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– So my name is Fraser Nelson, and I'm the Director of Strategic Partnerships here at Sorenson Impact. So glad to have you with us, Carla. – I'm delighted to be here. Carla Javits, I'm the President and CEO of REDF. – So Carla this is a really basic question, but I think it's one that is important for everyone to understand. Why a job? Why is a job so crucial to someone's health? You know I think I focus on— I mean jobs, it's pretty evident if you have a job you can pay for the other things that you need in life. So if you need housing, food or you know whatever it is, obviously you need a paycheck in order to do that, so that's important. But, really jobs go beyond that I think in America we want everyone to work I mean pulling yourself up by your bootstraps is sort of the American dream. We expect people to work, and your your identity as a person is largely defined by whether you're working or not. 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You don't just hire people and keep them forever, you really help people get into the system to why is that the right approach from your— and what evidence is there that that's the right approach to take? – Yeah, you know REDF works with what we call social enterprises, which basically means these double-bottom line businesses who run a business and then they also provide employment to people who otherwise would have a really tough time getting a job. People maybe have been in prison or homeless who you know, when they go in for a job interview they're kind of cut out from the beginning. Either because of their background, or because they haven't really had a work experience, they don't really clearly have the attributes to go to work. And, what we don't have is a sort of interim piece like that— there's a missing puzzle piece for those folks. We said we might pass a homeless person in the street and say, well why isn't that person working? 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So, let's talk a little bit about the barriers to people getting into the workforce who— particularly people who have like been in prison or women who have not been employed. What kinds of things do they need that that's not readily available in regular jobs? – Well, first of all, many need some connection to some supports of various kinds. It sort of depends on the person. Some people might not have a stable place to live, so they need to figure that out. Some people might have legal problems. They might, you know, have you know, they owe child support or something like that. Or they're on tickets, so they're at risk of getting, you know put back into prison just for that. Or they may have mental health or substance use you know alcohol or drug problems that they haven't dealt with and they need some support. – I'm sorry, are these social enterprises really able to address that full array of people's needs? I mean, do they come in different shapes and sizes? – They come in different shapes and sizes and the social enterprises all universally provide a supportive work environment, you know, paid work and then connection, often working with other human services agencies in the community. But they do connect people to the kind of supports that they need. And they're paying close attention to the success of those people, and I think that's what differentiates social enterprise. When you asked, why can't they just succeed in mainstream workforce in a regular job? Most companies don't put a lot of attention onto their frontline worker. – If any! – If any. And so, you know, where if you're an engineer, you're you know, a college grad and you get a job, they're thinking about how do I make you successful? What kind of work environment do you need? I have very well-trained managers who are helping with your success, but if you get that front-line position, chances are good you're not getting any of that, so these companies essentially serve as that place that does that. They really pay attention to your needs as an individual and help you get ready for a workplace where maybe you're not getting that kind of supports so you can navigate it, and you can make it and stay on. – So what if I just had, let's say I am person who hasn't had a job history in the past, and I don't show up one day at one of these social enterprises. Do I get fired? do I— is that where some of the love and nurturing comes in? How does that work? – Yeah, you know, I would say maybe the way to think about these social enterprises is sort of tough love. You know, they're real businesses and they're selling goods and services to the market of some kind so they need their workforce to show up. But they provide a little more supportive and forgiving work environment. So they're all different. Some of them, you know, give you a number of chances and it's very clear and you know if you at a certain point— if you haven't met the requirements, you may get fired. Maybe they take you back. Maybe they'll give you another chance in a way that another workplace wouldn't, and there's a lot of emphasis on giving you that daily or very regular feedback, so that it's not like you do something and then you know there's a check mark on your record the next time you do it you're just fired. There is somebody who is talking to you, trying to figure out maybe you didn't show up for a good reason: you don't have stable childcare. So how do we address that? Things like that, so the idea is supporting you to deal with the things that maybe barriers to your being able to comply with regular work requirements, but at the same time you know you need to show up and you need to get along with your team and you need to put in maximum effort, and that's really what they're trying to support you to do so that you can get a regular job and thrive and do well. – So looking, I mean, obviously we've had a lot of changes in Washington and a real focus on people who have been left behind by the economy and whose jobs were not working for them or they aren't finding a job that is able to really meet their human needs. What do you see as the future for social enterprise? where you see this headed? – I think there's a really bright future for social enterprise, frankly, because it works. We have evidence that it works and our new president spoke frequently about what he called forgotten Americans. I mean the 20 million people who want to work but aren't finding any pathway into the workforce are nothing if they're not forgotten Americans from the perspective of the workforce and I think because this is such a powerful intervention that we have evidence works and it's cost-effective. We know from data that there's a hundred and twenty-three percent social return on investment for investing in the growth of these businesses. Why? because once people get a job and keep the job, they don't go back to prison they don't go back to homelessness. Instead, they're productive taxpayers working in their community and supporting their families, and I think everyone on a bipartisan basis can and should and will frankly support the growth of this once they know about it. – So REDF is really in that place of making those investments in these social enterprises around the country. Is it something that you see can help address the needs of those communities that have been left behind in the economy? You know you think about Appalachia and other areas— or is this kind of a big urban city thing and can it work in a small town? – It can definitely work and is working in small towns. We find out everyday about social enterprises we never heard of, and in fact many times these social enterprises work best at a fairly, you know, a smaller scale, so you know they work as a sort of a small business in a small town for example and you know, we've been thinking also a lot about what is on the minds of a lot of Americans, which is sadly, in many of these communities now, there are addiction epidemics with opioids and things like that. People who unfortunately have fallen into homelessness or incarceration or have real health problems because of their addictions, and when they get it together and are seeking a pathway back into the workforce, we think this could be a very viable avenue for them too so we're interested in that, and we're going to be looking for opportunities to see if we can address that also. – So, if I'm looking at this video and I have an idea about how to start a social enterprise or I see a need in my community, where do I go for more information or help? – Yeah, we would love you to come to redfworkshop.org It's an online resource, it's free, it's available to anybody, a ton of very helpful resources on there. You can also join we have something we call SE for jobs, which is a network just a virtual network you can be anywhere in the country you can join and we're really trying to help people network with one another find other social enterprises in their own communities so just sign on to either of those and then there is a national trade association called the Social Enterprise Alliance, I'm on the board and they also have a great website. You just look them up Social Enterprise Alliance. – And are you looking for businesses to invest in at REDF? – We're always looking for new opportunities both for investment, and frankly to build that community, that network and tell other funders, government, philanthropy, others who are interested in making investments in these solutions about the best that's happening all across the country, so please get in touch with us if you're running one of these or want to. – So redf.org – redf.org or redfworkshop.org is really the place for resources. – All right, Carla, thanks so much for spending some time with us today. – Thank you so much. – Thanks for your work! – Really appreciate it.


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SALT LAKE CITY – After an exhaustive weekly survey, the Salt Lake police mistakenly announced on Friday that they believe a University of Utah student is missing since June 17 was murdered.
A man she allegedly met on June 17 in North Salt Lake was arrested for her death.
"It is with a heavy heart that I treat you today," Chief Salt Salt, Mike Salt, told the arrest.
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Brown said he informed Lueck's father about the arrest before the press conference. "This was one of the hardest calls I've ever made," he said.
Lueck, 23, was last seen early in the morning on June 17, as she flew in Salt Lake City International Airport after attending a family funeral in her home town of El Segundo, California. Airport surveillance video recorded Lueck, who makes her a baggage request, and then enters a lift vehicle.
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Texts and social media have been focused on the study.
Outside a few traffic tickets, Ajayi has no criminal history in Utah. He once lived in an apartment across the street from Hatch Park, where Lueck was last seen by a lift driver and entered another waiting vehicle. Ajayi and his two roommates were postponed from the North Salt Lake apartment in 2016 not to pay rents according to court records.
According to university officials, Ajayi participated sporadically in Utah State University and sometimes taught in 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016 when he left after the autumn semester. He never had a declared major or earned a degree.
He also did a little with the Army National Guard, who was awarded a company out of Tooele, but did not attend basic training or any advanced individual training, according to the Utah National Guard's public affairs officer. Ajayi left the military after six months "with an uncharacterized discharge for failure to meet medical purchasing standards," the spokesman said.
Ajayi's digital photo print contains the details of his Airbnb rental, photos from his day's modeling and an ebook he himself published on Amazon.
Under his Amazon author profile, Ajayi wrote that he was born and raised in Africa, and continued to become a salesman, entrepreneur, and author. He claims to have "survived a tyrannical dictatorship, escaped a crime in fact, traveled internationally, widely used in several industries," and developed a marketing strategy for his book "Forge Identity."
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A blogger has revealed her favourite beauty secrets and offered advice to women who are looking to improve their appearance.
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Despite "fighting" for his place, Matt DiBenedetto has failed to secure a Leavine Family Racing NASCAR Cup Series drive next year in what he described as "devastating news".
DiBenedetto has impressed this season for LFR, after its technical affiliation with Joe Gibbs Racing has allowed it to score improved results.
The NASCAR Cup Series underdog fighting for career lifeline
The 28-year-old had said "my ride is all I love so I hope I can stay with this team" amid speculation he would be replaced by JGR's Xfinity Series championship contender Christopher Bell earlier in the season.
In a statement, DiBenedetto said: "I got the devastating news that I will not be able to return to Leavine Family Racing next season.
"Nonetheless, I can't express how thankful I am for Bob, Sharon, Matt Diliberto and everyone at LFR and Toyota for allowing me to do exactly what I set out to do, which was showcase my talent.
"It has been exciting for us as a team to get top fives, top 10s and lead the most laps in the Daytona 500."
LFR has yet to confirm who will replace DiBenedetto in the No. 95 Toyota next season, but Bell appears the most likely.
Following the 2018 season, DiBenedetto, 27, left Go Fas Racing after three top 10s in two years and decided to "bet on himself", hoping to align with a better Cup series program that would help jump-start his career.
He has scored four top 10s in the last eight races, after also impressing in the season opening Daytona 500 where he led a quarter of the race and was spun out of fourth place in the final 10 laps.
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"I'm hopeful there is a team out there that will give me the chance to continue my dream and allow me to win for them.
"Thank you so much to all my fans for supporting me through this journey."
Earlier this week, Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed DiBenedetto would drive its #18 Toyota next weekend in the Xfinity Series race at Road America.
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This risk and return combo roughly matches the current parameters of the S&P 500 index. The way I see it, having a Sharpe ratio of 0.5 is like shooting in the 90s on the golf course. portion of.
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The immigration branch of the Pune International Airport has installed the electronic verification system of passports. The move comes a day after Newsline reported that the system was absent and that it had led the two Myanmar nationals to evade scrutiny and fly to Sharjah on September 21.
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Video conferencing isn't what it used to be. It's simpler to set up, easier to use at a moment's notice, and the quality has improved tremendously. It's growing in popularity, partly because of the technology, but also because being able to see each other has real advantages over voice-only communications. The trends point toward video conferencing becoming part of the day-to-day communications for financial advisors in the not-too-distant future.
Whether you've been video conferencing for years, or just looking to get started, be sure to get engaged in a way that represents your brand properly. There are too many who fall into the trap of the utilitarian setup. My computer has a camera and I have a conferencing service – what more do I need? Plenty if you want to do it right. Here are five things that will have you looking like a pro in no time.
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I was surprised the next day, when we again sat down at the kitchen table, that I remembered everything that Doctor Clark had taught me the day before. Granted, it was only the alphabet, but, for someone who had been told his entire life that he was too dumb to learn anything at all, it was a joyous occasion. The doctor seemed as pleased as I, and he smiled brightly after we went through a set of flashcards with no mistakes on my part.
"Very good, Erik. I told you that you could do it!"
I smiled back and asked, "So, what's next?"
"Well, you have to know how each letter sounds, so that when you see them in a word, you can read it correctly."
The next three days were spent going over the sounds of the letters. Doctor Clark started me out with the same small book which showed the basic sounds and how together, they made words. I quickly mastered it, however, and he pulled out the next book in the series. I devoured that book as well, and within a very short amount of time, I was on the third book. He spent every free moment he had with me and the books. I, in turn, spent every free moment going over what he had taught me. This resulted in me being able to read the more simple books in the library by the end of the first month of lessons.
A little less than five weeks after I arrived at the doctor's house, I was sitting on my bed, reading a book, when he knocked softly on the open door. I looked up and saw him standing there with a smile on his face. I put the book down on the nightstand and stood up.
"Do you need me?" I asked.
"Yes, Erik, I do. I need you to come downstairs with me, please."
I nodded, noticing that my head no longer hurt when I did so, and followed him to the sickroom where I had spent my first days. While my head no longer ached, my ribs still screamed at me if I turned the wrong way or tried to lift anything above my head. I had long been used to that pain, however, and it barely fazed me. Because of the injuries to my body, my torso was continually wrapped tightly with bandages, and I was severely restricted in what I was and was not allowed to do.
Doctor Clark had taken an x-ray of me the first day I was able to stand up straight, and he had informed me then that I had more healed fractures than he had ever seen in one person as well as several currently broken ribs. He expressed surprise that none of them had injured my internal organs, and he was also amazed that I was able to function through the pain he thought I must have been in. I tried to explain to him that I was used to pain and was therefore able to ignore it for the most part, but he didn't seem to understand. He asked me if I had ever been seen by a doctor before.
"No, sir," I answered, "you are the first doctor I have ever been to."
This comment caused anger to flare in the doctor's eyes, but by then, I had learned that I was not the object of that anger, my father was. He said nothing, however, and life went on as usual.
I followed the doctor into the room, he motioned me to the bed, and I sat down. This was a regular occurrence, as he often checked my ribs and face. Now, he gently palpated the skin around the healing wound on my head, and then did the same to my ribs, asking me how the pain was. I told him that my face only hurt a little, which was true, and that my ribs felt much better, which was not, exactly. They felt a little better, but not much.
Doctor Clark had removed the stitches from my face about two weeks after my injury, but he kept the bandages on since the cut was so deep and extensive. He didn't want to risk infection, even though, for the most part, the cut was sealed.
I had yet to see my face, and I sincerely wanted to. I had never wanted to see it at home because my father often told me how horrid it was, and I'd had no desire to gaze upon a monstrosity. However. having learned to believe Doctor Clark when he said that I was a handsome boy, I had gotten used to looking in the mirror over my dresser as I brushed my hair and got myself ready in the morning. In the unbandaged side of my face, I had even begun to see the handsome young man my mother loved and that the doctor talked about.
"Well, Erik, everything looks good. The cut has healed well, and there is still no infection." He stepped back and looked at me intently. "Would you like to see?"
I inhaled sharply, and immediately regretted it as pain stabbed through my side. I hid it well, however, and smiled as best I could. "Thank you, sir. I would like that very much."
"Good!" He took my hand and helped me off of the bed. We walked to the bathroom, and he waited behind me as I stood in the doorway, my eyes closed. I took a deep breath and the last step to the sink, opening my eyes in the process.
The image in the mirror before me took my breath away. The right side of my face was as untouched and smooth as it had always been, but it took on an surreal quality as the left side contrasted sharply with it. A thick, red scar ran from the hairline just above my temple, past the corner of my eye, and down over my cheek to the corner of my mouth. I had not been able to see out of my left eye because of the bandages, and I wished that was still the case. All of the self-confidence I had gained over the past weeks evaporated in an instant as I gazed into the mirror. I felt the burn of unshed tears as I simply stood there, gripping the sink tightly until my knuckles turned white. When I dropped my head, no longer able to stomach the image before me, I felt Doctor Clark's hands gently grip my shoulders.
"Erik, what are you thinking?" he asked softly.
I took a shaky breath and responded without moving, "I am thinking that I am as ugly as my father always said I was."
I heard him take a deep breath, and then he turned me around and enveloped me in his strong arms. "Oh, Erik," he whispered, and then, for the first time in my memory, a single tear escaped my right eye and traced its way down my cheek until it was absorbed by his coat. There was no movement or sound for a split second, and then it was as if a dam had broken, and all the pain, terror, shame, and humiliation of the past sixteen years gushed forth in a torrent of tears. I clutched at the doctor's coat as if it were the only thing keeping me from sinking into a black sea of despair. The sobs that were wrenched from my lungs weakened me to the point that my legs couldn't support me anymore, and they gave way. Doctor Clark gently lowered me to the floor, never releasing his hold on me, and we sat there for an eternity while my whole world condensed into a small, hard ball of disgust and self-hatred that settled itself deep in my belly.Eventually, the tears stopped flowing, but it took longer for my heaving chest to relax into somewhat normal breathing. It was only then, however, that I realized that my head was pounding, and my ribs were screeching their disapproval at the punishment I had just put them through. The pain suddenly hit me so hard that I felt myself blacking out. The last thing I remembered was hearing Doctor Clark call out for Nurse Williams before I fell headlong into a darkness blacker than the blackest moonless night and deeper than the deepest ocean trench.


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Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee becomes an outdoor museum through October
Posted: Jun 7, 2019 7:33 PM CDT
Milwaukee (CBS 58)--We all get a much larger art appreciation this summer with 22 new sculptures lined up and down Wisconsin Avenue. It's time for the third installment of "Sculpture Milwaukee." The artwork varies in size and theme. Everything from dark to whimsical. Artists from all over the world are represented. This attraction will be up through October 27. Click here for details on all the featured works.
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It is safe to say that the bathroom is the most utilitarian space in any household. It is also one of the few rooms where you get to spend a bit of "me" time on a regular basis – whether you are a stay-at-home mom under your toddler's constant watch or an entrepreneur working round the clock. However, with the evolution of vertical homes, a spacious bathroom is more of a luxury than a necessity. Read on for a few sublime small bathroom designs to transform it into a wellness zone:
Cut down on clutter
While looking for techniques to make your small bathroom appear bigger, the first thing you have to work on is cutting down on clutter. Give the place a quick scan and look for small accessories that can be thrown away or stored in a better way. For example, use just one statement piece of decor instead of multiple small ones. Also, make sure that the objects not used on a daily basis are stored out of sight. This will open up a lot of space and give your bathroom a sleek and clean look.
Install a table top basin
A table top basin provides the dual advantage of creating more space and providing ample storage – something a regular basin with a pedestal will not offer. Furthermore, the storage cabinets at the bottom of the sink can be used to hide your toiletries, scrubs and towels. This will not only make your small bathroom appear bigger but also make it look sophisticated and sleek. The Aria table top basin from Jaquar strikes the perfect balance between luxury and usability.
Fix a corner shower enclosure
Installing a corner shower enclosure to separate the bath from the toilet provides the twin benefit of functionality and aesthetics. The enclosure will help keep splashes at bay and ensure the toilet area is clean and dry. The Enna framed shower enclosure from Jaquar is a perfect fit for small bathrooms since it forms a tight seal around the shower, trapping in heat and steam for a therapeutic experience.
Opt for floating vanity mirrors
What best way to create space than by wall mounting your vanity mirror above your sink? Mirrors are generally known to create the illusion of space and height. They reflect light and brighten the room. Additionally, you can choose from opulent frames and gorgeous shapes to complement your bathroom decor and make a style statement. It is also a good idea to install a large mirror that takes up more space on the wall to deviate attention from your small bathroom.
Hide the towel bar
The towel bar is one of the main functional elements in a bathroom. But in the case of small bathroom spaces, they tend to jut out, taking up essential walking space. Tackle this issue with hooks and knobs that can be fixed behind the door instead. Not only will this help clear out a lot of space in the bathroom, but it will also help in keeping your towels dry – which is always a huge benefit! Play around with hooks and knobs in trendy colours and designs to add a sense of class and style.
Choose bright lighting
There is no doubt that good lighting works wonders when it comes to making a space looking bigger and brighter – and your small bathroom is no exception to this. Opt for row lighting that lowers the chances of shadowing, making your bathroom appear spacious. Apart from the illusion of space, good lighting also adds in the aspect of functionality since bathrooms are very utilitarian in nature. However, make sure you opt for white light that brightens up the space rather than yellow lighting solutions that offer a dim effect.
Go all white
The easiest way to give your bathroom a spacious look is by using a lot of white. White-on-white might not sound very interesting but when it comes to increasing the sense of space there is no better colour to do the job. This noncolor-colour recedes naturally, giving your bathroom a luxurious look. One of the biggest advantages of using white is that it reflects light instead of absorbing it. Opt for all-white bathroom fixtures over a white background for a polished and refined appearance.
Wall mount your WC
Give your small bathroom a sleek look by wall mounting your water closet. You can opt for a flush valve which eliminates the need of a cistern, further cutting down on the clutter and opening up some space. On the other hand, you can also consider concealing your cistern behind the wall to enhance the look of your small bathroom with better space utilization. The continental series wall hung WC from Jaquar is your best bet when it comes to making your small bathroom look bigger. It comes with a soft close seat cover that adds to your luxury quotient.
These are some of the best small bathroom designs for Indian homes that you can keep in mind to create a mirage of a larger space. You can also read our blog on home tech innovations for a smart toilet for more insights. Head out to Jaquar today and give your bathroom the revamp it deserves.


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When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series
Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001 (message contributor)
Summary: Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ's assessment of His church.
· What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…)
· More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church?
Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would be talking about financial matters, and the first person would repeat something his broker had said concerning a certain investment. The second person would say, "Well, my broker is E.F. Hutton, and E.F. Hutton says…" At that point every single person in the bustling restaurant would stop dead in his tracks, turn, and listen to what the man was about to say.
"When E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen" was their motto.
So it would be if Jesus Christ were to give His evaluation of the church. If Christ were to speak, the churches would listen. (At least they should…)
What if I were to tell you that Christ has spoken?
· Would you want to know what He said?
· Would you be interested?
· Would you care to find out?
· Would you desire to hear His affirmations?
· Would you be willing to make changes in areas that He wasn't pleased with?
Why should we listen to what Jesus has to say?
1. Because Jesus Cares for His Churches (vv. 9-13)
a. He personally communicated to the churches (vv. 9-10)
Jesus didn't stay silent. He wanted to reveal His heart openly to all.
· Setting (vv. 9a): We find the apostle John exiled on the isle of Patmos. It was a small, bleak, and rocky island about ten miles long and six miles wide. It was a place where prisoners and undesirables were banished and forced to work in the mines. According to early church fathers like Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, and Eusebius, John was sent here and forced to work in the mines though he was quite old.
· Why was he exiled? (v. 9b) He was being persecuted "because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus." Because of His unwavering faith and witness of Jesus Christ.
· Moses wrote the Pentateuch in the wilderness.
· David wrote many psalms while being pursued by Saul.
· Isaiah lived in difficult days and died a martyr's death.
· Ezekiel wrote in exile.
· Jeremiah's life was one of trial and persecution.
· Peter wrote his two letters shortly before martyrdom.
· Paul wrote several letters from prison.
Thus, in the will of God, the final written revelation was given to John while suffering for Christ and the gospel on the isle of Patmos.
· What happened? (v. 10) John was "in the Spirit." He was in a time of deep worship. This was on "the Lord's day." It is uncertain what this means. It could mean either simply on Sunday, or that John was "transported" by a Spirit-induced trance forward to see visions of the future Day of the Lord, as described at length by the OT prophets. Either way, Jesus spoke, and John listened!
b. He personally named the churches. (v. 11)
· Ephesus
· Smyrna
· Pergamum
· Thyatira
· Sardis
· Philadelphia
· Laodicea
· Jesus knows the name of our church too.
This was the days before denominations came about. There was no E'Free church, Baptist church, Methodist church, Lutheran church, Catholic church, Nazarene church, or even non-denominational church.
Illustration: Just Christians
You know there aren't going to be any Baptists in heaven don't you? Nor will there be any Methodists or Episcopalians. No, there won't even be E'Free people. There's just going to be Christians.
Jesus is concerned about communicating to Christians everywhere. I don't think He is principally worried about what kind of stripes and spots you have. He is looking for doctrinal purity and devotion of heart.
What did Jesus want John to do?
"Write in A book what you see, and send IT to the seven churches…" (v. 11). John was to write this book, the book of Revelation, which included individual messages for seven different churches. But this one book was to be sent to them all.
· Some have suggested that these messages were for these 7 churches alone, and are therefore not applicable to today's church at all. The Anglican church, for example holds this view. Their Scripture readings throughout the whole course of the year come from every passage of the Bible, except Revelation 2 and 3.
· Some have suggested that these churches represent the stages of development of the church throughout the course of history. Beginning with the Ephesian church that represents the Apostolic church (33 – 100 AD) ending with the Laodicean church that represents the Apostate church (at the end times, during the Trib).
· I think this is a very interesting theory, and there may very well be some validity to it. However, I understand these letters to be given to seven churches that are representative of the kinds of triumphs, trials, and failures common to all churches in all generations.
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This poor guy became a Fairlane addict because of an article in Car Craft. Our work is done.
We poisoned him, actually. "I went Fairlane nuts after that," says Chris, referring to a feature he saw in Car Craft in 1983. "I still have the article somewhere. It was a blown, red '67 Fairlane XL." After reading that story, he knew what he had to build.
Chris bought his first Fairlane when he was 14. "I literally used paper route money. My grandparents matched 50 cents for every dollar I saved, and I bought it for $500." He still owns that car a little over 20 years later. He's been buying up Fairlanes ever since. His latest is this '66 wagon. In search of something even more different from a hot-rodded Fairlane, Chris bought it in October 2004 with the intention of building an ultrasleeper, ultraquick, streetable drag race car. He lets the car prove itself as it leaves the line with 4 feet of air under the front tires. Its best time so far-and he's still shaking down the car-is a 7.10 at 95 mph in the eighth-mile, which works out to a predicted 11.00 at 121 in the quarter.
Did we mention that Chris uses no power adders? Or that it's an all-steel car with a full interior? The only weight-saver on this 3,500-pound barge is the fiberglass hood. Everything else is just the way Granny ordered it in 1966. The car was originally a 289, three-on-the-tree grocery-getter. That drivetrain was long gone by the time Chris got his hands on the car, but it was just as well: Chris is a dyed-in-the-wool FE guy, and nothing short of 390 inches under the hood would have made the cut. He promptly dropped in a 0.040-over 390-inch Police Interceptor engine. Still topped with iron '66 GT heads, this engine sings a 500hp tune on the dyno. That's 170 more than the gross horsepower ratings Ford would have advertised back in the day.
Having built and raced Fairlanes for the better part of the last two decades, you could say that Chris is something of a specialist. He knows this chassis intimately, and he knows how to build it to handle the power required to make mid-10-second quarter-mile passes. The wagon got the same treatment as his race car. After seam-welding the entire unibody, Chris welded in a set of custom-made subframe connectors and beefed the rear suspension with monoleaf springs and traction bars.
As cool as this wagon is now, Chris isn't done with it yet. Once he feels the car is thoroughly sorted out, he's got a 427 side-oiler to park under the hood. We look forward to seeing the big white wagon dragging the bumper on its way to a mid-10-second pass after that.
Tech Notes
Who: Chris Whitney
What: '66 Ford Fairlane wagon. Don't send us hate mail-it really is a '66. Chris installed a '67 grille.
Where: Sun Valley, California, home of some of our favorite junkyards
Engine: Chris' test engine is under the hood right now. It's a 0.040-over 390 police car engine with GT heads that was built to NHRA specs for the Stock Eliminator class. The stock rods were shot-peened, and the rotating assembly has been balanced and blueprinted. Chris is a big fan of CP Pistons, so they're what are attached to the ends of the con-rods. The lumpy idle is courtesy of the 250/260-duration, 0.481/0.490-lift Lunati cam. Paul Smith at Dougan's Engine & Machine in Riverside, California, prepped the engine block.
Intake: In keeping with the police car theme, the factory intake remains intact. On top of that is a modest 600-cfm Holley carb.
Exhaust: Look at the photos. Putting headers on one of these cars is a nightmare. Chr is says he installs them a section at a time. They are a slip-fit design so that he can take them out and R&R them as needed. Bassani collector mufflers are there, but they really don't muffle anything. The car is nice and loud.
Ignition: Chris dropped in a Duraspark distributor from a '76 pickup to improve reliability over the original '66 sparker. He added an MSD-7AL3 and an MSD coil for firepower and dragstrip launch control.
Transmission: How cool is this? There's a Jerico four-speed behind the 390. Chris doesn't care very much for automatic transmissions. "I swear I was born holding a shifter," he says. After getting burned several years ago by the usual H-pattern, Chris switched to an inline shifter. "I haven't missed a shift since."
Rearend: You guessed it: 9-inch. Inside are Richmond 5.14:1 gears on a Mark Williams spool. The 31-spline axles are from Mark Williams as well.
Suspension: It's mostly stock up front with Competition Engineering shocks and a Performance Suspension Technologies rebuild kit. The monoleaf springs in the rear were custom-made by Betts Spring in Santa Fe Springs, California. Chris uses Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks in the rear to fine-tune the weight transfer during dragstrip launches. Chris made his own suspension bushings out of aluminum.
Brakes: Lightweight Wilwood discs are up front; stock 10-inch drums bring up the rear.
Wheels/Tires: There are Holeshot Hole Star drag wheels on all four corners. Dragstrip wheelies are made possible by Mickey Thompson 29.5/9.0-15 ET Drag slicks.
Interior: It's pretty stock-looking in there. Chris prefers to carry the sleeper theme inside his cars as well as the outside. Except for the tach, shift light, toggle switches, and three-gauge pod, the dash is unmolested. He even left the stock steering wheel in place. The dashpad and carpet were done by Rick Munoz at Chatsworth Upholstery in Chatsworth, California, and the rollcage was welded up by Morse Muffler in Burbank, California.
Performance: The car is still in shakedown mode, but it ran an 11-flat its first time out. "It hooked hard and went straight," says Chris.
Thanks: Chris wants to give props to his buds Vick Wood at McLeod Clutch, Mike Judson at Mickey Thompson, Rick Panneton at CP Pistons, and Bob Iverson, who airbrushed the impossible-to-find side trim. He also wants to extend special thanks to his mom, Mary, for supporting his Fairlane addiction since his early teens, and his wife, Jill, for being patient during his long hours spent working on his cars.