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NPC Update-1
Tune in to the Update-1 audio podcast for insight into news, politics, entertainment and sports. A production of the National Press Club, Update-1 provides a forum for listeners to learn more about newsworthy stories originating from the Club's facilities, as well as broader topics related to journalism, communications, freedom and transparency. For straightforward insight beyond the headlines, turn to Update-1.
The Science Behind Going Viral
February 8, 2017
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media. They discuss the science behind why some songs, books or movies become very popular and why certain headlines get more attention than others. They also talk about Thompson's new book, "Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction."
The Press And Its "Unprecedented" Relationship With The Trump Administration
February 1, 2017
What will the Trump Administration mean for press freedom? And will the media cover the White House differently with Donald Trump as president? Former National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane, the deputy technology editor for Politico Pro and a former White House correspondent for Bloomberg News, discusses what she describes as the "unprecedented" relationship the press has with the Trump Administration.
Journalist And Educator Frank Sesno Discusses The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions
January 26, 2017
Questions help all of us communicate and for journalists they are a way of getting the information needed to report the news. But how many of us know how to ask the right questions, whether on the job or in our daily lives? In this episode of Update-1, Bankrate.com Washington Bureau Chief and former National Press Club President Mark Hamrick (@Hamrickisms) interviews Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno about the value of questions.
The Many Benefits Of Joining The National Press Club
December 26, 2016
The National Press Club offers tons of opportunities for professional development and socializing. With so many ways to take advantage of the Press Club, where should one begin? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Julia Haskins talks to Press Club Board member and Membership Secretary Molly McCluskey about the benefits of joining the organization. Molley shares her insider tips for getting the most out of membership, from connecting with mentors to enjoying free food.
Analyzing Media Coverage Of The 2016 Presidential Campaign
December 3, 2016
This edition of Update-1 focuses on the media's failure to predict one of the biggest upsets in political history: Donald Trump's stunning win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race. Host Violet Ikonomova talks with Poynter.org Managing Editor Ben Mullin about whether the
reputation of news organizations has taken a hit and what the media can do to better assess the electorate's political sentiment. They also discuss how the public views the coverage the candidates received throughout the campaign.
The Challenges Facing Women Reporters In Science Journalism
November 23, 2016
Just how bad is gender bias in science journalism? That's one of the topics in this edition of Update-1. Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Candace Smith interviews Laura Helmuth, Health, Science and Environment Editor at The Washington Post, about the challenges facing science writers who are women. Helmuth talks about the efforts under way to level the playing field. She also discusses how the media cover science issues and offers advice to science writers.
Maureen Dowd and The Year of Voting Dangerously
November 8, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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The Future Of Journalism Education
October 8, 2016
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So I took this to the gym today. Just being there gave me more ideas. There's a lot of odd looking people doing unusual things. Hummm….no, I didn't look at myself.
They wouldn't let me prop the painting up where people could see it, even just for the time I was there. Something about "corporate bla bla bla." At least I got to show it to some friends and tote it around for a while. I guess that's better than having it sit in my studio.
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Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Place
"The Hotel du Vin chain takes on its first existing hotel, Glasgow's best: One Devonshire Gardens"
Review by Fiona Duncan, published 8th April 2007.
Hotel du Vin is the best hotel chain in the country; at least that's what I've always thought.
I've followed the company's fortunes from its earliest days, when I collected my young son from a friend's house and stayed for a chat with his parents.
Their kitchen table was covered with plans and samples: they were Robin and Judy Hutson and together with Gerard Bassett they were about to risk all by opening the first Hotel du Vin in Winchester.
Robin and Gerard had recently left Chewton Glen as manager and head sommelier respectively; Judy, an occupational therapist, was turning her hand to designing the interior.
The Winchester hotel, with its trademark hop-hung bistro, was a huge success. A stylish, informal townhouse, it delivered what it promised: high standards, good food, great wines and affordable prices.
Today there are branches in eight provincial cities, all set in quirky recycled buildings, with a further half dozen in the offing.
In 2004 Hutson and Besson sold out to Malmaison hotels and now, for the first time, the group has taken over an existing and very well-known hotel, Glasgow's best.
They must be losing their integrity, slapping their brand name all over the place, I thought, remembering Hutson's words: "Too many hotels are run by accountants; they have bad beds and the audacity to put chocolate on the pillows."
Is that what's started to happen here?
When One Devonshire Gardens opened in 1986, it was just that: a boutique hotel in the first of five imposing Victorian townhouses built for shipping merchants.
It hit the spot. Bob Dylan stayed. Madonna stayed. Kissinger declared it his favourite hotel.
Then things began to slide. Gordon Ramsay took over the restaurant, but it failed. New owners came and went, but now it has emerged as - a mouthful, this - Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens, engulfing all five houses in the terrace.
What's it like inside? Handsome, stylish, dark, perhaps too dark.
The Bistro, where there is nothing to remind one of Hotel du Vin's other much more informal bistros, is dark, effectively so in candlelight, less so by day.
"We call it Hotel du Vin Deluxe," says manager Denis Frucot, who has been with the company from the beginning. "It's more luxurious and the food more serious. But the ethos, the atmosphere, the friendly service, I promise you, remains."
By and large I think he's right, although there's a bit too much branding and too many staff who haven't grown up with Hotel du Vin for this to be entirely the case.
However, plenty of touches that are a world away from the lone pillow chocolate do remain: big bottles of shampoo and bath gel that you are encouraged to pinch, huge showers and deep baths, a "pillow menu" for the blissful beds, free internet, a neat little electronic putting machine in each room, proper keys and a decent radio.
As for the Bistro, its name doesn't fit, but the imaginative, wittily presented food, and the extensive cellar, easily live up to its unexpected formality.
To sum up: Hotel du Vin is still in very good hands, but it needs to do everything it can to prevent its unique appeal being subsumed by those chocolate-touting accountants.
Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow (0141 339 2001; www.onedevonshiregardens.com). Doubles from £155 per night; breakfast from £12.
The Hotel Guru verdict
Deep baths, huge showers, great beds, dramatic touches
Staff have doubled; well trained but perhaps not yet entirely homogenised
Splendid original stained glass and staircases
|Food and drink
Very enjoyable; standards high, including a fine cellar and superb cheese trolley
|Value for money
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Robert Heigh, son of the late Lillian and Albert Heigh, a Brooklyn native, passed peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, at Catskill Regional Medical Center, on December 30, 2017. Robert was 82 years old.
Robert received his Bachelor's and his Master's Degrees from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY. He taught elementary school in Brooklyn for several years. He married Stephanie on September 16, 1960. In 1963, Robert and Stephanie decided to move their family up to the Catskill Mountains, Monticello, NY.
Robert taught elementary school for 28 years in Monticello, at the Cooke School and later, at the Rutherford School. He was a classically trained pianist who played in many band's, including several in Sullivan County. Simultaneously, he gave private piano lessons to many area students. Robert is fondly remembered by a great many of his students.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Shulman Heigh, of 57 years. He is also survived by his sister, Audrey Rothstein, of Bayside, Queens. Three children survive Robert: CherylFaith Taylor, who was his first Father's Day gift, her husband, Robin Taylor, and their son, Leo William Taylor, Robert's beloved grandson. They live in Ulster County, NY. His other surviving daughter is Randi Ackerman, with her husband, Howard Ackerman, of Rockland County, NY. His surviving son is Rabbi Michael (Moshe) Heigh with his wife, Pnina Heigh, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael and Pnina's children are: Meir Leib, Yaacov, Avraham and his wife, Este Heigh, of Israel, Dovid and his wife, Chaya Rivka Heigh, Yitzchok Zev, Shlomo Zalman and his soon - to - be - bride, Arielle Berman. Michael's other children are Yehuda, Rachel Leah, Mordechai, and Esther Malka.
Everyone who knew Robert remembers him for his humility, his gentle, kind personality, his passionate love for his wife, Stephanie, of 57 years, whose cooking he loved so much, he continually asked for it, even while he was hospitalized. Robert is remembered by his children as the perfect father, loving, supportive, encouraging, kind. His loss leaves a hole in all of our hearts, one which can never be filled.
Funeral services took place on January 1, 2018 at the Landfield Avenue Synagogue Cemetery in Monticello.
Donations may be given in the name of Robert Heigh to the Landfield Avenue Synagogue, P.O.Box 410, Monticello, NY, 12701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home - Monticello; to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com.
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Definition of Shank's mare
1. Noun. You own legs. "I traveled on shank's mare"
Exact synonyms: Shank's Pony, Shanks' Mare, Shanks' Pony
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Relive the autumn holiday in South Tyrol the traditional Torggelen travel South Tyrol Mountains always a degree of originality in itself. In autumn you can get especially close this rustic atmosphere, because just at the time of the harvest not only the diversity of nature, but also a special pleasure, which bears the name "Torggelen" offers a leisure. Many wellness hotels in South Tyrol maintain the tradition which existed for centuries and always goes hand in hand with the time of harvest and especially the wine press in their restaurants. The pleasure-ominous term "Torggelen" comes from the word Torggl, which in turn is a synonym for the winepress, where once the warming and hence hearty meal was taken in a. Sud meat, sauerkraut, blood and homemade sausage, smoked sausages, bacon, nuts or also dumplings and sweet doughnut accompany the "Torggelen" even today in South Tyrol. Meanwhile, the "Torggelen" in South Tyrol is not only a beloved tradition, but also as a tourist attraction. In combination with the relaxing elements, which can be enjoyed in his selected hotel as a wellness, an autumn holiday in the South Tyrol region thus becomes a truly relaxing and culinary affair.
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The Senate gave tentative approval to its new legislative map on Friday in a 27-16 vote, with final approval to follow on Monday when the Senate resumes session at 5 p.m.
The debate on the floor saw numerous amendments and discussions about the fairness of the newly proposed Senate map, drawn by Republicans after a court ruling said that the districts were unconstitutional gerrymanders, taking race too heavily into account in the drawing of the districts.
In response to this, legislative leaders decided to redraw the maps without taking race into account, but still drawing the voting lines to maintain their Republican advantage, leading to criticism from those that would like see Democrats in charge or better represented in the legislature.
Three technical corrections amendments passed while two amendments from Democrats failed and another was withdrawn.
In the House, its proposed map was given approval in committee on Friday and will see its first floor vote on Monday.
The court has required that the legislature deliver the new maps by Sept. 1, pushing the state's timeline up about a week, but without 2017 make-up elections to consider the reasoning for pushing the state to complete the redraw a week earlier is unclear.
So far, the courts have supported the understanding that redistricting is a political process, wherein the ruling party holds the cards and can draw the maps to suit their needs, however it is not a foolproof plan.
In 2010 Republicans swept Democrats in the House and Senate out of their leadership roles and won super majorities allowing them to override gubernatorial vetoes without a single Democrat vote. The 2010 elections were conducted under maps previously drawn by Democrats.
With 74 of the 120 House seats and 35 of the 50 Senate seats, Republicans have been able to maintain their supermajorities across the last three elections and will next face reelection in 2018. If under the new maps Republicans lose three House seats, or six in the Senate, they would lose their super majority.
Legislators were required to redraw 28 districts in total, nine in the Senate and the remaining 19 in the House, but to fix those districts requires finagling with all, or nearly all, of the 170 legislative districts.
Four of the proposed House districts include more than one sitting House member – including Rep. Jean Farmer-Butterfield, a Democrat, and Rep. Susan Martin, a Republican, who are double bunked in Wilson County,
Rep. Jon Hardister and Rep. John Faircloth, both Republicans who are in the same district in Guilford County, Rep. Carl Ford and Rep. Larry Pittman, also Republicans, are packed into a district in Cabarrus County. And finally Republican Rep. John Sauls and Democrat Rep. Robert Reives are in the same district in Lee County.
Under the maps Chatham County has become its own district and has no incumbent.
On the Senate side four districts have been double bunked including Wake County, where Sen. Chad Barefoot is placed with Sen. John Alexander. Sen. Erica Smith-Ingram, a North Hampton Democrat is placed with Sen. Bill Cook, a Beaufort County Republican in the northeastern part of the state, Republicans Sen. Deanna Ballard and Sen. Shirley Randleman are both in a western district including Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties in their entirety and part of Surry County, and Republicans Sen. Joyce Krawiec and Sen. Dan Barrett are sharing Forsyth County.
Four of the Senate districts, as the maps are currently drawn, have no incumbent, including one on the west side of Wake County, a district covering the sparsely populated counties in the northeast, the Rowan and Stanly county district and the Yadkin/Iredell county district.


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This is an extra long post with pictures, so take your time reading this post. ^_^
Tuesday 4th November
Tuesday 4th November
I slept for more than 5 hours but unfortunately I think I was still jet lagged, yes I had jet lag, so I was up around 4ish and trying to get back to sleep, but couldn't. In the end I went out for about 10 to 15 mins buying breakfast, taking pictures of the area and sitting around in the lobby of the hotel using the WiFi.
|Lawson next to the hotel
|Kayabacho Station (Exit 1)
|Back street in Kayabacho
|Street art on the floor?
|Vending machine next to a car park
|Bus stop and bus
|If you see the KAO building then you can't miss the hotel!
|My breakfast
|Egg and ham muffin
|The coffee was yuck
|Yummy custard bun!
|Poached egg and ham
|Inside the custard bun
Miss Pinky and I left the hotel at 11 am. We took the Hibiya line to Ningyocho then changed for the Asakusa line but we went the wrong way and had to get off the next stop and go the other way. We took this train to the last stop Oshiage. Got out from the B3 exit. Looked around to find the Skytree tower, looked to our left and there it was. This is one of the most popular tourist sites for the Japanese and foreigners.
|Heading towards the Skytree
|Tokyo Skytree
|Totoro shop!!
|Seeing Skytree from the bottom
They were also doing Christmas themes, a German market (and I thought London was bad for early Christmas celebrations!).
|Massive Hello Kitty!!
|Nanoblocks!! I wished I bought one for myself now
|Remote control robot
Here we snucked out from the building into the dome garden area and took some pictures.
|Reflection of the Skytree on a building
|A lot of wines there
Next we went back to the station, took the Asakusa line and went towards Daimon station. This is where there is a big temple... When we got out, I think we got a little lost. But somehow we walked the right way, pass the World Trading building (and we don't know why they abbreviated building when they clearly had a lot of space to stick the rest of the letters on... that's Miss Pinky's argument really), I looked up after looking at my tourist book and saw Tokyo Tower in the distance and then I saw the a big gate just before it. Well look at that, two sites in one hit!!
|World Trade Center Building
|Tokyo Tower in the distance
|Heading towards Daimon
|Pretty trees
|Daimon temple and Tokyo Tower
Next door to the big temple there is another smaller temple and beside is a garden like area full of Jizō statues.
|A black raven
|Tokyo Tower
|At Onarimon Station
So we headed back and then found a sushi restaurant called Tsukiji Sushi Sen. As Miss Pinky isn't allowed to eat prawns she had the octopus sushi. Unfortunately she didn't like it because it was too big and it had wasabi in it. She's not used to the wasabi.
I had the Creative sushi. It was good stuff. Fresh and delicate tasting.
My geeky rating: 5/5
Address: Tsukiji Sushi sen 6 cho-me Jogai Shijo-ten
Miss Pinky was disappointed but as we walked up further she found these massive scallops being barbecued. So she ordered one which was 600 yen and the guy just totally cooked it with soy sauce, then flamed it. It was good stuff! I think they made up for the sushi!
|Massive scallops
We walked around after eating...
|I think this poster is saying we shouldn't eat on the metro... ¬_¬""
When we both got up it was around 7 pm! It was time to hit the local streets behind the hotel! I wanted ramen. Any ramen. So we walked around for a bit and stopping at places. We even had some wine tasting! Finally we ended back near the hotel. We tried to enter this ramen bar but Miss Pinky couldn't open the door. I had thought that next door was another entrance but then we realised it was a Japanese bar where business men hide away to drink and smoke. It was rude of us not to go in, so we went in (Miss Pinky wanted a beer anyway). We sat next to three guys who were awfully friendly. They laughed at us the whole time because we looked so innocent not knowing the Japanese bar culture!! Miss Pinky had to tell them that I Love Hello Kitty... And they laughed!! ^____^ Embarrassing!!
|もつ焼専門店 カミヤ
|We had beers and pickled cabbage
|Plus a mixed skewer of meats
Address: もつ焼専門店 カミヤ in Kayabacho
We went back to the noodle bar and I had a go at opening the door... And voila, it was a slide door. Miss Pinky was pushing and pulling not realising it was a slide door. She laughed and I laughed! The Japanese men who were in there already didn't like us.
We ordered our food and then I realised this place is owned by Chinese as they started talking in Mandarin! I'm so happy I learnt Mandarin as I said "excuse me could I have a beer please". I think they were shocked I was Chinese hanging out with a black girl. Probably a bit of relief as well.
Total came to 2980 yen (~£18.74).
My geeky rating: 4/5
Address: (Can't find it on the Internet) It's right next door to the bar we were in... just behind the hotel!
Address: (Can't find it on the Internet) It's right next door to the bar we were in... just behind the hotel!
It was a very fun morning and a VERY fun evening (even though we killed ourselves with exhaustion). ^__^
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Understanding Your Credit Report
Feeling a little out of your depth in the financial world? Anything to do with money can get complicated fast. And if you're looking to borrow money, or sign a contract that involves lending, such as a mobile phone contract, then credit reports have to be top of your list of complications. But what is a credit report? What does it do? How can you check yours? What if there are mistakes? We're here with everything you need to know about your credit report, so look no further!
What is a Credit Report?
A credit report is kind of like a CV for your finances. A good credit report shows that you're financially responsible and means that people will be happy to lend you money, or let you sign financial contracts. A bad credit report means that people will be less likely to lend you money.
There are all kind of reasons why people would check your credit report. Banks, credit card companies, mobile phone operators, car leasing or buying agencies, mortgage companies and estate agents, maybe even landlords and employers, all might want to see your credit report. But the simple reason why they want to see it is to know whether or not you're financially responsible.
What Kind of Info is On My Credit Report?
Info on your credit report comes from banks, credit card companies and lenders, or public sources (like the electoral roll). But your credit report doesn't include every piece of information about you. You can find a sample of what a report will look like here. So what are you going to find if you look at your report? A credit report will include:
- Your name, date of birth and address
- If you are (or aren't) listed on the electoral roll at your current address (basically, are you registered to vote?)
- How much money you currently owe to lenders (including things like outstanding credit card balances, car payments, mortgage payments, and loans)
- A list of any payments that have been late or that have been missed (a late credit card payment, for example)
- Whether or not your house has been repossessed, or whether you have moved away still owing money on the house
- Whether or not you have declared bankruptcy in the past, or signed an Individual Voluntary Arrangement
- Whether or not any County Court Judgements (CCJs) have been signed against you
All of this information is necessary for one of two reasons. Some things (like the electoral roll) are used to prove that you are who you say you are. Other things are used to show whether or not you're financially responsible.
However, there are also some things that do NOT show up on your credit report. Your current salary and the balance in your current bank account or the balance in your savings account are not shown. Student loans, arrears in paying council tax, any parking or driving penalties are also not shown. And a credit report is not allowed to list any medical history or criminal records.
Who Makes Credit Reports?
There are several companies in the UK that specialise in compiling credit reports. The three main credit report agencies are:
Be aware that your credit report from one of these agencies will NOT necessarily be identical to that from another, though they should be pretty similar. If you're thinking about checking your report, it's best to check it from each of the three agencies, since you don't know which agency your lender uses to get reports.
Who Can See My Credit Report?
Basically, anyone who has a good reason to can apply to see your credit report. This includes banks, credit card and mortgage companies, mobile phone operators, and anyone who is thinking about lending you money or equipment, or who is signing any kind of financial contract with you. And, of course, you're welcome to check your own credit report too.
How Do I Check My Credit Report?
Many websites, and sometimes even the agencies themselves, will try to charge you plenty of money to access your credit reports. However, under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 you have the right to check your report for a maximum fee of £2 per agency.
To check your credit report, simply go to the website of one of the agencies and follow directions. As of right now both Experian and Equifax offer free month long trials, which include a free copy of your current credit report. However, if you forget to cancel your trial membership you will be charged a monthly fee, so watch out!
Why Would I Want to Check My Credit Report?
It's recommended that you check your credit report at least once a year, and before applying for any large amounts of credit (like a mortgage). There are two main reasons why you should check your credit report.
The first of these is so that you know what potential lenders are likely to see. If you check your report and find that your credit isn't great, then applying for a huge mortgage probably isn't a great idea, since you'll likely get denied. Instead you might opt for a smaller mortgage, or decide to wait and improve your credit to improve your chances of getting approved.
Secondly, you need to check your credit report to make sure that there aren't any mistakes, and that there's no fraudulent activity on your report. If someone, for example, applied for a credit card in your name, then this will show up on your credit report, and you can fix the problem if you catch it.
What Do I Do If I Find a Problem?
There are several kinds of problem that you might encounter on your credit report, all of which can be fixed:
- Fraudulent activity: an application that was not made by you
- Mistakes: they do happen, payments listed as missed or late that you know were paid
- Exceptions: this covers a wide area, but the most common thing is a payment that was missed or late but for a good reason (perhaps you can prove you were out of the country, or maybe you were bereaved at the time)
In the case of the first two problems, credit agencies are required to wipe the relevant piece of information in your file within 28 days of being notified. In the case of the third, there are no requirements, but it's worth speaking to the agency in question anyway, since they might wipe it. In order to start the dispute process you'll have to go through the agency that issued the report:
If the agency does not agree to wipe the item from your report after 28 days, you are then allowed to add a "notice of correction" to your file. This can be up to 200 words and should explain why you think that the item is wrong. Once you have started the dispute resolution process with the agency in question they should lead you through the process of writing this notice. The notice will be an official part of your credit report, so all lenders will see it.
Can My Credit Report Change?
Sure it can. You can lower your credit report in many ways, such as by missing payments or making payments late. Applying for lots of credit all at the same time (maybe multiple credit card applications) may also lower your credit. And being refused for credit (perhaps that mortgage application got denied) will also lower your report.
But you can also raise your credit rating. There are many ways to do that, so check out our guide to improving your credit rating to find out more.
Your credit report is an important part of your life if you plan on signing financial contracts or borrowing money. But don't let the financial jargon confuse you. Credit reports are relatively simple, and with the information above you should have all you need to know to confidently handle your credit.


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In the Garden: Heat, drought and your plants
What do you need to do for plants in the heat?
All of your newly planted trees are going to need some water this summer. Their root systems are very small. Trees need this treatment for the first 2 to 3 years, especially street trees where they may not get the irrigation from your lawn.
These trees need an inch a week - maybe 10 to 15 gallons a week - in the dry season.
It will be worth it in the end: they won't need the water as much after a couple years.


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As a needleworker who makes a lot of baby clothes for sale I am always plagued by what fabrics to buy for my custom creations. While it may not seem like a monumental issue, but when trying to appeal to parents of children it is more complex than some think.
Many parents are adamant about dressing their new baby girls in pink with ribbons and bows and flowers.
They will not consent to a fabric choice unless it is girly with ruffles and pink.
The same parents who insist on pink for their baby girls are much less choosey for their baby boys.
Sure, there are those who insist on the stereotypical blue, but most will dress their boys in pretty much any color, except pink.
And, then there are all the green and the "gender neutral fabrics" that are supposed to appeal to both sexes, but, in actuality, most people perceive them as "for boys" since they don't include pink.
Why are our genders so dictated by specific colors?
Why is it when someone sees a baby dressed in blue they assume immediately it's a boy?
And, why is it when a baby girl doesn't have some obvious signal she's a girl, like a bow in her hair, or dressed in head to tow ruffles, she is mistaken for a boy?
These were the types of questions I was pondering while reading The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan, by Jenny Nordberg.
She discusses a society where boys are so much more worthy than girls that a select few families choose to dress one of their young daughters' like a boy, and, by some magic, she becomes their son.
Pants, instead of a skirt. Short hair instead of long hair, and now this female child has access to a "man's only" world in one of the most female oppressed societies.
How is it pants and short hair can transform a girl into a boy in this culture? It seems extreme, but dress a 5 year old girl in a dinosaur shirt and shorts with shorter hair and many in the town where I live in South Central US will think she's a boy too.
Put a boy in a pink dress, and even with short hair, he will be mistaken for a girl.
Onesies for a Girl? A Boy? Either?
Why? Why are our identities so wrapped up in the clothes we wear?
Or the length of our hair?
Why is it my son thought a boy in his Sports Skills class was a girl because he had slightly long hair, even though he dressed "like a boy" and acted like a boy?
Why is it so many people told me my daughter was a cute little baby boy when she was not wearing pink, or purple?
So, you can see my dilemma. I think rockets and robots and campers are for girls and boys.
I think elephants and mustaches, and 3 Little Pigs are for girls and boys.
I think a boy can wear pink or purple if he wants, just like a girl can wear blue.
My daughter prances around in camouflage dinosaur pajamas (the kiddos' call them dinoflage – clever huh?) showing me how the Ornithomimus runs, while my son dons a pink tutu with rose petals on it, a skunk hat and a sword and pretends he is a ballerina skunk pirate.
I had a friend in Boston who's son would only wear pink Crocs and wanted to borrow his best friend's (a girl) dress. His father did not want him to leave the house because he did not want his son mistaken for a girl, even though he was clearly a boy.
I met a little girl at a party who was dressed in a plaid button up shirt and jeans. Everyone there, including me when I first met her, thought she was a boy. I was disappointed in myself for assuming gender based on her outfit. Especially since, as a former tomboy myself, I dressed very similar at the same age, and even sported the same short haircut.
In the end, why does it matter so much how we dress? Why must it influence such a integral part of who we are, such as gender? Why can't we wear what we like?
This post was inspired by The Underground Girls of Kabul by journalist Jenny Nordberg, who discovers a secret Afghani practice where girls are dressed and raised as boys. Join From Left to Write on September 16th as we discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul. As a member, I received a copy of the book for review purposes.


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Suppose you own other property (apartment, land, or shop, etc.) next to your own family house. That other real estate should be indicated in the OJ. You will be taxed at your progressive rate at the progressive rate. How can you get rid of it?
Lending for the decoration of home
In the past, you could do the following: decorate your own home and go for a non-mortgage loan (no need to be 10 years old) to decorate your own home (a new kitchen, porch, etc.). The interest of such loan for your own home could be indicated under code 146 (ordinary interest rate deduction). Those interests next to Code 146 initially work on real estate income other than home ownership. Handy. By closing a loan on your own home, you reduce – in most cases you neutralize – the full property income from your apartment, store, …
Influence of the sixth state reform
With the sixth state reform, expenditure on own housing is under regional jurisdiction. One region may not take measures that affect the taxable basis.
High interest in your own home can not entitle you to ordinary interest payments because common interest income = intervention on gross income, and thus on taxable basis, and that is not allowed for the regions (they may not take measures that affect the taxable basis ). So ordinary interest deduction for your home loan can no longer be from 1/1/2014.
However, in the context of the standstill (ie for taxpayers who did not previously benefit from taxpayers), it has been decided that for the loans concluded until 31/12/2014, the interests of the home will no longer be eligible for ordinary interest deductions (ie Gross real estate income remains in your base and is not reduced) but give rise to tax deductions for ordinary interests. On the back of the scenes, calculation will be made of how many of your home equity interest rates previously would have reduced your net real income, but those interest rates will be converted to a tax reduction. A tax reduction at what rate? At the marginal rate.
Pay attention. The conversion in tax reduction is in principle only for loans concluded until 31/12/2014.
For loans closed from 1/1/2015 you can not apply 'de truk' (unless the regions decide otherwise). The interest of a non-mortgage loan in respect of your own property, therefore, will in principle not be eligible for ordinary interest deduction and also for conversion into tax deduction for contracts concluded from 1/1/2015.
Good news ! However, Flanders has now decided to retain the system of regional tax reduction for the ordinary interest in the home contract, as from 1/1/2015, but at the fixed rate of 40% (instead of the marginal rate as is the case for contracts closed before 1/1/2015)


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It's barbecue season again and while everyone's excited about the warm weather and delicious food, it's also a time to practice moderation where unhealthy options are concerned. A time-honored tradition, tables will be lined with classic dishes such as potato salad, chips and dip, soda and an array of desserts. In situations such as these, it can be easy to overload on calories, but with a few, minor substitutions, your barbecue can be just as delicious, as it is nutritious.
Drink this, not that
One, 12 ounce can of pop can contain 140 — 165 calories and nine and a half teaspoons of sugar. Opt out of these empty calories with a glass of Infused water, club soda or unsweetened sun tea. Fill a pitcher of ice water with cucumbers, mint and raspberries or drop a few peach slices into your sun tea.
Say no to mayo
Avocado is a great substitute for mayonnaise and packs a variety of health benefits. Not only are avocados lower in calories, but they provide healthy, monounsaturated fats, fiber, Vitamin E, C and potassium. Include this fruit in the chicken salad with grapes or apples, or in the potato and egg salad with fresh dill or herbs for a crisp, refreshing addition to your barbecue.
Go lean
Switch up your summertime protein with chicken or shrimp kabobs and a colorful array of roasted peppers for a satisfying, vitamin-packed option. Even better, swap the beef in your burger out for a salmon filet, tuna steak or portobello mushroom — all of which come in lower on the calorie scale and nix artery-clogging fats.
Skip sugary sauces
While certainly a grilling staple, store-bought barbecue sauces can contain almost an entire cup of sugar. To cut down on calories, try a combination of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, herbs and black pepper for a marinade that's full of zest. Mustard-based sauces are also great for a kick of flavor without the added sugar.
Crunch on kale chips
Kale or seaweed chips are great substitutes for the potato variety. At just 30 calories per serving for seaweed and 50 per serving for Kale, they're a much slimmer option than the 150 calorie per serving alternative. As an added bonus, seaweed is a great source of iodine and kale provides dietary fiber.
Fulfilling Fruits
Looking for a delicious, healthy dessert? Grilled fruit is a tasty and low calorie option. The heat heightens the flavor of fruits like pineapple, peaches, pears, nectarines and apples. Serve the warm fruit with frozen yogurt for a refreshing, summer sundae.
Grace Derocha is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. For more tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle, visit ahealthiermichigan.org.


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SOURCE: SmartMetric, Inc.
March 09, 2015 12:02 ET
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Mar 9, 2015) - SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME), the developer of the in-card fingerprint scanner and recognition system for credit and debit cards, announced today that its card will have an effective five year life due to its advanced internal power management system.
Having a rechargeable battery and a sophisticated power management system inside the card, while still retaining the ISO size and thickness of a standard credit card, allows the card to be effectively used at regular ATM and retail Point Of Sale machines, said the company President & CEO, Chaya Hendrick.
SmartMetric is the creator of biometric activated payment and identity cards, provides a better security solution in the ongoing fight against data fraud, account takeover and identity thefts.
To read more about SmartMetric's biometric technology please go to www.smartmetric.com
About SmartMetric, Inc.
SmartMetric is a publicly traded technology company that has added a fingerprint scanner built inside EMV payment credit and debit chip cards thereby creating a second layer biometric authentication protection in defending against card fraud. The company is now actively marketing its technology to card issuing financial institutions around the World. To find out more please go to www.smartmetric.com
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They wake up early in the morning
They prepare everyone's meals and things
Their cups of coffee get cold often
Days and months go by
Yet the things they do never seem to get old
They take care of every sick person in the house
They teach, they preach,
They clean, they cook
Every task you can think of
They can all do in one swoop
They are super heroes
Disguised as moms
Heroines unnoticed
With powers usually taken for granted
These heroines will keep on giving love
Until their hair goes gray
And eyes grow weak
Give them a simple "thank you"
Their day will glow I assure you
In response to WordPress DailyPrompt: Superhero
10An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.- Proverbs 31:10
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The Adventures of Marco Flamingo in the Jungle
Las aventuras de Marco Flamenco en la Jungla
Once again Marco has an exciting adventure. It is Marco's birthday and he receives an invitation from his friend, E. E. Elephant, to visit him in the jungle.
Marco has quite a harrowing boat trip across the ocean, but arrives in the jungle safely. His friend, Elephant takes him to the watering hole to cool off after his trip. Then Marco has a great time laughing with Hyena, finding buried treasure with Ostrich and even roaring with Lion. At the end of the story there is a big surprise. Another birthday wish comes true for Marco.
The illustrations fill the pages with colorful jungle scenes and action.
Marco's facial expressions capture his excitement and moods.


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The Advantages of Having Many Skills in the Marketing Industry
Marketing is the business where you flaunt the merchandise or Service you provide. In a feeling, advertising is what you use to advertise your small business.
If you consider it, as a marketer you are capable of many skills without even realising it. Can this benefit your advertising company?
Imagine being able to write spot on material that grabs The interest of your clients and having the capability to know which phrases and words to use.
With these two abilities you can do more than you think. For instance you could write intense stories about the tiniest things that could find the community involved.
Upon finding out this story has nothing to do exactly what they believed they want to know more about your company as they are amused.
If You're involved in The arts and have the proper software you can make the many amazing adverts. Together with your marketing experience you can draw people in with your own graphics and comprehension of your clients.
What if you Would be the type of person that already has knowledge of the business that your client works in? It would be easier to post facts and information relating to this client's business as you already know much about it.
That's the reason it's very important that you get to a client's business. Evidently, over time you will obtain knowledge of what they do but new customers will adore the simple fact that you don't need too much information from them. The job will be done quicker which is convenient for everyone involved.
You Also want to be the sort of person who understands how the web works in general. In a means that makes you a computer whiz however you want to have enough knowledge on the best way best to help your customer to be located online.
You want to know the keywords which are related to your client and you need to know how to use them. Remember that sites utilize meta data and meta keywords. These also have to be placed in the clients' website for search engine optimisation.
These abilities could be heard and should certainly form a portion of your advertising strategy. By doing social networking marketing You are giving yourself an chance to implement all of these skills.
Considering that the modern age has more people considering their mobile Phones social network marketing make it easier for you to participate with Your viewers. Use the knowledge you've gained and people will learn to Trust you with their marketing.


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- Stealing three percent of payment
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This company became so ridicoulos. I am trying to pay for the listings but only get the message that it's a biling error. Called them5 times, sent numerous emails, not resolve...
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- Disregarded my requests
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Frank Clegg for H. Stockton
Chestnut Smooth Tumbled Leather Card Case
Founded more than 40 years ago, Frank Clegg Leatherworks is recognized as one of the world's leading designers and makers of exceptional luxury leather goods. Using only the finest leathers, hardware and workmanship, all Frank Clegg products are made in their Fall River, Massachusetts workshop by a highly skilled team who share the pride of creating handmade products of unparalleled quality. Not only does Frank Clegg produce exceptional products, each piece is developed and designed in-house. As they're fond of saying, "every bag, wallet and accessory has a story behind it." As they've always been a family business, Frank has instilled his commitment to craftsmanship and excellence into his two sons, ensuring the legacy they have built continues to grow and live on. We're elated to bring this artisanal leather goods brand to our customers.
This classic card case, with it's no-frills design and high-quality craftsmanship, is one of Frank Clegg's core items. Perfect for anyone on-the-go, who feels a little too weighted down with a more traditional wallet. The dual card pockets on each side have plenty of room for your essentials, while the larger pocket is perfect for sliding some hideaway cash. Whatever your needs, this card case will perform!
100% full-grain leather
Dual card pockets on each side
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The sheer immensity of its open-world and level of interactivity make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim a terrific place to have virtual adventures for hours on end even if it's plagued with technical problems.
Skyrim is the game that developer Bethesda has been trying to make for years. Oblivion and Fallout 3 were terrific games in their own right, but they were also experiments that allowed the American developer see the potential of the open-world RPG genre. As a consequence, those titles suffered from technical issues, audiovisual glitches and inconsistent storylines. To be clear, Skyrim suffers from most of those problems as well, but there are so many systems working at the same time and a such a gargantuan world to explore that Skyrim puts all the open-world RPGs that preceded to shame.
Set 200 years after the events that transpired in Oblivion and set in the fictional province of Skyrim, the game puts you in the shoes of a prisoner sentenced to death who manages escapes right after a dragon attacks the settlement where you're imprisoned. Over the course of the game, you'll find out that your main purpose involves tracking down and defeating dragon Alduin: The World-Eater who's apparently going to destroy the world.
One of the best parts about Skyrim is that soon after creating your character using the game's powerful editor, you can start exploring its massive world. Usually, this comes in the form of main-quests and side-quests you can complete at your own pace, though are hundreds of other activities. The character you create (which is fully customizable) determines the weapons, statistics and spells you'll start with, but for the most part, you'll be able to customize your character however you want as you progress.
Regardless of the path you follow and the character you create, you'll probably engage in combat quite often. At your disposal you have different types of weapons (everything from bows to warhammers,) spells (fireballs, healing, sparks,) and shouts. Although weapons and spells are self-explanatory, shouts are little more complicated. As a Dragonborn (the descendant of the dragons,) you can speak the language of the large reptiles which you express through special abilities called shouts. These abilities, which regenerate over time, allow you to warp short distances, propel enemies backwards or conjure up a blast of fire. As you'd expect, the combat elements are simple on their one, but when you all of them come into play at the same time, you can combine them in creative and satisfying new ways.
As I mentioned above, Skyrim has an overarching story and while some of the quests are entertaining, the best part about the narrative is that you can approach it however you want. So you can postpone the main storyline or ignore it completely and focus on mundane tasks, sidequests or exploring the massive land that surrounds you. As a consequence, the most memorable part of Skyrim isn't the linear path you follow, but the random and unexpected moments to be had in this game. For instance, I was once stuck in a fight against a dragon and just when I was about to give up completely, a saber-tooth came out of nowhere and attacked the creature. They ended up killing each other and I was a mere bystander of the violent encounter, but it was remarkable and memorable all the same. Speaking of enemies, Skyrim is populated with every creature (fantastic or real) that you can imagine. Most of them are aggressive (wolves, trolls, dragons,) but a few run away as soon as they see you or identify you as a threat (rabbits, cows and so on.)
But everything I've described this far wouldn't be remotely interesting if the world around it wasn't equally amazing. Luckily, the land of Skyrim is huge and it never ceases to amaze. The Elder Scrolls V grabs the cliché phrase of "if you see it, you can go there" and takes it to an extreme. The world is gorgeous and filled with life and you can explore dungeons, mountains, rivers, cities, bridges, towers, fortresses and villages. Ever after playing for dozens of hours, there's still a lot I haven't seen in this game and I found it amazing that the sense of discovery never really goes away. Note that to navigate more quickly, you can always ride a horse or use the fast travel mechanic, though you can't use the latter to visit places that you haven't discovered yet.
But this is a Bethesda open-world game and even though you can interact with pretty much whatever you want, Skyrim is plagued with technical problems. Most of these issues I came across were inoffensive, such as overlapping lines of dialogue, characters that moved in artificial ways or enemies that disappeared, but they were pretty distracting nonetheless. This is aggravated by a rudimentary save system that only saves your progress whenever you enter or leave a building, so if you're not careful, you can make a lot of progress and die, only to realize the game hasn't saved which means you'd have to replay entire sections again. A word of advice, save manually and often if you want to avoid headaches.
Some of the worst bugs I encountered include: an NPC blocking my path in a small room, so I had to kill him and then pay my own reward, a boss from the main quest that turned invincible and I got stuck in the environment more times that I can count. Usually, most of these problems can be solved by reloading you last save, but make sure you save as often as possible. On the Xbox 360, other technical issues include long loading times and a choppy framerate on certain areas, so take that into account if this is your platform of choice.
Technical blemishes aside, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Bethesda's open-world RPG masterpiece. This is the kind of game that will be talked about for years and years, mainly for its sheer immensity, variety in level design, immense level of interactivity, memorable moments, enjoyable combat, pristine vistas and compelling storylines. Such an immense world isn't without some bugs, glitches and minor technical annoyances that the developer is known for, but this is still a spectacular RPG with lots of adventures to be had.


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The Clare V. Jewelry Pouch is made of smooth Amalfi Lamb leather and holds your most precious belongings secure with a drawstring grosgrain ribbon and a pair of custom Clare V. dice. This item includes a monogram to make the item truly yours. Monograms are limited to 3 letters, included in price. Black or red pouch. $75
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Here at clockwize we sell unique and contemporary watches. We specialise in a niche market of unusual wrist watches. Here are just some of are wackiest!
1. Nava Watch – Ora Unica, it comes in two face sizes 42mm and 38mm. Nava has a very popular range and some of there watches have an unusual way to tell the time. The Ora Unica Just a has swirly line on the face but if you take a closer look, you can make some sense of this mess. The end of the outer line tells the minute and the end of the inter line tells the hours. For example the Nava watch below tells the time 10:10 pm.
2. 666 Barcelona Watch – John, This beautiful and stunning ladies watch from 666 Barcelona has a long thin leather strap that wraps around your wrist with a lovely brushed steel oversized watch face. The John range comes in 6 different colours. These very fashionable and unique looking watches from Barcelona.
3. ZIIIRO Watch – Mercury, The Ziiiro brand is becoming one of the most popular ranges we sell. As you can see below Ziiiro use a unique system for telling time. The thinner outer line tells you the hour and the thicker inner line is for the minute. For example the Ziiiro Watch below shows the time 1:50pm. The majority of the Ziiiro watches show the time in a similar fashion.
4. Nooka Watch – Zirc Gold, Nooka also have a weird and unusual way of showing the time. The Zirc Gold is no different, with the hour being shown by the filled round dots and the minutes been shown by the bar along the bottom. The Nooka Zirc Gold below shows the time 2:35pm. The Nooka Zirc range is available in two colours gold and black.
5.EOS New York Watch – Mixtape In Silver, If your a music lover then this could be the watch for you. The Mixtape is modelled on a retro cassette. The mixtape comes with a wide genuine black leather strap and is available in three colours gold, silver and black. EOS have a great range of watches all with a urban New York Feel.


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Sermon preached by the Reverend Anna Matthews
'Your kingdom come, on earth as in heaven', we pray day by day, week by week. 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near', proclaimed Jesus at the start of his ministry (Matt. 4.17). 'You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom' (Luke 22.30), he tells his disciples at the Last Supper. The kingdom both is and is to come. Brought near in the person of Jesus, we pray for the rule or reign of God to come to fullness on earth as it already exists in heaven.
This was a pressing issue for the Christians for whom Matthew wrote his gospel. If the kingdom of heaven had arrived in Jesus, why, they asked, were they suffering from persecution? If the kingdom is here, shouldn't life be different? And for the disciples to whom the parables we just heard are addressed the cost of following Jesus weighed heavily. They'd given up everything to be his disciples: work, family, livelihood, security – all left behind as they responded to those words that were both invitation and command: follow me.
And it wasn't too long before they started wondering whether they'd done the right thing. The vision that had seemed so attractive and compelling, a kingdom of justice and peace and healing and abundance, where the first were last and the last first, where strangers were made friends and the excluded brought in: that had seemed exciting, revolutionary even.
And that compelling vision was made real as they saw Jesus heal the sick, practise hospitality to those others deemed unclean, create community, and reveal a new way of looking at the world. But, as they and the disciples who came after them found out, it also brought with it those things Paul lists in the reading we heard from Romans: hardship, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, the sword. That was harder to square with the kingdom Jesus proclaimed.
So what Jesus gives his disciples in today's reading are parables of encouragement. Mustard seeds and yeast are tiny, insignificant, easy to overlook. Yet in these parables they are the means of capacious shelter and bread enough to feed a village. So with the Gospel, and with the disciples' own witness: their very smallness and hiddenness contains a kingdom. The criminal death of a powerless outcast in a backwater of the Empire far from power wrought the salvation of the whole world. Appearances can be deceptive. Size and power are not everything – lessons the contemporary Church could do with relearning.
And for those who were tempted to look back regretfully at what they'd given up to follow Jesus, the kingdom is like treasure hidden in a field, worth selling all you have to possess. Or it's like the merchant who gives everything to gain the pearl of great price. And notice, in Matthew's gospel, that Jesus likens the kingdom to the merchant, not the pearl. The very act of seeking the kingdom is itself revealing of it.
The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast are tales of life stirring in secret, beneath the surface of things. Compare that with the more brazen attempts to demonstrate power emanating from Pyongyang or Moscow, or the jockeying for position of those involved in the Brexit negotiations. In a world that equates kingship with power and domination, it can be tempting to see the kingdom of heaven through the same lens. Viewed that way, it becomes very easy to elide the Church and the kingdom, and to assume that gaining power and influence for the Church is a means of securing the kingdom. From the conversion of Constantine onwards, to the bizarre contortions of the gospel some have felt necessary to hang onto political power in the States, this has been, at best, an uneasy alliance.
But rather than assuming that the kingdom of heaven runs in similar ways to the kingdoms of the world, Jesus invites us to see things differently. Parables provoke new vision. If mustard seeds, yeast, fields, merchants and fishing nets can reveal the kingdom, then perhaps we need to look at reality in a different way. Perhaps, instead of seeking the kingdom 'out there', and feeling disheartened because the world can seem so far from the kingdom and its problems so intractable, perhaps we need to look to the ground beneath our feet, to the everyday stuff of our lives.
For if the kingdom can be hidden in a mustard seed, it can certainly be hidden in you and me. If we take seriously the created nature of things – the goodness with which they are endued by God – then matter can mediate the kingdom. We're used to thinking about this in terms of the sacraments: bread, wine, water, oil, touch as the means through which God acts to pour out his grace. But those elements do not limit God's action: God is not only to be found in the matter of the sacraments. Rather, the fact that God promises to act through the sacraments in particular is an encouragement to us to see all of life as sacramental, with the potential to reveal God's presence.
And that has real implications for how we live and what we do. Do our relationships as parents, partners, colleagues, neighbours, friends, reveal something of the love of God? Do we notice and attend to those who are deemed insignificant in the world – the poor, the homeless, the housebound, the ill, those on whose labour we depend but at whose working conditions we prefer not to look? Does our work, our money, contribute to the common good? If the fields and nets of daily life in Jesus' time can reveal the kingdom, what might it mean in our day to be signs of the kingdom on facebook or twitter? Do we see the world and the people around us as created by God for a purpose, or are they there simply to use to make our lives better?
Learning to see the kingdom hidden in the world is to begin to see as God sees and to act as God acts. No one is so insignificant that they escape his loving notice. Those whom our earthly kingdoms don't have room for are especially welcome in his kingdom. Life does not have to be a competition where we succeed only if another fails, for in God's kingdom no one can flourish at the expense of another. In God's kingdom, creation has value because it is God's work and his gift, and created things find their good in living in accordance with his purposes.
The kingdom has come in Jesus: that much the early disciples believed. The temptation was to look for the difference that made in terms by which the kingdoms of the world operate. The absence of power, influence, credibility of the early Christians led some to doubt. Some fell away from the faith; others faced the temptation to establish the kingdom either by retreating from the world into an enclave of the like-minded, or taking matters into their own hands to establish it. But in these parables Jesus counsels patience and faithfulness. The kingdom has come near in him. From tiny, seemingly insignificant seeds of faith the kingdom will grow. In hidden acts of kindness, integrity, generosity and love its presence is revealed and extended. Those who reveal the kingdom, whose lives make it believable and present, probably won't look like the movers and shakers and influencers of the world. In fact, they'll look a lot like Jesus. What Jesus teaches in today's parables he enacts in his life and ministry. The kingdom was proclaimed by his words and actions, and by the words and actions of his followers as they grew in his image and likeness. And what he said to those first disciples he says also to us: the kingdom has come near. Follow me.