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Pastor's Report
Pastors Brandon and Joy
Joy and read through the Bible each year, and one thing I've noticed is the leadership transitions from one leader to another:
- How could Israel find a more effective, more revered leader than Moses? Yet, we have the story of Joshua who marched the children of Israel into the Promised Land.
- Could there be any more loved, popular king than David? Enter the wisdom, splendor, wealth and peace of Solomon.
- Elijah was the most incredible prophet in Israel- what would they do without him? Along comes the 'rockstar' prophet Elisha behind him, performing twice as many miracles as his mentor Elijah.
- How about Jesus? How could we find anyone more effective? Yet somehow through the power of the Holy Spirit working through frail humanity we see the explosion of the Gospel around the globe.
Let me circle back to this in a second.
Our vision for 2018 was Pathways to Purpose. We believe the Lord's heart was to help Rhapsody strengthen its discipleship flow– helping people move from 'point A to point B' on their journey with Jesus and with the community of Rhapsody.
We wanted to answer three key questions:
Who are you? How has God wired you? What are your giftings? How do you relate to people?
Who are we? Who is Rhapsody Church? Our story, our makeup, our mission, vision and values?
Who are we together? What does it mean to partner together?
We had about 65 people go through our inaugural Pathways to Purpose journey over three consecutive Sunday evenings. Each gathering lasted about 90 minutes and included childcare and dinner. We debriefed Pathways as a team and asked participants to give us feedback via questionnaire (details below).
With God's help we're creating something that will serve Rhapsody and the Kingdom for years to come!
Some Highlights from 2018…
Retooling- Pathways to Purpose: We knew we had some re-tooling to do with Pathways after our team debrief and feedback results. Luke Gillock and Brian Mar have co-led a 're-tooling' team which includes some awesome leaders- Janette McCormick, Apryl Mar and Jeff MacLardy. This team has worked diligently and still has some work to do, but a few beautiful things have emerged- a coalescing of all of our 'discipleship flow' tools (Pathways to Purpose, Life Groups and Rooted) into one concept: Rhapsody Discover Journey. Also, the team revamped our old Rhapsody 411 gathering for newcomers into what is now called Starting Point. For all my kindred visual learners, take a look at this graphic…
Application: We want to help you connect and develop in your walk with Jesus and His church. But, not just you, but your family, friends, co-workers, and loved ones too. Rhapsody now has a clear initial step and next step for you, your family and friends.
New! Pastor Joy: Joy Berg became licensed with Discover Church Planting and was recognized in a service in August. As co-founder of Rhapsody Church she has always done an incredible job Shepherding people, and it was exciting to see this dream realized.
Sanctuary flip: We revamped our entire worship experience by 'flipping' our orientation in the worship center (auditorium) from portrait to landscape. We added bleacher seating, opened up space near the galley for hospitality, added additional monitors to serve all viewing angles, purchased all new chairs for more comfortable seating, and added blinds to all windows for light control. Huge thanks to Pastor Caleb for all his work in this project!
Introduction of our Shepherd team: We cast vision for our Shepherd team in January 2017 and finally announced them in January 2018. These incredible leaders are: Luke Gillock, Jacob Camargo, Roger Button, Brian Mar, Pastor Caleb, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Joy. The team has gelled quickly and has worked inexhaustibly through our pastoral transition (see details below). What is the purpose of a Rhapsody Shepherd? Yes, they oversee 'big picture' policy and overall governance of the church, but their main purpose is what their name suggests- lead, guide and care for the spiritual well-being of this beautiful community called Rhapsody Church. I've had the privilege of leading and watching this team in action and I'm blown away by their calling, commitment, wisdom and skill. Rhapsody is truly blessed to be led by such a great team!
Rooted pilot: Our pastoral team was introduced to Rooted in March of 2017 and decided to conduct a pilot in the spring of 2018 to see if Rooted might be a fit for Rhapsody. We had 16 Rhapsody leaders representing all of our major teams (Shepherds, Leadership Team and Financial Advisory Team). Luke Gillock led our pilot and the results were amazing and resulted in a unanimous sentiment Rhapsody needed to move forward with Rooted.
Rooted- 1st inexhaustibly semester: Pastor Joy became our diligently Rooted Director in August and lead our first semester. She worked tirelessly to develop our budget, recruit group facilitators, communicate with Kessid Church, manage sign ups, and weekly communication to group leaders. Huge thanks to Apryl Mar for our custom Rooted graphics, and to our group leaders- Pastor Caleb and Jess, Jacob and Naomi Camargo, and Ed and Sandy Byerly! (See Rooted report below).
New! Mobile Team Director: Welcome Mark Dahl! He took over for Joe Ryder (moved to Texas) toward the end of Spring. Mark is an incredible team player, a doer, a fixer, and possesses a high responsibility ethic to 'get the job done.' A huge thanks to Pastor Caleb for overseeing this transition which has been 'bumpy' due to Mark's work with the railroad (see report below).
New! Youth Director: Welcome aboard Daniel Gillock! Daniel has been working with Pastor Matt in Ground Zero for the past 1.5 years+ and has developed strong relationships with our students. Daniel is a science teacher at Kingsway Christian School, a middle school football coach, personal trainer and lover of Jesus! (see Generations and Ground Zero report below).
Back-to-School (BTS) backpack outreach: Jess Hardy helped us re-imagine our approach to the Back to School Outreach this year; instead of inviting the community to an event in the YMCA parking lot, we decided to take backpacks to our neighbors at Springbrook and the YMCA (our original demographic when we launched BTS in 2012). It was a massive success in large part because of YOUR generosity Rhapsody Church! Special thanks to Janette McCormick who helped with planning. Here are some numbers…
- Goal: 150 backpacks
- Springbrook: 19 backpacks in 2017; 68 backpacks in 2018!
- YMCA: 30 backpacks in 2017; 67 backpacks in 2018!
- 8 to Freedom House
- 3 to Vida's Ark
- Total: 146 backpacks plus 170 supply bags
Partnership with the YMCA: Wow! Our partnership with the YMCA is as strong as ever! A huge thanks to Amy Bambilla who serves as Rhapsody's coordinator for all serve events between Rhapsody and the YMCA. Here is a snapshot of our partnership this year:
- Healthy Kids Day: 200 from the community attended and 20 Rhapsody volunteers served their community at the event
- Summer Feeding program: 1000 people fed and 20 Rhapsody volunteers served their community at the event
- Harvest Party: 1,300 people from the community attended and 33 Rhapsody volunteers served
- Breakfast with Santa: 300 from the community attended and 15 Rhapsody volunteers served
- YMCA/Rhapsody celebration: The YMCA hosted a lunch this month to celebrate 2018 and thank volunteers. Rhapsody Church was a central part of their presentation and thanks. Way to go Rhapsody Church!
Prayer: I speak now as a husband. I'm proud of my wife, Joy, for faithfully praying for Rhapsody from day one. For years she has met with a small group of people in the Community Room at the YMCA prior to service to pray. I remember many Sundays she was the only one praying. She fought through discouragement and continued to pray. Last year she re-imagined this prayer group, added a book study and the group immediately grew! What an incredible Life Group of study and prayer on Sunday mornings. Thank you Joy.
Another leadership transition in the Kingdom of God…
As many of you know, Joy and I will be moving to Eugene, OR to become the Discipleship and Community Life Pastors at New Hope Eugene. This transition came 'out of the blue' for us as the Spirit began to speak to our hearts in September. The final word from the Lord came with a beautiful promise and a tough word- "Brandon, Rhapsody is going to grow and reach her full potential in my Kingdom, it's just not going to be under your leadership."
Somewhere in God's economy our leadership does not fit the next stages of maturity for Rhapsody. Tough pill to swallow? Yes. We want to be part of all the incredible things going on at Rhapsody! Yet, we trust Him and we hold on to the promise- "…Rhapsody is going to grow and reach her full potential in my Kingdom."
We love you Rhapsody and we're going to miss you. Joy and I have given you everything we could give. Thank you Jesus for birthing in our hearts the dream of a beautiful community called Rhapsody Church- God's beautiful 'poiema', His story, His poem, the song He is writing (Ephesians 2:10).
And now, a new day! It is with great honor and excitement that Joy and I welcome Pastor Matt and Sara Chapirson as the new lead Pastors of Rhapsody Church. They are uniquely gifted and fitted, at this exact time, to lead Rhapsody into her future. Remember the leadership transitions mentioned above? We celebrate their calling and leadership with you Rhapsody!
To the Shepherds– Luke Gillock, Brian Mar, Roger Button, Jacob Camargo, Pastor Caleb and Pastor Matt: Thank you. Your leadership through this transition has been stellar. Rhapsody is in some of the wisest, caring, sacrificial hands a church could be in. We love you.
To the Financial Advisory Team– Cathy Snyder, Naomi Camargo, Jordan Wirkkala, and Mark Dahl: Rhapsody had arguably its best year financially in large part due to your faithful, wise, steady leadership. Thank you for the critically important work you do on behalf of Rhapsody with our finances. Some say Jesus taught about money as much or more than anything else- you honor his heart well. We love you.
To the Leadership Team– Apryl Mar, Jesse Kennedy, Dani Kennedy, Alex Young, Myhriah Young, Sara Chapirson, Pastor Matt, Pastor Caleb, Jess Hardy, Mark Dahl, Daniel Gillock, Ed Byerly, and Sandy Byerly: You are some of the most beautiful people we've ever met. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves at the thought the Lord would allow us to work such incredible leaders in the Kingdom. Thank you for the wonderfully messy work you do leading your teams. And, thank you for loving, encouraging and praying Joy and me. We love you.
Enjoy the reports below of God's faithfulness, your dessert and celebration tonight, and the incredible year ahead!
With deep love, tears, and hope for the future,
Pastor Brandon and Joy
Music, Sound, and Technology
Pastor Caleb and Jess
Thank you to Matt Chapirson, Jesse Kennedy, Ryan Terry, Drew Berg, Danial Numbers, RJ Breamer, Anthony Foster, Amber Kennedy for bravely journeying with us musically this year.
To our sound people- Laurel Numbers, Steve Stumbaugh, Josh Brown, RJ Breamer, Seth Perkins, Drew Berg and Joe Ryder- we value what you added to our team. Thank you.
To those who helped with media and lights- Brian Mar, Jackie Groth, Seth Perkins, Shuey Bambilla, Bailey McCormick, Joe Ryder, David Kennedy and Dale Kennedy- thank you for valuing excellence in presentation. You are superstars.
There were some hurdles this year that our team ran through with resilience and grace. When Joe Ryder left, there were so many needs that popped up and people stood up to fill them. As much of the pressure of the worship and mobile teams landed on Caleb's shoulders, our team was gracious with us, often helping on Saturday nights and being the last to leave on Sundays to help shoulder that burden.
This year was also full of development. As Kids Unwrapped Sundays turned into Generations Sundays we had some awesome additions to our team: Shuey Bambilla, Eli Chapirson, Tabitha Gillock, Daniel Hardy, Haven Hardy, and Grace Hardy all contributed to make worship on those days extra special.
Other musicians have been developing this year- bravely stepping forward to improve and contribute to the team. In particular, Drew Berg, Amber Terry, and Mattea Bittner are exciting additions with so much potential.
Caleb, in particular, was at the tip of the spear for the worship center orientation flip in early 2018. This was a huge project with many significant challenges, but has been a tremendous success. Our teams have been able to implement various updates and strategic improvements to sound, lighting, video, and aesthetics (including the blinds).
2018 saw opportunities for community as well. We facilitated two worship-team-building events: one opportunity fostered spiritual discussion and a weekend together, and another involved dinner as a team and the opportunity to develop friendships. God continued to use the Living Room as a place for Rhapsody Church to seek Him and it ran through mid-2018.
We trust that 2019 will be wild and full of Jesus. We are confident in Him and His moving. We love you, Rhapsody Church. It is an honor to serve you.
Generations Report
Pastor Matt
2018 was a year of great transition and God did some beautiful things within the Generations ministries. The biggest shift was transforming KU Sundays into Generations Sundays. The main reason for this change was to highlight and promote every age group of the next generation at Rhapsody. In this we watched as Rhapsody really began to own the next generation. Our battle cry was simple: We believe in the next generation and we want to see them walk into their God given destiny. As you will see in the following reports from each of the Generations departments, children, students and young adults began to take ownership, step up and take the lead in many exciting ways.
One very big personal transition was handing Rhapsody's Ground Zero Student Ministry over to Daniel Gillock. Throughout 2018 we watched as God slowly raised Daniel up as our Youth Director. It was beautiful to be part of this journey and to be a part of such a smooth transition. I am personally excited to see the next phase of Ground Zero under Daniel's leadership. Daniel has a passion for young people that is rare and he truly believes that this next generation will change the world. And to that I say, in the words of Daniel himself, LET'S GO!
Our hope and prayer for the Generations department as we move into 2019 is that the young people of Rhapsody feel heard, supported and encouraged to be all that God has called them to be. Our desire is to continue to empower them and listen to them as they find their unique place in the story God is telling at Rhapsody, in Clark County and to the ends of the Earth.
Kids Unwrapped
Myhriah Young
This year most of our changes came in the way of streamlining; we got rid of things that weren't working and focused on improving what we do well. We have an excellent team, who is fantastic at filling in where they are needed and loving the kids we serve.
This Christmas we experimented with having a fun "Gift Station," so that kids could get gifts for family and friends; it was a neat way for kids to exhibit their generosity. Arlene Williams has been an excellent leader taking on our Prize Station she has really organized it and made it better.
Because of the curriculum this year, we have seen many kids grow in their spiritual walk; kids getting baptized, overcoming fear, and inviting friends/family to join them at church. We have worked harder this year to be as true to the activities provided in the curriculum, which has enriched our classroom experience greatly!
We will continue strive to partner with parents as they guide their kids on the journey.
We have many different levels of cooperation. If you have a love for kids and feel that you might want to invest in the future generation, please let me know (firstname.lastname@example.com). We would love it if you would like to join our team!
Ground Zero
Daniel Gillock
2018 saw some exciting changes in Ground Zero. The first and most apparent was the change in leadership within GZ. Matt has been an inspirational leader and has affected the lives of countless individuals. One of those lives was my own. Early in 2017, I heard the call from the Holy Spirit to pursue youth ministry. I approached Matt with this call and we began to work together to prepare me for the ministry. Little did we know that the Lord would lead me to become the Youth Director here at Rhapsody. I could never thank Matt enough for empowering me and mentoring me throughout this transition process.
Another highlight of the year, was our opportunity to take the students to the Ignite Youth Conference down in Southern California. It was amazing to see how the Lord knit together the hearts of many of our students. Not only did we have an incredible time, but I believe the Lord was able to lay the foundation for 2019.
Our Vision for 2018 was, "For the One." The inspiration for this can be found in Luke 15. Here we see Jesus tell three similar parables that all have the same message. They tell us of our Heavenly Father's relentless pursuit of us and how we should in turn pursue people who are lost and far from Jesus. We were able to experience the power of that battle cry firsthand as many students commited or committed their life to Christ.
Of course none of these events would be possible if it weren't for the amazing team around us. I want to personally thank all of them for their support throughout the transition. Thank you Dani for always being there. Your love and compassion brings warmth and make all feel welcome. Thank you Jesse for your relentless service. Your have a servant's heart and it seems like you always ask, "How can I help?" Your service means more than you could ever know. Thank you Scott for caring for the student who may be forgotten. You have a heart to bring people together and it makes a difference. Thank you Mike for your quiet leadership. You lead by example in your service and kindness. Thank you Ashlee for your bold passion. It is evident that you care deeply for these students. Thank you also to Matt, Caleb, and Ryan for facilitating an atmosphere of worship. Lastly, thank you Kayla. Though you are not there, you are also one who sacrifices and serves. Your support and love of me brings tears to my eyes. You are and will always be My Adventure Buddy.
2019 is going to be a eternity-altering year. Our vision for this year is, "Together as One." When Jesus prayed for his future disciples before he died, he prayed for their unity first. Before they were to go and spread the Good News, Jesus prayed that they might be one. We will pursue unity in 2019. Unity is powerful. By developing our unity, we create a foundation together and from that foundation we will go out to change the world. I am excited to see where the Spirit leads us as we continue forward. If Ground Zero is something you want to be a part of and you believe in the next generation, feel free to contact me. I would love for you to partner with us in this vision.
Joshua 24:15
Young Adults
Jesse and Dani Kennedy
2018 was our first full year of gathering as Rhapsody's Young Adults. We spent the better part of the year getting to know each other by asking questions, telling stories, and enjoying meals together. Another way our young adults connect is by praying for one another and walking through both the good and not so good times together. We are so proud of them and the ways they have grown this last year. It has been hard to say goodbye to several of our college students, but when they return to visit, it's so great to see them jump back in as if they never left.
In 2019 we are excited that our young adults will be taking ownership of this group and their faith. This year they have decided that each of them are going to take turns bringing a topic, devotion, scripture, or prayer to share, discuss, and pull apart. At this time in their lives, community and conversation are very important.
We are so grateful for and would like to thank Pastor Brandon for asking us to lead this group, Pastor Matt for standing with us and supporting us as the Generations Pastor, and we also want to thank each of our young adults!
Ed and Sandy Byerly
The LIFEgroup ministry has meant a lot to Sandy and I. LIFEgroup members came alongside us during family crisis, loved us, and ministered to our needs. The love given when we were down and out is an embodiment of the heart of Rhapsody Church. We fell in love with our LIFEgroup brothers and sisters and developed lasting relationships both personally and in ministry. Sandy and I have served as Rhapsody Church LIFEgroup directors for nearly two and a half years and are now seeing LIFEgroup participants bloom into passionate Christ followers.
2018 was a challenging, yet exciting year for LIFEgroups. LIFEgroups were instrumental in hosting two Conquer Workshops and a HeartChange Heart Design Workshop at the Hub in 2018. The Hub calendar filled up as demand increased. So far that demand has been accommodated and we look forward to some great new events there in 2019.
Another highlight in 2018 was the creation of the ARMOR LIFEgroup which is instrumental in promoting a real understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit in men's lives as Christ follower. We experienced phenomenal growth through the Apostle Paul's encouragement of the "renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:22).
LIFEgroup leaders and members were instrumental in serving others on many occasions in 2018 by providing meals and funds in times of need. There were behind-the-scenes instances when members helped each other in various ways and joined together in ministry to the needy and homeless. All these outward expressions of God's love are simply outgrowths of the relationship and openness of LIFEgroup members that results in Spiritual growth and a desire to love others.
A new "Eastside LIFEgroup" began in 2018 hosted and led by Jeff and Molly MacLardy in the Camas/Washougal area.
The Scheele "Walk Through the Bible" LIFEgroup resumed meeting after taking a necessary break in 2017.
LIFEgroups and special event groups which met in 2018 include (in no particular order)…
Journal LIFEgroup – Brandon Berg
ARMOR – Ed Byerly
Ladies Night Out – Sandy Byerly
Spokes at the Hub – Ed and Sandy Byerly / Amy and Roland Bambilla
Walk Through the Bible – Linda and Robert Scheele
Eastside LIFEgroup – Molly and Jeff MacLardy
Creative Arts LIFEgroup – Joy Berg
Sunday morning book and prayer LIFEgroup – Joy Berg
HeartChange "Heart Design" workshop – Ian McIntosh
Conquer Workshops – Ed Byerly
Boundaries – Diane Reid
Intimate Issues book study- Joy Berg and Myhriah Young
We appreciate the dedication and commitment of our LIFEgroup leaders and co-leaders: Robert and Linda Scheele, Jeff and Molly MacLardy, Joy Berg, Brandon Berg, Roland and Amy Bambilla, Diane Reid, and Ed and Sandy Byerly.
What's Ahead? LIFEgroups is in the process of a rebranding, which will include an administrative component to facilitate group leader support. Also planned is a coordinated inter-group aspect that will periodically emphasize and mirror the "Seven Rhythms" we studied in the ROOTED series including "Serve the Community," "Prayer," and "Celebration."
ARMOR will evolve into a primary LIFEgroup for men with Conquer Workshops continuing periodically under the ARMOR moniker.
2019 is on track to be the best year yet for LIFEgroups!
Ed and Sandy Byerly
Pastor Joy
Our Rooted journey began this last summer with a pilot group which we invited our leadership team to be a part of. From the beginning, we quickly sensed the power of what Rooted would bring to the body of Rhapsody Church and were excited to launch as soon as possible.
Our first semester of Rooted in September was an incredible success. We had three amazing facilitator teams: Caleb and Jess Hardy, Jacob and Naomi Camargo and Ed and Sandy Byerly. There was a total of 38 participants that committed to journey together for 9 weeks.
All of our Rooted groups forged relationships, grew in their understanding of what it means to be a Christ follower, and all hearts were transformed to look more like Jesus.
We look forward to our next semester of Rooted beginning this Spring! Sign-up on the Rhapsody App.
First Impressions
Sara Chapirson
2018 was a fantastic year for the First Impressions team. I am so thankful for all of our amazing volunteer team members who greet guests, usher, and make every person feel comfortable and welcome at Rhapsody Church. The heart of this team is to truly welcome guests and to let them see and feel invited and wanted.
In 2018 we continued and improved what we started in 2017. Our greeters do a great job in the front lobby. The lobby has continued to become comfortable and welcoming. It has been a great place to watch the service, and also to talk and catch up with friends. One of my favorite things this year is how much prayer and ministry I have seen happen in the lobby! The setting there has naturally and organically invited people to talk, share, and pray over each other. It's been fantastic!
Another huge thing I have seen is the large amount of Bibles and First Time Visitor gifts we have handed out! We have seen many guests, and a lot of them have continued to come. Again, our greeters have done a great job of seeing guests, and engaging in just the right way with each of them. We have given out more Bibles and Life Journals than ever this year! This is awesome! Thank you, Rhapsody, for your generosity and making it possible to provide those!
Communication Arts
Apryl Mar
The Communication Arts Team continues, with growing passion, to understand, communicate, and intentionally engage the community around us. We ask, "What are the struggles? What are our values?" AND most of all, "In what ways can our heart, (Rhapsody's heart), be known?" We are ALL on a journey TOGETHER.
OUR HOPE: That our community know Rhapsody Church is here and a part of THEIR community. We want people to know that we care and that there is a place that exists in their world where there is grace, peace, hope, and a love they have not know before.
OUR PRAYER: "God, WHO have you made Rhapsody to be? What is it to not only meet people where they are, but to PURSUE our community with PURPOSE?"
OUR FOCUS: To do this we prayerfully ask questions about what we as a church do and how these things translate to young families in Clark County. This involves all things seen, read, and heard. Also, we analyze different platforms of communication, from our Sunday experience to our website and app. Our goal is to positively interact with the different paths people take to connect with Rhapsody Church.
We have our work cut out for us, and yet even greater is our faith and excitement to move forward. It is an honor to be a part of Rhapsody's future and build into our community.
THOUGHTS: On a personal note, I am curious, excited, and grateful to see what God will do in 2019! God, You are so very big. Amen.
Service Management
Alex Young
Service Management had a good 2018. Currently the service management team consist of 4 people: Dani Kennedy, Steve Oglesby, Daniel Gillock and myself. Each one of us has strengths in different areas and we use those strengths to keep service running.
The service manager is responsible on Sunday mornings for making sure the service runs smoothly. This position was created to lift the weight from pastoral staff's shoulders and allow them to focus on Sunday mornings. Currently we work to execute the vision of the service. This is everything from making sure the other teams have the resources they need, to timing of videos or effects for the sermon. I know that this may sound like a lot of work, and don't get me wrong, there is work involved, however working with the pastoral staff, the other leaders and volunteers is an amazing feeling.
My vision for the service management position is to move into consistency and streamlining. We do so many things wonderfully. Now I'd like to make those things second nature and free up our energies for the nuances of each service.
We are always looking for new team members, so if you are interested in service management or have questions about service management please let me know- email@example.com.
Mobile and Breakfast Teams
Mark Dahl/Caleb Hardy
Andy Love/Seth Perkins
Our mobile team has undergone a lot of transition in 2018. As many of you know, Joe Ryder and the Ryder family moved to Texas this summer, which made finding a new leader urgent. Joe did a great job and we continue to miss the Ryder family dearly!
After a season of prayer and searching, Mark Dahl emerged as our next mobile team director. Mark is a very hardworking, visionary leader. I often joke and say, "Mark's vision for mobile team is so awesome, I want to join his team!" Mark not only has a passion for the heavy-lifting required for Rhapsody to function, he also has an even greater heart to see ministry happening in and through the mobile team! Unfortunately, after a couple months of very promising ground-work, Mark's job schedule completely changed which meant he reluctantly had to step away as our mobile team director.
Moving forward, there is a slight chance Mark's job schedule may shift again freeing him up to step back into a leadership role with our mobile team, but in the aftermath of his departure, and as we wait to see what's next, many folks have stepped up and worked extra hard to help.
I'd like to personally thank all the different leadership team members who have been extra flexible during this season specifically- Myhriah Young with KU, Sara Chapirson with First Impressions, and our service managers: Alex Young, Daniel Gillock, Steve Oglesby, and Dani Kennedy. All have been extra accommodating and helpful in Mark's absence and the unknown of the current season.
A few others have gone way above and beyond: David Kennedy, Eli Mar, Mike Flory, Kyle Simera, Vicky Higgins, Eric Franklin, Jesse Kennedy, Brian Mar, Daniel Gillock and Dan Numbers. You all have done so much to help! Thank you.
Many others have thrown in as well during this season: Jennifer Foster, Jonna Donais, Jay Foster, Anthony Foster, Pastor Matt, Ryan Terry, Drew Berg, Pastor Brandon, Kayla Gillock, Eli Chapirson, Daniel Hardy, Macayla Mesanos, Bailey McCormick, Shuey Bambilla, Caleb Gillock, Arlene Williams, Dale Kennedy, Jacob Camargo, Luke Gillock, Seth Perkins, Molly Oglesby, and Jackie Groth. If I didn't mention your name and you helped, thank you! It takes EVERYONE working together to make the Rhapsody worship service experience what it is.
I'd also like to highlight and say THANK YOU to our breakfast team! Seth Perkins leads and coordinates our weekly pre-service breakfast which feeds everyone who shows up early to set up for Sunday morning services. Seth recently took over for Andy Love who did a fantastic job leading for a season, and still serves on this wonderful team. I'd also like to thank Johanna Richart and Demi Day for serving as well. All who have had breakfast prepared by this team of wonderful people know the grub is AMAZING!
If you would like to help with Mobile or Breakfast Team contact email@example.com.
Shepherd Team
Pastors Brandon and Joy/Luke Gillock/Brian Mar
Jacob Camargo/Roger Button/Pastor Caleb/Pastor Matt
This Team was formed late 2017 with the purpose to, "Work in concert with the Lead Pastor to uphold the Lead Pastor's vision and mission for the Church" (Rhapsody Bylaws, Article 5, Section 1, Item B, #2).
We met once a month up until Late October, which was 9 meetings. The Lord so faithfully laid the groundwork for us to build relationship where we grew together as a team, ratified the bylaws, established the prayer table, and moved into a pastoral transition. We then wrapped up the year with an additional 14 meetings in the last three months. This was largely due to the pastoral transition and each members' commitment to the health of Rhapsody Church.
The Shepherd team currently consists of:
Luke Gillock, who in his wit and insight leads the pack as our Chairman. He was given a ceremonious Thor hammer to bring our meetings to order and has never abused his authority.
Brian Mar, who, in his quiet and calculated demeanor, calmly directs our meetings to stay on agenda. We are but pawns in his grand scheme.
Roger Button, who was struck by lightning as a kid. This electricity still runs through his blood as a potential theological discussion arises.
Jacob Camargo, who shows up to eat burritos.
Pastor Matt Chapirson, who offers efficient solutions and an infectious laugh. Jacob and Matt are no longer allowed to sit next to each other.
Pastor Caleb Hardy, who is a talented mediator and therefore sits between Jacob and Matt.
Pastors Brandon and Joy Berg were also on the shepherd team up until their recent move. The Bergs' care and mentorship to each member was an exemplary model of Christ-like service.
As we move into 2019 our vision is to:
- Add 1-2 more shepherds to the team
- Continue to assist / support Pastoral Transition
- Increase visibility / connection with church
- Increase / improve communication with other teams.
We genuinely appreciate your prayers as we move into an exciting year of transition and leadership development. It is the heart of each member of our team to pour into the health of the Rhapsody community.
Jacob Camargo
Financial Report
Naomi Camargo, Jordan Wirkkala, Cathy Snyder,
Mark Dahl, Pastor Brandon
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Soccer Dress Design
For good client Kinderring-Berlin, we designed numbers for producing youth soccer team dresses. More photos soon.
As the production part becomes more and more important, we created scheibenbeschriftung.de which is taking care of lettering, orientation and hardware.
Brecht Bibliothek Berlin
Typographic guidance concept for Bertolt-Brecht-Bibliothek in Berlins Karl-Mary-Allee. Closed recently.
Save the vinyl cutting
Galleries often need lettering. Here, it is Galeria B, Berlin. God bless basic orientation and conceptual art ! Design by proclame.
close your eyes
An exhibition project for 'Magistrale' in Berlin-Schoeneberg in September 2008, which was about cooperating wich local businessmen. In this case it was Behrendt-Werbetechnik, an advertising and signage specialist.
Typografie des Terrors
At gallery 'M&N' in Berlin this installation was made about graphics, measuring and terror. It's based on an anonymous chart representing a certain number of attacks. 'Typografie' not 'Topografie'. Google it and you only will find typing errors. Tape on
Hugo Heimann Bibliothek
New frontside signage for the Hugo Heimann Bibliothek in Berlin. Typedrawing and production. Never close a library.
Hanse Club
Logo and corporate design for this economic association in Frankfurt (Oder). Lowtool was not involved in the website but it's always good to see applications.
Yess, basics! This one for a Berlin-Mitte fashion store. And this time, the sketch is nicer than the photo. Short time vinyl sticker. Design and production by lowtool.


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Welcome to Political Storm's Weekly Rundown!
Our co-publisher Pat Greer reviews the biggest issues and news from last week and break it down for you in easy to digest bites.
This week we highlight Theresa May sanctions Russians, Tariffs (may) hurt people, Trump not thinking of firing Mueller, GOP's Silver Linings, Death Penalty and many more!


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A person first sought as a material witness in the disappaearance of Addison Waddell has now been charged in his death.
Nacole Bain was questioned all weekend and finally told Okmulgee County Sheriff's deputies that she killed him.
She is in the Okmulgee County jail on a first degree mu rder complaint.
Law enforcement officers were in Henryetta Monday at a home looking for clues in the disappearance of the 56-year-old man. He was last seen June 24 and was said to have been going to North Carolina to visit family.
A well-known and much sought-after horse trainer, Waddell found fame across the nation training horses to compete in barrel racing. He owned and operated a training facility east of Dewar for several years.
Horse owners would bring their animals to Waddell to train for competition. He was often quoted in equestrian magazines and publications on his training techniques.
Lawmen were called to the scene where his wrecked vehicle was found this past weekend. He was nowhere around it.
The hunt later was expanded to a search for Nacole Bain (Spears). She was believed to be the last person to see or talk to Waddell. Officers located her and spent several hours Saturday interviewing her.
"If anyone knows the location of Waddell you are asked to contact the Okmulgee County Sheriffs Office at (918) 756-4311 or our Tip Line at (918) 516-8332," said investigator Aaron Swayze.
Arrest made in Waddell case
A person first sought as a material witness in the disappaearance of Addison Waddell has now been charged in his death.


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WASHINGTON—Following the airport attack in Istanbul, Turkey, that left dozens of people dead and many more wounded, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops extended a message of hope and unity through suffering after the latest string of terrorist attacks.
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, issued the following statement June 29.
Full statement follows.
Statement in Response to Istanbul Attacks
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Drawing Strength from God's Endless Mercy
Evil tests our humanity. It tempts us to linger in the terror of Istanbul, Paris, Brussels, San Bernardino, Orlando, and countless other Golgothas ancient and new. Evil lives in the empty hope that terror will blind us to our common humanity. As Christians, we focus not on the violence, but rather the mournful, hopeful image of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Cradling the broken body of Jesus, given up for all of us, Mary found comfort and strength in the love of her Son. Jesus responded to horrific suffering with mercy.
Each time terror returns us to Golgotha, we should ask: can we respond as Mary did, or will fear numb our compassion? Evil cannot be born from God. Let us take this moment to reach out to our brothers and sisters in solidarity. The true representation of faith is found in the heroic acts of Istanbul's airport security and emergency response.
As violence picks up its deadly pace, we can draw strength from God's endless mercy. No matter how often we must return to Golgotha, Mary will always be there to sustain us. Let us, once again, turn our unwavering prayer and generosity toward the suffering.
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End of a quiet week with a work experience florist
it was lovely having Grace to work with us this week on work experience It made us see things through a young person's eyes and she took to social media like a duck to water! She saw the process from start to finish, preparing the design, listing and buiying the fresh flowers, artificial flowers and sundries, helped with preparation of pieces and saw them through to delivery, from a simple bouquet to a private home to a large contract piece for a shop window. She saw a range of wedding, funeral private and contract work, silk and fresh flowers. She also helped make up an artificial orchid arrangment from our new online range.I think Grace was surprised at how much detail needs to be considered, and we enjoyed having her here very much..
Next week we have a large wedding with lots of martinii vases as well as funerals and private fresh flower orders, so I will be back with some more photos of the bridal and table flowers for you soon.


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If you are into gardening at all, don't miss out on the 2nd annual Festival hosted by Monticello and the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.
The Festival is being held at Monticello's Tufton Farm, just down the road from Monticello and will run all day Saturday the 6th, beginning with an early morning seed exchange.
Some of the workshops offered include Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden, Fall and Winter Veggies, Growing and Marketing Ginseng, plus plenty of food tasting.
If I end up going, I will try to bring back some pics.


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Understanding Real Estate 'Lingo'Terry Riffe | May 12, 2015
If you are not familiar with real estate 'lingo', searching through listings may seem as though you are reading greek. Most real estate agents use abbreviations in describing their properties. Once you understand these abbreviations, you will be reading through them with confidence. There are many abbreviations but the following list includes the more common ones in use.
~ac, a/c – air conditioning
~aek -all electric kitchen
~appls – appliances
~ba – bathroom
~br – bedroom
~ca, cac – central air conditioning
~cath ceil – cathedral ceiling
~c-d-s – cul de sac
~c/h – central heat
~c/vac – central vacuum
~cp – carport
~d/d – dishwasher and a garbage disposal
~dk – deck
~det – detached garage
~dr/fdr – dining room or a formal dining room
~fag – forced air gas
~f/fin bsmt – fully finished basement
~fp, fplc or frplc – fireplace
~fsbo – for sale by owner
~gar – garage
~gard – garden
~grmet kit – gourmet kitchen
~grt rm – great room
~hdw, hwf, hdwd – hardwood floors
~hi ceils – high ceilings
~kit – kitchen
~la – living area
~lr – living room
~ofc – office
~osp – off street parking is available
~pl, sp or s/p – swimming pool
~pvt – private
~pwdr rm – powder room or half bath
~q pos – quick possession
~smart – this means a computer controls some electronic devices like heating and cooling, alarms and lights
~spac – spacious
~upr – upper floor
~vw, vws, vu, vus – view or views
~wd, w/d – washer and dryer
~wic – walk in closet
For Buyers, there are a few abbreviations or catch phrases that may stand for something you do not want. Following is a list that you may want to pay special attention to.
~close to or convenient to – things are too close
~compact, cottage or modest – very small
~DIY or fixer upper – needs a lot of work
~efficiency kitchen – barely room for one person
~intimate – very small
~interesting, unique or retro – this could mean big bucks to remodel or at least repaint unless you like shag carpet or avocado green appliances
~mature garden – it's never been pruned or weeded
~manageable yard – owners didn't spend much time on it
Okay, so that last part may have been a little 'tongue in cheek', but it probably got your attention. It is important that you understand what is being listed in real estate ads you are viewing. This will save you a lot of time and aggravation. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any further assistance – please feel free to phone me at (407) 800-0888 or email email@example.com.


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These authors answer the question: What are the links between motivations for citizen science, connections to place, and conservation decision outcomes?
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McGreavy, Bridie, Greg Newman, Mark Chandler, Malin Clyde, Muki Haklay, Heidi L. Ballard, Steven Gray, Russel Scarpino, Rita Hauptfeld, and John A. Gallo. "The Power of Place in Citizen Science." Maine Policy Review 26.2 (2017) : 94 -95, https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol26/iss2/20.


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"We are going to organize an event". Check.
How do you start?
Event management is largely project management. But not completely. Event management is a people business and requires a wide range of knowledge, expertise, experience and skills. Organizing a staff party or an exhibition participation, setting up a concert, launching a product, etc. These are different types of events, the approach of each type is somewhat different.
Project management can serve as a guideline for determining goals, milestones, and putting together a team. Organizing events requires specific knowledge & skills, flexibility and experience.
I compare an event as one big puzzle. Many parts, pieces of the puzzle, have to fit perfectly in the organization of an event, ranging from pre-event tasks to post-event follow-up, creating original concepts, planning smooth production, arranging an efficient and practical organization, and last but not least, continue to communicate clearly, ...
My heart makes a leap of joy to bring all these pieces together into one big picture. After the Business Event Management program, I decided to start my business in events & social media. Because I believe that online and live communication go hand in hand.
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An event has a deadline.
There is only one chance to leave a lasting, unforgettable impression.
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Read below the 7 corresponding elements in project and event management:
✓ ELEMENT 1: Initiative phase.
The initiation phase is the start of the project. In this phase, an idea for a project is further examined and elaborated. The aim of this phase is to investigate whether the project is feasible. Furthermore, it is examined who could carry out the project, which party (s) should be involved in the project and whether there is sufficient support for the project (among those involved).
A project proposal is drawn up. And the budget is also estimated and approved on a financial level.
The idea of organizing an event and brainstorming around all kinds of ideas falls within this phase. With the aim of being able to formulate an answer to the questions of 'why organize this event?', 'Is it feasible?', 'Who are the possible partners in this project?',
An initial cost estimate is also made here. And a possible presentation for the client is prepared.
✓ ELEMENT 2: Determination of goals.
A goal is set for both projects and events.
There is a reason to start a project or organize an event. The 'Why' must be clearly and clearly formulated and on this basis the further pillars will be installed.
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✓ ELEMENT 3: Planning.
A project plan is drawn up and approved. In this phase, the requirements and wishes that are set for a project result are determined as well and completely as possible.
At an event, they go deeper into the details of the event and a (retro-) planning is drawn up.
Many agreements, preconditions, requirements are determined in this phase so that it is clear to all parties where they are going.
✓ ELEMENT 4: Divide roles.
As project management roles are divided, event management also determines who will follow which task or activity. Who takes care of the communication part? Who is the contact person for speakers? Who will continuously coordinate with the technical partner?
Specific skills and knowledge are defined per role.
So put the right person in the right place.
✓ ELEMENT 5: Milestones.
In project management important milestones are agreed and determined.
There are also milestones for event management. Even though it is a sector that requires a lot of flexibility and is decided last-minute. Yet there are certain things that can not be changed from a certain moment. Because account must be taken of the other stakeholders and collaborations as well as the time of production (& any delivery and construction), for example printed matter or a design of a 3D video mapping.
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✓ ELEMENT 6: Communication.
Communication is the key so that every party, every person involved, every person, stays tuned to each other.
Schedule a meeting on a regular basis to discuss the latest state of affairs and to take decisions. To discuss the advantages or disadvantages of a particular choice, to discuss new ideas or twists. To gain expertise and information from special services such as a prevention advisor or the fire department.
Plan these meetings in advance and find a system to exchange information or updates efficiently.
✓ ELEMENT 7: The delivery.
Both at projects and events, there is a deadline, in particular D-DAY, the day of the complete realization, completion or the event itself.
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Short summary of these 7 elements that correspond in project & event management:
1. Initiative phase
2. Determination of goals
3. Planning
4. Divide roles
5. Milestones
6. Communication
7. The delivery
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I had a request to review some outdoor clothing from JD Williams, something I'm very happy to do as I'm always keen to know good options that help us get outdoors easily and comfortably. Being comfortable and happy outside gives us a better experience - keeping us WILD, HAPPY, and WELL! I chose a good … Continue reading Outdoor Mama to relaxed Mama – JD Williams review
Parallel London 2017
Parallel London 2017 The big day arrived! Sunday 3rd September 2017 saw the second ever event in Parallel London 2017, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The day was such a treat! I'd never been to the Olympic Park before so that alone was a good experience. But, oh my, the event itself was incredible! … Continue reading Parallel London 2017
Jacamo cargo shorts for Dad: review for getting out and about with baby in comfort and style
Summer time! Hurray, it's officially summer time - that means Jon's leggies start to appear in daylight after a long winter covered in trousers! (They're not even that pastey, thanks to that bit of Spanish blood he has...) Today's post is exciting for me as it's my first containing 'sponsored' content: today I'm reviewing three … Continue reading Jacamo cargo shorts for Dad: review for getting out and about with baby in comfort and style
30 Days Wild: Days 9 to 20 – struggles to maintain momentum
Maintain momentum I made a commitment to complete 30 Days Wild and that's what I'm going to do. For me, a key part of the scheme is to get oneself into the habit of connecting to nature daily. However, when it's a conscious thing to do initially, you have to maintain momentum to get that … Continue reading 30 Days Wild: Days 9 to 20 – struggles to maintain momentum
30 Days Wild, Days 3 to 8: our family focus on wellbeing
Delightful British summer Well! What weather we've had this week… Not exactly the delightful British summer we always hope for, but then we've had some amazing days in the last couple of months. When the weather turns bad, it can be hard to think of ways to connect with nature when you have a young … Continue reading 30 Days Wild, Days 3 to 8: our family focus on wellbeing
Taking part in 30 Days Wild 2017
Wild Happy Well is taking part in 30 Days Wild! The Wild Happy Well family is taking part in 30 Days Wild! Here on the blog I'll be writing about our wild adventures – our Random Acts of Wildness – and how I think it's improving our nature connection. See Part 1 of my post … Continue reading Taking part in 30 Days Wild 2017
Enjoying the calm before the storm: getting out for a walk with baby
Getting out for a walk with baby As you can see on our homepage, Wild Happy Well is all about enhancing our connection to nature for all the family. To me, particularly as a new mum, the most basic way to do this is to get out for a walk. In the early days of … Continue reading Enjoying the calm before the storm: getting out for a walk with baby


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Anime That Should Get Live-Action Movies
Potential box-office hits — a list of anime that should get live-action movies.
Anime, at it's most simple, is a form of hand-drawn or computer animation. And, outside of Japan, anime is used to refer specifically to animation from Japan, or Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes. This leaves a pretty rich area for storytelling, so it's no wonder that many anime series have been adapted to live-action movies.
Plenty have already been adapted for the screen, but there is a ton of great anime that should get live-action movies in the near future. Some of these series come with big, built-in fan bases that could make the movie an immediate success.
Anime is a diverse art form, and these live-action movies would no doubt bring out a diverse crowd to the theater. It's a ripe market, and without further ado, here is a list of anime that should get live-action movies.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the few anime that straddle the line between immense popularity and terrific quality — which means we could have a monster box-office hit on our hands. Put this on the list of anime that should get live-action movies yesterday.
The characters are likable, the world is carefully constructed, and it isn't hard to see why this thing is a hit. The transition to film would likely be a rather smooth one.
Darker than Black
While it doesn't quite have the fan base as Fullmetal Alchemist, Darker than Black is safely on the list of anime that should get live-action movies. But in terms of anime, it pretty much has it all: a big, scary thing happening in Tokyo, people with special powers that also make them cursed, and a complete lack of concrete answers to anything.
This one would make for a darker movie as well as the mysterious protagonist Hei would make for an interesting casting choice by potential filmmakers.
The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
Most slice-of-life anime doesn't need to be adapted into live-action movies, as it's been done a bunch of times to lukewarm reception. The comically exaggerated characters just don't come across as well in person, and it takes a special type of actor to pull it off without becoming annoying.
However, The Devil Is a Part-Timer! mixes it up effectively — giving us a good dose of epic battles to counter the slice-of-life moments. The humor in these things tend to fall flat, but this one might be an exception, making it anime that should get live-action movies.
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon has been adapted to live-action several times, but has never gotten a true major movie adaptation. This one would be a massive box-office hit, making it inevitability on any list of anime that should get live-action movies.
There is potential here for a darker Power Ranger's type of movie if the source material is given a more western adaptation. A bunch of high school girls fighting evil in tiaras and tiny skirts is something that we can accept in animation, but it would just come off as looking absurd in a movie with any hopes of being watchable to a mainstream audience.
Everybody loves a good police drama, especially one where the partners become buddies and forge some deeper connection. Psycho-Pass also offers up some dystopian story lines, which, if you haven't noticed, are huge at the moment.
Set in a futuristic Japan that classifies people based on a "crime coefficient." Supposedly, it's a system that determines whether or not people will commit a crime. It's essentially a way to keep the populace utterly paranoid about their mental state at all times — sort of like Minority Report.
One-Punch Man
Superhero movies are everywhere and every depth is seemingly being scraped for more of these stories, so this is near the top of the list of anime that should get live-action movies. One-Punch Man follows the adventures of Saitama, an under-appreciated superhero looking for a challenge — he handles all his opponents in just one punch!
This leads him to an existential crisis, and could make for a darker superhero film — much like Deadpool or even Hancock. This is one of those movies that there clearly is a large market for.
Terror in Resonance
As far as anime goes, the story of Terror in Resonance could really connect with a western audience. It's the story of two mysterious teenagers, Nine and Twelve, and the anime portrays their terrorism in the city of Tokyo — all in an attempt to uncover a possibly devastating truth.
Terrorism and social change are the main themes here, and they are big stories in the times we are living in. It's a story that seems highly adaptable to live-action, and it's a manga-anime series that seems pretty tough to totally botch.
Black Lagoon
Black Lagoon would be an absolute blast on the big screen, maybe the most fun of anime that should get live-action movies. Think Quentin Tarantino with even more guns. It follows an average Japanese businessman who falls in with a band of mercenaries who follow their own codes and shoot a lot of shit, though they're often the good guys.
This fun shoot-em-up is practically made for a western audience, and the live-action version would probably resemble The Expendables starring Sly Stallone and Jason Statham.
One Piece
One Piece is probably the most popular anime series on air in Japan, making it a shoe-in for anime that should get live-action movies. The show never seems to take itself too seriously, and yet, it still manages to create memorable and lovable characters regularly.
The series has made over 100 episodes, so the potential amount of source material available for adaptation is almost limitless. They could theoretically pull from certain seasons and make a trilogy of One Piece movies. Here's hoping.


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Latinx Culture's Indelible Stamp on America's National Parks
Many national parks reflect America's natural beauty. Others show another type of American beauty — the cultures and traditions of people from every walk of life. National parks honor our different experiences and united histories.
Latinx culture is a vibrant part of this cultural mix. Over this next year, consider visiting some of the astounding spots preserving Latinx culture. To start:
- Take in the landscapes and imagine what Spanish explorers were thinking as they sought gold near present-day Coronado National Memorial.
- Deepen your understanding of history, as you learn more about the intersection of LGBTQ, African American, and Latinx experiences at Stonewall National Monument.
- Experience cultural demonstrations and hands-on activities during Chamizal National Memorial's signature festival.
- Remember the inspiring history of the United Farm Workers of America and the struggle for workers' rights at César E. Chávez National Monument.
- Enjoy art from contemporary Latinx artists, who incorporate poinsettias, a flower named after Martin Van Buren's secretary of war, at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site.
Then be ready to join in the celebration of Latinx culture with the national park community by taking part in Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra. This annual July event encourages everyone, and especially the Latinx community, to enjoy and explore public lands across the country. The event includes events across the country, from the District of Columbia to Wisconsin to California.
Our national parks have countless stories to tell and a vibrant tapestry of culture to be embraced. Be sure to learn more about our many national parks and the people they represent. Then #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque to experience it all firsthand and to add your own story to the mix!


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Seven in ten people in the UK are being put off recycling old and unused electrical products because of concerns about personal security data breaches.
Personal data security fears are preventing households in the UK from disposing of old, broken and unused electricals correctly, according to a new survey by REPIC, the UK's largest WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) producer compliance scheme.
In a survey of more than 1,000 people conducted in September, REPIC found that 69 percent of respondents admitted to having concerns about their personal data being breached. A third of these admitted they were more likely to keep hold of waste electrical and electronic equipment as a consequence.
To complicate matters, more than a quarter (26 percent) of those questioned didn't know how to delete their personal data, while a third (33 percent) didn't think that they needed to, the research revealed.
The survey also suggests there is a significant generational gap in attitudes towards data security.
Over three quarters (76 percrent) of 16-29 year olds are most worried about the security of their private information, whilst only 59 percent of people aged 60 and over voiced it as a concern.
Across the age groups, 30-44 year olds were most likely not to delete their personal data from electronic devices before disposal.
Mark Burrows-Smith, REPIC's CEO, said: "These results are really telling in what drives people's recycling behaviours and the need for increased education around how householders remove personal data before disposal.
"The Internet of Things means that connectivity is the norm and with more and more people synching their personal data to electronic devices, it is clear that there is a real risk that old or unused electricals are being stockpiled due to fear and miseducation."
Despite this the survey did unearth more positive results.
In 2016, 31 percent of respondents cited lack of knowledge about where to recycle their electronic devices and gadgets. This year the figure dropped to 21 percent. More people than ever are aware their devices can be recycled, with just 17 percent unaware compared to 28 percent in 2016.
The survey also revealed a move by the general public to donate, sell or pass on electricals that are still in good working order – suggesting that minimising waste and keeping working products in circulation is increasingly on the public agenda.
Respondents are most likely to give electronics and gadgets to a friend or family member (39 percent), sell them online (34 percent) or take them to a charity shop (31 percent). Although a third of people also admit to keeping them in the garage, shed or under the stairs.
Producers, who face an uncertain future, will be encouraged by this.
"Overall the results paint an optimistic picture that attitudes and behaviours are moving in the right direction – yet, as always, it is clear from these findings and the issues the WEEE industry is facing, that we must adapt to changing consumer behaviours to ensure this continues on the right trajectory," said Burrows-Smith.
The issues facing producers include DEFRA's proposed changes to the WEEE regulations in the UK, published in October, which are likely to increase the costs of WEEE compliance and affect some manufacturing sectors disproportionately, leading to a loss of confidence in compliance schemes.
In addition, compliance fees paid amounted to £665,000 last year, which was far higher than the £46,000 paid by producers in 2015. This suggests that last year companies relied more on the fee to compensate for failing to meet collection obligations than they had previously.


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Rua Sound is extremely proud to announce the much anticipated second release on our sub-label Foxy Jangle from long-time friend of the label - Sully.
Two slices of positive, uplifting breakbeat science with trouser-flapping basslines, these tunes leave all the moodiness on the cutting room floor and set phasers firmly to "fun".
"Soundboy Don't Push Your Luck" fires a full can of butane across a lit zippo aimed skyward for one of the most startlingly rude amen-jungle compositions since way back when pattern Moschino and champagne were the order of the day.
"368 Ft And Rising" is an intricate concoction of R&B flavours, funk stabs, ragga vocals and a bumpy street level groove that sounds like very early Philly Blunt being squeezed through a garlic crusher.
We hope you enjoy this record as much as everyone we have played it to has. You're in for a treat.


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I was writing a quick answer to a reader concerning how to use jEdit to browse ActionScript code in a tree view, and when I suddenly realized the current solution wasn't good enough. But after banging around on some source code this evening (and with the help of Ali Rantakari), order I think I've managed to make an AS 1, check 2 or 3 code browser that rivals a few I've seen on other platforms. Isn't open source wonderful?
Warning: This article goes into some depth regarding customizing jEdit, Ctags and the Sidekick plugin. If you want to be spared the details, you can always skip to the end and just reap the rewards: A shiny new code browser custom-made for ActionScript!
A little background
JEdit's optional CTagsSidekick plugin can be used to parse any language supported by the Exuberant Ctags parser. The plugin uses Ctags to parse through the current buffer and present the defined tags it finds in the SideKick tree.
Unfortunately, ActionScript is not one of the 34 languages supported "out of the box" by Ctags, so we have to do a little hacking to get things to work the way we want. Thanks to the work of a few pioneers, however, it's easy enough to introduce ActionScript parsing to Ctags, and therefore, to jEdit itself.
Much of the credit for this hack goes to Sean Voisen, who did a lot of work three years ago to bring peace between the warring jEdit and ActionScript development. Unfortunately, I was a day late getting to Sean's site, and he wiped it clean of all things jEdit last month (d'oh!). Fortunately, Richard Leider's site still contains mention of Sean's work, and also provides a copy of a language definition file that I used as the basis for my own AS 1, 2 and 3 parser, actionscript.c, which Ali Rantakari immediately made even better. (Update: Ali's changes have been incorporated into both the source code here and the precompiled binary available below.)
To get everything I wanted out of the Sidekick panel, I had to gather a couple of things from elsewhere on the Web, as well as make a few files of my own:
- Start with Shlomy Reinstein's CtagsSidekick plugin for jEdit. This can be installed through the editor's Plugin Manager and docked on either side of the main edit window. To provide its power, it relies on the Exuberant CTags command-line tool, so of course we'll also need…
- The latest "Source only distribution" of Exuberant Ctags. (Note: If the idea of compiling C source files makes you queasy, I've provided a link to a precompiled version of the modified file in Step 5B below.)
- Our edited actionscript.c file (Again, if you plan to use the precompiled version, you can skip this file, too).
- Our "easy-on-the-eyes" replacement icons for the CtagsSidekick plugin (This is optional. You may be perfectly happy with the default CtagsSidekick icon set. Personally, it hurts my ears.)
Step 0: Set up jEdit to parse AS files
Once you have installed the CtagsSidekick plugin, you must instruct jEdit to use the new plugin when parsing *.as files. To do so, select Plugins>Plugin Options>Sidekick>Parsers and set the actionscript Mode's Parser value to ctags. Press Ok, and jEdit is ready to go. (Unfortunately, CTags is not, but we're going to fix that). You can close jEdit for now.
As I mentioned above, the instructions presented below detail how to build and modify the CTags command-line tool to your own liking. If you want to skip the technical details, you can always skip to Step 5B, download the precompiled OS X binary, and be done with it. Otherwise, let's get on with it…
Step 1: Create the files necessary to build ctags
Open a terminal window and change to the directory in which you saved the ctags-*.*.tar.gz file above. For me, this was my Desktop, so I entered:
cd ~/Desktop
Then, unpack the source archive (Note: I was using ctags version 5.7; if yours is different, use the filename you downloaded above):
tar xzf ctags-5.7.tar.gz
This will create a folder named ctags-5.7 on your desktop (or in whichever folder you happen to be working). Now you must move the downloaded actionscript.c file into this folder. You can do this by dragging it in the finder or, since you're already using the terminal, by entering the following (assuming you saved the actionscript.c file to the same folder in which you save the ctags archive:
mv actionscript.c ctags-5.7
Note: I like a lot of information (function arguments, variable datatypes and return types, for instance) in my code tree, so the actionscript.c file (and the resulting binary) has been tuned to my tastes. If you're feeling ambitious (or just hate what I've done), feel free to edit the regular expressions to your own tastes and recompile at will.
And now, let's change to the source directory for our next step:
cd ctags-5.7
Step 2: Add ActionScript support to the cTags source:
Now we need to edit two files, source.mak and parsers.h to ensure that ctags knows what it needs to properly parse ActionScript code (Bonus tip: From a terminal window, you can launch files in jEdit by typing
open -a jedit filename).
In source.mak, we need to add a line that says "
actionscript.c \" under SOURCES and "
actionscript.$(OBJEXT) \" under OBJECTS.
In parsers.h, we need to add the following line under #define PARSER_LIST:
ActionScriptParser, \.
Step 3: Build the ctags binary from source
In the terminal window, make sure you are still in the ctags source directory (and that the actionscript.c you downloaded earlier is there, too) and type:
If everything works out, you should see a series of "checking for…" lines and eventually, you'll return to a command prompt (and no error messages). If you see error messages, check your work above and try, try again. Otherwise, go ahead and "make" the ctags application:
And if that works, install your shiny new ctags tool (you will need your administrative password for this one):
sudo make install
Step 5: Verify ctags has ActionScript support now
Still at the command prompt, type the following and ensure that you you see "ActionScript" in the list of languages that appears:
ctags --list-languages
If you see "ActionScript" somewhere in the list, you're good to go! If not, chances are you have anotherversion of ctags somewhere in your command path that may be taking precedence over the new one. If this is the case, and you can't figure it out, drop me a line. Maybe we can muck through it together.
Step 5b: Cheat and download our prebuilt binary
Ok, if all those steps confound you, or if you just don't want to bother rolling your own command-line tools (and if you're using OS X), you can skip all the make/compile stuff and just download our precompiled ctags binary package, unzip the file, and place the included ctags file somewhere in your path (e.g., /usr/local/bin). You may need to make the file executable as well (from the terminal,
chmod 755 /path/to/ctags).
Step 6: Parse some ActionScript
Launch jEdit, and open an ActionScript file. If the Sidekick dock is not already open, use the Plugins Options menu to open it. You should see a list of all the methods, variables, classes, etc. in the current buffer (If not, hmmph… check your work above.) It will look something like this:
Step 7: Make it prettier (optional)
I say something like this, because you may notice that the icons look different from those shown above. That's because I made my own, which you can download from here, unzip, and install by running the enclosed install.sh shell file in a terminal window (be sure you're in the same directory as the install file. You may need to
chmod 755 install.sh before you can run it). Note: The file contains a README.txt file that offers alternate installation instructions, too.
Note: On windows, you can unzip the file, change to the resulting directory within a command line window, and type
jar uf /path/to/jars/CtagsSideKick.jar -C . icons, replacing the path with the correct value for your system.
This command simply replaces the default icons within the plugin's jar file with some of my own devising.
And now the shortcut:
I know it sounds like a lot of work, but it's actually not, now that most of the work has been done. This is the beauty of open-source software – one person can muck around and make changes, improvements, etc. – and anyone else can benefit.
In fact, all the steps and procedures defined above can now be boiled down to two or three items (if any of 'em confuse you, you can always peek up at the explanations above):
- Download and unpack ctags with actionscript support and place the ctags file in your executable path. (More detail in comment No. 7 below!)
- Install the CtagsSidekick plugin through jEdit's Plugin Manager and change the Sidekick plugins' settings to use Ctags to parse ActionScript.
- Install the optional icon sets. Instructions are included within the zip file.
And that's it! Go and code your masterpiece!


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To Live in Fear
Families living in the rural regions of Antioquia, Meta, Cauca and Valle del Cauca in Colombia were severely affected by the country's years of conflict. For more than 50 years, illegal armed groups engaged in guerrilla warfare with the government. Improvised explosive devices were laid throughout rural areas, bringing fear and devastation to local families.
Until these explosives are gone for good, people cannot rebuild their lives. Farmers are afraid to cultivate their crops or graze their animals, parents fear for their children's safety.
To Walk in Peace
Last month HALO completed work on sixteen minefields, returning the safe land to local families. Today men, women and children can walk without fear of stepping on a landmine. They can use their land with confidence to grow crops, raise livestock or access areas for reforestation. Communities, once torn apart by conflict, can re-establish their livelihoods and build a more secure future for themselves and their country.
"Today we can walk peacefully through the area that was cleared and we are very happy. I want to thank HALO for the great job they are doing."
Albeiro Serna
"I am grateful to HALO who have already cleared several sites, and thanks to them it gives us peace of mind, as a community."
Fernando Naranjo
"Today we have the peace of mind to tell the community that our land is free from mines. We can walk safely without the danger of explosives hidden in the ground".
Jorge Luis Parra
This work was made possible thanks to the support of the Governments of the United States, Canada, Norway and the European Union.


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Documentary of Moshe Feldenkrais, History of Judo– and around 19 minutes — process for learning how to learn. Seems like it was designed for 6 sessions about 5 minutes each –Enjoy!
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Milton Cohen, a rheumatologist speaks of pain and how Feldenkrais 'exploits' neuro-plasticity. He suggests we do not have a 'hard wired Nervous System'. Being 'soft wired promotes the ability to learn and change. He suggests that to best work with pain you want to move away from the problem and work with the whole person. […]
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Working with the 'younger generation' Rich demonstrates subtle principles of the Feldenkrais Method and his participants ask those questions I am sure all of my clients have. Sweet.
Feldenkrais and Cerebral Palsy explained
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At one of Lord Ashcroft's focus groups recently, participants were asked what jobs they thought might suit politicians if they were not, well, politicians. In Edinburgh, one respondent unkindly suggested Nicola Sturgeon would make an excellent traffic warden. For her part poor Kezia Dugdale - I'm afraid 'Poor Kezia Dugdale' has become the accepted form of labelling the Scottish Labour leader - was reckoned to be just the sort of person who would thrive working in a pet rescue centre.
There are many times that must seem preferable to leading the Labour party in Scotland. For the whole of this campaign Ms Dugdale has suggested that the very last thing Scotland, and indeed the United Kingdom, needs is a second referendum on independence. No, no, no, she says. It is time to focus on other matters, putting the divisions of the past behind us.
This recognises that the Labour party of 2017 is not the Labour party that existed in 2014. It is, in the first instance, very much smaller. But also very much more Unionist, no matter how stridently Labour politicians shy away from accepting that label. Fully a third of Labour's habitual voters voted Yes in 2014 and the vast majority of them then left the erstwhile people's party and gave their votes to the SNP. Labour became a Unionist party by accident and by default.
This left it in a terrible position. It cannot win again in Scotland until it regains those lost Yes voters but it cannot regain those lost Yes voters without risking the loss of the No voters it has retained and who now constitute the overwhelming majority of Labour supporters.
Poor Kezia Dugdale, then, is trapped. Damned if she goes in one direction; just as damned if she goes in another. You begin to understand why Labour would rather not talk about the constitution.
Still, in recent months her language has hardened. She made her choice and it was to stick with the voters she still has. Only Labour can stand up to the Tories and the SNP alike; only Labour will put social justice first. Only Labour can move us on from a paralysing constitutional debate that is, in any case, increasingly subject to the law of diminishing returns. That means no second referendum any time soon. Not least because Labour is a party that believes in fairness and there's nothing fair about a referendum every five years until such point as you finally achieve the result you were wanting all along.
The problem is that Jeremy Corbyn cannot see a line without unholding it. Yesterday he came to Glasgow - safely away from Scottish Labour's two target seats in Edinburgh South and East Lothian - where he addressed a fervent crown of left-wing true believers. For a while, he managed to stick to the script - a script that had been 'run past' the Scottish leadership - saying that another independence referendum was 'unwanted and unnecessary'.
Then it all began to go wrong. First, he departed from that prepared script. Corbyn was supposed to say Labour's vision 'rejects Scottish independence' but he changed that to Labour 'challenges the notion of Scottish independence'.
Worse - at least for poor Kezia Dugdale - was to come. Asked by Bauer and Global radio what he would do if he were Prime Minister and Nicola Sturgeon demanded a second referendum, Corbyn said he was open to the idea:
'I'll obviously open discussions with the government in Scotland and listen very carefully to what the Scottish parliament says. I would ask them to think very carefully about it and suggest it would be better to have this question dealt with at the conclusion of what are very serious and important Brexit negotiations.'
In other words, yes, there could be a referendum sometime soon. How this can be squared with his claim that 'There will be no deals' with the SNP must, I am afraid, remain a mystery. He only had to hold the line for two minutes and he could not do it. The questionable or problematic policies he espouses are one thing; the political ineptitude is quite another.
And yet, despite undermining the party's Scottish leader, you can find some reason for Corbyn's approach. In the first place, it is reasonable to infer that he is temperamentally sympathetic to Scottish independence. After all, those Scots who agree with Corbyn on most things largely voted for independence in 2014.
Secondly, he cares little about actually winning seats in Scotland. He is more interested in cementing the Corbynite revolution. If he can bring some left-wing Yessers back into the fold then that's worth the loss of Labour Unionists who were, in any case, never part of Project Corbyn in the first place. It won't win seats, but that's not the goal.
But it is a gift to Ruth Davidson and her Conservatives who have, much to poor Kezia Dugdale's irritation, been arguing for months that only the Tories can be properly trusted to stand up to the SNP. And since the non-SNP half of Scotland desperately wants someone to stand up to the SNP this is a message that, as they say, has cut-through with a decent segment of the population. You don't need to be a Conservative to vote for a Tory candidate.
Moreover, senior figures within Labour and the Lib Dems agree with Davidson that independence is the only issue that really matters, the only subject that really engages voters on the fabled doorsteps of Scotland. Health and education and Brexit and the economy have their place but independence is mentioned more often than the rest of those concerns combined. You might not wish it to be like this but this is the way it is. (This is why, at least thus far, Theresa May's dismal, shambolic, entertainingly useless, campaign has had little impact one way or the other in Scotland.)
Now you may object that Corbyn's line is not all that different from May's suggestion that 'now is not the time' for a second referendum. You might further suggest that any UK government is going to have to talk to any Scottish government about the constitution at some point. And you would, of course, have a point.
But there are times when such points can be made and there are ways in which those points can be made too that do not undermine what is, notionally at least, your own party's notional position. Corbyn, as always, doesn't care about that. Until now the prospect of a second referendum before 2020 had been fading surprisingly quickly. Corbyn, if he were elected, would make one by the end of 2019 vastly more likely.
And while, hitherto, the Tory party has not been able to put Corbyn in Nicola Sturgeon's handbag and make that seem a credible, plausible, mind-concentrating position, it may now see an opportunity to do so.


text: LB has exhibited at REVESTIR 2015, the largest trade show of finishing solutions in Latin America. The presence of LB at REVESTIR, setting the trends and launches of finishing solutions, has allowed our company to meet thousands of professionals and buyers. More than a fair, REVESTIR was the best place to exhibit our technologies and equipments to the major south american players within the ceramic industry.


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Atom | Social Pug Profile
Today I get the pleasure of not only introducing an awesome pug who is amazing in front of the camera, but who is also amazing in front of the video camera. This little dude is becoming an internet superstar even making TV screens via CNN. So let me welcome Atom to The Pug Diary community as he is the latest to be part of our Social Pug Profile series.
Name: Atom
Age: 6 years young
Birth date or Gotcha Date: My parents say my birthday is May 18th 2009 but that's not when they got me. My gotcha day was 3 years ago.
Where do you live? I live in Toronto Ontario Canada with my mum and dad.
What is your favourite time of the day? My favourite time of day is when Dad wakes up and grabs my Leash + The Camera. I just love our photo and video filming adventures.
What is your favourite food? My most favourite food is Carrots!!!!!
What do you hate the most? I really hate it when someone lights a Lighter and Fireworks
What do you love the most? When just me and dad go for an adventure. My face lights up and you can see just how much I love going on a Photo/Video Mission.
Do you have any bad habits? Only bad habit I would say I have is that I looove to Lick other dogs bums. Yeah I know, I'm disgusting but you can't tell me I'm the only pug to ever do this?
What do you think is your best quality? I would say it is my good looks and charm in front of the camera but dad says that my heart is the size of Toronto!!! Oh and he does mention from time to time that I am the best doggie actor he has ever worked with. So I guess I am right.
What does a typical day look like for you? Wake up go for a nice walk with my brother Guinness the Bulldog and Stella The Mini Sharpei Pug. When we get home, I eat my breakfast and drink some water. Then if dad has time we go back out, just me and him, to shoot some new photos and video footage…. then I just nap, cuddle, nap, wait for mom and dad to get home from work. eat, nap, repeat! Oh and dad I try to sneak in some more photo and video time after he gets home from work.
You are a very talented pug in front of the camera. Do you prefer to be photographed or filmed on video? NO LIE I love it ALL!!!!! When I see the camera and gear come out I totally freak and I start rocking my Cinnabun back and forth… I totally know we what going to do next!!
What has been your favourite photo/video shoot so far? To date my favourite video shoot would have to be the one where I fully operate a tractor on a farm… The video even aired on CNN!!!! and right this minute, that is totally AWESOME!!
What tips do you have for other pugs who want to learn to be a video star like you?My best advice for becoming a video star is to have a human that is very patient with you and you just gotta love having a camera in your face. You also gotta like doing the same thing over and over again until your human is happy. So with this, just keep on smiling, those treats will flow afterwards.
Where can we follow your daily adventures? I have a Facebook Page, an Instagram account which you can follow by searching @atomthepug and you can watch my videos on YouTube. But first, check out my favourite video to date right here:
Be sure to leave a message for Atom in the comments below. He sure is an awesome pug who would love to read your comments.
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Atom , I tell you all the time ….. You are the bomb! I so enjoy watching all of your stuff. Oh, your dad is pretty cool too. I think your mum is pretty awesome for you guys to do so much without her. I'm so happy for you and your people also…. just one big happy family, congratulations on the marriage. Lovin life from Louisiana. Keep up the good work guys.
You are totally the bomb Atom! Yeah your dads cool also. Your mum must be really cool also, to let you two goof off so much. Happy for the marriage. One big happy family. Love your stuff my man!!! Hope to see more. love from Louisiana
You are one talented Pug
Atom you are awesome rite up there w/humans Rock and Stathom. Love ya keep em coming.
Atom is the best! ?
My 2 pugs aspire to have your exciting lifestyle. I can't seem to teach them to drive like you do.


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As a strong advocate for Vancouver Quadra students and education I was pleased to support the government's recent launch of CanCode. This $50-million program will give a million students and schoolteachers the chance to learn digital skills like coding. Helping young Canadians successfully acquire digital skills is becoming a practical necessity.
Economies constantly evolve and our government recognizes the need to stimulate innovation, and ready the workforce for an increasingly digital future. This begins with Canadian youth and Canadian science. Nowhere is this more important than in British Columbia, an academic and technology leader. Since being elected, the government has un-muzzled scientists to ensure researchers can speak openly about their work, announced $174 million for research at University of British Columbia alone, and increased basic research funding for 2018.
Equipping young people for the future is essential for Canada's economy and productivity, and for tackling critical health and environmental sustainability challenges facing us today.