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Patagonia launches European fix-it tour: Patagonia wants to stop the flow of fast fashion. The group will make more than 50 stops around Europe this spring as part of the "Euro Worn Wear Tour," offering free repairs on busted zippers, rips and buttons, and teaching people how to fix their own clothes, regardless of the brand. The tour will kick off on April 15 in both the UK and Germany, taking in Italy and the Netherlands before finishing in France on May 21 (09 Apr 16).
Kelly Slater on his new eco label: Eleven-time world surfing champion Slater talked this week about his new label Outerknown, and the personal importance of ethical fashion. "After reading horror stories about slave labour and the environmental impact of textile products, I just wanted to start at the base level and work from there," he said. "If your heart's in it and you want to go about things the right way, it can be done" (02 Apr 16). At the Outerknown website, Slater puts it like this: "I created Outerknown to smash the formula. To lift the lid on the traditional supply chain and prove that you can actually produce great looking menswear in a sustainable way." So far, he's partnered with the Fair Labor Association and Bluesign to keep on top of labour and environmental issues, promising this is just the start.
Unauthorised subcontracting in supply chains: As Kelly Slater mentions above, if you want to do things the right way, you can do it. But it's not a picnic. A piece posted on the Omega Compliance site during the week shows just how hard it can be (05 Apr 16). As the opening paragraphs says: "The majority of Chinese factories subcontract at least one production process to a separate, undisclosed, manufacturer. This poses a significant risk to responsible sourcing programs."
Five lessons from Mud Jeans: Mud jeans is a circular business (leasing jeans is a significant aspect), and they have learnt some things along the way. They are: i) make your proposition and its circular aspect easy to understand; ii) circular concepts need adoption time - continuously educate your customers; iii) circular businesses face cash flow issues that challenge standard banking solutions; iv) viral marketing is not only cheaper but gives you vital customer insight; and v) close relationships in the value chain means less waste and brings higher margins (03 Apr 16).
PETA protests Hermès over ostrich leather: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) held a protest outside the Hermès flagship store in London demanding it and Prada stop using ostrich and other exotic skins. PETA has previously released videos exposing issues associated with ostrich farming in South Africa. One of the protestors at the demonstration was quoted as saying: "Anyone who buys a bumpy Birkin bag or pockmarked Prada purse is responsible for the shocking, slaughtering, plucking and skinning of a smart, sensitive and curious young ostrich" (01 Apr 16). Last year, Jane Birkin "requested that [Hermès] 'debaptise' her name from its Birkin bag, particularly from the crocodile-skin version, due to the 'cruel' methods necessary to make said pretty purse" (29 Jul 15).
Ananas Anam's pineapple leather alternative: Ananas Anam, a UK textiles startup turning waste pineapple leaves into a leather substitute, already interest from the manufacturers of shoes and handbags to car seats. We should start seeing the first items in stores in early 2017 (31 Mar 16).
Sunspel launches made-in-England jeans: Established in 1860 as a textile manufacturer, Sunspel is better known these days as a retailer of men's basic apparel. So it's interesting that it's going back to manufacturing and introducing its first ever 'Made in England' selvedge denim jean, on the website for £163.00 (01 Apr 16).
VF involved in $320 Million Manufacturing Innovation Institute: In a public – private national research initiative, VF Corporation has partnered with more than 80 companies and non-profit organizations to spearhead a new manufacturing innovation institute to advance the future of the U.S. textile industry through digital and technology enhancements. The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) Alliance is leading the project, bringing together non-traditional partners to integrate fibres and yarns with integrated circuits, LEDs, solar cells and other capabilities (05 Apr 16).
Norwegian government pension fund signs initiative with apparel sector: Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has signed an initiative within the apparel manufacturing sector "to improve social and labour conditions in the apparel industry. The initiative will work to develop a standard for how companies in the industry assess social and labour conditions in their supply chains. The initiative seeks to contribute to a more sustainable apparel sector through standardised processes, common tools and a possible certification of companies and their supply chains" (05 Apr 16).
Stony Apparel founders help raise $800,000 for cancer treatment: Founders Steve Maiman and Tony Litman received the City of Hope Spirit of Life award at an event that raised more than $800,000 for the research and medical centre (31 Mar 16).
H&M's fair living wage strategy update: The company says it implemented the Fair Wage Method in 68 factories during 2015 and an additional 78 in 2016. At the end of this year, supplier factories in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, China and Turkey will be covered. They also note that 40 per cent of the factories producing for H&M in Bangladesh now have democratically elected and effective employee committees (04 Apr 16).
H&M's Conscious Exclusive Collection released for 2016: H&M's Conscious Exclusive collection for 2016 has been released, offering higher-end, eco-friendly pieces that aim to bridge the gap between style and sustainability (07 Apr 16).
Labour groups demand H&M deliver 'safety conscious' fashion: Labour rights groups in Europe, Bangladesh and North America launched a call this week for consumers to participate in a global day of action on May 3rd. The protests, which will coincide with H&M's 2016 Annual General Meeting in Solna, Sweden, will demand H&M finally keep its promises to make its Bangladeshi supplier factories safe. A review of corrective action plans relating to 32 of H&M's strategic suppliers, carried out this week, shows that the majority of these factories still lack adequate fire exits nearly three years after H&M committed to improve working conditions by signing the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety (07 Apr 16).
The real knock offs: In what I think is one of the more interesting stories I've read this year, Sapna Maheshwari and Beimeng Fu track down a company owned by one of the wealthiest men in China, which they say is responsible for selling more poorly made clothes based on stolen designs through Facebook than anyone else (05 Apr 16). If you think fast fashion retailers have a problem with sustainability, then consider what's happening in the supply chain of a company selling prom gowns for ten bucks. Mind boggling.
Gucci fashion advert banned for using 'unhealthily thin' model: "A Gucci advert promoting the company's latest fashion range has been banned by UK regulators for using a model that looked 'unhealthily thin', and for pushing an 'irresponsible body image' (06 Apr 16).
1.5m new workers in Myanmar's garment sector by 2020: The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) predicts the industry will generate US$12 billion in export value and create 1.5 million new jobs by 2020 (06 Apr 16).
"Hope for Myanmar": Actor Bill Nighy (who is also Oxfam Global Ambassador and campaigner for the Robin Hood Tax) went to Myanmar recently, penning an article for The Huffington Post when he returned (05 Apr 16). "Imagine being too scared to ask for a bathroom break at work. Or working in 38 degree heat without safe drinking water. Or being locked in, forced to live in fear of fires or other accidents," he begins. Although he ends the article on a hopeful note, it's clear he doesn't see things in the same way as the MGMA (above).
Vietnam shifting from fast fashion to ethical couture? Perhaps, but there's a long way to go. Still, you have to start somewhere (06 Apr 16).
The East African Community to outlaw imports of second-hand clothes: The regional trade bloc comprising Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi wants to outlaw imports of second-hand clothes by 2019, ending the importation of clothes donated by people in rich countries with the aim of boosting local manufacturing (02 Apr 16).
Levi's starts to recycle clothes in Europe: Levi's is rolling out a program in Europe that it started a year ago in the US, enabling "consumers to recycle clothing and shoes in store in aid of reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills" (03 Mar 16).
Bestseller joins ETI: Danish retailer Bestseller has joined the Ethical Trading Initiative, thus committing to adopting the ETI Base Code, a model code of labour practices, as well as following ETI's Principles of implementation (30 Mar 16).
Canada's VCAD integrates sustainability in fashion programs: The Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD) in Vancouver has updated its curriculum for fashion programs to include a dedicated course on sustainability within the industry, one of the first diploma programs of its kind in North America (04 Apr 16).
More on the Fair Trade textile standard: Previous editions of FSWIR have noted the release of Fair Trade's textile standard, criticisms by the Clean Clothes Campaign, and Fair Trade's response. For those interested in a longer analysis of the standard, then Jan Furstenborg's piece might be of interest (05 Apr 16). When the initiative was first announced, Jan was invited to conduct a feasibility study for the German development and cooperation ministry (BIZ). He's willing to send you his 100-page report if you contact him.
The future of sustainable cotton: Speaking of cotton, a new report from Solidaridad, WWF and Pesticides Action Network UK (PAN UK) paints a picture of an industry at the crossroads. Despite sustainable cotton production reaching all-time highs (2,173,000 tonnes in 2014, or 8% of the total global supply, with projections suggesting that will rise to 13% in 2015), only "17% of all sustainable cotton being bought by retailers. The remaining 83% is diverted to the conventional cotton market, which can act as a disincentive to farmers to invest in sustainable cotton production. If greater demand is not reflected in increased orders from retailers, there is a danger that farmers will abandon sustainable production altogether and the opportunity to improve global standards will be missed" (04 Apr 16). The full report is here (opens as PDF).
Faster, faster. Cheaper, cheaper…: Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, the co-founder of Moda Operandi and the now defunct Tinker Tailor, says, "Brands must bring consumers into the buying process and build new production capabilities, so demand for new designs can be fulfilled in days, not months." (05 Apr 16). On a related note, Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai said last week that Uniqlo would go back to doing what it did best – selling jumpers and T-shirts at rock-bottom prices. "From now on, we're going with the lowest prices as possible," Mr. Yanai said (08 Apr 16). It's hard to see where all this ends…
"Save animals, exploit humans": "Some consumers will bend over backward to avoid buying from companies that exploit animals but will shamelessly buy goods made in a sweatshop without a second thought" (05 Apr 16). And vice-versa, I believe. Finding companies actively working on every issue is a nigh on impossible.
Are we fools for expecting more than corporate greenwashing? I guess that depends on whom you ask. If it's Italian economist Guido Brera, then the answer is a resounding no. And so too for Lucy Siegle, a journalist who writes about ethical living in the UK. She takes umbrage with "H&M's Recycle Week clashing exactly with the grassroots Fashion Revolution campaign" (03 Apr 16).
Eyeing the supply chain: A round up of what's happening in supply chains globally
Cambodia approves controversial trade union law: Cambodia's National Assembly has approved, as expected, a trade union law, which critics say threatens to restrict workers' rights. The law, which will affect around 3,400 trade unions, has been criticized for articles requiring every strike should be approved with an absolute majority and that trade union leaders to read and write in Khmer and not have a criminal record, among others (09 Apr 16). Criticisms have also been levelled at "provisions forcing unions to report their finances to the government each year as well as granting authorities further powers to close down labour groups" (04 Apr 16).
Workers strike in Tiruppur: Workers in three factories in Tiruppur's knitwear cluster are on strike over recent changes to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme that locks up workers' contributions until they are 58 (05 Apr 16).
Tiruppur garment units sign wage pact with unions: After protracted negotiations, workers in "cutting, tailoring, ironing, packing, fabrication, checking, label putting, hand folding, damage spotting and fabrication will get a 33% hike, spread over four years in the ratio of 18%, 5%, 5% and 5%, respectively." Wages currently range from Rs 45 per day to a maximum of Rs 158 per day (06 Apr 16).
Fire safety and compliance training for three Bangladesh factories: A month-long training program on fire safety and compliance was held at the premises of Posmi Sweaters, with 40 mid-level managers, firefighting & rescue teams from Posmi, Spectra Sweaters and Fame Sweaters participating (06 Apr 16).
BGMEA asks foreign buyers to stop naming factories failing inspections: The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has asked the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) to stop naming factories that fail to make adequate progress in improvement of workplace safety. The BGMEA believes that publishing the names on the Alliance website could "hurt their image and business." The Alliance has cut relations with around 60 factories over non-compliance (06 Apr 16).
Five labour leaders in Bangladesh jailed over bus rape: The victim was a garment factory worker who, upon boarding the bus, was gagged, restrained and raped while the bus proceeded along it route (06 Apr 16).
Brioni reaches agreement with trade unions: The Kering-owned Italian luxury menswear label announced that announced it will reduce its workforce by 140 out of a total of 1,150 – a concession to the union and 260 less than originally planned (07 Apr 16).
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Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, and in truth, I only own the interpretation of a certain narrator and some characters and perhaps bits and pieces of the nonexistent plot. Also, this is melancholy and kind of about Christmas but not really.
Kagome looked up. Above her, an infinity of stars stared back. How far were they? How long would it take to reach the farthest star? Idly, Kagome fingered her pendant, her last physical reminder of her family beyond the well. How long would it be before time erased even this pendant was gone? Kagome sighed, and all that left was the vapor of her breathe. Sending her last prayers, Kagome looked over the frozen over landscape before walking back to the hut.
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In Paris, chocolate is a legendary art form worthy of praise and worship. At La Maison du Chocolat, arguably the finest chocolatier in the world, the Delice Cake is equally legendary, intoxicatingly delicious and so rich a bite or two will more than satisfy.
I had to make this exquisite creation, and I will not claim this is my own recipe. No mes amis, this recipe belongs to Robert Linxe, the Basque "Wizard of Ganache" and is an adaptation of the sensational creamy chocolate macaroon creation for production in the home kitchen. The recipe appeared in an equally wonderful book, Paris Boulangerie-Patisserie by Linda Dannenberg and Gramercy Books.
Prepare to devote small portions of at least two days to create this divine dessert, so if you're planning a dinner party on Saturday evening, start making it on Wednesday or Thursday. Believe me, it will be worth every labor-intensive step. Your guests will thank you!
Served cool, but not cold, with a biting cup of espresso — c'est magnifique!
Macaroon Cake
1 1/8 cups sliced blanched almonds
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound bittersweet and semisweet chocolate pieces, mixed
7 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Day One
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Spray the sides of pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter lightly. Set the pan aside.
2. In food processor, grind the almonds with the confectioner's sugar until powdery. Sift into bowl, then add the cocoa and combine.
3. Beat the egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and salt. Continue to beat to stiff peaks.
4. Fold almond-cocoa mixture into egg whites. Gently scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake until cake springs back, about 12 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Day Two
1. Prepare ganache. In saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and water to boil.
2. Stir in chopped chocolate and let stand for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
3. Continue stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth.
4. Remove 1/2 cup of ganache and refrigerate for later use.
5. Cool remaining ganache to lukewarm. Beat in softened butter, a tablespoon at a time. Chill until cold, but still liquid.
6. Remove plastic wrap from cake. Cut cake into 3 strips 9 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Use spatula to loosen from parchment.
7. With electric mixer and medium-high speed, whip ganache-butter mixture until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Do not overbeat.
8. Assemble cake. Place one cake layer on plate or cardboard/doiley. With spatula, spread thick layer of 1 1/2 cups whipped ganache over cake. Add another cake layer and repeat process. Top with third cake layer and spread final, thinner layer of ganache.
9. Smooth sides with spatula. Refrigerate until well-chilled.
Later – Day Two, or Day Three
1. Warm reserved unwhipped chilled ganache in a double boiler or in a metal bowl over simmering water, cutting and stirring the mixture until just pourable and barely tepid.
2. With a spatula, spread the fluid ganache over the top of the cake. Work quickly so the warm ganache won't melt the filling.
3. With fork or knife, trace a pattern of lines into the glaze.
4. Refrigerate the cake, well wrapped for at least one hour, or overnight.
5. Remove from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before cutting in slices.
6. Serve cool, but not too cold.
Tasting Note: After all that preparation, celebrate and enjoy your chocolate victory! The leftover cake scraps make an excellent "blend-in" to butter almond ice cream. Top with toasted almonds, and you've got a second dessert!


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You prefer to lead a simple life and refuse to deal with complicated things or people.
Born on the 17th of May you are very direct which can win you good friends as well as enemies.
People find it hard to win your trust. You can be proud and very independent.
You often refuse to ask others for help. You prefer to work and live on your own.
You can be very passionate and focused on what you like. Sometimes you can get frustrated.
8 is your lucky number. You are very strict on yourself.
Venus and Saturn are your protective constellations.
You are often under pressure which can cause you health problems.
You need to be less strict on yourself and allow yourself some time to relax.
Be kind to yourself.
Learn to relax.
Seeing through things is a start to find a connection between one thing and another.
Persistent, responsible, and attentive.
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Having a conflict with a company and/or complaint can be extremely challenging considering the frequent power imbalance between you as a consumer and a company. You are one person, and the company might have a great deal of resources to counter your complaint, or simply ignore you. Although Mediate to Go promotes informal conflict resolution, you might have a better chance of succeeding if you try informal methods such as discussing the issue with them, then either resort to, or threaten to resort to a formal complaint or legal process. Sometimes, you might even be able to attend a mediation process with the company to resolve the issue. Here are some general tips when facing a consumer issue.
This is a nice mix of formal and informal modes of conflict resolution. If you don't get what you want right away, consider filing out our negotiation form below to better prepare for your complaint process.


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As many of our classes can get very busy we always recommend pre-booking to reserve your spot. Please use the schedule below to book in. Alternatively, you can easily book via the Mind Body app Please note: Classes can be booked online up to 8 days in advance and up to 10 minutes before the start of a class. Online bookings must be cancelled online up to 2 hours before the start of a class or this will be treated as a 'no show' or a 'late cancel'. You can use our Mindbody APP for quick and easy bookings and cancellations or by logging in to the Mindbody website.
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2011 Patton Valley Estate Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
Highly Recommended
I opened this the same night as the Ochota Barrels Syrah that I praised in the last post, but I put this on the backburner until I got over my wine-crush with the Syrah. Similarly to the Ochota Barrels, I got this for the ridiculous price of $19 from Garagiste, almost half off what the winery sells it for at the cellar door. This was our salvation after being disappointed by a previous bottle we opened on Thanksgiving that was corked. It met my expectations at every level and rescued us from the damp, musty sadness that is the result of Trichloroanisole, the chemical compound that causes wine to be corked.
2011 started off as a difficult vintage in the Willamette Valley due to a long, stubborn winter, but a dry fall allowed the grapes to ripen and yield some exceptional wines. The vintage was not loved by the dictators of the wine press but the most experienced winemakers, including Patton Valley, created classic and elegant Burgundian (think earthy, not ripe fruit bomb) Pinot Noir.
The wine has a bright ruby color. Abundant, attractive nose with a lot going on: packed with dark/candied cherries, earthy, woody, spicy, sweet tobacco, and some funky mushroom. There is also a hint of something vegetal/green in here, but it's very faint. This checks off all of the classic, cool-climate Pinot Noir characteristics that I look for from Oregon Pinot Noir.
On the palate, it's lively and fresh with a healthy backbone of acidity balanced by soft and silky tannins. The palate is very reflective of the nose and ended with a slightly sweet, medium-length finish. This bottle was excellent from start to finish. I think this could be even better after a few more years in the bottle, even with the screw cap closure.
100% of the grapes in this wine are certified through Salmon Safe and LIVE. Salmon Safe is a certification unique to the Pacific Northwest that focuses on reducing harmful chemical/pesticide runoff that hurts salmon from all types of agriculture, including vineyards. LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) is also a sustainability certification unique to the Pacific Northwest, but it's more comprehensive than Salmon Safe because it includes winery and viticultural practices and takes into account everything from integrated pest management, chemical/pesticide reduction, greenhouse gases, energy efficiency, and more. I'm naturally supportive, as before I started working in solar energy industry, I worked with LIVE and the Oregon Environmental Council to integrate the greenhouse gas standards into the their certification framework. If you'd like to learn more about Patton Valley's sustainability practices, you can find additional information on their website.
Highly recommended: a textbook, cool-vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The 2011 bottle is sold out on Patton Valley's website, but the 2010 and 2012 estate are still available for the same price. If you happen to be in the Willamette Valley, I recommend a visit to the winery/tasting room to try all of their wines, including their "Fu-Mei" Pinot Noir Blanc.


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Why Travel Right this moment Is A lot Easier And Trouble Free Than Earlier!
Touring is endlessly a wonderful expertise when carried out for leisure. Teams of pals on a street journey collectively typically create memories that final a lifetime. Whether or not the group travels involve hikes into the great outdoor or not, folks on the move or simply getting in contact with nature love to have someone around who can play the guitar a bit of. Generally, I get pissed off. I need the grandchildren to know the most recent improvement in technology and have the ability to use them. I need to encourage them to think future. At the similar time, once I see them stuck into these newest electronics toys, I tell myself, what have I done? No engagement with the surface world. And but, it surprises me that though they're in their games or their iPhones, they come up typically with unexpected comments within the ongoing conversation.
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If you are curious about what goes on inside black men's heads, you might start by watching Question Bridge: Black Males at the Norton Museum.
The three-hour, five-channel video installation is displayed in a darkened room, where you can watch black males asking and answering questions about being a black American male.
The questions range from serious to humorous.
One man queries: "I want to know if I'm the only one who has problems eating chicken, watermelon and bananas in front of white people."
And another man asks: "Do you feel you were deprived by your father if your father wasn't in your life?"
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The project began in 2006, when artist Hank Willis Thomas approached Chris Johnson about expanding on Johnson's concept for a 1996 video installation. Between 2008 and 2011 Johnson, Thomas, Bayete Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair traveled the country taping 160 men from whom they collected more than 1,600 questions. The project also encompasses a website and mobile app where black men can upload videotaped questions and answers.
The creators' aim was to dispel stereotypes by showing the diversity among black American males — a group actor Jesse Williams, one of the project's executive producers, calls "the country's most opaque and feared demographic."
The only criteria for choosing the subjects was that they identified as black males.
"They were men we didn't know particularly well," Thomas said. "We found men on the street, on airplanes, through word of mouth or when they happened to be where we were filming."
They filmed in schools, hotel rooms, museums, homes and other places. The men didn't converse face-to-face. They were shown footage of other men asking questions and then taped responding to the questions.
"I was amazed by the way having a conversation mediated through video provided a means for safe, candid and thoughtful discourse," Thomas said.
The questions were unprompted. "It was an opportunity to just be quiet and learn something," he said.
Cheryl Brutvan, the Norton's director of curatorial affairs and contemporary art curator, had a similar reaction when she spent a couple of hours viewing the installation at a gallery in New York.
"It's wonderful to be able to generate more discussion about a compelling and timely subject in the context of an artwork at a museum rather than through a documentary or news item," she said.
There will be opportunity for more discussion Nov. 12 during a roundtable featuring black community leaders at the museum. The panel will be moderated by William Nix, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County's former vice president of marketing and government affairs.
Nix was moved by Question Bridge. "I felt there was a heck of a lot of authenticity to what they were saying," he said. "They weren't showboating."
He hopes that not only black people but also people of other races will see the installation. "It will be eye-opening and put to rest some stereotypes," he said.
Question Bridge isn't just about black American men, Thomas said. "It's about people and how they relate when they are put into categories and boxes that are dehumanizing."


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BOURS-BEURS : guided tour!
BOURS-BEURS : guided tour!
Anspachlaan 80
1000 Brussels
The project aims to renovate the Stock Exchange in order to restore its original splendour by creating an innovative economic, touristic and cultural center in the entire building. The estimated area of the site is approximately 12,000 m² (including basement and archaeological site). The complex will house a large hall/gallery where exhibitions and temporary events will take place and on the mezzanines an interactive promenade around the Belgian brewing art.
The architectural group BORSA with Robberecht& Daem, Beau and Popoff will provide new entrances allowing lateral access to the building, as well as to the archaeological site "Brussels 1238", a brasserie/restaurant, a training and seminar center, a museum shop and will also include the Unesco observatory for Belgian beer as an immaterial UNESCO heritage.
ERDF-RBC grants covers the development, the renovation, the co-working space and on improving the energy performance of the building.
Guided tour of the Palais de la Bourse and presentation of the project
meeting point on the steps of the Palais de la Bourse
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Please join us as Pastor Sash from Knox OPC in Mr. Vernon leads us in worship.
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Earlier Event: December 15Lessons and Carols
Later Event: March 2Missionary Visit and Luncheon
Please join us as Pastor Sash from Knox OPC in Mr. Vernon leads us in worship.
We are a community of believers in the Firelands region of Erie County, Ohio who rely on God's free and undeserved grace for every area of our lives. You will find Biblically informed and reverent worship where God meets with us in Jesus Christ. Preaching is practical and grounded in the Word with a goal to disciple the believer in the truths of scripture. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings to learn more about God's grace to mankind with us. Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or by writing us at:
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W.D. Clayton, M. Vorontsova, K.T. Harman & H. Williamson
© Copyright The Board of Trustees, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Acroceras munroanum
HABIT Perennial. Stolons present. Culms decumbent, or prostrate, or rambling; 25–50 cm long; rooting from lower nodes. Culm-internodes smooth; distally glabrous. Leaves cauline. Leaf-sheaths loose (tight towards apex); 1–3 cm long; mostly shorter than adjacent culm internode; striately veined; glabrous on surface; outer margin hairy. Ligule an eciliate membrane; erose; obtuse. Leaf-blade base broadly rounded, or cordate. Leaf-blades lanceolate; 3–8 cm long; 4–10 mm wide; glandular. Leaf-blade midrib evident; prominent beneath. Leaf-blade surface scaberulous; glabrous. Leaf-blade margins scaberulous; tuberculate-ciliate, or glabrous (rarely); hairy at base. Leaf-blade apex acuminate.
INFLORESCENCE Inflorescence composed of racemes.
Racemes 3–4; borne along a central axis; unilateral; 2–4 cm long. Central inflorescence axis 5–8 cm long. Rhachis narrowly winged; angular; smooth on surface; scaberulous on margins. Spikelet packing lax; irregular.
Spikelets ascending; solitary, or in pairs. Fertile spikelets pedicelled; 2 in the cluster. Pedicels linear; angular; unequal; 1–6 mm long.
FERTILE SPIKELETS Spikelets comprising 1 basal sterile florets; 1 fertile florets; without rhachilla extension. Spikelets elliptic; laterally compressed; 3–4 mm long; falling entire. Spikelet callus glabrous; base truncate. Rhachilla internodes elongated between glumes.
GLUMES Glumes dissimilar; reaching apex of florets; thinner than fertile lemma. Lower glume ovate; clasping; 3.1 mm long; 0.66 length of spikelet; herbaceous; without keels; 5 -veined. Lower glume apex laterally pinched. Upper glume ovate; 3–4 mm long; 1 length of spikelet; herbaceous; 7 -veined. Upper glume apex laterally pinched.
FLORETS Basal sterile florets barren; with palea. Lemma of lower sterile floret similar to upper glume; ovate; 3–4 mm long; 1 length of spikelet; herbaceous; 7 -veined; laterally pinched at apex. Fertile lemma ovate; dorsally compressed; 3.3 mm long; indurate; pallid; 3 -veined. Lemma margins involute. Lemma apex apiculate; laterally pinched and with a little green crest. Palea reflexed at apex; elliptic; involute; 1 length of lemma; indurate; 2 -veined. Palea apex lobed.
FLOWER Lodicules 2; obovate; 0.25 mm long; irregularly toothed. Anthers 2; 1 mm long.
FRUIT Disseminule comprising a spikelet.
DISTRIBUTION Asia-temperate: China. Asia-tropical: India, Indo-China, and Malesia.
NOTES Paniceae. Rev VJN 1993.
Please cite this publication as detailed in How to Cite Version: 3rd February 2016.


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A regular hook now in vaccine marketing and advertising repertoire is the term 'pandemic,' starting with the nonexistent Avian flu of 2005. As that chimera faded off into the boneyard of plague hysteria memorabilia, the sales team next scored a sterling success with the 2009 swine flu 'outbreak.'
The first and most important rule in making any epidemic could be that the marketing of the disease cannot outpace the rate of the disease itself. When doom and gloom forecasts are too overstated, the objective of the whole program is defeated – which was, selling the vaccine. Getting people to show up for it. In the first weeks of 2010 the EU was mounting a concerted investigation of what they called the false swine flu, engineered by the WHO in league with drugmakers. A background summary of the 2009 H1N1 sideshow may be found online in the chapter Swine Flu: Global Pandemic or Just Makin' Bacon. So much bad science and self-serving propaganda was got rid of on the public regarding this cheap vaccine promotion that it would fill a book, but the important lesson we must take from it is to apprehend the design of the made-to-order pandemic that has turn out to be firmly set up in our culture, and is now able to trotted out on command.


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Pretty much everyone they know
does the same thing.
Pre-gaming still has a cost,
says Naomi Parker, an addiction
prevention consultant with Alberta
Health Services. She points to a 2013
study at 30 Canadian universities and
colleges that found more than 70 per
cent of students had drunk alcohol in
recent weeks and nearly half of them
had consumed more than five drinks
on one occasion—enough to meet
Health Canada's definition of binge
Many of those binge drinkers did
something they later regretted, had
unplanned and unprotected sex, or
forgot where they were and what
they'd done. The study also noted
that more than half of the students
who drank said they experienced
a combination of these and other
negative consequences, including
sexual assault, violence and thoughts
of suicide. Parker says it's noteworthy
to have so many students reporting
serious experiences.
It's also dangerous. Pre-gamingmakes it hard for bartenders andservers to know when to cut offdrinkers, especially because pre-gamers don't always keep trackof how much they've consumed.Marshall says he learned how muchwas too much for him. "Once youget to your turning point and you'rehaving a really bad night becauseyou're way too drunk, you know yourlimits," he says. "I'm always prettyconscious about my consumption."Safe drinking begins with knowingyour limits and staying within them.Parker recommends counting yourdrinks and keeping consumptionto three or four drinks. "Go outand have a good time, but do it in aculture of moderation." And maybesit out the pre-game.
— Jennifer Allford
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National Trust and Principles launch new campaign
The new National Trust campaign is challenging people to find outdoor inspiration and get closer to nature in Yorkshire. The National Trust in Yorkshire awarded key elements of the integrated campaign to Principles Agency – www.principlesagency.co.uk .
Eve Crook, marketing consultant for National Trust, said: "This latest campaign celebrates the natural splendor that Yorkshire offers, with its breathtaking scenery and spectacular landscapes. Despite some of the wettest summer months on record, we can still appreciate the fresh outdoors and the array of beauty spots that are within reach on our doorstep. Family walks and days out are often no more than a few miles away and prove to be kind to the purse, which is an important consideration in today's economic climate."
The outdoor and digital media campaign – www.facebook.com/NTYorkshire – includes bus and 4, 6 and 48-sheet posters that will be seen at railway stations, primarily targeting commuters. A fun Facebook app has also been developed that allows customers to decide whether they are 'free spirits', 'adrenaline junkies' or 'experience seekers'. The app then points them to those attractions that are considered to suit their outdoor lifestyles. Facebook advertising also targets social media users.
The new campaign aims to generate family and adult visitors to the many attractive National Trust locations including the Yorkshire Dales, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Nostell Priory & Parkland and the Yorkshire Coast. This National Trust region itself attracts in excess of 1.5 million visitors each year.
Chris Goodwin, managing director for Principles Agency, said: "This campaign plans to encourage online and face-to-face customer interaction with the National Trust. It aims to inspire and attract a loyal customer base that appreciates the wonderful outdoors. We are thoroughly spoilt with so much outdoor space and natural heritage right here in Yorkshire, so we wanted to help the National Trust reinforce that message, along with the fact that anyone can get closer to nature."


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The 2016 Seaford College Speech & Prize Giving on Saturday morning was a great success. Staged for the first time in a grand marquee in the school's grounds, the event included addresses by the Headmaster, Chairman of Governors, Head Girl and Head Boy, student athletes and musicians, and special guest Shola Kaye.
In his introductory speech, Headmaster John Green looked back with pride on his first three years in the post, as well as looking ahead with excitement to Seaford's future. He began his address – which included quotes from Benjamin Franklin, David Brent, Muhammad Ali, Yeats and Yoda – by noting that the school recently achieved the best A*-B GCSE results and the highest percentage of leavers attending the top Russell Group universities in its history.
Mr Green went on to stress that rather than being a "conveyor belt hot house", Seaford is somewhere that focuses on pupils instead of statistics, in order to produce students who are dynamic, ambitious, well-rounded and determined. The results of this ethos are record pupil numbers and waiting lists in most year groups. Mr Green then proceeded to say a fond farewell to departing pupils and staff members, and a heartfelt thank you to Seaford's support staff, before outlining exciting future developments, such as the new sports hall/creative arts centre extension.
Head Girl Emma Brown and Head Boy Jack Jamieson each talked eloquently and movingly about what Seaford meant to them, with both commenting on the importance of overcoming self-doubt, and expressing gratitude for the many ways in which the school had helped them.
Emma talked of her pride in being part of a school that gives pupils the opportunity to discover what they're capable of in all aspects of life, giving special mention to Seaford's incredible sporting achievements for a school of its size. She spoke with real feeling about how Seaford provides a nurturing environment that produces pupils "who are ready to tackle the real world".
Jack Jamieson then spoke charmingly about the ways in which the school had moulded him since he joined in Year 7. He focused on the importance of enthusiasm, aspirations and determination, and described how the opportunities Seaford had presented him with had given him self-confidence and allowed him to reach his potential.
Guest speaker Shola Kaye was also very well received. Shola is a foster child who went on to study at Cambridge University and then embark on a successful career as a research scientist, before returning to her first love and becoming a professional singer.
Her delivery was engaging and her speech was relevant to the Seaford community, containing simple and sound advice spoken from the heart. Her stage presence was tremendous and she came across as sincere and confident, with a gentle and engaging approach.
The 1,200-strong crowd of pupils, parents, staff and governors had already sat through a number of speeches, but Shola managed to win the audience over beautifully. She stayed on for the picnic lunch and happily socialised with governors, parents and pupils.
As one year comes to a close, the Seaford community is already looking forward to the next academic year and what it brings for Speech Day 2017. Ad alta!


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Christmas cookies can't help but be retro - they are memory first, sugar-flour-egg-redhot-gumdrop-sparkle reality second.
~ Dana Goodyear
The baking use to start right after Thanksgiving. There were always gingersnaps for Gary, Italian biscotti for Justin, Mexican wedding cakes for me and cream cheese sugar cookies for Brandon and Jordan and there was fudge. And that was just the beginning.
I often made my mother's lemon coconut bread and maybe something with almond extract and jam. When the boys were home they helped but after they headed off to college I would make a batch every few nights, tuck them away in the freezer and wait for everyone to come home. Tins would be filled and the goodness was shared with neighbors and friends and the cookie jar was full the entire holiday season.
Over the last few years the Christmas baking has almost stopped because let's face it, none of us really need those goodies or sweets any longer. So I have cut way back, making just a few treat here and there. It has been years since I had a child in the kitchen with me to help decorate, so you can imagine how fun this was for me. I sent most of them home with him, but saved a few for us to nibble on. The two he made for Santa have every sprinkle I had in the house on them.
And really isn't that what it is all about!
Goodness and love and sprinkles. . .
isn't life grand?


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We were only able to choose a few towns in Maine to explore and one of these was lovely Rockland. Set along scenic Penobscot Bay, Rockland is an artsy, cultural town with wonderful museums, galleries, shops and restaurants. It's also the "Lobster Capital of the World" so we had our pick of lobster shacks to choose from (and yes, we have a whole post on Maine lobster coming up next week).
First settled in 1769, Rockland has gorgeous historical buildings and that small-town feel. But don't be fooled: it's the largest town in the region and home to a number of events annually. When we were there the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show was going on. Rockland is actually the home of the largest fleet of windjammers in the United States.
We stayed at the luxurious Berry Manor Inn (81 Talbot Ave, www.berrymanorinn.com), a gorgeous bed and breakfast set within a 1898 Victorian shingle-style mansion. Not only were the rooms appointed with every amenity we could hope for in a B&B, the owners leave fresh pies, ice cream and beverages out for the guests to nibble on any time they want. Heaven!
We enjoyed delicious food at restaurants like Cafe Miranda (15 Oak St., www.cafemiranda.com) and Primo (2 S Main St., www.primorestaurant.com), which serve up dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.
As lovely as the town is, we were equally impressed with the rest of the area. The Camden-Rockland region boasts over a dozen lighthouses, many pretty harbors and easy access for trips to several islands. Moving away from the coast we found farms and woodland areas. Birch Point State Park is nearby as is the Rockland Breakwater lighthouse. We only wish we'd had more time to explore here!


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Medicine Personal Statement
Medicine Personal Statement Example
'The purpose of a doctor or any human in general should not be to simply delay the death of the patient, but to increase the person's quality of life.' This quotation from 'Patch Adams' encapsulates everything I believe the medical profession to stand for. Witnessing my grandmother's treatment after a heart attack instilled in me a real respect for her doctors; despite the daily pressures of dealing with difficult situations, they remained compassionate and efficient and ultimately allowed her to return home healthy. The unique rewards of such a career have driven me to pursue it for myself.
To gain experience of medicine I undertook a placement at Willesden Hospital and saw first-hand its multidisciplinary environment, which demanded teamwork between practitioners, from physicians to pharmacists. I then shadowed at a GP surgery and observed procedures including ear syringing, and talked to patients about their health. It became apparent that a doctor's duty to the patient is not only curative, but in developing a compassionate relationship. I watched the health assistant carry out consultations and was struck that long-term relationships had been formed with patients who trusted her with their health. Medicine is a career which rests upon responsibility and diligence, and the rewards of working with people strongly attract me to primary care. This inspired me to volunteer at a care home for the mentally disabled, which taught me to adapt my behaviour to different patients. Despite the challenges I was able to see the positive impact of interacting with residents on their social health. It is interesting to learn the possible causes of disabilities, which epitomise the daily effects of human science on individuals, so I read 'The man who mistook his wife for a hat' to understand neurological conditions.
Studying Sciences has helped me to develop my practical skills and dexterity when carrying out experiments, which will be invaluable in future. I also completed an Extended Project on the problems of the NHS, inspired by my experience at the hospital. Interviewing doctors on these issues gave me a broad perspective which acknowledges that the system is constantly evolving in a positive way. I feel lucky to live in a country with national healthcare, as the implications of living without this are devastating for others around the world. The process of conducting interviews and collating research improved my communication and time management to equip me for further study.
I seize every opportunity to volunteer and enjoyed an extraordinary experience at a school in Uganda after raising over £1000 for the students. I assisted in an IT class and the process of teaching, from basic skills to painting on the computers, gave me a real feeling of accomplishment. Back home I have fundraised for the Catholic Childrens Society, CAFOD and Christian Aid; my religious beliefs compel me to care for others, and I have also volunteered promoting Age Concern and at the PDSA shop. Working in different environments demands has interpersonal skills and responsibility, which also gained me 'Peer Supporter' at college to help students settle in through planning fun activities. Leadership was essential as well as an approachable attitude. Apart from academics I have been a part of 'Pinnacle Performing Arts' for 3years to improve my confidence, and I also enjoy badminton to relieve stress. I will take a gap year prior to my studies, for which I will teach English in a Nepalese orphanage after having raised funds through part time work. I will continue to volunteer with charities including Mencap and plan to gain work experience at other hospitals.
My previous endeavours and my gap year plans epitomise my dedication and determination to achieve my lifelong dream: to combine my two great loves, of science and people, to serve others. Although I am aware of the challenges ahead, I will be more than ready to take up my place in a year's time.
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The Shtiebelization of Modern Jewry: Studies in Custom and Ritual in the Judaic Tradition: Social-Anthropological Perspectives
The Shtiebelization of Modern Jewry: Studies in Custom and Ritual in the Judaic Tradition: Social-Anthropological Perspectives
Simcha Fishbane
Series: Judaism and Jewish Life
ISBN: 9781936235773 (hardcover)
Pages: 280 pp.
Publication Date: October 2011
Jewish custom and ritual, or their Hebrew equivalent, minhag, has intrigued rabbis and scholars for generations. The majority of the rabbinical works devoted to minhag primarily encompass lists of sources and reporting of old and new customs. Some have explored the historical development of the minhag. Here, Simcha Fishbane treats minhag from a socio-anthropological perspective. The Shtiebelization of Modern Jewry discusses the theory and model of minhagim using the Mishnah Berurah and the Arukh Hashulkhan, analyzes rabbinic texts concerned with custom, and describes current rituals from a socio-anthropological viewpoint, enabling both scholars and general readers to come to a better understanding of minhagim in Jewish culture.
Simcha Fishbane (PhD Concordia University, Montreal Canada 1998) is an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Executive Assistant to the President of Touro College. His recent publications include Deviancy in Early Rabbinic Literature (Brill, 2007); Jewish Studies in Violence, edited by and introduced by Simcha Fishbane (UPA, 2006); and Voodoo or Judaism, The Ritual of Kapparot: People Medicine and Maaic in Jewish and Slavic Cultural Tradition (Moscow, 2007).
Table of Contents
Introduction : Theory and Method of Minhag
1. Voodoo or Judaism?—The Ritual of Kapparot
2. Count Your Blessings: Jewish Mourning Rituals During the Spring Season (Sefirat ha'omer)
3. Does Judaism Give Women Time Off for Good Behavior? The Case of Women Working on Rosh Hodesh
4. Jewish Beards: The Symbolic Representation of the Rabbinic Beard
5. Custom is on a Par with a Vow: Custom as Manifested in the Mishnah Berurah
6. Social Reality or the Written Word: Minhag as Expressed in the Arukh Hashulhan
7. Contemporary Bar Mitzvah Rituals in Modern Orthodoxy
8. A Female Rite of Passage in a Montreal Modern Orthodox Synagogue: The Bat Mitzvah Ceremony
9. Jewish Mourning Rites: A Process of Resocialization
10. Back to the Yeshiva: The Social Dynamics of an Orthodox Sabbath Morning Service


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This Black Inventor Wanted to Stop Heart Attacks
When thinking about famous Black inventors, Otis Boykin might not immediately come to mind, however, a piece of him may literally be in your heart. This brilliant Black man is responsible for revolutionizing the pacemaker and keeping our hearts beating longer.
Boykin held 26 patents for various inventions and became most well-known for his work with resistors. For those of us who are not scientists, a resistor essentially controls the amount of electricity that flows through an object. Boykin's breakthrough device "could withstand extreme temperatures and tolerate and withstand various levels of pressure and physical trauma without impairing its effectiveness," making it ideal for the human heart.
In the science community, Boykin worked as a lab assistant, then research supervisor, up until launching his own company, Boykin-Fruth, Inc. Boykin's resistors were cheaper and more effective than his competitors, which led to his products being highly sought after for the U.S. military's guided missiles, IBM's computers, and by radio/TV companies.
Born in 1920 in Dallas, Boykin traversed tremendous obstacles on his way to success. At the age of one, his mother died of heart failure which forever affected him and served as his primary motivation for developing his groundbreaking technology for the pacemaker. In spite of this early loss, Boykin excelled in school and eventually became a proud graduate of Fisk University. Soon after enrolling in graduate school in Chicago, Boykin dropped out and decided to fully pursue his dream of becoming an inventor.
At the time, Boykin had no idea heart disease would become such a prevalent killer or that his inventions would have such a profound impact on the Black community. With the highest rates of heart failure due to high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol, Boykin's pacemaker may be needed now more than ever before as hundreds of thousands of people benefit from the medical device each year.
Ironically, Boykin himself died of heart failure. Ultimately, even his own life's work could not save him. In spite of his untimely death, his work left an indelible mark on the science and medical communities. His innovation places him among the ranks of George Washington Carver, Benjamin Banneker, Garrett Morgan, and many other notable Black inventors.
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Today's guest is Todd Clarke
Todd's bio on Twitter say:
Too much info out there. Bitesizing it down. Visually. Love lean.
1. Tell us when you first met Sketchnote/Visual art
I met the concept of visual art about three years ago...and started taking notes visually. I then came across sketch notes via Mike Rohde about two years ago. Someone gave me his book and I started giving my notes some form and fun with this non-ridig yet structured approach.
2. How this impacted on your life/work/thinking?
I take notes constantly using a sketch notes approach and have been invited to present small workshops to help others do the same. I publish most of my sketch notes on my site and love the visual yet communicative nature of site.
3. Sketchnotes: digital or analogical? Why?
I do bot digital and analogical. I find myself going between the two approaches and love creating notes on my iPad mini using various programs like Sketchbook, 53 papers and iDraw to create a single piece of work. I often do the digital work after a meeting. I use my Moleskine pocket sized notebook for note realtime. I would like to draw better and am working on this often. However, my message, as is Mike's, is 'communication over art...no artistic experience required."
4. Share a Sketchnote secret tip with us!
If you want to draw better, keep practicing by copying things on the web till you make it your own. I got this tip from Austin Kleon's book, Steal Like An Artist.
5. What future do you foresee for Sketchnote/Visual Arts?
Just as with Infographics...drawing out your ideas will continue to boom into the upcoming years. It's almost silly that we have not figured this earlier...as why would we leave the 'visual freeway lane' left unused? Let's become full-wits by integrating visuals into all of our communications.
We thank you Todd for sharing with us.
You can find more about him and his works on:
Website: http://getlit.me


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On this 4th Sunday of Advent, we have the opportunity to look back on another year and answer the question: How did God bless me, bless my family? What are the blessings I/we have received? I know there are families who give thanks to God for the jobs they currently have. At the same time we pray for those who lost their jobs this last year and are still looking for employment. Employment can give people dignity and a sense of purpose.
Parents give thanks for the schools their children attend and the education the students receive. Remember the many children in the world who will not receive an education now or in the future because of their poverty or the lack of public schools.
Hopefully, students give thanks for their teachers who can open up the wonder of learning, the wonder of free exchange in the classroom, free from fear or persecution; having the opportunity to express ideas without fear of arrest or reprisal.
We give thanks that we live in a country with states that have no borders, no entry taxes, and the freedom to travel within those states by the transportation of our choice.
We give thanks that we can worship and express our faith in Christ without persecution, without fear, without recrimination and trust that all will respect the freedom to do so without causing harm to other denominational groups.
I am sure that you could name even more things to be grateful for as we anticipate celebrating and remembering the birth of Christ, the one who entered the world through the simple "yes" of a virgin named Mary. Mary is the first witness, the first disciple, a significant person who said "yes" that made an incredible difference for the world. Her basic faith and trust are profound in her response to God's love, God choosing her for such a special role. She exhibits so many qualities that we can emulate by our willingness to respond to God's love, to be men and women of faith.
Think about Mary's "yes" and reflect on the ways that you say "yes" to your family, to your spouses, to your parents, and to your children. Think of the ways that you are giving witness to God's presence in the world right here and now – giving thanks to God for all of God's gifts.
As we approach the coming feast of Christmas, I am grateful for many things, my family, the people of Saint Anthony parish, my friends, and the people and priests I have served with over the years. I am particularly grateful for the Saint Anthony Senior group who raise money each year from their bake sale to support the liturgical needs of our parish. This year the Seniors' funded a new humeral veil used on Holy Thursday or when we celebrate Benediction and a new white cope that can be worn when a priest celebrates a wedding without Mass. Thank you all for your commitment and support of Saint Anthony parish, we can't do it without you.
Advent Blessings, Father Larry Hendel