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Summer may be in full swing but there are still plenty of long, warm days left to make it a memorable one. And there's no reason that has to mean weeks of planning and expensive plane tickets. I have three hands-on adventurous activities on my list just waiting to be checked off, all within a day's drive at most. And the best part is, each one of them challenges an inner fear common in many of us. Here's to putting a dent in those fears and making the most of the best season of the year!
Challenge: whitewater / rapids
Activity: river surfing
Those of you who don't live near an ocean yet love to surf will understand - you have to get pretty creative to fulfill your surfing needs. Surfing the whitewater of a river is nothing new but it has gone under the radar for a long time. It made it onto my radar just last summer and is now at the top of my list of adventurous sports to try this summer. And luckily enough, the neighbouring province of Quebec has a few established river surfing spots. Although I'm all about living an adventurous life, I'm not about to attempt to river surf all on my own. I imagine the rush of whitewater around me will take some time to get comfortable with. My plan is to book a lesson through Montreal-based company KSF to ensure I get the right technique. I'm super excited to see how this type of surfing feels compared to ocean surfing, the only other type I've tried.
Challenge: heights
Activity: via ferrata
Via what? Yep, those were probably my exact words when I first heard about this activity too. Translated from Italian, via ferrata means "iron way, or path". It first started in the Italian Alps and is growing in popularity around the world.
But what is it exactly? It's a (wo)man-made route along a rock- or mountain-face. As the "climber" you're harnessed to a steel cable that runs the length of the route. To get from point A to B, you may have to get across swinging bridges, climb iron rungs and walk across steel beams. I see it as taking a treetop adventure course and moving it to the side of a cliff or mountain. Are your palms starting to sweat already? Mine too. Thankfully - for those of us who struggle with heights - there are different levels of via ferrata. Course lengths can vary too. Mont Tremblant outside of Montreal, for instance, has 3 trips to choose from, varying in length, height, and therefore difficulty.
Can you imagine how good you'll feel once you've completed the course? Not because you didn't fall off but because you conquered your fear of heights. If that's not living adventurously, then I don't know what is. Clip me in!
Challenge: falling / injury / looking silly
Activity: skateboarding
Not what you expected to be on this list? Summer brings out the kid in many of us and skateboarding is a great way to embrace the carefree-ness of the season. If conquering your fear of heights (such as with via ferrata) is not on your list for this summer, perhaps conquering the fear of falling off a skateboarding could be. Whether you'll be trying it for the first time, like me, or you'll be reliving your childhood adventures, make sure to pick a board suited to your current experience level. Since skateboarding continues to be a popular activity today, there are plenty of skate shops around that would be happy to assist you. If you're looking for me this summer, I'll be the one riding the smoothest surfaces available, with a helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads on - you can't miss me!
Help me add to this list - are there any other adventurous summer activities I should try?
For more outdoor adventure activity ideas check out:
Make the most of the summer in Toronto with these after work outdoor adventures


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Son of Erin
by Aidan Andrew Dun
Dedicated to Gerry Conlon and the Guildford Four. Gerry C was banged up in a high-security British jail for fifteen years till finally released cleared of all charges of involvement in an IRA bombing of a Guildford pub in October 1974. I also dedicate this to all the Palestinian freedom-fighters currently held wrongfully in Israeli jails.
He's a West Belfast boy, he's an Ulster lad,
through the Tyrone branch he's a Conlon man (sad
that forced conversion in Sasana, so sad).
In the rivermouth city raised, it's too bad
the Troubles took away the childhood he never had.
Here's the Harland and Wolff shipyard.
Now he dreams he's a sailor like Sinbad,
another street-kid in cold wintertime half-clad;
climbing through the sky with some comrade
he flies the blue pigeon, pisses off his Dad,
rides Liverpool-bound with a newspaper ad.
Innocent sailing to the Promised Land,
the downfall of the Gaelic Order of legend
is seen again in your fate, well-intentioned
man with no real hatred for England,
with your long black hair and your hippy headband.
Don't go insane as you look ahead, damned
sailor destined to be cast up on the sand
where skulls of madmen, slowly whitened,
burn under suns imperial, grand.
Fifteen years is a lot to stand
in a prison beneath the Gardens of Fand.
Sleepless mysteries, looking back at night,
as the contraries lock together tight:
a bed under mirrors and a house full of light,
a prostitutes lair and the squat out-of-sight
where the goddesses made you feel alright
but the jealous freaks still wanted a fight.
And then the whole world was set alight
with nitroglycerine's 'might is right';
and that was when the dove took flight,
and disappeared into the azure height.
And they locked a scapegoat up in spite;
and, Gerry, God forgot about you quite.
Until your father came to your side
though you cursed him in your bitter pride.
He came because you had been denied
your freedom, and he alongside
you suffered, like Christ (for He was tried)
and he too, your father, with nothing to hide,
was sent down to do many years inside.
Through the pain of those years you both survived
as they pissed and shat in your food, applied
lashes with coshes, in your mindstate pried,
tried to make you, Gerry, commit suicide.
And when, after your father had died
(and when for your father's death you'd cried)
and when at last the prison door stood wide,
the judge could only say 'The officers lied.'
And then the tabloid monster of Satan,
from high-security jails of Britain,
disorientated and ashen,
he whose good name they tried to blacken,
whose neck the screws wanted broken,
ran down a one-way street, a free man
on News-at-Ten, like shot-from-a-cannon,
because now at last it was known for certain
he'd been treated worse than a common felon
for fifteen years, though he didn't weaken,
ever become something less than human,
among his solid Celtic brethren,
the long-suffering Irishmen.
But freedom came like a dark demon
with the dirty money of compensation
for the time of his early manhood stolen.
And, Gerry, the cocaine wouldn't loosen
as you sought to numb yourself and sweeten
the memory of those years so barren
behind the cell bars made of iron.
And all I can say, lips bitten,
not expecting words can hearten,
is that you, Gerry, were never beaten
forgiving even what they did to you in prison
all those years, my friend, Son of Erin.

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After you login, the Korn shell performs a number of actions before it displays the command prompt. Usually it first looks for /etc/profile. If it exists, it is read in and executed. The /etc/profile file contains system-wide environment settings, such as a basic PATH setting, a default TERM variable, the system umask value and more. The Korn shell then reads and executes $HOME/.profile. This file contains your local environment settings, such as your search path, execution options, local variables, aliases, and more. A sample profile file is included in Appendix A.
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Laelie Berzon is a Visual Artist, living and working in Melbourne, Australia.
Berzon paints to understand her life as she's living it, piece by piece, blending the dramatic influences of her Eastern European heritage with her modern perspectives to create a visual and emotional unfolding through the textural interchange of painting, collage and mixed media.
Influenced by childhood recollections of the portraits and illustrations of her Latvian Grandfather and the paintings, murals and sculpture collected by her parents, Berzon turns to painting as both a release and a healing platform; expressing her inner thoughts and emotions, epiphanies, reflections, complexities of human culture, speculations and imaginings through abstract visual language.
Bringing artistic insights to the practicality of everyday items, Berzon is the Co-founder of furniture brand Something Beginning With (SBW), a collaboration with renowned industrial designer Lisa Vincitorio. Where painting allows Berzon to draw upon her inner feelings, focusing on the Something Beginning With (SBW) furniture range essentially balances her creative scales by harnessing her design skills and attention to detail. The SBW collection is visually captivating and balanced, designed and made in Melbourne, Australia and tailored towards the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. We offer clients the flexibility to customise products to their specific needs, and the benefit of local manufacture means a shorter lead-time.
Widely travelled, Laelie Berzon draws inspiration from a mosaic of rich and diverse influences and paints with a unique voice. Her emergent body of work is compelling, candid and intriguing.


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20 Feb Federal Regulatory and Texas Judicial Update
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ("CFPB") issued an interpretive rule under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") to clarify the interaction of the FDCPA and specified mortgage servicing rules in Regulations X and Z to cover confirmed successors in interest whether or not a successor has assumed the mortgage loan obligation, effective April 19, 2018. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a lower court decision that a loan modification discussion between borrowers and a mortgage servicer did not constitute a debt collection activity under the Texas Debt Collection Act ("TDCA").
81 FEDERAL REGISTER 71977 CFPB Interpretative Rule: Safe Harbor from Liability Under the FDCPA for Communicating with Successors in Interest
While many mortgage servicers are not subject to the FDCPA, mortgage servicers that acquired a mortgage loan at the time that it was in default are subject to the FDCPA with respect to that mortgage loan.
The FDCPA generally prohibits debt collectors from communicating with third parties in connection with the collection of a debt. However, it does permit debt collectors to communicate with a person who is a consumer and states that the term "consumer" includes the consumer's spouse, parent (if the consumer is a minor), guardian, executor, or administrator. The CFPB indicated that this is not an exhaustive list.
The interpretive rule states that the term "consumer" for purposes of the FDCPA also includes "confirmed successors in interest" as defined by Regulation X and Regulation Z. Given their relationship to the obligor, the mortgage loan, and the property securing the mortgage loan, the CFPB concluded that confirmed successors in interest are the types of individuals with whom a servicer needs to communicate about the mortgage loan. A servicer's failure to provide information to a successor in interest about the status of a mortgage loan or to evaluate the successor in interest for available loss mitigation options could result in unnecessary foreclosure and loss of the successor in interest's ownership interest.
The CFPB indicated therefore that servicers subject to the FDCPA with respect to a mortgage loan do not violate the FDCPA's prohibition on communicating with third parties by communicating with a confirmed successor in interest about a mortgage loan secured by property in which the confirmed successor in interest has an ownership interest.
Clark v. Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust Co., 2018 U.S. App. (LEXIS 1484)
The Clarks ("Borrowers") defaulted on their home equity loan and attempted to modify their loan to help remedy the default. During this process, the Borrowers received a letter from Wells Fargo indicating that they were being reviewed to determine whether they were eligible for the Home Affordable Modification Program ("HAMP") but were subsequently notified that they failed to qualify because Wells Fargo is prohibited from adjusting the original terms of the mortgage due to state law restrictions under Article 16, Section 50(a)(6) of the Texas Constitution.
The Borrowers subsequently filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the "Creditors") asserting violations of the TDCA, among other things, alleging that the Creditors used false representations or deceptive means to collect a debt and obtain information concerning a consumer. In particular, Borrowers allege that Creditors "deceptively instructed and encouraged" Borrowers to apply for the HAMP loan modification and made affirmative statements about the loan and a HAMP loan modification even though the HAMP loan modification was not available to Borrowers.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit indicated that the TDCA prohibits debt collectors from "using any other false representation or deceptive means to collect a debt or obtain information concerning a consumer"; but to maintain a cause of action under this "catchall provision" of the TDCA, the debt collector must have made an affirmative statement that was false or misleading. The Court affirmed the judgment of the lower court and held that the Creditors' statements were not an affirmative statement upon which relief may be granted.
The Court further indicated that communications in connection with the renegotiation of a loan do not concern the collection of a debt, but instead, relate to its modification and thus they do not state a claim under the TDCA.


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Today's teenagers have grown up with access to the internet and smartphones and the like. It is difficult for some parents and caregivers to keep up with the posts, the tweets, the snapchats, the platforms, the apps, the bots and the trolls. What do we need to be aware of to keep our young people safe on-line? What have you or your offspring experienced that could have been handled better with more information and awareness?
Stuff Article: Online Bullying is harmful, invisible and often tied to the school yard
Netsafe is an independent non-profit organisation which provides online safety help, support, expertise and education to people in New Zealand.
On Wednesday 6 June at 7pm, Freyberg is hosting an interactive presentation by Netsafe at which they will address how to support and develop your children's values and skills to manage risks, challenges and opportunities online. All Freyberg High School parents/caregivers welcome.
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
Photo obtained from "https://www.flickr.com/photos/intelfreepress/11970795853"
Credit to Intel Free Press, licensed with Creative Commons


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29 Sep 2018
September 29, 2018
This was my first time with Mistress Kali, and my goodness, what an experience. She is a Domina Phenomena. She read my mind and understood me more than I understand myself. She was cruel, but tender; it was painful, but lovely. Every knot she ties has true meaning, and she wields her body as cruelly as any whip. But when she does whip, it bites. And she bites. And tramples, and crushes, and torments, and fucks you, body and mind, like it's Meant To Be. Her sheer physicality is intensely erotic and scarily overwhelming, yet her touch can be light – barely there. But very much there; in the moment, there is no one else and there is nothing else. She hurts, teases, and tortures in equal measure. My pain was her pleasure. I wanted to please her. I hope I did.
I can't wait for our next adventure together.
19 Aug 2018
August 19, 2018
I have long been searching for 'the right' Dominant, and have many years experience behind me on my search. I believe I have now found that person in Mistress Kali. From her exquisitely presented website, it's clear that she is a highly intelligent, creative and beautiful woman. Yet I still had little or no idea of what she would be like in person, and how we might connect during the session i had booked with her.
I arrived visibly shaking with nerves but was soon put at ease. Mistress Kali is even more stunning in person than her photos suggest, yet her relaxed demeanour and soft well-spoken voice are equally seductive. We chatted for a while enjoying a few laughs, and before long i was asked to undress.
Our session began ever so slowly and sensually. As the sounds of Phillip Glass filled the elegantly uncluttered dungeon, Mistress teased & caressed me with the lightest of touches. The mood was relaxed, refined, gentle…before Mistress Kali forced me into a wonderfully inescapable headlock, her body pressed firmly into mine from behind. She breathed deep into my right ear (a real sweet-spot of mine) before giving the ear itself a good long bite. Similar sublime attentions were also lavished upon my unarguing neck. After not very long at all I was in a state of pure tormented ecstasy.
This heavenly state of subspace deepened, as Mistress continued to commandeer my body & mind to fulfil her every specific requirement. In this deliciously frenzied state I became distracted by Mistress Kali's mesmerising & endlessly high leather boots, but not for long: "Jason, do as I say – it's in your interest, as well."
I was then blindfolded and put into the tightest & most intricate bondage rig I've ever experienced (I've experienced a lot of bondage rigs). It felt like 'home' – safe, comforting & secure.
But there was – of course – a flipside to any such giddy infantile notions. The strokes from Mistress Kali's various implements were by now bearing down with increasing force, and I was beginning to sweat like a red-faced character from a cartoon. After what seemed a long time holding a challenging position, I was slowly untied and allowed to stand – shaking & sweating all the while – and forced up hard against the cool mirrored wall.
Earlier – after my left leg had been untied – I had been quick to place it on the floor (without the express permission of Mistress). She was quick to coolly & calmly remind me: "What you do is for Me. If I put you in a position, Jason…then I expect you to stay in it."
The blindfold was finally removed, and a trick of the light created a magenta-hued angelic/ demonic vignette around the lower half of Mistress Kali's ever inscrutable face. After being revived with water & chocolate covered marzipan, Mistress deemed me sufficiently composed for the denouement of our session.
Mistress Kali effortlessly brought me to the edge & back again, countless times during our session. At moments I questioned whether I could take any more, but at no point did I question her ability to read me correctly and to safely guide me along the course she had determined.
It was a revelation to serve Mistress Kali, and I look forward to meeting with her again at the earliest available opportunity.
Sub Jason
21 May 2018
May 21, 2018
"I first contacted Mistress Kali two years ago to learn more about the kidnapping sessions she was promoting on her website. I was enquiring whether it would be possible to have such sessions considering the fact that I'm in a wheelchair.
When you have such a physical condition, you never know how people, especially those you have never met, will react to your difference. However, Mistress Kali and Mistress Pip were very willing to find solutions to make it happen. It is always heart-warming to have people giving all they have to help you experience the same thing that others do.
With the logistics dealt with, I had a thrilling experience with Mistresses Kali and Pip snatching me from the rendezvous point and keeping me prisoner for a whole night. I will not give more details about the kidnapping to not spoil the fun but I cannot recommend it enough.
After the session, the terrifying Dominas turned to the most friendly and caring people. I really enjoyed the debriefing discussion we had afterwards.
After this session, I knew I wanted to meet again next time I was over from France. As I was in London for work a few months later, I jumped at the opportunity to have a session with Mistress Kali. Of course, as it was shorter, the pace was very intense and the session turned out as delightful as the previous one.
I have now had 4 sessions with Mistress Kali, every time I travel to London I am sure to see her again. I really love the mood she manages to install during the session. Her perfect and creative choice of music helps you enter her universe. Thanks to that and her empathy regarding my limits, it is very easy to let go and trust her enough to totally surrender myself.
I really enjoy rope bondage, it helps me a lot to relax because you have to completely trust the Domina and release all your ability to control anything to her. Mistress Kali is really great at this, she can tie you in a lot of different positions, you never know what to expect.
Talking about not knowing what to expect, she always manages to bring new activities to our sessions, which both respect my limits and are fascinating to discover. Her creativity seems limitless and that also helps me let go because I don't know what will happen to me once I'm tied up.
Mistress Kali is not only about hurting you, she alternates between tender and hurtful contact and she is amazing at both.
If you have physical conditions and/or doubts about seeing a Domina, I can really advise you to visit Mistress Kali. I'm 100% confident she will make your session an unforgettable experience. Let her know what you need, and what you can and cannot do… that's the first step of letting go. She will take care of the rest."
With gratitude,
Sub S
28 Feb 2017
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The Evil Within was leaked by an ad banner before its E3 debut, which in turn was revealed shortly afterwards with a trailer and booth at said game convention. Recently, Bethesda has taken to its official website to answer a handful of frequently asked questions about the second Evil Within story.
Catching wind from publication site GameRant, the latest news about The Evil Within 2 and its story comes from a "Story FAQ" update that Bethesda posted on its main site. One of the many things addressed in the update is that it is possible to play and understand the second game without having to play the first… not sure if that is a good thing, but the FAQ explains the situation further.
According to the FAQ, it explains how the two stories are connected — which I should note that this news about the game stands to be a spoiler to the first and second title — the site notes that the second game connects to the original game right from the start.
The sequel begins with Sebastien Castellanos trying to recover from the events of the first title, however he is now struggling with an alcohol problem and is without a job. Castellanos later discovers his daughter Lily, who he believed to be dead, is being used by the mysterious Mobius organization to create a STEM world. Additionally, a STEM world is a hell-like place that is accessible through the STEM device.
Castellanos takes a chance and goes to the STEM world, called Union in the game, and attempts to save his daughter from the clutches of Mobius. It is noted that Sebastien is aided by Juli Kidman, a Mobius double agent who was responsible for bringing Sebastien to the STEM world in the first game.
The site also covers something noted in the Story FAQ that Kidman's character is another way that the Evil Within 2 will connect to the first game, giving fans who played The Assignment and the Consequence DLC a familiar face alongside Castellanos. But, I should note that new faces will make an appearance, too:
"Kidman is a huge part of the story, obviously, but as mentioned above, this is a separate STEM world than that of the first game. STEM worlds are built using the Core's own memories, and Union was built using the mind of a little girl who has no knowledge or memory of the events that transpired in the first game. You're going to encounter a mostly new cast of characters, each with their own reasons for being in STEM."
If you want to find out more about the Evil Within 2, you can either hit up bethesda.net or wait until this October on Friday the 13th, which the game will be available across PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
If you missed the first official E3 trailer you can check it out below.


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These Products Just Might Give You the Best Underarms of Your Life
Do you want smoother, brighter armpits? There's something here for you.
Summer is here—which means it's sleeveless season again! If you're hesitant to expose your underarms, try these products you never thought could transform them in a flash!
Underarm Lightening Cream (P795) from Shiro Waki Hime
If you're a fan of instant results, this cream magically evens out your underarm skin in just 30 seconds!
Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel (P1,395) from The Body Shop
While this product is mainly for the face, massaging this every weekend on your pits loosens deo and dead skin buildup.
Sunflower Beauty Oil (P174.75) from Human Nature
This beauty oil is famous for its ability to soften and exfoliate the dark layer of dead skin on the underarms. Think of it as a serum for your pits!
Cloud Soap (P299) from Always Sunday
This soap has white henna and pearl powder that evens out discoloration.
Miracle Promise (P980) from V&M Naturals
This product delays hair growth in the underarm and bikini area. Plus, it has emu oil, which ICYDK, boosts skin cell renewal. Bye bye, dark dead skin!
Fragrance-Free Cleansing Bar (P64.75) from Human Nature
This super gentle soap delivers the right amount of moisture—a key factor that prevents darkness and bumps from happening whenever you shave.
Essence Skin-Saving Antiperspirant (P525) from VMV Hypoallergenics
This is a powerful yet gentle deo that fights excessive sweating and doesn't clog the pores, keeping those pits clean and clear.
This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Spot.ph editors.


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A Gold Coast baby has become a local celebrity at the hospital where she was born after entering the world in unique fashion.
Stella Gillespie shocked and delighted doctors when she emerged from her mother's womb during an emergency caesarean perfectly encased in her caul, or amniotic sac.
Obstetrician Drew Moffrey, who delivered Stella at the Pindara Private Maternity hospital on October 31, told nine.com.au that the chances of such a thing happening were about one in 80,000.
Dr Moffrey, who has been delivering babies for more than a decade, said before Stella he had only ever seen photos of babies being born in their amniotic sac.
"I love my job and every birth I still just sit there after all of these years and go 'wow' but this was a pretty special one," he said.
After noticing Stella was not growing properly and becoming concerned with the fluid around her and the risk of infection, Dr Moffrey performed an emergency caesarean on mother Rosanna Gillespie, who was 33 weeks pregnant.
Dr Moffrey said it was not until Stella was halfway out that he realised how rare her birth would be.
"When you first cut through the uterus often the membranes will pop straight away," he said.
"But if they don't then generally just as you start massaging the baby out of the uterus then the waters will break at that stage.
"In this case it just didn't and it kept coming and coming and probably by the time she was halfway out I thought hang on a second this is actually happening.
"That's when I turned to the paediatrician who was there and who will often take photos for the parents and said, 'make sure you are getting lots of these photos'."
Stella's proud dad Steve was also able to take a look around the screen shielding his wife's tummy to see the amazing sight for himself.
The amniotic sac then ended up breaking by itself, Dr Moffrey said.
"Stella started screaming right away, thankfully, which is always a good thing with an emergency caesarean. She was a little trooper," he said.
The story of Stella's incredible birth went viral after Dr Moffrey shared a photo of her encased in the caul, with permission from her parents, on his Facebook page.


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The places we have been, the people we have seen, and the adventures we have experienced are countless and unforgettable.
At the end of January we flew off to beautiful South Africa for 6 whole weeks. Our travels were definitely interesting because of various weather delays but even in these moments we were able to see God's hand at work. Whether that was times of bonding in the many hours in an airport or getting interviewed for the local news sharing about how we were worshiping God in the midst of our delays. God is bigger than our circumstances, FAR bigger. Throughout the weeks to follow we continued to see this truth in our lives.
Throughout the trip we had numerous chances to speak in front of thousands of high school students sharing our testimonies, to run around for hours with kids who simply longed for healthy/loving attention, got our hands dirty helping ministries get much needed repairs done, and had opportunities to walk the dusty streets to pray with any who wanted it. We could go on forever writing about the stories and experiences! But we will share just a few with you today.
On arriving in South Africa, we began in the capital city of Pretoria. We ministered in school assemblies and churches, as well as visiting various cultural sites to get to know this beautiful nation. As a leader, one of my favorite moments happened at one of the school assemblies during our first week of ministry. We never take the opportunity to share in high schools lightly. These are moments when we are able to bring the good news of Jesus to the lost and broken. At the outdoor assembly, we began by proclaiming the goodness of God in our lives through song and then shared a humorous, yet serious, skit telling the story of a modern day prodigal son. And all while doing that, it began to rain...and rain..and then rain even harder. So much so, the principle had to end the assembly early so the students could get indoors. In that moment we were so disappointed. We hadn't been able to share our personal testimonies nor the gospel message that we had planned. In the midst of that we were wondering why God did not make a way for us to continue to share what was so heavy on our hearts. But then in what seemed like a bad circumstance, the Lord turned into good! The principle asked if we would go into various classrooms and talk with the students and we were so thankful to have another opportunity to share with them.
As I walked down the corridor, passing the different classrooms, I could hear the team sharing their hearts. Walking past one classroom I heard a student sharing about how Jesus can bring healing and hope back into your life. Next a student was boldly proclaiming the love Jesus had for each of them and that they had purpose. In that moment I was completely overjoyed and a sense of fulfillment filled my soul. THIS is what we were created to do! To boldly and unashamedly proclaim the hope of Jesus. And here our team of 23 was stepping out of their comfort zones and simply sharing what Christ had done in their lives. There is truly NOTHING like sharing the story of an amazing God with those who so desperately need that hope. And this was only the beginning.
In the weeks to follow we spent time with three awesome ministries: Ten Thousand Homes, Masoyi Home Base Care, and Iris Ministries. While with them we helped with work projects (digging trenches, making concrete bricks, weeding, cleaning, etc) and had the chance to spend time with some of the liveliest little ones you ever met!
One moment that really stands out is the opportunity that some of our girls had to visit some local brothels with Iris Ministries. As they returned with tears still clinging to their faces you could see the change in their eyes. They had seen brokenness. Yet, it did not leave them in despair, instead it deepened the desire for hope & love to invade the lives of those who believed themselves worthless.
There are so many stories, so many encounters, yet how can we put them all to words or to fully describe what we experienced? We literally walked into homes that were no bigger than a car and saw joy restored in the midst of poverty. And with every opportunity of ministry we were blown away how the Lord orchestrated it all. He is bigger than anything we face and He knows what hearts need to hear. Almost everytime a student gave a testimony, someone would come up saying it was exactly what they needed to hear.
We could go on and on, but I think it would be best to hear from some of the team about their South Africa adventure...
My heart was definitely not ready to leave South Africa but it is so full of joy from the things God showed me over the past six weeks. We are so blessed to have a God Who wants a relationship with His creation! ~Sadi
One thing that I will never forget are the days I was able to spend at a children's feeding program in South Africa. I will never forget one little girl in particular. Her name was Mclethle, and the love I had for her was so big. Even though I had just met her and there was a language barrier, right away this undeniable love poured out of me. After spending time with her and loving on her, I was filled with joy, and God just told me that what I'm feeling is just an idea of what he feels for us. That even if we feel like we're far away from him, he still loves us with the same deep love he has always had for us. God taught me so many things while on these trips and I am so grateful I was able to experience all that I did. ~ Rachel
South Africa was an amazing journey that changed my life. I will never forget all the amazing people I got to meet & all the places that I got to visit. It is so great to serve a God that knows our hearts & desires to have relationship with us. God is so good...I can't wait to tell the world what God did for me in South Africa 2018!
~ Seth
After seeing and experiencing the moments I have in the past month, there's no way I can be comfortable living a selfish life. There are too many people who don't know they are worthy of a life of light instead of darkness, and restoration over brokenness. Carrying that promise of His light and His wholeness is all I ever want to do.
I have loved this nation and these people who have shown me real joy. Leaving it all is sad, but it only means that there's a pretty big world out there filled with people who need to know they are loved. ~ Shannon
For us to say that this semester and those moments have flown by would be an understatement! Our time in South Africa was filled with joyous dancing at church services, meeting little ones who melted our hearts, putting our hands to work, and divine appointments with the beautiful people we encountered. This adventure is one that changed our lives and we will never forget it.


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By John Murphy
Cedric Wells has resigned as the San Gorgonio boys basketball coach, citing personal reasons, said Spartans A.D. Matt Maeda by e-mail.
Wells succeeded Ty Stockham as the Spartans coach and went 71-82 over six seasons. San Gorgonio posted an 11-13 record in 2011-2012, including a 7-7 mark in league.
The school will advertise the position soon.


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Wedding date - September.4th, 2015
I love the story of Erin & Nick. They dated when they were younger, parted ways, and both moved off of PEI to pursue their careers. Years later, they both moved back to the Island around the same time, got in touch, and reconnected. The rest as they say was history and in September of this year they tied the knot :)
Their fun loving, caring, & energetic attitudes carried them through their wedding day, enjoying every minute. They put full trust in their photo and video teams and the results were fantastic. After a breezy, warm, & sunny afternoon of photos they stood on the patio at The Shipyard to say their vows as the sun started to set. It was my absolute pleasure to spend this day with them, and I hope you love this wedding and these photos as much as I do.
Decor - Unique Event Decor
Florals - Prestige Floral Studio
Videography - Lowell Productions
Venue - The Shipyard
Marriage Officiant - Weddings PEI by Diana


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I consider myself to be very fortunate. I have always felt safe.
Well, almost always.
Looking back, there were many challenges such as the loss of loved ones and family members for which one can never prepare. These hard times put me on my knees.
There was also the loss of a job, broken relationships, two of my homes were robbed and I was physically assaulted once as a young girl. I was poor enough at one point where I didn't know when I could eat again. In all of these times my footing felt unsure and insecure at best. And I was sometimes frightened and brokenhearted.
Yet, I am keenly aware that these experiences pale next to the daily torture, trauma and injustices experienced by strangers I have yet to meet in the world around me. So very many.
I think about this disparity a lot. Especially in today's version of our world. In my heart, I can never be right with so much injustice, inequality and disrespect for the human condition. My moral compass just can't get right with it.
So, I pay attention to it…..to see what I can learn and how I might help to make things better for others. As inadequate as it might feel at times, my action always seems to be about finding beauty. Beauty in the natural world and in relationship with others. Beauty, somehow, takes me to a place of hope which is what I would wish for every soul on this planet. And if I could wrap up that hope in a box and deliver it to all, I would. Hope is our safety in the mist. It should be every human being's inalienable right.
One of my favorite songwriters today is a woman named Carrie Newcomer. She is a talented writer, poet and musician who's work really speaks to me. I thought of her when I made the image above which I named "Safe Harbor". "Sanctuary" works also.
Carrie was inspired to write the words to this song after speaking with her friend Parker J. Palmer about what to do when one is feeling "personally or politically heartbroken."
"Sanctuary" by Carrie Newcomer
Will you be my refuge
My haven in the storm,
Will you keep the embers warm
When my fire's all but gone?
Will you remember
And bring me sprigs of rosemary,
Be my sanctuary
'Til I can carry on
Carry on.
Carry on.
In order for me to feel hopeful, I know that I need to be finding beauty in the world around me and work to create more of it; within myself, my communities and beyond.
I don't know what else to do.


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PACE Osteopathy will provide accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of pain and dysfunction anywhere in the body. Using manual therapy techniques as well as dry needling and ultrasound, our aim is to restore optimal function as well as offering management goals for long term reduction of persisting symptoms. We use and recommend a fabulous array of adjunct therapies and allied health professionals including local GPs, Exercise Physiologists, Sports Physicians, Myotherapists, Podiatrists, and yoga and pilates instructors. If we cannot help you we will endeavour to provide associations that can.
Osteopathic treatment, whilst renowned for its effects on reducing pain can also alleviate many other symptoms that may be overlooked. Fatigue, recurrent colds illness, intestinal discomfort, digestive disturbances, severe period pain, baby colic and asthma can all be aided by treatment. If you are experiencing any of these conditions in association with musculoskeletal pain then they may well be linked.
Browse the Frankston Osteopathy website to find out a little more about the team or for more information about the services we provide.
(Only Available at PACE Frankston)
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement caused by muscle or myofascia dysfunction. Myofascia are the thin, fibrous sheets of tissue that surround and separate muscles. Ligaments and tendons are comprised of bundled myofascia.
The philosophy of myotherapy is founded on Western medical principles including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Symptoms of soft tissue pain
Pain that is caused by muscle tissue or muscle fascia (myofascia) is called myofascial pain. Symptoms can include deep and constant aching, muscle tightness, sore spots in the muscle (myofascial trigger points), reduced joint mobility, stiff joints, numbness, recurrent tingling, prickling or 'pins and needles' sensation and unexplained tiredness.
What do Myotherapists Treat?
Myotherapists provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions such as back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, sports injuries, occupational injuries, jaw pain and clicking, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain presentations.
You don't need to be in pain to visit a Myotherapist. Once symptoms have settled treatment may focus on restoring optimal activity (rehabilitation), reducing the likelihood of further injury and keeping you moving and performing at your best.
Myotherapy techniques
Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Myotherapy uses a range of techniques including:
massage, including sports and remedial techniques
gently moving the patient's affected body part through its range of motion (passive stretching)
hot or cold therapy
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
trigger point therapy (acupressure)
myofascial dry needling
With combined experience of over 25 years Podiatrists at Stonnington Podiatry clinics specialise in all lower leg and foot conditions. Our podiatry team has experience treating:
metatarsalgia or forefoot pain
claw toes
arch pain / plantarfasciosis
heel pain /spurs
osteoarthritic conditions
children's foot pain
back, hip and knee pain
shin or calf / leg soreness
Achilles tendinopathy
ankle pain
corns and callous
nail care·
Stonnington Podiatry clinics are fitted out with the latest in gait analysis equipment (treadmill and video recording) for running and walking analysis. Podiatrists at Stonnington Podiatry are able to use a detailed foot and leg assessment along with data gathered in your Gait analysis to form the best treatment plan for your condition.
Treatments may include soft tissue massage, dry needling, strengthening and stretching. The Podiatry team is able to provide advice regarding the latest in footwear technology, prescribe and fit both custom and pre-fabricated (off-shelf) orthotic devices to offload damaged structures. Prescribed insoles for pressure relief contain the highest quality materials for cushioning and comfort with accuracy and detail second to none.
Stonnington Podiatry offers a full service for your general Podiatry and footcare needs.
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NEW YORK - Two games played and two games lost have told Russel Pearson everything he needs to know about the 2016 Red Bull New York season.
"We are shit again. I know it and you should know it. We are only going to be shit this season," stated Mr Pearson to his friends at work.
Despite the minuscule sample size of two games, Mr Pearson has decided to run with a summation of the 2016 season and declare that the team is, in fact, totally shit and will not win anything.
"There's no chance of anything good happening with the remaining 32 games," ranted Mr Pearson to his friend Cliff Houseman. "We are watching the slow, inevitable decline from our glory days and we will eventually return to state of abject misery. I can tell this by the first two games of this season, and I can tell you that we were all wrong in 2015. May god have mercy on our souls."
The Nutmeg News will revisit with Mr Pearson when Red Bull New York go on a 4 game winning streak.


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Michael P. Cunningham primarily represents insurers, self-funded plans, and third-party administrators, in federal and state courts, as well as in regulatory proceedings, arbitration, and mediation.
Mr. Cunningham has defended and prosecuted a broad range of cases at the trial and appellate levels, including matters involving ERISA, life insurance, disability insurance, health plans, title insurance, property and casualty insurance, annuities, stop loss insurance, fraud, and other contract, tort, and statutory claims. He has extensive experience briefing insurance matters before the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, and District of Columbia Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Cunningham received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He graduated first in his law school class and served as a Comments Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Review (1998-1999). Mr. Cunningham is a member of the Heuisler Honor Society and received awards for the highest marks in Torts I & II, Civil Procedure I, LARW I, Property, Evidence, Business Organizations, Copyrights & the Arts, Domestic Relations, Federal Income Tax, and the Civil Clinic.
He has authored numerous articles and commentaries, including "Too Little, Too Late: When an Untimely Appeal Constitutes Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Under ERISA," For the Defense (Dec. 2014), and "Life Insurance Remedies: May a Living Insured Recover Damages for an Insurer's Failure to Provide a Required Grace Period Notice?", New Appleman on Insurance: Current Critical Issues in Insurance Law (Lexis 2013). Mr. Cunningham also served as a regional editor for "The Law of Life Insurance: Key Issues in Each State," DRI Defense Library Series (2017), a compendium of life insurance law in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Mr. Cunningham also co-authored "Go On, Take the Money and Run! Equitable Claims for Overpayment of Benefits Under ERISA," In-House Defense Quarterly (Spring 2015), and Appleman on Insurance Law & Practice, Ch. 83 – Obtaining Life Insurance Coverage: Application, Representations & Warranties (Lexis 2013).
Mr. Cunningham was named a "Rising Star" in Maryland Super Lawyers and is a member of the American Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Bar Association of the District of Columbia, and the Defense Research Institute.


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Recommended Gauge: not listed
Suggested Needles: US 0-3/2-3.25 mm
Fibre Content: 80% Merino/20% Nylon (superwash)
Skein: 400 yards/366 meters per 50g skein
Colorway: Mermaids Matter
Construction/Texture: plied worsted spun
My Experience
Where I got it: I bought it at Twisted in Portland, OR.
Needles I used: Addi Turbo US 0/2 mm
Blocked Gauge I got: 32 sts/50 rows = 4"/10 cm
My Thoughts: I was a little skeptical of speckled yarns, but this color totally drew me in. It's a nice, sturdy sock yarn - the base felt like a pretty standard fingering. I wasn't crazy about how the color knit up, but I think it would work really well striped with a pale neutral. The speckles were really fun, but I don't know how well it fits into my usual aesthetic.
What I might design with it: I'd like to do a striped triangle shawl to highlight the colors.
Where you can get some: I'm not sure about where to get it. The Republic of Wool website only has a few items listed, so I think it's just a super special thing that's limited.


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Moms in Prayer
Our purpose is to cover Providence Christian School in prayer. We will pray that our students will receive Jesus as Lord and Savior; for teachers, administration and school staff; for safety and protection; and for prayer requests that are brought up by the school and families.
Moms in Prayer will meet every Tuesday in the upstairs library from 11:00 – 11:30.
Please submit your prayer requests in the form below.


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Contact Us
The Southeast Museum of Photography is happy to accommodate groups of any size and can provide tours if requested in advance. We are conveniently located right off of International Speedway Blvd. in the Mori Hosseini Center on the campus of Daytona State College.
You can reach us at: (386) 506-3894 firstname.lastname@example.com
Group Visit form
Staff Directory: James Pearson, Director firstname.lastname@example.com Christina Katsolis, Programming Director firstname.lastname@example.com Stephanie Shaw, Registrar and Lead Museum Tech email@example.com Victoria Camera, Marketing and Communications firstname.lastname@example.com
Southeast Museum of Photography
at Daytona State College
1200 Int'l Speedway Blvd.
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Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre was elected in the 2014 General Election, succeeding Assemblyman Robert K. Sweeney after he served the 11th Assembly District for 26 years. She is the daughter of parents who migrated from Haiti to the United States. She attended Medgar Evers College and continued at Brooklyn College earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in 2005. In pursuit of her master's degree she attended Stony Brook University, earning her Master of Science in Public Policy in 2007.
Kimberly was employed by the Suffolk County Legislature, working for Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory of the 15th Legislative District as a legislative aide; Congressman Steve Israel as the district Community Outreach Coordinator; Vice President of Properties at the Town of Babylon's Industrial Development Agency (IDA); Director of the Town of Babylon's Wyandanch Resource Center. Kimberly is an Energeia Partnership graduate at Molloy College of Class 2014. The Energeia Partnership is a leadership academy dedicated to identifying and addressing the serious, complex and multi-dimensional issues challenging the Long Island region. She is committed to improving the lives of Children and Families through policy and working with grass-root organizations.
In the NYS Assembly, she currently sits on the following committees: Economic Development Committee, Mental Health Committee, Local Government Committee, Transportation Committee Banks Committee and Children and Families and Chair of the Sub-Committee of Banking in underserve communities.
She is a member of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus and its' sub-committee of Women of Color, Member of the NYS Women Legislative Caucus; Climate Change Workgroup; and National Black Caucus of State Legislators Chair of Children, Youth and Families Committee.
Kimberly Jean-Pierre is a proud mother to Gianna J. Jean-Charles.


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Sleipnir. The horse of Odin according Duilio Forte it has been modified: 2010-12-03 di
Sleipnir is the horse of Odin, born from the mighty Svaðilfari and by the evil god Loki turned into filly during one of his usual tricks. AtelierFORTE builds complex architectures that as Trojans explore new worlds to surprise them. These works are
the standard bearers of Manifesto Arkizoic written by Duilio Forte. The 16 Sleipnir built between Italy and Sweden are collected for the first time in a single exhibition atAtelierFORTE.
Iron models, photographs, testimonies and 3 Sleipnir size (of 18, 12 and 7 meters heights) in the gardens of the atelier. Opening the 12 December, the eve of Saint Lucia, from 14: 30 to 22: 30, during Loppis!
AtelierFORTE, via Corelli, 34 Milan. www.atelierforte.com


text: Philippines is divided into three groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean, with the natural resources Philippines has been a mega diverse country. This is officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, the 11th largest island that contains 94% of the total land area. To protect the country's biological resources, the government has taken a first step of preparing a Biodiversity Action Plan to address conservation of threatened species. Philippines' most extensive river systems are the Pulangi River that flows into the Mindanao River, the Agusan River in Mindanao which flows north into the Mindanao Sea, and the Cagayan River in northern Luzon. Philippines has the largest freshwater lake which is the Laguna De Bay that can be found in the east of Manila Bay.


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Den Caney Coaches of Bartley Green are generously offering a pair of tickets to West Midlands Safari Park for one lucky B31 Voices reader this Easter half term!
The excursion, on Wednesday 23rd April, includes return coach travel, entrance and rides wristband – a fantastic package worth £50 to buy!
All you'd need to do is make your way to a pick up point.
Click for more information on the excursion or to buy tickets online.
To enter, simply answer the following question & fill in your details below before 5pm on Sunday 20th April:
Competition now CLOSED! Thanks for all your entries! The winner will be drawn and announced soon!
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Care for the Church and Earth's Waters (Rev. Nancy Wright)
Our theme this month is Water & Worship. Rev. Wright has long been a leader in this space and will release her discipleship handbook, "A Watershed Moment" soon. Here are a few samples from her excellent, upcoming book.
Excerpts from -
A Watershed Moment:
Care for the Church and Earth's Waters
Jeremiah 2:13 "They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water."
Romans 1:20 "Ever since the creation of the world, [God's] eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made."
John 4:10 "Jesus answered her, 'If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you "Give me a drink," you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.'"
Matthew 25:35 "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink."
We live in a watershed moment for the planet and for the church, the Lutheran denomination, and individual Lutheran congregations. A threatening planetary water crisis asks now for a strong church response. The United Nations recognizes access to water as a human right. Yet, the water crisis on the planet is so severe that the next wars will likely be fought over water. The world is running out of accessible water. By 2030, demand will "exceed supply by 40 percent," according to current trends.1 Further, climate change will cause more droughts and unpredictable weather, threatening water and food supply around the world, while water pollution and overfishing deplete fisheries worldwide. The church should take up this challenge and recognize the urgent need for transformational leadership in ministry.
The church must respond robustly to the water crisis for at least three reasons. First, Jesus' life, healings, and teaching modeled care for people in need. He taught, for example, that when his followers feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty, they are giving food and drink to him, and thus will merit a place in eternal life (Matt. 25:31–46). The church practices short-sighted ministry when it offers food and water as short-term solutions, but does not effectively attend to environmental issues that cause people to be thirsty and hungry.
Second, in recent decades the multilayered environmental crisis has inspired many Christians to rediscover biblical witness to the interrelationship of God and creation: the Psalms envision creation as praising God (e.g., Ps. 148), Jesus taught about God's deep care for lilies and ravens (Lk. 12:22–31), and early Christians envisioned Christ as holding all created things together (Col. 1:15–20). Reinvigorated ministries and theologies of creation care have emerged in response, a widening flow of which this project is a small but significant, action-oriented part. Finally, churches may well become more effective in offering witness to the Gospel if surrounding communities see them respond helpfully to some of the largest challenges facing humans, plants, and animals, one of which is the worldwide water crisis.
Christians are called to love God by loving creation through sacramental living as well as environmental awareness and care. This project explores that call in the context of a particular congregation...
Two additional images ground Lutheran discussion of baptism and worship in the present age of environmental abuse. First, Lutheran theologian H. Paul Santmire and others reinforce the difference between the aspiration of ascent toward God, prominent in many images of spiritual growth and especially in light imagery, and the importance of embracing and accepting God's grace as descending, just as water always seeks lower ground.
Light imagery often fosters a spiritual movement toward ascension and ethereal spiritual life. This ascent imagery may obscure Jesus' insistence on care for the vulnerable and his teaching that God watches over even a sparrow (Matt. 10:29). The prophet Isaiah, further, announces that God's effective word falls on the earth as rain and snow, to accomplish what God purposes and to give "seed to the sower and bread to the eater [Is. 55:10b]."
Thus, the image of God's grace and goodness as falling to earth, nourishing all life, parallels the water cycle when precipitation falls and gives life, then evaporates in an ever-renewing cycle. Just so, God continues to send grace, again, and again. The baptismal practice not only symbolizes through water the spiritual death and rebirth of the person being baptized, but also the spiritually and physically renewing life of God. Therefore, according to Benjamin Stewart, "...the descending imagery [of God's goodness, wisdom, and fecundity] is expressed by metaphors of flowing water: flowing through, pouring out, and overflowing. The Lutheran emphasis on the action of God has special affinity with imagery of flowing water."47
Second, such emphasis on flow as central to baptism links Lutherans to the phrase "flowing water," which the Didache offers as the first choice for baptism for early Christians.48 The Didache specifies that flowing water contrasts with other (cold) water, and if none is available (either flowing or cold), warm water is acceptable. If warm water is not available, water should be poured onto the head three times in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Need for Exposure to Nature
The Connecticut River pilgrims, Louv's studies, and Underhill's teaching together celebrate and value exposure to nature on the one hand, and on the other hand, attention to the reality of God as essential, existential contexts for transformational education toward ecological care. Thus, exposure to nature and worship of God provide a horizontal thread in the woven tapestry of transformational education toward creation care, while experienced educators who foster transformation through dialogic teaching methodology provide the vertical dimension in this tapestry.
Worship Service Water Litanies
Renewal of Baptism
Holy God, holy and merciful, holy and mighty, you are the river of life, you are the everlasting wellspring, and you are living water.
Thank you for oceans and lakes, for rivers and streams [offer names for which we are grateful]. Thank you for cloud and rain, for dew and snow. Your waters are below us, around us, above us: our life is born in you.
Praise to you for the creatures in the oceans, lakes and rivers. Praise to you for the Jordan River in which Jesus was baptized. Praise to you for the waters in which we were baptized.
At this font, holy God, we pray: Praise to you for the water of baptism and for your Word that saves all in this water. Breathe your Spirit into all who are gathered here and into all creation. Help us to minister in your name so that all people and creatures have the water they need. Illumine our days. Enliven our bones. Dry our tears. Wash away the sin within us, and drown the evil around us.
Satisfy the thirst of your creation and all our thirst with your living water. May we be living water to one another. We pray to you, Jesus Christ, the fountain of living water. Amen.
Prayer of the Day
Dear God, Creator of the Universe, we thank you for the gift of life. We thank you for the gift of water, which makes all life possible. Move us to love these waters as you do. Fill us with a vision of a renewed creation, and give us the will to be faithful stewards of all your gifts. We Pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who brings Living Water, Amen
Respect Water, Protect Water
There are resources inside of us
There are resources outside of us
And water is one of the most precious
The condition of our internal water matters
The hydration of our cells
The fluidity of our emotions
The waters of our psyche
The condition of our planetary water matters
The health of our oceans
The flow of our rivers, streams and creeks
The well being of our underground springs
All species from trees to caterpillars
Humans to river rocks
Interact with and depend on
Mothers of many species
Bring their young to drink and play
At the water's edge
And from space
The blue green nature
Of our watery planet Is apparent
All of creation knows
And is affected by How we treat water
So when a resource is this crucial
This important
This valuable
How do we behave?
We protect and we respect
Sustainer of All Life
Your flow is within us
And all around us
May we grow in consciousness
Teach us to protect and respect water
May we receive
The wisdom of interdependence and interconnectedness
May we change behaviors
As individuals, as groups
To value the waters of life
May we change policies
As countries and as counties
To value the waters of life
And may we welcome
The inventions
And the changes they will create
That value the waters of life
We pray for the well-being of Planet Earth
Protect Water, Respect Water.*
1. "Half the World to Face Severe Water Stress by 2030 unless Water Use is 'Decoupled' from Economic Growth, Says International Resource Panel," United Nations Environment Program, March 21, 2016, accessed February 12, 2018.
47. Benjamin M. Stewart, "The Stream, the Flood, the Spring: The Liturgical Role of Flowing Waters inEco-Reformation," in Eco-Reformation, 163.
48. Aaron Milavec, The Didache: Text, Translation, Analysis, and Commentary (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2003), 19.
*From Respect Water—Protect Water: A Drop of Hope, An Ocean of Love: Facts, Prayers, Actions and Rituals for Water (Vermonters for a Clean Environment, December 2008)
Rev. Nancy Wright, pastor, Ascenion Lutheran Church, Burlington, VT, is a true pioneer in ministry and an authority on water's significance in Christian worship. For example: listen to her Living Water sermon (2012), learn about some of the many environmental justice campaigns she's supported, and visit Ascension Lutheran's Facebook page. We are pleased to share these briefs from her upcoming book, "A Watershed Moment: Care for the Church and Earth's Waters" and congratulate her on her most recent academic accomplishments. Thank you, Nancy -- It's an honor to share your work.


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It's panto time again and Alice is on stage
Budding thespians are preparing to take to the stage as Morpeth Pantomime Society gets ready for its annual production.
And this year it will be presenting The New Adventures Of Alice, written by local scriptwriter and society life member Gordon Carr.
It marks the 39th pantomime performed by the society. Over the years, hundreds of current and former members have enjoyed giving many hours of their own time and effort to the productions.
And this year is no different.
Poor Alice — her father, HG Wells, is too engrossed with his inventions to spend time with her. Lonely, unhappy and bad tempered, she chases the white rabbit down the rabbit hole to discover the amazing world of Wonderland, where nothing is at it seems.
The Queen of Hearts has a passion for chopping off heads and it looks like Alice may be the next victim. Alice's route home is through the talking door, but who will help her solve the riddles that will release the key? Enter Sherlock and Dr Watson who, together with her Dad and the housekeeper Bertha, travel through time to this wacky world.
Meanwhile, Jack Braveheart searches for the girl of his dreams – 24 years he was living next door to her. Is it our Alice?
Join them in the quest to reunite Alice with her Dad. Solve the riddles, meet T-Rexand the Flintstones, laugh at the antics of Dumb and Dumber, and help the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, March Hare and the white rabbit.
Colourful sets and scenery, together with stunning costumes and make-up, complete this fun-filled adventure.
The show will be staged at King Edward VI High School from Thursday, January 25 to Saturday, January 27.
Each year, money raised from the sale of programmes at the pantomime is given to a chosen charity. This year, Morpeth Pantomime Society is proud to be supporting Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, which provides a free transport service to and from the Freeman and RVI hospitals for outpatients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment.
Bruce Ennion, Chairman of the Morpeth Pantomime Society, said: "I am proud and pleased to be chairman of this local society, which brings so much pleasure and entertainment to the residents and visitors of Morpeth and the surrounding area.
"The team efforts put in by members in the planning, fund-raising, stage designs and construction, costumes, sound systems and many rehearsals this year, brings you a special, multi-themed production.
"On behalf of our members, I thank you all for your continued support. I'd also like to thank our members for their enthusiasm, time and efforts in bringing to you our 39th annual pantomime.
"I hope you, your friends and your families will enjoy this interpretation."
Performances are at 7pm on Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26, and there are two performances on Saturday, January 27, at 1pm and 6pm.
Tickets are £6, from The Chantry Tourist Information Centre or on 07715 858942.
Morpeth Pantomime Society is a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) and in the last few years several members have been successful in the NODA North Performance awards.


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Until March 2018, you can visit De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp to take part in the popular seasonal fruit pickings. From 16 – 27 December, you can pick some of the Oom Sarel Cling Peaches at R8 p/kg, and from 7 February till 4 March, you can pick your share of Hanepoot grapes at R7,50 p/kg*
This is a really fun family outing, available seven days a week from 09:00 till 14:00, except for Christmas Day. And while you're in Port country, don't forget to taste some of the award winning sweet stuff in the region. De Krans has a range of top quality port-style wines, including the Cape Vintage Reserve 2014, a Veritas Awards Double Gold medal winner in 2017, as well as the Tritonia Red 2015, which won the trophy for the Best Non-Bordeaux Red Blend at the 2017 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
The farm also has a lovely little Deli so you can grab lunch in the vineyards. They serve a selection of hearty dishes and klein dorpie classics like sandwiches, burgers and salads.
You're also in the heart of the Klein Karoo, so grab some local cheese, olives, olive oil, dried fruits and preserves on the way. Check out THIS POST for some tips on top pit stops.
For more information contact the farm on 044 213 3314, or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
*These dates are weather dependent, and may change slightly at short notice. To ensure you don't miss out on the fun activity suited to the whole family, it is advisable to contact the farm prior to your planned visit, to confirm the picking dates.


text: We recently completed a couple of outdoor furnishing projects. Both of these spaces took on a colorful, youthful vibe with a powerful use of the color orange. In order to keep the schemes from looking like a playground, we coupled the orange pops with espresso woven textures and reflective brass moments. The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of color! Especially in an outdoor setting. Create balance with use of color pops, textures and reflective elements.


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Wed., Jan. 5, 2011, 1:36 p.m.
Beacon Hill development hearing Thursday
The preliminary plat/PUD hearing for the proposed Beacon Hill housing development is Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the city council briefing room, lower level of city hall. Look for a story in tomorrow's Voice section. And here's an e-mail from Luke Tolley, Hillyard Neighborhood Council Chair, in support of the proposed 304 single and multi-family home development:
"The Hillyard Neighborhood Council has pledged its support for the Beacon Hill development effort and as such we are encouraging our members to attend Thursday morning's hearing with the City that Beacon Hill is having.
The hearing is Thursday, Jan 6th, 9:30am at the City Council Briefing Room, lower level of City Hall.
The hearing has to do with issues with the water access and will very much effect the future of not only the Beacon Hill development, but the development of all of East Hillyard.
I encourage you to attend, but furthermore I encourage you to get others from your organizations to attend as well. " Via e-mail from Luke Tolley.
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At the end of your workday, unwind before you head home with guided meditation. Join us at Batch, a shop-able showroom for home and lifestyle brands, for meditation and conversation designed to help you let go of the day you just finished, and start your evening with ease.
Designed for beginner and intermediate students, this class includes a relaxing 45-minute guided meditation, inspiring conversation with other participants, time for Q&A and exploring 'Batch Reset', Batch's new fitness and wellness collection. As WITHIN teacher Landra Eliopoulos leads you in meditation, she will offer guidance on specific techniques and concepts to build your meditation practice.
This special pop-up class will be held on two Thursdays, March 21st and March 28th. Registration ($10) is through Eventbrite.
About Batch
San Francisco-based Batch was founded in 2016 as a first-of-its-kind shoppable space featuring home furnishing and lifestyle brands. Batch created the concept of contextual commerce, the new practice of creating retail environments where products are placed in non-store spaces for more intimate interactions. Trained staff are always available to answer questions or assist with product purchasing. To find more information on Batch visit, visitbatch.com.


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25 Random Things You Probably Didn't Want to Know About Me
I've been tagged about a bajillion times in Facebook to write up this list of 25 things, but I can't write in Facebook. It's kind of like I can't write papers long-hand or even into Google Docs. I have to write them into Word. That's just The Way Papers Are Written. And I think that


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6 Month Glam Session | Baby Blake
Little miss Blake is one of the most energetic and smiley babies I think I've ever met! She's really been that way ever since the day she was born. It's so interesting to watch a baby go from the wound to almost walking! You may remember her from this post earlier this year. At the moment her favorite things are crawling/walking around the house with her mom, playing with her toy giraffe Sophie, and watching football with her dad! Yes, you heard right, she loves FOOTBALL! She even gets excited when her dad does! Too cute!!!


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Tell us a little about yourself and your experience.
I started working as an intern for Nickelodeon while I was a freshman in college. I always knew that I wanted to be around music and talent since I watched the very first video on MTV. Nickelodeon and MTV were both owned by Viacom and knew that I needed to find a way to get to MTV. I learned an incredible amount about television working for my mentors at Nickelodeon and we launched TV Land together a few years later working with classic TV icons. After TV Land I moved over to VH1 working in production. Eventually I landed at MTV where I was really able to shape and support artists that were either at the beginning of their careers or launching new projects. It was a very exciting time for me.
What drove you to choose your career path?
My parents are jazz musicians and my uncles played with Frank Sinatra. Growing up in recording studios and seeing musicians in their element was so inspiring that my career path chose me. There was no way that I could be in a usual 9-5 job. I had to be around creative people and projects on a daily basis.
How did you go about getting your job? What kind of education and experience did you need?
Internships and the willingness to go above and beyond for every project and job I had. Also, no job is too big or too small and I still believe that to this day. I went to a college that had a very strong college radio station that I was a music director for and I made sure I was heavily involved there. When I speak with students, I tell them to make sure they do at least one internship while at school. The contacts and the hands-on experience is invaluable and necessary in today's world.
What do you actually spend the majority of your time doing?
Since I book and produce various tv and digital projects, I'm always reading about our industry, listening to new music and artists as well as making sure I have balance in my life whether through exercise, spending time with my family or watching classic films. I also do freelance writing and DJ.
What misconceptions do people often have about your job?
That all you have to do is make one phone call in order to book talent. Talent booking and producing takes strategy, planning and finesse. You want to always make sure you have the right talent for the right project.
What are your average work hours?
There is nothing 'average' about my work hours! Every day is a different journey which is something I love. I'm almost always on call since I run my own business and my clients range from LA to the UK so being available, even if at 10p, is something that just comes with the territory.
What personal tips and shortcuts have made your job easier?
Trusting your gut. Never go against that first feeling you get when you first meet a client or contact. If you feel that something is going to be a hassle from the beginning, it will be. It is ok to walk away or say no if the project doesn't speak to you, or if expecations aren't realistic. Also, for me, to always remember my personal motto which is to always work with truth and integrity. Finally, always surround yourself with people who support you and vice versa. There is always a way for both parties to get to the finished goal in a satisfying way where everyone wins.
What do you do differently from your coworkers or peers in the same profession?
I will never make promises that I can't keep. I will most always underpromise and overdeliver. Also, when you call Drive Entertainment Group, you will always have me involved from start to finish. I also see things three steps ahead and flag them before they could potentially become issues. Another important thing to remember, is to make sure that all departments involved with a project we are working on, are up to speed so that everyone is as effective as possible to make a show, event or project a success.
Do you have any advice for people who need to enlist your services?
Please know you will always get a truthful answer which isn't always the most popular! Also, talent booking and producing takes time to materialize so we always ask for our clients to be patient. As long as we stay in communication they will always be in the know for each part of the process.
What's the worst part of the job and how do you deal with it?
Managing expectations and sometimes having to either say 'no' or delivering news that talent has passed on a project. Being solution based is the only way to be.
What's the most enjoyable part of the job?
Starting something from scratch and then seeing it on the big screen and knowing that me and my company worked together with the teams involved to create it. Also, to see talent that we gave either a tv debut to or their first walk on a red carpet, go on to have hugely successful careers!
What kind of money can one expect to make at your job?
It really varies on the project.
How do you move up in your field?
Being present, ever-evolving, re-creating yourself and raising your goals yearly so that you always strive to be a better version of yourself no matter what anyone else is doing.
What advice would you give to those aspiring to join your profession?
Try everything in your field to figure out what really speaks to you. You may not find it at first but if keep following your passion and your heart, you will eventually land exactly where you want to be. Also, meet as many people in your industry that you can. The friends I met in college radio are still colleagues and friends I know today.


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© 1989-2012 IEEE. Approximate nearest neighbor (ANN) search has achieved great success in many tasks. However, existing popular methods for ANN search, such as hashing and quantization methods, are designed for static databases only. They cannot handle well the database with data distribution evolving dynamically, due to the high computational effort for retraining the model based on the new database. In this paper, we address the problem by developing an online product quantization (online PQ) model and incrementally updating the quantization codebook that accommodates to the incoming streaming data. Moreover, to further alleviate the issue of large scale computation for the online PQ update, we design two budget constraints for the model to update partial PQ codebook instead of all. We derive a loss bound which guarantees the performance of our online PQ model. Furthermore, we develop an online PQ model over a sliding window with both data insertion and deletion supported, to reflect the real-time behavior of the data. The experiments demonstrate that our online PQ model is both time-efficient and effective for ANN search in dynamic large scale databases compared with baseline methods and the idea of partial PQ codebook update further reduces the update cost.
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The Redding Sportsman's Expo would like to thank Mary's Pizza Shack for being a part of the April 7th & 8th, 2018 Redding Sportsman's Expo!
At each Mary's Pizza Shack, we prepare Mary's Italian comfort food from scratch every day. No heat lamps. No frozen dough. No canned sauces. Our soups, salad dressings, sauces, pizza dough and focaccia are all made fresh daily, using Mary's original recipes.


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My second collection of headscarves are here! I hand design all of these fabrics using my signature combo of watercolour + inkpen. These are then printed onto a cotton/linen blend fabric in America.
The best part about this blend of fabric is that the headscarves don't slip off during the day!
They're then hand sewn in Nelson. I absolutely LOVE that this dream of creating fabrics has come true – and that I get to colour each day with them!


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Are you finding it hard to get into the swing of winter mornings? We chat to Haus of Health to talk morning rituals, skin pick-me-ups and their favourite healthy dish.
What is your go-to for when your skin needs a pick me up?
My go to pick-me-up for my skin is the absolutely stunning 'Freya' oil by Yalu Apothecary. An infusion of Jojoba oil with Rose absolute, jasmine absolute, sweet orange, rose geranium, Australia sandalwood, ylang-ylang, patchouli, lavender, bergamot and frankincense. It smells divine and is hand-crafted locally. I apply it in the evening and it literally makes my skin glow!
What's your daily morning rituals?
I begin each morning with a 20-minute guided meditation and a short stretch.I'll then prepare my breakfast which is usually home-made bircher muesli infused with The Haus Of Health spice infusions and topped with nutty food toppers and fresh strawberries.
What's your favourite Greenfields Albert Park dish from the Eatery?
Are you really going to make me choose only one?!
Ok, here goes – teamgreensuperbowlandthegreenmachineomlette!


text: This month I was honored to be featured in two separate magazines. Before I left Florida Amber Koch and I worked together on the fashion editorial titled Material Girl. Some of the images from this shoot were picked up by Elegant Magazine and featured in the September 2017, Fashion 2, Issue 40 magazine. Amber and I have styled shoots now based on Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. It has been so much fun and I can't wait to work with her again. Below are 10 of the images from this set. The second half of the images will be posted in the blog next week. Please be sure to leave Amber some love!