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Lesson 19: Guard Each Other s Reputation Scripture: Romans 15:1-3; Acts 2:1-11
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1 Lesson 19: Guard Each Other s Reputation Scripture: Romans 15:1-3; Acts 2:1-11 Goal: Objective: To embrace and fulfill our covenant relationship with God and one another. To understand the importance of guarding each other s reputation. Covenant Segment: We further engage to guard each other s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others. As we delve further into the church covenant, our care and sensitivity for one another becomes even more evident. In this segment of the covenant, we pledge to guard each other s reputation and the reputation of the church and not to needlessly expose weaknesses. This is poignantly illustrated by Jesus in John 8: 1-11 where a nameless woman caught in the act of adultery faced a penalty of stoning. Rather than publicly condemn her, Jesus skillfully sidesteps the trap against Him posed by the Scribes and Pharisees to cover her with His compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. Are we quick to throw one another to the wolves with demeaning remarks stemming from sinful motives of anger, hatred, public humiliation, scorn, or pride? Jesus covered our sins not only with His love and compassion, but also with His blood. Do we have enough of the love of Jesus to carefully guard the reputation of others even when they have wronged us? Christ suffered slander and crucifixion to remove the reproach that kept us in our weak state unfit and disgraced before God. Therefore, those among us who are strong ought to help and support the weak with spiritually sensitive love and care. Our Church Covenant moves us deeper into our life together in Christ. It reveals the intricate, delicate nature of the relationship that exists among us as members of the covenant community when we are pleasing to the Lord. 1 Overview: We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me. Romans 15: 1-3 ESV 1 Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002). 99 1
2 Question 1: Why do Christians have a responsibility to guard each other s reputation? So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. Romans 14:19 NLT We are enjoined in essence to be guardians of the reputation and infirmities of others. 2 Many people make their initial decision concerning faith based on what they see, hear, and believe about the church. 3 Just as a family s treatment of its members demonstrates to others what important values are held by that family, how we treat each other reveals what s important to us. The church s values are rooted in the love of Christ for those who are lost. If the words they hear from the mouths of church members are negative, destructive and derogatory, what would cause them to want to even be a part of such a fellowship. We demonstrate God s love through the unity, harmony, and the way we build each other up. Question 2: Why does needlessly exposing the infirmities of others damage and hinder the growth of the Body of Christ? A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22: 1 (ESV) The reputation a good name or good report is to be highly treasured by the believer. 4 It ought to be a painful thing for us to see the name of a brother or a sister in Christ dragged through the mud. 5 To needlessly expose the infirmities of our brothers and sisters demonstrates that we do not really believe in a Savior who can transform our lives. The key word here is needlessly. If we believe that the Holy Spirit is, moment by moment, transforming us into the image of Christ, why would we constantly bring up those things He is weeding out of our lives? It only serves to make others wonder if our testimony that we are new creatures in Christ is true. Constantly damaging each others reputations is unnecessary. Do we truly believe in the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit or not? 2 Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002), 99 3 Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002), Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002). 5 Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002). 2
3 Question 3: Why should Christians not respond to ugly rumors and disparaging remarks about fellow church members? There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. Proverbs 6: 16, 19 ESV We are called to take a stand against a sinful nature, which leads to gossip and demeaning others, sometimes demolishing others to enhance our own egos. 6 In caring for one another in the midst of infirmities, we need to see Jesus on the cross. He takes our infirmities, our weaknesses, and our shortcomings. He exposes them not to the world but to the Father. 7 We, as believers, ought to imitate Christ s example and bring each other s infirmities to the Father in prayer. This also helps us develop habits of holiness that allow us to conform to the character of Christ. II Corinthians 5: 17 states, Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. There can be no better demonstration that we are being transformed into new creatures than our refusal to participate in vicious rumors, gossip, derogatory remarks about another person. Closing Reflection: Believers are united by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of spreading the Good News of the Gospel. The church is founded on the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the fact that we ve been drawn to the truth of who Jesus is, and what He has done for us, that provides the foundation of the relationship between us. When the covenant admonishes us to guard each others reputation and not needlessly expose each others infirmities, it recognizes both our individual and corporate responsibility to the church. The consistent goal of the Holy Spirit is that we maintain right relationship with God and each other. A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13: NKJV) Every conversation, every interaction holds a moment of decision for each believer. Will we, through our speech and attitude, honor or dishonor our Lord and the community of faith in which He has placed us? Four question support clarity about the seriousness of this issue: 1. Do I, believe that life in Jesus Christ is worth living? 2. Do I believe that lives are made better and transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit? 3. What is the testimony that I share with others about the hope I have in and through Jesus Christ? 6 Turner, William C. A Journey through the Church Covenant. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press. (2002) 3
4 4. Does my testimony build up and edify or tear down and destroy members of the household of faith individually and therefore, the body of Christ corporately? 4
5 HAVING BEEN LED, AS WE BELIEVE, BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers, and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards it expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God s word. Each month we will include a copy of the Church Covenant and highlight the current lesson. It is our hope that this will give the larger context for the passage being studied. 5
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jason Taylor sported a big black brace on his right knee and the type of attitude he hopes will keep his consecutive games streak alive.
"I have been a quick healer in the past," the Washington Redskins defensive end said Monday. "People think I'm old. I'm not that old yet, so hopefully those healing cells are still in there."
Taylor sprained his knee in the second quarter of Saturday night's 47-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Redskins estimate he'll be sidelined 10 to 14 days, which gives him a shot at returning for the Thursday night NFL opener Sept. 4 against the New York Giants.
"I have every reason to believe he's going to be there, so my cup's half-full," coach Jim Zorn said. "But it's only half-full, because there's a chance he could miss the first one."
Taylor hasn't missed a game since 1999. His streak of 130 consecutive regular season starts ranks seventh among active players. He has played with various injuries, including a broken arm.
"To be able to play through those things and show up on Sunday is something I take pride in," Taylor said. "But some things are out of your control, too."
Taylor's injury isn't pleasant viewing when reviewed in slow motion — his leg bent awkwardly in a pile at the end of a running play — and he realized it could have been much worse. The Giants lost their star defensive end, Osi Umenyiora, to a season-ending knee injury Saturday night on a play that didn't look as scary as Umenyiora's.
"You hope it's not the big one," Taylor said.
The prime-time season opener is already a big game, and for Taylor it was to mark his debut for his new team. Taylor, who turns 34 next week, was acquired on the first day of training camp in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.
"It's live games," Taylor said, "and I'm not one for missing games."
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2017 Update – After over 2 years of mattress testing and sleeping on over 100 different mattresses, a lot has changed since I first tested the Casper mattress. These changes include Casper re-designing its mattress twice. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to test all three Casper mattress design iterations. If you're interested in the specific changes, click here to see Casper's design timeline.
Below is my updated review, including updated pictures, updated video (coming soon), and updated analysis.
Casper launched in 2014 and has quickly become one of the most popular mattresses on the internet. It's hard to browse the web, drive your car, watch TV, or listen to the radio without hearing or seeing Casper ads.
But does Casper really live up to all the popularity and hype? Continue reading below to find out!
In a rush? Click here to jump to the Casper review summary.
Foam Layers
The Casper is an all-foam mattress utilizing four different layers of foam.
- Top Layer (poly foam) – 1.5″ of responsive poly foam. This layer provides the comfort, cooling, and bounce for the mattress.
- Second Layer (memory foam) – 1.5″ of memory foam. This layer provides support and pressure relief. It is placed below the poly foam layer to help avoid any potential heat retention issues that can sometimes result from memory foam. It has a density of 4.0 PCF (pounds per cubic foot).
- Third Layer (support foam) – 1.5″ of poly foam. This is a transitional poly foam designed to help ease sleepers into the base foam. It has a density of 2.5 PCF.
- Bottom Layer (support foam) – 5.0″ of support poly foam. This layer of foam acts as the foundational base for the mattress. It supports the above layers. It has a density of 1.8 PCF.
This mattress is designed to create a responsive, but contouring feel for sleepers by combining a response poly foam with memory foam. The biggest detractor to memory foam is its tendency to "sleep hot." The memory foam absorbs heat and creates a core of support and pressure relief for the mattress. By putting the memory foam below a top layer of poly foam, you get the better cooling and responsive benefits of poly foam while maintaining the great support and body contouring that you get from memory foam.
One note about the foam densities listed above. These densities were previously published on Casper's website. However, they have since been removed from where they originally were and I have not been able to find a new reference to them elsewhere.
FAQ: How to choose a mattress?
The cover of the Casper mattress is simple and has become somewhat of the standard design for many online mattress companies. There is a single piece of white fabric on top that runs from edge to edge. The top piece of the cover is stretchy and quite thin and has a soft texture. The materials used within the cover are from Belgium (border fabric) and the United States. Most covers are assembled in the United States, with some covers being assembled in Mexico.
The cover is fairly porous, which helps improve the cooling and breathability of the mattress at large.
From a functionality standpoint, the cover meets its basic requirements. The thinness of the cover also allows sleepers to more directly feel the foam layers. The top portion of the cover (the white piece) is 100% polyester, side panels are 51% polyester and 49% polypropylene, and the bottom is 100% polyester.
Firmness, Feel, and Support
The Casper mattress has a medium feel. Casper is a "universal comfort" or one-size-fits-all mattress design. The foam layers and materials were selected because they create a feel that's designed to be suited to the needs of most sleepers. I would rate the Casper at a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
However, the Casper can feel unsupportive for heavier sleepers. Casper states there is no weight limit on its website; however, in August 2016 I chatted with Casper's chat support, who told me the following:
"The Casper was designed to hold a combined 450 pounds [for couples]. For optimal performance, we recommend that individuals be 250 pounds and below. If you are over this weight, you may find that the Casper is not firm or supportive enough for you."
With only 3″ of true comfort layers (1.5″ response poly foam + 1.5″ memory foam), heavier sleepers can easily sink through these layers, forcing the transitional poly foam and base foam to engage more with sleepers. Based on my sleep test, Casper's chat support, and feedback from my readers over the last 2 years, I feel that heavier sleepers should avoid the Casper.
The top layers of the Casper are fairly soft, allowing for about 3″ of sinkage (see below for specific sinkage measurements), but beneath these soft layers is a noted "support wall" that sleepers quickly hit.
The addition of the transition poly foam in May 2016 helps to ease the transition, but it's still more sudden than I would like. Depending on your sleeping position and preference, that type of support may be well suited to you; however, many heavier sleepers and side sleepers especially may find the support too abrupt, creating pressure points.
The hug and contour of the Casper is fairly standard. Having response poly foam on top eliminates a certain degree of the sharpness in the contour that you would get with a 100% memory foam mattress. The contour reminds me a bit of a trampoline. There is a generalized compression around your entire body where pressure is applied, creating a type of bowl sinkage effect.
During my sleep test, I never felt particularly hot or uncomfortable on the Casper. If you have average cooling needs, the Casper should do a fine job of keeping you cool.
I experienced lots of smell with my Casper the first few days, with strong odors present especially while lying down on the mattress. However, by the end of a week most of the smell had dissipated.
Overall, the Casper mattress has average support in all sleeping positions.
The one exception to this would be edge support. In comparing Casper to the universe of competing similar online foam mattresses, the Casper is among those with the worst edge support. You'll experience ~5″ of sinkage when sitting directly on the edge.
Additionally, sleeping close to the edge can be difficult. If you sleep on or use the edge of your mattress for your daily routine, watching TV, sex, etc., be prepared for lots of sinkage.
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Casper's Mattress Design Iterations
The following section outlines the major Casper mattress design iterations. Over the past couple of years, Casper has had at least three major design iterations. I have been fortunate enough to have tested all three different design versions. The three different designs looked like this:
- First Casper design – 9.5″ total thickness. 1.5″ latex, 1.5″ memory foam, 6.5″ support foam. $850 (Queen)
- Second Casper design (released May 2016) – 9.5″ total thickness. 1.5″ latex, 1.5″ memory foam, 1.5″ poly foam, 5.0″ support foam. $850 (Queen)
- Third Casper design (released January 2017; this is the current version that is shipping to customers) – 9.5″ total thickness. 1.5″ response poly foam, 1.5″ memory foam, 1.5″ poly foam, 5.0″ support foam. $950 (Queen)
Sinkage Test
For all Sleepopolis mattress reviews, I like to do five different sinkage tests. These tests are designed to show you how the mattress performs in varying positions and to give you an idea of the sinkage/hug you'll experience with the mattress.
- Lying on back – In a normal lying position on my back, I experienced 2.5″ of sinkage. The hug is more generalized and does not sharply contour to your body (applies to all positions).
- Lying on side – In a normal lying position on my side, I experienced 3.5″ of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (conservative) – In a normal edge sitting position (where I'm sitting a bit farther back on the mattress), I saw 4″ inches of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (aggressive) – In the more extreme position, with all of my weight on the absolute edge of the mattress, I saw 5″ of sinkage.
- Standing in middle – Standing in the middle of the mattress with all of my weight focused on the same area, I experienced 6″ of sinkage.
Bear in mind that I weigh 140 pounds. Your sinkage results will vary based on your weight and body type.
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Other Details
- Shipping – Free shipping, comes compressed in a box in 2-7 business days (2-day shipping with Amazon Prime)
- Warranty – 10 years
- Trial Period – 100 nights
- Discounts – None currently available on Sleepopolis
- Made in the USA (mostly) – Border fabric is manufactured in Belgium; some covers assembled in Mexico; most materials and mattresses are made in the USA
- Weight – The King-size mattress that I received weighs 93.4 pounds. According to Casper.com, the Queen-size mattress is designed to weigh 83 pounds and the King-size is designed to weigh 103 pounds.
Is the Casper mattress right for you?
When I first tested the Casper mattress in 2014, I was fairly impressed. I upgraded to the Casper after sleeping on a low-end spring mattress that was about 8 years old. The Casper was a massive upgrade over that mattress and by most standards is still a very good overall mattress.
That said, over the course of the last 2 years I've tested virtually every online mattress (about 100 different mattresses), including all of Casper's primary competitors. My conclusion at the end of these sleep tests is that, while the Casper is a pretty good mattress, there are many other mattresses that offer better quality and better performance for the same amount of money.
COMPARISONS: See how Casper compares vs. others
The biggest issue with Casper is it only has 3″ of true comfort foams (1.5″ responsive poly foam + 1.5″ memory foam). The 2016 addition of the 1.5″ of transition poly foam did help to improve support, but it's not enough, in my opinion. This transition poly foam that was added in the 2nd Casper design iteration feels more like a base foam than a comfort foam.
All things considered, the mattress still has a similar feel and continues to suffer from the same basic support, comfort, and edge support issues.
Final Summary – The Casper is an above average 9.5″ foam mattress, but it's not above average enough. There are simply too many other mattresses available that I find offer better support, comfort, and feel for about the same price (some even less).
For these reasons I recommend other mattresses ahead of the Casper, including Leesa, Loom & Leaf (which is a little pricier, but gives you some nice extras), Helix, and Brooklyn Bedding. All offer improved performance at a better value compared to the Casper.
For more information on the Casper, visit Casper on Amazon.com.
Page last updated March 3, 2017, by Derek Hales.
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Edge Support
Casper is an above average mattress that offers a medium firmness and good support for average weight sleepers. The response poly foam + memory foam combination creates a balance of contour, but could deliver better performance with a thicker comfort layer. At launch Casper stood alone as the best mattress online. However, over the last 2 years a number of new competitors have stood up to challenge Casper. While Casper is still a pretty good mattress, many competitors simply offer better performance at a lower price.


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Copper Mountain Resort is located approximately 80 miles west from downtown Denver, Colorado on Interstate 70. The base elevation is 9700 feet. The resort is approximately 1.4 miles from the east village entrance to the west village at Union Creek. Copper Mountain provides free shuttle service throughout the Village. This spacious ski-in/ski-out 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in Center Village is located near the base of the American Flyer Lift. The unit has a full kitchen, plus a large living room and dining area. The master bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has two queen beds, and there is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. This is a corner unit with views toward Vail Pass and West Ten Mile Range Creek. Guests will also enjoy complimentary access to the Athletic Club. The Lodge at Copper complex features a communal hot tub and sauna, communal laundry facilities, an elevator, garage parking, and a gas grill. Photos are representative of the property and may differ from the actual unit that is reserved.
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I'm sitting around, stewing in the "melting pot" mockery that has a big, rusty patch on its underside and is ready to spew out all the mush held inside.
Yes, I know, as former language instructor and especially as a trained technical writer, I should know better than to mix metaphors as I've done in the opening sentence and stick to writing clearly, accurately, and to the point. Sometimes, though, one can flout convention to make that point.
On Jan. 21, 1911, the people of New Mexico went to the polls to approve the constitution which would make statehood a reality — and despite attempts in Washington over the years to change the ancient and venerable name, the first words of the new constitution proudly declared: "The name of this state is New Mexico."
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Briana Montaño from O/X Ranch in Las Vegas brought home the Grand Champion title from the 2012 Houston Livestock Show. The Houston Livestock Show is the world's largest livestock show that highlights world-class livestock. Montaño's heifer brought the prestige title back home to the Meadow City.
She has been showing registered Santa Gertrudis cattle since she was 7 and continues achieving success with her deep cherry red cattle.
• The office of the Las Vegas Optic will be closed on Friday, April 6 in observance of Good Friday. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 9.
• In observance of Good Friday the offices of San Miguel county will be closed from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6. They will reopen on Monday, April 9.
• Luna Community College will be closed on Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9 for Easter break. The college will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, April 10.
Northern New Mexico track and field athletes representing 10 schools gathered for an upbeat memorial service held not in a chapel but in the sun and shadows of Cardinal Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
The Mora Rangers picked up a breakthrough win in their first district baseball contest of the season on March 30, downing Peñasco 7-6.
Mora sophomore pitcher Manuelray Benavidez earned the win after striking out 11 in seven innings. The Rangers' leading hitter was Marcelino Herrera, who went 3 for 3. Benavidez helped his own cause, going 3 for 4, and senior Garrick Martinez hit 2 for 3.
Mora couldn't quite keep the momentum going in its next district game Tuesday in Pecos. The host Panthers won 3-1.
VADITO, N.M. — After picking up more than a foot of new snow Monday night, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced Tuesday morning it would open for ski operations once more.
Sipapu had been open weekends only since March 31, but after getting pounded with 14 inches of new snow last night, officials made the call to fire up the lifts again Tuesday morning.
CHARETTE LAKES: Trout fishing fair using salmon eggs.
CONCHAS LAKE: Fishing was generally slow for all species. A few walleye were taken by anglers using jig and minnow combinations. Fishing pressure was light. The surface water temp was in the mid to high 50s.
COYOTE CREEK: Trout fishing was fair using salmon eggs and Power Bait. Big fish reported this past week was a 14-inch brown.
• NMHU at Metro State (DH), noon, Denver
• Robertson hosts Cardinal Invite, 9 a.m., Gene Torres Golf Course (RESCHEDULED from Monday)
• LCC vs. Lamar CC (DH), 11 a.m., Rodriguez Park
• NMHU at Colorado State-Pueblo (DH), noon, Pueblo, Colo.
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• NMHU women at UNM, TBA, Albuquerque
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Artisan: Frankie's Sputino
You might know Frankie's Sputino as that kick-butt Italian restaurant with both a Manhattan and a Brooklyn location. You should also know they make their own olive oil too, created from organically grown olives in Trapani, Sicily in the DOP certified valley of Nocellara del Belice, in fact. To maintain authenticity and quality, they use trees between 300 and 400 years old, and each is hand-pruned, and each olive hand-picked.
Artisan: Bee Raw Honey
"Bee raw honey is about purity of flavor. Raw. Real," said Zeke Freeman, the founder of Bee Raw. Zeke grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, where he gained an appreciation for homegrown foods and quality ingredients. He took his passion to the culinary world, first enrolling in the University of Montana's School of Food Management & Culinary Arts, and then heading to France to continue his education at the Hotel School of Grenoble.
Artisan: Saucy By Nature
For longtime pals Monika Luczak and Przemek Adolf, a decade-long friendship quickly turned into a business partnership after traveling abroad. After returning stateside, a recipe brainstorm session led to a sandwich epiphany. The answer: global-influenced spreads using local ingredients—no preservatives or tongue-twisting ingredients allowed.
Artisan: Early Bird Foods
"It looks good because it is good." That's Early Bird Foods' motto, and its straightforward simplicity matches its goods perfectly. Their granola is baked in tiny batches using three of their favorite ingredients: "salt, olive oil, and love."
Early Bird was started by former-Texan Nekisia Davis; she took her strong belief in flavor and pure whole foods and started cooking up granola—with lots of olive oil.
Artisan: Bellocq
Think mixology bar where the drink of choice involves tea leaves. And when you consider the amount of thought behind each bespoke blend at tea atelier Bellocq, mixology seems the only apropos descriptor.
Co-founded by a trio of tea enthusiasts, the Greenpoint (by way of London) shop has made waves with its handcrafted loose leaves. Their current lineup of artfully mixed blends runs the gamut.
Co-founded by a trio of tea enthusiasts, the Greenpoint (by way of London) shop has made waves with its handcrafted loose leaves. Their current lineup of artfully mixed blends runs the gamut.
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Some of us built wood go-karts as kids -- welding metal being a bit beyond most 10-year-olds -- but engineering students at Purdue University think lumber makes sense for real vehicles.
At least in places where wood is about all that's available.
Purdue mechanical engineering students came up with a three-wheel, 10-horsepower BUV (basic utility vehicle) for use in Africa. They'll go to Cameroon May 10 to help set up a production facility.
The BUV's body and much of the frame are pine; African hardwoods can be substituted. Rear axle and some other parts are from pickups. In addition to toting people, the BUV could help get crops to market before they spoil.
The 10-hp diesel engine should be readily available in Africa, Purdue says, and should run the wood-mobile up to about 20 mph and get about 40 miles per gallon.
It is designed to carry up to eight people, or 1,200 lbs. of cargo.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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Pentecost Devotional (23 of 35) by Christopher Harbin
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Deuteronomy 24:6
''When you lend money to people, you are allowed to keep something of theirs as a guarantee that they will pay back the loan. But don't take one or both of their millstones, or else they may starve. They need these stones for grinding grain into flour to make bread.'' Deuteronomy 24:6
There is much more to the economic instructions in the Bible than we tend to believe. The various principles speak to all sorts of applications, but the general sense is very simple. God desired to protect the weak and poor from oppression by those with power and wealth. God wanted all people to have appropriate access to the resources of the land and the production of wealth.
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Matthew 25:40
''The king will answer, ''Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.'' Matthew 25:40
Whether referring to good or bad, we have difficulty understanding the scope and application of these words of Jesus. In fact, Jesus uses these same words in opposite scenarios in the passage. The king utters them in reference to ministering to someone deemed insignificant and failing to do the same. He treats both as ministering to or refusing to minister to Jesus.
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The city of lights, love and high fashion cannot be properly toured in three days. When I was in Bonn, the brother of my host mother told me a joke, which goes as follows:
A pair of American tourists wake up in a hotel, a husband and a wife. The husband and wife forgot where they were for a moment, so the husband asks his wife, "What day is it today?" The wife responds, "Wednesday." The husband waits a moment, then replies, "Wednesday? Must be Rome!"
That's what it felt like! We were too quick with everything. Provided, I understand why. We all have to get back to school, and the adults have to go back to work. I just wish I could have spent more than three hours in the Louvre.
I went to the top of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, saw inside of Notre Dame, was 10 feet away from the Mona Lisa, ate crepes and Café Americain for lunch, walked past Cartier and Louis Vuitton (I was dying to go inside!) and got absolutely and thoroughly soaked. It rained the entire time we were there!
I would tell you all the details about what we did and how we did it, but that would take me hours and hours to write, and I simply don't have enough time! I barely uploaded my pictures yet! (PS - took 479, not bad). The bus rides to and from were 15 hours, yet I didn't sleep a wink because I can't sleep on buses. I came home this morning at 11, fell asleep at noon, woke up 15 minutes ago (6:30 p.m.), and as soon as I finish this, I'm heading straight back to bed!
Altogether, Paris was wonderful. I plan to go back, and enjoy my time there. I think one needs a week to see it, a month to fully enjoy it.