text: Outdoor Mashup The Revolution with Jim & Trav (Photo courtesy of "The Revolution with Jim & Trav") Featured Guests: Scott Leysath, Steve Nessl and Joe Kenney Welcome to The Revolution's Outdoor Mashup. This week Jim, Trav and special guests, will cover a plethora of outdoor happenings. To kicks things off, Scott Leysath, host of The Sporting Chef, will tackle proper game meat care in the field. Plus, he'll handout some delicious recipes for dove and teal and then he'll critique your grilling game. Joining us then, will be Joe Kenney, owner of KOVE in Lander, Wyoming and he'll give the history behind the annual Wyoming One Shot Antelope Hunt. Finally, if you have a big, fat, honking love affair with Side-by-Sides, then you won't want to miss Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV and Side-by-Side Group Marketing Manager, as he dishes on the all-new 2018 Wolverine X4. The Revolution and this week's Outdoor Mashup is presented by Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and MyOutdoorTV.All hunters head to the great outdoors with the goal of bringing home the game animal they pursue. So much time and money is invested in the gear and tactics used to harvest that game, however many times those same hunters are unprepared for how to handle and treat the game they just harvested. Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef on Sportsman Channel says, "If you've had deer, elk or antelope that didn't taste good, there's an excellent chance that it started in the field and somebody didn't handle it properly." Every hunter should learn the basics of proper field care and be able to field dress and clean their game and get it cooling as quickly as possible. Scott says that while many people like to quarter or break up their animals right away, he prefers to hang them whole and dry age them and he'll explain why. Scott will also explain why the proper internal temperature can make or break a dish and if you aren't already, why you should be cooking your wild game rare to medium rare. Furthermore, if you are taking advantage of dove season, tune in as Scott hands out a recipe for Spicy Dove on Tomato in lieu of the traditional dove poppers. Finally, coming October 15-22, to both Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, will be #DeerWeek, seven nights of deer hunting only programming. Watch Scott Leysath on "Dead Meat" during this week of programming.The 2018 Wolverine X4 from Yamaha is the brand new, just released, bad boy of the backwoods. Debuting just a week ago, the Wolverine X4 is an all-new, and incredibly off road capable, 4 passenger Side-by-Side. Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV and Side-by-Side Group Marketing Manager, joins Jim and Trav to give us a first look at the Wolverine X4 and all of its features. Built new from the ground up, a powerful 847cc parallel-twin engine powers the X4, and it's designed to reduce engine noise and vibration allowing all occupants to be able to carry on conversations easily while riding. While it is a 4 passenger Side-by-Side, it's still very compact with an overall wheelbase of just 122 inches and a turn radius that is second to none. The Wolverine X4 has a self-leveling rear suspension that automatically adjusts for changes in vehicle and passenger loads. Its upswept underbody design and wide arc A-arms, give it the ability to take on challenging terrain with comfort and ease. Find out more about its Speed Management System, a Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle, towing capacity, and cabin configurations, that are accommodating for passengers, cargo or both. Stay tuned as Steve Nessl talks about all of these fantastic features, and more, that make the 2018 Wolverine X4 a Side-by-Side that you definitely need to get to a dealer to see and experience for yourself.Happening this weekend is the 77th Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt in Lander, Wyoming. Joe Kenney, owner and general manager of KOVE in Lander, Wyoming, joins Jim and Trav to talk about this world class competitive hunt. Pitting eight three man teams against each other, hunters of each team are tasked with harvesting a pronghorn antelope using only one shot. The event, which started in 1940, is held each September at the base of the Wind River Mountains in the beautiful community of Lander, Wyoming. Joe will give us a brief history of the competition, its traditions, focus on conservation and comradery. He'll also discuss Water for Wildlife, a foundation that stemmed from the One Shot competition and focuses on game preservation, management and conservation by establishing water sources in western states. ")document.write("")document.write("")document.write("")} else {document.write("(Adobe Flash Player required) ")document.write("")document.write("")document.write("")document.write("")document.write("")}The Revolution with Jim & Trav - 9/14/2017


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The 27-year-old was spotted in her colourful Hawaiian shirt and leather jacket playing the mystery girl role as she left her London hotel.
The Mean Girls star is in the capital waiting to appear on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on Friday to promote her latest controversial docu-series about herself.
Lindsay, an eight-part series about her life, shows the the actress's battle with drugs and sex but recently hit the headlines after she revealed she suffered a miscarriage during filming.
She said in the show: "No one knows this; I had a miscarriage for those two weeks that I took off. It's a very long story."
Others actors complained as Lindsay suspiciously took the fortnight off but leading up to the series finale she explained to everyone why.
She added: "That's why on the show when it says 'she doesn't want to come down'. I couldn't move, I was sick. Mentally, that messes with you.
''There was a lot going on in my life then. I cried so many times watching it. Because I don't see it as me - it's strange. It's weird.'
Lindsay did not reveal who the father could have been but a long list of her sexual conquests did appear on the show, causing outrage in the celeb world.
Some were even keen to come out and play down the rumours.
A source speaking to RadarOnline claimed Morgan O'Connor, an 18-year-old Ralph Lauren model, wanted to make it known he was not one of the guys.
They said: "Morgan always said Lindsay was crazy and he was afraid she would do something really stupid to get him in trouble.
"But he was serious when he said he wasn't the father."
Her sex list has come under some scrutiny with many speaking out saying the list is fake.
But Lindsay insisted last month that it is "very real" as she wrote it during one of her steps in rehab.
She said: "That was actually my fifth step in AA at Betty Ford.
"And someone, when I was moving during the OWN show, must have taken a photo of it. And so that's a really personal thing and it's really unfortunate…"
Lindsay's documentary airs on TLC at 9pm on Sundays from May 9.

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Paperwork hell. That's the easiest descriptor. It's so much work to adopt a baby. I think it's easier to just make one (unless you've had infertility stuff like we have, then who knows what's easier).
We're in the home study portion of our process. We've decided to go with Dillon International for our home study. Christian World Adoption doesn't do home studies in CA because they're based in SC/NC. Dillon is an amazing organization, and the SoCal offices were started by another Newsong couple, Charles and Hedy Lee. We've already been SO BLESSED by Dillon, the Lee's, and our home study provider, Rachel Lee.
Right now, we're completing our home study paperwork so we can do the interviews. Here's a brief look into what the home study looks like...
- Signed letter saying we want to do our home study through Dillon
- Signed and notarized agreement and check
- Application & Info sheet - this includes super personal info about our families, finances, and relationship
- 4 page autobiography on each of us
- Birth certificates
- Marriage License
- Letter from our doctors stating we are in good health
- Letter verifying our employment
- Letter of good standing from our bank
- Insurance verification letter
- Copy of our 2008 tax returns
- Copy of last 3 months of bank statements
- Completed financial form
- 5 References from friends
INTERVIEWS: this is the fun part! Rachel Lee, also a Newsong member, will be doing our interview process. She'll complete 4 interviews: 1 with each of us, 1 together, and some other one. Then, Rachel will write our report to approve us for adoption.
Rachel is a gift to us. Her husband used to work for World Vision, so I knew of them by reputation only for the past couple years. One of the many reasons she's a gift to us is that she has her doctorate in attachment disorders. So, once Baby Ethiopia arrives home, Rachel will be able to give us expert guidance and support as we assimilate her into our family. Rachel will also do our post-adoption supervision (required by Ethiopia for 1 year).
At the 2 month landmark of this process, I'm grateful for Dillon, the Lee's, Rachel, and that our process is continuing to move forward!!


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Many preachers have claimed that they have "authority" in regard to biblical things. They have produced teachings (dogmas, tenets, doctrines, creeds), and then they have demanded people to obey and follow those teachings. But, what does the Bible say about authority? What did Jesus say in regard to such things? Who has biblical, spiritual or religious authority, on the human level? In other words: Who can speak for God, here on Earth?
This article takes a closer look at that matter. Even such concepts as "binding and loosing", "seat of Moses", "the true church", "clergy and laity", "ordination", "priesthood", "creeds", "dogmas" and "doctrines" will be considered here.
Some notes:
Jesus gave his disciples and especially the apostles (people of the first century) certain powers and abilities. Does any of that apply to people who live here on Earth today? That matter is considered later in this article.
This study is not about "authority" in business or in the civil society in general, but only about "biblical authority", "spiritual authority" or "religious authority". What applies to the various "authorities" in the mundane society, is a separate matter.
Before studying what the Scriptures say about authority, it can be good to consider the origin of that word.
The English word "authority" comes from the old Latin noun auctoritas which referred to such things as "production", "invention", "cause". Auctoritas in its turn came from the noun auctor which was used in such meanings as "producer", "father", "progenitor", "creator", "maker", "inventor", "founder" and so on.
In short: The author of a given matter or thing is the one who made or established it.
The answer was actually given above. It is the author or originator of any given thing that has the "authority" over what he or she has created, produced, invented or written. This means that no mortal can have authority over the Scriptures. For, whom should we consider to be the ultimate authors of the Bible? That is, who inspired what the books of the Bible consist of? God the Father in Heaven and his son Jesus. So, it is they who have biblical authority, and not anyone else. [a] [b]
In that context, let us consider something Jesus said to his disciples.
Matthew 23:8 "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 "And do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 "And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. (NASB77)
As you can see, the disciples were to have only one spiritual Father – God – and only one Master, Teacher and Leader – Jesus.
(The matter of priesthood is considered later in this article.)
Concerning the above-quoted Matthew 23:8–10 – it is true that Jesus said those things to his disciples, people of the first century. But certainly, that passage contains an important lesson even for people of our day.
a Important: Here, one must keep in mind, regarding the Bible, that all translations contain errors and bias and all too often even purposely slanted and twisted things. And, even the various Hebrew and Greek manuscripts have differences. (All today known bible-manuscripts are considered to be copies of earlier texts. Copies tend to contain errors.) And no, king James' bible is not in any way an "inspired translation" as some writers have tried to make people believe. Some have called it "the authorised version", but that authorisation did not come from God. The article rsa032.htm has more on that subject.
b It is of course clear that the apostles whom Jesus sent out in the first century, certainly had "authority", because they acted on behalf of Jesus who had commissioned and sent them. But, they did not invent their own teachings; they only echoed what Jesus had said. Sometimes, if the apostles did not have the word of the Lord on some specific matter, they might even express a private opinion, but then, they could make it clear that it was so. An example: "To all others I say (I, not the Lord) […]", 1 Corinthians 7:12. – Please note that Jesus does not have any apostles or mortal "representatives" here on Earth, today. (In the future, there will come forth persons who will be speaking for God, here on Earth: The two witnesses whom God will send to warn this world, Revelation 11.)
The apostle Paul wrote to the Jewish saints, [c] regarding Jesus:
Hebrews 5:9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, 10 called by God as High Priest "according to the order of Melchizedek" (NKJV)
Regarding verse 9: It is Jesus and his Father who are the authors (originators) of mankind's salvation.
Regarding verse 10 and the word "priest" (Paul was quoting Psalms 110:4) – many churches have their priests, but the facts are that the New Covenant does not have any mortal priesthood. The saints [c] had only one priest: The resurrected Jesus.
And then, one must understand that Jesus does not have any mortal "deputies" or "spokesmen" here on Earth, today. There is more on this, under the following headings.
A note: Some have produced a dogma where all believers are said to be "priests", and even "kings". But, that concept is based on a misunderstanding in regard to what the apostle Peter meant when he in a letter to some saints in a poetic manner cited certain Old Testament passages. The article roa032.htm has some notes on this.
c In this article, the word "saints" refers to the people who received the Holy Spirit in the first century.
Despite the clear facts which were discussed under the preceding headings, many preachers have claimed that they have "authority" over biblical things and even over believers. In essence, they have presented themselves as some kind of "mediators" or "spokesmen for God". Some have even claimed that they are "representatives of the government of God". Further: They have let it be understood that "common people" or "lay people" must obey "the clergy" or "the ordained men".
Here, it is good to know that the concepts "ordaining" and "ordination" are of Catholic origin. They come from church Latin and refer to "holy orders" which is one of the Catholic "sacraments". Other churches have copied those Catholic concepts, and they have come to be echoed even in bible-translations. But, they do not have any support in the Greek text of the New Testament. The article rea022.htm has more on this.
Regarding the words "laity" and "clergy" – when it comes to the New Testament and the New Covenant, the concept of dividing people into a "laity" ("common people") and "clergy" ("priesthood") is totally unbiblical. Again, the saints had only one priest: The resurrected Jesus. The New Covenant simply does not have any mortal priesthood. Many churches copy Catholic manners, and so, they have priests and altars and so on, but that has nothing to do with how things were among the saints.
The English word "laity" comes from the old Greek word laikos ("of the people", "common"), related to the verb laikoô which had come to have the idiomatic meaning "to make common", "to desecrate". In other words: Those who present themselves as "clergy", put themselves on a "higher" level, above those whom they view as "common" people. The article rsa072.htm has more on this, and explains the actual origin of the word and concept "clergy".
Many bible-versions contain wordings which might cause a casual reader to think that the saints were "ruled" by elders. But, it was not so. Let us consider something that Jesus said to his disciples.
Mark 9:33 And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he put the question to them, What were you talking about on the way? 34 But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest. 35 And seating himself, he made the twelve come to him; and he said to them, If any man has the desire to be first, he will be last of all and servant of all. (BBE, highlighting added)
Verse 33: Jesus asked the disciples what they had been talking about. Verse 34: They did not want to answer him – obviously, they were ashamed of what they had done (see the last part of that verse). Jesus was correcting them.
Also, the earlier quoted Matthew 23:8–10 records how Jesus made it clear to his disciples that they were not to call anyone here on Earth their "spiritual father", and that they were to have only one Leader and Master in regard to spiritual matters – Jesus. And, he told them that they were brothers, that is, equal.
Jesus made the note that in this world, there are those who lord it over others (Matthew 20:25–28, Mark 10:42–45, Luke 22:25–27). He told his disciples that among them, things were not to be so. Those who tried to make themselves "great", were to be corrected and made to realise the error in their doings. But, many bible-versions do not convey that message in a clear way.
The article rea042.htm sorts out Hebrews 13:7 and 17 and some other NT passages where a number of bible-versions make it seem that the saints were "ruled" by elders.
We read:
Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (AKJV)
Here, one must keep in mind that the above-quoted passage records something that Jesus said and did to and regarding those twelve men, and not to or regarding anyone in our day. Further: The power and authority which that passage mentions, was this: To heal the sick and cast out evil spirits. And also, Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God.
It is clear that the apostles whom Jesus in the first century sent out, had "authority" also in the meaning that they acted on behalf of Jesus who had commissioned and sent them. But, they did not invent their own teachings; they only echoed what Jesus had said. And, they did not act as "rulers" over the other disciples. What Jesus taught in regard to the internal relations between his disciples, was discussed earlier in this article. He pointed out that they were brothers (equal). They were not to have "ranks", "titles" or "hierarchies".
In a letter to the saints in Corinth, the apostle Paul emphasised that matter, by using the Greek word doulos, "slave".
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves [Greek doulous] because of Jesus. (HCSB, comment added)
"We are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord" – it appears that Paul was actually saying this:
2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not proclaim ourselves [as lords] but Jesus the Messiah as the Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
Here, Paul called himself and Timothy "servants", "slaves", Greek doulous. It was Jesus who was the saints' Lord and Master, and not anyone else. Keep also in mind Matthew 23:8–10 which was quoted earlier in this article.
Some preachers have built dogmas around Matthew 16:19, and they have caused people to think that Jesus was talking about them (those preachers), and not about the apostles. Also: Some have claimed or let it be understood that they have in some way "inherited apostolic authority".
In connection with Matthew 16:19, let us consider even the preceding verse, 18.
The Catholic Church has taken verses 18 and 19 in Matthew 16 out of their context, and then built dogmas around those verses, regarding "primacy" and "the true church". Later, many other churches have copied those Catholic dogmas and modified them, and used them for their own purposes.
But, the context shows that the subject was neither a "church" nor the apostle Simon Peter. The subject was Jesus himself. The story begins in verse 13. It records that Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" When the disciples had answered him, he asked them further, verse 15, "But you, who do you say that I am?" This time it happened to be Simon Peter who answered, and so, Jesus directed his comments at him, verses 18–19. But, this did not mean that Simon was singled out as one with "primacy", as the Catholic Church claims.
Those who study related passages in the New Testament, will find that what Jesus promised to Simon, was promised even to the other apostles. In short: Jesus' mention of "the keys of the Reign of the Heavens" – as the meaning of the Greek text is, Matthew 16:19 – obviously meant that when the apostles had become immortals, they were to act as representatives of the Reign of God, as judges, assisting Jesus. That is where the immortal ekklêsia or assembly of Matthew 16:18 comes in. The article raa012.htm has more on this. It considers even the meaning of the words "you are a stone, and on this Rock I will build my assembly".
So, regarding the in Matthew 16:18–19 mentioned immortal assembly with powers to "bind and loose": The authority which verse 19 refers to, "the keys of the Reign of the Heavens", was to be given to the apostles when they had become immortals. At that time, they were to act as judges, "binding and loosing", on behalf of the Reign of God, see Matthew 19:27–28 et cetera.
(A note: There is even another passage which mentions "binding and loosing", Matthew 18:15–18. That was regarding how the disciples were to settle their internal disputes, verse 15, "if your brother offends you", and so on.)
When it comes to the Scriptures – the Bible's teaching has already been "set" and "bound" a long time ago, by its ultimate Authors, God and his son Jesus. No mortal is to form "dogmas" or tenets for others. (Here, one must keep in mind that later copies of what was originally said and written contain errors, and that all bible-translations contain bias and errors and all too often even purposely twisted things.)
Regarding dogmas and other such things: Is it correct and biblical to have dogmas and doctrines, and "doctors of theology" who produce them? No. Dogmas, doctrines, tenets, creeds, statements of faith and so on are compiled by men, and consist of teachings of men. The article rsa082.htm has more on the matter of "doctrines".
In New Testament times, the scribes and the Pharisees felt that they could "set doctrine". They had "seated themselves in the chair of Moses" (Matthew 23:2, NASB95) – that is, they had manipulated themselves into such a power-position that it almost seemed that they had the same position as Moses. But, they did not have any right to such a position. Jesus – who was the "second Moses" – repeatedly castigated the scribes and the Pharisees, with strong words. Here is an example of that:
Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves. (NASB95)
The articles roa121.htm has more on the Pharisees and also on the matter regarding the so-called "seat of Moses".
Many preachers have talked about "the true church", and claimed that "God has placed authority in his church" (or something like that). In short, they have copied the old Catholic "true church" dogma, and modified it and used it for controlling people, the way the Catholic Church has done and does.
That dogma is false, of course. The article raa012.htm with its appendix has more on that matter, including Matthew 16:18 which was mentioned earlier.
Regarding the "church eras" doctrine which some have promulgated, see the article raa032.htm.
The article rga062.htm explains the actual origin and meaning of the word "church".
In Old Testament times, Moses and many other prophets spoke for God. Then, Jesus spoke for God, and it can be said that Jesus' apostles (men whom Jesus in the first century chose, trained and then sent out) also did that, as they echoed what Jesus had said and taught.
Even in the future, there will be some who will be truly speaking for God, here on Earth: The two witnesses whom God will send to warn this world (Revelation 11).
There have been many who have claimed themselves to be prophets or witnesses or spokesmen for God, or that they have been "sent by God". Also, in some churches people have been caused to think that some preacher was or is "the Elijah who was to come", or something similar. – Jesus warned his disciples, and said that many would come in His name, and deceive many. That is something that even people of our day should keep in mind.
Many translators have put into the New Testament phrases and wordings which might cause a casual reader to think that elders among the saints had or wielded "authority" over others. Please keep in mind that bible-translations are for the most part produced by churches and churchmen, for their own needs and purposes, or simply for the purpose of selling books. Translators add and choose words, and bend and stretch and twist things, according to their own bias and goals and motives, or according to their employers' bias, goals and motives.
A note: There is a cult around king James' bible. It is important to understand that its production was ordered and controlled by king James I of England who for political reasons wanted a "new" bible (in reality, it was a slight revision of the 1602 edition of Bishops' bible). James the king saw to it that certain wordings were written into his bible. Among the things that he wanted in it, was support for "church hierarchy" – he wanted to have that, in order to keep people under control, so that his own power-position would not be threatened. That is what he meant and referred to when he said, "no bishop, no king". The article rsa032.htm has more on this.
Another note: Even the so-called "biblical" lexicons of Greek and Hebrew are written by churchmen and are dogmatic and biased. They can be of help in some ways, but all too often, they give the reader a wrong impression of what a given Greek or Hebrew word or phrase means.
See also the "recommended reading" section, below.
Please tell others about this site. Please also link to it. The address to the table of contents page is biblepages.net/contents.htm
An explanation of the short names for the bible-translations that are quoted or mentioned at this site. → rsa092.htm
On the King James version. The story behind king James' bible, including the men who were involved in producing it. → rsa032.htm
Easy keys to deeper understanding of the Scriptures. → rga022.htm
How to study the Bible in a deeper way. → rsa012.htm
Some notes on computer bibles, bible study software. → rsa023.htm
Are believers "a royal priesthood" or "kings and priests", as some say? How should one understand 1 Peter 2:4–9? → roa032.htm
How did the saints of the New Testament choose their elders? Also, were those elders "ordained", and did they function as "priests" of some kind? → rea022.htm
What powers were given to the apostles? Also: Did Simon Peter receive some kind of special authority, such as "primacy"? → raa092.htm
On the words and concepts "clergy" and "laity". → rsa072.htm
Did elders in the saints' fellowships act as "rulers", as many bible-versions make it seem? On the translation and meaning of Hebrews 13:7, 17 and 24 and certain other passages. → rea042.htm
Matthew 16:18, "I will build my assembly, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it". What and where is the ekklêsia or assembly which Jesus said he would form? Is it an earthly religious organisation as some claim, or something else? → raa012.htm
"Church eras" – do they exist? Are there seven "eras of the church", as some say – "Sardis era", "Philadelphian era", "Laodicean era" and so on? → raa032.htm
What does the word "doctrine" really mean and refer to? Likewise, what is the meaning of the terms "dogma", "creed" and "tenet"? → rsa082.htm
What does the Bible say about the Pharisees? → roa121.htm
The origin and meaning of the word "church". → rga062.htm
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Wondering who is in contention to win the 2014 Madison Half-Marathon on May 25? Joe Kilkus (25) of Madison, Wisconsin is a runner to watch as he seeks to repeat his win from 2013. Kilkus used the 2011 Spring Madison Half Marathon to "test the waters" for his first full marathon in the fall. He loved kicking off his spring training with this event so much that he ran it again in 2012 and raced to victory in 2013. Focal Flame Photography, the official event photography service provider for the 2014 Madison Marathon events, asked him about why he runs.
Q&A with Madison, WI runner Joe Kilkus
Focal Flame Photography: What does running and participating in events such as the Madison Marathon mean to you?
Kilkus: Running means a lot to me. I really enjoy being able to just throw on a pair of shoes and forget about everything but running for an hour or so. I was the slowest guy on my college team as a freshman, and every year after that I kept improving so I started to love running more and more. By my senior year I was finishing in the middle of the pack for most races. I guess I wasn't ready to be done competing. Participating in events like the Madison half marathon is how I continue to compete not only against others but also against myself.
FFP: With so many races to choose from, why do you participate in the Madison Marathon? What makes it special?
Kilkus: After graduating from college in 2010 I decided I wanted to run longer races, and when I moved to Madison I found the Madison Marathon fit perfectly into my spring training plans. The race has a bit of sentimental value to me since it was my first half marathon, so every year since then this has been my big race for the spring where I really want to perform at my best.
FFP: Do you do anything to make the race more meaningful or fun?
Kilkus: I do have a lucky jersey that I wear when I want to run really well and need a little bit of extra good luck. Most people don't expect to see a guy racing in a purple Utah Jazz basketball jersey, so it's also a nice way to get cheers and support from people who don't already know me.
FFP: What would you tell other racers about participating in the Madison Marathon?
Kilkus: Get ready for the hills. It's a pretty fun course, but those hills are really tough.
Summary of Race Results & Personal Accomplishments
FFP: How many Madison Marathon events have you run? How many total marathons or half-marathons have you run?
Kilkus: 4 Madison half-Marathons — Spring 2011, 2012, 2013 / Fall 2013; Spring 2014 will be my 5th. I have also run 2 Marathons (Twin Cities 2011 and 2013).
FFP: Are there any personal accomplishments you would like to mention?
Kilkus: Men's winner of the 2013 Madison Spring half marathon. Ran 2:34:36 at Twin Cities marathon 2013.
- article by Deborah Proctor
This article is part of a series featuring athletes who are participating in a Madison Marathon Event May 24-25 and/or November 9, 2014. For more information or to register, visit Madison Marathon.


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This would be easy if I were.... 9?
I haven't done a fundraiser since I was 9. It was easier back then - my cheeks were chubbier, my teeth were crooked and my voice hit octives only dogs could hear. Looking back, I'd have given me money, too. Not in a "she's so cute I want to help her save the world" way - more like a, "fine, yes, take a $5" kind of way.
I signed up for another 5k. Dallyn did too. And - so did Lacy, Melissa, and Jessica - and most of central Oklahoma. But this is a legit race. We're racing for BOOBS!
The last 5k I ran was in April:
If only I rad a 5k every day of my life since then. {sigh}
Heres the DL: I'm running in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Apparently one must have a Fundraising Goal. And well since I hate cancer.. but hate boobs in an equal fashion... Mine goal is an obtainable $125! That's basically the equivelant of 2 good bras!
So - think of this an insurance for your future. You make a donation of $5 or $10 and someday.... if you get the big C.... it's like you already paid for part of the research.
I know you love boobs. You're either a) a guy, b) a lovely lady wishing yours were bigger or c) a even lovelier lady blessed with a pair of girls that makes you have a love-hate relationship with the girls.
{no, judging here}
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On that page - click the "support Brooke" link! {right where that green arrow is pointing!}
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You're Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays by The Debate Society
Premiered at The Brick Theater, Spring 2010
"An hour-long celebration of theatrical sins. The company's essential, idiosyncratic charm remains irresistible." - John Del Signore, The Gothamist
"In a sweet and funny evening of five resolutely terrible playlets, the Debaters make an affirmative case for the comic possibilities of the deflated expectation." 4 STARS - Helen Shaw, TimeOutNY
You're Welcome is a collection of 5 small plays about creation and failure; a unified theatrical myth that tells the story of an invented band of performers and their catastrophic attempts at connection. The plays are also about love, death, desire, tragedy, comedy, drunk driving, sexiness, beauty, loss, the battle between good and evil, a baby born wearing a hat. And theater. They're about theater. Kind of the last word on theater. This is You're Welcome - 5 plays that pretty much nail it. You're welcome.
Written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen
Directed and developed by Oliver Butler
Featuring Hannah Bos, Michael Cyril Creighton and Paul Thureen
with Jon Herman, Marisa Savic, Annabelle Meunier, Rachel McKeon, Tim Chawaga, Anna Drezen
Costume Design by Sydney Maresca
Lighting Design by Mike Riggs
Sound Design by Nathan Leigh
Production SM: Amy Ehrenberg
Assistant Director: Danielle Kourtesis
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"If we wish to create a lasting peace we must begin with the children." – Mahatma Gandhi
I am a dedicated mom, educator-supporter and trainer in compassionate parenting and education. I have studied extensively and am on the path towards certification in Nonviolent Communication and offer classes, individual coaching and empathy calls and meetings as well as create a supportive community of families who are inspired to educate and parent our children in empowering them while connecting to our hearts.
Starting in 2011 and officially launched in 2013, I have founded the Peace Circle Center – and community – where I am delighted to focus all coaching, training and support in restoring trust and connection to all individuals who care for young people in their lives.
Read about all our offerings at our new website!
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Family Mediation: third party mediator in your communication with your partner, with another family member or with your child using need-based exploration and a multi-partial approach that focuses on increasing connection to deeper and sometimes hidden agendas, establishing or repairing trust through safe and courageous vulnerability and transparency as well as increase empathic connection to each other to find a solution that will work for everyone.
Parent Support: 'Nurturing the Nurturer' first! One of the basis of Compassionate Parenting is to be compassionate with yourself, wherever you are in your parenting journey and style. I offer empathy support through one-on-one coaching calls or appointments and group support.
The Peace Circle: I am passionate about creating community as a key strategy to support our parenting journeys, especially since our families are often far away from us and that our parenting style may be surprising to many. The Peace Circle is striving to create that community through a discussion forum, social meetups, playdates, camping trips and moms/dads coffees. Join us today!
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Offering a facilitated skilled and effective response to harm that promotes healing within classrooms, schools, families, communities
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Facilitating circles to ease re-insertion of youth (or adult) in any group/classroom/school setting and strengthen learning, connection, empathy and repair of harm
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Training staff, educators, parents in empowering conflict resolution skills, peacemaking circles and coaching approaches to youth in conflicts
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Circle processes with youths to coach them to become mentors and bullying transformers within their own communities. Healing beyond the 'offender/victim' labeling and reconnecting to peer-to-peer care and co-responsibility.


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Money Matters: When scam busters are too late
July 27, 2018 11:00
We've written before about how you can help your audience avoid common scams during tax time, particularly, this year, by filing early following several major data breaches leaving consumers' personal information at risk.
But what about when it's too late?
Recently, the Justice Department sentenced 24 people in the U.S. on charges relating to a four-year-long IRS and immigration scam. Between 2012 and 2016, more than 15,000 victims lost money in the fraud, and many more may have had their personal information compromised. Hundreds of millions of dollars were lost when scammers claimed to be IRS or immigration agents and demanded bogus payments, often in the form of prepaid credit or gift cards.
It's one thing to help consumers avoid scams like this: Don't reveal personal information to callers claiming to be from the IRS and know that the IRS will not threaten to send law enforcement for failure to pay.
But what can consumers do after falling victim?
- If the scam involves impersonating the IRS, file a report with the IRS here, including how much you lost and details of the scammer. Reporting the scam helps track and catch scammers, which as the recent bust shows, can be massive operations.
- The Federal Trade Commission also investigates fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues. In addition to providing resources about how to prevent fraud, the FTC can provide information about what to do after falling victim to fraud, and reports are used to assist in legal cases.
- If a case is brought against scammers to whom you've sent money, there may be an order for restitution. Complainants would need to file a claim, usually within a given period.
- Sometimes con artists request payment by wire transfer. Luckily, most wire transfer services are aware of this practice and have fraud hotlines.
- Consult with your state and local law enforcement agencies about local reporting options.
Try this story idea, one from our growing list or your own and submit it for a chance to cash in yourself!
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Audience: 7th-12th-grade students
Big Picture: This site covers just about everything when it comes to college prep, and it's all organized by grade level, so it's totally easy to find all the right tools for you. To make things even more super-clear, all videos and follow-up resources are based around the four big categories: Why Go to College?, Prep for College, Find a College and Pay for College.
How It Helps You: Whatever issue you might face on the path to college, odds are very high that it's dealt with here, because there are a ton of different topics covered. You'll learn, get questions answered and even find out where to go for more detailed info.
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Protip: Find the illustrated college roadmap for your grade, print it out, and keep it handy to track exactly what you need to do each month to stay on top of your college-ready game.


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RoosterBusiness: Rooster Daily Horoscope July 25th 2017
The Year of the Rooster
The best use of your time today is supporting any person or cause most dear to your heart. There can be clashes with people who do not share your high standards. You are not the behavior police. Sometimes unwelcome situations need to be accepted for now, trusting change will come soon.


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The injuries kept mounting for the Bucs offensive line in the days leading up to Thursday's preseason opener at the Dolphins, and when the game began, four of the team's top six tackles were held out and didn't dress.
Demar Dotson, the starting right tackle, was recovering from knee surgery this spring. Leonard Wester, his replacement, is sidelined with a lower leg injury. Cole Gardner and rookie Cole Boozer, logically next in line, were also held out, pressing second-year pro Brad Seaton in as the first-team (and second-team) right tackle.
"You have to give props to those offensive linemen," said quarterback Ryan Griffin, who threw for 179 yards in the second half, 58 on a final drive to set up the winning field goal. "They played a ton of reps. We had like a (17-play) drive and they were still grinding out there. It was awesome."
Veteran Evan Smith, normally a backup at guard and center, stepped in as the starting right guard, ahead of Caleb Benenoch, who played with the second line despite missing two days of practice this week. Rookie Alex Cappa came in and played the second half at right guard.
"I'm just happy … we were low on the offensive line," said quarterback Jameis Winston, who was protected by some of that second line after relieving starter Ryan Fitzpatrick after two series. "Those guys came out here and were very resilient."
That patchwork second line saw Mike Liedtke, normally a guard, slide out to left tackle, with undrafted rookie Ruben Holcomb at left guard and Adam Gettis at center. The Bucs helped the line but going for quick passes, giving up only one sack in 48 dropbacks between the three quarterbacks.
"Mike did a great job playing left tackle. We had a lot of guys down, shuffled a lot of guys, but I thought overall we did a good job tonight," Evan Smith said. "They played hard. Coach Hop (offensive line coach George Warhop), Monk (offensive coordinator Todd Monken), we all did a good job of getting those guys up to speed. We had a few guys who had only been here a short while. Plug and play, man. That's the name of the game. I thought they competed their butts off."


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State Representative Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) today voted 'No" on more sham budget bills pushed through the Illinois House by Speaker Madigan and the Majority Democrats. Wehrli said the Democrats' proposed budget, crafted behind closed doors, spends $4 billion more than the state will bring in in revenue in Fiscal Year 2016, a clear violation of the Illinois Constitution, and a slap in the face to Illinois voters who in November demanded change.
"In November, voters sent a clear message to Springfield demanding an end to the failed policies that got us into this mess. In response, Speaker Madigan and House Democrats today gave them…more of the same failed policies that got us into this mess," Representative Wehrli said. "When will the majority party understand that they can't continue to spend money we don't have? It gives false hope to those who truly rely on state services, and it's a slap in the face to families across the state who have demanded change."


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Here are some in progress images of a few of my wares I'll be selling this Friday and Saturday at Arch. Pop-up shop details are at the bottom of this post.
I'll have some of my other cat crafts including cat balls (that's not a typo). I'll be debuting a new cat balls color and I'll have my newly printed greeting card that doubles as a cat toy.
I'm really excited about a big letterpress printing I just completed related to the mystery boxes up above. I'm going to save the big reveal for a later blog post but in the meantime you can see my finished product at the pop-up. I'll admit this project is a bit risqué. What can I say... I'm hoping sex sells.
Reception and pop-up: Friday, May 10, 5pm-7pm, wine, cheese etc.
All day pop-up and wrapping demo: Saturday, May 11, 12pm-5pm
Location: Arch Drafting Supply, 99 Missouri St (@17th st) San Francisco, CA 94107
Here's the event page on facebook.


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After a long, brutal winter (though not in South Florida where I live), it is finally here. The sun starts to shine, the daylight is more plentiful and at last the annual ritual can resume. That time each April where the flowers bloom, the grass grows, the barbecue grill gets fired up, and a young man's thoughts turn to…baseball.
For many baseball fans, part of that ritual is the annual obsession with baseball statistics. No other major American sport is so encumbered with data, ratios and historical comparisons. It is enough to make an English major hurl. And I am not talking about pitching.
Back when I was in college in the mid-1980s, some fellas wrote a book about a game they had invented. The game involved converting Major League Baseball player statistics into a point system, choosing players to fill out a team, and keeping score using their system for the entire season. They called their game "Rotisserie Baseball" in honor of the New York City restaurant at which the idea was conceived. As the years went on, the game became increasingly popular among students and recent college graduates. It spread across generations and into other sports, particularly football. Somewhere along the line, the Rotisserie name was replaced by the word "Fantasy." This was the development of what is now a multibillion-dollar business of fantasy sports.
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The Government has confirmed that the cost of the City Rail Link has blown out to between $2.8 billion and $3.4 billion.
It is understood the Government insisted overnight that a dollar figure be made public today when it signed the heads of agreement with Auckland Council.
Yesterday, the Government and council had planned to leave out a dollar figure on the project until tenders are let for the remaining contracts.
In June, Prime Minister John Key predicted the rail link will "almost certainly cost more than they thought".
Once complete, the CRL will be one of New Zealand's largest-ever transport projects. The 3.4km underground train line will run from Britomart station in downtown Auckland through the CBD to connect with the existing western line at Mt Eden station.
Will it be worth it? I don't think so. The cost of subsidising every passenger journey will be borne by all ratepayers, the vast majority of whom will never use the link. The project is already taking its toll on other regional transport infrastructure such as simple routine road maintenance as every cent is sucked out of the system to pay for this one vainglorious hole in the ground. In order to keep the city from crumbling into the sea host of new taxes and levies is being foisted on the hapless ratepayer and car driver. Meanwhile debt escalates, and debt interest repayments gobble up increasing amounts of Council's revenue. Rates will have to rise for sure.
The CRL is the Oliver Twist project crippling Auckland


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The Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) was created in 2012 out of a need to provide high-quality, evidence-based, educational experiences. ICE is a team of highly skilled, expert clinicians in several different areas of clinical practice.
Our mission Is To create Physical Therapist 2.0.
We believe the key to achieving our mission is to promote proficiency in foundational areas along with specialized knowledge and skill in domains where clinicians are highly passionate.


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The generation today needs everything to get done with a fast speed. There is so much of information that you need to pass around and a lot of work that need to be done in fraction of time, this made computer a necessity more than a want. And as people need to travel so frequently and need to carry a lot of data, they prefer using a laptop or notebook computers. There are plethora of online laptop stores in UK that offer the latest configuration computers.
Make a purchase of computer from reputed brand only. You can explore a range of hp, Lenovo or Toshiba notebook computers to make your selection. They are made lightweight to offer you portability ease. With such computers, it has become easy to accomplish much more work than earlier.
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Part of the reason that The One Who Knows Everything and I butt heads so often, is because I'm a know-it-all, too. So, it's this battle of the brains/wills/egos…any time he and I have a conversation.
It's awful!
Especially, because that boy of mine can know-it-all me right under the table, with ridiculous accuracy! He's good!
He got a new book from the library yesterday. It's about the body. Gross stuff…about poop, blood, scabs, and vomit…but, educational, nonetheless! After our conversation this morning…I know he only got that book, to try to one up me, since I've been taking classes for nursing school.
He said, "Hey, Mom! Did you know that when we breathe. It's like this cycle. A kinda long cycle, actually. Where our lungs breathe in oxygen. And get rid of…like…carbon dioxide, I think. Yeah, carbon dioxide. And our blood cells carry the good stuff around our body. And they carry the bad stuff out…"
Pressed for time, and patience, I interrupted him, "I know, Buddy. It's pretty cool isn't it? The body is amazing. That's the kind of stuff I've been learning in my classes. Hurry up. Eat. You guys gotta get going."
He went in for the kill, "Yeah. But, Mom. It took you, like, a YEAR to learn that stuff. I learned it in one paragraph."
Suppressing my own know-it-all-ness, I agreed, "Yeah, Buddy. It seems like that, doesn't it." When, really, I wanted to say, "Don't make me get out my transcript, bitch!"


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The final product of these babies are so super cool! I will definitely do this project again…
PS: I am working a series of teeny weeny posts like this stocked full of photos to catch you all up on the meat of it. And this weekend I will post a blog with some exciting news about the upcoming weeks.


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Plans are afoot to celebrate the 750th Anniversary of the Siege of Kenilworth Castle next year.
Many Kenilworth people will remember the 700th anniversary celebration in the town back in 1966.
Now the Kenilworth History and Archaeology Society is hoping to match it.
The society's chair Jan Cooper said: "Perhaps we should be preparing to celebrate that extraordinary event now before it is upon us?
"A great spectacle was made of it 50 years ago, which some people will, I am sure, remember and I should be pleased to receive any suggestions as to how we can try to match that.
"In 2011 the late Harry Sunley wrote an excellent booklet entitled 'The Great Siege of Kenilworth Castle' which was a local bestseller for several months. The siege was the longest in Medieval England and the attackers never got in - what a castle!"
The main event of the 1966 celebration took place on June 11 at Kenilworth Castle and the Kenilworth Historical Society newsletter reported: "Despite very heavy downpours of rain in the night, by 2pm, when Lord Kenilworth unveiled a plaque marking the occasion, the weather was fine and there was an excellent array of people in costume amid the gaily coloured stalls of the mediaeval fair.
"The attendance was in excess of 7,000 and a fairly handsome profit is expected.
"The major events – the mediaeval entertainment, demonstrations of fencing and archery, the duel between the cannon and an armoured car and tilting the quintain – all went according to schedule. The tug-of-war had to be delayed whilst the rope was located – some bright spark had pushed it into the muddy stream."
The commemoration also included a lecture, a radio broadcast and an exhibition in the castle gatehouse.
The lecture given by Dr C H Knowles, MA, at Kenilworth Grammar School on May 4 was well-attended. His subject "The Dictum of Kenilworth and the end of the Barons' War" dealt with the events leading up to the siege of the erstwhile followers of Simon de Montfort, under Henry de Hastings, in Kenilworth Castle, the siege itself and the dictum enacted by a Parliamentary Committee sitting at Kenilworth during the period of the siege.
King Henry III's forces, with siege artillery, besieged the castle in June 1266, but in spite of all their efforts, the garrison held out until December, when an epidemic forced them to surrender.
If anyone has any ideas for next year's celebration contact Jan Cooper on 07971 549963.


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Last week, I announced a cRAZY challenge would be held during this morning's Creative Morning event. This month's theme is «The Future». So the Geneva chapter staff and myself asked everyone to travel to the future and come back with an object.
For this shoot, I decided to go with a simple 2-lights setup: one lighting the backdrop, the other in a gridded beauty dish lighting the subject's face. To contrast with the future I wanted bright, snappy black and white photos.
Here is the diagram for this shoot:
Regarding the objects, some participants actually had some pretty cool ideas. One woman came with tiny doll shoes. She said she went to the future and as we were so preoccupied with our carbon footprint, etc. we decided to shrink ourselves. So she is holding shoes from our futur miniature selves. COOL, RIGHT?! Another participant came with his son and is clearly playing the emotional card. I loved this session and I will probably do something with Creative Mornings again in the near future!
Also, please go to Creative Mornings Geneva's facebook page and vote for your favorite photo. The winner will receive a «Faces of Geneva» book!
Anyway, enough chit-chat, here are the photos!


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Native Advertising Tech Firm Nativo Raises $20 Million in New Funding
Nativo, one of several startups promising to bring scale to sponsored content on the Web, has raised $20 million in new venture capital funding.
The funding round was led by the firm Advance Vixeid Partners. Nativo had previously raised $11.2 million over the past few years.
Many advertisers have been looking to produce more sponsored content for the Web, which often takes the form of blog posts or articles designed to resemble editorial content. Often, these sponsor-produced articles are placed within editorial feeds on various publishers' websites.
Some media companies like BuzzFeed have made such content--which is often labeled "native advertising"--their core ad offering.
But sponsored content often carries the reputation that it requires custom production work and that scale is limited. Thus, Nativo and others have built out technological solutions, i.e. digital ad networks, promising to distribute sponsored content to a wide number of websites all at once.
In fact, native advertising tech solutions like Nativo's are emerging as a bright spot in an ad technology sector where there are many companies doing similar things, consolidation is ramping up and cash has been tougher to come by. The native ad firm TripleLift just raised $10.5 million in new funding a few weeks ago.
Nativo, which works with 350 Web publishers--including media companies like Time Inc., WebMD and TEN: The Enthusiast Network--plans to use the new funding to ramp up its distribution and international footprint.
Chief Executive Justin Choi said he believes several macro trends are in working in Nativo's favor. Marketers continue to invest more in producing their own content. Plus, more consumers are shifting their Web consumption to mobile devices-- where sponsored content is believed to have more impact than standard banners ads. And, of course, media companies continue to seek more alternative revenue streams.
"Native is definitely not a trend," he said. "It has a feeling like it belongs now as part of the media mix."
Ryan Payne, senior vice president of marketing at TEN: The Enthusiast Network, worked with Nativo to deliver sponsored posts and videos on sites like MotorTrend.com (like this Lexus article), while helping advertisers get more scale with their content via other sites in Nativo's network. The company is also starting to use Nativo's technology to distribute editorial content on other sites.
"This allows us to offer a strong story for brands that is organically woven into content," he said. "And as long as we have that content, we also have the vehicle to find our desired audience outside of our network."


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OMAHA, NE--(Marketwired - Aug 21, 2014) - Inc. magazine today ranked Cosentry, the leading Midwest provider of Data Center Services, to its 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest growing privately held companies for an eighth year in a row.
The Inc. 500|5000 list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino's Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500|5000.
Cosentry continues to grow and capture market share within the Midwest. Recently, the company announced growing close to 20 percent through first half of 2014, and they acquired XIOLINK to expand into St. Louis and integrate the company's managed services capabilities into Cosentry's award-winning portfolio. Cosentry now operates in four Midwest markets with eight data centers, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha and Sioux Falls.
"We are proud that Inc. magazine continues to rank Cosentry among the fastest-growing private companies," said Brad Hokamp, CEO, Cosentry. "This prestigious list validates the strong adoption of our award-winning cloud and hosting products, data center capabilities, and comprehensive set of managed services."
The 2014 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. is the most competitive crop in the list's history. To make the cut, companies had to have achieved a staggering minimum of 942.6 percent in sales growth. The Inc. 500' s aggregate revenue is $15.2 billion, with a median three-year growth of 1,828 percent, generating 23,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"What surprises me, even though I know it's coming, is the sheer variety of the paths our entrepreneurs take to success, thematically reflecting how our economy has evolved," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "This year there are far more social media and far fewer computer hardware businesses than there were, say, six years ago. But what doesn't change is the fearsome creativity unleashed by American entrepreneurship."
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 15 through 17, 2014 in Phoenix. Speakers include some of the greatest entrepreneurs of this and past generations, such as Michael Dell, Martha Stewart, host of the CNBC show "The Profit" Marcus Lemonis, Container Store Founder and CEO Kip Tindell, and Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya.
About Cosentry
Cosentry is the trusted leader in Midwest Data Center Services, providing solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our customers can feel confident, knowing their IT Infrastructure is operating at the highest level of reliability, performance, and security. Cosentry has over a decade of experience providing data center services including Colocation, Cloud, Managed Hosting, and Managed Services. We operate as our client's local business partner, taking the time to truly understand their business while tailoring our solutions to meet each client's unique business and technical requirements. Whether virtualizing, consolidating, optimizing, or fully outsourcing data center and IT infrastructure, businesses can rely on Cosentry for help with resilient and versatile solutions- for more information, contact us at (866) 500-7661 or visit us at http://www.cosentry.com.
About Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000
The 2014 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to 2013. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2010. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2013. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2010 is $100,000; the minimum for 2013 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/5000.
About Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com/ .
The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000 Conference, visit http://www.inc.com/
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At this StackUp, hear lead designers share their latest design and brand achievements. Get an inside look into how New York City startups develop their design strategy.
Speakers will discuss what makes their team unique, the dev challenges/constraints they come across, hacks and tips they are proud of, the company's long term technical strategies, unique tech choices they have made, etc. This is a designers and devs only event.
Some of our Presenters Include:
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November is National Adoption Month. Every year the month of November creates awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in foster care. Since its formation in the 1990s, National Adoption...Learn More
Adjectives, nouns, and verbs. Second grade begins to teach the navigation of words in the English language. My seven year old had no problem with nouns and verbs, but adjectives trouble her. As seen by this...Learn More
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2013 Maestracci Corse Calvi Rouge Clos Reginu | Corsica, France
2013 Maestracci Corse Calvi Rouge Clos Reginu | Corsica, France
90 pts WA • Welcome! You've just stepped "outside the box." This is a fabulous blend from the Calvi appellation on the island of Corsica, and what a value! This wine is sustainably farmed and unfiltered, and is a quintessential Mediterranean food wine. Especially at this stellar price, it's just… well… soooooo good. Marjoram and rosemary, rose hip with wild plum and cherry mingle on a subtly tart and piquant yet persistently luscious not to mention delightfully buoyant palate, leading to a finish that clings with resinous and cyanic but also juicy persistence.
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Cashmere Knitted 'Hebden Houses' Cushion
Cashmere Knitted 'Hebden Houses' Cushion
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Machine knitted cushion cover with my own unique fairisle pattern that has been inspired by the houses in my local area of Hebden Bridge. Knitted on my vintage Knitmaster machine in a blend of lambswool and cashmere yarn for a supersoft cozy finish.
Includes duck feather cushion pad. Or order without the pad for a £5 discount.
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Main colour = Ivory
Pattern = Charcoal/Green
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Both my girls birthdays are in April. As you'll see from my next post, April has been pretty hectic!
It really hit me the week leading up to Madyson's birthday that I should be having 2 birthday parties on that Saturday not just one. Due to scheduling, we had MK's birthday party the weekend before her birthday, which happen to be Maddy's birthday. It really doesn't seem like it has been 5 years since I first became a mom! That little girl touched SO SO many lives in her short little life. Here are some of my favorite pictures of her!
One of my favorite of Me and Maddy!
Sweet baby!
Love this little girl!
As hard as it is to believe that Maddy would have been 5, it is just as hard to believe that MK is 3! She is super smart. She knows all her letter sounds and can tell you what words start or end with. She can count to 20 by 1s and to 100 by 10s. She knows her birthday, my birthday month and several other peoples birthday month. She is very opinionated and does not mind telling anyone what she thinks. She has a say in what she wears and has more shoes than I do! She knows relationships, example that my mom is Gaga and Wesley's mom is Grandmother. She also knows aunts, cousins, uncles and can label people correctly. She is obsessed with all thinks Tinker Bell and likes most anything girlie. She has 20+ Barbies (some are Princesses) and loves to have tea parties with them. She has been taking gymnastics over a year and excelling at it. She loves her Gaga the most and I think she would live with her! She knows that we live in Tampa and that Gaga, Lulu and Y live in Opp, Alabama while Grandmother and Alaina live in Troy, Alabama.
I haven't taken her for her 3 year old check up yet (I should probably get that scheduled!!), but she weighs about 30lbs and is right at 3 feet tall. She is often mistaken for 4 or 5 years old.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of her over the last 3 years in no particular order!
This is the same dress that Maddy had on in her Christmas picture above. Its hard to tell her, but it was no where as tight on MK as it was on Maddy my fatty!
Despite wanting all things Tink, she said she wanted a Tea party for her birthday. I felt her friends were a little young for a tea party this year, so we did a Dr. Seuss party for her birthday. She loves books and can "read" several of Dr. Seuss books. Word was out about her obsession with Tink and she got a LOT of Tinker Bell stuff for her birthday. Her room s completely Tink.
That's it for tonight. Hope you enjoyed the pictures! I'll try to get another on up in the next few days about our happenings over the last few months.


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Our Eco-Friendly Philosophy
What do you mean 'recycled' isn't always the best choice?
This is usually the place where paper sites show a stock image of a wind turbine, a dewy leaf or maybe the ubiquitous recycle symbol. While we're not opposed to a pretty picture, we're taking a more pragmatic approach.
There is no one best solution
We all understand that there is no perfect eco-friendly solution. Every paper comes with pros and cons with respect to its environmental impact. (Many "alternative" and highly renewable fibers, for example, has to be transported long distances.) We also understand the need to balance your definition of "green" with your aesthetic and their budget. As an example, we often get asked for our most environmentally friendly paper. Our reply is to present a gorgeous handmade recycled-cotton paper, dried by the sun. When shown the cost, the client usually asks for something a "little less eco-friendly". It's important to find a balance.
There is no one best solution for eco-friendly paper. There are, however, a lot of different things that can be done to reduce a paper's impact on the environment. Our goal is to present our customers with as much information as we can and let you decide for yourself which paper meets your requirements.
Our classification system
To show what GREEN means to us, we've developed five categories we feel best represent the key environmental factors that are important to our customers. Alternative Energy, Chlorine-Free, Handmade Papers, Mill Certification and Tree-Free. Using these five categories helps to identify those products which meet your expectations for environmental responsibility.
Whether it's water, wind or solar, when a manufacturer invests in alternate sources of energy to power their business, the impact affects us all. That's why we've highlighted these papers which are produced by mills using various alternative methods to produce electricity minimizing their carbon footprint. Some mills even use agro-waste materials to generate energy. Our digital imaging division, Moab by Legion Paper, runs on 100% wind energy and is located in the heart of the west's national parks system where there is an emphasis on living green. Legion Paper has been recognized for its Champion-level participation in the Rocky Mountain Power's Blue Sky program by converting its Moab offices to 100% renewable wind power.
Our Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) papers have been bleached without any chlorine - or have not been bleached at all. All of our cotton papers, for example, are TCF. Another common bleaching process in the paper industry is Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF), which is a bleaching agent that utilizes a pollution prevention technology to eliminate persistent, bioaccumulative toxic substances in mill waste-water. The bleaching agent is a derivative of chlorine called chlorine dioxide, which is less harmful to the environment than elemental chlorine. What this ensures is an environmentally safe method to bleach the paper without the harmful chemical effects of chlorine. For more information on Chlorine Free paper, please visit this informative website.
When it comes to environmentally-friendly, handmade papers lead the pack. All our handmade papers are tree and chemical-free with every aspect of the paper-making process being done by hand. Compared to a conventional paper mill, the handmade paper manufacturing process uses much less energy per ton of the paper produced, thus significantly contributing much less towards pollution and global warming. In many cases, handmade papermaking uses solar energy for drying.
Many 'seals of approval' are being used to signify the compliance of various environmental standards developed by a number of non-profit organizations. One version of certification that you see in the paper-making industry is ISO 14001. This internationally recognized environmental management system (EMS) standard ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing a wide variety of environmental activities. Individual countries also provide their own environmental certification, which we have noted where applicable. As you can see below, the list of certified papers that Legion offers is extensive representing our continued efforts to supply you papers manufactured with minimal environmental impact.
Additional information on some of the certifications available can be found here and here .
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Cotton, bamboo, cork, plant fibers, grass, flowers and even vegetables. Tree-Free is the ultimate eco-friendly material found in many of our papers. Some of our most prominent papers are 100% cotton. From the renowned Stonehenge papers to the Entrada Rag digital paper, cotton is the key ingredient. In fact, the cotton used to manufacture our papers is not from the puffy white flower that we all recognize as cotton, but rather the linters, or byproduct, from the textile industry. Textiles are made using the longest, highest-quality fibers - the rest is discarded. This wasted cotton is salvaged and used to manufacture our cotton papers. Nothing could be more eco-friendly than reusing a product that is considered waste - otherwise this would all end up in the trash.
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Nagelsmann expects Wagner deal with Bayern in 'next week or two'
Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann said he expects striker Sandro Wagner to seal a move to Bayern Munich in the "next week or two."
The 30-year-old has expressed a desire to return to Bayern, where he came up through the academy before moving on in a career that has seen stops at several different German clubs.
Bayern have been in the market for a second striker to help support Robert Lewandowski, and negotiations for Wagner have been ongoing since last month.
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- Is Zidane the answer? Madrid have not improved at all in year since Lopetegui sacking
- The Mahrez of Leicester is back! Man City winger becoming key figure for Guardiola
- Better than Mascherano? 'Inspector Gadget' Fabinho is bossing Liverpool's midfield
- Real Madrid-owned wonderkid Odegaard makes flying start at Real Sociedad
And Nagelsmann has now admitted those talks are close to wrapping up, with Wagner set for a return to the Bavarians.
"We don't have to lie about it. I'm expecting this will happen in the next week or two," Nagelsmann said after a 1-1 draw against Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday.
The draw meant Hoffenheim were eliminated from the Europa League after the group stage.
Wagner made his debut for Germany in 2017 after scoring 11 Bundesliga goals in the 2016-17 campaign.
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PASADENA, Calif., August 16, 2010 – In its first decade, eHarmony® has increasingly impacted the way people meet and get married in the United States, a recently released study concludes. From January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 an average of 542 people were married every day in the United States because of the online matchmaker. During that period, eHarmony created more than 148,311 marriages, or 4.77 percent of all new marriages in the country. Harris Interactive conducted the study online for eHarmony in July and August 2009 among adults aged 20-54.
In nearly two years, the number of marriages resulting from eHarmony more than doubled. A comparable study Harris Interactive conducted for eHarmony in 2007 found that eHarmony led to an average of 236 people getting married every day in the United States.
"eHarmony has created a lot of happy marriages in our first 10 years of business," said the company's CEO Greg Waldorf. "Above all else, we're most proud of this metric. It shows that we're well on our way toward fulfilling our vision to create more love in the world."
The recently released study also found that more than more than 1.13 million 20-54 year olds said they were in a non-married, monogamous relationship with someone they met on eHarmony
Other significant findings include:
This eHarmony study was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive in July and August 2009 among 7,994 respondents aged 20-54 who were married between January 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009, as well as a larger sample of 136,203 newlywed and non-newlywed respondents aged 20 to 54. Respondents were about equally divided between men (48.3 percent) and women (51.7 percent).
Data were weighted two ways. Qualified newlywed data were weighted to be representative of recently married U.S. residents aged 20-54. Newlywed and non-newlywed respondents aged 20-54 were weighted to be representative of the U.S. population.
Visit http://www.eharmony.com/harrisinteractivepoll to view more information about this study.About Harris Interactive
About eHarmony, Inc.
Santa Monica, Calif.-based eHarmony, Inc. eHarmony, Inc. (www.eharmony.com) was founded in 2000 and is a pioneer in using relationship science to match singles seeking long-term relationships. Its service presents users with compatible matches based on key dimensions of personality that are scientifically proven to predict highly successful long-term relationships. New peer-reviewed research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) ranks eHarmony as number one for producing the most marriages and the most satisfied marriages. Of all meeting places measured, eHarmony also had the lowest divorce rate.b On average, 438 people marry every day in the U.S. as a result of being matched on eHarmony, nearly 4% of new marriages.b Currently, eHarmony operates online matchmaking services in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Brazil.
bBased on data on 19,131 marriages from 2005 to 2012 by Harris Interactive, couples that met on eHarmony had significantly fewer breakups than couples who met via all other methods combined. Combining methods that account for less than 1% of marriages sampled."
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Homeless for a night / Berkeley mayor keeps promise, sleeps with city's down-and-out
Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates' night with the homeless Tuesday was an eye- opener -- in more ways than one.
He not only saw the suffering of those without a home, but he also had his eyes opened by a police officer.
The officer woke the mayor up at 2 a.m. to find out why he was breaking the law against sleeping overnight on public property.
The officer was told that the mayor had official permission to bed down in the park behind City Hall, and Bates went back to sleep -- but not for long.
He was awakened again at 4 a.m. by TV crews converging on the makeshift campout of about two dozen homeless people and their advocates.
"It was chilly -- the ground was hard," the soft-spoken, 65-year-old mayor said early the next morning as he stood in line with dozens of homeless waiting for the free breakfast at Berkeley's Trinity Methodist Church. "It was just a taste of being homeless."
Saying he hoped to draw attention to the problem and to learn more about it himself, the liberal mayor -- clad in green turtleneck, jeans and tennis shoes -- spent 24 hours with the homeless of Berkeley. He began shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday by joining 121 other diners for the free dinner served on trays at Trinity Methodist, where he ate all his rice pilaf with meat, most of his green salad and half of his cooked broccoli.
"I saw a lot of heart-breaking things," a tired-looking Bates said Wednesday, mentioning "a mother with a 3-month-old baby in the cold with no place to go."
Other up-close encounters included a homeless man yelling in his face, being recruited to serve lunch for the needy at McGee Avenue Baptist Church and street people calling out heartfelt thanks as well as comments like, "Hey Tom, where can we use the bathroom after 10 o'clock?"
He spent most of his waking time on his feet seeing Berkeley's relatively generous assistance for the homeless, which is supported by public and private funding and many volunteers. Bates went to a dozen facilities that provide abundant food, not enough beds, limited medical care, showers, legal assistance, counseling, haircuts, foot-washing and other services.
"It's exhilarating to see the kinds of things volunteers are doing in our community," he said. "On the other side, it saddens me because we're spending all this money in the Middle East, and we're not taking care of people here."
The city of 103,000 has 200 beds in homeless shelters for an estimated 1, 000 people who need them, Bates said. He also said city spending for the homeless and subsidized housing was threatened with a drastic cut -- $1 million out of the $13 million budget -- because of reduced revenue from the state.
The mayor, who took office Dec. 1, was fulfilling a promise made at a campaign appearance last fall after a young homeless man known as "Jackal" asked if he would spend the night with the homeless if elected.
The event initially was greeted by many of the homeless as political grandstanding, but Bates won cheers by his stopping and talking with many of those he met, his sleeping outside on the ground and other gestures like using the truly foul public toilet in the park behind City Hall.
"He's the people's mayor!" shouted a homeless man after Bates returned from the toilet.
"It was horrible," Bates reported, adding that he had to hold his nose the whole time.
Bates conversed and joined in songs at the self-described "Peace Camp." At one point he answered questions while about three dozen homeless people and reporters clustered around in the semi-darkness diluted by extra lights installed by the city for the occasion.
He said that the solution has to be "a regional approach" for the Bay Area as a whole and that Berkeley should not have to carry an unfair share of the burden.
He said later he intended also to have the toilet fixed and to promote better coordination and training so that, for example, the screening staff members at homeless shelters know how to accommodate the disabled.
"I really think it's good he's out here," said Berkeley-born Catherine Heath, a former nurse who's been homeless since suffering a breakdown after her daughter's suicide five years ago. "I can say, 'Hey, Mayor, let me tell you my story of someone who once had a life,' " she added, pausing to wipe away tears.
"This is a photo op," scoffed Bob Miller, a 44-year-old homeless carpenter and journeyman painter who said his life had gone downhill after his wife died of cancer five years ago. He said he'd been homeless since August and had been turned down from even menial jobs after being told he was too old.
Those unaware that the event wasn't the mayor's idea might easily have assumed publicity-seeking motives. Ten journalists with notepads and cameras followed in the mayor's wake as he walked down Telegraph Avenue, stopping to chat with a beggar holding a "Spare Change for Pot" sign, picking up litter and heading to People's Park, where he talked to people with bedrolls and took time out for half a dozen basketball tosses.
His entourage included Michael Diehl, formerly a longtime homeless person in Berkeley and one of the main organizers of Bates' itinerary. Other advocates for the homeless who played key organizing roles were Bob Mills, Dan McMullan and Boona Cheema, executive director of the Berkeley-based nonprofit Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency.
Around 11 p.m., not long before the overnight low dipped to 43 degrees, the mayor crawled into his down mummy bag under the trees and had a sound sleep until the police came.
"I think it was a good thing," one Berkeley police officer said of the 2 a. m. visit. "The only way the mayor's going to find out what it's like to be homeless is to be woken up at 2 in the morning with a flashlight in his face."