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Mr. Cuomo is a possible 2016 presidential contender who is seeking to elevate his stature among Democrats base nationally, after a much praised victory on same sex marriage in his first year in office. His push for enhanced gun control even drew praise from Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, in a letter that otherwise criticized Mr. Cuomo's support for abortion rights.
Mr. Cuomo had already stirred up anxiety among gun rights groups by saying in a radio interview in December that "confiscation could be an option" for existing assault weapons.
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Children's Heroes
Publisher: E.C. & T.C. Jack, London
Dates: 1905–1910
Authors: E.F. Sellar, John Lang, Jeanie Lang, Andrew Lang,
Vautier Golding, Gladys Imlach, J.H. Kelman, Elma K. Paget,
Mary Hamiliton, H. E. Marshall, M. Duncan Kelly, Mrs. Elton
The Children's Heroes series was published in the early years of the twentieth century, and has many of the same positive attributes as E. C. and T. C. Jack's "Told to the Children" Series. Instead of focusing on literature however, it is a series of biographies, primarily about historical English men-of-action. Although there are a few heroes from the late middle ages, including Drake and Raleigh, most of the heroes were explorers, missionaries, or soldiers from the 18th and 19th centuries, during the height of the British Empire.
Several of the 'heroes' dealt with in this series were not unambiguously good men, but all lived important and action filled lives, that are of great interest to young people. As with most of the other series produced by E.C. Jack, the books are beautifully illustrated.
|Story of Sir Francis Drake by Mrs. O. Elton 38 credits
Sir Francis Drake was one of the most colorful characters in Elizabethan England. He was a sworn enemy of the Spanish and spent many years plundering their ships and towns in the new world, both to enrich himself and to strike a blow at England's most threatening enemy. He was only the second European, after Magellan, to pass Cape Horn in South America and sail around the world, but it is his daring feats and audacious exploits against Spain for which he is best known.
|Story of David Livingstone by Vautier Golding 32 credits
This biography of Livingstone is a concise and easily read story of the remarkable life of the great African missionary and explorer, David Livingstone. He was born into a humble family in Scotland, but at an early age decided to work as a missionary. He spent his entire life in central Africa serving the natives, working against slavery and demonstrating the best aspects of civilization.
|Story of H. M. Stanley by Vautier Golding 32 credits
H.M. Stanley was a journalist working as a foreign correspondent when he set off for the interior of Africa to find Livingstone. He then continued Livingstone's work of exploration, eventually leading the first European party to navigate the Congo River. Though Stanley admired Livingstone greatly, his temperament and purposes were entirely dissimilar to his patient and selfless predecessor.
|Story of Columbus by G. M. Imlach 35 credits
The Story of Columbus does not end when he discovered the American continents in 1492. In his lifetime he made four voyages to the New World and instead of enjoying honor and rewards, he suffered much due to jealous colleagues and scheming courtiers. The promise of gold brought out the worst in everyone, as this book, which retraces the years both before and after Columbus's great discovery, makes clear. The life of the great explorer provides a fascinating character study in a thoughtful manner appropriate for intermediate readers.
|Story of Sir Walter Raleigh by M. D. Kelly 38 credits
Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most famous courtiers of Queen Elizabeth. He is best known for his efforts to establish an English colonies in the New World, first in Newfoundland, then at Jamestown in Virginia. Raleigh was also a literary figure. He introduced Edmund Spenser (of Faerie Queen Fame), to Elizabeth's court, and wrote several books himself during his long imprisonment under King James I.
|Story of Joan of Arc by Andrew Lang 36 credits
Joan of Arc was a peasant girl with no political connections, and no knowledge of military affairs when she led the armies of France against the English at Orleans, and turned the tide of the 100 years war. The strange story of her rise from obscurity and eventual martyrdom would scarcely be believable if it had not been investigated and recorded in detail while she was still alive, by her mortal enemies, and others who hoped to discredit her. This book tells her story at just the right level of detail for older grammar and middle school students.
|Story of Robert Bruce by Jeanie Lang 47 credits
This story of Robert Bruce, hero of Scotland, is an action packed tale of one of the greatest patriotic heroes of Scotland. Deprived of his crown by Edward I. of England, who had completely subjugated Scotland by the time he came of age, he won back Scotland's independence against terrific odds. With lots of hand-to-hand combat, treachery, and larger-than-life action, the story of Robert the Bruce is one of the greatest adventure-dramas in English history.
|Story of General Gordon by Jeanie Lang 38 credits
General Charles Gordon was an extraordinarily principled officer during the height of the British Empire, who accepted several very challenging assignments, both in China, during the Tae-Ping Rebellion, and in Africa where he opposed the slavers, and tried to bring order and civilization to the Sudan. He was tragically killed during a siege of Khartoum, when the British forces failed to send a relief party to his aid.
|Story of Lord Clive by John Lang 32 credits
Robert Clive was a controversial, but extremely effective soldier, who is credited with gaining India for the British Empire. Though he started his career as a mere clerk for the East India Company, he was thrust into a series of adventures during which he showed extraordinary daring, and military genius. He made a great name for himself, and through a series of astounding victories, secured a foothold in several of the most important provinces of India.
|Story of Captain Cook by John Lang 34 credits
Captain James Cook is famous for his discoveries of New Zealand and Australia, but his contributions to British naval supremacy were many. He was the most outstanding captain of his age, and the care he took to keep his crews healthy eliminated the threat of scurvy, the great scourge of sailors. His meticulous charts, and attention to detail set a new standard in sea-faring and navigation.
|Story of Napoleon by H. E. Marshall 35 credits
This book tells the story of Napoleon, one of the most outstanding characters in European history, in a manner appropriate for grammar and middle school students. Napoleon was a young Corsican officer at the time of the French Revolution. He distinguished himself first in the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1798) and by 1804 had established himself as the undisputed head of France and crowned himself emperor. During the following decade he brought all of Europe under his power before losing everything after his disastrous march on Russia. He remains one of the most controversial characters of history.
|Story of Nelson by Edmund F. Sellar 40 credits
Nelson was one of the most popular and romantic naval heroes of all history. He went to sea at an early age, but first made a name for himself at the Battle of St. Vincent, in 1797. From that time until his death at Trafalgar in 1805, he led the British navy in several daring and audacious sea-fights, including the Nile and Copenhagen. His victories gave Britain undisputed control of the seas at a time she was at great threat from an invasion by Napoleon.
|Story of Lord Roberts by Edmund F. Sellar 39 credits
Lord Frederick Roberts was the most eminent commander of the British Army in the late 19th century. As a young officer he fought to put down the Indian Mutiny, and spent most of his long career in India. He was involved in campaigns in Burma, Afghanistan, and Abyssinia during the hey-day of Imperial Britain. He was finally called out of retirement to lead the British against the Boers in South Africa at the turn of the 20th century.
|Story of Abraham Lincoln by M. A. Hamilton 39 credits
This easy-to-read biography of Abraham Lincoln is perfect for grammar and middle school students. It is short but detailed enough to give inspiring insights into Lincoln's character so that his heroism during the terrible years of the Civil War can be fully appreciated. The book covers many important events from his childhood and recounts the long political career that eventually led to the White house. The final chapters deal with his leadership during America's greatest trial, and show how his firm conviction, honesty, and perseverance sustained him during our nation's critical hour.
|Story of Chalmers of New Guinea by Janet Kelman 0 credits
|Story of Cromwell by H. E. Marshall 0 credits
|Story of Bishop Patterson by E. K. Paget 0 credits

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Adventist Health System Named One of the Top Places to Work in Health Care
Adventist Health System (AHS) which includes Florida Hospital, has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review, a national health care publication, as one of the top places to work in health care. The 2018 "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" list highlights hospitals, health systems, and health care companies that, among other things, promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth.
"Being recognized as one of the top places to work in health care is a great honor," said Terry Shaw, president/CEO for Adventist Health System. "We are blessed to have a culture and mission that truly resonates with employees at our facilities across the country. Our employees make our organization great, and exceptional work environments and excellent care for our patients are byproducts of their tremendous enthusiasm, engagement, and dedication."
Becker's Hospital Review noted that Adventist Health System works to promote personal, professional and spiritual growth with its workplace culture, provides opportunities for employees to take part in mission trips and encourages maintaining a healthy lifestyle through its wellness program.
With more than 80,000 employees and 46 hospital campuses, Adventist Health System offers career opportunities across its nine-state footprint in areas ranging from large metropolitan cities to small towns. The organization combines competitive wages and benefits with a culture that promotes the overall growth of employees as they advance the mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Many AHS employees also participate in service initiatives and activities to support their local communities.


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Earning your criminal justice degree is possible by heading to the great state on New Hampshire. There are so many quality New Hampshire criminal justice schools to choose from including programs in both Concord and Manchester. You can also enroll in online classes through the New Hampshire criminal justice schools. Whether you want to learn in a classroom or from your computer, you can expect to receive the tools needed for success in the criminal justice field. Browse our list of featured New Hampshire criminal justice schools below for more details.
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"Using Craigslist freebies I did a dining room makeover on a budget!! I took a table and four chairs that were not meant to be together and turned them into a boutiquey chic set! I'll show you how!Who doesn't love free stuff, right? Well I love scouring Craigslist. The progression seems to be: For Sale....Freestuff.....Curb Alert! I try to catch it before it turns into Curb Alert, because I figure I would never be the first one there".... Read more


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Commuting mornings from my cottage below
the mountain, I've been ignoring the mountain,
the hills, trees, sky, and clouds—the glorious
has become mundane—so I join a program
for interpreters. We open the mountain's firetower—
no longer for locating fires, but for unimpeded
views of surrounding mountains and valleys.
The mountain trail is steep. We encourage
hikers who bound, shuffle, or jog to the top,
stop every few minutes for their asthma inhalers,
carry old or blind dogs up the trail or the steps
of the tower, or guide young children.
In the wrong shoes—high heels, rubber
flip-flops, leather-soled wing tips—still
they reach the top.
When I wear my interpreter's shirt, tan
with a flag on the sleeve, people think
I'm a forest ranger. In the photo a friend took,
I'm a poster boy for the NRA or something
worse. It's not just the uniform, but the mustache,
baseball cap, set of the jaw. I don't know
where I learned that set of the jaw.
No need to go up a mountain, so we're proud
of ourselves for doing it. No one builds
taller than mountains; all we do is fly
precarious craft over them. Dwarfed ordinarily
by buildings, trucks, even the trees of the lowlands,
at last we climb above everything.
When the tree fell, its huge roots held
tons of stones. That's how we grow in these mountains,
with less soil than rock: our roots fit
where they can between the stones.
A girl holds a bouquet of wildflowers
she's picked. "Please don't pick any more,"
I say. "The mountain needs them more
than you." If I weren't in my uniform,
I wouldn't say that.
The trail's too popular for surprises: critters
keep out of sight—you'll see only a hawk,
some chipmunks, maybe a snake. No surprises
but perspective—worries about your job,
loves, attractiveness, repair of your roof,
letters you need to write, music you need
to listen to, grass seed you neglected to sow—
all are diminished at 3,000 feet.
The last time I wore a uniform in nature
was boy scout camp. I learned nothing about nature,
but a counselor, taking an interest in me,
taught me to swim. After the crowd left the lake,
he stayed with me, encouraging me over my fear,
till I stroked and moved in deep water.
When a healer said to visualize a place
that felt really positive, I saw this mountaintop.
He guided me as I climbed through the mist
to the brightness above.
A huge patient rattlesnake shares
the mountaintop with us,
warming on the bare rock
or waiting in the scrub.
With so few seasons to watch, each we miss
is a tragedy. Inside where we waste the hours
is dark and close. Listen: the end of our span
is nothing. The death of a mountain,
now that would be a terrible thing.
I write on my report for the day: "Provided
first aid," then add to be honest: "Hiker
requested band-aid for blistered heel."
We can't do much to a mountain—desecrate
its surface with houses and cell towers,
gouge it with mines and roads, but it prevails.
What we do to one another, bad or good,
doesn't matter. The few of us crawl across—
men, insects, rodents, snakes—
builders, gougers, sojourners—we feel
on top of the world an hour or two,
then descend where we belong.
We encourage a man to climb the tower.
"It's worth it," we tell him. His young son
is waiting at the top. It's high—over 60
feet—and in the sharp wind the steps
feel insubstantial. We urge him on—
he conquers his fear and makes his way
slowly to the cheering boy.
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triathlon, the source of my motivation
Hello my name is Thomas Kliesspiess, i am from Austria (Europe – we have no kangaroos in our country ).
My story is not that old. Last year i started with triathlon and finished my first half ironman (austria triathlon podersdorf 2012) in 5:18. In my case with an congenital heart disease which didnt effect my so much. So i got the chance to get a ticket for the ironman austria 2013. this was my goal and i trained pretty hard to get fit for a good time this year.
Then i went to the doc to get a checkup, but then the doc found out that my faulty aortic valve affected a aneurysma of my aorta. There was only a chance to have a surgery because the risk was to high to life with it. I think Norman Stadler had the same surgery years ago.
Now i had the surgery 3 weeks ago and i am in a good condition for this kind of surgery.
In the last month i was confronted with many questions how my life will change. is it still possible to finish an ironman, is it possible to do any sport ..
At the moment 3 weeks after surgery i have now 74km on my trainings account (walking and running). I am so happy about it and the myth of the ironman pushes my as well as crowies stories in his book and on all the videos about ali´i´drive on the ironman webside.
My motivation is still there to finish the austrian ironman on the 30th of june. First priority is of course my health and so i decided to set a point in the beginning of june where my fitness have to be on a level to finish the ironman.
so the story continues … maybe there is a change to be at the same competion with crowie sometime
stay motivated … sincerely Thomas


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|Guild President Bill O'Meara addresses members who showed up to watch contract talks with S&P management on July 23. Seated at table are Guild Bargaining Committee members Lan Lecour (left) and Randye Gilliam, Guild unit chair. - See more at: http://www.nyguild.org/standard-poors-news-details/items/sp-members-jam-session-as-guild-stresses-priorities-in-talks.html#sthash.Om1gJmcw.dpuf
They came despite management obstacles
With an overflow crowd of Guild members on hand, Guild negotiators on Tuesday restated the importance of employment and retirement security as both sides reviewed their respective, often conflicting positions after higher level principals from both sides joined the talks.
For the first time since negotiations began in March, S&P Guild members, many sporting red Guild T-shirts, came to watch their co-workers on the bargaining committee take part in the process that – subject to members' ratification – eventually will determine their working conditions for the next few years.
The turnout of some 60 Guild members for the talks at 55 Water St. came despite the best efforts of S&P management to deter observers from attending. After requesting on two occasions that the talks be moved to the midtown offices of its outside counsel, management negotiators abruptly moved the meeting from a very accessible conference room to one on a floor with no Guild-covered employees that most members cannot access and arrived 40 minutes late for the negotiations.
Undaunted, members came anyway, jamming the small conference room while they listened to a summary of the status of the talks, current Guild proposals and the list of items on which there are tentative agreements.
The members heard New York Guild President Bill O'Meara, who joined the talks for the first time, tell management, "We believe our longstanding good relations with S&P can continue and we believe we can reach an agreement that supports the continued success of the company, while protecting our members."
O'Meara pointed out that "with the uncertain future of Social Security and the volatility of the stock market, a retirement plan that guarantees lifetime payments is key to retirement security for our members."
He said that the Guild has offered a number of alternatives to S&P's proposal to trade Guild members' defined benefit plan for a 401(k) plan. The Guild continues to offer ways to address the retirement plan issues and the Guild and its actuaries will continue to make every effort to help find a way to resolve the pension issue, O'Meara said.
Showing less willingness to find common ground was Bernard Plum, one of S&P's more senior outside attorneys, who also joined the talks for the first time. "Any new collective bargaining agreement must include freezing the defined benefit pension plan and address bumping rights," he declared.
|Bernie Plum
Plum reiterated numerous times that "until there is substantial movement from the Guild on the company's pension and job security proposals, there will be no movement on the Guild's proposals."
He dismissed some Guild proposals as unimportant distractions that "clog up the process and will go nowhere." Plum dismissed Guild Representative Bob Daraio's assertions that replacing experience-based pay step-increases with discretionary "merit" pay has not been successful and that members want the wage step-ups back as a "waste of time," adding that S&P would not consider "going backward."
Plum said, "bumping is very disruptive and it is unreasonable to expect S&P to go through months of inefficient job changes and retraining. The current process is unsustainable and inappropriate for any modern workplace."
O'Meara responded by insisting that "job security is very important and bumping is rooted in fairness." He said that "the Guild will continue to negotiate toward a solution and a fair and equitable collective bargaining agreement."
The Guild Bargaining Committee would like to thank the members who came to observe the negotiations and remind everyone that observers are welcome at all bargaining sessions. Contact Randye Gilliam to get a Guild T-shirt, wear it and use it to cover the back of your office chair in solidarity with your Guild co-workers.
The next negotiating session will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Proskauer, (management's law firm), 11 Times Square (corner of 8th Avenue and 41st Street).
Members wishing to observe the session must give their names to Randye Gilliam beforehand.


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Letters to the Editor
Rubio fundraiser
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio held a fundraiser on Yom Kippur (the holiest day of the Jewish calendar) at the home of a Texan who displays paintings by Hitler and napkins and silverware used by Hitler, according to a recent news article.
Rubio, a Catholic, obviously has a different Golden Rule than the Golden Rule the pope spoke about at his recent St. Patrick's Church sermon in New York City.
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Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer/
"We know that if someone offers to show us a film on how our meat is produced, it will be a horror film." - Jonathan Safran Foer, Eating Animals
I knew I was in for a ride when I picked up Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. I have been aware of this book for some time, but had – until now – managed to push it right to the bottom of my 'too-hard basket'.
Isn't it strange when massive, universal, ethical questions randomly tap you on the shoulder and demand your attention? I have gone 24 years without sincerely worrying about the meat on my plate. Then one day, out of the blue, I felt ready to explore this issue further.
If you have ever felt any curiosity or concern about how meat is produced, then this book is an excellent place to start. Yes, it does push a vegetarian agenda, but it is not preachy or confrontational in the way you might expect from a book of this title. It simply lays some facts bare and lets you decide where you stand. Ultimately, this is a book about choice.
Factory farming, America, the mid to late 2000s. This is the context in which Eating Animals was written.
Jonathan Safran Foer's mission is to expose some truths about factory farming, which – at the time of publication – was in some way or another part of the production process for 99% of all meat in the United States.
It's easy to think about factory farming as something that happens elsewhere, but New Zealand isn't exempt. Although set within the context of the United States, the issues raised in Eating Animals have global influence, especially considering the scale and power of some of the largest meat producers.
In other words, as tempting as it might be, don't write-off Jonathan Safran Foer's research just because you don't live in America.
The premise for Eating Animals is simple: write about factory farming and eating animals. The results are much more complex. Discussions about what we eat – especially about meat – tend to either induce extreme emotions or extreme apathy. You either shrug your shoulders and take another bite of your burger, or you argue passionately for one side or the other.
"I can't count the times that upon telling someone I am vegetarian, he or she responded by pointing out an inconsistency in my lifestyle or trying to find a flaw in an argument I never made. (I have often felt that my vegetarianism matters more to such people than it does to me)."
Jonathan Safran Foer explores people's reactions and tries to shine some light on why a conversation about eating animals is so fraught, when most humans eat some form of meat every day.
The result is a powerful, thought-provoking book that provides you with the knowledge to make better informed decisions about where you spend your consumer dollar. That said, it may also have the side-effect of making you worry about food, a lot.
My thoughts
I didn't so much as have thoughts about Eating Animals, rather I felt a powerful response – philosophically, morally, physically and emotionally.
I will spare you the details of just how bad factory farming is, and instead tell you how this book made me feel.
Whether I continue to eat animals or I choose a path of vegetarianism, this book led me to the following conclusion: I want to lead a gentle life.
I want to be gentle in the way I approach and treat others, and the way I approach and treat myself. I want to tread lightly on this earth and leave little destruction or waste in my wake. I want to prioritise compassion over indifference and awareness over ignorance. I want to carry myself with integrity and consideration.
Currently, factory farming is the antithesis of all these things.
Three questions I keep asking myself are: does eating animals align with my values, my ideal of who I wish to be? And do the animals on my plate require my compassion, or are they integral to my health and survival, and therefore exempt? And is it possible to be truly, authentically compassionate towards animals and still eat them?
As I was reading the book, I kept thinking about my interactions with animals. I thought about stroking a kitten, playing ball with a dog, looking into a cow's eyes, or even picking up a chicken and feeling it's warmth. Everything about my interaction with animals is gentle.
That said, I've never considered myself to be an 'animal person'. I am almost a little bit afraid of them. During my childhood we had grumpy cats who were prone to scratching and biting, and I was terrified of dogs. I still cross to the other side of the street when I see a dog off a leash. Just a few weeks ago, I was afraid to pick up some baby chicks on my mum's land.
I don't believe this fear comes from a concern that they will actually hurt me, rather animals make me jumpy because I have no idea what they are going to do next. I regard them with caution and curiosity, and ultimately, as individuals. Until I get to know an animal better – pet or otherwise – I would rather observe them from afar.
Perhaps it is precisely because I have always kept animals at arm's length that I haven't worried about eating them – until now.
Listening to a news story about the use of antibiotics on factory farmed animals triggered an impulse in me to delve deeper, to learn more about how meat is produced. And a small part of me wishes I hadn't opened this can of worms. Once you take a look under the lid, you can't go back.
Of course I had a slight suspicion that the lives of factory farmed animals were difficult. But to have their suffering and death described to me in such detail, well, it made me question everything I believe in.
That reason alone is evidence enough that Jonathan Safran Foer has written a brilliant book.
Any piece of writing that forces you to reconsider your values, to think deeply about the world and your place in it, is – in my opinion – worth reading.
"In the three years I will spend immersed in animal agriculture, nothing will unsettle me more than the locked doors. Nothing will better capture the whole sad business of factory farming. And nothing will more strongly convince me to write this book."
Sometimes I curse my thirst for knowledge – wouldn't everything be so much easier if I remained ignorant to certain realities? Wouldn't I be happier in the short-term if I refused to make connections between the meat on my plate and an animal?
But that's not my nature.
My mind jumps from one to conclusion to the next, but it keeps coming back to that desire to know rather than not know. I would always prefer to be told than to be kept in the dark.
Knowledge is power. Knowledge also implies change and adaption. The more we learn, the better we can respond to changing circumstances, and the better we will be able to find solutions to problems.
As Maya Angelou famously said: "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."
As we acquire more knowledge we must be prepared to reassess and realign our journey through life.
This is the sentiment I will hold close to my heart as I continue to explore my relationship to food and to animals. I will continue doing the best I can with the knowledge I have in front of me, and try to make the best possible decisions.
And throughout this process, I will endeavour to be gentle, kind and compassionate.
Bookmarked quotes
"Ironically, the utterly unselective omnivore – 'I'm easy; I'll eat anything' – can appear more socially sensitive than the individual who tries to eat in a way that is good for society."
"Meat is bound up with the story of who we are and who we want to be, from the book of Genesis to the latest farm bill. It raises significant philosophical questions and is a $140 billion-plus a year industry that occupies nearly a third of the land on the planet, shapes ocean ecosystems, and may well determine the future of the earth's climate."
"Cruelty depends on an understanding of cruelty, and the ability to choose against it. Or to choose to ignore it."
"Whether we're talking about fish species, pigs, or some other eaten animal, is such suffering the most important thing in the world? Obviously not. But that's not the question. Is it more important than sushi, bacon, or chicken nuggets? That's the question."
"My decision not to eat animals is necessary for me, but it is also limited – and personal. It is a commitment made within the context of my life, not anyone else's."


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Dear readers,
I co-write a short film which is in the running for a National Film Board of Canada & Cannes Short Film Corner award. You can watch it here. I tell you this not only because I think you might enjoy seeing me try to write something that isn't deliberately bad, but because I want you to vote for it by clicking 'Like' and I have absolutely no shame.
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The White Night at Villa Medici (Rome) was held yesterday night and it presented a series of artworks and installations in the Villa's rooms and garden.
Visitors were invited to admire the works in the unique setting, with the magical atmosphere created by the colors and the lights of the Roman night. A common thread united the artists' projects: the 35th anniversary of the French Academy in Rome and the ties that combine the institution with the Eternal City. Several French and international artists have been called to interprete this historical but still contemporary relationship.
The artist list includes Eva Jospin, Simon Rouby, Olivier Kosta Thiéfaine who are currently enrolled in the Villa fellowship programme and for the night have also been in charge of the performances line-up.
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Power Prayers | Spin off the Becoming App this week!
Hey, guys!
As promised in our Becoming App devotional video for Philippians 4:8 day two here are the 12 steps I rattled off fast for Power Prayers! Remember there is no such thing as perfect....God only asks us to stay persistent. This is just to be used to help jolt your prayer life. Praying for YOU this second!
- Worship God because H is an awesome God and worthy of our heart's affection. {Psalm 100:4}
- Be Still and know that He is God. {Psalm 46:10}
- Confess your sins and cover them with the blood of Jesus. Agree with God about your sins. Acknowledge that your sins have grieved His Spirit. Allow God to soften your heart and make you sensitive to His gentle correction. Repent and receive His forgiveness and cleansing. {Psalm 66:18; 1 John 1:9; John 3:16}
- Submit to God with your whole being under His Lordship. Confess your position in Christ. Don't let the enemy rob you of who you are, what you have, and what you can do in Christ. {1 Peter 5:6}
- Believe that God will hear and answer. {Hebrew 11:6}
- Do Battle in spiritual warfare. The atoning blood of Jesus has the power to break the devil's dominion. Christ invested us with His delegated spiritual authority to bind the forces of darkness in His name. The devil has no legal power over us unless we concede ground to him. {Ephesians 6, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 12:29}
- Listen to the Holy Spirit. Prayer is more than asking. Learn to distinguish His voice. {1 Corinthians 2:9-10}
- Ask God what He wants you to pray about. {John 14:13-14}
- Join Together in agreement with other believers. Ask God for a prayer partner who will pray with you as they pray for their family. {Matthew 18:19-20}
- Persist until the answer comes! {Matthew 7:7}
- Praise the Lord that He has heard, and He will answer according to His will. {1 John 5:14-15}
- Act on what God has revealed to you. Pray and obey. {John 2:5}
*Taken from "For the Family" by Sylvia Gunter


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I've been thinking a lot lately about how we we often treat people we see as strong (physical or emotional strength) like Teflon and why we may want to stop that. How Strong People are Like Teflon Teflon is a non-stick coating that is used on a lot of cookware. It is supposed to make the food slide off the pan and require less effort to clean. Yet, many people don't take care of their pans. … [Read more...]
Building a Profitable Resentment-Free Business on the Women in Business Show
Building a life-loving, resentment-free business sounds like something that is not possible. There are so many different conversations where business owners talk about what they "should" do or "have" to do and how burned out they are. Today, I'm sharing an interview that I did with Dr. Gayle Carson, aka the Spunky Old Broad. We talked on her Women in Business show. We discussed: Why I … [Read more...]
Content Creation, Networking, Social Media and Getting Found Online – Link Lineup
Finding time to sift through all of the content that is available can sometimes be a daunting task. I feel your pain! That is why I share my LinkLineups. Some of the links below will take you to video and some of the links will take you to posts. I share a bit of commentary on why you might want to take the time to look at any of it. This LinkLineup shares: Get Your Freak On! What … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Help Everyone You Come in Contact with Feel Important, Special and Loved
You see that woman standing next to me in the picture? Her name is Ms. Beale (and I call her Momma and my son calls her Grandma.) I have known her since 1990 when I first started working for her at the university. She has this amazing ability to make everyone feel valued. Have you ever met someone like that? Have you ever had someone that made you feel important, special, valued or … [Read more...]
What Does Social Media Engagement Mean?
Are You Engaging? Do You Really Know What That Means? Engagement is a word that many in the information marketing and social media industries are using lately. "Engagement" or "Engaging" in reference to connecting with others, especially in the context of social media, can have a number of interpretations. Today I'll share the great conversation and perspectives that people around the … [Read more...]
Looking for Deeper Conversations? Give GooglePlus a Try
Are you on Google+ or are you one of many that feel like one more social network might cause your brain to rupture? I was the latter for quite a while. I created an account a number of years ago and just simply did not do anything with it other than an occasional post from my blog. Recently, I have been spending a lot of time on GooglePlus (aka Google+, aka G+). If you are on Google+ I … [Read more...]
Are You Visible to Your Ideal Clients and Ideal JV Partners Online?
Many successful purpose-driven entrepreneurs are using social media, blogs, articles, webinars, and other on-line marketing tools to gather their community and share their message with their ideal clients. Are you?When I talk with coaches, authors, health practitioners and speakers they often have one thing in common. They frequently express is that they don't know how to authentically and … [Read more...]
Strategic Ways to Grow Your Business with Collaboration, Partnering and More Referrals
Recently, I have been talking to a number of people that are looking for more ways to generate leads for their business. Are you? One thing I always recommend is that they become a partnering superstar. I don't know of any successful business owners that have gone it alone. There is just too much to know when running your business! When you partner strategically, it allows you to Grow … [Read more...]
Cinch.fm Audio Service Shuts Down – Lessons We Can Learn on Customer Service & Not Counting on One Platform
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Isn't he just so amazing! So graceful! This is actually our first cat of this breed and neither my husband nor myself know how to look after it, as you know such breeds need special attention. I'm doing research but if anyone has any suggestions please share your knowledge! :)
By the way you would never guess what we named him... remember the 1982 movie ET-The Extra-Terrestrial ... well yuppp.. we called him ET!
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Glass Ceiling March 31, 2010Posted by Dwight Furrow in Dwight Furrow's Posts, Philosophy of Gender, politics.
Tags: women in politics
A recent study explains why there are vastly fewer women than men in politics—they are less likely to be recruited.
Highly qualified and politically well-connected women from both major political parties are less likely than similarly situated men to be recruited to run for public office by all types of political actors. They are less likely than men to be recruited intensely. And they are less likely than men to be recruited by multiple sources. Although we paint a picture of a political recruitment process that seems to suppress women's inclusion, we also offer the first evidence of the significant headway women's organizations are making in their efforts to mitigate the recruitment gap, especially among Democrats. These findings are critically important because women's recruitment disadvantage depresses their political ambition and ultimately hinders their emergence as candidates.
There is little evidence that women are less able or less likely to win elections. It makes little sense to leave talent on the sidelines.
Reviving the Left: The Need to Restore Liberal Values in America
For political commentary by Dwight Furrow visit: www.revivingliberalism.com
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Daha Vintage on Orchard Is Closing
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The arrival of leasing signs at the doorstep of any business still in operation is basically an early warning of impending doom. A preemptive tombstone, if you will, before likely closing of the establishment. Such was the case two months ago for six-year-old Daha Vintage at 175 Orchard Street.
While Daha remains open for the time being, its fate is now confirmed by DIY posters in the window. The store is in fact closing, and there's now a fire sale – 25% off everything in the store.
Meanwhile, the 2,510 square-foot property is still on the market for $26,663 via Bond Real Estate. According to the listing, the landlord is accepting all tenant uses including food. Given the large size of the commercial footprint and its location in the canyon of Orchard hotels, anything else seems out of the question.


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Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church chartered as a congregation on Pentecost Sunday, June 3, 1979 growing from a gathering of families dedicated to planting a church in the newly developing east Canyon area to a thriving church family today.
After a few years of worshipping in various commercial building and school auditoriums the membership was able to establish a permanent worship center, classrooms and administrative offices on Fairmont Blvd just off of Santa Ana Canyon. From this new home our church has grown and developed into a family of faith for the community.
As we have followed God's lead on this exciting spiritual journey we have found our ministry strengths and passions in areas of music, children, youth and families and missional service to our local communities and throughout our nation and world.


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Is This the Dawning of the Age of . . . E-Quarius? Part 1 of 5/
Part One --- Part Two --- Part Three --- Part Four --- Part Five With apologies to the creators of "Hair," which included the song "Aquarius."
Advance warning: I won't be arriving at any earth-shattering conclusions in this series of posts. Mostly I'm posing questions, to which I do not yet have the answer. I've been thinking about the following for some time, but ruminations kicked into gear over the past few days, in part because of a question I was asked recently, but also because of an essay by Peggy Noonan that ran a few days ago in the Wall Street Journal.
I'm not sure how coherent this rumination will be, but I want to go on record about the subject of whether we're living at the dawn of a truly "new age" -- or not. We won't know, of course, for, oh, another 40 or 50 years -- because no one living in the present can understand its historical significance until the present has become the past. It's unlikely I'll still be around in 50 years (although . . . who knows?) so I may never know the answer to my question. But that doesn't stop me from asking it.
I'm a historian. I spend my time thinking about people and events from the past. I do history partly because, frankly, it's fun. I love my work. But I also practice history because it suits my optimistic nature and my reverence for hope: If the past is different from the present, then we have the ability -- the power -- to make the future different from the present. (Think about it for a moment.)
As I've noted here many times before, historians take the Long View of the Big Picture. We're less interested in what happened five weeks or five months ago, than what happened five decades ago.
This is a point that, for example, I keep making about alcohol sales: Sure, there's lots of blather lately about beer sales declining. But I've been trying to put that trend in a larger perspective, to show how people's drinking habits can be shaped by events that unfold over decades rather than months.
It's a point I wish I could hammer into the heads of the "analysts" who jabber on a daily basis about stock market returns and what those returns say about "confidence" in our new president: Assessing BHO or the market from a weekly, monthly, or quarterly perspective is an exercise in futility. Think "long haul." Think "long term."
But this series of blog entries won't be about the current economic crisis or beer. Rather, I was to consider a question that I've been pondering for the past few years:
Are we indeed standing at the beginning a of new age? Are we experiencing a shift in human affairs that is tectonic rather than superficial? Or is there really nothing new under the sun and what seems like a "new age" is just more of the same? More next time. (As always, I'm breaking long thoughts into manageable chunks because I know that at any given moment, most of us have 75 other things to do, read, or respond to.) (If this is a "new age," brevity is its cornerstone.)


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The environmental catastrophe of bauxite mining needs immediate attention
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Reported in The Malay Mail Online,
Suspend bauxite export licenses until industry regulated, MP tells Putrajaya
Monday November 2, 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The federal government needs to step in and suspend all licenses issued to export bauxite until it can implement regulations to deal with the allegedly rampant pollution caused by the industry, Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh said today.
The PKR lawmaker claimed that everything from Kuantan's air to its water supply and physical environment have been contaminated by the red taint of bauxite mining since it took off in a big way sometime last year.
Fuziah said bauxite mining is only regulated under the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 if it is done on a plot of land measuring 250 acres or more, with smaller mines not required to prepare any environment impact assessment (EIA).
"There are loopholes in the law, so they get away without (needing an) EIA," she said at a news conference at the Parliament lobby here.
Fuziah, who was among the harshest critics of the controversial Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) in Kuantan some five years ago, claimed that the rising demand from China for bauxite has lead to numerous cases of illegal mining and traffic hazards involving lorries "racing" to the port to make as many trips as possible.
The mining activities at the same time have released heavy metal particles into Kuantan's air and water supply, which have allegedly sparked an outbreak of respiratory problems and skin disease while water treatment plants are unable to filter out the contaminants, she added.
"Three companies alone can export about one million tonnes (of bauxite) a month, and we have 44 companies which is about 15 million tonnes a month.
"Can you imagine how they are raping the earth, how they rape to get the 15 million tonnes a month in order to export to China?" Fuziah said.
Fuziah said they have collected nearly 2,500 signatures from Kuantan's residents in support of a petition seeking Parliament's intervention and pressure the Pahang state government to suspend all export licenses to make way for a review of the relevant laws and procedures and to rehabilitate the environment.
She added that they are pushing for the petition to be tabled in Parliament on November 25.
"It has not yet become full blown, but we have enough bauxite to last another three to five years. I don't think the people of Kuantan can go through this for another three to five years… we have to put a stop to this," she said.
– See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/suspend-bauxite-export-licenses-until-industry-regulated-mp-tells-putrajaya#sthash.Cgi3scUM.dpuf


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Is Harrogate's love affair with Italian food coming to an end or are there just too many restaurants in this town?
The question is open for debate, but either way Harrogate will say goodbye to another restaurant next month, when Carluccio's, on James Street, closes permanently.
The Italian chain emailed its customers on Saturday, June 23, to announce the closure of the Ilkley on June 24, followed by Harrogate's branch on July 1.
The email to customers read: "Sadly, our restaurant in Ilkley is closing on 24th June followed by Harrogate on 1st July.
"To say 'Grazie' to all our regulars who visited us over the years, show this flyer at any of our restaurants listed below for a complimentary glass of prosecco with your meal."
But sadly the offer of a farewell prosecco cannot be enjoyed here in Harrogate as the offer is only valid until July 24 at Carluccio's Trinity Leeds, York and Fenwick York.
The news comes not long after the closure of Jamie Oliver's restaurant on Parliament Street after rival celebrity chef, Gino D'Acampo opened on the opposite side of the street.


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Seth Meyers Urges Graduates to Vote, Digs at Trump in Northwestern Commencement Speech
"Remember that the worst things that happen in this country don't happen because of hate or rage or fear — they happen because of apathy," Meyers told students Friday. "I encourage you to do the most you can while remembering the least you can do is vote. So, vote this election."
On Friday, Late Night host Seth Meyers returned to his alma mater, Northwestern University, and delivered a joke-packed commencement speech in which he made a direct jab at Donald Trump.
Addressing the graduating class, Meyers joked that he wanted to share an inspirational speech, but thought it'd be easier to copy the wise words of other commencement speakers who had already had their time at the podium.
"Since Northwestern is on the quarter system, and this is the last graduation of any major university, I realized I could just steal a quote from another 2016 commencement speaker," he joked, before proceeding to quote words from both first lady Michelle Obama and actor-writer Lin-Manuel Miranda and setting up his dig at presidential candidate Trump.
"I think my favorite inspirational quote came from Donald Trump," Meyers said to loud cheers, "who said to the graduates of Trump University, 'If you want your money back, you're gonna have to sue me, you losers.'"
The Northwestern alum went on to encourage graduating students and all millennials to make a difference and exercise their power to vote.
"Don't let older generations blame you for what they see as the problems of the world. You're too young for any of this to be your fault," said Meyers. "You have a good decade before any of this is on you, so my only advice is — use those 10 years well."
He continued: "Remember that the worst things that happen in this country don't happen because of hate or rage or fear — they happen because of apathy. I encourage you to be people of action. I encourage you to do the most you can while remembering the least you can do is vote. So, vote this election. Don't forget."
Earlier in the week, Meyers told Late Night viewers that Trump was banned from appearing on his show, a decision made in response to Trump's announcement that the Washington Post had been banned from covering his rallies.
Watch the full commencement address below.


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This post has been long overdue. I first made these very tasty oatmeal cookies to gift a few families during the Christmas holidays and since then have made several batches of these. They are easy to whip up and the whole family loved them. You can also freeze the dough and bake as and when needed. I got this awesome recipe from the smitten kitchen blog.
OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES (makes about 2 dozen)
Butter - 1 stick / 1/2 cup (115 gms), softened
Light brown sugar - 2/3 cup, packed
Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
All purpose flour - 3/4 cup
Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Rolled Oats - 1.5 cups
Raisins - 3/4 cup
Walnuts - 1/2 cup, chopped (optional)
1) In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Then add egg and vanilla and beat till smooth.
2) In a separate bowl, whisk together, the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
3) Stir this flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture.
4) Stir in the rolled oats, raisins and chopped walnuts.
5) Chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes or so. You can also freeze the dough at this stage, to thaw and bake later.
6) Preheat oven to 350F, when ready to bake.
7) Drop tablespoon of cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil (no need to grease). Place cookies about 2 inches apart.
8) Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden at the edges. Remove and let them sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to cool. You get deliciously chewy cookies.


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by Alan Bradley
Random House of Canada
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Description: Hard on the heels of the return of her mother's body from the frozen reaches of the Himalayas, Flavia, for her indiscretions, is banished from her home at Buckshaw and shipped across the ocean to Miss Bodycote's Female Academy in Toronto, her mother's alma mater, there to be inducted into a mysterious organization known as the Nide.
No sooner does she arrive, however, than a body comes crashing down out of the chimney and into her room, setting off a series of investigations into mysterious disappearances of girls from the school
The Good Stuff
- Another devilishly fun mystery with my favorite little scamp, Flavia. This time the little imp heads to Canada and hijinks ensue.
- Addition of new delightfully unusual secondary characters
- Especially loved all the familiar mentions of Toronto places.
- Plenty or red herrings in trying to figure out whodunit (not to mention who the body actually belongs to)
- Little imp is growing up - but not to fast thank god
- The setting of the school was positively brilliant and a perfect place for that little minx Flavia - this could lead to so many more stories than Bishop's Lacey
- Love her inner monologues
- Plenty of dark humour and smart dialogue
- I've said it before I wish these books were around when I was growing up as they make chemistry sound totally fascinating - could have made a difference in this girls disinterest with science in school. Damn Flavia would be an awesome teacher
- A tad disappointed at the ending (but cannot tell you why as it would be a major spoilers)
- I did miss my favorites from Bishops Lacey
- Some things did not add up
"I could succeed at whatever I chose. I could, for instance, become an undertaker. Or a pathologist. A detective, a gravedigger, a tombstone maker, or even the world's greatest murderer.
Suddenly the world was my oyster--even if it was a dead one."
"I was proud of my strategy. It was one I had been saving for just such an occasion as this. Who can say no to a personal matter? Even God is curious about such things, which is why He listens to our prayers."
One of the things I dread about becoming an adult is that sooner or later you begin letting sentimentality get in the way of simple logic. False feelings are allowed to clog the works like raw honey poured into the tiny wheels of a fine timepiece."
"By the end of the third shelf I had begun to see why librarians are sometimes able to achieve such pinnacles of crankiness: It's because they are in agony. If only publishers could be persuaded, I though, to stamp all book tiles horizontally instead of vertically, a great deal of unpleasantness could be avoided all round. Chiropractors and opticians would be out of business, librarians cheerier, and the world would be a better place."
4.5 Dewey's
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Nothing new here. Probably nothing in the history of history is as important as the advent of words. Fire is up there. The wheel too. And math. Math was huge. Still is. But we are sticking with words as the biggest of big things.
Let's be honest. Getting people to listen to you is hard. Persuasion is just flat out required. Rhetoric has come to be known as a dirty word, but without it your voice can be only another murmur in the din. In fact, there is no getting around using it. Everything is rhetoric. So…
Be who you are. Be your authentic self, Brand. Let the style reflect your personality. Every brand has a personality. This is what people connect with. This is what builds relationships, what converts an audience into customers. It is, from our point of view, the most important component – how you say it.
Getting noticed is one thing. Getting listened to is a whole other thing, and we here at The Brand Rhetoric would argue it is the most important thing. This is your chance to create a living presence in someone's mind.


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Taylor Smith learned more about wolves from an unexpected nuzzle and lick than she could from any book or TV show.
The lesson came one recent afternoon as the eighth-grader came face to face with Magpie, a friendly 10-year-old wolf working the crowd in Fall River's Kuss Middle School gymnasium.
"It was really exciting," Smith said moments later, a smile still fixed on her face. "I just felt really happy. I have a dog at home but I've never experienced anything like this. Her yellow eyes look right into you. I felt a connection. She was really furry and soft, too."
Magpie and two of her friends, Zeab and Abraham, roamed the gym for about an hour under the watchful eye of Kent Weber and wife Tracy Brooks, co-founders of Mission: Wolf, a Colorado-based sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dog crosses that were born in cages and once held in captivity.
Weber travels the country to educate the public and correct misconceptions about the creatures through direct contact. He and the wolves get around in a hard-to-miss bus; a giant picture of Magpie decorates the rear.
Excited students sat in a circle on the gym floor as Weber prepared them to meet the wolves, emphasizing that if they stayed calm, the creatures would follow suit. He told them wolves are to be revered instead of feared and answered their questions about diet, habitat and personalities…
Read the entire article on southcoasttoday.com: Wolves give Kuss students howling good time


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Seeing Your Marriage in Light of the Big Picture
I try very hard to make sure most of what you find here at INFO is original content. But sometimes, I come across something so good that I have to share it. The email post I got from Jimmy Evans of Marriage Today is one such post. He wrote this morning about seeing the challenges of your marriage in light of the larger story that God is telling with your family. Take a few minutes to read what Jimmy wrote...especially if you are feeling like giving up.
As we counsel, speak, and otherwise minister to married coupes, Karen and I are committed to helping them understand something that we learned firsthand during those troubled early years of our marriage.
That lesson is this: It is never too late to start over. It is never too late to make your marriage work. No matter how dysfunctional your marriage seems. No matter how distant you feel. No matter how much pain you've endured or afflicted, you can decide today to change course.
The same God who supernaturally bound you together in the covenant of marriage is longing to help you turn your marriage into the love affair He wants it to be. The first step toward letting Him do so this requires embracing the important truth that your marriage is not an accident.
God brought you together. He ushered you to the front of the church that day. He planned your relationship long before you were born. Any damage that has been done is a direct result of Satan's desire to destroy everything God creates.
The difference between a failing marriage and a successful marriage involves the perspective toward it held by the husband and wife. Are they seeing the smaller story or the larger story?
The larger story is that God has a magnificent dream for your marriage, a story much greater than you could possibly imagine. He wants to do things in and through your relationship, things that are eternal and lasting and supernatural. He has plans for you greater than you could hope to comprehend.
If your marriage is struggling, it is because you have lost sight of that reality. When I see a marriage in trouble, I see two people who are completely caught up in the small story of their own lives.
They are so focused on their own pain, their own needs, and their own selfish desires that it's impossible for them to see God's bigger picture.
Living in the smaller story means getting engrossed in petty things like bills and cars and houses—and pouting when those things don't go your way. No couple will ever find true happiness and fulfillment with that kind of small-story focus.
God exists in the larger story, and that's where He wants to take you:
In the larger story, you are married to the one person God created just for you.
In the larger story, it was God who brought you to the altar and molded your hearts and lives together into one flesh.
In the larger story, God has a glorious plan and purpose for your marriage.
The larger story is about you and your spouse and God. And only in this larger story can God bring your relationship to its full potential.
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11).
Which story will you and your spouse focus on today: the smaller story or the larger story?


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06 November 2013
Adoption Sunday a huge success
Former England footballer Mark Wright, TV presenter Diane Louise Jordan and 200 churches get behind Adoption Sunday.
"There's nothing better than the sound of children laughing," said Mark Wright, former Liverpool and England footballer. Krish Kandiah, executive director: churches in mission at the Evangelical Alliance, was interviewing Mark as part of Frontline Church's Adoption Sunday in Liverpool. Mark and his wife Sue are foster carers and have recently launched a campaign to find 10,000 new foster carers in the UK.
Frontline Church was one of over 200 churches throughout the UK taking part in the first national Adoption Sunday, organised by the Evangelical Alliance as part of the Home for Good initiative.
It was an opportunity for churches to celebrate our adoption into God's family, recognise the great work that foster carers and adoptive families do and encourage more people to consider fostering and adoption.
Mark Wright wasn't the only well known name to get behind Adoption Sunday. Diane-Louise Jordan also featured it on her Sunday morning show on BBC Radio 2. As well as sharing her own family story she played Amie Aitken's new single, 'This I know'. Amie, herself adopted, is a young singer-songwriter who has teamed up with Home for Good and in 2014 aims to travel the country performing, telling her story and encouraging others to consider fostering or adopting.
Meanwhile, Krish Kandiah, Malini Colville, the Home for Good campaign coordinator, and local champions were interviewed on over 30 local BBC radio stations.
Phil Green, programme manager at the Alliance, and campaign manager for Home for Good explains: "We have been so encouraged by initial reports of the impact of Adoption Sunday. There have been reports of churches giving adoptive families the red-carpet treatment as they arrived for the service, an adoption-themed magic show, hundreds of balloons representing the children in care in a city, many tears being shed as adopted children shared their stories and as people watch the Home for Good film. Most importantly, we're already aware of dozens of people who have expressed an interest in fostering and adoption.
We have a vision to see one family from every UK church adopting or fostering, while other families in the church wrap around them to offer support. Is it possible that between the 200 churches that took part, there would be homes provided for 200 vulnerable children? It's exciting to see numbers heading that way."
Many of the services were attended by representatives from local authority adoption teams and adoption agencies – demonstrating that there is a real desire from them to engage with churches.
In Crewe, the children's minister Edward Timpson MP attended the Adoption Sunday service at West Street Christian Fellowship, a church in his constituency. He shared his own story – his parents fostered, so he grew up with foster siblings – and encouraged people to consider fostering or adoption, he closed by saying, "I want you to know that you could do this too."
Look out for the Home for Good resources being planned for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Adoption Sunday 2014.
Find out more about fostering and adoption: www.homeforgood.org.uk


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Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 10:05PM
"The whole plan of singing should be constituted not to give empty pleasure to the ear, but in such a way that the words be clearly understood by all. And thus the hearts of listeners be drawn to desire of heavenly harmonies in the contemplation of the joys of the Blessed. They shall also banish from church all music that contains whether in the singing or in the organ playing things that are lascivious or impure."
You know the drill . . . Leave your guess in the comments section below. Please no google searches, or cheating.
This comes from the Council of Trent (1545-1563), specifically the Canon on Music to be used for the Mass.


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Minibond proceeds will support certain Cambridge capital projects including, but not limited to King Open School, East Grand Junction Design, Municipal Facilities, Fletcher Maynard Roof, School Boiler Upgrades and Street/Sidewalk Reconstruction.
This issuance page for the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts General Obligation Bonds, 2018 Series A (Minibond Program) contains certain information for quick reference only and is not a summary of the entire issue. Investors must read the entire Preliminary Official Statement (located in the documents tab) to obtain the necessary information in order to make an informed decision on whether to invest in the Bonds.
ObligorThe obligor is the organization that holds ultimate responsibility for the bond issuance, and will ensure that investors get repaid.
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The Bonds are authorized for various municipal purposes under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws as detailed in the POS. The 2018 Series A Bonds are authorized by vote of two-thirds of all members of the City Council.
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The Bonds are valid general obligations of the City of Cambridge, and, to the extent not paid from other sources, the Bonds are payable from taxes which may be levied upon all taxable property within the territorial limits of the City, subject to the limit imposed by Chapter 59, Section 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws. For more information, including information on risks of investing in fixed-income securities, see the POS on the Documents tab.
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Having hot water never been easier with the Atwood combination GAS?Electric water heaters.
This Dual operation, gas or 240v can be used individually or simultaneously, 240v switch also easily accessible from inside the RV on the same switch plate.
super efficient heater tube design effectively heats more water using less gas.
Greater recovery rate means more hot water, more often
Please specify which color of service door when purchase, we will dispatch White one by default.
Please leave me a message with your physical address, we will change the postage for you if it's cheaper to ship to you address. *The postage to NT WA might be charged more, ask a quote before you buy*
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
And the rest followsPosted 10:36 PM
After Shell, Petron and Eastern Petroleum implemented a P1 per liter reduction on gas, diesel and kerosene at 6am this morning, two more companies followed with their own rollbacks. Chevron implemented a P1 reduction at 12nn while Flying V rolled back diesel by P3 per liter at 6pm. Read the article here.
Hope the trend continues and, dare we hope, escalates. We doubt if the big three will play with the kids, though.
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Rise of Internet in Africa
Everybody needs money to live. But many of them don't know how to earn money.Well, the internet in Africa ( sub-Saharan Africa) has helped people to earn money.The good thing is that many Africans are skilled and expert in something or the other.
" If you are good at something, never do it for free".
So sell your talent and expertise via the internet and earn money easily.
Want to know how??
Taking the example of Winston Wachanga from Kenya, who struggled to find a buyer for his vegetables, decided to set up an online delivery company named Kitchen Soko.
Listen to his words:
" We produce so many veggies but accessing customers was difficult."
So he ended up in seeking the help of internet and hence started Kitchen Soko.In less than a year he has built up a network of 80 local farmers in Kenya whose products are delivered straight to the customer's front door. Customers can find out exactly which farm the product has come from.In 2013, McKinsey estimated that by 2025 e-commerce could account for 10% of retail sales in Africa's largest economies.
Citing another example of an entrepreneur from Gambia,who launched Farm Fresh in order to buy food directly from local food producers thereby cutting the middleman.For Africans, e-commerce is indeed a new one and most people do not have a physical store. They just sell it online.
The stupendous rate of E-commerce has opened up doors for many unemployed.So for that, you need to have a reliable and trustworthy internet provider.Without a safe and secure wireless network,the entire e-commerce process could go wrong.
4ipnet offers wireless networking solutions (access points, WLAN controllers and hotspot gateways) across Africa and the Middle East.What makes 4ipnet unique from the other wireless networking providers is that it is an "All in One Wireless LAN Solution which includes WAN Gateway & Controller for AP, User & Network Management".


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Comic Review: Spider-Women Alpha #1/
This book really, really surprised.
I, like most of you, can be subject to suffering from gut-reactions. So, when I saw the title of this book, I admittedly rolled my eyes, but I am willing to admit I was wrong (and this book even costs $4.99!).
Robbie Thompson gives us a super interesting story revolving around Spider-Woman, Spider-Gwen and Silk and their quest to enjoy a girls day in Earth-65.
Each character is notably different from the other and each serves a specific purpose.
Being able to check the two of those statements off was the biggest challenge in my mind before cracking the pages.
Spider-Woman just had a baby, so she is clearly ready to get the hell out of the house.
Spider-Gwen is kind of just chillin' playing host on Earth-65.
Silk, meanwhile, is still trying to get a grip on non-captive life.
This is a character-driven issue without much action, but that's OK and I felt like it definitely worked. Thompson did a fantastic job on highlighting each of these characters, who they are, what they want and how they work together.
He gave us a reason to care about the three of these individuals not just on their own, but as a trio.
Vanessa Del Rey was on art with Jordie Bellaire, who is seemingly involved with every book I like, on colors. The art is certainly unique, sometimes inconsistent from panel-to-panel with facial expression, but it fits the story.
Del Rey clearly focused on the personalities when putting these characters together and while it didn't fully deliver, it was still the correct route to take. There is just something different about the way she illustrates the setting.
It's almost foggy, it's honestly distracting in a good way. I went back and starred at some of the wide-panels after finishing this book. I didn't connect with Del Rey's art in this issue at first, but goddammit, it's so unique and by the final page I was ready for more.
While Bellaire, what really needs to be said about her, is just killing the game right now. The job of a colorist is so underrated, that is no new phenomenon, but she makes this book pop.
Her ability to starkly contrast anything from eye-liner to lip color to facial expressions from panel after panel is incomparable. Without striking visuals and proper coloring, these character-driven issues fall flat.
Thankfully to Del Rey and Bellaire, they were up to the task and were able to keep the reader interested even as the dialogue heavy scenes carried on a bit too long.
I still can't believe I liked a Spider-Gwen book as it's hard to physically write "Spider-Gwen" while rolling my eyes into the back of my head like the Undertaker.
Rating: A solid 7.5/10 for being a strong character issue, having truly unique art and fantastic colors. Issue No. 1 made me want No. 2, and that's all that needs to be said.


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To Rome and Back: Part One – Inspired by the Search for Inspiration
Since coming to Oberlin, Credo alums Dana Johnson (violin, '14) and Corey Worley (viola, '15) have sought to play the music of our time.
This passion for contemporary music has led to playing in Oberlin's contemporary music ensemble, participating in specialized new music academies, and forming their own new music ensembles. One of these ensembles is Trio Ligatura.
Born out of the remaining members of their former new music collective Semble N; Dana, Corey, and cellist Aaron Wolff united by their desire to play the seminal work, The Companion Guide to Rome by composer Andrew Norman. The Companion Guide to Rome is a 9 movement, virtuosic work.
Each movement is a different character study of 9 different churches in Rome. The work is full of whimsy, explosive energy, and is a kaleidoscope of extended techniques (check out Trio Ligatura playing selections at the Kennedy Center here).
Andrew Norman writes:
This story spoke to the ensemble, which led to much discussion about how art inspires art. Specifically, how can architecture – a visual medium – inspire music – an acoustic medium? And how can centuries old churches continue to inspire artists today?
Driven by these questions, the trio applied for an Oberlin XARTs grant to go to the Eternal City, home of the 9 churches that originally inspired Andrew Norman. They would then, back in Oberlin, create an audio-visual installation that explores the cyclical process of inspiration. Before the ensemble knew it, they were on a flight bound to Rome with backs packed with cameras and recorders.
The time in Rome was no vacation: 5 days. 9 churches. 80-90 degree weather. Dana, Corey, and Aaron spent hours in each church, with their cameras, capturing many of the minute details and sounds that often are under appreciated. Each member captured his or her own individual experiences in each church.
A typical day in Rome was breakfast on the go, visit church 1, lunch, visit church 2, a sight-seeing excursion, dinner, visit church 3, and then finally walking their blistered, sunburnt selves back to the apartment they stayed in. As busy as it was, they loved every moment of it.
Months have gone by since then and now it's commencement weekend, the day before the opening of their installation. To see the fruits of their labor, be sure to go to Oberlin's Birenbaum Performance Venue between 1:30pm-9:30pm this Friday. At 4pm and 8pm, Trio Ligatura will be performing The Companion Guide to Rome in the space (learn more here). Be sure to stay tuned for another post where the group will discuss the process of putting together this massive project.
Trio Ligatura was formed in 2015 at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Passionate about contemporary music, the trio regularly presents compositions of the 20th and 21st century while frequently collaborating with living composers and artists. Recent engagements include appearances at the Kennedy Center, Oberlin's Danenberg Honors Recital, WOBC Live from Studio B, and WCLV Classical in Cleveland. They have performed in masterclasses for the Calder String Quartet, Dimitri Murrath, and the Mivos String Quartet. The ensemble has performed in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, and in Maccagno, Italy at SoundSCAPE.


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CCW Education Program
Republic of Dominica
In the Republic of Dominica, For Granted partnered with Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. and the Committee of Concerned Women (CCW) to help the education efforts in Kalinago. The CCW is a local NGO that works with the indigenous Kalinago community of the Republic of Dominica to offer humanitarian assistance in response to the pressing needs in the territory. Further, the organization promotes educational development by providing tutoring, supplies, supporting special education, and by offering educational out-reach programs.
Working with For Granted, Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. delivered domestically donated books and educational supplies to the Committee of Concerned Women that worked closely with the community to identify the educational needs and distributed the donations.


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The evolution of the bassline is one of the great success stories of music. From the beating heart that accompanied a lone shepherd's prehistoric ditty, via polyphony, boogie woogie and rockabilly, to hip-hop, house and dubstep, it has reached its second golden period (the first being jazz) with modern dance music.
When a bassline steps out of its usual role as the tonal and rhythmic skeleton of track, and brings something completely different and mind-blowing to the floor, pulsing like a mad snake with a mind of its own, that's a damn fine piece of dance music. 'Groove Is In The Heart', for example, is synoymous with its bassline – it's the reason the song is so good.
Synthesisers and electronic programming gave basslines a new lease of life. It took Mr Oizo two hours with a Korg MS-20 to make the bass loop you hear in 'Flat Beat'. Skrillex's trademark fat, enraged basslines can be achieved using Ableton or Logic. Hip-hop is awash with glorious bass, pinning down tracks such as KRS-One's 'Can't Wake Up (I'm A Blunt)' and Smif n Wessun ft.Top Dog & Starang Wondah's 'Sound Bwoy Bureill'.
You know that weird, ecstatic screwed-up face people pull on the dancefloor when they're thinking 'what the hell is this amazing sound'? In my experience, it's all about a walloping great bassline. It's universal. Check out your parents grooving to 'Heart Of Glass' by Blondie, Jacko's 'Billie Jean' or Queen's 'Under Pressure'. Bass does nay discriminate.
SonicRouter recently posted the ten of the best basslines in dance music. Nicolas Jaar's 'Mi Mujer', Squarepusher's 'Come On My Selector' and Caribou's 'Sun' (Midland Edit) were on there as well as classics on the list such as 'The Judgement' from Skream & Benga. Here's an alternative top ten. We're talking music you can dance to (we've already done the mightiest basslines in music) and I've tried to concentrate on newer stuff (well, more recent than 'Superstitious'). Add your suggestions for obscene basslines at the bottom.


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Of course, no one knows for sure, but I thought you might be interested in the latest opinions I have received recently.
Tailey Leger, equity strategist for the Oppenheimer Funds states that she expects the large cap rally to continue for at least two more years.
Here is the thinking that supports this position:
- A weakening U.S. dollar and strengthening international economies are key reasons. The foreign exposure of U.S. large cap companies results in 30% of the S&P 500 revenues coming from outside the U.S.
- If the president comes through with tax cuts for businesses, it may create more opportunity for growth.
- The Federal Reserve is committed to normalizing monetary policy and flattening the yield curve. Historically large caps have outperformed small caps by an average of 1.8% in flattening yield curve regimes.
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"When the Bible speaks of six days of creation, the term "day" may well have been meant in the sense of a day of morning and evening. Even so, however, it did not mean such days as periods of time that one could just count up; instead what is being thought of is the power of the day, which alone makes the physical day what it is: the natural dialectic of creation. Where the Bible speaks of the "day," it is not at all the physical problem that it is discussing. Whether the creation occurred in rhythms of millions of years or in single days, this does no damage to biblical I thinking. We have no reason to assert the latter or to doubt the former; the question as such does not concern us. That the biblical author, to the extent that the author's word is a human word, was bound by the author's own time, knowledge, and limits is as little disputed as the fact that through this word God, and God alone, tells us about God's creation. God's daily works are the rhythms in which the creation rests" (Creation and Fall, 49).
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Presenting the Renaissance Walnut Wood Companion Urn, crafted in the USA from premium Walnut wood. This lovely designer double urn is handcrafted in your choice of solid cherry or walnut wood. Laser engraved border design wraps the top of this "urn for two" making it simple, elegant, and timeless. Made in the USA, our wood companion urns can be personalized with name, dates, or other engraved inscription on the top, front, or back of the urn.
This wooden companion urn includes a removable interior divider. This option allows the couple to choose to have their remains co-mingled inside the urn as a symbol of their unity in life and in death, or, alternately, to keep their ashes separated to represent their individuality while still being united forever in a beautiful wood companion urn as a token of the depth of their love.
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Use or modify this template for your own post box.
My friend at work is hosting a Valentine's swap this year. The mission was to create a Valentine themed box for another person. And I had the perfect inspiration - an Italian post box!
I started with a granola cereal box, approximately 6.25" x 8.5" and a slightly larger cereal box, approximately 7.625" x 10.125". The smaller box became the basic structure, and I used the larger box to cut out the front and the raised design elements. I turned the boxes inside out (gently pulling them apart at the side seam).
I made a sketch (with tracing paper overlaying a photo of the research) and than used that as a template to cut out the shapes. Some red spray paint and a handful of hearts later, and shazam - you have a Valentine's box!
After drawing all the line work (with a permanent pen - other ink won't stick to the paint) I hot glued all the pieces together (I'm impatient and wanted an instant glue bond, plus the thickness of the hot glue helps the pieces stand higher).
Hopefully she'll be able to use the post box throughout the year, and it was a great way to recycle a cereal box.


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WESTON, Vt. – Each season, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company lives up to the challenge of producing a schedule that appeals to its wide-ranging and devoted audience. Family-friendly events, blockbuster musicals, and masterworks are offset by critically acclaimed contemporary plays and performances.
Fresh from an extended Off-Broadway run, Murder for Two is one of these remarkable pickups, just in time for the Company's 80th anniversary season! It opens August 11 on Weston's Second Stage.
Two actors play thirteen roles – and one piano – delivering 90 minutes of music, mayhem, and murder. Come along for the ride as small town cop, Marcus Moscowicz, desperately tries to solve the murder of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney before the real detective shows up.
Penned by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian, it's classic musical comedy meets madcap murder mystery, accompanied by Kinosian's "funny, deftly turned songs." Developed in part at The Adirondack Theatre Festival, Murder for Two premiered in 2011 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater where it ran for more than six months, and where Kinosian and Blair were recognized with a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Musical.
The show was such a success Off Broadway that it launched a National Tour in November 2014. In a recent interview, Blair describes Murder for Two as "fun and frothy all the way through" with an ending that leaves you pleasantly surprised about "how much you care." He says he and Kinosian strive to make shows like this. The New York Times calls their whodunit "ingenious" while the San Diego Times calls it "Simply irresistible!"
Weston's cast includes a finely matched pair of performers in Ian Lowe and Kyle Branzel, both with Murder for Two's national tour under their belts. Branzel is making his first Weston appearance, and Lowe is delighted to return.
The production is led by Producing Artistic Director Steve Stettler and Choreographer/Associate Director Wendy Seyb. Seyb's award-winning portfolio includes work on and off Broadway, various national tours (including Murder for Two) plus gigs with HBO, Disney, NBC/Universal, and Nickelodeon.
Stettler and Seyb are joined by Scenic Designer Brian Dudkiewicz (Weston's Forever), Lighting Designer Travis McHale (Weston's Man of La Mancha, Broadway's Something Rotten!), Costume Designer Rachel Kurland (Weston's David Copperfield, Fences), Sound Designer Andrew Bradford Ferry, and Production Stage Manager Nancy Uffner.
Stettler, who's been following the production from its start, says he's thrilled to bring such a buzz-worthy new work to Vermont: "It's a chance to watch two triple-threat performers at the height of their powers enjoying one another, and sharing with an audience something that is the essence of theater."
Murder for Two runs August 11 – September 4 at Weston's OtherStages (982 Route 100S in Weston). Show Times are Tuesday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. The run time is one hour and thirty minutes, without intermission.
Pre-show dinner is available at the West Town Eatery, located downstairs from the MainStage playhouse at 12 Park Street. For tickets and reservations, call 802-824-5288 or visit westonplayhouse.org.