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Poverty: Bane or Blessing of Ecumenical Relations
Maryhill Mission Lectures, 25 May 2009
"...When Jacob had cooked soup, Esau came in from the field and he was famished; and Esau said to Jacob, 'Please let me have a swallow of that red stuff there, for I am famished.' Therefore his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, 'First sell me your birthright.' Esau said, 'Behold, I am about to die; so of what use then is the birthright to me?' And Jacob said, 'First swear to me"; so he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil soup; and he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright." (Genesis 25: 29-34)
The World Needs Soup
The world needs soup. Unfortunately, millions of people cannot even have or afford a decent cup of hot soup. Many in this country are so poor they gargle water for breakfast, take hot water for lunch, and force themselves to sleep at night in place of supper. Mas emphatic sa Tagalog: Marami tayong kababayan na mumog ang agahan, nilagang tubig ang tanghalian, at tulog ang hapunan.
Kailangan ng mundo ang sopas. When Esau, in the Genesis text above, came to his brother, he was close to death. And he asked for soup. For billions of dispossessed people today who struggle against death forces everyday, John 10:10's "abundant life" is soup. When our sisters and brothers' homes and livelihood are destroyed by flash floods, our relief operations bring soup. When we offer feeding programs to our malnourished grade school children, we bring them soup. When our churches and church-related institutions welcome the homeless and street-children into our "soup kitchens," guess what we offer them?
But as Matthew 25: 31-46 and Luke 4: 18-19 remind and challenge us, soup is more than food for the hungry and drink for the thirsty. It is also just wages for workers, homes for the homeless, justice for the oppressed, care for the sick and dying, welcome to the stranger, land for the landless, liberation for those in bondage and captivity, solidarity with those whose only hope is God.
The United States of America has resources to feed 40 billion people. That figure is six times the current population of the world, yet, according to UNICEF 25,000 children—5 years old or younger—die each day due to poverty. UNICEF estimates that it will only take 6 billion dollars annually to make sure that every one on earth receives basic education. It will take 9 billion dollars each year to make sure that everyone gets safe water and sanitation. 12 billion dollars a year would ensure that all women will receive reproductive health services, while 13 billion will ensure that each human being will receive basic health care. Yet, we know that three out of every four people in the world survive on 1 dollar or less than 50 pesos a day. The world—especially that larger part of the world that calls itself Christian—apparently does not prioritize or find important to allocate funds, services or resources to provide the "soup" for food, education, and basic health care.
Consider these figures: The United States spends 8 billion dollars each year on cosmetics. Europe spends 11 billion a year on ice cream. The US and Europe spend 12 billion annually on perfume and 17 billion a year on pet food. Japan spends 35 billion annually on business entertainment. Europeans spend 50 billion a year on cigarettes and 105 billion on alcoholic drinks. And, most unfortunate of all, the world spends 780 billion each year on weapons of mass destruction, on the most effective and efficient implements to kill people.1
And to bring these figures closer to home: Filipinos spend 7 billion pesos a year on whitening soap. Pitong bilyong piso taon-taon ang ginagastos natin para sa sabong pampaputi.
What Ecumenism?!
Over half a century ago, in Prapat, the very first regional ecumenical organization, the East Asia Christian Conference, was organized. At that time many in the West seemed against the conference that brought together ecumenical leaders from Asia and Africa who were united against colonialism and Western hegemony. Prapat become a landmark in Asia's ecumenical history as it set out to overcome the West's domination of the ecumenical journey. Prapat made clear the direction that the Asian churches intended to take: to become the subjects, not objects, of ecumenical history. The united declaration was "working together for our common task."
Unfortunately, the Congress of Asian Theologians' meeting in Chiangmai in 2004 noted that Asia, almost 50 years after Prapat, remains "dependent on financial support from mother churches in Europe or America, and that the present state of ecumenism and the churches in Asia reflect the fragmentation of these churches and their limited, exclusive theologies. It is ecumenism tending towards stagnation and the protection of the status quo of churches in the Pax Americana. D. T. Niles' "Christianity as a potted plant" in Asia is, today, actually more of a transplanted forest! Ecumenism in Asia has become an "us" and "them" affair.2
Laura Donaldson, a Cherokee, writing in Semeia 75 convicts us when she asked, "What civilization invented the most brutal system of conquest and exploitation the world has ever known? Christian. Who made slavery the basis for capitalist expansion? Christians. What religion has been the most responsible for the genocide of aboriginal peoples? Christianity. In my view, the Christian church has a much more substantial record of pure evil than any final good."
The first one thousand years of Christianity was one millennium of war and destruction in the name of Jesus Christ. And those "civilizing missions" have not stopped. Even today, the most oppressive and dehumanizing societies are led by "Christian" centurions who have no qualms maiming and destroying those who are not "one of them." And we know at least two of these Christian "centurions." One was in the White House for two terms. The other is still in Malacanang.
The July 2006 Manila Declaration3 of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches says:
Western Christianity has been closely related to empire since Roman days. Since then it has spread throughout the world, and now it is being used to provide ideological legitimization for today's empire. Globalized Christendom and the 'crusades' it embarks upon today are symbiotically intertwined with global capital and the power of the global empire. In its triumphalistic pursuits, it discounts if not condemns all other religious faiths and cultures. The indigenous religions of many communities are destroyed and Islam is vilified.
The convergence of Christian religion with Western modernity has destroyed the religious and cultural life of peoples and their communities throughout the world. The powers and principalities of the global market and empire are being baptized by these theological distortions of 'Christianity', which promote religious conflicts and bigotry globally.
The Christian religion of empire treats others as 'gentiles' to be conquered, as the 'evil empire' to be destroyed, or as the 'axis of evil' to be eradicated from the earth. The empire claims that the 'goodness' of the empire must overcome these 'evils'. Its false messianic spirit is imbued with the demonic.
These false claims destroy the integrity of faiths, and radically erode the identity of Christian faith in Jesus Christ. As the spirit of empire penetrates souls, the power of global empire possesses the bodies of all living beings. Lord of its domain, it builds temples for the global market to serve Profit (Mammon).
The empire uses 'democracy' as an umbrella term for the kind of political regime that it would like to see installed all over the world. Bringing democracy to countries that do not yet have it is claimed as the defining purpose of US foreign policy. For the US, democracies abroad are regimes that support or follow its dictates.
In the Feeding of the 5000, found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Jesus seeing the hungry multitudes, tells his disciples, tells us—who love to call ourselves his disciples—to give them something to eat. And what do the disciples do? They tell Jesus, "Send the crowd away" and "Are we going to spend our own money to feed them?" and "Six months wages worth of bread would not be enough to feed them." It has been 2000 years. We are still coming up with excuses. In the story, a young child offers what he had, five loaves and two fish, in response to Jesus' challenge.
Today, the multitudes are still hungry and we are still making up excuses.
Which Jesus
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine Jesus, the one many of us call our Personal Lord and Savior. If the Jesus we imagine looks like an American or European movie star, white, blond, and with blue eyes, then we're following the wrong Jesus. If the Jesus we imagine is the same Jesus who told McKinley to take possession of the Philippines, and told Bush to bomb Afghanistan and Iraq, then we're following the wrong Jesus. If we imagine the same Jesus that Gloria Arroyo prays to before she gives the orders to General Jovito Palparan abduct and harass our priests, nuns, pastors, church workers, and militant grassroots organizers then we're following the wrong Jesus. If the Jesus we imagine tells us to build huge buildings and air-conditioned chapels in his honor instead of reaching out to the poor and the marginalized among us, then we are following the wrong Jesus. If the Jesus we imagine has prepared a mansion in heaven for us, and wants us to spend eternity with him in an other-worldly place, and has no problems when his followers kill people and cultures in his name, then, definitely, we are following the wrong Jesus.
If the Jesus we imagine has no problem with poverty, does not care to address its root causes and its eradication, and believes that being poor is either God's will or is a result of indolence or is a test of faith, then we are following the wrong Jesus.
Millions of people worship this Jesus, what the World Alliance of Reformed Churches calls the Constantinian Jesus. Patron. Emperor. King of Kings. Lord of Lords. Master of the Universe. Millions follow this Imperial Jesus. Millions have been killed and massacred in the name of this Jesus.
We are so used to that word "Gospel," that it has lost its original meaning. But in antiquity, when the Roman empire went off and conquered another land in the name of their god Caesar, and killed all the men, raped all the women, and destroyed all the homes, the soldiers would come back parading throughout the land announcing "the Gospel according to Caesar," the Good News of the latest victory of Caesar, that another land has been conquered for their god Caesar, and that Caesar's enemies have been killed.4
When the Gospel of Mark announces the "beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," he actually announces the most radical, subversive proclamation during that time—Jesus is Lord, and not Caesar; God's reign has come, and Rome's has come to an end. Put in another way, in Greek the empire was called basileia; the emperor, basileus. For almost everyone in the empire, Rome was basileia; Caesar was basileus. I said, almost, because for Christians, God's reign was basileia; Jesus was basileus.
In Jesus' alternative or counter-empire, there was only one commandment: love for neighbor, especially the least. In Luke 10:28, Jesus tells a lawyer that love for God and love for neighbor is one commandment. He tells the parable of the Samaritan to make his point.
Paul summarizes all the commandments in Romans 13:9 as love for neighbor. James is more explicit in 2:15-17 when he wrote, "If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace… and yet do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?" The message of the Johannine letters is straight-forward: if you say you love God, whom you do not see, but not your brothers and sisters, whom you see, then you are a liar. In Mark 17: 21, Jesus tells a rich young man, "Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor… then come follow me."
Now, if the Jesus we imagine is the Jesus of the Gospels, the compassionate Jesus whose insides were crushed at the sight of injustice, the Jesus who gave food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, who visited the sick and the imprisoned, who welcomed strangers, and clothed the naked, who proclaimed liberty to the captives, and who gave his life so that others may live, the one who told the rich to sell everything they have and give all the proceeds to the poor, then, my dear friends, we are following the right Jesus.
The WARC calls this Jesus the Galilean One. The One who left heaven to be with us. The One who is not in Jerusalem where we expect him to be. The One who is in Galilee where we don't want him to be, among the poor and the marginalized are. The One who left his followers only a single commandment: "Love your neighbor." The One whom the Empire eventually executed.
And those who follow this "Executed God" are persecuted, harassed, and, yes, like him, murdered. And many of his followers in the Philippines are called communists or, worse, terrorists!
The world does not need pre-cooked or instant noodle soup. This is the recipe of the Constantinian Jesus and his followers. Dole-outs. Always with strings attached.
More importantly, the world does not need people like Jacob who used soup to take advantage of his famished brother.
God's Oikos: We are Family—All of US
More often than not, we define ecumenism as about "us" and "them." Insiders and outsiders. Saved and unsaved. Christian and not. Now, if God is our parent, as Jesus taught us, then all of us are brothers and sisters. All of us.
Contrary to what Cain said, we are each others' keepers.
God's household is God's project. Who are members of God's oikos depends on whom God chooses to be part of it. It is, and never will be, our choice. Let us look at four episodes from the biblical narratives that are quite familiar to most of us:
1. 1 Samuel 16 : Jesse and his seven oldest sons under-estimated David. No one, not his father, nor his brothers, not even David, thought that David was worthy to be king. But God chose the least of Jesse's sons. God's oikos include family members who are in the margins.
2. The Story of Jonah : Jonah disobeys God because he wanted God to destroy the "evil" empire. But God saves Nineveh. God saves whomever God wants to save. God's oikos include those we hate and despise.
3. Luke 10: 25-37 : Samaritans were bastards, demon-possessed, and worshipped the wrong God. It is the Samaritan who serves as keeper of his wounded brother. God's oikos include those we think don't deserve to be God's people.
4. Matthew 25: 31-46 : Both blessed and cursed were judged with one standard—being each other's keepers. God's oikos include those who do not expect to be part of it yet do exactly what brothers and sisters should do for each other.
The blessed were not blessed because they did what they did for God's sake. They were blessed because they did what they did for people's sake. A parent's greatest joy is for his/her children to care for each other, not to outdo each other in gaining the parent's favor.
The Jeepney has been described as a Filipino home on wheels.5 There is always space for the unexpected visitor, the complete stranger around our dining tables. There is always space for the unexpected passenger in a jeepney. "Ang siyaman nagiging sampuan." God's oikos has space for the most unexpected, even the most unwelcome member because, let me reiterate, God's oikos is God's project, not ours.
If God is our parent, then we are brothers and sisters. We are family. Sa pamilya ng Dios, walang anak sa loob at anak sa labas. Lahat anak. We are each other's keepers. We were during the time of Cain, during the time of Jacob. We are now.
Every moment of our lives, God, our parent, is asking us—where is your sister, where is your brother?
The Parable of the Stone Soup
A long time ago in a barrio far away came a very old woman. She was probably just passing by because she took the dusty road that bordered the small community. Because it was almost dark, she stopped by the roadside and began to build a fire. She took out an earthen pot from the bag she lugged around and, after filling it with water, set it over the fire. Out of the same bag she brought out a small river stone and a pinch of rock salt and put these in the pot.
An old woman alone by the road is hard to miss. Soon children were upon her. "Lola (Grandma)," they asked, "what are you doing?" "I'm cooking soup," she answered, "why don't you join me?" They sure did and after a while there was a huge circle of children gathered around the fire as the old lady narrated stories about elves and fairies and dragons. It was late. It was dark and the children were still out so their parents began looking for them. They eventually found them with the old lady. "Lola," they asked, "what are you doing?" "I'm cooking soup," she answered, "why don't you join me?" They sure did and after a while there was a huge circle of children with their parents gathered around the fire as the old lady continued telling stories of elves and fairies and dragons.
"Lola, " a mother volunteered, "I still have leftover meat at home. We can put it in the pot." "We have vegetables we can add to the pot too!" another remarked. And so everyone brought back what they could and put these in the pot. Eventually, the whole community shared not just stories but a hot pot of soup that began with a cold river stone and a pinch of rock salt.6
The world needs soup. But, the world does not need pre-cooked or instant noodle soup. The soup that can meet the world's hunger, as Mother Mary John Mananzan7 puts it, is the soup we cook together. Each one contributing what each can. Because we are each other's keepers. That soup could mean food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, just wages for workers, homes for the homeless, justice for the oppressed, care for the sick and dying, land for the landless, liberation for those in bondage and captivity, solidarity with those whose only hope is God.
Those of us who call ourselves Christian do not have the monopoly on soup.
Cain was wrong, Jacob was wrong. We are each other's keepers. We are—all of us—brothers and sisters. Kapatid, igsoon, kabsat. Kapatid is from Patid ng Bituka. We are parts of one gut. We, all of us—Christians, Moslems, Jews, Buddhists, and those who are so unlike us—are family. God's oikos.
Joan Baez's song was right. It has always been right. No one is an island. No one stands alone. Each one's joy is joy to me. Each one's grief is my own. We need one another so I will defend. Each one is my brother, each one is my sister.8 Each one is my friend. Kapatid, igsoon, kabsat.
Revelation Enriquez Velunta
Union Theological Seminary, Philippines
NO MAN IS AN ISLAND (Joan Baez)
No man is an island,
No man stands alone,
Each man's joy is joy to me,
Each man's grief is my own.
We need one another,
So I will defend,
Each man as my brother,
Each man as my friend.
I saw the people gather,
I heard the music start,
The song that they were singing,
Is ringing in my heart.
No man is an island,
Way out in the blue,
We all look to the one above,
For our strength to renew.
When I help my brother,
Then I know that I,
Plant the seed of friendship,
That will never die.
1 Statistics available from Anup Shah, Poverty Facts and Stats, GlobalIssues.org, Last updated: Sunday, March 22, 2009
2 From discussions and presentations at the Hong Kong Consultations of the Rerouting Ecumenism in Asia Project of the Christian Conference of Asia, 9-12 November 2006.
3 Presented by Kim Yong Bock at Philippine Christian University, 21 July 2006. The document is available online at http://www.peaceforlife.org/resources/faithresist/2006/06-0715-ecumenical.html.
4 Available at http://www.fatherjohndear.org/sermons_homilies/repent_believe.html)
5 For more on decolonizing readings of the Bible and Jeepney Hermeneutics, please check out the Union Seminary Bulletin, Volumes 1, 3, and 4 (UTS, 2002, 2007), The National Council of Churches in the Philipppines' journal Tugon Volume 14, Nos. 1 and 2, or visit http://jeepney.blogspot.com.
6 From Anumang Hiram Kung Hindi Masikip ay Maluwang: Iba't-Ibang Anyo ng Teolohiyang Pumipiglas, Revelation Velunta, Ed. (Union Theological Seminary, 2006), pp. 4-5.
7 Aside from Mother Mary John Mananzan's ideas, many arguments in this brief essay resonate with insights from John Dominic Crossan and the members of the Jesus Seminar, Mark Kline Taylor, Ched Myers, Daniel Patte, Elizabeth Schussler-Fiorenza, Renate Rose, William Herzog, Laura Donaldson, Elizabeth Dominguez, Melinda Grace Aoanan, and Fr. Carlos Abesamis.
8 Full lyrics at the end of the essay.


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Uke 416
Hey folks. This time Uke 416 goes comedy so get yer laughing gear on for three uke playin chuckle inducing acts. Four if you count your laughable host The Wordman Of Alcatraz. Here's our line-up for June 8 at C'est What- Chelsea Manders, Jodi Pape, Brenden Cavin. As always it's pay if and what you can. Really? Yes, unbeatable and unmissable so mark it down and we'll see you there.

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IoT. Companies are designing it. Companies acquire other companies making it, and it is going to be a market of Billions of dollars. But no company has it. What is it? This thing called the Internet of Things.
For a couple of years we've been hearing about how the Internet of Things (IoT) or Internet of Everything (IoE) is coming and that is going to revolutionize everything. Funny thing, I worked on it long before it was even called IoT, and I can tell you much hasn't changed. These are grand ideas that require a fundamental revolution in our technology but being built on the back of basically the same technology we've been using for 10+ years.
As the precursor to the IoT, the Department of Defense funded initiatives to develop smart sensor networks that would cost nothing and monitor everything. Applications were clearly military in nature to monitor soldiers and the battlefield. The National Science Foundation also provided funding for some of the more civilian applications such as mine monitoring, structural health monitoring, medical monitoring, etc. These Wireless Sensor Networks were developed by many universities worldwide. A few startups even started commercializing some platforms and either died or evolved into developing IP based products. I myself developed a few Wireless Sensor nodes. These "Motes" as they came to be called had a few issues:
1) Power Consumption – A useful platform is one that is operating and sending data, but battery technology has progressed very little compared to semiconductors. This forces these platforms have to sleep for long periods of time in order to last long enough. Wireless transmissions are very expensive in terms of power and require complex algorithms.
2) Cost – The idea was to deploy millions of low cost sensors that wouldn't need to be retrieved. Needless to say, using Commercial components made reasonable systems rather expensive. A few custom ICs made that integrated complete WSN functionality were interesting, but never really made it out there.
3) Limited Functionality – The limitation in size and power resulted in limited applications. Video and audio require significant processing that drains batteries easily.
The biggest question back then, and now, is what to monitor. If sensor nodes were free and last forever, then we would deploy them everywhere. But they are now and so we must strategically fit them where they would provide the most value. Today you hear the internet of everything. Do I really need to monitor my chair? Does it really provide me with any value?
The answer to this question is basically that WSNs and IoT will move at the pace where they would provide value and can be "absorbed" by customers. As an example, WSN technology made it to some data-centers where they could save money by monitoring power consumption and improving power efficiency. Clearly a good value proposition where you could show quick savings. Today you see Internet enabled outlets, Smartphone enabled key locks, etc.
Another issue back then was the diverging technologies used for wireless connectivity. 2.4GHz, 900MHz, Wi-Fi, Sonar, and many other low level layers were used, making compatibility impossible. Some of this hasn't changed.
In many ways, IoT is very much the Gold rushes of old, with the usual results:
1) Most will try and fail to make a dent in the market, either to be acquired or simply disappear
2) Some will figure out good and sensible applications and solutions that people actually want.
3) Everyone wants a piece of the action and is supposedly moving into position to extract all they can, but few actually understand what it will be.
#2 is critical. While talking with people developing IoT solutions I often ask what are their customers going to monitor. "Everything" is one of the most common answers I get.
Don't develop a generic system that does everything. Start attacking problems that IoT technologies can solve. People will pay for this value.
One company that seems to be attacking the issue the right way is Nest Labs, the developer of the Nest Thermostat and Smoke Alarm. Tony Faddell, who worked at Apple designing the iPod and left to start Nest hates the IoT monkier. He's right. He also says that companies should focus on solving actual problems. The Nest Thermostat and Smoke alarm aren't billed as IoT devices, but just devices that help improve household items.


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Cardiff City's Next Captain
Vital Cardiff City wants your opinion!!!
This season's captain Darren Purse was kept out of the side for lengthy periods with injuries and suspension. This allowed the other two centre-backs Roger Johnson and Glenn Loovens to impress and Purse is not certain of a starting berth next season when fit.
A poll is open for you to vote for your choice of Skipper.
Darren Purse
The obvious choice and most experienced player. He has good organisation and determination making him an accomplished leader. However, he may start the season as third choice centre half.
Roger Johnson
Voted Player of the Season and has good leadership qualities. Vocal in defence and looking a good player. Captained Wycombe from an early age and his calm but solid performances demand respect.
Riccy Scimeca
Another 'old head', Scimeca is our midfield general and deputised for much of last season. Vastly experienced and a strong character, Scimeca could be a popular choice.
Michael Chopra
A bubbly character, and undoubtedly a star of the team. His work rate defines him as an example to the team and he's never afraid to give his views to the team. Never gives up and would relish the chance to get more from his colleagues.
Stephen McPhail
A suprise choice as stand-in captain last season, McPhail is quieter than a normal captain but can still dictate the play on his day. Is more experienced than most in the side and always at the centre of Cardiff's play.
You don't have to be a member to vote, but help us out by signing up!
You will then be able to post comments, earn points for voting and participate in the Vital Cardiff Forum
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Looking Back
Published 9:31 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2014
On this date in ...
1914: Josephine Eldere was arrested in Albany for violating the Sullivan Act by having a concealed revolver and stiletto without a license, and her stepsister Esther Teator was arrested for vagrancy. When she was found, Eldere was dressed in men's clothes, and police began to suspect that she was the "man" behind a series of recent holdups in the city's West End.
1964: The four-story brick building at 4-6 Sheridan Ave. in Albany was purchased by J. & L. Paper Products since its building at 74 Hamilton St. was taken over by the state for the South Mall redevelopment project.
1989: About two dozen animalrights activists looked on in Halfmoon Town Court as Justice Lester Wormuth told a man accused of killing a cat to return next month. The group, representing five animal organizations, vowed to be in court, too, when Ross Goldstock returned. Goldstock was arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor under the state Agriculture and Markets Law. He was free on $10,000 bail.
Want to read more about the Capital Region's past? Have any memories or thoughts about how our history relates to today's events? See http://blog.timesunion.com/history/.


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あんパン! / anpan!
3 Ish Good!
KS and I stopped by a local Japanese-style bakery after dinner the other night and found some cute little individually-wrapped anpan on the shelf for sale! It turned out to be a "2 for $2.40" night, so we picked up a couple for photos and breakfast.
For those of you who are not familiar with this Japanese baked "pastry", it's a mildly sweetened bread with an anko (or sweet red bean paste) filling. It's a pretty popular snacking food in Japan, widely available at most bakeries. Other varieties of anpan are found nowadays with sesame seed, poppy seed, pumpkin seed toppings, or different bean fillings.
To see more about anpan, check out the Ginza Kimuraya Sohonten site! As far as I can tell, this company is the creator of the original anpan!
Can you see why Anise decided to name her pup "Anpan"? XD;


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Wild Frontier Charity Night
Our charity night was a great success. The Strolling Tones entertainment was excellent. They are a group of amateur singers (with a sense of humour) who have been touched by Cancer one way or another. They have either had cancer themselves, lost a loved one or have a friend with cancer. They spend their time raising money for cancer research. This year they have raised many thousands. On our night we raised another $750.00 to add to their kitty – well done!
We had songs from someone who looked like a Rusty Springfield, we had Batman in an Elvis suit, they literally bared their soul in the colorectal surgeon song. We also had someone who looked like a lame Edna who as a finale, with all members of the cast gave a good rendition of We Are Australian.
Afterwards the Tones and members of the audience all had a good laugh trying to do that stuff we call square dancing. All in all, a successful and thoroughly entertaining evening. Well done the Strolling Tones, Jeff and the committee members who helped organize the show – and the food mmmmmmmm.
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Well you did waste your time! I never mentioned cup of russia i blanketly said last season and the one before - meaning at some point over those seasons i feel that he's been held up, i mentioned no specific compeitions. The competitions i was thinking of specifcally for Plushy were '04 worlds and europeans - i forget which one it was that he fell a couple of times and singled an axel and still got something ludicrous like a silver medal when he should have been dumped off the podium with a performance like that.Originally Posted by curious
Sadly you also appear to be blind and/or illiterate since my post replying to yours said i thought Michelle has also been held up on the basis of previous performance/world rakings...which part of that statement don't you understand???


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The day just kept getting better for Lakeside coach Bryan Wells.
First, he witnessed Rebeccah Houston qualify for the state meet in the 200-yard freestyle. Then Lauren Harter became the first Lakeside diver to qualify for the state championships in four years. The day ended with Wells' boys and girls squads capturing first place for the second consecutive year at the Panther Pack Invitational at the Augusta Aquatics Center.
The girls overcame a 70-point deficit in the final events to defeat Camden County by 12, 396-384. The boys battled Greenbrier the whole day and pulled away late to win, 333-317.5.
"Overall we did well," Wells said. "The girls stepped up and the relays did well, considering (the kids) being sick."
Houston and Harter were the only two Panthers girls to individually qualify for the state meet in Atlanta on Feb. 14-15, but their 400 freestyle relay also qualified.
For Harter the feat was especially sweet. She stopped diving in the sixth grade to concentrate on cheerleading before returning to the sport this season. A lack of diving coaches - and having to learn three new dives in two weeks - didn't stop her.
Harter had to score 270 to qualify. She finished with 303.75.
"I didn't think I was going to make it," she said. "I didn't think I was going to score that well."
On the boys side, Wells will bring a strong contingent to the state championships. He estimated that 15 had qualified, with most of them having done so before Saturday's meet.
"The Atlanta teams are real competitive," he said. "Our goal is top 10, maybe top 5."
The Panther/Pack Invitational was the next-to-last chance for swimmers to qualifyThe final qualifying meet for area swimmers is the CSRA Championship Meet on Thursday.
The CSRA meet will include all area swim teams. The Lakeside girls are the favorite to take another title, while the boys competition will come down to Lakeside, Greenbrier and Evans, which placed fifth on Saturday.
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Andrew Schpak is the Co-Managing Partner at Barran Liebman and has been exclusively representing management in employment litigation and providing advice in employment matters for over thirteen years. He works with government entities, businesses of all sizes, and non-profit organizations. Andrew drafts and updates workplace policies and employee handbooks, provides workplace training, and advises clients on employment issues when they arise. He also drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment, partnership, and independent contractor agreements, as well as confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition agreements. Andrew spends the majority of his time representing clients before state and federal administrative agencies and in state and federal court proceedings.
Andrew is President of the Multnomah Bar Association (MBA). He previously led both the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and the MBA Young Lawyers Section. He also serves as an ABA YLD Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel, a member of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Division Lawyers Conference, and as the Vice-Chair of the ABA Law Practice Division Professional Development Committee. He is also a Life Fellow, Board Member, Chair of the Institutional Relations Committee, and Co-Chair of the Oregon Chapter of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Andrew was first listed in the Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in 2009 and has been listed as a Super Lawyer since 2013. Andrew was recently honored by the Portland Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" as a leading executive and by the Multnomah Bar Association as the 2017 Mentor of the Year. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and as a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management.
Andrew graduated from Reed College and received his J.D. from Cornell Law School. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts.
Andrew is President of the Multnomah Bar Association (MBA). He previously led both the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and the MBA Young Lawyers Section. He also serves as an ABA YLD Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel, a member of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Division Lawyers Conference, and as the Vice-Chair of the ABA Law Practice Division Professional Development Committee. He is also a Life Fellow, Board Member, Chair of the Institutional Relations Committee, and Co-Chair of the Oregon Chapter of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Andrew was first listed in the Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in 2009 and has been listed as a Super Lawyer since 2013. Andrew was recently honored by the Portland Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" as a leading executive and by the Multnomah Bar Association as the 2017 Mentor of the Year. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and as a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management.
Andrew graduated from Reed College and received his J.D. from Cornell Law School. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts.
Representative Matters▲▼
- Secured a directed verdict at trial defending publishing company against a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, discrimination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Successfully defended a defense verdict on appeal by plaintiff in the Oregon Court of Appeals.
- Conducts regular trainings to educate new and continuing employees and supervisors on diversity, discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace, helping their employers avoid countless issues and claims.
- Developed and implemented and oversaw the complete restructuring of all employee and independent contractor agreements and related confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition contracts for a major advertising agency.
Professional Experience and Affiliations▲▼
- Multnomah Bar Association: President (2017-present); President-Elect (2016-2017); Treasurer (2016-2017); Finance & Operations Committee, Chair (2016-2017), Member (2015-present); Executive Committee, Member (2016-present); CLE Committee, Board Liaison (2016-2017); Board of Directors, Member (2008-2009; 2014-present); Judicial Screening Committee, Board Liaison (2014-2015); American Bar Association's House of Delegates, Delegate (2010-2014); Membership Committee, Member (2009-2010); Wintersmash Committee, Chair (2006-2007), Member (2005-2007)
- American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division: American Bar Association House of Delegates, Delegate (2015-present); Liaison to the Judicial Division Lawyers Conference (2016-present); Chair (2014-2015); Chair-Elect (2013-2014); Secretary-Treasurer (2012-2013); Conferences, Programs, and Products, Director (2011-2012); Senior Lawyers Division, Liaison (2010-2012), Committee Director (2010-2011); Leadership Advisory Board, Co-Chair (2012-2014), Member (2009-2011; 2012-2014); District Representative of Oregon and Washington (2008-2010); Labor and Employment Law Committee, Co-Chair (2009-2010), Vice Chair (2006-2009), Member (2005-present); Member (2004-present)
- American Bar Association: Judicial Division Lawyers Conference Executive Committee, Member (2017-present); Court Funding Committee, Co-Chair (2016-2017); Perspectives of Young Lawyers on the Judiciary Committee, Co-Chair (2016-2017)
- Northwest Association of Title IX Administrators: Member (2016-present)
- American Employment Law Council: Member (2016-present)
- American Bar Association: Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel, Member (2015-present); ABA Day Planning Committee, Member (2013-present)
- American Bar Foundation: Oregon Chapter of the Fellows, Co-Chair (2017-present); Institutional Relations, Chair (2016-present); Board of Directors, Member (2015-present); Life Fellow (2013-present)
- American Bar Association Law Practice Division: Member Development Committee, Vice-Chair (2016-present), Attorney Well-Being Committee, Member (2016-present); Member (2015-present); LP Fellow (2015-2016)
- American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law: Equal Employment Opportunity Committee, YLD Fellow (2008-2010); Member (2004-present)
- American Bar Association Section Officers Conference: Chairs Class Representative and Executive Committee, Member (2014-2015)
- Oregon State Bar Association: Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, Delegate for Region 5 (2009-2017); Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (2014-2015); Oregon State Bar New Lawyer Mentoring Committee, Chair (2011-2013); Member (2011-2014); Legal Job Opportunities Task Force (2012); Quality of Life Committee, Chair (2011), Secretary (2010), Member (2008-2011); Mentoring Task Force (2010-2011); Leadership College Fellow (2009); Senior Lawyers Task Force, Member (2008-2009)
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section: Board of Directors, President (2008-2009), Member (2006-2010); Membership Committee, Chair (2005-2006), Member (2004-2006)
- NWEEO/Affirmative Action Association: Chair (2014-2015); Vice Chair (2012-2014); Treasurer (2009-2012); Board Member (2008-2015)
- Oregon Health Care Association: Business Partner Member (2015-present)
- City Club of Portland: Member (2014-present)
- Connecting Communities Coalition: ADA Subcommittee, Member (2012-2014)
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy: Trial Skills, Graduate
- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM): Certified (2015-present)
- Senior Professional Human Resources (HRCI): Certified (2011-present)
- Portland Human Resources Management Association: Member (2004-present)
- Honorable Lourdes Baird, U.S. District Court: Judicial Intern (2003)
- California State Attorney's Office: Law Clerk (2002)
- Portland City Mayor's Office: Criminal Justice Assistant (2000-2001)
- Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine: Rising Star (2009-2012); Super Lawyer (2013-present)
- Portland Business Journal: "Forty under 40" Leading Executives (2015)
- Oregon New Lawyer Division: Member Services Award (2015)
- Chambers & Partners USA: (2014)
- Multnomah Bar Association: Award of Merit (2013)
- Oregon State Bar: President's Membership Service Award (2012)
- American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division: "Star of the Year" Award (2010- 2011, 2011-2012); "Star of the Quarter" Award (2009)
- Daily Journal of Commerce: "Up and Coming Lawyer" Finalist (2011)
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section: Award of Merit (2006)
Representative Presentations▲▼
- MBA Employment Law Panel: "Washington Tips and Traps for the Oregon Attorney," (2/14/18)
- ABA Midyear Meeting: "Fishing for Prospects – Ethical Limitations Can Create Muddy Waters," (2/3/18)
- Barran Liebman LLP Annual Seminar: "The Right To Kick Up Your Boots: An Overview Of Meal, Rest, And Other Break Laws," Presenter (10/5/17)
- Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA) 2017 Conference: "New Employment Laws Affecting Your District and Further Changes on the Horizon," Presenter (9/28/17)
- Oregon Employer Council Seminar: "Employment Law Update," Presenter (9/26/17)
- Oregon State Bar Opportunities for Law in Oregon: "Importance of Networking," Presenter (8/4/17)
- Oregon Fuels Association 2017 Annual Conference: "Don't Get Caught Burning The Midnight Oil Solving Preventable Workplace Matters: Employment Law Essentials for Every Workplace," Presenter (7/24/17)
- Oregon Health Care Association: "Legislative Updates Affecting In-Home Care and Home Health Agencies," Presenter (7/18/17)
- Washington School Personnel Association (WSPA) 2017 Annual Conference - Achieving Balance: "Marijuana and the Law," Presenter (2/26/17)
- Bloomberg BNA Webinar: "Top Human Resources & Payroll Compliance Issues to Watch in 2017," Panelist (2/23/17)
- Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association (OBWDA) Meeting: "Update on Employment Law Changes," Presenter (1/30/16)
- Barran Liebman Breakfast Seminar: "The Post-Election Picture for Employers," Presenter (12/6/16)
- AMA PDX November Luncheon: "Look Into Our Crystal Ball: 2017 Marketing Predictions," Panelist (11/8/16)
- 2016 Southwest Washington SHRM Conference: "Examining the Contours of Volunteer, Intern and Independent Contractor Classifications," Presenter (10/25/16)
- American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division 2016 Fall Conference: "Ethics and Interplay Between Judicial System and Media," Presenter (10/21/16)
- Barran Liebman Annual Seminar: "How to Tell Employees It's Time to Hit the Road: Discipline and Termination Best Practices," Presenter (10/8/16)
- Portland Business Journal Thought Leader Forum: "Workplace Culture," Panelist (5/3/16)
- American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law's Ethics and Professional Responsibility Midwinter Meeting: "Surrendering Papers and Property to Former Clients," Presenter (3/18/16)
- American Bar Association Section Officers Conference: "Preparing for Your Role as Chair: A Timeline of What Should Take Place," Panelist (3/10/16)
- 2016 Oregon Health Care Association Spring Expo: "Legislative Update: What Do Oregon's New Employment Laws Mean for You?," Presenter (3/4/16)
- ABA Law Student Division 12th Circuit Spring Meeting: "Keynote Address," Presenter (2/20/16)
- Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce South Metro Leadership Forum: "Navigating Marijuana & the Workplace," Presenter (11/10/15)
- ABA 9th Annual Section of Labor & Employment Conference: "Displaying Professionalism When Clients Allege Wrongdoing and Malpractice," Presenter (11/5/15)
- Oregon Employer Council Clackamas County: "Employment Law Essentials & 2015 Legal Update," Presenter (11/3/15)
- ABA YLD Fall Conference: "ABA YLD Demystified: Understanding the YLD & What It Can Do For You," Presenter (10/17/15)
- The Commerce Bank of Oregon: "Legal Updates Every Employer Needs to Know," Presenter (9/30/15)
- Barran Liebman LLP Annual Seminar: "Coping With the Green Lantern: Recreational Marijuana in the Workplace," Presenter (9/24/15)
- Senior Service Network of Salem: "Marijuana Laws for Health Care Facilities," Presenter (9/23/15)
- Oregon Health Care Association Annual Convention: "In the Spotlight: Top Employment Law Issues Facing Today's Health Care Providers," Presenter (9/14/15)
- Oregon Society of CPAs: "What Matters for Not-For-Profits: Creating a Culture that Attracts, Retains and Motivates Great Employees," Presenter (9/3/15)
- Excell Oregon: Budding Complications: Navigating Marijuana in the Workplace," Presenter (8/12/15)
- American Bar Association Annual Meeting: "Better Leader, Better Lawyer, Better You: Your Guide to Going Beyond and Honing Your Craft," Presenter (7/31/15)
- National Association of Women in Construction Salem Chapter: "Marijuana in the Workplace," Presenter (5/20/15)
- Oregon Law Institute: "Marijuana and the Workplace," Presenter (5/8/15)
- American Bar Association National Institute for New Partners: "Transitioning from Mentee to Supervisor: Partner Responsibilities under the Rules of Professional Conduct," Presenter (4/17/15)
- American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Four Corners Summit: "So You Think You Can Lead?," Presenter (4/10/15)
- Willamette Valley Inn of Court: "Marijuana in the Workplace," Presenter (3/19/15)
- Top Workplaces Panel Discussion hosted by The Oregonian: "How to Keep Employees Happy and Fulfilled," Panelist (2/25/15)
- ABA Law Student Division 12th Circuit Spring Meeting: Keynote Address, Presenter (2/20/15)
- Eugene Public Radio: "Marijuana and the Workplace," Presenter (11/11/14)
- Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund CLE: "Learning the Ropes: Success Tips for New Associates," (10/5/14)
- Client Training: "Diversity & Discrimination," Presenter (10/3/14)
- Barran Liebman LLP Annual Seminar: "D.N.T.: Discipline 'N Terminate Like a Rock Star," Presenter (9/25/14)
- Oregon New Lawyers Division Practical Civil Litigation Training: "Motion Practice: When & Why to File," Presenter (9/20/14)
- ABA Section Officers Committee Fall Leadership Meeting: "Doing Well, Doing Good: Planning and Implementing Successful Public Service Initiatives," Presenter (9/11/14)
- Custom Client Training: "Diversity, Discrimination & Harassment," Presenter (8/28/14)
- National Conference of Bar Presidents: "Making Your Bar More Strategic: Ensuring Effective, Well-Prepared Bar Leaders," Presenter (8/8/14)
- Barran Liebman Training: "Discovery," (5/17/14)
- Barran Liebman Seminar: "Keys to a Custom & Complete Employee Handbook," (4/16/14)
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section: "Tips for Succeeding as a New Attorney," Presenter (2/25/14)
- American Bar Association 12th Circuit Meeting Law Student Division: "Litigation, Transaction, & Other: What Should I Do With My J.D.?," Attorney Panel Member (2/22/14)
- Clark College: "Employment Law Overview," Presenter (2/21/14)
- National Business Institute: "Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date? Essential Components and Sample Policies for Today's Workplace," Presenter (11/20/13)
- Oregon Chapter CUPA-HR Fall Conference: "Examining the Contours of Volunteers, Intern and Independent Contractor Classifications," Presenter (11/15/13)
- Barran Liebman's 1st Annual Latino Employment Law Seminar: "Employee Handbooks," Presenter (10/24/13)
- American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fall Conference: "Mind Your Own Business: Just Do It," (10/11/13)
- Barran Liebman LLP Annual Seminar: "Interns, Volunteers & Independent Contractors," Presenter (11/26/13)
- Cornell Law School: "Opportunities with Smaller Law Firms," Presenter (9/16/13)
- HR.com Webinar: "Employee Handbooks," Presenter (5/22/13)
- Douglas County Society for Human Resource Management: "Avoiding Wrongful Discharge Claims and Legislative Update," Presenter (5/10/13)
- Multnomah Bar Association: "Professionalism Panel," Presenter (4/30/13)
- Lewis & Clark Law School: "Keys to a Custom & Complete Employee Handbook," Presenter (4/3/13)
- American Bar Association Webinar: "What I'd Wished I'd Known about My Job Search," Presenter (3/29/13)
- Western States Bar Conference: "Unplugged: Young Lawyers Talk About Their Path and How We Should Lead and Guide Them (And the Profession) To Success," Presenter (3/21/13)
- Northwest Public Power Association: "Employee Handbooks," Presenter (3/5/13)
- 2013 MBA Young Litigators Forum: "Discovery," Presenter (2/5/13)
- Reed College Working Weekend: "Law in a Time of Cholera," Panelist (2/2/13)
- ABA Young Lawyers Division Teleconference: "How Affiliates Can Assist Membership with Employment Prospects," Panelist (1/23/13)
- Northwest EEO November Seminar: "Transgender and Gender Identity Issues in the Workplace," Panel Member (5/15/12)
- Barran Liebman LLP Annual Employment, Labor and Benefits Law Seminar: "House Rules: Employee Handbooks," Presenter (9/27/12)
- ABA Young Lawyers Division 2012 Spring Conference: "Bridging the Gap between Junior and Senior Associates," Panelist (5/4/12)
- ABA Young Lawyers Division: "How to Develop and Implement a Successful Mentoring Program," Panelist, (4/4/12)
- Lewis & Clark Law School Clinical Internship Seminar: "Keys to a Custom and Complete Employee Handbook," Guest Lecturer (3/7/12)
- Oregon State Bar Quality of Life Committee: "How to Work a Room," Panel Member (10/5/11)
- Portland State University's Employee and Labor Relations Class: "Substance Abuse, Drug Testing and Marijuana" and "Social Website Dangers," Presenter (5/9/11)
- Oregon New Lawyers Division CLE: "The ADA: The Basics of Disability Law," Presenter (4/5/11)
- NW EEO/Affirmative Action Association: "Conducting Effective and Bias-free Investigations," Presenter (3/31/11)
Representative Publications▲▼
- "The MBA's Role in Your Professional Development," The Multnomah Lawyer, November 2017
- "A Look at the Post-Election Picture for Employers," Daily Journal of Commerce, November 25, 2016
- Featured in "Professionalism in the Modern Workplace," Oregon State Bar Bulletin, November 2016
- "The 2016 Election Season: Political Speech at Work," Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, November 4, 2016
- "Finding Your Work/Life Balance," Law Practice Today¸ June 14, 2016
- Featured in "Thought Leader Forum: Workplace Culture," Portland Business Journal, June 3, 2016
- "Two New Laws Affecting Your Workplace," CareNotes- The Newsletter of the Oregon Health Care Association, January 25, 2016
- "Three Laws Affecting Employers in 2016," Daily Journal of Commerce, December 24, 2015
- "Becoming Indispensable," TYL- A Publication of the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division, August 2015
- "De-Mystifying the Impact of Measure 91," ACC Oregon Chapter Newsletter, December 2014
- "Thoughts on Becoming a Partner," Law Practice Today, December 12, 2014
- Featured in "Marijuana and the Workplace: Q&A on Oregon's Legalization of Recreational Pot," The Oregonian, November 14, 2014
- Quoted in "The Key to Young Lawyer Success," Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, October 3, 2014
- Featured in "Preview of the 2014–2015 Bar Year: A Q&A with Chair-Elect Andrew Schpak," The Affiliate - The Newsletter of the ABA YLD, July/August 2014
- "More Great Things to Come in 2014-15," Fellows Fodder- A Publication For and About the Members of the ABA YLD Fellows, Summer 2014
- "Responding to Employee Allegations & Official Complaints," Cascade Business News, December 19, 2013
- Featured in "Eric Dahlin and Andrew Schpak Receive 2013 MBA Merit Awards," Multnomah Lawyer, May 2013
- Featured in "Legal Residency Concept Picks Up Steam," The Florida Bar News, November 2012
- Featured in "Rose City in the Running to Host ABA Division Conference," BrieflyLegalPDX, August 23, 2012
- "Legal Ramifications of Joining Homeowners' Association Boards," Daily Journal of Commerce, April 2012
- Quoted in "ADA Means Changes for Some Design, Construction Projects," Daily Journal of Commerce, April 16, 2012
- "The NLRB Seeks to Define When Facebook Posts are Protected," Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, August, 2011
- "Initiating and Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation," Daily Journal of Commerce, March 2011
- "They're Heeeerrrreee! EEOC Issues Final ADAAA Regulations," Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, March 28, 2011
- Quoted in "New Bar Year Promises Exciting Public and Member Service Projects," The Affiliate, July/August 2010
- "The Power of Reasonable Expectations," Daily Journal of Commerce, March 26, 2010
- "Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation," 101 Article Series for the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Labor and Employment Committee, November 2007
- "The Essential Elements of an Employee Handbook," 101 Article Series for the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Labor and Employment Committee, August 2007
- "Sexual Stereotyping," 101 Article Series for the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Labor and Employment Committee, December 2006
Civic Activities▲▼
- Cornell Law School Alumni Advisory Committee: Member (2015-present)
- Hollywood Theatre Board of Directors: Chair (2013-2015); President (2007-2013); Member (2006-2015)
- Reed College Leadership Academy: Leadership Coach (2013-present)
- Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts, Art of Leadership Program: Graduate (2006)
- Campaign For Equal Justice: Champion (2004-present); Advisory Committee (2011-present); Associates Committee, Co-Chair (2009-2012), Member (2007-2012)


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We travelled to Iceland in December 2014.
We were fortunate enough to be able to fly through Iceland on the way home, to the USA, from Sweden when we moved away. Icelandair has this great incentive program whereby you can extend your layover in Reykjavik for up to 7 days at no additional cost, so we took advantage of that and spent 3 awesome winter days seeing some sights!
We booked an apartment hotel, right in the downtown area, and it proved to be a great decision. There was room for the toddler to run around, parking across the street for our rental car, and an added bonus: Volcano House/Icelandic Fish & Chips was across the street for the nights we were too lazy to figure out dinner (every night).
We had zero plans because who has a scheduled itinerary when they go to another country? Ha! As you might realize by now…not us. We have ideas of what we want to see or do, and then we wing it; especially traveling with a baby and especially after moving out of a foreign country. That being said, we rented a car for the ease and freedom to travel when and how we could. The first full day after arriving, just before the sun actually rose around 11AM, we set out to walk around Reykjavik —> a little loop through downtown, up to Hallgrímskirkja, down to the water and the sun voyager statue, and back up by the opera house. Very, very cold and snowy, but very beautiful! We decided last minute, in the early afternoon, to make the drive to Gulfoss (golden falls) – Europe's largest waterfall, a huge attraction, and one of the main sights on the Golden Circle.
I will never not be impressed by our Baby Jogger, who handled all kinds of snow like a champ, while our kid napped!
It's a bit daunting to drive through Iceland in the winter. Everywhere looks surreal under a thick blanket of white snow. Gorgeous, other-wordly, and a bit uncomfortable when you think about anything possibly going wrong. The last place I want to be stranded might be in rural, snowy, Iceland in the quickly approaching darkness (sunset was around 4pm). I was not feeling particularly adventurous whilst driving through the country toward Gulfoss, and despite my trying to convince Matt that we should really be more responsible parents and not drive during snowstorms with our little toddler in the backseat while darkness quickly approaches, he tuned me out. Funny how men work that way.
It was all worth it though! Gulfoss was quite the sight. There is a gift shop and cafe, with stairs leading down toward the waterfall, and then another parking area below that,with a trail going alongside the waterfall. Matt got some great pictures following the trail all the way, despite it sort of being "closed" for the season. People were still braving the weather to get down there. We took turns going to view it because it was so cold and windy, and we actually were trying to keep Porter healthy and safe in a warm car.
After our relatively quick gawking at the waterfall, the dark came and we set off for home. We knew there was a chance for the Northern Lights to show up that night, but didn't actually know how likely it would be to see them. On the drive home it was pitch black and a clear night, so I had my face plastered to the window, staring at the sky, looking for a glimmer of this sight that I would actually kill to see. I did see a very faint white "rainbow" type of line across the sky that I was sure were them. I thought, Welp, this is it! You got to see the Northern Lights, but not really, but kind of, so cool, but bummer. I mean, it was still exciting, but more exciting was the moonrise on the drive home, though, because the moon was HUGE, like a rising sun; however, I could not get a good picture of this.
When we got home and after we ate, we debated going out again to chase the northern lights, thinking going back later towards the waterfall to Þingvellir National Park would be best to try to view the lights since it was so dark out there. This might be our chance! We said. Would it be wise to do with a baby? Is it really worth it? Would we have to be out way too late? Etc. But, we went out on the back porch of the hotel, right in downtown Reykjavik, and lo and behold, a faint green line in the sky. IT'S ON, LET'S DO THIS NORTHERN LIGHTS.
Matt quickly bathed the baby and dressed him the most comfy of fleece footy pajamas to prepare him to fall asleep in the car, while I googled "Northern Lights Reykjavik" and "How to Photograph the Northern Lights". I read the first entry or so of each of the results. South of the city, there is a peninsula that people suggested to go to, to try to view the lights so we headed there. I also tried to memorize what I was reading about camera settings and set some stuff up on the camera on the 15 minute drive south, but still had no idea what I was doing or what would turn out. As usual.
Baby quickly fell asleep in his carseat as we drove (!!!), and we managed to find the end of road on the peninsula, where there was a turnaround of sorts and looked like it could definitely be a place to do exactly what we were doing – view the lights. As soon as we got there, a beautiful skinny green streak came into view. I literally held the camera up to the sky, saw nothing because DARK, took a picture and up popped a pretty damn clear shot of our first viewing of the Northern Lights.
We took turns getting out of the car to view them, partly because it was cold, and partly because we were trying to be good parents and sit with our sleeping baby. Being alone, even next to the car, outside while staring at this waving green light in the sky is insane and surreal and actually scared me a little. Chills up the spine. The world is so amazing and so big and beautiful and here I was witnessing something magical.
After a few shots trying to get a clear, good picture (note: bring a travel tripod! I needed one) we decided to drive around some more in the hopes of finding a better spot. As we drove we saw a few other people out to view and/or photograph the lights. The green streaks kept getting progressively stronger, bigger, and they'd move more as time went on. It was all incredible. We graduated to both standing outside the car at the same time in some places to see the lights dance straight above us.
After a few spots and a bit of time, we found a pull-over spot off a dirt road that felt like it was hanging off the end of the peninsula. There was a barn ahead of us with its lights on, and waves lapping right next to us, and right then the lights multiplied all over the sky. It was SO gorgeous. We sat and watched and exclaimed how incredible this was, and how totally random it was to even see them, and holy cow this is so amazing! Then the barn turned off its lights and it was dark and all of a sudden the lights just went crazy, shooting across the sky, rippling toward distant city lights, swirling and waving, and changing in color from green to pink and white, and as I remember it I feel like I can hear them…but I'm not sure that I did.
How lucky we were. I can't even believe it.
The next day, on our high from the previous night's sights, we decided to set off to see Skogafoss, a huge waterfall that I really wanted to see. There was another snow storm coming toward the south, where we were headed, so we followed a bright white snow-covered road toward a pitch black sky along the ring road. Again I questioned our sanity, reasoning, and ability to be good parents, and again Matt ignored my worries and drove on.
This waterfall is on the southern edge of the island, and it does feel a bit like the end of the Earth driving there. On the way, we also passed and checked out Seljafoss and Eyjafjallajökull, that volcano that erupted a few years ago and disrupted world travel for weeks.
Seljafoss is really cool. There are a couple falls there, and trails to walk around and behind them. Super gorgeous!
The baby wouldn't keep his gloves on so we improvised with his P.O.P. booties. Worked like a charm!
We viewed two enormous waterfalls, and both were stunning in magnitude. Ice formed along the rock walls around each waterfall, but the water still thundered down. Absolutely incredible, and powerful and intimidating.
To celebrate our good fortune of getting back to the hotel safely, we had an Icelandic beer tasting that night 🙂
The third day we left in the evening so we spent the morning packing up before the sun rose (at 11am) and then leisurely walked around downtown getting coffee and souvenirs, and lunch at The Laundromat Cafe – where the basement is a play area for small children and parents can sit and eat (and drink beer!) down there – also known for being a breastfeeding-friendly establishment ("We like both BABIES and BOOBS"). Porter got to play and get some energy out before the long flight back to the States, we got some good food and a beer, win/win.
Iceland is incredible and so worth the visit. That sentence is an understatement and I also cannot emphasize it enough. Go there exclusively, or stop for a few days on your way to Europe/the States. I promise you wont regret it. So much to do, see, and eat! Icelandair was also a very comfortable long haul flight, with wonderful flight attendants who gave Porter a children's flight pack and consistently made sure we were doing OK as a family. So lovely.
Go. Go go go! We went in the dead of winter, with a baby, during snow storms and still drove around, saw the sights, and randomly got to witness the Northern Lights! It wasn't on the level of Beyonce and Jay-Z (who were there at the same time but we can't all tour the country by private helicopter) and it was still awesome! Such a fantastic way to end our time living in Scandinavia.


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Yasmine El-Safy, a 13 year old American-Egyptian Muslim girl decided to do something productive with her skills and talents. In the following article Marwah El-Azhary interviews Yasmine El-Safy to discover more about mg magazine and how what started as an idea, came to reality.
Why did you start mg? How did you get the idea for it?
I started a Yahoo! Group for Muslim girls! I was really excited and I had fun with it. It led me to wonder if we could start our own magazine. So we started an online magazine. Then I decided I wanted a real live magazine! So I found a printer and some girls and started it!
Who were the first girls in the team and how did you all bring the first issue together?
I got a few of my friends, Sarah, Tahiyya, Noor, Sindus, and Laila to help me. After I created a Yahoo! Group I met some other people, Marwah, Shayma, Aya, and Amal. I work with other girls too, but they don't have the same leading roles in producing the magazine as the girls above.
Why a magazine?
I've always loved writing and I didn't see anything in the media that really represented Muslim girls. We are thought of as a minority, but we're not.
What age group are you iming mg at?
I want mg to be a magazine for Muslim teen girls. I'm not going to create an age restriction, but we generally aim at girls around 12 to 18. I do have girls of all ages working with me…even some older than 18. But most article writers are within that age range. I thought our magazine would be more appealing if it was written by Muslim girls so that readers could relate to the subjects, instead of it being put together by adults for Muslim girls.
What made the idea come to a reality?
I designed some things on the computer and found a printer. It was hard. I wasn't prepared for it but we did it!
How did you organise the making of the magazine when you first started?
It took a long time to get it off the ground. I got some advertisers and a tiny group of girls to help.
What kind of articles do you publish on mg?
It's got all kinds of articles! We've got quizzes, book reviews, poetry, short stories, essays and other articles having to do with everyday life.
What are your hopes and objectives for mg?
I hope that mg will become popular among Muslim teen girls. I want to inspire them and give them ideas, and get them thinking about what's going on around them. I want them to question and seek answers, and prosper into successful people. I believe that by giving them something to be part of, they can create identities for themselves and be more confident with their religion and their work. I also hope to make mg bi-monthly by next year- if we can get enough contributors and funding.
What experiences are you gaining?
I'm gaining lots of experience, obviously, in the business world. I had to learn how to talk to potential advertisers and how to deal with people. It doesn't sound hard, but it takes practice. It's difficult for me, though. But it's all worth it.
Whose experience did you learn from in order to create this magazine?
I mostly had to make big mistakes to figure everything out. My mom gave me lots of business advice that really helped, though.
What recognition have you received so far? What kind of response have you had to your first issue?
Bridges TV did a short news spot on us. They will be airing 30 adverts daily on the magazine, starting soon. People like the idea of our magazine. The people I have talked to have been very excited.
Tell us about your family, your schooling and how you fit it all in with your student schedule.
My dad is from Egypt and my mom is from the United States. She became a Muslim six years ago. My younger brother, Yasser is ten, and my little sister Sumaiyyah is two. I went to private school until fifth grade. Then my mom decided to home-school us. At the beginning we experimented with classic schooling, where we sat on desks and worked from textbooks, and then we tried not having a schedule, and after a while we found something that suited all of us. I sometimes do math and science.
My mom really likes history, so we usually do read a lot. I do believe that the magazine is my education though. I don't think education is about preparation, I think it's about life itself. I didn't wait to prepare to create a magazine. I just did it. I learn lots of things through the magazine anyway. I'm a writer, photographer, a graphic designer, a publisher, a salesperson, and a publicist. That's quite a bit. And I think some of these are skills you can't gain through a textbook. This is my training and I hope to continue the magazine through my years.
My mom supports me with business advice and drives me everywhere I need to be.
What is the drive that makes you continue to be a successful editor-in-chief?
I love what I do. I want to be successful. I'm willing to do the work. You have to love what you do and be committed to it if you want to be successful.
What has been the most fun in publishing this magazine? What has been the most difficult so far?
Publishing does get difficult. I'm a bit of a control freak. I have to do certain jobs. Not because I like them, but because I feel like I'm the best one at doing them. And I trust myself to be committed.
Getting advertisers has been the most difficult part. We rely on funding from them, because publishing a magazine is hugely expensive. You can't charge subscribers for the exact cost of printing, because it would be way too expensive.
Deadlines are hard, too. In general, we're good with meeting deadlines but there's all the little technical stuff that gets in the way.
The thing I love most about the magazine is that I can express myself through it. I love to write, and mg allows me to use my talents and ideas in a way that can benefit other people.
I love being "The Boss", too. I get a good idea and I can give out assignments and prepare everything. I feel like I'm running a business.
And I really love what I do. I feel so wonderful, feeling like I'm this big important person running a company. Aren't I, though?
Yasmine also takes part in fundraising activities for mg magazine, and the latest fundraiser is helping Palestinian farmers by promoting their olive oil.
It is clear that mg magazine has come a long way since its first issue in October 2004, and with the determination of these young girls, the magazine will prosper and grow into a fruitful experience for both the organisers and readers.
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Original lyrics: "Why do you stare into that mirror? You seem to see yourself but not us all. I know what I'm going to do with that mirror, fix you once and for all. Smash it!"
In an early song list, this song was followed by "Lost Chord (Dream)."
You don't answer my call
With even a nod or a twitch
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You don't seem to see me
But I think you can see yourself.
How can the mirror affect you?
Can you hear me
Or do I surmise?
That you fear me can you feel my temper
Do you hear or fear or
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Do I smash the mirror? SMASH!
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More: Once Upon a Time: 6 Revelations about Merlin that will affect Storybrooke
Apparently, back in Camelot Emma turned herself and Hook into the Dark Ones in order to save his life. After getting cut by Excalibur, Emma thought she healed Hook. However, the sword left a mortal wound, aka it was going to kill Hook unless Emma took drastic measures. What did that entail? Oh, just igniting Prometheus' flame to release Merlin from Excalibur and then tethering Hook's life to it instead. Let me translate: That means Hook turned into a second Dark One, while Emma's plan multiplied the Darkness and also turned herself into the Dark One.
Hook tried to stop Emma from doing it and even pleaded with her, especially since he's not sure if he can push away the Darkness again, like he has done previously. Thanks to Emma wiping everyone's minds, Hook didn't remember any of this nor the fact that he is a Dark One — until Zelena showed him via Emma's dreamcatcher. Emma even expedited Zelena's pregnancy as an attempt to use her as a vessel for the Darkness, getting rid of it once and for all. Yes, Emma was willing to sacrifice Zelena to save herself and Hook, but that obviously didn't happen.
Anyway, what does this mean for the beloved Captain Swan? As Hook told Emma, they no longer have a future and he is even going to partner with Zelena in order to take down Emma. Look, Emma's intentions were good, but to take a man/the love of your life who has fought so hard to stop himself from succumbing to evil into someone who is now pretty much pure Darkness, well, that's just cruel.
Overall, Captain Swan is in major trouble, but if anyone can overcome this major relationship snag, it's Emma and Hook — and here are a few reasons why.
Like Snow and Charming, Emma and Hook's love is beyond powerful. Never have two people been so bonded by love in Storybrooke. I mean, if they don't end up realizing how much they love one another to fight the Darkness together, rather than being enemies, I will never ever believe in love again.
There's no way Emma's family and loved ones are going to let these two remain the Dark Ones. Plus, if it comes to killing either Emma or Hook in order to get rid of the Darkness and turn them back into who they once were, well, I hope that doesn't happen. I have a feeling Emma will be very unhappy with her parents, her son and Regina if they choose to save her over Hook. With that said, they will probably do whatever it takes to save both of them — at least they'd better.
They've both done some bad things and fought some really bad villains, so they can totally survive this minor, yet evil, flaw. Right?
There's no way the creators are going to leave them as the Dark Ones and prevent them from having a future, right? I mean, there is no OUAT without Captain Swan united as one.
More: Once Upon a Time: Is Nimue the original Dark One?
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Simply put, this text contains all the information you need most about intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) products and their use in clinical practice. This collaboration of international experts has resulted in the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available in an area of transfusion medicine that is rapidly growing. Contents address not only IVIG and anti-D but also therapeutic monoclonal immunoglobulins.
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from Nathan W. Bingham Jun 06, 2012 Category: Reformation TrustWe announced last month that for a limited time Reformation Trust will be making select titles even more accessible as we lower their eBook price to 99¢. We continue this month by offering you, The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men by Richard Phillips, a book that issues a call to reformation in the evangelical church's attitude toward the role of men in the family, the church, and society. Keep Reading
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The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon, New from Steven Lawson and Reformation Trust
from Nathan W. Bingham Mar 08, 2012 Category: Reformation TrustIs sovereign grace in conflict with the free offer of the gospel? Not according to renowned 19th-century Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon, who clung to the doctrines of grace while passionately imploring sinners to embrace salvation. Keep Reading
Why Did Joel Beeke Write "Parenting by God's Promises"?
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E60 M5 and E63 M6 supercharger/forced induction options set to expand? ESS tuning reveals S85 V10 manifoldAs it stands, there is only 1 real supercharger option for the S85 V10 based BMW vehicles and that is G-power. There are two options on the horizon, ESS and Gintani. Both have been taking a VERY long time to come to market and both were already supposed to be available. Completely understandable they are delayed with a motor with the high compression and complexity of the S85. We know both are still works in progress but these two will likely be the best value forced induction options with the basic ESS kit rumored to have an MSRP of under $10k. Sit tight, no word yet on when either will hit the market.
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It's been a really interesting start to the year on a music level, I just shot the video for Iris Gold's new one – which is pretty cool as we did it as one take. I will share that soon!
For now, check out Turan's video for Fear. In case you haven't heard of Turan before, he's an incredible profound soul and multi-instrumentalist artist from East London. The track itself is a haunting and very fucking apt approach to the current world. The video is directed by Real Good Liars, based a 3D print out of Turan.
Turn explains to The Hunger "the video takes the idea of fear and brings it outside of the body. It's when the character actually names the fear for what it is, that he begins to master this entity that is holding him back, and holds it in his hand. By naming the fear one can use the fear, and as you see in the video; when you take control you can hold your fear in the palm of your hands, and it disappears. It represents the fear never actually being real, it was always in the mind."
On an r&b note, I am in love with my girl Alyxx Dione's Don't Stop. Which you can stream on Spotify here. If you Alyxx's work, she's (a) a goddess, (b) this is a waaaay more mature and sensual sound from her with a slight Madonna vibe in place.
Next up is Post Malone's Congratulations, from his debut album Stoney – which contains production from DJ Mustard, FKi, Illangelo, Pharrell, and more. The video is directed by James DeFina – and it's a simple and abstract but definitely clearly major label.
Finally, Tove Lo's Lady Wood. Now, I know this came out in October 2016, but I was properly introduced to the record in full when I was in Rio in Jan AND HOLY SHIT IT IS EVERYTHING. Personal highlights that bring me to tears almost because they are so absolutely incredible are Influence featuring Wiz Khalifa, Lady Wood and Vibes…
You should watch this film she made for the album, which is hypnotising.
But, really – the album journey is a work of fucking art in its own right. Articulate as I am, please read my friend Bradley Stern over at MuuMuse.com's review, cos he's the don.


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Keel man designs world's first interactive ambulance
THE world's first interactive children's ambulance was revealed on Friday and is the brainchild of Keel-native Tony Heffernan, who along with his wife Mary, founded the Saoirse Foundation in March 2010 after their late daughter.
The BUMBLEance is the most technologically advanced ambulance on the planet and the Kerry registered vehicle will be used to transport sick children to scheduled appointments between home and the various National Treatment Centres and Hospice/Respite Centres around the country.
It made its first transport last week, when it took six year-old Aisling Quaid, who suffers from a brain tumour, to Dublin for her treatment. Aisling's parents are said to be "over the moon", according to Tony Heffernan.
The BUMBLEance, which is based in Lexlip, Co Kildare, came about from Tony and Mary's own personal experience of bringing Saorise to hospital in Dublin and realising the need for such a facility.
"We saw the stress our late daughter Saoirse experienced when undertaking many ambulance journeys from the family home to the National Children's Hospitals in Dublin. We decided that there was no point doing nothing about it," said Tony.
The project was funded solely by the Saoirse foundation, which receives no state funding, and is hopeful the support from the business community and members of the public will keep the BUMBLEance in operation.
"The hardest part about developing this ambulance was getting the money for it," said Tony. "Things like this take time but we hope to have five BUMBLEances in operation by the end of 2015, one for each province and one for Dublin," he added.
Requests are already flooding in for the use of the BUMBLEance, which includes an iPad, 19" LED TV, Sony Playstation console, DVD player and Nubi inside.
"It is going to be difficult to satisfy everyone's needs, but this just further justifies expansion," said Tony. At present the HSE have two children's ambulances, however these are merely outdated machines that are designated for children's transport only, according to Tony.
The on-board dual channel WiFi in the BUMBLEance allows internet browsing, social media engagement as well as Skype calls to be made to anywhere in the world.
Members of the public will be able to message or tweet their best wishes to the child on-board, who can track their progress using satellite monitoring. There are also two fridges available to the family, to store necessary food, beverages and medicine.
"There is no doubt that the child friendly, fun and sensory engaging BUMBLEance will serve to decrease the levels of fear and anxiety of young children who have to travel to and from hospital by ambulance," said Joanna Fortune, Child Physiologist at Solamh Clinic.


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I am terrified of fire. I've successfully lit a match once in my entire life, and shortly after it caught fire, I screamed and blew it out. I'll light those jarred candles with a lighter, and when the candle gets too low to light regularly (or by tilting the jar all the way until it's upside down), I ask someone else to do it, or I use one of those longer lighters.
With the 4th of July being this weekend, I know people will be daredevils and light their own fireworks. If you're one of them, please be careful, and I think you're crazy.
A couple years ago, I was at Sacandaga Lake one year with a group of friends for the 4th, and the guys had driven to some far-off magical place where they could purchase fireworks the week before. When they went on the dock to set them off, the girls all gathered on the lawn, about 50 yards away. Then there was me, about 200 (slight exaggeration) yards away, behind a tree. They all made fun of me, and tried to coax me away from the tree, but I was not taking any chances. And, it's lucky I didn't, because one of the guys got burned on the leg and some sparks flew near the 50-yard girls and they shrieked. I would've had a conniption fit.
I know I sound like a party pooper, but while I love campfires, fireworks, and fireplaces, I just can't be the one lighting the flame.
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