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Psychospiritual Integration Coaching
Enhancing transformational experiences with expert preparation and integration support
Enhancing transformational experiences with expert preparation and integration support
Being True to You's Psychospiritual Integration Coaching supports holistic healing and lasting life changes through transformational experiences. More people are turning to alternative and holistic approaches to heal and resolve a number of mental, emotional, relational, and physical conditions that block one's full expression and potential in life. As you embark upon these new experiences to healing, you discover that proper preparation and integration after these journeys is where positive changes are solidified.
How it Works
Our psychospiritual integration coaches help you find the opportunity in your suffering, identify your core wounds and blocks underlying your challenges, and allow you to pinpoint your power to create positive changes without having to rely solely on external sources. Through our transformational model, you will be guided through your own journey of self-awareness, self-discovery, self-love, and self-refinement. You will have the opportunity to get your life on track by getting in touch with your true self, your true voice, and your true path in life. Your transformational process becomes the same journey of your true self as you discover a greater purpose for your human experience.
Questions? Read our FAQ
Our Psychospiritual Integration Program includes:
Preparation for transformational experiences
Skills & navigation training & holistic healing guidance
Aftercare integration to solidify positive changes
Psychedelic Prep & Integration
Being True To You attracts a large number of individuals using a variety of entheogenic treatments and alternative medicines as a means of psychospiritual growth and healing. These transpersonal adventures of self-discovery can be profoundly life-changing experiences, and we provide the preparation and integration services that are essential for success. Preparation encompasses several elements and guides you in understanding your role in preparing for transformational work, and how to stay alert, present, open and trusting during your journey. Integration follows after your transformational experience and is designed to assimilate your learnings into your daily life, turning peak moments into daily action steps for lasting change.
Testimonial: Chris Defina
"I tried for years to kick heroin, but nothing worked. Since I started coaching with Being True To You I have not had to pay for another treatment program, or get on any prescription drugs, and now I'm almost 2 years sober. I never felt judged or shamed by my coach no matter what mistakes I made, they helped me learn for myself what it takes to end addiction for good."
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"Being True to You is so different from anything I've ever experienced. Since my ibogaine treatment and BTTY coaching, I have not taken a drug or had a drink, or even wanted to, after 10 years of trying to get sober. And now after years of hating myself I can actually look in the mirror each morning and love myself, because I found strength and freedom within myself."
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"I believe the importance to recovery is in your aftercare; you must keep up the momentum of sobriety. Being True to You coaching has shown me that staying sober is a practice and skill that you develop; you don't have to be perfect, you just have to keep improving. You learn to hold your own with the support of community, and helping others to find their true self as well."
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Get outside and do something new! Learn to Fly Fish with the experts from Orvis with free Fly Fishing 101 and 201 classes.
Perfect for beginners of all ages, the Fly Fishing 101 course includes free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging with the Orvis experts at their store at 7737 Kenwood Road. Fly Fishing 101 classes are offered on Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
|Fly Fishing 101 Class Meeting Dates
|April 27
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After completing a 101 class, participants can take their skills to the water to catch their first fish! Fly Fishing 201 classes are taught by Orvis instructors at Pioneer Park in Montgomery.
|Fly Fishing 201 Class Meeting Dates
|April 28
|June 23
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Classes are free, but registration is required. Instructors teach participants how to release all fish safely back into the water.
To register for classes, visit Orvis.com/Kenwood and select "Sign up for 2019 Classes". Participants under the age of 16 will need an adult supervisor. For questions and information, please call Orvis in Kenwood at 513-791-2325.

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After ten mathematical seasons, Finn the Human and Jake the Dog's journey has come to an end as Adventure Time aired its series finale. The Cartoon Network show about a boy and his shapeshifting dog traversing the whimsical Land of Ooo stayed on air longer than what was expected and yet somehow, it didn't feel enough. The show was around for almost a decade and basically raised the Gen Z kids (plus, a whole bunch of adults in the peripheral demographic).
Before AT came into the picture, Western animated cartoons for children in the early-to-mid-2000s could be easily identified between action-driven and comedic shows based on the art style. A series with overarching plotlines were usually drawn with more realistic proportions or in the superhero comic book style, and was set against a backdrop of darker or neutral tones. Shows like Ben10, Samurai Jack, and the anime-inspired Avatar: The Last Airbender were some of the most popular titles from that genre. The comedy toon plots were usually contained within an episode, characters were drawn in a simpler style, and backgrounds were drenched in eye-searingly bright colors. You've got shows like Chowder and Fairly OddParents—while the latter added more characters later on, it always returned to the status quo. If there were any exceptions, they were few and far between.
Pendleton Ward's cartoon could not be neatly categorized in the same manner. Adventure Time may have rainbow landscapes made of candy and thrive on comedic scenarios but all those trappings stored hidden depths rooted in realism. AT could have easily gotten away with merely featuring non-sensical speak and shenanigans and would have successfully captured its target audience. But Adventure Time wanted to do a deep-dive into the human psyche. This drew a large following of older viewers who appreciated the nuanced characters, surreal design, twisted jokes, hella catchy songs, and a solid narrative. The animated series never underestimated the intellectual and emotional capacity of children. Some moral guardians were even worried that the show may have overestimated its young viewers and slapped on a PG rating for good measure.
Adventure Time contained all the elements of a fantasy epic: the intrepid hero, the magical creature, the evil wizard, and the princess (make that plural). The main protagonist, Finn, started the show as a tween who's always ready to fight. However, he struggled with insecurities and failures but eventually found emotional maturity as he aged (as does his voice actor Jeremy Shada) throughout the show. When Princess Bubblegum rejected Finn, he cried out all the pain and it took several episodes before he finally moved on. Jake may act really smooth, but is really anxious about his role as both Finn's guardian and father to his Rainicorndog hybrid children. Even the ear-grating Lemongrab can be slightly sympathetic since he was created by Princess Bubblegum without knowing his true purpose. He blames PB for his existential crisis, finds his situation, uh, unacceptable, and lashes out at everyone.
The most tragic character in the series is Ice King, who at first seemed like a cardboard cutout villain with a penchant for kidnapping princesses. The wizard would often interfere with Finn and Jake or obviously lure them to his castle. He turns out to be a very lonely individual with only penguins as his companions inside the castle.
Simon's experiences were played out like the magical counterpart of dementia. There were moments were Finn and Jake treated him like shit even after the fact and you couldn't help feeling bad for the guy.
In a sea of gung-ho cartoon heroes, several male characters in Adventure Time are emotionally vulnerable—a trait rarely encouraged in men. And when you're a kid, you tend to identify with the fictional characters in media. Seeing characters who aren't straight up black or white on the morality scale but are inherently flawed (and may do questionable actions) are far more relatable. A valuable lesson to teach both kids and adults is to be more honest with one's feelings and never hesitate to talk to someone. Because even in this day and age, men are still pressured to push it down and keep it all in.
Marceline was your typical rebellious character until she was revealed to be something more. As an immortal vampire, she experienced abandonment issues from both Simon, her father Hunson Abadeer, and even PB. She worries about outliving her loved ones and longs for the sweet release of death. Princess Bubblegum, the great ruler of the Candy Kingdom, deals with shouldering everyone's burden at the cost of her personal relationships.
"Oh my glob!" could have been written off as Buffy Speak but the phrase actually hinted at a four-faced religious entity named Grob Gob Glob Grod, who plays a vital role in the story later on.
Most importantly, Adventure Time reminds us that every action has a lasting effect and may lead to consequences. Following the episode where both of Princess Bubblegum's experiments are locked in an eternal laser battle, the opening credits reflect this change adding both Goliad and Stormo atop the Candy Kingdom castle. Once the Lich, one of the show's antagonists, was released from the ancient tree, he terrorizes the citizens throughout the series and has even killed off characters. When Finn loses an arm, he continues adventuring in the later season with a cyborg replacement. Despite the Land of Ooo's high fantasy design, there's no quick fix that could solve problems nor does it bounce back to status quo at the beginning of the next episode. Not even the setting is safe from a heavy dose of realism. The whole magical world of Ooo was the result of nuclear fallout from the Mushroom War. The setting is revealed to be a post-apocalyptic Earth and the landscape was formed by decades of mutation.
Adventure Time's success set a new trend in the animation industry, proving that serious doesn't necessarily mean dark and gritty. The Cartoon Network show housed some great talent who went on to make their own titles. In fact, former storyboard artist and songwriter for AT, Rebecca Sugar, created the popular show Steven Universe on the same network. Steven Universe features overt pro-LGBT themes and most recently, a lesbian wedding (which would have been unthinkable a decade prior). Patrick McHale, who also worked on the show, created an Emmy Award-winning animated mini-series called Over The Garden Wall, a cartoon that told American folklore in the visual style of a Hayao Miyazaki epic.
While not necessarily a direct influence, it paved the way for other quirky toons to get greenlit as well. CN had the recently concluded Regular Show, a workplace sitcom that later on revealed a sci-fi-driven storyline. Disney aired the likes of Gravity Falls, which was like the kiddie version of Twin Peaks with a lot less murder, and Star Vs. The Forces of Evil, a deconstruction of the magical girl genre strongly influenced by Sailor Moon.
The simple and vibrant CalArts aesthetic may have been met with divisive reception recently due to a saturated market (See: the issue with the Thundercats and She-Ra reboot), but we still give credit to a show that pioneered a type of visual storytelling, which broke boundaries.
Adventure Time may have ended its reign, but the show's legacy will live on in our hearts…and with comic book adaptations, video games, defictionalized TCGs, and a buttload of officially licensed (and bootlegged) merchandise.


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Bad Breath isn't much fun for anyone - who wants kisses on the couch from a pet with a smelly mouth?
Bad breath is most commonly caused by dental disease, but can also be caused by growths in the mouth, or something stuck in or between your pet's teeth.
Poor dental health can reduce the lifespan of your pet by about 2 years because it causes damage to kidneys and liver, and sometimes even damages the valves in your pet's heart and causes heart disease.
In the short term, dental disease is painful - Gingivitis alone is enough to make anyone's mouth sore and uncomfortable, but when this is not addressed it progresses to loss of bone around the tooth and tooth instability, or tooth root abscesses. At this late stage of dental disease, extraction of the tooth is often the only solution to the problem.
Chipped or fractured teeth are also a common problem, and in the short term lead to dental pain for a few days until the nerve root dies, and then later a tooth root abscess forms when bacteria from the mouth invade the root canal and eat away the bone around the tip of the root of the tooth.
Great dentistry relies on the same equipment that you would expect from your own dentist - high speed drills, scaling and polishing equipment, and digital dental x-ray. Without Dental X-ray your vet cannot evaluate what is happening beneath the gum line, and in many cases this is just where the problem lies. Our vets are highly trained in other advanced dentistry techniques such as nerve blocks, and less traumatic extraction procedures to ensure the dentistry we perform gets your pet's mouth healthy and comfortable right away. We can also provide pulp capping and root canal treatments to salvage teeth where this is appropriate.
Dental procedures are provided every weekday, and we also provide free dental checks for owners who are concerned about their pets dental health. In many cases, some simple advice and diet changes can avoid significant dental problems in the future.
Dentistry and Dental Care
I think we all know that our pets have teeth – they're the things that let your dog destroy your plants and your cat carry the frog in from outside for your pleasure! As in humans, the health of their teeth and gums has a large impact on their overall health and quality of life. It is now well documented that proper dental care can add 2-4 years to your pet's life.
Imagine how your mouth would feel and taste (and smell!) if you didn't clean your teeth regularly. Imagine having a really bad toothache and not being able to tell anyone about it. Our pets feel pain just like we do, but are not always very good at telling us when they are uncomfortable or sore. When they wake up in the morning they just get on with their lives as best they can with their sore mouth.
In most cases, owners are unaware that there is a problem, not because they don't care about their pets, but because these problems are hidden away in the mouth. Most animals will continue to eat despite advanced disease. Can you imagine how bad dental disease would have to get to make you stop eating for more than a day? Your pet eats because it is hungry, so it will continue to eat despite the pain
Bad breath and subtle behavioural changes (such as reduced playing) are often the only hints until the pain becomes unbearable. Drooling, dropping food and reluctance to eat or be handled around the face are more obvious signs that something is wrong. Unfortunately for our pets at this stage their disease is very severe and it may take years for such signs to develop.
You will be amazed at the appearance and smell of your pet's mouth after a dental, and also be surprised at their new lease on life, improved demeanor, and love for food once again!
Through our vet's post graduate training, skills and equipment we are educated and equipped to recognise and treat all forms of dental disease, including those that are frequently overlooked. We can all work together to help achieve a comfortable mouth for every pet.
How do I know if my pet has dental disease?
Signs that your pet might be in need of a dental care might include any combination of bad breath, reluctance or difficulty chewing, chewing on one side, drooling, decreased appetite, face rubbing or pawing, reluctance to be handled around the mouth,or swelling around the face. Inside the mouth you may see red, swollen or bleeding gums, tartar accumulation, broken teeth, discolored teeth, loose teeth, or ulcers.
If you suspect a problem, it's best to arrange a dental check for your pet with one of our veterinarians. It's also worth keeping in mind that animals don't always tell us when they are uncomfortable, so regular check ups are recommended whether you have noticed any changes or not.
Is dental treatment painful for pets?
While procedures such as dental cleaning and polishing are generally not uncomfortable (most of us have experienced this at our own dentist), treatment of periodontal disease, extraction of teeth and advanced treatments can cause pain for our patients.
All procedures are carried out under a general anaesthetic so your pet is not aware of and cannot feel what is happening. We minimise any postoperative discomfort by using an integrated pain management approach, which includes preoperative pain medication, local anaesthetic nerve blocks (just like human dentists!) and, when required, pain medication to take home after the procedure.
The majority of pets will be eating within several hours of recovery. In fact, most of our patients have been in moderate or severe pain for a period of time, and so rapidly feel much more comfortable once they have received appropriate treatment.
What can I do to keep my pets teeth clean?
Spending a few minutes a day caring for your pet's teeth can improve your pet's health, improve their breath, make them more comfortable, and save you money on treatment. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that accumulate on the teeth, causing inflammation, infection and damage to the sensitive oral tissues. Home care programs are usually targeted at slowing down plaque, which slows down disease progression. For example, easy-to-feed prescription diets that help prevent tartar recurrence are available. We offer you a peace of mind guarantee when you purchase these products, so that if your pet does not like the diet, you can return it for a complete refund. There is also a very healthy water additive which also inhibits plaque formation and many patients have benefitted from this being added to their drinking water each day. There are many other ways plaque buildup can be reduced, and not all solutions suit all patients or their owners, so we'll work with you to create a program that works for them, and you.
Want more information on dental disease?
It is hard to give a full discussion of all the dental diseases and treatment options. Please give us a call or make an appointment to bring your pet down for a dental examination and we can see what needs to be done, and give you some dental care solutions to allow you to keep your pets teeth healthy for life.
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Many studies have shown that 80% of dogs over 3 years of age have some degree of peridontal disease. Peridontal disease develops when plaque accumulates on the tooth surface and becomes calcified into tartar. This process results in an the development of gingivitis, bone loss, tooth mobility and ultimately tooth loss. There are several ways of preventing dental disease developing and one of these is using Greenies Dental Chews.
Cleans Teeth We recommend that pet owners give their pet's teeth the same level of care and concern that they give their own. Neglecting your dog's oral health can lead to serious health issues that go way beyond the gum line, and can contribute to liver, kidney and heart disease. But it's not easy! Most dogs don't like having their teeth brushed unless they've been trained to accept it when they were puppies. Greenies dental chews can help. Used once a day, Greenies dental chews will keep your dog's teeth sparkling and getting them to "brush" is never a fight when a product tastes as good as this one does.
Chewing Is Important Dogs need to chew! It's part of their nature and is also important to their overall well-being. That's because the more dogs chew, the more they work their teeth and mouth. This results in cleaner teeth, healthier gums and even fresher breath. Greenies dental chews are a marriage of two things that are important for the health and happiness of your dog - dental cleaning and chewing enjoyment! If you bend a Greenies dental chew, the first thing you'll notice is how it flexes. It has a softer texture that allows your dog's tooth to actually penetrate, which helps reduce plaque and tartar over a wider area of his tooth.
Edible, Soluble and Digestible. All Great Things! Greenies dental chews are 100% edible which means that there isn't anything in it that your dog can't eat and enjoy. Greenies dental chews are easy to digest and highly soluble (that means that they break down easily in the digestion process). The key to solubility lies in the proteins used to make the product. 4 high-quality, easily digested proteins are used as the building blocks of the dental chew. This protein combination gives Greenies its irresistible chewiness and is the reason why the product will break down quickly in your dog's digestive system. In fact, scientists showed that after 24 hours in a simulated digestion test, a whole petite Greenies dental chew was reduced to absolute mush! Greenies dental chews are 95.7% digestible - that's more than your average dry dog food (80-85%). That means that your dog's body can easily utilize all those good vitamins and minerals. The chewy texture of Greenies dental chews actually makes it easier for dogs to them into delicious little bits that are easy to swallow and digest. The chewy texture also helps control tartar and plaque build up doggie breath too!
Designed for All Dogs Who knew that the shape of a dog's skull could affect the way it bites? It took a whole new way of looking at dogs to realise that a one-size-fits all approach to dental chews just wasn't the right solution. Even though dogs have the largest degree of size variation of any species in the world, most dog treats and chews are designed with a one-type-fits-all approach. Pioneering research data uncovered distinct anatomical differences between different types of dogs. This research moved Greenies dental chews away from the industry standard to be the first dental chew designed to accommodate how different dogs naturally bite and chew. Traditionally, pet chews are designed strictly based on the size and weight of a dog. But research showed that it is the texture and shape of a dental chew are just as important as size when it comes to how dogs chew. The research that led to Greenies dental chews is based on in-depth biometric studies which analyzed canines unique physiologies, including anatomical differences between dogs of different body weight, shape, skull shape and bite force all factors that helped establish chewing patterns for each of the three major skull types. The data unveiled exactly how different dogs chew and how hard they bite, so even dogs with the weakest bite force could enjoy all the benefits of Greenies. This break-through research gave way to a new range of textures for Greenies dental chews. The result is a dental chew that maximizes the health benefits for all dogs, no matter their size or shape. Dog owners wont have a problem finding the right Greenies for their dog, because the biometrics are built into each of the five available chew sizes


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Cambodia has recently gotten into every photographers most wanted destinations list, mainly because of the amazing Angkor Wat temples, which we cover in this trip. Our photography trip starts in the capital city where we have some amazing new viewpoints in store for you, and enjoy the laidback athmosphere of this city, we proceed to Battambang to capture local life and end with an extensive study in Photography of the temples of Angkor Wat and surrounding areas.
Cities and highlights covered: Phnom Penh -The Killing fields – Battambang – Siem Riep – Angkor Wat – Koh Ker Temple Complex
Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and pro photographers.Travel by private a/c car or minibus Moderate elevation changes and some walking. (*non-photographers also welcome)
Arrive in Phnom Penh en transfer to your hotel. Evening scene at the Phnom Penh Skyline (if flight does not arrive late)
This morning we visit and photograph the infamous S-21 Prison, Toeul Sleng, and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Evening photography possible of the Phnom Penh night Skyline at the Blue hour. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
We rise early to capture images of Phnom Penh waking up. We visit the royal palace of Cambodia and visit a local market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
After breakfast head to Cambodia's second largest city, Battambang, a French Colonial town more sleepy and charming than Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. We make some photo stops on the road from local life and village culture. Overnight in Battambang.
Early photoshoot of Battambang's largest market, with many scenes to shoot. Then back to the hotel for breakfast. Free time at the hotel and Lunch. In the afternoon we photograph monks, locals, and activities along Battambang's riverfront park, Stung Sangke. After Dinner overnight in our Battambang Hotel.
This morning we board the sensational and rudimentary "Bamboo Train," and spend a few hours exploring small villages, and rice fields. In the afternoon, depending on time and our energy levels, we visit and photograph a brick factory, ice factory and/or a community living along the abandoned train tracks.
Transfer from Battambang to Siem riep. Overnight in Siem Riep.
We start the day with an amazing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Then we proceed to visit this main temples and shoot the details and some scenes with monks. Later in the day we visit Angkor Thom – the ancient city capital of Angkor. Then we head to Bayon. This temple, originally constructed about the early 13th Century, shows over a hundred serenely smiling Buddha faces which will keep any photographer happy for hours of shooting. We proceed to visit some more small temples if time allows. Back to the hotel and visit the evening market in Siem Riep for dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Riep.
Koh Ker is a whole temple town, the second largest of the ancient Khmer civilization. Due to its remote location, Koh Ker can still be called a "lost city in the jungle". It remains to be an off the beaten track destination, though it's indeed one of the most amazing excavation sites you can imagine. We also visit the Beng Mealea temples. This is a full day of visiting. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Riep.
We travel by bus to the floating villages on Cambodia's largest lake, the Tonle Sap. We walk around to inpect the area and then use small boats to better observe and photograph a floating market. Have a lunch at our boatman's house, then we proceed to Beng Mealea Temple for our afternoon shoot. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Free morning to relax at the hotel, afternoon visit to Les Artisans D'Angkor, where we can photograph the local people working on Khmer Art. Late afternoon we have a lesson of Photo Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Siem Riep.
After breakfast we head to the airport for our flight to your end destination.
All teaching done by professional photographers and guides that know the locations very well
Accommodations based on shared double room
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Photography guidance
Transport (A/C car, minibus or tuk tuk)
All entrance fees Model fees, guides setup, assistants and special entree fees for specific locations
International travel to this destination and domestic flights if applicable.Any kind of insurance
Other personal expenses, e.g. laundry, phone calls, gifts etc. Tips for local guide and staff
Accommodation is included for all nights in the price of this tour and based on shared double room. Extra charges apply for single occupancy.
sometimes we eat local food and go to restaurants on the way. Some areas are remote so will eat local (clean) food.
Our trips are designed for photographers in small groups, contact us for the rates by email (mention which tour you would like to book and how many people in your party) and we send you a detailed price list for your desired period. If you are a single photographer and would like to join one of these trips then send us an email and we will send you all planned trips for the year: firstname.lastname@example.com
PAYABLE TO: Asia 4 You Co Ltd, based in Onnut 53 Yeek 1-7, Ket Praweth Bangkok 10250.
Bangkok Bank: Account Number: 232-481172-4
Branch: Seacon Square SWIFT code is BKKBTHBK
Email payment slip to: firstname.lastname@example.com
We meet in the capital city of Bangkok or Phnom Penh to start our photo adventure. FOR CAMBODIA: You need an international passport which is valid for 6 months after date of departure, you will also need to buy a Cambodian visa on entry at the airport which is an easy and quick procedure, please bring two photographs and 30 USD (check online for any changes in these requirements).
Beach Extensions
Why not extend your stay in on of the most beautiful beaches of the world. We take care of your extensions to relax and enjoy your holiday even more.
City Extension Bangkok
We have an amazing extension in Bangkok, where we visit the photographic highlights of the Big Mango, and a visit to South Bangkok and the old capital city of Ayuthaya, contact us for more information, it can be a pre-or post trip for the Cambodia Program as you will likely arrive and depart in Bangkok from your international flights.


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Songs We Sing, 08/30 - 09/01/13 - Fellowship Bible Church
This weekend, our lead pastor, Joe Hishmeh, introduced our new series, "Deep and Wide," where he shared the vision for the new series, and how a follower of Jesus is always used by God when he or she is available. You can listen to or watch the entire message and service here. Here's our service plan from this weekend:
"Before The Throne" (A) [Charitie Lees Bancroft, arr. by The Modern Post] "Hosanna" (E) [Brooke Ligertwood] Greeting Time/Announcements Message - "Deep & Wide: A Follower of Jesus is Always Used" [Joe Hishmeh] Communion Song - "I Surrender All" (Bb) [Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter, Winfield Scott Weeden] "Jesus Take All Of Me (Just As I Am)" (C) [Brenton Brown, Charlotte Elliott] "Hallelujah to My King" (C) [Paul Baloche, Brenton Brown] Dismissal
Thoughts: It was a solid weekend of worship, and a good kickoff to our new series. Sarah Oldberg co-led this weekend, and she always does an awesome job. We also had two brand-new team members this weekend, Eric Dehner on drums and Aron Montaini on lead guitar, and they did great in their first weekend! I love to see our team grow and more people getting involved in leading our congregation in worship!
For our singing this weekend, we sang songs that established our foundation, hope, and security in the gospel ("Before The Throne," "Hallelujah To My King"), and then songs that helped us respond to God's goodness and mercy with surrender and obedience ("Hosanna," "I Surrender All," "Jesus Take All Of Me (Just As I Am)"). I loved the songs that we had the opportunity to sing together, and I love where God is leading us as a church. We are heading out on an incredible journey, and I can't wait to see what happens, and how we impact our community as a result!
- Bill
What were your thoughts or experiences from your worship gathering this weekend?


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Play Day
Play Day, a fun-filled, child-driven environment where children engage in age-appropriate activities and play, is offered to junior and senior kindergartners as an optional extension of the kindergarten day.
Imagination reigns at Play Day! Under the leadership of experienced Chicago City Day School faculty, the School has created in Play Day a joyful, magical environment where boys and girls have rollicking good times. The highest priority is placed on outdoor play and excursions. They roll in the leaves on sunny fall days, make angels in the snow in the winter, and plant vegetables in the spring. The children have full use of the School's expansive grounds. Those times when the Play Day children choose to be indoors, they "hang out" in a magical "cabin," designed especially for them. They play with Legos, dress-up togs, puppets, dolls, etc. Each day, youngsters enjoy listening to adults read from enchanting storybooks, the kind that will make them eager to decode words on their own. In short, Play Day affords children ample unscheduled, independent, "non-screen" time to be creative, to reflect, and to decompress.
Participation in Play Day is optional. Parents may choose to enroll their child for any combination of days.


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Fashion photographer Javier Cortés shoots video with the same camera he uses for stills: a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
The renowned landscape photographer shares how he created his book, Home Patch, and the professional benefits of publishing photobooks.
2018 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner Laura Morton on capturing the similarities bridging wealth divides in two Californian cities.
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New to photo printing, or looking to brush up on your knowledge? Read Canon's handy guide to the most useful photo printer terms.
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It IS Wednesday, sure, but I was on a course yesterday, and 'Trailer Wednesday' lacks alliteration. And today it will also lack content.
What's this movie? You'll be like, "is this some kind of rom-com nightmare?" But then about half-way through it all changes in a quite funny way! I won't spoil it. Just watch it.
Here's a book trailer for the latest by Maureen Johnson, The Last Little Blue Envelope. It is the sequel to 13 Little Blue Envelopes.
Ta daa! The end.


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One can become really surprised by how many people are addicted to alcohol. Addiction affects the family and anyone who surrounds the person which is very dangerous. People use various methods in assisting the addicts without being too involved in their business. One of those methods is Alcohol Anonymous that provides a platform for addicts to come and share their stories with people with the same condition. Through sharing they are liberated and encouraged to stop depending on alcohol as well as bonding with other members who support each other. AA gives people coins that represent the days and months that they have been able to stay sober from the addiction.These coin tokens are available in different materials and colors which represent different meanings. There is even a coin for staying sober for a day. Below are some of the benefits that AA tokens have o the recipients.
The tokens at thetokenshop.com really boost someone as it shows how far they have come from and that they should just ensure they stay sooner in order to get to their target. Being sober can be very difficult but when one has the tokens they are able to remember the challenges they have endured in order to be where they are and it shows one that they are really strong. The token motivates them a lot making them even want to beat their targets.They get to see the importance of taking care of themselves by not harming their bodies with the toxins that come with alcohol and drugs. When one earns the token it becomes a really good booster to their strength of staying sober and wanting to better their lives. When a person earns their first coin they usually have an anticipation on the next time they can be able to earn another one.
The tokens that they receive usually help them to keep sober and even want to stay sober.It is a form of boosting their confidence in themselves and knowing that it is their effort and strengths that will get them through the dark days.When they view the token they see the commitment that they have made to make their lives better and not to destroy it with being addicts. Read more facts about AA coins at http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/13/opinions/david-chappelle-trump-opinion-obeidallah/index.html.
The coins help them a lot In the journey of recovering and bettering themselves and their lives. When one stays sober without taking any alcohol or drugs the more coins they are able to get. When one earns a lot of coins they are able to show people for how long they have been sober therefore they can celebrate. Giving out the token is a nice way of boosting them in even wanting to be sober and it shows that someone is showing them the support that they need, learn here!


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I-80 traffic stop yields hundreds of identity theft, fraud charges
Three New York men are in the Centre County Correctional Facility after state police reported the discovery of fraudulent credit cards during a traffic stop Tuesday.
Baohuan Chen, 34, Sheng Hua Wu, 21, both of Brooklyn, and Hai Kun Li, 29, of Elmhurst, face a total of 184 counts each on four charges: identity theft, fraud, dealing in proceeds of illegal activities and possessing instruments of crime.
State police at Rockview stopped a minivan traveling westbound on Interstate 80 for speeding and making a lane change without using a turn signal, according to the criminal complaint. Police discovered 91 credit cards with the names of various people on them, according to court documents. A check of the cards revealed discrepancies between the card numbers and the banks they belong to, police said.
The men were arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker, who set bail at $75,000 for each. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for April 15.


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How do you celebrate and promote a University's alumnae network?
Role/Skills used: Brand Strategy, Logo Design, Sketching, Print Design
Columbia University's first University-wide women's conference celebrated the powerful alumnae network. It was a weekend long event full of workshops, panels, networking opportunities and famous speakers, including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
As the creative lead for the visual identity, I ensured the design reflected key principles outlined through conversations held with the conference co-chairs, planning committee, and alumnae volunteers. These included: Being Bold, Sharing Opportunities, Empowering One Another, Simplicity and Clarity.


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I'm going to admit something here that I can't discuss with my family: I suffer from borderline personality disorder.
I've tried explaining this to them, but it never goes well. They tell me I need to pray, that god will grant me peace...all the usual garbage that people who don't believe in therapy vomit out to people who desperately need it in order to keep the brain from lashing out against themselves.
If you've read my past blog posts you can probably see that my family is essentially a giant group of triggers, as well as potentially part of the source of my disorder.
It doesn't feel right blaming them for my brain lashing out against me, and part of the person I am wants to make excuses for them. I want to understand why they stood by while my grandfather molested children. I want to understand my mother's use of the silent treatment with her kids, or my aunts regularly comparing me to my older cousin and finding me coming up short. I love them in my own broken way, and the mantra growing up was that, "no one loves you like family."
I'm used to feeling judged, but occasionally I can't handle it in a healthy way. In the past I've lashed out, against myself mostly. I've never treated myself like I like myself, because largely I do not. Because I don't like myself I find myself very suspicious of anyone who claims to love me. I assume they don't know the real me, because if they did they would make a run for it.
So the things I've talked about here: my mother's refusal to talk to me when she first learned I was an atheist, my best friend of a decade abruptly cutting off communication, my family's judgement of my inability to forgive the man who molested me... I may write about them with an air of disgust--but in person all of that disgust is focused inwards.
I don't know what I hope to achieve by writing about this here. I'm currently in a "devaluation" cycle and I'm just basically spending my free time doing my best to stay calm. It wasn't even something big that triggered me, just a friend saying to me and another mutual friend, "________ I love everything about you. Carol, I love everything except your nervousness."
I've basically dissected that off-hand comment to the point where I have utterly convinced myself that yet another person is sick of my crap. Do I know that I'm over-analyzing? Oh, hell yes. The real son-of-a-bitch that comes with a personality disorder is that pure logic like that doesn't fucking register.
I am not some girl interrupted who wants to boil your bunnies. I am an emotional person who, on a good day will give you the shirt off my back and a shoulder to cry on. I just don't really believe that anyone would possibly want to deal with me on my bad days of crying and hating myself.
I know that this post is only loosely connected to atheism, I could try and force a connection. Growing up I was taught that there was this being who loved unconditionally, provided you didn't kill his love for you with sin. The "sins" of my sexual awakening, my religious doubts and rebellion against my family tortured me in ways that I can only hint at. If I was shitty enough to make god stop loving me, then what was I supposed to expect from mere mortals?
I don't know how to end this blog post. Like I said, I'm not in a good place mentally, so my usual pithy remarks are absent.
This isn't a cry for help, it's just admitting I'm not as strong as I wish I were.
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You seem to have a keen awareness of your situation. I have experienced that so-called love that only a family can provide. It is debilitating at best. The shortcomings of your family are NOT your shortcomings in turn. Outside of a truly compassionate understanding friend I can only recommend a professional counselor/therapist to give you guidance & help you cope with your issues. It helped me at an earlier stage in my own life. I wish you well.
Hi Carol :)
One thing you pin-point is crucial to the understanding of how the devastating and humiliating dogma of Christianity (and any religion that defines normal (and healthy) human behaviour and reactions) is sinful, dirty and shameful.
It leads to self-loathing and feelings of worthlessness. Freedom from religion may provide instant liberation from those shackles, but the truth is, if parents have been mind-controlling you with the "God's love for you is the only real love worth having/God will love you if you don't sin" sentences, it takes quite some time to alter the brain to attune to the freedom that atheism provides. Luckily, the brain is fluid in its ability to lay out new pathways and form new connections (I better stop before a certain neuroscientist will arrest me for being too sloppy with the physiology) but you get the idea. This is excellent news for all of those in need of therapy. Yay!
I am in cognitive therapy to beat depression and anxiety. To top it all off, I'm completely and entirely estranged from my family. This was my choice, because I understood that they were only adding to my depression. A huge problem for patients in therapy (or people in need of therapy) is something the experts call "expressed emotions", meaning your next of kin, friends and family telling you how they feel about your illness and treatment thereof. It can seriously impede the patent's progress.
I've had to to battle with myself to actively convince myself that I am worth something, and that I am worth something on my own and for myself. They consequently regarded my younger brother to be much more intelligent than me. My dad even said at one point "[name of my brother] is the bright mind of this family". I'm in law school and graduated top of my class in high school, so it should be pretty obvious that I'm intellectually capable of a tonne of stuff, but for years and years, I only thought I was lucky mixed in with a lot of hard work and discipline. I did something last week that made my depressive brain admit defeat and I cried because I realized that what my dad had been saying was SO wrong.
You say pure logic doesn't fucking register. I don't know what having a PD feels like, but I do know a thing or two about how reason and logic evading the brain entirely feels like, even if it's THERE. Obviously, Carol, you demonstrate that you are capable of logical thinking. It's just so damned hard to get the entire brain to follow.
The fact that you were molested makes me really fucking angry at the person who did this to you. It's kind of "expressed emotions" when your family thinks you should forgive that sack-of-lard. I'm completely with you on the "no-forgiveness" line because if you forgive, it's demeaning to yourself. It's such a grave offense - one of the worst - and someone need to give you a medal for surviving this. I am in complete awe of your strength, girl.
I've often contemplated what being strong means. I always thought it meant the ability to counteract and stop bad things from happening to you, since the opposite would be vulnerability. But I've come to think of it in a new way. Being strong can mean those things, but it sure as hell also includes enduring extreme hardships, not with a straight back, but sobbing and crying like a baby on the bathroom floor. That's okay. That's human. And letting your body react the way it must is, to me, a way of being true to yourself. And therein is where the strength lies, methinks.
I did NOT mean to write a damned essay to you, but I was just so inspired to share, because you're so brave to put this out there.
Ed's advice is great. Get therapy. I don't know, but I think it would be okay for a patient to inquire about the therapist's beliefs, because I've seen psychologists doing research on "therapy involving God bladibladiblah" and I think for us atheists, it's important for us to have the possibility of complete openness with the therapist without the slightly judgmental nanosecond which I think is unavoidable. We have different views on how to treat others, not to mention our views on sex, sin and guilt.
I wish you nothing but the best.
It doesn't feel right blaming them for my brain lashing out against me, and part of the person I am wants to make excuses for them. I want to understand why they stood by while my grandfather molested children. I want to understand my mother's use of the silent treatment with her kids, or my aunts regularly comparing me to my older cousin and finding me coming up short. I love them in my own broken way, and the mantra growing up was that, "no one loves you like family."
I can attest that 1) professional therapy worked for me and 2) it helps to have someone important to you root for you. At the same time you avoid toxic encounters (e.g. from your family), keep looking for people out there who act mentally healthy and who allow you to learn from them.
One thing that helped me feel better about myself was imagining other people in the same predicament, and realizing that they deserve love and support. I.e. it's an outside-in approach to realizing that 1) I deserve love and support and 2) there really are people out there who feel good about helping people like me (us). In fact, going back to school at age 61, I'm surprised constantly by the number of people (in this case other students) who are going through the same problems. In one of my current classes, even an instructor fully of daily anxiety has asked for my advice, because I could open up and tell him that I've been there.
It seems it's easy to confuse forgiveness with acceptance. What Erock68Ia is describing is really acceptance, in my book. Now, I'm not saying forgiving won't get you anywhere, but if you feel that it will demean you the slightest to constantly strive for forgiveness as the ultimate goal, you might be in for a long and painful wait. I am very clear with myself on this: I am not forgiving any of the horrible things my family said and did to me, but I am actually coming into a pretty good place, and I can feel that I'm moving on -without striving for forgiveness. I also make it a rule not to forgive anyone who doesn't ask for forgiveness, and even if they do ask for forgiveness, it's never granted without proper and careful consideration. It's one of my safeguards.
I am in no way telling you what you should do or how you should feel (that would be horrible), but I just thought I should share with you that healing is fully possible without forgiving. Forgiveness is the mantra of Christianity. Forgiving someone can be a good thing, but it's not a prerequisite to moving on and finding peace.
In the session I had on Thursday with my therapist, we discussed forgiveness on a general basis, and he was clear with me: "It's not your task to forgive them. Your job is to accept the past, which is not the same as condoning their actions". This may not work for everyone, but it sure as hell helps me.
And if something helps you, then go for it! :)
"It's not your task to forgive them. Your job is to accept the past, which is not the same as condoning their actions".
That's a good quote. It was what it was, and it is what it is. I'm not trying to be cute here--well not entirely, but just recognizing realities is a big step. I could add "que sera, sera" (what will be will be), but no! As far as the future is concerned (and for that matter, some of the present), we have choices we can make to change things, or learn to be more optimistic.
I used to have this self-criticizing voice in my head, and I constantly felt inadequate, and vulnerable to attack. It surprised me how easy it was to say to myself "Shhhh, give yourself a break. You wouldn't criticize others like that". Forgiving myself for some things came easier too, just realizing that I'd forgive others for those things, so why not myself?
Count me among those who think Irock's definition of "forgive" is not the correct one.
It is a good thing to be able to put a past hurt (whether it is small, or in this case, titanic) behind you, at least to the point where it isn't always at the forefront of your thoughts, and deal with your current life, but that doesn't mean that anger at injustice is itself unjustified or a bad thing.
Even if you "put it behind you" it's OK for your anger to flare up when you are reminded of the situation. It's also most emphatically OK to refuse to have anything to do with the person ever again, especially when it's clear they'd do the same thing again.
I reserve forgiveness, as properly defined, for people who realize that what they did was wrong--not just upsetting to you, but wrong--and are taking steps to make sure they don't do it again.
Even then the magnitude of some acts is so great, you might still want nothing to do with them, and that's perfectly fine. It's your life, you are an adult, you get to choose who you spend it with. Your family, for refusing this, is in essence actually condoning what happened much as they seem to insist you should do, and that's just evil on their part (I am assuming they believe it happened, if not, their anger at you is likely based on their belief you are making false accusations, something that would be worthy of their condemnation if it were true).
Rewrite your story in your own mind as told from the viewpoint of someone who is on your side completely. Let this new version be your truth.
I am sorry that you have so much to deal with. Take comfort from the fact that you are not alone.
Sounds similar to my own, but I seem to do ok, mostly. I left the day after HS, and tried to cut loose where I could. Sadly many families seem twisted, one way or another. Looking for normals seems just about a lost cause, and trying to find 'Never-land' just more of the same. It does seem that others can make us crazy, but we can choose who we attempt to bond with.
It really does help to take care of yourself, via personal health, and 'exposure'. Saying 'NO' or 'YES' at the right times, is a worthwhile thing to learn. Sadly some people are 'sucks' for time and sanity, they can be the people you also love...;p(
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Lesson 1
Jury Nullification
Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict of "Not Guilty" despite its belief that the defendant is guilty of the violation charged. The jury in effect nullifies a law that it believes is either immoral or wrongly applied to the defendant whose fate they are charged with deciding.
Since 2015, the topic of jury nullification has slowly been gaining recognition, and the courts do not want people to know about this right. Jury nullification allows any juror to judge both the facts of the case as well as the validity of the law itself, meaning if the jury finds a law to be unjust—even if they know the defendant to be guilty—they can rule in the defendant's favor. Throughout the decades, judges have tried to stifle this legal tradition by prohibiting attorneys from informing the jury..
Ironically enough, the matter drew attention thanks to some overzealous police officers who disobeyed a court order by removing activists from the front of a Colorado courthouse. The activists were passing out jury nullification literature, and had been given permission to do so by a federal judge.
With the failed "War on Drugs" and the highest incarceration rate of all Western Nations, could jury nullification be a means for American citizens to finally take matters into their own hands and repair the damage caused by the Prison-Industrial-Complex?
Opponents of jury nullification claim it is "undemocratic," and that laws are to be developed by elected representatives and not citizens. Never mind that democracy doesn't exist in this country or that the election process is a joke, the fact that 1 in 100 Americans are behind bars proves there is not enough power in the hands of the people, and that the laws our so-called elected officials are developing are only causing damage.
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With vigils, rallies, and strikes, 100,000 registered nurses across the country on Wednesday are voicing their growing frustration with what they see as a lack of protections for health care workers risking their lives on the front lines of the Ebola epidemic and other health crises.
"The lack of concern for nurses and patients in a world where corporations have taken over our community health care has been magnified during this deadly Ebola crisis," said Rose Ann DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United (NNU), which organized the day of action.
According to organizers, 71 actions are being held in 16 states, as well as Washington D.C., where nurses held a "die in" outside the White House to illustrate what happens when there is a lack of hospital preparedness.
International solidarity actions are also planned in Canada, Ireland, the Philippines, Spain, and Australia, where nurses are picketing at the G20 summit demanding a heightened response to the global health crisis from the assembled world leaders.
"The lack of concern for nurses and patients in a world where corporations have taken over our community health care has been magnified during this deadly Ebola crisis."
—Rose Ann DeMoro, National Nurses United
"The safety of front-line nurses in Canada and across the world is not negotiable," the United Nurses of Alberta wrote on Twitter in solidarity with the demonstrations.
As the Ebola crisis grew, the nation's nurses were among the first to sound the alarm over the failure of U.S. hospitals to provide adequate equipment and training to health care workers.
"If nurses had not taken to the air waves, to the streets and to the legislatures, there would have been inaction on Ebola," DeMoro continued. She and other public health advocates have warned that the increasing privatization of U.S. hospitals has caused dangerous inconsistencies in protocol.
"The Centers for Disease Control had no power, and Ebola is the latest in health threats, there will be more to come," DeMoro continued. "Hospitals should be forced to spend the money on patient safety that they spend on public relations."
Among other actions, 18,000 nurses are holding a two-day strike at 86 Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics, where, according to NNU, officials have repeatedly dismissed the concerns of health care workers over the erosion of patient care standards. Nurses "see Kaiser's failure to adopt the optimal safeguards for Ebola as symbolic of its overall dismissal of nurses' concerns about patient care," NNU writes.
Nurses are calling for hospitals to provide optimal protective equipment for all health care givers who interact with Ebola patients, including approved full-body hazmat suits and air purifying respirators. Further, they are demanding that all facilities provide continuous, interactive training for all health care staff who might encounter an Ebola patient.
A list of all actions can be found here with updates and images from demonstrations around the world being shared on Twitter.


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There are about ten different ways to describe vigorish and twice as many to define it: English bookies prefer to cut the word down to "vig". American bookies use "juice", "under-juice", "cut" or "take" as well. The French and Greek use the word "gagnotte". In bookie slang there are about five different words, including the "shark's loan"! The origin of the word "vigorish" comes from Russia, where players use this term to define "winnings".
Despite its many names, the Vig comes down to one thing: It is the amount a bookie charges on every placed bet.
Although the term is widely used in betting discussions, very few players know how to accurately calculate the vig of each betting site. Regardless, the expression "this bookie has a high vig" is often used when comparing bookmakers.
Bookies use the vig to secure a certain profit on any event, regardless of the outcome. Οnline bookmakers don't really care which side will end up winning, but instead try to balance the total amount of bets, in order to secure a small commission. This is why, a betting company will usually change the odds and the line. The calculation of the vig is the first step any bookmaker takes before adjusting their odds.
There's no standard amount of vig, given that it depends on the bookmaker's total expenditures and different types of markets. A fairly common commission on Asian bookies is about 2%-5%, while international betting companies set an average vig at about 10% on every event. 1XBET and Marathonbet are two of the bookies that have the lowest vig in the market
There's a really simple way of calculating the vig. For a two outcome event, the vigorish percentage is:
V=100& (1-(p*q)/(p+q))
where the p and q are the decimal payouts for each outcome. This should not be confused with the percentage a punter pays due to the commission. No consistent definition of the percentage of the vigorish can be made without first defining the gambler's behavior under vigorished odds and assuming a win-percentage for the gambler.
A Full Time result bet is offered under the following odds:
Home win: 1,70
Draw: 3,55
Away Win: 5,85
According to the above formula the vig is calculated as follows: {1.1 / [(1 / 1.70) + (1 / 3.55) + (1 / 5.85)]} * 100% = 4%
The 4% percentage is the bookmaker's guaranteed profit for the set. In other words, in order to win €100, you have to bet €104, as shown on the following calculations: 1: 100 / 1,70 = 58.8 €, X: 100 / 28.1 €, 2: 100 / 5.85 = 17.1€.
The same formula applies on two or more outcome events. You just have to add more fractions to find the commission.
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Importance of the vig in betting
The rule is simple: The higher the vig is, the fewer your profits will be. This is often ignored by punters who occasionally get lured by high odds on risky markets. The rates and yields play a major role when you try to accomplish long-term gains and should always be taken into account before placing a bet.
Odds changing: Trying to get a steady vig
Bookmakers have different ways of adjusting odds, especially after they have started to receive the first bets. Some of them will immediatly start adjusting the odds depending on how much money is bet on every outcome. They will consequently lower the odds on the specific outcome to make it less attractive (or even deterrent) to players and will instead raise odds on the other outcomes, in order to balance the total amount of bets.
Calculating the vig and monitoring odds adjustments of specific bookmakers can provide some profitable opportunities to an observant gambler. Do note however, that you have to be extremely careful and well informed before you bet on those higher odds, given that a change may have occurred due to the absence of a team's best footballer.
However, an opportunity can arise when a betting company offers value odds. If for example a bookie starts offering better odds on an "away win or draw", in order to guarantee their commission, a punter can bet on these two outcomes and claim these improved odds, or even cover an initial "home win" bet.
How to deal with the vig
The most important thing to remember in order to avoid an excessive vig is to bet on as few games as possible. It is far preferable that you place single bets, given that when you punt on multiple events, you not only multiply your potential profits, but the vig as well. The fewer, the better.
It is also crucial to carefully monitor any odds changes that may result from excessive wagering on a certain outcome. Don't forget that, besides the software bookies use to calculate the odds, the final adjustment is made by a human being, and wherever a man is involved a mistake can always happen.
If you are observant you must have noticed that betting companies sometimes offer different odds among each other. This is mainly due to the competition between the bookies. A bookmaker who wishes to get a larger share on the total bets, might start to offer his odds before any other betting firm. This can lead to hasty calculations, as not every parameter has been properly assessed, which in turn can result to a profit for a well informed bettor.
Sheer competition between companies has lead to the introduction of the "0% commission" matches. On these promotional bets, bookmakers offer odds devoid of any vig, which in a way means that they are placing a bet against the player. There are two reasons for this move: To claim a better place, on various betting odds comparison websites and to attract potential punters who will place odds in other matches besides the one on offer.
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I inserted a bunch of photos/images into the blogs and I think they really enhance the text and give the flavor of the book. Unfortunately, while putting in the photos, though, I somehow screwed up the order of the blogs and was unable to reorder them correctly. I sent an e-mail to Kaitlyn, asking for help, but it made me worry. What if I mess up the website/blog while she's in Asia? I guess I'm going to have to learn this software better or, as my daughter Julia says, get better at looking up the solutions to software problems on the Internet.
I'm hoping to publish the website in the next few days. I'm anxious to get it "live" and see what folks think about it.


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Expiry Date: 2019/01/14
Ref. JB3854739
Engineering – Kitchen and Laundry Technician
The Cove Rotana Resort
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Maintenance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Kitchen & Laundry Technician you are responsible for all the Kitchen equipments maintenance as instructed by General Mechanical Supervisor while adhering to Hotel policies and procedures, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Ensure that all kitchen equipments are properly maintained and service to upkeep all equipments and to avoid breakdown
• Perform preventive maintenance and completes the turn-over quickly and efficiently in order to satisfy and meet the Guest needs
• Respond to breakdowns of equipments and being available in case of emergency and applying the appropriate action as per Hotel policy and standards
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests' and colleagues' health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should ideally be a licensed high / low pressure boiler operator with previous experiences in a similar role and a proven knowledge in the operation of equipments such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines and / or steam boilers. A good command of English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.


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It's finally here! The 100% Local Music Festival is Friday, Oct. 23, at The Grand Event Center, and the schedule of performers is now set:
5:30 to 6:30 Anna Marie Mitchell
6:45 to 7:45 Jon Manners
8:00-8:30 The Knightingales
8:30 to 8:45 Presentation of Hometown Hero awards
8:45 to 9:45 Wendy Smith and The Zillionaires
10 to close The Counterfactuals
For tickets, go to The Rare Pair in downtown Northfield, or purchase tickets at the door at The Grand Event Center beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Tickets are $25 or $10 for students. See you there!


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Allure Night Club by Orbit Design Studio
Brilliant interior design project in Abu Dhabi by Orbit Design Studio, a multidisciplinary studio with offices in Bangkok, London and Singapore.
From The Cool Hunter:
"Allure overlooks the water and extravagant super yachts of the Yacht Club. It is also connected by a bridge to magnificent five-star The Yas Hotel. But the most amazing part of the nightclub is the view. What you see from its balcony is a real Formula One™ race track."
via The Cool Hunter Orbit Design Studio's websiteArchitecture Interior Design Posted on July 3, 2011


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June 24 (UPI) -- Donald Hall, an author of more than 40 books who served as U.S. poet laureate in 2006, has died at his ancestral home in New Hampshire at the age of 89.
The Boston Globe said Hall's death was announced Saturday by Wendy Strothman, his literary executor.
The Connecticut native's final collection of verse The Selected Poems of Donald Hall was published in 2015. His book of essays A Carnival of Losses: Notes Nearing Ninety is due to go on sale this summer.
U.S. President Barack Obama presented Hall with the National Medal of Arts in 2011, The New York Times noted.
Hall is survived by Philippa Smith and Andrew Hall, his children from his first marriage to Kirby Thompson. They divorced in 1969 and Hall married poet Jane Kenyon, with that union lasting 23 years until Kenyon's death in 1995.
Additional survivors include five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.


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The Panasonic GH3 - The camera for bad boy and bad girl photographers everywhere/
Don't mention APS-C sensors being bigger, this thing eats D5200's for breakfast. There is not one single mm. of it thats retro. This is a now camera through and through. It would give the finger to wimpy lookaleicas if it could be bothered to acknowledge them. Oscar who?
This thing stands toe to toe with Nikons, Canons and Sonys and says "Are you talking to me?"
I absolutely love it. I picked it up, bolted on the battery grip, added a 12-35mm f/2.8 zoom and dropped to my knees repeating "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy" Mines black. Black as a black hole, and just as dangerous. Page one of the manual might as well say, "If you can't take great photographs with this, go and train to be a Pilates instructor."
Its a camera for all the family, if your family is the Soprano's.
So here it is, the neo-bauhaus, quasi-industrial, faux-brutalist, all-metal, weather sealed, BIG new camera from Panasonic, The GH3. Don't even think of dissing it!!
To read some of the reviews of the GH3, you might have been expecting the above. I think I half expected it to jump out of the box and bite me! In reality you have a mid-sized, pretty light (even with the battery grip on) DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) with no concessions whatsoever to photographic history other than a passing similarity to a (D)SLR. Its VERY modern.
So is this the mirrorless revolution finally arrived? Well the answer to that is probably yes. But if you like knobs, buttons and dials, you'll like this. If you want to focus and shoot completely silently, you'll like this. If you want blazing fast AF and performance all round, you'll like this. If you want to shoot broadcast quality video, you'll like this. I can't even begin to imagine what this thing is capable of. But it sure made a hell of an impression when I picked it up.
Its a weather sealed camera (well I imagine that probably means it will stand a rain shower) but it certainly doesn't feel like it. There is no metallic feel here, and it feels really light to me, but then I have been carrying around a Nikon D800E for a while. Its maybe my ultimate camera body. Big enough to get a grip of, change settings and not feel like a toy yet able to be carried without back strain. As I indicated in my "Impressionistic" section above, this isn't pocket sized m4/3, this is getting down to business and nobody's going to question my validity as a photographer m4/3, which is of course in its infancy with this and the OM-D being the only grown-ups around at the moment.
I would share one initial experience. I put it together with the battery grip, put on the 35-100mm f/2.8 lens I've also bought and put it down on my desk. As per usual I expected it to topple forward. It didn't. The 35-100mm has internal zooming (brilliant!) and balances so beautifully with the camera that I was a bit taken aback. This is scaled down everything and a system with a purpose. That purpose being to put together one of the best specified stills and video capturing devices around today, but without the bulk and weight of most current options. And yes its that small sensor that makes all this possible. The 4/3 sensor (nomatter who makes it) isn't ever going to be at the top of the pixel count heap, its not going to give the highest resolution or have the best dynamic range. But in terms of producing photographs and video footage that can be used for the most demanding of uses including advertising, commercial and editorial images and movies, the current one does the job very nicely.
I said in a previous review of the E-PL5 I didn't believe that was a camera that would make people switch systems. However the OM-D has made a lot of people think about what they want to be using in the future and the GH-3 is just going to add to that. How many of us knew a few years ago that we could get these specifications in something like this?
Sure the size of the sensor means that this isn't the camera for everyone, and its certainly not a do anything you throw at it camera, but I'm convinced its going to make a lot of people think very seriously about what they are using and why they are using it. Panasonic seem to be marketing this as a travel photographers camera and I'm sure that's the way to go. But I get the feeling that it will do a lot more than that, and the next week or so is going to be fascinating finding out just exactly what its limits are.
If you're not a m4/3 fan or have any intention of becoming one, then you might want to switch off from here for a while, because I'm going to be spending a lot of time with it. I will try to pop in posts from other systems, but I'm intending to give the GH3 some serious investigation. I think it may be pretty close to my perfect camera and I want to see if justifies that. If nothing else, I'm sure I'm going to enjoy finding out.
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GE announced Monday that it has developed a micro-holographic disc that can store 100 DVDs. "The day when you can store your entire high definition movie collection on one disc and support high resolution formats like 3-D television is closer than you think," said Brian Lawrence, head of GE's Holographic Storage program, in a company press release. The discs use micro-holographic storage technology to multiply storage space. DVDs and Blu-ray only store information on a disk's surface. Holograms, on the other hand, can be written into the disc, enabling information to be stored on a disc's entire volume. Multiple images can be placed in the same area, read by light at different
While CDs and DVDs store information in a liner fashion, holographic information storage is parallel, resulting in faster data transfer rates.
Micro-holographic discs can hold up to 500 gigabytes of information. In comparison, Blu-ray holds 25-50 gigabytes, while a DVD holds five. GE believes that micro-holographic discs will one day be able to hold a terabyte – 1,000 gigabytes – of information.
"This could be the next generation of low-cost storage," Richard Doherty, analyst at Envisioneering, said in a New York Times article.
"GE's breakthrough is a huge step toward bringing our next generation holographic storage technology to the everyday consumer,"GE's Lawrence said.
"Because GE's micro-holographic discs could essentially be read and played using similar optics to those found in standard Blu-ray players, our technology will pave the way for cost-effective, robust and reliable holographic drives that could be in every home" Lawrence said.


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Cinco de Mayo: Significant Event
Or An Excuse To Party?
Tequila Aside, The Fifth Of May Is Mainly A Celebration For Mexican Ex-Patriots, Much Like St. Patrick's Day For Irish And Columbus Day For Italians
General Bazaine attacks the fort of San Xavier during the second siege of Puebla, March 29, 1863.
Painting by Jean-Adolphe Beaucé.
Painting by Jean-Adolphe Beaucé.
By Wayne Schutsky
Modern Times Magazine
May 4, 2016 — To many in the U.S., any mention of the Cinco de Mayo holiday elicits images of free flowing tequila, Mexican food specials and college-esque parties. But, the day is much more than an excuse to drink excessively and wear stereotypically Mexican garb (i.e. frat bros in sombreros), and actually holds special historical, cultural and nationalistic significance for Mexican and Mexican-American peoples.
What is that significance? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. While Cinco de Mayo is celebrated widely in the U.S., many Americans harbor misconceptions about the special meaning behind May 5, including believing that it represents something akin to Mexico's Independence Day.
"While at certain point I saw this happening often, I believe it is less common now to hear people in the U.S. saying that Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican Independence Day," said Marco Cabrera Geserick, visiting professor of Latin American history at Augustana College. "There is still, though, a lot of ignorance about what the date represents."
Mexico actually celebrates independence from Spain on the night between September 15 and 16. That date correlates to the beginning of a revolt led by Father Miguel Hidalgo, which marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.
"Victory over the Spaniards was not achieved until 1821, and Spain did not recognize the Independence of Mexico until 1836," said Cabrera Geserick. "This is similar to the case [in the U.S.], since the United States celebrates Independence by commemorating the moment when Congress adopted the Act of Independence, on July 4, 1776, but in reality Independence was not achieved until the signing of the Treaty of Paris, in 1783."
Father José María Morelos, who continued the war after Father Hidalgo's death, is credited with declaring September 16 Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo, on the other hand, commemorates the Battle of Puebla, said Cabrera Geserick. The battle, which was the first major confrontation of the Second Franco-Mexican war, took place on May 5, 1862 and pitted about 4,500 Mexican soldiers against an invading French force of roughly 6,500 soldiers.
The Mexican forces, under the direction of 33-year-old General Ignacio Zaragoza, managed to claim an unlikely victory. The French suffered 491 deaths while 89 Mexican soldiers lost their lives in the battle. Napoleon III eventually sent 30,000 more troops to Mexico to bolster the French invasion, which ultimately led to a French victory and installation of Maximilian I as Emperor of Mexico.
"The battle of Cinco de Mayo represented a victory for the Mexican army over what was considered the most important army in the world at that moment," said Cabrera Geserick. "The French had to retreat, but unfortunately, they soon returned with a larger army, and imposed a new government in Mexico, a monarchy under the control of Emperor Maximilian I, an important member of the Austrian Habsburg house."
Despite the eventual French victory in the war, the Battle of Puebla is seen as an important moment as it provided a national rallying point for Mexicans at the time and still represents a significant moment for Mexican communities in the U.S. and Mexico, specifically as it relates to defending Mexico from the imperialistic aggression of outside nations.
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is national holiday, but it is most heavily celebrated in Puebla. Unlike the celebrations that take place in the U.S., however, Mexican Cinco de Mayo festivities hearken back to the original battle that inspired the holiday.
"Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, and May 5 is a paid holiday," said Cabrera Geserick. "Even so, commemorations are not as wide and popular as in the U.S. The most important celebrations happen in Puebla itself, where there is a large parade that includes schools, floats, marching bands, and members of indigenous groups and the army. The presence of an important representative of the government is expected, and often the President of Mexico attends the celebrations."
"Other than the parade, you can witness a reenactment of the battle of 1862 outside of Puebla, but the rest of the country usually does not prepare any large commemorations. There may be small commemorations in certain schools across the country, but they are organized only for internal purposes."
In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has been celebrated since the late 1800s. It was likely first observed by Mexican families that chose to stay on their lands in what is now the Southwestern U.S. Since then, "several factors, like the Bracero Program during WWI and WWII, and the social disruption produced by the Mexican Revolution, Cinco de Mayo survived as a traditional holiday that served to connect people with Mexican heritage," said Cabrera Geserick.
Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the southwestern U.S. and large cities throughout the country, though events in this country rarely hearken back to the battle of Puebla that originated the holiday. In the U.S., celebrations vary from tequila-soaked glorified frat parties at restaurants like Aunt Chilada's or Loco Patron to the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival, which amounts to a Mexican-American cultural celebration.
The Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival takes place May 7 and 8 on Washington Street in downtown Phoenix and features performances by Thee Latin All Stars, Little Joe y la Familia and others.
"For when [Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.] became what is now, it is hard to say, but it definitely is a recent development, possibly associated with the expansion of citizenship for Mexican residents during the Reagan and Clinton administrations," said Cabrera Geserick. "Those events redefined the position of Mexicans and Mexican descendants in the United States. In some way, it has become the equivalent of St. Patrick's Day or Columbus Day. St. Patrick's is a day to celebrate the Irish contribution to U.S. culture, and originally, Columbus Day represented the same for Italian culture. Cinco de Mayo is, therefore, the day in which the people of the United States celebrate the importance and influence of Mexican culture in the U.S. And, as St. Patrick's Day, it has become exclusively a party day instead of a day of reflection on the relevance of Mexican culture in the U.S."
That being said, even Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. have some basis in the historical relevance of the Battle of Puebla, especially as it relates to the American Civil War. The French under Napoleon III had territorial interests in Latin America and interest in supporting the Confederacy, so any Mexican victory over the French forces in the Americas served Union interests.
So, as you're getting ready to tip back your upteenth tequila shot on Cinco de Mayo, take a moment to raise your glass towards Puebla (that's southeast of here, by the way).
Wayne Schutsky is a senior contributor to Modern Times Magazine.
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February in Phoenix is a super busy time and 2015 was a year that was off the charts. Superbowl was held in Arizona that year and the population exploded here in the Valley of the Sun.
I was headed into my second year of doing mobile massage when I was called to a mansion on Camelback Mountain that was rented for the week. I had no information about the client except for the fact the home rented for close to 20k a night. I went in through the gate as instructed and in front of me was a young man wearing thick gold chains smoking a little ganja. His kids were playing in the infinity pool and the hip hop tunes were blasted in the background. I was shown my space upstairs as I admired the house and wondered "Who's the Rapper?"
I like to call myself "Celebrity dumb" I seriously don't know a thing about who's who in the world of icons except a select few that I worship inside my little bubble.
I set up the table and waited for my rapper guy to come upstairs for the massage.
I briefly spoke with him and instructed him to get on the table. We started the massage. I asked him of his problem areas. He runs a lot. Ok, great. I will work hamstrings, quads, low back, stretch hips etc. The protocol was going through my head. Deep tissue massage with some sports massage incorporated. This rapper was in great shape I thought to myself. And he runs too. hmmmmm. I probe with more questions. He was young, in his early 20's and had boy like energy which reminded me of my oldest son. He was very kind and interested in me and started asking me questions back. At one point in our conversation he said he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. DING DING DING…I know them !!! I felt like Buddy the elf when somebody spoke of Santa. "My husband is a big fan of the Steelers" I blurted out. He then says."Oh, so you don't know who I am?" I'm somewhat embarrassed but I state the obvious. "Ummm, No I'm sorry" He introduces himself. 'I'm "Mr. B". That meant nothing to me but I knew my mission was to help Mr. B and his tight hamstring issue. I worked on him for 90 minutes and he was impressed. He booked me for 2 days later.
On my way home I called Myrl and told him I had the chance to work on a football player from his favorite team. He says "Oh yea. who?" I said "I'm not sure who he is but he introduced himself as "Mr. B". Myrl was excited, way more than I would have guessed. "Do you know he is? " Before I had a chance to answer. "He's the leading (something or other<that's what I heard in my head>) for the Steelers?" My reply was simply "Nope. I don't know him, but I am going back in a few days".
2 days later I returned to Mr. B's mansion rental in the sky. I walked in to an entrance way filled with shoes, clothing, hats, tons of merchandise that lined the pathway to the room where I would massage him.
We talked briefly as I went to work. He just got done playing an all star game and wanted to decompress. He fell asleep. Besides giving Myrl Mr. B's dirty sheets what else could I do to capture this moment of glory for my dedicated die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan? As i was finishing up his hamstrings and before I had Mr. B turn over to his back I stepped in a little puddle of dribble on the floor. OMG! perfect! I know this is going to be gross for most of you but one of the ultimate compliments to a massage therapist is a client falling asleep. What's even more complimentary is a puddle of drool under them. I quickly got the camera and took a snapshot of the drool spot for my beloved husband.
Mr. B had me on speed dial for the duration of his stay. I really loved working with him and told him when he was back in town to contact me. Those days have since come and gone. This is but a distant memory, but a darn good one.
Mr B. only exploded from there and the piddly massage therapist from Phoenix was left in the dust. Mr B went on to excel and continues to excel. He did a season of "Dancing with the Stars" which means you really are a big deal. To this day I will credit my massage work that happened during Superbowl week of 2015 with any and all touchdowns, winning dance moves or milestones in Mr B's career.


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Tom McFall1 year ago
Well in short what you probably need is a DAW or music notation program. There's a lot of options but most types of programs that fall into those two categories will do what you need at a minimum.
If you're on a mac the cheapest thing you can use is Garage band which costs.......£0. It should notate a piano part and you can certainly add effects such as reverb.
On a pc there's no free DAW that springs to mind but you could try cubase out for free for a month by downloading the demo.
These are just a couple of options, ultimately if you wanted to go deeper probably something like logic is the best choice on a mac and cubase on a pc as these are what most professionals use for composing with score notating facilities.
But start cheap with a budget program and see how you get on, there's certainly no need to run out and spend hundreds of pounds on software until you get a feel for what you actually want from that software.
Tom McFall is an engineer, producer, and songwriter who is working with globally successful artists like REM, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and Biffy Clyro. He is also a music production tutor at British & Irish Modern Music Institute. Discover Tom's work on his website: https://www.tommcfall.com/


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With Spring peeking through the clouds, we heads out once again to see what God was up to on the streets around St Peter's. Here's some of the stories:
We went towards the station but only got as far as the square by the wine shop and came across a man in a high vis jacket doing some surveying work. We asked if we could pray for him and he was really happy we'd asked and turned out to be a Christian. He said he had some pain in his head and leg and we also shared some senses we'd had about him being a light wherever he went. Just as we were about to go on our way he said, 'please could I have another prayer if you have time'. He said he really wanted to know God more intimately and receive God's spirit. We encouraged him and prayed for God to fill him. We were with him for the rest of our time just being with Him as he encountered God deeply. It was very special. One of us had a peaceful heat inside our chests while we were praying for him, but it was very cold outside to our hands were freezing, so it was a strange temperature differential!
We headed out to the park and had three great encounters with people. Firstly we met a lady in the park with a big dog and wanted prayer. We prayed that God would reveal himself to her. We met another man with a dog (smaller) who was really open to prayer and was really touched. 'Oh yes please' was his response to our offer. 'yeh nice one would you do that?'. He had some struggles that he shared and then we met a final lady who was a Christian who was taking her son to the clinic and said she was struggling with anxiety and tiredness so we prayed for her and invited her to one of our women's groups.