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If you fell in love with soccer four years ago, this is going to be a very different World Cup. For the first time since 1986, the United States didn't qualify. Neither did the Netherlands, whose legion of orange-clad fans are a regular sight during soccer tournaments. Four-time winner Italy is staying home, as is the Republic of Ireland.
Then there's the issue of timing: When the World Cup was in Brazil in 2014, most kickoffs were at noon, 3 or 6 p.m. Eastern — perfect for a long lunch or heading straight to a bar after work. Games in Russia, however, will begin at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., not as convenient for casual viewing.
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Some people — especially U.S. fans — might think it's not going to be as much fun. They're wrong. The World Cup is a tournament like no other, and if your team's not participating, this is the time to get out and enjoy the spectacle. Consider it soccer-themed study abroad: Crowd into El Patio in Rockville with Argentine fans who think that this might be Lionel Messi's year. Lift huge steins of beer on the patio at Biergarten Haus and try to learn a chant in German. Share a hot dog with underdog Iceland, who knocked England out of the European Championships in 2016 despite coming from an island with less than half the population of the District of Columbia. And who wouldn't want to celebrate with Peruvian fans at Lou's City Bar on Saturday as La Blanquirroja returns to the World Cup for the first time in 36 years? (Okay, maybe Chileans, who lost their place to the Peruvians on goal differential.)
Ben Jordan, one of the owners of the soccer hotspot the Airedale, thinks most American soccer fans will be approaching the tournament with an open mind. Sure, they'd rather be cheering for Christian Pulisic this month, but they're not going to turn their backs on the sport. "Now that it's been opened up, you'll see people openly supporting their second teams," he says. Some will root for their ancestral countries, while others will be fans of European soccer clubs rooting for their favorite team's stars — Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah are all hoping to have an impact in the tournament. Also, Jordan says, "the World Cup always brings out a lot of new soccer fans" who are just as interested in the atmosphere as much as rooting for the home team. This is not a tournament you should watch at home on your couch: It's an experience.
Team-specific bars
Argentina: Back in May, El Patio's Facebook page posted a photo of what looked like a wall made from cases of Quilmes beer with the caption "Getting ready for World Cup!!" The decades-old Argentine restaurant and bar in Rockville is the area's best viewing spot for La Albiceleste.
Brazil: The Grill From Ipanema turns Adams Morgan yellow when pretournament favorites Brazil plays, with caipirinhas and bossa nova music flowing before and after matches.
Colombia: When Colombia beat Uruguay in the Round of 16 in 2014, supporters leaped up and danced on the bar at Cafe Citron while confetti flew through the air. Fans will be hoping for a repeat this year. Citron serves as a viewing spot for other South American teams, too, so you can get pisco sours and caipirinhas as well as Aguila beers. And while the popular LeDroit Park restaurant the Royal is showing all matches, with happy hour during the afternoon games, it's all-in for Colombia, with food and cocktails specials during its games.
Costa Rica: Ballston's First Down Sports Bar continues to be a stronghold for the Ticos. Gallo pinto, a traditional rice and beans dish, and Imperial lager will be served during all matches.
Croatia: The Association of the Croatian American Professionals is taking over Church Hall in Georgetown, starting with Saturday's match against Nigeria.
Egypt: Fava Pot's brick-and-mortar location in Falls Church includes a large picture of soccer superstar Mo Salah on its wall, so you'd expect it to be a World Cup viewing destination. The restaurant opens early Friday for a special breakfast with an all-inclusive $25 option.
[$20 Diner review: Fava Pot in Falls Church is already delicious, and about to get even better]
Germany: Biergarten Haus is the area's most popular destination for German fans, with TVs on a huge backyard beer garden and a rooftop deck. Just be warned: In 2014, pregame lines stretched down the block well before kickoff.
Iceland: Making its first appearance at the World Cup, Iceland should be a popular choice for anyone rooting for the underdog. Ireland's Four Courts is turning into "Iceland's home base" for the tournament, and the Arlington pub is even importing Icelandic hot dogs, which have developed a cult following among foodies.
[World Cup fans' view: In an Irish pub, Icelandic eyes are smiling]
Iran: Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian was imprisoned by the Iranian government for 544 days, but he's still supporting the country's national team. Rezaian is hosting Team Melli viewing parties at the Dirty Water sports bar on H Street NE, and the first one sold out quickly. (Tickets for the second match are on sale now through Eventbrite.) The $25 ticket includes a sandwich from Chef Seb of Amoo's Restaurant and one beer, glass of wine or rail drink.
[Iran held him captive for 544 days. Now he's rooting for its World Cup team.]
Nigeria, Senegal: Appioo is known for its Ghanaian food, but the Black Stars didn't make the trip to Russia. The Shaw restaurant is still getting in on the party, supporting both Nigeria and Senegal and offering African beer and food specials during their games.
Panama: The area's only Panamanian restaurant is Esencias Panamenas in Park View, and it will be a hub of activity as La Marea Roja plays in the World Cup for the first time. "This is a big, big deal for us," says chef-owner Yarida Stamp.
[World Cup fans' view: For a taste of Panama's debut, hers is the only place in town]
Poland: Biergarten Haus, which hosted a celebration of Poland's Dyngus Day holiday in April, will also welcome Polish soccer fans for games this summer.
Switzerland: Schnappsicles. There's your reason to watch the Swiss team at Stable, Washington's only Swiss restaurant. The H Street bar will open early to show every match with Swiss food, buckets of Swiss beer and those frozen schnaps.
General soccer bars
The Airedale: Decorated with scarves and framed jerseys, the Airedale is welcoming to fans of all teams. It will be open for all matches, with breakfast buffets and a brand-new lunch menu. Also, it has a secret weapon few other D.C. soccer bars do: a rooftop deck.
Dock FC: The cool Ivy City soccer bar, known for its multiple projection screens and menu of tacos, is opening daily for 8 a.m. matches.
Fado Irish Pub: One of D.C.'s oldest soccer-viewing destinations, Fado opens for every match with giveaways and food and drink specials.
[Watch your favorite team at one of D.C.'s best soccer bars]
Ireland's Four Courts: One of the area's most popular pubs for watching English and Italian club soccer, the Four Courts will be open for every match with food and drink specials. Managers say they're throwing viewing parties for several different teams, including Mexico, England and Iceland, but they're open to everyone.
Lou's City Bar: Primarily catering to fans of Peru and Mexico, Lou's is still a solid option in Columbia Heights, with plenty of TVs and a special food and drink menu, including full brunch options for all games that start before noon.
Lucky Bar: The home-away-from-home for numerous league clubs and national teams, Lucky Bar opens for every match — even the 6 a.m. kickoffs — with a Russian-themed food and drink menu. (Well, except for the Suarez Bites, a meatball appetizer returning from 2014.) Because of its numerous TVs and central location between Farragut and Dupont, Lucky Bar is a very popular place for fans of all teams to watch afternoon matches.
Of note: The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration has allowed 75 bars to extend their hours and begin serving alcohol at 7 a.m. during the World Cup. See the full list and an interactive map on the ABRA website.
Pop-ups and special events
England vs. Belgium at Wundergarten: The embassies of Belgium and the United Kingdom aren't opening their doors to outsiders when England and Belgium face off on June 28, but they're joining forces to host a public viewing party at the Wundergarten beer garden in NoMa. Expect big screens, lawn games, food trucks and British and Belgian beers on tap, beginning at 2 p.m.
Field House D.C.: Imagine a soccer-themed version of the Bullpen taking over a parking lot in the shadow of DC United's soon-to-open Audi Field. Steuart Martens, who runs the annual Taste of D.C. and Drink the District beer and wine festivals, has big plans for the outdoor space, which is around three times bigger than the current Bullpen: a giant screen showing World Cup matches; beer-garden-style tables; bars pouring beer, sangria and mixed drinks; and games including foosball tables and "soccer darts," which involves kicking balls at large Velcro targets. Consider the World Cup a dry run for when Field House's neighbors move in.
National Harbor Viewing Parties: The massive video screen on National Harbor's waterfront is regularly used for outdoor movie nights, but during the World Cup, selected matches will be shown on the 32-foot LED screen. (Some days, only one match is shown, so check the schedule before travelling there.) Chairs and blankets are welcome, and nearby restaurants sell food for picnics.
Rosslyn viewing parties: The Rosslyn Business Improvement District and DC United have joined forces to show matches on a large screen in the Central Place Plaza above the Metro station, with soccer games, foosball tables and a bar serving wine and beer. So far, the only confirmed events are for Portugal vs. Spain (Friday, 2 p.m.) and the World Cup Final (July 15, 11 a.m.), but other matches may be added to the schedule.
World Cup HQ: The former Prospect sports bar is taking on a soccer theme through the end of the World Cup. A pop-up bar called World Cup HQ is opening every day at 8 a.m. with frosé, beers, wines and a menu of "World Cup-inspired burger creations" from Lucky Buns chef Alex McCoy. Happy hour begins daily at 4 p.m., with replays of all the day's matches.
[$20 Diner review: Go ahead, break your New Year's resolutions with Lucky Buns]
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Wolf & Sheep More Love than Fear Print
Regular price $10.00
"Have you no fear?" asked the wolf.
"I'm what all other sheep are afraid of."
"I have plenty of fear," said the sheep.
"But much much much more love."
We took Brad's illustrations and turned them into prints! Available in multiple sizes and for a limited time only.
- 8x10 and smaller prints are printed on a heavyweight 88lb matte stock bright white and will be shipped in a flat cardboard mailer.
- 11x14 and 12x12 prints are printed on 60lb matte bright white stock and will be rolled and shipped in a mailing tube.
- All sizes of prints are printed individually with high quality archival inks and shipped by us (Brad and Kristi) from our workshop in Tennessee!
- Perfect for hanging on the wall, giving as a gift, or smuggling into the Guggenheim.
Kristi shown for scale.

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Last week, Prenovate users searched for Bamboo Shoots in record numbers. We were just as surprised as you might be. But, on closer examination, it's not hard to see why these nutrient-rich snacks got attention following Earth Day.
Although these shoots are perfect for a simple sandwich topping and tasty stir-fry addition, your kidneys might not love their high potassium load as much as your mouth does. Try substituting Alfalfa Sprouts instead of Bamboo.
Compared to bamboo shoots these sprouts are lower in potassium and protein. They are chock-full of antioxidants and can be used in a variety of your favorite foods including soups, salads, sandwiches and stir-fry.
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When we meet someone new who may assist us to build our careers or connect with us on a personal level we want that person to like us. We don't want to do or say anything that may jeopardise this burgeoning relationship. We don't judge; we listen, ask questions, and validate the other person's opinions. Even if we think their ideas are crazy or just plain wrong we validate because we are kind and because we want to be liked. This is a basic communication strategy. Quite easy to achieve, right? Unfortunately, not always.
When someone says something we don't agree with we just can't help ourselves, we get behind that Bench, grab that gavel and judge like Judy! A quick scan of any blog, post, or celebrity update will reveal a plethora of web browsing critics filling up comments sections with judgements scathing enough to make a death row prisoner cry. And leading the prosecution is our learned friend ego!
So why do we struggle to validate the opinions of others? When we consciously criticise and judge others it is our ego that is in control. Once ego takes over the conversation and rapport is killed. When we are on the receiving end of an ego response we feel attacked. When we feel attacked the logical part of our mind shuts down and our brain prepares to fight. "Contradicting people does not build relationships it breaks them." (Dale Carnegie – How to Win Friends & Influence People)
A couple of clever Nobel Prize winners, John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut, took some willing healthy humans and used cutting edge research, and their own experiences, to help us understand what happens when our ego gets in the way of good conversation.
• "So what happened in people's brains when they saw information that contradicted their worldview in a charged political environment? As soon as they recognized the video clips as being in conflict with their worldview, the parts of the brain that handle reason and logic went dormant. And the parts of the brain that handle hostile attacks — the fight-or-flight response — lit up." (Neffinger & Kohut Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential)
The next time you are conversing with a new person and get the desire to take out your dirty ego to polish off a conversation; don't! Suspending your ego will build rapport and create healthy, safe relationships. Suspending the ego means we put our own feelings, opinions, and ideas aside and we make a conscious decision to ignore our strong longing to be right and to "correct" others. Suspending our ego means we don't let ego take control in situations where we don't agree with other opinions, ideas and beliefs.
We have now locked up that clever criminal ego. We have mastered our validation responses to opinions that we may not agree with, and we are getting along just fine with this new person. But are we really? We are keeping our ego at bay, and we are validating opinions, but can we really say that we are listening and paying attention? What's a great listener anyway? Well, that question is explored in my next blog!
"There's no ego when you're a ukulele player." – Jake Shimabukuro


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The CWU says trust is at "rock bottom" after leaked documents revealed Capita may slash jobs by the end of 2015
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is holding a strike ballot for members working in O2 call centres in Bury, Glasgow, Leeds and Preston Brook after the operator announced it was outsourcing jobs to Capita.
O2 announced the change, which will affect 3,700 jobs, on May 21. The operator said that under the deal, jobs and salaries will be protected for two years and employees will not have to relocate.
Last week leaked documents detailing Capita's plans for the jobs revealed it is considering closing O2 customer service facilities in Bury and Glasgow once the two year period ends and by the end of 2015.
One option Capita is exploring would see O2 call centre staff in the four locations cut from 3,700 to 1,370.
The CWU is now asking those affected whether they would like to strike. It will despatch ballot papers on June 7 and close the ballot and announce the results on June 18.
An online petition opposing outsourcing O2 jobs to Capita already has over 1,000 signatures, and demonstrations were held outside O2's Preston Brook site near Warrington last week.
Donning masks of Telefonica UK boss Ronan Dunne and brandishing banners declaring 'Done by Dunne' and 'NO2 closures', members and union activists handed out leaflets as staff arrived at work.
CWU deputy general secretary Andy Kerr said: "This ballot is about protecting decent UK jobs. We've been forced to hold a ballot because of the unusually short consultation period [May 21 – July 1] and lack of progress on assurances over job security, terms and conditions, and the future of sites.
"Trust is at rock-bottom, made worse by media speculation around site closures and offshoring work. Our members don't know who to trust and we feel like we've been lied to by O2 and Capita. We've been left no option by the company but to hold this ballot and they know this."
O2 has defended its deal with Capita, saying it rejected the latter's suggestions to close contact centres and mass offshoring because they wanted to protect jobs.
It said no jobs will be cut for the next two years. A spokesperson added: "Beyond that timescale, f there is any future business requirement to reduce roles for O2 this will not necessarily result in redundancies because Capita would actively manage the process, for example by not replacing those who move on, and potential redeployment to other roles within Capita."


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When SE2 Labs debuted its "ITC One" media system late last year, one of the complaints was that it lacked a Blu-ray player. That might seem picky at first blush, until one surveys the laundry list of functions this uber-box already provides: an Xbox 360, HD personal video recorder, digital amplifiers, surround-sound processor, touch screen, and iPod dock, to name a few.
"one of the complaints was that it lacked a Blu-ray player"
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There's reloading, there's rebuilding, and there's starting almost from scratch.
Then there's what the Muleshoe Mules are doing in 2013.
Graduation didn't just devastate the Mules from 2012, it darn near obliterated any experience whatsoever. Muleshoe opens the season with two returning starters, and one of those is two-way starting receiver/defensive back Austin Ross.
"It's one of those things that I've never been in this situation before," said head coach David Wood, who begins his 18th season at Muleshoe. "We'll have to play it by ear. If the situation dictates for us to take it slower we will. I'm not sure we can go faster without understanding what's going on."
This time of year, coaches talk about what they have coming back from the previous season. For Muleshoe, which went 9-3 and finished second in District 1-2A, Division I, that doesn't take long.
It starts, and almost ends, with Ross, who had 1,093 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns and will be a key cog in the offense once again.
"He's a game-breaker," Wood said. "When things get rolling right and we get it in his hands he makes things happen. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and we expect a lot from him."
The only other player with returning experience is senior receiver Matt Barron, who had 24 catches for 325 yards and five TDs in the regular season.
Who will be throwing the ball to them, or protecting that person throwing the ball, or running the ball to take some pressure off the passing game, is completely unknown.
The first to get the nod at quarterbacking the Mules' high-octane attack will be sophomore Danny Campos. Running back could be done by committee between juniors Medardo Andrade, Kegan Fikes, Fransico Elizalde and Braden Bassire.
At least one area of the defense will have experience, where Ross and Barron reside in the secondary. But the front seven will be completely new.
"We'll get to see what we're made of right off the bat and how far along we need everybody to come before district," said Wood, whose team faces Shallowater in Week 0.


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In the mood for steak and some slot machines but don't want to go all the way to Vegas? Head to San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in San Bernardino County, an hour and a half east of Los Angeles. That's what I did with some friends when I was invited out to The Pines Steakhouse.
It was my first time to San Manuel Casino and I was impressed by the recently renovated casino. But, what is all the more impressive are the 3600 slot machines! That is a lot of slot machines and the sound of spinning slots and the bells are ringing from every corner.
Located on the second floor of the San Manuel Casino, The Pines Steakhouse is tucked away from the excitement and noise of the casino gaming floor. As you exit the casino and enter the restaurant, a sense of calm surrounds you. The large dining room will remind you of any Las Vegas dining room but this dining room is converted to a nightclub later in the evening. Read More


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Merry Summer Solstice to you! Today is a very special day in the heavens... one of the few times in our lifetimes that the summer solstice is perfectly aligned with the full moon. Meaning that the sun and the moon are both at full power, zapping down all kind of good blessings and energy our way down here on planet earth. It's a time for reclaiming our power and our strength after a doozy of a time this spring with all sorts of planets in retrograde, very serious human tragedies, and other challenges.
With that in mind, I thought I'd send along a piece I wrote for elephant journal, "Reclaiming Power: A Summer Sun Meditation." It's a deep dive into looking at the places we've given our power away, and gives a working for beginning to call that power back from all the places we've given it away, lost it, or forgotten.
On the new moon at the beginning of this month, I ceremonially ended my postpartum time and with this newsletter am "officially" ending my maternity leave, am opening my doors for business again with a new vision, new offerings, and the return of some old favorites.
My new one-on-one offering, which I just finished the beta test for and will be offering to you all in a couple of weeks, is called, "Witching Hours," and it combines deep transformational coaching with tarot for a magical new perspective and alchemizing old patterns (once and for all!). It finishes with a savvy strategizing session to put it all together so that you can take decisive action in your life that feels totally aligned with your intuition, intention, and heart (like, really do sh*t differently).
n the writing side, I've been focusing on some bigger projects of my own that are intensely creatively fulfilling at times, and at other times feel exhausting from the perpetual pushing of my own edges. Which means that I have a tad less space at the moment to add new clients to my writing coaching roster-- although I'd like to open my calendar this week and next for exploratory sessions for writers with a hanker to get their powerful, ready-to-be-birthed words out into the world.
I'm especially excited to connect with would-be article writers, bloggers, podcasters, and creative nonfiction folks who want to start saying things no one else is saying, or to contribute to the twitterverse in a truly innovative, unique way.
Is that you? Our would you like it to be? Are you yearning to commit to your words in a bold, passionate way? If so, hit me up for a free Live & Write from the Depths of Your Soul Session. I'm only taking on 3 new clients this month, and I'm hoping that one of them can be you.
Some other things on the agenda this summer: a free webinar on the secret to bringing more magic into your own offerings and delving into the tarot, herbal medicine, more amazing essays to awaken heart and soul, and some other possibilities for getting together to write virtually and locally.
With love and magic,
P.S. I am always looking for ways to get stuff done (especially as a mom with a now-walking baby, eek!), and I really, really liked this article about the Ivy Lee Method of productivity. I'll save you the time of reading it. The night before each work day, choose six (or if you're a new mom, 2-3 things) to work on the following day, and single-task each one until it's done. Voila!
P.P.S. Here's what our friends at Mystic Mama have to say about the magic of the sun and moon today:
My tip for this peak {of the sun and moon] is to trust your higher moral conscience, and sense of what's true. If you sense you're drowning in confusion, the steps to awareness could be giant ones now. You can blaze your own trail with moral courage, an open mind and willingness to question all you know……it's possible to see through many filters, and have an exhilarating breakthrough — the kind that becomes a kind of addiction to truth seekers. The leap of logic here is that if we don't get swamped by facts or delusions, there is a bright path to walk ahead.
P.P.P.S. I just want to honor that many of us are still feeling an overwhelming sense of pain, fear, and grief over the Orlando Pulse Attack, and that it's not simply "last week's news." I feel you. I am with you, too. Though this note is bright and cheery, I still feel the depth of this intense tragedy in my heart and the heart of my community. It will take time. I especially want to send a little prayer out to all my LGBTQII friends. Please know that I see you, I value you, and I stand with you.


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When most dogs hit the water, they instinctively begin to dog paddle; it's just what they do! In this video, you get to witness a little cutie who simply refuses to do the natural thing. Although he does not mind being in the water, he just stands there while the rest of his dog friends are swimming about, jumping in the pool, and having fun. When you see the expression on his face, you will not be able to hold back your smile!
This video is truly one of the cutest things you will ever see! Although everyone around him is having a blast, he is not that into the water and certainly does not want to work up a sweat. It is so funny to see him standing perfectly still while all the chaos ensues around him. If you think this dog is just too adorable for words, Please SHARE on Facebook so everyone can enjoy.


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A Police corporal attached to the Ogun State Command, Mr. Sunkanmi Ogunbiyi, on Thursday (yesterday) went ballistic and killed seven persons, including his wife, also a police corporal, after which he shot himself dead.
Before killing himself, Ogunbiyi kissed his two children, bade them goodbye and handed them over to a commercial motorcyclist to take care of them.
Three persons who received gunshot wounds during the incident were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta where they were admitted for treatment.
Those he killed, apart from his wife, Oluwatosin Ogunbiyi, included a landlady who is simply referred to as Iya Basira, a two-year baby girl, three males and another female. The scene of the crime was Akinbola Ifelodun Estate, Eleweran in Abeokuta.
Hundreds of sympathisers flooded the scene of massacre. The incident, according to an eyewitness, Mr. Tunde Akinbade, who lives nearby, occurred at 5.30 a.m.
An eyewitness explained that: "Ogunbiyi (killer cop) used to live in one of the houses near this place (scene of crime) and he and his wife were very close family friends of Iya Basira (deceased landlady).
"While they were living here, anytime he (Ogunbiyi) quarreled with his wife, the wife would leave her matrimonial home with their two children to live with Iya Basira in her house."
He said Ogunbiyi had on several occasions warned Iya Basira not to harbour his family anymore, a warning Iya Basira failed to heed.
"About two weeks ago, the deceased couple again quarreled and the wife packed to Iya Basira's house. Ogunbiyi came and hid in a bush near Iya Basira's house and surveyed the area, and having satisfied himself that a soldier who lives in the area was not around, he rushed to Iya Basira's bedroom, shot her and her two-year old grandchild who were sleeping."
He also gunned down other tenants in the house who heard the gun shots and rushed out from their rooms to find out what was happening. "After that", Akinbade said, "the killer cop went to a nearby house and gunned down a commercial motorcyclist who is said to be close to his wife. Thereafter, he kissed his two children, bade goodbye and handed them over to the commercial motorcyclist who took him to the scene and asked him to take care of them after which he shot himself dead".
There were blood stains and bullet shells at different places within the uncompleted six-bedroom bungalow.
The Ogun State Police Command's Spokesman, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, described the incident as unfortunate and confirmed that the dead policeman carried out the dastardly act with his official riffle.
Adejobi said: "He (Ogunbiyi) was on night duty and as soon as he closed, he rushed to carry out the shameful act".
Answering a reporter's question, Adejobi stressed that Ogunbiyi did not exhibit any trait of insanity.
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What wonderful news. Australian Actor Tim Campbell and singer Anthony Callea were married in New Zealand under the recently instated same sex marriage laws. We couldn't be happier for them!
In NZ same sex marriage is legal so the two love birds said 'I do' surrounded by loved ones knowing their nuptials were binding in NZ. Anthony, 31, and Tim, 39, have been together for seven years and announced their engagement to the public three months ago via Women's Day. "We were sitting on the couch and i was on my second scotch and Tim was on his first white wine and we made the decision there and then," Callea said.
Anthony shared this wonderful news over Instagram this morning. "It's extra special today as @timcampbelltwit and I get to share the news we are married! ... Yep, he liked it, and definitely put a ring on it!"
These gorgeous guys powered through their wedding planning and in three short months organised a spectacular and private destination wedding. They decided to get married in NZ knowing that same-sex marriage was recognised there.
New Zealand was the first country in the Asian-pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage and the 13th country in the world to pass marriage equality legislation.
ABC.net.au at the time wrote:
The bill, which passed 77 votes to 44, redefines marriage as a union between two people, rather than a man and woman.
National Party prime minister John Key backed the legislation, which was introduced by Labour MP Louisa Wall. Ms Hall says the law change has widespread public support, particularly among young people.She says it shows just how far public opinion has come in New Zealand.
In total, leaders of seven of the country's eight political parties supported the change.
It is due to take effect within four months, which means gay couples will be able to legally wed in New Zealand as early as August.
The law change would also open the door for married gay couples to adopt children.
Some of the other countries that recognise same-sex marriage are:
- New Zealand, 2013
- Uruguay, 2013
- Denmark, 2012
- Argentina, 2010
- Portugal, 2010
- Iceland, 2010
- Sweden, 2009
- Norway, 2009
- South Africa, 2006
- Spain, 2005
- Canada, 2005
- Belgium, 2003
- The Netherlands, 2000
So for hundreds of couples like Anthony and Tim there are a number of wedding destination options. A short skip and a jump and couples are on to wedding planning bliss in beautiful destinations like Canada, The Neverlands or New Zealand.
Whilst I'd love to say it was legal in places like Australia, hopefully it won't be long before we join the bandwagon. Unfortunately until then the destination marriages won't be recognised when they return home.
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Television has had a lot of pelts-and-hides dramas in recent years: rugged historical or fantasy series full of characters dressed in fur and leather. "Vikings." "Game of Thrones." "The Last Kingdom." The latest addition doesn't merely feature such clothing; it is, in a sense, about the clothing.
"Frontier," a lively Canadian import that goes up on Netflix on Friday, concerns the fur trade in barely settled areas of North America in the 1700s. As with many of these series, lawlessness prevails; violence is frequent and graphic; most of the main characters are male; and too many of the female ones are there only for their cleavage.
The sexism aside, "Frontier" is an enjoyable representative of the genre if you can embrace its ambiguity. After two episodes, it's still not clear who, if anyone, has redeeming value in this rough wilderness. Are we supposed to be rooting for the young stowaway who accidentally finds himself in the Americas? Or perhaps for the renegade fellow of mixed ancestry? Or perhaps for no one?
As the series opens, the Hudson's Bay Company, the real trading concern created by royal charter in the 1600s to work a large chunk of North America, is seeing its monopoly eroded by interlopers. Lord Benton, played with deliciously ruthless haughtiness by Alun Armstrong, crosses the ocean to try to restore the company's dominance.
He is especially concerned about Declan Harp (Jason Momoa, who made quite an impression as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones" and does so again here). Harp is a goliath who, as one of Benton's aides puts it, is "half-Irish, half-native" and lives a shadowy existence in the woods, pestering the British with guerrilla tactics and hoping to form a trade alliance with the local Crees.
Aboard Benton's ship is Michael Smyth (Landon Liboiron), a petty thief who ended up there unintentionally and, once discovered, is put to use by Benton as a sort of spy: He is to infiltrate Harp's camp and provide Benton with intelligence. It is presumably this young fellow we're supposed to be emotionally invested in as he tries to figure out his allegiances and play both sides, and he gets most of the early focus, though other intriguing characters are lurking about who may emerge.
One is Grace Emberly (Zoe Boyle), who owns a tavern because, well, in these wilderness dramas there always seems to be a female tavern owner. She's the only female character of substance in the early going, and she's interesting: savvy, beautiful and scheming. Also of note: an opportunistic priest (Christian McKay) who never met a drink he didn't like.
The series, a joint effort by Netflix and Discovery Canada, is refreshingly free of pretension, unlike some in the genre. Yes, there are serious themes to be drawn from it if you're so inclined — it's about greed, and empire-building, and exploitation of a land and its native inhabitants — but you can also feel free to take it as simply an action-packed, rather bloody tale from those frothy preindustrial days.


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After missing its first two 3-pointers of the game, Bowling Green (7-13 overall, 0-9) made its last five in the first quarter and led by as much as 23-10. Morgan McMillen made all four of her 3-pointers in the first quarter.
But Huskies coach Lisa Carlsen said Errin Hodges came in and locked McMillen down, making a difference in the contest. McMillen made one of her last five 3-pointers and finished the game with 17 points after scoring 12 in the first.
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My friends Harald and Keith (pictured) took me to a small Thai Imbiss around the corner from their apartment yesterday called Mae Charoen. A small, cheery place run by two women from Chiang Mai (in the north of Thailand) who serve up a limited menu of truly authentic Thai food. I had a squid salad served with rice, the salad had a generous portion of Thai chili in it and was served with a big scoop of rice. It was so delicious I wanted to go back that same night and have dinner. The smiling proprietor waving from the kitchen.Above is the Red curry with tofu (lots of other options for the carnivores!) and the Squid Salad below served on a bed of shredded Cabbage – so damn good.
This is a local place that hasn't hit the hipster radar yet, which is, in part, one of it's appeal – if you didn't know better you'd think you were on a little Soi in Chiang Mai. If you come to Berlin and you need some really good food – eat here – but be aware it's the real deal (read Thai Spicy!)


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In a world that calls for yes and no answers for everything, I find that this is not always the case. I am not talking here about situation ethics (the situation determines the response), but rather absolutes that are not in our human toolkit.
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Nintendo: Games Still Not Socially Acceptable Enough
Nintendo says there is still work to be done if videogames are to be as socially acceptable as other forms of entertainment.
In Nintendo's last annual report, president Satoru Iwata emphasized that he doesn't think videogames are as socially acceptable as they should be. Even though the Wii and the DS have been explosively successful with demographics of people that weren't previously gamers, Nintendo doesn't want to stop there.
Iwata writes: "When we look at how videogames have been accepted in society, what we call 'social acceptance of videogames,' it seems that the public perception towards videogames has significantly improved over the past years. However, it is our belief that there are still plenty of things for us to tackle to improve the social acceptance of videogames to the level of other general forms of entertainment such as TV, movies, music and sports."
In a Nintendo survey, the company found that more than 50% of people still have a neutral or negative opinion of videogames. This is compared to the results for television, movies, and music, of which less than 25% of respondents had a neutral or negative opinion. Sports also fared better than videogames overall in the survey, with only around 20% of people saying they liked videogames "very much."
Iwata says Nintendo will try to spread the joy of videogames by furthering "the penetration of the Wii by encouraging communication in the living room of each household through continuous software launches, which will positively surprise consumers with brand new game play." In addition, "Nintendo will release the Nintendo 3DS that allows people to play videogames in 3-D without the need for any special glasses, and will strive to satisfy more people by offering innovative gameplay with Nintendo 3DS," he writes.
If you've got a negative opinion of the Wii, just remember that it's being used to make the world better accept videogames. Whether it's capable of that or not, that's part of Nintendo's goal. I've seen it: It's possible for someone that has never played a game before to start playing Professor Layton or Wii Sports and to elevate to other genres besides those considered "casual." Plus, I hear that the 3DS is magical, so it's likely to have the impact that Iwata desires.
Oh well? The more I hear about "casual" gamers and the more it can sometimes feel like things are being catered to them and not me, the less I give a crap about them.
Especially when I see articles like this: http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706746/will-portal-2-scare-off-casual-gamers.html
I'm glad nintendo are undertaking this kind of study. Convincing more people to at least tollerate videogames is great and if I had to pick a company to do it, it would definitely be nintendo. Their games are usually what I use to introduce friends to gaming, just to let them in easy.
Also i'm sorry to say I sniggered quite a lot at, "the penetration of the Wii"
They are socially exceptable enough.
There isnt a critical mass but they are pretty common now.
There just going to get more and more popular as Nintendo sucker in more casual gamers then they move on to bigger and better games.
<3 Nintendo.
It seems like one of the few companies where the people involved are there because they love what they do and aren't just watching the clock or the balance sheets.
All their first party releases are quality efforts even the tech demos like sports and play.
So... Nintendo's going farmville?
if they mean by the usual surveys through club nintendo...they aren't trustworthy I do those things for coins to buy stuff...I dont pay attention.
survey=poll=most unreliable way to get data in the world.
As long as video games are:
-expensive (ie: not publicly available for free use)
they will never be socially acceptable.
Video games aren't socially acceptable? Since fucking when?
Society can suck my joy stick.
Less games about brightly coloured plumbers flying through space? God knows that sort of stuff could easily put non gamers off in my books.
But that's why they hate it. These people enjoy being seen as social outcasts by playing games and hate the idea of it being considered normal.
OT: Just give it time, Iwata. Video games will be socially acceptable soon enough and there is little chance of decreasing/increasing that time no matter what action you take.
I agree. Without knowing how they found the data, I have no idea how trustworthy the survey is.
:P i can't even play my psp on the air plain without feeling like a loser. so i end up watching shitty movies.
Don't say it! Somebody might hear you! Then you know what will happen, right? RIGHT?!
Even as I grew up in the Nintendo generation, there weren't very many people that didn't video game. Hell, even my parents liked Tetris and Dr. Mario, and my mom still has trouble today working a television remote control. Nintendo still proves it doesn't take overly fancy graphics or realistic gravity simulations in games to draw people in. They still make games that don't require hours of practice to just get good enough to beat the games, they at least try to make it fun to play them first.
Social networking games are still debatable as to whether they should be considered serious games since most of them are simple point-and-click basic structure without much skill or problem solving ability on the part of the user. They really aren't very deep, and you can easily just walk away after playing one without knowing anything about the story of the game or the motivation to keep you playing after the first time. Sure, it might be fun to play them to compete against friends and give you some sort of bragging rights for your FB wall, but it is pretty easy to lose interest in such games. Zynga makes a lot of attempts to introduce new material into their games, but often at a cost of having to pay to unlock things instead of trying to make the games more challenging or involving. It's like saying that riding a skateboard is as complicated as driving a car... you get the same experience, but just on much different levels of involvement. Social games won't reach the same level of acceptance as console or PC titles, and I don't think many would argue that. They are just time-wasters to keep you sitting on SNS so they can brag about how many people are sitting on their servers at one time.
Nintendo needs to go back to being socially acceptable to all gamers again before they can worry about the outside market.
I think alot of people still attach the old stigmas when they see./hear about gamers. More has to be done by the community too to improve the image
Well Nintendo could at least do their bit and not just make cash ins for 10 year olds all the time. Hypocrits.
I'm scared to see what nintendo will come out with to 'tackle the problem'. :/
The problem is most wii owners don't view the wii as a video game console or it's games as "video games." Which means the more nintendo and such attempt to reach non-gamers, the less likely non-gamers are to even view nintendo products as video games.
Now, we always knew video games as they currently exist are transitory, at best. But we hoped they'd transition to more complex, more interactive, more engaging, more inventive products. Instead ninendo is hoping to move in the exact opposite direction. Which means nintendo's (and anyone who follow's) days are numbered.
Actually I don't. May be in for a pleasant surprise.
And gamers continue not to care. Accept it, or don't. We'll just continue playing games and ignoring ya'll anyway.
To some extent, I respect Nintendo for broadening peoples view on entertainment mediums. While they do cash in on it obscenely, they have done good things.
However, just like you have people who think TV is the root of all incompetence, you will always have people who think games are the cause of obesity or games are the reason kids are getting more violent. It comes with the territory of a relatively young medium.
They're getting there gradually at least. Years ago, writing for video games was pretty much deemed the academic equivalent of smashing your head on the keyboard and just running with the result. Nowadays you have games like Heavy Rain which can even challenge films in their storytelling. Good storytelling doesn't necessarily equate to social acceptance, but eh, many of the things that are perfectly 'socially acceptable' are completely mindless in my eyes, at least I can get some degree of sophistication out of games.
*Sips tea, pinky extended*
It doesn't bother me, I'm constantly around people who either have no problem with games or are highly enthusiastic about them. These strange, primitive other people are not part of the world I associate myself with.
Maybe they would be more acceptable if Nintendo's promotional material didn't look like 90s children's cartoons (see the picture in the OP).
Social acceptance just takes time. For anything. The majority of people who still hold a neutral or negative opinion on video games are older, and soon enough they'll die. The rest of the generations were born with video games present in their lives, and so too will every future generation be.
People will accept anything given enough time. In the early 1900s it was cocaine.
Considering pretty much everyone, especially Sony and Microsoft, is following Nintendo's lead, by that arguement then you should buy a gaming PC before everyone stops making games for consoles.
Or maybe we can just wait for the generations of idiots to die off.
Does this matter? Why?
The people are only much affected as much as they care in my opinion and perspective. The stigma around gaming is easily solved when I place a controller down into the hands of the specific persons in my life that bash them.
Most of the times, they are interested and actually get up a and get a console. Sometimes they remain the bitter people, as I like to call them and wave a goodbye. To each to their own, so long I am not impaired in my life because of it, I am fine.
Pretty much.
Your hyperbolic counter kinda fails, because thats the exact direction we're heading. Another crash. It'll be a little softer than the last one, but video games as they currently exist won't anymore and the market will be flooded with a ton of bullshit pandering exclusively to technologically illiterate demographics while independent developers will be the sole source of anything remotely resembling a video game. Since the independent market can only be reached by a PC...
You mean like MP3 players?
Oh wait..
Why would half the people filling out polls at Club N be neutral toward or not like videogames?
Mutually exclusive, I'm afraid. See "grognard capture"
What do they view them as then? Radishes? I think you're getting the idea of video games as a 733T/hardcore/nerd type of entertainment confused with video games. And if that view dies, so much the better.
Yes, because anybody who goes to the market rather than waiting for the market to come to them is obviously going to fail... oh wait...
Meh. At least Nintendo is sticking to their goal.
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The number of cyber-attacks has been increased and the need to extend effort to the fight against cybercrimes is strongly recommended. I have mentioned in one of the article that can be "READ HERE" advising companies to strengthen cybersecurity. We have seen India PM recently addressing loudly cybersecurity issues in one of the event taken place in India as it can be "READ HERE"
On Monday 2nd March 2015, security experts emphasized again the need for collaboration in order to protect society against cyber-attacks during the 6th annual Cyber Defense Summit in Riyadh.
"Cyber security is no longer just an information technology priority. It must be addressed at the broad level," said Yesser Deputy Director General Ahmad Al-Khiary.
Al-Khiary, also the current CEO of (ITS) 2, noted the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information in Saudi Arabia.
"We must address the issue collectively to arrive at feasible protective measures," he said.
Another expert, Tareque Choudhury of BT Global Services, spoke on the occasion, defining critical assets and the role of chief security officers by giving examples of how private and public Saudi organizations can protect and preserve themselves.
He also shared some of the lessons learned from the BT cyber security team, which was deployed to defend the London Olympics in 2012 from any malicious cyber-attacks.
"A lack of cyber protection has had catastrophic results. For example, hackers stole 40 million debit and credit card numbers from retailer 'Target's' data banks, as well as the personal data of as many as 70 million customers," he said.
Ray Kafity, vice president of META region at FireEye, added "We are now dealing with Generation Y Threats and as we progress, the threats will keep on becoming more complex and difficult to detect. With the threats being innovative, the cyber security has to keep up and be forward thinking and proactive."
Eric J. Eifert, SVP of Cyber Security Solutions at Man Tech, said "One critical aspect which many fail to address is the internal threats due to a lack of awareness."
He added that "this needs to be addressed carefully when developing cyber security. Employee training and standardization of internal laws and regulations is something that should be mandatory."
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WATCH: Mike Neal wastes no time, starts preparing for Week 6
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Mike Neal doesn't waste much time basking in the glory of a hard-fought victory. Instead, Neal is all business as he turns his attention to the next week's battle.
Neal contributed two solo tackles (one for a loss) during the Packers' 24-10 win over the St. Louis Rams in Week 5, which featured an absolutely stifling defensive effort. Shortly after the game, the 262-pound edge defender was preparing his body for Week 6 against the San Diego Chargers with some DMS therapy.
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introducing a brand new series here on good day sunshine! i always say, if i can do it.. anyone can! so, without further ado, here's a super easy tutorial for a festive fall {and all natural!} bird feeder. enjoy!
i used a small decorative pumpkin, but any type of gourd would work just as well! here's what you'll need to get started:
{one} large sharp knife {two} lollipop sticks or wooden dowels {three} string {four} pumpkin or gourd {five} birdseed {six} scissors
first, you'll need to cut the top off of the pumpkin using a very sharp knife. tip: don't grab the stem of the pumpkin because as i already found out for you {you're welcome}, it has thorns. they're tiny, but they hurt! use a spoon {or your hands!} to remove the insides. next, take your scissors and make a starting point to poke your sticks through. i used lollipop sticks {which were extremely inexpensive from michael's}, but you could use small wooden dowels if you have them available. this creates a landing perch for your birds. you'll need two fairly long sticks. make a cross in the center, with one inserted higher than the other as shown below.
now, to hang it! use any kind of string you have around the house. i had some hemp that i doubled and tied around each of the four perches. hold the pieces up and cut the excess, making sure your feeder is level. now all you have to do is find the perfect branch, add some birdseed, and wait for your birds!
just a day after i hung mine up, i was able to get this photo of a cute little chickadee enjoying the feeder! so cool. if you decide to make this for yourself and your birds, post a picture to the good day sunshine flickr stream!
oh yeah! and don't just throw away those pumpkin seeds! i roasted mine in the oven at about 250 degrees for 15-20 minutes {stirring occasionally}. you can flavor them any way you want.. i used a bit of olive oil and regular salt. yummm.
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LOVING this newbie etsy shop! i spotted natasha early on the front page a few days ago with her mini paint chip bunting. totally reminds me of one of my favorite commercials.. the sherwin williams ones, where everything is made out of paint chips. awesomeness. if you haven't seen them yet.. well, you're welcome.
now tell me you don't want to live in that world! so happy. speaking of commercials, i'm going to be starting a new feature here on good day sunshine where i'll share my favorite ads and commercials with y'all. it's called commercial break. get excited!
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i'm about to make two people very happy.. are you ready to find out who won last monday's giveaways? well, here's your answer!
congratulations to chelsie who won the houndstooth card wallet and zipper pouch from besu!
congratulations to summer who won the earring stud set of your choice from we will rock you!
i'll be in touch with both of you shortly to get your information! thanks so much for entering and making good day sunshine's launch so successful! don't forget to enter the other eight giveaways still going on now! click on each to be taken straight to the post: {flapperdoodle} {alumination} {leen machine} {poz-art} {time passages} {sweet tidings} {SHAbang} {letterhappy}
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i've decided to do a weekly sale on a random product in my etsy shop, and y'all will be the first to know! this week only, {september 27 - october 3} my screenprinted retro boombox tee will be marked down from $22 to $18. get it while you can!
you don't need any sort of code or magic password.. it's already been marked down. thanks for shopping!
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well of course i'm going to give something away! i want to personally thank everybody who has made this launch week so successful. it's been a blast.. and i plan to keep it fresh, fun, and interesting so you'll love coming back again and again!
alrighty.. on to the giveaway! i'm offering one of my do what you love typography posters (in your choice of either red, yellow, blue, or green) as well as a set of winnie the pooh quote cards.
here's how to enter: {up to five entries per person}
visit my shop, letterhappy, and leave a comment here with the color you'd choose if you win. {one entry}
become a follower of this blog and let me know in the comments. {one entry}
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i'm really kind of jealous that i can't enter this giveaway for myself. sharon, of SHAbang, is offering one lucky good day sunshine reader this lovely necklace.. a perfectly purple fall accessory.
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National Trust Vienna Cottage Committee have organised a talk on the "Importance of Trees in our urban environment" this Sunday September 3 in Hunters Hill RSL Hall, 56 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill at 2.30pm.
Admission free. Speaker is Jeff Angel, Executive Director of the Total Environment Centre
A canopy of mature trees has always been a feature of Hunters Hill.
However the Vienna Committee has been concerned at the rate they
are disappearing and research using satellite imagery has shown a high percentage of loss of the tree canopy in the past seven years.
Factors causing this loss are complying development laws, which permit the removal of trees under eight metres, and the notorious 10/50 rule which has been abused by some homeowners.
Trees affect our climate, and therefore our weather, in three primary ways: they lower temperatures, reduce energy usage and reduce or remove air pollutants. Trees reduce both surface and air temperatures in urban areas through evapotranspiration and can also significantly reduce energy consumption through shading in the warm months and protecting buildings from cold winds.
Tree cover is also important for reducing air pollution.
Outdoor air pollution is a silent killer in Australia where it accounts for more than 2 per cent of deaths, more than are caused by motor vehicle accidents.
In Sydney alone, the costs have been calculated at about $4.5 billion annually.
Arising from the talk Vienna Cottage Committee will develop an advocacy program to monitor the tree canopy in Hunters Hill. Inquiries 9816 1794.


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Does Christmas have any real impact on how I will live in 2016? Now that we are a week into these twelve days of Christmas, and entering a new year tomorrow, what do these Christmas themes of adoration of our incarnate Messiah have to say about how we will live? Maybe considering the entire upcoming year can be too big to be very helpful. It's probably more meaningful to narrow the focus: how will Christmas shape how I will spend the first week of the new year? The point always has to do with right now, so, how will my desire to be one who adores Christ shape how I spend December 31 and New Year's Day?
If I want to consider how I will live today, tomorrow, next week, and next year in light of the fact that the Messiah has come and is here, the way we normally set goals and New Year's resolutions tends to fall a bit short of what we really need. So, here's an unconventional resolution I'm setting for myself in light of the magnitude of Christmas:
Quit sinning.
I first set this as my New Year's resolution in 2011, and my track record over the past five years of doing so may not be that impressive. Yet it is still the only direction I really want to point my soul on this seventh day of Christmas as I prepare for the new year. If the Messiah has come, how can I claim to adore him if I do anything less than intend to allow the coming of the one who "will save them from their sins" take its full intended effect on me?
I essentially stole this resolution from Dallas Willard (which may be a step in the wrong direction of "quit sinning," since theft is on the list of big ones), but he says it well:
"If one day I assure my Christian friends that I intend to 'quit sinning' and arrive at a stage where I can perfectly follow Jesus Christ, they will most likely be scandalized and threatened–or at least very puzzled. 'Who do you think you are?' they would probably say. Or they might think, 'What is he really up to?'
But if, on the other hand, I state that I do not intend to stop sinning or that I do not plan ever to follow my Lord in actuality, they will be equally upset. And for good reason. How can Jesus be my Lord if I don't even plan to obey him? Would that really differ in substance and outcome from not having him as Lord at all? My Christian fellowship circle will allow me not to follow him and even not to plan to follow him, but they will not permit me to say it.
Yet, I must do one or the other. Either I must intend to stop sinning or not intend to stop. There is no third possibility. I must plan to follow Jesus fully or not plan to follow him. But how can I honestly do either? And does not planning to follow him really differ, before God and humanity, from planning not to follow him?"*
Here's the key to talking about anything as lofty as quitting sinning (and it drives home the point of Christmas): this isn't about goal-setting nor ratcheting up our willpower to do hard things. Instead it's about allowing Christ to live more fully in us.
Christmas is the emphatic statement of the shocking good news that the only one who could save us came to live in a body every bit as human as ours, and that through his life in one of these bodies he defeated both sin and death. The savior who was enfleshed in Bethlehem would say on his last night with his closest friends, "abide in me, and I will abide in you." It is that mutual abiding that gradually overcomes all the kinds of obstacles to God's work in us and in our world–and that is the kind of life we are after when we talk about quitting sin, adoring and abiding in our Messiah, and following Jesus fully. It is, in other words, incarnation, because Christmas continues to go on–in you and me, as we give Christ room to abide in us.
A central part of the method of John Wesley's early Methodists was to take time at each new year to "renew our covenant with God." Wesley believed very strongly in this, and he thought that it was one of the most widely neglected practices for opening us to God's grace, and leading us into this kind of life, so he and his early Methodists took this very seriously. They would often spend a prayerful day or two beforehand in preparation, asking God that they "might promise unto the Lord our God and keep it." They understood this annual covenant renewal to be as holy of a thing as any they would do the entire year and they knew that they were desperate for God's help in both making, and especially keeping, their commitments.
If you are able, you might want to spend some time today reading prayerfully over the words of this current adaptation of Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service. Whether or not you do that, the prayer below is a central part of that service, and perhaps you'll find it a fitting way to close this year, and begin the next, in adoration of our king.
I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low by thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things
to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.
("A Covenant Prayer in the Wesleyan Tradition" from The United Methodist Hymnal)
*Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives (New York: HarperCollins, 1998), 12-13.


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Announcing Our 2018-19 Season!
September 21- October 2, 2018
This unforgettable musical from the creator of Wicked and Godspell has inspired generations of theatregoers. The five-time Tony Award-winning show follows Pippin's search to live an extraordinary life and find his "corner of the sky," while learning that true happiness is more complicated than he thought.
November 16- December 23, 2018
You can't stop the beat in this big, bold, beloved story of one girl's inspiring dream to dance. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this family-friendly show set in 1962 is filled with exuberant dancing, infectious music and the transformation of a teenager from social outcast to TV star.
January 25- February 10, 2019
A joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter and band leader. When our hero's girlfriend leaves him, he turns his life around with the group's mega-watt singing and dancing energy, including performances of favorites Saturday Night Fish Fry and Choo Choo Ch'Boogie.
March 15- 31, 2019
Featuring the thrilling music of Composer Carl Orff, this cantata takes an unflinching view of the pleasures and perils of the human condition. Most often performed with a large symphony and choirs, Skylight recreates this masterpiece for the intimate Cabot stage, as "total theatre" in which music, movement and words are inseparable.
May 17- June 9, 2019
Passions run high onstage and off in this Tony Award-winning musical version Taming of the Shrew. The irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, William Shakespeare and Cole Porter, unite in this tune filled battle of the sexes in what is considered to be one of Broadway's greatest treasures, featuring unforgettable songs like Another Op'nin', Why Can't You Behave?, and Too Darn Hot.
plus THINGS THAT GO DING!
February 23- March, 2019
Back by popular demand! Things that go Ding! features Skylight percussionist Michael "Ding" Lorenz and his outrageous collection of vintage and vaudeville percussion instruments. The full version of Things that go Ding! played to sold out audiences in the Studio Theatre in 2012. This is the first time it will be presented on the Cabot Theatre stage. Eight performances only!


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"It's a great day for a ball game. Let's play two."
-Ernie Banks
It's one of the most-used quotes in baseball, but it fits. We're in line for two 7-inning games today, starting at the usual 1:35PM Sunday start–it's early and both teams are off tomorrow.
We've had a couple 2×7 days on the road, and one at Coca Cola Park without any fans–but I think this is our first home double-dip this season. Historically, we've never been good at these, but this is a different team and a different year. Yes, we've already been swept on one (those opening day games) this season, but we've done the sweeping, too.
By only playing 14 innings (that's what's planned anyway) this weekend, it does take the pressure off the pitching staff a bit in light of Alec Asher's injury.
By not playing yesterday, the IronPigs fall into second place, 0.5 games back of Scranton. The Moosic club is also on an 8-2 tear. Rochester is on a 7-3 run and virtually tied with us. Top to bottom, the IL North is still all within 3.5 games, with the worst team only 1 game under .500.
We never did get a Cody Asche rehab this home stand, but he'll be in Reading now–I think starting today. I'm heading down for tomorrow's game and Wednesday, so I'll let you know.
Today's Games:
RHP Mark Appel (3-2, 3.58) will take the mound to start game one, with LHP Daniel Norris (0-4, 8.06) expected to go for Toledo.
In game two, the IronPigs are expected to turn to LHP James Russell (1-0, 0.96). The MudHens starter is TBA; Sunday's starter was previously expected to be RHP Thad Weber (5-1, 1.49). With the day off tomorrow, the 'Hens could certainly burn two starters if they want, or they could go bullpen in game two as the 'Pigs are expected to do. It may even depend on how game one goes.
1:35PM First Pitch; 12:15PM Gates; 12:00PM Club
- Rubix Cube giveaway — 3,000 adults
- Yoga Day
- 80's Day
- Post-game kids run the bases
- Jersey Auction concludes after the 5th inning of game two; they'll wear the super hero jerseys in game two.
- Visiting Nurse Association of St Luke's, in association with IronPigs Charities, is collecting some child care items in exchange for raffle tickets prior to today's game:
- new diapers: newborn to size 6
- wipes
- new sippy cups
- teethers
- rattles
- shape sorters
- board books
- Kid's Coats, sizes 6-9 mo, 9 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo, 24 mo, 2T, 3T
- Please, no baby powder
I think I'm going with the old blue pig-head stars and stripes. I might pull out an old Sunday-vest to wear, as well.
Kram's Korner:
A couple wins today will go a long way towards healing the wounds of last night's SteelHawks loss.
I didn't think there was any way they were going to play the game yesterday, based on the radar. However, it wasn't so bad to start, and as per usual, I think they wanted to give it every chance to break up. We've written about rain before, just look for our posts "How to find out" and "Pigs + Rain" as well as "Advanced Strategies.." and go from there. I won't even bother linking them. Veteran 'Pigs fans know how it goes. One semi-new thing that did come out of yesterday was the clue: If you're wondering if they'll play or not, watch the 50/50 stands. Once they close, you know the game is off.
What to watch: One guy told me, prior to the game on Friday, that Jake Thompson was challenged to go as many innings as possible following Thursday night's 15-inning marathon. Of course, Jake would be able to identify that himself; however, it was interesting to me that the coaching staff would say that to him. It added some pressure, but that's part of what AAA is all about. Jake came through quite well, going 8 full innings and allowing only 3 runs on 5 hits, striking out 8 while issuing only one free pass–a quality start if ever there was one.
I imagine they'll challenge Mark Appel today, similarly. Walks have been creeping into his game, so I'm looking for him to challenge batters today and pound the lower half of the strike zone. Consistency in his delivery and in going to the stretch are things he's working on, so I'll be watching that as well.
Links of the Day:
There were a couple good things I read–a rain out is a fine time to put together a nice article, I suppose.
Back in April, when I first interviewed today's pitcher, Mark Appel, this was kind of the column I was working towards, but Tom Housenick from The Morning Call got there first.
Chuck Hixson had a good one as well–kind of something I touched on yesterday. I don't mean to be all "Grumpy Old Men" "get off my lawn" "play the game the right way" about it, but this is big-boy baseball, and you've got to execute the plays. That means throwing four balls to walk a guy, and that means running out the pop-up, and all that. Because you never know.
See you at the park,
PS: Pre-game "Bloody Mary" tailgate and post-game "Australian Shrimp" tailgates are planned. "Joe's Corner" look for the flags. Follow on Twitter for more details, or shoot me a text/email/etc.
Categories: Kram's Korner - From the Club Level, Lehigh Valley IronPigs


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Army arrests drugs and logistics suppliers to Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army, on Tuesday,arrested some major suppliers of drugs and logistics to Boko Haram insurgents.
The arrests came after Army Headquarters directed the troops in the North East to search motorists and cargoes in the region.
In a statement signed by the Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. S.K. Usman, the arrests were made between Depchi and Geidam, Geidam Local Government Area in northern part of Yobe State, by the troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Usman said the arrested persons were also engaged in the supply of fuel in addition to hard drugs such as "Cannabis (Indian Hemp), Chlorofone substance (AKA Madaran suck and die) and Tramol, amongst others."
"The arrest of these drug suppliers…have been making very useful statements. The Nigerian Army would continue to do its best in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in our country in order to make Nigeria safe and secure.@
Usman said that the Army would continue to work to protect the teritorial integrity of the country. He, however said the Nigerian Army "requires continuous support and cooperation of the public."
"We always welcome and appreciate information that could lead to the arrest and pre-empting the Boko Haram terrorists and other criminal elements in the society," he said.


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Theme: "Come to the Water // E Hele Mai I Ka Wai"
When: June 25-29, 2018
Where: The University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu
Cost: $475 early registration / $495 after early registration deadline
Registration deadlines will be posted once online registration is active.
Grant money is available for SWC youth groups who wish to attend the 2018 Western Regional Youth Event. This grant will cover program costs, meals, and housing. It will not cover airfare. Youth will need to bring their own spending money.
For details, see the WRYE FAQ page (it is a work-in-progress, so check back often).
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The sentiment in risk markets was much stronger this week. The better mood filtered into a variety of indicators and asset classes:
- The AAII investor sentiment survey rebounded, with the Bull-Bear spread shifting from a 2-year low reading of -16% last week (more Bears than Bulls) to +8% this week.
- The VIX, after a manipulated futures settlement on Wednesday, was lower on the week, reflecting the stronger equity market over the last week.
- The 3-month implied correlation on the S&P 500 continued to drop and is now at 34%, down from just under 50% in early April.
- High Yield credit spreads hit a new cycle low, reaching an option-adjusted spread of 323bp on Wednesday.
The sentiment in the bond market was different. The 2-year yield rose to 2.43%, the highest level since 2008 and the 10- year yield jumped to within 5 bp of the high reached in February. Both the US and EUR swap curves steepened out to the 10-year point, while 10's/30's resumed its flattening trend.
The upward march of short-term rates should be a sign of concern for anybody who holds a position in stocks. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of the S&P 500 is 1.81%, the exact same yield offered by tax-free Municipal Variable Rate Demand notes (VRDN's). Assuming a tax bracket of 40%, the tax-equivalent yield of the VRDN's is 3.02%. If you would rather use T-Bills as a truly risk-free comparison. the concept still holds: 3-month T-Bills yield 1.78%. The concern for equity holders should not be rising discount factors to present value future earnings; the real worry is that there is finally a risk-free alternative that provides comparable or better after-tax income.
With average 30-day S&P volatility at 17% in 2018 (compared to just 7% in 2017), the risk-adjusted income from dividends is not nearly as compelling as it was last year. Higher-yielding risk-free income alternatives could pull money out of the equity market that had found its way there when there was no other option to park cash.
Higher short-term rates do not appear to bother the commodities markets. Both oil and industrial metals are surging. The $5/barrel jump in oil in the last couple of weeks is once again causing inflation concerns. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to 2.18%, the highest level since early 2014 (when crude was over $100/barrel).
Emerging markets yields were also mostly higher. The exceptions were Russia and China. In Russia, both the currency and bonds rallied as geopolitical tensions eased. In China, rates plunged when the central bank unexpectedly reduced the reserve requirement by 1%.
In developed markets, 10-year government bond yields in core Europe were higher, rising even more than in the US.
The exception was in the European periphery. The spread to Germany in Portugal, for example, compressed 12 bp to new touch a new low of 105 bp.
The funding markets showed some signs of stabilization this week. 3-month CP improved 8 bp vs T-Bills and the TED spread narrowed 7.5 bps. Keep in mind, though, that spreads are still much wider over the last three months. The market is expecting (hoping for) further compression now that tax deadline has passed and the US Bill supply picture will take a favorable turn.
On the economic data front, the big disappointment this week came out of Germany. The ZEW survey is an indicator of economic sentiment for the German economy. The April release showed a drop in the index to the lowest level since 2012. Economic data falling short of expectations has caused the Citi Surprise Index in Europe to fall to extremely low levels.
Weaker than expected data is not just a European phenomenon. It is also happening in the US. While not as pronounced, data disappointments in the US have led to a revision of GDP estimates for the first quarter. Both private sector and public growth forecasts are lower than the beginning of the year. JP Morgan has Q1 GDP coming in at 3.3% vs a 3.9% estimate in early February. The New York Fed's Nowcasting model now predicts growth to be 2.7% compared to 3.4% at the start of the year.
The economic data disappointments in Europe and the US are enough to make one question the whole "synchronized global growth story" that became popular as we entered 2018. I have a post on Forbes coming out on Sunday morning that goes into depth on this issue.
Have a great weekend.
The euro area's economic expansion is standing on increasingly shaky ground after reports showed German investor confidence tumbling to its lowest level since late 2012 and the risk of a recession in the nation jumping.
China's central bank announced on Tuesday it will cut the amount of cash that most commercial and foreign banks must hold as reserves to pay back medium-term lending facilities.
German unions have reached an inflation-busting pay hike deal for more than 2 million public sector workers that could push up prices and boost a consumer-led upswing in Europe's biggest economy.
A wave of selling across European sovereign debt and a rally in commodities prices are giving Treasury-market bears their mojo back.
Jeremy Grantham isn't shaking his reputation as a perma-Bear.
The recent weeks of sanctions, tariff dust-ups and tight oil supplies that jolted commodities prices higher have now got equities and Treasuries investors on the run, according to Weeden & Co.


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