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With almost 100 million people using mobile coupons, it's clear the trend has continued for mobile adoption and overall adoption of coupons in general. The story and study by media post and Koupon Media shares some interesting insights. It's not as simple as people using paper less and mobile more. People are using coupons more in every vehicle. Mobile is growing for coupons albeit at a rate less than mobile advertising or commerce ironically. One needs to ask why…
Case for rethinking omni-channel retail priorities
In one of the better recent articles focused on OMNI-channel retail strategy, this article from HBR really hit home for me. It outlines a research-driven process for testing several hypotheses about merits of OMNI-channel. In short, getting shoppers to buy online had a negative effect on retail profitability. However, getting online shopper to buy in-store gave a major boost to profitability. Perhaps the article is biased toward brick and mortar, but not blindly so. There are some good insights into what criteria make for more profitable channel shoppers, including a shopper's proximity to the store. The conclusion I drew from this was that if retailers can win shoppers in any channel, go for it. But if they can get online shoppers to go in-store, they will boost margins and sales. That's why ship-to-store is the best OMNI-channel strategy to capture this online to offline customer behavior.
Trend for purchase-based data appetite continues among marketers
In a recent article by AdAge, a variety of companies shared their approach and desire to use purchase-based data to enhance targeting of digital ads, specifically by CPG brands. Epsilon, Acxiom, Datalogix among others are referenced. Lots of talk around high-level trends, but not as much discussion around what specific data is being used, where it comes from and how marketers are using it. Devils always in the details.
Does urgent trump important?
I read a post from Seth Godin recently focusing on the fatal dilemma of focusing on the urgent matters often in lieu of important matters. He puts it in simple English what the perceived versus real trade off is between the two. I venture to guess that he is suggesting to focus on the important item that can impact the long-term and help avoid the urgent. Sometimes you can't, which means that it's a matter of time management and prioritization so we don't focus exclusively focusing on putting out fires versus figuring out how to prevent them in the first place.
Retail industry troubles continue
The retail industry, specifically large brick and mortar retailers, is continuing to struggle against fierce competition and changing consumer tastes. This article highlights some specific reasons why Macy's, KOHLS, and JCPenney have suffered and have closed stores as a result. Malls continue to see traffic shortfalls, and large anchor tenants like these retailers suffer proportionately. Plus, lower pricing and availability of trendy merchandise elsewhere for retailers with faster supply chains make it hard for these big guys to compete. Troubling trend and not sure there is an end in sight. Check out the full article for some details I missed.
Interesting take on change management
Pretty interesting take on change management Here. Although I think that it's missing some relevant information and observations of why certain people reject change more than others. Plus, not all individuals want growth, which breeds uncertainty. Some people like stability and predictability, which I believe are fundamentally different than change and growth. Enjoy!
Comscore unveiled
Here is a great article breaking down the differences and details of what makes Comscore and Quantcast unique from Google Analytics and others in the online audience measurement arena. I found the description very informative and objective. I'm a huge fan of both companies and always interested in understanding what's going on "beneath the hood." You can check out the full post here.
Great article on entrepreneurship
There are so many articles and books written on the subject of entrepreneurship. Most are fluffy and overly positive. Few focus on the negatives, challenges and issues that most entrepreneurs face. This is one of the rare articles that is raw and honest. It hit home for me and likely for most, so I figured I'd share. Check it out here.
Retailers offering more digital coupons on their websites
Kantar Research has published a report sharing that Kroger, Walmart and Walgreens are the leaders in their categories in terms of the increase in digital coupons offered on their respective websites. The study references digital coupons as a critical pre-shopping planning tool for customer before they go to the store. Retailers that offer digital coupons will engage shoppers and ensure those shoppers plan online and do their shopping inside that retailer's physical stores. This online-to-offline trend is not new, but is certainly growing in popularity among marketers and consumers.
More real-time mobile offers inside a retail store
No big surprise here. Based on a recent survey, MediaPost announced that 45% of consumers want real-time mobile offers while they are inside a retail store. So it's not quite the majority, but it's close. I'm somewhat surprised so many consumers want to be bombarded with messages while shopping. I guess if the messages have a coupon to save you money, sure, bombard away… The most surprising trend is that acceleration of mobile promotion adoption by consumers. It's happening faster than most analysts expected…


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Granny's Carne Guisada Recipe
Mexican food is my family's favorite and Granny's Carne Guisada Recipe is at the top of that list! I call this recipe Granny's Carne Guisada because that's who sweetly shared her loved-by-many recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8-10
- 2 round steaks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup of tomato sauce, or fresh chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of comino (cumin)
- With a good knife* trim round streak and cut into bite-size cubes. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet*, add round steak, onion, jalapeno, and garlic and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.
- Add the flour, stirring to blend it with the pan juices. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper and comino and simmer, covered for 45 minutes. Serve with flour tortillas or corn tortillas, pico de gallo, Spanish rice and pinto beans.
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Canadian Wind Energy Association Operations and Maintenance Summit and Exhibit, February 1-2, 2017
January 25, 2017
Media Advisory
Who: The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) proudly welcomes operations and maintenance professionals and accredited media to gather at CanWEA's Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Summit on February 1-2, 2017 at the Chelsea Hotel Toronto. The event has been sold out two years running, and was expanded this year to allow more delegates to attend. Limited space available for accredited media.
What: The CanWEA O&M Summit, which includes a tabletop exhibit featuring leading companies in the sector, is developed with O&M professionals to help Canadian wind operators make informed decisions when it comes to operating their wind assets in Canada. Topics to be discussed include health and safety best practices, operational strategies, improving wind farm performance and returns, cold-climate challenges, and much more.
Please see our detailed program.
Where: Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z4
Why: With nearly 12,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity and more wind farms coming online in the coming years, responsible and sustainable operations of wind farms has emerged as a critical topic for Canadian wind energy stakeholders. CanWEA's O&M Summit will bring together key industry players from the entire spectrum of the wind industry, providing an opportunity to learn, discuss and better understand the operational issues unfolding in Canada's maturing wind sector.
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CanWEA is the voice of Canada's wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy. A national non-profit association, CanWEA serves as Canada's leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic and environmental benefits. Join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn more at www.canwea.ca.
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This hope is featuring sunshine and warm breezes! I am super excited for spring to get here... so tired of the snow!! When I think of spring and warm breezes I think of EASTER so I had to make an Easter card for this hop and I also made this card for yesterdays card class - everyone loved it!
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Cornell Roundtable Examines Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
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Cornell Roundtable Examines Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Ithaca, NY, February 18, 2016 - Entrepreneurs face numerous internal and external challenges in expanding their operations. This is particularly true of food and beverage (F&B) businesses, which face such internal issues as building their operating systems and corporate culture as well as such external issues as a crowded and fickle marketplace. These and other issues are covered in the latest report from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR), which has published the highlights of the October 2015 Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship Roundtable, held at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA).
More than thirty F&B industry representatives attended the roundtable. Key points of their discussion are presented in "Authenticity in Scaling the Vision: Defining Boundaries in the Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship Development Cycle," written by roundtable chairs Mona Anita K. Olsen and Cheryl Stanley. Olsen is an assistant professor and director of the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship at SHA, where Stanley is a lecturer. The report is available from CHR at no charge.
Said Olsen: "Entrepreneurship is everywhere. Working to combine the disciplines of entrepreneurship and food and beverage at this roundtable fostered a rich discussion; the discussion resulted in new ideas and engaging debate on how to continue to move the global hospitality industry forward. It renewed my focus on the power of encouraging multidisciplinary discussions to develop creative solutions to common industry challenges. "
Roundtable participants noted that the challenges for entrepreneurs begin right at the outset, with the development of the F&B venue. This development involves five phases: launch of the venue, including how to define the guest experience; the creation of operational functionality by strategically planning out the design, flow, and efficiency of a defined space; development capacity; post-opening considerations, including operating systems; and culture development.
Participants particularly highlighted the importance of culture in the growth of a business. They suggested that intrapreneurship needs to be fostered in the culture of an organization and in an educational curriculum for those who are preparing to enter the industry. Focusing on the beverage industry, the panel examined distribution methods for a crowded marketplace, including the importance of face-to-face sales.
The proper application of technology is unavoidably essential for a successful F&B operation, and an entrepreneur must identify the point at which technology detracts from the guest experience, how to minimize operational risk from technology, and how to maximize consumers' adoption rates. "As an educational program that encourages the entrepreneurial spirit, we need to nurture the conversations between entrepreneurs, students, and professors so the passion and learning opportunities can thrive. This roundtable accomplished just that," said Stanley.
About the Center for Hospitality Research
The purpose of the Center for Hospitality Research is to enable and conduct research of significance to the global hospitality and related service industries. CHR also works to improve the connections between academe and industry, continuing the School of Hotel Administration's long-standing tradition of service to the hospitality industry. Founded in 1992, CHR remains the industry's foremost creator and distributor of timely research, all of which is posted at no charge for all to use. In addition to its industry advisory board, CHR convenes several industry roundtables each year for the purpose of identifying new issues affecting the hospitality industry.
Center Members: Accenture, Access Point Financial, Inc., Cvent, Davis & Gilbert LLP, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, DerbySoft, Duetto, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Fox Rothschild LLP, Hilton Worldwide, Host Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, Infosys Limited, InterContinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah Group, Marriott International, NTT DATA, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, priceline.com, PwC, The Rainmaker Group, RateGain, ReviewPro, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, STR, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Tata Consultancy Services, TripAdvisor, Wipro EcoEnergy, and Wyndham Hotel Group


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A Food Lover's Guide to the fifth most populous city of France
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Nice (or the Cote D'Azur) also known as the French Riviera, is known for its picturesque views, especially of the Promenade des Anglais, bringing to port many who seek inspiration and relaxation. Being located along the coast of the Mediterranean, it is looked upon as a spot to satiate one's Crustacean cravings.
However, not just seafood prevails in the southern part of France. After returning from an enriching trip to Nice for my studies exchange, I'm here to let you in on a few not-to-be-missed delicacies and beverage!
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1. Salade Niçoise
The Nicoise salad has the likes of an but uses ingredients like Tuna, Green Beans and Potatoes instead, sometimes even Anchovies. Tuna, is the defining factor. It wouldn't be termed a Nicoise salad if not for its generous servings of Tuna! It's always enjoyed with Vinaigrette sauce, though the experimental few would opt for Balsamic Vinegar.
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2. La Daube Niçoise
The quintessential French beef stew, coupled with Mushrooms, Porcini and Red Wine. Most sought after during the winter. Lean meat is used and tossed around in high heat before allowing it to simmer in a pot of deeply-flavored broth. These beef cubes are cooked to perfection, so much so it melts in your mouth! Usually served with your choice of pasta.
P.S: Don't worry, you won't get drunk on this beef stew unless.. it is out of love.
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3. Socca
This traditional dish of Socca, might relate to many as 'the Flatbread or Pancake'. It was previously made out of Corn flour before an alternative was provided to use Chickpea flour. It later became an integral part of Nice's street food. Always served hot and occasionally paired with Olives.
Tip: Eat them with your fingers! It creates an intimate, sensuous connection with the food. It's sure to be Finger Lickin' Good!
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4. Candied fruit
Dating way back, the people of the Mediterranean wanted to preserve fruits to maintain their freshness for trading and also to tide them through the cold harsh winters. Traditionally, fruits are honey-coated before sugar was introduced into France. Now, sugar syrup in turn, is used to replace the fruit's natural water content with highly concentrated sugar.
This confection roughly requires a month of making. Local fruits of Melons, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Mandarins, Lemons and Figs make up this tableaux of beauty.
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5. Provencal Rosé wine
One of the world's best-loved wines. Its pretty salmon color derives from the soaking of red grapes (with its skin) for a period long enough such that the color drains off sufficiently for it to achieve that sheer luminosity. In many parts of the world, Rosé wine is always perceived as a sweet drink, but the traditional Provencal wine differs.
It is a fresh, crisp and dry beverage, widely-embraced during the lunch period and being the world's most versatile wine, it provides easy accompaniment to any meal!
Thoroughly immerse yourself in the French experience and dine alfresco with a glass of pink. Oh! And don't forget the customary 'Bon appétit' before digging in!


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Thursday, 23 December 2010
The Gray Wall by Don Troiani
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That soldier loading in the shirtsleeves is risking either losing his cartridges or a chain explosion of his cartridges because he's propped the cartridge box flap open. In reenacting in the US this method was discouraged in my unit because of safety. We had cartridges loose in the top tins of the box and packaged in the lower part of the tins. NCOs ordered us to refit the tops when out of action. Of course my unit used the American boxes.ReplyDelete
What REAL Civil War soldiers did in extreme situations is another matter.
It's easy to see why this is one of your favourite paintings from this period as IMHO Don Troiani is the best modern day painter in both ACW and AWI periods in American history.ReplyDelete
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My wife bought my copy for me in 1985 for my birthday. I have #209/950ReplyDelete
and it has been in my living room for over 25 years. We just had it re-framed.
I loved from the first time I saw it listed for sale in a magazine and I love it even more today. Words cannot describe what emotion it evokes for me.


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Pure's Sublime Comporta Hotel
- Muda /Carvalhal- Pego Beach, Comporta, Herdade da Comporta | Portugal
- Location
- Muda - Comporta Region
- Country
- Portugal
- Location
- Muda /Carvalhal- Pego Beach, Comporta, Herdade da Comporta | Portugal
- Nearest Airport
- Lisbon International Airport
- 125 km / 1h 15 minutes
- Second Airport
- Nearest Town
- Muda - Comporta
- 7 - 15 km
- Golf course
- Troia's Golf Course
- 28 km
- Beach
- 15 min
- About 5 km
- 38.165327
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- Close to the Beach
- Use of Hotel facilities
Pure Hotel Sublime is a premium Country House Retreat located a mere hour south of Portugal's capital Lisbon and only a 15 minutes drive south of Comporta, a village located on the heel of the Tróia peninsula on the west coast.
When people talk about Comporta, they usually refer to the region around it known as Herdade de Comporta, which is just where we discovered this small but beautiful hotel considered by the Travel & Leisure as one of the "Best New Hotels on the Planet".
Adjoined with Herdade de Comporta, the surroundings of Pure Hotel Sublime is characterized by sandy beaches stretching 50 kilometers, mature pines and cork trees, vineyards and rice fields. Nestled on Muda, one of the most exclusive country estate area of Comporta, this place invites you to experience living with the locals and to follow the rhythm of "slow living".
Less than 10 kilometers away you find two of Portugal's most beautiful beaches - Carvalhal and Pego.
Bright and spacious rooms, stylish interior and a color scheme of white and grey, point at the modernity and elegance that characterize this very authentic hotel. And the beautiful and natural environment surrounding Sublime, along with influences from Comporta's traditional and simple lifestyle, makes this the perfect place for relaxation.
Pure Hotel Sublime offers 14 rooms, all with bathroom and shower. The four bedroom types are Friends Room Queen Bed (22 sqm), Friends Room King Bed (30sqm), Guests Suite (45 sqm) and Owner's Suite (50 sqm).
All rooms have an open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling glass doors allowing you to enter your private balcony that offers stunning views of a beautiful landscape dominated by spectacular umbrella pines. Each room features WiFi, air-condition, a coffee machine, TV, in-room safe, minibar, bathrobes and slippers.
The Friends Rooms are located along the corridor of the main house. The Friends Rooms with Queen-size beds have bathrooms with shower whereas the Friends Rooms with King-size beds have bathrooms with shower and bathtub.
The Guests Suites are located in the second building only 50 meters away from the main house and have bathrooms situated on mezzanines, giving more space to bedroom and living areas. However, some Suites have bathtubs and an additional shower on the ground floor. In each Guests Suite you also find a minibar. The Guests Suites are perfect for guests with children and guests who would like to stay with a group of 3-4 people in the same room, as these rooms have a sofa that can accommodate one extra adult or two children (up to the age of 14).
Finally, the Owner's Suite is the only room to be found on the second floor of the main house, making this the perfect room for complete privacy. In this Suite you will find a King-size bed, a sleeping sofa, and a private Jacuzzi situated on the balcony, offering amazing views of the surrounding landscape and the pool.
On the ground floor of Pure Hotel Sublime guests are welcome to visit the hotel restaurant where they can enjoy a traditional meal with a modern touch.
Every night the wonderful Hotel Chef David João will prepare a different menu with the freshest ingredients, very likely to come from the hotel's own garden or any of the surrounding farms, including local rice and wines.
With your meal, you can choose from a wide selection of Portuguese wines and French Champagnes. After the dinner, you can enjoy the special signature cocktail of the house - 'Sublime' - in the bar, made of sparkling wine and guava juice.
The hotel also offers a communal area with TV, sofa and a pool terrace with seating and a fire pit.
For complete relaxation, the hotel offers a Spa area where guests can use the sauna, indoor pool or steam rooms. The hotel also has a beautiful outdoor swimming pool.
* The Spa is for guests over 16 and the swimming pool is allowed for kids under 10 between 9.00 and 11.30, under adult supervision.
When at the hotel, you should take the opportunity to enjoy the luxury of a 50 minutes long Relaxing Massage done with essential oils and gentle movements and/or a 60 minutes long Sublime Massage, which is a more energetic massage that uses hand-crafted pindas made with natural elements from Comporta, rice, salt and herbs from the hotel garden.
Rooms & Suites
EUR 220,00 / 540,00 per night/per room
1 bedroom/room
- King-size beds or Queens-size beds
(Guests Suites with additional Sofa bed for kids)
1 bathroom/room
Fully air-conditioned
Internet access
Complementary toiletries
Private balcony
Hotel restaurant and bar
Full-service Spa
Indoor and seasonal outdoor pool (both solar-heated)
Disabled Access (One King Friend's Room)
Laundry service
Bicycle rental
Meeting facilities
Free parking
- Concierge
- Parking - private
- Bed linen provided
- Telephone
- Computer
- WiFi
- Balcony
- Patio/deck/Terrace
- Shared garden
- Air-conditioning
- Sauna - shared
- Pool - shared
- Fireplace - Gas
- Central heating
- Spa
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Restaurants
- Health/beauty spa
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Services below are included:
Free parking
Daily Housekeeping
Use of guest computer
Use of wireless Internet connection
Use of hotel Spa (Sauna, Steam room and Pool)
Breakfast buffet served in the restaurant from 8.30 until 11.00am
Services on request - not included:
Airport transfer
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1 as vocals, 1 as bass guitar, one as Guitar, 1 as drums( the lead vocalist could also play rhythm guitar, or bass, and if the vocalist plays bass, you have 2 guitarist. 1 lead, 1 Rhythm) - RustyNail
Then if the singer is the bassist, it will be easier for him to be in sync with himself. - gemcloben
4 is perfect! A vocalist, guitar player, base player, and drummer! Great! - ToptenPizza
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One job for every one. Vocalist, drummer, bassist, Lead guitarist, and rhythm guitarist - RustyNail
Vocalist, Guitarist, Bassist, Keyboardist and Drummer - Rorywilbren
1 lead singer who plays guitar or bass guitar, 1 drummer, and a Bassist or guitarist - RustyNail
The Who, Cream...
Best number for Metalcore bands, a Drummer, a lead guitarist, a rhythm guitarists, a bassist, a keyboardist and a lead or unclean vocalist (if the vocalist dose unclean vocals then one of the other members with do the clean vocals, normally the rhythm guitarist) - Fabio-Fabulous-of-swag-town
A vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, a rhythm guitarist
Vocalist, Keyboardist, Drummer, Lead Guitar, Bass, and rhythm Guitar - SirSkeletorThe3rd
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Ben Himmelstein is a partner at Radix Law. He is a business lawyer whose practice focuses on business disputes and transactions. His practice includes business dissolutions, misappropriation of trade secrets, business torts, sales contracts, buy and sell agreements, and non-compete and non-solicit agreements. He represents a variety of businesses throughout Arizona in a range of industries, primarily focused in technology, medical and dental. As the former Chairman of the Board of the Arizona Small Business Association, Ben is passionate about the growth of Arizona's business community. His practice includes all types of business litigation and formation, including civil matters involving contract disputes and intentional torts, as well as the governance of limited liability companies and corporations.
In addition, Ben currently serves on the Fee Arbitration committee for the State Bar of Arizona. He also volunteers his time as a Judge Pro Tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court. In addition, Ben recently became a panelist for the American Arbitration Association.
Since 2004, Ben has successfully helped his clients navigate a wide range of disputes involving business issues. His dedication to the successful solution of his clients' legal issues has resulted in numerous awards received over the course of his practice, including the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. He has been named one of the Southwest's Rising Stars by Super Lawyers since 2011, is listed as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, as well as one of the Nation's Top One percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Recently, the Expert Network recognized Ben as one of the top lawyers in the industry and Thompson Reuters has rated him "Lead Counsel."
His past experience includes working as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for a boutique law firm in Phoenix. He is currently a member of Suns Charities 88, a group of 88 business professionals created in 2012. Suns Charities 88 combines a passion for philanthropy with their connection to the business community in Phoenix. He is a founding member of the Arizona Jewish Lawyers Association and is also serving on the Board of the New Foundation. Ben is also active in Phoenix Rotary 100.
Ben graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law with an additional certificate in Law, Science and Technology. He received an undergraduate degree in psychology from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice before all Arizona State courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
In his free time, Ben likes to spend time with his wife and son and enjoys traveling.


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COMEX:HG1! Copper Futures
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People are losing money in the markets because they trade anytime , any asset , any timeframe. Market is unique , you have to treat it like that and listen to it. When you see nothing , do nothing , trade nothing. You cannot just get in here/there without reason. Keep pushing , keep grinding , nerver surrender !!!


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The Northern Guard is the CNCS's multinational force, drawing from each Northern League's armed forces when a situation demands it and a unified command structure is needed.
| Unlike the Allied Southern Territories, where the Southern Republic forcibly dominated its client-states, the Confederation of Northern City-States has always been a partnership between relative equals. This presented unique challenges when devising some kind of unified military command to defend the North against the aggressive AST. Each League had its own military, with its own structures and traditions, and was loathe to abandon this heritage in favor of some uniform, efficient central command. Cycles of bitter warfare between the three Leagues didn't help matters.
The Northern Guard (NG) was a compromise. Instead of establishing a new military or completely amalgamating their existing militaries, the CNCS created a small, multinational force dedicated to border patrols, anti-Rover operations in the Badlands, and other small duties outside the borders of the CNCS. Each League's army would operate independently and, when the CNCS faced a threat that one of its three armies could not handle on its own, the Northern Guard would provide a unified command structure. [1]
|Northern Guard Regiments are normally rather strict in their organization. This typically breaks down after some time in the field, as the regiment will often pick up stragglers, be assigned backup from other divisions or simply be assigned to work with squads or companies from other divisions. The integrated command structure ensures the combined arms work together as a cohesive whole, but in any Regiment, the officers from that Regiment remain in command over all those assigned to the Regiment. [2]


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The DJ Party With the Fine Atmosphere
The music in a dj party is crucial for the atmosphere. You have a mixer (or want to have one) to mix and animate parties?
Choose your music
The choice of music is based on the audience that will be present during the evening. For example, if I have an evening with my uncle in his forties, my grandfather who is in his sixties and my little sister who is about a dozen years old, I'm not going to spend the same music only if I mix for my friends who are between 18 and 25 years old.
The prime rule is to choose a music that will please the audience. So you must know your music library and know which pieces are going together.
Opt for extended versions
Prefer the versions "extended" that the versions "radios" of your music to have an intro and an exit . This will allow you to mix more easily and have more effects.
To find out the trendy titles, search the Internet for playlists of radios, DJs or discotheques, this is the best barometer!
Test his sequences
- A mix is going from a piece A to B through a transition as pleasant as possible for the public.
- Before D-Day, try at home small sequences of 3-4 pieces of different types: funk, house, rock
- In a series, you can have different styles (eg, modern and old) but you have to keep a coherence
But do not prepare all your mix
Pro tip: Do not prepare a ready mix. You may find yourself without anything if your selection does not catch the public. Classify your music by styles and then juggle between them depending on the impact on your audience
The trick to avoid offsets
To avoid having an offset between songs when you start in the mix, use the "Sync" function. It automatically synchronizes the rhythm of the two songs to avoid any false notes.
Test the atmosphere
To start the evening and feel the atmosphere, play different series of music for 15 minutes and adapt to that the public prefers.
Follow his audience
The mix is continuous improvisation. Throughout the evening you must be attentive to its audience: observe the impact of each mix (how to dance, reaction according to age ), and adapt.
Plan to make peaks and quieter moments. You must not leave too fast; otherwise you will not keep your audience in top shape for 4 hours. You have to be in the evening to feel when you have to speed up or slow down.
Dare the mixtures!
What is bad in the clubs is the "Mash up". It's about taking two titles of different styles or different eras and mixing them. You can mix music styles like Hip-Hop and electronics, or mix Adele with David Guetta.


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As much as I love crocheting with yarn, I really, really like crocheting with unusual materials. I've already shared crochet projects made out of jute, leather, and even plastic tablecloths, but today I have a beautiful gold lame crochet earrings project.
Darice's gold lame thread is really easy to crochet with and has a great metallic look that makes it perfect for making jewelry. I used it to make some pretty drop crochet earrings accented with a turquoise bead.
Gold crochet earrings supplies:
- Darice 3-Ply Gold Lame Thread
- 2.75 mm Crochet Hook
- Darice Gold Jump Rings (I used 4 mm and 7 mm)
- Darice Turquoise Beads
- Darice Gold Head Pins
- Darice Gold Fish Hook Earring Wires
- Jewelry Pliers
Start off by crocheting the little motifs that will make up the center of the earrings. Working with the gold lame thread, and 2.75 mm hook, make two of the following motifs:
Round 1: Start with magic loop, ch 1, 12 sc in loop, pull loop to tighten, sl st to first sc to join (12 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1 sc in same st, *2 sc in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, (htrc, ch 2, htrc) all in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, 2 sc in next st, ** sc in next st, repeat from * to ** once, sl st to first ch 2 to join.
Round 3: This round is worked in back loops only (see first image below). Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in back loops only of each stitch until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in space, sc in back loops only of each stitch until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 3, sl st to top of dc just created, dc) all in ch 2 space (see second image below), sc in back loops of each stitch, sl st to beginning sc to join. Weave in ends along back of piece using a smaller hook.
If you wanted, you could stiffen your motifs with fabric stiffener, but I felt they were sturdy enough without the stiffener.
Now we will turn those pretty crochet motifs into earrings!
Step Two – Make Bead Danglers.
Once your crochet motifs are ready, it is time to prepare the beads to be attached to the earrings. Begin by sliding a bead onto one of the head pins. Then, grab the wire above the bead with your round-nose pliers and curve the wire into a circle.
Clip off the excess wire with your cutters, and close the loop with your pliers.
Step Three – Assemble Earrings.
Finally, you will use jump rings to connect the pieces of the crochet earrings together. Use your pliers to gently open your jump rings and close them again once your pieces are joined.
I used two jump rings to attach the crochet motif to the fish hook wire so the motif hung the way I wanted it to. The bead was attached to the bottom of the motif with one jump ring.
I really like the way these crochet earrings turned out.
The crocheted lame thread almost looks like it is made from metal chains. I really love the effect.


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Opinion: "Racial imbalance: Hypocrisy of the law should be noted"
Like the state law that it attempts to defend, the Connecticut Post's July 2 editorial about the so-called "racial imbalance" at Fairfield's McKinley Elementary School -- and about my comments on the issue -- overlooks the big picture (a successful, diverse, popular school) in favor of education policy based solely on race.
Happily, the editorial staff of the Post's sister publication, the Fairfield Citizen, did their research before editorializing on the same issue in February. The Citizen wrote, --¦ it's a dangerous road to go down when we begin to identify individuals (particularly children) based solely on race; and then to use that information to make decisions about moving children around..."
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, Connecticut's racial imbalance law is poorly executed; it takes a one-size-fits-all approach to a challenge that has different effects in different communities. In Fairfield, this law has more often than not lead to "remedies" that force minority students out of their schools against the wishes of their parents.
In fact, when I was elected to the Fairfield Board of Education in 2003, the district was being sued by McKinley families who opposed a severe redistricting "swap" of half of McKinley's population with neighboring Stratfield School. This swap was a thinly veiled attempt by the prior Board of Education to move minority students out of McKinley to address the racial imbalance law.
The hypocrisy of the state law should be noted: Boards of Education must correct imbalances calculated solely by race, yet are (correctly in my opinion) prohibited from making redistricting decisions based on race.
My newly elected Board of Ed colleagues and I decided to address the parent lawsuit, compliance with the state law, and the achievement gap through a series of innovative, new programs rather than through racial gerrymandering.
We implemented pre-K programs at McKinley and Burr Schools open to students from low-income families. We added English as a second language classes for parents and partnered with Wakeman Boys and & Girls Club on a hugely successful mentoring program that paired McKinley children with teen mentors to work on homework, engage in sports and other after-school activities. We lowered the class size guidelines at McKinley and also created a resource club where parents could work with other parents to learn how best to help their children with homework.
Finally, we started an "opt in and out" choice program that allowed McKinley students to transfer out and gave the opportunity for students in Fairfield's other elementary schools to opt in to McKinley on a space available basis.
The innovative programs lead to an increase in test scores at McKinley, while the choice program slowly reduced the racial imbalance number.
Unfortunately, the improvement in the racial imbalance percentage was short-lived. Though McKinley parents could choose to send their children to other schools, ultimately few saw any reason to leave this diverse, successful, engaged school community. Because the racial imbalance law was not crafted with a community like Fairfield in mind, one minority family with two children moving into the district or two minority students from other schools choosing to "opt in" to McKinley was enough to tip McKinley back into the racially imbalanced category.
As the parent of a McKinley alumnus, I have always been an advocate for the school's close-knit parent-teacher-student community. I am proud to have worked hard in the effort to demolish the poorly maintained old McKinley building and replace it with a state of the art new school. It was truly rewarding to see the innovative programs we implemented produce positive results. But I'm still discouraged that no matter how much we achieve at McKinley, according to the state, it always comes down to racial statistics.
When I was an elected representative for the community surrounding McKinley, I felt helpless to assist parents who were justifiably afraid that their school community would be torn apart in an effort to comply with a state quota. While I suspect the framers of the racial imbalance law had just the opposite in mind, the fact is the statute requires us to judge students by the color of their skin alone. Because the law doesn't judge McKinley's success based on educational achievement I stand by my original comment: the law is a crock.
Brenda L Kupchick is a Representative Town Meeting (RTM) member, and a Republican candidate for state representative for Fairfield.


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*GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR Captain's Log *March 26th – April 2nd, 2015
*Air Temp. 83 F
*Water Temp. 80 F
* Visibility 50 ft
Captain Rufino Chele
Chef Alfredo Varela
Instructors Walter & Rubén
Steward Jorge Basurto
GUESTS: Dror, Oran, Laura, Leandro, Ofer, Lee-Sah, Daniele, Mark, Thanapong, Aurapraphan, Teerut, Nat, Ririnda, Phanitnart, Thantapat
Thursday March 26th
This week we welcomed aboard visitors coming from diverse countries: Australia, Israel, Spain, Argentina, Israel, Malaysia, USA and Thailand. We picked them from Itabaca Channel, located between Baltra and Santa Cruz Island. We had our checkout dive in calm and shallow water where we saw tropical fish.
Friday March 27th
On Friday, we had two dives in Punta Carrion north side of Santa Cruz Island and then at Punta Carrión in Bartolome Island. We were able to see mola molas, sea turtles, white tipped sharks, sea lions and tropical fish.
We had a land tour in Bartolome Island to see a volcanic and pristine land scape from the top.
Saturday March 28th
We reached Wolf Island to dive with hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, moray eels, jacks, tunas, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions and tropical fish.
Sunday March 29th
Sunday started with a new island, Darwin, one of the most famous ones in Galapagos. Here, we could dive with dolphin, jacks, tunas, scorpion fish, barracudas, moray eels, sea turtles, sea lions, eagle rays, hammerhead sharks and tropical fish.
Monday March 30th
Cabo Marshall, is a special dive site for Mantas and Mobula rays. Here, the elegant manta ray passing besides us, with its extended curve fins ready to suck the plankton. Also, eagle rays, sea turtles, white tipped sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea lions, barracudas, stingrays, moray eels and tropical fish were seen at this immersion.
Tuesday March 31st
At Fernandina Island, we had a really special place to dive with Marine Iguanas eating algae where the smallest ones wait for the low tide to eat. Also mola molas, bat fish, sea turtles, sea lions, sea robins, barracudas, sea horses, scorpion fish, stingrays and moray eels were able to be found here.
Wednesday, April 1st
During the morning, we went to Cousin's rock, located close to the east side of Santiago Island. This day, nostalgic for our guests, since it was the last dive of the trip was a nice good bye, we saw sea lions, sea turtles, mobulas, eagle rays, barracudas, scorpion fish, moray eels and tropical fish in moments of great activity at the black coral.
In the afternoon we had a land tour Santa Cruz Island were you easily notice the different vegetation and wheatear conditions in such small place, even from the bus ride. We saw giant tortoises in the wild and the lava tunnels. Later on, we went to enjoy Puerto Ayora, the local people and some shopping time.
Thursday, April 2nd
We said our farewells to our guests, feeling a little bit sad that our group was leaving us, but having the sensation of a great week. Thanks again for joining us along the Galapagos Aggressor; we hope to see you again soon!


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Hello, dear reader, and let me spin you a tale. This tale covers the continued adventures of our overseas program after we returned to Sydney after the Blue Mountains. While I would like to describe my own personal adventures in Sydney, I'm afraid that I don't adventure much at all. I can describe a lovely group adventure, but first, the day before that. We arrived back from the Blue Mountains on a Monday, a lovely day to get back as we didn't have to restart our classes for the week on that day. Everyone has disliked Monday at least once in their lives, so it was good that we didn't have lectures then. Thus, it was up to Tuesday to start off the week, and it did, so good job Tuesday, well done. You gave us a lecture on Australia's multiculturalism and milieu where we learned various statistics about the population, such as females outnumbering and outliving males, women being paid less than men, 1.9 children per family which makes me wonder where the other 0.1 went, and that in the top 10 lists for music and movies, there was only 1 Australian entry for each list, illustrating Australia's lack of cultural identity, and the influence of American culture.
We later went on a tour of The Rocks area in Sydney, led by an Aboriginal tour guide who took the time to point out how green and lush the area was and the various uses of the plants. One of our last stops of the tour was a stop in a museum where we got to look over and hold some aboriginal tools and weapons, like woven fishing baskets, spears, and carrying devices called coolamons, which are used for a huge variety of purposes. After the tour, a number of us decided to walk over the harbor bridge. Not a bridge climb mind you, that was much too expensive, but just normal walking to check out the other side. On the walk we saw lovely views of the opera house, along with a man hanging out by an outdoor pool on a rooftop. Nothing quite like an outdoor pool next to a harbor, eh? On the other side, before checking things out we spent a good time lying on the lawn of a park. While not productive, I think it was all around a much more enjoyable experience than anything else we could have done. The park where we were hanging out was very popular and there were a number of people picnicking and enjoying the sun much as we were. After eating a bit of dinner we were on our way back home to sleep, in beds rather than on grass.
|The Sydney Harbor Bridge. Now with barbed wire on the walkways!
|The Museum of Contemporary Art. We didn't actually go to it, but this is a wonderful poster.
The next day was a free day. Being a free day, I was going to spend it in my room doing nothing, but much to my joy and relief I caught wind of plans to go to Manly, a beach town area place near Sydney. After taking the ferry there, we walked across the sidewalk to the beach. I took a few seconds to take off my shoes, and by the time I was done the group had gone ahead without me and vanished into the ether. After expressing my amazement at the sheer efficiency they had just displayed, I started heading down the beach attempting to find them. The beach was separated into no swimming areas and swimming allowed sections, so my search area was thankfully reduced. Even so, I managed to walk to one end of the beach and not find them, so I went all the way back the other way and still didn't find them. It was only by sheer dumb luck that the area I chose to sit and rest and mope was where some of the group was at. Upon being reunited with the group, I learned that the ones who had gone in the water had itchy red marks on them that may or may not have been sea lice (I looked them up afterwards and can confirm that sea lice are apparently a real thing). When one thinks about it, my losing the entire group kept me from getting bitten by sea lice, so it turned out to be a good thing in the end. Funny how the world works.
On Thursday, we were lectured on aboriginal storytelling, and learned about the complicated family dynamics of aboriginal communities. With Thursday done, let's talk about Friday. We started the day happy that we would get to start class at 9:30 rather than 9 like we normally do. Except instead we were brought to class early and informed that the neighborhood tour scheduled for Saturday was cancelled. After that tragedy, we had a lecture on the impact of European occupation of Australia on Aboriginal Australians. We were taught about the stolen generation and how they were kidnapped from their families and the negative issues that resulted from such actions. After hearing the negative effects of Europeans, we watched a funny satire that gave us the answer to the question of "what if the Aboriginals had colonized a white man area instead of the other way around?" The result is Barbakiueria (sound it out), a film that gives us a perspective on the racism present in history while being really funny just because of how absurd the premise is portrayed. We then countered that bit of humor by watching a talk show segment where an audience of Aboriginals discussed their experiences trying to obtain certification of their aboriginality while also talking about the meaning of what it is to be an Aboriginal and what defines it. It gave me hope that maybe in several years' time, maybe not even during my time on this Earth, everyone will get everything back on track and years of racism, atrocities, negative behavior, and all around bad stuff done by the human race all the time will finally be settled. I can only hope that one day things will actually be positive for the world, and I hope you'll agree that this would be a good thing. With the week done, my time with you is over, dear readers, but you might see me again. Until such time, may your adventures be exciting, your days be merry, and may you always remember today's important life lesson:
"Sometimes life sucks. Keep in mind that life will trend towards being better in the long run, so don't let bad things keep you down and enjoy what good things there are. Also, kindness is great, so have more of it. Seriously."


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I guess you could say I am back to blogging. In the end I figured that at some point, at some time we are all going to inconsistent or hypocrites when it comes to living the Christian life. We may not always act like we are in Christ, but that does not change the fact that we are in Christ. You just have to learn from your mistakes and trust Him as you move on and make different ones.
I recently wrote a post for a friend's blog on "sin filtered glasses" and how on we as Christian's can sometimes view the world/people. Anyway check it out.


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This is my year of gratitude (among other things). Really, every year should be a year of gratitude. I'll probably keep this particular theme around–a lifetime sounds good.
With just 17 days into the new year, I am finding ways to be grateful for things as small and simple as the sunset on a cold winter day–the way pastel pinks and muted oranges mix like an abstract painting in the deepening gray sky. I am also finding ways to be more grateful for bigger concepts like my overall health and the sturdy roof over my head.
I have found that by silently expressing gratitude throughout the day–a simple pause in thought here and there, nothing more formal or profound–that I am increasing my awareness to the abundance that is around me, even if the day might feel a bit colder, darker, and blurrier than others. Each new day has a surprise waiting for us if we only open our eyes, hearts, and minds to gratitude.
Deep shit right there–I know. But it's true.
With more gratitude and deeper awareness comes more sound fulfillment and joy. It's not superficial; rather, it's long-lasting and powerful in ways that no material thing or experience can be. What I find most powerful about gratitude is that it gives you back your own power–you're no longer putting your happiness into the hands of a job, class, friend, family member, or social norm. You're taking back happiness and putting it where it's lived all along–inside your heart and mind. With gratitude–that is, consistently practiced gratitude and an openness to present awareness–you have an ever-replenishing supply of joy. Some days the joy burns more brightly than other days, but it's always there, saying, "Hey–remember me? I'm here for you. Forget me not."
I was reminded of gratitude today as I was fighting off sleep at work. I got maybe six hours of rest the night before (and the night before that), and woke up a few times before my alarm officially went off (the worst). Thanks to my persistently playful and hungry morning lady cats and some strong Kroger-brand black tea, I was ready for work in no time. However, tiredness seeped in throughout the day. My face grew warm. My body moved slower. My mind was mush. All I wanted was sleep–something I never really thought of making a priority until more recently.
As I've grown older, I've found sleep to be instrumental in regulating my mood, appetite, and energy levels. Most of us know this–but I've forced myself to become very aware of it so that I truly understand the consequences. I've watched myself become sluggish and irritable when I'm low on sleep and grow energetic and level-headed when sleep is in plentiful supply. In sum, sleep is great. It's wonderful. And I want more of it–or well, enough of it to not be so damn tired and drained during the day.
So what does sleep have to do with gratitude? Because I realized today as I was staring at my work computer and not typing that it is something to be grateful for–this miraculous, natural way we rejuvenate ourselves. I barely paid sleep much heed before–oh, I'll get 8 hours this weekend, but tonight six is fine. Oh, another almost all-nighter…well, the weekend is coming. Nope. Enough is enough. The more I put sleep to the side, the more I push myself to the sideline. Without sleep my gratitude meter drops, my mood is all funky, and my energy goes from zoom to zilch in a few hours time.
I'd like to be awake and grateful for the things happening in the here and now. So I'm raising my glass to you, sleep–now, time for bed.
P.S. My monthly Inspiration Newsletter is getting a makeover. Check out the before here, and check out the after by subscribing today–you'll get a copy to your inbox on the last Sunday of every month. Ca-ching!
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Keep Your Eyes On The Road – A Reformation Day Sermon
Children's Time: What are you going to be for Halloween? It's fun to get dressed up and pretend to be someone else! But what if we pretend that we don't need God anymore? What if we pretend that it's more important to have money or a good name than to trust in God? That's what some of Jesus' followers had been doing (trusting in Abraham or themselves). But Jesus said, "The truth will set you free." God loves us very much… so let's stop pretending we don't need God. The truth is, we are God's children. That's what I want to be for Halloween!
Intro: Dear friends in Christ: grace to you and peace from the One who is and who was and who is to come: our living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
I love that story told by Leo Buscaglia, about the guy who's driving up the mountain – and it's a very narrow road going up a very steep hill – only two lanes – and he gets to the point where there's a precarious turn in the road… and a woman comes zipping around the corner and she sticks her head out the window and cries, "Pig!" And he looks back at this woman stunned, and yells back, "Why you…. fat cow!" And he turns the corner and runs right over a pig!
Does this sound familiar? Does it sound anything like the current feeling in our society? With the election coming up this week and the economy still struggling to rebound there just seems to be a high-strung atmosphere in the country. And it's exacerbated by the polarization between the right and the left leaning values that make up this great country.
And yet, underneath it all, I'm afraid that we don't believe people want to do good anymore. Before we make that turn, we need to take a deep breath and focus on what's really going on.
The same could be said of this festive celebration we commemorate on this Reformation Sunday. There's a danger in celebrating our heritage… we run the risk of running right over it – of dwelling so much in the past that we forget how important that heritage is for guiding us through today and into the future.
The Reformation was born out of a society where the truth was often suppressed. In Martin Luther's day the pope served as the head of the church. He had supreme authority over all Christians – at least those who followed his rule. We didn't have all the denominations you see today (no Lutherans, Baptists, or Pentecostals). The people simply did what the pope required of them in return for the assurance their salvation. This papal tradition comes from Jesus first naming Peter as the head of the church: "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church. I give you the keys of the kingdom."
Over time, of course, many Christians lost a personal connection to their faith. They couldn't read the Bible, because it was written in Latin, and relied on their religious to leaders to interpret it for them. They entrusted their faith to their priests and pastors. Theses leaders promised to grant them the forgiveness of sins based upon the purchase of indulgences – sort of like selling tickets for forgiveness. People were able to (literally) "buy off" their sins. Even the sins of loved ones who had long-since died, but were perhaps trapped in purgatory, could be "paid-for."
One well-known priest, Johann Tetzel, was said to have walked the streets in grand procession, selling indulgences with the familiar refrain: "When into the coffer a coin clings, a soul from purgatory springs!" That may sound ridiculous to us today, but to a 16th century believer, who lived by the requirements, it was the difference between eternal life and eternal fire. At least they would know they were forgiven, so long as they could afford it.
And so, when Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenburg Church, they were in direct protest to these practices, which taught that people were dependent on human requirements to gain God's favor. Luther had a different message: "The truth will set you free." Change was in the air. Everything they had been taught about God was coming into question.
Sort of like those Jews who believed in Jesus in our lesson today… they were looking for reassurance in their 'father Abraham' but Jesus says they are to believe in 'the Son.' If the Son makes you free you will be free indeed. And they just about ran over a pig on this point: "We aren't slaves to anything!" Jesus said, "You are a slave to sin."
Tetzel is still alive today – he lives in people who maintain power and control over us through fear. He lives in people who spread the fear of change and who rely on themselves, or their good name, or money & possessions for every good thing in life.
That's why the battle cry of the Reformation was simply put: Grace Alone. Faith Alone. Word Alone. That's it. You can't miss it!
Bishop Allan Bjornberg, from the Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA, reminds us that God's grace needs the correct punctuation. "Is it grace. (period) Or grace, (comma)?"
Before the Reformation it was a comma… "God loves you, (comma)… if… or, (comma) when… or, (comma) so long as… you do this first." But after the Reformation it is a period. They all end with a period.
Grace Alone.
Scripture Alone.
Faith Alone.
And yet, commas die hard. Even us shy and humble Lutherans have our pockets full of them.
Jeremiah 31:31 – I will put my law within them… it will be a new covenant, not like the one I made with your ancestors… We are in a new time and age… when God's law is written within us! It's nothing to be feared… but to be welcomed and embraced.
Two words Jesus used that drove people up the wall: "NEW" and "NOW"
Change is upon us every day – and especially on this coming Tuesday, Election Day. Regardless of who you vote for, one thing is sure: it's happening now and it will bring new changes to the way we live our lives. I look at it as a time of anticipation and of great opportunity!
But there are difficult situations we all face that present great changes:
The death of a loved one…
The loss of a job or a home in this Economic recession…
The death of a friend through suicide…
The Internet revolution…
What are you going to be for Halloween? Let's be people who look to the Son – who yearn for the truth that will set us free. Let us pray…
O God, we thank you for the truth that sets us free from our sin – the truth that saves us by your grace through faith – help us to see with clear eyes what lies ahead in the road before us and to live without fear by the power of the Holy Spirit… in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.Explore posts in the same categories: sermons, Uncategorized


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So in honor of many summer nights like this to come, why not look amazing while your at it, try a look like this why don't ya? Check out http://whatgoeswiththis.com for outfit ideas and help with what to wear.
BTW can I just say that I ♥ model Cara Delevigne, she's definitely the IT girl right now and the apple of Karl Lagerfeld's eye (at the end of his Chanel Fall 2014 show he came down the elaborate grocery store runway with none other than Miss Delevigne on his arm) she's definitely one to watch!
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- afheadofficeAsked on July 29, 2016 at 07:28 AM
I built a form, which was based on another form which has worked in the past however when people fill out the new form it wont submit. We have trouble shooted various options, including taking all fields off compulsory, however nothing we do seems to help. Please advise.
- JanAnswered on July 29, 2016 at 08:02 AM
I cloned your form and I was able to replicate the issue. The solution is to re-insert the Terms and Conditions widget. Please remove it first, and then add it back again. Also, please put the widget above the Submit button. You should be able to submit the form after doing that.
Hope that works. Thank you.
- afheadofficeAnswered on July 29, 2016 at 08:45 AMThank you for your advice, however it still isn't working. Could it be
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- JanAnswered on July 29, 2016 at 09:24 AM
I cloned the new form again and I can see that it is still not working. It should not be affected even if you change the text label.
May I know if you removed the widget and then re-insert it after? The reason why I'm asking is because I did it on the new form and it worked as well.
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Sorry for the delay. Actually, if you post a reply, your ticket will go down at the line or the queue. Anyway, I logged in to your account and then delete the widget. I added the widget again and placed it above the Submit button.
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Travel Trends for 2017
A look at things to come in the ever-evolving world of travel.
Published on Jan 19, 2017
J. Walter Thompson Intelligence has released its Future 100 report, predicting what's to come. Plucked from those findings are six travel trends that could impact your trips in 2017.
There's rustic and then there's the Memu Earth Hotel, which is open in Hokkaido. At this open-air resort you're fully exposed to Mother Nature, so you can soak in the Japanese countryside and sleep under a canopy of stars. The Null Stern Hotel in Switzerland also opened a wall-less, roof-less bed in the Alps in summer 2016.
A wall-less, roof-less bed of the Null Stern Hotel. Courtesy of Null Stern Hotel.
Three destinations on the precipice of a tourism boom in 2017.
Vistors to Oman shot up almost 18 percent in 2015 and the destination has so much to offer we included it in our "Where to Go in 2017" special.
As economic sanctions are being lifted, hotel chains are rising up. Accor has an Ibis and a Novotel in Tehran, and in 2017, Melia plans to open Gran Melia Ghoo Hotel in Salman Shahr, on the Caspian Sea.
The wine-making province of Kakheti is luring oenophiles to the foothills of the Caucacus Mountains while the Sheraton and InterContinental both have properties slated to open in the historic capital of Tbilisi.
Gran Melia Ghoo Hotel in Salman Shahr. Courtesy of Melia.
The line between retail and hospitality is blurring, as hotels become shoppable, like the Banyan Tree, which sells its toiletries and accessories at Banyan Tree Essentials, or Micro-Luxe, which bills itself as a hotel, design showroom and store and has three locations in Melbourne that can be booked via Airbnb; in each you can purchase all that surrounds you, from the bed linen to the furniture and artwork. While hotels are developing their own retail lines, retail lines are rolling out hotels. In the United States, Restoration Hardware and West Elm both have hotels in the works.
A hotel, design showroom and store. Courtesy of Micro-Luxe.
Asian destinations are rolling out the red carpet for a new wave of Muslim travelers. In 2015, the Tourism Authority of Thailand launched an app to help Muslim travelers find their favorite dishes, and in 2016 Al Meroz, Thailand's first halal hotel opened in Bangkok. In Taipei prayer rooms have been added to the train station and seven new halal restaurants opened in the city in 2016. In Japan, the halal Syriah Hotel Fujisan hotel opened in July 2016, welcoming Muslims to Mount Fuji.
Al Meroz, Bangkok's first halal hotel. Courtesy of Al Meroz.
Travel platforms are showing heart with ethically and socially responsible initiatives, from Airbnb's Disaster Response Tool, which helps people seek free emergency shelter during natural catastrophes such as the recent earthquake in New Zealand; to TripAdvisor's new policy against selling tickets to most wildlife attractions, aimed at improving the health and safety standards of animals.
As people gain a better understanding of their origins through DNA testing services such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA, we can expect a boost in travelers going in search of their roots.
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InfoComm is the AV industry's largest event, attracting tens of thousands of attendees from all around the world. This year, we are heading down to balmy Orlando, Florida for a week of education, innovation, and collaboration. If you'll be joining us, here's what you need to know:
The Basics
InfoComm 2017 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). The basic entrance pass grants you admission to the exhibit hall on June 14th, 15th, and 16th as well as access to the audio room demos, the opening reception at Mango's Tropical Café on Tuesday evening, and the first-timers orientation on Tuesday afternoon. The base level pass is $299 for the general public, or free if you get a code from Mersive or are an InfoComm member. Membership is surprisingly affordable and includes perks like discounted certification exams and prep courses. Go here for information about purchasing a membership. Once you've registered and picked up your badge, you also get discounts or benefits at dozens of local venues through the 'Show Your Badge' program.
Beyond the basic exhibit hall package, you can register for other conference tracks such as InfoComm University Education or the TIDE conference, and special events. See pricing and details on the registration page. The AV tech tours are almost all sold out already, so grab your tickets now if you want to experience an intimate view of the AV technology behind some of Orlando's biggest shows.
The exhibit hall is officially open at 9am on June 14th, 2017, and you will need your attendee badge to enter. You can register online anytime and use the dashboard in your account to plan out your days and sign up for any after-hours events, but you can also register in person at the OCCC starting at 7:30am June 12th and 13th and 7:00am on June 14th. Registration booths are open along the front of the convention center – try going to the one on the other side of the main entrance if the lines are long when you arrive.
There are a few hotels on the same property as the OCCC, including Rosen Plaza to the north and Rosen Center Hotel to the east. InfoComm offers special rates at several area hotels through OnPeak, but you will still want to book your room ASAP if you haven't already as they could easily fill up by early June.
If you are staying in one of the Rosen hotels (Plaza or Center) there is a skywalk from the end of the hotel furthest from the main entrance directly to the show. Attendees staying in other hotels in the InfoComm block can catch the free shuttles dedicated to the event. The shuttles run every 10 minutes 6-11am and 3-6pm and every 30 minutes (departing from the convention center at the hour and half-hour) midday. For your specific pickup location, check the shuttle information page.
Attendees that are staying at other hotels or live in Orlando may wish to catch a taxi or ride-share over to the event. There are also $15/day self-parking lots behind the OCCC's west building or on Destination Parkway.
While we hope that everything goes perfectly for your InfoComm 2017, we have all needed bandages for a blister or left our bag at an exhibitor's booth. The convenience store nearest the OCCC is the Walgreens at 9858 International Dr. and is open 24 hours. The nearest store with an actual pharmacy is the CVS at 9188 International Dr., also open 24 hours.
The OCCC's Lost and Found for the west concourse can be reached at 1-407-685-1119. For emergencies dial 911; the Orlando Police Department's non-emergency number is 1-321-235-5300.
There is a FedEx office in the west concourse that will ship and receive packages for you if you've forgotten something critically important, but will likely impose a handling fee regardless of carrier. You can also use them to print business cards or signs/banners, should the need arise, through a convenient online order form.
The Show
If you're an InfoComm alumni, welcome back! If this is your first rodeo, try to attend the first-timer's orientation on June 12th at 2pm in room W313. This event gives an overview of the exhibition floor and will answer frequently asked questions about the show. Registration is not required but is recommended, and you can register through the InfoComm site here. Room W313 is on the third floor of the OCCC near the front of the building.
Even if you've attended every InfoComm since the dawn of time, you are in for some fantastic new experiences at InfoComm 2017. The most notable addition is the Center Stage, conveniently located by Mersive's booth towards the back of the convention floor.
The stage will host a wide range of industry innovators and experts that will share their knowledge for 20 minutes each. The very first talk will be at 10am on June 14th, featuring Daniel Brodie (production designer for Disney's Aladdin) and Nevin Steinberg (sound designer for Hamilton). Check out the complete schedule here to decide which presentations you absolutely cannot miss.
Near Center Stage in the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) pavilion, Mersive Technologies will be demoing Multi-Room, an exciting new capability of Solstice. Solstice software, whether running on a Solstice Pod or a Windows PC, allows secure wireless collaboration between unlimited users. Before now, this was limited to users in the same physical location. With the addition of Multi-Room, users on the same network can connect to a Solstice session as if they were all connected to the same display – even if they are on the other side of the world! This is a complete game changer for teams with remote team members, and for meetings or conferences with attendees spread out across multiple rooms. Swing by booth 3071 any time to see this new capability in action, or come for a formal demo at 11am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday – we're giving away a free Solstice Pod at the end of every demo!
Once you've had your mind sufficiently blown by Solstice Multi-Room, head over to the Audio Rooms for intensive demos of some of the latest and greatest technology in our industry. The complete schedule can be found here and features nearly two dozen manufacturers, from Alcons Audio to Yamaha.
Each of the technology pavilions (Audio, Digital Signage, Immersive Technologies, Lighting and Staging, and UCC) is sure to have new and exciting technologies on display, but the place to find the freshest tech will be the Innovations Showcase. This section of the exhibition floor features 20 new-to-market companies competing for your vote to win the Most Innovative Product award. Will you choose the slightly creepy but clever Meeting Owl that automatically pivots to a speaker, a company claiming to be transforming the known laws of sound, or one of the other creative newcomers to our industry?
As a quick reminder, you're going to see disruptive technologies, so any professional photography or videography for commercial purposes – whether you're an attendee or exhibitor – is prohibited without explicit permission from everyone involved. Still, you are not off the hook for looking presentable – this is the biggest networking event for the industry and you may be filmed or otherwise recorded by InfoComm for their own promotional materials.
Beyond the Show
The opening night party is just the beginning of the events happening in the evenings after the exhibition hall closes. This year, the welcome reception is being held at Mango's Tropical Café (8126 International Drive) from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, June 12th. Buses will be running from the OCCC to Mango's regularly from 4:30pm to 6pm that day, and will provide return service to hotels in the InfoComm block from 6pm to 7:30pm. You will need your InfoComm badge to enter the reception, so make sure you register before heading over.
There are several events associated directly with InfoComm, such as the Women of InfoComm Networking Breakfast and Young AV Professionals Reception, as well as countless get-togethers hosted by exhibitors and sponsors. If you want to maximize your networking opportunities, sign up for industry newsletters now to get on the invite list for special events. Mersive will host a Multi-Room Release Reception in our booth (#3071) on Thursday, June 13 from 3-5pm where we'll provide food, drinks, and Solstice Pod giveaways.
At the show, there is a happy hour every day at the (indoor!) food park in Hall E where you can drink free beer and recharge with yard games and live music. Happy hour is 4-5pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 3pm to 4pm on Friday. Food will once again be available from various food-truck style vendors for most of the day.
Come Prepared
The InfoComm mobile app is great for finding specific booths and events, but we've condensed the most important information into a printable guide that you can download here and bring with you. Orlando in June is likely to be warm and muggy, but the OCCC is fully air conditioned so be sure to dress in layers, wear comfortable shoes, and share your pictures with Mersive on social media – we look forward to seeing you there!
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So it's been a glorious September here in the northeast US of A, save for a sweltering first week or so. Brilliant sunshine, a bit cold for this time of year, feels more like October. I love autumn, the leaves are starting to change and should peak in 2 or 3 weeks here. My city runs roughly on an academic schedule, so after a plodding summer i'm absolutely spanked with work, with no real relief in sight until the new year when the work dries up for a month or 2 or 3. Which is all good, i like the looks of my bank account and getting a solid chunk put away for a rainy day.
Which i find i'm looking forward to. Rainy days, that is, and it looks like we have a week of them coming up if weather.com is anything to go by.
First and foremost, for the good of my country. You may not be aware of it overseas, but we're in a pretty serious drought here, and it's particularly severe in California. Climate change is not bullshit. They have towns that literally have no water, the aquifers are becoming close to depleted, they've had record temps, lots of wildfires, crops that depend on a lot of water (orchards, rice, etc) can't be tended. The snowpack on the mountaintops (the most important thing, rain would be only a bandaid) has been melted down without being replenished. Here in the east, our biggest problems come from rising oceans due to glacier melt. But this Sept, due to the cold weather and lack of rain, our crops were lovely but peaked early and died halfway through the harvest season. Anyone planning to enjoy the schaudenfreude of seeing my country hit bottom, enjoy the show. I'd put money on it being lack of water that ultimately does for us. Nevermind my warmongering vote whoring corporate bootlicking government bleeding us dry chasing oil while in the meantime stuffing the country as full as it possibly can with potential votes and cheap labor for Walmart and Silicon Valley so we can all fight over the dwindling supply of scraps we have left. (And that's just the Democrats. The Republicans deny that climate change even exists.) But i digress. And offer up the quick and cheap playlist above of songs (ostenably) about rain as a sort of musical rain dance to whatever gods of water there may be.
In a personal sense, i look forward to rainy days for a chance to just slow down, stay inside, contemplate stuff, and see if i can figure out what's on my mind. I have my usual go to rainy day albums – Hunky Dory, After The Gold Rush, Harvest, Court and Spark, Sticky Fingers, Koln Concert, blah blah blah.
Common thread seems to be some melancholy, acoustic-y, some piano, and a lot of folkies. So in anticipation of some desperately needed downtime (which rain or not, isn't going to happen this week), i figure it's time i start to assemble a new stockpile of rainy (or snowy, more likely, by the time i get there) day playlists for myself. DsD already got me started with an Endless Melancholy list he sent me a week or two ago. (Nope, Rich, still haven't gotten there yet. Haven't got to edit yet either.) So here's a new work in progress list of mostly folkies for some anticipated extended downtime, albeit a long way down the road – maybe a rain dance for myself.
Feel more than free to post your own tunes, lists, and / or musings as you see fit.
Pete Doherty – I Am The Rain
Damien Rice – Lonelily
Babybird – Failed Suicide Club
Counting Crows – A Long December
Elliot Smith – Miss Misery
Okkervil River – A King and a Queen
Laura Marling – Rest in the Bed
Mountain Goats – Sometimes I Still Feel the Bruise
Deer Tick – Song About a Man
Mark Lanegan – Phantasmagoria Blues
Brucie – Nebraska


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