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At his farm in Huelva, a hilly province in southwestern Spain, Gerhard Bruckermann will soon harvest his first crops of neem and moringa, exotic plants native to India and known to cognoscenti for their medicinal qualities. "These are underutilized plants, and I would like to increase their acceptance," says the chief of DePfa Bank.
Bruckermann, 55, is wielding a green thumb in the financial world as well these days. He's nurturing a variation of a German financial product, the Pfandbrief, in Ireland and trying to sell it to a broad cross-section of European buyers. He hopes that it will also take root on U.S. and Asian soil.
Bruckermann runs a bank that is itself a kind of transplant. DePfa was spun off last year from Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Germany's leading issuer of Pfandbriefe, high-quality bonds secured by a pool of assets, usually mortgages or loans to public sector borrowers. The 81-year-old Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, a onetime government lender, split itself into Bruckermann's DePfa Bank, a public finance specialist with E150 billion ($178.6 billion) in assets, and Aareal Bank, a Wiesbaden-based mortgage and property group with E37.3 billion in assets.
In a switch many German bank CEOs would have envied, DePfa moved its headquarters and about 120 of its 350-member staff to tax-friendly Dublin, where new laws allow the issuance of a Pfandbrief clone, the asset-covered security. The bank's shares are still listed in Frankfurt, and it maintains a sizable business in Germany, but thanks to its new Dublin headquarters, DePfa can distance itself from the many problems stifling German banks.
Bruckermann's goal is to transform DePfa from a solid domestic player into a global leader in public sector financing. At present the cost-conscious bank has three main business lines: It lends money to public entities ranging from national governments to municipalities and refinances the loans by issuing Pfandbriefe or asset-covered securities; it provides investment banking advice to governments on their financing alternatives; and it finances infrastructure projects overseen by governments. Double-A-rated DePfa maintains a very conservative balance sheet on which more than 75 percent of its assets carry a zero risk weighting under international banking regulations. Major clients include the Treasuries of Germany and Italy.
Bruckermann aims to diversify DePfa's German lending and borrowing base throughout Europe and strengthen its toehold overseas. Says he, "We're trying to take the powerful business model we have here on the road." Aside from selling its euro-based Pfandbriefe and asset-covered securities to U.S. and Japanese buyers, DePfa is eyeing other niches in those countries: offering liquidity and credit enhancement to public borrowers and creating bigger dollar- and yen-denominated Pfandbrief markets.
For the moment, Bruckermann is expanding his bank under near-ideal conditions. With public entities from Madrid to Tokyo facing budgetary pressures, the services of a well-heeled financier are in demand. Declining rates have spurred additional desire for financing (and refinancing) and given the interest-sensitive bank a healthy spread. What's more, with the dollar declining, DePfa's euro-based products are enjoying newfound interest.
In February the bank made a bold move: It issued the first asset-covered securities under recently passed Irish legislation designed to lure some of the E400 billion market in Pfandbriefe and related bonds to Dublin. The triple-A-rated issue, secured by a broad portfolio of loans to public borrowers in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, drew strong international interest. Demand was sufficient to raise the amount offered to E5 billion from E4 billion. "After this it doesn't matter if the bond is issued in Dublin or Frankfurt," Bruckermann says. Indeed, in late May DePfa returned to market with a second Irish asset-covered security offering, for E3.5 billion. As a result, the bank has already exceeded its E8 billion forecast for asset-covered security issuance this year.
DePfa's numbers tell the story. In mid-May the bank posted first-quarter net profits of E83 million, a 43 percent year-on-year gain; revenues rose to E144 million, a 31 percent jump. Bruckermann told analysts that the bank might exceed its 2003 profit forecast of E250 million -- E300 million, he said, isn't out of reach. Since late February shares of DePfa, whose portfolio lacks exposure to Germany's swooning stock market, have doubled, to about E58.
Bruckermann certainly runs an efficient operation. DePfa's cost-income ratio is about 30 percent, roughly 5 percentage points lower than those of European rivals like Germany's Eurohypo and Paris-based Dexia Group, a financial services conglomerate composed of Belgian, French and Luxembourger institutions. That ratio is less than half that of the typical German bank.
"Most banks are concentrating on managing down costs because their ability to significantly grow revenue is constrained," says Leslie Mapondera, a bank analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston. "DePfa's cost management compares favorably with other banks in the sector, and from a revenue perspective, public sector financing is a growing area. DePfa's issuance of public sector debt (which totals E55 billion) has been growing rapidly, so it's well placed from a revenue standpoint, too."
DePfa must overcome some doubts. Interest rates won't stay low forever, and that fact raises questions about the bank's ability to thrive in less hospitable circumstances. And even if favorable operating conditions persist, DePfa faces serious competition. Smaller, local banks are vying for Pfandbrief-type business in Europe, and both Dexia and Eurohypo compete vigorously with DePfa all over the world. Both have already moved into the U.S. Giant banks like J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and WestLB dominate public financerelated lending in the U.S., where a handful of financial guarantors are well entrenched. Japan, though desperate for liquidity, is still a notoriously difficult marketplace for foreign banks.
Bruckermann, who joined Deutsche Pfandbriefbank to run its public finance business in 1991, just after it was privatized, views the initial Irish ACS sales as the handsome payoff for several years of work to establish a solid European base for DePfa's international ambitions. He first presented the idea of a spin-off to the board in the summer of 2000. It wasn't an easy sell. "At the time, everybody thought strategically about mergers and economies of scale, and here was a small, specialist bank splitting even more," he recalls. To Bruckermann, however, smaller means faster. "We have the speed of decision making of a smaller, private bank combined with the muscle of a larger institution. If you need 5 to 10 billion euros' financing next week without spreading it around the market, we can do it." In October 2001 the board and DePfa's major investors -- German and Swiss banks and insurers -- approved the spin-off, which happened in July 2002.
In its bid to expand beyond Germany, DePfa found a willing partner in the Irish government, which had been keen to lure a portion of the Pfandbrief market to Dublin. In December 2001 the government passed comprehensive legislation giving investors in asset-covered securities first claim on assets in a bankruptcy and setting stringent quality guidelines for issuing banks. The law also grants issuers like DePfa much greater flexibility in selling asset-covered securities. In Germany, for instance, 90 percent of a Pfandbrief's underlying loans must come from Austrian, French, German or Luxembourger borrowers; Ireland allows the underlying loans to originate anywhere in the European Economic Area, and 15 percent may come from non-European Group of Seven countries. Expansion of DePfa's lending programs into the U.S. or Japan or even further into emerging Europe would have been difficult, if not impossible, under the restrictive German rules.
Bruckermann acknowledges another advantage of his new home: He's not running a German bank. Plagued by regulation, a weak economy and chronically low margins, German institutions have lost favor with investors everywhere, and their woes have begun to infect the Pfandbrief market. In early April Moody's Investors Service downgraded a mortgage-backed Pfandbrief issued by HVB Real Estate Bank because of concerns about its parent, HVB Group, the country's second-largest private sector bank.
The gregarious Bruckermann, who was born in Solingen and lives in London with his American wife and three children, is eager to emphasize that more than his bank's address is different: "Our corporate governance has changed from the German model to the Anglo-American model," he says. Nonexecutive members now hold a majority on the DePfa board, and the company adheres to the U.S.'s generally accepted accounting principles.
DePfa has benefited from a number of positive developments beyond Germany's borders -- not least, legal changes in many countries that, like Ireland, have given investors greater powers to seize assets if problems occur. France, Luxembourg and Spain have already created rapidly growing marketplaces for equivalent vehicles known as obligations foncières, lettres de gage and cédulas hipotecarias, respectively.
"With the establishment of other liquid covered bond product has come diversification away from German names with similar credit risks," says Martin Keutner, the executive director responsible for German debt capital markets at UBS Warburg. "Within the asset class there is a much broader differentiation than this market was used to a few years ago."
The diversification of credit ratings also appeals to investors. Pfandbriefe historically were "a pure triple-A asset class," notes Keutner. That changed when issues outside Germany, particularly in Spain, reached the market with lower ratings. Then came the German banks' credit crisis, which created spread differentials. Ironically, some investors who bought non- German deals because they were weaker credits with higher yields are now looking outside Germany to find stronger credits.
Sales of jumbo Pfandbriefe -- larger issues (including asset-covered securities) of at least E500 million, first offered in 1995 to attract big institutional investors -- reflect the market's diversification. Jumbo issuance climbed to E48.4 billion this year through April, compared with E71.3 billion for all of 2002, according to Bondware, which tracks deal volume. (Bondware is a unit of Euromoney Institutional Investor.) Significantly, half of the 2003 issuance has taken place outside Germany, versus one third last year.
WILL DEPFA'S APPROACH ATTRACT U.S. and Japanese investors? Analysts believe that the expansion can work if the bank doesn't forsake its cost-efficient style. International growth "makes sense where market entry costs are relatively low and the diversity of the bank's loan and business portfolio is improved," says CSFB's Mapondera.
Although DePfa has kept an office in New York since 1998, only last month did it receive a banking agency license to ramp up its operations there. The goal, explains Herbert Jacobs, who heads DePfa USA, is to offer public financing via loans and standby repurchase agreements for bond insurers.
Although J.P. Morgan Chase and WestLB control the bulk of the U.S. market for such financing, Jacobs sees an opening. The ranks of bank lenders have thinned. The once-mighty Japanese have departed, U.S. institutions have pulled back or merged, and some European lenders no longer have the credit standing to lend aggressively. There are fewer lenders today than in the 1980s, says Jacobs.
Meanwhile, there has been a surge in demand for credit. California, for instance, is expected to run a budget deficit of about $35 billion over the next 18 months. Notes Jacobs, "No one public finance bank can commit sufficient enhancement facilities on its own to fully meet California's funding needs."
DePfa is also committed to creating a U.S. market for dollar-denominated Pfandbrief issues so that it can diversify its own funding sources and expand name recognition for the security worldwide. Dexia and Eurohypo have done dollar-based Pfandbriefe in the past. Last year DePfa joined them by raising $2 billion.
DePfa believes that it can give U.S. investors an alternative to the prevailing mortgage- and loan-backed securities from U.S. agencies like the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Student Loan Marketing Association. "In the U.S. you have this huge agency market -- all these Freddies, Fannies and Sallies. I've spoken to investors, and they are all looking for diversity," says Wally Hoefer-Neder, DePfa's head of global capital markets. "We are offering an alternative."
Bruckermann concedes that DePfa won't succeed in the U.S. overnight. Still, he plans to take a similar tack in Japan, where DePfa has had a rep office since 1995. The bank wants to build a bigger domestic market in the yen-denominated issues that it sells to the central bank as well as to Japanese funds, banks and insurers. (It has already sold the equivalent of E7.5 billion in yen transactions.)
Of course, Japan, where the national debt equals roughly 140 percent of GDP, offers fertile ground for any patient, deep-pocketed lender. Here DePfa will focus on lending to and advising government agencies, prefectures and metropolitan authorities. "It's a good point in the pricing cycle, especially if you have resources," says one banker. "If you don't see the benefits" of expanding in Japan, says Bruckermann, "you shouldn't be in this business."
Fair enough, but DePfa still must prove that it can manage a global public finance business in a less favorable economic climate. Even in last year's bull market for bonds, the bank had E21 million in hedging-related losses. And as recently as five years ago, the highly cyclical U.S. public finance business was in tatters, with issuance off nearly 50 percent. Running a bank in that kind of climate will surely test Bruckermann's green thumb.


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After over two decades away from the director's chair, surrealist director Alejandro Jodorowsky delivers an autobiographical vignette filled with the dreamlike imagery that defines his style. For admirers of his previous work like El Topo, Holy Mountain, or Santa Sangre, The Dance of Reality will be a most welcome return that doesn't disappoint. Indeed, the intervening years have refined Jodorowsky's skills, even if they haven't tempered his penchant for overt theatrics or provocative content.
In The Dance of Reality, Alejandro Jodorowsky himself plays a bit of a Greek Chorus, both opening and closing the film as well as showing up at various points. Instead of merely reacting to the action, though, he also shows up at difficult times to mentor his childhood self (Jeremias Herskkovits). The film begins as the journey of this young boy, who suffers both as the son of Jewish emigrants in authoritarian Chile as well as under the Stalinesque tyranny of his father Julio (played by Jodorowsky's son Brontis).
As the film progresses, however, it becomes clear that The Dance of Reality is not necessarily the story of Jodorowsky himself, but rather of his father, who eventually embarks on a Homeric mission to rid the nation of General Ibáñez. Young Alejandro's mother Sara (Pamela Flores, who speaks only in belting opera recitative) takes the job of protecting her son during the extended trials of his father. Over the course of this familial epic, the imagery can range from joyous to bizarre to grotesque, but it somehow makes things palatable that should be positively revolting.
There is a line in the film about the constantly alternating joys and despairs that make up human existence, and that dance is the structure around which the entire narrative is built. Moments of brightness are constantly balanced by moments of darkness. The compelling images, brilliant colors, and meaningful score are only part what makes this film worth the ticket. The compassion for the characters is felt in every frame, even when they are at their lowest moments.
There is an ultra-fine line between clever surrealism and pompous silliness, and Jodorowsky revels in dancing that line like a grizzly on a tightrope. Often, he lunges to either side of the rope, and many people will think he goes over, but the genuineness of his storytelling keeps both feet planted on the line. His tenacity to his artistic vision is rare indeed — he gets away with things that would never fly in the hands of other directors. More often than not, it is a fascinating thing to behold. If you missed the brief theatrical run of Jodorowsky's Dune that played in San Diego a couple of months ago, make a point not to miss this one.
The Dance of Reality opens in San Diego on Friday, June 20 at Ken Cinemas.
Just an addendum. The film contains one huge historical inaccuracy in that NO CP at the time (1929, 1930) would have been "pro-gay" or even sympathetic to homosexuals as one long-haired (another inaccuracy?) communist character proclaims in the movie.
Less than 10 at the 5 pm screening.
Apparently there is more interest in Jodorowsky OUTSIDE of San Diego as I saw a long line for JODOROWSKY'S DUNE back in April and Wednesday's single-night showing of DANCE OF REALITY had all two of three screenings sold out at Tijuana's Cultural Center.
What starts off as a high production value, quirky semi-bio with fantasy elements, falls apart in the second half with Jodorowsky's excess and pacing. (I guess it is one thing to have son Brontis in the nude as a child back in 1971 but quite another directing his own son as an adult, also nude.) Additionally, any film that features minors acting scenes with adult nudity, is borderline abuse, I would say, whether it be in the USA or Chile. I didn't see a "disclaimer" as I did with the donkey scene, so the viewer is left in doubt.
The film lacks the 70's energy and barrier=breaking approach of EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN. Martin Scorese says somewhere, that the opening scene of the bald prostitute beating her pimp in Sam Fuller's NAKED KISS is the best opening of all time. I would say the opening scene of HOLY MOUNTAIN, 1973, is visually, (Kubrick, Tarkovsky & CGI included), the most stunning I have ever seen in ANY film. Watching DANCE OF REALITY, reminded me instead of Tarsen's dreary, wanna be eccentric, THE FALL.
On a more positive note, I congratulate Mr. Jodorowsky for being along with Clint Eastwood, the oldest working filmmakers today, both of which are in their mid-80s.
Hello Sal!
Based on the interviews I have seen and read, he would like to release both TUSK and RAINBOW THIEF in a director's cut version. Apparently, there is some conflict with producers and writers of those films, but of course I have only picked up on Jodorowsky's side of the story. I would not be surprised if those versions were somewhat colored by his own interpretations of the events. Hopefully they will be officially available in the near future.
While he has matured cinematically in some ways, there is definitely still the feeling of a child in a playpen with some of his imagery. It is something to see, but some of it still feels a tad immature or overblown in terms of overt symbolism. I still think Jodorowsky's saving grace is in his naive sincerity, or at least that's the feeling I get.
Regarding the meager San Diego turnout for the documentary, I'm afraid that is not surprising. There were only 12 people at the Hillcrest when I saw it. I was able to interview the producer on my podcast here, if you are interested:
Will TUSK ever see the light of day in DVD or did Jodorowsky himself throw it in the cellar like a red-headed stepchild???
It will be interesting to see how Mr. Jodorowsky has matured, not physically, but cinematically.
Frank Pavich's documentary JODOROWSKY's DUNE, had a mediocre turnout here, but up at Cinefamily in Hollywood, there were long lines.


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Year after year, my Fallout experience continues to grow. This weekend I completed the latest Fallout: New Vegas downloadable expansion, Honest Hearts. Like Fallout 3's Point Lookout DLC before it, Honest Hearts provides the player with a new and massive outdoor environment to explore complete with caves, buildings and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. While it officially took approximately 10 hours of game-time to complete, I did get some more by completing this DLC with its second ending, May my Hand Forget its Skill, but the achievement and ending above was the one that I took as the continuation of my adventure.
Honest Hearts was an excellent digression from the New Vegas storyline. I was also able to secure some cool loot as a result. Probably my favourite part of the DLC was the story within the story. There are several caves spread throughout Zion National Park, and within these caves were terminals which told the story of a survivor of the Great War and his struggles and encounters within the park that he experienced until the end of his days. A great piece of content indeed!
Now that I am back in the wastes I may clean up a couple of missions before the next DLC, Old World Blues, arrives next week. Once that is done than there will be one more than I will begin my mad push to complete New Vegas before the perfect storm of games hits this Fall. I will probably be pushing 200 hours of play before I am through with my first New Vegas playthrough! Next I will be thinking of the next Fallout game…hopefully they will announce it next year.
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Gurgaon, Dec 30 (ANI): Citibank manager Shivraj Puri, accused of cheating investors of around Rs. 400 crore, surrendered in Gurgaon on Thursday.
Puri, who worked at the bank's Gurgaon branch as a relationship manager, is accused of siphoning money from 20 accounts of high net worth individuals.
A case of cheating and forgery was registered against Puri and the others DLF Phase-II Police Station on Monday night after Citibank lodged a formal complaint.
Puri had opened three accounts in a Gurgaon branch in the names of his relatives. He had asked customers to deposit money in these accounts under a scheme that promised double returns. But once money was deposited, Puri transferred it into his own account.
The fraud came to light after the bank probed certain suspicious transactions based on documents allegedly forged by an employee. (ANI)


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From MTV to the historic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Yewande's socially charged music has taken center stage with musical icons from the Black Eyed Peas to Maroon 5, but it is her work as an award-winning lecturer, social activist and honorary U. S. Cultural Ambassador that has become her greatest achievement. Today, this 2018 African Women Leaders "Extraordinary Voices" Honoree and 2017 President Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree is recognized as an international expert in strategic diversity leadership, multidisciplinary education, social responsibility and youth development.
Under her capacity building consultancy, the Global Institute for Diversity and Change, Ms. Austin has been credited with transforming nearly 5,000 academic institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations through evidence-based strategies as a social impact leader for 14 years. Through a combination of education, sustainable skill development and the arts, her humanitarian organization, the Change Rocks Foundation, has taught over 250,000 vulnerable youth, advocates and educators in 16 countries how to create sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and injustice.
Ms. Austin's 2015 TED talk about human trafficking, inspired her to produce a documentary, "Amazing Grace: Freedom's Song," that will lift the veil on this $99 billion industry later this year. Nominated as a CNN Hero for her global humanitarian efforts in 2017, 2014 and 2013, Yewande is currently building Alheri Village - a sustainable resettlement community for some of the nearly 2 million survivors displaced by conflict with Boko Haram terrorists in Abuja, Nigeria. It is this extraordinary mission that is inspiring a legion of everyday heroes to change the world.


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Want to Reach Your Goals? Embrace Critical Success Factors.
For many of us goal oriented people, we love the idea of setting a goal (or multiple goals), don't we? Goals feel meaningful and energizing and clear and purposeful. If you don't have a goal, what are you doing with your life? All of us that love goals get it. But before jumping on the rah! rah! to goals bandwagon, recognize their surprisingly risky underside.
First, we know that most people set goals and don't achieve them. The best proof point for that are New Year's goals. In fact, about 80% of people fail to stick with their New Year's Resolutions. Sure, we may be talking about health-related goals (which people struggle with anyways) but the point is that setting and sticking to objectives is hard.
The other risky underside is that failure to achieve goals consistently provides a negative feedback loop ("I set goals and never hit them!") and the result is that people just tend to throw in the towel on setting the goals in the first place. Not achieving goals shouldn't be a surprise. If a goal is designed to be an aspiration and the result is "black and white" (either I achieve it or I don't), then it is understandable that you might only achieve that goal 50% of the time (or maybe even less). You see, the very act of just setting a goal, in many ways, sets you up for psychological failure.
The real problem here isn't setting the goal itself (The very act of stating an objective is typically required to make progress) but the process of setting that goal and the method upon which that goal can and should be executed needs to change. So let's change it. Here is my method for setting goals that works.
Step 1: Align Your Goal(s) with Your Intention(s).
For example, it would be a challenge to set a goal of earning $200K/year if your daily intentions around fulfillment, happiness, and health weren't achieved. Your daily intentions of what makes you matter, what makes you worthy; what makes you….you….sets the stage for your goal to be relevant. When your goal maps to your values or your standards of daily living, you are more likely to be successful. If my values are (i) committed, (ii) reliable, (iii) passionate, and (iv) honest and those are the standards I hold to daily, then I need to make sure that the goals I set will accommodate the amplification of my values in a way that gives me energy. The road to goal achievement can be long and arduous. The key is to relish in the journey. If you're setting goals for a business or a job that sucks your energy and doesn't align with your core values, then any goal that you set is likely to fail (unless that goal is to find a new job or replace an employee or shift your strategy).
Step 2: Realize that Goals are the Result of a Culmination of Intentional (and Controllable) Actions.
Great, so you have set some goals. But it's not the goal that matters nearly as much as the identification and execution of the actions required to get there. In other words, I might have a goal to climb Mt. Everest, but that's not actionable. What is actionable, however, are the pieces of the puzzle necessary to make that happen. This includes categories like (i) fitness/health; (ii) mountain training; (iii) logistics and set-up; (iv) financing; (v) equipment; and many more. These categories are the makings of sub-goals and are INPUTS to the big objective of climbing Mt. Everest. These sub-goals are more controllable and I can build plans against them. Whether I achieve the successful summit of Mt. Everest will be a function of all the intentional micro-goals I had to achieve in the process. Breaking down a goal into "bite sized" pieces gives me more "wins" along the way too which feels great.
Step 3: Place Those Supporting, Controllable Goals into a Visual Framework
Ah, setting that goal is pretty easy but the real work is how to architect the execution of the steps necessary to achieve it. This is where people break down. Why? Because it's hard! It takes planning and perseverance, and thought and discipline and focus. If you aren't prepared to do the work, then setting the goal is a recipe for feeling like crap. Don't do that. Let's put the goal into a visual framework.
The model I use is called Critical Success Factors (CSF's). CSF's are the supportable goals that I have more control over in achieving the culminating objective. For example, if my goal is to lose 20 pounds in 3 months, my CSF's might be (i) Burn xx calories via fitness/week; (ii) Consume 50 grams/day or less of carbohydrates; (iii) Create a support group and enlist 5 others to participate with me; and (iv) Demonstrate gratitude 1x/day. So, I believe that these Critical Success Factors, if executed, will results in losing those 20 pounds. Now, contributing to the Critical Success Factors are SMART Goals. SMART stands for:
- Specific – You know what you are trying to achieve.
- Reasonable – The objective is reasonable given the scope of your resources and time.
- Attainable – Based on the reasonableness, you have a good chance of achieve it.
- Realistic – The goal is realistic relative to the other things that you have going on in life.
- Timely – You can complete this within a reasonable period of time.
The diagram below shows how SMART goals roll up to CSF's and how CSF's roll up to the big goal and how that big goal operates in the context of your Values.
Now, this structure works as well for an individual as it does for a Company. As an entrepreneur or a leader of a team of people, the same format applies. The different CSF's and SMART goals have owners in your organization and what's awesome is that everyone can see how their actions roll up to the objective that really matters. Everyone becomes part of the goal. Powerful! And Intentional!
Step 4: Embrace the Experimentation Mentality
But what if my CSF's aren't the right ones or if my SMART goals miss the mark? First, just the fact that you are embracing this structure will set you apart from 90% of most other people. Second, setting up SMART goals or CSF's that fail happens all the time. Just think of your plans as "experiments". You had a hypothesis with an intended outcome. You set a plan to achieve it in a SMART way. The result wasn't what you had expected. Fine. Start a new experiment. The framework is a living structure that will change as your execution unfolds.
I generally find that WOG (Wisdom of the Group) can be an effective way to increase the probability that the CSF's and SMART goals are more right than wrong. WOG is about opening up your framework to others and seeking input/advice. The good news is that you actually have a framework for which to do it. Imagine going to your Board or your boss or your colleagues and engaging them on this framework as a way to work more efficiently and increase the probability for success. They will be impressed and you will feel in control.
Goals are Powerful But Put them in Context!
Goals get a bit of a bad rap because most aren't achieved and it only makes us feel bad when we're unsuccessful. So, stop looking at your goals as this destination for which a wide abyss stands between you and success. You need the building blocks to reach that destination which includes your underlying intentions (what gives you energy and your values and standards) as well as a framework to put you in control of the contributing variables that will yield success. So, set your targets and then get to work doing the thinking and documenting of the plan. Then….EXECUTE. You will see the results.


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NYCEDC Statement on CPC Vote on Tech Training Center
Following the City Planning Commission's unanimous vote in favor of the City's proposal to create the Tech Training Center in Union Square, NYCEDC issued the following statement:
"The Tech Training Center in Union Square will create a new model for accessing New York City's tech sector – connecting New Yorkers to modern skills training and job opportunities with growing companies, all under one roof. We are thrilled to see the project continue to gain momentum throughout the public review process and appreciate the City Planning Commission's feedback on ways to make it even stronger," said Ryan Birchmeier, Senior Associate, NYCEDC Public Affairs.
In conjunction with today's CPC vote, NYCEDC also released a video about the project and its potential.
About the Tech Training Center:
The 240,000 square foot Tech Training Center, to be developed by RAL, will create a multi-level ecosystem for diversifying talent and growing the next generation of companies and industries.To make the tech industry more accessible to a wide range of New Yorkers, the center will offer scholarships for digital training through partnerships with providers such as Per Scholas, FEDCAP, the Computer Science Foundation of New York, AccessCode, MOUSE, and General Assembly. Together, these training opportunities will develop a talent pipeline between residents in lower Manhattan and New York City's burgeoning tech ecosystem.
In addition to a three floor training center, the project will feature step up office space for growing companies that have graduated from Civic Hall, incubators, or co-working spaces. The center will also offer modern, market-rate space to attract established, industry-leading corporations to the ecosystem. The project is expected to create over 600 good-paying jobs, a key component to Mayor de Blasio's plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next ten years.
About NYCEDC
New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC's mission is to stimulate growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City's competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City's many opportunities. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, or visit our blog to learn more about NYCEDC projects and initiatives.


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Like a bolt of lightning, Medo darted towards the attacker and bit his pants. Startled, he ran the opposite way as Medo continues to chase him!
The whole ordeal was caught on security cam of Vladan Pavicevic, one of the homeowners on the street.
"While she was watching the video the next day she said, 'Medo saved me. God, Medo saved me!'" Pavicevic spilled to The Dodo.
Check out the video below!
Medo's heroism did not go unrewarded. The lady she helped fixed her a royal lunch that day! After all, she only got bruises thanks to the canine hero!
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tragedy in Hilldale
The saying around here is "Turn Around, Don't Drown". Unfortunately these people were caught unawares. I pray for them....
13 comments:
- TexWisGirl said...
truly a tragedy for all who love and will miss them.
- September 15, 2015 at 6:29 PM
- Sandi said...
Oh no! How horrible. Those poor families...
- September 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM
- Janet said...
Oh how awful! :( Praying that Heavenly Father will strengthen them. And that they will feel His peace and comfort.
Will pray for the weather to calm too.
Take care, Janet W
- September 15, 2015 at 8:28 PM
- Buttons Thoughts said...
Oh this breaks my heart. Hug B
- September 16, 2015 at 4:12 AM
- Susan Freeman said...
Such a tragedy. We had some terrible flooding here in Texas last spring and early summer. Lives were lost in those floods as well. So sorry and it is heartbreaking.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
- September 16, 2015 at 6:03 AM
- Lori said...
so sad! Praying for them.
- September 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM
- Florida Farm Girl said...
Oh, this is terrible. I know how what seems like a little rain can do major damage out there. Stay safe, yourself, dear girl.
- September 16, 2015 at 11:31 AM
- Florida Farm Girl said...
Were the hikers caught in the Narrows at Zion, or somewhere else? Or do you know?
- September 16, 2015 at 11:32 AM
- EG CameraGirl said...
How sad the rain has caused so many deaths. I did't realize Warren Jeffs was in jail. How did I miss that?
- September 16, 2015 at 12:24 PM
- Deb said...
Thanks for sharing some insight into this tragedy. We feel for all of the people who have been affected by flooding in beautiful Southern Utah - a place our family holds very dear!
- September 16, 2015 at 1:45 PM
- Rose said...
I wondered how far from you this happened...I hope no more are found dead.
- September 16, 2015 at 5:25 PM
- Cheryl @ TFD said...
Such a tragedy. I will pray for the families.
- September 16, 2015 at 10:27 PM
- Jeanne said...
So scary to be in this sort of flooding. Sounds like an interesting cult, and probably harder to get help when you are out in an isolated area.
- September 30, 2015 at 6:31 PM


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- The US government castigated the Jubilee government for switching off the signals of 3 major TV stations in Kenya
- The US said it was deeply concerned about this because members of the media are essential to democracy
- Jubilee switched off the signals after the stations aired Raila's controversial swearing in as the people's president
- The government previously threatened to shut down any station that aired the event
The United States of America government critisised the Jubilee government for switching off the signals of three major television stations over a controversial political event.
In a statement from the US State Department in TUKO.co.ke's possession, the American government said they were deeply concerned by the government's intimidating of the media.
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"We urge the Government and all Kenyans to respect freedom of expression and implement court orders calling for the restoration of television broadcasts. We again urge Kenyan leaders and citizens to begin a national conversation to build cohesion and address long-standing issues," read the statement.
According to prior TUKO.co.ke reports, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita issued orders to the government on Thursday, February 1, ordering them to restore the signals of KTN, NTV and Citizen TV immediately, and barred them from interfering with the media operations again.
However, by Friday, February 2, morning, the signals were yet to be restored if signal distributor messages were anything to go by.
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The Jubilee government previously warned heads of media stations and top editors against covering the controversial swearing in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the people's president.
They threatened to shut down any media station that aired the event on Tuesday, January 30, citing national security concerns.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi issued a statement saying no signal will be restored until investigations into the media houses' behaviour was concluded.
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As the festive season approaches and social gatherings fill our calendars for those trying to manage their weight it can feel like disaster has struck and they are in the middle of a weight conflict. The mindset you find yourself in can actually make or break your goals and also your mood. When we are stuck in the 'dieting' frame of mind, we feel deprived, we consider minor slip-ups as complete failures and we become obsessed. Alternatively if we shift our focus to the non-dieting approach and consider our weight-loss efforts as healthy weight management we feel much more pleasure and are more likely to achieve our goals. If you are embarking on a weight-loss journey and are feeling a bit stuck or lack lustre have a think about whether you might be over burdened with pressure from the diet mentality. Use the below table as a quick check-list to see where your thoughts mostly fall:
Find enjoyment in achieving your health goals and knowing each day you are working towards a bigger purpose. Try to not focus on the destination and punish yourself for taking a wrong turn, mistakes happen, they are a normal part of life and shape who we are. When we are kind to ourselves and respect ourselves, our body loves us back, try it this festive season and find pleasure in the little things that add up to and work towards your ultimate goal.
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A mad invasion of the Varied Thrush is now underway across the west. Where did these birds come from? We normally have a few around in the forested areas of the region, but now they are seemingly everywhere. And not just the odd singleton either – birders are seeing flocks of 30, 40, 50 or more birds at once. The Varied Thrush is a bird that will follow an irruptive migration pattern; some years the birds will concentrate in areas other than their normal wintering habitat. You'll have to ask them why.
It's not only the Varied Thrush appearing in out of the ordinary quantities. The American Robin is all over the place. We rarely see him in our lawn-deprived yard, but they're around all the time now.
We're also seeing more Hermit Thrush than normal, and even a few Western Bluebirds have been seen in the neighborhood. I would very much like to encourage them to visit our backyard. All in all, a very nice showing by the Thrushes this year.


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Sullivan, Candidates Address Bridgeport Village Homeowners Association
Last night at Polo Cafe, during the first event of the campaign season attended by all three candidates for 11th Ward Alderman, the questions flowed like beer from Polo's cash bar.
Addressing a gathering of the Bridgeport Village Homeowners Association was Maureen Sullivan and her election opponents John Kozlar and Patrick Daley Thompson. The event planned 20 minutes for each candidate to deliver remarks followed by questions from association members.
After drawing straws, Maureen led off, letting the homeowners know why she's running for office:
"There are many reasons why I'm running for Alderman, but the number one reason I'm running is because my neighbors demanded it. For the past ten years, I've been a highly visible community volunteer stepping up to improve our neighborhoods by providing leadership, creativity, experience and successful community organizing. Time and time again over that ten years, I have been asked 'why don't you run for Alderman? We need you. You already do what the Alderman is supposed to do.' This year was the year I finally gave in and stepped forward."
Questions for Maureen included how she would shape the business development in the neighborhood. "At Archer and Halsted," she said, "there should be commuter-related businesses such as a day care, and we should consider a drive-through coffee place. I envision Halsted Street and Archer Avenue as walkable small business districts, that look inviting."
After remarks by Kozlar including a round of applause for his work with the Canaryville Little League, Patrick Daley Thompson took the stage to present a very different vision for Halsted's business district and its shuttered storefronts. He said retail wasn't the right focus.
"You don't need as much retail on Halsted. You shop on the internet now," said Thompson.
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The Q&A for Daley Thompson got a little fractious. Feeling neglected by Jim Balcer, current Alderman, Daley machine appointee and office-mate of Thompson's, association members pressed Thompson on issues including the arrangements in the development for garbage pickup. One homeowner said he had been asking the Alderman for eight years to have city garbage pickup arranged in Bridgeport Village's alleys.
"That's easy to do," said Daley Thompson. "We have to create a designation for the alleys."
The crowd, familiar with the process but having gotten no response on it for years from Alderman Balcer, did not like that answer.
"If it's so easy to do, why hasn't it been done?" shot back another homeowner.
"You'd have to talk to Jim Balcer," responded Daley Thompson.
(Above: The office on 37th St. where Patrick Daley Thompson and Alderman Jim Balcer have desks.)
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Winter can be a hard time to enjoy the outdoors, especially when its as cold as it has been or wet. Certainly for us photographers the temptation to stay in and give up is hard to fight off at times.
If you have the right equipment however being outside can be less of a challenge and more enjoyable but for some of this kit it can cost a few pennies for the good gear but it makes all the difference and in some cases life saving.
So here are some of my recommendations of kit I own and use daily in order to keep me outside. The bonus is, they're not just for winter, they can keep going all year. So lets kick off with number 1 on the list. *Click on the images for links*
1. Sealskinz Dragoneye Gloves *****
A good pair of gloves is also helpful and personally I've not found any better for cost and what they offer. I have now been using SealSkinz for some 6 months now and the difference has been huge!
The gloves are waterproof, windproof, very warm, padded for protection and work with touchscreens. Although if you are buying these for their touchscreen abilities you might be some what dissapointted, they aren't the best for it.
I use the Olympus Pen-F and the buttons are small, I'm 6ft2 and so have big hands. If I can use these gloves on this small camera then you have no excuses.
Regarding cost, if you're lucky you can pick a pair of these up in the sales at just £25 but the usual price is £40. A must have and come highly recommended.
2. Peak Design Shell ****
For anyone who doesn't have a weathersealed camera or is conscious of their £1000+ camera getting wet or scratched then this is a must for you and is certainly helpful in cold weather and trying to avoid touching that metal camera.
The Shell is very cost effective and comes in various sizes. Starting at £30, a small cost that can save you hundreds from your camera being damaged. It is made to fit snug around your camera and the coating just lets water roll off. It can be a little awkward to have on whilst shooting but Peak Design recommend to use this just for travelling about.
From experience although a little awkward, once I found a good position for the Shell over the camera leaving the back open it was very easy to use and this Shell kept me shooting in mid-Wales last summer despite the rain. Another bonus to the Shell is its ability to pack away REALLY small, unlike other rain shells for cameras which can be large plastic sheeting that has no give.
3. A good rucksack ****
The ulimate debate! Speaking from a photographers point of view and an outdoors enthusiast, this is a long standing struggle!!!
You can spend hours, days even WEEKS, reviewing and looking over bags to suit your needs but no one bag is perfect. Personally I own several kinds but my always go to bag or rucksack has been with Vango. My main expedition rucksack (A 70 litre Vango Sherpa) has lasted me over 8+ years now and has been to Germany, Wales, Scotland, France and beyond. My everyday bag is the smaller 25 litre Vango Ventis. Both are extremely comfortable to wear and have great back support!
For a photographer, yes they don't offer the best access in and out or ability to get kit fast but everyone has individual needs, if you are like me and do a lot of hiking, expeditions etc and carry more than just camera kit, then these bags are perfect. Both have handy side pockets and D rings which are perfect for walking poles or a small tripod. The larger Sherpa bag can take a 055 Xpro3.
A good extra to buy with these bags is a small camera bag insert or a dry bag for extra protection. p.s. My internal camera bag I use for my Vango's is a Lowe Pro Adventura
4. Dry Bags, 5. Gators, 6. Waterproof socks
Three smaller items that can make a big difference.
Dry bags are great for lining your rucksack with a waterproof lining, the keep your kit organised and tidy. Take it from experience, when you're carrying 24kg rucksack up a mountain and you need something, these colour coded bags can make it so much easier to find the right kit at the moment. You can find a variety of branded dry bags and cost. These Vango bags are £17 for the three but you can buy Exped bags starting at £5 for a small 6 litre bag. Personally I stick to well known brands for warrenty and trust.
Gators, not always required but can be very helpful if you are in very muddy conditions or boggy land. They strap to your lower leg around your boot and keep your trousers and ankles dry and cut free from the undergrowth. I have a Trespass set and these were £15 but I have seen them as low as £5 in sales. They are great for winter or when the weather turns.
Waterproof socks! Yes you read correct. These are a god send! I have 6 pairs and counting, all from different brands but my most recent pair has been from SealSkinz. Price for a pair of socks start from £10 for a cheap pair right up to £40 which I've just paid.
However, these do last a very long time! So £55 over 2 years is a small investment. My waterproof socks were a blessing in Wales last summer when it rained for a week solid or if you are just looking for a good pair of warm socks for winter, they are very comfy.
7. Waterproof Jacket *****
8. Walking Boots **
It goes without saying you need a good jacket and pair of boots. Certainly in the UK where weather is unpredictable and at this time of year, very cold!
Now waterproof jackets aren't that stylish nor can they be that practical. Everything from 3-in-1 jackets, pac a mac and so on. Of course pac a mac is ideal as it rolls up to a small ball but they aren't the warmest jackets or are they the most reliable for climbing through the undergrowth or woodland. Hours later you'll find your jacket in tatters and unusable. (I have this same problem with my waterproof trousers...Useless)
Having got sick of these style of jackets weighing me down or getting ruined after a short use, I found the Trespass Rocco jacket. A super light weight, fleece lined jacket that was waterproof and windproof but rolled up to just slightly bigger than a pac a mac.
It was pretty much perfect and when I took the new jacket with me to Wales I quickly found it was the best purchase I had made! A week of solid rain and the jacket kept me warm and very dry, in fact too warm at points.
The shell design was ideal for the expedition and long hikes as its light weight. During winter another fleece is needed but it doesn't feel sluggish or heavy. The usual price is £75 for this jacket but on Trespass you can pick it up for a TINY £20. I'm currently looking at matching this jacket with a soft shell design for summer and climbing, stay tuned for more.
The boots, Karrimor D30 KSB Jaguar eVent Mens Walking Boots - £160
Most people will typically know Karrimor for being the cheap boots you buy in Sports Direct. Nothing wrong with this, I've used a pair of £30 boots for my DofE Bronze and Silver and lasted me a solid 6 years.
As I had seen they were realible I was happy to spend a lot more.
I put them through their paces in the Cambrian Mountains. A week of rain, bogs becaming pits of boot removing mud, more rain and very wet. Not cold though, thankfully.
The eVent structure of the boots kept my feet warm, now notice I didn't say dry!
Everything has a breaking point, now for a £160 RRP this boot should be waterproof, solid and well made. SHOULD being the key word, so when I stepped through the long grass on expedition to find my feet were quickly in a pool of water I was very annoyed! And how I managed to keep going 5 days I do not know. Perhaps the fact they were this expensive helped, a good snug fit and warm but thats as far as it goes. For an everyday boot for walking around the local park or woodland. They are perfect, very expensive for just this but anymore I wouldn't recommend these are all and I am looking for a new boot.
Current contenders are Berghaus Fellmaster GTX and Scarpa R-Evo Pro GTX.
Yes some of the items above can be expensive but spending the extra will mean they last longer. Buy cheap and they will fall apart sooner. That said, do be wary of some kit like what I suffered with my recent boots.


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Mar. 28 – Maundy Thursday Read John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during supper, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him.
He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand."
Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no share with me."
Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!" Jesus said to him, "One who has bathed does not need to wash, except for the feet, but is entirely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you." For he knew who was to betray him; for this reason he said, "Not all of you are clean."
After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord–and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them.
"Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
from Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President
Theologian Miroslav Wolf has said that the basic question for people of faith is, do I believe that God loves each of us unconditionally. This passage answers that question. God, as shown through Jesus, not only loves us but shows us how to love each other – with servant humility.
When Jesus tied that towel around his waist and knelt at Peter's feet, he made clear that no one is better than any other in the eyes of God. Each human being is endowed with dignity and is worthy of respect, regardless of social station or any other humanly-determined ranking system.
Jesus demonstrated on his knees, for all who would follow him, that our love is shown in serving each other, humbly and generously. "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another." God who loves us unconditionally, calls upon us to do the same.
Dear God, help me this day and every day
to love you by serving my neighbor.
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And how can you use it to share truth and inspire more resilience in your kids? Read here to find out…
This week marks our first week of camp at Hopetown. We've had high school kids at camp this week. And our hope is that what we've been learning might be something you could share with the teenagers you love. Read it together. Talk about it. Ask questions. And even throw stones…we're getting ahead of ourselves.
This week at camp has been the first week ever where we have watched three professional sports games. If you're from Nashville or know that we are, then you can probably guess which ones…the Stanley Cup. And, of course, Melissa, our resident Bible teacher, who has a gift of using all things to bring truth, has used the Preds…namely, the way the Preds fight in their games. She's not only talked about the way the Preds fight, but also a young, shepherd boy named David.
You know the story, from 1 Samuel 17.
Goliath was a Philistine, and a giant. His army was facing off with the Israelites. And every morning and night for forty days, he came out to shout at, threaten and taunt the Israelite army. Saul and all of the Israelites were "terrified and lost all hope." Vs. 17:11
The next sentence in The Message is "Enter David." You remember David…the youngest of eight brothers. He was sent to tend the sheep while the other brothers went to war. He not only was relegated to be a shepherd, but was given the task of carrying food back and forth to his big brothers. God, however, had something different in mind. He chose David to fight Goliath.
Enter David. God chose David to fight the giant.
Fast forward a few scenes later. King Saul is trying to help prepare David for battle. He outfits him with his own tunic, his armor and his helmet. It's all too much for David. His response to Saul? "'I can't even move with this stuff on me. I'm not used to this." And then, he took it all off. Then David took his shepherd's staff, selected five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the pocket of his shepherd's pack, and with his sling in his hand approached Goliath." Vs. 38-40. And then, as we know, David took him down.
David fought.
First, he removed the armor.
Next, he walked out to that giant.
And, finally, he fought the giant and won.
Let's start with the armor. We all have it. We put on armor, of one kind or another, to protect ourselves. We used the Enneagram to help us discover what kind of protection each of our personalities might have a tendency to use. The problem with armor is, just like David's, it often doesn't really work the way we thought it would. It's uncomfortable—actually, it's more than uncomfortable. Rather than protecting us, it hinders and even hurts us. It hurts us and others and keeps us from being who we really are—who God has uniquely designed us to be. It keeps us from moving into the redeemed parts of our personalities. We'll hit the highlights of those, in case you're an Enneagram aficionado. If not, we'd highly suggest you get a copy of The Road Back to You. It's a great way to understand and connect with everyone in your family, particularly teenagers.
In essence, God doesn't call everyone to be just the same. We all have unique, God-given personalities. David was not suited for Saul's armor. It was Saul's. David was called to take that armor off and to step into who God had uniquely made him to be…smooth stones and all.
And, as the song says, for every Goliath, there's a stone. Or, for every stone, there's a Goliath. We've all got them. We talked about the giants in the kids' lives tonight. One person's giant might be sadness over a divorce. Losing a parent. Some type of addiction. Hurt over lost friendships or relationships. Anxiety. Depression. Giants are the things that, like the Israelites, can cause us to become dismayed and give up hope.
That's where the Preds come in. Actually, that's where Jesus comes in, but by way of the Nashville Predators. They're actually a lot like David. Nobody would have thought they would have gotten this far in the season. Everybody in the playoffs seemed bigger and better. But those guys sure can fight. And do. It's the thing I think of the most when I think of hockey. That and the cheers of "It's all your fault. It's all your fault." We have those voices in our heads, too…the times we tell ourselves it's all our fault, and the times we tell ourselves it's all someone else's. In either case, it can take us out of the fight. But that's not what God says.
Enter David. Or William. Or Ashley. Or your name. Or your teenager's.
He calls you to take off your self-protective armor. He knows that giant feels and likely is bigger than you. He also knows that you're living in a culture that seems to have lost more hope than ever before…and sometimes even makes it look cool. But we need more kids who are willing to give hope. We need David's and William's and Ashley's who will take off their armor, name their giants and fight. You're going to have giants. Don't be surprised by them. Name them. But David didn't just walk to fight Goliath in the story. He ran. David trusted God.
In Psalm 18, the very same David says, "You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall."
David trusted God. He took off his armor. He named his giant and went out to fight him in his own David way. David knew God had turned his darkness to light. And God used David to bring light and victory and hope to the Israelites.
We ended our night tonight by naming our giants and actually throwing stones into the lake ourselves, symbolizing our own fight. You can throw some stones of your own, wherever you are. Enter David. Enter __________. God can and wants to use you. He wants to give you the confidence to fight your giants with your unique stones and His light, so that He can use you to bring light to others. There is always a reason to hope. "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!" John 16:33
Go Preds!


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Ingjaldr White-Eye was a Nord chieftain sometime in late Merethic Era or early First Era.
Ingjaldr was present during the Battle of the Moesring on Solstheim. During the battle the last ruler of the Snow Elves fell, he was one of the many Nord warriors who fell by the hand of the Snow Prince.
Ingjaldr's chronicler, Lokheim, wrote an account of the battle, it was later rewriten in a book, known by the name of "Fall of the Snow Prince."
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Justin Johnson is the gallery director for the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts – Fort Wayne, IN (2002-present). He holds both a BA (Fine/Commercial Art) and MA (Studio Art – Drawing) from the University of Saint Francis. He exhibits his work regionally and has had major exhibitions of his works at Wabash College (IN), Defiance College (OH), Adrian College (MI), Grace College (IN), Goshen College (IN), Manchester University (IN), and University of Saint Francis (IN). He also has had his work presented at Artlink Contemporary Gallery (AVA Award Winner, Midwest Regional Award Winner), Castle Gallery Fine Art, Crestwoods Gallery, First Presbyterian Gallery, and the Garrett Museum of Art.His work is represented by Crestwoods Gallery, Roanoke, IN.
His exhibition Elegies of Unrest is now on view at Artlink through December 8, 2017.


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Madonna- Pull the Plug demo review
Sounds like a mix of 80s hardcore, west coast powerviolence, and skate punk a la JFA and maybe some of Duane Peters' early work. Mile-a-minute punk rock to the bone, the topics are about typical punky things: Skateboarding, Street Fighter, hating school, getting pizza, and ripping off Black Sabbath riffs to start songs. Fun music, but unlike guitarist Richard Hackler's previous band XshallowbreathX, they seem to be very laid back and not at all serious, which is advantageous in some way and a disadvantage in others. These guys would have DEFINITELY opened for Capitalist Casualties or What Happens Next given the right time period. Not a lot to say about it- it's a demo, it's enjoyable, it's not that memorable, and it's a fun, higher-echelon punk band that would fit well on a local punk gig. My time wasn't wasted jamming this.
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The Enchanted Wild
An ongoing project inspired by the enchanted world around us, giving everyone a chance to possess magic. The owner and creator of The Enchanted Wild, Eryn Price-Ormsby, was raised surrounded by the fae. Her entire childhood was spent in a realm of make-believe with a mother whose greatest joy was dressing up and making art. After a lifetime of creating costumes for herself and friends she noticed the only options available for faeries were made of nylon and held on by ugly, uncomfortable arm straps. She and two of her friends created The Faerie Triad and worked together to make the perfect realistic faerie wings and assorted costume pieces. Over time everyone went their separate ways and Eryn took a break from design to work on her photography. Now she is jumping back and merging two of her greatest loves. These wings are extremely durable as well as beautiful and they will catch everyone's eyes with their iridescent glow. A felt loop slides into the back of any fitted top and gives the illusion of them growing straight out of your back! After more than two decades of wearing all sorts of wings for the first time these truly feel real and we are hoping you agree! They are available for custom order and rental for photoshoots. We also plan on doing a variety of mini session shoot days and workshops for photographers interested in capturing magic! Please reach out to plan a photoshoot of your own using the contact form. Based in Atlanta and willing to travel!
Eryn in one of her first pairs of wings


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These soft, fluffy and nutritious Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes are delectable to the taste buds. These pancakes are made with real ingredients and are super easy to make. In just few minutes a mouthwatering and family friendly breakfast/brunch gets ready. These pancakes are worth devouring every bite and you would crave for more.
Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes
Pancakes are my family's favorite morning meal. Therefore, I always try to create a new variety of pancakes. Of course I like to cook them from scratch and hence my pancakes are always made out of fresh and real ingredients. This time I chose cherries for my pancakes. My little one loves cherries and can munch on it all day. So, I got an idea to try Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes. Even though these pancakes look slightly different in color and texture from the regular ones but I must say they turned out outstanding. The combination of ingredients blended extremely well bringing out the delicious flavor of fresh cherries along with fiber rich oatmeal. I love drizzling lots of maple syrup over my pancakes so I made its batter little less sweet. This gave an opportunity to literally bathe them in maple syrup. To top it all with a dollop of vegan whipped cream these pancakes were even more desirable. These pancakes are perfect breakfast that satisfies your sweet tooth as well.
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Ingredients for Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup plant milk
Kitchen Tools for Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes
- A food processor/bender
- A knife
- A cutting board
- A large mixing bowl
- A whisk/large spoon
- A crepe pan
- A flat spatula
I love the fact that the pancakes can be enjoyed in any season. They are quick, easy and filling morning meal especially if made out of healthy ingredients. Many a times I make extra batch of pancakes and refrigerate them to be used over the weekdays. I simply warm it up either in the pan or in a microwave and serve it with fruits and syrup to my little one before dropping her off to school.
I am sure you will love these pancakes and crave for more and more!
If you like this Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes recipe, you can check out these recipes also on Life's Little Sweets: Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes, Potato Pancakes (GF), Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe, Simply Made Crepes Three Ways.
Cherry Oatmeal Pancakes
These soft, fluffy and nutritious Cheery Oatmeal Pancakes are delectable to the taste buds. These pancakes are made with real ingredients and are super easy to make. In just few minutes a mouthwatering and family friendly breakfast/brunch gets ready.
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup plant milk
- In a blender/food processor combine cherries, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Crush roughly and keep it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine oat flour, baking soda and salt. Mix very well with a spoon.
- Now, pour the cherry mixture and mix.
- Then, add milk and whip the batter. It will be a thick batter. For a thinner consistency add ¾ cup milk and then whip it up until all the ingredients are well blended and no lumps are left.
- Warm a griddle/nonstick pan and grease it.
- Pour 1 -1 ½ tbsp. of the batter in a round shape and let it cook until golden brown and the sides are dry. Flip it over with a spatula and cook again until golden in color.
- Repeat the same process for the rest of the batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with lots of maple syrup, fresh cherries and vegan whipped cream.
- For a thinner consistency of the batter add 3/4 cup of plant milk instead of 1/2 cup.
- Feel free to use gluten free oat flour for these pancakes.
- This recipe makes 8 pancakes and the serving size is 2 pancakes per person.
Nutrition Information:Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 291
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It takes a few flower petals to make this rich looking pair of round lever back earrings. Perfect for sensitive ears and being stainless steel will not tarnish. These earrings can hold your precious memories from special occasions.
Dimensions: 12mm round
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In Bartenders Guide, or How to Mix Drinks, Jerry Thomas said of the classic Coffee Cocktail recipe: "The name of this drink is a misnomer, as coffee and bitters are not to be found among its ingredients, but it looks like coffee when it has been properly concocted, and hence probably its name."
1 oz. Cognac
2 oz. tawny Port
½ oz. simple syrup (1:1)
1 whole egg (pasteurized if you like)
Tools: shaker tin, strainer, fine strainer
Glass: rocks
Garnish: grated nutmeg
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and double strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish.
Adapted from Jerry Thomas' Bartenders Guide, or How to Mix Drinks, 1887


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As the Japanese advance on Manila early in WWII, Brass Murphy, trying to escape, is given a military pass by a kindly priest. In cleric's disguise, Murphy finds himself the "chaperone" of a group of five showgirls. The plane in which they escape is shot down, and they find themselves on an enemy-held, small island. From that point on, their adventure becomes both harrowing and hilarious.
96 mins, Color, 1.33:1, 1964, Not Rated
A strange and suspenseful story of a penal camp located in Spain. A prisoner arrives in the camp and attempts to alleviate the suffering of the prisoners. Action galore!
102 mins, Color, 1.33:1, 1962, Not Rated
An American detective arriving in Johannesburg to claim an inheritance discovers that the deed to the estate has been falsified by a ruthless group of cutthroat criminals who are using it as a front to run dope. His attempts to regain control of the land leads him to several countries and finally to an abandoned warehouse where he is forced to engage in a deadly game of wits and weapons with the outlaws.
104 mins, Color, 1.33:1, 1970, Not Rated
A one-handed Marine captain leads a mission into the interior of the Philippines during early days of WWII to rescue an American general held captive there. Beset by jungle and the enemy, the group sets off on what becomes the most amazing adventure ever experienced by U.S. military men.
96 mins, Color, 1.33:1, 1961, Not Rated
George Montgomery
Valerie Varda
George Montgomery
Gilbert Roland
Ziva Rodann
George Montgomery
Tippi Hedren
Matt Monro
Davy Kaye
George Montgomery
Charito Luna
Mario Barri
DVD | 2 DISC | 398 minutes | 1964, 1962, 1970, 1961 | Color | Not Rated | English language | 1.33:1 / 4x3 | Dolby Digital | All Region


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other priorities in my life are competing for my time - and winning. so for now, i'm closing up shop. maybe inspiration will strike when the growing season starts.
until then,
until then,
I feel ya. I put my blog on hiatus a month ago and I'm struggling to bring it back. Too much other stuff going on right now.
But I did enjoy the updates here FWIW. ;)
I'll be waiting.
Just found your blog randomly...I live in Calabria and love your title :) Hope you'll be back blogging soon!