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That's what happened to choral music from the area we know today as the Republic of Georgia. Declared a "masterpiece of the spiritual treasury of the world's 'non-material' culture" in 2001 by UNESCO, Georgian music—the sacred hymns, the secular songs, all highly polyphonic—almost didn't make it into the 20th century, let alone the 21st.
Among the latest to keep the flame alive are the members of Basiani, the all-male Georgian choral/folk ensemble whose 2010 appearance at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival "stole the main show," according to New York Times critic James Oestreich. Thursday evening, the group makes its Ann Arbor debut at a University Musical Society performance at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
To find out more about this remarkable group, founded in 2000 as an outgrowth of the Holy Trinity Cathedral Male Choir in Tbilisi, Georgia, we turned to Zurab Tskrialashvili. A member of the cathedral choir since 1999 and of Basiani since 2002, Tskrialashvili took time to answer questions put to him via e-mail. Q. Could you say a few words about the repertoire the group will perform in Ann Arbor? Is it all folk repertoire? And from all over Georgia? And from when does it date and what makes it distinctive?
- Who: All-male choral/folk music ensemble.
- What: Georgian polyphony is a specialty.
- Where: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd.
- When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
- How much: $25 and $35, UMS Michigan League Ticket Office, 734-764-2538, and online at ums.org.
Though the roots are deeply seen in the ancient times, the repertoire we perform now could be considered as coming from the Middle Ages! The first live recordings were done in 1901 by the 90-100-years-old authentic Georgian performers which had been taught by the ancestors and forefathers. So it leads us in deepness of ages. I mention this because the repertoire we perform is directly revived from the recordings I noted. At this the church music to be considered as Old Georgian Professional Music has its own unique development way, which begins alongside with Christianity in Georgia and reaches the peak of development in the 10-12th centuries!
Q. How is the material collected and learned? Do you have someone who arranges it? Is it music of an oral tradition or all written out and notated?
A. Georgian traditional folk songs as well as the church hymns have been passed from generation to generation by the oral tradition during the ages. Since the 10th century Georgian chanters used musical symbols, the so-called "neumes," to help them memorize the melody; this type of written musical language differs from the Byzantine one. Unfortunately the key is not yet found to decipher above-mentioned "neumes"!
From the beginning of the 19th century, when the autocephalous status of the Georgian Church was abolished by Russia, Georgian chant was replaced by Russian so-called Partesnoe Peniye—and Georgian chant was seriously threatened. Georgian public figures—the Karbelashvili brothers, the Dumbadzes, Razhden Khundadze, Pilimon Koridze, Ekvtime Kereselidze and others—took upon themselves the hard task of transcribing over 8,000 examples of Georgian chant. Since this period the notated hymns are the main source of studying them from, alongside the small quantity of old singers' live recordings, made at the period of beginning-to-middle of 20th century.
As for the folk songs, there are a lot of materials, including audio/video tracks and notated songs, which become the main teachers for the group. Also the regions still keep the people who are the successors of oral singing traditions—so we keep the close relationship with them, studying quantity of patterns.
Q. It would be great if you could also say a few words about Georgian polyphony and what makes it distinctive.
A. The unique three-part musical language, different harmony, distinguished performing style, complicated composing structure and high developed polyphonic thought make Georgian polyphony distinctive. The witness of this easily could be the cases such as: increasing interest in Georgian polyphony of the foreign researchers; creating the Georgian singing choirs by the foreigners themselves in France, UK, Canada, Australia etc.; international acknowledgement of Georgian polyphony by UNESCO in 2001; sending of Georgian song "Chakrulo" to the space by the Americans in 1977, as a part of humans' high-music civilization; and the last—performing Georgian polyphony at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival alongside the J.S. Bach's compositions in 2010!

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The primary goals of this collaborative effort are: 1) to inventory the Kelly Hayfields for the location of stream channels and wetland areas that existed prior to homesteading and 2) evaluate the utility of wetland criteria developed on the Elk Ranch Hayfields for identification of historic wetland areas in the Antelope Flats area. Successful identification of pre-existing stream and wetland locations will enhance National Park Service restoration efforts of the Kelly Hayfields and other abandoned agricultural lands within Grand Teton National Park.
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29 And I am sure that, when I c ome unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
The apostle desired, for a long time, to preach the Gospel in Spain; and now, the years of desire are about to give way to an actual journey to Spain, (Paul's arrest and confinement in Rome ended this dream of his.) which will necessitate a stopover in the capital city of the Empire. His activities in Spain, as well as in Rome, will likewise be cultivating virgin soil, but before he arrives there he wants his visit to Rome to be one of mutual benefit for both the Romans and himself. He has spiritual benefits to impart to them as a teacher of the Word and they have comfort, fellowship, and lodging to give to him. He desires to be engulfed with their company.
At this point the foundation had been laid in the region described in 15:19[1]. Others could build on that foundation. Paul was therefore free to fulfill his long-standing desire to visit Rome. In his desire to plow untilled territory, Paul had been busy taking the Gospel to other regions; therefore he had been unable to get to Rome in the past; but this is not the only reason for his delay, as we shall see.
The apostle Paul was a man that had as many friends and as many enemies as any man ever had: he passed through hard times and times when his life was threatened, but by the grace that was extended to him by the Savior he gave many good reports. No doubt the Roman Christians had heard a lot about him, and longed to see him. Should the apostle to the Gentiles be a stranger at Rome, the metropolis of the Gentile world? In this passage he expresses his regrets that he had not yet taken the Gospel to Rome; he promises to come shortly, and gives a good reason for why he could not come now.
For which cause—Paul may have expressed his reason for putting off visiting Rome in this way: I consider it a point of honor to build on no other man's foundation; and, finding that the Gospel was planted at Rome a long time ago, I have been prevented from going there, choosing instead to spend my time and strength in preaching where Christ has not, as of yet, been proclaimed.
Much hindered—Hindered in many ways; not many times. He had such frequent and urgent demands on his time from other sources that he could not go to Rome. That didn't mean that they were not in his thoughts and prayers: "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established" (Romans 1:9-11). He could honestly say, I always mention you in my prayers. Paul's prayer life is intertwined with his life of service. The word the apostle uses for service (Gr latruō) is that of the function of a priest in the Temple and is very frequently used by Paul to mean worship (II Tim 1:3[2]). A great deal of Paul's priestly service to the Lord was his regular program of intercessory prayer on the behalf of other believers (see Ephesians 1:16[3]; Phil 1:3; Col 1:3; I Thess 1:2; II Tim 1:3; Phm 4).
From coming to you—coming from where the gospel has been preached. He desired to come, but he had been unable to leave the vast region where he could preach the gospel to those who had never heard it. "Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us" (1 Thessalonians 2:18). In spite of his strong desire to visit them, Satan somehow blocked his efforts.
23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
But now having no more place in these parts,
"These parts" was Greece, since that is where Paul is now. Almost all of that country had heard the Gospel preached; churches were being planted in the largest towns and pastors were selected to carry on the work which Paul had begun (Acts 20:17[4]); there was not much left for him to do there. He had conquered Greece with the Gospel and now he wishes there were another Greece to conquer. Paul was one that would complete his work, and then take on more work. Here was a workman that needed not to be ashamed.
Having no more place—the obvious meaning here is that there was no longer anyplace where Christ was not known. This idea is included in the declaration that he had fully preached the gospel in that entire region—he had completed his assignment there.
Paul realized that to have the assurance that any particular service committed to us has been completed, is by necessity, the outcome of the habit of walking with God and of our having received the guidance and help of the Holy Spirit.
And having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
A great desire—means "a longing." "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established" (Romans 1:9-11). Paul admits that he prays for his Roman brothers constantly. A great deal of Paul's service to the Lord was his regular program of intercessory prayer on the behalf of other believers; Paul's prayer life is intertwined with his life of service.
Here, in Romans 1:9-11, is where Paul first states his purpose for wanting to come to Rome. He says, "I have a great desire to see you (in current language, "I am homesick for you")." This deep longing of Paul to be with the Roman believers arises out of three reasons. First, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift. Paul wants to be more than a blessing to them, he wants to build them up in the most holy faith and explain to them more fully what it means to be "in Christ Jesus." Knowing that this local church had not had the apostolic stamp of approval placed on it, Paul wishes to visit them to do so. Secondly, Paul desires the Romans to reciprocate, that I may be comforted together with you. It has been the lifelong desire of the apostle to preach the gospel in Spain where no man had laid a foundation. Rome was to be a stopover for that journey. Paul would need lodging, food, and Christian fellowship. He desires the Roman believers to provide these for him. Thirdly, he had a special desire to see them, because of the great reputation they had in all the churches for faith and holiness; they were men that excelled in virtue, and therefore Paul wanted to know them.
24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.
His plan was to stop off at Rome en route to Spain. He would not be able to stay long enough to enjoy all the fellowship with them that he would like, but his desire to enjoy their company would at least be partially satisfied. Then he knew that they would give whatever helps was needed to complete his trip to Spain.
Whensoever I take my journey into Spain,
Ancient Spain included the modem kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, or the entire Spanish peninsula. It came under Roman rule in 133 B.C., and became a "province," but the conquest of the whole country was not complete until 19 B.C. By the apostle's time it contained large numbers of Jews, and this would probably strengthen his desire to preach Christ there. It is very likely that the Gospel had not yet been planted in the Spanish territory; although legendary tales inform us that St. James had planted the Gospel there long before this time, and had founded many bishoprics (bishop's diocese: an area that a bishop is in charge of)! But this is as unfounded as it is ridiculous and absurd; for nothing like what is called a bishopric or even a parish, was founded for many years after this. It would be more likely that the gospel was spread by a circuit traveling preacher. In any case, whether the apostle ever fulfilled his plan of going to Spain is unknown; but there is no evidence at all that he did, and the presumption is that he did not undertake this voyage. His whole plan was probably derailed by the occurrences at Jerusalem, which led to his long imprisonment at Cesarea, and his being sent in bonds to Rome. The distant past offers no proof that he fulfilled his intention, except there is some evidence in an epistle to the Corinthians written by Clement of Rome, who was a follower of the apostle that Paul "went to the end of the west."
I will come to you:
These words are not found in almost every manuscript of note, such as the Syriac of Erpen, Coptic, Vulgate, Ethiopic, Armenian, and Itala. If the first clause of this verse is read in connection with the latter clause of the preceding, it will appear that this rejected clause is useless. The verse should be read, "Having a great desire these many years to come unto you; whensoever I take my journey into Spain: for I trust to see you in my journey and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company." "I will come to you" must have been inserted as a necessary supplement.
for I trust to see you in my journey,
Paul wanted to preach the gospel in a place where it had never been heard before and so he set his sights on Spain, but first, he would stop-over at Rome to fellowship with the Christians there. But, the fact is that, in our journey of service for the Lord, circumstances take place very differently from our expectations and desires, and unfortunately there is often not any indication that we are being guided by God. On the contrary, our worst disappointments come with the accomplishment of far greater things than we anticipate. That is the way it was with Paul's actual stay in Rome. As an outcome of his imprisonments there the churches have had all of his later epistles.
And to be brought on my way thitherward by you,
To be brought on my way—The original words mean to provide for any one on a journey for some distance, as an expression of kindness and respect; and also to make provision for his journey; see Acts 15:3[5]; 20:38[6]; 1 Corinthians 16:6[7]; 2 Corinthians 1:16[8]
There are several things the apostle expected from his Roman brethren. This clause contains the first; he expected they would bring him on his way towards Spain. It was not an assembly of the rich and influential, such as princes have, but a loving crowd, such as friends provide that Paul expected. At the time, Rome was communicating with certain Spanish cities, and so, Spain was well known to the Romans: therefore, they might be helpful to Paul during his voyage there. It was not that he wanted them to accompany him part of the way, but instead he needed them, and their help, and their prayers, and their fellowship, and he counted upon them to supply those things, not only out of their respect for Paul, but out of respect for the souls of those poor Spaniards that Paul was going to preach to.
if first I be somewhat filled with your company.
This clause gives the second expectation that Paul had for the Roman Christians. What he expected of them was for him to be somewhat filled with their company. All Paul desired was their company and conversation. Paul was a man that had attained great knowledge and grace, and he was taller by head and shoulders than other Christians in these things, and yet he pleased himself with thoughts of good company; for as iron sharpens iron so does a man the countenance of his friend. He implies that he intended to stay with them for awhile, since he wanted to be filled with their company; not just look at them, and then leave: and yet he thinks their conversation is so pleasant that he would never have enough of it; but finally, he is only somewhat filled, since he thought he should leave them while he has a desire for more of their company. Christian society, when it is managed rightly and improved, is a heaven upon earth. The satisfaction we have in communion with the saints in this world is only partial; we are only somewhat filled. It is partial compared with our communion with Christ; that, and that only, will completely satisfy, that will fill the soul. It is partial compared with the communion we hope to have with the saints in the other world. When we shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, with all the saints, and nobody but saints, and saints made perfect, we shall have enough of that society, and be quite filled with that company.
Somewhat filled with your company—the word which has been translate filled, would be better rendered gratified; because, it signifies to be satisfied, to be gratified, and to enjoy. The apostle, although he did not have the honor of having planted the Church at Rome, yet expected much gratification from the visit which he intended to pay them
If first—if on my journey, or before I go into Spain.
Somewhat—in part. As though he could not be fully satisfied with their company, or could not hope to enjoy their society as fully and as long as he could desire. This is a very tender and delicate expression.
Filled—this is a strong expression, meaning to be satisfied, to enjoy. To be filled with a thing is to have great satisfaction and joy in it.
With your company—with you; meaning, in your society. The expression to be filled with one, in the sense of being gratified, is sometimes used by the classic writers.
25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Paul cannot immediately embark on his way to Rome for he must travel first to Jerusalem. He must deliver to the poor saints there an offering which the apostle had collected from the Christians in Macedonia and Achaia. This was not only an act of Christian love but a way of cementing the relationship between the Jewish and Gentile factions of the early church, since the Christians of Macedonia and Achaia was predominantly Gentile. The contribution (or sharing of their wealth) was a voluntary gesture on the part of the Gentile churches, yet it also recognized the moral debt they owed to the mother church which had first disseminated the gospel. This is the collection that we read about in 1 Corinthians 16:1[9] and 2 Corinthians 8 and 9.
As far as the Roman Christians are concerned, he gives them a good reason for why he could not come and see them now; it was because he had other business upon his hands, which required his presence; but first he must make a journey to Jerusalem. He was going to Jerusalem, as a messenger of the church with charity for the poor saints there. Observe what he says,
Now I go unto Jerusalem—From this and the two following verses we learn that the object of his journey to Jerusalem was, to bring them a contribution from the Gentile Christians of Macedonia and Achaia for the relief of the poor Jewish Christians at Jerusalem. His aim in this matter is very evident from 2 Corinthians 9:12, 13, where he says: "So two good things will happen—the needs of the Christians in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanksgiving to God. You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ" (The New Living Translation).
The apostle was hoping that this liberal contribution, sent by the Gentile Christians who had been converted by St. Paul's ministry, would win the affections of the Jewish Christians, who had been greatly prejudiced against the acceptance of the Gentiles into the Church, without being previously obliged to submit to the yoke of the law. He wished to establish a partnership between the converted Jews and Gentiles, being aware of its great importance to the spread of the Gospel; and his obtaining this contribution was one creditable device that he could use to accomplish this good end. And this reveals why he so earnestly requests the prayers of the Christians at Rome; that his service which he had for Jerusalem might be accepted by the saints.
To minister to the saints. To supply their necessities by bringing to them the contribution which the churches have made for them.
This clause gives the third expectation that Paul had for the Roman Christians. The Romans were whole, and they did not need a physician as much as the other poor places that were sick and dying. While men and women were dropping into eternity every day, and their precious souls perishing, it was no time for Paul to trifle. He would wait awhile before going to Rome, and use his time to introduce many to the gospel. He expected that the Roman Christians would understand his reason for delaying visiting them, because they were more mature in their faith.
26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
The districts of Macedonia (the chief inhabitants were the Philippians) and Achaia (the chief inhabitants were the Corinthians), stand for the churches in them. These two provinces comprise the whole of Greece. The believers in Macedonia and Achaia had gladly contributed to a fund to relieve the distress among the poor Christians who lived in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. This collection was completely voluntary on the part of the donors; but it was quite appropriate for them to give. After all, they had benefited spiritually by the coming of the gospel to them through Jewish believers. So it was not too much to expect that they would share material things with their Jewish brethren. There was evidently a large number of poor among the saints who lived in Macedonia and Achaia. They were poor, in part, due to the arrangement referred to in Acts 2:45: "And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need." The enjoying of all things in common among those of the early church should not be interpreted as communism. This was an early system of mutual ownership which is distinct from communism. Communism says, "what is yours, is mine." "Commonism" says, "what is mine is yours also." At the birth of the church, this system was absolutely necessary for many who came to know the Lord were renounced by society and disinherited by family. This system was temporary, and had its problems (see Acts 5:1-2[10]; 6:1[11]). It is a system which gave rise to laziness (II Thessalonians 3:7–10[12]). Macedonia and Achaia, had left an aftermath of poverty from following this system, which placed all goods and property in common; but, in any case, it could be, only a temporary measure. This verse plays an important part in enabling us to fix the date of this Epistle. It must have been written soon after 2 Corinthians, and just before Paul's visit to Jerusalem, mentioned in Acts 20:22[13]; that is, about the year A.D. 57.
For it hath pleased them
That is, they have done it cheerfully and voluntarily. Their liberality and cheerfulness is commended by the apostle in 2 Corinthians 8:1-6[14]. Paul had worked hard to obtain this collection, but still they did it freely (See 2 Corinthians 9:4-7[15]).
Of Macedonia.
That is, the Christians in Macedonia-those who had been Gentiles, and who had been converted to the Christian religion, Macedonia was a country of Greece, bounded north by Thrace, south by Thessaly, west by Epirus, and east by the Aegean Sea. It was an extensive region, and was the kingdom of Philip, and his son Alexander the Great. Its capital was Philippi, at which place Paul planted a church. A church was also established at Thessalonica, another city of that country.
And Achaia.
Achaia, in the largest sense, included all ancient Greece. Achaia Proper, however, was a province of Greece, embracing the western part of the Peloponnesus, of which Corinth was the capital. "And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat" ( Acts 18:12).
The poor saints,
The Christians who were in Judea were exposed to cruel trials. They were condemned by the Sanhedrim, opposed by the rulers, and persecuted by the people. See Acts 8:1, Acts 12:1[16], etc. Paul sought not only to ease their hardships by this contribution, but also to promote empathy between them and the Gentile Christians. And this circumstance would tend to enforce what he had been urging in chapters 14 and 15 concerning the obligation they have for having kind feelings between the Jewish and Gentile converts to Christianity. Nothing tends to eliminate prejudice, and to prevent unkind feelings toward others, than to find some purpose for doing something good for them, or to join them in doing good.
27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are.
Why were the Gentile believers such cheerful givers? The reason is found in the first part of the verse; "and their debtors they are." Alms[17] are called righteousness in Psalms 112:9: "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour."
Christians are stewards of what we have; we must use it where our great Master orders us to dispose of it (by His divine intervention, and by the teaching of the word): but here there was a special debt owed; the Gentiles were greatly indebted to the Jews, and were obligated to be very kind to them. Christ himself came from the stock of Israel, according to the flesh; out of the same stock came the prophets, and apostles, and the first preachers of the gospel. The Jews, having had the oracles of God committed to them, were the Christians' library-keepers—out of Zion went forth the law and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem; their political church-state was dissolved, and they were cut off, so that the Gentiles might be admitted in. Consequently, the Gentiles acquire the Jews spiritual things, and receive the gospel of salvation as if it were second-hand from the Jews. Therefore, they are duty-bound to minister unto them with carnal things: it is the least they can do—to minister to the Jews as unto God. A conscientious regard for God, shown by works of charity and almsgiving, makes them an acceptable service and sacrifice to God, with fruit abounding to a good account.
For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things,
spiritual things—That is, those blessings which primarily, in the providence of God, belonged to Israel, but which also relates to the Gospel. God used the Jews to bring to the Gentiles, knowledge of Him and of the Gospel of Christ. These were the spiritual things which they had received;
Their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
How did Paul involve himself in the feud between the Jewish Christians and the Gentile Christians? He could not make a personal contribution to the love offering because, as he explains; "silver and gold he had none." He lived off the kindness of his friends; and yet he ministered unto the saints—"But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints" (v. 25) by stirring up others to contribute to the offering intended to help the poor Judean Christians, receiving what was gathered, and then personally carrying it to Jerusalem. Many good works similar to this are left undone while waiting for one willing person to lead them, and to set the wheels in motion. Paul's involvement in this work is not to be construed as causing him to neglect his preaching-work, nor did Paul abandon the word of God, to serve tables; because, besides this, Paul had other matters to attend to during this journey, such as to visit and confirm the churches; this was indeed a part of the trust committed to him, in which he was anxious to prove himself faithful—" Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do" (Galatians 2:10). They wanted Paul and his fellow travelers to remember the poor.
Carnal things—Things pertaining to the flesh; that is, to this life. It is on this ground that the apostle puts the obligation to support the ministers of the gospel—"If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? (1 Corinthians 9:11). Paul, as their minister and teacher, taught them spiritual things. Was it any wonder then, that he would expect remuneration to sustain the body?
28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
When therefore I have performed this,
As soon as Paul had performed this mission, delivering the funds as promised, he would visit Rome on his way to Spain. He was confident that his visit to Rome would be accompanied by the fullness of the blessing of the gospel which Christ always pours out when God's word is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Paul was God's man, and as such he determined to do good in every way, and like his Master, the good was directed to the bodies as well as to the souls of people. Ministering to the saints is good work, and it is not below the greatest apostles. Jesus may have given the best example of this by washing the feet of His disciples. Paul had undertaken the task of transporting the collection for the poor Christians in Jerusalem, and therefore he resolves to go through with it, before he would take on any other work.
And have sealed to them this fruit,
He calls the alms fruit, since it is one of the fruits of righteousness; it sprang from a root of grace within the givers, and it fulfilled its purpose of benefitting and comforting the receivers. And his sealing it implies his great care of it, that what was given might be kept intact, and not embezzled, but disposed of according to the design of the givers. Paul was very anxious to prove himself faithful in the management of this matter: an excellent pattern for ministers to follow, that the ministry may in no way be blamed.
This wording of this verse reveals the sacredness in God's sight of ministering material assistance to the saints. The material help was the fruit of his spiritual ministry to the saints in Greece. But this spiritual blessing to Gentiles emanated in the first place from the Jewish nation. Hence, in meeting the needs of the saints in Jerusalem, the churches of the Gentiles were but bringing forth the fruits of them having shared with them in spiritual things.
Have sealed to them—That is, have secured it to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc., is to authenticate it, to make it sure. That is how it is used here. Paul was going himself to see that it was placed securely in their hands.
This fruit—This is a result of the liberality of the Gentile churches—the fruit which their benevolence had produced; the faith and love of the Gentile converts
I will come by you into Spain.
Once again, Paul returns to the thought of his arrival in Rome en route to Spain. He is convinced that his coming to them will be more than a blessing. It will be the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ (see Ephesians 3:8, 19 ). At the time he wrote this, he was unaware that when he finally arrived in Rome, he would be in chains. Even so, he arrived in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel. This is exhibited in the fact that Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians were all written from Rome during his first imprisonment there.
I will come—This was Paul's purpose, to take the Gospel to Spain, but it does not appear that he ever went. "Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company" (Romans 15:24).
29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
And I am sure that, when I come unto you,
I am sure—I know; expressing the fullest confidence, a confidence that was greatly confirmed by the success of his labors elsewhere. Earlier in the epistle, Paul spoke of his great desire to see these Roman brethren—"For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me" (Romans 1:11-12).
I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
The fullness of the blessing, means the abundant blessing; it expresses the sum of the favor shown by God to man in Christ. Paul was convinced that God, who had so richly crowned his labors in other places, would cause his visit to Rome to experience those abundant blessings which the gospel of Christ is tailored to produce. He had, in Romans 1:11, expressed his desire to visit the Roman Christians, so that he might impart unto them some spiritual gift, to the end that they might be confirmed.
The words, "of the Gospel", are omitted in almost every manuscript of importance. There is no doubt they should be omitted. The fullness of the blessing of Christ is really more than the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ. He hoped to come to them not only with the blessing of the Gospel, but endued with the gifts and graces of the Lord Jesus himself; since he was now a constant instrument, in the hand of God, to dispense both spiritual and material gifts among those who were converted to the Christian faith. The apostle was not mistaken in this confidence that he would visit Rome, although his visit to Rome was in very different circumstances from what he expected. (See Ac 28:16-31[19].)
Of the gospel of Christ—Every minister of the gospel should wish to go to where God leads him. This should be his ever-burning desire in preaching. Paul went to Rome; but he went in bonds; see Acts chapters 27 and 28. But though he went in this manner, he was permitted there to preach the gospel for at least two years; nor can we doubt that his ministry was attended with the anticipated success, (see Acts 28:30,31[20]). God may disappoint us in regard to the mode in which we intend to do good; but if we really desire it, he will enable us to do it in his own way. It may be better to preach the gospel in bonds than to be at liberty; it is better to do it even in a prison, than not at all. Bunyan wrote the Pilgrim's Progress to fill his time during twelve years' of cruel imprisonment. If he had been at liberty, he probably would not have written it at all. The great desire of his heart was accomplished, but a prison was the place in which to do it. Paul preached; but preached in chains.
Now, let's end this section by observing what Paul expected from God. First, he expected to come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. But as far as the Roman Christians are concerned, he had lower expectations. He had some doubts about them. He said, "I trust to be brought on my way, and to be filled with your company." Paul had learnt not to place too much confidence even in the best men. These very men eventually left him when he needed to use them (2 Tim. 4:16), "At my first answer, no man stood by me; none of the Christians at Rome." The Lord teaches us to be cautious when dealing with men. But concerning what he expected from God he speaks confidently. He was uncertain whether he should go to Rome or not, but the one thing he is certain of is that when he does come to Rome, he will come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. We cannot expect too little from man, nor too much from God. Now Paul expected that God would bring him to them, loaded with blessings, and that he would be an instrument of doing a great deal of good among them, and fill them with the blessings of the gospel. Again, Romans 1:11 states, "For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established." The blessing of the gospel of Christ is the best and most desirable blessing. When Paul would raise their expectation of something great and good in his coming, he directs them to hope for the blessings of the gospel; spiritual blessings, knowledge, and grace, and comfort. There is then a happy meeting between people and ministers, when they are both under the fulness of the blessing. The blessing of the gospel is the treasure which we have in earthen vessels. When ministers are fully prepared to give out, and people fully prepared to receive, this blessing, both are happy. Many have the gospel that have not the blessing of the gospel, and so they have it in vain. The gospel will not profit, unless God bless it to us; and it is our duty to wait upon him for that blessing, and for the fulness of it.
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[1](Romans 15:19) "Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ." Through the grace of God Paul has preached the gospel of God with mighty signs and wonders in a wide radius from Jerusalem through Macedonia to the area round about Illyricum, the Roman province bordering the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. What God has chosen to do through Paul gives him justification for writing to a church he has never visited.
[2](2 Timothy 1:3) "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day." What an encouragement to Timothy. Paul prayed for young Timothy daily. He prayed for Timothy for years. Much of Timothy's "success" in the ministry must be attributed to Paul's prayers for his son in the faith.
[3](Ephesians 1:16) "Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers." A vital part of Paul's ministry was his intercession for the saints. This was his constant and continual fixed habit.
[4](Acts 20:17) "And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church." Paul sent for the Ephesian elders, who hurried to meet him at Miletus during a layover in his ship's schedule. The church leaders or elders (Gr presbyteros) were the overseers (vs. 28, Gr episcopos) or guardians of the church and some became "bishops." It becomes obvious from Paul's interchangeable usage of the two terms that a bishop was also an elder. It is also clear that there was a multitude of elders in the church. It seems that early church custom was for one of the elders to eventually become the bishop or pastor of the church. This would parallel the modern situation in most evangelical churches which are led by a pastoral staff (elders) who in turn are led by the pastor himself (the bishop).
[5](Acts 15:3) "And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren."
[6](Acts 20:38) "Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
[7](1 Corinthians 16:6) "And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go." Paul's plans at this time are to spend the winter at Corinth. If the Lord permit. The apostle was always subject to the will of God above his own.
[8](2 Corinthians 1:16.) "Following the custom of ancient times, since Paul would be traveling immediately to Judaea from Corinth, it would be appropriate for the assembly to assist him financially."
[9](1 Corinthians 16:1) "Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye." The believers at Corinth were aware that the apostle was gathering funds for the Jerusalem church, and apparently they had written to inquire to what extent they could participate in this collection. I have given order suggests that this was not an optional matter for the Corinthian believers any more than it was for the churches of Galatia.
[10](Acts 5:1-2) "But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet." The problem here is not that they lied to Peter; actually they lied to the Holy Spirit in Peter. It cost them their lives.
[11](Acts 6:1) "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration." Both of these groups were Jews, the Grecians were Greek-speaking Jews and the Hebrews were Aramaic-speaking Jews. As is so frequently the case, a conflict arose over a minute concern. Some of the Grecian Jews felt their poor and widows were being neglected in favor of the more traditional Hebrew-speaking Jews.
[12](2 Thessalonians 3:7-10) "For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."
[13](Acts 20:22) "And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:"
[14](2 Corinthians 8:1-6) "Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also."
[15](2 Corinthians 9:4-7) "Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
[16](Acts 12:1) "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church."
[17](Alms) charitable donations: in former times, money or other assistance given to people in need of charity
[18](Ephesians 3:8, 19) "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; …And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." Paul's sense of unworthiness is progressive: (1) the least of the apostles (I Cor 15:9); (2) less than the least of all saints; and (3) chief of sinners (I Tim 1:15). Paul's high calling humbled him, and he never got over his own unworthiness. He is forever conscious of his sinfulness and never thinks of himself more highly than he ought to think (Rom 12:3).
The unsearchable riches of Christ. The contents of the message, the wealth beyond description which God provides for all men in the person and work of Christ. It is a vast and measureless resource, this love and grace of God. If Christ were not too big for our mental comprehension, He would be too little for our spiritual need.
And to know by experience the unknowable, the love of Christ in all its dimensions mentioned above. The love of Christ is knowledge-transcending. That ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Filled with His presence and power, the fullness which God imparts.
[19](Acts 28:16-31) "For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears."
[20]Acts 28:30-31) "And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him."


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Only the children of immigrants in the U.S. can understand that it is ok to get beaten by your parents once in a while without it qualifying as child abuse. Sharing stories in the schoolyard also proved that large pockets of black children can also relate since their parents believe less in the power of 'time-outs' than their whiter counterparts. The key to avoiding child protective services is to keep it indoors.
Damage control about the rumors of slap-happy immigrant parents can usually be quelled by accusing nosy neighbors of racism. I mean, seriously, immigrant kids are rarely beaten up, and if they are then that is a serious problem, but a slap on the face or a beating with a spaghetti sauce covered spatula (my mother did this once) is the stuff great soap operas are made of. The only difference is the American culture reserves slapping for women to women or women to man scenarios, where immigrant parents will slap anything that annoys them.
You Know You're in Trouble When…
So, on a late summer evening as a tween, as I stood on my street corner in my predominantly white suburban neighborhood and saw my father fast walking towards me with fury in his eyes, I knew the scene would not end well.
I considered making a run for it. Not for my own sake, of course, and not because I was scared of the public humiliation my father was about to bestow up me; I wanted to run to protect him! With an ignorance of the societal role of Child Protective Services, I knew he was about to do something that could possibly relieve him, and my mother, of their rights as parents. Thinking about it now, perhaps that was his aim.
In either case, if immigrant parents stopped to ask questions before assuming the worst about their seemingly socially retarded children, perhaps there would be a few less hand-printed red faces in the third world.
Minutes earlier, my father had watched his 12-year-old daughter hop out of the passenger seat of a big black truck around a corner hidden from the house. By an unidentifiable man. Who was in his 40's. And I was in the car alone with him.
Hours earlier, my parents commissioned a neighborhood-wide search party which included the derelict drunk couple across the street to look for me, their daughter, who had been missing since morning.
Just Gimme A Minute to Explain…
I know the circumstances look bad. If I stopped the story here, perhaps you, like my father, would agree that I deserved what came to me.
I knew there was no point explaining anything to him at that point since he already had a bad case of the crazy eye. I, genetically encoded with the Lebanese gene of denial thought to myself, ok, there is no way he would beat me in the street, he's just going to scare me a little and this can all be settled as soon as we get…BOOM, suddenly, his enormous bear-like hands cupped my head and knocked me to the floor. Upon seeing my pathetic form lying on the ground, he kicked my legs to get up just as my mother was pleading with us to take it inside. I might have agreed that it was good advice had he not commenced my ass-whooping outside. Now the neighbors were left to their imaginations for what happened next. I mean, in their mind, I was being tortured in a way Arab men know how (they're trained from an early age in the art of torture, right?). In reality I just got a ferociously angry rant followed by a long stare with flared nostrils, a few shoves about what the hell I was doing in a strange man's car, and of course, a slap or two.
I was not, as I assume my father assumed, remaking a real-life version of Lolita. As you may know from my previous blog post, I had a hard time making friends in the early years in America, so when a girl named Billie-Sue started coming around, I ignored her Riff Raff aesthetic and befriended her until my parents forbade me from doing so. I mean, it's not her fault that she lives in the weirdo house on the block with her negligent father who rents out the extra rooms in the house for beer money. It's not her fault that she was literally covered in fleas from taking in all the stray cats in the neighborhood. Ok, well maybe that is her fault, but she was just looking for love in all the wrong places!
I rejected my parents' ban on her and ended up hanging out at her friend's house until I realized I had been gone all day and needed, urgently, to go home. Since her friends' house was a bit far away from mine, her father offered to drop me off, and I, in my infinite wisdom, told him to drop me off on the corner so my parents would not talk to him and find out I was hanging with Billie-Sue.
No Further Comments at This Time…
After the Slapgate scandal, I avoided going outside for a couple of days, mostly because I was too young to wear make-up and my face was still a little rouge. On my first day out, I was asked by not one, but three parents in the neighborhood if there was anything I wanted to 'talk' about. Yeah, as a matter of fact there is. Does anyone know how to make friends that don't smell weird in this god-forsaken place??
The selection and preparation (and consumption) of food is an effort I take seriously. Making and sharing good food is a wonderful part of life.
After growing up in California for most of my life, living in Lebanon for the past few years changed my relationship to food markets. Hole in the wall fruit & vegetable shops, corner butchers and family-owned neighborhood mini-marts are pr... [more]
It's easy to feel like the world is turning into a cold and terrible place. Just a quick look what's happening in the Middle East is enough to dim even the brightest heart.
Since Fall 2012, Lebanon's beautifully designed The Outpost magazine has been on a mission to incite a socio-cultural renaissance in the Middle East through the exploration of the possibilities of c... [more]
So, hating on Israel just makes you an anti-anti-semite?
We all remember the bitter Arab/Israeli wars. The record battles, the name-calling. First Israel tried to take hummus. Then it was tabbouleh, shawarmah and baklava. But was it all a cover up for the most controversial thing they took? Anti-semitism.
The fact is, Palestinians are semites! So, what... [more]
Featuring Beirut's Motorcycle Gang, The Aref Naja Crew!
Does this tiny love story reveal the true nature of men and women in relationships?
[SPOILER ALERT: watch video first!]
Norway's most popular publication, VG, published a short documentary featuring the tumultuous tale of kindergarteners in love. At the most basic level it's super cute, but the story unravels to reveal the sad and awkward reality of male-female views on dating, no matter the age.
The story opens in the Spring with four-year-o... [more]
Watch them in concert this Saturday
…and don't forget your life jacket!
Ich was going to become famous by solving a world problem! But which one? Clooney's got Darfur, Sting's got the Amazon, and Bono's got AIDS! Luckily, there was still one shithole left to fix: the Middle Earth. – Brüno
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Filed under: Cooking/Food | Tags: appetizer, cheap eats, mushroom, Vegetarian
I am on a roll with playing with recipes and actually having success with their turnouts (at least I think so).
My weekly routine of surfing my favorite food blogs (see links on left side of screen) always gives me dinner ideas. This week, I came across a simple, not to mention economical (two days after sending in a hefty sum to my impoverished government, this is another winner of cheap eats), recipe of marinated mushrooms at the wonderfully delicious running with tweezers. It looked perfect for my busy week. Looking closer at the recipe, her version was inspired by Tyler Florence's recipe, also one of my favored chefs.
Running with tweezers' version added red wine vinegar. I added a few more ingredients to the original recipe to get a deeper flavor.
Note: I don't measure anything, so my portions are guesstimates.
Marinated Mushrooms
1 basket white mushrooms,quartered
1/4 of a large onion,chopped
3 swirls of olive oil around the pan (I actually used
Bitton brand Rosemary, Vanilla & Thyme Oil)
1 tsp butter
1 large clove garlic,minced
5 mini sweet peppers (red & yellow), chopped
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
zest of 1 lemon
2 swirls of balsamic vinegar
1 swirl of Worcestershire sauce
1 swirl of marsala cooking wine
pinch of sugar
pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil for dressing
Add olive oil (mine was the flavored oil) and butter to a large
skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sweet peppers and cook
them for about 5 minutes, or until brown and tender.
Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes.
Stir in balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, marsala wine,
thyme, and sugar until mixture cooks down and the
alcohol evaporates.Remove mixture from heat. Zest lemon over
mixture and pour over the remaining olive oil.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl
and allow to cool. Serve at room temperature.
I followed her suggestion to serve it over a good slice of toasted bread and smeared goat cheese over it. But instead of goat cheese, I have a fantastic mild flavored sheep's milk cheese I bought at Costco. It added a lot of sweetness and creaminess to the mushrooms. And I bet this dish would be great over couscous as well. Try it!
Filed under: Cooking/Food | Tags: amy, brussels sprouts, soup, Vegetarian
You know how Post-It was an accidental invention and that some of the best creations in history were results of trials and mishaps? My dinner tonight was almost that, except I dare not call it the best in history. Perhaps it is the best in my soup-making history.
The dinner choices on this cool, tranquil Sunday night were either Indian or Italian–frozen dinners which fill my freezer. Hidden behind the prepared frosty goodness were veggies–spinach, corn, peas. Suddenly, vegetable soup sounded perfect. The only fresh vegetable I had on hand was my recent new favorite, brussels sprouts. No, I didn't grow up with my parents forcing me to eat the vociferous green, so I never developed an aversion to it. In fact, after reading about its bounty health benefits, and seeing them handsomely displayed at Whole Foods, I had to try them.
I chopped up some onions and garlic, threw the brussels sprouts, frozen corn, spinach, and peas into a pot and started sauteeing, not knowing what to do next. Then I found a bottle of Bitton brand Rosemary, Thyme, & Vanilla Oil that my dear friend Amy, whose effortless but delectable soups I often crave (and whose spice cabinet is inspiring!), gave me recently. The label on the bottle said that it'll be an excellent soup so in the pot it went. I opened up my measly spice drawer and randomly picked out some dried thyme, coriander, and black pepper (a must for me) to go into the soup.
As the soup simmered away, all the frozen vegetables began to liquefy except for the thewy brussels sprouts. Even for me who likes brussel sprouts, the soups was not looking particularly appetizing. Some visual changes had to be done. In went the hand held blender.
The soup turned out to be excellent! I had a nice soup, bread, prosciutto and cheese dinner with my roommate. It's an accidental success that needs some tweaking and improving.
Brussels Sprouts Veggie Soup
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 medium size onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 cup frozen spinach
5 heads of brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved
2 tbs. olive oil
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbs Bitton Rosemary, Thyme & Vanilla Oil
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups vegetable broth (or double chicken broth)
salt & pepper to taste
Saute onions and garlic in olive oil on medium low heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add in brussels sprouts for a couple of minutes, then add in spinach, corn, and peas. Season with coriander, thyme, and flavored oil. Add in broth, turn heat on high. Once soup comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer for 7 minutes until vegetables are soft. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat off, use hand held blender to puree soup, or ladle soup mixture into conventional blender in batches. Be careful of hot liquids.
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Pose : <K&S> Bloom Male pose 2
So i'm sitting here wondering about what to type here. I'm naturally over thinking because of the little weirdo that I am, and the only thing I keep thinking is "Hey, you're Man-Pickle. Talk about boobs!"
I'm not quite sure that's appropriate. >.>
For today I'm going to stick to the items I'm showing. And let's begin at the hair, because DUDE. Look at my effing HAIR!!!
I squealed rather loudly and in a very un-masculine way when I accidentally fell upon this hair from Speakeasy. Turns out the entire store has been re-done. It looks so good! It's also been separated into specific areas, so you can find poses, shapes, hair & tattoo's a whole bunch easier now.
The hairbase comes with the hair, and yup! Love that too!
Complex has been bashing items out left right and centre. There's no doubt the guy is working his butt off at the moment, bringing out new items in new events. As a fairly new brand he's definitely one to watch. Not only does his mesh fit perfectly, but the styling is 100% on point for anything urban.
Obviously, one of my go-to stores for sneakers right now is Versov, and these don't disappoint. Man-Pickle is wearing the gold version because he's kinda a baller on the down low, the kind of dude to give that hot chick a grin and make her entire world stop for a moment, before jogging to catch the next bus, cus yanno, he's a baller, but keeps it real.
All of the things :
Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body
Skin : STRAY DOG - JASON
Head : CATWA HEAD Stanley
Eyes : LOTUS. Lovely Eyes @ The Chapter Four
Freckles : Bossie. freckles
Beard & Beardbase : Unorthodox Remix Facial Hair @ TMD
Hair & Hairbase : { Speakeasy } Rav Hair
Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Drop Ear
Necklace : Nova - Nail Necklace
Sneakers : [ VERSOV ] AMYOV_GOLD @ TMD


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PIR 11415 Larry Akers Butler Park Boundaries
In this April, 2011 email to the Mayor's Office, Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza invents a new interpretation of the boundaries of the Town Lake Park Community Events Center Venue Project. Throughout the years during which the venue project was created, master planned in an extensive public process, and initially developed, the venue was promoted as including not only Butler Park but all of Auditorium Shores. The Master Plan for the venue made this explicit, as did the 1999 financial plan submitted by Assistant City Manager Jim Smith, both of which were formally adopted by City Council. Twelve years later, Garza insists the venue does not include either Auditorium Shores or the portion of Butler Park west of the former alignment of Dawson Drive. This puts the City afoul of state law regarding venue projects, which allows venue-related revenues (the car rental tax passed by voters to fund the Palmer Events Center and park) to be spent only within the boundaries of the venues. Garza neglects that significant venue funding financed the western portion of Butler Park. He incorrectly asserts that "We have never spent car rental tax for benefit north of Riverside", neglecting that not only was it built on Auditorium Shores, but it was sized to a capacity to irrigate all of Auditorium Shores in addition to Butler. Moreover, the rental tax-funded Master Plan itself expended significant funds on its Auditorium Shores components.


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The Employment Team
NB Employment Language Training (NBELT). For further information on NBELT contact Donna at 452-0656,
NBELT is funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada, NB Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour (DPETL) and co-funded through the NB Multicultural Council (NBMC).
Business English for Newcomers (BEN). For further information on BEN contact Donna at 452-0656,
Business Englsih for Newcomers class is funded by the NB Popoulation Growth Division.
Your Employment Counselor will help you:
- • Identify your long term and short term career goals
• Find out how to get your qualifications assessed and recognized
• Make a realistic action plan
• Arrange referrals to other useful organizations
• Develop a resume and cover letter
• Access information about educational opportunities
• Network with potential employers
• Link with various wage subsidy programs designed to break down barriers you might face when entering the workforce
Newcomers who use these services must be committed to playing an active role in reaching their employment goals. In order to benefit from the program, newcomers should treat the Employment Counselor like an employer contact. This means:
- • showing up on-time for scheduled appointments
• being open to feedback
• doing follow-up work that has been mutually agreed upon with the counselor
All Newcomers to the Fredericton Region. The definition of Newcomer includes permanent resident. You can access our services if you are:
- • legally entitled to work in Canada or are in the process of accessing a Canadian working permit
• unemployed and looking for full-time employment.
• Or interested in returning to educational upgrading.


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The University of Texas San Antonio has opened a new engineering and technology library that boasts a collection of over 420,000 book titles -- and not a one of them in print. The new UTSA library is one of the first in the nation to go "bookless" (that is, e-books only), continuing a trend that made similar news last spring when the Stanford University's engineering library announced it would be doing away with its print book collections. From the press release:
UTSA's electronic library is catching on quickly with students, who are finding that the library staff is more available to assist them now that they don't have to circulate and reshelf books. Publications that students want to read also are more accessible because the online format allows many students to simultaneously access the same volume.Read the full release here.


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When you have figured out your 'why' in life, you must then decide on what you want to do, be and have. How do you want your life to look like? Will what you are doing right now get you to the life that you deserve? If you continue what you are doing for the READ MORE
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Dogs defeat Dee seniors
Jerilderie's senior netball teams struggled against Strathmerton on Saturday.
The A grade Demons played a strong game from one end of the court to the other this week, but just could not get ahead, going down 62 to 42.
The defensive end worked well against tall shooters but couldn't contain the Dogs.
Wunnamurra best on court went to Kiara Keating, playing a strong game that is replicated every week.
SD Landscaping award went to Tanya Rorato for her great moving through the attacking end and accurate shooting.
Colony Inn award went to Elise Watson playing another great game and applying pressure through the whole game, and Jerilderie Sports Club award went to Kendall Purcell for a strong game in goal defence.
The Jerilderie Hotel award went to Rhiannon Roe, who is going from strength to strength every week.
Despite their best efforts, Jerilderie's B grade also fell to a strong Strathmerton side, 64 to 39.
The Dees played relatively consistently, attempting to read the play to convert the turnovers.
Slight changes in the centre court challenged Jerilderie's players to change their thinking however the moves proved successful.
Awards went to Brooke Mitchell (Bonshaw), Issy Catena (Barlow Ag), Millie Stonnill (Colony Inn), Heidi Bryce (Jerilderie Sports Club) and Sara Smith (Jerilderie Hotel).
It was an unfortunate loss for C grade, going down by five goals, 39 to 34.
The Dees got off to a great start in the first quarter, moving the ball well through the mid court and into the goal ring.
But a change to Strathy's defence in the second quarter proved effective at shutting down the Demons' goal circle and making it hard to get the ball in to the shooters.
Tanya Lovehill and Carina Rorato combined well in the defensive end and did their best to keep Jerilderie in the game.
Awards went to Carina Rorato (Lawton Ag Spraying), Lovehill (JNC Award), Jess Wilson (Colony Inn) and Loretta Walker (Jerilderie Sports Club).
The Under 17s had a slow start but found their feet in the second half to run away with a 42 to 39 win.
The final quarter showed the girls' true strength and team values.
Lawton Earthworks best on court went to Olivia Mauger, showing great selfdetermination and persistence in her game.
Phoebe Aitken took the Magic Scissors award, not only playing a strong game, but supporting the team throughout the match.
Colony Inn award went to Skye Nash, who played a game that took patience, persistence and skill.
Jerilderie's U13s started strong from the first whistle in their 28 to 14 win over Strathmerton.
The Demons found space in the mid-court through Lucy, Mia and Harmony, and passes into Sophie were spot on. Brigit's confidence to take the long shot was fantastic to see.
Defence was solid all across the court with all the girls doing their best to stay in front of their players which forced many turnovers.
Awards went to Brigit Hamilton (Pine Rise Pumps), Emma Hamilton (Colony Inn) and Tamzin Bell (Jerilderie Newsagency).
A fairly even game between Strathy and Jerilderie in the U-11s on Saturday.
Passing choices often led to turnovers but the girls worked hard to try and win the ball back.
Attack was tremendous by the Demons with all the girls trying hard to get in front of their players and running into open space.
Awards went to Georgia Belling (MAKATAK), Abbey A'Vard (Colony Inn), and Miley Conn (Jerilderie Bakery).
Jerilderie defender Alex Patu puts pressure on her opponent in the Under 13s.


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Interior Design Nepal (IDN) is going to organise the first-ever 3D interior design render competition that encourages new ideas and techniques of design in Nepal. Any interior designer, interior architect or architect may submit their inbuilt design project(s) or newly design project no later than July 17.
The winners will be provided with cash prize of Rs 50,000 for each category i.e. selected by jury members and 'Public Choice Award', along with one-year subscription of Spaces Magazine. The winning design, selected by the jury members, will be submitted to 'The Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards 2018' which is being organised by International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Chicago, USA.
Interested designers can download the form from July 2, 2018 till July 10, 2018 and submit their designs no later than July 17. For further information, please call 9801235506 or visit the website www.interiordesignnepal.com.