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Everyone has their own idea of what it's like to retire. Some of us are ready to embrace an exciting world of travel and personal freedom, while others might be wondering what in the world they'll do all day.
For the latter group, this may be colored by outdated notions of what it means to retire. The long-held idea of retirement is no longer accurate in many ways, and it's up to a new generation of retirees to change it. And Boomers, the largest generation ever to retire, are certainly the ones to do it.
Old Definitions of Retirement No Longer Work for Everyone
For Boomers, retirement just isn't unfolding the same way it did for their parents. One reason the old notions of retirement no longer hold true is that people are living far longer these days. Thanks to advances in medical technology and knowledge, retirees can expect to live for decades after they hit retirement age.
Plus, today's 65-year-olds are quite a different breed in terms of how they think about life. As a result, their retirement is definitely not their parents' retirement! Today's older Americans don't want to be shuffled off to the edges of society. They don't belong in "old folks' homes. They're ready to embrace life and indulge in their passions, hobbies, and a thriving social life.
How Retirement is Already Changing
There is already lots of evidence that today's retirees are doing things on their own terms. They're reinventing retirement, and the results are exciting to see.
Here's a quick summary of what's already happening with today's booming population of retired people.
People are working beyond the official retirement age.
Second careers are common as people work during their retirement years. Many prefer to stay in the workforce, albeit on a part-time basis or in entirely new careers. Many choose to keep working because they still have lots to offer and they want to stay involved. Some even have new career goals they'd like to pursue, or because they've always dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs.
People are traveling more.
Compared to a generation ago, travel is much easier these days. Retirees are taking full advantage of this and booking trips to all the places they've never had the time to explore (Bucket List!). In addition, they're traveling more often to see family members who live out of state. Over half of people 65 and older take domestic trips and almost all (99 percent) plan on taking at least one leisure trip per year, according to an AARP survey.
People are adopting tech at a fast pace.
Talk about banishing stereotypes! Today's seniors are more technologically literate than any previous generation. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 42 percent of older Americans now own smartphones. That's a dramatic uptick from just four years prior, when only 18 percent owned smartphones. Slightly over two-thirds of seniors use the internet and half now have broadband in their homes. Social media use is climbing among older Americans, too. About one-third can be found on one of the social media platforms like Facebook, and that figure is rising every day.
- People are payingmore attention to fitness.Today's retirees have fitness on their minds, which is a definite departure from previous generations of seniors. They know that staying active is important not only for extending lifespans but also for reducing the risk of having a disability. The benefits of staying active go beyond even that, however. Seniors who stay active are far more likely to feel better, have a healthier attitude, remain independent longer, and enjoy improved immunity. They're also less likely to get
depressed or feel lonely, two very serious health risks for older Americans.
Want more information on how to stay active? Read these 14 tips on the best exercises for seniors.
Today's Retirees Want to Stay Social and Active
If you look closely, you can see a common thread that runs throughout all the ways retirement is already changing in the list above. Each of them involves some form of socialization. Whether it's staying fit at the local rec center, staying connected through social media, remaining in the workplace with co-workers, or traveling and meeting new people, it all boils down to staying social.
That could explain another growing trend among older Americans: moving to retirement communities. Just as the concept of retirement has changed dramatically in the past decade, so too has the notion of what it means to live in a retirement community. They've changed quite a bit, in fact, and today resemble upscale resort living more than anything.
Today's retirees move to these communities because they want to stay active, meet new people, and live a carefree lifestyle where they don't have to spend time worrying about maintaining a home. In other words, they're fit and healthy and they plan on staying that way for many years.
Did you know that there are benefits to socializing? Read about the significant mental and physical benefits of socialization for seniors.
It's All About Having a Social Network
A strong social network is important to today's 65 and older crowd. As a result, new forms of living arrangements are cropping up every day to accommodate retirees who are fit, healthy, and still active in the community.
A rich social life is a priority and so is connecting with younger generations in meaningful ways. Case in point: many retirees mentor younger workers in their field or volunteer regularly in the community through programs organized by their retirement community. Some teach classes in their field of expertise.
In short, retiring or moving to a retirement community no longer means you're exiting mainstream society. In fact, you're becoming part of a very large social network!
Click here to read 7 ways living in a retirement community benefits seniors health.
Retirement Reimagined
If you had to summarize what retirement means to today's young seniors, you might say it means whatever they want it to mean. Rather than accepting tired definitions of what the 65+crowd is 'supposed' to do and how they're 'supposed' to live, this generation is redefining it all.
You've just seen how retirement is already changing to emphasize staying healthy and maintaining an active social life. That means there really are no limits! This should encourage you and everyone you know to make your own rules, chart your own course, and live your retirement the way that suits your own dreams and aspirations.
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I delivered this homily on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Saint Pius X Parish and the Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee. This was the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The apostles must have been excited when they came back to Jesus after their assignment. They healed the sick. They drove out demons. They taught. They did all these awesome things, and they were excited to do more. I imagine them being something like little kids all trying to tell stories to their teacher at the same time, constantly talking over each other in their excitement. On top of that, people knew that Jesus was a miracle worker (remember, they didn't really understand who he was, yet – just that he could do some really great stuff), and they kept coming to ask him for things.
So here's the picture: the apostles are excitedly talking over each other about what they did on assignment. There is a constant stream of other people interrupting those interruptions. It must have been pretty chaotic. Finally, Jesus calms down his disciples and suggests that they go to a deserted place to rest. Now, if I were one of the disciples, that would be the last thing I would want. I would just want to tell Jesus all the cool things I had just done, then go do more of them. Imagine the high of working the miracles of Christ directly and visibly. These don't require the eyes of faith, but Jesus' disciples could report back that they saw someone who was entirely paralyzed, and just tell him to get up, and he did.
Did you catch the problem in what I just said? It wasn't just the fact that I didn't want what Jesus wanted – that is a symptom. The real problem is far more insidious and subtle. Let me repeat a key sentence in there: "I would just want to tell Jesus all the cool things I had just done, then go do more of them." I just claimed for myself the work of God! That is a deadly trap for anyone in ministry – and indeed anyone in the world. I think that may have been going on when Jesus called them away. There are two reasons we need rest and quiet from the religious perspective. First, we need to recuperate; second, we need to recall that all that we are doing come from God and should lead back to him. The moment I start thinking that I am the one working the magic to make things happen – in my life or in my ministry – I have left the path of God. I have instead entered on the path of selfish egoism.
Now, does that mean that I should live life as passive as a rock to let God do what he will with me? Absolutely not. If that is what God wanted, he would have made you a rock. But, there is still a temptation to go to the other extreme from that which I pointed out earlier. We are so afraid of damaging God's power and majesty that we attribute to him every step we take and every move we make. We passively sit by as spectators of our own lives expecting God to make every decision for us or at least to make the decision he wants so abundantly clear that we can abdicate our own responsibility for our lives. Is God really made more glorious by thinking he suffers from petty jealousy of his own creation?
It is this balance that is lived when we remind ourselves that each of us was baptized as priest, prophet, and king.
Priest: We offer our very lives as a sacrifice to God.
Prophet: We declare the good news of Jesus Christ and God our Father every day in all we do.
King: We order all creation to the greater glory of God.
So Jesus called his disciples away with him to a deserted place to rest. In the same way, we are called to approach each Sunday as a day uniquely set apart for God. The Church has us come to worship God in the Mass. Jesus offers his own body and blood for our spiritual nourishment. We are called to avoid unnecessary work for the whole day. In other words, when it's possible, mow the grass on Saturday or go grocery shopping during the week. We must do our best to set Sunday aside as a day uniquely for God.
What happens when we don't do this? We will eventually burn out, both spiritually and physically.
Picture for me a glass. That's you. Each time we stop to pray during the week, each time we set aside time for God, each time we attend Mass to worship God and receive the Eucharist, we pour water into that glass. It is only when that water begins to overflow that people around us look and see that there is something about us that attracts them. That is when we preach the Gospel with our lives. What would happen, though, if we stop or become lazy in those things that make God pour into us? What will happen if we just pour from ourselves to support our family, our friends, our jobs? We will very quickly run out of water to pour, and we will continue to try to pour when our glass is entirely empty. That's pretty frustrating, but it is what so many of us seem to try to do every day.
Ok, so what do we do with all this? Well, you are already doing step one by being here and listening to me today. Attend Mass. If you have time during the week (and I know that can be nearly impossible) maybe attend a second one. We should each find any way we can to move unnecessary work from Sunday to some other day. Stop and pray during the week – alone, with your spouse, with your family, with your friends. We must remember that our very life is a gift from God, and we are to remember that all we do is a gift from him – and thank him for it.
Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.
We see Jesus over and over in Scripture go by himself to rest. He spends a lot of time in the desert and deserted places. Jesus knew how to pray. He knew what was going on here. If we follow his example, and stay close to him and the Father and the Spirit he gives us, we will possess that constant source of water welling up inside us so we can continue to preach the Gospel with our lives and to work miracles that we may never see – But God knows.
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|Cary Grove High School Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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|Changing Perspectives: Joint Use of Facilities by Schools and Public Libraries
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|Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations.
|Provides librarians, architects, and other members of a building design team with an extensive list of questions to ask during the design phase of a new or remodeled library building project. The...
|Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations. Fourth Edition.
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|Classrooms, Library Media Centers, and New Technology.
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|Color in School Libraries.
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|Color: An Unsuspected Influence
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Century Arms now shipping TP9 Elite Combat pistol
Century Arms announced its latest creation, the TP9 Elite Combat pistol, is now officially entering the wild currently shipping to dealers and distributors nationwide.
The TP9 Elite Combat features a 9mm design that builds on Canik's TP9SF series. The Elite Combat packs in similar features but offers a customized look to the package courtesy of Salient Arms. The TP9 Combat Elite offers some Salient Arms upgrades such as a proprietary Convex thread protector with 13.5x1mm left-hand threads, fiber optic sight set and fluted, nitride-coated match-grade barrel.
The gun provides an extended magazine release in addition to an optics-ready slide with adapter plate and charging handle as well as a new flat-face aluminum trigger design.
"Century and Salient Arms agreed on the TP9SF Elite as the ideal platform for the new Combat model due to its popularity and versatility, with its size being ideal for both concealed carry and full duty applications," Jason Karvois, Director of Sales for Century Arms, said in a press release.
Jacob Lunde of Salient Arms said that the pairing of the two companies brings a custom look to the pistol without breaking the bank.
"Salient Arms International first noticed Canik very early on," said Lunde. "We were very impressed by how well the pistols performed, and left with a high respect for the product. Even prior to collaborating on the project, we would quickly recommend Canik pistols to anyone look for a great value in a pistol. We were excited to consider a collaboration, and to further enhance the already excellent line-up of Canik pistols."
Shipping with a retention holster and three magazine extensions, the TP9 Combat Elite retails for $849.


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Dear Lord, I lift up my hands and heart to You this morning as I start to prepare myself for another day at work - and I ask You to lead and guide me in all I say and do - and by Your grace may I bring glory to Your name throughout this day. Look down I pray, with grace and mercy on every one of my work colleagues as they travel to and from work and as we spend the day working alongside each other, in our various tasks and duties.
Lord I bring each one of my colleagues to You this morning, thanking You for the life of each one and the part that they play in our work together. Thank You also for those who have made a commitment to You as their Saviour and I pray that together we may demonstrate the love of the Lord Jesus as we carry out our daily tasks together.
Lord I particularly lift those of my work colleagues who have not yet accepted the Lord Jesus as their Saviour and plead Your pity and mercy over them – Lord I know that it is not Your will that anyone should perish but that all come to a trusting faith in Jesus – and Lord I am praying into Your will be done in each and every life.. and ask You to convict every one of their need of Salvation.. Lord I pray that You would give me wisdom to know when to say something about You and when to remains quiet. Bless this day and all with whom I share it and may Your will be done in my life, fom this day forward and for evermore, in Jesus name I pray,


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claim right against "EU CONSULT ALLIANCE LIMITED" and "SPECTRANSSERVIS" LLC
The wound-up joint stock company TRASTA KOMERCBANKA, reg. No. 40003029667, registered address: 9 Miesnieku Street, Riga, announces second voluntary auction with an increasing bid of a claim right against "EU CONSULT ALLIANCE LIMITED", ident.No.5311851, legal address: Cornwall Buildings, 45-51 Newhall Str., office 330, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3QR, UK and "SPECTRANNERVIS" LLC, ident. No.32670530, legal address: Zlatoustovskaja 23-A, lit.M, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.
The market price is 893 784 EUR and the starting price is 670 338, which is VAT exempt. The auction will take place on August 29, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. and will be held at 1 Palasta Street in Riga.
Prospective bidders no later than 3 working days before the auction day shall transfer to the current account of the wound-up joint stock company TRASTA KOMERCBANKA No. LV28HABA0551041492621 at Swedbank, purchase collateral in the amount of 10% of the market price of the auction (89378,40 EUR) (payment purpose: auction of a claim right against "Consult Alliance limited/Spectransservis") and the auction participation fee of EUR 100 (auction of a claim right against "Consult Alliance limited/Spectransservis").
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Tuesday was a perfect Spring day here - the sun shone and the temperature rose. So much so that the first daffodils in the garden were persuaded to come out. These are the tiny Tete-a-tete, just about 4" tall.
I celebrated by making these two cards which I think come into the "just because" category! I'm absolutely loving Darkroom Door's plaid background stamp and have been using it everywhere lately. It gives just the right homespun look to everything. Other stamps are from Papertrey and Inkadinkado.
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Oh, what beautiful cards! Love them both. Our daffodils are finally sprouting here, too. I'm so happy about that. :) Have a wonderful weekend! TheresaReplyDelete
Your cards are wonderful Ann! I also love that Darkroom Door plaid background stamp, I could use it on every card I make :)ReplyDelete
Great to see the daffodils blooming. Ours are only showing a bit of their leaves so far...
oh I love the black and white against the yellow plaid and you used my fav ME saying too- perfect. love the other card too.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment - its hugely appreciated. Ann :o)
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The FTBx-735C has been designed to test FTTH/PON networks and longer links in the metro range. This OTDR has 42 dB of dynamic range to test up to 150 km of optical fiber. The PON-optimized performances of the FTBx-735C enable it to fully characterize links up to a 1:128 FTTH/PON splitter ratio. With its high dynamic range, the FTBx-735C empowers technicians to test optical fibers with greater speed and accuracy. The FTBx-735C advantage The industry's highest resolution for PON testing and the shortest PON dead zone to detect more problems closer to the splitter. High resolution for maximum fiber characterization on long links up to 150 km. Ideal to support bidirectional testing.
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We call this recipe BBQ Pork Greek Style but it's not really a barbecue. Traditionally this dish is called Kontosouvli and is made as a dish at Easter with fatty meats, usually grilled over coals.
Popular now at restaurants and taverns throughout Greece, this is a recipe with a twist. Bake it in the oven, wrap in parchment paper which retains the moisture and blends the flavors of all the ingredients perfectly. This is a nice way to enjoy pork! Enjoy!
Ingredients for Pork Skewers
2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
Florida Greek Guy All Purpose Seasoning to taste or use Florida Greek Guy Meat Blend to taste
3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 onion, halved
1 red bell pepper, quartered with seeds and stems removed
1 green bell pepper, quartered with seeds and stems removed
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon dry Greek oregano
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary
Ingredients for Rice
1 cup rice (Florida Greek Guy prefers brown)
2 bay leaves
3 whole clove
2 cups water
Florida Greek Guy All Purpose Seasoning to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin Olive Oil
2 sprigs rosemary
3 lemon rinds
Instructions for Pork
First, cut meat into large pieces (about 2 inches) and place in a large mixing bowl. Then generously apply Florida Greek Guy All Purpose Seasoning and add garlic and halved onion. Next, add bell peppers. Then add juice of the one lemon, add halved lemons after juiced, oregano, olive oil and white wine vinegar. Lastly, add rosemary sprigs. Mix ingredients by hand, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 12 hours.
After marinating, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove marinated pork from refrigerator and place skewers on flat roasting pan. Take two or three skewers (depending on skewer size) and start skewering first with half lemon, meat, bell peppers and finally, onion. Repeat process until skewer is full. Lay skewers on roasting pan and pour remaining marinade over skewers. Cover with parchment paper then aluminum foil. Bake for 2 hours. Uncover after 2 hours and roast another 30 minutes. Finally, place finished skewers on bed of prepared rice.
Instructions for Rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then, in a baking pan, add rice, bay leaves, cloves, water, Florida Greek Guy All Purpose Seasoning, olive oil, rosemary and lemon rind. Next, cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. When done remove bay leaves and cloves. Place in serving dish and place skewers on top. Serve with fresh rosemary, oregano and olive oil drizzled on top.
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Here is a news flash -- nothing is going to change after the Israeli elections in a few weeks. Spoiler alert: The right wing parties will stay in power, and the Israelis will show once again that they want peace, just not with Arabs.
But the show must go on, and as the election approaches numerous parties, new and old, all do their little song and dance, trying to gain some traction with the Israeli voters. Since no one really understands who's who in Israeli politics I devised a little mnemonic device to help anyone remember the parties. All you need to remember is which TV show represents which party and presto, you have all the information you need. Trust me, you will sound extremely knowledgeable at the next cocktail party.
Here is a very quick guide to Israeli politics that will make everything less confusing -- but not in the least bit less crazy.
Likud- Beitenu: A buy-one-get-the-other thing. One ballot for two parties fused together:
(1) Likud (literally "Unification") -- A right-of-center party which, based on current polls, is going to remain the ruling party. In a way, it's the Israeli version of the Republican Party. Representing an ignorant racist center, with a very thin crust of dignity and pretty words on top.
TV show: Honey Boo-Boo
(2) Israel Beitenu (literally "Israel is our Home") -- An extreme right wing party and the proud producer of Israel's version of Extreme Makeover: Gaza Edition. Well maybe not the whole show, but at least the first half where you take poor people from their house and tear it to the ground, although apparently taking them out of the house was optional.
Kadima (literally "Forward") -- currently the biggest party in parliament, and the leader of the opposition. This center party made so many mistakes over the past four years that almost all its members left it to other parties and from being the biggest party in parliament, it's now struggling to get a seat in the elections.
TV show: The Walking Dead
HaAvoda (literally "Labor") -- It's called the Israel's Labor party even though the only laborer you can find there is the cleaning lady, and she's going to vote for the Likud.
TV show: Lost
Yesh Atid (literally "There is A Future") -- a new party, headed by an Israeli journalist. He is sexy, he speaks nicely but never about controversial topics. So far the party is doing great in the polls. People are going to vote for him without ever actually seeing his platform or agenda.
TV show: The Voice
Hatnua (literally "The Movement") -- This party was established in such a rush that they couldn't even find a name. It's a central party, composed of leaders of other parties that lost in their primaries.
TV show: The Biggest Loser
Habait Hayehudi (literally "The Jewish Home") -- An extreme right wing party with a surprising ecological agenda. They are in favor of transferring all the Arabs out of the country -- but insist this will be done in hybrid trucks.
TV show: Wipe Out
Hadash (literally "New" and also an acronym for "The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality" but no one in Israel knows that) -- An extreme left wing party that supports the complete withdrawal of Israel from all occupied territories, and proposes sending a "So Sorry" card to all the Palestinians. Anything for a peace treaty.
TV show: Two and a half men (this is the amount of voters they have)
Shas (literally "Six Orders" -- it's a religious thing) -- An extremists conservative party representing ultra-orthodox Jews. Their agenda is to restore former glory, or in other words: return to biblical times and stone all the homosexuals.
TV show: The Flintstones
If you made it this far you have all the relevant information to brave the 2013 elections in Israel. Now all you need is an opinion, an Israeli ID and some extra time and cash to fly here and place your vote.
Next week I'll share with you my method to remembering the bones of contention between Israel and the Palestinians by linking them to songs by Justin Bieber.


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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Bongbong and RiverChurch
Meet Glenda Bongbong of the Philippines.
She needed a loan. Wants to use her motorcycle to transport people. And then, she can pay for her 7 kids schooling and care for them properly. She and her husband Jose, live in Panglao, where the average annual income is only 1,175.00.
Last Sunday at PFM RiverChurch, we pulled the pocket change out of our pockets and dropped it on the floor. We scooped it up, and it was the perfect amount ($55.03) to complete the loan to the Bongbongs so they can provide for their family.
God is good.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Well, it's time to put your work boots on! While we hate to see calamity, it's also a call to action. Jon Hisey is working on a plan, so expect to see more... but for now, here are some details regarding the next relief project.
From Greg Nitchman, in Fayetteville, GA...
Hands of Hope is at the very beginning stages of considering support for Atlanta, GA flood victims. 2800 homes were involved, with 850 totally destroyed and 850 badly damaged. The remainder needs only minor repairs. The majority of these folks do not have flood insurance, therefore they have no way to fund repairs.
The survey question is: "Are you or your teams interested in coming to Atlanta in the next 3-6 months to help rebuild"? Cost would be close to the same as in Mississippi, $20-$30 per person per day*** plus travel.
Again, this is all tentative; we are just exploring the idea, but your feedback on this question will help us decide. One major hurdle is funding for building materials, but we already have several options we are exploring.
Bless you! I Look forward to hearing from you!
***The average Nat'l food consumption is $6.33 per person per day and the average Nat'l energy consumption is $9.00 per day; we would also need to provide paper products, cable tv/internet, cleaning services, Hands of Hope operating costs, etc.).
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Reprinted from the PFM Church Blog...
Yay! Kids' Creek begins this weekend!
This is the big Kickoff - with one combined service at 10am. We'll have the kids lead us in worship, and then after the message (which I am pumped about: Children Matter!) where everyone will get a piece of a puzzle to remember that EVERY child counts - one missing is one too many! And so we will do all we can to help the children in our towns and neighborhoods to come to Jesus! Oh, but I'm getting ahead of myself.
After the message, we'll have an awesome time of prayer, commissioning this new ministry and 'blessing' the children!
Then, an open house in the New Kids' Creek wing - all decorated and beautiful! The kids will meet their teachers, get registered and the full deal happens the next week!
Yay for the awesome volunteers at the awesome Portage Free Methodist Church, where we are learning to act like a River. Wherever the River flows, everything will live!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I love this!
Great beginning. Although I find Conan's monologue a bit rough - I hope he'll grow into it!
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ref at the Wedding
Okay, I've done a wedding on horseback, at the beach, several outdoor weddings, one at the 18th green at a frou-frou golf course, one at Cabela's (next to the Polar Bear eating the prong horn) - and now, add to the list: as a referee!
Mike and Bre are both incredible athletes, and make their living in the sports/fitness field. They wanted an athletic themed wedding and asked me to officiate as a... Referee.
So I did.
During the wedding (held at CrossRoads Community Church in Ottawa Lake, MI) I explained that as a Referee, I am not there to tell them who is right and who is wrong, or to take sides. Instead, I am there to make sure that both play the game with the same rules and to the best of their abilities.
I went on to explain that the point behind marriage, is for a watching world to see the love relationship between Christ and His Church lived out in the way a man and woman love and submit to one another.
The wedding was fun, the crowd big and boisterous, and I especially liked my benediction.
Coming out from behind the couple, I said (with the correct referee hand signals) "My prayer is that you'd be flagged often for 'holding' each other close as you travel through life. That you'd be guilty of 'encroachment', filling up the space of each other's aloneness. That you'd find 'safety' in each others presence. That forgiveness would follow every 'personal foul'. And one more. That you'd 'score' often."
The place went wild!
Then, when I introduced the couple, I asked the congregation to respond with 'the wave'. Which they did - and well! The sound man (great job, Andrew!) then played 'The Victors' while the new 'family' marched out!
What a fun day!
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Bad Run
Wow, what a terrible run. My morning 5 miler was awful. It started out kind of slow, and then got worse. By the end, I was barely moving. What a doofus! Some runs are better than others. This one wasn't.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Good Hire
I hired Jen Starr-Reivett as our Vision Implementation Pastor (VIP!) She is helping me to get this New Vision off of the ground. Specifically, she is now working on our new Bible.You - an exciting Midweek night of University style classes designed to get the Bible into each of us - knowing AND doing it! Great meeting yesterday and awesome projections for the future!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
So, I was on a nice run this morning. And I came to a slight downhill. I was kind of tired so I thought I'd coast. Remembering as a child, how I could coast downhill on my bicycle...
But with Jogging it doesn't work so well.
Coasting is more like, well, stopping.
Coasting doesn't work.
And it kind of looks foolish too. Just standing there. Staring. As cars go by.
But with Jogging it doesn't work so well.
Coasting is more like, well, stopping.
Coasting doesn't work.
And it kind of looks foolish too. Just standing there. Staring. As cars go by.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
What Would YOU Do?
What would YOU do? My weedwacker wouldn't start. I fixed the broken hose. I changed the sparkplug. I gassed it up and it ran for 2 seconds. Then I pulled that cord 100 or 200 times. I was sweating. I was mad. I threw the weedwacker up in the tree.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Worth 5 Minutes
Thanks to Jeremy W Pastor - what a great video - enjoy!
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Yay - Vision Weekend!
Vision Weekend is here! I can't wait.
This Sunday, I'll get to share our new Vision. RiverChurch, from Ezekiel 47.1-12.
I'll get to baptize a few people, hear our new song, and worship my head off! Yay!
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Mary on the Run!
Yay Mary - survivor of cancer - and now not just a runner, but a racer!
This morning we ran the Susan Komen Race for the Cure in Kalamazoo. What fun!
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Spring in Schoolcraft
Wow - what they call "crabapple" certainly doesn't warrant that name. Instead, they are beautiful!
On warm nights, I would go out and sit under these trees, and just enjoy the smell.
I'm sure the neighbors thought "the new guy is wierd".
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Kingdom of Heaven is Among Us
Why do I see this as a little taste of Heaven? It matters not to me what inspires or drives this kind of thing. But that it can happen, and that it puts joy in my heart and touches me emotionally... hmmm. It makes me feel the touch of God, the joy of Heaven. For some reason, this makes me think of God!
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New Mailbox
Well, Mary is painting our old mailbox, but it's taken a bit longer than we thought to get it done.
So in the mean time, here's our "new" mailbox.
It works.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Easter at PFM
I just got the link from our Easter Service - this is PFMC on Easter - Great job gang!
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Easter at PFM
Wow - what a day!
During the message - our band came out and played and sang "Jesus Paid it all" while an 11 person artist team painted pictures. In 5 or 6 minutes, the art was done and the emotions ran high! Wow - what a beautiful thing our savior did for us - and what a great job our volunteers did on pulling this off. Wow!
We ended the day with people walking over the "bridge", illustrating their decision to follow Jesus as the bridge from us to God. Many walked over the bridge, to cement that relationship.
What a great day! Yay God!
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EasterFest at PFM
Saturday was cool at Portage Free Methodist. Our annual EasterFest - a big Easter party for the community. Cool drama and songs, then all sorts of games and fantastic crafts, some tasty treats and finally the egghunt - eggs filled with candy!
Our volunteers were amazing! Way to go PFM!
Then, a whole other group of volunteers came in to get ready for Easter! Wow - what a weekend!
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
So this morning I'm reading from Exodus, end of chapter 5 and into 6.
Basically, Moses says to God: "Ever since I spoke your name there has been trouble and you have not rescued your people at all."
God's answer is this: "I am and I will."
"I am the Lord."
"I will...bring you out, free you, redeem you, take you as my own, be your God."
And I thought - how my time table is not the same as God's. I want things done now. I'm in "hurry mode" and if something should be done, well, yesterday is when it should have been done...And that impacts my relationship with God.
"How long?" It's like I know what God wants to do, or can do, and yet - why not yet?
And today I'm reminded that God's promise stands strong.
God is. And he knows. He cares. He can. And He will.
For you too.
Basically, Moses says to God: "Ever since I spoke your name there has been trouble and you have not rescued your people at all."
God's answer is this: "I am and I will."
"I am the Lord."
"I will...bring you out, free you, redeem you, take you as my own, be your God."
And I thought - how my time table is not the same as God's. I want things done now. I'm in "hurry mode" and if something should be done, well, yesterday is when it should have been done...And that impacts my relationship with God.
"How long?" It's like I know what God wants to do, or can do, and yet - why not yet?
And today I'm reminded that God's promise stands strong.
God is. And he knows. He cares. He can. And He will.
For you too.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
I Am Shaq
So, I finish today's run, and I'm walking up to the house with my sunglasses, headband - I'm not the coolest cube in the tray...
And these little kids - 3 boys all about 11 years old, are playing basketball in their driveway (across the street from me).
I say something about them playing a game, and they say they don't have enough players. I say "Oh, okay - I'll play for just a few minutes."
We make introductions - and I am very careful to say "My name is Mark"...
They're dinky little guys, the rim is 8 1/2 feet high - and these little boys never call me "Mark". Instead, the talkative littlest one (he's now my opponent) just keeps referring to me as "Shaq". He never actually talks to me. Just about me. Like I'm not there. I miss a dunk and he hollers "Shaq misses the wide open dunk!"
Mocked by a 6th grader.
By the way - my team won.
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Call Me Jacob
Whenever I've preached about Jacob (the Bible dude), I've portrayed him as a "deceiver" (that's what his name means) - who pulls a lot of shady deals to get what he wants. I always thought he was kind of the booger of the two brothers.
But recently, I've started seeing a different side of him.
I find my heart has begun to connect with him, in a way.
I like his "wrestling" scene with God: he wrestles God for a blessing. He wants God's blessing so bad that we won't let go. God finally gives him his blessing.
Lately - I've found myself praying for a blessing from God. God has given me so much: an incredible home - a super city/community - a wonderful church to serve.
We're very comfortable and happy. All of those things that one wants: we have.
But I've been praying that God will bless us with new believers at our church.
Lot's of them.
I've been to every section in the hospital, and my favorite is the maternity ward. That always makes me smile.
And so, the DF prayer focus I'm on right now - is the Jacobizing of Mark.
I've been praying hard for focus for our church. And I won't let go. Until He answers...and then - I still won't let go.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Daniel Fast
Well, here we are in the Daniel Fast.
Yesterday, McKenna asked me why we fast? Great question. Without thinking about it, one could fall quickly into some kind of "works righteousness" deal. You know, hoping that God will love you more because you're sacrificing. Or, a "this for that" kind of thing - "Maybe God will give me what I want if he sees how much pain I'm in..."
I like this explanation though: To gain control over my own appetites - so that nothing drives me except for God. Philippians 3:19 talks about how our god can be our appetite - and I've found that's pretty true. Lot's of things can become my god - even food! Mary makes fun of me for always having a pocket full of snacks, wherever I go. It's true. My car has candy. My pockets have candy. Every jacket of mine has something to munch on. Hmm - deep problems!
So - the Daniel Fast is reminding me that I can trust God, no matter what.
I'm still not sure what to do about the caffeine headache - but I'll manage.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Help Received
Well, I'm used to thinking, and writing about opportunities to help people in need.
I'm usually swinging the hammer, or using the duct tape - at least I'm holding someone's tool bag for them...
But this time, I'm on the receiving end.
The other day, I called Master Plumber Don Luke from Canton, MI - a great friend from the olden days... because I needed some advice on fixing a leaky faucet.
Don replied: "You can wait, and I'll come help you. Or, you could try to fix it, break it, and then call me and I'll come help you."
Since those were my choices I decided to wait. So this morning, Don and Annette were in town and they dropped by.
We talked, had some coffee, ran to the store, and in just a bit, had the sink and shower all perfect.
I say "we" loosely. Don did the work. I talked, drank coffee and held the duct tape just in case.
Just a reminder: Jesus said "Whatever you've done for the least of these, you've done for me." Sometimes it's okay to be the "least of these."
Thanks Don!
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Cadbury Eyebrows from Nils-Petter Lovgren on Vimeo.
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Fun at CTCA
Yesterday, was fun at the hospital. Mary's annual cancer checkup.
It was a great day...
Last minute, we called my folks and asked if they'd like to take a road trip with us - they did!
We got up early and left - nice relaxing trip to Zion, IL.
Mary checked in and then we all went to lunch (the hospital has an incredible restaurant, serving "good for you" meals - lot's of fish, etc. and the serve us FREE.)
Then, we sat and read for awhile. Mary had her first test.
Then we had a couple of hours until her next meeting. So, we went up to the third floor, where they have a beautiful, state of the art workout room, lot's of windows, weight machines, treadmills, etc. All of us worked out for an hour, then showered up...
The most fun part was each of us hitting the "suspended punching bag". It nearly knocked my glasses off when it hit me in the face!
Mary had her last meeting where the doctor said "All is perfectly well, you're the most healthy person I've seen today!"
Then, we went back to the dining area and had dinner (another amazing meal!)
Then, headed home - got back about 10:30 last night.
Fun day, even though it was spent at a hospital!
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
DF is Coming Soon
I can't wait!
Jen is leading our church in the Daniel Fast - beginning on Ash Wednesday with an all church DF dinner and prayer time. This will be fun!
Jen is leading our church in the Daniel Fast - beginning on Ash Wednesday with an all church DF dinner and prayer time. This will be fun!
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Come...or Go?
Sorry, I've been gone for awhile. It'll probably take me months of regular writing to gain back my regular audience of 3 readers.
I have no explanation for my absence - but I haven't been reading blogs much either - just running hard at the church. That's not really good. I get less accomplished and feel more frustrated.
For a few months, I've been praying "Come, Holy Spirit." I'm praying that for me, personally. I'm praying that for my church, too. That God's Holy Spirit would surround me, surround our church.
But just a couple of days ago, I've started changing that prayer. I'm wondering if maybe I'm still too involved in the process. Kind of like saying "God, come over here and bless me with your presence." So, I've changed the prayer a bit to "I'll come to your presence."
I crave that so bad in my life, and for our church. I don't want to "go through the motions" in any way. So, "God, I'm seeking your presence!"
Pray along with me, would you?
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Probably the most outstanding technologies to possess been developed recently needs to be those of three dimensional printing. Fraxel treatments allows you to employ a specialized printer to produce what you design on the computer with the aid of certain materials. If you're planning to make use of fraxel treatments, it will help to understand a little about this such as the working from the technology, salient features, scanning devices and three dimensional modelling programs, how you can print etc.
So How Exactly Does Fraxel Treatments Work?
To be able to three dimensional print something, you have to produce the concept art from the object first. An online design needs to be produced by means of a specialized file for example CAD. CAD files could be produced with the aid of a three dimensional scanner if you're planning on cloning a particular object. A three dimensional modeling application may also suffice if you wish to produce the design on your pc.
three dimensional Scanning devices: These specialized scanning devices can use various technologies to create a three dimensional model. Some good examples include volumetric sacking and structured light amongst others. three dimensional scanning devices are a fundamental part of three dimensional printing technology but they may be rather costly but cheap DIY kits can also be found.
three dimensional Modeling Programs: Like scanning devices, you will find a selection of these programs. Professional grade programs are very pricey. However, free or cheap programs can also be found for novices to produce concept art with. Some programs even include tutorials to obtain began.
Printing the Model
After you have prepared the model, you have to focus on it further to have it ready for three dimensional printing. To be able to prepare the model, a procedure referred to as slicing can be used. Inside it, the model is sliced into numerous horizontal layers. To do so, you'll need a specialized software. Some modeling programs have this function included in them. In some instances, you might want to make use of a specific slicing tool that works with the three dimensional printer. Once completed, the particular printing process could be began. Time needed for that printing to become completed is dependent around the printer you use, the types of materials you're dealing with and also the complexity from the structure.
three dimensional printing technologies have certainly advanced far. However, still it includes a lengthy approach to take till it might be part of homes like regular 2D printers.
Check out this great website for 55printing.


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The New Yorker, February 4, 1961 P. 24
Talk story about Mr. James Thrall Soby, trustee & chairman of the Modern Museum's Committee on Museum Collections, who has willed his remaining 70 paintings, drawings, & sculpture to the Museum. The pictures went on exhibition this week at Knoedler's is the finest concentrations of 20th-century works of art in the world. Mr. S. who has been a man of independent means since he was 14, left Williams at the end of his sophomore year to go to Paris & see what was going on in the art world there. He began to buy paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Miro, Derain, when he wasin his 20's, & ha since acquired, & helped persuade the Museum to acquire more of the works of these men as well as works by their contemporaries. He has written 31 books on painters & paintings most of which have been published by the Museum. Mr. S. is convinced that this New York School-de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and so on-is the best strictly contemporary school in the world. It isn't as fully represented in his collection as the School of Paris, but that's because he's been more interested in seeing that the Museum got its products. And, besides he didn't have any more wall space in his home in Farmington, Connecticut


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Classroom Pages
Extra Curriculars
At St. Paul Preschool, we provide children a place to grow spiritually, physically, cognitively, and socially. Most importantly, children grow spiritually as they hear of their Savior's love daily and learn the truths found in the Bible. Children grow physically and cognitively as they develop both large and small motor skills, visual and auditory skills, and as they discover the elements necessary for a successful school experience. Students grow emotionally as they develop self-awareness and a sense of self-worth, and as they learn to relate to other children and adults.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14).
The central purpose of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Preschool is to share the good news of Jesus Christ with young children and their families.
• Nurture a love of life-long learning
• Develop children's social and emotional skills through interactions with others
• Develop physical skills through gross and fine motor experiences
• Develop cognitive skills through age-appropriate and hands-on activities
• Prepare children for future school experiences
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Preschool is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
It is not too early to teach your child about their Savior's love for them! At St. Paul Preschool, your child will be taught about God's great love for them every day. All aspects of the curriculum reflect the teachings of the Bible.
Though the Preschool schedule is flexible, each session includes God's Word in the form of a Bible story, songs, finger plays, and prayers. Additional activities include Concept Learning Time, Story Time, Large Motor Skills Time, Art, Calendar Time, Snack Time, and Music Time.
The most important part of each day is the Bible lesson. The children will hear each day that God loves them, and that Jesus died for their sins. He not only died, but he rose again, and because he rose, we will have the free gift of Heaven some day with him! We do acts of kindness to each other to show how much we love Jesus. Showing love to each other is a way of saying "Thank you" to Jesus for dying for us. We will also talk a lot about letting our light shine for Jesus.
The program is a very academic based preschool. The goal is to have the children academically and emotionally ready for 5K when the time comes.
Typically, by the end of 3K the children know all their colors, shapes, numbers, and most of their letters and letter sounds. In 4K the children know 100% of the letters and sounds by mid-year so they can begin sounding out short words.
3K does not emphasize a lot of writing, as their fine motor skills are just developing. Correct crayon/pencil hold and scissors hold is strongly enforced from day one so they learn to do it correctly. In 4K they do work on correctly forming letters and numbers as they learn to write their name, numbers, and other letters.
We also do one planned art project most days. We do have a calendar that will tell you the theme of the day. The project will go along with the theme. Doing art projects helps children learn how to color, paint, cut, & glue correctly. It also helps children learn to be expressive in the different mediums that we use. They also have "open ended" projects where they can create whatever they want.
Beginning math skills is also a very important part of our day. We will do counting, patterning, & comparing during our calendar time as well as documenting the daily weather. We also do other mathematical- type skills during learning center time. Learning Centers are documented each day, so parents can see what their child is learning and what they need work on.
We will also go outside or in the gym each day. During this time, we will work on gross motor skills, such as ball skills, hopping, galloping, skipping, spatial orientation, as well as playing games and doing group musical activities with bean bags, the parachute and rhythm sticks.
We also do fun music activities in which child can express themselves through dance, use of instruments, and singing.
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Preschool offers a Christ centered 3K and 4K school year program for families with young children. Our preschool is open to the public – all are welcome! For program costs, to set up a tour, or for more information, please contact the preschool director at 608-372-4542.
* Early Drop-Off option beginning at 7:10 AM
* After Care offered from 3:05 PM - 5:30 PM
* All program options include lunch, with a hot lunch program offered at St. Paul's
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Even though Spring has been fighting to make an appearance around here, the 2012 summer nail polish collections are starting to hit the shelves.
China Glaze has been releasing their Crackle Glitters collection this month, featuring four bright funky shades. They are receiving fantastic reviews saying the glitter creates a much nicer look than standard creme crackles. I must say I am excited to try them!
Hitting stores next month is their gorgeous Summer Neons collection. Featuring 12 new shades!!
I am looking forward to seeing what these look like in store because I do already have some neon China Glaze polishes and I don't want to double up if they are too similar. There are some really beautiful shades in this collection though, I can't wait for them to come out in Canada at the Sally Beauty Supply stores!
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It makes perfect sense that some jobs can easily be done from home, like customer service and information technology positions, for example.
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Technology is central to this seismic shift in the job marketplace.
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Veterinary Cardiologist
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Vietnamese Video Medical Interpreter
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Finding a Remote Job with FlexJobs
FlexJobs has over 50 career categories, where you can find a variety of remote jobs, surprising or not. And when you use FlexJobs as your job search service, you're guaranteed to find no scams and no shady business deals. Check out our listings, updated every day.
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Download the file LondonJets.xls, available on the course website.
I. Perform RFM Analysis: (recency, frequency, monetary (total sales) analysis) as indicated on page 3 of the case; steps for RFM are given on page 8 of the case (I have provided one approach on page 3 of this document). Use pivot table with Frequency and Monetary value for rows and Recency for column. Data field should be Count of CustID. Important Note -- The format for this table is shown on the next page; use this format for your RFM table. Please provide a brief interpretation for the RFM analysis – assume you are the consultant to London Jets; how would you explain what the numbers in the pivot table mean (keep the discussion brief; each and every entry need not be explained).
II. Additional Analysis: Do two additional sets of analysis beyond RFM. As an example, you may want to analyze attendance patterns for Fan Club Members versus non-members to see if there is any merit in increasing the size of this club (this would count as one analysis). There are several different variables in the database, and as such there are lots of ways in which the data can be analyzed. Think about the issue London Jets is facing – how to increase attendance – and let this objective drive your analysis. For each additional analysis undertaken by your team, provide a rationale as to why should London Jets consider the customer segment you are analyzing. Please also be sure to briefly explain the outcome of your analysis (what did you learn for your analysis, and how London Jets can benefit from this analysis).
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Our Urban Legend this week is The Reconciliation By Lafcadio Hearn.
Who said this? If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
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- 115 g cold butter, cut into small chunks
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large free range egg, beaten
- Splash of milk
- Sieve the flour from a height over a clean work surface
- Repeat with the icing sugar
- Rub the butter into the flour with cold hand, using the tips of your fingers, until the mixture is like breadcrumbs.
- Add your lemon zest or any other flavouring you may be using
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- Wrap in cling-film and place in the fridge for half-an-hour before use.
- This can be made in a food processor, in which case process the flour, sugar, egg and butter together, using the pulse setting. Slowly add the milk and the mixture should automatically form itself into a ball when enough milk has been added. Do not over-process though, as it will make the mixture too warm.
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Posted: Mar 15, 2014
FINAL SCORE: Apprentice School 11, Castleton State 10
RECORDS: Apprentice School 16-8, Castleton State 3-4
LOCATION: War Memorial Stadium/Hampton, VA
IN BRIEF: Senior Chris Aldridge matched career-highs in hits (4) and RBI (5) as the Apprentice School held off a late Castleton State rally for an 11-10 win on Saturday afternoon.
- The Builders pushed a run across in the bottom of the first as Brock Harris opened with a single and stole second before moving to third on a groundout by Trevin Wilson. Aldridge reached on a fielders choice as the Spartans attempted to tag Harris coming home for a 1-0 Apprentice lead.
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- In the bottom of the seventh, Harris started with a triple and scored on an Aldridge single to right field. A throwing error later in the inning allowed Belvin to score to give the Builders a 9-5 lead.
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- In the ninth, the Spartans scored three times and had the tying run at second but closer Sam Massie got a strikeout to end the game.
- Aldridge was 4-for-5 with five RBI to lead the Builders who had 13 hits in the game.
- Harris scored five runs to tie a school single-game record for runs scored in a game. That mark had been equaled six times, the last by Aldridge against Northwestern College on Mar. 3, 2012 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 2-for-4 in the game.
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Honor has been on a launch spree in the Indian market off late and now the Chinese smartphone giant has launched its latest flagship offering- the View 10. It competes head-on with the hot-selling OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and we have been playing around with the device for a while now. Here are our first impressions-
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