominational or institutional structures, but a kind of authority nevertheless; and because of that, personal misrepresentations, lies or omissions, or departures from church doctrine or practice, are seen with a unique kind of gravitas. We've been talking a lot about politics and silence and authority, and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the question of authority in the food blogosphere, as well as whether you've seen any political commentary in food blogs around topics other than the election, for example around food politics, sustainable agriculture, food deserts, GMO foods, labeling, and so on?
Thanks for sharing these interesting examples. A theme that I think is prevalent across the texts we examine is the nostalgic valuation of certain kinds of knowledge in response to a culture of high anxiety – around politics, around natural disasters, around State failure, around the changing social and demographic landscape of the U.S. In the food blogosphere, I see a direct parallel to the valorization of prepping in the ways that self-sufficiency is based around the desire to deconstruct and recreate food in the individualized domestic sphere, for instance through learning intensive production processes such as grinding one's own flour or baking marshmallows from scratch. What I find really interesting about the example of the Liberal Preppers is that a lot of this anxiety is explicitly channeled into the kinds of community that form around such knowledge exchange; that a closed liberal community is required to make these discussions 'safe'.
In contrast, I would characterize the food blogosphere as driven by the impetus for expanding one's influence. Part of this takes place through the ways that food bloggers set themselves up as authorities on cooking, which almost inevitably involves exaggerating the performance of a normative, girlie femininity – through the intimate chatter, self-deprecating commentary, and the foregrounding of family and domestic life. As such, while the community itself is not necessarily closed, the construction of a digital femininity usually is. This is one of the most troubling aspects of the nostalgic romanticization of traditional knowledge – it often simply operates as code for gender and racial conservatism.
To answer your question about sites where food politics becomes explicit in the food blogosphere, there are certainly several examples. Many of them revolve around the ethical and environmental impacts of veganism, which is one of the most popular subgenres of food blogs. Breeze Harper's Sistah Vegan Project is an important example of critical social activism through blogging about food, while many other vegan blogs make explicit the social issues that have led them to veganism (interestingly, just as many vegan food blogs are likely to emphasize their apolitical, judgement-free stance). Jack Monroe's Cooking on a Bootstrap blog became widely circulated as a British austerity blog, and Monroe has used this platform to publish explicit political commentary on U.K austerity policies and various other social movements. Multiple other examples exist of blogs that frame food choices in terms of consumer politics, although these rarely acknowledge structural deficiencies in the mainstream food system. In general, I see blogs that seek to deal with politics as outliers that may resonate with particular audiences but are not generally rewarded within the mainstream structures of visibility of the blogosphere.
As we close this blog conversation I'm interested to hear your thoughts on how, as scholars, we assess the political potential or impact of the blogosphere. I think your example of disruptive evangelical women's blogs offers an interesting way to think through the general contradiction of the lifestyle blogosphere, which is that they offer women a platform and a place to document, circulate and add value to their experiences while at the same time this visibility is often contingent upon their performance of a correct kind of femininity or gendered cultural authority. You've alluded to this in your previous posts, but I was wondering whether you could speak more explicitly on what kind of potential you think religious blogs have to shape or change gender roles within religious communities?
Tisha, I think you're absolutely right that the nostalgic desire to recover knowledge around cooking, homekeeping, prepping, mothering, being thrifty, etc. that we see in the blogosphere and beyond is often bound up with political anxiety, gender and racial conservatism and a romanticized view of the past – one in which "traditional" white working class "culture" is unproblematically celebrated and preserved. One could also look at home design blogs and the current craze for "farmhouse style," most famously exemplified by the long running HGTV show "Fixer Upper" and its flannel shirt, jeans and boots-wearing married hosts, Chip and Joanna Gaines, to see this nostalgia evident in contemporary home design. Words like "rustic" and "homey" and "rural" are frequently used to describe farmhouse style, which "eschews modern sensibilities and goes back to a simpler time" with its ubiquitous weathered wood finishes, exposed beams, barn doors, shiplap, galvanized steel, mason jars, black and white color schemes, and buffalo plaids, and its values of "simplicity" and "practicality" and "warmth," evoking a new American Gothic for mass consumption. Joanna Gaines' aesthetic has been copied, channeled into several home design show spinoffs, and marketed as a Target line; the look is aspirational, yet achievable, we're told, as long as we're willing to "peruse, meander and collect" to meaningfully curate our homes as perfect combinations of "hand-me-downs and flea market finds combined with newer pieces." It is not difficult to see Chip and Joanna Gaines and their many imitators and admirers of farmhouse style as literally engaged in rummaging through and reassembling the past for present consumption, all while foregrounding particular normative conceptions of gender, race, sexuality, and nation.
I appreciate your question about religious blogs and gender roles; it's a complicated one and returns us to the question of the political potential of participatory culture. Back in 2005 at an inaugural gathering of women bloggers, a controversy erupted as to the political potential of mommy blogs. As Lori Kido Lopez relates the story, one participant commented that "if women 'stopped blogging about themselves they could change the world.'" In response, blogger Alice Bradley declared that, in the context of the male-dominated world of blogging in which mommy bloggers were not taken seriously as writers, "mommy blogging is a radical act!" Does such a statement recover the second wave feminist rallying cry that the personal is political, or does it reflect the postfeminist rhetoric of choice and pleasure and visibility as a substitute for organized political action?
When it comes to the religious blogosphere, the question is refracted through the lens of authority and tradition. On the one hand, I agree with you that the price of visibility in the blogosphere is too often the performance of "proper" gender roles and, I would add when it comes to religious blogs, the performance of institutionally or communally sanctioned religious belief and practice. The religious blogosphere is, of course, incredibly diverse, and my observations here are confined only to the evangelical and LDS blogs I've studied. Jen Hatmaker and other evangelical women have spoken about the presence of a "pink ghetto" in evangelical Christianity that limits women's opportunities to participate in ministry or leadership roles, constraining them both offline and online into a "less threatening," Instagrammable, "hey girl" performance of femininity, one that eschews taking stands on controversial issues. When Hatmaker spoke out in support of same sex marriage, the furor around her (which she has said included death threats) was not just about the specifics of this particular issue, but about the fact that she'd chosen to, as a female influencer, speak publicly about it. "Being on the wrong side of the evangelical machine is terrifying and punitive," Hatmaker has said, so it is not surprising that most evangelical women are reluctant to take it on, and therefore that despite what I earlier mentioned as a "crisis of authority" within the tradition generated by social media, the possibilities of institutional change remain similarly constrained, at least for now. Heidi Campbell's analysis of 100 religious blogs reached a similar conclusion, finding that religious bloggers more often affirmed than challenged traditional sources of authority in their respective traditions, because bloggers' online practices are so deeply embedded in and connected to their offline practices and beliefs.
On the other hand, I find the kinds of examples of youth activism and political engagement that Henry Jenkins and his colleagues have collected in By Any Media Necessary to be inspiring. I am particularly intrigued by the notion that in an era of increasing distrust in political organizations and institutions, political change has become, through social media, something that is part of everyday lives instead of just being confined to discrete events like organized rallies or protests. Seen from that vantage point, moments of disruption in the blogosphere where political views are surfaced in normally carefully guarded apolitical, "everyday" spaces become very significant. For example, in October 2016, Christian women's ministry superstar Beth Moore, who had "spent her career carefully mapping the boundaries of acceptability for female evangelical leaders,"tweeted her outrage at then-candidate Donald Trump's 2005 Access Hollywood tape, and the way that some male Christian leaders rushed to excuse it as "locker room talk," to her 900,000 followers, arguing that the evangelical community needed to "wake up" to its pervasive sexism and its frequent willingness to overlook sexual harassment and abuse of women. Blogger and author of Jesus Feminist Sarah Bessey started the hashtag #ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear on a whim in April 2017 to "amplify the voices of women who have too often been silenced" in the church; more conversations, including #ThingsOnlyBlackChristianWomenHear, have followed, highlighting experiences of misogyny, sexism and racism. These actions by Moore and Bessey and many others are helping to generate the evangelical community's own #MeToo movement. One could also look at the way in which many religious (and secular) lifestyle bloggers and Instagrammers interrupted their daily posts this past April to denounce the Trump administration's new "zero tolerance" immigration policy that resulted in separating parents from children at the border, explaining that as mothers themselves, they could not stay silent on this issue, and urging their readers to take action by calling their congressional representatives and donating to legal aid organizations for refugees. Such disruptions are risky and controversial even among one's followers, and generate both praise and criticism. But perhaps, in the context of religious traditions which do not ordain women or where women's leadership roles are tightly controlled and constrained, they represent small steps toward a kind of participatory politics grounded in the power they have as influencers and organically connected to their identities as women, mothers, and people of faith.
Tisha Dejmanee is an Assistant Professor in Communication at Central Michigan University. She has authored several journal articles on issues where the fields of gender studies, popular culture, politics, new media and food intersect. Published work relating to the themes discuss in these posts include "'Food Porn' as Postfeminist Play" (http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1527476415615944) and "Consumption in the City: The Turn to Interiority in Contemporary Postfeminist Television"
Deborah Whitehead is Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Senior Resident Fellow with the Center for Media, Religion, and Culture at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on intersections between religion and philosophy, gender, popular culture, and media in the U.S. She is author of William James, Pragmatism, and American Culture (Indiana University Press, 2016) and several articles on James, religion, gender, media, and popular culture. She is currently working on a second book on U.S. evangelicals and new media, forthcoming with Routledge.


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French tennis player Maxime Hamou has been banned from the 2017 French Open after he tried to kiss female television reporter Maly Thomas live on air following his first-round defeat Monday.
Per BBC News, the 21-year-old has had his accreditation revoked, while the French Tennis Federation have ordered an investigation into the incident and labelled Hamou's behaviour "reprehensible."
Shooters fucking shoot. The only issue I have with this kid is that he did it after he lost his match. There's a thin line between sexual assault and affection, and that line is whether you win or lose your tennis match. If this is a post win interview, then this is a non-story. Its just a guy being a dude. I'm pretty sure you get amnesty for an hour after you win any type of professional competition. It seems fair. You adrenaline is pumping, you're gonna kiss a reporter or two. That's just science. Its like when I get excited to see my friends and instinctually kiss them on the lips. Its not gay, I'm just happy to see them. I'll never apologize for being gay for friendship.
You can't be doing this type of stuff when you lose. It just proves my Johnny Manziel theory. As long as you keep winning you can literally do anything you want. Johnny Football beat up his girlfriend and almost killed them both in a car crash, but it wasn't seen as a huge issue until he got to Cleveland. That's why I don't why people get mad at Gronk for partying. I don't care what that guy does as long as he keeps terrorizing the AFC East. He could literally show up with a heroin needle in his arm. I don't care, as long as he keeps his ACL healthy. I'm convinced Aaron Hernandez would have gotten off innocent if the Pats won in '07. Eli Manning literally killed Aaron Hernandez. Yea, the Manning brothers aren't as perfect as you thought.
Also, this kid has to be way more self aware. Yea you're a pro athlete, but you're also a tennis player. They cancel out, and then some. Yea it can be seen as a little sexy when female tennis players grunt when playing, but when guys do it, it comes off a little rapey to me. If I wanted to listen to two guys grunt for a couple hours…I'm not going to finish that joke.
The silver lining of this story is that he has really solidified himself as the bad boy of tennis, which really isn't that hard to do. Getting banned from the French Open is hilarious. Tennis is probably the easiest sport to become a villain in. In football or hockey, you have to borderline kill someone to be considered an enforcer or a villain. In tennis you just gotta creepily kiss a reporter on the cheek. If I'm him, I'm embracing the reputation. I'd start blowing kisses after ever ace. When I go to shake hands with my opponent after a match I'd hit him with a quick forehead kiss. It would be out of respect, but also to get in his head a little. It lets him know I appreciate his competition, but also that I leave my hotel room unlocked. Mental warfare at its finest.
Anyway, this kid needs to be better, and also be smart enough to never do anything in front of a camera. Literally rule 1 of life. Figure it out, and get better at tennis.


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My name is Adam Shaw, Founder and CEO of Ideas Britain – an app and broadcast channel that provides a totally new way for ideas and their creators to access opportunity, knowledge, mentors and finance.
2. This is a very innovative idea, what inspired it?
The inspiration came from one of my sons who told me he wanted to become an entrepreneur and I, frustrated with his face being constantly glued to a mobile screen, told him that if he wanted to be an entrepreneur he should stop using his mobile phone incessantly. But then I thought, what if we could put all the advice, contacts, knowledge and experience on a mobile device and connect him to people that could assist him. Then we could both win!
3. What is unique about what Ideas Britain has to offer?
It is the world's first mobile incubator and accelerator app, but more importantly, it's fun, it's entertaining, it's open to all, allowing anyone to have a go.
4. How have you funded the business so far?
The business has so far been funded through equity and debt provided by Manchester City Council, North West Fund and Management.
5. Being a young entrepreneur – what do you enjoy the most about running your own business?
I love seeing things come together and your ideas come to life- as well as the ability to test and try things without naysayers crushing your enthusiasm.
6. What was your first big breakthrough?
The realisation that you're no better, or worse than those around you and that anyone can succeed (if you put your mind to it).
7. What is the best business decision you've made so far?
To buy Apple shares seven years ago.
8. Think back to when you'd just started out – what do you know now that you wish you'd known then?
That some people won't get you or your idea and instead of pursuing them, move on to the next who might understand the concept better.
9. What kind of funding will Ideas Britain offer and to who?
Over and above the cash prizes for the best ideas from £5k to £500k, I think what we are offering is more valuable than money alone. We have coaches with such a depth of experience like Martin McCourt (the former Chief Executive of Dyson) that they could ensure not only the right kind of fundraising for a new business but also assist in its financial longevity. I don't think lack of money is the problem in this country, I think the lack of solid experience and knowledge is.
10. What is your favourite thing to do on a weekend on why?
Catch up on sleep, because I've got two young children as well as two teenage ones
11. What advice would you give to young budding entrepreneurs wanting to launch their own business?
Don't be over optimistic, don't be over pessimistic, be over realistic.
12. What plans do you have for Ideas Britain in the next 12 months?
In the UK we've got some great competitions coming up with some great brands including Manchester City Football Club and with Dave Stuart (Eurythmics) our Creative Director we are launching Ideas America.


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A Giveaway!
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Here's where I hope I make you glad you subscribed to this blog.
I have the early finished paperbacks now of my June release, HEAVEN ADJACENT. And I'm going to give three away right now on this blog.
Now. Here's where I ask you to read a couple short paragraphs on how to enter correctly, and most people don't. And what can I do? I can only ask you to read them. I want to give you free books, but the entry has to be done in such a way that I can contact you if you win. So please, give me thirty seconds here:
Leave a comment below to be entered. Please DO leave your email address in the comment form (even though it will say it's optional). I promise I won't use it for any other purpose but to notify you if you win. Please DON'T leave your email address in the body of your comment unless you want everybody to see it. (It will seem there is no place for your name and email. But when you hit "Post Comment," you'll see those fields come up.)
And if you're reading this on Goodreads, please click through and leave your comment on my original blog. Otherwise I worry I'll forget you when the time comes to draw names.
I'll leave this open for nine or ten days and then draw three winners at random. Good luck!


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Will Forsythe
Will was born and raised in Colorado, and is now serving as the Pastor of All Souls Church of Boulder. Will graduated from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. He has worked in youth ministry, missions, and church planting, but is excited to now call Boulder home. In his free time, Will can be found fishing, reading Russian literature, biking, or drinking a good IPA. He is married to Lauren; they have been greatly blessed with their son, Liam, and daughter, Ellie.
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Rachel Zylstra
Director of Children and Family Ministry
Rachel joined All Souls as the Director of Children and Family Ministry in 2014. She was born and raised in Michigan and after living multiple places around the country, she is happy to call Boulder home. Having worked as an elementary school teacher, personal trainer and stay-at-home mom, Rachel believes that Family Ministry is a vital part of a church community. She feels passionate that children are a key part of the church and have so much to teach us about the love of Christ. She also feels passionate that parents are supported as they strive to live out their faith in their home and in the world. In her spare time Rachel enjoys hiking, yoga, gardening, cooking and camping with her husband, Reuben, and three kids, Kaatje, Brody and Ian.
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Adam Bailon
Adam is a pacific northwesterner at heart but has been enjoying the fruits of Colorado since 2010. He joined the All Souls staff in 2012 and became one of our pastors in 2017. He gets excited about fly fishing, skiing, a nice tequila and a quiet afternoon with a book of poetry. Adam and his wife, Emily, live in Lafayette with their two kids, Maya and Matias.
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Leah Cousin
Leah joined the staff in 2016 after being part of the community at All Souls for nearly a decade. She enjoys reigning in the vision filled minds of those around her in the office and producing action plans to achieve those visions. Leah gets excited about ultra running and finding the next race to run. She is passionate about all things vegetables: farming, cooking, and sitting around a table with friends and family to enjoy a meal. Leah lives in Boulder with her husband Kunlong and two sons, Greyson and Levi.
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The Deacons of All Souls work to support the needs within our church community, our city, and international missionaries. They oversee the All Souls hospitality ministry, pray for individuals, connect with visitors, help understand the needs of our city, and advocate for those in need within and outside All Souls community. If you are in need of financial support, emotional support, or just would like to get connected at All Souls, please contact our Deacons.
Emily Bochenek
Emily has been a part of the All Souls community for three years and has a passion to love others as deeply and authentically as possible. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University before moving to Estes Park, Colorado to pursue her job as a high school special education teacher and her unshakable love for adventure & the wilderness. In her spare time, Emily can be found enjoying literature that expands the mind, music that soothes the soul, coffee that warms the spirit, and mountains & national parks that free the heart.
Nathan Cook
Nathan Cook was raised in the faith and has been a member of Evangelical and Episcopal churches prior to joining All Souls. He loves the reverence of the liturgy at All Souls and the church's embracing, loving posture towards its congregation and its city. He and his wife, MK, moved from San Diego to Boulder in 2015 and began attending All Souls shortly thereafter. Nathan is an Ohio expat, an engineer, and the father of an energetic 2 year old.
Travis Frazer
Travis Frazer hails from California, where he went from the desert to the mountains to the coast, before eventually moving to Boulder for grad school in physics. He followed Bianca, now his wife, to All Souls in 2016, and he loves the church's intentionality and community. He looks forward to serving here after working with InterVarsity's Graduate Christian Fellowship for four years. Travis also enjoys rock climbing and board games.
Kyle Gach
Kyle Gach moved to Boulder in 2015, and began attending All Souls shortly thereafter. An engineer by background, and a designer at heart, Kyle appreciates just about anything exhibiting craft and care, including the web, a good read, films, bicycles, cocktails, and mountains. He is eager to see the church continue to grow with its community, and cherishes his wife, Katie, and daughter, Lucy.
Brad Moores
Brad Moores has been living in Boulder and attending All Souls with his wife Laken since September 2015. Brad works as a researcher in the CU Boulder physics department, and in his spare time he enjoys running, traveling, and brewing beer.
Sean Prag
Sean Prag was born and raised here in Colorado. He has been part of All Soul's for the past 5 years. He has served in many different ways, but most recently as part of the Iglesia Belen team in Guatemala. In his free time he loves to travel, go to a good action movie, watch his favorite sports team or hang out with friends. You may find him at Jax Ranch and Home in Lafayette where he'll be sure to help you find your favorite paint color.
Amy Schweikert
Amy was born and raised in Colorado with a few years spent living abroad and in Boston in between. She has been at All Souls for 4 years and is passionate about working with young adults and pursuing truth in the midst of life's chaos. She currently works on low carbon energy policy in the context of engineering. You'll find her taking advantage of the opportunity to adventure through hiking in the mountains, traveling to new countries, and exploring new restaurants around town.
David Van Noord
David VanNoord grew up in western Michigan, met his wife Jill in college and moved to Atlanta before relocating to Boulder in 2005. David has spent several years at home with his twin boys and is now re-entering the career world as an art teacher. He loves camping with family, mountain biking, and attempting to catch fish.
Melanie Yee
Melanie grew up in DC, started moving west with her family in 2011, and decided Boulder (and All Souls) was home in 2015. She works in foreign aid, providing project management, training, and IT support to USAID projects in countries like Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Melanie cares deeply about helping and connecting with those in need, in whatever little ways we can. When she isn't working or looking after her two kids, you can probably find her mountain biking or enjoying a good ale with friends.
Elders at All Souls work directly with the Staff to ensure All Souls is faithful to its values and vision. They also ensure that the financial management has integrity and that the budget is focused on the mission as expressed. Elders protect and promote the vision of All Souls, represent the interests of the congregation to the Lead Pastor, and serve as board members of the organization. Elders conduct membership interviews and participate in the pastoral care of our members.
Melissa Dykhuis
Melissa Dykhuis grew up in Michigan and The Gambia, West Africa, before making her way to Colorado. Now she stays at home as a mom of two boys, Matthew and Jonathan, blending a life of science and art and writing and faith. She loves the Southwest, and Lafayette, and flat open spaces, and jogging through all of the above. She finds God in the hidden stories of Scripture, in the crucible of intimate community, in the work of God's Spirit in the church, and out under the cathedral of the open sky.
Micah Holmes
Micah Holmes is a father of two, husband of one. He lives in Longmont CO and works in the Fire Service. All Souls has been the family faith community for 9 years and will continue to be an important part of the family as life continues. The Holmes family enjoys traveling, boating, trying new restaurants, and getting to know friends when not at work. Micah hopes to give back to the church as it has given to his family.
Retta Kelly
Retta grew up in Ohio and moved from Kentucky to Boulder in the summer of 2014 with her husband, Jon, and their three kids, Jack, Jonah, and Maddie. She works in her dream job as the teacher librarian at Alicia Sanchez International School in Lafayette where she gets to read, play, and teach all day. When she's not at work or in the car running her three kids around, you can find her running, hiking, skiing, biking, reading, or snuggling her two basset hounds!
Pam Prag
Pam Prag joined All Souls in 2011 and has previously served as a deacon. She works for the University of Colorado on the medical campus as a certified nurse midwife and faculty member teaching Public Health. She has been married to Patrick for 36 years and has 2 amazing adult children, Hillary and Sean. She loves dangerous adventure both domestic and foreign as well as enjoying a great glass of wine by the fireplace.
Marissa Saints
Marissa grew up in Boulder and has been part of the All Souls community since 2009. Her professional background is in international development, fair trade and design. Currently, you can find her trying to keep up with her two young boys, doing African dance, painting murals or training for a triathlon. Marissa, her husband Jon and their two sons live in Lafayette, CO.
Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor is an asker of questions, a semi-reckless mountain biker, and has been in pursuit of the perfect burger for a number of years. He's a native Southern Californian who lived in Nashville for nearly a decade before coming, with his family, to Louisville, CO in 2011.


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Minimal Art developed a new understanding of art itself, featuring clear structures, objectivity and logic. Reducing the artwork to clear and simple primary structures is typical for minimalism. Characteristic elements and materials are industrial products as well as final goods, such as stone - and metal tiles, neon tubes or steel frames. Minimal Art defines through its three-dimensional representation. It affects the space of the room, showing an absolute identity through its shape without illusionistic, associative attachment.
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Urban Crusher is a side scrolling monster truck during game that you are very likely to play and replay a number of times. The drive during the game play is going to be a fiery one.
You are supposed to drive the monster truck to crush everything on the road to get through to the end in one piece. As you try to surmount the other vehicles and obstacles on the roads, just make sure that you do not lose your balance and get your monster truck to tip over.
Higher levels of the game will come with added difficulties. Regardless of how difficult the game play gets, Urban Crusher is a game that you should not ignore.Last updated on 06 Jul , 2015 by James Wray.
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Things you need to know about a cell phone ticket
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Maintaining traffic rules is essential! Penalties and punishments for rash driving or accidents due to careless driving are very common. Instances of people driving recklessly have been increasing by the day. But if you till date haven't received a ticket for texting or talking on your mobile phone while driving, chances are you aren't aware of this concept. Today, the law can levy a specific penalty, fine or punishment on you if they find you driving carelessly. And if it because of texting or talking on your Smartphone, you will qualify for a cell phone ticket. Recently, there have been repeated instances of this.
You can't outsmart the law
One of the biggest reasons for accidents and mishaps today is a distraction. Using a mobile phone while driving is a distraction! It takes away your attention from the road, the traffic rules and also the road conditions, like bumpers and rough streets, often leading to rash driving and accidents. However, there are drivers today, who think that they can outwit the law by implementing tricks to talk on their Smartphone. But the legal system has grown increasingly strict and doesn't discount anyone found guilty.
However, if you find yourself caught up in one such cell phone ticket case, then you need opt-in for a professional lawyer who can manage the situation professionally. For this, you can search online and reach out to a DWI Lawyer Suffolk County and explain your situation at hand. These lawyers would delve through the matter and come up with an apt strategy to present and fight your case in court.
Things that can get you a cell phone ticket
You need to abide by the traffic rules to avert all kinds of punishments for breaking traffic rules! Similarly, if you want to steer clear from a mobile phone ticket, it is essential to know of the actions that might cause you to get one. Some of the activities are as follows:
- Talking on your mobile phone constantly
- Taking, sharing or viewing your mobile images
- Browsing the internet, composing and sending a mail, reading an email and the like
- Playing mobile or online games while driving
- Engaged in retrieving electronic data, for instance, web pages, and multi-media text messages
However, there can be situations when using a mobile phone while driving can get discounted. For instance, if you are dialing 911 for an emergency such as extinguishing a sudden fire breakout, contacting medical care or a police staff for any other emergency. Barring these or any different emergency, if you are found guilty of using your Smartphone while driving, you can expect to get a traffic ticket. It might result in you in paying a surcharge or fine.
Punishments or penalties for talking on the mobile phone while driving depends on the severity of the harm caused. The penalties for breaking traffic rules and causing an accident are separate. Hence, it is essential that you are aware of the pros and cons first, to stay away from any legal repercussions. Also, if you receive a cell phone ticket, you need to depend on an ace lawyer to manage your legal case effectively.


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After a lovely break filled with good food and time spent with friends, families, and animals, the board met to share leftovers and plan for 2018. This four hour meeting was a great time where the board was able to discuss 2017's garden highs and lows, brainstorm on the organizations vision and mission, and elect new leadership. We are so excited about 2018 and can't wait to share with you all the changes for the upcoming year!
Stay tuned as we announce some new programing, introduce our new board member, and roll out some organziational changes!


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RGB is the color process TVs and monitors use. Red, green, and blue light is mixed together on screen to make the full spectrum of colors. Alternatively, with CMYK, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink is mixed together on paper to make the full spectrum.
Unlike CMYK, which has a pretty logical percent system of mixing the colors, RGB is a little trickier. Values range from 0 to 255, where 0 is black and 255 is the pure color. When the pure colors of red, green, and blue are mixed together you get white (R 255, G 255, B 255).
You can use this tool to play around and see what colors different values make: www.colorspire.com/rgb-color-wheel
History Tidbit
The very first experiments in RGB started way back in 1861 with photography where they layered three plates to produce a color image. But it wasn't until 1938 that the modern RGB technology for television was developed.
Why should I care?
Main takeaway: When you upload your images from your phone or digital camera, they start out as RGB. But if you're using those images in a document that's going to be professionally printed, you should convert them to CMYK. This is probably the easiest thing to do in Photoshop: simply open your image, click Image/Mode and select CMYK Color. Save and you're done.
Images look almost the same in RGB and CMYK but you might see some slight differences in really rich colors. Since RGB colors are made of light and CMYK colors are made of ink, there are bound to be some inconsistencies


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Revamp Your Summer Wardrobe For Under $150 + My Tricks For Online Shopping (At Zaful)
Summer is just around the bend people! Which means we've all got to get our summer wardrobes ready. To help you out, I documented my very own online shopping session to demonstrate how easy it is to get all summer essentials without breaking the bank. Below I've included the screen shots of an online order from Zaful (one of my favorite places to shop online). This is one of the best boutiques to find inexpensive apparel. As you can see, I was able to order a couple of dresses, a jumpsuit, a romper, a few tops + shorts, and last but not least, some bathing suits! All for just under $150. And even though I just went with basic designs, they also have a ton for floral options which are great for summer.
But before you place your very own order, there are a few tricks that I've learned from all my online shopping experience on this website that you should know about..
1. Pay special attention to the size guide. You can find the measurements for a size by scrolling over each size selection or by clicking on the "size guide" link. This is really important because the measurements for each size change for every item.
2. Look for reviews (at the bottom of the listing) by previous buyers to get a better feel for how it looks in person. This can also help you determine if the item runs true to size or not, since most people include such information in their reviews.
3. Take a look at the promotions they have going on. For example, they have Buy 1, Get 1 30% Off, and Buy 4, Get 1 Free, and Buy 2, Get 20% Off or Buy 3, Get 30% Off all going on right now.
4. Zaful always has coupons! Always! And if you don't see one being advertised at the top of the homepage, simply google "Zaful Coupons" to see what pops up. Try a few until you find the best one. In my case, the code MOM513 was being advertised on Zaful, and that was the best I could find at that time. It got me an extra $20 off on top of the discounts from the promotions!
If you're diggin' the products that I've put together below, just scroll to the very end of the blog post to find them all linked up under "Shop This Post."
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P.S. If you like Zaful, be sure to check out the online boutique, Rosegal as well! They've got a Mother's Day Gift Special going on right now!


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Bio: Josh Hancock is senior video producer at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC.
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