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So the Lord died on the cross, the disciples were shell shocked as they didn't know what to do with themselves. In in that moment of encircling the camps, three women go to the tomb to take spices and perfume for the body and in an instant the Lord turns the world upside down as He rises from the dead. The Lord then spends a significant amount of time with the disciples but knows that his time is coming to an end, for the one who was to come would carry on the work of which He had started. The Holy Spirit! So in knowing this our Lord instructs the disciples to remain in Jerusalem and they will receive the Holy Spirit. After watching the Lord ascend into the heavens the disciples return to Jerusalem and congregate in an upper room. As they come together in this moment, this is where we pick the passage up this morning. So if you would turn with me to Acts chapter 1 and verse 14.
Acts 1:14 (NASB)
These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and with His brothers.
So what does it say here in this verse? It doesn't say that just the disciples were in this room. In a society predominated by males you would have thought that this room would have been filled with men. However it is evident within this text that there were men, women and potentially even children. It was men, women and children that felt the leading of our Lord on their lives to come into this place and search for his promise as He had commanded. These weren't the great pillars of faith some have made into saints, these were men and women of God, desiring just to experience the promise God had revealed in their midst. They just desired to experience the promise of God in very real and tangible way, not in the following of men but in the change wrought upon their hearts and lives.
So they had come together and all were of one mind. Some versions of scriptures refer to it as "one accord". What does it mean to be of one mind or one accord? In the NIV it refers to this as being joined together constantly in prayer. It is described that the people had come together and they weren't off in different directions. Indicative to what had happened when the Lord had been crucified. Unlike the crucifixion when everyone was running in different directions, people didn't know what to believe or what to do, instead this moment was an illustration of certainty in faith. These people had come together in this place not to argue about how the church was going to run, who was going to run it or what was going to happen. Instead it was a picture of solitude, where the believers had come together in prayer, in oneness, believing that the Lord would send the one He had promised, the Holy Spirit, to fulfill His promise for His people. This morning, you may have come into this place having had frustration with how our church has changed. Perhaps you have seen person after person come and go and you have become hurt, frustrated and somewhat disarrayed like the followers after the Lord's crucifixion. This morning however, our Lord desires for us as his children to come in oneness with one another to his cross. Our Lord desires for us to come into His house in prayer, not in division. This year our church is faced with many major decisions that will impact all of us in some way. For some of you, there may be frustration. For some of you, there may be hurt. Our Lord us drawn us to this moment in our life as a church where we will have to face these moments in oneness, trusting in the heart of our Lord to reveal his purpose for us as a people of God. If we desire to see the power of our Lord work in incredible ways amongst us in the days ahead we need to come to Him on our knees. This morning, if you desire to see change in your life, I encourage you to have a life of prayer and watch change happen. If we desire to see change in the life of our church, we need to lead a life of prayer and we will watch change happen.
In this moment of prayer and solitude the power of the Holy Spirit came down upon the people that were in oneness. All of a sudden a rush of wind came through the upper room and in an instant the people were given the gift of tongues, the ability to speak languages they were not even aware of. The people were given this incredible gift and they began to share the gospel to those around them, but the people instead of opening themselves to the gospel they turned to disciples thinking that they were drunk. So what does Peter do in this instant, He gets up and says in verse 15 of chapter 2, These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: " 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. So what happens here, Peter in an instant goes from being the ruffian rugged fisherman, to the powerful preacher that the Lord had called Him to be. Peter says to these naysayers, "come on people these men and women are not drunk at 9am in the morning". They are examples of what the Lord has promised to his people in the book of Joel. Peter uses Old Testament scripture to illustrate to the people that scripture has been fulfilled today. Peter then preaches his first sermon to the people of Israel and gentiles that morning. In the mighty hand of God, the people realize what they have done. They have not only, not believed in their salvation, but they had crucified the One who came to bring them salvation. It is in this moment that we enter into this passage, so let's read this morning.
Scripture – Acts 2:37-42
37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38 Peter said to them, "Repent and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." 40 And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation!" 41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
This morning we begin by looking at the verse 37 and 38 of this passage. The first thing to note is that the people as they realized what they had done, they were at the point of being crushed. They had realized what they had done and now they thought they had no hope. Today, unfortunately our society has become so full of itself that nothing is ever that wrong. We are never wrong, everyone else is wrong. God help us, it's like the Garden of Eden all over again. It's not my fault it's the woman's fault. It's not my fault it's the friends fault, it's my spouses fault for making me angry, it's my schools fault. It's like we are blaming our sin on the dog that ate our homework, instead of just realizing/accepting that we have come short, that we need to turn away from the sin that we have accepted in our lives. This morning if we desire to see miracles in our lives and in the life of our church we need to come to the Lord first in prayer, second in repentance. Going to the feet of our Lord searching for our Lord's cleansing through and through. If we desire to receive the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the life of our church what does it say in verse 38 to do? Repent and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This morning if you desire see our church more powerful and effective in our community than ever before, then we as its people need to enter everyday beginning with today in prayer and repentance. Our Lord desires to see this moment in the life of the people of Acts active in our lives today. Are you tired of mediocre Christianity? Are you ready for the exceptional, than this morning enter with me into this calling on our lives.
For Today & Tomorrow
Peter then calls to realize that this promise that was realized in this moment amongst the disciples was not something only for that time. Peter says in verse 39, "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." There have been discussion and theologians that have said that this occurrence of the Holy Spirit pouring was only for that time, however in verse 39, Luke clearly writes that it was not only for the people of Acts but for their children, their children's children and their children. In other words, this scripture, this promise is you and me today. The question is, do we desire this promise amongst us today.
Power lifting Example
When I was younger, I used to be in pretty good shape. I didn't play a whole lot of group sports, but I did sports that were individual in nature. This suited my introvert type of character. One of the sports that I grew up learning to like was power lifting. Power lifting involves three types of exercise, bench press, squats and dead lifting. As I learned to love the sport, I got better and better each day. So at the age of about 14, I began to just pour myself into the sport. I got myself a trainer, I would spend hours upon hours in the gym, working out and studying the art of power lifting. I even changed my diet to best suit the type of lifting that I was doing. One thing led to another and I had the opportunity to lift for the state competition, then the national competition etc. The one thing I noted at this young age was the more I poured myself into something, the better I got at it. The more I learned, the more I understood and the more I changed.
So it is with our Lord. If you desire to see the power of the Holy Spirit work in fantastic ways in your life and in the life of our church, we need to realize real devotion for Him in all things. Our Lord's promise was for the people of Acts but it is also for you and me today.
Promise Realized
Persistence in Jesus
The last three verses I wanted to illustrate what happens as we enter into this Promise. The first thing that you will note in verse 40, is that when we see the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, then we automatically want to share with those around us the promise of what we have in Jesus. Peter desired to reach as many people as possible so he was trying to get the attention of as many people as possible. So he kept on exhorting the people. He was like saying, "come on people, come on, wake up, you are on a train to hell, yet here is the answer." This morning, is this our response when we are faced with tribulation in our attempts to share the Promise of our Lord? Do we shy away or do we continue to exhort those around us to face the truth in life? Not only does this apply to our response to others when we are trying to save them from themselves, but it also applies in our walk in faith. If we do not see the fruits of the spirit in our lives, we need to continue in fervent prayer and supplication. We need to exhort ourselves to a higher calling that is Jesus Christ. Continued exhortation to a higher calling that is Jesus Christ needs to be a way of life in Jesus.
Receiving the Word
In the verse 41, that the people received his word and were saved. Receiving the word is a requirement in order for us to see the life of our Lord in us and our congregation. Today we have become so cynical that often times we don't realize it but the truth is right in front of us. Sometimes our fellow brothers and sisters unknowingly speak right into the situation that we are facing. Sometimes a pastor speaks right into a situation that we are facing. But rather than receiving the word, we conclude that the word being is spoken is just an opinion. I realize that our Lord calls us to divide the truth so that we might correctly receive the truth, but sometimes rather than receiving the truth it is easier to conclude that it is just an opinion. This morning, if we desire to see the truth in our lives and our congregation, we need to receive the truth in our lives, not conclude that it is just an opinion.
Finally in verse 42, Luke writes, they continually devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking of the bread and prayer. There is a closure that I would like to illustrate this morning. This sermon started off this morning with prayer and now it closes off this morning with prayer. Do you see a trend here? This time of the pouring of the Holy Spirit began and ended with prayer. What is prayer? It is devotion to Jesus. Our lives, our church requires devotion. If we desire to see the Holy Spirit fall down upon this place in an incredible way in the days we need to be devoted to the teaching of the Word, to fellowship with one another, to remember what our Lord did for us on Calvary in the breaking of the bread, and in prayer. Devotion does not begin this morning and only happen on Sunday mornings. It is a daily responsibility of you and me to enter into His calling each and every day.
This morning, if you are tired! If you are tired of just coming on Sundays, hearing what I say, listening to some of it and leaving the rest of it here on Sundays. If you desire to see more in your Christian walk, if you desire to see Acts rediscovered in Vallejo. Today is the day to realize it in our lives. I would like for you to all close your eyes this morning. Our Lord has more for us this morning. He has more in your walk with Him. He has more for the people of our church. We are coming into the Easter season, and I don't know about you but I don't want this to be just another Easter season for me or for this church. I want, I desire to see Acts in our church this Easter. I desire to see Acts in our church this morning. However, in order for us to see this promise realized in our church, the journey has to begin with you and me this morning.
I would like to open the altars this morning, if you are facing a time in your life where you are tired of struggling with sin in your life. If you desire to realize the Holy Spirit in your life, if you desire to see sanctification in your life, this morning this is your opportunity. This morning our Lord desires to start something incredible in our lives and in the life of our church. This morning if we are ready, our God is ready. Let us pray.


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Tom, you say that marijuana "clouds his mind, dulls his coordination & slurs his speach". Lets explore your belief that marijuana usage is always going to have the above stated affects. Since you haven't tried it you must be going off of anecdotal evidence and propaganda you've read.
Some examples of marijuana users from the world of science: Carl Sagan (astrophysicist and author), Stephen Jay Gould (evolutionary biologist and historian of science), Richard Feynman (nobel prize winner in quantum physics), even our own estemed Dr. Andrew Weil & countless others who may have been to afraid to admit it to thier bigoted collegues and public. This should address the clouded mind theory.
Since you are a girls 2A Basketball coach maybe some folks from pro sports would be a better example for you. A NYT article from '97 had this to say: "Contrary to the wholesome image marketed by the National Basketball Association, 60 to 70 percent of its 350-plus players smoke marijuana and drink excessively, according to conversations with more than two dozen players, former players, agents and basketball executives." As for the NFL here's an interesting link : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/24/n….
So, it would apear that not all smokers suffer a loss of coordination or clouding of the mind. Such a heavy-handed approach to your subject shows a lack of respect/knowledge of those you are speaking about. If you wonder why people are responding to your self proclaimed "different than thou" stance with such fervor you need only to see it is because of the denegrating way in which your writing lumps together all smokers. Such as the generalizations and outdated ways of thinking you spew will fall by the wayside as sensible laws are passed and more of the responsible, athletic and brilliant users of the plant can come "out of the closet" so to speak.


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I think 5 wins would be progress. 4 or fewer could mean trouble for LL
I don't see them beating Minnesota, Army, or Florida Atlantic. The only games I see them possibly winning are Colgate at home, at Kent, at Ball State. Maybe at Akron. And I wouldn't count anything automatic against Colgate because they're usually a strong program. I mean best case scenario they win like 4 games, realistically I'm thinking 2. I haven't heard any good reasons why this year's team will be any more competitive than last year's.


text: The woeful Reds take on the Cheetahs in Brisbane. Both teams came off a loss last week (the Reds going down to the Tah's in one of the most boring games of the season and the Cheetahs went down to the Canes). Best of luck to the Reds, they are going to need it.


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"Remember happiness is a way of travel not a destination."
– Roy Goodman
I'm often asked why I don't really cover luxury travel. My answer is simple — I'm not a terribly luxury-oriented person! I'm as comfortable in a yurt as I am in a luxury hotel. And since my travel budget is sometimes limited — and the amount of time I spend in my room is almost always limited — I tend to focus on location over amenities. And my main critique of luxury resorts has been that they tend to sequester travelers away from the action, scheduling them with so many activities that they hardly have time to connect with the friends and family members they're traveling with, much less see the city or country they're in.
So I was happy to discover that the trend in luxury travel is moving away from walled resorts and endless activities and into more laid-back, retreat-style vacations, often by offering house rentals that give travelers a home away from home and a more local flavor. Now that's a travel philosophy I can support! I think traveling is much more enjoyable when we slow down and explore the tastes, sights and sounds of a place at a very human level.
All photos are provided by Luxury Retreats, which sponsored this luxurious interlude of a post.
I love the idea of gathering a group of friends or meeting family members for an easygoing getaway where there's nothing much on the agenda other than eatings, drinking, relaxing and exploring side streets and countryside around your new digs. And I'm not going to lie, I love doing a little travel daydreaming, imagining trips not yet taken, destinations unknown.
So I when other writers in my travel writing networking group (who are a little better at remembering to treat themselves to the finer things in life than I am!) recommended a site that rents luxury homes in France (and other destinations) for a variety of budgets from "okay, I can swing that with a group" to (for me) purely aspirational, while keeping a firmly local focus and indulging my travel (and home design/architectural) fantasies, I was intrigued. I figured that they'd be better at showing off these properties then I would — which just frees me up for more travel daydreaming. This short holiday week has already brought an endless string of deadlines, so I'm not exactly complaining.
So excuse me while I drift off and imagine dozing in a chalet in the alps, shopping the Champs Élysées and spending quiet afternoons in Provence. I might not be able to afford all of the properties on this list now (or maybe ever) but a girl can dream. And take detailed design notes. Seriously, can I steal all these patio designs and artwork ideas right right now?
Happy travel (and design) daydreaming!
– Alicia
Sitting around the salt-water pool sipping champagne in the sunshine while planning out your next days exploring actives in historic France — these are the moments that life is made of, and sharing them with family and friends will make them all the more enjoyable. There are more beautiful hideaways in the world that you can probably imagine, and you can try them out one luxurious moment at a time while taking in the local cuisine, scenery and everything the region you choose has to offer. Here is a look into six luxury retreats that you should be staying in this year.
Mas Payloubet, French Riviera
A place that is sure to leave you with the scent of satisfaction lingering in your memory for years to come, the beautiful Mas Payloubet sits just outside of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, an area teaming with flowers and wonderful floral beauty reflective of its reputation. One of many great luxury houses to rent in France, this one also has seven suite-style bedrooms, with five in the main house and two more in the guest house. For a unique taste of the region, try some of the pressed olive oil right from the olives in the back yard, or some of the jams and marmalades that are tastefully created from the figs and oranges that are grown right up the road. An enchanting location perfect to enjoy some close family time, or a lovely setting for an intimate wedding with close friends.
Chateau Ventoux, Provence
An inspirational property that will leave you wondering why you weren't born into a ninth-generation wine making family, the Chateau Ventoux sits on seventeen-acres of well-maintained land that is embraced by an orchard and vineyards. This eighteenth century countryside getaway boosts nine fabulously decorated bedrooms that each have their own en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning for those warm summer days or heating for those cool fall nights. You can enjoy a family day soaking in the sun in the adult pool, or get wet splashing around in the kids pool, something for all to enjoy. For a nature inspired stroll after dinner, you can walk the property to view some of the collection of wild geese and ducks from across the globe. Or sit and watch the Japanese carp elegantly circling the authentic moat. No family getaway will ever feel the same again.
Chalet Couttet, French Alps
This ski setting will melt you right out of your boots into a Turkish bath. The French Alps are only made more beautiful by a stay in Chalet Couttet, a place inspired by its surroundings and a high interest in guest satisfaction. If you are visiting the area in the winter months you will be welcomed at the airport with your own personal driver, greeted at the property with champagne, and be highly attended to with a personal chef. Your chalet is walking distance from the very heart of Chamonix, placing you with some magnificent skiing options and adventure activities. The property has five private bedrooms that can accommodate up to ten-people, with engaging gathering areas like the heated pool, hot tub, BBQ area, home theater and games room. If you are looking for a place to relax, the take in some quite time in the spa or hammam. Summer trekking or winter skiing, there is a season and space for all to enjoy.
Art de Vivre Elysée, Champs-Elysees, Paris
An elegant home in a charming location, that speaks sophistication and whispers curious French history, the building was constructed in the architecturally inviting era of 1850's France. This open and airy space was designed with 15-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and is tastefully decorated with a collection of sought after antiques and accented with and outdoor thirty-foot wrought iron balcony to make you feel like you are still part of days gone by. The luxury rental is within walking distance of Champs Élysées, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Galleries Lafayette, perfect for checking off some of your Paris highlights and then sneaking back home for a mid-afternoon break or epicurean lunch with your house guests. Not entirely set in ancient times, the home has been updated with commonplace amenities like Wi-Fi, satellite TV and an espresso machine to ensure you can keep in touch with the world or enjoy a caffeine-based cup of goodness.
Vigne Vierge, Provence
A location with novel importance, the region was made famous by intellectual author Peter Mayle. Open the pages of this historical setting one delight at a time. With an impressive onsite wine cellar, a well-equipped place to practice your own culinary art, or the option to have a personal chef capture the flavors of the area. Whatever your interests, they can all be satisfied at the Vigne Vierge. The home has been wonderfully restored with each of the five bedrooms brought back to life and seven washrooms so that each guest has their own space to enjoy. If you are looking to keep entertained, you can enjoy the ping pong table, home entertainment system, or get in a round of golf at the nearby eighteen-hole Provence Country Club, just challenging enough to keep you happy and still leave you feeling like you're on holiday.
Chateau d'Azur, French Riviera
When only the best will do, book yourself into a stay in a Chateau built by a Lord. The Chateau d'Azur was constructed in 1904 by Lord Amherst of London with the high standard and elegant look you would expect of a Lord. The 15-bedroom property can house 30-guests with room for everyone to enjoy a little piece of architectural heaven, the perfect location to host a wedding or mid-scale event, with room for up to 250-guests for dining and events. The home has been outfitted with two-kitchens, one for the main event and another to keep you happily enjoying an intimate lunch while the catering staff work away in the main area. Activities galore, there is a gym onsite to keep you fit, a home theater and games room with billiard table for some enjoyable time with friends.
France is a part of the world that enjoys scenery, history, the arts, and culinary experiences like no other in the world. A place to enjoy the finer moments in life and get to know a region blooming with excitement. Make sure to book your luxury retreat with someone who knows how to help you get what you want and where you want it. Take a luxury get away and savor some of the finer moments life has to offer.
What about you?
What's the most luxurious trip you've ever taken?
If you won the lottery tomorrow, where would you go?
How do you get to know the place you're staying?
What does the phrase "luxury travel" mean to you?
Would you rather spend your travel budget on lodging or something else? Why?
How you can replicate posh travel experiences in your everyday life?
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In my last blog post I wrote about the worry of my daughter facing the unknown with a breast lump. We have a strong family history of breast cancer so staying positive was not easy for either her or me, so the relief on hearing that she has a harmless hormonal cyst was huge. I lost my grandmother and mother to this disease and underwent preventative surgery in my 40s as I had by then had over a dozen cysts removed, a decision I have never regretted. It now looks as though my daughter may be following the family pattern of throwing up cysts as she matures but the treatments have improved so much that she was able to receive diagnosis within two weeks of first finding the lump and will now be monitored on a yearly basis. The C word is still scary but not in the way that it was for my Mother back in the 1980s, today there is far greater knowledge, a wider range of treatment options and an amazingly supportive breast care service run by the NHS in UK.
There is much to be grateful for and Breast Cancer Care will continue to be my number one charity to receive support


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This is for my friend S...........and because I have almost NEVER seen it this clean!!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
2 comments:
- Ms_Angel said...
I wish my refrig had ever been that clean. The only time it was that clean was when I first moved in and there wasn't anything in there.
- May 5, 2008 at 10:22 PM
- friend S said...
Friend s here. Wow! I love it. I used to wait til I was fed up with it, then took the whole cold thing apart and clean it part by part, dry it, and put it back together...only took 3 hours for the whole job. Now I do a quicker version and don't take all the parts off. A clean frig is a really nice thing to bring you some joy in life... for a while...
Love ya,
- June 13, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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This annoyed me....
Some bird in my office just came out with the random 'fact' (her opinion) that the shooting of the Brazilian man on the Tube was "racist".................that the only motivation behind it......*ahem*
Now, it was unfortunate and a terrible tragedy but it wasnt a hate crime against him was it? The police obviously had (which must of turned out to be false) information on this guy, ergo what happened. Was it just because he was Brazilian?!
Now, it was unfortunate and a terrible tragedy but it wasnt a hate crime against him was it? The police obviously had (which must of turned out to be false) information on this guy, ergo what happened. Was it just because he was Brazilian?!
Re: This annoyed me....Anyone? Anyone? Anyone? anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Re: This annoyed me....There's a picture in this morning's paper of some woman at a protest outside Stockwell holding a sign saying 'Racist Killers'...it's not her is it?
Re: This annoyed me....Well, she did pop out "to the loo" a while ago and only just come back...hmmmmm
Seriously though, it was motivated by race, I think Brazil would be the last country we'd start shooting at. Just irked me that she said it so easy and as if it was gospel.
Re: This annoyed me....oh dear, there's a whole can 'o worms about this on two other threads.
Would they have killed him if he didn't look like some sort of dark skinned foreigner? I doubt it, I really do.
Not saying they had any racist motivations in killing him, bloodthirsty stupid and evil, yes, racist - maybe...
Re: This annoyed me....Well, although the information they got was obviously erroneous, they must of been tracking him for a reason. The person, nothing else.
Re: This annoyed me....they weren't, they were tracking a guy who lived in the same block of flats as him. They thought the Brazilian guy was this other guy, and followed him.
Re: This annoyed me....Bloody hell, what a balls up! I'm certainly not condoning this at all, but even still, it wasnt them being purely racist was it (which was her point)? The people involved should def not get away lightly with that. Its bad enough everyone is on the edge of their seats already then stuff like this happens.
Re: This annoyed me....I suppose it COULD be argued that as one dark skinned man is much the same as another dark skinned man for these murderous thugs, there is an element of racism.
Re: This annoyed me....Thugs? Well, if he had a bomb or something, they'd be called heroes. If he'd had a bomb that went off, they'd be called idiots for not doing anything. Its such a thin line....
Re: This annoyed me....Well, no I wouldn't call them heroes even if he was a bomber, it's a general principle thing for me- never really bought the 'shoot first ask questions later' stuff.
I've got no respect for people who accept a wage to blow anyones brains out, terrorist or not. Nice job, must take a lot of good moral fibre.


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In a world that is constantly attempting to morph all of society into this mold that is so highly spoken of-- a certain size, a certain style, etc. etc., I believe it is our job, especially as nannies and caregivers of children everywhere, to encourage uniqueness. Encourage individuality.
Speak highly of embracing that which makes us different-- our 'imperfections' are, in fact, the very traits that make us our own version of perfect. There is no one way to be. Everyone is born with the right to follow your heart into the world in any which way-- unique as can be-- as you desire-- that makes you happy.
Perhaps it's important to remind adults of this, as well. Uniqueness is a grand thing; it's what brings life to the world. Variety. Spunk. Excitement. If everyone was the same boring cookie-cutter of a person, what would there ever be to look forward to? The world would be so boring!
Be unique. Embrace your individuality, and encourage others to do the same.
It is the uniqueness, after all, that gets us remembered. Fall into the trap of 'acting as everyone else' and your name will soon be buried under a pile of no-name, 'average-joe' slaves to society.
Free yourself. Unleash your uniqueness. You were born for that very reason. ;)
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U is for Uniqueness. :)
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WONDERFUL post! It is so important to be unique.ReplyDelete
I love this post. We are all unique, it is important to remind ourselves that we possess this quality. I am a new follower from the challengeReplyDelete
Good post, Brittney. We should all feel free to be who we are.ReplyDelete
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-- 7400 block of Southgate Boulevard. An $80 pink all-terrain 10-speed bicycle was stolen from an unlocked screen porch between 10 p.m. Feb. 13 and 8 a.m. the next day.
-- 7800 block of Southwest Sixth Street. A lock was cut on a tool shed in a backyard between 8 a.m. Feb. 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Two socket sets valued at $225, a $110 drill, a $55 Black and Decker circular saw, a $50 Craftsman wrench set and 20 screwdrivers valued at $40 were stolen.
-- 7400 block of Southwest 13th Street. A screen door and sliding glass door were pried open between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13. A $200 Emerson video cassette recorder, a $15 sander, a $55 saw, a $38 pair of hedge clippers, two extension cords valued at $30 and a $50 weed trimmer were stolen.
-- 1100 block of Sussex Drive. A $2,000 Mercury outboard motor was removed from a boat parked in a lot between 12:01 and 7:15 a.m. Feb. 13. Hydraulic lines were cut to remove the motor.


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WPD Press Release 7/1/15
The following is a statement released by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Wynne Police Department:
On June 15, 2015, Nakia Gibbs was arrested following fleeing from officers attempting a traffic stop. Officers recovered firearms recently stolen from a residential burglary in Wynne. Gibbs was charged with fleeing, driving on suspended driver's license, carrying a weapon, obstructing governmental operations, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and possession of a... firearm by certain persons for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
On Wednesday June 17th, 2015 the Wynne Police Department Criminal Investigations Department found stolen property that had been pawned at a Pawn Shop in Jonesboro, AR. The property had been stolen during a residential burglary that occurred on June 3, 2015. An arrest warrant has been issued for arrest of the suspect on charges of theft by receiving for possessing the stolen property.
On June 22nd Officers recovered two firearms stolen during two separate residential burglaries in Wynne. Officers have not been able to connect the firearms with a suspect.
On Sunday June 28th, 2015, Wynne Police Department Officers arrested two juveniles in connection with the burglary of a home on Holly Lane. The burglary occurred on Saturday June 27th, 2015. Three television and an X-Box gaming system were taken in the burglary. Officer's searched a location where the items were supposed to be hidden but were unable to locate or recover the stolen items.
The Juveniles were taken into custody and held for 5 hours then released to their guardians. The suspects will appear in Juvenile court on Thursday July 9th for an initial hearing on charges of burglary and theft.
On June 29th, 2015, Officers arrested Michael McCormick and Jessica McCormick who were charged with theft by receiving for having possession of stolen property. The property was stolen during a commercial burglary of the Backstreet Florist in Wynne on Saturday June 27th, 2015.


text: i just moved to evanston. i'm in awe of all the choices. i live about a block and a half from Oceanique so i'm gonna visit, but i seriously crave cheap eats. like cheap taqueria food. i had been living in cali all summer so i'm addicted to carnitas. got any ideas for cheap mexican around evanston? how about cheap ethnic foods in evanston?


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12 Dec 2018
August 5, 2009
Assessing our squad
Personally I'm quite pleased with the relatively modest amount of transfer activity so far at White Hart Lane.
So far, our dealings stand as follows:
In: Peter Crouch, Kyle Naughton, Kyle Walker.
Out: Darren Bent, Didier Zokora, Chris Gunter, Ricardo Rocha, Gilberto, Simon Dawkins, Kyle Fraser-Allen, Cian Hughton, Danny Hutchins, David Hutton, Jacques Maghoma and Takura Mtandari, plus Academy players Yaser Kasim, Saulo Asajile, Mark Clare, James Dalton and Ajet Shehu.
Out on loan: Ryan Mason, Steven Caulker (both Yeovil Town), David Button (Crewe Alexandra), Adel Taarabt (QPR), Troy Archibald-Henville (Exeter City), Ben Alnwick (Norwich City), Kyle Walker (Sheffield United).
With Pascal Chimbonda also expected to leave before the deadline, we're left with a fairly healthy squad:
Goalkeeper: Heurelho Gomes, Carlo Cudicini, Oscar Jansson
Right back: Vedran Corluka, Alan Hutton, Kyle Naughton
Left back: Benoit Assou–Ekotto, Gareth Bale
Centre back: Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate, Michael Dawson, Dorian Dervite
Right midfield: Aaron Lennon, David Bentley, Giovani Dos Santos
Left midfield: Luka Modric
Central midfield: Wilson Palacios, Jermaine Jenas, Tom Huddlestone, Jamie O'Hara, Kevin-Prince Boateng
Forwards: Peter Crouch, Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe, Roman Pavlyuchenko
That's a 25-man squad, ignoring Danny Rose, Jake Livermore, John Bostock, and Jon Obika, all of whom have played a part in pre-season, and Andros Townsend, Calum Butcher and Dean Parrett, who have previously been involved in first team squads.
The weakest area of the squad in my opinion is the left – we're short of options at left midfield and, were Modric to get injured, Bale is the only other natural left-sided cover. Despite Gareth looking quite useful as a wing-back away at Everton last year, I wouldn't be entirely comfortable with him being pushed into the first team for any length of time at this point. Left-back cover is also lacking – after Assou–Ekotto, again we've got Bale, who is defensively naive (at best), and Naughton, who is right-footed.
Higher quality competition in the middle of midfield would be nice, although I personally still see O'Hara as a useful option (so long as he's happy to be a bit-part player) and, against the less athletic teams, Huddlestone has proven in the past that he can do a job too.
The other area that looks weak is central defence. With King only playing 20 games a season or so, and Woodgate needing a hernia op, we're thin on the ground. Dawson is an able deputy and was, in my opinion, more impressive than Woodgate last year when called upon, but Corluka certainly looks less comfortable at centre back, and Dervite is still very, very raw. It seems that there's a genuine interest in Bassong, which would make sense, as a pacy defender would be good cover for Ledley King. Personally I'd rather take Distin as a cheaper and more experienced option.
Up front, I still feel that we're lacking a strong, aggressive striker. All of our strikers are, in one way or another, quite limited, and the combinations that we can field are similarly limited – it's basically Crouch and one other! But the strikers we have are all good players, and most teams in the PL would be happy to have our selection. They aren't perfect, but they're good enough for the time being.
And that is why, with another 26 days until the transfer window closes, I hope that Harry largely decides to stick with what he's got. It's a good enough squad to compete for Europe, and we can build from there next summer.
I saw Gio in Gold Cup here in America, he can play left, middle or on right as he did for Mexico. O'Hara and Rose can play on the left. And it's different to sometimes play Lennon out there. . .I remember seeing Giggs and Ronaldo switching wings for ManUre. . .Ashley
A well written summary.But a typical Spurs blog. We are not interested in next summer, Its the coming season we are concentrating on.If Harry takes a chance Dos Santos plays on both wings for Mexico mostly left sided, The weakest area currently is central defence.
I agree that we're interested in the coming season – I think we've got a good enough squad now to finish in the European places, which would be a steady improvement on last year. I'm a big believer that the shape of the team, the pattern of play, and each man knowing his role like the back of his hand is more important than having a good collection of talented individuals, and I think Harry had us looking that way.
Unfortunately for Giovani, it'll take a big shift in attitude for Redknapp to even consider him. According to Redknapp, he's been regularly late for training, and out late boozing. He stated himself on his web-site that he was fined and sidelined for two weeks for his drunken antics.
Outside the rumours of Bassong, Huntelaar and Sissoko, I do not seeing any more players arriving. Although 'Arry has stated that Ledley has yet to kick a ball this pre-season, he has been keeping up on his fitness as he did throughout last season. Spending money on defenders when Dawson and Woody will return may come back to bite us. Corluka can partner Ledley and then Chimbonda or Dervite while Hutton is at right-back. Yes, that isn't ideal, but should be suffice for the first month of the season. It may not be needed if Bassong does come as he would partner either Ledley or Corluka.
What about putting Chimbonda in the squad?
You forgot Danny Rose!
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listen you guys we have good substance but need to begin to relise we have suffered as we cant stick to a squad we need the players to not move in or out a couple of changes always helps such a cb, a holding midfield player but the general needs support ofcourse jj doesnt always pull his wait but this is his time to claim a place in the england time just like ,lennon , david b, and others these youngsters are like new shoes you have to wear them in before they are comfortable , dare i say look at the gonners , we have a good team but i am like you sick and tired of the promise of a fresh start and it turns out to be a mediocare season ,
with bent gone the money can only be used to strentgh the team altough i would love kjh to come in and bassong and sissocko i know harry buys british young stars who are assets who will come good we dont have money to splash around because the chairman is a tight w******, well hope we get somewhere i am sick of the stick of being a spurs fan , but i guess it comes with the terrtory ,
harry if you read these comments rememebr we have a sense of pride and need you to deliver so plese build and take this team upwards
I actually mentioned both Chimbonda and Rose – I anticipate Chimbonda to leave permanently, and Rose to leave on loan, possibly re-joining Brendan Rodgers at Reading.


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"What is the best way to work part-time?"
I have lost count how many times I have seen this question in parenting forums and asked the question by my clients. The answer can feel a little like "how long is a piece of string". About as useful as a chocolate teapot (how many more sayings can I get into this article"?)
Flexible working varies; from part-time to shorter days, condensed weeks to remote working. The key to a solid flexible working request and a comfortable work-life balance is to get the right one for YOU and your job. However, nothing beats some first-hand advice.
I proudly present the perspective of Kate; a working mum who not only balancing working part-time, but also studying part-time (and fitting in blogging too ! I still believe she has created a time machine in during her academic studies somewhere, but as yet she won't admit where she is storing it. Until I find it, here is how to rock part-time working.
How to rock part-time working
Like many people, I juggle part-time work with parenting. I've got two daughters, one at school and one at nursery. My husband works full-time (from home) and I work three 5-hour days per week.
I spent seven years at university studying full-time, then worked for seven years full-time. But since I returned to work after my first maternity leave in 2011, I have worked 30 hours or fewer per week. I've spent most of my career in the public sector, working on higher education policy and funding for research, but I recently moved into academia and now I'm a researcher at the local university.
Over the past six years, I've changed job three times, returned from maternity leave three times, and varied my part-time hours and working pattern according to both work and family needs. I'll be honest, it hasn't all been cupcakes and rainbows, but I have learned a lot about making the best of what part-time working can offer.
So, in a quest for the holy grail of work-life balance, here are my top tips for part-time working:
1) Work Mondays
People use Mondays to ease themselves into the working week, sort out their email inboxes and plan their to-do lists. Plus, if you work Mondays, you get all the bank holidays off! I currently do a three-day week (Tuesday to Thursday) and I don't like missing Mondays because it makes me feel as if everyone else has a had a headstart on their week! To compensate, I block out the first hour of every Tuesday morning in my calendar to give myself time to read my emails and figure out a plan of action. Not only does this give me a chance to plan my work for the week, it also provides the time and space to get my brain into gear for thinking about work stuff.
2) 4 days are better than 3
When I worked 4 days per week, I was able to get properly invested in my work and I felt like a fully functional employee, although I had to be careful not to cram a full-time role into 30 hours. For me, working 4 days a week with Wednesdays off was the best part-time arrangement I had. And it was made all the easier because my husband also worked 4 days per week with Fridays off.
But when I work 3 days per week (or less), I feel a bit left out. It's as if there isn't enough time for me to become intellectually absorbed in what I'm doing. And even if I can do all my work in three days, I feel there is something cultural missing: meetings and conversations happen when I'm not there, so I have to work harder to stay in the loop. On the flip side, having extra-long weekends and more time at home with my toddler is lovely. But when she starts school in 2018, I know I'll be looking to pick up a few more hours in the office.
3) Communication, communication, communication!
I've had really positive feedback about my openness and honesty with colleagues and clients in respect of my part-time hours. I used to feel embarrassed about being part-time and would sort of apologise by saying things like "I only work three days a week". But now I'm more confident about it, I'll say "I'm in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays" and I include a footnote on emails as a reminder of my working pattern. I want the people I work with to consider me a reliable and dependable co-worker, so even if I'll be out of the office for a few days they know they'll get a response when I return.
4) Project-manage your job
I love organising and planning! At work, I use a bullet journal and Outlook calendar to set to-do lists and carve up the time within each working day. I also make a note of school activities and family commitments in my calendar (with privacy settings on) so that colleagues can see I have non-work commitments that can't necessarily be moved. I spend at least an hour of each week planning and setting goals, targets and deadlines. I won't check emails on my non-work days but I do try to finish things ahead of time because I don't have the 'luxury' of doing things last-minute. I have also had to become comfortable with not pursuing perfection, when good enough will be good enough!
5) Leave work at work
This one has been hard but is totally worth the effort. I work hard and take pride in doing a job well done, so a large part of me wants to demonstrate how awesome I can be above and beyond my part-time hours. But it has been important to manage expectations about work-life balance. I won't check emails at home but occasionally I will rearrange childcare in order to attend some training or a conference on one of my non-work days. I think it's important to separate work-time from family-time to demonstrate that I can be effective in the roles of employee and mother.
6) Non-work days
One final thought is the choice of non-working day(s). I've been very lucky in that I've always been able to set the pattern of my part-time work and choose on which days I'll be in the office.
When I worked 4 days per week I preferred having Wednesdays off to having Fridays off. Whilst the long weekend was good, it actually felt like a bit of a slog doing 4 days in a row in the office. Whereas, with a mid-week break I felt energised for the second half of the week, could always catch up on anything that had happened on my non-work day, and I could use two days' leave to get almost a week off!
Now, I work 3 days per week, with Mondays and Fridays at home. It's good for managing school INSET days and for being able to join in with school activities but I have a long break away from work each week and it takes at least an hour to get my brain back into gear on a Tuesday morning.
I think my ideal pattern would be to work four 6-hour days per week. And although I'd love to have a mid-week break, I think I'd stick with Fridays at home, because they have a celebration assembly at school each week that I like to watch.
Kate Turton is a researcher and science communicator. She combines part-time working with looking after two young daughters, volunteering for the school PTA and supporting a local charity. In her spare time, she writes a blog answering the science questions that young children ask. You can follow her alter-ego 'Simple Scimum' on Facebook/Twitter @SScimum.
If you are currently working in a creating a flexible working request, and want to learn the tricks of the trade and increase the chances of getting a "Yes" then check out this blog!


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NOVA Corporation provides unique, custom solutions to meet our customers' communications needs. Our solutions provide communication capabilities using modern technology. At their most complex, they are multi-purpose systems that gather information from dozens of different sources. The information is presented to decision makers immediately, visually, clearly.
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Provide system administration technical support for the Windows Server systems.
Install, configure, maintain, manage, functionally validate and troubleshoot MS Windows Server operating environments and associated components such as, but not limited to the Registry, Active Directory, Internet Information Service (IIS), Domain Name System (DNS), TCP/IP, Network File Systems (NFS), and networking components. Ensure operating environments are properly configured and functioning with specified network, and storage components and applicable tool suites.
Configure networking and storage components to meet engineering specifications at the OS Windows Server level.
Windows scripting (PowerShell and other DISA standard tools) to optimize and automate system administrator tasks.
Working conditions:
Skills required:
Strong Microsoft Windows Server Administration.
Good troubleshooting skills with network issues from the perspective of the operating system.
Good documentation and process skills.
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
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Nissin EM1 Clutch Master Cylinder
Stainless Steel Line
Allows proper clutch engagement and disengagement
Eliminates gear grind while accelerating
Improves shift feel
Allows quicker shifting w.out grinding
EM1 CMC has Steel internals while the OEM FG has plastic internals
Installation Tips for XLR8 EM1 CMC Upgrade:
Follow factory instruction manual on how to remove factory clutch master cylinder.
Once the OE CMC is removed, loosen and remove the fork from the end of the rod of the OE CMC.
Take snap ring pliers and remove the snap ring holding the retaining clip.
Once the snap ring has been removed, the internal piston will come out of the factory CMC.
Now remove the fork from the end of the rod of the EM1 CMC supplied in the kit.
Then remove the snap ring and then the internal piston of the EM1 CMC.
Make sure to keep the parts separate from each other.
Use all of the parts from the factory CMC on the new EM1 CMC.
You will need to adjust the shaft of the new CMC for proper engagement.
Reinstall the CMC back into the original location of the original CMC and bleed the CMC properly using the factory instruction manual process.


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The Dalai Lama did a talk a few days ago, where he said training your heart is as important as training your mind. He explained to the students that there are two levels of compassion: the biological compassion that we feel for our family, our friends, and our loved ones — and then the more substantial compassion which you can extend it to strangers and then to even your enemies.
He talked about the gap between perception and reality — how people read a situation by projecting their own emotional baggage, which causes distortion. That is why he emphasized that we all must strive to have transparency in our interactions with people. Otherwise there is mistrust, which causes fear, which can then develop into frustration, anger and violence.
If developing compassion is something we can teach ourselves, then the Dalai Lama's message is essentially "educating the heart" — an education that is not merely about developing the mind and getting good grades. Rather, it is about fostering an environment where we can learn empathy.
Too often, our society encourages competition and only values power. The result of an education that teaches those skills, I worry, will be insecurity and isolation. True confidence, however, comes from being compassionate to others— which is the main foundation of educating the heart.
The century of our generation has passed — it is now the next generation's chance to do better than this generation has done, to create a society of connectivity and compassion.


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This topic has been covered thoroughly in recent years, but it bears repeating: teachers, you need to rest.
With the holidays coming up, teachers everywhere are no doubt scrambling to not only finish up holiday shopping and preparations, but they are also trying to figure out how to cram in some extra grading and planning during their vacation days.
It's a noble quality, the extreme work ethic of the large majority of America's teachers. But when you come back from the vacation in January, your students need you to be your very best YOU. They will need you to possess the energy and motivation that they likely won't have, and that's why you need to schedule in some down time over this break.
By our very nature, we teachers are humble and selfless, always putting others before ourselves. But before you get to work grading that pile of essays, or planning those new lessons you want to try out in January, consider the value of taking a few days to rest and rejuvenate over your break. Here are three of my favorite ways to do just that:
- Unplug and disconnect.
Teachers, as promoters of 21st-century learning, relentless advocates for our students and their parents, and ravenous consumers of knowledge and innovative ideas, spend a great deal of our time these days connected to the outside world. We always have our phones with us in case a parent or student has a question or needs help. We browse social media for creative new ways to teach and reach our kids. We monitor the news and other media outlets to see what has changed in the world and in politics on this day, that may affect our classrooms. We are perpetually bound to the outside world, and this can take a serious toll on our mental and emotional health.Those of us who are older than millennials, like to talk about how younger generations are addicted to their phones. Let's face it: most of us have just as much of an addiction as they do! And just in case you've missed all of the warnings about what too much technology can do for our health, Huffington Post has outlined some of the most compelling research, for instance, just having your phone around can impede your mental function.On this winter break, give yourself a break from all that connectivity. Put your phone in a drawer and leave it there for thirty minutes, then increase the intervals during which you "disconnect." I promise you won't regret it!
- Play!
What more is there to say? If you have kids, make some time for make-believe, or maybe even some physical fitness. If you don't have kids, how about a game night with friends? One of my father's favorite pastimes was to play BuzzTime Trivia. He didn't have to hunt down anyone to go with him to do that, and yet he still had a blast while exercising his brain.There is plenty of research to suggest that we adults don't make enough time for play in our lives. According to this article by Margarita Tartakovsky, published in Psych Central in 2012, "Play brings joy. And it's vital for problem solving, creativity and relationships."
- Get lost.
I know it sounds crazy, but trust me, you need to get out of the house and get away. Here are a few great ways to do it:
—Get lost on foot. Go hiking or just take a walk around the block. Walk further than you have before. Take your time and really study what you see around you as you go. You'll breathe in fresh air, which is great for combatting colds and other illnesses in the winter (despite the old wives' tales we've always heard). You'll get your mind off of work. And just possibly, you'll think of new, exciting questions about the world that will enhance your teaching!
—Get lost in a car. Hop in your car, gas it up, and go for a drive on some scenic highways. Maybe you could try some new ones you've never been on before. Again, the key is to take your time and really absorb your surroundings.
(Also helpful on this trip: good tunes and tasty coffee.)—Get lost on a train, plane, or boat. If you're lucky enough to have the post-holiday funds, do a favor for the rest of us who don't: get the heck out of here! Sure, a lot of people are scared to travel these days, but to quote one of my favorite bands (Wilco), "Every generation thinks it's the last, thinks it's the end of the world." The media does a great job of scaring us into staying in our homes (another reason to unplug!), but the truth is that we educators need to travel to get a broader perspective of the world so we can better connect with our students. A quick Google search will reveal that we really are safer than we think, and you are in much more danger just driving around in your car than getting out and really exploring. So what are you waiting for? Life's too short to sit around and wait!
—Get lost in a good book. If for health or other reasons you can't "get lost" by any of the means listed above, try diving into a good book. Winter break is my absolute favorite time of the year to dive into the year's best sellers. Don't know where to start? Try National Public Radio's "Book Concierge" for the current year. You can search 350 of this year's best titles according to your personal tastes.
As always, please don't forget that for so many people this time of year, the holidays are more painful than they are joyous. If you are someone who is suffering a loss, please know that your school family and your teacher family care deeply about you. Just a few short months ago, I lost my father– my best pal, my greatest cheerleader, and my loving protector. If you are suffering, know that I understand your pain, and I send you lots of warm wishes this holiday season.
Let's take this time to rest, get well, and so we can give our kids the very best version of ourselves when we return.


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Senior Assistant to Real Estate & Administration Head
Standard Chartered BankJanuary 2014 - Present (5 years)
Provide senior support to Head of Real Estate and Administration in below
Manage commercial & residential leasing portfolios and prepare property plan for all office locations
Build up project budget and assist in managing its progress as well as cost monitoring (design, construction, cost)
Review monthly P&L and maintain operation budget and escalate for necessary financial impact
Act as the central of health and safety coordination in HCMC office (Fire Drill, SOS emergency, First Aid kit)
Assistant to Senior Facility Manager
HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.August 2013 - December 2013 (4 months)
Lead the team of 13 staffs across locations from Central to South of Vietnam to facilitate office operation, including:
Hard service: Building operation & maintenance (M&E, Cooling, Water, Facility equipment, Fire Drill)
Soft service: Planting, cleaning & waste management
Reception & switchboard service
Messenger, mailing & storage
Accommodation & office supply
Senior Assistant to Head of Administration & Property Department
ANZ BANK HO CHI MINHMarch 2009 - December 2012 (3 years 10 months)
Being the key assistance of Property & Administration services as below
Liaise with landlord to execute all leasing events (commercial & residential leases)
Supervise day-to-day administration service (reception, mailing, fax, chop, storage, travel, ...)
Coordinate with competent authorities for related requirement (Security service, Ad work permission)
Attend in fit-out project & office logistic (relocation, budget, procurement, cost tracking)
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But it does sort of bring that aspect of sports back into my mind, and makes me think about my kids. You can't prevent all injuries in sports, and at least with me I got pretty wrecked early on, but I don't regret it, much. I wish I could still ski, but other than that I can live with it.
But that's because I don't have brain damage.I absolutely do not want my children participating in sports where you run headlong into other people running headlong into you. Or skating. The human body just wasn't designed to have that happen to it. You can run straight into a wall and hurt yourself, but for the most part we can withstand injuries pretty well if they're at a 'natural' speed. But when you double that with someone spearing you with a solid helmet… well you might as well say good night.
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I don't judge people who play these games, and I even enjoy watching them. Some might call me a hypocrite for that, but I'm not saying I don't want anyone to do so. I'm just saying I don't want MY kids to do it. I won't even prevent it. I just won't encourage it. I'll encourage sports without massive potentials for brain injuries. Like soccer, or baseball. Mostly soccer though. If someone else doesn't want to do that and wants their kid to play football? Great. More power to you. I'm not judging. I'm just saying my decision is to not encourage it in my kids.
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SAN ANTONIO – The great farce known as the Heisman is on again and my phone at the office has been ringing off the hook.
"Greg, do you think Vince Young will beat Reggie Bush for the Heisman?" a caller asks.
"Hey G-Mo what do you think about Vince getting shafted by the media again," somebody else asks me at the barbershop.
Well let me go on record and say that I believe that the Heisman Trophy, as we now it, is a load of crap. This isn't about a great college player like O.J. Simpson or Archie Griffin. The criteria that used to be able to give us some great college players who turn around and become great NFL players has long been watered down like the drink you get at the two bit dinky bar in the seedy part of town. It's all about who's the most popular, who has the most hype and who has the most charisma to become the winner these days. It's sad to say but I think that college sports have cheapened this once stellar award because we now have so many outstanding athletes who are equally as good as the next person.
Just for my own edification, I decided to print out a statistical sheet on who were top players on the offensive side of the football in college and I got six categories: quarterback rating, rushing yards, receiving yards, passing yards, scoring and interceptions. The printed sheet from www.cstv.com gave me the top five players and I want you to do your own subjective voting on who you would consider to be a Heisman winner.
In the QB rating you have Drew Olson (UCLA) at 172.5, Brian Brohm (Louisville) at 166.7, Vince Young (Texas) at 165.0, Brady Quinn (Notre Dame) and Matt Leinart (USC) at 161.9. If you had to pick as a Heisman candidate, whom would you pick? Well If I'm looking objectively at the stats from this category, I take the top two players Olson and Brohm.
Okay let's look at the rushing yards category. In that category you have Jerome Harrison (Washington State) at 172.7 yards per game, DeAngelo Williams (Memphis) at 172.6, Laurence Maroney (Minnesota) at 135.5, Reggie Bush (USC) at 127.1 and Tyrell Sutton (Northwestern) at 126.4. Again whom do you choose? Well I will say again it would be the top two performers from this category because statistically they are the better college players in the group.
In the receiving yards category I'd take Mike Hass of Oregon State because of his 139.3 yards per game average catching. In the passing yards category it's Texas Tech's Cody Hodges at 4,042 yards this season. In the scoring category the best player is Michael Bush of Louisville at 15.8 points and the quarterback with the best interception ratio is Oregon's Aaron Gipson.
Now I say all that to prove this point: not every media pick is in those categories. You see this voting process is very subjective and it is time that the Heisman folk tell us the truth so that we can quit thinking they are doing the college sports world a tremendous favor. In all sincerity I firmly believe that if the voting was done on a statistical manner, like it probably should, we would get better candidates for the college game and not the next media darlings for the NFL. That's just my personal opinion on the matter.
Oh just in case you're wondering, my Heisman winner this year would probably be Brady Quinn if I had a vote. Since we are being subjective voters, I actually think that overall, Quinn has had the better year considering the new coaching change and the fact that his top wide receiver is in the receiving yards category, Jeff Samardziia. But keep this in mind too; I don't have a vote.
COLORADO NEEDS TO FIRE BARNETT AND FOLLOW K-STATE'S LEAD The swirling waters are moving in Boulder, Colorado. Mork and Mindy can't put this community on the map because the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes already has done so. Two years of embarrassment because of sex scandal have now matriculated into getting your head handed to you in a national thumping of 70-3 against the Texas Longhorns. However there are rumors that Barnett expects to get a contract extension despite going to the meaningless Champs Sports bowl against Clemson and the fact that in the last two games of this college football season, his team has scored only six points. It is time for the administration at Colorado University to sever ties with Barnett after his last football game. No pomp and circumstance. No parade. Just have him clean out the coach's office before February and the new recruiting stage comes forth. While they are at it, it is time for maybe the Buffaloes to look at finding somebody who can clean up the program and maybe it is time for them to also follow Kansas State's lead and hire an African American or Hispanic head coach to that position.
The idea could be ludicrous to some but if I were an alumnus of Colorado, I'd be demanding a change and this would be the best thing for the school to go forth. Diversity should always be a driving force in college athletics but more importantly finding a quality head coach would be crucial at this time and juncture. So here is my short list of coaches that may be able to help the Buffaloes out: Hampton's Joe Taylor.
Why would Taylor be such a worthy candidate to a program as screwed up as Colorado's? Because he's a proven winner in a tough environment. Since Taylor has arrived at that school some fourteen seasons ago, he has won three Black college titles and has guided the program to numerous playoff berths, the latest being the fact that he lost to the University of Richmond this past weekend.
Now maybe that's not enough ammunition for the Colorado faithful but I ask you, who else can come in and right the sinking ship that Barnett is trying to guide? I don't really know of anyone. Taylor's credentials show's this writer that he is more than capable of leading a big time program and it may be time for him to move into a challenge that would the graduation rates of that school a swell.
In any event, Barnett must go and he needs to go as quickly as possible. If Colorado wants to get any respectability back into the sports world, they would take heed of at least the first suggestion and find a quality coach later. If Taylor isn't available, find somebody of his caliber. Above everything else though and for the final time in this writing, Gary Barnett needs to be dismissed. He simply is not the solution to the problem anymore.


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January and December figures are high because of Christmas and New Year family social gatherings and entertainment – additional cooking (all electric) and hot water usage.
I will also need to try an identify why in October, so much electricity was used.
As mentioned in a post last year entitled energy use, according to Strinkthatfootprint.com the avarage household electricity use in Japan (so excluding gas energy use) is around 15kWh.
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To help improve the figures for 2015, I hope to work out how to use the hot water system better (all the instructions are in Japanese) to control more closely when and how much water is produced.
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