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Revelations: A trip down memory lane
By BY JENNIFER PREYSS
Sept. 8, 2012 at 4:08 a.m.
When I reflect on the woman I was 10 years ago, a vivid image of my pre-Jesus self comes to mind.
It's the image of a faithless and frightened woman - wearing too much makeup, a little black dress and suffocating pantyhose - walking into my cousin's church for the first time.
Sure, I'd been to church. My parents drug us kicking and screaming to the "holy place" about two Sundays a year, but it was always the most uncomfortable experience.
It was rigid and buttoned up. It meant wearing boring attire and those suffocating pantyhose. It was too quiet and full of angry, judgmental stares.
And my childhood church always confused me. There was so much organized standing up and sitting down, and standing up and sitting down, to the point where I convinced myself that the preacher was amused at his ability to get 1,000 people to stand and sit on command.
Every Sunday, there was unenthusiastic, out-of-key singing, which only made the standing up that much more intolerable.
There was so much pressure to "listen to the message," and an equal amount of pressure to exit the church pews as soon as possible a few minutes before service wrapped up, so my father wouldn't have sit in traffic.
Church, for me, wasn't something I looked forward to - ever.
But when I started hanging out with my cousin in college, Christianity looked different somehow.
Her God was patient and kind. Her faith was gentle and accepting. Her church stories seemed fun and interesting.
So, when she invited me to attend church with her, I thought it was at least worth an investigation.
But I knew I didn't belong there and had no intention of going back.
That Sunday morning, I remember walking to the door of her church - which was then a small startup meeting in the gymnasium of a local high school - fearing those churchy types would smell sin on me a mile away. In my head, a little voice told me, "You don't think they're going to know you don't belong here? Who are you kidding in these pantyhose?"
I took a deep breath and followed her toward the music.
"Welcome! Welcome! C'mon in, girls, go find you a seat," the greeter said.
In my stuffy church outfit, my mouth gaped open. Before me stood a tattooed and pierced greeter, who was so excited to give me a hug.
He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt, and his nails were painted. And the woman on his left, was wearing a cute sun dress with sandals.
I couldn't believe it. It was casual church.
When the service commenced, there were people dancing to the contemporary music, waving their hands in the air, and jumping up and down. The sermon was informative and well spoken, but it wasn't condemning. The whole place was weird, and I was waiting for snakes to rise out of some old lady's handbag.
But the more I absorbed my surroundings, I realized it wasn't weird. It was fun, and it made me smile.
I'd never seen a group of people display such freedom to live outside the religious rules of man and church, and praise God the way they were wired to worship.
I suppose it never occurred to me that some people really enjoy church, and enjoy worshiping the Lord. It never occurred to me that when you have a healthy relationship with Christ, spending time together wouldn't be uncomfortable.
I attended my cousin's church for about a year until I found another church body a little closer to college. But I'll never forget the impact that little gymnasium startup church made on my life. It's where I surrendered to Christ for the first time, and began my walk with the Lord. I know I wouldn't be in Victoria, following my journalism dreams, if I hadn't first been there.
I thought about that church the other day, and was reminded for a moment how far I've come in recent years.
On assignment at Covenant Life Center a week ago, I watched as people were dancing and laughing and praising God in such freedom. There was inexplicable joy, and unwavering enthusiasm to praise God.
There were no rules for worship, which has in many ways become my own personal Christian constitution.
At some point during the service, I glanced over at my photographer who was shooting the event from behind the crowd.
Her eyebrows were high; her body language was confused and tight. She was not comfortable.
But I smiled, and giggled softly to myself. Her expressions and surprise reminded me of myself, watching a bunch of crazy Christian folks praise God. It was the expression of someone who had never considered that Christianity can't be defined by Western church tradition, music, clothes or architecture.
It's defined by a changeless message that is forever in cultural transformation.
When I look back at myself 10 years ago, I can say with certainty that the faithless and frightened woman who entered my cousin's church all those years ago, doesn't exist anymore.
She's grown and matured in her faith; she's transformed into a better version of herself.
But I haven't reached the end yet.
I hope when I look back on myself 10 years from now, I'll have the same realization: That I'm not the same woman. I hope I'll realize another grand transformation that has moved further still from that pre-Jesus Jenny.
Jennifer Preyss is a reporter for the Victoria Advocate. You can reach her at 361-580-6535 or email@example.com.


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37,000 Jobs Created by Grant Program?
The extension of a federal grant program could create 37,000 jobs in the year 2012, says a report from the Solar Energy Industry Association. Called the 1603 Treasury program, it reimburses applicants who have installed renewable energy technology for their business, trade or to generate income.
SEIA says the program has supported about 45,000 jobs in the solar industry so far. If the program is extended two more years, it could result in the creation of 51,000 additional jobs they say. Grants made to states for solar, wind and other renewable energy projects are listed in this file. So much of the news related to solar energy in the United States lately is negative, it is drowning out the positive overall trend as we move towards cheaper and cheaper solar panels, and more solar installations.
The Solyndra debacle is regrettable, mainly due to the wasting of tax payer dollars, but solar itself is becoming less costly and more efficient. It will continue to do so, if we keep supporting it. Solyndra employed about 1,200 people, and all those jobs were lost, due to mismanagement of the company. Where is all the press about the success, and potential success of the 1603 treasury program? Does no one care about the potential 51,000 jobs that could be created by extending the 1603 Treasury program for two years? Or is it that most people are simply unaware of how successful it has been and might continue to be? It could be a self-destructive act to abandon it now.
"Killing the 1603 Program amounts to a tax increase on the thousands of small businesses that are creating jobs in solar. The bottom line is that our capital markets are still in trouble and this program is needed today as much as it was when it was created," said SEIA president Resch.
(Source: thehill.com)
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2016-2017 Faculty/Staff/Paraprofessional List
Pre-K Teachers
Pre-K 2 Mrs. Jennifer Perini
Pre-K 3 Mrs. Aleida Koppenhaver
Pre-K 3 Mrs. Dorianne Parapar
Pre-K 4 Mrs. Phyllis Abreu
Pre-K 4 Mrs. Michelle Davis
Elementary Teachers
Kindergarten Mrs. Ashley Holst
Kindergarten Ms. Raina Laham
First Ms. Ashley Berry
First Mrs. Catherine Dreher
Second Mrs. Joanne Jardon
Second Mrs. Amy Tavormina
Third Mrs. Katherine O'Hara
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Fourth Mrs. Christina Macey
Fourth Mrs. Jennifer Sardina
Fifth Mrs. Aurora Bacallao
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7th Grade Homeroom – Science Miss. Amanda Potenza
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8th Grade Homeroom – ELA/Language
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Music/Band/Choir Mr. Michael Rowe
Physical Education Mr. Erik de Jesus
Religion Coordinator Mrs. Donna Villavisanis
Reading Resource Mrs. Robyn Pustizzi
Spanish (7/8)/Computer (6-8)/ Technology Resource Specialist Mrs. Mercedes Sanchez
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Westridge homes for sale are going fast in Aldie Virginia because this new community has a lot going for it!
A newly-built Ryan Homes development in Loudoun County, the nation's most affluent and fastest developing area, Westridge is a community where families can settle into splendidly if comfort, luxury amenities, lush landscaping, easy access to fine schools, and fast commutes are what they're looking for.
Equipped with clubhouse and fitness centre, baseball and tennis courts, and a large pool perfect for Margaritaville parties, the community boasts state-of-the-art amenities. Community parks are enclosed by each of the neighborhoods with miles of walking trails to enjoy, several ponds are scattered throughout the area, and there's even a waterside gazebo in the heart of the community. The residents can also enjoy the use of a safe and modern tot lot.
With cul-de-sac, waterfront, wooded, and flat homesites available for some of the homes for sale in Aldie VA, and others creating quaint, colorful streetscapes, finding that home with character and appeal to suit your family will be a breeze.
There are several collections of Westridge homes for sale to choose from, each with a specific number of home designs. The Townhomes have Craftsman-style architecture in keeping with Westridge's nickname, 'the new home of the Good Old Days'. The Villas offer up to 4,000 sq. ft. of space and feature spectacular 2-level interiors. The Legacy collection features single family homes with up to 5 bedrooms and finished basements, and The Hometown dwellings feature front porches, expansive backyards, gourmet kitchens, luxurious bathrooms and finished rec rooms.
Only minutes away from Route 50, Route 66 and the Dulles Toll Road, commuting from Westridge is a walk in the park. The Loudoun County Connector Route is a mere mile away, and the Silver Metro Line station will soon be inaugurated 8 miles from Westridge, making these properties some of the most attractive Loudoun County Homes for sale. For those who love to travel and explore the world on their holidays, the Dulles International Airport is ready to serve with 125 destinations on offer.
Westridge is a wonderful place to bring up children. The John Campe High School is across the street from the community entrance, and some of the finest Loudoun County PK-5 schools are located within minutes. The Aldie Elementary School and the Pinebrook Elementary School are just such examples, followed by the Mercer Middle School. The StoneSprings Hospital Center is a 10-minute drive away, and the fire department is only a stone's throw away from the community.
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Are you marketing on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest? This article shares how to use audience insights to improve your social media marketing.
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Peg Corwin's curator insight, October 4, 2015 11:50 AM
Good details on Pinterest Insights, after the discussion of Facebook and Twitter metrics.


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Sounds mostly pretty reasonable to me. A few queries: 1. "Short quotations from any source" - as in, any W3C spec, or talking more generally? 2. I think something specific needs to be added in to urge the reader to think carefully about what stuff from W3C specs they do quote. I can understand people wanting to quote short bits of explanation of examples to add to a discussion, but not liberally republishing large sections. As you say, these documents aren't really meant for web developers. Should we follow that up with a comment along the lines of "inappropriate or excessive quotations will be removed", or is that too aggressive? Chris On 27 Nov 2012, at 16:23, Doug Schepers <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Hi, folks- > > There have been a few requests to quote W3C specifications on WPD, in light of W3C's document license policy [1]. > > We've had some discussions about this in the W3C team, and we're agreed that this is okay, and are working on articulating this clearly. > > Before we go much further internally, I wanted to show you where we are, and get feedback to go forward. > > How does something like this strike you, as a FAQ item? > > [[ > "Can I use text from W3C Specifications on WebPlatform.org" > > Yes. > > W3C Recommendations are licensed under the > [http://www.w3.org/Consortium/Legal/2002/copyright-documents-20021231 > W3C Document License], which permits reproduction in full with attribution. > > Short quotations from any source may be made as fair use. In addition, > W3C grants permission to include longer direct quotations from W3C > specifications, under the W3C Document License. > > Images and diagrams from specifications may also be used on the documentation site, with proper attribution. > > To provide attribution, simply add a link to the quoted section of the specification along with your copied quote, like so: > > ((Add example here)) > > Web Platform Docs has a [[future_url| link to the W3C copyright notice]], which applies site-wide, so there is no need to include additional copyright information. > ]] > > Keep in mind that under CC-BY, people will be copying and reusing the content from WPD elsewhere, so whatever solution we come up with needs to take that into account. > > Thoughts? Would this suffice? Do you have any other suggestions or things we missed? > > (On a meta note, I think we need to be careful about quoting from specs, because they aren't really meant for web developers, but for software implementers.) > > [1] http://www.w3.org/Consortium/Legal/2002/copyright-documents-20021231 > > Regards- > -Doug >Received on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 16:46:47 UTC
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Spicy Chicken Chili
Serving this spicy stew is a surefire way to please everyone at the table. Leftover turkey or chicken can be substituted for the chicken thighs.
Level: Moderate
Serves: 4
- 2 tbsp. Cooking oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb. skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
- 4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1½ c. canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
- 2½ c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1.67 c. drained and rinsed pinto beans (from one 15-ounce can)
- 1.67 c. drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
- ½ tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- ⅓ c. Chopped cilantro (optional)
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to moderate and stir in the chicken strips. Cook until they are no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Add the jalapeños, the tomatoes with their juice, and the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the saucepan and stir in the beans and black pepper. Simmer until the chili is thickened, about 15 minutes longer. Serve topped with the cilantro.
- Menu Suggestion: Wedges of corn bread are always a good complement to chili. Or serve the chili over macaroni or rice.
- Wine Recommendation: A red wine with plenty of acidity is best suited to the spice and heat here. Look for a sangiovese from California or a dolcetto from the Piedmont region of Italy.
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FLORA, Ind (WISH) Hundreds bid farewell Monday to Tipton County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Calvin.
Calvin was killed in a single car crash responding to a call last Saturday.
"My brother, I will always be here to laugh or cry. I will hold you up. Brother, if we ever part ways know I am here always," said Luke Calvin, Deputy Calvin's brother
"Good bye for now Jake and I'll meet you again someday," said Todd Price, Deputy Calvin's best friend.
Law enforcement officers from across Indiana and neighboring states were in attendance for the service.
To accommodate the crowd of nearly 600, Deputy Calvin's funeral was held at his alma mater, Carroll High School in Flora.
"We're here today not to honor the way Deputy Calvin died, but to honor the way he lived his life," said Sgt Tony Slocum with the Indiana State Police.
Prior to joining the sheriff's office, Deputy Calvin was in the U.S. Air Force. He also served as a police officer, EMT, and volunteer firefighter.
And beyond his service to his community, Deputy Calvin was also remembered for his character
"He was a model for determination and stubbornness," said Price. "And he never gave up on a goal or a plan he had even when met with an obstacle. He'd adapt and move on," said Price
Deputy Calvin is survived by his parents and fiance. The two were set to get married next fall.


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Homemade German Chocolate Cake
For the cake:
1 pkg. (4 oz) Baker's German Sweet Chocolate
½ cup water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
For the coconut-pecan frosting:
4 egg yolks
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups sugar
¾ cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
1 pkg. (7 ounces) coconut
1-1/2 cups pecans, chopped
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Just as you search online to learn about potential employers, many employers are looking online to learn more about you. Employers will often research candidates before or during the interview process. It is important that you are aware of the implications that your online presence may have on your reputation and employment prospects.
Recruiters regularly search for applicants on social and professional networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn. They are looking to see if there is something about a candidate's lifestyle that the employer might find questionable or contrary to the core values of the organization.
If you have a page on a social networking site think about CONTEXT and CONTENT. What may be amusing to you or your friends may very well be in poor taste or demonstrate poor judgment to prospective employers and faculty (should you need a recommendation). Hobbies mentioned on these sites are often inappropriate and can taint an employer's first impression. Your online reputation may not only prevent you from getting the job, but you may never get the interview in the first place. Doubts may be raised about your judgment and professionalism. As you can imagine, employers are concerned with issues like professionalism and sexual harassment.
A good rule of thumb: if you don't want the Dean to see it, it shouldn't be on there! Keep in mind that you may have limited ability to control your online reputation because of photographs posted of you on other sites or blogs written about you by someone else.
1. Google yourself – Do you know what is on the web associated with your name? Do you know what is associated with your email address? Be sure to do a blog search as well (www.blogsearch.google.com).
2. If you don't like what you find, and you have not posted it, there are a couple of things to do: set up a Google Alert; work with a subscription service; participate in Google bombing to reorder items that appear in a Google search so that the better ones are near the top and the less desirable drop down further in the search. One of the easiest tools for tracking what Google knows about a topic is Google Alert.
3. Educate yourself about the privacy settings on your own web pages. For example, who can view your page? Who can place content on your page? Does that content need to be approved by you before posting?
4. If you use a networking site like Facebook or LinkedIn, update your page to reflect your job search image. Be sure you are using a professional picture and professional language. Clean up your page even if you aren't using your own name. There are ways to find out who it really is even if you are hiding out behind a nondescript screen name. Be aware that anything posted online, even to a site that offers limited password protection, is information that can potentially be accessed by anyone at anytime and forever. Think about it like this--posting information online is like getting a tattoo: be prepared for it to be out there forever and for people to see it who you may not want to see it.


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Google has announced that it will be extending the availability of Top Search Queries data in Webmaster Tools from 90 days to one year.
There is as such no update on the duration from which the change will be applied.
Search Engine Land recently covered an article on the conflict between Google limiting the time period of data in Webmaster Tools but putting no limit for publishers importing the data into Google AdWords accounts.
And the news that we have covered today is in response to the article, wherein Google has also said, "We plan to provide a year's worth of data in the Top Search Queries report in Webmaster Tools".
If you want to use AdWords to archive the data for a period longer than one year, you can use the new Paid & Organic report.
Once you have linked the AdWords account to Google Webmaster Tools, select "All Online Campaigns" and go to "Dimensions" tab. Change "View" to "Paid & Organic" and you will be able to see the search data with no one-year cutoff.Google to Extend Top Search Queries Data Availability till One Year on Webmaster Tools!,