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It seems we're breeding writing talent here, in our Loony Bin (it's how we like to call our house). Royce's 19-year-old son Wyatt, who is graduating from high school this summer, has started writing his first fantasy novel, and it's got everything to become big and epic, dwarves and elves and magic and murder and...well, here is the opening of the first chapter, and Wyatt said he's cool with you commenting on his Google Doc and giving him feedback. He wants to finish it. At the moments the story is almost at 5K words. I encourage you to encourage him to keep writing. We need more art in this world, more stories, more compassion. Here it is, for your enjoyment. (Up next a post on how I plan to reactivate my business muscles to sell more books, and what writing full-time for 5 years has taught me).
A novel by Wyatt Daniel
Chapter One, opening
There was a city called Breling, in that city lived a Dwarf that went by the name of Eoben Bronzehammer. Eoben was a stout man, with a chest the size of a barrel and arms that are sturdy and strong. His hair was a golden brown like the wheat fields at sunset and shaped in a long pony tail. His beard is that of the earth in color, was close kept but fairly long and was in a twin braid. He was a hardened Dwarf, he saw much of battle and death was something of an old friend to him. Eoben was a smithy and he was the king's smith at that. He had been working at the forge for little over a hundred years now and was constantly working on something.
During the middle of summer when he was working on armor for the guards Eoben heard a scream that pierced the air and chilled the person to the bone. Eoben rushed out the shop dropping the helmet he was working on he bumped into a lady on his way out. "Oh, excuse me my apologies." He said. He then made his way to the town square. As he got there, there was a huge crowd already around the scene, he tried to rush past the crowd to see what had happened but an Elf was holding him back.
"Make way!" Eoben said trying to force his way past. He brushed the Elf's arm that had been holding him back off his shoulder and tried to move forward.
"Sir, don't go please. You will not like what you find." said the Elf, as he proceeded to grab Eoben's shoulders and hold him back again this time with more force.
"I said, move!" Eoben pushed the Elf and made his way to the center. When Eoben got to the center he saw in horror that it was his wife that had screamed initially. He looked around trying to see if he could find the assassin but made no sense of where he could be. Eoben left it for now and turned his attention to his dying wife. "Arlen?, Arlen? can you hear me" He said wrapping his arm under her head. She looked pale as snow and her lips were blue. Her skin was cold as well, there was no sign of any blood on the ground or on Arlen.
"Eoben?" she said feebly. "You must find the one who did this. there is something I never told you about my past. I never meant for this to happen, I am so sorry..." her eyes slowly fluttered and then shut.
"Arlen! Arlen!" He shook her, hoping she would open her eyes and stay with him. He began to sob and moan.
After a short period of time Eoben noticed the knife on the ground next to her, he picked it up and put it in his bag to examine later at the chapel. Just as he put the knife away the guards showed up.
"What happened here?!" One if the guards asked, looking around. Seeing Eoben, "Do you know what happened here Eoben?" He asked moving towards him.
"Bregor, someone murdered my wife before I got here. Does it look like I know what happened. " Eoben said with a slight anger to his voice. His body was still shaking as he knelt there. Eoben got up and looked around, "Did anyone see what happened here!?" He said loudly with anger still in his voice. The crowd grew louder. He scanned the crowd again, "Did any of you see what happened!?" shouting louder this time.
"I did." Said an Elf walking up to Eoben. "I didn't see much, but the man was tall and he was wearing a black cloak."
"Did you see anything else?" Bregor asked him. "Anything that can identify him."
"He had a dark symbol on the cloak. It looked more like a serpent, it had twin heads with horns, and it was dark green as well." The Elf glided up next to them and down to the body. "There was a knife that he used but it doesn't seem to be here anymore." He said looking around.
"I have it." Eoben said pulling it from his bag. "I planned on bringing it to the chapel to investigate it." He said handing it to the Elf.
"The names Crætel. I'm part of the mages guild in Greleth." He said holding out his hand.
"Eoben." He grabbed the Elf's hand reluctantly. He looked down to his wife's dead body. "Can I bury my wife first before we get to investigating. I mean we are all standing here like she's a stranger."
"Of course." Crætel said smiling weakly. "We don't want to be rude now." Crætel picked up his staff and proceeded to follow Eoben.
Eoben picked up his wife's body and headed off towards his house, Crætel and Bregor followed in suit. The crowd began to disperse as the group left, just then someone slowly walked out of the shadows with his hand on the wall and watched as Eobens party walked away. It was the same hooded figure the Elf had described. He turned and left disappearing into the shadows with a bright blue flash of light. The only thing he left behind was a bloody handprint on the wall.
When the group reached Eoben's house, Eoben led them to the sitting room "Stay here until I am done out back." went out grabbed his shovel and began to dig in the corner of his back yard. His back yard was a glory of colors with lilacs and roses around the edges. There were a couple metal statues that he had made in his shop that lined the garden and a single tree.
"Do you need help?" Bregor asked. Coming to the back through the house and leaning against the porch pillar.
"No. Go make our guest comfortable, I'll work on this and i'll come in when i'm done."
"Okay, take your time my friend" Bregor turned and walked into the house leaving Eoben to tend to the grave...


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Led Zeppelin I, Imagine (John Lennon), All Things Must Pass (George Harrison), Last Exit (Traffic), Look At Yourself (Uriah Heep), The Concert for Bangla Desh, Made In Japan (Deep Purple), Volume 4 (Black Sabbath), Living In The Past (Jethro Tull), Selling England By The Pound (Genesis), Armed Forces (Elvis Costello), Fear Of Music (The Talking Heads), Powerage (AC/DC). All classic albums of the 1970s and all have one thing in common: The masters for these records were all cut by one man. His name is George Peckham, also known by his two nicknames Pecko and Porky. Many, many records in the 1970s until his retirement in the 1990s were cut by him, for such diverse artists as Elvis Costello, Joy Division, Public Image Limited, Madness, Motörhead, Scritti Politti – too many to mention.
Mastering a record means the engineer transfers the master tape of the recording onto an acetate disc as loud as possible and to make it sound as good as possible, with the help of some equalization. George Peckham is considered the top in his field along with Robert Ludwig, Greg Calbi and Bernie Grundman. Records which carry the stamp of these cutters are regarded by vinyl collectors as the best ever. George Peckham's cuts literally carried his stamp, his productions were always inscribed in the dead wax (i.e. run-out groove) of every disc he was involved in – his trade mark of quality.
This is the autobiography of George Peckham, born in Liverpool in 1942. George, like so many English kids in the early 1960s, was inspired by the skiffle craze and early beat movement to pick up a guitar to form a group, as they were then called. George formed a group called The Renegades in the early 1960s in Liverpool. When that band broke up, George joined The Pawns who were quite successful with tours in Germany and in and around their hometown. After a short stint with Lee Curtis and his All Stars, George was asked to join The Fourmost with which he recorded two singles and performed all over Europe. Around this time George got more and more interested in the technical side of the record business (recording and engineering techniques) and when The Beatles formed their Apple company George was hired as a trainee cutting engineer to Malcolm Davies in November 1968. In 1970 George joined George Harrison to New York to help him with the mastering of George's legendary All Things Must Pass album. In 1971 George and a couple of Apple employees formed a band called Matchbox with which he recorded a few songs and performed on British TV. This project, however, was short-lived and George was promoted to balancing engineer for Apple Records in January 1972. He remained with Apple until April 1973, when he decided to start up his own mastering company called The Master Room, which operated until the late 1990's, when he decided to retire.
This, then, is his life story and it is hilariously funny, sad at times, revealing, uplifting, shocking, fascinating and never boring. A life full of sex (a lot), drugs (a little) and rock & roll (more than enough) is described in an entertaining style in a book you just can't lay down. Spiced up with photos and documents from George's own collection, this is the only true story of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime as the man who mastered so many classic records we still enjoy today.
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4 Danger in Germany & Heading North to Hamburg
5 Moving On, Alone
6 Joining the Fourmost and Brian Epstein
7 Epstein's Bigger Gigs
8 Recording, Abbey Road & Beyond to Apple
9 Mad 'Magic' Alex Mardas & Building the Apple Studio
10 The Beginning at Apple & Apple Studios – Apple Antics & Jack Oliver & Matchbox (the Apple Band)
11 In the Beginning, Fun & Partying at Home & Meeting Up with Old Mates
12 America, My First Visit for Apple
13 Back to England, Over to Apple, Bolan, Zeppelin, the Plastic Ono Band & Others!
14 A Bit More Fun at Apple
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17 The Master Rooms – London
18 Chas Chandler, Portland Studios, London & the Arden's Take Over
19 Porky's Mastering & Going Digital
20 More Great Mastering Sessions, More Great Artistes
21 Life After Mastering
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The male gender is often the one that is accused of hiding things from a potential mate. After all, most all of the publicized stories of infidelity are about men. We don't hear much about women hiding things from their dates or lovers, so many men are fooled into thinking that what they see is what they get.
However, it is not true. Many women work so hard to mold themselves into the "perfect woman" so they will be seen as attractive all the while the reality of her past, present and future is well hidden and guarded. Perhaps these little white lies are completely innocuous and won't mean a thing in the long run. There is a chance at least one of these will blow up in your face at one time or another.
The main reason is simple. All men (and women) want to believe they are with an honest, direct, nothing-to-hide type of person so they can extend their trust and fall in love, infatuation or other. Even a man who lies and pretends to be something he is not will still want to hook up with someone who is genuine and honest. Right?
Today we're going to reveal the 10 most common secrets she is hiding about her past that we think you men would like to know. Take a look and see which one of these "secrets" would bother you enough to end the potential of any future right now. Comments are welcome.
10 Sexual partners
Many men would like to believe that their current lover treasures their sexual relationship. It is much easier for them to believe they are the best lover around than recognize the sexual freedom women have felt for over half a century. In order to continue the charade, most women downplay the number of men with whom they've had sex. It's an innocent white lie and helps most men feel like the conquest winner. Face it, how many men would like to know their sexy, little feline has been with over 30 men in her life?
9 How much she loved her ex
If you are dating a divorcee or someone who is fresh out of a relationship, keep in mind the "rebound law" that most women follow. It is never a smart move to date someone who has recently left a long-lasting or deep relationship. However, this secret is a little difficult to ascertain. She could be smiling on the outside and thinking about her former lover on the inside. She is never really going to confess the depths of her love for him, as it is not the polite or seemingly right thing to do. But take note if she is still posting/viewing or hanging photos of the two of them.
8 How much the breakup destroyed her
Subsequently, it pays to know who broke off her last relationship. If she was the one who got dumped, then she could be hiding anger toward her ex as well as the rest of the world. You might end up experiencing fragments of behaviors that are intended for her ex, while she masters the art of finding a way to justify her actions. Face it, if she hasn't had the time or inclination to heal her wounds, you are in for a rough ride without any advance warning. A word to the wise, start out as friends and get the inside scoop beforehand and proceed slowly.
7 Finances
Financial issues on either end of a relationship can be the ultimate demise, particularly if either of the two aren't being upfront about their financial situation. Has a bankruptcy been declared? Is there an inexplicable amount of debt? Is she responsible or someone who spends without another thought? The bottom line is that no one wants to hook up with a liability, right? Somehow, before a serious relationship sets in, financial snapshots must be provided on both sides. If both of you have had and still have financial difficulties then the relationship could be doomed to sink based on the financial debt-to-asset ratio. Financial woes are one of the top reasons couples break up and divorce.
6 Appearance enhancements
If you love a natural appearance and your new love looks amazing, how would you feel about her if you found out much of her is not real? Sure, breast augmentations are pretty common now. But if her hair, buttocks, eyelashes, lips and nails are all false, how do you feel then? Does it matter if the woman you take out to dinner is not the same women with whom you wake up? In today's world of injections, plastic surgery and a number of other enhancements, you can almost expect the two to be different. She's not apt to confess these things until she has to, so learn the "appearance enhancement tells" so you know exactly what you are getting yourself into.
5 Cheating
Women always want to know their current partner's"attendance record" with their former girlfriends. Well, with sexual activities on the rise, it only makes sense that the male in the relationship would like to know the same thing. Has she cheated and, if so, how many times? Will her answer be what you want to hear or will it be the truth? Although it may make a big difference in younger years, this may not matter at all if the couple is mature. Once a cheater, always a cheater is not necessarily a truism.
4 Lying about college attendance
Having a college educated woman is very important to some men just like having a woman with big breasts is to others. It's very easy to state that one has a college degree and unless asked to provide proof, there are only a few ways to ensure its validity. Paying for her public records is one way to prove it, but is that the best way to solidify the bond or convey trust? The answer is: it depends. Most people who fabricate information do so in more than one area. She might fib about her weight, her financial situation or her past romances. It won't be difficult to spot someone who is glamorizing her past, if you keep your eyes wide open.
3 Childhood weight
No one should have to justify their past. Everyone's lives change and it should be no big deal if your new mate was heavier in the past. However, this will bother some men enough to call it quits. Why? Because it is the belief of many appearance-oriented males that if she was heavy before then her tendencies to be heavy again in the future will be realized... and he is fearful of watching his women morph into his antithesis image of how he pictures his woman. After all, many females have been known to gain weight once they have a baby and use it as a reason to stay overweight.
2 Online dating experiences
You met her through a friend, but you know she had been an internet dater previously. She does not talk about it, and you have to wonder why? Is she a 3-month wonder? Or is there sustainability? If you have never understood the online dating scene, it is unlikely you will enjoy the fact that she has been doing it for years and is practically on one the minute there are any conflicts between you. Are there back-up guys just waiting in line if this fails? This can get a non-internet dater a bit concerned, as they don't understand that date potentials fall away as quickly as they manifest themselves. It is not something to be overly concerned with, unless she is hiding something.
1 Contact with her exes
This may not be accurate for all scenarios, but it does often happen that girls keep in contact with their exes and their families until one of them moves on. If you are the first serious relationship since her big breakup then she might be hiding her strong bond with the ex in-laws. But don't be scared this should fade as your relationship becomes more serious, hopefully.
Sources; menshealth.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, msn.com, askmen.com


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Client received the following error launching ./IBMIM and when attempting to launch the IBM Installation Manager graphical user interface for installer (for non-root install) ./userinst :
(Launcher:22041): Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: "adwaita",
Unhandled exception
Type=Segmentation error vmState=0x00040000 J9Generic_Signal_Number=00000004 Signal_Number=0000000b Error_Value=00000000 Signal_Code=00000080 Handler1=F6B5AF0A Handler2=F6B1600A InaccessibleAddress=00000000 EDI=B014AAC0 ESI=B0522838 EAX=B0522680 EBX=B3055000 ECX=00000002 EDX=B014AB40 EIP=B2E18AF5 ES=002B DS=002B ESP=F7517174 EFlags=00210246 CS=0023 SS=002B EBP=B3DB9C10 Module=/lib/libgtk-x11-2.0.so.0 Module_base_address=B2BA5000 Target=2_60_20160406_298397 (Linux 3.10.0-514.21.1.el7.x86_64) CPU=x86 (2 logical CPUs) (0xecb61000 RAM) ----------- Stack Backtrace ----------- (0xF6B06110 [libj9prt26.so+0x10110]) (0xF6B16B15 [libj9prt26.so+0x20b15]) (0xF6B05E01 [libj9prt26.so+0xfe01]) (0xF6B05EF5 [libj9prt26.so+0xfef5]) (0xF6B05A04 [libj9prt26.so+0xfa04]) (0xF6B16B15 [libj9prt26.so+0x20b15]) (0xF6B05973 [libj9prt26.so+0xf973]) (0xF6B5A335 [libj9vm26.so+0x16335]) (0xF6B16B15 [libj9prt26.so+0x20b15]) (0xF6B5A63E [libj9vm26.so+0x1663e]) (0xF6B5AF58 [libj9vm26.so+0x16f58]) (0xF6B161DE [libj9prt26.so+0x201de]) __kernel_rt_sigreturn+0x0 (0xF77A9410)
JVMDUMP039I Processing dump event "gpf", detail "" at 2017/10/18 10:38:49 - please wait. JVMDUMP032I JVM requested System dump using '/home/wasadmin/IBM/InstallationManager/eclipse/core.20171018.103849.22041.0001.dmp' in response to an event JVMPORT030W /proc/sys/kernel/core_pattern setting "|/usr/libexec/abrt-hook-ccpp %s %c %p %u %g %t e %P %I" specifies that the core dump is to be piped to an external program. Attempting to rename either core or core.22081. ____Client already had all of the required 32-bit and 64-bit pre-requisite libraries installed, as outlined in the following WebSphere 8.5.5 Knowledge Center topic, as well as the Linux gnome-themes-standard package:
Preparing Red Hat Linux 7 for installation
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSAW57_8.5.5/com.ibm.webs phere.installation.nd.doc/ae/tins_linuxsetup_rhel7.html
Client was attempting to install the IIM Agent Installer for Linux 1.8.5:
Answer by Jeanette Daly (2625) | Oct 20, 2017 at 12:54 PM
Requested the 'uname -a' output from client:
Linux test_server.us.corpintra.net 3.10.0-514.21.1.el7.x86_64 #1 SMP Sat Apr 22 02:41:35 EDT 2017 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
In the above stack output, noticed CPU=x86, however, confirmed that client has a 64-bit, x86-64 Linux kernel. The client was attempting to install the 32-bit version of the IBM IM Agent installer.
Client was advised to download and install the current IM Install kit, version 188.8.131.52, for Linux 64-bit x86_64:
Installation Manager Fix Pack 1 (220.127.116.11) for 1.8.7
refresh pack: 188.8.131.52-IBMIM-LINUX-X86_64-20170920_1141
IBM Installation Manager Install Kit for all x86_64 Linux versions supported by version 184.108.40.206
agent.installer.linux.gtk.x86_64_1.8.7001.20170920_1141.zip (163.68 MB)
The problem was resolved; client was able to install IM using the gui, and launched the IBMIM executable successfully afterward and used the IM gui without issue.
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Damayan Presents in Anti-Trafficking Conference in Texas
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Last April, Damayan organizer Riya Ortiz presented about Damayan's anti-trafficking work in the Global Responses to Human Trafficking Conference in South Texas College, McAllen, Texas.
Organized by the Women's Studies Committee of South Texas College, Fuerza del Valle, and other sponsors, the conference brought about 50 presenters covering various fields related to human trafficking. Riya presented about Damayan's organizing work on Filipino domestic worker labor trafficking survivors who were mainly trafficked by diplomats.


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W.I.N. Wednesday: Lessons From Life's Most Powerful Question - When bad things happen
"Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have-life itself."
Walter Inglis Anderson
Bad things are going to happen to you. It is part of life. 'Bad' however, is all relative. The bad thing may be a business deal gone bad, or a relationship gone bad. It may be an illness or is ease, the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one or something else 'bad' that happened to you. This morning when I sat down to write this week's W.I.N. Wednesday message I read the above quote from Walter Anderson and it caused me to pause and reflect and put my 'bad things' in perspective.
Last week was the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We were running a law enforcement conference in Calgary when those attacks happened in 2001. Among those in attendance were a retired NYPD officer and two serving members of the NYPD. They lost close friends that day and had they been in New York the two serving members very likely would have been among the police officers who responded to the Towers that morning. Among the thousands who died that day were 71 police officers, 343 firefighters, and 15 EMS personnel. There have also been at least 84 firefighters and 62 police officers who have succumbed to 9/11-related illness since September 11, 2001. Since that day thousands of men and women serving in our militaries have died in the war on terror and tens of thousands have been injured. Those attacks were a defining moment for the City of New York and for people around the world.
I am proud to have served as a law enforcement officer in Calgary, Alberta for 25 years. For the ten years since my retirement I have strived to continue to serve the law enforcement profession as a trainer. In my travels I have the honour and privilege of meeting some amazing officers who have suffered serious injuries and yet maintain positive attitudes and continue to serve the profession, their agencies and their communities.
I know two law enforcement officers who have been shot in the face and lost an eye. Mike and Tim both have a positive attitude towards life and continue to serve their agencies and their communities. I know another officer who had her leg amputated below the knee as a result of getting shot. She too continues to serve her agency and her community and at one of my conferences Laurie made the comment, "I have gained more than I have lost from this experience." I know two others who had the humerus bone in their upper arm shattered by a bullet from a violent criminal. Neither Marcus or Patrick have been able to return to an operational capacity, but both have an amazing attitude and continue to serve as trainers sharing lessons learned from their experience and making other officers safer and better prepared. Another law enforcement professional I know seriously injured his back during an arrest of a fleeing suspect. The resulting injury ended his career as a law enforcement officer and causes him to live with extreme discomfort on a daily basis. Yet, Richard maintains an amazing attitude and has dedicated his life to paying it forward to the law enforcement profession he loves by teaching at a community college and inspiring the future generation of law enforcement. Earlier this year I met an officer who suffered a spinal cord injury in an on duty traffic collision and is confined to a wheelchair. Santos continues to proudly wear the uniform of his agency and serve his department and his community. Another officer I know was shot 17 times responding to a shooting in progress. While the injuries forced Brian to retire from his department, he continues to serve the law enforcement community though his work as a trainer and body armour advocate.
Each of these officer's response to their situation has defined their character and the quality of their life. Each of them inspires me to check my attitude when 'bad' stuff happens to me.
As W. Mitchell says, "It is not what happens to you. Its what you do about it." He goes on to say, "People don't need a pep talk. They need a new perspective."
What's Important Now? - How do you respond when bad stuff happens to you? How are you going to respond in the future when bad things happen?
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Fatherhood is a divine gift that too often goes unrecognized and unremarked upon. It is a vocation of love and a complete giving of self. As with any vocation, fatherhood is fundamentally not about the father himself, but about how he relates to others: as protector, defender and sanctifier of his family.
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the importance of the vocation of fatherhood. With role models such as St. Joseph, St. Louis Martin (father of St. Therese of Lisieux) and, above all, God, our heavenly father, it is clear that fatherhood must flow from a place of deep spirituality.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a writer and speaker who travels all over the world — all while being a devoted husband and father of four children. Born in Barbados, Deacon Burke-Sivers grew up in Newark, New Jersey, and now lives in Portland, Oregon.
His personal experience of fatherhood has had a dramatic impact on the way that he fathers, and how he relates to God as his father.
"Having grown up with a father who was not by any stretch of the imagination the ideal father, I had no model for what that was supposed to look like," Deacon Burke-Sivers said.
As a result, the other men in his life — including the Benedictine monks at his high school — St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark — and especially St. John Paul II — took the place of his father, spiritually. His idea of fatherhood became inseparable from the Catholic faith.
"God allows men to borrow his sacred name 'father,' for the brief time we are here on earth," he said. "There are responsibilities that come with that, and God has shown us, through his son, how to be a father. I try to model that same fatherhood in my own family, to serve, protect and defend."
For Deacon Burke-Sivers, those are three key words for fatherhood. "Jesus said, 'I come not to be served, but to serve.' So I think of that model of self-sacrifice, modeled by Christ, but lived out in a spirit of fatherhood by St. Joseph, who faithfully followed everything that God asked of him as a father," he said. "That is our model as fathers."
Sam Guzman is the founder and editor of The Catholic Gentleman, a blog that "exists to inspire men to holiness — to love God, to serve others and to deny self. And to do it all with class and manly flair," according to the website.
A husband and father of three children living in the Oklahoma Ozarks, Guzman often writes about the vocation of fatherhood.
"As a father, my vocation is to teach, guide and nurture the lives of my children so that they can grow into men and women of virtue who love and serve God and their neighbor," he said.
The way fathers teach their children is important, Guzman said. "Most of all, fatherhood involves 'imaging' holiness to my children. While I can say all the right things to them and catechize them, the best catechesis is the way I live as a man."
The spiritual life of the father can have a profound impact on the household, and particularly on the children themselves. "As a father," Guzman said, "I must strive for holiness, pray and model love for God above all things. If I do not, all my catechesis and instruction will simply ring hollow."
Since becoming a father, Guzman has discovered the power of mercy and grace more profoundly. "It can be a powerful way to teach children deeper lessons than simply trying to control their behavior," he said.
As a parent, he has found greater insight from more frequent seeking of God's mercy. "Receiving his mercy teaches us to be more merciful to our children.
"May we as parents give as much mercy to our children as we hope to receive from our heavenly Father!"
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First film to look at the life and legacy of a New Orleans jazz pioneer, featuring music by Wynton Marsalis, opens May 3
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To say that trumpeter Buddy Bolden (1877-1931) is a legendary figure in jazz is to be guilty of understatement, but in his case the weight of legend far exceeds that of historical fact. According to tradition, he can justifiably be called the inventor of jazz, and yet no one can say exactly when or how he invented it. That he was committed to an insane asylum in 1907, where he remained for the rest of his life, adds further mysterious allure to his story.
A fine subject for a movie, you might say, except that theres never been oneuntil now. Bolden, a dramatic film directed by Dan Pritzker, will premiere in theaters nationwide on May 3. Set in early-1900s New Orleans and starring Gary Carr, Yaya DaCosta, Reno Wilson, Erik LaRay Harvey, and Ian McShane, the film also features music written, arranged, and performed by another great trumpeter from Louisiana, Wynton Marsalis.
In a press release, the movies producers emphasize that it is not a standard biopic but a film inspired by the legacy of Buddy Bolden, adding that it reimagines the compelling, powerful and tragic life of an unsung American hero and the social context in which his revolutionary music was conceived.
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Hotel in Strasbourg Train Station, Strasbourg
Located in Strasbourg and with Strasbourg Christmas Market reachable within 1.2 miles, Hotel Arok has a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Ambience locality cleanliness and staff
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Located in Strasbourg, in a building dating from 2018, Hôtel ORIGAMI offers a bar and guestrooms with free WiFi. The bed was comfortable bathroom was clean and had a very nice shower. The room had air conditioning which was great as it was 32 degrees. It was easy to get to from the train station. I definitely would recommend this hotel!
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Okko Hotels Strasbourg Center is located on the Malraux Peninsula in Strasbourg, 656 feet from Winston Churchill Tram Station. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. Nothing to add. The hotel is just perfectly located. Its facilities are very nice. Food and drinks (breakfast and happy hour) are fresh, in a cosy area with a great view
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
BOMA easy living hotel is set in Strasbourg, 984 feet from The 'Petite France'. Guests can enjoy the on-site bistrot. Free WiFi is offered. Location. Quality good for 4 stars.
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
Set in a historical building of the 18th century, this hotel is located in Strasbourg, only 656 feet from the city center. With free Wi-Fi, it also offers a business center and private parking. Excellent Hotel. Beautiful property, lovely and very clean room. Staff very kind, helpful and professional. Excellent location.
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
Ideally located in the center of the city of Strasbourg, across from the cathedral and next to the historic district of La Petite France, the Hotel Gutenberg has free Wi-Fi access in public areas. This place was amazing! Perfect location and the staff were so nice and accommodating!
Hotel in Strasbourg Train Station, Strasbourg
The Best Western Monopole Métropole is located just a quarter mile from the Strasbourg Train Station, next to La Petite France district. Comfortable bed, good location. Reception staff fantastic
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
This 4-star hotel is set in a renovated 16th-century building in central Strasbourg. It offers a courtyard, free WiFi and air-conditioned guest rooms with Louis XV-style furniture and satellite TV. Excellent hotel with brilliant staff
Hotel in Quartier Européen - Orangerie, Strasbourg
Hotel Des XVis a boutique hotel located in Strasbourg, 328 feet from l'Orangerie Park. The Council of Europe is 15 minutes away by walk and the European Parliament can be reached within 20 minutes. Everything!! It's been a long time since we've been able to give an all 5 star review in anything. Great atmosphere, high end materials, luxurious and comfortable bedding and products. It's off the beaten touristic path, which suited us fine. The neighbourhood is upscale and well maintained. It is also quiet so rest was delightful. By the same token for those who need to get to the city center, there's a bus stop right at the hotel's entrance which takes you to town in a moment's notice. The park l'Orangerie is a few minutes walk so are some of the famous European institutions. There's also a nice Italian restaurant down the street from hotel, with an alfresco area should you not be bothered going to town for a meal. Breakfast was made with hand picked made in France foods. Delicious jams and brioches. The staff is lovely and will readily help you with whatever your needs may be. Very proactive. Owners are a delightful pair. Basically we felt like at home but being catered for. It's one of our favorite places to stay in France. I hope they get clients as lovely and respectful as they are! Thank you hotel des XV!
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
Pavillon Régent Petite France is located in the heart of Strasbourg. It offers free WiFi access. The Covered Bridges are a 3-minute walk from this hotel. splendid location, very calm, excellent staff and services.
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Ideally located in the center of the city of Strasbourg, across from the cathedral and next to the historic district of La Petite France, the Hotel Gutenberg has free Wi-Fi access in public areas. This place was amazing! Perfect location and the staff were so nice and accommodating!
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
The Novotel Strasbourg is located just opposite Grande Ile, the historic center of the city. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Convenient location especially during the Christmas market season when they close the roads for the...
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The Kleber Hotel is located in the historic city center of Strasbourg. It offers nicely decorated guestrooms with flat-screen TV and free internet access. The hotel is perfectly centred in the city, despite that my room was quite enough.
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The ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre is centrally located and is less than half a mile of Strasbourg TGV Train Station and the Petite France district. A perfect location; fabulous breakfast! Lovely clean rooms with bright colors!
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
Located in the pedestrian area around Place Kléber, the historic Maison Rouge features ancient stained-glass windows and rooms decorated with individual character. Furnitures, room service, location, value, design, cleaniness
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Hôtel Diana Dauphine is just 2461 feet from Strasbourg Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from the Petite-France quarter of the city. It features a 24-hour reception and free WiFi throughout. Friendly helpful staff great location, comfortable.
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Located opposite Strasbourg train station, the Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk from the city center and Place Kléber. It offers a bar, terrace and free Wi-Fi access. Very nice, clean rooms. The staff was exceptional and the location...perfect!
Hotel in City-Centre - Petite France, Strasbourg
The Hannong Hotel is located in the heart of Strasbourg, just a 5-minute walk from the TGV train station, Petite France district and the Cathedral. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Excellent Breakfast, greta location. Very friendly welcoming staff!
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Located a 10-minute walk from Strasbourg's pedestrian area, Holiday Inn Express Center offers free internet access and a free buffet continental breakfast. Nice, clean room. Excellent breakfast, 15 min. walk to city centre
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Offering a fitness center and a sauna, Hotel D - Strasbourg is located in Strasbourg, a 13-minute walk from the cathedral and 1640 feet from the Christmas Market. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Room incredible and breakfast wonderful.
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Located in front of the train station, ibis Strasbourg Center Gare is a 24-hour reception hotel with a bar and air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV with cable channels. Location across the street from the rail station is ideal for cycling travelers.
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The ibis Strasbourg Center Les Halles is located 1969 feet from the center of Strasbourg and 2953 feet from Strasbourg Train Station. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access. Conveniently located in the mall and walking distance to great restaurants and shopping
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EtC…Hôtel is in Strasbourg near the Petite France district. It offers modern guest rooms and a peaceful environment. This is a great, quirky, spotlessly clean hotel in a fabulous location.
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The hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. Enjoy a privileged location in the center of the city, close the banks of the Ill river, a short distance from the train station. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.
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This hotel is located in central Strasbourg, a 5-minute walk from the TGV train station and from Petite-France. It offers a wooden deck terrace and soundproofed accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Good location few minutes walk from train station and then 5 minutes to city center.
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Set around a flowered courtyard and featuring a shared lounge with a fireplace, Hotel Beaucour provides accommodations in central Strasbourg, just 1312 feet from Strasbourg Cathedral. great location, very clean, staff very friendly
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Hôtel Graffalgar is located 656 feet from Strasbourg Train Station, a 5-minute walk from La Petite France and 0.6 mi from the Christmas Market. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access. Great location. Friendly helpful staff We stayed in room 402.
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Just a few minutes from the historic center of Strasbourg, halfway between the European Parliament and the central train station, the hotel is in a warm and friendly setting. Very nice staff, very nice hotel
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Best Western Premier Collection Hotel Regent Contades is located in Strasbourg city center, next to the River Ill and a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. Excellent property, staff, location. Thank you for your hospitality
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Located 2 miles from Strasbourg train station, Hôtel Ettenheim is less than half a mile from the Kammerzell House. We toured France from Paris to Germany and the Hotel Ettenheim was my very favorite!
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For hotels in Strasbourg that serve highly-rated breakfasts, try Garrigae Villa La Florangerie, Hotel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery, and Hotel Arok.
City-Centre - Petite France, Bourse-Esplanade, and Strasbourg Train Station are popular with other travelers visiting Strasbourg.
These hotels in Strasbourg are highly rated by couples: Garrigae Villa La Florangerie, Hôtel & Spa Le Bouclier D'or, and Hotel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery.
On average, 3-star hotels in Strasbourg cost $104 per night, and 4-star hotels in Strasbourg are $154 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Strasbourg can be found for $279 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Strasbourg this weekend is $118 or, for a 4-star hotel, $158. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Strasbourg for this weekend cost around $227 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $105 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Strasbourg for tonight. You'll pay around $132 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Strasbourg will cost around $220, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
We were pleasantly surprised with our hotel which was very close (two blocks) from the main railroad station. It is a small, modern hotel with a friendly and very helpful staff. It turned out that twice a year there is a flea market which happens all up and down the street. It was just wrapping up as we arrived on the street of the hotel. We ended up buying some interesting things before ever getting to our hotel entrance! The breakfast was very good with a variety of choices. One touch which we found charming as well as rather inspiring was that quotes had been painted on all the doors. Our room though small was comfortable and the bed had a wonderful mattress. The bathroom again was small and too close to the bed but very modern and clean with an excellent shower. Only drawback to the rooms on the street side is that there is a lively crowd out late at night on the weekends. The sturdy duel glazed windows kept the sound out and the room was supplied with a standing fan in case the temperature outside warmed up as it did while we were in Strasbourg. Problem solved. Ask for a room on a higher floor. There is a lift. This hotel is in an excellent location not only close to the train station but also within easy walking distance from Petite France, the river, the tram line, the Art Museum, the Cathedral and main shopping area. We really enjoyed our three day stay in Strasbourg and this hotel added to our enjoyment and ease of getting around. We knew nothing about this hotel but would certainly go back there when returning to Strasbourg in the future.
Great Hotel for the 1-2 nights stay. Infrastructure of the hotel is little too simple for a four star hotel. There was no elevator, the air conditioning would not turn off, there was no ventilation in the toilet.
Beauty around every corner, canals allow for sightseeing via boat or kayak, museums, shopping, great restaurants, very friendly people Found Hotel Ibis Gare across from train station to be superb as staff are exceptional and hotel very safe. Can walk to restaurants, sights, shopping or any other places
We had room 36 which was a nice room with bay windows. It had a newly renovated bathroom and was great value for money. Even though it was newly renovated the bathroom was missing a toilet roll holder, shower head holder and tissues would have been nice. The wood floors were quite dusty and the walls had some marks that should have been cleaned up. The hotel internet was very patchy and weak so it was hard to get a signal but our room was better than other rooms. There is no elevator but there are many floors so I wouldn't recommend taking too much heavy luggage with you. It costs €1 for 3 hours street parking and something like €3 per day. There was a city tax of 80c per person added on top of the room rate at the end of our stay. Strasbourg old town is not so far away and easily walkable. I would stay here again.
We did a great tour of the Alsace wine tour through Alsascope (that our hotel arranged last minute for us!). We also visited Montagne de Singes (and fed popcorn to monkeys!) which if you have a car and love animals, I would highly recommend (although note that driving in Strasbourg can be stressful). Strasbourg also has incredible places to eat. We just wandered in to each one and not one place disappointed. I miss it already!
At Christmas market time, the city is a zoo. Park your car and take the tram, or go to Strasbourg by train in the first place. There is a row of hotels across from the station, and from there trams go to the old city. If you crave American food, try Franky's American Diner for burgers, shakes, and Elvis tunes. For music, check church doors for concerts or recitals. There are two movie theaters in the old town--Take a chance on a French movie whether you understand the language or not. Above all, TAKE A MAP.
8.0 Very Good 1,500 reviews
Front desk staff excellent. We stayed here because we had a hire car and knew parking a nightmare in central Strasbourg. The tram is right outside hotel mercure.. You can buy tram tickets at front desk and just validate before you go on the tram you can be in the city centre 10 mins later. The staff are so helpful. We arrived in the evening and it was a lovely time to explore. Take the tram wander around it's v picturesque choose a restaurant. It's a great way to see the highlights of Strasbourg in just one day
8.0 Very Good 2,418 reviews
Less than 5min walk from train station, with Carrefour and many eateries in the streets below. The room for my family of 4 was clean and spacious enough, although the bathroom was quite tiny. During the day, most of the activities were nearer to the town square / Strasbourg Cathedrale (about 15-20 mins' walk from the hotel), while in the evening activity & scenic restaurants were nearer to La Petit France (10mins' walk from the hotel). But the walks are nice in the summer weather!
8.4 Very Good 2,743 reviews
This place is very central to any place in Strasburg, easy walking distance to the cathedral to petite France to train station. It's easy to get to if traveling train or by car. Parking our car was easy and cheap. The room was comfortable, yes it's on the smaller side but we were not spending tons of time in our room. The city is too beautiful to spend time in your room. The bed was comfortable and I slept well!!! Receptionist was very friendly and helpful.
8.5 Very Good 815 reviews
We were so pleased we booked here after looking at hotels for hours and we definitely made the right choice. It's a small hotel with very friendly and helpful staff and is in an excellent location right near to the river and the centre of Strasbourg where the cathedral is. The station is a 20 minute walk so easy to get around. Our twin room was nice, beds very comfy and a beautiful new bathroom with decent hairdryer. The outlook was very nice too.
9.2 Awesome 869 reviews
Amazing location, 5-10 minutes walk away from Petite France and the Cathedral. The room was very tidy, stylish, with big kitchen and air conditioning. Our host Duan was great, he picked us up despite our very late arrival (11pm), explained everything about Strasbourg and recommended lots of program and restaurants according to our needs. All in all it was a great experience and I would recommend this place to everyone.
9.2 Awesome 2,704 reviews
The hotel is very modern and a lot of thought has been put into the design of the rooms to make it very user friendly. It is also in a convenient location, close to the tram station which is only one stop away from the train station and a few stops away from Strasbourg centre. When checking in, the receptionist gave us a map and explained very clearly which tram we should catch.
8.4 Very Good 1,789 reviews
I had a business visit to Strasbourg. I spent 2 excellent nights at the hotel. A perfect comfortable room. The staffs in reception, restaurant and room service are nice and very helpful. The location of the hotel near the Centre of the city is excellent for any purpose you need for restaurants, works or shopping.
7.7 Good 3,267 reviews
- The location is really close to the attraction area especially Petite France. - Clean room and comfortable bed. - Breakfast is reasonable price and good quality. And you can easily find breakfast near by the hotel. - There are limited free carpark in front of the hotel and public car park behind the hotel.
9.2 Awesome 1,569 reviews
Incredible location, super friendly and helpful staff and just the most beautiful hotel. Great breakfast too! We'll be back and highly recommend this as a base for exploring Strasbourg. Valet parking was a nice touch and our room was stunning, comfortable and huge!
8.3 Very Good 2,925 reviews
It was a pleasant surprise that the staff could speak English, it is rare in Strasbourg. The hotel is within walking distance from petite france and the room was clean and comfy, with fridge and aircondition. We will book again for future visits.
7.8 Good 828 reviews
A nice room with a modern bathroom in an old, traditional hotel in the very heart of Strasbourg! The location is ideal, two minutes from the Cathedral and five minutes from Petite France.
9.3 Awesome 1,698 reviews
Great location, facing train station, walking distance to all of the City Center, including Petite France. Clean and stylish, fun little boutique hotel. Delicious breakfast.
8.8 Excellent 1,941 reviews
- Really the best location in strasbourg (between the train station, kléber square and petite France) - Cozy hotel - Very friendly and helpful staff
8.9 Excellent 503 reviews
Wacky & different, excellent staff and convenient to station and Petite France. Best breakfast tea selection I've seen in Europe
9.1 Awesome 4,591 reviews
Everything! Even my picky husband loved BOMA and said he would book the hotel again when we return to Strasbourg
8.2 Very Good 339 reviews
Location close to petite france and station
8.9 Excellent 1,451 reviews
Very clean room and amenities. Whirlpool and Sauna are amazing to relax after a busy day of exploring the city.
8.2 Very Good 772 reviews
I loved how clean the camp site was and how easy it is to walk to Strasbourg!! We will stay again!!
8.6 Excellent 3,461 reviews
Furnitures, room service, location, value, design, cleaniness
8.9 Excellent 1,263 reviews
Room incredible and breakfast wonderful.


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it's raining. it's not snowing ; it's raining. because it's getting warmer, and water is no longer freezing.
we had neither the funds nor knowledge last year to really enjoy the winter. we had no friends, didn't know where anything is, and didn't even know what all one could do to play in the snow.
this year, however, we should have done something. we didn't even make a fucking snowman this year.
yeah, I should've just gone and did something without him. I should have made all the arrangements and told him I'm going, offering him to join me if he cares to. but that's all for another post.
there may be snow this Friday. but everything's already melted so much, whatever comes down won't make much of a difference. he mentioned going up to somewhere like Duluth where they may still have snow. I just shrugged, because I doubt there will be enough in which to really do anything.
but at least Rain is back. and at least Spring is coming soon enough. and hopefully, with it the Sun.
the days are obviously longer here in the summer than back home, just as they are shorter in the winter. maybe the return of the Sun will help with my SAD. though I suspect the Sun will rise, and I will still be horribly depressed, and we still won't know how to fix it.


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General Psychology Essay Sample
Course Description
This course is a scientific consideration of the psychological foundations of behavior. It will investigate psychological development, motivation, sensation, perception, learning, thinking, language, psychological measurement, and principles of mental illness and mental health.
Course Objectives
If you successfully complete this course you will be able to: 1. Apply the scientific method to psychological research, describing and analyzing basic research techniques used in psychology. 2. Examine and evaluate both theoretical and empirical (applied) information in psychology. 3. Evaluate critically the various perspectives and schools of thought in psychology and the major theories and principles associated with each. These include Neuroscientific Perspectives, Cognitive Perspectives, Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and Humanistic Psychology. 4. Identify and explain the various occupations involving psychology directly or indirectly, including occupations in both the clinical and research areas.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Psychology 101 General Psychology student learning outcomes are based on the American Psychological Association's guidelines which describe what a student having a BA in psychology ought to know and be able to do as a consequence of his or her coursework. Upon completion of General Psychology, the student should be able to… 1) Demonstrate an increased understanding of the various schools of thought and research methods used in psychology. 2) Demonstrate an increased understanding of the biological basis of behavior, theories of learning, and cognitive processes (such as memory and intelligence). 3) Demonstrate an increased understanding of the concepts and theories central to the study of motivation, emotion, and human sexuality. 4) Demonstrate an increased understanding of the concepts and theories central to the study of developmental and social psychology. 5) Demonstrate an increased understanding of human stress, psychological disorders, and psychotherapy.
Course Requirements
1.Attend class and participate in it.
2.Specific assignments
a.Four examinations will be given. They will consist of questions pertaining to all presentation material (PowerPoint presentations, video, audio, discussion boards, chats, etc.), textbook material from chapters for that unit. You will need 4 scantron forms from the bookstore (1) ERI #288 and (3) ERI #289, they RED in color!
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I have talked about this several times, but it bears repeating…God is God and we are not…we do not know what His ultimate plan is and why things happen the way they do. There is nothing wrong with that. If we knew His plan, we would be on the same level He is on and I don't want to serve a God that I am on the same level with…
My God is mighty and strong…He is the great creator, yet loves you and me individually.
He is also a God that doesn't like sin. He doesn't want His children to go the wrong way. He wants good things for His children. But, when we go our own way and do it the way we want it, we have to be brought back to the right place. That takes discipline.
Last week, we talked about how God let David know that He knew what had happened and that it wasn't acceptable. He wanted David to see the mistake he had made and repent.
There were harsh consequences to David's sin. God wants us to be on the right path and do the right thing.
Sometimes the punishment we seem to be going through may seem unfair or unbearable. We are always seeing things from our perspective…through our own lens. And often, what we see as discipline is really not. It is just all part of a plan and design that we just don't get.
Let's look at Hebrews 12:11-17 for insight.
When it is discipline, it is important to remember that God wants what is right and sometimes that discipline is painful.
But, the discipline is not just for discipline. There is a reason for it. We should learn from it, repent of the sin and become stronger as a result. We use the big 'sin' word in church but not so much in the world. Sin is basically when we do something in disobedience or don't do something we should be doing. Sins have a wide range and a sin is a sin. We judge the type of sin, but in reality, when we sin, we need to be brought back on the right path.
Discipline is often painful in order to redirect us and lead us on the right path. What discipline do you remember most when growing up from your parents? You don't remember the daily redirections…if you did, you wouldn't have had to have them. You remember the big discipline…the time you had your car taken away (I did)…or the time that you had to do extra chores that took a long time.
You remember what you did and you most likely made a concerted effort not to do that again. God wants the same for us.
He wants us to walk upright spiritually and be able to 'hold our heads up high' and to be holy. We can't do that unless He shows us the way. When we go our own way, we have to be brought back to the proper place. Our way will always lead to destruction but His way is holy.
Many times, we don't feel like we should undergo punishment…this is our life and what you do shouldn't affect anyone else. That just isn't reality. Reality is that our lives are all intertwined. The quote that 'no man is an island' is true. And especially if we are truly living as Christians, we are living in community.
When we consider that what we do not only affects us but affects many others as well, discipline is even more needed. God hasn't called us to do what we want, when we want, and just to call on Him when we get in trouble.
Living as a Christian is a lifestyle. We do the things we do because of the One we serve…the One who takes care of us and loves us unconditionally. And yes, we have to be brought back to a right place so that we learn and grow and become more like Him.
Our perspective should be an eternal one…not a temporary one. If it is, discipline is a way of shaping us into a holy life and inspiring others to do the same.


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Once upon a time this was the home of a blog called "Websites for Small Biz." However, the owner decided to take a break from technical blogging.
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Weddings nowadays are bigger, badder and bespoke(r) than ever - but sometimes, in a sea of key words and hashtags, it can be hard to describe what you mean to the people that need to know. If you're struggling to get your vision of your day perfectly summed up verbally, Pinterest is your best friend. A hub of ideas and inspiration that essentially functions as a portal into a whole other dimension of wedding wonder, you can use it to not only share with your fiancée what your plan for the flowers actually is ("well I'm thinking floral...with a bit of green...") but also collaborate with your suppliers to make sure your ideas are perfectly aligned. It's also an amazing way of keeping up to date with what's available and what your suppliers are loving too - as surely they like things you'd like too, or else you wouldn't have picked them! It's a rabbithole of veritable dreamy possibilities (and some impossibilities too) but it's an absolutely invaluable tool.
Pinterest do a yearly review in which they publicise their most popular pinned items across the board, and so we thought we'd break down the wedding-related ones for you. And they're all delightfully relaxed and boho-themed, which we're naturally thrilled about!
With a huge 2549% increase for "Moroccan" saves, it's easy to see that it's inspiring the nation. Delicious spices and mezze style food, outdoor dining, bright, vibrant colours and unique and breath-taking patterns all explain why. Inject a bit of Moroccan sunshine into your big day with jewel-coloured props and furniture, like these from Rock The Day Wedding Styling also styled by Rock The Day Wedding Styling and finished with grazing platters from Grape & Fig and stationery from Wonderland Invites.
Sheer Socks
Rock your wedding frock, and rock your wedding socks too. Like the swoonworthy work of Lirika Matoshi, sheer socks have come back big time. Style them with chunky platforms or clash with velvet heels.
Large earrings
"Structured statement earrings" have captured the hearts of many a Pinner, thanks to the total 80s nostalgia we're all currently loving and living. Whereas previously the bridal jewellery du jour has been small and delicate pearls or studs, and more of a finishing touch than a statement piece, fashion is now embracing geometric shapes and wow-worthy designs. "Lucite" and "patent leather" were also big winners in Pinterest's 2017 round-up, opening the floodgates for more industrial materials to finish off your gorgeous wedding dress, like these beaut earrings from Florence & Dot (stocked at Rock the Frock!)
2018 is giving monochrome a whole new makeover. Think less zebra-style, and more tonal dressing: double denim and all neutrals will be a big hit in menswear.
Small Print
Always read it, and always wear it - tailoring is embracing the microprint this year, harnessing the beauty of mini prints and patterns. It can also translate onto beautiful, bold, and breathtaking wedding stationery, for a more tasteful take on geometric.
Bright Eyes
Bright, neon eyeshadows are back with a bang and packing a punch. They're the perfect way to inject some colour into your alternative wedding outfit, and they also transport you from daytime to nighttime seamlessly, bringing the party to the wedding party.
Mixed metals
For a long time, metallics have reigned supreme. Everything from rose gold to pewter has had it's pedestal moment, influencing everything from fashion to interiors and all that lies in-between. This year, though, their powers are multiplied tenfold, as the magic of mixed metallics come into play. Instead of an accent colour in your decor, mix different metallic hues, for a laidback but totally luxe feel.
We know, Greenery was very 2017, but Sage is 2018's incarnation. Turning away from the darker, deeper hues, Sage is a lighter, more botanical-inspired tone. It looks equally as pretty in dark jewel-toned bouquets as it does on groomsmen's suits, and is perfect for accent illustrations on wedding invites.
"Filled balloons" have filled our feeds and Pinterest's 2018 projections. They're the perfect statement decor, adding height to any room, playing on the plastic trend, and relatively inexpensive too. Play around with fillings - confetti, glitter, foliage and feathers all look fantastic, and can match your decor perfectly. The Wedding Spark created this gorgeous colourful scene with them, and it looks divine!
Guest book keepsakes
Another tick for decor delights: why not double it up as a memento? Not only does it give you something you can display proudly in your home from the best day of your life, but it also creates another area in your venue to always keep something going on for your guests.
Okay, so technically this was boho baby showers, but the point remains - antiquey patterns, vintage-inspired florals and total boho chic are dominating trend patterns. We've been flying the boho flag for years and proudly so, with design-led styles that you'll want to (and will be able to!) wear all day. Think tassels and texture, floaty fabrics and gorgeous silhouettes, with nothing too fussy or structured. Pinworthy, swoonworthy.
Mother macra-may we? Creamy and dreamy, macramé is taking the wedding world by storm. It makes a perfect wall hanging for the ceremony backdrop, or to hang behind the top table for the reception, adding texture and boho chic to any venue. Totally simple yet totally satisfying, it can also be a joint activity for your maids to get up to on a crafty hen do, if DIY is more your thang than debauchery (or just before the debauchery gets well under way!)
How many of these did you pin last year? How many feature on your wedding boards? We love seeing what you get up to on Pinterest, and we're only ever 10 minutes away from a good scroll for more sumptuous ideas. Remember to follow us on there to keep up to date with our inspirations!
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The sweetest lunch box ever! Wow just look at this. A lovely little cloud lunch box which is just adorable. Featuring a lovely little face on the front, and a big smile and rosy blushing cheeks this just has to be the cutest lunch box ever!
From the sweet dreams Sass & Belle collection this lunch box is ideal for lunch on the go. A great way to keep costs down to, taking your lunch to work. This cloud is sure to inspire you to eat healthy and make lunch fun.
We do recommend hand wash only with this item.
Size: 16 x 6 x 11.8 cm
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In matters of business cost, it may not be surprising to find that the costs of a supply chain may in fact be the biggest drain on your company assets. And that's not at all surprising -- figuring out all the kinks and bugs of a supply chain can be a very tricky process. There are all sorts of different sections that need to be considered and ironed out. Before long you'll realise that you're spending just as much simply trying to keep your supply chain going than it's probably worth. The easiest and most cost-effective solution would be to get supply chain consultancy.
Of course before you undergo this it's important to know exactly what supply chain consultancy actually is, so that you can work out whether it's really something for you. Generally if you're a small business then your supply chain is probably small enough that you can handle any problems that arise without any third party assistance, and you probably don't have the income to pay for the consultancy anyway. Or at least not enough to justify the expense, which could be better spent on ventures to expand your company.
Ideally companies that seek supply chain consultancy are large and well developed having acquired a supply chain that had become too large for them to manage on their own, thus requiring outside help. They would also have an income sufficient enough that paying for that assistance isn't too damaging to them -- indeed they may already have several other companies handling other concerns already, such as shipping and distribution (depending on the nature of the company of course).
Supply chain consultancy steps in to offer advice on how to better manage and organise your supply chains, reviewing how it works and suggesting improvements to its overall efficiency. Some may even offer to run your supply chain entirely, adjusting it on their own volition to better improve the costs for your company.
Be aware that even in that situation they will never act without first consulting you and your management, and you are under no obligation to follow their advice or direction. They are simply there to offer friendly, knowledgeable and impartial advice to better your company and its supply chain.
For further information regarding supply chain consultancy and other advice and information to help better organise your company and its various runnings, please visit the website of Total Logistics for friendly expert consultation. Alternatively, why not contact them directly by phoning +44 (0)118 977 3027


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Moms know best.
For Ken Park, aloe meant much more than just the occasional sunburn remedy – it was part of everyday life – thanks to his mother, Myong Park. When he was growing up, his mom experienced extreme digestive health issues. She tried everything. After failing to find any traditional pharmaceutical remedy, a doctor suggested trying aloe.
Needless to say, the aloe worked wonders! Not only were her stomach pains alleviated, but she was beginning to experience the other benefits aloe had to offer, including a boost in her immune system – not to mention the natural glow and enhanced complexions of her skin. She realized aloe was one of Mother Nature's unmatchable gifts that she had to share with her loved ones. So, the Park family quickly became a pack of aloe enthusiasts. Every morning, Ken's mom would make fruit and yogurt smoothies mixed with a healthy dose of aloe to ensure her kids started the day off right!
From a dorm room to nationwide distribution.
Fast forward to 2012 – Ken is enrolled at Babson College. Living the typical college lifestyle, Ken immediately noticed a difference in his overall well-being. He knew just what was missing – aloe. Without having his Mom around, Ken was forced to solve the problem himself. He searched high and low for a ready-to- drink aloe beverage, but was disappointed when he only found products that either tasted unhealthy and had very little aloe, or no taste at all but had the recommended amount of aloe content per serving.
Ken saw a huge void in the marketplace. Sparked by his desire to share aloe's benefits with his friends, Ken's quest to make the best-tasting and healthiest aloe drink on the market began. Shortly after, SuperLeaf organic aloe juice was born, which he private labeled and imported, selling beverages out of his dorm room and on campus. Within a few months, Ken ventured out to the Tri- State area and began selling it up and down the streets. By the time Ken graduated Babson, SuperLeaf was being sold in 200 stores! Although Ken called his SuperLeaf project an "experiment," it grew into a successful company with a strong and loyal customer base. It was then, when he realized he had created something truly special – an aloe drink offering best of the both worlds: great taste + health benefits.
Taking his business even further, Ken transformed SuperLeaf into Detoxwater. Special thanks to tremendous support and a steady partnership with Aloecorp, Ken was able to take what was once a college kid's dream and turn it into a thriving business. Needless to say, the most impressive aspect of Detoxwater is Ken's dedication to maintaining an eco-friendly and locally sourced product that offers the highest quality aloe vera. Now that's a company every mother could be proud of!


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Category: Formulary
Getting to Know Your Part D Plan's Drug List
What Medications Are Not Covered by Medicare Part D
A plan's drug list or "formulary" is an important consideration when choosing your Part D coverage. The drug list changes each year depending on the rules and guidelines released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) which prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans must follow. These formulary guidelines state that plans must base their decisions on scientific evidence and well-established guidelines to cover today's most widely used medications. This ensures that beneficiaries like you will be covered by the most commonly used and effective medications available to protect your health. (more…)
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Here's what you need to know about Medicare plans
Choosing the right Medicare plan is a big decision, particularly if you won't have retiree coverage under an employer-sponsored plan. Medicare is complex and can be quite confusing. So making the right choice for your budget and health needs is as important as your decision when to retire. This article will help make it easier to arrive at a decision.
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As a pharmacist, I know the life-saving potential of every medication on the market. But even the safest and most effective medications have some effect on your body beyond just its intended purpose. (more…)
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Medicare offers many plan options that can make choosing a plan very complicated. In evaluating these choices, however, there are several very clear objectives to keep in mind that should simplify your decisions.
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Many baby boomers are often faced with the loss of retiree health and pharmacy benefits from their former employer. (more…)
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Bogotá, May 24, 2019. United Airlines proceeded to enforce its contractual rights derived from the loan agreed with BRW Aviation (Synergy Group) and appointed Kingsland Holdings Limited as a third independent party with the voting rights corresponding to BRW Aviation, although not its ownership. Kingsland, the largest minority shareholder in the company, has a trajectory of more than 40 years in the aviation industry and has been a member of the company's board since the Holding's incorporation.
Likewise, Kingsland Holdings Limited made the decision to renew the company's Board of Directors, which will be presided by Roberto Kriete and conformed by Richard Schifter, Sergio Michelsen, Fabio Villegas, Alvaro Jaramillo, Oscar Dario Morales, James Leshaw, Juan Emilio Posada, Jairo Burgos, Rodrigo Salcedo and Roberto Zamora. This first-level board include three of Avianca's former presidents and several global experts in the airline industry.
Kingsland has informed that it will continue to work towards achieving a good and transparent corporate government for Avianca Holdings, ensuring the company's financial stability and sustainability in the long term.
"We foresee a very positive future for all collaborators, creditors, suppliers, shareholders and especially for Avianca's customers. My job is to promote a capable team and Board of Directors, with the necessary skills to really lead Avianca's transformation. We have many opportunities in the future and working together, and we will rise to the challenge", said Roberto Kriete, President of Avianca Holdings' Board of Directors.
"This change is very positive for our corporate government, a clear show of confidence from the airline's shareholders and for the transformation plan currently in place. Our focus remains the same: to seek a profitable model with high operational efficiency, and delivering the best services for our customers", said Renato Covelo, acting CEO of the company.
We would also like to reiterate that United Airlines has not taken control of Avianca Holdings, its operation, its service or its corporate decisions. What has happened is change of the Holding's corporate government, but not of its shareholding structure.
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"IF YOU DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER, THEN HOW THE HECK ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE A BOOK TO READ" - me
apparently my wife, miranda, and i don't believe our 3 year old child, kes, should be exposed to technology and media at his young age. the reasoning behind this has become a bit foggy to me in it's logic but we have made it a commitment and stuck to it. kes has been told and seems to believe that the tv is perpetually broken. the broken tv limits my film watching to the 30-55 minutes i am awake longer than my son. as i fade into the comforts of a few childless minutes with miranda, that short stack of dvd's containing the work of the great thai auteur, apichatpong weerasethakul, become less appealing in their sealed plastic wrapped cases.
i then give up all hope in entertaining myself with anything in the film medium and settle for 30 minutes of watching guy fieri behaving like a human garbage disposal as he harasses people trying to enjoy their 10 pound hamburger in peace. but a few nights ago i went the extra mile and downloaded a film on amazon.com.
i looked for the dumbest, most generic poster i could find in the new release section. something i knew i wouldn't regret turning off after 30 minutes and retiring to bed. i found a poster and movie title so generic and vanilla that it felt like wall paper... a poster so uninspired that a graffiti artist wouldn't even bother to paint over it. the movie was "edge of tomorrow".
once miranda stopped saying "it's ground hog day" for the 10th time and went to bed, i was completely engaged with this smart film. it's well cast, the script is original and the distribution of information keeps you in a state of suspense, and the performances are really really good. I would say it's the best tom cruise preformance in years-- tom cruise the way we like him: douche bag turns into really sympathetic guy after having his ass kicked.
the perfect casting goes to bill paxton as a deranged yet dedicated drill sergeant, bringing back his performance from weird science as the sadistic older brother. paxton is definitely on a roll and was also mind-blowing in "night crawler", a movie i avoided watching for some time due to thinking it was about a super hero named night crawler.
after doing 10 minutes of internet research i discovered i wasn't the first person to figure out that this movie was great and mishandled in its release. don't just listen to me, the smartest american director currently working, paul thomas anderson, has been quoted at saying, "it's fucking great".
cage (tom cruise' character) unwillingly gets thrown from his military p.r. job into the front lines of a battle he is drastically unprepared for.... after getting doused in special alien blood and simultaneously being killed during battle, cage now must relive the same day over and over again. this script uses the "groundhog day" trope in a new and clever way. unlike groundhog day which never explains why the day is repeating, the trope is directly linked to the plot of the film. the film echoes the video game analogy of "restarting" the game/narrative as a strategic plan to get ahead.
to many, i probably just described the dumbest film ever, but in all seriousness "edge of tomorrow" is as good or better then the great paul varhoven films of the 90's, like "robocop" and "total recall". it might even be as good as john carpenter's "they live". it's a genre that is geared to adolescent boys but it's intellegent enough to be appreciated by imature men of all ages.
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Candle in the Barn
Here are the bare bones of the story.
It is a tale told in many variants. Pomme Clayton, a UK storyteller, tells it with the song.
The kiss (as far as I know) is my own.
The recording was made in Saxony-Anhalt as part of the 105th English Weekend, organised by the indefatigable Lothar Rummel. Since the 1990s, Anglophiles from all walks of life, ages and language abilities have been coming together to enjoy using their English.
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