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March 12, 2018: Brad Strock, Chief Information Officer of PayPal
Among other topics, Brad discussed the following issues with Metis Strategy:
- An overview of PayPal's business, as well as Brad's purview as CIO
- PayPal's transformation into a more customer-centric company, such as giving customers more choices of funding vehicles
- How PayPal has successfully navigated the shift to mobile, resulting in a 50 percent increase in mobile payment volume in 2017
- The top priorities that Brad is focused on, including security, stability, strategically enabling the company's business strategy, and improving the company's ability to effectively collaborate
- Brad's experience going from Bank of America, a traditional finance organization, to PayPal, one of the first digitally native companies in the finance space
- Brad's career path, including his path from engineer to finance industry to technology executive
- Eye on the Trends: financial inclusion of the over 2 billion people globally without financial services, AI/ML/process robotics
Brad is the CIO of PayPal, a Fortune 300 company that is transforming the world of global payments, commerce, and how individuals access financial services. As CIO, Brad is responsible for contributing to PayPal's ten year revenue growth rate, leading the transformation of technology functions for PayPal's global operations, and transforming how technology can enable a large global workforce to operate with the speed and flexibility of a startup. Brad also led PayPal's IT separation from eBay, successfully completing the effort in less than 9 months despite outside expert estimates of two years. Brad leads a team of over 1,400 in providing both IT functions and product development for operations that support a global enterprise operating in over 200 markets, 24 languages, and 65 locations.
Prior to PayPal, Brad held several senior executive roles at Bank of America, including leading the Next Generation Payments and Commerce team. Prior to Bank of America, Brad led the creation of a new rewards platform at JP Morgan Chase that has delivered innovative new credit card products propelling growth. Brad's early career spanned a wide range of strategy and financial roles including M&A work, turnarounds, and strategic planning roles.
Brad received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, as well as an MBA from Purdue's Krannert School of Management.
Brad holds several patents, is a frequent speaker at business and technology forums, and has authored numerous articles on innovation. In 2018, Brad joined the Board of Elevate.
I recently caught up with Brad by phone from his office in San Jose, California, and our conversation covered World Class IT Principle Three, Product and Portfolio Management, as Brad discussed how he prioritizes initiatives across the themes of security, stability, and strategic initiatives to enable the company's business strategy; and Principle Five, External Partnerships, as Brad shared how he collaborates with customers to create a tight feedback loop for product improvements. We also discussed PayPal's successful transition to mobile, Brad's career path, among other topics.


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It's still Friday somewhere so this is THE FRIDAY REPORT.
It's been a week of ups and downs. At times it looked like there would be nothing to report however, and this is one of the pluses of making a weekly summary, it ended on a good note.
On Monday I went to Nowra. I love Nowra because it is the nearest town to Bundanon a place that occupies a special place in my heart since my residency there. It was a beautiful drive through Kangaroo Valley as the bush changed from Highlands to rich rain forest.
On Thursday I went to the Casula Power House to deliver my entry in the Liverpool City Art Prize. I have to admit that my temporary studio is a bit of a mess and I almost missed the deadline for deliveries as the entry details were buried in a stack of paperwork. I have since bought a desk diary for next year to avoid near misses but I think I really need a wall planner and a secretary too. World do you here this? Send me a secretary.
On Thursday I received a nudge and I will send an entry to the Alice Art Prize.
I am really missing my workspace as there are some big works busting to be done. Nothing had happened in the studio all week and I was beginning to despair when, on Friday, Craig and Tony reappeared and began to install the interior lining. I had made a subtly demanding call to the foreman on Thursday and it worked.
The plywood is so beautiful it is a pity to paint it white.

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Time: 18.30 - 20.30
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Recent work by David Crich has been focused on the application of propargyl ethers as sterically unobtrusive donor protecting groups for b-mannosylation.1 The propargyl ethers were easily introduced, and produced the desired effect on the stereoselectivity of the b-mannosylation reaction; however, they required an unwieldly two-step deprotection requiring the use of OsO4. Further research elucidated the use of 3-(1-naphthyl)- 2-propynyl ethers as a protecting group that retained the advantages of the propargyl ethers, yet were cleavable in a single step, orthogonal to benzyl ethers.2
Hydroxy groups on a carbohydrate are easily alkylated with 1-(3- bromo-1-propynyl)naphthalene and sodium hydride to yield the propargyl ether. Subsequent deprotection is easily achieved by treatment with DDQ in wet dichloromethane over the course of 2-3 hours (Scheme 1). Furthermore, the propargyl ether proved to be exceptionally b-selective in glycosylations.
Scheme 1
The hydroxy precursor, 3-(1-naphthyl)-2-propyn-1-ol is also useful as a building block. For example, a report from Tanaka details the use of 3-(1-naphthyl)-2-propyn-1-ol in a rhodium-catalyzed crosscyclotrimerization with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate to furnish the axially chiral biaryl in good yield and excellent enatioselectivity (Scheme 2).3
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- There is a travelling exhibit on the Rosenwald Schools on display at the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center.
The road to literacy for African Americans at the turn of the 20th century was paved with hope and determination. Illiteracy for blacks was being systematically eliminated throughout the nation.
The reduction in illiteracy was due in part to the charitable contributions of philanthropic organizations such as the Julius Rosenwald Fund. Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932), the son of a German Jewish immigrant who came to America in 1854 to seek economic opportunity, started out in the clothing business but eventually became a partner in a young but thriving mail-order business owned by Richard Sears.
Mr. Rosenwald became active in the firm of Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1897 and became president of the company in 1909, and retired in 1924, at a time when annual sales for Sears & Roebuck were almost $200 million.
Julius Rosenwald believed that America could not prosper "if any large segment of its people were left behind" and wrote a letter to Booker T. Washington stating his purpose in wanting to help Washington's Tuskegee Institute or schools doing the same kind of work.
Washington, in response, outlined a way of implementing a far-reaching educational project in a letter to Rosenwald on June 12, 1912.
The first building funded through Rosenwald's personal philanthropy was built in Alabama in 1913. It was the founding of the Julius Rosenwald School Building Program in 1917 that marked the beginning of the most important educational initiative of the early 20th century.
By the time the Fund ended operations in 1932, the Program had contributed to the construction of 5,357 schools.
Threat: The schoolhouses were originally owned by the individual school systems, but when schools were integrated those constructed under the Rosenwald Fund were often closed. Many of the Rosenwald schools were destroyed, while others were simply abandoned. Most of the remaining schools are now 75 to 85 years old and are often located in rural areas with insufficient funds for upkeep. Although there are historic records regarding the schools, there is limited information about their current status and a network to save them.
Solution: As a first step, the Rosenwald schools surveys need to be inventoried. In addition, examples of adaptive use of the schools should be shared with communities and stronger activist networks created.
Recently, the Rosenwald Schools have been placed on the 2002 America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list created by the National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation.
There is a companion photographic exhibit featuring one of the few remaining intact schools. It is located in Notasulga in Macon County.
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Q&A: Do Dogs Get Morning Sickness?
Yes. Morning sickness affects a certain percentage of dogs, and it's most likely to happen around the end of the first month.
Keep reading for a more complete "do dogs get morning sickness?" answer, including:
- 2 ways to tell if your dog is pregnant.
- What the heck is a false pregnancy?
- Length of your dog's pregnancy.
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It's no different in cases of pregnancy, where your dog might be experiencing morning sickness.
But do dogs get morning sickness, actually?
It's certainly a question that's been asked more than once, and when it came across our minds, we thought we would look into the subject a little more deeply.
Of course, passing that information along to you was our second thought. 🙂
How Do You Know If Your Dog Is Pregnant?
Before you can tell whether or not your dog has morning sickness, you first have to find out that they are, in fact, pregnant.
Knowing what to look for so that you can spot even the earliest signs of pregnancy will give you a good start on providing all the care the mother dog will need.
A change in her appetite might be the first thing to clue you in that she might be pregnant.
It's also a sign that she might be experiencing morning sickness. Unlike pregnant women, dogs with morning sickness don't usually vomit as a result.
They are more likely to eat a lot less dog food or even lose their appetite altogether.
It isn't unusual for her to turn down even her favorite treats.
In early pregnancy, you might also notice your dog's nipples starting to change.
They will start to get larger and become a lot darker.
The hair will also begin to thin in this area, making way for her nursing puppies to more easily find their nourishment.
Odds are, if you're giving your dog a belly rub, you're likely to notice these changes quite easily.
She's also going to get a tad bit moody!
If your dog suddenly has no desire for interaction with you, and there's nothing else that could be wrong, you can safely consider that she might be pregnant, as this is another early sign.
However, there's also a chance that the exact opposite will happen.
Some dogs, instead of becoming aloof and standoffish, will instead want to be near you at all times.
In either case, this behavior change can definitely be a sign of early pregnancy.
Confirming Your Dog's Pregnancy
Of course, all the above-mentioned pregnancy symptoms are things you can see or will notice on your own. There are only two true ways to know for sure that your dog is pregnant:
- Wait and see what happens
- Take her to a vet.
The best idea is to go for a checkup about two to three after she has mated, where your vet will be able to give a thorough checkup and answer all you questions.
The vet is likely to tell you that morning sickness does affect a certain percentage of dogs, but it's most likely to happen around the end of the first month.
Your vet might also consider an ultrasound at this time, which can safely be done as early in the pregnancy as three weeks.
After the fourth week of pregnancy, he can feel the dog's stomach to check for pregnancy. At this time, puppies are about the size of a walnut and spaced out evenly throughout the uterus.
A word of caution here:
Feeling for puppies to determine pregnancy should ONLY be attempted by a trained professional.
If you are accidentally too rough, you can cause your dog to miscarry the puppies or the growing puppies could be harmed by the rough treatment.
It's much better to leave this procedure to someone who knows exactly what they're doing and has done it before.
How Can I Tell If My Dog Is Having A False Pregnancy?
False pregnancy can also be known as pseudo-pregnancy, pseudocyesis and phantom pregnancy, but all these terms refer to the same thing.
It is basically a display of mothering instincts paired with actual, physical symptoms of pregnancy and occurs right after your dog goes out of heat.
It can happen even if you dog hasn't mated at all and surprisingly, most dogs will show at least some signs of pregnancy after her cycle is over.
The reason false pregnancy occurs is that the dog's body will begin to produce hormones, even before mating occurs, that get the uterus ready to maintain a real pregnancy.
If the dog becomes pregnant, the hormone production will continue. If not, production will start to decrease in about four to six weeks following he cycle. In a dog that has not mated or become pregnant, the early signs of this hormone production can, indeed, mimic a real live pregnancy.
In most cases, these symptoms go away when there is no actual pregnancy.
However, some of the signs, including morning sickness, can become so severe that veterinarian treatment is required.
In such cases, the dog may need to take something to get rid of excessive anxiety, there may be a need to reduce the production of milk and in some cases, however, rare, there may be a need for treatment using hormones.
The best thing to do, if there is never any intention of you dog being bred, is have an ovaiohysterectomy performed. This can alleviate the possibility of a false pregnancy occurring at all and might be best for your dog.
How Long Is A Dog's Pregnancy?
Once you find out your dog is pregnant, the next thing you're going to want to know is, how long will she be pregnant?
It's much shorter than in humans, but how long is it?!
To better understand the gestation period, it's best to understand the entire reproductive cycle.
Female dogs start their cycle by going into heat about once every six months. This can vary, by dog and breed, but it usually last about twenty days, and can be divided up into four particular stages.
Breeding Tip: Knowing which stage a dog is in can point to the best time to breed the dog.
If your dog becomes pregnant, the gestation period will usually last about 63 days after conception.
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It might seem like a very simple equation, however, knowing exactly when conception occurs can be hard to know for sure. Sperm can live inside the female dog for nearly a week, and eggs are fertile for about two days.
This leaves a bit of room for mistakes in gestational time, unless a vet is consulted.
In Closing
Do you have experience with pregnant dogs?
If so, what have you noticed concerning morning sickness during pregnancy?
If you have information about this particular topic, we'd love to hear it and we're sure our readers would as well!


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The SUST has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Peace in West Kordofan State. The two sides agreed on scientific and academic exchanges in the programs of the different colleges in the two universities. They also agreed to implement joint research projects, joint supervision of graduate research, exchange of students and professors, publishing as well as academic and vocational training.
The vice-chancellor, Professor Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Hussein, signed on the behalf of SUST and professor, Makeen Abdullah Makeen signed for the University of Peace.


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is there a masterchef thread (rolling or otherwise?)
is jacques biscuit still about?
he gave up watching masterchef (uk) a while back I believe.
I'm watching it though.
have you watched any My Kitchen Rules?
what a total shower. it was meant to be good, too.
no I haven't
presuming this is good, is that the one with Lorraine Pascale?
it's like halfway between MS and come dine with me
the aussie one was pretty good because they were mainly lovely
in the UK one they're all horrible bellends and both judges are shit
I've seen some
seen a few bits of the Saffers and the Kiwi scumlords too. Only a few minutes here and there though.
I'm not enjoying it as much because I watched Masterchef The Professionals
and I think it's made me jaded
I was saying last night they should do a champion of champions
of the past winners of MC, see who the real proper bestest isbadmanreturns and booey this'd this
Still enjoying it
Mostly for the cameos from Tim and Squashed John Cusack.
Squashed John Cusack!
Love that guy.
I honestly can't quite express my love for him and Tim
I saw Tim at Street Feast last year and had to restrain myself from running over and bear-hugging him. Can't wait till his restaurant opens.
presuming there isn't one, so lets do it here
not keen on Torode having to cook just so Greg can fawn over it
main problem with last night was irritating Jackie (?) who obviously isn't a vegetarian anymore. I reckpn the really good 21 yr old has had some pro assistance along the way - ONE HANDED QUINELLES!
nice to see all the old champions/finalists again although makes me realise how many years I've been putting the hours into this...
I still really, really hate Jackie
Even more so now that I've remembered she exists.Slicky this'd this
jackie is so fucking annoying
that 21 year old has DEFINITELY worked in a kitchen. Hope he gets found out and chucked out the competition in a x-factor style scandal. Mainly because I can't stop thinking about his weird hair.
I still can't stand Greg
Still watching, though. Not really found anyone to root for yet.
favourite critics still in use (best to worst)
Peter Griffin
Jay Rayner
Waitrose sitwell
anonymous woman
Never thought I'd say it, but I think I miss Kate Spicer????
Peter Griffin was oddly nice the other day
Maybe he only turns into a prick when he's trying to out-prick other critics?
Love Jay Rayner and the speccy guy though.
I think both Griffin and Waitrose
are much better when they're the only critic in town.
Gregg and Torrode's
weird gurning and horrendous puns both seem to be increasing exponentially with each passing episode
Tell you what was wierd
That 28 year old yesterday who was quite openly flirting with Gregg ('oooh i'm the eldest sister so I was always naughty *coy look*') just cos she was a pretty shite cook.
Basically any time Gregg talks to a female it unsettles me.
did you see 'gregg wallace supermarket secrets' on bbc1 last week? excellent, excellent footage of gregg bantering with some lad at a sainsbury's baking training day.
sausage and beans, deep fried onions, fried bread rubbed with garlic
and plum dumpling made with mashed potato, LOVED Carl
past winner with a beard has stacked it on...looked like he was struggling to sit down.
I can't believe what he made
The more I think about it
that was getting close to
Chilli pork chop territory
- kevbizarre and badmanreturns this'd this
also what was the deal with big bum winner women's lisp
shes obv had some work done to her teeth/ mouth or something
I know
But so fuckibg funny at the same time.
I can't believe it was just a plum
inside some weird looking batter with MASHED POTATO
This series has been great.
So fast and well paced.
Big fan of Luke
Even if he does remind me of Roose Bolton's bastard.
"Feels like there's a rave going on in my mouth"
Love her, she's great.benfyffemusic this'd this
- benfyffemusic this'd this
It's letting me this now
Just thought you ought to know
really like luke and theo
but theo more
Really hated that 20 year old girl
Far, far too cocky.
This is good, especially the toque bit:
Shirley Manson?
She was okay but fish and fruit... my god. They always go on about that never working and someone always decides to go for it...
Yeah EVERY SINGLE TIME
PS: why do I watch Masterchef again? It couldn't be more Groundhog. I'm sure there used to be more anticipation for the tasting bit?
Torode said Shirley broke his heart
presumably because he wanted her to go through so he could 'do a Snowdon' on her...
i've only watched one episode
and it was the plum and mash one luckily. I still can't believe someone made that on masterchef :D
It has its moments
but Masterchef does keep chugging on a bit too much. There always seems to be a series on, it runs pretty much every day when it is on. Maybe I am confusing it with Great British Menu. Things like the test where they get these poor sods to make some obscure dish then pull faces like someone has farted while they inevitably fuck it up - just cut that out I reckon.
The looks Torode gives Gregory after he has complimented
his mystery box make me wish for end of humanity. He all but flutters his eyelashes at him.
i like it when Greg laughs at things that aren't jokes/funny.
Which is all the time
Is that the spotty guy who won it a while a go?
yeah he was really dishing it out. I don't know why they do it, it is not like being talked to like a piece of shit is a great way of inspiring people to greatness.
Yeah except he came second
cos Michel Roux Jr had a funny turn and decided to raise his standards discriminately cos he thought Adam was his son. Kinda glad he didn't win now though.
He was a dickhead when he was competing as well.
Went all moody and depressed when he had to cook with that arty Italian chef.Slicky and badmanreturns this'd this
really hope he picks it up in this episode
hate seeing him fail
I keep looking at that guy and think Lindy Hop Teacher
That was a pretty tragic set of contestants last night
And is just me or do you double take every time the contestants' ages come up - the Masterchef cameras are not kind...
I know what you mean.
As if that twat with all the ridiculous equipment is 30 years old!
I am a day behind
Only just saw wed last night. Why does Greg still wear that cap? I am a big Ping fan, mainly because of her name. Nice to see the young lad (James) utilising his quinelles at a top level.
order of people i like from most to least
lindy pop
Michael should've gone
Dyou see how smug he looked before he presented his undercooked neck.
robot boy's been pushing his luck for a while now. They're blatantly keeping him in the hope he'll stop fucking up. That said that piece of neck looked foul.
Wolverine's the favourite I'd say, despite all the fawning over Ping and teary businesswoman.
I agree on Robot Boy - thought it would be him
but his Tom Hanks In A Crisis face makes me want him to stay so I can watch him implode some more. "I'm 30, no really"s neck looked like an animal / combine harvester accident. Nasty. Greg is clearly contemplating 'turning' for Wolverine, so you're probably right.
I missed an episode last week
what happened to that Greek guy? Thought he was going to be pretty good.
He lost it in the professional kitchen
Well, 'lost it' is a bit far, but he didn't do too well under the pressure. That combined with a less than perfect dish in the next section meant he was out.
I liked that he didn't even know the word quenelle but could cook pretty damn well.
Proppa unpretentious grub. Danny would have fackin' loved it.
Anyone know if there's going to be another series of Masterchef Professionals?
Seeing that Michel Roux isn't allowed to do it after the potatoes ad thing, I wonder if they'll get someone else. It just won't be the same without him and Monica. I hope it isn't Marcus Wareing.
What's the
potato ad thing?
Tell me Roux wil be back. Tell me that now.
Roux the day
Last sentence there "A seventh series of MasterChef: The Professionals will be broadcast in the autumn, with a new presenter."
So it is back. If not Wareing, who else?
Did you see the tv ads he did for Albert Bartlett Rooster potatoes?
The BBC said he had to stop them, or he couldn't come back. He said he's been working with the potato company for years, and his contract with them was more important to him than his contract with the BBC. So no more Roux. And quite possibly no more Monica either, as she's his head chef.
This has rocked me
to the core.
"hope it isn't Marcus Wareing" = seconded
but I have a bad feeling...
Presumably Monica's free to do what she likes since she doesn't shill spuds herself.
She will be
It just depends to what extent Roux is persona non grata - they'll have to keep mentioning him if they have her.
Even though the whole thing is very silly
it just boils down to a commercial issue that they couldn't resolve. Roux isn't persona non grata, he's just unable to be under contract to the BBC as long as he's touting the taters. I'm sure he'd have no problem with Monica stepping up and probably he'd even still be able to come in and be the guest "angry chef judge" on the odd round.
You're probably right about Monica
But I don't think he'll be back even as a guest judge:
"MasterChef is sad to announce, after a very happy relationship with Michel Roux Jr as one of the judges on the Professional series, that he will no longer be appearing on the BBC due to a conflict in commercial interests"
But Lineker can promote crisps and do MOTD
What's that about then?
I think he wouldn't be allowed to advertise football boots
but Micky R could.
When they do the bit where they cook a big dinner for all the posh chefs
The room is heaving with people with endorsements that would contravene the BBC code. Presumably though none of them is paid to turn up to that.
I'd be very surprised to see Roux not turn up to one of them. "Not appearing on the BBC" just means he was involved in a couple of programmes. Come to think of it Food and Drink is going to be (even more) awful now, if they carry on with it. Presumably they'll get Tom Kerridge in to say "Heh heh heh" a lot and then cook chips every week.
Glad that guy went last night
Was amusing the first week when he said 'Well they didn't like much of the plate but I think it's great so hey...' but after a few rounds, it gets pretty tiresome.
Do you think Wallace will have been given a cameo in Eastenders that week?
Playing hmm let's see... a greengrocer?
I have no intention of watching Eastenders to find out.
Don't really like any of the remaining contestants that much tbh
Why can't everyone be Tim?
she's the best.
Michael continued on his campaign
of general smugness tonight - glad robot boy is back on form. Ping will win.
Found Terry Deary pretty cringe last night
Childhood ruined.
Also, what a boring group of people to put together on television. Imagine the only thing you have in common being 'liking history' and just trying to out-fact each other all night 😴
Still don't think any of them are good enough to win tbh.
doesn't he also hate libraries or something?
also, Ping and robot man joint winners
of course, in Henry VIIIs time,
perhaps if they got the food wrong, they would have been beheaded!
Repeat 16 times.
I did laugh when he came out with some statement
and followed it up with 'and that's a FACT' in a really petulant voice. I wonder if they' been implying he makes up the stuff in his books.
Ping is the sound a microwave makes
I was hoping she'd open a themed restaurantt
where all the food is microwaved
They all properly love each other this time around eh?
Liked that shot of them through the doors all hugging. Like that bit at the end of 'It could happen to you' when the photographer sees two young lovers through the window.
My favourite bit was the hillarious banter bewteen student boy and Gregg
over the hair gel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have upped the shabs and bants factor this series.
- badmanreturns and jontosh2001 this'd this
john torode is quite camp
EXCEPT on masterchef. weird.
Time for the big superlatives now it's the final!
Miraculous improvement fortunate enough to coincide with it being the final round!


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CANT. V. 16. "This is my Friend."
Have you a friend?
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Have you a friend?
II. Do you want a friend in deeds? Such a friend is the Lord Jesus Christ.
The true extent of a man's friendship must be measured by his deeds. Tell me not what he says, and feels, and wishes. Tell me not of his words and letters. Tell me rather what he does. "Friendly is that friendly does."
Reader, the doings of the Lord Jesus Christ for man, are the grand proof of His friendly feeling towards him. Never were there such acts of kindness and self-denial as those which He has performed on our behalf. He has not loved us in word only but in deed.
For our sakes He took our nature upon Him, and was born of a woman. He who was very God, and equal with the Father, laid aside for a season His glory and took upon Him flesh and blood like our own. The Almighty Creator of all things became a little babe like any of us, and experienced all our bodily weaknesses and infirmities, sin only excepted. "Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich." (2 Cor. viii. 9.)
For our sakes He lived thirty-three years in this evil world, despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Though He was King of kings, He had not where to lay His head. Though He was Lord of lords, He was often weary, and hungry, and thirsty, and poor. "He took on him the form of a servant, and humbled himself." (Philipp. iii. 7. 8.)
For our sakes He suffered the most painful of all deaths, even the death of the cross. Though innocent and without fault He allowed Himself to be condemned, and found guilty. He who was the Prince of Life was led as a lamb to the slaughter and poured out His soul unto death. He "died for us." (1 Thess. v. 10.)
Was He obliged to do this? Oh! No! He might have summoned to His help more than twelve legions of angels and scattered His enemies with a word. He suffered voluntarily and of His own free will, to make atonement for our sins. He knew that nothing but the sacrifice of His body and blood could ever make peace between sinful man and a Holy God. He laid down His life to pay the price of our redemption. He died that we might live. He suffered that we might reign. He bore shame that we might receive glory. "He suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God." "He was made sin for us, who knew no sin: that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (1 Peter iii. 18. 2 Cor. v. 21.)
Reader, such friendship as this passes man's under-standing. Friends who would die for those who love them, we may have heard of sometimes. But who can find a man who would lay down his life for those that hate him? Yet this is what Jesus has done for us. "God commendeth his love, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. v. 8.)
Ask all the tribes of mankind from one end of the world to the other and you will nowhere hear of a deed like this. None was ever so high and stooped down so low as Jesus the Son of God. None ever gave so costly a proof of His friendship. None ever paid so much, and endured so much to do good to others. Never was there such a friend in deed as Jesus Christ!
III. Do you want a mighty and powerful friend? Such a friend is Jesus Christ.
Power to help is that which few possess in this world. Many have will enough to do good to others, but no power. They feel for the sorrows of others and would gladly relieve them if they could. They can weep with their friends in affliction, but are unable to take their grief away. But though man is weak, Christ is strong. Though the best of our earthly friends is feeble, Christ is almighty. "All power is given unto him in heaven and earth." (Matt. xxviii. 18.) No one can do so much for those whom he befriends as Jesus Christ. Others can befriend their bodies a little. He can befriend both body and soul. Others can do a little for them in time. He can be a friend both for time and eternity.
He is able to pardon and save the very chief of sinners. He can deliver the most guilty conscience from all its burdens and give it perfect peace with God. He can wash away the vilest stains of wickedness, and make a man whiter than snow in the sight of God. He can clothe a poor weak child of Adam in everlasting righteousness, and give him a title to heaven, that can never be overthrown. In a word, He can give any one of us peace, hope, forgiveness, and reconciliation with God, if we will only trust in Him. "The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." (1 John i. 7.)
He is able to convert the hardest of hearts, and create in man a new spirit. He can take the most thoughtless and ungodly people and give them another mind by the Holy Ghost which He puts in them. He can cause old things to pass away, and all things to become new. He can make them love the things which they once hated, and hate the things which they once loved. "He can give them power to become the sons of God." "If any man be in Christ he is a new creature." (John i. 12. 2 Cor. v. 17.)
He is able to preserve to the end all who believe in Him, and become His disciples. He can give them grace to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil, and fight a good fight to the last. He can lead them on safely in spite of every temptation, carry them home through a thousand dangers, and keep them faithful, though they stand alone and have none to help them. "He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him." (Heb. vii. 25.)
He is able to give those that love Him the best of gifts. He can give them in life inward comforts which money can never buy, peace in poverty, joy in sorrow, patience in suffering. He can give them in death bright hopes, which enable them to walk through the dark valley without fear. He can give them after death a crown of glory, which fadeth not away, and a reward, compared to which the Queen of England has nothing to bestow.
Reader, this is power indeed. This is true greatness. This is real strength. Go and look at the poor Hindoo idolater, seeking peace in vain by afflicting his body, and after fifty years of self-imposed suffering, unable to find it. Go and look at the benighted Romanist giving money to his priest to pray for his soul, and yet dying without comfort. Go and look at rich men spending thousands in search of happiness, and yet always discontented and unhappy. Then turn to Jesus and think what He can do, and is daily doing for all who trust Him. Think how He heals all the broken-hearted, comforts all the sick, cheers all the poor that trust in Him, and supplies all their daily need. The fear of man is strong. The opposition of this evil world is mighty. The lusts of the flesh rage horribly. The fear of death is terrible. The devil is a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. But Jesus is stronger than them all. Jesus can make us conquerors over all these foes. And then say whether it be not true, that there never was so mighty a friend as Jesus Christ.
IV. Do you want a loving and affectionate friend? Such a friend is Jesus Christ.
Kindness is the very essence of true friendship. Money and advice and help lose half their grace if not given in a loving manner. What kind of love is that of the Lord Jesus toward man? It is called "a love that passeth knowledge." (Ephes. iii. 19.)
Love shines forth in His reception of sinners. He refuses none that come to Him for salvation, however unworthy they may be. Though their lives may have been most wicked, though their sins may be more in number than the stars of heaven, the Lord Jesus is ready to receive them, and give them pardon and peace. There is no end to His compassion. There are no bounds to His pity. He is not ashamed to befriend those whom the world casts off as hopeless. There are none too bad, too filthy, and too much diseased with sin, to be admitted into His home. He is willing to be the friend of any sinner. He has kindness and mercy and healing medicine for all. He has long proclaimed this to be His rule: "Him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out." (John vi. 37.)
Love shines forth in His dealings with sinners, after they have believed in Him and become His friends. He is very patient with them, though their conduct is often very trying and provoking. He is never tired of hearing their complaints, however often they may come to Him. He sympathizes deeply in all their sorrows. He knows what pain is. He is acquainted with grief. In all their afflictions He is afflicted. He never allows them to be tempted above what they are able to bear.
He supplies them with daily grace for their daily conflict. Their poor services are acceptable to Him. He is as well pleased with them as a parent is with his child's endeavours to speak and walk. He has caused it to be written in His book, that "He taketh pleasure in His people," and that "He taketh pleasure in them that fear him." (Psalm cxlvii. 11; cxlix. 4.)
Ah! reader, there is no love on earth that can be named together with this. We love those in whom we see something that deserves our affection, or those who are our bone or our flesh. The Lord Jesus loves sinners in whom there is no good thing. We love those from whom we get some return for our affection. The Lord Jesus loves those who can do little or nothing for Him compared to what He does for them. We love where we can give some reason for loving. The great Friend of sinners draws His reasons out of His own everlasting compassion. His love is purely disinterested, purely unselfish, purely free. Never, never was there so truly loving a friend as Jesus Christ.
V. Do you want a wise and prudent friend? Such a friend is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Man's friendship is sadly blind. He often injures those he loves by injudicious kindness. He often errs in the counsel he gives. He often leads his friends into trouble by bad advice, even when he means to help them. He sometimes keeps them back from the way of life, and entangles them in the vanities of the world, when they have well nigh escaped. The friendship of the Lord Jesus is not so. It always does us good and never evil.
The Lord Jesus never spoils His friends by extravagant indulgence. He gives them everything that is really for their benefit. He withholds nothing from them that is really good. But He requires them to take up their cross daily and follow Him. He bids them endure hardships as good soldiers. He calls on them to fight the good fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. His people often dislike it at the time and think it hard. But when they reach heaven they will see it was all well done.
The Lord Jesus makes no mistakes in managing His friends' affairs. He orders all their concerns with perfect wisdom. All things happen to them at the right time, and in the right way. He gives them as much of sickness and as much of health,—as much of poverty and as much of riches, —as much of sorrow and as much of joy, as He sees their souls require. He leads them by the right way to bring them to the city of habitation. ( Psal. cvii. 7.) He mixes their bitterest cups like a wise physician, and takes care that they have not a drop too little or too much. His people often misunderstand His dealings. They are silly enough to fancy their course of life might have been better ordered. But in the resurrection day they will thank God that not their will, but Christ's was done.
Reader, look round the world and see the harm which people are continually getting from their friends. Mark how much more ready men are to encourage one another in worldliness and levity, than to provoke to love and good works. Think how often they meet together, not for the better but for the worse,—not to quicken one another's souls in the way to heaven, but to confirm one another in the love of this present world. Alas! there are thousands who are wounded unexpectedly in the house of their friends!
And then turn to the great Friend of sinners, and see how different a thing is His friendship from that of man. Listen to Him as He walks by the way with His disciples. Mark how He comforts, reproves, and exhorts with perfect wisdom. Observe how He times His visits to those He loves, as to Mary and Martha at Bethany. Hear how He converses, as He dines on the shore of the sea of Galilee, "Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me." (John xxi. 16.) His company is al-ways sanctifying. His gifts are always for our soul's good. His kindness is always wise. His friendship is always to edification. One day of the Son of Man is better than a thousand in the society of earthly friends. One hour spent in private communion with Him, is better than a year in kings' palaces. Never, never, was there such a wise friend as Jesus Christ.
VI. Do you want a tried and proved friend? Such a friend is Jesus Christ.
Six thousand years have passed away since the Lord Jesus began His work of befriending mankind. During that long period of time He has had many friends in this world. Millions on millions, unhappily, have refused His offers and been miserably lost for ever. But thousands on thousands have enjoyed the mighty privilege of His friendship and been saved. He has had great experience. He has had friends of every rank and station in life. Some of them were kings and rich men, like David, and Solomon, and Hezekiah, and Job. Some of them were very poor in this world, like the shepherds of Bethlehem, and James, and John, and Andrew. But they were all alike Christ's friends.
He has had friends of every age that man can pass through. Some of them never knew Him till they were advanced in years, like Manasseh, and Zacchaeus, and the Ethiopian Eunuch. Some of them were His friends even from their earliest childhood, like Joseph, and Samuel, and Josiah, and Timothy. But they were all alike Christ's friends.
He has had friends of every possible temperament and disposition. Some of them were simple plain men, like Isaac. Some of them were mighty in word and deed, like Moses. Some of them were fervent and warm-hearted, like Peter. Some of them were gentle and retiring spirits, like John. Some of them were active and stirring, like Martha. Some of them loved to sit quietly at His feet, like Mary. Some dwelt unknown among their own people, like the Shunamite. Some have gone everywhere and turned the world upside down, like Paul. But they were all alike Christ's friends.
He has had friends of every condition in life. Some of them were married and had sons and daughters, like Enoch. Some of them lived and died unmarried, like Daniel and John the Baptist. Some of them were often sick, like Lazarus and Epaphroditus. Some of them were strong to labour, like Persia, and Tryphena, and Tryphosa. Some of them were masters, like Abraham and Cornelius. Some of them were servants, like the saints in Nero's household. Some of them had bad servants, like Elisha. Some of them had bad masters, like Obadiah. Some of them had bad wives and children, like David. But they were alike Christ's friends.
He has had friends of almost every nation, and people, and tongue. He has had friends in hot countries and in cold; friends among nations highly civilized, and friends among the simplest and rudest tribes. His book of life contains the names of Greeks and Romans, of Jews and Egyptians, of bond and of free. There are to be found on its lists reserved Englishmen and cautious Scotsmen, impulsive Irishmen and fiery Welshmen, volatile Frenchmen and dignified Spaniards, refined Italians and solid Germans, rude Africans and refined Hindoos, cultivated Chinese and half-savage New Zealanders. But they were all alike Christ's friends.
All these have made trial of Christ's friendship, and proved it to be good. They all found nothing wanting when they began. They all found nothing wanting as they went on. No lack, no defect, no deficiency was ever found by any one of them in Jesus Christ. Each found his own soul's wants fully supplied. Each found every day, that in Christ there was enough and to spare. Never, never was there a friend so fully tried and proved as Jesus Christ.
VII. Last, but not least, do you want an unfailing friend? Such a friend is the Lord Jesus Christ.
The saddest part of all the good things of earth, is their instability. Riches make themselves wings and flee away. Youth and beauty are but for a few years. Strength of body soon decays. Mind and intellect are soon exhausted. All is perishing. All is fading. All is passing away. But there is one splendid exception to this general rule, and that is the friendship of Jesus Christ.
The Lord Jesus is a friend who never changes. There is no fickleness about Him. Those whom He loves, He loves unto the end. Husbands have been known to forsake their wives. Parents have been known to cast off their children. Human vows and promises of faithfulness have often been forgotten. Thousands have been neglected in their poverty and old age, who were honoured by all when they were rich and young. But Christ never changed His feelings toward one of His friends. He is "the same yesterday, today, and for ever." (Heb. xiii. 8.)
The Lord Jesus never goes away from His friends. There is never a parting and good-bye between Him and His people. From the time that He makes His abode in a sinner's heart, He abides in it for ever. The world is full of leave-takings and departures. Death and the lapse of time break up the most united family. Sons go forth to make their way in life. Daughters are married and leave their father's house for ever. Scattering, scattering, scattering, is the yearly history of the happiest home. How many we have tearfully watched as they drove away from our doors, whose pleasant faces we have never seen again! How many we have sorrowfully followed to the grave, and then come back to a cold, silent, lonely, and blank fireside! But thanks be to God! there is One who never leaves His friends. The Lord Jesus is He who has said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." (Heb. xiii. 5.)
The Lord Jesus goes with His friends wherever they go. There is no possible separation between Him and those whom He loves. There is no place or position on earth or under the earth that can divide them from the great Friend of their souls. When the path of duty calls them far away from home, He is their companion. When they pass through the fire and water of fierce tribulation, He is with them. When they lie down on the bed of sickness, He stands by them, and makes all their trouble work for good. When they go down the valley of the shadow of death, and friends and relatives stand still and can go no further, He goes down by their side. When they wake up in the unknown world of Paradise, they are still with Him. When they rise with a new body at the judgment day, they will not be alone. He will own them for His friends, and say, "they are mine, deliver them and let them go free." He will make good His own words, "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." (Matt. xxviii. 20.)
Reader, look round the world and see how failure is written on all man's schemes. Count up the partings, and separations, and disappointments, and bereavements which have happened under your own knowledge. Think what a privilege it is that there is One at least who never fails, and in whom no one was ever disappointed! Never, never was there so unfailing a friend as Jesus Christ.
And now, reader, suffer me to conclude this tract with a few plain words of application to your own case. I know not who you are or in what state your soul may be. But I am sure that the words I am about to say deserve your serious attention. Oh! that the gatherings of Christmas may not find you heedless of spiritual things! Oh! that you may be able at Christmas to give a few thoughts to Christ!
1. Know then, for one thing, that I call upon you to consider solemnly whether Christ is your Friend, and you are His.
There are thousands on thousands, I grieve to say, who are not Christ's friends. Baptized in His name, outward members of His church, attendants on His means of grace,—all this they are no doubt. But they are not Christ's friends. Do they hate the sins which Jesus died to put away? No. Do they love the Saviour who came into the world to save them? No. Do they care for the souls which were so precious in His sight? No. Do they delight in the word of reconciliation? No. Do they try to speak with the Friend of sinners in prayer? No. Do they seek close fellowship with Him? No. Oh, reader, is this your case. How is it with you? Are you or are you not one of Christ's friends?
2. Know, in the next place, that if you are not one of Christ's friends, you are a poor, miserable man.
I write this down deliberately. I do not say it without thought. I say that if Christ be not your friend, you are a poor, miserable man.
You are in the midst of a failing, sorrowful world, and you have no real source of comfort, or refuge for a time of need. You are a dying creature, and you are not ready to die. You have sins, and they are not forgiven. You are going to be judged, and you are not prepared to meet God. You might be, but you refuse to use the one only Mediator and Advocate. You love the world better than Christ. You refuse the great Friend of sinners, and you have no friend in heaven to plead your cause. Yes! it is sadly true. You are a poor, miserable man. It matters nothing what your income is. Without Christ's friendship you are very poor.
3. Know, in the third place, that if you really want a friend, Christ is willing to become your friend.
He has long wanted you to join His people, and He now invites you by my hand. He is ready to receive you, all unworthy as you may feel, and to write your name down in the list of His friends. He is ready to pardon all the past, to clothe you with righteousness, to give you His Spirit, to make you His own dear child. All He asks you to do is to come to Him.
He bids you come with all your sins, only acknowledging your vileness, and confessing that you are ashamed. Just as you are,—waiting for nothing,—unworthy of anything in yourself,—Jesus bids you come and be His friend.
Ah! reader, come and be wise. Come and be safe. Come and be happy. Come and be Christ's friend.
4. Know, in the last place, that if Christ is your friend, you have great privileges, and ought to walk worthy of them.
Seek every day to have closer communion with Him who is your Friend, and to know more of His grace and power. True Christianity is not merely the believing a certain set of dry abstract propositions. It is to live in daily personal communication with an actual living person, Jesus, the Son of God. "To me," said Paul, "to live is Christ." (Phil. i. 21.)
Seek every day to glorify your Lord and Saviour in all your ways. He that hath a friend should show himself friendly, and no man surely is under such mighty obligations as the friend of Christ. Avoid everything which would grieve your Lord. Fight hard against besetting sins, against inconsistency, against backwardness to confess Him before men. Say to your soul, whenever you are tempted to that which is wrong, "Soul, soul, is this thy kindness to thy friend?"
Think, above all, of the mercy which has been shown thee, and learn to rejoice daily in thy Friend! What though thy body be bowed down with disease! What though thy poverty and trials be very great! What though thine earthly friends forsake thee, and thou art alone in the world! All this may be true, but if thou art in Christ, thou hast a Friend, a mighty Friend, a loving Friend, a wise Friend, a Friend that never fails. Oh! think, think much upon thy Friend!
Yet a little time, and thy Friend shall come to take thee home, and thou shalt dwell with Him for ever. Yet, a little time, and thou shalt see as thou hast been seen, and know as thou hast been known. And then thou shalt hear assembled worlds confess, that HE IS THE RICH AND HAPPY MAN WHO HAS HAD CHRIST FOR HIS FRIEND.


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2012 Archive
Spoken Word Performance
Sat 13 October, 1.30-4pm, £5
New and experienced writers will have their chance to try out spoken word performance with the Roy Hutchins, from partner Brainfruit, and draw out that inner live lit performer in an afternoon workshop at Brighton Museum.
Tell Me a Story
Sat 20 October, 6.30-8pm, including food £12, without food £5
Local restaurant and cherished BME hangout Mamma Putts' African-Caribbean Restaurant provides the space for a beginner's writing and storytelling workshop called Tell Me a Story that focuses on telling your life and family stories with the totally inspiring Sindi Gordon.
In partnership with AfriKaBa
Mamma Putts, Kings Road, St.Leonards
Tickets: contact Jerry on 07400 384443. Or writingourlegacy2012.eventbrite.co.uk
Writing workshop with Umi Sinha
Sat 3 November, 10.30am-4pm, £20 including lunch and refreshments
One-day writers retreat led by creative writing tutor Umi Sinha (Sussex University) which will give you a chance to explore the theme 'history of ourselves' and have plenty of time for writing.
Brighton Museum
Photographer: Paul Jackson


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Good news, everyone! Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!
I started out today still bummed about David Bowie, but found out that we have more in common than just being glorious sexy artistic geniuses. You see, today I found out from a credit card company that I am dead. (Surprise! I do think it's a little rude that no one had the courtesy to tell me this when it happened.)
They expressed great surprise at not having any record of who told them I died, or when I died, but there it was on the computer screen–I'm dead. When the representative realized that the name of the person speaking to him was the same as the name of the (dead) account holder he did an actual double-take. After what seemed like hours on hold, I was able to assure them that I am in fact alive…as far as I know…I'm starting to feel less and less confident that being on the phone with credit card companies isn't some sort of terrifying bardo, or even an outer circle of hell. It really starts to make you think.
The icing on this cake of weirdness is the soundtrack, a mashup of Rainbow Connection and Chubby Little Loser that has been stuck in my head all day. Somehow I feel like St. Ziggy would appreciate this.


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British alternative musical duo Aquilo kicked off their North American tour in Cambridge at the Sinclair on Oct. 3. The band's two members, Ben Fletcher and Tom Higham, are known for their ambient, dream-like sound, teeming with piercing vocals and sleek production. Bringing their talent to the States, Aquilo gave a memorable performance at the Sinclair, playing seven songs from their newest album "Silhouette."
The band opened with "I Could Fight on a Wall," a song emblematic of Aquilo's velvety sound. Pianist and vocalist Ben Fletcher was giddy with emotion, exclaiming how excited they were to start their North American journey in Cambridge. Quite shy at first, the duo got more comfortable with the audience as the show went on and began to banter. Their energy and passion became palpable in both their banter and body language.
Later into the show, Ben spoke about the inspiration behind their album track "Better Off Without You": "This song is about Tom's ex-girlfriend. She was nice, but not to Tom." Every time they stopped playing the music and started talking to the audience, they spoke with an unshakeable sense of sincerity.
While the music was melodious and whimsically disarming, many of the songs seemed to bleed into one another. The band alternated between soft triumph and lonely despair, making it hard to differentiate one song from the next. There were some distinct songs that broke the monotony, such as "Complication," which drew inspiration from funk. The duo's tendency to play loops from previous songs while transitioning to their next particularly didn't help them break away from this auditory uniformity.
That is not to say, however, that the show was not enjoyable. The duo has immense talent and a great sound. With their sensual vocals and haunting ambience, Aquilo lulled the audience into a state of quiet introspection. However, this lulling teetered on the edge of lullaby and would have been better had it been complemented with a more varied or better-structured set list.
Aquilo's opener, Yoke Lore, was an excellent taste of what was to come. A musical duo from New York, Yoke Lore played some high energy synthpop to pump up the crowd. Accompanying their layered sound with banjo acoustics, Yoke Lore achieved a unique sound that set the tone for the rest of the night.
As is typical for the Sinclair, a venue with a stylish warehouse vibe, a mix of concrete and classic red brick flooring, and a tall ceiling, the show's production was superb. Outside of one or two instances when percussion instruments obscured the vocals, the sound was phenomenally crisp. The colored dynamic lighting was also a welcome addition to the show. Often bathed in a soft red or blue light, the duo were complemented by the constant dynamic interplay of shadows and light, working seamlessly with their eerie sound.
Aquilo ended the night with the title song of their newest album: "Silhouette." Much like the song, the concert began quietly, with both the audience and artist unsure of which direction the show was going. However, once the duo became comfortable with the audience, every song gained a certain gravity. Each word and melody became part of a symphonic sound as they allowed their music to build gradually and dissipate naturally. A bit of a slow burn, Aquilo's show may have left spectators who left early disappointed, but, for those who stayed for the whole show, it was a treat.
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Who you are in this world, and how you respond to the experiences that come your way are all influenced by the content of your mind.
See all benefits below, here are a few meditations I like. It's always great to start with guided meditations as it's easier to slow down your mind chatter.
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"The Heart Is a electrical organ, It produces the strongest source of electrical energy in our bodies 40-60 times more the 2nd most powerful source, which is our brain. This electrical energy goes to every single cell in our bodies and it's what's measured when your doctor does an EKG when you see the lines go up and down measuring your heart rate. It is strong enough that it goes beyond our skin and creates an electromagnetic field that surrounds us by 360 degrees and measures 3-4 feet around our body! That field changes depending what were feeling emotionally, If were mad it becomes irregular, when we feel emotions that are related with heart, like love and compassion it gets stronger so we are actually broadcasting this. As we learn to be more heart intelligent and realize that we are all connected, that we all have an electrical energy field same as the earth does, we imprint this field and that's what shows up back to us."
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Our electrical energy field and emotions are a very large part of us! Meditation assists us to get in tune with this part of our being.
I'm a big fan of Mindvalley and Silva Method as they were a great start for me, make sure to do your own research as well and let us know of any great meditations you find!
Who you are in this world, and how you respond to the experiences that come your way are all influenced by the content of your mind.
Psychological Benefits of Meditation
Increases your intelligence
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• Enjoying a more positive outlook
• More smiles!
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• Reduced muscular tension
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• Decreased high blood pressure
• Lowered cholesterol levels
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• Reduced strain related pain, such as headaches
• Ability to sleep more deeply and restfully
• Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing
• Reduction of free radicals – organic molecules responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases
• Reduced levels of stress hormones such as cortisol
• Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation
Emotional Benefits of Meditation
Often overlooked are the many benefits of meditation that relate to your emotional wellbeing. People who meditate not only experience a reduction in stress, they also report emotional improvements such as:
• Improved sense of positivity
• Increased confidence
• Greater ability to give and receive love
• Elimination of panic attacks
• Greater sense of warmth and openness towards others
Spiritual Benefits of Meditation
Last but certainly not least are the benefits of meditation that relate to spirituality. People that meditate often experience:
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Communal and ethnic riots in India have been there since independence. And over the years politicians and political parties have used such riots and conflicts as a political tool and to bring down the opposition. Some riots come to light while some don't. The ones which come to light are often the ones which are used by the politicians to their gain and lure more voters.
Here are four pointers to help you understand how riots have been a political tool
1. The politicians use the 'Communal' factor to sow the seeds of violence:
When we hear the word communal riot, the first thing that comes to our minds is the tension between Hindus and Muslims. It's a perceived notion that all the violence between Hindus and Muslims is because of the hatred and dislike between the 2 communities. But, there have been times when neither the Hindus nor Muslims have sparked the fire. It was just dirty politics which used this as a way to garner attention and votes. One such example is the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. While people across the country considered it to be another fit of rage between Hindus and Muslims, the Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya claimed to have been living in harmony for years.
There have been speculations of the RSS and VHP playing an active role in destroying the Masjid.
2. They are always hunting for small opportunities to spark communal violence:
Political parties and organisations seem to be on a lookout for opportunities to kick-start another public hype for political gains. Petty issues and small arguments are made huge and sensational by various political parties. Since the past few years, the state of Bihar has been witnessing more and more communal tensions. Bajrang Dal, an ardent supporter of Hindutva politics, has been always been involved directly or indirectly in any clash which involves Muslims. For instance, a petty issue which involved a Muslim boy killing a monkey was heightened to another level by the Bajrang Dal. This small issue was soon followed by a mob of angry protestors.This anti-Muslim notion is then cleverly used during elections to garner more supporters from the Hindu nationalism.
3. Ethno-religious conflicts boost political agenda:
Not only religious issues boost riots, but also ethno-linguist divisions leads to riots which provide a ground for the political parties to march on. For instance, in 1983 Nellie massacre. The ethnic violence took place between the Assamese and Bengalis over the controversial elections which took place despite the opposition's decision to boycott it. The reason to boycott the elections was because the past elections were unfair as the electorate included many illegal immigrants. Polling booths were smashed down, people were killed and dispersed, and an appeal was made for the elections to stop because of the riots. But however, it declined by the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. The Congress is said to have clearly used this situation to gain an advantage in the elections.
4. Riots before elections is an asset for the political parties:
Nothing is better than a small conflict or violence just before the elections. Like, in 2013, the riots in Muzzafarnagar grew hysterically violent, yet nothing was done for a long time. A minor brawl between two men giving rise to a riot seems a little passive, isn't it?
The Supreme Court had held the then CM, Akhilesh Yadav, for not taking enough action and being negligent during the entire riots. Instead of making the situation better he indulged in the blame game. He blamed the BJP party so that he could bag some votes from the Hindu majority. The conflict was clearly more of an asset to the political parties while they blamed it on each other.
Can we still expect India to grow into being a Superpower, while it's breaking from the inside? No, we can't, unless, the people are willing to put their differences aside and stand together and the government focuses on developing the nation as a whole rather than just pleasing one particular group of people.


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"Everybody does it" is never a strong argument, whether the statement applies to evading taxes, cheating on school exams, stealing office supplies or eavesdropping on neighbors. For one thing, it's untrue: Everybody does not do it. For another, it's irrelevant.
But that is the argument made by the U.S. government these days. It's the only argument the government can make, of course—that, and "because we can," which is equally lame—and the fact that Europeans seem uninclined to let it rest there is heartening. With the United States looking a lot like the Soviet Union of yore in its embrace of a vast state security system that knows everything about everybody—including, it's now reported, the pope—our problem-plagued democracy needs all the push back to repression it can get, both from people outside the country and within.
A report in the Italian news magazine Panorama that the National Security Agency (N.S.A.) spied on Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and other prelates before the recent conclave is being denied by the N.S.A., but N.S.A. denials of responsibility during the recent spy scandal have not proved completely trustworthy. The N.S.A. statement that it did not "target" the Vatican may need to be parsed and could indicate that it collected information on the Vatican without authorizing a special operation to do so.
If the allegations of surveillance are true, they deserve a more robust response from the Vatican than the recent statement that "We don't know anything about this and in any case we don't have any concerns about it." What is the justification for the U.S. eavesdropping on the Vatican? There is none. Terrorism, the rationale for surveillance routinely trotted out by U.S. officials, is hard to argue in this case. If the Vatican isn't concerned, it should be, not only to protect the integrity of its image, projects and mission, but because the evisceration of privacy, the blurring of the line between public and private, is the hallmark of totalitarianism. The Catholic Church's history during the Inquisition should make it more aware of the corrosive effects of mass surveillance on both those spying and those spied upon, more sensitive to the abuse of freedom, not less.
An apology, a sincere action of contrition and a pledge not to repeat its offences are in order from the United States. Humility has never been a U.S. virtue, but what a wonderful thing if it were to become one. Diverting the money currently spent scrutinizing millions of people's telephone calls and email to education, infrastructure, health care or protection of the environment would all be a more worthwhile expenditure of U.S. funds and could certainly include building defenses against other countries surveilling us the way we do them. Yes, some other countries spy too—and we all probably know who they are—but a first step towards changing that is curbing the culture of impunity in which the the world's biggest (or one of the biggest, certainly) spy agency operates. If the United States is reined in, it will be more likely to force restrictions on others. Public outrage from U.S. citizens, from the U.S. Congress, from other countries and even the Vatican needs to force a change in business as usual at the N.S.A.


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Providence Resources PLC (PZQA.DB) said Thursday that Total S.A. (FP.FR) has exercised its farm-in option for a 35% interest and operatorship in the Frontier Exploration License 2/14 in the southern Porcupine Basin, leaving the Irish firm with a 28% interest.
The Irish-based oil-and-gas exploration company said in June that it had entered into the option agreement with Total E&P Ireland B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Total S.A. The deal is conditional upon approval by the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
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As announced on June 7, Total has paid $27 million to Providence and its partner Sosina Exploration Ltd., $21.6 million of which has been paid to Providence. Capricorn Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC (CNE.LN) has a 30% interest in the license, with Sosina Exploration owning 14%.
Providence also said that farm-out talks over the Barryroe Field--Standard Exploration License 1/11--continue and that it has granted a potential partner a period of exclusivity in order to conclude contractual negotiations.
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This year the Christmas Party will be held at Kensington Community Hall from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. All SBHANA members and their families are invited to enjoy a delicious dinner, a visit from Santa Claus, Christmas crafts and activities, face painting, great door prizes and socializing followed by a dance. There will also be great items at a small silent auction.
Saturday, December 1 , 2018
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On Saturday March 21st, post-secondary students and concerned community members will converge in Toronto's Dundas Square to defend the accessibility of graduate studies and call for increases in public funding for the university sector.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks climbed Friday, concluding a second-straight week of gains at fresh 2 1/2-year closing highs after the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak removed a layer of uncertainty from global markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -1.22% rose 43.97 points, or 0.36%, to 12,273.26, its highest close since June 13, 2008. The measure rose 1.5% this week and posted its strongest two-week performance since June with a 3.8% jump over the period.
The Nasdaq Composite COMP, -1.91% rose 18.99, or 0.68%, to 2,809.44, its highest close since Nov. 6, 2007. It climbed 1.45% this week.
The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index SPX, -1.42% added 7.28, or 0.55%, to 1,329.15, its highest close since June 19, 2008. It leapt 1.39% on the week.
The gains came after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak succumbed to the demands of hundreds of thousands of his compatriots Friday and resigned from office, bringing to an end three decades of autocratic rule. The announcement was delivered by Vice President Omar Suleiman in a brief statement on state television. Mubarak delegated control of the country's affairs to Egypt's army, Suleiman said. Read Commentary on prospects for democracy in Egypt.
"The market is excited about the fact that we're getting closer to a resolution," said Burt White, chief investment officer at LPL Financial. "It just kind of lowers the blood pressure of the market a little bit."
Still, investors noted that not all the uncertainty over the situation in Egypt has been removed. Read more on investing prospects in Egypt and the Middle East.
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Financials led Friday's ascent as stocks in mortgage insurers surged on a government proposal to shrink the size of the Federal Housing Administration, a government-run competitor to the private mortgage insurance industry. Read more on proposals to shrink Fannie, Freddie.
Genworth Financial Inc. GNW, -3.99% jumped 4.4%, MGIC Investment Corp. MTG, -1.02% surged 9.6% and PMI Group Inc. PMI, +0.00% climbed 2.8%. Read more on mortgage insurers in financial stocks.
Among other stocks in focus, Nokia Corp.'s NOK, -2.29% U.S. shares tumbled 14% after the handset maker said it will adopt Windows Phone as its main smartphone platform, as part of a broad strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp. MSFT, -1.88% . Nokia offered no projections for next year or new products, and said 2011 and 2012 are likely to be transition years. Microsoft slipped 0.9%. Read more on Nokia, Microsoft partnership.
Shares of Ford Motor Co. F, -0.93% rose 2.7% after the auto maker said it will cut its debt load by another $3 billion. Read more on Ford's debt plans.
In economic data, the U.S. trade gap widened in December, with the full-year trade gap registering its biggest percentage increase in 10 years on the back of a record shortfall in trade with China. Read more on trade gap.
Separately, the Reuters/University of Michigan consumer-sentiment reading for February edged up to 75.1, slightly better than the 75 expected by economists. Read more on consumer sentiment.
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Adrian Fernand – Australia's most stylish Agony Uncle – takes a look at the world of hiring and firing in Etiquette for Hire. Part 1 answers those all-important questions on job applications and preparing for interviews. There comes a time in life when one just has to move on, and … Continue reading