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Our text today is the continuing in James, beginning in chapter 3:1-4, but our title is taken from verse 2: "…If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body." – KJV
I Peter 3:8-12 would suggest that this discipline lies in the measure that we love God and we respond to His Word and His teaching.
8 – "…be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:"
9 – "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."
10 – "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:"
11 – "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
12 -"For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
This morally and spiritually mature man, has learned to control his words, his tongue. This man, is also able to "bridle" his whole body. Circumstances in life certainly place us in vulnerable situations where we might be provoked to react and misuse our tongue and sometimes in these weaker moments, the consequences have a far-reaching grasp on our future integrity and credibility. Our talk and our walk have to match.
David, in Psalm 39:1understood this necessary discipline so that before his enemies he would not belie His God.
"I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me."
In the same Psalm, verse 4, David pleads with God to show him how vain and transcient his life is and in remembering this, David wanted his life, his days to count before the Lord and for the Lord.
How can we practically go about being such a man as David, a man after God's own heart?
Proverbs 16:1 Tells us we must prepare our hearts. When we do this, our responses and answers that we give are from the Lord, Himself. We have worked in, so to speak, God's Word in our daily lives, in the moments of our days, that when the vexing occasions of life arise, and our flesh wants to take the reins and 'react', the Spirit of God and His Word permeate our being, IF we have prepared ourselves, that is, armed ourselves with His Word, to we will respond as God would have us to respond.
Proverbs 16:6b confirms, "…by the fear of the LORD, men depart from evil." If when we "fear the Lord", as the Word says we should, this becomes the great motivater for man to turn away from sin and in this particular instance, sinning with his tongue.
What troubles we could by pass and avoid if we were to do this 'little thing'…with this 'little organ', our tongue, saving ourselves all manner of grief.
Proverbs 16:17 says it this way: "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul."
Proverbs 16:23-24 shows us the process of the perfect man James speaks of. This man's heart, if his heart is after God, will teach his lips and his life, and thus, his soul and health will benefit.
23 – "The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 – Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones."
Proverbs 18:4 gives us the comparison of two men. One man's words are hidden, and the other man's words are a refreshing overflowing spring of wisdom to the hearers.
Proverbs 18:4 – "The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook." Wisdom always conveys clarity; truth.
And, one more from Proverbs 18:21 to convey the power of the use of the tongue, whether for evil or good. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
I don't think it could be any clearer: how we use our tongue will either benefit us when used properly and certainly bless the Lord, or it will be as a nail in our own coffin, afflicting our lives and our health and our very being, as it afflicts the receivers of our words. The choice is ours.
This portion of James beginning in verse one is addressed to believers ('brethren') and indicates that "masters" or teachers who obviously teach with the use of their tongue, will be judged more strictly by God because they instruct others. They are being warned in the use of their tongue, because by virtue of their sin nature, they will offend someone. Though inherently a sinner, are being advised to not let their sin be the sin concerning their tongue. If they will prepare their hearts and fill it with God's Word and teaching, as they apply it to their lives, they will come to that place of spiritual maturity (perfect) and be able to discipline themselves when placed in those circumstances where they are tempted to sin.
You may not be a teacher of God's Word. However, if you are a believer, you may be a parent, an aunt or an uncle, a church member, a friend to someone who looks to you for guidance in their walk with the Lord and this wisdom to discipline the tongue still applies to us.
An earlier post from James' Gleanings spoke of 'faith and works'. If we profess to have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, then our works must prove our faith. If the tongue is a weak area of faith for you, begin again, right now…confessing your sin to the Lord, Himself and with the power of the Spirit and the power of God's Word, let us commit to obey God in the use of our tongue, that He might be pleased and glorified.


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Democracy and Political Ignorance
Why Smaller Government is Smarter
with Ilya Somin
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
Marble and Rye - 2501 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Join us and other liberty minded people August 18th at Marble & Rye for an evening of whiskey, craft beer, and some hardy game meat as we discuss the ideas of liberty, and why smaller government is smarter with George Mason Law Professor Ilya Somin.
First 50 people to register for the event on eventbrite will automatically be entered into a drawing for 2 whiskey glasses, one with our constitution engraved on it and the other the Declaration of Independence. A donation of $10 or more will also earn you an additional 2 entries into the drawing. A $20 donation will get you 3 entries into the drawing and a Liberty Pub Beer mug which includes happy hour prices whenever you bring the glass to Marble & Rye.
Marble & Rye offers a selection of 200 whiskeys and many local craft beers on tap. Come out order some delicious food, order a drink, and spend an evening with liberty minded people! Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Ilya Somin is a law professor at George Mason University, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Insitute, a blogger for the Volokh Conspiracy, and a former co-editor of the Supreme Court Economic Review. His writings and research focus on consitutional law, property law, and the sutdy of popular political participation and its implications for consitutional democracy. He has authored multiple books including Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller government is Smarter, The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain and A Consiracy Against Obamacare: The Volokh Conspiracy and the Heath Care Case
Ilya Somin was born in the USSR in 1973 and at the age of 5 he came with his family ot the United States. Somin recounted in his personal memoir the material poverty within the USSR and the ideological indoctrination. Ilya Somin received is BA in political science and history from Amherst College, MA in Political Science from Harvard University, and J.D. from Yale Law School.

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Ex-Queens DA John Santucci-Dead At 85
John J. Santucci, whose political career in Queens spanned almost 30 years in the latter part of the 1900s, including service as the Queens District Attorney and in the State Senate, has died at the age of 85, according to a grandson, The New York Times reported.
Santucci's 14 years of service as DA was at times very controversial, and he retired in 1991 after running the office for about 15 years. Then-Governor Hugh Carey, chose as his replacement Richard A. Brown, then a Supreme Court Justice. DA Brown still occupies the office.
Santucci is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Edna Anna Hayes; three sons, Thomas, John R., and Robert; three daughters, Mary Panvini, Carol Santucci, and Edna Masone, two brothers, Thomas, a cardiologist, and Fred, a retired Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court; and 12 grandchildren. Santucci, who grew up in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, had homes in Garden City and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Santucci was born in Queens on April 2, 1931, the eldest of three brothers. He earned his law degree at St. John's University and then became an assistant district attorney from 1958 to 1964, the usual stepping stone for young men and women planning to carve out a political career.
Among his contemporaries around Borough Hall in Kew Gardens were longtime Queens Borough President Donald Manes; colorful Matthew Troy, a Queens Democratic Party leader and City Councilmember; Geraldine Ferraro, who started out as an ADA, but advanced to become a member of Congress and a candidate for the U.S. Vice Presidency.
Santucci would cross paths with some of the above during his reign as Queens DA, but it all came as part of the job even though they were defendants being prosecuted by his office.
During these years, this political writer was covering Queens politics for the New York Daily News as the day-to-day competition unfolded. As it happened, after Santucci left the DA's office, he decided to run for the Queens borough president's job and drew Sidney Leviss, Manes' successor as his opponent.
It turned out to be a fierce, ugly battle, resulting in a photo finish, with Leviss as the winner. Although the borough presidents office was hard to take, Santucci quit the game after it was over.
Getting back to Santucci's career as district attorney, the most controversial and newsworthy story that occurred on Santucci's watch was the explosive, racially charged Howard Beach gang fight between black and white groups after they left a popular pizza place late one evening.
As the three black kids were leaving, remarks were exchanged with the white kids and it eventually got out of hand. The black kids started running and headed across the nearby Belt Parkway separating. But one of the black youth was struck by a car on the highway and died.
It was a tough case to deal with. Charges flew back and forth, and Santucci was getting nowhere with it because witnesses didn't cooperate, so he turned it over to a specially appointed state prosecutor, Charles Hynes, who later became the Brooklyn District Attorney.
Hynes eventually won manslaughter convictions against three of the white kids, and six others were convicted of lesser charges.
Santucci retired, succeeded by Brown, who inherited a case which involved indictments against five cops on murder and police brutality charges. Brown settled the case by dropping all charges against four defendants and reducing the charges against the other.
Santucci retired after being replaced by Brown and he and his family spent much of their time in Florida.
Others from the group that included Manes, Troy and the others had more tragic endings. Manes' case was the most tragic. He took his own life as he awaited trial on federal charges. Troy died of natural causes and Congressmember Vaccaro died many years later from cancer.
ADDABBO BACKS TOUGH PENALTIES FOR AIMING LASERS AT PLANES: Noting that the dangerous practice of pointing high-powered lasers at aircraft can incapacitate pilots and endanger both passengers and innocent people on the ground, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. recently voted to approve legislation (S.6815) in the State Senate to raise the penalties for this increasingly common crime.
"Given that my district has both LaGuardia and JFK International Airport nearby, many of us are already living with serious issues that come hand-in-hand with being in close proximity to major transportation hubs," said Addabbo. "Seeing planes crash from irresponsible people directing lasers into cockpits and blinding pilots should never be one of them."
Addabbo (D–Howard Beach) said existing state penalties which can be levied against those who engage in this highly dangerous behavior – ranging from one to four years in prison – simply aren't stringent enough in light of the tragic consequences that can arise from blinding aircraft operators. He pointed to a March 9, 2015 case in which a Bronx man pointed a laser at three passenger planes and a police helicopter as they flew near LaGuardia Airport, which ended with all of the pilots suffering eye injuries, some of which were treated in local hospitals.
"While no one died in this incident, it should certainly serve as a wake-up call that our penalties for this despicable form of 'laser tag' need to be increased," said Addabbo, noting that the original state law addressing the activity was approved in 2014. "This new legislation would enable those who direct laser pointers at aircraft to be slapped with felony charges carrying from 7 to 25 years in prison, depending on the severity of the act. I believe those penalties are more in line with the crime."
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there were 5,352 recorded laser strikes from January to October in 2015, up from 2,837 for the entire year of 2010. In 2013, metropolitan New York City airports experienced 99 strikes, an increase from 71 the year before.
"I hope the Assembly will join with the Senate in increasing penalties for this increasingly common and highly dangerous activity," said Addabbo. "We need to make our skies friendlier, and keep our pilots, aircraft passengers and neighborhoods surrounding airports safe from harm."
Having passed the Senate, the legislation is now under consideration by the Assembly Committee on Codes.
NOLAN OPPOSES BUILDING SIZE IN LIC, NYC: Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, (D–Western Queens) announced her opposition to legislation introduced in the NYS Legislature, (A.7807/S.5469) that would allow for larger residential buildings in New York City.
"I am opposed to lifting the current cap on the FAR. We already have numerous very high buildings in Long Island City, with more on the way. I cannot permit any loosening of this restriction without a firmer commitment to infrastructure support, such as more schools and increasing the reliability and capacity of our mass transit system.
"There are a number of towers planned that I have opposed, including one by selling MTA air rights. Many planned are of unprecedented heights. This development needs better planning and support for our existing community. School overcrowding, mass transit and road congestion are serious problems in Western Queens that must be addressed before any greater building masses can be allowed. With recent re-zonings around the city, including Western Queens, there are ample opportunities to build more affordable housing. Any more changes to allow for even larger buildings is unnecessary and would be unconscionable."
The legislation would remove a State law cap on the FAR (floor area ratio) at 12. The FAR restricts the amount of usable space a new building can have. A higher FAR would allow for larger buildings. Any changes in zoning would first have to be approved by the NYC City Planning Commission and the NYC City Council. The City has claimed that the change is necessary to move forward their affordable housing plan.
The bill was reported from the Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development and is on the NYS Senate calendar. In the Assembly, the bill has not been acted upon.
ADDABBO BACKS BILL MAKING IT A FELONY TO IMPERSONATE UTILITY WORKER: Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. recently joined with his Senate colleagues to pass legislation (S.7338) that would make it a Class E felony to impersonate a utility worker for the purpose of illegally gaining entrance to another person's home, a crime that could carry a prison term of up to four years.
"We've heard many horror stories of criminals posing as utility workers so that they can enter the homes of unsuspecting residents and commit robbery, or worse," said Addabbo. "While anyone can be vulnerable to this cynical scheme, it is a scam that is often used to target senior citizens."
While Addabbo (D–Howard Beach) stated his district offices frequently get constituent calls regarding instances of utility worker impostors, he noted that in 2014, an elderly man in Woodside was robbed of $70,000 when a pair of criminals posing as Con Edison workers talked their way into his home. This past March, an 81-year-old Coney Island woman was bound and gagged by a burglar pretending to be a utility worker, and a 26-year-old Bronx mother was tied up and sexually assaulted – with her young daughter in the home – by two men claiming to be from Con Edison.
"Although these more heartrending cases make the news, I would suspect that many more people are being duped and robbed by scammers knocking on doors and pretending to be looking for gas leaks, checking electrical outlets or otherwise pretending to be legitimate utility workers," said Addabbo. "Even in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there were multiple reports of criminals looting properties while posing as Con Edison employees."
He noted that some scammers, by lying to residents about unpaid utility bills, have gained entry by claiming that power to the home would be cut off. Addabbo said he hopes the prospect of being sentenced from one to four years in prison would help to deter this type of treacherous act.
"Not only do these criminals victimize unsuspecting homeowners, but they give a bad name to utility employees who are working in our neighborhoods and simply trying to do their jobs when there are power outages and other serious problems with the utility infrastructure," he said.
Addabbo urged his constituents to always take precautions – such as asking to see photo identification, looking for official utility vehicles parked nearby or calling the specific company to see if workers have been dispatched to the area – before ever allowing a purported utility employee into their homes.
In the Assembly, the bill was under consideration by the Codes Committee.
EMERGENCY SERVICES INCENTIVE ACT OK'D, ADDABBO REPORTS: In order to lend a helping hand to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, the New York State Senate, with the support of Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., recently approved legislation (S.2780) that would provide tax breaks, health care assistance and other new benefits to men and women who selflessly give their time and talents to these vital emergency services organizations.
"Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in my district and throughout the state provide incredible and often dangerous services around the clock to help others in their communities at their times of greatest need," said Addabbo (D–Howard Beach), who has a number of dedicated volunteer fire and ambulances corps in his district. "Our 'vollies' are a special breed of giving people who risk their own safety in efforts to save others, and they richly deserve our encouragement and support."
Under the "Omnibus Emergency Services Volunteer Incentive Act," which is also designed to help volunteer firefighting and ambulance companies recruit new members, a variety of new benefits would be offered. Those who have actively volunteered for four or more taxable years would be able to claim a $400 personal income tax credit, and a volunteer recruitment service loan forgiveness program would be established to help selected members afford the cost of higher education for up to five years.
In addition, volunteer fire companies would be allowed to use a portion of fire insurance premiums to participate in plans to offer medical or hospital services or insurance to their members. A final provision would exempt the payment of all motor vehicle registration fees, and other use taxes on vehicles used by volunteer fire and ambulance workers to carry out their responsibilities, regardless of how much the vehicles are used for either volunteer service or personal use.
"The benefits that would be provided under this proposal would serve as both a 'thank you' to our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and as an important tool to encourage other community members to join their ranks," said Addabbo. "Our volunteer emergency workers contribute so much to our communities, whether they are saving neighbors from burning buildings, helping to create calm out of chaos in the midst of natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, aiding other professional first responders in times of tremendous public need or providing vital, initial medical care to people on their way to hospitals for further treatment."
After being approved by the State Senate, the legislation was under review by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.
FANTASY SPORTS LEGISLATION PASSES WITH ADDABBO'S SUPPORT: Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D–Howard Beach), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, made the following statement regarding the Senate and Assembly passage of legislation to legalize and regulate fantasy sports in New York State:
"I am pleased the State Senate and Assembly have taken action to regulate an online sports pastime that three million people in our state enjoy and that was readily available for 10 years before the legality of this popular activity came into question in New York. Under the agreement, fantasy sports – which allows players to act as owners of a virtual sports team, build rosters and compete against other players for prizes – will be regulated and back in action for the upcoming football season.
"Under the agreement, which must still pass muster with Governor Cuomo, revenues from this type of activity in New York will flow to the state and be targeted to educational purposes. By some estimates, this revenue may be close to $6 million a year. The legislation covers both daily and season-long gaming, and provides the State Gaming Commission with a regulatory role in fantasy sports.
"The measure, which classifies fantasy sports as games of skill rather than chance, contains a number of consumer safeguards to prevent people under 18 from playing, protect new fans from being taken advantage of by experienced participants, provide full disclosure about prizes and offer public information about problem gambling assistance.
"In addition, the legislation requires companies that offer fantasy sports to register with the state. Principals of the companies must undergo criminal background checks and would be automatically disqualified if convicted of a felony crime in New York or elsewhere associated with gambling or bookmaking.
"Taxes and fees associated with fantasy sports would provide a new income stream for New York State to help bolster our educational system, much like revenues that now go to public schools through the state lottery. Furthermore, the millions of fans of fantasy sports in our state will once again be able to legally participate in games they enjoy, while helping to benefit New York's economy with their activities. I hope Governor Cuomo will sign this legislation into law," concluded Addabbo.
SENATE OK'S ADDABBO-CO-SPONSORED BILL TO COMBAT SUICIDE BY SCHOOL-AGED KIDS: Describing it as "an important effort to prevent tragedy before it happens," Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. applauded the recent State Senate passage of a bill (S.4261) he co-sponsors to require the State Education Department (SED) and State Office of Mental Health (OMH) to develop materials focusing on suicide prevention and signs of depression among school-aged children, and to provide them with educators throughout New York State.
"There is no question that early intervention and recognition of suicidal behavior is key to preventing these heart-breaking incidents among students," said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Committee on Education. "We need to keep our eyes wide open, paying close attention to our children both at home and at school and working to better recognize the signs of impending tragedy."
Under the bill, the SED and OMH would develop materials on suicide prevention and signs of depression, to be made available through their public websites. In addition, SED would be charged with ensuring that suicide prevention instruction is provided to secondary-school aged children by certified health education teachers, Addabbo (D–Howard Beach) explained.
To underscore the importance of these efforts, Addabbo noted that suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24 in the United States.
"In addition, a study released by the National Center for Health Statistics in April showed that the overall United States suicide rate has surged to its highest levels in almost 30 years, affecting virtually all age groups," he said.
Of particular alarm to the researchers, was a finding that the national suicide rate among girls ages 10 to 14, while low, tripled from 50 in 1999 to 150 in 2014. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for New York residents ages 15 to 34, and the third leading cause for children ages 10 to 14.
"By teaching our educators to better recognize the signs of potential suicidal tendencies, and by helping our young people to understand the gravity of this problem, I hope we will see fewer students giving up on life before they have had a chance to live it," said Addabbo, adding that it is vital that at-risk youth be made aware that help is available to them. "Our school-aged children are already going through so many physical, emotional and psychological changes as they grow up, which may make some of our youth more susceptible to self-harm. We already know that kids can be cruel at times, and when you add in easy access to social media that can be used for ceaseless and horrific bullying, we're looking at a recipe for possible disaster."
As the father of two daughters, Addabbo said he is committed to ensuring that all students in New York State are provided with support systems and programs that could very well mean the difference between life and death for young people who are in despair and feel they have nowhere to turn for compassion or assistance.
"As a parent, I cannot even begin to imagine the agony and overwhelming grief of losing a child, particularly if they die by their own hand," he said. "This educational outreach could help to ensure that fewer mothers and fathers are ever placed in a position of suffering these insurmountable and senseless tragedies."
Having passed the State Senate, the bill was under review by the Assembly Education Committee.
KOO FAVORS COUNCIL VOTE TO APPROVE ONE FLUSHING: City Councilman Peter Koo (D–Flushing) said the following in support of the One Flushing development that was approved unanimously by the City Council last week.
"One Flushing is an opportunity to create a 100% affordable housing development with a community center that is open to the public in the heart of Flushing. While this development comes at the expense of one of our community's cherished Municipal Parking Lots, it addresses one of the greater needs we face today – the need for affordable housing.
"Just down the street, another 100% affordable building called Macedonia Plaza cut its ribbon last year. This building had an astounding 40,000 applicants for only 140 apartments. It goes to show just how desperate New Yorkers are for affordable housing.
"This is a unique public-private partnership that will deliver deep levels of affordable housing, and senior affordable housing that will go as low as 37% AMI. The project also creates retail space opportunities for local businesses and will include at least 5,000 square feet of space for a community center that will be open to all. The building is also expected to include additional amenities, such as a rooftop garden, senior services, and it will replace and add to the parking spaces that will be lost."
ADDABBO VOTES YES ON ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF MAYORAL CONTROL OF NYC SCHOOLS: Senator Joseph P.. Addabbo Jr. (D–Howard Beach) made the following statement on the one-year extension of New York City mayoral control of schools approved by the Senate and Assembly at the end of the 2016 legislative session on June 18th:
"As a member of the Senate Education Committee and the father of two daughters in public schools, I am glad the Senate and Assembly took last-minute action to extend mayoral control of New York City schools for one year instead of plunging the system into chaos and hurting our students, teachers, administrators and other educational stakeholders. Political maneuvering almost had us facing the prospect of reliving the bad old days we experienced prior to the adoption of the mayoral control system. In this light, I am pleased that the primary concern for the welfare of our school children and the quality of their education ultimately prevailed.
"While I would have preferred an extension of mayoral control, with reforms to provide principals with greater input into the operation of individual schools and to offer parents more of a say in the education system, I have no objection to the new transparency that will now be required of the City administration with regard to education spending throughout the five boroughs. To my mind, this is just an extension of the accountability the mayoral control system is already supposed to offer. When we see more clearly how and where our education dollars are being spent by the City, we will better be able to identify successful strategies and adjust other policies that don't appear to be working. We must never lose sight of the fact that our children and their future success must be our number one priority."
ADDABBO VOTES FOR LEAD TESTING OF SCHOOL WATER IN NYS: Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who serves on both the Senate Education and Senate Environmental Conservation committees, made the following statement on legislation (S.8158) approved by the Senate and Assembly, to require periodic lead testing in school water supplies throughout New York:
"It is a victory for students, educators and families throughout New York that our state will soon take extra precautions to test school water supplies for dangerous levels of lead that can poison our children and cause a wide range of physical and neurological problems. With this initiative, New York will become the first state in the nation to adopt such stringent practices and standards to keep our schools and children safe from lead contamination.
"The State Department of Health and State Department of Education will develop regulations for testing and determining acceptable levels of lead in drinking water, and the state will also provide resources for schools to help them afford the testing, and any other equipment they might require, such as filters, to remediate any problems found. State agencies will coordinate with local county health departments on the issue, and results of testing will be provided to the public. When lead contamination is discovered, school districts will be required to provide alternative sources of clean drinking water until the problem is eliminated.
"While most schools that rely upon municipal water do not face contamination issues from the water supplies themselves, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that lead builds up in old sinks, water pipes and fountains, and can then leach into drinking water in the buildings. We don't want Flint, Michigan to happen here, and we have already seen some schools in upstate New York face elevated levels of lead. This legislation will build upon federal rules already in place that govern lead levels in drinking water, and will help to protect our children, who are most susceptible to this toxin, from preventable brain damage and other disorders that can result from exposure to this dangerous heavy metal.
"I look forward to Governor Cuomo signing this important public health and safety legislation into law, and I was proud to vote in favor of it," Addabbo (D–Howard Beach) concluded.
MALONEY DEMANDS GUN CONTROL AT HOUSE FLOOR SIT-IN: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney released the following statement last week at the House floor gun control sit-in as a cache of weapons was discovered in a truck on its way to NYC via the Holland Tunnel:
"It has been two days since the Senate failed to pass four pieces of legislation aimed at curbing gun violence, and two days since the Republican Party showed once again that they are willing to put the lives of millions of Americans at risk. And in the House, we cannot even get a vote. Time after time we have pushed for Congress to say 'Enough is Enough!' but our attempts have been blocked at every turn.
"We cannot accept inaction. We need to pass measures to protect our citizens, and we need to do it now. Just yesterday, three people were arrested with a truck full of loaded guns that they were bringing into New York City through the Holland Tunnel. These weapons were only found because the authorities pulled the truck over for a cracked windshield. We don't know what those guns were intended to be used for. Without that mistake, those guns could now be on the streets of NYC. We need to enact better gun safety laws, because the next truck full of weapons may not have a cracked windshield, or a busted taillight.
"That is why I am proud to join my colleagues in the House of Representatives for a historic sit-in to push for a vote on essential gun safety legislation. We have been pushed to the breaking point, and I find it appalling that Speaker Ryan would allow the House to recess without bringing this to a vote. This inaction is an insult to those who have lost their lives to gun violence. We are done with moments of silence unaccompanied by moments of action. We are done watching as more people are murdered by guns. I echo my fellow Democrats: No bill, no break!"
The sit-in lasted 26 hours. House Speaker Paul Ryan said he had no intention of bringing up voting on bills that would have barred suspected terrorists on no-fly lists from buying guns and that would impose universal background checks on potential gun buyers.
Ryan said the bills had already failed in committee.
The Republican leadership had ordered a news blackout of the sit-in, but knowledge of the sit-in was spread to the people by the Democratic representatives' use of social media.
The house is now on recess and will reconvene in early July.
Democrats have vowed to continue to "push, pull, stand up – and if necessary, sit down," said Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the last living member of the "Big Six," civil rights leaders of the movement in the 1960s.
CROWLEY STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT FAILURE TO MOVE FORWARD THE PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION: Congressman Joe Crowley (D–Queens, The Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, released a statement last week on the announcement of a tie by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Texas, a political lawsuit designed to block President Obama's 2014 executive actions to grant specific, discrete immigration relief for millions of families. While a tied outcome is not a ruling on the merits of these actions or the political lawsuit going after them, the absence of a decision allows the lower court injunction to stand, blocking these actions from going forward. However, the original Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program begun in 2012 continues to proceed as normal.
Crowley declared: "This week, we've had a lot of emotional debates on some of the most important issues facing our nation. With today's Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Texas, I am forced to take a pause from ongoing efforts to call attention to the lack of action on reasonable gun legislation to address another area of Republican obstruction – immigration reform.
"Throughout my career in Congress, I have fought to substantively reform our nation's broken immigration system. My district, like so many others across the country, is filled with hard-working men and women who came here in search of a better life for their children and families. But they have been driven into the shadows of fear, when all they want is to live and work and give back to their community like everyone else. It is unconscionable that Republicans in Congress have refused to take the clear action needed for these families and for our nation.
"Recognizing the damage that the status quo has brought to families, President Obama took specific, common-sense action, using long-recognized executive discretion to allow families to stay together without the threat of deportation hanging over their heads, and for people to have the chance to work and support their families. Presidents of both parties for decades have taken similar action to allow federal agencies to use discretion in enforcing existing laws.
"Despite the clear legality – and logic – of this action, Texas and other states put politics above people, and turned to the court system as a way to continue their anti-immigrant agenda. I am disappointed the Supreme Court was not able to affirm what we all know – that the President's actions were in line with well-established legal precedent and the use of executive discretion. On yet another issue, this lack of a decision makes clear how important it is for Republicans to stop their record of obstruction and confirm a Supreme Court justice so that these important matters can be fairly decided.
"This is of course a disappointing setback, but the legal and moral fight are far from over. I believe firmly that we are on the right side of history, and I will never stop fighting for a reasonable, humane immigration system that keeps families together, strengthens our country, and honors our proud tradition of welcoming immigrants."
Congressman Crowley is the nine-term representative from the 14th Congressional District of New York, which includes sections of Queens and the Bronx. He is a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives.
PERALTA STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT RULING ON IMMIGRATION: State Senator Jose Peralta (D–East Elmhurst) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling that blocks President Barack Obama's executive action from protecting millions of immigrants.
"As the sponsor of the DREAM Act, I am extremely disappointed by today's news of a deadlock at the U.S. Supreme Court, which will have the effect of blocking President Obama's important immigration reform policies, because of the trickle down effect that this may have on our struggle to pass the DREAM Act. This is not only a defeat for the millions of undocumented immigrants affected by the decision, but a defeat for all of us as Americans."
DROMM DECRIES SCOTUS DECISION ON IMMIGRATION: Councilman Daniel Dromm (D–Jackson Heights) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's 4-4 decision concerning the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs:
"Today the Supreme Court has effectively allowed one notoriously anti-immigrant judge in Texas to obstruct a program vital to our nation's progress," said New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst). "The communities I represent – the sons and daughters, and mothers and fathers – deserve better than this. Our resolve is only strengthened to continue to fight for justice for these families, who are American in all ways but their immigration status."
ADDABBO FAVORS ACTION ON 'ZOMBIE' PROPERTIES: Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. made the following statement regarding the Senate and Assembly passage of legislation (S.8159) which included welcome provisions to combat so-called "zombie" properties, which are often left to fall into disrepair following foreclosure proceedings. The bill has now been signed into law by Governor Cuomo.
"For many years, areas of my district – including Howard Beach, Lindenwood and Middle Village – have been plagued by vacant buildings that have been left to deteriorate after their owners have suffered foreclosure proceedings and been forced to abandon the property. These so-called 'zombie' properties have attracted squatters, served as magnets for vandalism and other more dangerous criminal behavior, and have pulled down the real estate values of the surrounding properties.
"I am very pleased that a plan was approved at the very end of the 2016 legislative session to combat this problem that has occurred, and continues to occur, statewide, as homeowners find themselves unable to afford their mortgages. The comprehensive measure, which has been approved by Governor Cuomo, attacks the issue of 'zombie' one-to-four-family residential properties from a number of different angles.
"This new law will impose a pre-foreclosure duty on banks and mortgage servicers to maintain vacant and abandoned properties and prevent them from disintegrating. Mandatory settlement conferences will be improved to better protect homeowners facing foreclosure, and a Consumer Bill of Rights will be established to inform property owners of their rights in foreclosure proceedings in an effort to protect communities. Success must be our number one priority."
ADDABBO BILL BOLSTERS CAREER AID PROGRAMS FOR VETS: In an effort to strengthen career assistance services now offered to veterans through the State Senate's recently approved legislation (S.7130), co-sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will require the State Division of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to collaborate with SUNY and CUNY in helping former servicemen and women translate military experience into civilian job skills for their resumes.
Addabbo (D–Howard Beach), who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, noted that the legislation had its genesis in a roundtable he and other members of the Committee held in February, to gather input on how to better serve the employment needs of veterans.
"It became clear through our discussions that it is often difficult for veterans to translate the work they did in the armed forces into civilian employment terms, and that employers also have trouble understanding how military experience and skills can satisfy their job openings," said Addabbo. "By having the DVA formally collaborate with our SUNY and CUNY institutions on these aspects of resume writing and job placement, I think we will be in a better position to help our veterans gain new employment when they return home from service."
The DVA would be required to report annually on how many veterans are using the career assistance programs.
Addabbo sponsored a 2014 law that required the DVA to include a military skills translator feature on the agency's website, and he continues to push his legislation (S.4233) that would grant academic credit to veterans at SUNY and CUNY institutions for relevant skills and experience gained in the armed forces.
"While the employment outlook for returning veterans has been improving, we should continue to do all in our power to make sure these brave men and women are able to care for themselves and their families when they leave the armed forces," said Addabbo. "Helping our veterans to access good jobs and be able to support themselves is a big part of that equation."
In the Assembly, the bill is under consideration by the Committee on Higher Education.
ADDABBO MOBILE OFFICE HOURS AT REGO PARK LIBRARY: In his ongoing scheduling of mobile office hours around the district, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will meet with constituents during mobile office hours in Rego Park next week.
Addabbo (D–Howard Beach) visits each library in his district multiple times per year, as part of his commitment to personally assist as many people in his district as possible. The Senator will be at the Rego Park Library, located at 91-41 63rd Drive, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7th to meet with residents wishing to talk with him about problems they may be having, or to bring community issues to light. By holding mobile office hours at different libraries throughout his vast Senate district, Addabbo makes it more convenient for constituents to come to him at a time that is easier for them and a site right in their own community.
"As an elected official, making sure I interact with the people I represent is one of my top priorities," said Addabbo. "I have always urged my constituents to contact me if I can help them in any way, but it is not always easy for some people to do that during normal business hours. These extended office hours, held at night in various neighborhoods throughout my district, are an excellent way to make sure I am not only reaching as many residents as possible, but also making it more convenient by coming to them. I look forward to another successful round of mobile office hours over the next few months and, as always, encourage those who need assistance to take advantage of these library visits."
Additional mobile office hours are being scheduled for future dates and locations throughout the district. For more information, contact Addabbo's Howard Beach Office at 718-738-1111.
ADDABBO SUMS UP 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D–Howard Beach) made the following statement on the accomplishments and lost opportunities of the 2016 New York State legislative session, which drew to a close in the Senate at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, June 18th:
"It always seems to happen in the New York State Legislature, that the last hours of the six-month legislative session were marked by the appearance of 'The Big Ugly,' which can best be described as the kitchen sink of state government, with a wide variety of unrelated issues all thrown into one big piece of legislation and then served up on a platter for approval. I still think this is a terrible way to do the public's business, making and passing deals in the middle of the night, when important issues could have and should have been openly and honestly debated in the light of day over the last six months.
"With that said, some good came out of 'The Big Ugly,' and a number of other actions we took over the course of the 2016 Senate and Assembly session. In the State Budget, of course, we were able to adopt paid family leave, raise the minimum wage, approve a middle class personal income tax cut and take other important steps to benefit the people of New York State. But we didn't stop there.
"For children in New York City schools, mayoral control has now been extended for one more year with a new requirement that detailed information be provided by the City on education spending for every individual school. A program is being put into place to require lead testing of school water systems throughout New York to protect all students from poisoning. School districts are being given an extra three months to develop teacher and principal evaluation plans before facing the threat of lost state aid, although I still strongly believe funding and educator evaluations should never have been tied together in the first place.
"To combat the terrible heroin and opioid epidemic in New York, legislation was approved to remove insurance barriers to treatment, ensure better and more thorough medical care for users, expand the use of life-saving overdose reversal medication, and step up abuse prevention efforts, such as placing new limits on opioid prescriptions and offering better information on the risks of drug abuse and addiction.
"While they do not go nearly as far as I believe they should, the Legislature passed some new measures to combat corruption and help restore the public's trust in government. These include new disclosure requirements for political consultants, lobbying reforms, stronger rules governing independent campaign expenditures and a proposed constitutional amendment, which could go before voters next November, to strip pensions from legislators and other government officials who are convicted of crimes related to their public office, regardless of when that public service began. Unfortunately, the so-called 'LLC loophole' which allows for virtually unlimited campaign contributions by shadowy corporations remained intact, much to my disappointment.
"I appreciate that important new attention is being paid to 'zombie properties,' which are a big problem in my district. A bill was approved to better protect homebuyers against foreclosure, combat the proliferation of vacant and abandoned bank-owned properties and ensure that these empty homes are not permitted to fall into complete and utter disrepair. We also provided authority for some $570 million to be directed to building and operating 1,200 units of supportive housing as part of a multi-year, $20 billion program to address homelessness in New York, but I sincerely hope this initiative will be accelerated. We need to do much more, and much more quickly, to put roofs over the heads of our most needy individuals, and families who are living on the streets and in shelters.
"I also supported proposals to provide the State and City University systems with an extra $50 million in capital funding, expand breast cancer treatment and prevention efforts and help to implement new railroad safety mandates in the face of recent fatal crashes involving trains and motor vehicles. Legislative action also ensures that our bar and restaurant industry will benefit from the approval of the 'Brunch Bill' allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages before noon on Sundays, and New York's three million fantasy sports fans will soon be able to legally play these online games again, with revenues from this newly regulated activity going to support education funding.
"On top of the more highly publicized items considered during the last weeks of the 2016 session, I am also very pleased that several of my own pieces of legislation, including a bill to continue protecting Jamaica Bay from harmful contamination, and an initiative to prevent and reduce workplace injuries, were approved by both the Senate and Assembly and will now go to the Governor for his review.
"In the end, there's always a lot of the 'good, the bad, and the Big Ugly' associated with every legislative session. But between the vital policies approved in the 2016-17 State Budget, and the progress we made right up until sunrise on June 18th in doing the work of the public, I believe our 2016 accomplishments far outweigh our failures."


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Marketing used to be about one-to-many communication, as with broadcast media, advertising on the radio, TV, or in magazines. It was one-to-millions of people and was good for presenting a consistent messages to lots of people. Then marketing evolved into "narrow-casting," targeting specific types of markets, job titles, etc. This gave rise to online advertising networks like Federated Media that sell a "slice of the pie" — a specific demographic like "mothers between the age of 18-24." The draw is the content, the voice of the author (a popular blogger or Website) that appeals to a specific demographic segment. We are now making our way towards the 1:1 marketing model (the Holy Grail of marketing) – which, in fact, is not really about marketing in the traditional sense at all, but more about enabling trusted communication (valued content and the recommendations, wisdom, etc. that goes along with it).
This marketing shift aligns interestingly with evolving channel partner (and vendor) business models and the growth of cloud-based offerings. Understanding a business' challenges/opportunities and providing the ideas, advice, and ongoing services to help them be more successful is at the forefront. This led me to thinking about how vendors are doing in terms of supporting their partners' marketing efforts from a thought leadership standpoint.
Are the eligible activities in our Co-op and MDF programs reflective of the times? What tools are we making available to them to support trusted communication with customers and prospects? I see a lot of room for improvement here. As far as eligible activities — while we do see seminars/webinars (a good vehicle for valued content sharing), many programs could include more enablement activities, and social media initiatives are still largely excluded. In the second area of tools, there is a large opportunity for vendors to provide content management systems stocked with relevant, useful content that partners can easily package with their own "wrapper" and share out to their networks.
Next step? Do a quick audit. 1) review your MDF/Co-op program's eligible activities – do they support your partners' trusted communication needs? 2) What about tools – are you making great content easily available and re-packageable? If not, these are two quick wins and longer-term opportunities to pursue.
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Spent saturday at home and started my paintings! ( will post a image when i am done with them )
Went out saturday night with some co-workers, had a blast! It is weird though....everytime we do go out things happen! I am not going to go into details, some of you who read this will know what i am talking about!
Woke up late today....felt really good!!! Has been a while since the last time that happend. Did some everyday chores around the apartment and waited with suspense for Josefin to pop over....she was helpful enough to volunteer to teach me Photoshop!!! Can't for the life of me figure it out and now I have all these tools to use....now i just need to get my creativity side out and start using them!!! So thanks a lot Honey!!!! Owe you big time!!! :))
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In January Love INC was invited to take part in the Community Rewards Program of Fred Meyer, presented by the Kroger Family of Stores. In this unique program, Fred Meyer grants their shoppers the opportunity to link their rewards card to a charitable organization of their choice and in return Fred Meyer donates according to the number of rewards points shoppers earn. It doesn't affect their personal rewards points, either!
The first quarter of the program finished at the end of March and we were notified that 114 community members had linked their cards to Love INC, generating a donation of $1,917.82! Many of those people were our very own clients, who were quick to sign up when they first found out about the program. Please continue to join our clients in this effort so that we can further bless those in the Newberg area who have need.


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The South African Communist Party (SACP)'s Solly Mapaila says President Jacob 'Zuma's latest Cabinet reshuffle is worse than irrational'.
The president once again reshuffled his Cabinet for the second time this year. In his new Cabinet Blade Nzimande was replaced by Hlengiwe Mkhize as higher education minister.
Mpaila says the recent move was a targeted removal of Nzimande.
We as the SACP are proud of Blade, he has served the people. We now have to consider what matters to take in order for the ANC to take us seriously.— SACP's Solly Mapaila


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QUINCY – Alton High's successful boys basketball season ended much too abruptly for the Redbirds.
They sustained a 64-48 loss to Quincy here Wednesday in a semifinal game of the Blue Devils' Class 4A Regional. Quincy, the No. 3 seed, improved to 15-11 in stunning the second-seeded Redbirds, who finished 22-6.
It'll be Quincy playing host to 26-2 Edwardsville at 7 p.m. Friday in the regional championship game. The winner advances to sectional competition next week against the Belleville West Regional champ, either O'Fallon or Belleville East.
Granite City is supposed to play host to that sectional semifinal game on Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Vadalabene Center.
The Redbirds hoped to get a third game with the Tigers – they split their pair of Southwestern Conference games with them – but Quincy had other ideas. The Blue Devils, smarting from a 57-40 defeat to Alton at the Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout in January at St. Louis, sought payback.
And they got it, though nothing was settled until late in this game.
Alton led 10-9 by the end of the first quarter, but Quincy moved ahead 23-21 at half and led 40-36 after three quarters. It was still anybody's game at that point.
D'Antae McMurray's 3-pointer with 5:50 remaining cut Quincy's lead to 44-43 and the Redbirds appeared to be taking the comeback trail. Yet the Blue Devils wouldn't relinquish the lead.
They outscored the Redbirds 20-5 down the stretch to complete the upset. Quincy's Barnell Thomas, who tallied 12 points, scored five consecutive points after the Redbirds closed to within a point.
Lincoln Elbe, Zach Burry and Alex Shoot of Quincy then connected on treys to stretch the Blue Devils' lead to 58-47 with 1:38 to go. Burry led them with 20 points and teammate Connor Mellon contributed 19 points. Mellon made 7 of 9 field-goal attempts.
"Their kids played hard," Alton coach Eric Smith said of the Blue Devils. "They gave us everything we could handle. "We couldn't get enough stops and rebounds."
Junior Darrius Edwards netted 13 points to lead the Redbirds and McMurray pitched in 12 points. However, the Redbirds shot just 36 percent from the field. Top guns Michael Williams-Bey (seven points) and Carlos Anderson (five points) were kept in check by Quincy's 1-2-2 zone defense.
"We didn't play on our heels against their quickness," Blue Devils' coach Sean Taylor said. "We attacked it and that was the key."
The Redbirds ended their season with the most victories by an Alton team since the 2007-08 one went 24-7. They won their own tournament and the Washington one. AHS also finished runner-up to host Centralia in the Orphans' holiday tourney.
In addition, the Birds went 10-4 in the SWC and placed second behind Edwardsville.
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The Radicals by Ryan McIlvain
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
On the surface Eli and Sam seem like any other twenty-somethings—they are attending grad school, they philosophize just for fun, they play tennis together and they develop a social conscience. What sets these two apart is their eventual spiral into life's gray area where good intentions cannot solve the world's problems, only show them that as part of a privileged class, they are really just another part of the problem keeping everyone else down.
Eli and Sam take what was to be a stand against corporate America and its greed a step too far. They start by trying to save the home of a woman in Arizona who was getting a raw deal, but the other social activists that they meet during this time will help shape their outlook on social justice and plant the seed that turns a weekend college protest into a Weathermen-esque plot for violence against one of the one-percenters.
I do like the writing style of this novel, however, I don't have an ounce of sympathy for Eli, Sam, or any of the other characters that grace this book. Even Maria from Arizona ends up being a sellout, with little thanks to those who tried to help her. Eli and Sam are privileged themselves, which quite a lot of college and grad students somehow forget while they are trying to fight for social change, so it makes for a muted argument as to how they could get it in their minds that they are essential to national or global change. Eli in particular is living in a haze of laziness—at any point in this novel Eli could have just stopped, evaluated where he was, hit the parents up for another check, and established a life for himself. But he doesn't. If feels like he has little connection to the Group after Arizona, yet his indecisiveness just keeps him tagging along for it all. With the end not really giving readers any sort of satisfaction (whether you liked Eli or not), it sort of fell flat, just like Eli's good intentions from the beginning.
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Cadence9® has developed proprietary reporting technology to conduct an online brand audit of social media and content platforms to create a digital profile for your brand. We've begun a series of video reviews to introduce you to the types of data-driven insights the franchise 360™ report can provide your organization. We invite your feedback and questions on the videos and look forward to providing you your own franchise 360™ results.
This week's report review is a sampling of 15 locations, (1 Corporate and 14 franchisees) for an organization that has a total of 420 units. The company name is withheld to respect privacy, but the data is a real 90-day snapshot of social and content activity for 15 locations. By reporting on a sampling of locations, we are able to immediately begin providing relevant observations and recommendations for improvements to the brand's digital marketing plan. Of course, all observations and recommendations are subject to a more thorough review of the franchise system as a whole, which is conducted when we begin a franchise 360™ subscription and/or a managed services agreement for social and content marketing for the brand.
Our franchise 360™ report assigns a Content Marketing Index (CMI) score to the organization overall and it also calculates scores for individual locations. In this week's profile, the franchisor's organizational CMI score is 21 out of 100. This low score indicates lots of room for improvement.
There are many data points evaluated in order to assign a score and begin an assessment to start defining where the focus of budgets and resources should be placed to gain improvement.
Interpreting the data in a franchise 360™ report is not as simple as looking at top level information. Based on industry best practices, our Content Marketing Index score assesses that with 21 active channels, a minimum target number of posts for a 90-day period was 3,780 posts. So, looking at the top level information, we would determine that this brand is actually publishing at almost 146% of a minimum target. Over-publishing would appear to indicate that this brand has their content production and distribution process streamlined and managed pretty well, but we need to dig deeper into the data, by location, to find the really valuable information that should affect this brand's social and content marketing strategy going forward.
The organizational CMI score is low because the majority of publishing and engagement is happening only for Corporate. This brand is not extending their corporate success with social and content down to the local level. Identifying 17 dormant channels across 15 locations indicates that there is not enough online monitoring in place protecting the brand's digital footprint. As I review this report, I am left wondering how many dormant channels we would have identified if we profiled all 420 units for this franchise system. If the report results are any indication, it is not an unreasonable assumption to expect that this brand could have almost as many dormant channels online as they have active channels.
As we review individual location scores, we see that Corporate scores 96 out of 100 and one other location has a high score with 90 out of 100. However, organizational problems are indicated again by the fact that all 13 other locations have much lower scores.
Ultimately, working with a brand we use location scores as a benchmarking and tracking measurement of our progress in lifting the scores for the entire organization.
The location-specific breakdown of posting and engagement activity for the franchise brand featured this week further illustrates the issue that this brand is successfully executing on social and content for the Corporate brand, but there is a lack of posting activity and engagement for each business unit.
In my video analysis, I break down the numbers to make our findings easier to understand. Corporate has 6 channels, but only 3 channels are actively published to. For 3 active channels, their target posting number would have been 540 posts for 90 days. Since Corporate has published 3,396 posts, they are producing at 629% of their minimum target for this time period. This posting activity indicates to me that Corporate does have resources and opportunity to focus the efforts producing the "extra" 529% over-target-post amount to be supporting their franchisees in some capacity. Our recommendation for this franchise system would be to evaluate how to start better supporting social and content activities at the local level, building local brand awareness with a priority focus to drive business growth.
Over-publishing would not necessarily be flagged as an issue for a brand except that the remaining location scores and poor posting and engagement activity clearly indicate that all other locations are being left to their own devices and not being provided any assistance.
The bottom line is that in this review, Corporate is doing a good job in digital marketing for the "brand" but there is not any support for the individual business units. This information becomes critical when we focus on the fact that franchisees do not join a business organization in order to have to become marketing experts themselves. Instead, they are looking to Corporate to provide the roadmap and support they need to succeed in local marketing whether it be online or offline.
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Revive sent me their hair care collection to review for you. I've been using this collection for about a month now. I wanted to give it a really solid amount of time to start working. From their website:
The Reviv3 Procare system provides an optimal scalp environment for hair growth that will improve the appearance of fine, thin looking and thinning hair. It works with both natural and color-treated hair.
The shampoo and conditioner have a lovely mint scent and they tingle a bit on my scalp. (In a good way.) The Revive system made my hair feel really smooth and strong.
The first couple times, I used too much of the TREAT Micro Activ3 Treatment Spray. I could tell because my hair felt a bit weighed down. I little of this spray goes a long way.
After I got used to the amount of product I needed for my hair, things got really, really good! My hair held up to curling a lot better and held the curl a lot longer. I really liked that my hair didn't feel like I had product in it. It just felt like my normal hair, but it behaved and looked a lot healthier and a lot stronger.
How to use the Revive three step system:
- Apply Cleanser to wet hair. Lather for 1 minute, then rinse.
- After cleansing, distribute Moisture+Conditioner onto scalp and throughout the hair. Leave on 1-3 minutes, then rinse well.
- Use the Micro-Activ3 Treatment by spraying close to scalp skin and apply all over; use fingertips or comb to spread evenly and do not rinse (may cause temporary redness).
I think this is a fabulous hair trio! I'm quite happy with how my hair looks and feels. I would recommend checking out the Revive system next time you're in the market for something to bring your hair back to life! Thanks again to Revive for sending this my way!


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According to the researchers, topical applications of a naturally occurring fat molecule have the potential to slow down skin aging, whether through natural causes or damage.
Both normal aging process and external factors like UV rays damage your smooth and young skin, making it wrinkled.
The basis of this wrinkling is that time and damage both lower the production of new collagen while increasing the levels of enzymes called MMPs that chew up existing collagen.
In samples of skin cells, three of the lipids could prevent UV-radiation from both reducing collagen expression and increasing the levels of MMPs; they even increased collagen in undamaged skin cells.
Of these three, the molecule phosphatidylserine (PS) seemed the most promising, so the researchers tested it on human skin.
They applied a 2% PS solution to small areas of the buttock in both young and old volunteers; the young skin was subsequently given a dose of UV-radiation to simulate sun damage.
In both natural and UV-induced aging, PS treatment prevented collagen reduction and an increase in MMPs when compared to no treatment.
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Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara Medium Brown
I've completely fallen in love with brow mascara. They just make my brows look really natural. I saw a commercial on this mascara and thought that the shape of the brush looked really interesting.
They had about 5 different shades and since I'm thinking about changing my hair color I was not sure which one to pick up. In the end I decided to go for this medium brown that is slightly lighter than my natural hair color.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
Oh yeah!! This was the concealer that I've been looking for since quite some time. I was so satisfied with the Fit Me Fondation Stick that I wanted to try out the concealer as well. Unfortunately I couldn't find it in Japan and had to wait till I got back. Finally I purchased it and am really excited to try it out.
Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin No.02 light
One concealer is not enough, I had to get another one as well. The name of this concealer just sounded so good that I had to try it out. The shade appeared to me a bit dark, but when I applied it on my face it blended in perfectly. They only had 2 shades and the other one was too dark.
Maybelline Color Elixir No.505
I just have a huge weakness for red lippies and these cream lippies from Maybelline got my attention right away. I love this types of lippies, because it's easy to apply, they last for quite some time and are pigmented. Just perfect for lazy days.
Essie Good to go Top Coat
I don't have the patience to wait for my nails to dry, so usually I hit somewhere and the nails are ruined. -.- ahh so frustrating...
All top coats that tell me they are fast drying are my friends!! Essie is one of my favorites nail polish company, so there was no way I would ignore this product.
Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil 520 Light it up
Nothing goes without lip pencil when you have thin lips. At first I thought it might be a bit difficult to apply it since it's such a big pen, but it actually works pretty good. It's really pigmented and covers up right away. You might have to sharpen it every time you use it though.
Wilkinson Sword Intuition Dry Skin
I've been using since forever the shaver from Gillette Venus. Since this one was on sale I thought about checking it out. Lately the word "dry skin" gets my attention all the time. hihi.
I was a bit skeptical about the coconut scent though. I anyways purchased it and matching to the shaver I also purchase a shaving blade packaging.
Gillette Venus & Olaz Shaving Blades
Sugarberry scent... I wonder how that smells. Just because I got a new shaver I didn't feel like giving up on my old one. Don't get me wrong, I am super satisfied with my Gillette Venus and I love the blades that already come with the soap on it. Ahhh it's so much easier to shave like that. I never used these blades before and they were on sale so I thought that it was a good opportunity.
Christian Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Velvet Cream for dry or sensitive skin
I finished all the moisturizers that I had and decided to invest in a high-end moisturizer just because I've never used something else beside a drugstore moisturizer. I just was looking for something for dry skin and this one happened to be right in front of my nose. Hopefully the quality is worth the money. Stay tuned for a Review on it in the future.
Christian Dior Mousse Tendre Nettoyante Gentle foaming cleanser for dry or sensitive skin
Same thing here. I was out of cleanser and had to get a new one that was appropriate for my dry skin. When I picked up the product I thought it was already foamed inside the packaging. But now that I took it out of the box I realised that it only foams when in contact with water. Curious on how this will work for me.
I like the cleanser that come already foamed out of the container. I've only seen them in Japan... Is that a asian thing? What's your favorite cleanser type?
Catrice Allround Concealer Palette
When I went to look for a concealer in my local drugstore, they had nothing that offered a good coverage. There was this concealer palette from this company I've never heard of, have you? Catrice? Maybe a swiss thing? Well anyways, I've never used any concealer palettes in my entire life and since it was so cheap I decided to pick it up. Honestly, it's pretty good. I've been using it for quite a while now. Good coverage and blends in with my skin color.
This leads me to the end of this Haul. Do you have any new goodies that you want to share with me? Let me know =)


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If you have some old audio media laying around that you cannot listen to anymore, bring it to us and let us transfer it to either a CD or an MP3 file for your IPod, phone etc. Maybe you have an old tape of grandpa telling a story at Christmas time that you haven't listened to in years. We can bring that back to life for you so that you can pass it on to the next generation. Don't let them get away.
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RANT #1 - Good Eats
Rant # 1 Up-date!
This was the first rant almost 3 years ago (January 2006) when I started this website. Angie's is long gone. When I lived full-time in California, I used to dream of Sammyís Pizza. The twice a year trips to see my family ALWAYS included a trip to Sammyís. Since I returned, I have eaten there, but not nearly as often as I expected. The truth be told, I NOW yearn for a pizza from San Francisco. The particular pizza they make at North Beach Pizza. If you ever visit SF try it. There are about 6-7 North Beach Pizzas in San Francisco, but for some reason the best is at the one actually in North Beach.
"I heard the news today, oh boyÖ" The report I heard is the Cafť di Napoli is no more. I have eaten there so often in the past 50 plus years it is with great sadness that I hear of its passing. It was part of my youth, my success, my failure, and my past. Not more than a few months ago, I mentioned to a nephew that I wanted to take him to the Cafť di Napoli. Just another reason why things like this shouldnít be put off until Ďlaterí.
The good news is that supposedly there is an Italian Restaurant in Ö.I forgetÖmaybe Prior LakeÖthat has some connection to the old di Napoli. Recipes, relatives, Ö.or something. Iíll have to check that rumor out! It wonít be the same.
And finally. Thank you for the dozens of recipes and all the information about Made-Rites. There is even one in St. Cloud and some day (see a previous paragraph) I will make a trip there to eat some. The menu someone emailed me amazed me. I used to buy 4-5 at the time and the prices now would make that a 10 dollar fast food Ďsnackí. Am I the only one getting old?
Angieís Pizza in Woodbury, Minnesota. I donít know if it still exists but in the early 70ís when I was working at KDWB, I probably ate three or four hundred of these wonderfully greasy pizzas. My memory of them is so vivid as I type this I can almost smell the grease. One July Angie showed me a dressed deer hanging in his cooler. He said they had accidentally hit it with a car andÖwhat the hellÖ.picked it up and dressed it, but I think deer have trouble dodging cars (and bullets) when a light is shining in their eyes. I know I ate a lot of Italian venison sausage pizza that summer.
The Cafť di Napoli in downtown Minneapolis. I was seven the first time my dad took me to the Cafť Di Napoli and it is still there and still looks pretty much the same as it did a half century ago. I swear some of the waitresses from 1950 are still there. Over the years I ate three or four hundred platters of their spaghetti and it has been the yard-stick on which all restaurant spaghetti has been judged for years. The only restaurant to come close is the Sausage Factory in San Francisco. When I was going to radio school and fellow class-mate named Larry Crawford and I ate there often and I remember Larry would finish his platter in the time it took me to butter a piece of bread.
Made Rites in Cedar Rapids. I was only in Iowa for six months but I ate three or four hundred of these loose meat sandwiches and whish someone would e-mail me a recipe.


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Mikko Bermudez did this mock cover and definitely has the right idea. Black Manta #1 is overdue mates. With the resurgence of Aquaman, David Ray has emerged to cause havoc in the DCU. Blood is in the water. He has positioned himself on Young Justice as one of the holders of the light (regrettably). Black Manta also looks to be the newest member of the Suicide Squad . Him and the Legion of Doom are lurking in the shadows looking to destroy the Justice League in their coming issues and basically Black Manta is poised to set the comics world on fire.
"Crush your enemies see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women"
I don't know if that was the right speech but lets look at what's happened to him.
Aquaman killed his father, his wife was experimented on and killed, him tortured and imprisoned and his child kidnapped experimented on and passed around in the underwater social system. This guy is a little upset, his MO is NOT racially motivated. He just wants some get back.
We also learn that Mera supposedly saves the kid, gets married to Arthur and they end up with Kal'dur as one of their own-- curious right? Were suppose to believe that Manta and Mera wasn't lovers first and conceived little Kal.?.and her turning from Aquaman regret of having a kid with him and her rage against the machine was caused by what?
See your man OA1 has been around a block or two, and the weak love/hate triangle between Manta, Mera and Aquaman didn't ring true to me. Geoff should have got his hands dirty on this one, or will the truth come out later?
Black Manta has proved he's an A list character, a real kick ass pirate that has a serious fan base. He's ready for his own anti hero ongoing.
Young Justice has also set it off and done Manta right... so far.
Who needs the light? Black Manta, Aqualad and an attack on Xebel is its own self contained epic saga. Throw in the bad blood between them Sports Master, Cheshire and Arsenal (clone Roy) and we have the super villain equivalent of the Hatfields and McCoy's.
I think describes who the man is.
No one being able to see what's under the surface.


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Track to Wellington Falls on Mt Kunanyi. Hobart.
"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more, From these our interviews, in which I steal From all I may be, or have been before, To mingle with the Universe, and feel What I can ne'er express, yet cannot all conceal."―Byron, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage


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3. Downloads: estimated downloads by country of that application.
4. Historical position: shows a graph with the historical positions the application has held in that country, for the category in which it is and its overall position.
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