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Response to a Calvinist
Helen Setterfield, November 2009
A friend who is a Calvinist wrote to me that he was a little upset with my articles on Calvinism here. I asked him to show me where I was wrong. His points are in blue italics. My responses are in straight print.
First, I think the problem is with the definition of 'death.' Death means separation, not unconsciousness. When a person dies physically, he is separated from his body. The body may not be able to respond, but the person himself is quite conscious (or hell would have no meaning). Spiritual death, or the second death, is separation from God. In John 17:3, Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God and the Son. That means eternal death is NOT knowing them. The 'know' in this context is not an intellectual acknowledgement, but rather an intimate relationship – along the lines of Adam knowing his wife and she becoming pregnant. When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He caused his soul and spirit to re-enter his body and healed the body from the effects of what caused his death. Remember the story about the rich man and the other Lazarus after death (Luke 16:19-31)? Both were entirely conscious although their bodies were probably well-rotted by that time. So death is not unconsciousness.
In Isaiah 1:18, the Lord invites the sinner "Come, let us reason together…though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." Who is the Lord talking to? Someone who is already saved? No. Someone who is deeply in sin, and the person is being offered a choice. This offer is totally meaningless if the person is not able to respond to the Lord.
In Jeremiah 29, the Lord tells the people of Israel, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you."
Remember Jesus saying, "Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give your rest." Are only those chosen from before the beginning of time those who labor and are heavy-laden? I sincerely doubt that.
About Paul. Paul was totally eager to protect the reputation and character of God. For THAT reason he was persecuting the Christians. Paul's heart was totally for the God he knew from the Scriptures and had been taught in rabbinical school. He had also been taught that the Christian sect was heretical and therefore he was going to do his best to protect God's holy reputation/name and stamp it out. God knew Paul's heart and honored Paul's devotion, even though it was involved in a misunderstanding about Jesus. So Jesus presented Paul with the truth of Himself and Paul responded 100%. The rest is history. There was no 'mood' about it, either way.
Please go back to John 6:26, at the beginning of the referenced passage in John. Jesus first tells the people the reason they are following Him is because of the miracle of the loaves and fishes and that they had their fill. In verse 27 He tells them, "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you…" The people then ask Him what are these works they must do, and look at Jesus' answer: "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." So there is a 'work' they MUST do for salvation – believe. This is not a 'work of righteousness,' but, rather, giving up of having any righteousness of one's own at all. It is putting one's entire life in the hands of Christ. In verse 35, Jesus tells them plainly, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." He then talks about those the Father gives to Him, which Calvinists seem to take out of context, for in verse 40, we read, "For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."
So the people the Father gives to the Son are those who have looked to the Son and trusted Him.
When did Jesus not pray for Judas? AFTER the betrayal. We do not know about before….
God does not want any one to perish – 2 Peter 3:9 -- but EVERYONE to come to repentance. Now either He wants that or He doesn't. What we clearly have is that He will allow what He does not want. Why? Because we are given the choice, and He is omnipotent enough to be much, much bigger than choices we make. It is all under His knowledge and umbrella, but we are still allowed the freedom to choose.
The key to it lies, I think, in Jesus' response as to what is the most important commandment, and He responds, 'to love.' If love were an emotion, it could not be commanded, whether toward God or toward man. So we are not talking about an emotion. Emotions are followers; they make lousy leaders. Love is clearly a choice – the choice to commit to care and to give up of oneself for the sake of another. God so LOVED the world that He gave……and the emotions felt on the cross were not terrific, I am sure, for either the Father or the Son. Jesus equated love for Him with obedience. Obedience is also a choice. "Choose this day who you will serve," is a command that rings down through the ages. Who are you going to obey? In fact, even in Hebrews 12 we find that the children of God are disciplined, and that is clearly because we have made some wrong choices along the way. John tells us in his first letter that when we sin we must confess to God and receive His forgiveness. So we as saved people have a choice. Passages throughout the Bible indicate everyone does. Romans 1 refers to those who consistently choose against God – finally He will give them over to the desires of their hearts, as they are choosing the lie over the truth. In other words, they were not irredeemable until that point. They were not incapable of resisting the desires of their hearts until they were given over to them and God stopped presenting them with His truth in whatever way was best for each of them individually.
Does He know who will choose Him? Yes, He does. And that is where the problem for us mortals often lies. It is hard to cope with the idea that knowledge and forcing, or causing, are two different things. When my oldest son was about 7 he got a new bike. We lived on a hill and I told him not to take his bike out until his sister was awake from her nap and then I would take him to the flat ground of the schoolyard so he could practice on this new, 'big' bike. I warned him that if he tried riding down the hill before he practiced on the flat first, he would get hurt. I knew he could not handle it yet. But I never forced his choice. Proof? He rode the bike down the hill and crashed pretty badly, ruining his bike and making a mess of himself into the bargain. God knows each of us far better than we know our children, but that does not mean He is forcing any of our decisions. If He did, then our obedience, our love, would have no meaning whatsoever. Rewards and punishments would be absolutely meaningless and, what is worse, arbitrary. He gave us a sense of fairness, of justice, for a reason. He is not arbitrary by anyone's standards who has any knowledge of Him at all.
The world is all. That is repeated in a number of ways through the Bible. For instance, Paul writes to Timothy, "I urge, the, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
Remember in John 1 where it states that those who believe are given the right to become children of God? That is predicated upon their belief. Look at Romans 1, where God's wrath is being poured out on those who consistently choose to reject God. Look at Jesus' anger in Matthew 23. These people who choose in that direction become children of the devil. It is going to go one way or the other, depending on the heart of each man, which is what God judges. When Judas finally did the final betrayal, that was it. He had finished walking away from his Savior and no more prayers were to be prayed.
There comes a time for each man. Look at the Pharaoh of Moses' day. Yes, God knew what the final result would be, and told Moses. But look also at the results of each of the plagues. At first, Pharaoh hardened his own heart. It was not until over half way through that God finally, in effect, said, "Enough – THY will be done….." and God finished the job. Remember before the Flood when God tells Noah He will not strive with man forever (Genesis 6:3)? Our upper lifespan limit is given then: 120 years. But the point is even stronger than that. The point is that there is a limit.
But think about something else here: Why would God strive at all if every man's destiny was chosen before he was born? But we read God STRIVES with man. God does everything eternally possible for each person to encourage the right choice without forcing it. Each of us is truly and greatly cared for/loved by God (which is not the same as His approval!) to the extent of death on the cross to pay for every sin that has ever been or will ever be committed. Every man has, initially, the way cleared for Him to respond to God. But walk away, rebel, enough times, deliberately and with malice of forethought (if you will), and finally God says, "Enough."
In John 1 we read that some can become children of God. The implication there, and elsewhere when Jesus is speaking to others (John 8:42-47), is that some can also become children of the devil. It is not a matter of being born that way, but of completely yielding to one choice or the other. So yes, some are children of the devil, by choice. And some are children of God, by choice. Works cannot do it – it is a choice and the works are the result of the choice.
You want to know something funny? Sheep and goats are the same kind of animal. It is exactly the same as our pet dogs: mutts, German shepherds, poodles, St. Bernards, chihuahuas -- they are all the same kind of thing. It is a matter of breeding, not intrinsic genetics. So that is not the answer, first of all.
Second, if you read Hebrews, you will find this, "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." (2:9) And then there is this: "Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him." (5:8). There is also this, "Unlike other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself." (7:27).
Jesus took the punishment for every sin ever committed or even thought. That part is finished forever for all. "It is finished!" That was the paving of the road. I grant you we cannot even walk it ourselves at the beginning. But that is not the point. The point is, do you WANT to walk it? If so, then the believer is born again and indwelt by the Holy Spirit and, at that point, is then made capable of walking that road. And, as many have found, it is generally uphill!
Remember John 1:11-13? "He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." His own – His people. HIS. They refused Him. They had that choice and they were His.
God is certainly not powerless to choose. He Himself chose what He would do. He has ALLOWED us to choose. Big difference! I could have made all my children's choices for them for a good many years. But that would not have been love at all. Love meant I had to teach them what 'consequences' meant. They had to be allowed to choose, first little things and then more and more. That did not mean I – even as another human being and not God at all! – was powerless to choose for them. It meant I was teaching them by allowing them choices.
As far as the 'elect,' go, I did a study on that and traced every time that word was used in the NT. You see that essay under the initial one. The elect are the Jews – the elect is Israel.
I just finished quoting John 1:13 – it followed John 1:10-12, which is very important to remember.
Philippians 1:6 – read that in context (it is one of my 'favorite' verses, actually) – "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Paul does not appear to be talking about individual salvation here, but about their partnership in the Gospel – the good news of Christ. And that this good work, begun by Christ Himself, would not be left half done in the world but would be carried through to completion. The individual idea can certainly be applied here, but he is talking to the believers as a group in Philippi: "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God." Although this certainly can be applied individually, the indication is that he is talking to "all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons."
But yes, of course God began it: He is the Creator. He is also the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). He always knew. He had prepared. He paved the way for every person who has ever lived. So the question now is, which way does a person WANT to walk? Wanting to and being able to are two different things, but that is why God judges the heart. What is it you actually want?
I am most certainly not Arminian! It is a bit of a fallacy to say there are only Calvinists and Arminians in Christianity. Not at all! I will go straight Bible. I KNOW I have been saved by grace and not by works. I have no boast. It is all Christ. But my choice was to accept or reject. That is not a work, that is simply a choice. He did, has done, will always have done, all the work. I pray now that some of it may be through me, but that is still not me, myself, but simply Him in me.
In Titus, please check the Greek for verse 2:11. In many English translations there is a misplaced modifier. The Greek reads "For the grace of God that brings salvation to all men has appeared. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions…."etc. The Bible repeats so many times that ALL men have the offer of salvation, accomplished for them soley through and by Christ Jesus. But men are at liberty – a God-given liberty – to refuse it. Or to accept. The choice does not mean any person has done anything to deserve, earn, or help with his own salvation. Build me a house. I can accept or reject it. But accepting it does not mean I had anything to do with even hammering one little nail in place.
In Titus 3:4, we read that 'when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." Go to Romans 2:4 – "Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?" If you follow His kindness it leads you to repentance. But you are not forced to follow His kindness – and so many do not! Then, the verse you referred to, Titus 3:5, states we are saved by His mercy and it states the process of salvation: through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
A man with an unredeemed heart will always TEND to choose evil. Please note what God says to Noah in Genesis 8:21 -- that, regarding man, "every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth." (Note: 'youth' is the correct interpretation, not 'babyhood' or 'childhood.' 'Youth' in the Hebrew culture began in the early to mid-teens and ended at age 30.) An inclination is different from some kind of magnetic, irresistable force. Our our entire legal system is predicated upon the idea that this tendency, this inclination, can be resisted! People do not always choose what their fallen nature wants. There are some remarkable instances all around us of unredeemed people sacrificing themselves for others – BECAUSE, USUALLY, THEY THINK THEIR WORKS CAN SAVE THEM! And so they struggle. Paul put it so vividly in Romans 7 – the struggle between the flesh and the mind's choice, which could not prevail over the flesh until saved by Jesus Christ. Look at his passage again:
There is the condition of the unredeemed man. Wanting what he cannot achieve and being subjected mercilessly to the frustration of the war within himself. This is far different from the Calvinist interpretation of what being 'dead in sin' means. Paul states quite clearly what he means by it here in Romans 7.
Note how chapter 8 starts:
"Therefore, there is no no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, BECAUSE THROUGH CHRIST JESUS THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE SET ME FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND DEATH."
THERE is your point of transformation. But before that, Paul shows very clearly that the unredeemed man is quite conscious of God's law and wants to conform to it, but can't.
So, contrary to Calvinist doctrine, the unredeemed man is not unconscious of God's law or person and quite able to respond to it -- at least until he has refused so consistently that God finally calls a halt to the striving. The Bible clearly states that Jesus died for all people and in payment for all sin for all time. Thus, no one goes to hell because of sin, although we all deserve it because of sin. But that debt was paid and now, just as Jesus says so clearly in John 3:
"Because he has not believed..." not because he has sinned.
Paul also makes it clear in Romans 7 that the person dead in sin -- separated from God because of sin -- has a horrid war going on inside himself, so that he cannot do the good he wants to do. Paul goes on to say that only through Christ is there a resolution to this war, and only through the gift of the Holy Spirit is the person set free from the law of sin and death. The Old Testament states that all are told to choose, to seek, and even invited to reason with God Himself.
You cannot pick and choose verses to fit a theory or a theology. It is essential that Bible be allowed to explain itself. And it does.


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2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Ch. la Nerthe
Red | Drink now | Château La Nerthe | Code: 3247 | 2007 | France > Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Southern Rhône Blend | Medium-Full Bodied, Dry | 13.5 % alcohol
This wine is a show stopper! Bang for bucks, it's also my Bargain of the Vintage (18.5/20) as well as Most Exciting Wine. With fabulously ripe and creamy framboise notes on the nose, a coating of gorgeous silky tannins and a really generous core of ripe plump red fruits, this is scrumptious!!!
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Ch. la Nerthe really grabbed me for its firm, polished style which will make excellent drinking from soon after shipment to 2020 . A triumph.
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From the more modern end of the Châteauneuf du Pape spectrum, the 2007 La Nerthe has an attractive nose of blackberry and spice, a wonderfully complete and balanced palate and particularly well-managed tannins, as so often at La Nerthe, adding an extra dimension of quality.
(Jake Dean, BBR Fine Wine Sales Manager)
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The Wine Advocate - Still youthful and not yet fully mature, the 2007 Chteauneuf du Pape (which includes all the grapes that would normally have gone into the declassified Cuvee Cadettes) is full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with a fresh, focused bouquet of cassis, licorice and charred meats. This cuvee always ages beautifully, and this is one of the more fresh, lively and focused 2007s out there--and it still has present tannin. Its certainly enjoyable today but should be even better with a year or two of additional cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck - 01/03/2017
Jancis - 48% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, and others. Surprisingly floral nose with a touch of coffee and spice. Fresh and silky. Fine tannins, long and rounded.
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Parker - The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape unquestionably benefitted from the declassified Cuvee des Cadettes being included in the blend. Composed of 48% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 14% Mourvedre, 62% was barrel-aged and the rest spent time in large wood foudres before blending. Excellent aromatics of lavender, licorice, blueberry, black raspberry, and new saddle leather are followed by a ripe, full-bodied, elegant, accessible wine offering an admirable concoction of rich fruit, a substantial, full-bodied mouthfeel, and silky tannins. It should drink nicely for 12-15 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Oct 09)
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Château La Nerthe has a history stretching back to 1560. The Château itself is one of Châteauneuf`s most elegant buildings and was built in 1760. This large property, with over 90 hectares of vines, has had a chequered history and it has been only since its purchase in 1985 by the Ricard family that its true potential has come to be realised.
In the capable hands of Alain Dugas the Estate has been making wines that are fully worthy of such a grandiose setting. With a focus on organic viticulture and a winemaking regime which juxtaposes modern stainless steel and very old cement, the wines are made with great skill and attention to detail. In 2008, Alain Dugas retired, and Christian Voeux took over from him.
La Nerthe's wine is firmly in the modernist camp of accessible Châteauneufs; softer tannins than in Beaucastel or Vieux Télégraphe, and ready to drink earlier. Almost all La Nerthe wines are vinified in wood, many in small barrels, which is rare in Châteauneuf. No filtering takes place. The white wines are richer in fruit than most other white Châteauneufs.
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The Grape
The vast majority of wines from the Southern Rhône are blends. There are 5 main black varieties, although others are used and the most famous wine of the region, Châteauneuf du Pape, can be made from as many as 13 different varieties. Grenache is the most important grape in the southern Rhône - it contributes alcohol, warmth and gentle juicy fruit and is an ideal base wine in the blend. Plantings of Syrah in the southern Rhône have risen dramatically in the last decade and it is an increasingly important component in blends. It rarely attains the heights that it does in the North but adds colour, backbone, tannins and soft ripe fruit to the blend.
The much-maligned Carignan has been on the retreat recently but is still included in many blends - the best old vines can add colour, body and spicy fruits. Cinsault is also backtracking but, if yields are restricted, can produce moderately well-coloured wines adding pleasant-light fruit to red and rosé blends. Finally, Mourvèdre, a grape from Bandol on the Mediterranean coast, has recently become an increasingly significant component of Southern Rhône blends - it often struggles to ripen fully but can add acidity, ripe spicy berry fruits and hints of tobacco to blends.
The Region
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the largest and most important wine appellation in the southern Rhône. It is home to more than 3,200 hectares of vineyards and over 80 growers; more wine is produced in Châteauneuf than the whole of the northern Rhône put together. The vineyards are bounded to the west by the Rhône river and to the east by the A7 autoroute.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the first ever Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée established in France, in 1932. Small, rounded rocks from the ancient river bed known as galets roulés are a key aspect of what makes Châteauneuf -du-Pape wines so distinctive, with the rocks reflecting heat back into the vines at night, thus increasing ripeness and reducing acidity.
The gloriously rich red wines, redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, are enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending several grape varieties. Fourteen are permitted for reds: Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Counoise, Teret Noir, Muscadin, Picpoul Noir, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Picpoul Gris and Picardin. With red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache typically dominates with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support.
White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is becoming increasingly sought-after, even though it represents less than 10 percent of the total production. Here, five grapes are permitted: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Picardin.
Recommended Producers: Château de Beaucastel, Clos de Papes, Vieux Télégraphe, Château Rayas,, Domaine de la Charbonnière, Sabon, Château La Nerthe, Domaine Perrin
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In addition to exploring Marta's life and art, Born Just Now will document Marta's attempts to resuscitate the art scene in Belgrade and the rest of the Balkans.
Belgrade was once a center of contemporary Yugoslavian art and a vital hub of European conceptual art, but it has turned into a blank spot on the cultural map. As a result, opportunities and initiatives in Belgrade are scarce. Upon her return, Marta has joined forces with local institutions, artists, and donors on a number of initiatives and programs geared at reviving and establishing the local art scene, which has suffered greatly since the dissolution of Yugoslavia almost three decades ago. In 2015, she founded the Artist Residency program, which she runs in collaboration with the local Radisson Blue Hotel. This program encourages international artists, scholars, and curators to come to Belgrade and connect with the local art scene. It aims at creating a network of local and international artists and stimulates creative exchange and collaboration.
In addition, she founded PerformanceHUB, a collaboration with local scholar and curator Milica Pekić . In this year long performance art certificate program, students participate in an innovative, interdisciplinary program of workshops, lectures, and practice modules, which encourages them to develop their own creativity.
"As a child in communist Yugoslavia, on the first day of school and on important holidays we would wear red scarves and navy blue hats with red stars called Titovka. We were pioneers — Tito's young communists — and most of us didn't even know what it really meant." ~ MARTA JOVANOVIĆ
"Motherhood" performance in Belgrade
Marta Jovanovic performed "Motherhood" as a contemplation of her life choices and her status as a woman artist in a patriarchal world. Having just gone through a fundamental transformation in her personal life, which forced her to reevaluate her path, her past and her future, she had to choose, once again, between society's vision for a woman and her own way. The number of eggs in Motherhood was carefully chosen, each egg representing one fertile day in her life since she started menstruating at age 16. She states with an ironic smirk that each egg she cracked in the performance is one chance of becoming a "real woman", a mother, that she "wasted on art." Jovanovic faced a decision that many women have to make and that comes for most women with substantial doubt and a paralyzing feeling of being torn. Do I want to become a mother or do I want to pursue my career? It also is a decision that possibly puts enormous strain on relationships and even friendships. Of course, it does not necessarily need to be "either" "or", but sometimes it has to be. And what will the implications be? Will I regret becoming a mother and wife and having to put my career on hold or even let it go entirely? Will I wish I had become a mother once I do not have the option any longer? Even though in the present day contraceptives and the increasing, yet still insufficient support systems for women have at least made a choice possible, that choice still needs to be made and its implications, which are grave and long-term, considered carefully. ~ Anja Foerschner (Read More)
ROBERT ADANTO made his directorial debut with The Rising Tide (2008), a feature-length documentary exploring China's meteoric march toward the future through the work of some of the Middle Kingdom's most talented photographers and video artists, including Wang Qingsong, Cao Fei, Xu Zhen, Yang Yong, Chen Qiulin and O Zhang. Shot in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen in the summer of 2006, The Rising Tide captures the confusion and ambiguity that characterize the new China. "An often surprising and thought-provoking documentary," wrote WICN's Mark Lynch, "The rest of us better make an effort to grasp what their work is about, or get out of the way. An "eye-opener" in every sense of the word, if you are an artist, curator or art teacher be sure to catch this film." Pearls on the Ocean Floor (2010), his second feature, examines the lives and works of Iranian female artists living and working in and outside the Islamic Republic. Featuring interviews with art luminaries Shirin Neshat and Shadi Ghadirian, Pearls on the Ocean Floor received the Bronze Palm Award for Best Documentary at the 2011 edition of the Mexican International Film Festival and the Spirit of Independents Award at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The film was recently screened in Amsterdam at Francis Boeske Projects, in association with Opening Up: 9 Artists from Iran. His latest film, City of Memory, premiered at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and explores Hurricane Katrina's impact on the lives of visual artists from New Orleans. It features interviews with Deborah Luster and Tameka Norris. In September, City of Memory will screen in association with Katrina Then & Now: Artists as Witness, an exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Mr. Adanto earned his M.F.A. in Acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
His films have enjoyed screenings at The Smithsonian Institution's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; The Museum of Fine Arts Boston; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); The National Center for Contemporary Art in Moscow; Schirn Kunsthalle in Frankfurt; The Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler Galleries; The Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Australia; The Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago; The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto; The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles; The Worcester Art Museum, MA; The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum in Miami; The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota; the 2009 Hong Kong International Art Fair; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO; The Royal College of Art in London; The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA; The National Museum of Australia in Canberra; The Tel Aviv Museum of Art; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; The Orange County Museum of Art, CA; The Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles; the San Francisco Art Institute; the Kansas City Art Institute; Jagiellonian University, Krakow, PL; The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; Harvard University; Yale University; Wellesley College; UCLA; USC, The University of Kansas; New York University; and the University of Michigan. linkedin.com/in/robertadanto vimeo.com/user4625078 facebook.com/robert.adanto.5 twitter.com/robertadanto


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Last week, we talked about the importance of nailing your appearance at a trade show for your company through strategy, high-quality graphics and collateral. The best marketers know that a successful trade show appearance means building brand recognition and generating leads.
When it comes to trade shows, we capitalize on the appearance by making sure your company and the show are a proper match. In order to ensure that, a lot of moving parts have to be executed in harmony. That was the case for another of SCG's clients – 19th Hole Ventures – at the 2017 Minnesota Golf Show.
A Match Made in Industry Heaven
Their premier product, Bootleg, also known as Minnesota's Signature Drink™, is a refreshing, cocktail-inspired malt beverage with lemon, lime and a hint of mint. We knew through our BrandVision™ process, we wanted the brand to convey a feeling of vacation, relaxation and summer activities. Of those activities, near the top of the list was golf. What could pair better with a warm day playing golf with friends than an ice-cold bottle of Bootleg?
Our brand vision led us to reach out to the 2017 Minnesota Golf Show to find a potential relationship. Every year, anywhere from 10,000 to 12,000 golf fans gather at the Minneapolis Convention Center over a three-day period to bask in all things golf. New products are tested, goodies are given away and a good time can be found in the 19th Hole Lounge, an area where show-goers can relax away from the hubbub with an adult beverage.
The reason these two things seem to go hand in hand is because they do – the best trade show appearance comes from a no-brainer relationship that benefits both parties, like the one resulting in the 19th Hole Lounge presented by 19th Hole Venture's Bootleg!
Getting All Your Ducks in a Row
Once the partnership was established with the Minnesota Golf Show, the process of getting the Bootleg brand to work in tandem with the show began. That meant covering a few bases to make the appearance sparkle.
First, we wanted to get the attention of the people attending the event. We worked alongside the golf show folks to determine the best position to hang signs featuring beautiful product shots of Bootleg, courtesy of our in-house photographer, Ryan Pederson. The final product resulted in high-quality, large format signs hung at the front and the back of the 19th Hole Lounge with the single goal: get attendees to ask, "Where can I get one of those?"
We wanted to be able to answer that question for them instantly, so we worked with the Minneapolis Convention Center's catering company to arrange sampling of Minnesota's Signature Drink. This show provides an excellent opportunity to get the product in front as many people as possible. Sampling is a proven tactic in a lower volume venue like retail stores, so the Golf Show allows us to get on the leader board in terms of consumer recall next time they think golf and beverage.
Working with multiple parties can get complicated. At SCG we simplify the complicated by taking a spark of an idea to create something special and watch our clients soar. It's worth the effort for a stellar presentation at an engaging event.
If you're interested in standing out at your industry event or trade show, shoot me an email. We'd love to work with you.
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For school groups
MGLC provides training and education in the field of modern and contemporary visual and graphic art by actively involving various target groups and age ranges in its events, exhibitions and programmes. The programme for children, school pupils, young people and students includes guided tours of the exhibitions, printmaking demonstrations, workshops as well as the organization of an Art Day in the Gallery. The programmes are tailored to different age groups, their needs and prior knowledge.
Visits should be arranged one week prior to the event being run.
Further details: Lili Šturm, Museum Counsellor, Education and Events, t: +386 (0)1 2413 818, e: email@example.com
Guided tours of temporary exhibitions are mostly suitable for the pupils of primary school and for the preschool children. By arrangement, these can be supplemented with worksheets, a short workshop, animation or activity from the regular programme of printmaking workshops and demonstrations.
The activities are conducted by the museum counsellor for education and events, gallery animators and print master.
duration: 45–90 minutes
entrance fee (guided tour included): 2 EUR/person
popular combination: guided tour of the exhibition and demonstration of printmaking techniques, 90 minutes, 3.50 EUR/person
11 October 2016–8 February 2017
The Centres of Printmaking: At the Intersection of Knowledge, Learning and Cooperation
The International Centre of Graphic Arts is celebrating 30 years of its existence. On this occasion we have prepared an exhibition in collaboration with two similar institutions from Belgrade and Philadelphia. The exhibition, which is conceived as an exhibition of (three smaller) exhibitions, presents the centres and the works from their collections as well as current production. The key themes of the visit are: presentation of the three centres of printmaking as the current state of creativity within the graphic arts, diversity of mediums and genres, as well as developmental directions of the visual and graphic arts. The viewing of the exhibition will be conceived interactively. We recommend this to be supplemented with an activity from the regular programme of workshops and demonstrations. The exhibition will also be adapted for viewing by visitors with special needs (sensory impairments).
20 December 2016–8 February 2017
Tomas Vu, Rirkrit Tiravanija GREEN GO HOME
Tomas Vu is an American artist, who received the Audience Award of the 30th Biennial of Graphic Arts (2013).
The prints and texts – the graffiti that cover the portraits – come from the collaborative installation by Tomas Vu and Rirkrit Tiravanija at the Colombian-American library in Bogotá. Wherever the installation GREEN GO HOME is put on view, a spirit of resistance is invoked – resistance against the invader, the colonial power, the repressive government. Each figure represented by the portraits is revolutionary – revealing itself to the viewer as someone addressing the condition of the graffiti text. GREEN GO HOME is a wall of resisters, and of resistance.
24 February–28 MaY 2017
(Fan)zines today?!
The exhibition will be a "live" presentation. It will change through its "gallery time" and "breathe" with its visitors, who will be invited to take an active role in attending, transforming and co-creating it.
And what is actually a fanzine or a zine? This is a "do it yourself" publication, which can be produced by anyone using low-cost technologies, such as photocopying, if only they possess the idea or desire to do so. Young people today are embarking upon production by adopting the following methods: DIY (Do It Yourself), DITO (Do It TOgether) and DIWO (Do It With Others).
During the course of the exhibition, a "fourth method" or programme is being introduced for school groups: DIU (Do It with Us). The guided tours and presentations will be spiced up by screen-printing and Risograph printing workshops, conducted by the authors. School groups visiting the exhibition will also be invited to create their own page of the fanzine. All pages will be included into a joint publication and will be announced publicly after the closing of the exhibition.
NEW – Change of date of the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts
The 32nd Biennial of Graphic Arts will be on view from 16 June to 29 October 2017
This edition will be presented in the main exhibition condensed in its local Tivoli Park – at MGLC and in the renovated and newly opened Švicarija building. The traditional exhibition of the recipient of the Grand Prize of the previous Biennial, Ištvan Išt Huzjan will be held at the Ljubljana City Art Museum. Accompanying exhibitions will be organized by the city's galleries: Škuc Gallery, Jakopič Gallery and Kresija Gallery.
Printmaking Demonstrations
entrance fee: 2.50 EUR/person
duration: 45 minutes
Popular combination: Guided tour of the temporary exhibition and demonstration of printmaking techniques; 90 minutes, 3.50 EUR/person
Printmaking Workshops
entrance fee: 6.50 EUR/person
duration: 180 minutes
Tivoli T-Shirt Workshop
A special screen-printing workshop with prints made on a T-shirt or other piece of fabric.
entrance fee: 6.50 EUR/person
duration: 180 minutes
Presentation of Classical Printmaking Techniques
entrance fee: 2.50 EUR/person
duration: 45 minutes
The Contemporary Graphic Arts
Discursive presentation
entrance fee: 1 EUR/person
duration: 45 minutes
Art Day in the Gallery
Programme and timing structure by prior agreement.
entrance fee: 6.50 EUR/person
Workshop of printing on plastic bags.
entrance fee: 3.50 EUR/person
duration: 2 hours
Experimental Computer Printing
entrance fee: 8 EUR/person
duration: 6 hours
Comic strip into print!
Three-day workshop of comic strips and printmaking. The programme is run according to previously announced timeframes.
entrance fee: 8 EUR/person
duration: 17 hours (3 days)
ABC Artist's Books
Presentation and workshop
entrance fee: 3.50 EUR/person
duration: up to 2 hours
The Mobile Printmaking Studio
Upon the invitation of schools, we join classes to carry out a visiting printmaking workshop with a brief presentation on printmaking and demonstration.
entrance fee: reimbursement of travel expenses and costs of the contractor
duration: min. 45 minutes (or longer)
Kindergarten Day
Viewing and programme as arranged, free of charge
Beginners Course in Printmaking Techniques
November 2017–March 2018, 50 hours with meetings once a week on Tuesdays
courses: screen-printing, lithography, drypoint and woodcut
mentors: Slavko Pavlin, mag. Mojca Zlokarnik, Ana Pečnik, Svetlana Jakimovska Rodić
participation fee: 210 EUR
Advanced Course in Printmaking Techniques
November 2017–March 2018, 50 hours with meetings once a week on Wednesdays
courses: etching, aquatint, relief etching, vernis mou, reservage and drypoint
mentors: mag. Mojca Zlokarnik, Zora Stančič, Svetlana Jakimovska Rodić
participation fee: 210 EUR
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Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing by Chris Longmuir
10 comments:
- Wendy Jones said...
I've read this book and it's outstanding
- 5 March 2017 at 07:23
- Chris Longmuir said...
Thanks, Wendy, I'm really pleased by your comment. I'm hoping a lot of writers will find it a useful adjunct to their libraries.
- 5 March 2017 at 08:43
- Ann Turnbull said...
Chris, I'm off to look for your book right now. But before I go, can I just say what an interesting post this is. It's so clear, and sets the rise of the publishing industry in context as a relatively modern phenomenon.
- 5 March 2017 at 09:50
- Susan Price said...
I've just downloaded a copy, Chris - I've always found your advice enormously helpful.
- 5 March 2017 at 10:25
Bought! If it's as clear and interesting as this article, I know I'm going to love it. Thank you!
- 5 March 2017 at 10:32
- Bill Kirton said...
Fascinating post, Chris, and a book that deserves to succeed. You've been so generous with help and advice in the past, and I hope lots more readers benefit from it the way we have.
- 5 March 2017 at 11:30
- Reb MacRath said...
Looks good, Chris, very good. But am I missing something? Or maybe you're a planning a sequel? Judging from the table of contents, it doesn't look as you've give more than a page or 2 to two subjects closest to most of our hearts: promotion and obtaining reviews. I know these are things most writers never disclose, but you're so candid and forthcoming...I'm stumped.
- 5 March 2017 at 14:48
- Chris Longmuir said...
Thank you, everyone for your comments, and a special thanks to those of you who bought the book. I do hope you find it useful.
Reb, your comment about promotion and reviews was something I felt was outside the scope of this book which is mainly about self-publishing and how to go about doing it. If you are looking for a book on promotion, Wendy H Jones, who is a member of this group has written a very good and easily read one - Power Packed Book Marketing. I've mentioned it in my book and included it in the references.
The other aspect of this is that although I am very experienced in self-publishing, my skills in respect of promotion are abysmal. I'd much rather get on and write than spend hours promoting.
- 5 March 2017 at 17:25
- Umberto Tosi said...
Great! Getting Nuts & Bolts right now! It's a solid reference,instructive-in-depth, and full of things I can quote to the rear guardiartas who still sneer at indie self-publishing as not "real." Thank you!
- 6 March 2017 at 05:59
- Chris Longmuir said...
Thanks, Umberto.
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Cloud Security Alliance Releases Cloud Controls Matrix Version 1.3
Version 1.3 Integrates Revised Mapping of FedRAMP Security Controls
September 21, 2012 –The
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) today published version 1.3 of the Cloud Controls Matrix which is designed to provide fundamental security principles to guide cloud vendors and to assist prospective cloud customers in assessing the overall security risk of a cloud provider. Version 1.3 of the CCM also includes a revised mapping of the final release version of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) security controls, published January 2012. "The CSA CCM v1.3 update represents one of the most significant efforts on behalf of the CCM working group and we are confident the entire cloud security community will benefit greatly from this collaboration," said Becky Swain, Co-Founder and former Co-Chair of the CCM working group. "With this update, we were able to establish and formalize stronger change control procedures that will be re-applied in the next series of CCM updates." As a framework, the CCM provides organizations with the required structure, detail and clarity relating to information security tailored to the cloud industry. The CCM strengthens existing information security control environments by emphasizing business information security control requirements, reduces and identifies consistent security threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud, provides standardized security and operational risk management, and seeks to normalize security expectations, cloud taxonomy and terminology, and security measures implemented in the cloud. The Cloud Controls Matrix is part of the CSA GRC Stack. About the Cloud Security Alliance The Cloud Security Alliance is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and to provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. The Cloud Security Alliance is led by a broad coalition of industry practitioners, corporations, associations and other key stakeholders. For further information, visit us at www.cloudsecurityalliance.org, and follow us on Twitter @cloudsa. Media Contacts: Robert Nachbar [email protected] 206-427-0389
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Silver in Tongyeong - 15 Oct '11Pre February 2014Posted by aileen Mon, February 03, 2014 22:04:54
In my last race of the year I bagged myself a medal in Tongyeong World Cup. Jess ran away with the gold whilst Zurine Rodriguez was challanged to the end for bronze by Carole Peon. Its a short one today cos im off to pack and party! 2 weeks off yeaaaaaaa.
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A bit behind, so quite a few to share this time out.
Andy Hobb is at it again with another bizarre and wonderful game based on the strangest world any imagination has ever dreamt of.
As recommended by Wil Wheaton, play the greatest television show that never was. Not an RPG, but a card-driven game that lets you work out plots, character arcs, and all the rest.
The already-hugely successful follow-up to the smash hit, Tiny Epic Kingdoms, and another entry into the fast-growing "micro-game" field.
No Kickstarter list seems to be complete without at least one Lovecraftian-oriented product, and here's the latest on you can spend Sanity Points on. "Deliciously evil."
Finally, a movie written by my friend Matt Forbeck, which the redoubtable Darren Orange is tirelessly working to make a reality. "Ghostbusters meets The Office."


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In 2016 it was reported that customers do more shopping online than in the store. Forrester estimates that Amazon accounted for 60% of total US online sales growth in 2016 (1). So with these changes in how we shop, the delivery of goods to our houses has become more frequent and common place. One of our readers found a really good example of data quality relating to these changes in our lives so let's take a look at this in detail.
"For the data industry, standardized definitions of data quality dimensions are needed, just as other professions, such as accounting have agreed-upon concepts and terms like "chart of accounts"." --Danette McGilvray, Granite Falls Consulting
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text: The Corporate Huddle ran another great event recently at Lakewood Country Club, furthering its unique mission of connecting blue-chip CEOs with former professional athletes to provide helpful executive connections, business mentoring and corporate growth. Seth Berenzweig, Managing Partner of business law firm and Corporate Huddle Sponsor Berenzweig Leonard, interviewed legendary Washington Redskin Super Bowl great and MVP Larry Brown (currently a VP of commercial real estate powerhouse NAI Michael) about Larry's inspirational experiences as a record setting running back. Larry also explained how playing for Vince Lombardi provided valuable life lessons on and off the field that he uses in the business world. Seth and Larry are pictured here with Steve Abramowitz, Chief Executive of CEO Boardroom, Scott Holec, President of eTERA Consulting, and Berenzweig Leonard Director of Professional Sports Law Drew Smith. The Huddle looks forward to more premier events connecting CEOs and executive athletes as the year progresses. Learn more about Berenzweig Leonard.


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Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) is a global initiative lead by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). EIM Australia is managed by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
EIM Australia is focused on encouraging health care providers, with a specific focus on doctors, nurses and aboriginal health workers, to review and assess every patient's physical activity levels at every visit. Patients should be counselled on exercise regimens, and provided with an exercise prescription or referral to an accredited exercise physiologist, accredited exercise scientist or appropriately qualified allied health professional.
Our Vision
To make physical activity and exercise a standard component of chronic disease prevention and management.
Exercise is Medicine® Australia three guiding principles
The three guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine® Australia, are designed to improve the health and well-being of all Australians through regular physical activity prescription from primary healthcare providers with a specific focus on doctors, nurses and aboriginal health workers. The guiding principles are as follows:
- Physical activity and exercise are important to health and the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases;
- More should be done to address physical activity and exercise in primary healthcare settings; and
- Support the referral of patients to appropriately trained allied health professionals to deliver exercise services for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
Our strategic plan
Click here to view the EIM Strategic Plan 2017- 2019.


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Has your eyes started giving you trouble lately? Eyes are one of the most important organs of our body. Rightly called as windows to see the outside world, preserving our eyes is very much essential in the modern hectic world. Though little difficult, it is not totally impossible.
Certain eye care herbal remedies also help to a great extent in maintaining eyes in good condition. Optha care Himalaya Herbals is one such eye drops made using the blend of different herbs such as the following:
- Amalaki
- Satapatri
- Vibhitaki
- Vishnu priya
- Yavani
- Karpoora
- Madhu
Modern life style has become quite taxing; we hardly get enough time to take care of our eyes. On the contrary we end up abusing our eyes in the following ways:
- Longer hours of working.
- Watching television the whole day.
- Staring at the computer screen for longer hours.
- Getting less amount of sleep.
All these activities lead to eye strain and eye disorders. Many may argue that these symptoms can be overcome with the help of glasses and contact lenses. The regular use of herbal eye care drops helps drive away the possibility of eye infection a occurring due to micro organisms.
But modern research has proved that even constant use of glasses and contact lenses affect eyes. Contact lens strain has been found to be very common among teenagers.Eye strain herbal supplements are a great help to those wearing contact lenses in reducing eye strain and improving eye sight.
Since ancient times, our mothers and grandmothers have emphasized on eating the right kind of fruits and vegetables such as carrots for good eyesight. Similarly, the importance of exercising the eyes for a few minutes every day cannot be ruled out.
Along with exercising of eyes, eating the right kind of food, getting adequate rest regular use of herbal eye care also helps in cleansing eyes from dirt, dust, strain and congestion.
Consulting an eye physician regarding the dosage before using any type of herbal eye drops always helps in getting the optimum benefit.
No point in crying over spilt milk, the wise always wake up before the damage is done. If you are wise, start acting today and take steps to preserve your eyes.


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It is never easy being a celebrity or the child of one, with paparazzi and shutterbugs jostling for any glimpse of a private life and constantly living in the limelight. Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, opened up on her childhood memories, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The episode will be featured on Oprah's Next Chapter.
The preview shows Paris recalling what it was like to have to wear masks when going out with her father and explaining that she now understood he was doing it to protect his children.
"I was really confused," Paris told Winfrey, "I didn't get why I was wearing a mask, but I understand it now...why my dad would want our faces to be covered. When we went out without him, we wouldn't be recognized and could have a normal childhood."
The incident obviously made an impression on Paris because when Oprah asked her if she wanted a "normal" life, she replied emphatically in the positive.
"He had his doubts," she added, "He told us when he was younger, he didn't really have a childhood. He would always be stuck in the studio singing, while other kids were out playing."
Paris also recollects her father encouraging his children to do all he could not - to have a normal life.
"Chuck E. Cheese and Toys R Us were our favorite places to go," she told Winfrey.
Paris also spoke about her forthcoming film Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys.
The Heal the World singer was known to be very protective about his children - Prince, Paris and Blanket - during his lifetime. However, they have been squarely in the public eye since his death, appearing on stage at the Grammys and on other television shows.
This particular interview will air on Oprah's Next Chapter at 9 pm EDT (1 pm GMT) on June 10 on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and will also include an interview with Curtis 50 Cent Jackson.


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The bottom Screen on a DSi is made up of two pieces. One part is the LCD display. The second part is a touch screen layer which fits on top of the LCD screen to detect the movement and touch of the Stylus.
This item is the "Touch Screen" Layer which fits on top of the LCD display. IT IS NOT THE LCD DISPLAY. The LCD display can be bought separately from our shop.
If you are having problems with the NDSi detecting your Stylus movement or touch then this is the product you need to fix it.
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Fits NDSi Bottom "Touch Screen" Layer.
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Cost effective solution for console repair.
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Happy Saturday! Nancy is our fabulous hostess this week for Trend Week at Just Us Girls and Ink Blending is her pick.
Here is what I did using Distress Inks and Distress Oxide.
Guest Designer; Aileen Ryan
Just a reminder: If you win Chic of the Week in any of our July challenges, you are in the running to be chosen as our Guest Designer for the month of September.
How to play: Please copy and use our graphic on your post. You need to upload your new project [no back dating please] for this week's challenge to your online blog or to a public photo gallery. Leave a link that goes directly to your project in the Linky Tools form at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please use the keyword or tag, JUGS401. After you post to Linky Tools you may also leave a comment here. We ♥ love hearing what you think of our challenges!
Deadline to be considered for the "Chic of the Week" is 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, July 13th. The Linky Tools form will close at that time. Our "Chic of the Week", will be announced the following Friday morning.
Thanks for playing along. We can't wait to see what you create for Just Us Girls!
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I have lots to share with you in today's Photo Friday post to catch you up on our last couple weeks. Mother's Day, Cub Scouts graduation and exciting home updates.
It has been a ridiculously busy few weeks. And I think finally, maybe life will be slowing down. Wednesday is the last day of school which will definitely slow things down (which Noah is very excited about).
Speaking of the last day of school, Noah is pumped about our little "tradition." After the last day we'll go our favorite cupcake shop in town then go to the park to enjoy them and play. Apparently since we did it last year on the last day of school it's now a requirement but since it involves cupcakes I'm good with it.
Another big deal moment for Noah happened last week when he graduated to a Wolf in Cub Scouts. He received his new neckerchief and slide that he has shown with excitement to anyone who would listen.
Noah starts baseball in a couple weeks and he is pumped to say the least. Baseball is his sport and he's been waiting rather impatiently for months to start. This is his first year of coach pitch so that will be an adjustment but he and Joel have been practicing in the backyard quite a bit in preparation.
For Mother's Day, we drove to a nearby lake with a beach to celebrate. My parents and brother came up to spend the day and we enjoyed a picnic and watched the kids and Joel swim. I'm all for swimming and playing on the beach normally but the water was so dang cold and muddy, I just couldn't do it. It was an amazing, relaxing day.
The Parade of Homes is going on this week in town so we spent a few evenings touring houses to look at the small details and finishes to get some ideas for our new home. Noah was hilarious and had to have a brochure or card from each house for his "collection" aka he's becoming a hoarder. Anytime he found something he loved he would drag us over and have us take a picture. Hannah was a typical three year old through the process and had to be bribed with the phone and a promise of a treat afterward.
We spent almost all of Wednesday making selections for our flooring, stone and faucets/sinks/bathtubs. I had a good idea of what I wanted for the stone, bathroom fixtures and wood flooring but I was worried about the tile selections. I knew I wanted each bathroom to be different but with the same color tones to ensure it all flowed. Luckily, the person we had an appointment with there was incredibly helpful and made the process easy and fun. We're going with grays throughout the house and I'm really excited to see everything coming together.
We have an appointment to select our cabinetry on Monday morning then we'll go back to choose backsplash tile for the kitchen and possibly the bathrooms. I adore hexagons if you hadn't noticed and I'm loving these options for the kitchen with white cabinets. Right now, the home building process is so fun and I'm really trying to relish in it as I've heard it gets tiring after awhile.
Hannah's first dance recital is tomorrow morning and her best friend's birthday party in the afternoon so we'll have a fun weekend. Hope you all do too!


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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Denmark have found a way to continue police cooperation vital to counter-terrorism and crime fighting after Danes voted to leave Europol, the EU said on Thursday.
Foreshadowing Britain's vote to leave the 28-nation bloc in June, the Nordic country last December rejected a government proposal for new laws needed to keep the country inside the European police agency.
Since then, Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has sought a compromise to maintain police cooperation with the EU and access to Europol's database, crucial to acquire information from other EU police forces.
EU leaders Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk said in a joint statement with Rasmussen on Thursday that they had agreed on the need for operational arrangements, to minimise the negative impact of Denmark's departure in May.
The statement confirms what two EU sources had told Reuters on Wednesday.
The new deal will allow Denmark to request data from an Europol agent as long as it remains a member of the border-free Schengen area. The database is crucial to acquire information from other EU police forces.
Reporting by Francesco Guarascio in Strasbourg and Teis Jensen in Copenhagen; Additional reporting by Annabella Pultz Nielsen in Copenhagen; Editing by Angus MacSwan


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The Rhone grape seals ENATE's most authentic terroir in a bottle. A spherical lollipop.
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Tersanas (i.e. boatyard) is a small coastal village located 13km northeast of Chania and hidden in a small cove on the west side of Akrotiri.
It is actually the harbor of Chorafakia village, located just 1km northern. The area is well developed and is a popular destination for holidays.
The beach of Tersanas is shaped inside a natural harbor, which faces south. It is a sandy beach with white fine sand and shallow crystal clear water.
It is quite small and looks usually crowded, especially on weekends. It is equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, snack bar and showers. The calm water, combined with the proximity to the touristic facilities, make Tersanas ideal for family holidays. There are buses running from Chania and stopping at Tersanas.


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If Sukhbir says something, will answer back again, says Sidhu
Saying he would again hit back, if deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said anything about his projects, local MP Navjot Singh added that he was not rebellious but to question the government on behalf of Amritsar was his democratic right.punjab Updated: Sep 13, 2013 21:38 IST
Saying he would again hit back, if deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said anything about his projects, local MP Navjot Singh added that he was not rebellious but to question the government on behalf of Amritsar was his democratic right.
Sidhu, who had taken on Sukhbir recently by terming his announcements for Amritsar "lollipop", said here on Friday: "Isn't it my right to question elder brother (Sukhbir)? I am not rebellious; I am the representative of 15-lakh people and it is my right to question the government. If Sukhbir Bhaaji says something again on this issue, I will give a suitable reply again."
Reacting to Sidhu's earlier statements, Sukhbir had called some of his projects "small". Whatever had happened in past few days was is in the notice of the Bharatiya Janata Party high command, said the BJP parliamentarian, adding: "I have met every senior leader of the party and they are aware, although I cannot discuss this with the media."
The MP, however, said he had respect for the alliance (with the Shiromani Akali Dal). "I campaigned in numerous rallies of the alliance with clean intent, and never tried to damage anybody's interest," said Sidhu, adding: "Today also if I am raising a voice, it's for the people of this city," he said.
The MP has returned to Amritsar to meet party workers. "I will address the media on Saturday, roll out my agenda, question the government on various things, and speak for the people of Amritsar," he said. He wants written record of the talks with the government on Amritsar's issues.
Sidhu is yet to clear whether or not he will contest the coming Lok Sabha elections. "Contesting or not is not the issue, he said. "It is for the party to see. Certain people want me out of here (Amritsar) but I want to tell them I am not going anywhere. I am here to stay and already building a big house in the city."
The MP alleged that the state government had scuttled his projects said now these announcements seem for the 2017 Vidhan Sabha elections. "What is happening for the 2014 contest in Amritsar?" he said, adding this has not happened for the first time, and was usual around the time of his election.
Sidhu, who had remained absent from the constituency for almost a year, returned on September 4, and put the onus on the state government. Since then, there is a tussle between the MP and the state government. His split with the local BJP leadership is so wide that when Sidhu termed Sukhbir's promises "lollipop", few BJP leaders thanked the deputy CM for development in Amritsar.
On Friday, Sidhu had several meetings with the party workers. He is likely to go to the party office on Saturday.
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If you've ever doubted what a huge financial commitment owning a pet can be, the American Pet Association wants to remind you. According to the APPA, a mind-boggling $62.75 billion will be spent by pet owners on their pets in 2016 alone. That marks a 4% increase from last year's total.
Most of that money was spent on cats and dogs, which make up a large majority of the 312.1 million domesticated pets living across the country. Meanwhile, the chief expense of pet owners in 2015 was food, which cost them a combined $23.05 billion. That's a lot of Kibble and Bits.
Veterinary care ranked as the second highest expense, with $15.42 billion spent on the health service last year alone. To put into perspective just how lucrative the pet industry has become, 1994 was the first year the APPA began collecting this data and the industry was worth just $17 billion.
While cat and dog owners do end up spending the most money on their pets—$1641 per year to take care of a dog and $1125 to take care of a cat—there are cheaper alternatives. Fish owners can get away with spending just $20 on food annually, which probably explains why they account for more than one-third of all the pets owned in the country. That, and the fact that they won't ever pee on your couch.
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The toughest week on tour is back, and the world's best have all travelled to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, check out who we think can survive with these US Open Golf Betting Tips
US Open Golf Betting Tips
The second Major of the golf season is upon us, with the US Open being played at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
Dustin Johnson moved back to World Number One just prior to US Open week with a superb victory at the St Jude Classic and is still joint leader after struggling on Saturday he is the 5/2 favourite.
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The course at Shinnecock Hills is links-like in its set-up with rough and wind being its main defence.
Last year Brooks Koepka won his first Major championship in the 2017 US Open, and has started to come into form this year, and a wonderful round of 66 on Friday followed by a 72 on Saturday means he is now joint leader and 7/2to defend his title.
The GM Tipster has been having another solid season, check out his profit so far this year at our golf betting tips homepage.
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What a crazy day Saturday was, Tony Finau and Daniel Berger were 11 shots off the leader at 7 over par when play started, but find themselves leading the US Open and in the final pairing on Sunday. It shows that anything could happen on Sunday and if an early starter shoots four under par then they could be in with a great chance of winning.
Have five live bets in the top 10 including pre tournament pick Brooks Koepka leading the way, so hopefully there should be some decent profit tonight.
US Open Betting Tips Pre Final Round
Branden Grace 1 point each way at 60/1 with Sportnation.bet – The South African is just four shots back and has been playing well over the past couple of days. A South African won the event the last time it was played at Shinnecock Hills, could history repeat itself?
Paul Casey 1 point each way at 250/1 with Sportnation.bet – The Englishman is 6 shots back having shot three 73s in a row. If he finds his touch today and shoots a 66 then he could find himself well in contention come the evening. And at these odd he is worth a cheeky punt.
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Rickie Fowler 5 points to win at 15/1 with Sportnation.bet – I have been desperate to put some money on Fowler and I think this is the final chance to do so, he shot 69 on Friday and is 2 over going into the weekend. Has the game to win in these conditions and would be a hugely popular winner.
Justin Thomas 2 points each way at 40/1 with Sportnation.bet – The World Number two is 8 shots back, but only four from second place and three from each way money, still think he could have an impact on moving day and get into the final groups on Sunday.
Matthew Fitzpatrick 1 point each way at 80/1 with Sportnation.bet – This US Open weekend is massive for the Englishman, could give a huge boost in his World ranking and Ryder Cup chances if he finishes strongly. Hitting fairways and greens is what his game is built around and he will not back down from the Shinnecock Hills fight.
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Henrik Stenson 5 points to win at 12/1 with Sportnation.bet – I already have one Swede, and I think this one is in a great spot to claim his second Major. Looked in a great place yesterday and is just two shots off the lead.
Charles Howell III 2 points each way at 66/1 with Sportnation.bet – The big hitting American is a superb player in the wind, and after a first round of 71 he is also just two shots from the lead. Very good each way value still.
Rafa Cabrera-Bello 1 point each way at 80/1 with Sportnation.bet – The Spaniard is another player who is good in linksy windy conditions, just four shots off the lead following a round of 73. Another great value bet.
Francesco Molinari 1 point each way at 150/1 with Sportnation.bet – The Italian faded to a 75 in the first round, but is still just 6 shots back which is nothing after one round. Has been in great form of late and could still well figure come Sunday.
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Brooks Koepka 4 points each way at 22/1 with Sportnation.bet –The defending champion has been quiet for most of the season as he comes back from injury. But he now seems to be finding form perfectly for the challenge of Shinnecock Hills – 11th at The Players Championship and 2nd at Fort Worth Invitational – his incredible ball striking gives his putting stroke the best chance to claim victory.
Alex Noren 2 points each way at 40/1 with Sportnation.bet – I have always felt that the Swede's best chance of a Major could be a US Open. He is super-consistent with his irons and has a magical short game. 17th in the world he continues to be underrated, I think this is an excellent price for someone who has had four top 3 finishes this year already.
Webb Simpson 2 points each way at 50/1 with Sportnation.bet – The 2012 US Open Champion is having a fabulous season with five top 5s including a win at The Players Championship. He has the solid (and sometimes unspectacular) game that should be perfect to claim his second Major championship.
Ian Poulter 2 points each way at 80/1 with Sportnation.bet – The Englishman is having his best season since 2014, five top 10s including a last gasp victory at the Houston Open to make the US Masters. He is someone who should enjoy Shinnecock Hills where he played his first US Open back in 2004 and missed the cut by a single shot following solid rounds of 74 and 72.
Tyrrell Hatton 1 point each way at 100/1 with Sportnation.bet – His form has dipped the past month after three early top 10s. Is a superb player on links courses and Shinnecock Hills should play similar to that test. Has shown over the past 24 months that he is capable of having a really big win.
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I will be co-editing a book on the use of the creative therapies with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (LGBTQ) population with Dr. Shay Harris. It has been accepted for publication by Charles C. Thomas Publishers. I am looking for chapter proposals on art, play, dance, music, drama, psychodrama, poetry, animal assisted therapy, and other creative/expressive therapies with a specific focus on issues critical for this population. Chapters on individual, family, and group approaches are welcome. Also, if you engage in creative art therapies supervision, we are welcoming chapters that combine supervision with the creative therapies and the LGBTQ population. Additionally, of interest are chapters dealing with legal and ethical issues with respect to the LGBTQ population and the creative arts.
Instructions to Prospective Authors: After selecting the creative modality that is your area of expertise, please narrow your focus to one of the following subcategories – work with children/teens, adults, or families.
This will be highly competitive as we are only selecting a limited number of chapters.
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Special Chapters:
I. Introduction
II. Special population – (children, teens, adults)
III. Creative approach – (art, play, dance, music, drama, poetry or other creative modality and LGBTQ issues
IV. Rationale – why would this chapter be of interest to students, educators, and therapists, and other creative practitioners?
V. Conclusion
VI. Reference list
VII. One paragraph Bio outlining credentials, educational experience, and work experience with this special population
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Brooke at firstname.lastname@example.com for inquiries and submissions. If you need to send attachments, I will give you instructions on sending them to me after our first contact and be sure to put "The Creative Therapies and LGBTQ " in your subject section. Please send the proposal in a Word document containing your full name, credentials, e-mail, phone number, and other contact information within the document.
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You probably know Tahiti and its islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, that we're under the French Authority and that we have the most amazing turquoise lagoons, right? But, if you're planning to come our way and haven't research the destination, don't worry; I've got it covered. Here's a list of 7 things you need to know before travelling to Tahiti:
#1 – 119 Islands
That's right; French Polynesia counts close to 120 islands, spread over a territory as vast as Europe. Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and Taha'a are amongst the most popular and will define common itineraries. French Polynesia has many other breath-taking places, such as Tikehau and Tetiaroa. If you're in for a little adventure trip, off the beaten track, ask us about the Tuamotu and Marquises Islands. Turquoise lagoons and top notch snorkeling guaranteed!
#2 – White Sand Beaches
I am probably to shake up the myth here, but the Tahiti isn't the best place for endless, untouched, unique and memorable white sand beaches. In fact, the island counts one public white sand beach, which is located on the West coast. Other than that one, most of the beaches here are black sand beaches, and the lagoon isn't exactly crystal clear, because of that dark sand. If you're looking for the perfect gold-like white sand, you should head over the islands. Moorea, for instance, which is the closest island from Tahiti, has beautiful beaches and amazing lagoons, but wait until you see Bora Bora's waters! Tikehau is popular for its pink sand. Most islands around Tahiti will have exquisite beaches, just for yourself. If this is your main focus, avoid Raiatea and Rangiroa – they have other attractive features, but that's for another article.
#3 – Bora Bora's Airport
I am from Tahiti, born and raised. When I first set foot in Bora Bora, no one ever told me I would land in the middle of the lagoon! What a surprise! Can you believe that?
So I am warning you: Bora Bora's airport is located on a (very) small islet, called Motu Mute, right in the middle of that world famous water. That's definitely part of the Bora Bora's experience. The small airport has a little boutique and a small restaurant (if you can hold it, hold it, unless you want to pay an arm and a leg for a drink). Once arrived, you can either board the free shuttle to Vaitape (main village) or wait for your resort's shuttle. Most likely, they will be waiting for you, with fresh flower leis, next to the resorts respective signs.
#4 – Mountainous islands vs Atolls
In French Polynesia, we have 2 types of islands: high mountain islands like Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Taha'a, and ring shaped islands, such as Rangiroa and Fakarava, we call them atolls. While visiting these islands, it can feel a little odd to see the lagoon on one side of the land, and the ocean on the other: This is definitely a unique experience. These places are the best for snorkeling and diving, as the lagoons are less impacted thus, very much alive.
#5 – Whales Season
Humpback whales migrate to French Polynesia every year, and whether you are a diver or not, meeting a whale is one of the most prestigious encounter you can have in a lifetime. Whales are here from end of July to October and most of the time you will meet mothers with their cute offspring. Departures for whale watching are from Tahiti, or Bora Bora in private tours.
#6 Inter-island transportation
The only transportation by sea will be from Tahiti to Moorea, there are two companies that operate several times a day, Aremiti and Terevau. Crossing takes about 20 to 45 minutes, and that is in fact a nice way to take a break from all the flying. If you want to stay longer at sea, I suggest booking a Bora Bora 3 night cruise from Raiatea.
There's only one company that operates inter-island flights, Air Tahiti. Most flights will depart from Tahiti, but there are connections between the most populated places, such as Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Rangiroa.
#7 Green Tourism
The Intercontinental Thalasso Resort in Bora Bora is the very first resort in the world to successfully implement the SWAC system: "Sea-Water Air-Conditioning System" which basically means they draw very cold water from deep down in the ocean, in order to cool the air blown throughought the resort. This method has zero impact on the environment, and does not produce any dioxide or green house emission. More recently, the Brando Tetiaroa, latest addition to luxury resorts in French Polynesia, has also followed this green move.
If you need any help organizing your trip to Tahiti, don't hesitate to contact me, I'd be very glad to help you out 🙂


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So here are my negatives, positives and positives for the week ahead.
Three things i didn't do so well this week
- I forgot it was Tillys sports day and i had an emotional battle with myself, telling myself that it was ok as Tilly was child number 4 and had seen so many sports days in my life. I spent two days trying to find someone to cover my shift.
- I forgot to organise Dinner one day last week and we had to rummage through the cupboards to find a meal to put together ,this is actually a weekly occurance with me and kimmy both working shifts we are often too tired to even eat in the evenings.
- I missed the bus home AGAIN due to Stagecoach in folkestone having some shoddy buses and one had broken down, so they bought another one over, but it needed the wheel nuts tightening, so basically they put us on another broken bus to wait for the repair man. in this time i missed the last bus connection home and had to jump the train :(
Three things I did really well this week
- I made it to sports day and graduation from nursery for Tilly, a decision i am so pleased i made
- I helped a friend working for a company find some bloggers for a product they have for sale, And also networked more with some bloggers. Where i sometimes have no confidence, i shy away from new people a bit, but this week i have been introducing myself to people more :)
- i spoke to my son who is 20, on skype and I am planning a trip to Norway as he wants me to meet his 'friend' Camilla and also i think he misses us ;) He is sorting out accommodation and i just need to find the flight money and spending money.
Things i am going to focus on next week
What are your three things?
- I have a Hobbycraft christmas/halloween event coming up on thursday and i WILL speak to more new bloggers :), i will introduce myself to new people instead of noticing them and only having the confidence to talk to them when i get home and am on the computer.
- I am going to try and be more organised and set dinner the night before, thinking about it beforehand so i can nip to the shop and buy food.
- I will get up a bit earlier each morning to try and organise myself better before work, it is madness getting up half an hour before we need to leave the house and try and get myself and a pre school child ready for work and nursery.


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This work involves many things including getting better roads,
recruiting industry - and the list could go on and on.
I've been involved in meetings of the Midland-Odessa Transportation
Alliance for several years and a spin-off organization, the West Texas
Transportation Alliance.
Both of these organizations were started to help get a proposed I-27
extension from Lubbock to I-10 to go through the Permian Basin. I was
named to represent both Reeves County and the Town of Pecos City in the
Although we didn't have much luck on our stated goal, there have been
other objectives for the organizations including getting air and rail
transportation improved as well as having a number of highways upgraded.
One of the interests that I have in being part of the group was to get
Highway 285 upgraded to a four-lane road and included in the "trunk"
program by the Texas Department of Transportation. The "trunk" program
identifies highways that are major traffic arteries other than
interstates. When the first designation for proposals for "trunks" was
requested in the late 1980s, no one from Reeves County responded, and
thus 285 was not included in the plan.
Once this plan was announced, I contacted the state, found out what the
situation was and have been working with the assistance of others to get
285 improved.
Another situation that should give a push to upgrading 285 is the
opening of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, N.M. New Mexico
has been given a large sum of money to upgrade its roads for the
transportation of goods that have been contaminated by the exposure to
radioactive materials.
The government has spent money to make sure our emergency personnel
here are trained to handle an accident should one happen involving a
vehicle transporting these goods, but the roadways have not received
funding to be upgraded.
Now, to be sure, Texas roadways are far superior to anything in New
Mexico, but it would be much safer if 285 was a four-lane corridor. This
would also have an added benefit of attracting tourists through our area
either coming or going from Carlsbad Caverns to the many state and
national parks in this area.
Another effort by MOTRAN and WTTA has been to work with cities in
Mexico to promote trade between the areas. There have been a number of
meetings with officials from a number of Northern Mexican states and
cities as well as some on the West coast of Mexico.
This international connection has many implications for our area as
well as the entire state of Texas. We don't always get a lot of help
from Austin or Washington because we simply don't have the votes, so
that means we have to take care of ourselves. Thanks to the work of many
people, this is being done.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mac McKinnon is editor and publisher of the Pecos
Enterprise. His column appears on Friday.
A group calling themselves "The Army of God" has claimed responsibility
for blowing up Planned Parenthood facilities in Georgia, saying they
want to stop abortions.
This kind of behavior cannot be tolerated from anyone; and anyone
believing they are Christians would not and should not act in this
manner, in our opinion.
We simply can't believe that God would want anything to do with such an
The use of God's name in any endeavor is a very serious matter, and
people should be aware of God's commandments in that regard.
The EPA is proposing to toughen existing ozone standards, automatically
tripling the number of counties that will fall out of compliance with
current clean air regulations. The EPA says that tougher air pollution
standards will decrease health problems. That sounds like a reasonable
goal. But the problem is that the EPA does not have the scientific
evidence to back up its claims. They just want to go full-force into
imposing one-size-fits-all mandates without thinking about the
In fact, the EPA's own scientific advisory panel recently concluded
that the new standards will not be "significantly more protective of
public health." That didn't stop the EPA from looking to strap the
American people with more federal mandates with an estimated price tag
of $6 to $8.5 billion.
The EPA has a bad habit of setting firm standards without a clear
understanding of how they impact us. For example, right now it is
difficult to measure the amount of fine particulate matter, like dust,
in the air. But in order to meet the new clean air standards, farmers
could face restrictions on when they can enter their fields for tillage,
harvesting or fertilizing. That's only the direct impact of the EPA's
plan. Farmers would also face indirect increases in equipment, utilities
and petroleum costs. Sure, farmers may put some dust in the air, but
they put food on our tables.
This allergy to common sense isn't new to the EPA. Some of you may
remember just a few years ago the EPA spent at least $800,000 of your
tax dollars to research the impact of cow belches and flatulence on
global warming. That's right - burps and, well, you know. I am totally
serious. The EPA even rounded up rangeland cattle to fit them with
special devices that measure the amount of methane cows release. Those
folks at the EPA are really amazing!
When the EPA starts worrying about the belching habits of cows, it's
hard to believe that they have really thought through what their schemes
mean in the real world. But maybe they have, and maybe that's why they
are refusing to release the details of its cost benefit analysis for its
proposed clean air standards.
We all want clean air and a clean environment and we're willing to work
to get it. But it seems that the folks at the EPA won't be happy until
every bit of dirt is out of our air. And remember, this won't solve
problems like the air pollution coming from Mexico that is clouding the
beautiful vistas of Far West Texas. The air knows no boundaires.
So far, the EPA's new clean air proposal is predicted to produce only
marginal results. That's just not good enough when businesses, jobs and
billions of dollars are at stake - not to mention common sense.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Henry Bonilla represents the 23rd Congressional District
in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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