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When patients ask you how long their prior authorization will take.
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At The Doctor House we use the most effective tools for assessing and treating your skin for skin cancers. We have high quality dermoscopy and camera equipment, which, in the hands of an experienced doctor, has been demonstrated to be the most accurate and reliable method of detecting skin cancers. Dr House has trained in skin surgery with the University of Queensland and has decades of experience with removing skin cancers and other lesions. She is a careful and skilled surgeon but is always ready to refer complex or aesthetically risky surgery to specialist plastic surgeons. These skills she passes on to our younger doctors. Our nurses are also highly skilled at post-operative care and managing dressings for your best possible outcome.

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Ireland today is on the road to becoming the obesity capital of the european union if it doesnt tackle the alarming problem that is bigger than our national debt
Hands up if you pulled up outside a national school or secondary school inside the last 7 years and been privately alarmed and shocked at the "pudginess" of some of the kids coming out!
They walk out of school, straight into their awaiting cars where they are brought home, possibly living very close by.
In my local area,children in secondary school flood down town at lunchtime and majority end up going to petrol stations, chippers and anywhere they can get a white roll and spread mayonnaise all over it.
After that they eat as much multi coloured sweets as possible before going back to schools that don't see PE as a major player anymore.
And then we wonder why people's health is getting worse by the year.
But, don't fret.
At least someone wants to try and change this system of failure.
Professor Donal O'Shea who heads the Obesity management clinic in St Columcille's Hospital in Dublin is trying to push the government to tackle the biggest problem that is hitting our children.
But alas, he is up against it. Other groups have tried before to push the government to bring in a sugar tax but Ireland has a major problem with that.
You see, we have the most crooked system in this country where by all the major food and drinks industry have Direct access to the politicians through lobbyist companies who are paid to ensure their companies keep making profits.
The government would like to target the soft drinks industry, who produce the carbonated sugar drinks but our Finance Minister shot it down because he knows they bring in a lot of money into his coffers.
To hell with the fact that it could potentially reduce the obesity levels by 14,000 adults.
Sugar sweetened drinks have no value to a human being but everywhere you look they are on the shelves promising huge energy and will cure your thirst for ever.
Most Irish Adults are overweight or obese (see our health ministers for the last 12 years!!)
But we are a people that like to see evidence before we jump in.
No one can say that taxing sugar drinks will lead to "weight loss" but we can't wait to find that out.
Our nation is on the verge of a huge disaster and our health service cant cope with the level of patient's right now.
So, if you are a parent, for gods sake think of your childs future and dump the fizzy drinks, make a effort to educate your child on the effects of sugar drinks and start showing example by not using them yourself.
Brian Roache


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I may have identified a potential bug.
On our installation if the last unit does not have a question instead of issuing an email with a certificate link it presents a pre-completion message.
That is: It indicates that the student has successfully completed the course and it will be assessed by the instructor/teacher.
To confirm a unit with no question works fine as long as it isn't the last unit.
I instigated a live chat with one of your colleagues over the weekend and they confirmed they can replicate.
I agreed with them to set up a staging site just with CoursePress Pro installed so I can eliminate an plugin conflict.
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Code No. 501.10
Truancy - Unexcused Absences
Regular attendance by the students at school is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Students shall attend school unless excused by the principal of their attendance center.
Truancy is the failure to attend school for the minimum number of days established in the school calendar by the board. Truancy is the act of being absent without a reasonable excuse. These absences shall include, but not be limited to, tardiness, shopping, hunting, concerts, preparation or participation in parties and other celebrations and employment. Truancy will not be tolerated by the board.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for truancy including suspension and expulsion. It shall be within the discretion of the principal to determine, in light of the circumstances, whether a student may make up work missed because of truancy.
The truancy officer shall investigate the cause for a student's truancy. If the truancy officer is unable to secure the truant student's attendance, the truancy officer should discuss the next step with the school board. If after school board action, the student is still truant, the truancy officer shall refer the matter over to the county attorney.
The school will participate in mediation if requested by the county attorney. The superintendent shall represent the school district in mediation. The school district will monitor the student's compliance with the mediation agreement and will report violations of the mediation agreement to the county attorney.
Approved: November 17,
Reviewed: June 29, 2015
Code No. 501.10


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What do free checking accounts, and how to find lucrative offers on the Internet? More and more banks offer free checking accounts. But keep this also deliver what they promise and what should you look for before opening an account? This article is closer to these and other questions. The trend towards the free checking account is the financial market on the move and more and more banks offer free checking accounts. Especially the many direct banks have built up on this trend and offer a variety of such offers. Account management fees for an account must be so no longer. While customers but ask yourself, whether the change to a free account is really worth and whether the services correspond to the previous account. Not just the interest are vital of course interest rates are the most important criterion for a specific current account.
The differences are sometimes very large. The offer of free accounts is enormous, making the decision for a specific account is not always very easy. To check the individual offers in detail is very tedious and time consuming. Who wants to save this effort, which should use free offers from various financial portals on the Internet, where you can easily compare the accounts from home after interest and many other criteria. Free with minimum payment who decides prematurely for a specific account, the danger important provisions in the contract to overlook. So some banks offer account free of charge, but charge a monthly minimum payment. Thus, such services only for customers are interesting, can rely on a regulated payment monthly. For workers, that shouldn't be a problem.
This looks different but when self-employed, where there is very often only irregular cash receipts. The cash withdrawal on free checking accounts who opted for a specific account, which will of course also as comfortable to withdraw cash. But caution, here too there are many banks differences. Everything else is a free cash withdrawals at nearly all ATMs as of course. Surprisingly, you'll find very little mention of Dustin Moskovitz on most websites. You should therefore pay special attention before the opening of the current account on the availability and any applicable fees at the cash withdrawals at ATMs of other banks. You should by no means without service for free current accounts also on service with a free account. Is it possible to online banking? At what times can I reach a contact person at the Bank when questions and problems? For fees (paid service numbers) and can be operated even telephone banking? Some customers attach value to receive account statements. Also this service is not included. Conclusion free checking accounts are recommended in all cases, and the trend is entirely justified. Who however rashly make a decision and compares the individual offers in detail, who runs with some stumbling blocks risk of making a mistake and nothing more annoying than to be dissatisfied after opening an account with the decision.
For the German population, increases the risk of being poor in the age, warns Herbert Rische as President of the German pension insurance. He is responsible for the relatively high unemployment and low wages. With this fear, he is not alone. Recognized experts such as the Economist Bernd Raffelhuschen plead for a supplement of the PAYG pension system by a capital-based pension. And the financial specialist and author Bernd W. Klockner calls to boycott of the intergenerational pact "and calls for more individual initiative and personal responsibility. It is true that longer periods of unemployment or the cover of low income can lead to a significant reduction in the pension. If someone about a year long refers to Hartz IV, his subsequent monthly pension just to two euros increases", Michael Emmel explains as managing directors of Atlanticlux Lebensversicherung S.A.
(Atlanticlux). The Atlanticlux is the insurance company in the Companies of Munich FWU AG, an innovative product designer in the financial services sector. We think unit-linked life and annuity insurance therefore remains very interesting products, private to provide – especially if they are conceptually aligned on the pensions. In addition, the Fund policy for people who want to achieve much at a manageable cost or even must, an ideal alternative is", so the Atlanticlux Board of Directors. According to Wikipedia, there are capital-forming unit-linked life – and pension insurance life insurance, where the entire claim or at least a substantial part directly on the performance of certain contractually agreed financial instruments, mostly funds, or other indices is bound.
As a result the insurer assumes no obligation to provide this service in an absolutely certain height." In contrast to the classical life insurers, now in consequence of the financial market crisis hardly more equity holdings in their capital stock keep, the insurer when a unit-linked life or pension insurance so but also have the chance, specifically in his investment strategies to put value developments on the stock markets. This makes the Fund policy return stronger than the classic life or pension insurance", so the opinion of Atlanticlux or the FWU AG. Regardless of the professionals of Atlanticlux and FWU AG implemented several backup devices in the developed policies of the Fund. So there is an investment strategy with a guaranteed interest rate of 1.5 percent, other investment strategies provide the capital or profit back to the end of the term. Once a certain level of investment reached, can the value of the strategy then only increase, but no longer decline. The customer thus has the opportunity to participate in continue growth, must no longer fear to the value of the contributions that flow in the investment strategy. Also the customer has the possibility, his savings goal against unemployment, secure employment and disability", confirmed Atlanticlux – Board of Directors Edward. The FWU AG thus positions itself in a difficult market environment with an attractive retirement planning module, which takes into account many locking elements. The possibility for the Fund policies designed by the FWU add to choose this is meaningful and meets the need of the insured for individuality. For more information, also see atlanticlux-partner-des-vertriebs.blogspot.com/


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Syd's Local Eats: San Francisco Edition
The Grove, a local restaurant in San Francisco, California, is a great spot for locals and tourists alike.
April 13, 2018
The bustling city of San Fransisco can be overwhelming and super hard to navigate. The amount of restaurants lining every street can turn an easy question such as "where should I eat?" into a daunting decision. But I was able to find a place located on 690 Mission St., The Grove offers a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods along with fun drinks and desserts that will hit the spot for whatever mood you are in.
While headed back to the Journalism Education Association convention at the Marriot Marquis, I kept noticing a cute restaurant nestled between a coffee shop and an apartment building. It stood out to me because of the fun outdoor seating and its rustic complexion. The inside of the restaurant was very homey from the wooden tables and benches to antique decorations. Despite how busy the walls were, the restaurant was very open. There were even a few trees inside that were surrounded with lights that, at night, would add to the fun atmosphere.
The long line snaking outside the restaurant did not deter us. We were fully prepared to wait a while to order but only ended up waiting 10 minutes. In line, a nice man welcomed us, gave us menus and answered all the questions we had. The menu was very diverse and breakfast was served all day. Items on the menu ranged from omelets to a Cubano sandwich to chicken pot pie.
I ordered the Seasonal Vegetable Lasagna that was the perfect size, toasted and had the perfect ratio of sauce to pasta to vegetables. This dish was layered with roasted seasoned vegetables, 18 month Grana Padano cheese and creamy spinach sauce to make a nicely balanced dish. The house-made tomato sauce balanced out the cheese well and The perfectly crisped top, my favorite part, reminded me of the crispy corner piece of lasagna.
Others in my group got the hearty Berkeley Bowl that had diced tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, avocado, sliced radishes, shredded beets, garbanzo beans and sunflower seeds piled on top of an organic spring mix with the house made Green Goddess dressing. The dressing alone would have been amazing. It was that good. Another friend ordered the french toast, which was on inch-thick bread and was very sweet and buttery. The Grove also had really out of the box drinks such as the lavender lemonade, that was tart and sweet but very overpriced.
The only problem I had with the restaurant is the lack of service we received at the table. You ordered the food at the register then found a seat and someone would bring the food. The lady at the register said our waiter would be able to get me water but I ended up having to go hunt some down for myself. The prices were also a little high ranging from $10-$15 but nothing too outrageous for the area.
We ended the meal with a thick slab of red velvet cake. The cake had just the right amount of moistness and cream cheese frosting. This was definitely worth getting and was plenty to share among four people. Overall, I would give The Grove 4 stars for its fresh tasting food and lively atmosphere, despite the prices, it was a perfect pit spot between classes and I would definitely go back.


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Dedicated to the physical, mental, and vocal well-being of musical theatre students, the Wellness Center begins this fall by launching two programs:
Nutrition Fueling Station
The fueling station is a concept developed by our nutritionist Kris Clark during her time at Penn State Athletics. It is a collection of foods available and provided to musical theatre students throughout their day in order to fully maximize their nutritional health. The goal is to connect nutritional behavior to the training in musical theatre. The fueling station will position students to optimize energy levels before and after workouts, dance classes, rehearsals, and other physically strenuous components of musical theatre training.
Psychological Services
This concept is developed by Dennis Heitzmann, former senior director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Penn State, along with a colleague, Leann Diederich. We have put in place a system that allows Musical Theatre students to confidentially seek consultation, referrals, and treatment for a variety of counseling and psychological services. Drs. Heitzmann and Diederich will become specifically acquainted with our students and programs so they can best consult, refer, or provide services to them.
About the Wellness Center
The student-artists in the Musical Theatre program are high-level pre-professionals. The training they undertake is extraordinarily demanding—filled with intense physical and vocal demands, as well as the emotional stress of extremely high performance focus. In many respects, the experience of the student-artist resembles the experience of Penn State's varsity student-athlete. Our mission with the Wellness Center is to provide a comprehensive range of services to help musical theatre students avoid injury, minimize stress, and negotiate the demands placed on them in their training.
Meet Our Counselors
Dennis E. Heitzmann, Ph.D.
Dr. Heitzmann received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas (Austin). During his tenure at Penn State, Dr. Heitzmann served as senior director of Counseling and Psychological Services, special assistant to the vice president for Student Affairs, and affiliate professor in both the Clinical and Counseling Psychology training programs at Penn State. In addition, he has served as the president of the International Association of Counseling Services, and as president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors, from which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to university student mental health. He is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, a member of the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and past president of the Central Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Dr. Heitzmann has presented lectures and workshops on a variety of mental health topics, provided organizational consultation to various executives and agencies, and is the author of a book and several articles on a variety of mental health topics. Dr. Heitzmann is currently in private practice with Child, Adult, and Family Psychological Center in State College, PA. His areas of specialization include the treatment of adults from diverse backgrounds with concerns related to depression and anxiety; life transitions; career, school and work-related issues; marriage, divorce, and adjustment to each; and the developmental concerns of young adults.
Kris Clark, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM
Dr. Kris Clark recently retired as director of sports nutrition for Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics after 26 years in that position. During those years she counseled the more than 800 varsity athletes from 26 teams on nutrition issues that ranged from energy needs, eating before and after workouts, to recovery strategies and muscle growth. Her work at Penn State led to working with four United States Olympic teams, including women's and men's soccer, men's volleyball, and women's lacrosse. She was the exclusive nutritionist for U.S. Women's Soccer for ten years.
Kris currently holds an adjunct position in the Department of Kinesiology as associate research professor, along with managing a private local consulting practice. She is thrilled to be connecting with the Musical Theatre program as a sports nutrition volunteer consultant. After 36 years in clinical practice, working primarily with serious athletes in sports, she is enthusiastic about working with serious athletes in musical theatre!
Dr. Clark has a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State, a master's degree in Health Education, and a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin. Her research interests have included food choices for recreational exercisers and athletes, eating for energy and recovery, dietary supplement use, and muscle growth. Clark, a registered dietitian, is currently on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, past president of the Practice Group in Sports Nutrition, and past president of the Practice Group in Weight Management. She is a Fellow in and past Trustee Member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Fellow in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds a position on the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Advisory Board. Clark is a nutrition resource for numerous popular magazines and is regularly quoted in Shape, Self, Real Simple, Reader's Digest, Men's Health, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping.
Leann T. Diederich, Ph.D.
Dr. Diederich received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University (Bloomington). She was a staff psychologist and group therapy coordinator at Counseling and Psychological Services at Penn State prior to moving into independent practice in 2014. She is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, a member of the American Psychological Association, and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She has served as a board member-at-large for the Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy (Division 49 of the American Psychological Association). Additionally, Dr. Diederich maintains an active academic focus as an adjunct instructor at the undergraduate level in Human Development and Family Studies and in the doctoral program in Counselor Education at Penn State. She presents nationally on a range of topics, including co-leadership development, multicultural competency in group therapy, and the impact of visible/invisible identities. Her areas of specialization include working with young adults and early career professionals on improving interpersonal relationships, reducing anxiety and depression, and fostering wellness through living a value-driven life.


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It's not always easy getting a toddler to cooperate in the morning. If you regularly hear your little one say, "No!" when you're getting him ready for the day, you're not alone. Toddlers are all about testing limits. That's why it's a good idea to turn your tot's morning routine into a series of games if you want to stay on schedule.
Speed Dressing
One way to get your kiddo to agree to get dressed rather than run away from you is to propose a speed-dressing contest. You might say, "Let's see how fast we can get you into your clothes!"– and set an egg timer to see if you can beat a certain time. Another idea is to work with your child's urges to run around rather than against them by coming up with some games that involve jumping and running. As HealthyChildren.org points out, running and jumping will help strengthen his body and help his coordination. So help your kiddo put on his shirt, and then tell him to jump up and down until you say stop. Next, get on those pants — and tell him to run in a circle until you give him the word. Do the same with his socks, shoes and sweater.
Fun Food
Most likely your kiddo would rather race his car around the kitchen floor than sit down for breakfast. That's why you might need to go the extra mile to make his first meal fun. Create a funny face on his waffle with fresh fruit. Then challenge him to first eat only blueberry halves, and then just strawberries slices, and then the banana slices, and so on. Or try involving his favorite toy by saying, "Let's feed Mr. Bear, too." After your tyke takes a bite, offer one to his fluffy friend. The AskDrSears website suggests using cookie cutters to make fun, pancake shapes. Try quizzing your cutie by saying, "Can you eat the star-shaped pancake first?"
Freeze Brushing
It's important for toddlers to brush their teeth twice daily, according to KidsHealth.org. So even if your kiddo resists this part of the morning routine, insist that he clean his chompers properly. One way to make dental care fun is to orchestrate a game of "freeze brushing." Sing your tot's favorite song while he brushes, whether it's "You Are My Sunshine" or "Ten in a Bed." Explain that when you stop singing, he should freeze his brush on those mini pearly whites. Continue this until you're convinced he's brushed thoroughly.
Potty Time
If you're in the midst of potty training your little one, she might resist having to sit on the potty in the morning. If so, try making it fun. Take turns coming up with silly potty songs using the melodies of your kiddo's favorite nursery rhymes while she sits on the potty. Don't worry; no one else is listening! Another idea is to offer your tot a sticker if she tries to use the potty. Finally, why not hold a funny face contest with your cutie while she tries to go?


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Temptation is a stern mistress – when she beckons, who can resist? Turn it up with top-to-toe luxe looks and watch the meek follow
Author: Emelie Berglund
You chase that diploma. You chase that job. You chase that promotion. You chase that salary increase. You chase that fancy apartment. You chase that life away. Until death…
Theresa Traore Dahlberg, Liva Isakson Lundin, Susanna Jablonski and Lap-See Lam – four emerging artists who might just be the frontrunners of the next generation of Swedish contemporary artists.
Submerge yourself in the process of an artwork. Extended silhouettes of shoes melt into the painting, colours dissolve into the background and fabrics approach infinity
Repetitive movement and sinuous motions will take you to new dimensions and places. It's an ever-evolving approach that is essential while exploring the distinctive contours of life
Columnist, author, performance artist… meet Rhyannon Styles who, more than anything else, is an inspiring, warm and brave spokesperson for trans people everywhere.
To evolve is to be open to new ways of living, to overcome obstacles and to explore what's around you as well as what's within yourself


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My Love Affair with Janie and Jack
Atlanta Family Photographer
Anyone close to me knows I have a thing for Janie and Jack clothes. They are classic, timeless and high quality, and I love the way they make my little girl look like a little miss, proper and oh so adorable.
Our love affair started last year, when we went to the beach bringing her first Janie and Jack piece with us – a swim suit. It was so cute, so perfect for her, she loved it and so did we!
Then around Christmas 2016 I got her this blue dress, and took this Christmas tree photo, that was noticed by Janie and Jack and shared on a few social channels. I could say it went viral, and it would not be a lie. I was ecstatic. For someone like me, who was just starting her photography business, to be noticed and praised by a national retailer as big as Janie and Jack, it was a huge deal! I was hooked. To my astonishment, they not only featured this image once, they asked for my permission to use it in another social marketing campaign. Of course, I said YES!!!
Same dress, different time of year 🙂
Then something amazing happened: a box with three Janie and Jack outfits was sitting on my door step! We were given clothes to model and do flat lays with! I mean, how often does that happen??? I broke out in the silliest happy dance in my kitchen, as we opened the boxes and saw the outfits. They were from Janie and Jack's latest Poppy Park Collection for Spring 2017, three full head to tow outfits with shoes and accessories. Below is what we ended up doing with them:
Thank you Janie and Jack for inviting us to be a part of your wonderful family, we love the clothes and will be fans for life!


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When I read that quote, I thought, that is it. This is what hockey means to me.
If you have never watched a game or been to a game, if you have never been with fans of the game, then you are probably reading this and thinking, crazy.
I wish I had read that quote when my mom passed away in 2009, because if weren't for hockey, I'm sure getting over her death would have been ten times harder. Luckily, I did have hockey. For two and half hours, the only thing that mattered was the game. The only thing I thought about was the game. And for those moments late at night, when I couldn't sleep because I would wonder if I did enough, I'd read stats of players. It took my mind off the what ifs.
So, yes, I'm passionate about hockey. I might even be a little obnoxious with my passion, but I look at it this way…
For two and half hours, the world outside of the rink or outside of me watching a game, ceases to exist for me…and for two hours and half hours, all is right in the world.
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O'Shea: 'Referees are there to give penalties'
Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea was in spiky mood following his side's defeat to Kilkenny in the Allianz Hurling League final.
O'Shea was in no mood to entertain reporters following a one-point defeat at Semple Stadium.
One-line answers were delivered in deadpan fashion and O'Shea's body language hinted that he was unhappy with the manner of Tipp's defeat.
TV footage has shown that Colin Fennelly's 11th minute point should have been ruled out while Noel McGrath had a legitimate score ruled out in extra-time. ipp were also disappointed with the award of two penalties against them – both converted by TJ Reid, who scored 2-9 of his 2-11 haul from placed balls.
O'Shea shrugged: "Referees are there to give penalties."
"I can't change what happened. What happens in a game happens in a game. You get penalties, you don't get penalties. I could spend my life worrying about this but I have to move on.
"I'm just really proud of the players – they put in a huge effort.
"I'm not going to be critical of anybody. That's a game that has to be refereed in real time. I don't have a problem – I'm just elated with the performance of the team.
"That's something to be proud of," said the Tipperary manager.
O'Shea was asked for his initial reaction to the game and if he felt that his side had been unlucky.
He snapped: "It was just a game. We lost the game by a point – I don't believe in lucky and unlucky."
And when asked what the difference between the two teams on the day was, he replied: "There was no difference."
But O'Shea was pleased with his side's display, adding: "Very good performance – I really thought the players really played well. I thought the performance was outstanding – my players were outstanding. Anybody in this group and criticised this group of players, I think you need to think again."
O'Shea continued: "I thought it was a great game, a fantastic game to watch and for our players to play in. But we're just focused on this game at the moment. I'll think about it during the week. Really proud of the players – thought they were outstanding. They're good players."


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So Drake Bell Is Ripped AF And Is It Getting Hot In Here?!
DAYUM! - by Bianca M
Drake Bell has suddenly come back into the limelight recently, and that's mainly due to the whole Josh Peck drama that just went down.
But, now a photoshoot has landed of the ex Disney star and WHERE did those abs come from?!
Drake ~took it all off~ for FLAUNT magazine, and we're pretty shook rn.
You can read the full interview here, enjoy!


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I've totally changed my skincare routine recently…
I have wanted to get some decent anti-aging products for a while, but my skin has been quite sensitive so I was worried about trying anything too strong, like a retinol – but then I was sent some marine, algae based products by Algenist, so it seemed perfect timing to give something new a try.
I have a few fine lines appearing around my eyes, nothing major at the moment – but I do spend a lot of time in the sun each year and despite using an SPF 50 religiously, it's pretty hard not to get a certain amount of sun exposure on my face.
So I've been using this new regime for a few weeks now and feel I've thoroughly tested the products out…. and this is how I've found them!
Algenist is an award-winning beauty brand that combines the knowledge of scientists – biotechnology, with the natural power of plants, specifically algae. Their products contain naturally sourced Alguronic Acid, the compound within algae that is responsible for regenerating the plants within very harsh environments.
They are a high-end skincare brand who offer 'visible and measurable anti-aging results in 10 days'.
I was sent a serum, a collagen treatment and a moisturiser…
Advanced Wrinkle Fighter Serum:
The serum is designed to fight the appearance of wrinkles and I've been using it in the morning, before my moisturiser.
The blurb: "….this powerful anti-ageing serum is formulated with Alguronic Acid and Peptide3D Complex, and helps to visibly minimise the size and depth of wrinkles. This potent formula will visibly restore your skin's density and elasticity, so you can enjoy a smoother and more radiant looking complexion".
It's a lightweight, white fluid which I use two pumps of for my whole face and neck.
It smooths on really nicely, has a light scent and is absorbed instantly.
I'm shockingly late to the serum party, I've been worried it would give me too much moisture as my skin has been normal and not at all dry in recent years, so I was pleasantly surprised that the combination of these products has not been too much at all, as they are all nice and light.
I decided to stick to my normal moisturiser in the mornings because I know it works well under foundation and I've been saving the more powerful, Algenist moisturiser for the evenings when it can really do its stuff while I sleep!
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JERSEY CITY — Municipalities cannot require developers receiving tax breaks to prepay their payments-in-lieu-of-taxes but they can require contributions to affordable housing trust funds, an appellate panel ruled Thursday in a case centered on a failed Jersey City tower project.
The three-judge panel said Jersey City can keep the $710,769 in trust fund contributions it received from the project's developers, but it must return $2 million in upfront payments the developers gave the city in 2009. The Aug. 9 ruling, which calls the prepayments grossly unfair, partially reverses a lower-court ruling that was entirely in favor of the developers, Multi-Employer Property Trust.
The property in question is located at Sip and Bergen avenues, adjacent to the Journal Square PATH hub. The site is now owned by Kushner Companies and KABR Group, which have also sued the city, saying Mayor Steve Fulop blocked their own tax-break requests because of anti-Trump bias. Kushner Companies is run by the family of Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser. That two-tower project, known as One Journal Square, is now also stalled.
City spokeswoman Hannah Peterson declined to comment on the litigation. MEPT's attorney declined to comment.
The decision was first reported by NJ Spotlight.
The 30-year MEPT tax abatement was awarded in 2009 under Fulop predecessor Jerramiah Healy. The $2 million, which the city wanted to help close a budget shortfall, represented a prepayment of the annual service charges the developers would pay in lieu of taxes once the towers were constructed
The three-judge panel ruled that the state's law governing tax abatements does not allow municipalities to condition the awarding of tax breaks on developers prepaying any of the annual services charges.
"The prepayment agreements the city and plaintiffs entered into have all the trappings of an iniquitous, mutually beneficial gratuity," the ruling says.
The panel did, however, find that state law permits municipalities to require contributions to affordable housing trust funds in exchange for tax abatements.
The city conveyed the MEPT property to Kushner Companies and KABR Group in 2014 after MEPT spent years failing to get its project started.
Kushner v. Fulop: Inside the collapse of Jersey City tower project deal
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Before we start with Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager, we had the following blog posts :
Starting : From Microsoft Private Cloud to Hybrid Cloud Services
From Microsoft Private Cloud to Hybrid Cloud Services Part 1 of 5 Hyperv Clustering
Our System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager Server in our TestLAB
We installed Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and joined the server in our Testlab domain ICTCUMULUS.
We installed all Windows Updates and made the Machine ready for System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager with the following step-by-step guide:
- Install prerequisite .net Framework 3.5 via de command prompt. Make sure you mount the Windows 2012 DVD in D:
- Restart the server after you successfully enabled the features.
From here we install Microsoft SQL 2012 SP1 DataBase Server for the Virtual Machine Manager DataBase :
We installed a new SQL 2012 SP1 DataBase Server just for System Center 2012 R2 VMM in our TestLAB but of course you can install the SCVMM Database also on an existing SQL Cluster Instance.
We install the SQL Database on a local LUN but when you use an SQL Cluster you have to set the Windows Firewall rules with the right port access rules for SCVMM
We add here only the SQL DataBase engine and the Management Tools.
Here we set the instance on our provisioned I-SCSI LUN path D:\
Here you set your Service accounts
Here you set the Data directorys
Here you add the SQL Server administrators
The Microsoft SQL 2012 SP1 DataBase Server is installed successfully.
To install Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager you have to install the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 8.1
You can download the ADK 8.1 here
System Requirements: VMM Console you can find here
We installed the Library share on our I-SCSI LUN D:\
Successfully installed Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
So far so good but now we are going to configure Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager with a Great step-by-step white paper of my fellow SCCDM MVP's
In the Spotlight => Hybrid Cloud with NVGRE (WS SC 2012 R2)
To configure Virtual networks inside SCVMM you can follow this great White Paper.
We first configure the following items in the Fabric for networking :
- Create and Configure Logical Networks
- Create and Configure the IP Pools for the Logical Networks
- Create and Configure The UP Links Hyper-V Port profiles
- Create and Configure the Logical Switches
In VMs and Services we configure :
- Virtual Machine Networks
To do these steps follow the White Paper.
We made two host groups : Hyper-V Cluster and Edge
In the Edge Group is coming our Virtual Gateway with RRAS Server deployed by SCVMM.
Here we configured our Logical Networks with the right IP Pools.
After we created and Configured the UP Link Port profiles we could create the Logical Switches :
and after this we could Create and Configure the Virtual Machine Networks :
From here the virtual network configuration is ready for deployment.
We added Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Cluster01 to System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager by add Hyper-V Hosts and Clusters :
And after adding the Hyper-V Cluster we configured the hosts with SCVMM
We did this with all the Hyper-V Hosts with the following result :
We made a Windows Server 2012 R2 VHDX and Syspreped the image for in our SCVMM Library.
We Made two Hardware Profiles to deploy
Make the right configuration here.
We made two VM Templates for deployment.
With Service Template designer you can make your own service templates for tear deployments with Generation 1 VM's.
We got the following message when we did the same with Generation 2 VM's :
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Warsaw is an ever-changing city. New buildings and squares are built, new colours appear.
Warsaw citizens happily bring back neon signs and stylish signboards inspired by the landscape of the city from the past.
The Sztuka w Mieście Foundation initiated the conception of a huge light installation inspired by traditional neon signs. The installation was formed into "I LOVE WARSAW" sign.
Letters more than 3 metres high spanned through 3 storeys on a new building being built on Europejski Square in Warsaw (Warsaw Spire) while the whole sign was 10 m high, 25 m wide and placed 140 m above the ground. The 'o' letter in the word love was replaced by a heart which flashed in white, blue, red and yellow colours (the colours of the foundation and of the city of Warsaw).
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Sixth Edition of the Book Alley Starts in Sofia
The sixth edition of the Book Alley will take place in Vitosha Boulevard in Bulgaria's capital Sofia from 11th to 16th of September.
As part of the tradition, the stalls of the travelling book exhibition become a meeting point for writers with their readers.
More than 60 leading Bulgarian publishers will present their new titles.
The opening ceremony took place in front of the monument to the Bulgarian satirical writer, Aleko Konstantinov, the authour of the famous book 'Bai Ganyo: Incredible Tales of a Modern Bulgarian'.
"Loved authors" is the most accurate description of the sixth edition of the Book Alley, which has been the largest so far. Visitors can see favourite Bulgarian writers who have not been to this forum for a long time.
The event was opened by Bulgaria's Minister of Culture Boil Banov, who emphasized the efforts of the state to support the Bulgarian book and the funds allocated to the Bulgarian libraries to fill their fund.
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We recently reported that it was unlikely that a new school funding formula would be rolled out this year.
Former State Rep Stephen Dyer writes today, "Ohio House Republicans announced today another series of hearings on K-12 funding and reform to be led by state Rep. Ron Amstutz, R-Wooster."
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There's a lot of money involved, and we're in an election year. Expecting this process to produce a "countrys best" funding formula is a lofty expectation that is certain to disappoint.
As we stated earlier, we suggest that they were a little trigger happy in shooting down the Evidence Based Model, and perhaps they could perform some CPR and bring it back with their own modifications.
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Grace Bible Church, NY
July 25, 2010
Paul's Thankfulness
Colossians 1:3-8
We started our journey into Paul's letter to the Colossians last week by examining briefly the life of Paul, his co-worker, Timothy, and the background of Colossae and the church there. (See: Introduction to Colossians). We found in Paul and Timothy examples of what God can do with individuals that are willing to be and do what the Lord wants and go where He wills. Both men became great blessings to others because they faithfully followed the Lord and served Him. The same can be true for anyone that will do the same.
Colossae itself declined over the years to just a small town, yet Paul's concern for them was as great as it was for the churches in large cities such as Ephesus or Corinth even though he had not been there before. When your concerns are directed by God, it is not size and prestige that determine importance.
The Colossian church was a mixture of Gentile and Jewish believers, and they had avoided many of the problems that had developed in other churches. However, they faced their own doctrinal dangers and Paul was writing to correct and warn them as part of his own desire and effort to "present every man complete in Christ" (1:28). His salutation was an expression of his genuine desire for them that they would have grace and peace from God our Father. He sought to accomplish this by addressing the doctrinal issues in Chapters 1 & 2 and then exhort them in Chapters 3 & 4 about how to walk with Christ in a manner worthy of their calling.
As we continue our study this morning of Colossians 1, we find that Paul follows his normal routine of expressing his thankfulness and prayers before addressing the doctrinal issues later in the letter. A hallmark of someone who is walking in the spirit of God is thankfulness, and that characteristic is clearly evident in Paul. The importance of thanksgiving is seen in the commandments concerning the thank offering in Leviticus 7. Thanksgiving is expressed in 35 different Psalms. Jesus' life was characterized by its practice and Paul makes forty-four references to thanksgiving in his various letters. Please turn to Colossians 1:3-8 and follow along as I read Paul's expression of thanksgiving in this letter.
3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel, 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as [it has been doing] in you also since the day you heard [of it] and understood the grace of God in truth; 7 just as you learned [it] from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, 8 and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit. Colossians 1:3-8 (NASB)
The Recipient of Thanksgiving (vs. 3)
Given to God. The first thing we note in verse three is that Paul's thanksgiving is directed to God.
While the actions of others and events in our own lives may prompt us to be thankful, as occurs here and other places in the life of Paul, our response to it will be determined by our understanding of reality. Paul understood that ultimately it is God that is responsible for the blessings that occur in life. Paul demonstrated this in his letter to the Philippians. They had sent him a gift to help with his needs while he was in prison, and he responded to them in Philippians 4:10 saying, "But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned [before,] but you lacked opportunity." He explained to them verses 11-13 that he had learned to be content in every circumstance and then commended them in verses 14-16 for doing well to share in his affliction and how they were the only ones to do so in that early part of his ministry. Paul then expresses the real reason for his joy in verses 17-18. "Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full, and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God." Paul's rejoicing was for what the Lord was doing in them and through them more than what he personally received in the gift itself. Paul's thankfulness was without any trace of selfishness.
James, the brother of the Lord, also understood this great truth that God is the ultimate source of all blessings. James 1:17 states, "every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow." That is why our attitude of gratitude is directed to the Lord even while commending the people or individual that God used to bring His blessing. The godly person rejoices in that commendation because they desire the glory to go to the Lord in keeping with Jesus' command in Matthew 5:16 to "let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." It really is all about God's glory, not our own.
Now there are plenty of people that will take this idea and run with it logically to conclude that if God is sovereign and therefore responsible for all the good stuff, then He must also be responsible for all the bad stuff. That might be logical, but it is not true. The Scriptures are clear that bad things happen in our lives for three different reasons or a combination of them. First, there are the consequences of our own sin. As Galatians 6:7 states it succinctly, "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked ; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." Second, we suffer because of the sins of other people. Jesus even said that His followers should expect to be lied about, slandered and persecuted just as the prophets before us have been treated (Matthew 5:10-12), yet, we can rejoice even in the tribulation we will have in this world because He has overcome the world (John 16:33). Third, we live in a sin fallen world and suffer along with it. Paul even explains in Romans 8:20-22 that the creation itself was subjected to futility and groans and suffers at present while waiting for redemption. Every time you have to pull a weed from your garden or flower bed and sweat while working it is a reminder that we live in a fallen world due to man's sin (Genesis 3:18-19).
God's goodness is seen in the extension of His mercy and grace to rescue us from the consequences of our own sin, the sin of others and living in a sin fallen world. We do not deserve it, yet we receive His kindness, forbearance and patience all of which should lead us to repentance. The godly man will repent and will change from cursing God for his problems to giving thanks to God for the blessings he receives even in the midst of trials because of God's ability to work all things together for good for those that love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Even in hard situations, and remember that Paul was imprisoned in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Colossian believers, we can rejoice and give thanks because God's love was proven for all time and eternity in Jesus Christ who gave His live to redeem us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8), and nothing, absolutely nothing, can ever separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:35-39).
Second, we note that Paul describes God as "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." The phrasing here is a little different from Paul's usual expression, and so is very deliberate in emphasizing the relationship of Jesus to God the Father. This begins Paul's correction of the doctrinal attack against Jesus' deity that was occurring in that church. The God to whom Paul was giving thanks is the same one revealed by Jesus as His Father.
Expressed in Prayers. The third point we note is that Paul's response of thanksgiving is expressed in his prayers for them. The ESV is a better translation of verse 3 – "We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you." Paul would give thanksgiving to God when praying for them. This is a remarkable truth when we remember that much of Paul's letter will be spent correcting them. Paul did not let their weakness or failures take away from his thanksgiving for the good things that had been accomplished already and would occur in the future. That is an important point for us to keep in mind as we deal with people. Do not let someone's struggles and failure in one area destroy your understanding of their overall character. Too often we end up shooting our wounded instead of helping them overcome and become strong. Paul would be giving strong correction of the heresies that were creeping into the Colossian church, but he did so in hope of them making those corrections because of their basic character which was the very cause of his thanksgiving to God for them.
The Cause of Thanksgiving (vs. 4)
Their Faith in Christ Jesus. The first reason that Paul was thankful for the Colossian believers was their faith in Christ Jesus. Though Epaphras had concern for them because of the heresies that were rising, he did not travel to Rome just to complain to Paul about what was going on in Colossae. He gave a full report about their good characteristics too which included their faith in Jesus. The particular preposition used here stresses the state of their faith being secure in Christ. The Greek word for faith (pivsti"/ pistis) includes the concepts of belief and trust and so it is far beyond the idea of intellectual assent. We have faith in what we believe when we are certain we can trust it. There is certainty in believing on the Lord Jesus Christ for our trust in Him is secure since He loses none of those that belong to Him (John 6:37; 10:28-29).
Their Love for All the Saints. Epaphras also told Paul about the love that existed among the Colossian believers for all the saints. This is not referring to an emotional attraction or fond feelings of affection for this is ajgavph / agapê love which is self sacrificial in the best interest of its object. That is the love that God has for the world (John 3:16) that resulted in Him sending Jesus to die as the substitute payment for our sin (Romans 5:8). It is the love husbands are to have for their wives (Ephesians 5:25, 28,33). It is the love Jesus has for His disciples and the love He wants them to have for one other (John 13:34-35). Paul gives a good description of the attitude of this kind of love in Philippians 2:3 & 4 saying, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; 4 do not [merely] look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."
I think we can all recognize that this kind of love is very different from what is typically meant in our society when someone says they love someone else. That is why when believers do have this kind of love for one another it demonstrates that they are Jesus' disciples. When most people claim to love someone, what they actually mean is that they like being around them, they gain benefit from them, they have fond feelings of affection for them, or if in a romantic setting – they lust after them. Such love is selfish at its core instead of self sacrificial for the benefit of the one loved.
Epaphras informed Paul that the Colossian believers were marked by this true, godly love for other believers. For that reason, Paul gave thanks to God for them. It demonstrated they were born of God and knew Him (1 John 4:7). Their example is one that we should follow ourselves.
The Source of Faith (vs. 5)
A Hope Reserved in Heaven. This kind of faith and love does not spring up on its own and man cannot generate it out of himself for anything in this world. Its source is outside this world. As Paul describes it in verse 5, it is from the hope Christians have reserved for them in Heaven. The word hope (ejlpiv" / elpis) as used in the Bible is an expectation with confident assurance and not just a synonym for "wish" as we so commonly use it in English. Believers have been given a sure promise by the Lord Jesus that He has not only forgiven our sins and made us righteous before God, but that He will also take us to be with Him in heaven in eternity. He told His disciples in John 14:1-3 that He would be preparing a place for them in heaven and would return to take them there. Paul stated that our citizenship was in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and our expectation should be that we will either be caught up to meet the Lord in the air and ever be with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:17), or that if we died first, we would be in absent from the body, but be at home with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8).
I realize that several Christian sects doubt this assurance of salvation and heaven, but in doing so they are being contrary to the Scriptures, and frankly, are making Jesus and the apostles out to be either very mislead or liars. The biggest reason for this is that those sects along with many cults have perverted salvation to be dependent on their good works rather than faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself said in John 5:24, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life." The apostle John wrote in 1 John 5:12-13, "He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life."
The Colossian believers were confident of Jesus' promises that they were justified by faith in Him and so would go to heaven and be with Him throughout eternity because of what He had done for them on Calvary.
The Gospel. The source of that faith and hope is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel simply means "good news," and the good news is that we can be saved from our sins by God's grace through faith in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The bad news is that if we refuse to believe, we remain condemned in our sins for the best efforts of even the best man is still like a filthy rag before God (Isaiah 64:6) and therefore far short of God's standard of perfect holiness (Romans 3:10-12; Hebrews 12:14).
The gospel encompasses both facts and faith. Faith in the wrong object will leave you disappointed. Facts without the action of belief will leave you stranded. If you were stuck on a desert island and in your wandering around on it found a boat that had washed up on its shore, you would need faith and facts to use it to escape. If you had faith in it, but it in fact the boat was not sea worthy, you might get offshore only far enough to have the boat sink and you drown. If you carefully check the boat out and determine it is in fact sea worthy, but refuse to place your faith and trust in it as a means of escape, you will remain stranded on that desert island.
The facts of the gospel are simple enough. God created a perfect world, but Adam, by his own choice, disobeyed God and plunged mankind into sin. Every human since then has by nature and their own actions disobeyed God incurring upon themselves His just and holy wrath against their sin. God, by His own character, has provided a means by which His justice can be satisfied and man can be redeemed from His sin, be made righteous and restored to a proper relationship with God by which Heaven is gained and Hell is avoided. That means is the Lord Jesus Christ, who is God in human flesh, the promised Messiah, and who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life and then voluntarily laid down His own life when crucified at Calvary as the substitute sacrifice for sin that makes atonement for man and is the basis for forgiveness. Jesus bodily rose from the dead on the third day proving His claims and assuring His promises. He ascended to the right hand of the Father in Heaven and will return one day for His followers. These promises are given to everyone who will place their faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. We are saved by God's grace (Ephesians 2:8) and justified by faith (Romans 3:28). This is the word of truth which has been revealed by God to man and which was declared to the Colossians and which they believed prior to the coming of those who were now teaching things contrary to it.
The Effect of the Gospel (vs. 6)
It Bears Fruit in All the World. In verse 6 Paul points out to the Colossians that the effect of the gospel in them was the same as had occurred wherever it had gone. The gospel is proclaimed and it bears fruit in those who respond and believe. That which was dead in trespasses and sin becomes alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1,5). The new believers are the fruit of the gospel. Those who would claim some sort of hidden or special knowledge were false because the gospel was being openly proclaimed. Paul uses the hyperbole, "in all the world," to emphasize his point that what had happened among them in believing had happened and was happening many other places too. They were a small part of something much larger.
It Continues to Increase. Paul also states that the gospel continues to increase wherever it goes. This speaks of its spread by those who respond to it. We tell other people about those things which are most important in our lives, so it is natural for believers to tell other people the gospel so that they too can repent and place their faith in Jesus for forgiveness and the remission of sins. In that way, the gospel continues to increase or spread throughout the world.
Their Own Example. At the end of the verse Paul points out that they themselves were examples of the gospel bearing fruit and increasing. It had happened among them when they understood the grace of God just as it had in other places. The good news that had brought them hope in heaven came is a message of God's grace to man through Jesus. The gospel they had received was contradictory to the ideas of asceticism that were being promoted in the church that righteousness and eternal life would somehow be gained by decrees such as "do not handle, do not taste, do not touch" (2:21) and legalism in following dietary restrictions and observation of particular days (2:16). Their own experience of the effects of the gospel would be a witness against the false teachers and their ideas that were troubling the church in Colossae.
The same can be said for any church. The experience we have had with the power of the gospel to save individuals from their sin precludes looking for some additional message that might make us spiritual. We have already received all we need. Only five or six years later the apostle Peter would remind the believers of this province and the surrounding ones of the same truth. We studied 2 Peter last year and were reminded of this great truth that God has already "granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence" (2 Peter 1:3) It is through the gospel that God "has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them [we] might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust" (2 Peter 1:4). And while there is a part we are to play in growing in godliness and becoming more spiritual, that is not through either asceticism or mysticism. Peter explains in 2 Peter 1:5-7 that we will grow by applying all diligence to supplying in succession faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love, for each of these is founded upon and also builds up the previous virtue. The word of truth from God as given through His apostles is sufficient.
The Messenger of the Gospel (vs. 7)
Though Paul had introduced himself in his greeting as "an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God" as a means of asserting his authority to address the issues that would be in the letter, in verse 7, Paul reminds them that it was Epaphras who had brought the gospel to them. It was not an outsider, but one of their own that had delivered the word of truth to them and they knew his character. Paul may have been an apostle, but he was unknown to them since many of them had never seen his face (2:1). They would be much more persuaded by the man that had previously taught them and whom they knew very well. For this reason it was important for Paul to remind them that they had learned the gospel from Epaphras and not some stranger in their midst.
Paul also stresses here Epaphras' position and related character qualities as another way to demonstrate the nature of the gospel they had received from him. They had not been told a story by a charlatan or huckster who was out to exploit them for his own gain in any way. They had received a message that was to their own benefit from a man described as a slave and servant. They had received the truth from a man who was bound to be faithful in delivering to them his master's message. His message could be either accepted or rejected, and they had accepted it. They would be wrong to now to think the good news they had received had been changed because of the proclamations of those without Epaphras' position and character.
Epaphras, a Fellow Bondslave. Paul describes Epaphras as a "beloved fellow slave." The adjective "beloved" expresses the good character of the man which had endeared him to Paul. If Paul had taught the gospel to Epaphras when he was teaching in Ephesus, then Paul's relationship with him extended back many years and not just for the time they had been together in Rome. Paul knew him well and valued him highly.
Paul also describes him as a suvndoulo" / sundoulos. This is a compound word using the prefix suvn / sun which designates association and is usually translated as "with," joined with doulo" / doulos which is the word for slave. Most English versions translate the word as "servant" because even in the 1600's Englishman did not like the idea of being a slave themselves. Yet, that is exactly the relationship the Christian has with Jesus. We have been bought with the price of Jesus' death (1 Corinthians 6:20) and He is our Lord, our master (Romans 10:9; Colossians 4:1; Jude 4). One of Paul's most frequent descriptions of himself is as a slave of Jesus (Romans 1:1, Titus 1:1 etc.). Epaphras was also such a slave of Jesus Christ.
Epaphras, a Servant of Christ. Paul also described Epaphras as a "faithful servant of Christ on our behalf." The adjective, "faithful," describes another aspect of Epaphras' character. He could be trusted. He would carry out his responsibilities to their fullest extent. Epaphras is also a diavkono" / diakonos of Christ. We transliterate this word into English as "deacon" and also translate it as "minister." The idea of a deacon is well illustrated in Acts 6 by the men the apostles placed in charge of making sure the widows received proper care. Paul used the term of himself in relationship to his various ministries (Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:23,25). Paul states that Epaphras was a servant or minister of Christ, that is, he would carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him by Christ. Paul also adds that he did this on "our behalf," though some manuscripts read "your behalf." Both would be true of Epaphrus who was at that time ministering to Paul while he was in prison in Rome, and he had been faithful in bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to them.
These characteristics of being a beloved bondslave and faithful servant of Christ should mark our lives as well. If they do not already, then simply continue in growing in your knowledge of the Lord and be diligent to walk with Him and they will.
The Love of the Colossians (vs. 8)
Commended for Their Love in the Spirit. Paul concludes this paragraph of thanksgiving by recognizing their "love in the Spirit" which Epaphras had told him about. There were serious concerns about what some were teaching in Colossae, but evidence of their earlier proper response to the gospel was great. As in verse 4, this is agape love, the love that extends itself in self-sacrifice for the best interest of others. Epaphras' report made it clear to Paul that their love for others was obviously directed by the Spirit. As I pointed out earlier, it is by our demonstration of this kind of love that others will know that we are disciples of Jesus Christ.
True thanksgiving is directed toward God because ultimately it is understood that every blessing we receive comes from His hand. Paul gave thanks to God when he considered and prayed for the believers in Colossae because of what he had learned from Epaphrus about them. They had responded well to the word of truth, the gospel, and bore the fruit of genuine faith exhibited in their love for all the saints prompted by the Holy Spirit. This earlier response to the gospel would be the source of both correction and defense against the heretical teachings that some among them were proclaiming.
We should follow the example of Paul in our own thanksgiving and prayers. We should follow the example of the Colossian Christians in our own response to the gospel in bearing its fruit in sacrificial love. We should strive to be like Epaphras in being a beloved slave and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. The good news of the gospel means that all of these things are not just possible, but assured as the Lord changes us as we walk with Him. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness to us and His promise that He will perfect the good work He started in us (Philippians 1:6).
Sermon Notes – 7/25/2010
Paul's Thankfulness – Colossians 1:3-8
Paul & Timothy are ____________ of what can do with those willing to be and do what the Lord desires
Paul was writing to correct doctrinal problems as part of effort to present every man _________in Christ
A hallmark of someone who is walking in the spirit of God is _________________
The Recipient of Thanksgiving (vs. 3)
Given to God – Paul's thanksgiving is directed to __________
Paul understood that God is the ultimate source of _____ blessings that occur in life – Phil. 4:10-18;
James 1:17 – God is the source of ________ good thing bestowed and _________ perfect gift
We suffer because of our _______ sin – Galatians 6:7
We suffer because of the sins _________ – Matthew 5:10-12; John 16:33
We suffer because we live in a sin fallen _________ – Romans 8:20-22
The godly man gives _______ for God's mercy & grace even when suffering – Romans 5:8; 8:28. 35-39
Expressed in Prayers
Paul gave thanksgiving to God whenever he ___________ for the Colossians
Do not let someone's struggles and failure in one area destroy your view of their __________character
The Cause of Thanksgiving (vs. 4)
Their Faith in Christ Jesus – was the first reason for Paul's _______________
Faith (pivsti"/ pistis) includes the concepts of belief and _________. It is not just intellectual consent
Their _________for All the Saints – was the second reason for Paul's thankfulness
This love (ajgavph / agapê) is self sacrificial in the best interest of ___________
It is God's love (John. 3:16), Jesus' love and the love ______are to have for one another (John 13:34-35)
It is _________ and other centered (Phil. 2:3-4), it demonstrates we are _________of God (1 John 4:7).
The Source for Faith (vs. 5)
A Hope reserved in Heaven
Biblical hope (ejlpiv" / elpis) is an expectation with ________assurance and not a synonym for "wish"
We have sure promises of a future in ___________ – John 14:1-3; Phil. 3:20, 1 Thess. 4:17, 2 Cor. 5:8
Our confidence of salvation and eternal life are in _____________promises (John 5:24; 1 John 5:12-13)
The Gospel is the source of our faith and ___________
_____in the wrong object will leave you disappointed and Facts without belief will leave you stranded
The __________is the good news that God has provided forgiveness of sin through faith in Jesus
We are saved by God's _________(Ephesians 2:8) and justified by faith (Romans 3:28)
The Effect of the Gospel (vs. 6)
The gospel bears the same __________ wherever it goes – New believers are the fruit of the gospel
The gospel continues to increase by its __________ to others by those who responded to it.
Their _________ example demonstrated the fruit of the gospel and its increase
The gospel they had received was contradictory to the ideas of _______________being promoted
The gospel is _________ – 2 Peter 1:3-4
Our part is to apply all ___________ and continue to grow in godliness and its virtues
The Messenger of the Gospel (vs. 7)
Epaphras, who had brought the gospel to the Colossians, was _______________ by them.
They had received the gospel from a man bound to be _____________, not a charlatan or huckster
A Beloved Bondslave – Epaphras' _________ character endeared him to Paul as "beloved"
He was a suvndoulo" / sundoulos – fellow ___________. Jesus is our __________, we are His slaves
A Faithful Servant of Christ – Faithful described his ___________________ character
He was a diavkono" / diakonos of ________- he carried out the responsibilities given to him by Christ
The Love of the Colossians (vs. 8) – Their reported love for others demonstrated the Spirit in their lives
Parents, you are responsible to apply God's Word to your children's lives. Here is some help. Young Children – draw a picture about something you hear during the sermon. Explain your picture(s) to your parents at lunch. Older Children – 1) Write down all the verses mentioned. 2) Count how many times Paul is mentioned. 3) Talk with your parents about Paul's example of thankfulness and your gratitude to God
Questions to consider in discussing the sermon with others. Why was Paul writing to the Colossians? To whom was Paul thankful? How did Paul express his gratitude for what he had received from other people? What is the source of our blessings in life? Why is it wrong to conclude that God is also the source of our sorrows? What are the sources of our sorrows in life? How does God demonstrate His goodness to us in the midst of the sorrows of this life? What should man's response be to this? Why was Paul thankful for the Colossians even though he was writing them a letter to correct them? What specific things was Paul thankful for in the Colossian believers? Define faith. Describe the particular kind of love the Colossians had for all the saints. What is Biblical hope (ejlpiv" / elpis)? Why does the promise of heaven give us hope? How can a person be assured they are going to heaven? What are the facts of the gospel? What is your faith in relationship to those facts? What fruit does the gospel bear wherever it goes? How does it increase? What was the effect of the gospel on the Colossian believers? How does that contradict the ideas inherent to ascetic legalism? What is needed to live the Christian life successfully? What were some of the character qualities of Epaphras? What is the significance of him being a "fellow slave" of Christ? What does it mean that he was a "servant of Christ?" What did the love among the Colossians demonstrate? What blessings have you received from God? How do you demonstrate gratitude for what God is doing the lives of other people? What examples in the lives of Paul, Timothy or Epaphras do you want to follow in your own life?
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Keeping Us Safe Around School
As a continuation of our Road Safety Taskforce Campaign we will be sharing the road safety messages that have been composed by each class in Morris. This week's messages come from our Year 1W class.
With road safety fresh in our minds, now is a good time for a reminder that turning right into the Argyle St Campus at the "No Right Turn" sign is illegal and can be very dangerous for pedestrians, most of whom are our students. It is important that we work together as a community to keep safe around our School.
The P&F Quiz Night – TOMORROW NIGHT
The P&F Quiz Night and Silent Auction is TOMORROW NIGHT! We still have a couple of tickets left so you can gather your team together for a fun night of trivia with The Quizzer of Oz! A light supper and snacks will be provided, with drinks available at the bar.
Saturday 26 August | 6.30pm for a 7pm start | The Farrall Centre | Tickets are $20 per person | BOOK NOW
We have some amazing auction items that have been generously donated by the Friends' community that will be available for bidding on the night. Check out the auction catalogue so you can plan your bids.
Steve Biddulph at Friends' – Next Week
On August 28 and 30, Steve Biddulph will be speaking at two community events which are to be held at The Friends' School in The Farrall Centre. Steve will be donating part of the proceeds from these two events to World Heritage Watch (an independent non-governmental organisation that promotes the preservation of the UNESCO World Heritage worldwide).
Tickets ($30 and $18 concession) are available through trybooking:
Raising Boys
Raising Girls
Raising Boys – Monday, August 28 (7.30pm – 9.00pm)
Steve will be combining humour, moving stories and practical help to empower parents and carers to understand the stages of boyhood and how to raise boys who will become gentle, caring and engaged young men. He will also be addressing the question of 'how we lost our ways with boys'.
Raising Girls – Wednesday, August 30 (7.30pm – 9.00pm)
Steve will be speaking about girls of all ages and will be offering practical help for parents and carers regarding how to raise daughters to be wise, warm and strong. Steve will be speaking about the five stages of girlhood, the importance of fathers and the special role of aunties. He will also be addressing the issue of societal pressures and how these can contribute to girls having to grow up too fast.
Rowing Calendar
The 2018 Rowing Season Calendar is now available on our rowing website. Please contact Pete Gibson, Head of Rowing, if you have any queries.
Daffodil Picking – Wednesday, 30 August
A selection of students from all sections of the School have volunteered to go daffodil picking on Wednesday, 30 August at New Norfolk. Students will leave from the Argyle Street bus stop outside of Morris at 3.15pm and return to School, Boa Vista Road at 6.30pm. Daffodils will be for sale the following day to raise money for The Cancer Council. They will cost $3.50 a bunch.