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ATLANTA – After drafts in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas, Nashville is up next for the 2019 NFL Draft.
And now we know much more about what the NFL and the city have planned.
First, the biggest news:
- The main NFL Draft stage will be on First and Broadway. Draft picks on the main stage will take place the evenings of April 25 (Thursday) and April 26 (Friday) and during the afternoon of April 27 (Saturday).
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be host to Selection Square, which features the team tables where representatives from each club will make their draft selections.
- The NFL Draft Experience, a three-day football festival, will be held in the parking lots and areas surrounding Nissan Stadium.
- The NFL Draft Red Carpet will take place on April 25 (Thursday) at The Green at Riverfront Park.
- Concerts with "high level talent" are being planned for on the main stage on Broadway all three days, and on another stage across the Cumberland River. The performers will be announced at a later date.
- Admission is free. There will be limited seating areas (and some VIP areas), but the idea is most fans can stand, and walk.
- The NFL and the city are expecting crowds approaching 300,000 for the weekend in an area organizers are calling the largest festival footprint ever for an NFL Draft.
"I think every year we have raised the bar, and I am incredibly confident that in Nashville, we'll raise it again," said Matt Shapiro, Vice President, Event Strategy & Integration at the National Football League. "Just how special that downtown area is, and the energy that comes on every single day of the week, it is a really exciting prospect to think about bringing the energy and excitement of our draft to an area that on its own has that level of energy and excitement. I think it has that multiplier effect that puts the draft at a level we've never seen before."
Butch Spyridon, President/CEO Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, can hardly wait.
Spyridon is scheduled to be in Atlanta today at a booth in the Super Bowl LIII Media Center, where he'll join a team working to publicize the upcoming draft, and Nashville.
"I am extremely excited," Spyridon said. "It will be interactive, immersive, entertaining and free. With free being the buzzword. This is that icing on the cake that says: Nashville can do this as well as anybody. That is what motivates me as much as anything – that the city can shine at the highest level.
"The campus is going to be user friendly. There's going to be world class entertainment, 1,000 media and three networks carrying this thing. It has everything we've all worked for to put Nashville on the biggest stage we can up to this point.
"Come to Nashville, and join in the party."
Some other details about draft weekend in Nashville:
The NFL Draft Experience presented by Oikos Triple Zero will invite families and fans of all ages to enjoy a free admission, three-day football festival held surrounding Nissan Stadium. Fans can participate in interactive exhibits, immersive games, virtual reality experiences, free player autograph sessions and more.
The Draft Experience will include:
- Autograph Stage with current NFL players and NFL Legends.
- Interactive games, Play Football clinics, and PLAY 60 Zone for the smallest NFL fans.
- Photo with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
- NFL Shop at Draft with exclusive NFL merchandise.
- Taste of Tailgate with Nashville restaurants and Bud Light Bars.
- NFL Draft Experience stage with TBD artists.
The hours of operation for the NFL Draft Experience are as follows:
April 25 (Thursday): 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
April 26 (Friday): 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
April 27 (Saturday): 9 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Shapiro said officials from the NFL have made over a half-dozen visits to Nashville in recent months in the planning stages. Back in May, when Nashville was awarded the draft, the NFL vowed to incorporate iconic city landmarks across the Music City stretching from Lower Broadway to Nissan Stadium.
After considering several venues for the main draft stage, including Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheatre, the NFL decided on a stage on Broadway and First Avenue, based in part by the success of the Titans uniform unveiling last year, Shapiro said. Fans will be able to line the streets of Broadway to watch as picks are announced.
"We saw the energy of lower Broadway (at the Titans uniform event), and thought if we could build on that momentum and do a little bit more," Shapiro said. "We decided the most iconic way to do it was to do it at the end of lower Broadway.
"We wanted to do the city justice and make sure it's highlighted in the best way possible. Our feeling was there's no better way to do it that to put that stage on lower Broadway."
The stage will be massive, Spyridon said. While there will be some ticketing for VIPs – a limited number of Titans season tickets holders will also be selected to sit in the "Inner Circle" – "generally speaking, this is a very free, open, flowing event," Shapiro said.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, in partnership with the Titans, led the bid process for the NFL Draft on behalf of the city. The NFL announced Nashville would be the home for the draft last May.
"The NFL Draft will be one of the biggest sports events in the history of Tennessee – another great opportunity for Nashville to welcome the world and show fans, players and media what we're all about," Nashville Mayor David Briley said. "We're looking forward to showing off our city and our unrivaled live music scene to all who attend. Events like this generate important revenues that allow us to make long-term investments that benefit all of Nashville. I'm glad the NFL agrees that our great city, which the Titans have called home for 20 years, is the perfect location to kick off its 100th season."
ESPN, ABC and NFL Network will all be set up with broadcast booths on Broadway, Spyridon said. Large viewing screens will also be arranged along lower Broadway.
In addition to the draft, the NFL is planning on a concert on the main stage on Thursday before the first round of the draft, with more shows following the draft on Friday night and Saturday. There will also be music on a stage in the parking lots of Nissan Stadium.
"Whenever we go to a city, we want to embrace what makes that city unique and special," Shapiro said. "And there was no doubt in our minds as we started to go down this path we wanted to make sure music was a central part of what we're doing. Music will be weaved throughout."
Spyridon said the performers, and more information, will be made available in the coming months.
He's already praying for good weather. He reminded the city has put on 14 celebrations on July 4th, and 10 New Year's Eve celebrations, and not canceled any.
Shapiro said Selection Square at Symphony Hall was scheduled for inside so there would be no delays, no matter the weather. Spyridon said there will be viewing of the main hall during draft weekend, but not the entire building.
The NFL Draft returns to primetime with Round 1 on Thursday, April 25. Rounds 2 and 3 will follow on Friday, April 26, and Rounds 4-7 will conclude the event on Saturday, April 27.
"We are incredibly excited about the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville," Shapiro said. "It was a long process to determine the ideal host city and we think we found that in Nashville, and we feel even better about that as we dig into some of the plans and lay out what the draft is going to look like.
"It will probably be the most energetic draft environment that we've had in terms of the energy that downtown Nashville already brings every day of the week. The thought of how the draft will help amplify that is incredibly exciting."
As for fans who've never attended an NFL Draft, Shapiro said there's something for everyone.
The NFL Draft has grown into one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The 2018 event set a record as the highest-rated and most-watched draft ever, eclipsing the previous record set in 2014.
With big crowds expected, parking information, ride-share dropoff locations and other details will be announced in the coming weeks, the Convention and Visitors Corp. said.
"They should expect to have a great time," he said. "And what's good about the draft is no matter what type of fan you are, whether you are a fan of the Titans, the Chiefs, the Jets, or the Seahawks -- and whether you are an incredibly avid fan who wants to know who the Titans take in the sixth round, or you're a casual fan who just wants to spend the day outside enjoying music and food and free games and activity and just follow along with the draft -- there's something for you.
"So this will be a fantastic event in a fantastic city. The draft is really all about hope for the future, so no matter where your team finished this year, the draft is Nashville is going to give you an opportunity to get right back into it."


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AYDF – International (7 – 12 July 2019)
Ausdance Victoria, in partnership with Youth Dance Australia, presents the Australian Youth Dance Festival – International 2019 (AYDF) in Melbourne, Australia, 7-12 July 2019.
Directed by Alice Lee Holland, the 2019 Festival will bring together young dancers and their leaders from Australia and around the world for five incredible days of creativity.
Titled REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (rpm), the Festival will thrive on creation and collaboration. Dancers will dance, think, make and talk dance together, through daily sessions in contemporary dance, choreography, repertory and improvisation.
"I am thrilled to be leading this incredible dance festival for young people from all over the world. REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE refers to change, speed and our increasingly global community. With a rich, integrated program of classes, workshops and panels, the Festival positions young dancers at the centre of the program as artistic collaborators, provocateurs and our future leaders.
The program is underpinned by contemporary dance as a rebellious art form committed to innovation; a form that's unafraid to ask questions, and bravely seek out the answers.
The Festival thrives on curiosity, rigour and freedom. Young dancers will be empowered by their Festival experience, inspired and supported by professional dance artists to move fearlessly, think independently and create boldly. As a newly connected community of international peers, they will support each other through physical and creative challenges, and collaborate in search of new ideas.
It's going to be sweaty, challenging and inspiring. I hope you can join us."
– Alice
Festival program overview
Opening Ceremony (7 July) - Free event, open to all, in celebration of youth dance
Week-long workshops, panels, keynotes and classes for young dancers
Think Tank program (8-10 July) for youth dance leaders, professional and emerging artists, and educators
Revolutions per minute (rpm) (10 & 11 July)- Performances by Australian and international youth dance companies at Melbourne's flagship contemporary arts venue, Meat Market.
International Exchange between Australian and international youth dance companies
Together, young and professional dance artists will explore and discover, in search of innovation and revolution.
Registration Information
YOUNG DANCER PASS ($320) includes: Access to Opening and Closing events (light catering), full Young Dancers Program including all sessions, lunches, Festival t-shirt & complimentary ticket to International Showcase Dress Rehearsal
LEADER PASS includes: Full Youth Dance Leader Think Tank Program (2.5 days) including lunches, Festival t-shirt & complimentary ticket to cocktail networking event and one International Showcase performance. Tickets for the Think Tank Program will be on sale in February 2019.
Registration will open in two stages. Youth dance companies will be able to register from November 2018. Youth dance companies will be contacted directly with a registration link. You can request to join this list by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. In the context of AYDF, we consider a Youth Dance company to be a company that works collaboratively with young people through contemporary dance practice and processes.
Registration for individuals and dance groups will open in 2019, subject to space availability. Please sign up to our mailing list below to receive updates.
Note: Currency stated is in Australian Dollars
|Official AYDF2019 venue:
Transit Dance Studio
64 Dawson Street
Brunswick VIC 3056
Note: Majority of the Festival's sessions will be held here
|Revolutions per minute(rpm) Performance venue:
Flat Pavilion - Meat Market
3 Blackwood Street
North Melbourne VIC 3051
|Opening Ceremony venue:
Cobblestone Pavilion - Meat Market
3 Blackwood Street
North Melbourne VIC 3051
To assist with your travel plans, we have secured accommodation discounts, including a list of other options near the Festival's venues. AYDF2019 - Where to Stay>>
About the Festival
The Australian Youth Dance Festival was founded in 1996 by Ausdance National. It was formed to give youth dance practitioners an opportunity to connect with peers from other cities and towns. The Festival also aimed to address some of the social issues faced by young people isolated by distance, population, regional and racial tensions.
Through AYDF, we aim to provide young people a forum for healthy exchange and to begin their professional development. We provide an opportunity for young people to be mentored by a network of industry leaders in a supportive, non-competitive environment and to grow into the next generation of leaders.
AYDF is a biennial Festival and has been held in regional centres across Australia. In 2017, it was held in a capital city for the first time. Held in Melbourne, AYDF2017 was remodeled to provide new opportunities for young people to access some of the finest dance experiences available in Australia. Ninety six young dancers participated in three-and-a-half-days of intensive technique, performance-based and choreographic masterclasses. The masterclasses were led by Australia's most respected and prolific dance artists and choreographers including Carly Sheppard, Gerard Van Dyck, Jack May, Jason Coleman, Jo Lloyd, Kristina Chan and Mariaa Randall and Swedish choreographers, Lee Brummer and Israel Aloni of ilDance. tshirt size


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Ranch Family Uses Tax Deferred Exchange to Buy Ground Lease/
The Client's Story
This particular client was referred to us by their CPA. A multi-generational Montana ranch family, they were selling a second ranch and wanted to exchange into other ranch property – but they hadn't found one that met their parameters. After talking it over with her CPA, they gave us a call to explore a 1031 exchange into commercial real estate instead. The goal was to find an appropriate investment property to supplement their income from their main ranch. The one requirement they had was that the property be of very high quality and require no management by them. They were most interested in security as opposed to a high investment return.
Rolling Up Our Sleeves
When we began, this client was unfamiliar with commercial real estate, but proved to be a quick study. We started the process by educating and informing her and her family about the different types of commercial real estate most likely to meet their parameters of price, desire for high security and no management. We provided them with an overview of the current market, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of several available properties – none of which we recommended purchasing. This was simply an exercise to get them fluent in commercial real estate, so that they would be ready to act when we did find a suitable property.
After presenting, evaluating and discussing many properties, they decided on a brand new Chick-fil-A ground lease property in New Mexico. Chick-fil-A is one of the most successful fast-casual restaurant companies in the country. The company has no debt, and their average store sales lead the entire industry.
This was an off-market property that we sourced directly from a New Mexico developer with whom we had previously done business. The developer was constructing the building for Chick-fil-A as a ground lease, where Chick-fil-A pays to construct (and therefore owns) the building. Our client would purchase and own the land only, and Chick-fil-A would pay them monthly rent to lease the land. The lease holds Chick-fil-A responsible for all expenses and duties related to the building and property -- our client would have no management responsibilities.
Further, as is expected with ground leases, at the end of the lease term -- or earlier if the lease were to be terminated -- ownership of the building would transfer to our client at no cost. Thus, the lease is backed by the value of the building, which was about $1 million in this case -- offering significant security to our client.
Income from a ground lease is generally lower than income from a land and building lease for two reasons:
1) The tenant is only leasing the land, not the building. This also means that the purchase price is lower.
2) The cap rate is lower for ground leases than for land and building leases, because a ground lease is secured by the value of the building. As with any investment, lower risk means lower returns.
Our client preferred a ground lease because they were most interested in security, rather than a higher return.
The land itself is a one-acre lot located just off one of the busiest intersections in Albuquerque. This location makes it more likely that the tenant will succeed here and be able to fulfill the lease obligations, while also making it more likely that our client could quickly find a new tenant should the need ever arise.
We conducted extensive due diligence, examining the lease documents, covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs) governing the property, property survey, title commitment, market demographics and more. We vetted the tenant, examining its ability to fulfill its lease obligations. Throughout the entire process, we reviewed our findings with our client and their attorney. We effectively managed our client's 1031 exchange to ensure all time limits were complied with, and had suitable back-up properties identified in case the Chick-fil-A deal fell through. As the final step in our due diligence, we conducted a site visit, viewing the property and touring the surrounding area.
Bottom Line
Our client utilized a 1031 exchange to transition from their ranch into a high-quality triple-net ground lease property. In so doing, they were able to avoid paying a substantial amount of income taxes and they now receive an additional $75,000 per year in income from the property to supplement their ranching income. They have no property management responsibilities – they simply receive a rent check from their tenant each month. Their lease is guaranteed by Chick-fil-A corporate, and someday our client will own the building when the lease expires or is terminated.
When this occurs, our client will be free to lease both the land and building to a new tenant. At that point, they should expect to make some changes to the building in order to tailor it to a new tenant's needs, but can also expect to earn a much higher lease rate since they will now be leasing out the building as well as the land. This may significantly increase their income and investment return.
We've provided this information for general educational purposes. It is not intended as specific tax or legal advice. Please consult a professional for specific advice regarding your particular situation.
© 2016 Jack Sauther & Diana Sauther


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Following on from a previous post about my idea for a game/video game intro, I've been doing a few tests as the opportunity arises.
It's been a hectic few months and it's been a long time since I've posted any updates on the book. A few of the pages are done now. The last kids book post was when styles were still being developed. These are leaning toward much more finished pieces. I look forward to getting to spend a bit more time on it.
A old buddy of mine recently tagged me in a Facebook post saying 2000AD were looking for a new comic-book artist. Now, not that I have the chops to be a comic book artist, it got me thinking that I hadn't drawn Judge Dredd in about 25 years...which makes me feel really old. So I did one and submitted it to 2000AD's quarterly competition. Next up, I'm drawing everybody's favourite blue-skinned G.I., Rogue Trooper...
I was in Barcelona a couple of weeks ago, sticking to the shade and heard some commentary for the Ireland/Australia rugby game coming out of a bar, so walked in to check the score. We got prime seats to watch the game and a bunch of ex Ireland players were there. I was awestruck. Anyways, I bribed a couple of them with the promise of a drawing in exchange for a quick pic and chat. I've already posted a bunch of others but was happy to add Donnacha Ryan and Tomás O Leary to the number.
Woody and Lol, eh? What stellar performances from Joe Gilgun and Vicky McClure as these two. I can't recall a couple universally accepted as them as 'meant to be'. Any time I see the final scenes of This is England, it still brings a tear. Absolute gems.
Like most of the other paintings I've done recently, this was made in Procreate. With a little bit of Photoshop to soup the levels. I've a gallery of other movie inspired images here.
A friend recently asked if I could paint a picture of her daughter. She wanted it as a gift for her daughter's birthday. She's a pretty young woman and I hope the picture does her justice. Mammy was very pleased with the end result.
I've been working pretty hard the last couple of months on creating work for a new site. It's the direction I've been looking for a tighter angle of direction in my work for a long time. It focuses it more and I think it's an area that lends itself to a wide variety of topics I'm interested in. So, I've put up a new site. I'd be happy if you've managed to come to this site, you could pay visit to my new one. I know that it still needs a lot of work, but the important thing is that it's live.
I'll be expanding the areas of focus and kinds of content throughout the year so stay tuned. I have a FB page and will be setting up accounts across other social media platforms soon also.
Here's the image from today to give you a taster.
I recently finished an illustration for a wedding card. I hadn't done any watercolour painting in a long time and it's something I wanted to try again. So this was a good opportunity. After a couple of sketches, the client picked their favourite and I set to getting the image finished.
So I have a direction I want my work to move in. It combines a triple dose of my passions; illustration, history and education. That's the direction in a nutshell but I have further focuses and ambitions within these areas I plan to press ahead with. Ive already been working on this but not at full tilt because other projects needed closing out.
I'm excited about the possibilities of the project(s) and feel this is a real good direction for my work to go in. I have multiple angles that I want to use when creating the projects. Planned objectives and outcomes are being put in place. This sounds more business like than I usually would, but thats no bad thing. Strategy! Implementation!
I'm sticking up a few images as previews. No finished work here yet, but that's fine. I only really stick up finished work and sometimes that means too much time between posts, so I want to change that...Now it's about putting more work up, more often. I think writing these posts helps to get down what I'm thinking and helps narrow the focus a bit.
I won't bother with detailing so much what he images are about but I'm using some traditional media again in creating the work. Here's a little bit of what I've done so far...
So, it's finished. I said I wanted to do at least 15 players. Well, I beat that by one! I would like to do the whole squad, past and current players. There's loads of other players I'd like to draw...O'Gara, Jackson, Hayes, Willie John McBride. It's a long list. Time does not allow, I'm afraid. And you know what they say about time...I have other projects to begin working on. [The last image is a gallery. Give it a click and go through all the mugshots.]
Okay-already, I will be doing some more! Just in time for the Six Nations and a little thing called The World Cup!!!. I love it! I think I'll have at least each captain from the teams. I'll also be doing a few sketches of the ladies teams (Can't be forgetting about the girls now!). Come back for more!
My latest work-related comic. They think we don't have any brains. Clicking the image will bring up a bigger version.
My dear old Nan passed away at the start of the year. We have a lovely photo of her sitting in the garden and I wanted to paint it for my own Ma. I spent quite a while painting this one, I didn't want to look back on it in a few weeks and see all the imperfections staring me in the face. It was created entirely in Procreate. Usually I'll get some pencil lines down first, but skipped that step this time.
Anyways, here's the finished painting and a couple of details. Clicking them will bring up larger sizes.
I learned a bit more about the movie and book while making this. I had liked the original sketch I'd done but could never make it work. This turned out to be a tough one actually, but I've learned I really need to up my painting levels. Despite the theatrical language and costume from the scene the image here shows Alex contemplative and sinister, but quick to rebuke his brother Dim 'for being a bastard with no manners.'
For more movie images, hit the link.
Another from my movie stills project...
Shaun is a young lad who having lost his dad becomes friends with a bunch of local skinheads. Shaun has become impressed with the groups leader and with his new found confidence, takes to the local shop to harass the shop-keeper. The little shit!
We have a cute photo of my kid sister as a baby. I painted up a version for her as a Christmas present. She looks so small in the photo, so I did a version where you can see exactly how chubby her cheeks were! The little dote!
Another in my images influenced from my 'other work'...the warehouse. It's another movie style poster featuring a number of faces from work. Anyone else who works with me on my level will recognise the mountains of work that needs doing, while 'the leaders' discuss business over cups of coffee outside under the smoking shed. Fair play to them...This started as a pen sketch, then was worked up in Procreate. I've put the rough and final versions up.
Doc Brown has a lot to think about in this scene from Back to the Future...
I've started Volume 2 of my movie stills images. First up is Guy from Galaxy Quest. I had a tough time deciding which of Sam Rockwell scenes to choose when I was doing this. It was a close tie between this and the final shot where we see him as a senior cast member and not just a 'glorified extra'. Love it!
The leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. A small project I'd wanted to get finished for a long time. All the paintings were created on the ipad. I also want to make animated gifs for each of the paintings. I'll get to that soon enough. James Connolly is actually my great great grandfather, I would love to have the chance to have a long talk with him.
Prints of each of the images will be available soon. Watch this space and my Facebook page for details.
Phase 1 is over. I have the paintings completed. I just had to try get one of these gifs done. Here's the first one. Expect at least six more. Eamonn Ceannt. I toyed with making the gifs through apps on the ipad, but the results were not what I wanted. I'll tinker until I'm happy with the result.


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Air pollution affects the health of everyone in London. Along with emissions from transport and construction, burning wood and other solid fuels can contribute to this air pollution problem.
Guidance for wood burning stoves in London
Why is wood burning a problem?
The main pollutant emitted by solid fuel burning is ultra-fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5. This pollutant is not visible to the naked eye, so even "smokeless" fuels and appliances may be causing pollution.
PM2.5 is widely acknowledged as being the air pollutant which has the greatest impact on human health. Both short and long-term exposure to PM2.5 increase the risk of early deaths from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as increased hospital admissions.
Children growing up exposed to PM2.5 are more likely to have reduced lung function and can develop asthma. Current evidence suggests there is no safe level of PM2.5.
However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set a guideline limit at which exposure to PM2.5 is more likely to increase risk of mortality. This recommended guideline limit is an annual mean concentration of 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air (μg/m3).
The vast majority of Londoners live in an area at least 50 percent higher than the WHO guideline limit. 7.9 million Londoners (nearly 95 percent of the capital's population) live in areas of London that exceed the guideline limit by 50 percent or more.
How much of this PM2.5 is due to wood burning?
Wood burning is mostly seasonal so the contribution changes across the year. In summer months the amount of pollution caused by solid fuel burning can be very low, but in winter wood burning can contribute up to 10 per cent of local emissions in London.
In January 2017 pollution from wood burning was a major contributor to the highest levels of pollution recorded in London since 2011, resulting in a winter smog episode lasting for nine days.
What should I do about it?:
If you need to burn solid fuels to heat your home, choosing what you burn and how you burn it can make a big difference to the pollution it creates.
Stoves and fireplaces:
Open fireplaces are the most polluting way to burn solid fuels. Using a well-designed, properly installed stove or appliance can make a big difference.
As a minimum you should make sure that your stove meets the legal requirements, but even Defra approved stoves can emit high levels of pollution. The Stove Industry Alliance has recently introduced the "Ecodesign Ready" label.
An EcoDesign Ready stove can emit up to 80 per cent less pollution than a normal Defra approved appliance. An up to date list of these stoves can be found on the HETAS website.
Any stove or fireplace should also be properly maintained, and your chimney should be swept regularly.
If you are using an open fireplace you should only burn smokeless fuels. Not all fuels sold in London are smokeless; if in doubt ask your supplier.
If you are using a stove or other appliance you can usually use normal wood as well as smokeless fuels. Usually wood that has been kiln dried or seasoned to have a lower moisture content will be much less polluting, as much as 50 per cent less pollution than emitted from burning fresh logs. Drier wood is also more efficient, producing more heat per log.
Wood that has the Woodsure Ready to Burn label is certified to have a low moisture content, for a full list of suppliers see the list on the Woodsure website.
You should not burn old pallets, furniture or scrap wood as it may contain contaminants that can be harmful to your health and the environment.
It is important to store your fuels correctly to make sure your wood does not get damp from the rain or damp in the ground.
What does the law say?
The Clean Air Act says that you must not emit "dark smoke" from your chimney if you live in a smoke control area. The Clean Air Act applies to canal boats and house boats in the same way as to properties on land.
The law also allows the Government to certify smokeless fuels and "authorised appliances", which are expected not to emit dark smoke and can be used in smoke control areas.
For more details about smoke control areas, smokeless fuels and authorised appliances please check the Government website.
The majority of London is covered by smoke control areas, but if you are not sure check with your local borough.
Bonfires and barbecues
Bonfires and barbecues are not banned by the Clean Air Act, but if you create a lot of smoke you may be causing a statutory nuisance.
Burning garden waste on a bonfire is unnecessary and unpleasant for your neighbours. Many boroughs operate garden waste collection schemes, access to home composting or provide facilities to drop off waste. To find out how to dispose of your garden waste responsibly contact your local borough.
Barbecues can also be unpleasant for other people. If you regularly have a barbecue in your garden you should think about using a gas alternative.


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UEFA Europa League -- FK Riteriai VS KI Klaksvik
Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips| Asian Handicap Odds|Line-ups& H2H Stats
1. After 16 rounds, FK Riteriai got 8 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses and placed the 3 of the Lithuania - 1.Division. In the last 20 games, FK Riteriai got 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losss. The win rate is 45.0%, the handicap odds win rate is 61.5%, the over win rate is 52.9%.
2. After 14 rounds, KI Klaksvik got 10 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses and placed the 3 of the Faroe Islands Formuladeildin. In the last 20 games, KI Klaksvik got 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losss. The win rate is 65.0%, the handicap odds win rate is 100.0%, the over win rate is 100.0%.
3. The handicap first odds of this game is FK Riteriai 1.09-0.5/1-0.75. Under the same Handicap first odds of Sbobet in history: Total 318 matches, the home team got 148 wins, 76 draws and 94 losses. Home win rate: 46.54%; Draw win rate: 23.90%; Away win rate: 29.56%; Home odds win rate: 53.77%; Draw odds win rate: 0.00%; Away odds win rate: 46.23%.
4. The Over/Under first odds of this game is 0.97-2.5-0.85. Under the same Over/Under first odds of Sbobet in history: Totol 3974 matches, the home team got 1765 wins, 1050 draws and 1159 losses. Home win rate: 44.41%; Draw win rate: 26.42%; Away win rate: 29.16%; Over odds win rate: 44.06%; Draw odds win rate: 5.74%; Under odds win rate: 50.20%.
5. The 1x2 first odds combination of this game is 1.82-3.50-3.50. Under the same 1x2 first odds of Sbobet in history: Total 48 games, the home team got 20 wins, 15 draws and 13 losses. Home win rate: 41.67%; Draw win rate: 31.25%; Away win rate: 27.08%.
Nowgoal 1X2 Picks: FK Riteriai(52.2%), Draw(25.8%), KI Klaksvik(22.0%)
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Comic Neue: A Comic Sans Makeover
Comic Sans, one of the most disliked fonts out there. It has been bashed by Typographers and Graphic Designers alike which has led to the redesign of the taboo font. It was created by Craig Rozynski, an Australian digital designer based in Japan. Comic Neue comes in two variations, Comic Neue and Comic Neue Angular--you can download it here.
According to youthedesigner.com Comic Neue has gotten rid of the "wonky and weird glyphs" of Comic Sans while maintaining the essence of the original font. To sum up the response the new typeface has received best would be Time.com, "It's causal. Its free. And nobody will reflexively make fun of you for using it".
So, what do you think of the new Comic Sans? Any better or should it still be banned from the design world?


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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia
Folic acid deficiency means that the body does not have enough of the B vitamin folic acid (or folate). Folic acid is needed to make red blood cells. Without folic acid, there aren't enough red blood cells, and anemia occurs. There are a number of different causes of folic acid deficiency anemia. Management includes vitamin replacement as well as treatment of the underlying cause.


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1 Corinthians Part One Deep Dive
You might have heard it said by some well-meaning Christian (or, perhaps, you said it yourself at some point) that the Corinthians were the worst of the worst of Paul's churches; that if you look up the definition of "immorality" in the dictionary, there'd be a picture of the Corinthians; that they made the practices in Sodom and Gomorrah look like the shenanigans on an unruly youth night. Or something to that effect. What I always find fun, however, is to show students how much we in the western church are like the Corinthians (yes, I have some serious pedagogical issues to address, but that's not what we're here to talk about). But before I hold up the mirror to our own stuff, we need to chat background, which will be the topic of this first blog.
Before we read any of Paul's letters, the first questions we need to ask are: who are the people that Paul is addressing? What are they like? What sort of a church are they? Most importantly, why is Paul writing to them? The thing about ancient letter writing is that it was really expensive. More than that, the average Christian in the first century was really poor. Paul didn't write letters because he was bored and trying to keep up contact with an old pen pal; he wrote because there was an issue going on and he couldn't get there himself to deal with it in person. So why do we have not one, but two letters to the Corinthians?
The story begins in 49 AD when Paul first arrived in Corinth. Corinth was one of the wealthiest cities of the ancient world. The reason for this wealth was its location as a port city. Corinth wasn't particularly known for its unique production; it was famous, rather, for trade. Virtually all traders travelling through the Mediterranean needed to pass through Corinth—literally. The city sits on a narrow, six-kilometre-wide neck that runs between Athens and Achaia called the Isthmus. Ships would sail up to the port on either side of this and be carried overland to the other side (there's a canal there now). This made it very populated with travellers all year round; more importantly, it made it very wealthy. Corinth was one of only a few places at that time where someone with a little bit of capital could make a fortune. It also made it a very multicultural.
The thing about being a "Corinthian" was that there was no real traditional way of defining what it meant to be "Corinthian". The city had only been re-found a century before, so it didn't have a lot of history. There was no ethnic Corinthian. What there instead were people from all over the world, of every nationality, who had made Corinth home. Having no real history also meant that there was no traditional religion. Yes, there was Apollo, the patron god and some other gods that had been there for a long time; but mostly it was religiously very pluralistic. As long as your god didn't bother people too much, they were welcome. So, we have a city that is very wealthy, full of citizens of all nationalities yet all calling themselves "Corinthians", and religiously pluralistic. Sounding familiar?
Corinth, in other words, was the ideal mission field. Plenty of opportunities to make money, particularly if you have a trade that can fix leather shoes, horse saddles, ship sails, bags, make tents—all the things a traveller is looking for. You also have a constant influx of people coming and going. New people to preach to and others who can take the message to their next port of call. Then, as in all ancient cities, a population of people hopelessly lost in all forms of paganism and immorality. Corinth, as we will see, was a city full of first-century Greeks, Romans, Jews, and all other types of people who looked like anyone else you would have met in any other ancient city. The difference in Corinth, however, was the drive and unique opportunity not available in older cities to better yourself. It was here that Paul ministered for eighteen months from 49–51 AD.
I won't repeat what you can read for yourself in Acts 18:1–18. What I want to focus on is a particular event that Luke doesn't mention and to which Paul only alludes. It was something that happened while Paul was there that is, in fact, the key to understanding why we later get a 2 Corinthians. Corinth was a city that attracted the best orators and philosophers of the day. These were the modern equivalent to Hollywood celebrities. What would happen would be that when one of these intellectuals arrived in a city, they would seek out a patron to support them and they, in turn, would become a client to said patron. They would receive an income and support, and in return, the patron had the ability to boast that "such and such" is staying in my house! It also meant that the patron had the power over the "intellectual client" and the "intellectual client" had an obligation to reciprocate honour and pseudo-obedience to the patron. It seems that when Paul arrived in Corinth, someone in the church made an offer to Paul to become his patron. In some ways, this was the beginning of the end for Paul's relationship with the Corinthians.
Dr Adam White began his working career as a spray painter and from there moved into ministry as a youth pastor then an associate pastor at Riverlands Christian Church in Penrith. Then at the age of 25, he felt called to study theology at Southern Cross College (now AC); this continued through an honours degree up to a Doctorate of Ancient History at Macquarie University. He is married to Rachel and has a daughter named Sophia and two sons, Alexander, and Sebastian.
Adam's primary research interests are Graeco-Roman history, ancient education and culture, and Pauline studies.
PhD in Ancient History (Macquarie University)
Dissertation Title "Where is the Wise Man? Graeco-Roman Education as a Background to the Divisions in 1 Corinthians 1–4."
BTh with Honours (Alphacrucis College)
Dissertation Title "A Comparative Analysis of 1 Corinthians 1–4 and 2 Corinthians 10–13 in Light of Paul's Ongoing Relationship with the Church."


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Ballymun United confirmed three interesting signings just before the transfer window closed.
The newly promoted side brought in the experienced Paddy Brophy as well as young attacking talents Lee Fetherson and Jordan Pitshou.
Brophy returns to the Intermediate top flight with plenty of experience in his back pocket.
The former St Kevin's and Ashbourne centre half is a former Junior International and AUL Oscar Traynor captain.
The no nonsense centre half has also played with Firhouse Clover and is an FAI Intermediate Cup winner with Crumlin United.
Fetherson is a player manager Alan Reilly knows well have worked with him at Sheriff YC. The live-wire former Hardwicke attacker re united with his former manager at Sheriff YC.
Pitshou may not be to well know to amateur followers, but was a standout as an underage player at St Kevin's Boys.


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Futuregrind Announced For Nintendo Switch/ Stephen Crane
Milkbag Games announced the other day that their futuristic stunt-racer Futuregrind is coming to Nintendo Switch, alongside the PlayStation 4, and PC.
Nail the perfect line in the future's most challenging stunt sport! Grab your bike and hit the rails in this stylish stunt-racer all about tricks, skill, and speed. Use your futuristic motorcycle to do crazy combos on tracks made of floating rails, but be careful: If you touch the wrong rail you'll explode! Only skilled players will earn endorsements from The Sponsors and make a name for themselves.
Milkbags website says we can expect the game in 2018.
It's been really hard to keep quiet about this until now...— Owen Goss (@OwenGoss) October 9, 2018
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Summer Lovin'
Does any else in this blog family have a Summer Bucket List? If so, are the ideas crazy once in a lifetime experiences? Or just little things you want to do? Because here's the thing. We don't vacation during the summer, because we LOVE the Pacific Northwest in the summer time. The Anderson's live life to the fullest right at home during the summer months. By living life to the fullest, I mean we play hard and eat a ton, with our family and friends. Here is our list of things we'll be doing this summer…
Read 1 Book A Month My Possible Reads Include: Adamant by Lisa Bevere, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity In A World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing, The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp, The Sacred Slow by Alicia Britt Chole … the Bible of course!
Go to the beach (Our favorite is Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast.)
Visit the library (Downtown Vancouver,WA. -They have coffee!)
Have a picnic and watch airplanes
Visit the Oregon Zoo
Daddy & Mommy take just the big kid on a quick trip
Read potty training books to our toddler
Go Swimming/Water Fun
BBQ & Bonfire's (This one is my favorite! You coming over?)
Continue to exercise (I do The Bar Method Online and I LOOOOOVE it!)
Continue to bother my husband about getting a puppy.
What about you? Have you made any plans for the summer yet? If so, comment below and let me know what they are. Maybe I'll copy your idea. ;) But whatever you choose to do, choose to make extra time for the people you love and schedule more time to pray and read the Bible. Does that make sense?


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Corsairs ready for challenge
Corsairs look to overcome youth in upcoming season
Last season Santa Monica College men's basketball head coach Jerome Jenkins was voted Western State Conference Coach of the Year after leading his basketball team to a conference championship and 20-8 overall record.
The team came up short of reaching their state championship goal, losing in the first round of the playoffs to L.A harbor 71-66.
This year Jenkins is looking at a young team only carrying one returning starter.
He is looking to replace guards Everett Brown, A.J Harris, and forward-center DeShawn Stephens who were first team all conference players last year.
Both Brown and Stephens earned scholarships at the next level, Brown to Cal State Dominguez hills and Stephens to San Diego state.
With the Corsairs lacking much experience, returning sophomore Lee Lark will be looked at to help lead the team as he is their lone starter from last year.
"He is one of the top 100 players," Coach Jenkins said. "He will be huge."
Last season Lark averaged 13.6 points per game and was one of the Corsairs leading scorers.
"I feel like we have a good group of returning sophomores that can help our freshman adjust to college basketball," Lark said.
Returning sophomore Esvan Middleton will have to adjust to his new role on the floor, as he will be replacing Stephens.
Used mainly as a defensive presence last year, Middleton has worked hard in the off season to improve his offense.
Another addition to the offense will be freshman point guard Donte Bowie as he is replacing A.J Harris and will have to establish himself as the offensive facilitator.
Sophomore transfer Julian Wheeler will also get a chance to contribute early.
Wheeler is a versatile wing player, who fits well into Coach Jenkins run-and-gun style of offense.
"We think he is pretty big time," Jenkins said.
"Every game is a big game for us," sophomore guard Johnell Young said. "We want to win."
Young played for Coach Jenkins two years ago, so he is familiar with his style of offense.
Lark and the Corsairs are ready for the challenge of defending their conference championship.
"All we need is a little bit of time, but in the end we will be straight," Lark said.
The Corsairs begin their season hosting Cerritos College in a non-conference matchup up November 12.
"We have a big task ahead of us, but we are definitely up for the challenge," Jenkins said about his young team and the upcoming season.


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My First Lesson: Clarinet
Have a lesson on us. We've prepared a first clarinet lesson for you! Join in as a professional instructor demonstrates how to properly get started on your new instrument.
In this video we cover what you can expect to be in your clarinet case, assembly, making your first sound, disassembly, and care.
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Electronica star Diplo accused David Guetta of ripping off his hit Lean On.
This week (beg09May16) Guetta, 48, released a track titled This One's For You, which also acts as the official song of the UEFA Euro 2016 international soccer tournament.
However Diplo, 37, who with his group Major Lazer teamed up with DJ Snake, 29, for their 2015 hit Lean On, took to Twitter to call out the French musician for alleged similarities.
After Snake and Diplo sent a series of Tweets, since deleted, dubbing Guetta's song a "Fake" version of Lean On, Diplo made his feelings clear with a tweet he left on the social media site which read, "I respect my elders but when they straight jack us its clap back season."
He also added a corn emoji to the Tweet and signed off with the phrase, "that is all".
As the official song of Euro 2016, This One's For You will feature during television broadcasts throughout the soccer tournament and will also be performed by Guetta at its opening and closing ceremonies.
Euro 2016 will take place in soccer stadiums across France from 10 June (16) until the final on 10 July.
Another act who are using their musical talents to contribute towards the tournament are Welsh band Manic Street Preachers, who have created an anthem for their country's soccer team titled Together Stronger (C'mon Wales).
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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Roc Thomas ran for two touchdowns and Bryant Horn fired an 80-yard bomb to Trae Barry as Jacksonville State thumped Liberty 31-10 in a non-conference game Saturday night.
The victory was Jacksonville State's third straight over the Flames, including a 48-19 thrashing last year in Lynchburg.
Liberty (3-1) got on the board first after a 12-play drive stalled at the Jacksonville State 11. Alex Probert kicked a 28-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.
After trading punts, Horn unleashed the long TD pass to Barry to start a run of 24-straight points by the Gamecocks (2-1).
Thomas, who had 18 carries for 87 yards, got the first of his two touchdowns early in the third quarter, scoring from 11-yards out. Kendrick Doss added a 15-yard run for a touchdown to complete the scoring run.
Stephen Buckshot Calvert got Liberty back on the board with a 65-yard scoring pass to B.J. Farrow.
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Business - Written by Jeff DeChambeau on Friday, June 12, 2009 9:33 - 2 Comments
Everyday Relics
With the singularity ever-present around the next corner (or two) it's easy to fixate on the futuristic present — and near-future — and forget about how we got to where we are. For most of History, if you wanted to send a message to someone, that message needed a person to deliver it. Later, human couriers were replaced by carrier pigeons (though packet loss was very annoying), then later by pneumatic tubes, telephones, and finally the Internet.
The move from people to pigeons as carriers was important in that all the sudden there was a task performed over a distance that could now be automated. Nowadays, instantly sending a message to someone on the other side of the world is trivial — but that doesn't mean that modern technology has yet been exhaustively used to solve older problems.
There's plenty of old technology that still works — works well enough in fact that no one has bothered to replace it with a better, more efficient alternative. Here are a small list of examples:
- The Steam Engine. A.K.A. nuclear power. It's pretty much the same principle, just instead of burning coal or wood to boil water and use the steam to move turbines, it's nuclear fission. We've supplemented an old technology with new components, but the base principle hasn't changed in 300 years.
- Physics. More accurately, Newtonian Physics. It's easy to forget that just as things like steam engines and the internet are tools, so are ideas like laws of Physics. The set of tools for modeling the Physical world that Newton and his contemporaries invented were, and are, extremely useful and accurate. They're also inaccurate and have been superceded by ones that take into account a larger picture of the universe.
- Government. The oldest governments of today were built for a different world, structured to address different issues, for people with different priorities. The election of representatives worked well for people whose lives were spent largely on farms and in factories, unable to travel the distances required to participate in the democratic process. The stability that has made governments reliable in the long run also makes them resistant to change, after all, you go with what you know. Governments are, to their credit, now adapting to involve citizens in the process of running their country, but it's necessarily a slow-going process as this new technology is tested and accepted.
In the business space, the drive of competition should drive the constant reevaluation of all technological assumptions in favor of more efficient alternatives. But the same might not be true in other areas of society.
In the three examples above, all work well in their native context, especially Newtonian Physics. If you're calculating how long it takes to fly between Toronto and New York, you don't need to take into account relativity, so there's an argument that, in that context, the older tool is just fine. This leads us to the question: should we be aggressively looking for ways to apply new technology to everything in our world, constantly re-evaluating old problems with modern eyes and modern problem solving skills? Or were some problems solved well-enough the first time, and we should focus our attention on other areas?
Similarly, when you look at your day to day life, how many of the tools and technologies that you use everyday seem like little more than sleeker versions of Historic designs — what items are missing from my list?
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I think three biggest scientific challenges are to take physics beyond string theory, propulsion faster than speed of light and to take neuroscience to advance psychology and sociology from its infancy. Being in my 30s I hope that we get it done in next 2 decades so I can enjoy the results. I certainly don't believe technology needs to slow down, we have such a big universe to explore. Humans can't just live on earth forever.
c being the speed limit of the universe would hopefully be an example of an outmoded idea that's hung around for too long, and is skewing our view of the world (but the theory has stood strong for almost 100 years now). There's a great joke in Futurama that the speed of light was too slow, so a bunch of scientists got together and increased it. Let's hope.
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The Empire strikes a light
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When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Car from Hyundai?
Buying a car can be nerve-racking, not just for the sales negotiation experience, but for the sheer magnitude of such a purchase. You want to be sure you're buying the right car for a reasonable price.
As a reliable automaker, Hyundai offers a line of trustworthy vehicles at competitive prices. There are, however, better times than others to buy a Hyundai vehicle during the year. If you are in the market for a new Hyundai vehicle, you might want to time your negotiation and purchase to coincide with one of these times to take advantage of lower-than-average prices.
Current Incentives: Look up current incentives on Hyundai models
Memorial Day week: Hyundai's typical military incentive rate often doubles around Memorial Day, so it's a great time for service men and women to buy a new Hyundai. Some dealerships even run Memorial Day sales for all shoppers.
March: Each year during March, Hyundai typically runs a sale to start making room for next-year models. In years past, they've been called the Spring Cleaning Sales Event and the Seize the Moment Sales Event.
December: Hyundai typically has its Hyundai Holiday Sales Event, an end-of-year sale on its new models, during the final weeks of December.
Mondays: According to TrueCar.com, the average discounts on a new car at most dealerships is highest on Mondays.
After you graduate college: Those who've graduated college in the past two years and have proof of current employment can show their diploma and get a discount on a Hyundai vehicle.
Throughout the year: Certain models receive bonus cash or lease discounts each month. You can track the current deals at https://www.hyundaiusa.com/financial-tools/special-offers.aspx.
Before You Buy… Info to understand the Hyundai CPO process


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28 Jul Take your time – Amadu Mansaray
Course studied: Biomedical Sciences
Year of graduation: 2015
When I left Brunel…
I had planned to study medicine during university so after graduating my plan was to find some work experience in a healthcare related role and apply to study medicine for the following September (2016). Unfortunately I did not make it into medicine for 2016, so I continued to work as a Phlebotomist and have now been accepted to study medicine as of September 2017 at King's College.
At the moment…
I am currently working as a Phlebotomist. I took a phlebotomy course a month after graduating and begin my first full-time post in November 2015, starting off in a small private hospital. After working for just over a year I decided to move and now I am working for the UK's largest diagnostics company called The Doctors Laboratory. My job title is Phlebotomist and taking blood samples for lab testing is the predominant part of the job role. However, I am also involved in collecting various other samples such as swabs, hair, urine, semen and skin scrapings for laboratory testing.
My career goals have not changed. I intend to complete my medical degree and qualify as a doctor.
How I have developed professionally since graduating…
Since graduating I have sensed an immense growth in personal development and professional conduct. My confidence has improved tremendously. I am more inclined to make important decisions and take the initiative in certain clinical situations – something I would not have done before graduating. I have also gained more knowledge about working in healthcare which has matured my outlook on life and the professional world. My verbal and written communication has also improved and I feel more able to express my ideas.
My advice to recent graduates/students graduating soon…
As daunting as it sounds, try and start thinking about what you want to do after graduating as soon as possible. It will make things a lot easier when it comes to tailoring your CV and looking for jobs/going into further study. If you want to start working then be prepared to be disappointed. It's not to say that it is impossible to get you perfect job, but it is extremely difficult, especially if you have no work experience. If you have some work experience (i.e. through placements) then you are at a high advantage because that is what employers look for. It still isn't guaranteed though, so make sure you spend a lot of time on job applications so you come across as an employable candidate.
However, not all hope is lost if you have no work experience. You need to get your foot in the door. Once it's in, the world is yours to take. In order for that to happen though, you need to make yourself stand out from the rest of the graduates looking for jobs. This is can be done by taking short courses that will give you new skills that will add to the ones you have covered during university. Maybe try volunteering to build up experiences. If you plan to go into further study, I can't stress enough how important it is to meet/surpass the required grades. Make sure you do plenty of research into the application/selection process in order to have an advantage over the rest of the applicants.
Most of all… take your time. Try not to rush out into the world without giving a lot of thought to where you want to be in the next few years. Being young individuals, you're in a vital parts of your life so you don't want to waste your 20's in an environment that drains your energy and doesn't help you meet your long term career goals.
Work hard, work smart, believe and I can assure you, you'll be successful.
Do what you love and love what you do.


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If you are interested in learning more about the Muscogee County School Board's process for selecting a new superintendent, you'll get your chance Tuesday, August 26. The Board is holding forums at Rigdon Road Elementary and Double Churches Middle School at 7 p.m.
Too bad they are holding those forums on the same night that Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore and Joe Galloway are conducting a lecture and book signing. The pair, who had written We Were Soldiers Once…and Young, have produced a sequel, We Are Soldiers Still. They will appear at the Columbus Public Library auditorium the same night, August 26, and at the same time, 7 p.m., as the MCSD forums.
Tags: Double Churches Middle School, education, Joe Galloway, Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore, MCSD, MCSD forums, Muscogee County School Board, Rigdon Road School, superintendent


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I have been thinking much about the essence of pastoral leadership in these days. In fact, my taste for the word "leadership" is not too robust - I think I prefer the term Sherpherd. The greek words used in the New Testament which describe church leaders are "presbuteros" or elder - connotating one with wisdom and grace to serve his people. "Episkopos" or overseer, one who must look after the flock and give an account. And finally, "poimen" or pastoring which describes the task of the elder/overseer. Leader is altogether missing albeit the biblical call upon men who are elders involves many things we modern folk would lump under the category of "leadership." In pondering this question I have been reading the Scripture, looking at the nature of the calling to ministry. First, we are definitely not qualified - none of us...we are only sufficient for the calling if he makes us competent to be ministers (See 2 Cor 3-4). In these wonderings about "ministry" I have also run into a letter written by a young Charles Haddon Spurgeon - one who would be called to be a pastor. He wrote the following:
I dread lest sloth or pride should overcome me, and I should dishonour the gospel by lack of prayer, or the Scriptures, or by sinning against God. Letters of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Selected with Notes by Iain Murray, (Carlisle: Banner of Truth Trust, 1992) 20.Here is the heart of a Pastor who has seen his calling from the Scriptures... First, he writes I dread - O how we do not dread that our souls would fall away from the life giving streams of communion with Christ. The great enemies on two ends of the spectrum of minstry death should be dread in the life of a pastor. I fear I become lazy and dishonor my high calling; I fear I become proud and dishonor God. A forgiven person should never be proud and arrogant about the gospel of grace. I wrestle with and pray against both of these devils - slouching towards cold, flatline religion, and rising in my own mind to high pharisaical pride which binds fast a man in dead, lifeless, legalism. These two will overcome any man in pastoral ministry - they will floud him with idle thoughts and allow the heart to contemplate sin. Or they will make one think they are immune to the crumbling world around them. We must give great care and dread towards both sloth and pride. He then says we can dishonour the gospel - the great truth of God reconciling the world through Christ by amazing grace, by being prayerless and being far from the Scriptures. Lack of prayer shows that we do not feel a need upon our lives for God. That we can serve in the flesh and do things, holy and weighty things, in our own flesh. A flesh that is exceedingly lacking for the call and paths that wait upon the man of God. A man without the Scriptures shows he chooses to live off of his own thoughts, his entertainments, the words of women and men, rather than the words of God. Oh how many of us today live of the chirpping words of others and give great neglect to the words of God. How many belittle the spiritual impact of the Bible and give themselves to techniques and worldly counsel to give life to the soul. Sin - we all wrestle, no fight daily its summons. Come away with me for relief from the is walk of faith. Give way to this - it is your natural desire. Stoop down and cup your hands in the lakes of passion, resistance is futile - join the throng. The apostle describe faith as "FIGHT!" we must fight for our lives. We must beat back the slough of sloth, punish the pretense of pride, refuse to parade in prayerlessness and sip the nectar of the Scripture - or we will die. We will be washed away by the torrents of the times, by the world, the flesh, and the devil. Yet there is another path - and I seek it. Though I walk in the shadow of the greatest enemy; life does call and beckon from one greater. Do not walk in that way, do not give a step towards death - but rather - remain dilligent, humble, pray, search and eat from the living Word, and cling fast to Christ as if life depends upon him alone...for it most certainly does.
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.Grace and labors, labors and grace...such is the path, one not without the other yet grace must reign as the dust labors. ... --------


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Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be posting pictures of myself in swimwear, on the internet, especially after having a baby. When we started getting ready for our recent beach trip, the all too familiar feeling started to creep in. That feeling where you could almost throw up just thinking about trying swimsuits on... the WORST!
This time around though, I made a decision. I decided that I'm not going to be that person anymore. The one who scowls and gets nauseous at the sight of herself in the mirror. Sure, before I had my daughter I was 30 pounds smaller, working out daily, and eating super clean. And yeah, I still haven't adjusted to getting that lifestyle back after having a baby (and she's 1.5 now).
But you know what? Who. Freaking. Cares.
You guys... I spent my whole life being self conscious in a swimsuit. I skipped my friends' pool parties because of it. I spent my summers hoping no one would invite me to their pool. I stayed anxious throughout my entire beach trips growing up. How ridiculous is that?
I am determined to not let this be my daughter. And in order to teach her self confidence, I need to be confident within myself.
So when we went to the beach, it was tempting to stay covered up the whole time as I chased her endlessly. It would have been easy to worry that people were watching.
But... I didn't. For the first time in my life, I didn't care who was watching. I was there for one reason, and one reason only: to have fun with my kid at the beach. And we had a helluva good time.
I think we, as women, put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and do it all. Often times I have to take a step back and look at what is really important.
I am sharing this is for everyone out there who may be feeling insecure. It doesn't matter how small or big you are, or whether or not you're a Mom... it's something we ALL FEEL. Insecurity sucks and it's an unnecessary vessel of anxiety, stress, and depression. I can only hope that by reading this you will find comfort in knowing that you aren't alone, and you too can find freedom in loving yourself.
Loving yourself is hard. It's a struggle I have every day. But by embodying that sort of love, I hope I can teach my daughter to love herself as well.
All of this to say, I had to get a new swimsuit this season because the only ones I had in my dresser were bikinis (no, thank you though) or maternity (I mean, I could if I wanted to but nahhh)! Shopping for swimwear can be ROUGH --- especially if you're not into rocking a string bikini, but you also don't want to look like a grandma on the beach (no offense Granny Pearl).
So here's what I did: I sat down and ordered a million different brands of tankinis and swimsuits that might be flattering. At the last moment, I put an order through on Target online and said a prayer that at least one of these suits would look good.
When all of the suits arrived, there was one brand that really stood out to me: Sea Angels from Target. Beyond their really flattering cuts and styles, the print and fabric that they use are just way above the mark in plus size swimwear. I was so impressed!
There are other companies that make "just okay" swimwear that never fits right or feels sloppy, or it might fit okay but then the print is just awful. I know that I can't be the only one that feels this way!!
I've had the opportunity to collaborate with Sea Angels to show you THREE of the suits I am loving! I've linked each of these suits for you to shop exclusively from Target online! These suits come in regular, plus, as well as maternity. At the bottom of each look you will see the links to the exact suits. Click here to look at the entire Sea Angels collection, and click here to follow them on Instagram. I'm so happy to be partnering with a company that takes pride in creating great swimwear for all shapes & sizes.
Before you scroll through and look, I just want you to know that this is for ALL of the women out there who are feeling insecure. It doesn't matter how small or big you are, or whether or not you're a Mom... it's something we ALL FEEL. I can only hope that by reading this you will find comfort in knowing that you aren't alone, and you too can find freedom in loving yourself.
I love the peplum top because it is flattering on my stomach. I opted for black high waisted full coverage bikini bottoms to help keep everything in place. I'm wearing a 1X in both bottoms and top.
This is a super cozy one piece. The lace neckline + halter top tie is my favorite! I'm wearing a 1X.
GET THIS LOOK: (sunnies are sold out, but I will alert you when they're restocked)!
Here is the same peplum tankini top but in a different print. I love the bright colors of this one, and again... so flattering! I wore it with the same black bottoms as before, but they sell a matching bottom to this as well! I'm wearing a 1X in bottoms and top.


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Obviously, as you can probably tell from my blog…
I think about Thrive a lot. I pray for Thrive a lot. I dream for Thrive a lot. I talk about Thrive a lot!
One of the areas that I think/dream/pray a lot about is our culture. This post is actually adapted from a post I wrote months ago that I used in a series of posts about the many roles of a church plant. I wrote about how a church planter must be passionate about creating a culture that is distinct to their church and their people.
Well, I know there will probably more as time goes by, but here is a start and a look into Thrive's culture.
Thrive's Non-Negotiables
1. Ridiculously Accepting & Welcoming. In 18 years of ministry I have never slowed down in casting vision to people that we must live lives that accept and welcome anybody and everybody and that will be true of Thrive.
That means, I will fight hard to create a culture that is opposite of a country club environment.
1a. Over the top Caring. From the top down, I pray that Thrive will be a place that cares so well for people, that they in turn spread that same kind of care.
2. Passionate about prayer. I don't know about your life, but goodness, I say I will pray a lot and for people, but I get busy with life and forget. This just can't be the case. Thrive Church is passionate about praying for people and with people.
3. Focused on Jesus. Ok, this should probably be number one, but it's always number one. It's amazing to me that sometimes christians and churches start to take their focus off Jesus. Thrive will be a place where we always talk about Jesus, dream about Jesus and share Jesus!
4. Over and Above Givers. Jesus taught us to give from the overflow of our heart and to never be a cheap giver. My prayer is that Thrivers will be HUGE givers. With their time, their energy and their finances.
5. Huge fun. Yes, I want Thrive Church to be fun. I want it to be marked with laughter and joy and smiling. I'm tired of being around christians who can't laugh! We will laugh.
6. Living life in circles. To borrow a phrase from Andy Stanley, I pray that 100% of Thrivers are committed to and are investing in a growth group. I believe passioantely in small groups and believe all Jesus followers should do life with a small group of believers.
7. Crazy Simple Simplicity. I am not a huge proponent of a million ministries and programs at a church. So, I am going to keep focused on keeping Thrive focused on our big three.
Next Steps…Helping people take their next step with God
Life Together…Connecting with other people to live out the New Testaments 'One Anothers'
Go Out…Unleashing Compassion into our community in schools and planting churches.
8. Embracing Change. I love change! I really do and I believe Churches should love change as well! The message of Jesus never changes, but the ways and methods of reaching people need to change as culture changes. We will not have sacred cows. Ok, maybe a few…we'll meet together on Sundays, we'll meet together in growth groups and we'll pour out compassion to the world around us!
9. Reliance on the Holy Spirit. Yes, simple. We have to rely on the work and conviction of the Spirit in our lives personally and corporately!
10. Replication of Leaders. I don't have a better way to say, but leaders have to replace themselves. When they don't, you have 20% of the church being the church and the other 80% watching. Don't get me wrong, this is tough! But, I believe, we have to make this part of our culture from the beginning!


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> Haubergeon Sweater
Haubergeon Sweater
The hem of this pullover is worked flat in two pieces, then the pieces are joined and the rest of body is worked in the round to the underarm. The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up, then the body and sleeves are joined to work the yoke and saddle shoulders.
Difficulty Expert
Pullover shown measures 34.75"; modeled with .75" of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Co. Organik (70% organic merino, 15% baby alpaca, 15% silk): heather moorland, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14) skeins. This yarn has been discontinued; a good substitute is The Fibre Co. Cumbria Worsted.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers; stitch holders; cable needle; spare size 8 (5 mm) or smaller circular needle; tapestry needle.
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Welcome to The Bombay Express, an award-winning Takeaway bringing the taste of authentic, home-cooked southern Indian food to the UK. As The Bombay Express enters its 20th year, we continue to be instrumental in changing perceptions of the subcontinent's cuisine.
The Bombay Express provides a classic combination of indisputable knowledge, unique experience and traditional values that carry high recognition. The restaurant offers a variety of innovative and classical dishes which suit almost any exotic food lover. We strive to achieve excellence through our dedicated staff, discrete service and tantalising food that few can compete with. That is the combination to ensure guests come back for more.


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Year+Company: 2017 | 72andSunny
Description: In order to blend seamlessly into SnapChat's native storytelling functions, we created these three ads that were interspersed into one discoverable story of 2 men summiting Mt. Everest.
The campaign delivered 1,334,879 total impressions (135k more than estimated), 40% completion rate with 78% through the first quarter (typical rate is 10%), and a 4.09 second average view time, with first creative at 5.23 seconds (typical rate is 2.8 seconds).


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As a parent or guardian, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. If you know a child that can benefit from the opportunity of being part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, you could start them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future.
How It Works
It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to start a relationship with one. For over 55 years locally, we've been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people within our community. The program requires a minimum one-year commitment from Big, Little and the Little's caregiver.
Matches meet two to four times per month, on days and times convenient to both Big and Little. Our program focuses on the individual needs of each child to help them thrive. While we serve up to the age of 18, children ages 7 to 15 are referred to be matched within our program by parents, guardians, counselors, social workers, teachers and family friends.
After both the parent or guardian and the child are interviewed by our staff, each child is paired with a carefully screened adult mentor through a comprehensive matching process based on personal interests, life experiences, and location. Mentors are provided with training, support and ongoing advice from the BBBS team to help nurture a healthy, lasting relationship. The mentor serves as a positive role model and will provides a source of stability in building trust with each child we serve.
"With each step our Littles take, there's always someone encouraging them to take the next one."
"The BBBS program propels a life-changing ripple effect for the surrounding family members and the generations that follow."
Matches in 2018
Volunteers Interviewed in 2018
Children waiting to be matched in 2019
"My son is less angry and has changed his perspective on men since having a Big Brother."
Marilyn, mother of Jay'sson, 11
"My Big has taught me that loving yourself is the true key to being happy. She really teaches me how to enjoy life to the fullest. My favorite thing about my Big is that I can talk to her about anything."
Little Sister Alivia, 14
When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters, you change lives for children in our community.


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Fekir agent calls for Liverpool to agree fee with Lyon as he confirms Reds interest
Nabil Fekir's agent has confirmed Liverpool's interest in the Lyon captain but says a deal is yet to be struck for the France international.
Fekir scored 18 league goals last season as Lyon finished third in Ligue 1 behind Monaco and runaway champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Goal reported last week that Liverpool were ready to step up their pursuit of Fekir in a deal that could be worth £60 million (€69m/$80m).
The 24-year-old's impressive form has been noticed by a number of clubs, including the Reds, but discussions between club and player are yet to take place, according to Fekir's agent Jean-Pierre Bernes.
"Talks with Liverpool will only happen when there is an agreement with Lyon and Jean-Michel Aulas gives the green light," he told French outlet Le Progres .
"Liverpool's interest exists but for now nothing is done. The transfer window is long and other clubs could show interest."
Fekir has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich among other clubs.
Liverpool recently completed the signing of Fabinho from Monaco and will also have Naby Keita join them this summer from RB Leipzig.
The Reds are likely to add to their squad before the end of the summer , with offensive targets particularly sought after to add depth to the squad.


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Joseph Reich
hey what's the point
of obituaries anyway?
i mean why not just leave
everything exactly as is?
the exact same things
the exact same scenes
the exact same situations
the exact same self-pity
and do not move a thing
the exact same drinking
of black licorice tea at 4
the exact same way
the sun goes down
over broken down
train yards at dusk
with the same strange
silhouette of the skyline
in the distance the lining
up of lonely toll booths
and bridges the ancient
synagogues and churches
not sure which is which
spitting out the same old
ethics and hieroglyphics
like some old stray dog tying
up his blind master to the corner
waddling home brokenhearted
soulful like chaplin under the
checkered piano key shadows
of the el at the change of seasons
the aftermath and craziness
and carnage of schoolyards
what's really the difference
not even sure anymore and
if that would even matter
if it's still queens or manhattan
the drag queens getting ready
like some poor pathetic widow
going through the exact same
routines and rituals at her
dressing mirror getting ready
for the hasidim living whole
other holy 2nd 3rd 4th lives
like having slipped out back
doors of vaudeville leaving
a first love lost hostile wife
a daughter to die for who
doesn't visit anymore
and an accountant son
he claims he can't count on
i mean why even go through
the motions of those day to day
descriptions of traits and characteristics
and so-called personalities you want to
persuade them to have them believe in
always located in the very way end
after all the shocker and horror
of the local and international news
and funnies and sports and weather
so do not move a thing out of place
we're all just these really lonely
solitary ridiculous freaks looking
to be saved and no longer shamed
for that one simple moment of grace
leaves an end unit railroad apartment
decent chinese around the corner
a simple stroll to the park
leftover kafilte fish and
borscht and rugalech
in the refrigerator…
Joseph Reich is a social worker who lives with his wife and twelve year old son in the high-up mountains of
Vermont. He has been published in a wide variety of eclectic literary journals both here and abroad, and nominated
six times for The Pushcart Prize.


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HOTDIGIT009 Dave Gerrard - Freshly Squeezed EP
I have a couple of releases from Dave Gerrard on chopshoop and was looking forward to listening to his newest release!
Track 1 - Use My Body - great funk track re-edit - Puts you ina agood mood and a great head bobbin beat all the way through - great Work!
Track 2 - Something that you do - Another awesome edit - Disco style track that will make you want to move.. Class act! Vocal chorus keeps the track lifting all the way through!
Track 3 - Coming to you live - Sounds like samples from Delegation - You and I - nice instrumental parts with great percussion... Again great track
Track 4 - Feel So Good - Another funk edit - feel good vibe - a good purchase in itself
Overall I would buy every track on this album release.. Something for any party - Great work


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Both locking sytems work perfectly but you might prefer one of them. If you order the PREMIUM hoofboot you'll receive both locking systems as a total package. But you can easily modify the locking system by ordering Elastostop Direct and exchanging the parts with a simple screw driver. No special crafts skills required !