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This article is about my experience using Olilia brand roller bottles.
At the time of writing this article, Christmas has just passed and I can now share with you some Christmas gifts that I created and gave to loved ones. 🙂
I decided that I wanted to create special blends of essential oils for some of my family members. I spent time reading about and creating essential oil recipe blends. Each blend was created to target a specific condition such as: headache, anxiety, joint pain, muscle pain, energy, sleep and so on.
I wanted to give these blends to my loved ones in small, attractive, refillable, glass roller ball bottles. I figured my family would like the convenience and portability of this style of container.
In the past I have used small glass bottles to store my premixed blends. I found them less than ideal when it came to applying the oils to my skin. So, I decided I was going to treat myself to a few new roller bottles too. 🙂
After spending some time looking at the available options, I chose to purchase a set of Olilia Essential Oils Roller Bottles.
Why did I Choose Olilia?
I decided to purchase Olilia Bottles for the following reasons:
- Reasonable price
- Good reviews
- Bottles are conveniently sized at 10 ml (great for throwing in a purse or pocket)
- Includes an essential oil key tool to easily remove roller balls and caps
- Roller ball is made of metal, allowing for smooth rolling and even oil application
- Bottles come in a variety of colors
Ordered and Received
The order arrived quickly. I was impressed with the packaging. All the bottles were safely shipped, with all pieces in good condition and accounted for.
As you can see in the picture the bottles were snugly fitted into Styrofoam to allow for safe shipping. I was pleased with my purchase and was really excited to start the mixing and blending process.
When the time came to start blending and mixing I was very happy with how this product performed. Bottles stood level and secure for easy filling. The roller ball was easy to attach to the bottle and lids fit securely. Not to mention that they look very stylish!
Testing/End Results
Once I was finished blending the oils, I wanted to make sure these bottles wouldn't leak. I positioned them upside down for 30 minutes to test them out. I am happy to say that every roller ball bottle passed the test. There was no leakage. Yay!
I added some handwritten labels. Note to self – buy fancy labels! Funny thing, I didn't plan the labels well at all. All I could find in my house were some old cassette tape stickers…..remember those? I am probably dating myself…..LOL
The very old cassette tape stickers appeared to do the trick! They adhered to the glass bottles quite well. I listed the ingredients and the name of the blend then added a little bit of ribbon to make them look even prettier!
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I was satisfied that these newly purchased bottles would not leak and could be safely wrapped up for Christmas.
I had a great time preparing these gifts for my family.
Get your essential oils roller bottles today!Olilia 10 ml Glass Roll on Bottles with Metal Roller Balls, 24 Pack, Essential Oils Opener
Essential oils make great gifts! Essential oils in portable roller bottles make even better gifts! I know they are great because I created a couple blends for myself using these awesome bottles!
I recommend Olilia Roller Ball Bottles. I will be ordering more in the near future.
If you have any questions about my experience with Olilia Essential Oils Roller Bottles please use the comment box below.
I hope you have a great day. Stay happy and healthy!
Take Care
Angela (founder of Your Aromatherapy Store)
I would like to remind you that essential oils are very POTENT and should be used with common sense and caution. Always read the labels. If you are currently taking any prescribed medication it is recommended that you speak to your doctor before using essential oils.
If you are concerned about allergies, you may want to perform a patch test on your skin.
It is also good to be aware that some essential oils are photo toxic. Avoid the sun as necessary when using these oils.
Please know that some oils are not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing.
Essential oils are considered "complementary and alternative medicines" and are not always a substitute for professional medical intervention and advice. If you are experiencing severe physical or mental illness it is best to contact a medical professional.


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Best android games June 2016
Hey guys this is Samman here from Explore Gadgets and these are my picks for best android
games for june 2016 First up we have desire
Desire is a French adventure game where the protagonist of the game also called desire
is color blind and the game is also made black and white to express how desire sees the world.
Desire is a loner and feels no joy and he is trying to find his purpose in life. The
controls are pretty simple as you just have to point and click. The narratives are amazing
as well as the audio and the art style fits right in this game and makes it even better.
Overall it is powerful game that speaks to the darker side of humanity and it is also
available on the play store for 3.70 dollars Second we have MMX hill climb
MMX hill climb is that game that challenges your understanding of physics mainly acceleration
and speed as you have to have the right amount of acceleration to progress and maintain your
speed as well. In this game you have monster vehicles that you have to control and upgrade,
which will affect your time and distances on the race and these times will be recorded
on the leaderboard times on the leader board and your goal is to beat that leader board.
For controls you've got two buttons to control everything with, the accelerator and the brake.
When you're in the air these control the tilt of your big-wheeled vehicle, when you're
on the ground they control how fast you're going. This game is a really good time passer
and very challenging and you can grab it for free on the play store. Third we have get me bro!
Get me bro is an online multiplayer runner game where your sole purpose is run and chase
a high score overcoming obstacles. The game is played by tapping on the screen with a
right thumb for the character to make smaller and bigger jumps and by tapping the screen
with a left thumb the character uses spells. You also have a multiplayer option where you
can challenge other players and beat their high score. The music fits perfectly in this
game and for the visuals it is set in a dark and grim place and animations look nice. Overall
this game is very fun to play and it you can get it for 2.15$ on the play store. Fourth we have nonstop knight
Here your hero automatically runs through dungeons, and you watch them fight, triggering
special timed abilities, and using the money you earn to buy more and better equipment.
As your hero defeats each level by defeating the boss you are advanced to another floor
where it gets even harder and it is very crucial that you upgrade your gears. Your knight does
keep autoattcking and moving but it is entirely up to you to time the special abilities and
use it strategically. All in all, Nonstop Knight is a very nice game and is very fun
to play in your free time and what more it is free on the play store. Fifth we have zenge
Zenge is an amazing classic looking puzzle game that challenges you brain on a whole
new level. unlike many classic puzzle games that are on a grid this one fixed tracks for
blocks to move so it will definitely be harder for your block to go their designated positions.
The game starts off very simple but keep on playing the game and you will find that gets
harder and harder and even introduce new elements like portals, sticky pieces and switches.
As you match the blocks you get a picture at the end which seems to narrating a story
of a person who embarks on a journey to different places. The audio is amazing and so are the
visuals and you can get this off of play store for just a dollar Sixth we have the same world
The same world is another puzzle game that seems like an impossible game but it actually
you just need to be calm and think before you do anything as a simple mistake can mess
this up. The game although being very hard is very fun to play and is an amazing brain
teaser. At first the puzzle might look hard but once you get the answer you will find
that was actually pretty easy. The game narrates a romantic story of light and darkness. And
it your job to solve the puzzle so that they can be together. The audio is very nice that
fits very well with the gameplay and visuals are amazing and you can grab this game for
free on the play store. Seventh we have sky force reloaded
The sequal to the hugely popular skyforce game that was released in 2014 has finally
arrived and like it the new one is also free to play. If you love playing top down shooter
games this is the one you are looking for on android. If you are new to to this genre
well you just drag your plane around the screen shooting everything. Sky force reloaded has
kept its feature to rescue human survivors like its predecessor and made the game a bit
difficult as you have to stand still to save the survivors in war zone where you are trying
your best to dodge the bullets missiles and many obstacles. The visuals have gotten an
upgrade and more customization can now be done on your plane. Eighth we have swordigo
Swordigo is a mobile platformer that doesn't fall into the same pack as most games in this
genre do as swordigo follows a side scrolling genre while implementing amazing elements
of surprise and puzzle solving like the classic mega man. The controls are also kept very
simple with touch screen buttons for moving, jumping, attacking and using an equipped power
all of which can be rearranged. The gameplay does become difficult as you go on but make
it more challenging and more fun to play. This game costs 2 dollars on the play store
and it is worth the price. Ninth we have crashing season
The concept of this game is very simple players can control their chosen animal and they need
to crash into hunters and other such dangers in order to stay safe. There are lots of different
animals – such as bears, Crocodiles and many more – as well as different 3D environments
to go with them. The environment as well as the animals are rendered using polygon shapes
that gives it an amazing and good looking graphics. The gameplay is really fun and knocking
down hunters have and amazing feel that is one of the joys of playing this game. All
in all it is a fun game that attracts players of all ages and it is also free on the play
store. Last but not least we have tiles clicker
At first glance you might think that this is a piano tiles rip off and in a way it is,
especially like when you press a tile a tone is played and when you keep on pressing other
tiles in order the tone becomes a melody but unlike piano tiles this game tests how quick
your brain can react as there is no repetition of sequence and pattern of how the tiles are
displayed like piano tiles. In this game you press the tiles numerically in ascending order
and try to achieve a high score. The game is quite challenging and is a very good time
passer and although the graphics are not great it is definitely worth a try as you can also
grab it for free on the play store. Well that was it for this video guys do leave
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BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Southwestern University Pirates baseball team surrendered a grand slam home run in a 9-6 loss to the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets.
Southwestern struck first when Howard Payne starting pitcher John Cravey walked four of the first five batters, scoring leadoff hitter Hayden Craig on a Colby Schmidt walk. The Pirates added another run in the top of the first with Ethan Hallmark RBI-single to right field, scoring Cole Kelly.
The Yellow Jackets responded in the bottom of the inning with Noah Payne leading off with a triple to left field, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Jacob Rodriguez.
Ryan Richardson replaced Cravey in the top of the second, retiring the side in order and the Yellow Jackets tied the game in the bottom of the inning on a Rodriguez walk with bases loaded, scoring Keldon Crawford, who reached on a walk.
Howard Payne took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Starting pitcher Aaron Clark opened the inning with a walk, fly out, single, and walk to load the bases with one out. Relief pitcher Koba Kobayashi hit Crawford with bases loaded, scoring on run. Later in the inning, Cliff Lunceford hit a RBI-double to give the Yellow Jackets a 5-2 lead.
The Pirates added a run in the top of the sixth on a RBI-double by Chase Thinger, scoring Seth Sparks, who was hit by a pitch.
Howard Payne put the game away in the bottom of the seventh on a grand slam home run by Payne after the Yellow Jackets loaded the bases with a single and two walks.
Southwestern took advantage of wild pitching from Howard Payne in the top of the ninth, leading the inning off getting hit by a pitch twice and drawing two walks to score a run. Seth Sparks followed with a two-RBI double to bring the Pirates within three but Southwestern left three stranded to end the game.
Cole Kelly was 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored for the Pirates. Thinger was 3-for-5 with a RBI. Clark pitched 4.1 innings, giving up five hits and five runs with seven walks to pick up the loss and fall to 2-3.
With the loss, the Pirates drop to 22-14 on the season. Southwestern will close out its regular season with a three-game conference home series against Centenary starting with a single game on Friday, April 26 and a doubleheader on Saturday, April 27.


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Category Archives: Discipleship
Multiplication Eligible
Eligibility is a term we here in sports a lot. We want our teams to be Bowl eligible, playoff eligible. We get excited when the college star become draft eligible. Runners work to be eligible for the Boston Marathon, or other races. I'm encouraging my kids to get college eligible by working hard on their grades and ACT score.
Eligibility = readiness. It demonstrates that you are ready for the next step in maturity and growth or the next challenge. For churches, a great challenge is to get Multiplication Eligible. To be healthy enough for the challenges of multiplying new groups, new ministries, new locations, new churches. What does that look like?
- A Passion for God and the Lost.
- Healthy systems (evangelism, groups, gatherings, assimilation, mobilization, stewardship) that are producing new and growing disciples.
- Unity of purpose and mission.
- Eyes open to the needs of the world.
- Leader(s) that can be sent to lead the mission at the new location.
What do you need to work on in order to be Multiplication Eligible?
It's Small Group Life, not Just Small Group Meetings
- Small Group life is better than small group meetings.
- Doing life together is better than eating together.
- Growing Spiritually together is better than studying the lesson together.
- All of life discipleship is better than a Sunday morning Bible Study.
Most of the small group questions I hear about what happens DURING THE MEETING. "What are you studying?" "When do you meet?" "Who's the teacher?" Necessary but not primary elements.
The real gold for small groups is in life together. I've walked with a few small groups for 5+ years. These people are like family. We experience each others lives through the ordinary and difficult moments. We can see life change happening over time and think about how far people have come over years. More than just getting through a lesson or a study, it's journeying through all of life. Gatherings are simply opportunities to catch up, be encouraged, grow deeper in relationship with God and each other, and apply the scripture to our lives specifically and directly. Life together also allows you to serve one another in special ways as life happens. Seeing and experiencing Jesus in the life of another happens as we walk this worlds ups and down with one another. Love, joy, peace, patience, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, carrying burdens. All of these happen best in family like relationships that small group life provide.
Grateful for my Small Group. Can't wait to gather together again this week!
Mine the gold of life together by focusing on group life and not just a group meeting.
Break the Huddle
If the elements of God's mission can be compared to a football game, we might say that the focus has become the huddle instead of the line of scrimmage. The line of scrimmage is where the action happens. We have prioritized huddling over playing our part on the line of scrimmage by purchasing fancier uniforms for the huddle, composing cooler songs for the huddle, writing more speeches to inspire the huddle, positioning every person in the perfect spot for the huddle, holding conferences on how to build a better huddle, even getting the perfect brew to pass around the huddle.
But Jesus' commission for the church was about going, not huddling. The huddle is vital, but it's only a brief moment to receive the playing directions from the quarterback. If you stay in the huddle too long, you get penalized and moved backward. The church is getting shoved backward on the mission field… the problem is an overemphasis on the huddle. The church must be mobilized, it must be sent to the scrimmage line.
The Mobilization Flywheel: Creating a Culture of Biblical Mobilization, page 13
9 Things Making Life Easier in the New Year
Every new year, there seems to be a pruning of things that just don't make the cut to continue as a habit or tool that is effective. Here's a few things that I picked up or continued in 2018 that have made the jump into the new year.
1. The Bible Memory App – I've loved incorporating this app into my devotional life. Written about it already Here and Here.
2. Nate Bagatze – How have I not heard of this guy before 2018?! Absolutely hilarious and very clean comedian. If you like Jim Gaffigan and Brian Reagan, you'll love Nate. Check him out.
3. HIIT Training – In December, I joined a High Intensity Interval Training Group at our gym. Having been a Crossfitter and 9Rounder in the past, I've loved the intensity and brevity of this workout. And I love doing it with a group. 30 minutes – 15+ different exercises – 80%-100% of max heart rate for 20 minutes or more. I've lost 15 lbs, and a couple of belt loops. And planning on a triathlon on my 45th birthday in August.
3. Music: Jenny and Tyler – Not sure how I came across their music, but I'm hooked. Very deep and meaningful lyrics. Personal feel. A couple of their songs have been very special to me during deep waters over the last year.
4. The Christian Planner – I developed a reputation a few years ago in my professions circle for being a go to guy for media and technology questions. I've even developed and taught courses called Social Media and Ministry and Technology for the Church Office. Well, last year, I made the backwards leap to Paper. Paper Calendar – the giant one that sits on the desk, and Paper Planner. I've loved the Christian Planner. Great crowd funded story from a veteran turned entrepreneur. Very user friendly, simple, and always fun to open.
5. Podcast: The World and Everything In It – The best source of daily news from a Christian perspective, in a 25 minute, engaging format. I never miss a day. Looking for a Christian news source with positive voices. Check it out on Itunes or wherever you get your podcast.
6. Book: How to Read the Bible Book by Book – I talk about this book a lot. It's my favorite "Read along" with my daily Bible Reading plan. It summarizes every book of the Bible, so as you read along and feel a little lost in the geography or history of the Biblical narrative, the summary in this book can get you back in the know, so you can hear from God. It's not the only one. Any Bible Handbook will do the same, but I love this one. Check it out.
7. Youversion.com / The Bible App – I'm hooked on this app for Bible Reading, sharing Bible verses, and now our church uses the Events page for sermon notes. Check it out if you haven't already. And when you do, let's be friends.
8. Feedly.com – for staying up to date on news and blogs on all my favorite topics, which include theology, gardening, hunting, church, technology, marriage, parenting, etc. Great place for consolidating the things that you want to see everyday from around the internet.
9. YNAB – This will be our 6th year as YNAB'ers. Love this budgeting tool and App, that helps us keep up with our money and spending. I like what I see from Dave Ramsey's Every Dollar as well, but we were YNAB'ers before that, so we're hooked and not going anywhere. If you're looking for a budgeting and expense tracking tool, check out YNAB. And I've enjoyed the YNAB Podcast this year as well.
What making life easier for you? Don't be stingy. Please share.
Simple Rhythms of Prayer from the Life of Jesus
It is an understatement to say that prayer was an important part of the life of Jesus. It is also an understatement to say, if it was important to him, how much more should it be to us. During our churches 40 Days of Prayer journey this year, I've spent some time exploring the prayers of Jesus. A simple rhythm emerged that's worth emulating.
1. Jesus prayed ALONE.
"Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" Luke 5:16
For the believer, private prayer is essential to power and essential to demonstrating to God our faith in him. If you don't really believe in God's promises to hear and answer prayer, you'll never go to your private room or prayer closet, shut the door and with no one looking, seek God for power or for people (Matthew 6:6). Jesus spent considerable time alone with God. So should we.
What is your plan to pray ALONE? Where is your PLACE of private prayer?
2. Jesus prayed WITH OTHERS.
"he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray." Luke 9:28
Jesus had a small group of disciples that he did life with 24/7. He also had an inner circle of his closest friends that he gathered for special seasons of prayer and connection with God. Jesus promised special power to those who pray in agreement with others (Matthew 18:19-20), and he practiced this, by praying with others regularly throughout his ministry.
What is your plan to pray WITH OTHERS? Do you have a small group of friends that you pray with? Do you have prayer partners who pray for you regularly? Are you a faithful, praying friend to others in your life?
3. Jesus prayed FOR OTHERS.
"people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them" Matthew 19:13
Jesus talked to God about men along with talking to men about God. In Matthew 19, we see Jesus praying for children brought to him. Jesus prayed for his followers, including us future believers in John 17. The Bible even says that he intercedes for us still today (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25). Paul, commends intercession, or praying for others, as a top priority for believers, urging prayer for everyone, including those in authority (1 Timothy 4:1-2).
What is your plan to pray FOR OTHERS? What people do you pray for by name everyday? How are you making intercession a part of your life of prayer?
4. Jesus prayed STRENUOUSLY.
"Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God." Luke 6:12
We see Jesus, taking prayer to another level throughout his life and ministry by spending nights in prayer to the Father. He began his ministry with 40 days of fasting and prayer. We see a rhythm in the life of Christ of him exerting himself with greater intensity in prayer.
When was the last time, you took your prayer life seriously and strenuously for a season? Could you see yourself doing an annual fast? Could you see yourself doing an annual retreat where you focused on God and God's desire for an area of your life or a person or persons in your life?
A simple rhythm of prayer: Pray Alone – Pray With Others – Pray For Others – Pray Strenuously.
Next Steps / To Do's:
- Schedule time alone with God at least 3 times this week. Find a place of connection with God in your home or in nature.
- Join a group at a local church or start a group in your home or at your work, that is committed to praying for each other.
- Make a list of people to pray for everyday. Your family, your church, your coworkers, your neighbors. Check out the Prayer Card app to help with organizing your prayer list.
- Look at your annual calendar and plan an overnight prayer retreat or a season of fasting and prayer this year. More about fasting HERE.
Why and How to Memorize Scripture
"Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart." Proverbs 7:2,3
The Disciple of Christ must make the Word of God his constant companion. We do this through reading, studying, committing to memory, meditating on, and applying God's Word EVERYDAY. Over the last six months, I've reinvigorated my MEMORIZING OF and MEDITATING ON the Word of God using the Bible Memory App. See my post on Cultivating the Habit of Scripture Memory for more about my journey.
Why is Memorizing Scripture an important Discipline for a Follower of Christ? Here are 4 Reasons:
1. IT WILL HELP ME DEAL WITH TEMPTATION. "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you" Psalm 119:9-11. Jesus used memorized scripture to defeat the temptations of Satan himself. If he used it, how much more do you and I need scripture stored away as a weapon against temptation.
2. IT WILL HELP ME MAKE WISE DECISIONS. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" Psalm 119:105. The principles and promises of the Word of God give clear directions for decision making and facing the crossroads in life.
3. IT WILL COMFORT ME WHEN I'M STRUGGLING. "When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty." Jeremiah 15:16. My journey began during one of life's rough patches, that I longed to have the promises of God nearer to my heart. What do you have in your mind to challenge the minds, the world's, the devils wrong perceptions of events in life. The Word of God is a perfect remedy.
4. IT WILL HELP ME WITNESS TO UNBELIEVERS. "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15. God promises to use His word in the transformation of peoples lives (Hebrews 4:13; Isaiah 55:11). I struggle with persuasion and to know what to say. Memorizing Scripture helps me in responding to questions and objections. The Word of God is the best witnessing tool we have as disciples of christ.
How do I Memorize a Verse?
Here is the process I started with in my collegiate years:
1. Pick a verse that is meaningful to you.
2. Say the reference at the start and end.
3. Say it aloud.
4. Break the verse into natural phrases.
5. Write the verse on and index card.
6. Display in prominent places (mirror, computer, dashboard, etc.)
7. Always memorize word perfect.
8. Put verse to music.
9. Get a partner for accountability.
10. Start one or two verses a week.
Now, technology helps us do all of this. I've found the Bible Memory App to provide a great process and system to commit verses to memory on an even a more regular basis.
When do I memorize a verse?
- During your time alone with God. Hopefully you're spending a daily time with God. If not, start that now. Then verses to memorize will present themselves as you read and study God's Word. Get our booklet How to Get a Grip on the Bible for help in getting started with a Daily Time with God.
The Key to Memorizing anything for most people is repetition and review. So to memorize scripture, you need a plan and time to review. That's where the Bible Memory App or other Apps can help. The app lays out a review schedule for each verse and most people have their phone with them at all times.
- When you are waiting. Just think of all the moments that you currently scroll social media. What if you just turned half of that time into reviewing the eternal, life changing Word of God? I review my verses anytime I'm waiting or sitting, during commercials, and then immediately when I wake up and before I go to bed, I'm sure to review two verses.
You have the time. You have the technology. You need the wisdom and spiritual ammo. Get started today and begin hiding and treasuring the word of God for yourself.
See my post Cultivating the Habit of Scripture Memory on how to get started with the Bible Memory App.
Cultivating the Habit of Scripture Memory
The brain is an amazing organ. It's ability to catalog information for the future, to block out traumatic events, to recognize things and places, and so much more is an incredible aspect of our wondrous and remarkable creation (Psalm 139:13-14). I believe that we utilize an incredibly small portion of what the brain is capable of. Taking the easy way out through amusement or observing other peoples smarts is the rule of the day. God calls us to engage our faith fully with our minds. We're called to read (Revelations 1:3), study (2 Timothy 2:15), meditate on (Psalm 1:1-2), memorize (Psalm 119:9-11), and apply the word of God to our lives (James 1:22). We're promised the brain hacks of wisdom, insight, knowledge, discernment (Proverbs 2:1-10) as gifts of God to aid our lives and our learnings.
So how are you engaging your mind through spiritual disciplines and habits?
In 2018, I re-established the habit of scripture memory. I had picked up the habit during my collegiate years through the influence of the Navigators and use of their Topical Memory System. Since 2002-2003 this habit was sporadic. In 2018, after going through one of life's rough patches and longing for the promises of God to be nearer to my heart and mind, I downloaded a few Bible Memory Apps to try out. I landed on the Scripture Typer App, now called the Bible Memory App and after 7 months, I have mastered 430 verses. The Bible Memory App provides a great system to start and maintain the regular habit of memorizing and reviewing scripture. The key to memory for most people is repitition and review. With the Bible Memory App, you progress through verses by reviewing and as you review verses correctly, through typing the first letter of each word in a verse, your review schedule for each verse lengthens. So now, with 430 verses mastered, I'm still only reviewing 25-30 verses each day, spending 10-30 minutes each day in scripture memory.
Where did I find the time? I've pretty much replaced 75% of the time I spent on Social Media and other quite meaningless web surfing with this habit. I feel much better about myself. My faith is strengthening. Scripture memory improves your preaching and teaching, if you do that regularly, which I do. Besides the spiritual benefits, Scripture memory is also a habit and memory exercise that if maintained can keep the brain sharp as you age, potentially warding off dementia and cognitive decline.
Let me encourage you to try this Biblical injunction out and develop it into a habit. You will not regret it. If you use the Bible Memory App, here's how I would get started:
- Download the App, open and account, find the Verse Library and start with the Group of Verses called "Verses for Children." About 20 verses that are short, familiar, foundational.
- After that, move to the Group "Top 100 Verses." Another great group of verses that are short, familiar, foundational.
- After that, pick another verse library category that speaks to where you are in life. Or, you can search for a group that you would like to connect with. I started with the Topical Memory System Group, because those verses were familiar to me. Right now, I have a group that is trying to memorize every YouVersion.com "Verse of the Day." Find the group HERE.
- Put together a group with your Small Group, family, accountability partner, or for your church.
There are other apps and tools out there. Which one have you found helpful?
You can do this. Yes, you've got the time. You need this habit. Now, it's not something we HAVE TO DO, as believers. It is something WE GET TO DO. Hiding God's word in your heart is a privilege, given to us by God.
Tomorrow – Why and How to Memorize Scripture?
Organize Your Life for Generosity and Obedience
"You don't have to be rich to tithe, but you do have to be organized."
I'm convinced many people are just not organized enough to make a difference with their money and resources. Obedience to God seldom happens by accident. It requires conviction, courage, and a decision to do what's right, before the opportunity comes. What decisions do Christians need to make in regard to money?
- Give it all to God. Understand that it's all His anyway. He's made you a steward or manager of it, for now. Hopefully, you are not Lord over your life. If you've allowed Christ to take the reigns in your life, has that extended to your checking account?
- Know what you have. Do you have a budget and a tool that helps you track income and outflow? Watching the balance and putting the breaks on when you're close to broke, is not a plan. If you're doing that, you're most likely broke and don't know it yet.
- Plan for obedient generosity. God calls us to sacrificial, regular, cheerful giving (Malachi 3:10; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7). Pick a % of your income that is sacrificial, give it regularly (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly), and do it with a smile. God's promised blessings WILL be know to you soon.
Here are a few tools that help us plan for generosity and obedience:
- YNAB – YouNeedaBudget.com. Great budgeting a tracking tool for income and expenses. Small annual fee. Everydollar.com, by Dave Ramsey, looks good as well. We were already sold on YNAB before that came out.
- Dave Ramsey Resources. Dave Ramsey's books, web resources, and daily podcasts, helps me keep my mind renewed in regards to money and its pitfalls. Find at daveramsey.com.
- A few helpful blogs that I follow
- PTMoney.com – Phil Taylor is a Louisiana man. Now famous financial blogger and conference host.
- Mary Hunt's blog, everydaycheapskate.com. Mary Hunt's book on Debt Free Living was helpful to us in the early years of our marriage. Her blog is full of tips and tricks to save money on every day stuff of life.
What decisions, challenges, resources have you found helpful in regard to money and finances?
Devo: Trust God by Giving and Resting
Believing in God's power to provide means trusting God enough to obey His precepts about Giving and Resting.
- Giving sacrificially, regularly, and cheerfully. Giving a % of your income to God.
- Setting aside one day in seven for rest and worship. Sabbath.
If I trust God, then I believe that I can do more with 6 days of work and God's power than I can with 7 days of work in my power. I can do more with 90% of my income and God promises than I can with 100% of my income in my own power.
- Do I trust God enough to take a day off from work to recharge and reconnect with him? Or do I believe that it is my effort alone that makes my ends meet?
- Do I trust God enough to believe his promises toward the generous? or do I believe that what I have is mine and I deserve all of it?
Common Excuses for Not Sharing and Caring
We know we're supposed to be witnesses for Christ. We know that people need Christ. What is it that is stopping us from being obedient and engaging the real needs of people?
Here are a few excuses that I've used over the years, that still plague my selfish heart today.
1. "I don't have time."
We make time for what's important to us. Obeying Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:21) and helping others (Philippians 2:3-4) find help and eternal life should be on our list somewhere. If we make time for what we care about, are we really saying "I don't care about what Jesus wants and others need"? Let's make time!
2. "That's not my job."
This is passing our Christian duty off to the person that does more harm in churches that anyone – SOMEBODY ELSE. "Somebody else will do something" – "Why didn't somebody help them?" – "The pastor should have done something about that." Passing off the duty of every Christian to somebody else robs you of an opportunity to see God work and it robs people in your sphere of influence of your unique witness to them. It is your job!
3. "They know where I am if they need me."
This is the classic rearranging of Jesus' commission to the church. Jesus said that believers should "Go into all the world…" (Matthew 28:19). It's a commission that requires intentionality on our part. Jesus didn't commission the lost world to find the church, but the church to find the lost and bring them to Him. Let's not wait for them to ask! Take initiative and go and find the lost. Glad someone did that for me!
4. "They'll never change."
When we say "They'll never change" about someone that needs Christ, I believe we're saying more about what we believe about God, than what we believe about that person. Our faith is not in the ability of people to change, but in God's power to transform. With God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26), so with God, no one is a lost cause. Change is possible for anyone that hears the gospel. It's not our job to make final judgments about someones heart condition. It's our job to share the message that can change their hearts (Romans 10:17). We'll never know if they could have changed, if we withhold the gospel.
5. "I don't know what to say."
This can be another way of saying, "I don't care," because we tend to find the information that we care about. We can find and remember the best Disney deals, the stats on our favorite football teams, all the restaurants with kids eat free deals, etc. Have we taken the time to learn and understand some keys to sharing the gospel with different people. We don't have to be Bible scholars or have seminary degrees to correctly share the gospel with people in our lives. You know enough right now most likely. And you have within you the power of the Holy Spirit who promises to help give you the words to say. Don't hold back. Say it today!
Bridge Church's summer message series is designed to tackle the last excuse in this list. In our series What Do I Say When…? we hope to equip ourselves with what to say to people at different points of need in our lives. Join Bridge Church at 10am on Sunday's at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville and get equipped to make an impact and engage the real needs of your world for Christ. You can also find the messages HERE or on Itunes.


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These Senior Volleyball Ladycats have been a part of two conference championships, a state championship, and a state runner-up.
This year, the team record is 21-5 and they are currently ranked #2 in the state in Class4A according to MaxPreps. The overall record of the teams these seniors have played on is 84 wins and 10 losses
#12 Lexi Brooks
Lexi is the daughter of Bobby and Staci Brooks. Lexi has been a Ladycat Volleyball player for six years, Ladycat Basketball player for five years, and a Ladycat Softball player for three years.
Lexi was a member of the 2014 Volleyball State Championship team, 2015 Volleyball State Runner-Up team, 2014 Softball State Runner-Up team and the 2015 and 2016 Softball State Championship Teams.
Lexi has received several individual awards in Volleyball and Softball including: Volleyball All-Conference and 1st Team All-Conference. Softball awards are Honorable Mention as a Freshman and ranked 5th in the Arkansas Democrat among all Arkansas High School pitchers. As a Sophomore she received All-District and ranked 4th in the Arkansas Democrat among all Arkansas High School Pitchers. Junior year, she was All-Conference and 4A State Tournament Team, Ranked 3rd in State among Arkansas High School Pitchers.
Lexi participated on a summer travel ball softball Gold team as a pitcher and has a USFA World Series Championship in Orlando, Florida, USSSA World Series Runner-Up Championship in Panama City, Florida, Pikes Peak Colorado Sparkler Championship in Denver Colorado and Three Texas State Titles.
Lexi is a member of the Concord Baptist Church, FCS and Student Council and Homecoming Court for two years. She has received her academic letter the past two years.
Lexi will be signing November 9th to play softball for the Lady Tigers at Ouachita Baptist University where she plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
Lexi's favorite quote: "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." ~ Leo Buscaglia.
#21 Brandi Harrison
Brandi is the daughter of John and Terri Harrison. Brandi has been involved in Ladycat athletics for the past six years. Brandi is involved in FCS. She also has a part time job at Myers Cruizzers Drive-in. Brandi was a part of the 2014 state championship volleyball team and the 2015 and 2016 state championship softball teams.
Brandi was also a part of the 2016 state runner-up volleyball team.
After high school Brandi plans to attend the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and then transfer to a four-year college to obtain a degree in Criminal Justice.
Brandi says her time in Mena High School and being a Ladycat is something she'll never forget.
#1 Reagan Sikes
Reagan is the daughter of Mitch and Sherri Sikes. Reagan has participated throughout high school as a Ladycat in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Regan was a member of the 2014 State Championship volleyball team. She was also a member of the 2015 State Championship Runner-Up volleyball team where she received All Conference honors in 2015.
Reagan currently serves as a captain for the 2016 Mena Ladycat Volleyball team.
Reagan was also a two-year starter for the Back to Back 2015 and 2016 State Championship Mena Ladycat softball team.
In basketball, Reagan received the award for best defensive player for the 2016 Mena Ladycat basketball team.
Reagan has made straight A's throughout her sophomore and junior years. Reagan is a member of Christ's Church at Mountain Fork. She is currently serving as a member of FCS and FCCLA.
Reagan plans on attending college after graduation to pursue a career as a dental hygienist.
#44 Ansley Simmons
Ansley is the daughter of Scotty and Jennifer Simmons. Ansley has been a Ladycat volleyball player for six years, Ladycat softball for three years, junior high Ladycat basketball three years, junior high cheer two years and senior high cheer as Beary the mascot for three years.
Ansley has participated in the Fort Smith Junior Volleyball program for three years and one year with the Club Velocity program. Durning her last year with FSJ, she was a member of the 2014 Delta Region Silver Championship team.
While in high school, Ansley has participated in FCS, FCCLA and Spanish Club. She has lettered academically for the past three years and is a member of the National Honor Society.
After high school, Ansley plans on attending college and majoring in biology. She later plans to pursue a degree in the medical field.
Ansley's favorite quote is:"Be a pineapple, stand tall. Wear a crown and always be sweet on the inside."
#00 Addison Smith
Addison is the daughter of Tyra and Mike Wolf. Addison plans to go to college and major in Criminal Justice, and Psychology.
Addison has been a part of the Mena Ladycat Volleyball program for six years. She played softball her freshman and sophomore year of high school.
Addison has been a member of many state winning teams including: State Runner-Up for softball 2013-1014, State Championship for volleyball 2014-2015, State Championship for softball 2014-2015, State Runner-Up for volleyball 2015-2016. She completes in many barrel racing organizations outside of school including: Ouachita Barrel Racing Association, Polk County Riding Club, and the Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association.
#7 Sealy Thigpen
Sealy is the daughter of Rhonda Thigpen and Dr. David H. Thigpen. Sealy would like to tell the Mena "Ladycat" community Thank You for accepting her into their circle of support. One person always stood out in her life, and that is her mother Rhonda. Sealy would like to thank her mom for getting on her making her work harder than anyone else.
Sealy says Coach Thigpen is not only the best coach out there, but the best mom as well.
Sealy's High School Accomplishments include: Freshman Year: (Arkadelphia High School) All-Conference Volleyball, All-Conference Basketball, All-Conference Softball; Sophomore Year (Arkadelphia High School) All-Conference Volleyball, All-Conference Softball; Junior Year (Mena High School) All-Conference Volleyball, All-State Tournament Volleyball, All-Conference Softball, All State Tournament Softball, All Star Classic Softball Participant. Member of the 2015 Volleyball State Runner-Up, Member of the 2016 Softball State Champions.
Sealy's future athletic and academic plans include: to play NCAA Volleyball after high school. Sealy will enter college as an "undecided major" and see what academic major draws her interest. Currently Sealy is visiting NCAA institutions and hopes to sign a Grant-in-Aid in November.
Being a Ladycat has made some great things happen. Sealy's favorite quote is "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."


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Archive for February 2008
Farewell Party
This is one of my favourite country songs of all time. (I just thought I would share.)
George 'No-Show' Jones – He Stopped Loving Her To-day
Money Can't Buy Everything, It's True
'Then they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts…' ~ II Chronicles 31:12a
From The Book of Church Order of the Presbyterian Church in America, Chapter 9-2:
'It is their [the deacons'] duty also to develop the grace of liberality in the members of the church, to devise effective methods of collecting the gifts of the people, and to distribute these gifts among the objects to which they are contributed.'
I have pondered this admonition since my recent time in Officer Training and days such as this coming Sabbath (during which I am scheduled to deliver the Offeratory Prayer) only serve to emphasise it. What are the best (which is not necessarily synonymous with the most 'effective') methods for encourage the members to give liberally of their money to the Church? Coercion is prohibited (or so I have been told) and persuasion often fails. (Guilt?)
I am open to–and entreating–suggestions in this area. What would you advise as the proper course to accomplish this end? What would you respond well to?
Ever Seen Somebody Wearing a Couch?
Church, Inc.
'… and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.' ~ I Thessalonians 4:11, 12
Uh-oh! The Diebold electronic voting machines have inadvertently released the results of the 2008 presidential election—months ahead of schedule!
ATTENTION, BRIAN FRANKLIN!!: 'A 9-year-old girl has been banned from playing tennis by her local club because she grunts too loudly.'
President Bush in his campaign for the troop surge in Iraq: 'If we increase our support at this crucial moment, and help the Iraqis break the current cycle of violence, we can hasten the day our troops begin coming home.'
There is no doubt in our minds that no fewer than 14 shots were fired in the pantry on that evening and that Sirhan did not in fact kill Senator Kennedy," said Robert Joling, a forensic scientist who has been involved with the Kennedy case for nearly 40 years. He and Van Praag have published a book on the killing this week entitled An Open and Shut Case.'
'Modern "liberals" who advocate the view that government should provide us with the necessities or alleged necessities of life rarely appreciate that this assistance rests on a system of mass robbery and enslavement that is highly inimical to their professed belief in liberty. In fact, the advocates of such policies present them in quite the opposite light, as enhancing our liberty.'
'Iraq is Yugoslavia before the storm. It is a caldron of weapons, lawlessness, hate and criminality that is destined to implode. And the current U.S. policy, born of desperation and defeat, means that when Iraq goes up, the U.S. military will have to scurry like rats for cover.'
'Americans, writes Muller, "find ethnonationalism discomfiting both intellectually and morally. Social scientists go to great lengths to demonstrate that this is a product not of nature but of culture. …
"But none of this will make ethnonationalism go away."'
'At Abu Ghraib, the trial found, there was institutionalized contempt at every level. The prison guards understood that "this is the way to behave here."'
Sure, it's a violation of the first two Commandments—but more importantly, how do they even know what He looks like?
'Joseph Farah's recent article "Repeal the Johnson Amendment" is right on the money. The Johnson Amendment is wrong and should be abolished. However, one thing Mr. Farah fails to address is the fact that churches bring these restrictions on themselves voluntarily. There is no law that says a church must seek or obtain 501(c)3 status to avoid a tax liability. In fact, by becoming 501(c)3 they subject themselves to such IRS regulation. When a church decides to operate as a "business" instead of a church, why should we be surprised that they are subject to public policy restrictions just like any other corporation?'The church is a living organism; it is not an organization or corporation. A properly formed and functioning church is tax-free instead of tax-exempt. Tax-exemption means that there is an obligation to pay the tax but that obligation is set aside by legislation. Of course, that means that the exemption is subject to the rules of the entity granting the exemption and can be removed at any time. However, tax-free means that the church is not subject to the tax because there is no obligation for the tax in the first place. No obligation equals no liability. This is the lawful and historic character of a properly functioning church. The churches were duped and are still being duped into accepting 501(c)3 corporation status.'Churches need to stop functioning as businesses and return to their roots of operating as the Body of Christ, not The Body of Christ, Inc.'
~ Wayne Mitchell
To-day's 1980's Moment is brought to you by: Billy Joel
Do you remember what you were doing 17 years ago to-day? I do.
The Obama Nation of Desolation
'For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.' ~ Mark 13:22
IS OBAMA THE MESSIAH? (He seems to think so.)
'… A light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany … and you will suddenly realise that you must go to the polls and vote for Obama.' ~ Barack Obama in Lebanon, New Hampshire, January 7, 2008
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Scary, huh?
Take just a moment and say a prayer for your pastor.
'… [Pray] also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel …' ~ Ephesians 6:19
I know what you're thinking: 'I really wish that someone would write a good economic commentary on the Bible.' Voila! Gary North to the rescue!
'If you get in that car, you will be found dead in it by this time next week.' ~ Alec Guiness to James Dean—seven days before the latter's death in a wreck while driving his Porsche 55 Spyder
It's good to see that Protestants are finally getting in on the action in the holy relics business!
Should we really be surprised by the Wiccan uprising in our culture?
Is Al Gore the new Christopher Columbus?
The media reported that 'a few' folks attended the Ron Paul r3VOLution meeting in Austin this past Saturday—judge for yourself:
'In a ceremony that received virtually no attention in the American media, the United States and Canada signed a military agreement Feb. 14 [that was NOT authorised by Congress] allowing the armed forces from one nation to support the armed forces of the other nation during a domestic civil emergency, even one that does not involve a cross-border crisis.'
Finally! The NFL has begun to cooperate in helping the Church get its priorities straight!
'The director of a Norwegian museum claimed yesterday to have discovered cartoons drawn by Adolf Hitler during the Second World War.' (Via Lew Rockwell.)
Gov. Perry (himself an Eagle Scout) recently authored a book in which he defends the Boy Scouts in their battle against secularisation.
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(Yes, he actually had a hit song 20 years ago!)
Hello–It's 1982 Calling
Ever since Been-hameen Krajca got his noggin protector, I have been nagged and nagged by the feeling that I had seen a helmet like that before.
To-day it finally hit me: It's from the 1980's movie 'Tron'!


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Everybody loves a good tattoo. For thousands of years, people have wanted all kinds of things immortalized on their bodies. Pictures and names of loved ones are popular with the sentimental crowd. Others prefer to get tribal symbols or animal portraits to show their allegiances. Some people even like having their names spelled in different languages, though that rarely ends well.
Like any other popular niche, tattoos have found their place in the reality television market. TLC launched Miami Ink in 2005 and it was an undeniable success, spawning a great number of spin offs and resulting in a huge boost in the popularity of tattoos.
The show's initial cast, led by the soft spoken Ami James, have since gone on to achieve tattoo stardom. Kat Von D in particular has stayed in the headlines for reasons both good and bad. People from around the world flock to Love Hate Tattoo Studio in Miami to have their dreams inked on them forever. No show is without its share of secrets, though, and to this day the original cast continue to get themselves involved in scandals.
Today, we're looking at 15 Secrets From Behind The Scenes Of Miami Ink.
15 Their customer service is terrible
A cursory glance at the reviews of Love Hate Tattoo Studio review list on Google boasts a pretty solid response. They're currently sitting pretty at 4.1 stars. (Of a possible 5.) Take a closer look however, and the waters get a little murkier. Obviously, one major complaint is the price. The store is open about their 200$ minimum charge. Since they are TV tested, that's to be expected.
Some reviews dug deeper though. One woman recounts a story of having an extremely emotional tattoo request, only to be turned away with a simple "no." Another review said the staff displayed "crappy service and a don't need your business attitude."
The cast has been vocal about which types of tattoos they don't like doing, but in-person explanations for customers still wouldn't go amiss.
14 Ami James gets panic attacks
Since becoming successful on Miami Ink, Ami James has done a lot. In 2009, he even became the executive producer on a travel show. Titled World Wide Tribe, the show was set to explore tattoo culture around the world. The show never made it to air, and one possible reason is that Ami James is terrified of flying.
The initial filming itinerary for the show included a whopping 17 flights. One of those flights was schedule to fly over Mount Everest. In preparation, he took three anti anxiety pills. The flight was delayed, he fell asleep in the airport, and he missed it.
Unfortunately for Ami, his success means he still has to travel a lot. At least he gets to do it off camera, though.
13 Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck were sued for harassment
In early 2014, a former PA on the show Ink Master filed a lawsuit against Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck, two tattoo artists from Love Hate Tattoo Studio who were also on Miami Ink. She accused the pair of harassment and unlawful retaliation. Original Media, Viacom, and Spike were also named in the suit.
Nicoletta Robinson claimed that Nunez and Peck acted inappropriately toward her and other set workers from the show. She says at one point, the guys told her she could "go home and suck d**k." According to Robinson, the pair also tickled her without consent and made homophobic slurs toward another judge. She also alleges that when she complained, she was quickly replaced and never called back.
12 They've dissed a bunch of celebrity tattoos
In June of 2016, Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck teamed up with GQ and released a YouTube video. In that video, the critiqued a number of celebrity tattoos. To be fair, Nunez rarely makes a mean comment throughout the video. Peck, however, is a different story.
On Chris Brown's arm tattoo, he said "I'm almost 100% certain that Chris Brown can afford a better tattoo than this." Nunez merely offered that Brown wore a "nice watch" in the photo. About Justin Bieber's body art, Peck said "the one thing we know about Justin Bieber is that in all senses he has the worst taste imaginable."
On the other hand, the two seemed to genuinely like Zac Efron's YOLO tattoo.
11 The truth behind Kat Von D's firing
Depending on who you believe, there were several factors that led to Kat Von D's departure from Miami Ink. By several accounts, she was homesick. Her alleged alcoholism may also have played a role - more on that later. Then there's the fact that she was quickly offered her own spin off with L.A. Ink.
Whatever you believe, the fact remains that she and Ami James butted heads often during the show's first two seasons. In the second season finale, James finally told her that it was time to go. In an episode that was definitely a ratings smash, cuts between confessionals and the tension filled scene made for an extremely emotional moment.
If it was a stunt, this next bit of information comes as a real curve ball...
10 Network tried to cover up Kat's antisemitism
After Kat Von D was fired from Miami Ink, she was understandably upset. Depending on who you believe, she took a step that was less understandable. The fiery tattoo artist may or may not have passed an anti-semitic note on to her former boss.
The note was a picture of Kat with an anti-semitic message scrawled on it. It also featured a burning star of David and a swastika. A hand-writing expert said that there was a 99% chance the note was authentic. Of course, Von D had already signed on to do her LA Ink spin off, and TLC wasn't about to let that money go down the drain. When James took the picture to his bosses, they did nothing with it.
James was understandably miffed.
9 Love Hate Tattoo Studio was opened to compete with the show
Miami Ink was undoubtedly a popular show and has spawned a number of spin-offs. During its initial run, though, Ami James and Chris Nunez became tired of playing by the network television playbook. Toward the end of the show's third season, the pair wanted out. At the time, James even said " I never want to work with Discovery again."
The only problem was that TLC owned the rights to the name "Miami Ink." So the pair opened up Love Hate Tattoo Studio right next door. The show ended shortly after.
While Nunez is no longer a partner, the Love Hate brand continues to grow. Meanwhile, the original location of the Miami Ink shop has since become an outlet for the clothing brand DeVille.
8 NY Ink's cast is different because they wanted more drama
The feud between Ami James and Discovery eventually ended. Before long, James had entered talks with the network for a new show. So it was that NY Ink saw James returning to TLC. This time, James had a much better understanding of how reality television works.
To that end, he only brought one original member of the Miami Ink cast with him. According to James, the fact that everyone on the the original show was already friends meant that there wasn't enough drama for the cameras. The new cast purposely featured people who were almost guaranteed not to gel. James said they weren't afraid to expose personal details, making the new show a free for all of drama and fighting.
7 Kat Von D canceled a promotional tour over Jesse James
Kat Von D was in a relationship with Jesse James. Kat Von D even had James' face tattooed on her body. The moment was filmed and broadcast on Kat Von D's show, LA Ink. Kat Von D later broke up with Jesse James. All of these statements are true.
Mere moments before she was set to begin filming an interview on LA Today, a clip from that episode was played. Kat Von D was so upset that she stormed off the set and canceled the rest of her promotional tour for LA Ink. She was quoted as saying "lack of compassion n respect for eachother never fails to dissappoint me. (sic)"
What's strange is that according to host Jeff Michaels, Kat was made fully aware that the clip would be played and that the relationship would be a topic of conversation.
6 Kat Von D's addiction
All of this brings us to perhaps the most stirring piece of Kat Von D's personal history. The tattoo artist is currently going on 11 years of sobriety, but during the first two seasons of Miami Ink (and presumably even before it began airing) she was a full-fledged alcoholic.
Her former husband Oliver Peck has revealed that she also used to be involved in other self-destructive behavior. According to him, she wanted to liposuction and was abusing weight loss drugs. It got to the point where she was throwing up every day.
Kat told Rosie O'Donnell in 2012 that she quit cold turkey because it was beginning to get in the way of her work. She's said that now she hangs out with people who are more on her frequency.
5 XOJane went after Ami James for sexism
During the first episode of NY Ink, online magazine xoJane picked up on a problematic moment. Upon meeting fellow tattoo artist Megan Massacre, Chris Torres declares that she's too cute to be a tattoo artist. James spoke up a little bit, but not enough to really quell anything.
One writer at xoJane took issue with the whole event and wrote a scathing piece about it. She reached out to a female tattoo artist who informed her that, unfortunately, this type of behavior is all too common within that realm. Ami responded to her with a statement basically stating it's not his job to discipline other grown men. The writer (pen name "Emily") wrote another scathing piece.
Megan Massacre and Chris Torres eventually ended up dating. Whether or not there was any real misconduct here is obviously up for debate.
4 Ami gave himself his first tattoo when he was 13
The scars of youth are often permanent. Sometimes, they guide you on the path to adulthood. Ami James has always been a fan of tattoos. He even performed his first professional tattoo before he was 18. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that he received his first professional tattoo at just 15 years old.
Two years before that, he performed a different type of tattooing on himself. It's called an Indian Ink tattoo, and it's something you can do yourself as well. (We're not recommending it. We're simply stating a fact.) Basically, the process involves a sewing needle, some Indian Ink, a box of matches and a cotton swab. Interestingly, xoJane also did a piece on this particular procedure.
3 Chris Nunez's DUI
Chris Nunez has not had the best relationship with the law. The same year he was sued for harassment, he was also arrested or driving under the influence.
In September of 2014, Nunez was pulled over in Florida for running a stop sign. TMZ reported that it was unclear which substance or substances he had taken. He was brought to jail, but released several hours later on bail. In his mugshot, Nunez is seen to be smiling and apparently unconcerned.
Ami James has told interviewers he is used to people with tattoos being stereotyped. He says that at the beginning of his career, he was detained often at air ports. Bigindustry names like Nunez are probably one of the reasons these stereotypes are perpetuated.
2 Ami doesn't like Jewish tattoos
To be clear, Ami James is Jewish. Not only that, but he is a veteran of the Israeli armed forces. He has said that he refuses to do racial tattoos. He also refuses to do anything that promotes hate, such as swastikas. According to him, he believes these to bring bad karma.
What's surprising is that he also refuses to do any sort of Jewish tattoo. He says it's a slap in the face to the religion. His views on the entire thing are actually quite confusing. He identifies as Jewish, yet doesn't identify as religious. Tattoos are something the religion traditionally frowns upon, yet James is covered in them.
Why he wouldn't even want to ink a positive Jewish symbol on someone, you would have to ask him.
1 Yoji had a cameo in Japanese horror movie Suicide Club
Yojiro Harada is a tattoo artist, musician... and actor? Harada has only made one film appearance, but it's an interesting one - in the Japanese horror film Suicide Club. You can't be blamed for never having heard of it, as it's not exactly considered digestible for western audiences.
The film's subject matter is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It deals with a whole lot of people killing themselves at the same time, and the police trying to figure out what's going on. Yoji cameos as a comedian. He doesn't kill himself, but a friend of his does.
Since then, Yoji's activities have been considerably more positive. He continues to grow as a tattoo artist, as well as performing with his punk rock band Bid Deal.
Can you think of any other dark secrets from behind the scenes of Miami Ink that we might have missed? Let us know in the comments!


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This should be more appropriately named "Everything But The Kitchen Sink Sloppy Joes" with its 21 ingredients (really, for sloppy joes?). Nobody in this house likes smoky flavors, so I did omit the hickory smoked salt and the smokehouse maple seasoning. Since there was a lot of freshly-minced garlic, I also left out the garlic powder (do you really need that???). Yes, we enjoyed this, but not well enough to make again. The great thing about a sloppy joe is its simplicity, and I thought the recipe author was just pulling out every spice in the cabinet; bottom line, I really didn't think that any one of them distinguished itself well enough to justify this many ingredients. The flavor that is the most dominant is the barbecue sauce, but the rest of the ingredients in such small amounts are overpowered by the BBQ sauce IMHO. Good, yes we enjoyed it, but Bubba, I'll be movin' on. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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B2B Marketers CAN Generate Qualified Leads with Facebook
In terms of lead generation, B2B marketers often overlook the potential of the world's largest social network, Facebook. Most favor LinkedIn because it's a professional network, but Facebook's massive amount of data (both personal and professional) makes it the ultimate resource for persona-based lead generation in social. And the best way to use the site? Promoting your lead-generating content.
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Using Facebook's ad manager with a $500/month budget, we were able to generate hundreds of leads, many of whom were highly qualified. In January we managed to capture 143 leads for with that $500, making our cost per lead from Facebook $3.50.
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- Medical manufacturer (March 2013): $600/mo., 99 Leads, $6.06 CPL
- Dental manufacturer #1 (Feb. to March 2013): $600/mo., 39 Leads, $15.38 CPL
- Dental manufacturer #2 (March 2013): $300/mo., 35 Leads, $8.33 CPL
- Wholesale greenhouse (March 2013): $1500/mo., 281 Leads, $5.34 CPL
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- Medical manufacturer (March 2013): 57%
- Dental manufacturer #1 (Feb. to March 2013): 23%
- Dental manufacturer #2 (March 2013): 31%
- Wholesale greenhouse (March 2013): n/a
Finding success promoting content is easy. You simply post a large, visually appealing image and include a shortened, trackable URL to a landing page featuring an ebook, white paper or other free download. (Make sure the image accurately reflects the content available after the user clicks.) Then in the Facebook ads manager you can select to promote a page post like this:
In ad manager, you can target people based on "Precise Interests" (anything they've listed on their personal timeline) such as a professional organization or job title. This data is exactly what differentiates post promotion from other online advertising opportunities: Facebook's advertising is persona-based, which is more important for B2B marketers than keywords alone.
Content Development for Post Promotions
Beyond using post promotions, you need to create new ebooks, white papers, guides and other educational content that's worth a conversion. The content you're promoting is really what drive those qualified leads to your website.
The best results have come when we switch out the promoted post every few weeks, giving Facebook users new opportunities to become leads. Plus, with additional data mining you can also find out what type of content is right for which "Precise Interest" so you can better target your promotions.
In order to truly demonstrate social media ROI, especially for B2B companies, you need to consistently generate high-quality content. You can't expect the results above if you're only promoting brochures or even contests. Sophisticated B2B buyers are looking for information that will help them solve a problem, even if they might not know they have one yet. A good mix of photos, blog posts and educational content for lead generation is what you need to make your social media efforts—and post promotions—really successful.
Learn More About Using Facebook for Business with the Enterprise Guide to B2B Social Media


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What you eat affects much more than just your waistline. Studies increasingly show that the foods we put into our bodies can determine not only how we feel, but also how we think. So whether you want to optimize your diet to stay sharp for the beginning of school or to keep your spirits up during exam season, consider nourishing both your mind and body.
Filling your stomach with 'smart foods' can fuel your brain's cognitive ability in areas like understanding and processing new information. In fact, eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help to keep your memory, concentration and focus as sharp as possible. Foods rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins and minerals also help to stipulate more energy and stamina, two things we know are critical for long lectures and even longer readings.
Here is a list of smart foods to add to your weekly grocery list:
Whole grains, for improving concentration and focus:
Whole grains with a low glycaemic index supply us with an adequate, steady supply of energy by slowly releasing glucose in our blood to our brain. These are high fibre, minimally processed grains, such as brown versions of your favourite carbs, nut butters, and whole seeds.
Blueberries, for boosting short term memory:
The antioxidants found in blueberries help to lessen inflammation, which can cause long-term problems for the brain and memory function.
Blackcurrants, for reducing anxiety and stress:
Vitamin C found in blackcurrants has been considered to increase mental agility. Other studies demonstrate that vitamin C also helps in managing anxiety and stress.
Pumpkin seeds, for enhancing memory and boosting mood:
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills. They are also high in magnesium, which is good for mitigating stress, B-vitamins, and tryptophan, which helps to produce serotonin.
Broccoli, for improving brain power:
Broccoli is chock full of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and boost brainpower.
Nuts, for protecting brain function:
A study from the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that vitamin E, found in many nuts and leafy greens, can help prevent cognitive decline.
Black beans, for optimal blood flow:
Also an inexpensive and environmentally friendly source of protein, black beans are also good for your heart – a healthier blood flow means a healthier brain.
Salmon and tuna, for improving memory:
The omega-3 fats are important for healthy brain function, hearts and joints. These essential fatty acids are not made by the body, so they must be obtained through our diets. Low levels of the fatty acids have been linked to an increased risk of dementia and memory loss. On the other hand, high levels of these fatty acids is believed to help us manage stress and produces serotonin, the good mood brain chemical.
Beets, for mental and emotional health:
Beets contain Betaine which supports serotonin production in the brain. Serotonin helps to stabilize your mood, and folic acid, also found in beets, stabilizes emotional and mental health.
By Bianca Chan
With sources from the BBC, EatThis.com, Draxe.com and Men's Journal.
For more articles, see CUOL's story archive.


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Month: May 2015
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Dressmaking…one year (and a bit) on
I started out sewing with this mentality of not even bothering back tacking seams or pre-washing fabric. The horrors!
Tessuti Lily dress in M&M Blackwatch linen
Marianne top with Miette skirt in M&M denim
Marianne dress – fabric from eBay
Marianne dress in Minerva Crafts ponte
Emery Dress in M&M linen
As I've grown in confidence with my makes I've also grown in perfectionism. The insides now annoy me if they don't look pretty. Despite no one ever seeing them! I've even started lining my dress bodices instead of facing them despite it taken sooo much longer because facing is ugly.
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I've tried a few different crafts, crochet, knitting, jewellery making, embroidery but none has captured my heart and soul as dressmaking.


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A memorial service will be held for Shirley Hamilton, the dedicated, dynamic talent agent whose life was spent in the talent business in Chicago, on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Winnetka Presbyterian Church at a time to be determined.
Mrs. Hamilton died peacefully Sept. 15 at age 90 of natural causes.
Over her amazing, lengthy and productive career, Mrs. Hamilton helped position Chicago as a major talent center. She worked indefatigably to cultivate and promote her exclusives and launched many local actors to movie and television fame.
They include Mandy Patinkin, Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen, George Wendt, Robert Urich, Darryl Hannah, Ron Masak, Jim Belushi, Shelley Long and New York model Wilhelmina.
"Shirley lived a phenomenal life," says her daughter, Lynne Hamilton Wray, who heads Shirley Hamilton Inc. (SHI). Her sister, Laurie Hamilton, is the agency's director of print and sister-in-law, Susan Davies, is the company accountant.
At 49 years in business, SHI ranks as Chicago's oldest talent agency and one of the oldest, local visual media companies.
Born in 1921, the former Shirley Hultgren met her future husband, the late Grant Hamilton, in chemistry class at Senn High School. They married in 1943 while he was in military service during World War !!.
Her modeling and acting career began after high school and only diminished decades later when her husband, an oil business executive and an inseparable part of her life, became ill in the late '90s and died a few years later.
Mrs. Hamilton inadvertently got into talent agency business in the 1950s while working for Patricia Stevens, who owned the city's biggest talent agency and modeling school.
Stevens, who was about to marry a colorful car dealer by the name of Earl "Mad Man" Muntz, needed someone to take over her Saturday afternoon TV show while she was on her honeymoon.
Stevens called her into her office, where she was sitting under a hair dryer, Mrs. Hamilton later recalled, to tell her she was the anointed one. Mrs. Hamilton knew nothing about TV show production, but she rose to the occasion. Soon thereafter, she was named director of the Stevens' modeling agency.
A few years later, she was hired by four top local broadcasters to head their newly formed Talent, Inc. agency. Their relationship ended two years later after a disagreement with the owners. "She started her own agency in 1962, when her top 12 people she had represented at Patricia Stevens told her, 'We want you as our agent,'" says Lynne Hamilton.
SHI's first office was no bigger than a closet, literally, says her daughter. A business friend offered her a desk and a telephone in his small office in the 360 N. Michigan Ave. building, one of the bustling hubs of advertising activity. As the agency grew, it moved to offices at 500 and 630 N. Michigan and a dozen years ago settled into its present offices at 333 E. Ontario
She had passion for her talent and her work
Mrs. Hamilton's energy and dedication to her talent was legendary. She gave new meaning to the words "work ethic."
She had one of the original home offices, says her daughter. The agent's workday didn't end at 5 p.m. It was routine for her to work late into night, phoning clients from her Wilmette home, a cigarette in one hand, schedules in front of her, to personally remind them of auditions or call changes.
Actress Nancy Baird, who calls Mrs. Hamilton "the love of my life," was her client for 20 years. She recalls when she told Mrs. Hamilton of the date of her wedding. "Shirley emphatically told me I'd have to change the date because she a guaranteed booking for me with a big advertiser," Baird laughs. "Nothing was going to stand in the way of a job."
"We kept our wedding day, of course, and later Shirley hosted a lovely reception for us with our family and friends at her home," Baird says.
Known for her warmth, generosity and integrity, it came as a bitter shock to the Hamilton family in 1987 when a trusted employee was caught having stolen $85,000 from the agency by ripping off talent payments to actors over a number of years. The revelation came at a time, as Mrs. Hamilton was especially vulnerable, undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
What was most painful, recalls Lynne Hamilton, "was that we treated [the embezzler] like a member of our family. She was our grandmother's caretaker; she had her wedding in my parents' home; we sponsored her citizenship, and brought her into the business as our trusted bookkeeper."
Although the accused was found guilty and ordered to make recompense she never did, Lynne Hamilton says.
Her example influenced women to start into own businesses
A pioneer in the national talent industry, Mrs. Hamilton leaves an indelible legacy. "A strong advocate for talent, Shirley always put her actors first," says her daughter.
"Her early and long lasting success is a tribute to that philosophy. We like to think of her professional life as a history of Chicago advertising at its best."
Moreover, at a time when women in authority and women business owners were a silent minority, Shirley Hamilton showed other women that they could start their own business and be successful, says veteran agent Linda Jack, of Grossman and Jack.
"Having seen what Shirley had done gave them confidence in their own abilities to try it for themselves, me being one of them," say Jack.
As Stewart Talent's Joan Sparks sums up, "Shirley Hamilton was the first. She paved the way for many and will be greatly missed."
In addition to her daughters and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hamilton is survived by a son Grant Hamilton, Jr., son-in-law John Wray, grandsons Matt Hamilton, Dr. Grant Hamilton III, Spark O'Connell and Spenser O'Connell and three great-grandchildren.


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Stonewall Forever
The history of the Stonewall Riots is equally as cherished as it is charged. There are questions of who was there, who "threw the first brick" and who can claim Stonewall. This film doesn't answer these questions but instead it aims to expand the story of Stonewall by including more voices in its telling by bringing together voices from over 50 years of LGBTQ activism to explore the ongoing legacy of Stonewall.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Ro Haber
Actors: Agosto Machado, Bianey Garcia, Chella Man, Judy Bowen, Karla Jay, Martin Boyce, Merrie Cherry, Pidgeon Pagonis, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, Zackary Drucker
Duration: 22
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Release: 2019
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The rest of the boys lacrosse season at Haddonfield Memorial High School has been cancelled after one of the players allegedly called another student at a nearby school a racial slur.
In a statement to NJ Advance Media, Haddonfield School District interim Superintendent Dr. David T. Lindenmuth said that their internal investigation discovered issues that are "completely unacceptable for this community."
"There is no room for hate of any kind at Haddonfield Schools and it will not be tolerated. It is not who we are and it does not represent our student body," Lindenmuth said in a statement.
As a result of the investigation, the remainder of the boys' lacrosse season has been cancelled.
There will be diversity, sensitivity, and empathy training for students, staff, and coaches, along with additional procedures and requirements for all sports teams.
Haddonfield, a town of about 11,500, is 92 percent white, according to census statistics. Sterling High School serves five communities in Camden County whose population is about 73 percent white on average, data shows.
Students will also participate in a "dialogue" focused on diversity and inclusiveness, which will be led by student groups such as the Diversity Club, Peer Mediators, Human Relations Club.
The district has also reached out to the NAACP and Anti-Defamation League, to assist in providing resources, curricula support, and training.
On May 1, a member of the Haddonfield boys' lacrosse team allegedly told a black athlete from the Sterling High School track team to get off the Haddonfield track and called her the n-word as she was lacing her cleats during a meet, according to Camden County NAACP East President Lloyd D. Henderson.
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association received a report from Sterling High School last week and has since referred the allegations to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
A spokesman for the Attorney General's Office confirmed that they have received documentation of the incident from NJSIAA and are in the process of reviewing the report.
"What does it say about the lacrosse team to allow a team member to display that kind of attitude?" Henderson said. "Everyone should be treated the same and right now that might not be the case."
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