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Awakening The Serpent Power: A Kundalini Tantra Yoga Retreat
- Elohee - retreat. renew. remember.
- 1478 Bean Creek Road Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
- May 2 - 5, 2019 (4 days)
- Double Occupancy/2 Twin Beds/Private Bath/per person - $760.74 Double Occupancy/1 King Bed/Private Bath/per person - $760.74 Small Private Room/Shared Bath - $795.52 Single Occupancy/1 King Bed/Private Bath - $1,004.22 Single Occupancy/2 Twin Beds/Pri
About This Event
Today, if one hopes to lead a happy and fulfilling life, being 'spiritually awake' has almost become a necessity. Working with Kundalini Shakti, A.K.A. the "Serpent Power", can be both an aid to spiritual awakening, and once awake, an accelerant for spiritual development. On this retreat, we will use a combination of various advanced Tantra Hatha Yoga techniques to first clear a path for Kundalini Shakti and then awaken, expand, move, contain, and channel it. The result will be a transformation of consciousness that changes our view of the world and ourselves within it. This transformation will not only allow us to feel more peace and joy, regardless of our particular circumstances, but also allow us to be more effective at creating the best outcomes in each circumstance we find ourselves in.
This three-night retreat will include some or all of the following practices:
Kirtan (call and response chanting in Sanskrit)
Yin Yoga (passive stretching)
Yoga Nidra (sleep meditation)
Yang Yoga (dynamic stretching & strengthening)
Pranayamas (breathwork)
Hatha Yoga (active stretching)
Bandhas (energetic locks)
Five-Rites Flow (a fusion of Tibetan and Taoist yoga)
Chakra Meditation (mantra Nyasa practice)
Vinyasa Yoga (dynamic & active stretching & strengthening)
Mudras (advanced postural energetic seals)
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner-friendly retreat and is intended for intermediate to advanced Mahāpatha Yoga practitioners only. Previous experience on a Mahāpatha Yoga retreat is highly recommended. Additionally, please be aware this retreat has nothing to do with 'Kundalini Yoga' or 'Tantric Sex'.
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For many parents and caregivers, helping their high schoolers prepare for standardized tests can be overwhelming. And for students taking the SAT this fall, the test will look a bit different than it did last year.
You've heard the claims about game-based learning - but does it actually lead to increased student learning? Join us as we discuss how Naviance Test Prep utilizes game-based learning to reward and engage students preparing for ACT®, SAT®, and AP exams®. This webinar will
In many schools across the United States, career education is broadening in scope and taking on new forms. While a college degree is still extremely valuable, some students are thinking of innovative ways to navigate to a career, starting in K-12 education. The effects are felt within and beyond traditional Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Hobsons, the world's leader in college and career readiness, admissions, and student success, today announced the launch of a new digital course designed to help high school students develop critical skills necessary for entry-level jobs, and prepare for the ACT WorkKeys®.
Hobsons, the world's leader in connecting learning and life, today announced Naviance Test Prep, a new online learning platform that makes test prep engaging and personalized for students. The new solution uses game-based mechanics to deliver content from leading publishers, including McGraw Hill, Allen Prep, Cengage Learning, and MasteryPrep.
In response to customer feedback, we have developed Naviance Test Prep to deliver top content from leading publishers, a more engaging student experience, and in-depth institutional reporting. The new personalized learning platform uses a game-based approach to help students prepare for SAT and ACT.
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Big awards for small producer at Australian Cider Awards night
Being small comes in handy when it comes to big prizes.
Small Acres Cyder at Nashdale has just won the trophy for the Most Successful Small Producer at the 2018 Australian Cider Awards in Sydney.
And owners Gail and James Kendell also won a trophy for the Best Intensified/Distilled Cider of 2018.
Mr Kendell said it was recognition for the quality of their products.
"This is the second year in a row we have won the trophy for Most Successful Small Producer," he said.
"We won two trophies and nine medals in total, two gold, two silver and five bronze medals."
David Pickering also received the Champion of Industry award for his work with Mrs Kendell in establishing the awards in 2010 and the industry association Cider Australia in 2011 with Mr Kendell.
Mr Kendell said the awards were now recognised globally and had entries from several countries whose products were sold in Australia.
"Cider has been around for a long time in Australia but up until recently there has been a limited choice," he said.
"What is growing at the moment is the old-world European style apples.
"You get a cider that's really more structured like wine or a champagne rather than the easy drinking style that has been around for a long time.
"The Australian palate is changing, they are looking for a more drier style."
Mr Kendell said Cider Australia had also launched its industry 'Trust Mark' to recognise 'certified' cider producers who used 100 per cent Australian grown apples.
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Mental Health Counselors, Facilities, and Programs in Okeechobee, Florida
Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are more common than many people realize. These disorders and others affect millions of Americans every year, yet it is not talked about as often as it should be. Chances are good that someone that you know is afflicted with a mental health disorder, even if you do not know about it.
Just like physical disorders, mental health disorders require competent and compassionate treatment. Mental health facilities in Okeechobee exist to stabilize individuals suffering from acute symptoms, develop treatment plans, and help patients learn to manage mental health disorders for the long term. Mental health counselors can also help individuals who suffer from substance use disorders in Okeechobee, which often exist in tandem with mental health disorders. Okeechobee mental health hospitals and facilities are an important local resource for many people.
Mental Health Facilities in Okeechobee, Florida
Different mental health facilities in Okeechobee can provide different levels of care. When you need to find mental health care resources for yourself or for someone you love, it can help to understand what kinds of care are available.
In some cases, outpatient care is sufficient. Patients can find mental health counselors in Okeechobee in group or private practices that can develop treatment plans, facilitate group therapy sessions, direct them to support groups, and provide other services that can help an individual with a mental health disorder manage his or her life.
For other patients, more intensive care is needed. That is where inpatient facilities come in. There are several different types of inpatient care for individuals who are suffering from mental health disorders. When patients are suffering from severe, acute symptoms, they may need a short-term inpatient stay at an Okeechobee mental health hospital. This type of facility will stabilize the patient and prepare them for transition back home or to a residential care facility.
Some residential care facilities are designed for relatively short stays and patients transition back home after they are stabilized and able to function independently. However, in long-term mental health facilities, patients can receive complex care over an extended period of time that is designed to help patients develop a measure of independence and self-sufficiency.
Finding Mental Health Hospitals Near Me
Mental health emergencies can be every bit as serious and dangerous as other types of health emergencies. Patients who are in crisis might be a danger to themselves or to someone else. In these situations, it is important to be able to quickly locate an Okeechobee mental health hospital that can stabilize the patient and keep him or her safe.
When you are looking for a mental health hospital in Okeechobee, a good place to start is with a trusted family doctor. A doctor who has treated the patient in the past will be familiar with his or her mental and physical health history and will know which facility is best suited to treat that patient. If the patient already has a history with a mental health counselor in Okeechobee, that is another good place to begin. A mental health counselor is likely to have contacts with mental health facilities in the area.
Check with your insurer to find out which Okeechobee mental health hospitals are covered by your insurance plan. For many patients and their families, affordability is an important factor when choosing mental healthcare facilities, and consulting your insurer can help you choose a facility whose services you can afford.
Another good resource when you are looking for a mental health hospital is SAMHSA's mental health facilities locator, which offers information and resources about mental health facilities that are local to you. You should also be aware of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, you can call that number for help and resources.
Mental Health Programs Okeechobee
Different people want different things from a mental health treatment program. As you are considering mental health facilities in Okeechobee, think about what you want to accomplish with treatment. Are you trying to overcome an addiction? Do you want to control your mental health disorder with or without medication? Your specific goals are as important to your treatment plan as your diagnosis and health history. Look for a facility that is equipped to help you meet those goals.
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A mental health counselor in Okeechobee can have an important role to play in your treatment for a mental health disorder. Your mental health counselor can help you identify your goals for treatment, find the resources you need, practice new, healthier behaviors, and manage the symptoms of your mental health disorder. A good mental health counselor is an important advocate and ally for you.
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T96 RK3229 TV Box is a good choice for you to have the smooth experience to watch the video or play games, for it is equipped with RK3229 Quad-core 64bit ARM Cortex-A7 CPU. 1GB RAM DDR3 and 8GB ROM eMMC, play your favorite Android games on the big screen! Do not worry about memory capacity is not enough. 4K 1080P resolution is 4 times of full HD, so every detail of the screen is lucidity, enables you to feel the most high-definition video. As a popular consumer electronics, it delivers love to people and can be a great gift for your families and friends at some special moments.
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Performance under Android OS was noticeable since the device is powered by a fast Octa-core (8 cores) CPU running in clock frequencies ranging from 100 MHz up to 1500 MHz (Peak). That said, everything worked smooth and fast. Benchmark score with the T96 was high as expected from an Octa-core processor. The 3D Rank score that ranked very high do the powerful Mali-T820MP3 that's equipped with three shader cores that highly contribute both for in playing games and when playing high-bit-rate video files with Kodi since the video decoding is mainly done through the GPU unit.
The unit top surface comes with a Diamond pattern look style and also the case is plastic made that looked solid. At the bottom of the unit. You have many vent holes that are used to cool the unit. After playing with the unit for few day's general impression is that the case doesn't heat much. This is a good indication that all the extra heat gets out properly and cool the PCB inside. In the perimeter of the case, the company added a transparent plastic for the LED illumination. Visible when the unit is turned on or off.
The interface is pretty basic, based on Amlogic's launcher. With a tile-style layout which can be rearranged dynamically according to the personal user preferences. Device ROM is Rooted running under Android 6.0.1 OS that is more responsive. And accessible with a few cosmetic changes in comparison to previous android 5.0 lollipop OS.
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You can buy the T96 RK3229 TV Box from GearBest, Amazon or Ebay
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- Type: TV Box
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has told lawmakers that the government is "at the moment" not planning to ditch its balanced budget goal and fund a costly climate protection package with new debt, a senior budget lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their co-ruling centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) are currently negotiating a comprehensive package of climate protection measures that are likely to burden the federal budget massively.
A senior government official told Reuters last month that the Finance Ministry is toying with the idea of issuing new debt in the form of "green bonds" which could help finance expensive new measures meant to cut Germany's carbon dioxide emission.
During a closed-door meeting of Scholz with budget lawmakers from the ruling parties on Tuesday, there was agreement that additional climate spending would be financed with existing funds and additional revenues, the SPD's chief budget lawmaker Johannes Kahrs told Reuters.
The issuance of new debt and with it the end of Berlin's disputed balanced budget policy, also known in Germany as the black zero, is not planned "at the moment", Kahrs added.
The budget lawmakers voiced their expectation that the federal government would manage to increase spending without new debt until 2021 when the current legislature ends, Kahrs said, adding that Scholz did not object to that notion.
The climate package is likely to include a pricing mechanism for carbon emissions and payouts for low-income families to cushion the effects of the new measures.
Germany's so-called climate cabinet is expected seal the package and decide if the new measures can be financed without new debt on Sept. 20.
The leader of Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) said last week that the conservatives regard the balanced budget policy as indispensable.
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Ensuring compliance with regulations can be challenging, especially if you are a small hospice organization. Regulators scrutinize documentation for fraud and abuse and unnecessary care. Would your documentation withstand scrutiny in an ADR audit? Hospice managers, clinicians, and IDG members must remember "If it wasn't documented, it wasn't done!" So how can your agency ensure both quality care and accurately documented clinical records?
Join this session, where home health care and hospice expert Melissa Abbott RN, MSN/MHA will address how to alleviate record-keeping deficiencies, increase documentation confidence, and achieve compliance.
You will learn the top reasons for denials in hospice so that you can ensure that your charts are compliant. You will also learn ways to ensure that your documentation supports admission to hospice and how to effectively document patient decline.
With this session, you will be able to review your practices and processes to ensure that you are compliant with things such as the physician certification of terminal illness and the face-to-face. You will enhance your documentation skills and know what things to include, to paint a picture of the patient to a reviewer during an ADR audit.
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Heard any good jokes lately about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his (allegedly) soft balls? We're guessing that you have, since many a comedian (not to mention sports wags nationwide) have gotten a lot of mileage out of the whole hullabaloo surrounding Deflategate. And such cracks and quips are probably going to keeping coming, what with Super Bowl XLIX happening Sunday, February 1, over in Glendale.
We're equally as certain that those won't be the only sort of jokes inspired by football you'll hear during the next few days, as the NFL, its many controversies this season, and such colorful stars as infinitely quotable Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman providing endless amounts of material.
See also: Super PHX - A Football Lover's Guide to Metropolitan Phoenix
That's sure to include any of the stand-up comics, comedy performers, and improvisation artists who are scheduled to perform in and around metro Phoenix during Super Bowl week, ranging from such superstars as Kevin Hart and Jim Gaffigan to the cutups at local venues like Stand Up Scottsdale and the Torch Theatre.
And while there's little chance of getting access to the biggest gig of Super Bowl week (i.e. the Tonight Show taping at the Orpheum) unless you somehow got tickets, you're more than welcome to sample the shenanigans at any of the following 11 comedy events in the Valley.
Justin Rivera
When it comes down to it, Justin Rivera is sort of a hacky magician. And therein lies the joke of his sets, where the Filipino-American performer turns hammy bits, gags, and stunts like bad card tricks and awkward guessing games into comedy gold, which is perhaps his greatest trick of all. He isn't Criss Angel or David Copperfield by any means, and that's certainly not a slight.
Rivera visits Stand Up Scottsdale for four straight nights of shows from Wednesday, January 28, to Saturday, January 31. Performance times vary and admission is $10 for each.
Comedy Explosion
While we can't guarantee that you'll explode with laughter when stand-up comedians like Gary Owen and DeRay Davis perform in the round at the Celebrity Theatre on Saturday, January 31, we're willing to bet that you'll get in at least a chuckle or three. Nikki Carr of NBC's Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central regular Dillon Garcia will open the event, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48 to $88.
Spoof 'n' Cinema
As shows like Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and its spiritual successor, RiffTrax, have both proven, it's a blast to make fun of bad movies. Such is M.O. of the Spoof 'n' Cinema series at the National Comedy Theatre in Mesa. The latest edition of the ongoing event on Thursday, January 29, will set its sights on the 1936 schlockfest The Amazing Adventure, which stars Cary Grant and Mary Brian.
NCT's resident comedians will attempt to make watching the cinematic stinker a funny experience by unleashing plenty of barbs, sound effects, and even new plot twists during the screening, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The theatre will also host its "Midnight Show" starting at 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, which offers uncensored laughs for a 17-and-over crowd. Tickets are also $8.
Steve White
While he appeared in many a Spike Lee joint in the early '90s -- including Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, and Clockers -- it isn't Steve White's only claim to fame. The comedian and actor was a regular on Def Comedy Jam and even served as a guest announcer on The Price is Right. He's also one helluva funny guy.
White tends to cover a lot of ground in his routines: sex, relationships, race, jobs, drugs, sports, and politics. In fact, he's got plenty of material about the current commander-in-chief, including this gem: "Barack [Obama] made history twice," White jokes. "He's the first black president and the last black president." Zing. You're certain to hear many cracks at the POTUS' expense during any of White's seven different appearances at the House of Comedy in North Phoenix from Wednesday, January 28, to Sunday, February 1. Showtimes vary and tickets are $15-$20.
The Cerberus Cup XX
Guess what? The vaunted Vince Lombardi trophy isn't the only big prize that will be awarded after an intense competition this weekend. Teams consisting of three local improv comedians each will duke it out in hilarious fashion during a two-night tournament at the Torch Theatre in a quest to claim the coveted Cerberus Cup.
A series of qualifying bouts will take place on Friday, January 30, where three teams each get 15 minutes to bring the funny and outdo their opponents. Audience members will cast votes to decide who moves on to the final showdown on Saturday, January 30. The preliminary rounds are scheduled for 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, and the finals kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $10 per round or $20 for the entire tournament.
Arizona Long Form Improv Festival
The duo of Tim O'Malley and Jay Sukow boasts some impressive comedy credentials, to say the least. Both are alumni of Chicago's famed Second City system and have worked with the likes of Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, Bob Odenkirk, and the late Chris Farley.
O'Malley and Sukow will team up with the cutups of the Outliars Comedy Club during two nights of improvisational laughs on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, at the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain in Ahwatukee. Performances are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. both nights. Admission is $20.
Jim Norton
Admittedly, Jim Norton's comedy is a bit of an acquired taste, which is to say that it's not for everyone. Like the man himself, his humor is absolutely rude, crude, vulgar, and oftentimes scatological, as well as being equal parts crass and caustic. It's also decidedly hilarious, if you happen to jibe with his twisted brand of funny or are as dysfunctional or screwed up as he might be.
Norton is unabashedly an equal opportunity offender and will certainly shock and appall as he entertains during any of the four stand-up gigs he'll unleash over the course of two nights at the Tempe Improv. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, January 30, and at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. Tickets are $22 for each.
Beacher's Madhouse
Speaking of twisted and vulgar, comedian and showman Jeff Beacher is just that, as is his infamous L.A. club night and touring revue, which offers a madcap mix of Vaudeville-like camp and drag queen-style vamp with doses of burlesque bawdiness and an unusual cast of sideshow-like performers.
Consisting of a cavalcade of costumed little people, Amazonian women, transvestite singers, and more than a few circus performers, Beacher's Madhouse will arguably feature one of the more unique nightlife experiences of Super Bowl week when it rolls through BLUR Nightclub in Scottsdale on Thursday, January 29. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $100.
Friar's Club Roast of Terry Bradshaw
Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Fox NFL Sunday co-host Terry Bradshaw never seems to take himself too seriously, at least when he's on camera. So we're guessing that he won't be too phased, save some jags of mock indignation, when he gets skewered by the likes of Lisa Lampanelli, Jeff Ross, Don Rickles, the aforementioned Jim Norton, and frequent foil Frank Caliendo during his celebrity-filled roast on Thursday, January 29, at the Arizona Biltmore.
Its being put on by the Friar's Club (natch) and will reportedly include appearances by Jerry Lewis, Larry King, Rob Riggle, Erin Andrews, Howie Long, and even Jordin Sparks. Joel McHale of Community and The Soup will host the event, which goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is preceded by a luncheon. The admission prices are nothing to laugh at, however, and range from $500 to $1,000 for lunch and $1,000 to $5,000 for the roast itself. If that's not within your means, portions of the event will be aired on ESPN2 during an hour-long special on the evening of Friday, January 30.
Jim Gaffigan
If the sum total of your knowledge of Jim Gaffigan's comedy begins and ends with his famous and oft-quoted Hot Pockets bit, you really ought to check out his vast repertoire of material. There's definitely no shortage of hilarious material available, considering he's released nine albums (including the fantastic King Baby and Beyond the Pale), recorded on three different specials, appeared on dozens of TV shows, and even penned two books, most of which contain his style of understated and oftentimes off-kilter everyman comedy. Oh, and also his obsession with food, which is frequently fodder in his routines.
You could also just attend one of the four shows he's scheduled to perform at Talking Stick Resort over three night, which will probably provide a good primer on the renowned standup. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 29; Friday, January 30; and Saturday, January 31, with an additional show at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $45 to $150.
See also: Jim Gaffigan on Charlie Hebdo and the Comedic Allure of Fancy High-End Wristwatches
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Kevin Hart
There's no doubting Kevin Hart's fame, popularity, or drawing power. For proof, look no further than the fact that the comedian's one-night gig at Comerica Theatre morphed into a three-night stint because of sheer demand. Plus, he's been all over the cineplexes as of late in hit films like Top Five and The Wedding Ringer, not to mention the soon-to-be-released Get Hard.
Hart's going to be all up in downtown Phoenix's grill during Super Bowl week, as he also reportedly will team up with Get Hard co-star Will Ferrell for a "lip sync battle" against Jimmy Fallon during the sold-out Tonight Show episode being staged at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 1. And while it's extremely hard to get into the taping at this point, it's still possible to see Hart at Comerica Theatre. Single tickets, while scant, can still be had for the 7:30 p.m. shows on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31. Meanwhile, tickets are readily available for the 10:30 p.m. performance on Saturday. Prices start at $59.50.


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Monday, January 25, 2010
Do You Know What To Do?
When you are in sorrow, call
John 14
When people have failed you, call
Psalm 27
When you want to be fruitful, call
John 15
When you have sinned, call
Psalm 51
When you are worried, call
Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger, call
Psalm 91
When God seems far away, call
Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring, call
Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and afraid, call
Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and cynical, call
I Corinthians 13
When you want to know the secret to happiness, call
Colossians 3:12-17
When you need an understanding of Christianity, call
II Corinthians 5:15-19
When you feel down and out, call
Romans 8:31
When you want peace and rest, call
Matthew 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God, call
Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance, call
Romans 8:1-30
When you leave home for labor and travel, call
Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call
Psalm 67
When you are presented with an opportunity, call
Isaiah 55
When you want courage for a task, call
Joshua 1
When you want to get along with other people, call
Romans 12
When you are depressed, call
Psalm 27
When your wallet is empty, call
Psalm 37
When you want to feel secure, call
Psalm 121:3
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
TO: My Grandson...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Why, God?
I think that just about everybody has asked themselves this question at one time or another. If you haven't, all I can say is keep living and you will one day. I confess that the information below is not my own and was recently handed to me on the street in the form of a pamphlet, which beared the title you see above on the church sign photo. In light of the recent events in Haiti, the economic recession, the two wars that are raging on, the state of our environment, the incurable diseases that are dropping people like flies, our own personal day-to-day trials and tribulations, and the list just goes on and on... I felt that this information might be timely and worth sharing to bring some comfort to those of us who aren't afraid to admit that, despite our faith and undying love for our Father in heaven, we still struggle with this question in the deepest, darkest corners of our mind... Why, God? Well, relax yourself and know that He can handle the question. We just need to learn how to "accept" the answers that have been given to us through His word...
1. Suffering Comes With The Freedom To Choose
Loving parents long to protect their children from unnecessary pain. But wise parents know the danger of over-protection. They know that the freedom to choose is at the heart of what it means to be human, and that a world without choice would be worse than a world without pain. Worse yet would be a world populated by people who could make wrong choices without feeling any pain. No one is more dangerous than the liar, thief, or killer who doesn't feel the harm he is doing to himself and to others. (Genesis 2:15-17)
2. Pain Can Warn Us Of Danger
We hate pain, especially in those we love. Yet without discomfort, the sick wouldn't go to a doctor. Worn-out bodies would get no rest. Criminals wouldn't fear the law. Children would laugh at correction. Without pangs of conscience, the daily dissatisfaction of boredom, or the empty longing for significance, people who are made to find satisfaction in an eternal Father would settle for less. The example of Solomon, lured by pleasure and taught by his pain, shows us that even the wisest among us tend to drift from good and from God until arrested by the resulting pain of their own shortsighted choices. (Ecclesiastes 1-12; Psalm 78:34-35; Romans 3:10-18)
3. Suffering Reveals What Is In Our Hearts
Suffering often occurs at the hand of others. But it has a way of revealing what is in our "own" hearts. Capacities for love, mercy, anger, envy, and pride can lie dormant until awakened by circumstances. Strength and weakness of heart is found not when everything is going our way but when flames of suffering and temptation test the mettle of our character. As gold and silver are refined by fire, and as coal needs time and pressure to become a diamond, the human heart is revealed and developed by enduring the pressure and heat of time and circumstance. Strength of character is shown not when all is well with our world but in the presence of human pain and suffering. (Job 42:1-17; Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-5; Peter 1:6-8)
4. Suffering Takes Us To The Edge Of Eternity
If death is the end of everything, then a life filled with suffering isn't fair. But if the end of this life brings us to the threshold of eternity, then the most fortunate people in the universe are those who discover, through suffering, that this life is not all we have to live for. Those who find themselves and their eternal God through suffering have not wasted their pain. They have let their poverty, grief, and hunger drive them to the Lord of eternity. They are the ones who will discover to their own unending joy why Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:1-12; Romans 8:18-19)
5. Pain Loosens Our Grip On This Life
In time, our work and our opinions are sought less and less. Our bodies become increasingly worse with wear. Gradually they succumb to inevitable obsolescence. Joints stiffen and ache. Eyes grow dim. Digestion slows. Sleep becomes difficult. Problems loom larger and larger while options narrow. Yet, if death is not the end but the threshold of a new day, then the curse of old age is also a blessing. Each new pain makes this world less inviting and the next life more appealing. In its own way, pain paves the way for a graceful departure. (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)
6. Suffering Gives Opportunity To Trust God
The most famous sufferer of all time was a man named Job. According the Bible, Job lost his family to "a mighty wind", his wealth to war and fire, and his health to painful boils. Through it all, God never told Job why it was happening. As Job endured the accusations of his friends, heaven remained silent. When God finally did speak, He did not reveal that His archenemy Satan had challenged Job's motives for serving God. Neither did the Lord apologize for allowing Satan to test Job's devotion to God. Instead, God talked about mountain goats giving birth, young lions on the hunt, and ravens in the nest. He cited the behavior of the ostrich, the strength of the ox, and the stride of the horse. He cited the wonders of the heavens, the marvels of the sea, and the cycle of the seasons. Job was left to conclude that if God had the power and wisdom to create this physical universe, there was reason to trust that same God in times of suffering. (Job 1-42)
7. God Suffers With Us In Our Suffering
No one has suffered more than our Father in heaven. No one has paid more dearly for the allowance of sin into the world. No one has so continuously grieved over the pain of a race gone bad. No one has suffered like the One who paid for our sin in the crucified body of His own Son. No one has suffered more than the One who, when He stretched out His arms and died, showed us how much He loved us. It is this God who, in drawing us to Himself, asks us to trust Him when we are suffering and when our own loved ones cry out in our presence (1 Peter 2:21; 3:18; 4:1)
8. God's Comfort Is Greater Than Our Suffering
The apostle Paul pleaded with the Lord to take away an unidentified source of suffering. But the Lord declined saying, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Paul said, "Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, than I am strong." Paul learned that he would rather be with Christ in suffering than without Christ in good health and pleasant circumstances. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
9. In Times Of Crisis, We Find One Another
No one would choose pain and suffering. But when there is no choice, there remains some consolation. Natural disasters and times of crisis have a way of bringing us together. Hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, riots, illness, and accidents all have a way of bringing us to our senses. Suddenly, we remember our own mortality and that people are more important than things. We remember that we do need one another and that, above all, we need God. Each time we discover God's comfort in our own suffering, our capacity to help others is increased. This is what the apostle Paul had in mind when he wrote, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
10. God Can Turn Suffering Around For Our Good
The truth is best seen in the many examples of the Bible. Through Job's suffering we see a man who not only came to a deeper understanding of God but who also became a source of encouragement for people in every generation to follow. Through the rejection, betrayal, enslavement, and wrongful imprisonment of a man named Joseph, we see someone who eventually was able to say to those who had hurt him, "You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good." When everything in us screams at the heavens for allowing suffering, we have reason to look at the eternal outcome and joy of Jesus who in His own suffering on an executioner's cross cried, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Genesis 50:20; Matthew 27:46)
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Happy Birthday & Day Of Service
Friday, January 15, 2010
Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund
A statement from Wyclef Jean on Haiti Earthquake on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 02:05pm...
"Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced.
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake – and several very strong aftershocks – struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.
I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now.
President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands 'ready to assist' the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible."
Many people have already reached out to see what they can do right now. We are asking those interested to please do one of two things: Either you can use your cell phone to text "Yele" to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill) or you can click here to DONATE.
Thank you, Wyclef
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake – and several very strong aftershocks – struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.
I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now.
President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands 'ready to assist' the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible."
Many people have already reached out to see what they can do right now. We are asking those interested to please do one of two things: Either you can use your cell phone to text "Yele" to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill) or you can click here to DONATE.
Thank you, Wyclef
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Turn Off The Lights & Light A Candle...
While I was sitting at my computer last night trying to decide whether or not I even wanted to do a blog post, I heard the devastating news over the radio that yet another great singing voice has been silenced forever. Theodore DeResse Pendergrass, Sr., better known to the world as Teddy Pendergrass, has passed away. He was 59 years old.
Teddy was born in Philadelphia on March 26, 1950. He first gained popularity as a member and drummer for the group Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. In 1971, the group signed a record deal with legendary writers-producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff of Philadelphia International Records. The group released its first single, "I Miss You", in 1972 and then released "If You Don't Know Me by Now," which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
After a while, rumors started circulating and people began to realize that the gut-wrenching lead vocals they heard on many of the group's recordings was not Harold Melvin, as "implied". It was in fact the drummer, Theodore Pendergrass. His years with the group mirrored those of another now famous solo artist, Jeffrey Osborne. Jeffrey was originally a member and drummer for the group L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness, Devotion). His powerful delivery of lead vocals eventually landed him in the forefront of that group and on to a solo career. In 1975, Teddy left Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes and embarked on his solo career in 1976.
Teddy remained loyal and continued his tenure at Philadelphia International Records during his solo years. Under the continued guidance of Gamble & Huff, it was his solo hits that brought him his greatest fame. He defined a new era of black male singers with his powerful, aggressive vocals that spoke to virility, not vulnerability. His lyrics in songs such as "Love T.K.O.", "Close The Door", and "Turn Off The Lights" were never coarse, as those of later male R&B stars would be, but they had a sensual nature that bordered on erotic without being explicit. And then, something unexpected happened...
In 1982, Teddy was in a horrific car accident while traveling on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia. The singer survived but suffered serious injury to his spinal cord and was left paralyzed from the waist down. He spent six months in the hospital but returned to recording the next year with the album "Love Language." He returned to the stage at the Live Aid concert in 1985, performing from his wheelchair. He later founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, an organization whose mission is to encourage and help people with spinal cord injuries achieve their maximum potential in education, employment, housing, productivity, and independence, according to its website.
Teddy became R&B's reigning sex symbol during the late 70's and into the early 80's with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads. He later became an inspirational figure after surviving the devastating car accident that left him paralyzed. The singer's son, Teddy Pendergrass II, said his father died at a hospital in suburban Philadelphia. The singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had "a difficult recovery", his son said. "To all of his fans who loved his music, thank you. He will live on through his music."
R.I.P. Teddy.
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Note: These details were revised on 01/16/10 based on information obtained from Teddy's official website. Location: Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150. Public Viewing: Friday, January 22nd, 12:00-8:00pm. Private Family & Friends Viewing: Saturday, January 23rd, 9:00-10:00am. Memorial Service: Saturday, January 23rd, 10:00am-12:00pm. Interment Immediately Following: West Laurel Hill Cemetary, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Condolences: In lieu of flowers, his family is asking that you support Teddy's Memorial Fund and the charities that he represented. Please make your donation payable to Theodore D. and Joan Pendergrass, P.O. Box 382, Gladwyne, PA 19035.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
A Prayer For Haiti
Heavenly Father,
It is with a heavy heart that we come to you, not necessarily knowing what we should ask for because many of us are wondering, "Why did this happen? Why has tragedy struck Haiti again and why do so many lives have to be lost again? Why has this beautiful island been struck by a catastrophic earthquake and ruined?" But as many questions as we have regarding the situation, we still humble ourselves before you to ask for your mercy to be upon Haiti and its people. Extend your hand upon the land and restore all that has been lost, destroyed, and damaged to be better than it was before. As rescue teams search for casualties, give them foresight. May they be led by your wisdom, encouraged by your strength, and advised by your discernment. There are yet people who are surviving and I pray that the rescue workers would find them in time and revive them. For the lives that will be lost, we pray for immediate comfort to come to the family and friends of the deceased. For those of us who are watching this unfold from the outside, I pray that you would give us hearts of compassion so that we can give out of our surplus to fill the deficit that is widening in Haiti. May we all extend ourselves in any way possible to secure our brothers and sisters in Haiti. And may every prayer regarding this tragedy be heard and responded to in your good time.
In Jesus' Name,
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Southern Baptist Bra
A man walks into the lingerie department of Macy's in New York City. He tells the sales lady, "I would like a Southern Baptist bra for my wife, size 34B, please." With a quizzical look, the sales lady asks, "What kind of bra?" He repeats, "A Southern Baptist bra. My wife said to tell you that she wanted a Southern Baptist bra and that you would know what she wanted."
The sales lady said, "Oh, yes... now I understand. We don't get as many requests for them as we used to in the past. Lately, most of our customers want the Catholic bra, the Salvation Army bra, or the Presbyterian bra." Confused and a little flustered, the man asks, "So, what are the differences between them?"
The sales lady said, "It's really quite simple. The Catholic bra supports the masses, the Salvation Army bra lifts up the fallen, and the Presbyterian bra keeps them staunch and upright." He muses on that information for a minute and says, "Hmm... I know I'll regret asking but, what does the Southern Baptist bra do excactly?"
The sales lady said, "Ah... the Southern Baptist bra makes mountains out of molehills!"
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Ballad Of "Big Mike"
The movie "The Blind Side" is the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home. He was living on the streets when he was welcomed into the home of a suburban family. Michael's presence in their lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Michael works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, he matures into a talented athlete. As the NFL draft approaches, fans and sports radio personalities alike speculate that Michael will be the hottest pick of the year and he ultimately becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. Critic's Choice Award nominee for Best Young Actor, Jae Head, portrays Michael in the movie.
Sandra Bullock has accomplished a box office feat with "The Blind Side" that her fellow A-list counterparts such as Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, and Reese Witherspoon have never succeeded in doing. They have come close, but never pulled in moviegoers in such big numbers. Sandra has cracked the $200 million mark at the domestic box office. According to Variety Magazine, "The Blind Side" is the first movie ever driven solely by a top female star to break $200 million. Over the weekend, box office receipts for the movie totaled $208.5 million. Sandra has received 3 award nominations for this movie: Golden Globe-Best Actress, Drama; Screen Actor's Guild Award-Oustanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role; and Critic's Choice Award-Best Actress.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
New Year's Resolution: No Resolution?
In recent years, it seems that most people, including myself, have decided to make their New Year's Resolution "No Resolution". Well, since we technically have until January 31st to make up our minds, here are some suggestions from a variety of internet sources that might be worth some consideration (no pressure, of course). Although, I feel that all of these are attainable goals, my personal favorites are #1, #4, #7, and # 9. How 'bout you?
1. Spend more time with family & friends: Appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year. Make plans to meet up with friends for an evening of socializing and/or take the family out for some fun.
2. Health and fitness: Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Battle the bulge: According to recent studies, over 66% of adult Americans are considered overweight. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program and shedding those extra pounds.
4. Enjoy life more: Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years. It's an important step to a happier and healthier you. Do things that are designed to bring balance to your body, mind and soul or just get out and try something new. You could also take up a hobby, go to movies, or head to spa.
5. Get out of debt: If money was a big source of stress in your life last year, join the millions of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times over during the course of the year.
6. Learn something new: Try to learn something new this year. Consider taking a course to enhance your career or for a career change. Learn a new language or how to fix your computer. Whether you take a course or read a book, you will find that education is one of the easiest and most motivating resolutions to keep.
7. Help others: Volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many non-profit volunteer organizations that could really use your help. If your time is really limited, maybe you can at least donate furniture, clothing, and other household items that you no longer need.
8. Get organized: Organization can be a very reasonable goal. Whether you want your home organized enough that you can invite someone over on a whim or your office organized enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, work on reducing the clutter in your life.
9. Learn to say "No": If you find yourself on system overload at work or in your personal life, learning the simple art of saying "no" can be a great stress buster. You are not responsible for the way the recipient processes the word "no", nor can you control their reaction to it. However, proceed with caution in situations that may get you fired or divorced.
10. Fall in love: Love is an emotion, not a resolution. And, we usually can't force ourselves to fall in love on command. Love happens when it happens. However, there are few things you can do to increase your chances. Staying at home and Facebooking or Tweeting 20 times a day about how boring your life is will not get you anywhere. Despite this "techno" age that we live in, get out and meet people, in person and not online.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Celebrating A Brand New Decade!
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What are your favourite fairy tales/characters/creatures? Fairy tale-wise probably the 12 Dancing Princesses, Allerleirauh, and Blue Beard. As for characters, Little Red Riding Hood and creatures
I suppose mermaids are always cool. And I suppose transforded people count in here to (Jorinda and Joringle story and the birds-that sort of thing.) I also like the grasshopper character and Anansi.
What are your least favourite fairy tales/characters/creatures? Im not sure. I think I like most of them.
What would be your top picks for stories to alter? and why? The little match girl makes me sad but I dont know that I would change it; that kind of defeats the point.
What themes/styles would you love the alterations to take? I mostly would like to see any alterations on the stories; alternate ending fascinate me.
Any themes/styles you particularly dislike and would not like your partner to craft? If we could avoid a lot of pink that would be cool.
List any themes, stories, or characters you do not want to craft.
What are your favorite colors? In general blue and green but to wear I like to add black, yellow, and red.
What types of crafts do you do? Wood working, knitting, crochet, stamp carving, beading, clay, mosaic, book making, clothing alteration and design, cards, resin
I like to try new things.
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By Dennis Nichols
My articles occasionally take a detour from current reality – the harsh kind many of us endure twenty-four-seven, or even three-sixty-five. A few are incorrigibly romantic, because that's what we need sometimes on the retreat road. Others mix fiction with sobering fact. This is one such tale, pulled from anecdotes of Guyanese lives, real and imagined.
Monty Greene lived by his wits. He wasn't a businessman, but his friend Gordy was. So it was Monty who dreamed a dream to make himself a temporary millionaire (his words) – a scheme in which his friend would either knowingly or unwittingly assist. How a man with about $1,000 to his name planned to add three more zeroes to it is surely an imaginative tale. It started out mundanely.
Gordon Welcome owned and operated a bakery, which after the turn of the millennium, was doing bright business in Georgetown. Bread, tennis rolls, buns, and salara were standard fare, but he also did cakes – Birthday, Christmas, and the occasional wedding special. It was a popular and thriving business.
Mid-December 2001, the world is still trying to wrap its mind around 9/11, and the surreal sight of two towering structures reduced to rubble and ash. Younger Americans are still mourning the death of singer Aaliyah two weeks earlier. And in Guyana, a passing story in the newspapers about a half-million dollar 'theft' catches the eye of Montale Greene. It's a decidedly green eye.
The story is about a man, a woman, a hotel room, and $500,000 worth of diamonds cleverly hidden in an inhaler. Not clever enough though. After a jolly good time, (assumption) the woman visits the washroom, then the hotel room door, then the street, (fact) while the world's most 'expensive' inhaler nestles beside a buxom bosom (allegation). The man in the hotel room gets dressed in a hurry. The police intervene but the woman vanishes, from the earth it seems.
The story quickly faded from the news, and the public's interest. It was upstaged by a robbery at a cambio dealer's residence the day before, after which one of the alleged robbers, said to be a former member of Linden 'Blackie' London's gang, was shot and killed by the police.
But the story didn't fade from Monty Greene's mind; in fact, it planted the seed of a plan there, and began to gestate.
Monty's mind was a factory for devious schemes but he hid it well from others, except for a couple of drinking buddies who periodically gambled and 'played' each other. Raucous outbursts were frequent but seldom consequential. They were birds of a feather, and their friendship remained intact. Benny Bacchus was a feather in the flock, and the only one of some means, financially. He worked on a gold dredge 'somewhere in Barama'.
Monty was his closest pal, and once or twice Benny wondered if his buddy or any of the others would ever try to rob him when he came to Georgetown. Since Benny was a generous guy, and it had never happened, he thought it never would. Just before Christmas 2001, he didn't have to wonder any longer; well kind of.
After nearly two months in 'the backdam', Benny came to town loaded. Slightly high on Hennessy, he confided in Monty that he had on him two ounces of gold and, to the latter's surprise and envy, almost a million dollars worth of rough diamonds. How he'd gotten them, he would not say, and he told no one else. Monty's mind raced back to the hotel room story.
Benny lived with (or rather entertained) a woman and her daughter at his home, neither of whom he trusted with his backdam treasures. It was a source of constant displeasure to them that most of what he gleaned from the earth he appeared to spend on liquor, other women, and his 'scrungy buddy dem'.
Even though she got her share first, his reputed wife wondered how and where he kept and spent the rest, since he was always almost broke when he headed back to the goldfields or so he said.
Monty wasn't really trying to rob his friend; he more or less wanted to test a scheme. He knew Benny, often highly-strung, was afraid of the Gold Board authorities and would likely keep the gems hidden until he could arrange sale with a Brazilian 'dealer' who was then out of the country. In Georgetown, Benny preferred cash to gold in his hands.
Monty also knew Benny wouldn't walk around with them or leave them at home. So he graciously volunteered safe storage at his friend's bakery until the Brazilian dealer restarted business in the new year. With no feasible alternative, and after taking out eight pennyweights of gold, Benny handed over the rest, and three days before Christmas, Monty launched into his scheme.
Through his acquaintance with his baker friend Gordy, Monty knew of another dealer, a Guyanese who operated from Lethem but had an office in Georgetown. He showed the minerals to Gordy who, after recovering from his initial shock, promised to keep them hidden in a sack of flour until the other dealer resumed business on Boxing Day. Then he would arrange a sale on behalf of his friend.
Monty had told him that he was doing the transaction for Benny who was sick with malaria. Gordy had nodded, but being both shrewd and suspicious, he said nothing; only that he didn't expect any benefit from the deal; he was happy to do it for a friend. And despite Monty's cunning, he knew at heart the man wasn't a criminal or a 'cut-throat'.
On Boxing Day, the deal went through. Monty held a bag with exactly one million dollars in it. His hand trembled as he shook the dealer's own. His heart thumped heavily as guilt washed over him, although he knew he would turn every dollar over to Benny, and receive a tidy commission for completing a transaction, which would have left his friend a nervous wreck. For about one week, he would at least feel he was a millionaire.
Life in Guyana, as in any other place, can take a sudden and fateful turn. On Old Year's Night, Monty, in high spirits after overcoming his initial unwarranted guilt, left home to meet with his pals for their customary 'Auld Lang Syne' drink. Everyone was there on the Orange Walk strip, except Benny.
Unbeknownst to his friends, reputed wife, and stepdaughter, the body of Benny Bacchus, middle-aged male, of Mixed Race, lay on a morgue slab at the Georgetown Hospital. He'd earlier been struck down by a vehicle on Durban Street, a few blocks from where his friends were gathering. A witness to the accident said it looked like a bread delivery van, similar to one occasionally driven by the owner of a popular city bakery.
Benny Bacchus was buried during the first week of January 2002. Montale Greene grieved for weeks after the funeral, then disappeared from the capital. A month later as Guyanese prepared for Mash' celebrations, Gordy Welcome closed his bakery down and bought a reconditioned Toyota Carina. It is said that no one likes being a temporary millionaire.
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