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On Wednesday night (3rd), The Magic Gang stopped off at Liverpool half-way through a big nationwide tour in support of their self-titled debut album. The Brighton boys' Liverpool date saw them headline the O2 Academy with both Sports Team and The Orielles opening.
London-based indie six-piece Sports Team were first up. They played an impressive set of their energetic tunes with quirky lyrics including 'Kutcher' and 'Margate'. The band, who met while studying at Cambridge University, are hot property at the moment. The Guardian named them as the one of a number of British bands leading an 'indie revival' earlier this year, and they headlined the BBC Introducing stage and Reading and Leeds Festivals in August.
The second support act of the night, The Orielles, were next to play. At a glance of the set list, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a short one, but the majority of the Halifax band's repertoire surpasses the 5 minute mark. Melodic indie pop blends into all-out shoegaze and jamming sessions. The trio gave Sports Team a run for their money with their energy on stage and almost equally random lyrical content.
The largest room of Liverpool's O2 Academy had been almost full to the brim long before The Magic Gang took to the stage. By the time they did, the anticipation that had built resulted in a lovely shower of warm beer for the poor loyal fans who had got there early to save their spot at the barrier.
2015 single 'Alright' was the opener. It clearly went down well, with a huge circle pit forming at the opening chords. Unfortunately, (in my opinion anyway) it was one of only a few songs from the back catalogue that made an appearance on the set list, which was dominated by tracks from the album.
The mosh pits were relentless throughout. In terms of energy anyway – it was actually the tamest mosh pit I've ever witnessed for one of that size. Although, it was a young crowd so I'll let them off.
There were a couple of calmer moments such as 'Take Care' where bassist Angus took the lead on vocals and swapped his bass for a keyboard. Guitarist Kristian also took the lead on another stripped back track: 'I'll Show You'.
The Magic Gang are a very rare breed in the indie genre in that they can have three different band members take lead vocals on a song and deliver genuinely impressive harmonies. Sure, most bassists can do backing vocals but not many will sit at a keyboard in the middle of a spotlight and sing a sad song about a rough break-up.
Thanking the Liverpool crowd, frontman Jack announced they had 3 songs left to play. With that, they played 'Your Love', 'How Can I Compete' and 'Getting Along' and swiftly disappeared.
The chants of 'one more song' didn't take long to begin. I already knew the encore was going to happen as two extra songs had been listed on every set list for the first half of the door. It seemed everyone else was in the know too as there was absolutely no sign of movement towards the exit. Even the most excitable members of the audience seemed to grow impatient of waiting and the famous Jeremy Corbyn chant broke out – a popular one on Merseyside.
Soon, sure enough, the guitars were being plugged back in and The Magic Gang were back on stage with cold beer in hand. I think I've made my opinion on encores clear enough but that's a debate for another time.
The slow and serene 'Life Without You' flew straight into the slightly more chirpy 'All That I Want Is You' – another pre-2015 track that I'd been crying out for. The young crowd used every last bit of their remaining energy (and sweat) in the last chorus and more than a few ended up on the hard floor amongst the crushed plastic cups and sticky Doc Martens.
My love for The Magic Gang of 2015 stems from fond memories of a gig at Studio 2 on Parr Street where the boys played to 40-odd people including the one and only Blossoms who had just got done recording their debut album.
Despite my complaints about the set list, I can appreciate that this tour was to promote The Magic Gang's recent album and a lot of fans there would have came for the album material. The Magic Gang's individual musical ability is impressive and their knack of writing great indie pop songs and transferring them to a live setting so effortlessly is perhaps even more impressive.
All This Way
Only Waiting
I'll Show You
Take Care
Oh, Saki
Your Love
How Can I Compete
Getting Along
Life Without You
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Union membership up, density down
THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, Innovation and Skills' (BIS) latest Trade Union Membership Statistical Bulletin, which tracks union membership, and density across the UK does not make easy reading. The figures for 2015 show a mixed picture with a welcome increase of 36,000 members between 2014 and 2015 – but given the growth in total number of people in employment, union density has fallen slightly to 24.7%.
Membership in the private sector increased for the fifth successive year but overall union density declined to 13.9%. Public sector union density increased slightly to 54.8%. The report shows that 43% of employees are employed in a workplace where a trade union is present – providing opportunities for unions to mount 'in-fill' or '100%' organising campaigns.
The long-term trend of a decline in male union membership continues, while women workers are once again more likely to be union members. The proportion of men in unions is 21.7% compared to 27.7% for women. Worryingly union members are increasingly older workers. The proportion aged above 50 has increased but union membership among workers aged between 16 and 24 is still very low at 5%. Workers in the professions are more likely to be union members with education and health workers among the highest levels of membership.
Manufacturing, once the heartland of union membership in the UK, is around 18%. Middle income earners are more likely to be trade union members and workers in full time, permanent work are more likely to be union members.
The report shows that workers with a disability are more likely to be trade union members as are workers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Workers in the northern regions of England are more likely to be trade union members. It is still the case that workers in larger companies are more likely to have pay and conditions negotiated via collective bargaining but, for the first time in four years, the union wage gap decreased. In the public sector it was down from 21.6% in 2014 to 16.1% in 2015 and in the private sector down from 8.2% to 7.7%.
The report shows there is there is still a 'trade union premium'. The continuing cuts in the public services and the decline in large scale manufacturing continues to affect union membership, as does the growth in precarious work – agency work, zero hours and self employment. As the digital disruption of the economy grows with new forms of work, including 'gig' working and the Uberisation of employment, this will add to the pressure on unions to find new ways of organising and representing workers.
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I've never had a dog, but I imagine "Terminator Genisys" is like having to put your dog down. You either don't watch it because you don't want to see what was once a great franchise brought to ruin, or you watch it because you're trying to support it when it needs to take the long rest! It seems you can't teach an old dog new tricks with this one.
The film starts with Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) on the crux of going back in time to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), the mother of John Connor (Jason Clarke), from being killed by the machines. When he goes back to 1984, nothing is as it should be. At least, it's not how it should be in our minds if you know the "Terminator" cannon. Sarah is already the militant leader from "Judgment Day" because Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator has been with her since she was a little girl. Kyle, the man who was supposed to have the answers for Sarah, is now the fish out of water trying to catch up.
As the film unfolds, the issue becomes the fact that there are so many wrinkles in time that it's hard to tell what's going on, but more importantly why! Why did Judgment Day get moved back from 1997 to 2017? Why is Skynet playing a game of cat and mouse through time? Why is Arnold fighting the T-800 version of himself? If you ask me, it's just to make another terminator film.
The film has a few cool special FX, and introduces a new terminator that seems indestructible. Yet all of its FX and even Arnold fighting his younger self (which is kind of cool) can not mask over (no pun intended) the poor script. The film becomes more of a butterfly effect, that is difficult to keep up with the longer it goes on. When you throw in the lackluster performances by its leads, you have a movie that you will check your watch multiple times throughout.
I'd go as far as to say this film didn't need to be made. The terminator ride hasn't been a good one since "Judgement Day". Sometimes you have to just let an old dog go. In the case of cinema, it's possible to have a franchise pick back up but it takes writing from the heart and not for a check. Unfortunately, it feels like this was put together for the latter reason. "Geniysys" should have searched its genesis and took notes.
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text: Gold futures closed back above $327 an ounce Thursday -- their highest level in nearly a week Prices, however, closed with only a modest gain over the level they were at a week ago. June gold closed at $327.60 an ounce, up $1.30. The contract closed at $327.30 last Thursday. Metals shares are up for a third-straight session. The Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index XAU, -1.05% is up modestly by 0.2 percent at 67.33. Index component Placer Dome Gold PDG, -0.61% is up 11 cents at $10.04 and Agnico-Eagle Mines stock AEM, -0.17% is up 18 cents at $10.74.


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Unfortunately I'll still be down South working on Cynthia's book and can't make this event. However, if I were back in New York, I'd definitely make a point of stopping by. This looks like a lot of fun!
Check out the press release below:
DIY Salon 2 with the Church of Craft
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
$10 ($7 members)
Advanced tickets on sale September 24, 2008
Join MAD and the Church of Craft for a night of hands-on art making, music, food, and drink in celebration of the Museum's current exhibition Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary. Local do-it-yourself artists will demonstrate their personal skills and help guide you in creating your own projects. Techniques will range from weaving with unconventional materials to making yarn out of old sweaters, among other contemporary twists on classic crafts. In addition to do-it-yourself workshops, the NIY Salon will include hand-decorated snacks, craft beer, and a live DJ. Guided tours of Second Lives will be available. Over 200 people did-it-themselves at this event last year, so don't miss out this time around!
The Church of Craft is a non-denominational organization that promotes a connection to humanity, a love of life and proactive spiritual practice through the art of creating.
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Jaymi Naciri writing for Realty Times offers her solution for the down payment dilemma.
Strapped for cash and desperate to buy a home? We hear ya. While today's homeownership rate is trending back up after reaching its lowest level since 1965 last year, there are still thousands upon thousands of people who would love to become homeowners but who are stymied by the lack of a down payment.
Yes, loans you can get through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) require as little as 3.5% down, and some other loans out there drop that minimum down payment even lower. But rents that just continue to rise across the country can keep cash-strapped folks from being able to get together the savings required to get in the door – literally.
Rent-to-own company Home Partners of America may have an answer. Yes, rent-to-own.
Before you scrunch up your face at the idea of something that sounds too good to be true or something that brings back memories of "old school" arrangements that could prove costly for potential buyers in more ways than one, it's important to know that there are some key differences here. What Home Partners is offering is unique, with features that benefit the renter/buyer. That's not necessarily so with some other rent-to-own options like owner-occupied homes and companies who buy distressed homes through bulk foreclosures with the intent to rent them out and potentially sell them to tenants. Some of these other options have resulted in tenants who are locked into contracts that require them to pay hefty upfront deposits – deposits that could sometimes approach what they would need for a down payment in some areas!
"Rent-to-own companies have a poor reputation in the housing industry for taking nonrefundable deposits from tenants who clearly won't ever be able to qualify for a mortgage or afford a home," said Realtor.com. "Home Partners doesn't take a nonrefundable deposit, so if the home's value declines or they decide not to buy for any other reason renters can simply walk away."
The rent-to-own program through Home Partners keys in on desirable locations, making the idea more viable from both a financial and desirability standpoint. Instead of searching for a needle-in-a-haystack home for rent with the option to buy, "Home Partners of America works with prospective homebuyers… to identify and purchase properties that the consumers select, but can't buy themselves," according to Moody's, said HousingWire.
"The prospective homeowner chooses a property that he would like to eventually buy, and if the property fits HPA's criteria and the tenant qualifies, HPA buys the property and the tenant enters into a lease and Right to Purchase Agreement that allows the tenant to buy the property at a pre-determined price during the term of the lease, which is typically between three to five years. The purchase price typically increases by 3.5-5% per year throughout the term of the lease."
Additionally, this mortgage product "applies some of the appreciation in their home's value during the time they have lived there toward reducing the down payment," said Realtor.com. "In areas with even modest home-price appreciation, that could reduce the down payment requirement to almost nothing. If the home fails to appreciate or if the tenant opts not to purchase, they can simply walk away."
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Many Working Professional MBA students, given their average age range and typical experience, may also be contemplating starting (or expanding) a family. Texas McCombs has an official Parental Accommodation Policy in order to support your family choices during your MBA, whether that means a pregnancy (you or a partner), adoption, or other specific family circumstance requiring leave.
We recently chatted with Natalie Tyrrell, Texas McCombs Evening MBA 2019, about her experience becoming a new mom while being in business school. She navigated this transition within our parental accommodation policy and hopes her experience can help future students face this challenge. Natalie is originally from St. Louis, MO and in addition to school and family, she currently works as a Director of Talent Development for a school district. She had her daughter, Edith Marie Tyrrell, in October 2018. Congrats, Natalie!
In Natalie's Own Words
"I am a working professional student who commutes to class from San Antonio twice a week. It would not have been feasible for me to go to class and stay in the program for the first 6 weeks or so after baby if it had not been for the parental leave policy the program offered. I was able to access video recordings of classes and complete some assignments at my own pace (of course while also staying in tight communication with the professors). Once I returned back to class, I leaned on the program office, my study group and other parents in the program to help me orient myself back into the balance of school and work– but now with a baby too. It has definitely been a challenge! I have gotten much better at asking for help and learning how to become better at prioritizing my time. I could not have accomplished this transition without the support of the MBA community."
The Challenge of Finding Time
"Finding time to study and complete assignments was my biggest challenge. At first, I was trying to work on homework whenever I had a free moment. When I took a step back, I realized that longer stretches of work time actually worked better and caused less anxiety than squeezing things in. This has allowed me to enjoy the time I have at home with my family and be more in the moment. My husband and I have had to figure out our schedules for sharing the primary caregiver role. I could not do it without his support.
I am 100% happy with my personal decision to continue with the program while becoming a new parent. However, it definitely means making sacrifices and relying heavily on my partner to pick up some of my slack, especially around final exam time."
Natalie's Advice to Future MBA Parents
"Do not let being a parent and a student (and working professional) deter you from considering following your MBA dreams. Just know what you are signing up for– a few years of hard work, long hours, and some sacrifices. If you go in with your eyes open, I think you are more likely to be successful. Oh, and don't be afraid to ask for help and a little bit of grace when you need it!"
We encourage you to review our Parental Accommodation Policy for details on the kind of accommodations it can provide. When you enter a working professional MBA program, we understand that family support is a key element. Please let us know if you have any questions or need further info.


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OCCH Staff Spotlight
OCCH Welcomes Jimmy McCune - Development Analyst, Acquisitions
Jimmy McCune joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in December of 2015 as a Development Analyst. He provides technical consulting for real estate developers using the LIHTC program to produce and preserve affordable housing. In addition, he generates applications for affordable housing funds from a number of state and federal sources, performs spreadsheet modeling and underwriting, and designs proposal packages for various internal committees. Also, he monitors due diligence material for equity closings. Prior to joining OCCH, Jimmy worked at Novogradac & Company where he assisted in writing market feasibility studies and appraisals for affordable housing developments. Prior to working at Novogradac & Company, he worked as an intern at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) in the office of Planning Preservation and Development where he provided housing planning and policy research. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from West Virginia University, as well as a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University.
Kelan Craig Promoted within OHFA
OCCH congratulates Kelan Craig, the new Director of Planning, Preservation and Development (PP&D) at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA). Kelan is leading administration of the state's low-income housing tax credit program, multifamily lending program and several gap financing programs. Prior to joining OHFA as Business and Project Administration Manager, he served as a Compliance Specialist for housing and community development programs at the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA). Kelan also served as Housing Preservation Coordinator at COHHIO, undertaking housing preservation program planning, implementation and evaluation as part of the Ohio Preservation Compact, a joint effort between the OHFA, the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) and COHHIO to preserve thousands of affordable housing units across the state. Before moving to Columbus, Kelan worked as a housing specialist at Freedom House, a homeless veteran's shelter in Portage County, Ohio and for the Portage County Regional Planning Commission. He completed two years of AmeriCorps service working closely with individuals served by the Portage County Board of MRDD. Kelan earned a dual degree in Political Science and Economics from Kent State University and also holds Masters Degrees from Ohio State University in City and Regional Planning and Public Policy and Management. He is also on the Board of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation and is a Disaster Services volunteer with the American Red Cross of Central Ohio. Congratulations Kelan!
Vogt Strategic Insights Promotes Vice Presidents to Partners
OCCH is pleased to recognize the promotions of Andrew Mazak and Nathan Young to Partners on the executive team at Vogt Strategic Insights, a local real estate research firm in Columbus, Ohio. Congratulations to these outstanding partners!
Andrew W. Mazak has more than 13 years of experience in the real estate market research field. He has personally written more than 1,200 market feasibility studies in numerous markets throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. These studies include the analysis of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, market-rate and government-subsidized apartments, student housing developments, farmworker housing projects, condominium communities, single-family subdivisions and senior-living developments, as well as overall community, city, county and statewide housing needs assessments. Mr. Mazak has a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Nathan Young has more than a decade of experience in the real estate profession. He has conducted field research and written market studies in hundreds of rural and urban markets throughout the United States. Mr. Young's real estate experience includes analysis of apartment (subsidized, Tax Credit and market-rate), senior housing (i.e. nursing homes, assisted living, etc.), student housing, condominium, retail, office, self-storage facilities and repositioning of assets to optimize feasibility. Mr. Young has experience in working with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and has attended FHA LEAN program training. Mr. Young has a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.


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Invention Of The Week? Coreculum Ball Will Keep You Fit
We all know how important it is to exercise on a daily basis.
Exercise helps prevent diseases of sorts, improves stamina, strengthens and tones muscles, enhances flexibility, helps control weight, and most of all it improves your overall quality of life.
There are all sorts of people who have every intention to exercise but they just never get around to it. A big reason is that workout gear for a home gym is expensive, cumbersome to store and can be confusing to use. And another reason why people skip out on exercising stems from the fact that they live busy lives: getting to the gym is never in the cards for those who work long hours and have families and a variety of commitments.
However, an inventor in Portland, Oregon, has developed a unique device that will help lots of us get the 'ball' rolling on our exercise routine.
Jim Rickards, who is a physician, is the brainchild behind the Coreculum Ball, which is also dubbed the Core Ball. The device allows anyone to get fit and it is the first ever full-body exercise device and workout guide in one.
That's right no expensive trainers or classes are needed anymore with this invention.
"I've always wanted to help people live better, healthier, stronger lives," says Rickards. "This was the main reason I became a physician and practice as a radiologist. Coreculum's mission is to help people see how easy fitness can be and how healthy they can become."
The Core Ball Is A Perfect Workout
The Core Ball, which is made out of a strong rubberized material and is checkered with all sorts of infographics, is the perfect solution in getting procrastinators to follow a regular workout routine.
So here is how the Core Ball works. You grab the 12-inch ball with both hands (6, 8, or 10 lbs) and then you pick the type of exercise you want to perform for the next 30 minutes (this is the recommended length of time everyone should exercise on a daily basis).
You can select from a variety of exercises on the ball.
"The Core Ball has 16 infographics on it with the goal of strengthening and toning to create lean muscle mass," says Rickards. "Each infographic relates to a particular body part: arms, legs, back and core."
The exercise plans can also be broken down into parts through thought the day: morning, afternoon and night. You can exercise for as long as you like (30 to 40 minutes), or even 15 minutes – it all depends on your schedule.
Rickards adds," A competitive athlete or beginner can pick up the Core Ball for the first time and get a great workout without an expensive trainer, instruction classes or a smart phone in your hand."
The Core Ball Is A Smart Ball
The Core Ball is certainly a really neat invention and it should help get more people exercising on a regular basis. Exercise helps us live longer and healthier lives.
Question is will this invention spell the end for gyms and trainers? Of course not: It is safe to say that gyms and trainers won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Gyms and trainers will always be around. If anything the Core Ball might just be the perfect step in getting more people interested in exercising at the gym with a trainer.
The one great thing about this device is that you can use it pretty much anywhere: at home, the office or the gym. And it's small enough to store away when you are not using it.
The Core Ball will get you fit, indeed. More importantly it should also get more people talking about the importance of exercise.
Grab one. Get into shape. Work it.
The Core Ball starts at $55.00 (USD).


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Idaho Necklace #02
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Idaho Necklace #02
This beautiful necklace is a collaboration between me and my good friend Joann. She is a Whitefish local with a passion for rock hunting. Joann spends her free time going to Idaho in search of beautiful stones that she brings home to cut and polish them. It is truly amazing. I took one of her Agate pieces and wrapped it in deerskin leather and added turquoise + brass. A beautiful + one of a kind statement. Handmade with love.
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Alan Ayckbourn's Wonderful Career
Posted May 24, 2011 - 11:59am
By David Gardner
Born on April 12, 1939, Alan Ayckbourn just recently celebrated both his 72nd birthday and the completion of his 75th full-length play, making him one of the most prolific writers of our day. But not only prolific, this London-born playwright's body of work has earned over 35 awards and honors, including a Tony, two Olivier Awards, two Moliere Awards, and a Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater. In 1997 Ayckbourn was knighted for his service to the theatre, and his plays—both new and revived—continue to delight audiences in both England and America.


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Late in 2013, I went on a sabbatical with the hope of getting some rest and writing a book. I had several chapters of a book called Ride the Lion completed and had hoped to bang out the rest of it and be done. I spent many days at Slow Train Cafe drinking coffee and trying to write, but little came of it. It just wasn't time.
God was impressing upon me the vital need for a revival of individual discipleship. Recent years have brought a renewed value for small groups, a value that I hope soon translates into a house church movement in the West. However, there are very few one-on-one discipleship relationships in churches. Where are the Paul to Timothy relationships of influence? Who is speaking into new believers? Who is helping shape maturing believers?
The problem became especially clear to me when I talked to a seasoned believer about discipling a younger believer. His response: "I don't know how." This godly man who had known God for decades had no idea where to start when it came to making another disciple. That is a tragedy.
I knew that we couldn't just motivate people to make disciples, we had to disciple them to make disciples. I also knew that if we were going to see the Kingdom of God multiply, we needed to provide a reference point, something disciple-makers could refer to when they weren't sure what to do. That's when I realized that we needed a handbook.
Last year while at a church planter assessment the Holy Sprit moved. I pulled out my iPad and started typing. God led every chapter, and the first draft of the book was done in a matter of weeks. Since then, I've been editing and sharing the book. We've spent almost an entire year field testing the material in actual discipleship scenarios, and it works!
I'm not expecting this book to be a best seller. The truth is that it isn't my best writing. The simple writing style comes off a lot more like ReWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson than Shakespeare. I don't expect Christians to read it for pleasure and reflect on it as they would with other Christian books. What I do hope is that Christians make disciples, and that this book is a helpful in that process.


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DESTIN, Fla. � Former Missouri men's basketball Coach Mike Anderson returned to Columbia last month to attend the graduation ceremonies for several of his former players. The experience, Anderson said yesterday, spoke to the bond they shared � despite his controversial exit last year.
"I brought those guys in as young boys, and I wanted to see them go out as men," the Arkansas coach said here during the Southeastern Conference spring meetings. "To me, that's the special relationship, the special connection we had with those kids. They came in and were the face of the program. Now, they go out not only as winners but, to me, what it's all about, and that's getting that degree."
The few remaining Missouri players whom Anderson recruited to Columbia will cross paths with their former coach next season in the SEC � a matchup that Anderson is already working to downplay. Meeting with reporters here shortly after his successor, Frank Haith, left the same interview room at the Sandestin Hilton, Anderson tried to diffuse the hype that will undoubtedly surround the first Tigers-Razorbacks clash, notably the first MU-Arkansas showdown at Mizzou Arena, where Anderson coached for five seasons.
"It's not about me. It's going to be about Arkansas and Missouri and those kids out there playing basketball," said Anderson, who left MU in March 2011 to take the head-coaching job at Arkansas, where he was an assistant from 1985-2002. "Now, what it does is add a little twist to it. I used to coach at Missouri and all that. Some of the kids I recruited still play there. But with that being said, it adds a little drama to it, especially for the media. I think" the hype is "more from the media than it is from fans."
Anderson's first year back on the Arkansas bench ended with an 18-14 record and a ninth-place finish in the SEC. While the Razorbacks were shut out of the postseason, his former team thrived under Haith, going 30-5 with a Big 12 Tournament championship before bowing out in its NCAA Tournament opener.
Watching from afar, Anderson took joy in the Tigers' season, saying he felt "like I had two teams for the most part."
"I thought Frank did a tremendous, tremendous job of getting those guys to continue to play winning basketball," he said. "They played for one another, and they played to win. Did it surprise me? Nah. Those kids came in there winning."
FRANKLIN UPDATE: With three months to go before the season's first game, injured Missouri quarterback James Franklin is throwing a football, albeit a Nerf ball while he recovers from March 23 shoulder surgery. After undergoing repairs for a torn labrum in his right shoulder Franklin is ahead of schedule with his rehab, Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel said.
"There's just a process now he has to go through," Pinkel said. "He's ahead of schedule, and, you know, people ask me exactly when he's going to start throwing the football, and I haven't asked that of our medical staff. All I know is we're on top of it, and we've got really good insight on how to rehab this guy."
DIVISIVE ON DIVISIONS: Steve Spurrier hopes he finds some allies this week in support of his bold proposal. The South Carolina football coach wants to refigure how the SEC Championship Game participants are decided, proposing that only games played against division opponents factor into the standings that determine the division champion. Had that been the rule last year, Spurrier's team would have won the SEC Eastern Division by virtue of its 5-0 division record instead of Georgia with its 4-1 division finish. South Carolina defeated Georgia, the eventual East champion, but lost to West opponents Auburn and Arkansas, while Georgia swept past a lighter lineup of foes from the West. This fall, South Carolina's slate is even more difficult with games against West powers LSU and Arkansas, while Georgia faces Auburn and Mississippi.
LSU Coach Les Miles staunchly supports Spurrier's plan.
"The key piece to this is you have to find an SEC champion the best way you can," he said. "If you're the best team in the West you ought to play in the championship. If you're the best team in the East you ought to play in the championship."
The league's athletic directors were expected to discuss the initiative during today's round of meetings. To change the rule, the athletic directors would have to recommend the SEC presidents and chancellors vote on the measure Friday. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive didn't sound sold on the proposal.
"It's hard for me to think about a conference game that doesn't count," he said.
MEDIA MATTERS: The SEC is in the process of renegotiating contracts with its media rights partners, namely TV networks CBS and ESPN, but Slive was careful not to divulge any details from those discussions.
"We're talking with our television partners about our television future," he said. "We'll see how that develops."
Slive repeated his answer when asked about the creation of a potential SEC Network in light of the league's foray into two new regions with the addition of Missouri and Texas A&M.
Missouri Athletic Director Mike Alden suggested the league could be in for a major windfall with the TV negotiations.
"It's pretty encouraging, the things we hear about that," Alden said. "I'd certainly want to defer to the commissioner on that, but all the things we've heard, and certainly the tea leaves and how they look, we're really pleased."


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Kaoi Yiu (1991) is a concept developer and designer of visual presentations. Her work is characterised by drama and a deep understanding of using certain emotions in narratives.
Her graduation project included designing visuals to disclose the famous jewellery collection of Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Art & Design. By recording rare conversations she had with artists, and thus revealing emotions such as nostalgia, joy and regret, she managed to engage the autonomous field of Contemporary Jewellery.
Obtained degrees from Amsterdam University of the Arts (Heritage) and Utrecht University (Theatre & Film). Currently continuing her studies at University of Leicester, England.


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The Time is Now:
Rebuilding in Nepal
(Create a fundraising page, or donate here.)
"If families do not rebuild before June 2018, they will not receive government aid."
Now is the time. More than two and a half years ago, the powerful Gorkha Earthquake struck Nepal, destroying tens of thousands of homes, and knocking down every one of the 240 homes in Takure, Sindhupalchok. For the last two years, most families have continued to live in temporary structures, built of wood scraps and tin, saving money and resources for a new home. Earlier this year, the government announced that any family wishing to receive the government-allocated USD $3000 in aid must rebuild their home before June. That gives the entire region 7 months to build. Conscious Impact wants to be in the center of this rebuild, providing thousands of bricks to families all across the region.
To rebuild their homes, community members must quickly dig their foundations, lay stone and mud up to the plinth level (just above ground level) and then find appropriate and affordable building materials for their walls. They can use stone for the walls, similar to the homes they had before the earthquake, but most families will seek bricks to ensure an earthquake-safe home. This is where Conscious Impact can offer support.
"Bhaktapur bricks have not only been shown to cause more than 60% of the air pollution in Kathmandu, but have poor human rights records, keeping child employees out of school."
The most common brick in the market is the wood-fired "Bhaktapur brick," manufactured by large corporations in Kathmandu and southern Nepal. These bricks have not only been shown to cause more than 60% of the air pollution in Kathmandu, but have poor human rights records, keeping child employees out of school. Additionally, these bricks must be transported many miles over the mountains to reach Takure and the nearby communities, putting more trucks on the roads and draining money from the villages to the cities. On the other hand, Conscious Impact provides locally produced, environmentally sustainable and earthquake-safe bricks that are cheaper and stronger than the standard Bhaktapur bricks.
"...we believe that the environmentally sustainable CSEBs could become one of the region's top choices for reconstruction."
While it seems that these facts would make the decision easy for community members, the truth is the choice is still hard. The Conscious Impact Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs) are a new technology in the region, and some people are skeptical. Still, with effective advertising and strengthened community relationships we believe that the environmentally sustainable CSEBs could become one of the region's top choices for reconstruction. If this becomes a reality, it means more jobs for locals and a sustainable social enterprise that could last for decades. For Conscious Impact, now is the time to invest in this social business.
While Conscious Impact has a number of ongoing projects (a beautiful earthbag home, coffee farming and sustainable agriculture, for example), growing our brick business is our most urgent focus. This is our chance to support dozens of families to rebuild their homes across the region, and to establish a social business that could employ generations of local men and women. To do this, we need help. Our goal is to supply bricks to at least 20 homes this year, and more if possible.
To scale the brick distribution, we need to subsidize the bricks by 12 cents/brick. This will make the price competitive and support families to build their homes more affordably. It is also a direct investment into families' reconstruction processes. At 12 cents per brick, we need $450 per home (a four-bedroom home with hallway). In other words, for every $450 that we raise we can collaborate with a local family to build an earthquake-safe and environmentally sustainable home. For 20 homes, we need $9000. One hundred percent of any donation goes directly towards subsidizing bricks.
Let's help Takure and the surrounding communities rebuild earthquake-safe homes with earth harvested from their own land and bricks made by their own hands! Support Conscious Impact with an investment into our brick business that will last for generations to come.
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Author Evening: 'Great Muslims of the West – Makers of Western Islam' with Muhammad Mojlum Khan
The book will be available to purchase during the event!
The contributions of some extraordinary Muslims of the West in recent history is surprising, revealing and, most importantly, worth celebrating.
"[A] work of great synthesis. . . . [It] argues that the 'makers of Western Islam' have not only enriched Islam, but also humanity in general. This book is an important and timely contribution."—Dr. Enes Karic, Professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Sarajevo, and former Minister of Education, Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
"[An] unusually informative, inspiring and timely contribution. Essential reading for Muslims and non-Muslims, Easterners and Westerners alike."—Dr. Syed Mahmudul Hasan, F.R.A.S. historian, author, and formerly Professor of Islamic History and Culture at the University of Dhaka
Muslims have lived in the "West" for hundreds of years, yet the lives of all but a few are little known. In this illuminating work, Muhammad Mojlum Khan sets out to change this by revealing the lives and impact of over fifty significant Muslims, from the founder of Muslim Spain in the eighth century to Muhammad Ali of yesteryear.
This extraordinary book features biographies on the enslaved African Prince Ayuba Sulaiman Diallo, who was put to work in the tobacco fields of Maryland; Abdullah Quilliam, the Victorian Shaykh of the British Isles; Alexander Russell Webb, the voice of Muslims in Victorian America; and W.D. Muhammad, Elijah Muhammad's son, who mentored Malcolm X and transformed the Nation of Islam.
Muhammad Mojlum Khan is an award-winning British writer, literary critic and research scholar. He has published more than 200 essays and articles worldwide and his writings have been translated into several languages. He is the author of the bestselling The Muslim 100 (2008) and The Muslim Heritage of Bengal (2013). He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland and Director of the Bengal Muslim Research Institute UK.
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Producer: Eminem
Album: The Blueprint
Label: Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
While The Blueprint was heralded for its cohesiveness and soulful sound, one track that didn't fit the mold was the Eminem-produced "Renegade." Marshall's melodramatic mood music was a direct contrast to the chipmunk soul featured throughout the rest of the opus.
The sonic disparity didn't seem to matter to fans, as they'd been thirsty for a collab from these two lyrical titans for years. The track was initially a Bad Meets Evil pairing, but due to Em's time constraints and approaching Blueprint deadlines, Em had to slide it to Jay instead (the original with Royce can be found on the internets).
To be considered one of hip-hop's all-time greats, you should be able to switch up your flow to attempt a pattern perfected by another artist, especially one you're sharing a song with. Biggie did it with Bone Thugs, and Jay did it on "Renegade," giving us his best Marshall-inspired layering.
Em and Jay were at the top of hip-hop's food chain at the time, so it was only right they spent five-plus minutes addressing their role model status, critiquing bad parents, and explaining why they were rebels to America. The questions remains, though: Did Em murder Jay on his own shit?
20. Jay-Z f/ Eminem "Renegade" (2001)
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Just finished up a custom order for two baby blankets — twins that came a little (okay, a lot) earlier than expected. The request was for a blue and a green — sticking with more primary colors. They turned out pretty darn good if I say so myself.
Big shout out of love to my friend Coco that made the request and was so patient while I was getting everything uploaded to Etsy. Thank you sister…
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Part 1: Jordan, Sweet Jordan
Notes from a week of sightseeing Amman, Jordan in three parts… … More Part 1: Jordan, Sweet Jordan
Notes from a week of sightseeing Amman, Jordan in three parts… … More Part 1: Jordan, Sweet Jordan
The loss of Faried Jacobs and the pain of letting go You took me by surprise. I expected that I would simply fly down to be at your bedside at Groote Schuur Hospital to hold your hand and you would look at me with a bemused smile, as you usually did, and say, "This is … More A Brother Like No Other
I never really met my grandparents from either my mom's side or my dad's. I lie. I met my dad's dad. Twice. Once in Kingsley Street in Salt River when I was about eight years old. My mom had to say to me, "This is your grandfather." I saw this older version of my dad … More The Grandmother of Just Girls
Adli Jacobs shares his insights on the process of writing Capturing the Fire and why setting the tone in storytelling is so important. … More I let Nancy Sinatra sing in Sally Little's biography
A story about birthdays and litanies and how traditions die out… It was Auntie Lêga's birthday this weekend. It was her 80th celebration. Seven kids (minus one who had passed on), 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren in addition to extended family and friends flooded the house of her son, Ismail, to mark this amazing milestone. … More The Day Auntie Lêga Turned 80
Two rivers descend from their mountain source
Over the edge, barefoot towards their destinies … More Two Rivers
The opening and the closing
The earth beneath the sky
The poetry and the rhyming
That feeling when you fly … More That Feeling When You Fly
If there is one poet that can speak to the heart of spirituality with a timeless relevance and cutting across different persuasions, then Rumi is most certainly the master. … More Four posters inspired by Rumi
In 2011, on 23 January, an icon of the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa passed away. Johnny Issel was not just central to the formation of the United Democratic Front… … More Commemorating Johnny Issel in design
Posters inspired by an excerpt of William Blake's poem Auguries of Innocence … More To see a world in a grain of sand
In the 1980s, in the struggle against apartheid, activists used different forms of media to win 'the hearts and minds' of the public. … More Posterize it!
I'm drawn to you
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The author reflects on the process of writing the biography of SA golf champion, Sally Little… … More Take a deep breath. We're going swimming
Because unburdening can be liberating, and sometimes you just need to travel… … More The Road Trip of an Empty Coke Bottle
On how to learn new concepts, new processes or even new skills… … More How to learn something entirely new in just 4 steps
Changing the narrative of your country, one status update at a time… … More Introducing the Humans of Cameroon
Everything is a story, including the person you believe you are … More What's your story, morning glory?
It is said that the rose bush grew thorns to protect its flowers from fools. This is not so. … More The Secret of the Rose
There was once a boy who loved words very much… … More The Magical Garden of Words
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Dalida (2017)
For those interested in the rather remarkable career of Dalida, this movie covers all of the bases.
Great visual flair and beautiful costuming and production design help set the film in a proper context and time frame.
Creates an intriguing look at the excess and vulnerability that comes with being an A-list celebrity.
A hard sell for someone who has never heard of a singer who never found success in the United States, despite an iconic four-decade career overseas.
The movie devolves into melodrama and a highlight reel of big events and tragedies, falling into biopic formula and cliche.
Fails to dig beyond the veneer of celebrity, leaving potentially interesting subplots and details of the singer's life unexplored, for more provocative ones.
In a career that spanned four decades, 30 years, 1,000 songs, and earned her more than 90 gold and platinum records, Egyptian-born and French-residing pop singer Dalida lived a mesmerizing, but tragic life. After her musical breakout in 1956, Dalida's breathtaking beauty and distinctive voice made her an instant star, affording her all the riches and spoils one could hope for, but additionally amplifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses which fame would exploit.
Directed by Liza Azuelos (LOL), Dalida, the film, tells the singer's story in a non-linear way, beginning with her lies to her brother in a French airport in 1967. She would secretly head off to a Parisian hotel and, still reeling from her lover's suicide a month before, would attempt to take her own life. Not successful, Dalida was moved to a facility, where doctors brought in those closest to her to learn more about her struggles.
We traverse through her life at a relatively rapid speed, making Dalida a film that quickly becomes a highlight newsreel of a life, not a deeper and more probing expose into a most interesting of lives. Born Iolanda Gigliotti in Egypt in 1933, Dalida was bullied and rejected by her peers in grade school and saw her family persecuted during World War II. Her vocal talents soon emerged and, in her early 20's, she would be discovered by radio station magnate Lucien Morisse (Jean-Paul Rouve). Smitten with one another, Morisse left his wife for Iolanda and began managing her career.
Once stardom begins to swirl around Dalida, her rise is rather meteoric and soon she meets and falls for the much younger artist Jean Sobieski (Niels Schneider). Their coupling, along with Morisse ending the marriage, was just one of many relationships Dalida found herself in. Along the way, we learn about her wanting children and her repeated desire to step away from the spotlight. However, she finds herself unable to stop the avalanche of fame and celebrity which encompasses her.
Dalida is portrayed by former model and actress Sveva Alviti, who looks fantastic in the role and does a remarkable job of carrying much of the film on her back. Though an ensemble piece, characters drift in and out and Alviti takes us through a vast range of emotions, honing in on divorce, sacrifice, self-worth, and a shocking amount of those close to her committing suicide. Three men she was romantically connected with each took their lives, as well as a close friend. That she died at 54 from suicide is tragic, but not all that surprising based on what she had seen as a means to an end for many who she felt bonded to and with.
Azuelos, who co-wrote a portion of the script with Dalida's brother Orlando, fits 54 years of a life in just over two hours, a difficult task with a woman who experienced so much. Though the film impresses with exquisite costumes and beautiful production design, Dalida struggles in making us invest emotionally in the story being told. Because we are rushing through key moments in her life, via montage or exposition-heavy dialogue, nothing truly resonates deeply.
On a surface level, we feel empathy for what she endures and encounters, but Dalida had her own flaws and is not always presented as the most sympathetic when she often makes decisions that will routinely work against her. One gets the sense that Dalida was a fragile soul who prospered with reassurance and praise and was often way in over her head, but could never fully commit to admitting that to herself.
Azuelos gives us a film that tries to capture everything about a complex artist, but in doing so, dilutes the impact. Understandably, key passages in the film show us Dalida performing music on stage, with Dalida's recordings utilized. And though Alviti does a nice job in the role when it comes to acting, her ability to lip sync and mimic Dalida's diction, vocal style, and presence leaves a lot to be desired. Though it seems petty to rip someone because they cannot lip sync properly, emotional capital is spent quickly when Alviti fails to keep up with the track she is supposed to be "singing" along to.
All in all, Dalida is a decent film, but one that fails to truly move us one way or another. Perhaps, this emanates from American audiences not having a connection to the artist in question, but with a number of biopics released each year, formula and contrived plays for emotion become a trap door this film simply cannot pull itself out from under.
Starring: Sveva Alviti, Riccardo Scamarcio, Jean-Paul Rouve, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Alessandro Borgi, Valentina Carli, Brenno Placido, Niels Schneider, Vincent Perez, Patrick Timsit, Michaël Cohen, Elena Rapisarda.
Director: Lisa Azuelos
Written by: Lisa Azuelos (scenario); Orlando and Jacques Pessis (collaboration).
Adapted from the book "Dalida: Mon frère tu écriras mes mémoires" by Catherine Rihot, in collaboration with Orlando.
Release Date: September 1, 2017
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I've two groups, visible and hideMe...
I wish to list all posts within the visible category, that is simple. However, because of user error (or oversight) there might be some posts that are both in groups.
How do i pull the posts which are within the visible category although not also within the hideMe category?
Here's my current solution. I am simply not sure that the get_posts technique is minimal costly option I possibly could use...
$myposts = get_posts(array('cat' => "$cat,-$cat2",'showposts' => 5));
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I am unsure about get_posts, but perhaps you have examined query_posts?
It really works exactly the same way as get_posts, unsure whether it's less "costly" but try it out
$catnow = 13; //replace with category id you want to pull
$exception = ',-19,-18'; //replace with category ids you want to exclude
$post_args = array('cat'=>$catnow.$exception);
if (have_posts()): while (have_posts()): the_post();
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December 18, 2016 - Choir Christmas Program (Part 3) and Sermon
Message by: Pastor Dennis Bailey
Central Passage: John 1:1-5; 10-13 (Isaiah 9:2; 6-7)
Ttile: "To All Who Receive Him" 4th Sun. of Advent
Description: Jesus came into the world that He had created; to those who were his own. Yet the world did not seem to know him. But to those who did receive him he gave the power to be reborn - born of the Spirit as children of God.


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2005 will go down as "Howard's Year of Change". I made more changes this year than in any other time in my life.
- Became a Christian
- Lost 18 pounds of unwanted me
- Bought my very own house
- Painted my very own house
- Lived on a real, live budget
They don't look like much, but for me, those are huge changes. I continue to change every day. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you step outside of your comfort zone. The best part, though, is finding the support system that allows you to do just that.
Thank you, Support System, for helping me, guiding me, and getting on my ass when I didn't do what I said I'd do. I could not have done this alone and will be forever grateful for your assistance. And you're right…I'm finally becoming a finisher. And it feels wonderful.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat a can of tuna. MMMMM!!!!


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The biggest and most relied on source of energy in the world today is electricity, and many people love to use it. Whether it is at your home or your business premises, the power can get lost because of different reasons. You will need to have a solution of how you can continue getting your devices working or, getting a source of power. Whether it is at your home or business premises, you will need to consider a standby generator because it's going to allow you to continue having power. Getting a standby generator is not very difficult today because there are many suppliers in the industry.There are many factors that you should consider. The size of the standby generator is one of the most important factors to look at because it should have the capacity to give you the power you need. To get more info, click
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Twice Read, Nonce Enjoyed: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. 1960.
Interesting opening, full of subtle tension. But what is the narrator dying from want of? What's the promise of the first page? (Hahaha!) Ok, she obviously wants peace for her people and the reader suspects that the visitors will bring calamity (which they do).
The writing is not especially engaging. It rather gets out of the way quickly so the strong plot can take over, though I can't figure out why the wild dogs only killed Ramo and didn't eat him.
O'Dell faces the same problem that Tom Hanks faced—how to make scenes interesting and "quick" when there's only one person? Hanks, in whatever movie that was, turns a volleyball into a god, but O'Dell tries to tap into the cultural rather than survivalist part of the story (unlike say, My Side of the Mountain, Hatchet, others). I bet a formula could be made for these books, something like step 1: isolate the protagonist (plane crash, wild dogs, running away, etc.), step 2: make weapons! Cool!, step 3: give the protagonist something really big to hunt and some wild animal intent on hunting them, step 4: every isolated survivalist needs a volleyball/pet ... and so on.
And in the end, what leads our young protagonist to let down her guard and engage the stranger (the stranger: step 11)? Female vanity. Ah, to be a man writing about women in 1960! She succumbs to a compliment about her skirt, then to a necklace.
Details are rich like Little House and others, and this gives a fascinating glimpse into history and life from an unusual perspective, but I didn't find the survival story any more compelling now than I did when I read the book (laboriously) in 6th grade. Not my favorite by far.


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The sweet people in my church will tell you that I tend to get excited in the pulpit. I have tried to be sedate and calm, but I just can't do it. It's a good thing they invented headset microphones, because if I had to stand behind the pulpit the entire time I might explode! I can't stand still when I think of how awesome our God is. I can't help but shout when I think of how amazing it is that God has seen fit to give us His perfect, inspired Word that we might know of Him and His standard and His Son. I can't help but be excited about the Man named Jesus!
There is a hymn we sing from time to time that describes exactly why we can be excited about the man called Jesus, the Man who was more than just a man: "I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today! I know that He is living, whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, and just the time I need Him, He's always near. He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives! He lives, salvation to impart. You ask me how I know He lives; He lives within my heart!"
I am so glad that we don't follow the teachings of a dead man, but that we are walking in fellowship with a risen Savior. Many times we are so afraid of excitement in our churches for fear of being negatively compared to others, accused of "excess" in worship. Yet, when we read the Bible we see throughout that excitement is a natural reaction at the realization that God loves us the way He does. Not only did He love us so much that He sent Jesus to pay for our sins and purchase our place in heaven (John 3:16), He dwells with us continually! The best part is that God doesn't do this because we deserve it or earn it; He does it simply because He loves us.
Jesus issues a call to all who would be a child of God: "Follow Me!" (John 21:19b). The universalist view that says everyone can make it into heaven flies in the face of the Bible's declaration of salvation exclusively through Christ. Only by faith in the God who became flesh and walked among men (John 1:14) can we be saved. When we surrender our souls to the living Savior for our salvation, we are also submitting to His lordship. If we can trust Jesus with our eternal soul, we can certainly trust Him with our temporal being. If Christ can maintain all of creation with a word, isn't he to be trusted with our lives?
See what we as born again, blood-bought believers have to be excited about? Don't you want to tell someone how good the risen Savior is? That's why I take every opportunity that the Lord sees fit to give me to tell others about Christ and His work on Calvary. I am so grateful to Him that I can have assurance and hope and joy in all things because I know that my Redeemer lives!
John concludes his account of the Gospel with this statement, demonstrating his own excitement and wonder at the living Christ: "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were* written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would* be written" (John 21:25). Think about what he is saying! John is so overwhelmed by the goodness, mercy and power of the living Christ that he says there's not enough room in the world to recount all of His goodness! If that isn't the words of a man excited about his Savior, I don't know what is, and you and I have every reason to be excited about serving the risen Christ, too!


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In 2008 Sarah was in her final year at the University of Liverpool when she moved to Kampala, Uganda, for 7 weeks to work with special needs children as her final practical placement in Occupational Therapy. While living in Kampala, Sarah began attending a local English-speaking church. She met Michael in dance classes at the church and got to know him as they both became involved in youth ministry.
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(2 hours with Mia and Mickey) Once you've got the basics of Balboa in your head and body, it's time to add some building blocks, and get comfortable with all the stuff people commonly do on the social dance floor. This class will get you prepped to feel confident doing all the most important figures of the core repertoire.
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Librarian Girl
You may or may not know this, but I am a huge lover of music. But if I didn't know the words to a song, I would just make my own. For the longest while, I thought Michael Jackson was singing about a "Librarian Girl" as opposed to a "Liberian Girl" and I was always like what's so special about a Librarian Girl as all the Librarians I saw growing up were old and frumpy. Hands up who thought the same. Don't be shy. I can't be the only one
Anyway, swiftly moving on. I thought I'd create the look of a more modern librarian. Every girl loves a little me time reading a good book (or in my case, listening to one on audible because I could never zone out enough to read so listening helps me block out other noise and get lost in the story. As most are read by the author themselves, you usually feel a deeper connection to the story) so this is the feel of this shoot - Librarian Girl / Bookworm
Brushing up on my storyboarding skills (not really, it's my partners book - he is actually a real-life Librarian who is working towards a Scriptwriter/Film Producer career)
Ooh, what's this?! Hmmm. I believe this is a book my partner is using for research for one of his scripts - or is it? I'll have to double check with him about that one...
Please don't watch my claw hand drinking my tea. Also, look past my picky bits at the back of my head - growing out my undercut. Too cold to not have any hair on my neck back!
I'm often winding bae up about the fact that he gets paid to tell people to shush all day long! He says it's not true, but not sure I believe him
And this is the face you get when interrupting in the throws of a good book
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An Introduction to Wealth Management - Welcome to Bedel Financial Video Series #1
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #1: Investing with the New Tax Plan
Wondering how future investing and tax strategies might be impacted by changes outlined in the TCJA? Bill Wendling, CFA, lays out what's changed and what's stayed the same to help you better understand if you need to adjust your strategy.More Info
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #2: Child Tax Credit Changes
Easily one of the most hotly debated topics during last year's tax discussions in Congress, the Child Tax Credit was substantially changed. Evan Bedel, CFP®, explains how…and what that might mean for you next year when you file.More Info
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #3: Itemized Deductions
To itemize or not to itemize? That is the question. Meredith Carbrey, CFP®, discusses modifications to some of the most popular itemized deductions to help you make an informed decision come tax time.More Info
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #4: Estate, Gift & Generation Skipping
Quite a few changes with potentially big impact were made to the Estate Tax laws in the TCJA. Kathy Hower, CFP®, summarizes those changes and how they might affect you in the future.More Info
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #5: Tax Brackets
What do the updated tax brackets mean for your taxes…and your paycheck? Kate Arndt breaks down the new brackets, along with cutoffs, to help you better understand where you might fall.More Info
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The standard deduction has nearly doubled under the TCJA, and many may decide to no longer itemize their deductions. Sarah Mahaffa, CFP®, outlines options that will allow you to support the organizations you're passionate about while reducing your tax liability at the same time!More Info
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Series - #7: New 529 Plan Changes
New 529 plan changes: While the changes to 529 plans aren't nearly as large as those in some other areas, there are a few significant modifications that could impact you. Abby VanDerHeyden, CFP®, highlights the changes you should be aware of and how they might impact your education savings.More Info
Elaine Bedel Honored to Make Opening Remarks at Schwab IMPACT 2014
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The following description comes from the Google Play Store description of the app:Black Boxes are a necessity these days. Have you hesitated to get a black box app for your phone because of the high prices?
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|Can use user's precise location
|Read phone status and identity
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|Draw over other apps
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|Connect and disconnect from wi-fi
|Can connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points
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|Access bluetooth settings
|Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
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Strange Day #42: Midsummer BBQ
Midsummer at Strange Fellows Brewing June 23rd, Strange Day #42
As the sun sets on the longest day of the year, all over the world people feast, dance, skinny-dip, and light bonfires to celebrate the sun's triumph over darkness. For some, it is custom to jump over the fire to symbolically ward off the cold of the coming winter. Elsewhere fishermen gather on the edge of the ocean to make offerings to the Siren of the Seas to ensure a safe passage and bountiful catch. If the gifts are carried out to sea, this means they have been accepted and their giver will be blessed with good fortune.
To help ensure luck for the coming winter, join us for our annual Midsummer BBQ inspired by the sun's brilliance. Cory Curtis will be here to serenade us with sweet summer tunes, and the Big Shucker will be here – shucking oysters of course. Families welcome!
Saturday, June 23rd
$15 for a BEER & BURGER (meat/salmon/veggie) with all the fixings.


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E-Sign Compliance – Implementation Steps and Requirements for Loan Applications Webinar
The world of electronic banking continues to evolve, and bankers need to keep pace with technology and customer preferences. Recent surveys indicate that 51% of adults in the U.S. bank online and 32% bank with mobile phones.
Webinar Description and Audience
The world of electronic banking continues to evolve and bankers need to keep pace with technology and customer preferences. Recent surveys indicate that 51% of adults in the U.S. bank online and 32% bank with mobile phones. Customers expect more digital access at a time that cybersecurity has become a significant threat. The recent "breach" of 143 million consumer credit reports this year has brought additional scrutiny to compliance with both cybersecurity and consumer protection regulations. What steps must be followed to be in compliance with E-Sign? What NEW steps should be taken to verify the customer's identity in view of an increased risk of identity theft?
What You Will Learn:
- What are the rules? Learn about Federal regulations for E-Sign
- Which lending regulations are related to E-Sign and have specific provisions for compliance?
- Can you provide appraisal copies electronically?
- How do you comply with the "delivery" requirements of Integrated Disclosures for Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures?
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- Can mortgage statements be provided electronically?
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- Common questions, resources, exam procedures
- Learn the Six-Step Process for Consumer Consent
- Basic Steps for E-Sign Implementation
- Tips for cybersecurity and fraud detection of identity theft
Who Should Attend?
This informative session will be helpful to ensure compliance with e-banking and is targeted for Compliance officers, Lending staff and Loan operations, Operations Managers, and others responsible for managing online banking, E-SIGN compliance, e-statements, and e-disclosures.
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INCLUDES 7 DAYS OF ONDEMAND PLAYBACK! With this option, you will participate in the webinar (via the internet) as it is being presented. You will login to the webinar on your PC to view the PowerPoint presentation, and you have the option of using your PC speakers or a telephone for the audio. You can type and send your questions to the instructor. Many companies are now running their PC through an LCD projector allowing many employees to participate at the same time. And don't worry if you miss the webinar, you can still view it for up to seven days after it takes place!
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Courageous Visions: How to Unleash Passionate Energy in Your Life and Your Organization Whether you are crafting your personal vision, developing an organizational vision, or planning your next project, Courageous Visions is your guide to creating the future you want. Author Martha Lasley provides the tools to unleash power and discover new opportunities, both in your personal life and in the workplace.
We've been conditioned to think that the CEO is the visionary who provides clear direction, but hero-leaders who make the headlines and become celebrities don't always have the skills to awaken the passion of those they lead. Attacking the myth that visions should come from the lone leader, Courageous Visions provides tools and resources that inspire employees at all levels to contribute and expand on the vision. The author, Martha Lasley, bases her book on the premise that personal visions are the spark for larger organizational visions.
From her experience with executive coaching, leadership development and team building, she shares anecdotes and practical activities for awakening passionate energy in the work place. Since all change begins with the individual, she offers unconventional ways to explore personal visions and turn them into reality.
Lasley envisions a "world full of people who love their work, love the people in their lives, and passionately work to create a better future." Her personal philosophy is that people who support each other's hopes and dreams create synergy and unleash the power of an organization.
Although full of anecdotes about famous leaders, Lasley also shares inspirational stories about ordinary people with colorful visions, from ten-year-old Caylin who sells sunflowers to help the homeless, to Dominick, a plant manager whose team surprises him with gag gifts. She's at her best when she's telling personal stories about leaders who've stepped out of their comfort zone and experimented with new ways to build high-functioning teams of visionaries.
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Buying a car whether it's new or used is something to get excited about. But in our eagerness to find the perfect car it's all too easy to forget about one small detail; how exactly we're going to pay for that new set of wheels. Luckily for those of us that don't walk around with an extra $20k in our back pockets, there are options; choose dealer finance or go out and secure a car loan from the bank. Both have their advantages but which should you opt for?
What's the difference?
Dealer finance is when the dealer contacts their bank or loan company and helps you arrange a loan for the car. They make all the arrangements while you do very little. Sounds ideal!
A car loan is when the buyer (that's you) applies for a loan from the bank, credit union, or a loan company. You arrange all the details of the loan yourself. You then use the money to purchase the car from the dealer for cash.
Why would you opt for dealer finance
It's an all too familiar situation. A buyer picks a car, goes over all the details, then has an 'oh I forgot about that' moment when the dealer asks if they'll need to finance the car. And for this reason, so many buyers simply go with the flow and opt for dealer finance. But that's not the only reason why finance might seem like a good option.
The benefits of dealer finance
- It's a simple process – You tell the dealer how much you can afford to pay per month and they iron out all the details with the bank or lender.
- The dealer will make it happen - The dealer is invested in this loan application; after all, they want to sell the car. And for this reason, they'll pull out all the stops to ensure that you get your finance.
- It's an option if you have poor credit – Some dealers will offer financing packages to buyers with a poor credit history which is a huge advantage.
However, these benefits come at a price.
The drawbacks of dealer finance
- You need to trust the dealer – With you completely removed from the negotiating process, you just have to trust that the dealer has found the best deal on the market for you.
- The dealer holds all the cards – The dealer is in complete control of the situation. In fact, you might even feel a sense of obligation towards the person that is helping you secure finance for your new car.
- It could cost you more – You also run the risk that the dealer has marked up your monthly payment in order to make a little profit for themselves. Not a very pleasant thought when you consider that they're already making money on the sale of the car.
Why would you opt for a Car Loan
Like we said earlier, a car loan means that you are the one that makes contact with the bank or loan company. And while this may seem like an extremely time-consuming exercise it can pay off in the long run.
The Benefits of a car loan
- More negotiating power – When you are dealing directly with the lender then you are in a position to negotiate the payment structure and quite possibly the interest rate (although most banks will stick to their guns on this).
- More wiggle room – To the bank loan officer you're more than a name on a balance sheet. Talking to and dealing with the lender could give you a little leeway in the future should there be any issues with late payments or a mix up with direct debits.
- Better interest rates – Dealers offer their own interest rates which are sometimes a markup on the bank's rates. Get a car loan with the bank, and you'll get the best deal possible.
- Even more negotiating power – This time with the dealer. A lender can prequalify you for a loan telling you how much you can expect to borrow. This is a great advantage when talking to the dealer as you no longer need their assistance to finance the car.
The drawbacks of a car loan
We'll be perfectly honest there aren't that many. In fact, we can only think of one.
- It's less convenient – You have to call the banks yourself and perhaps fill out a few forms online or at the bank itself. (but we know someone who can help with that)
So which is the best option
Of course, everyone has their personal preference, but we have to say that applying for a car loan off your own bat looks like the far better option here. You get better interest rates which means lower payments and you get tons of negotiating power to help you hammer out a better deal for yourself.
Yes, there is that issue of inconvenience, but if getting on the phone is a major concern or if you have clam up like a shell when it's time to talk money then you have other options. Calling banks and lenders is our thing!
At Stratton, we do all the legwork, so you don't have to. So if you're in the market for a new or used car and have decided that a car loan is your best option, give us a call on 1300 STRATTON (1300 787 288), and we'll have you approved for a loan and on the road in no time.


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Family Fun is in season at Konow's Corn Maze!
Get lost in our world famous corn maze, play on the hay stacks, take a ride on our cow train, or just enjoy some of the seasonal beauty! Perfect for small children, our farm also features a petting zoo with lots of animals to interact with, as well as pony rides on the weekends.
In addition to all the seasonal fun, be sure to check out our weekly live music selections, grab some lunch from our cafe, or shop in our general store! Plan a day with your family for games, rides, food and fun at Konow's Corn Maze!
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Speakers: Piet Hut (IAS, Princeton) and Yuko Ishihara (ELSI, Tokyo)
We will start with a quick review of a paper, started by Piet and two (then) postdocs at IAS at the end of the previous century, and finally published in 2006, about the nature of reality: "On Math, Matter and Mind", by Piet Hut, Mark Alford and Max Tegmark. In that paper Piet's position centered on a big question mark in the middle of their central diagram. Now, almost two decades later, Yuko and Piet will investigate that question mark, theoretically and experientially. Theoretically, by comparing various philosophical traditions. Experientially, by starting with Husserl's epoche and considering extensions beyond the subject/object polarization.


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Harrison Noble (Toddler 2 Day) is a big brother!
Robert Baldwin Noble was born Friday, October 16th at 4:20pm. Mom reports : "We are all healthy and incredibly happy. "Win" weighs in at 6 lb 8oz. We are thanking God and every star in the heavens for this wonderful addition to our family." Congrats to the Nobles!


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A 2 day workshop. Saturday, October 22nd from 1:00 - 6:00pm & Sunday, October 23rd from 8:30am - 12:00pm. Feel free to join us for a (free!) homemade pizza party Saturday evening after class, too!
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Earlier Event: October 17Escape to Create (part 2 of 3)
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Hi I am Laura Malkin - a Sports Photographer from Stone in Staffordshire.
"Do something you love and you will never have to work a day in your life". Sport and Photography are my two big passions in life. It is a career where you can follow the growth of the sporting great- photograph them when they are young athletes starting out in their sport right through to them competing for their country. You get to photograph the best times in athletes lives and the worst- photos they can look back on for years to come and inspire their kids and grandkids to follow in their footsteps as well as total strangers.
I have always been sport mad and this career path allows me to combine my two biggest passions; sport and photography.
I have grown up playing sport at a good level and feel I have developed a good eye for a photo and a great deal of anticipation of things about to happen during games. I first picked up a camera properly in 2016. I started off going round my local clubs to practice and then started getting paid to shoot obstacle races. 2017 was the first year i was paid for what i call 'proper' sports such as football and i went from having 3/4 events in the last year to 100 paid events in 2017.
I work 3 days a week as a Media Executive for the high-end British cylinder mower manufacturer ALLETT MOWERS. The rest of my time is spent working as a freelance Sports Photographer . I work for many different agencies trying to cover as many different sports as possible to gain more experience.
Examples of agencies worked for: Epic Action Imagery (OCR), Propaganda Photo (Football), Stoke City FC (Assistant club photographer on a home matchday)
If you have a sports team and require professional images please get in touch!!
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I've been thinking for a while about getting another tattoo, but I seem to have grown fickle in my older age and faddy london lifestyle, and can't decide on one thing that I know I won't be bored of very quickly. If i was a good enough illustrator I'd just draw something ridiculously cool and have that done, but seeing as I'm not, I probably shouldn't. To be honest the best thing to do is probably to wait until my amazing friend Ruth Hornby moves to London, then we can go and impulsively visit a tattoo parlour one Saturday afternoon and pick something there and then at random, as we did aged 15. Definitely the best idea I'd say. I am definitely vetoing the world 'tribal' from coming anywhere near me that day though.
What a pointess little bit of writing, sorry. I'm just trying to vary on my usual fit boys and good films posts.