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Cocktails and Movies Weekend Wrap Up: Dec. 23rd
Two Beasts Squared Off Last Weekend… Who Managed To Claim "King Of The Box Office?"
So last weekend saw the return of Ron Burgundy and the entire Channel 4 news team, after years of false starts, rejections, and plan tweaking. Did it pay off? Has Burgundy usurped the throne of a film that fans have already started to sour on? Here are this weekend's estimates with the answers to those and other questions we failed to ask on Friday. (Hey, it's the holidays and "holiday weather!")
Box Office Estimates 12/20 – 12/22 (courtesy of Box Office Mojo)
1. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: $31.5 mil
2. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues: $26.8 mil
3. Frozen: $19.2 mil
4. American Hustle: $19.1 mil
5. Saving Mr. Banks: $9.3 mil
6. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $8.8 mil
7. Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas: $8.5 mil
8. Walking With Dinosaurs: $7.3 mil
9. Dhoom 3: $3.3 mil
10. Thor: The Dark World: $1.3 mil
So, what can we infer from all this?
Two shades of red tussled this weekend, and Smaug's Magenta beat our Burgundy's Burgundy, as Anchorman 2 couldn't muster itself past The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug's fan base. For a movie that's been blasted as boring, unnecessary, and even sexist; it's sure holding its own against the competition. (For the record, Mike actually enjoyed the film quite a bit, claiming that while it suffers "middle of the book syndrome", it manages to still be six shades of awesome.) Disney hasn't been left wanting either, as Frozen has held a solid 3rd place showing this weekend, making us upset we haven't seen the wonders it holds yet.
Disney magic isn't always transferrable though, as Saving Mr. Banks scored itself a 5th place opening and only one nomination for the Golden Globes. This doesn't bode well for its Oscar chances, whereas its competition (and 4th place victor) American Hustle has 7 nods to its name. The only other noteworthy news of the weekend is that A Madea Christmas dropped down to 7th place, signaling a possible decline (or seasonal limit) in Tyler Perry's box office powers. Also, Walking With Dinosaurs opened at 8th place, making us wonder whether 20th Century Fox is even trying anymore. Rounding out the top 10 are the Indian release Dhoom 3, (a Hindi action thriller) and Thor: The Dark World.
Only two more sleeps until Christmas, and we're assuredly not going to be sleeping until we've prepared Santa a nice, stiff one for the road! Let the reindeer drive, St. Nick! There's no place like Cocktails and Movies for the holidays, so pull up a stool, order a drink, and share some cheer with us as we prepare for 2014! After all, you should never watch a bad movie without a good cocktail! (And if the movie just happens to be good, then the cocktail only serves to make it better!)


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These fishing videos were all taken on offshore fishing tripswith On The Hook Charters in Daytona Beach, Florida.In the videos you can see Captain Corey and First Mate Melissa helping guest anglers bring in heir catch!Thanks for watching!
These first 3 videos capture the excitement of having a Cobia and a King Mackerel on the line. While Captain Corey helps with the line, First Mate Melissa videos the action.
30 Pound Red SnapperAn angler brings in a 30 pound Red Snapper while fishing with Captain Corey. While the Red Snapper caught when this video was made was out of season and had to be released, there are plenty of Snapper species that are "Keepers" to be caught while reef fishing with Captain Corey including Vermillion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper and more!
Dad Hooks a Shark!In this fishing video, the father on this family fishing charter hooked a 6 and 1/2 foot Nurse Shark. A lot of fun to catch and big enough to be a "Keeper" but we let this one go for future anglers to enjoy.
Melissa Catches a Shark!Mate Melissa of On The Hook Charters gets a workout from some rod bending action bringing in another large Nurse Shark. Melissa helps anglers on our charters but even on her day off, she has to go fishing! This video gives you an idea of how much fun fishing in Daytona Beach can be.
A Nice Red SnapperThis lady gets a workout too bringing in a nice size Red Snapper. Red Snappers caught while reef fishing off Daytona are averaging about 30 pounds. The artificial reefs off Daytona Beach offer great fishing for many varieties of Snapper, Grouper and Sharks as well as Amberjacks, Triggerfish, Barracudas and more!
Father and Son Having FunIn this fishing video Captain Corey helps a dad bring in a nice catch while his son watches on. Families have a great time fishing with On The Hook Charters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Girl Catches an Atlantic Sharpnose SharkCaptain Corey of On The Hook Charters in Daytona Beach helps a young lady bring aboard a nice Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. These sharks are a lot of fun to catch. This one was caught during Shark Week at the end of June.
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While most people are thinking about Christmas, the Fairtrade group are starting to plan ahead for Fairtrade Fortnight, in February. This year's theme is bananas, and they are considering a market stall with banana cake, a tea tasting (because it doesn't have to be all about bananas) and doing something involving banana-y songs with Hay School ('Yes, we have no Bananas' is an oldy but goodie!)
Support Fairtrade - 'ave a banana!
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Going Bananas for Fairtrade Fortnight
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What Happened To The Escort Ads On Backpage?April 10, 2018 12:08 am
In 2004, the website backpage.com was launched. It was an immediate success with users spanning the country almost from day one. The premise of the site was just the same as the classified section of any newspaper. People were able to easily list ads for everything from help wanted to selling furniture and cars. It didn't take long before more illicit ads popped up. Escorts, massage, prostitution, and any other sexual desire was listed in thinly veiled terms and descriptions. Within months, it was the place to go to find an escort ad in any town in the country. It was the 2nd largest website of its kind in 2011, right behind Craigslist. Just when it seemed there would never be a need to go anywhere else for such listings, they abruptly stopped. So what happened to the escort ads on Backpage?
Escort Ads on Backpage Were Not Popular with Authorities
It did not take long for the government to figure out exactly what was going on. Even though the ads were in a separate section for adults only, they were relentless in pursuing every avenue possible to stop the escort ads from appearing – Read all about it -The reasoning was that besides prostitution being illegal, it contributes to the mental and physical abuse of women. They entail the exploitation of women, including minor female children. While trying everything possible to shut the escort ads down on Backpage, they would investigate the ads and set up sting operations to arrest the people who placed the ads.
The Senate Took Action Against Escort Ads on Backpage
In 2017, a panel organized by the United States senate dove into the escort ads on Backpage and released a report on their findings. They claimed that Backpage removed certain words and phrases from escort ads that would have revealed the identities of child sex traffic rings and prostitution. They removed the words before the public saw them. Words like "rape", "lolita","Amber Alert" and others that would have alerted the users that it was most likely a stolen child they would be dating. They are also accused of coaching those who placed the ads on how to word their escort ads so as not to be flagged by authorities. A hearing was held on the report by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. When called upon to testify, the top executives and the Backpage's attorney told the senate subcommittee they were invoking their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination and would not be testifying. A short time later they stated the government scrutiny was too costly to keep the adult section of classified up and running and they were closing it down.
Have the Escort Ads on Backpage Really Been Removed?
The government censorship of the escort ads on Backpage seemed to be working. On January 10th, 2017, users logged on to find the adult section blank. All they could see was a white page saying the government had unconstitutionally censored the content. In addition, there was a suggestion to complain on social media using the hashtag #freespeech. Links to the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and the Cato Institute were provided for information on protecting Internet free speech. They also provided a link to donate to a fund to protect child from sex rings, Children of the Night, but that was all to see in the adult section. Browsing the site, one could find the dating section quite easily. Among the ads for men seeking women, women seeking men, and all other date seekers, strangely worded ads for dates began to slowly appear.
Escort Ads on Backpage Are Still There
Just look in the dating section on Backpage to find a date. Simple enough. That is also the section where you'll find the real escort ads. While the government is ruthlessly pursuing any way possible to shut down the child sex trafficking ads, you can still find a regular decent escort add if you are diligent. The best way is to do a little research into the ad before calling. Look for an agency name or ask for one when contacting the person who placed the ad. It is possible to find escort ads on Backpage if you know what your doing.Tags: Amber Alert, Backpage, Backpage Escort Ads, Backpage.com, Escort ads


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There is no Women's Bible Class at this time. The women are meeting in one of the two Adult Bible Classes.
Previous Studies...
"Women of Truth"
In this class, the ladies looked at old testament characters starting in Genesis. They looked at the different attributes of God and learned many of the Old Testament names for God. The focus of this class was Truth.
by Ann Spangler & Jean E. Syswerda"Women of the Bible focuses on the lives of 52 prominent and not-so-prominent women in Scripture to help you approach the story of salvation with fresh eyes."


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Alessandra Santi, owner of boutique florists in Bologna
"I am wearing a Balmain jacket with vintage Italian jeans and a Chanel bag. I'm inspired, not by one particular style, but by a culmination of styles each season. Fashion must be comfortable and wearable. My favourite designer is Balmain."


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We were born in Canada and spent the better part of 38 years living abroad. In retirement we continue to enjoy the world.
Thursday, 14 April 2016
Rio's favelas...neighborhoods going up mountains
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The brilliant colours on the homes and the picture of a musician painted on the walls was intriguing, as well as were the decorations on the home that is in the back of the picture -- the one with reds on it. Can you tell me more?ReplyDelete
If Greg walked through a favela and didn't get mugged, he should consider buying lottery tickets on a regular basis. This is not something a prudent traveler would do unless they look very Brazilian. Greg doesn't exactly look Brazilian. I do hope you read about the areas you explore in the future for your own safety. Wandering around in 3rd world countries can have a thrill no doubt, but it can cost you your life. You have to realize that people in some of these rough areas view the typical Caucasian tourist as easy pickings and they often live in a callous, unfeeling world where survival may depend on robbing someone. Read up on the areas you want to explore!ReplyDelete


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Being an entrepreneur is both a dream and a nightmare at the same time. There is no time table to the amount of work necessary to succeed, and you have to work 100 hours a day doing absolutely everything.
At a certain point you need to be able to reflect and ask yourself: "Is this really working?" With so many variables, how should you know if you are making the right progress.
If there was one person who you could count on to give you the absolute best advice, it's got to be the great Jack Welch. With over 20 years experience as CEO of GE, and now the executive chairman of the The Jack Welch Management Institute, Jack is known for his unmatched track record of success, enormous love of people, and fierce passion for winning. And that's just what I did. In this issue of the Small Business Journal, I had the privilege to ask Jack to put down into words, the most important points to look for to gauge the success of your company.
Here's what he told me: "If I had to list the key indicators that really work, these are my top three".
Employee engagement.
It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it. That's why you need to take the measure of employee engagement at least once a year through anonymous surveys in which people feel completely safe to speak their minds.
The most meaningful surveys probe how employees feel about the strategic direction of the company and the quality of their career opportunities. They ask questions such as these: Do you believe the company has goals that people fully grasp, accept, and support? Do you feel the company cares about you and that you have been given the opportunity to grow? Do you think that your everyday work is connected to what company leaders say in speeches and in the annual report? The best employee surveys are getting at one question: Are we all on the same team here?
Customer Satisfaction
Growth is the key to long-term viability, which is why customer satisfaction is the second vital sign for general managers. Again, this measurement can be obtained by surveys, but those are rarely enough to give you the gritty data you need for a real read of the situation. No, you need to make visits. And don't just chat with your "good" customers.
See the ones whose orders are inconsistent or dropping—the ones your salespeople don't like to see themselves. Make these visits about learning. Find a dozen ways to ask: "What can we do better?"
Finally, Cash Flow
Numbers never lie. All your other profit-and-loss numbers, like net income, have some art to them. They've been massaged through the accounting process, which is filled with assumptions. But free cash flow tells you the true condition of the business. It gives you a sense of your maneuverability—whether you can return cash to shareholders, pay down debt, borrow more to grow faster, or any combination of these options. Cash flow helps you understand and control your destiny.
Without doubt, there are lots of ways to measure the pulse of a business. But if you have employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow right, you can be sure your company is healthy and on the way to winning.
Have any keys to add? Please add your suggestions in the comments below. Click HERE for the full article.
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Whether you're using an HD or 4K projector, pair it with a well-designed screen like this Elite Aeon model to really see what that projector is capable of. Whichever size you decide on, this screen will deliver a smooth, uniform picture that looks truly cinema-like.
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Elite's CineGrey 5D® material rejects most ambient and ceiling room light. That means a lot more home theater fans can discover the immersive fun of a projector system. These screens enhance picture brightness and contrast, countering the tendency of ambient light to wash out the projected image.
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Whenever I'm in Lush I always seem to go for the most exciting, colourful things they've got…
And even though all Lush bath bombs are amazing for your skin, this time I decided to try something that would give me a little bit more than what their usual bath time goodies offer.
I opted for Butterball, a bath bomb that smells gorgeous and is great for sensitive or dry skin. Admittedly, I don't suffer with either of those, but as I'm so lazy with moisturiser (along with most other beauty tasks) I thought it was about time I gave my skin some tlc. It contains extracts of Vanilla and Ylang Ylang so you're left smelling amazing! But not only does it smell amazing, as the name suggests, it contains tiny pieces of cocoa butter which melt to create a creamy kind of oil in your bath, leaving your skin soft and incredibly moisturised.
And not only is it great for your outside, it helps look after your inside too. Ylang Ylang is used in aromatherapy to treat stress by relieving panic, fear and anger, helping you to have the most perfect, relaxing bath.
Overall, I really do recommend this, but it is definitely not for those of you who love the more exciting offerings from Lush, you know, the ones that turn your water purple and glittery.
But if you're the type that doesn't enjoy washing the purple off your bath, then this is for you!


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POSTED BY on 9:48 PM under Sacraments, SPEAKER: Fr. John Riccardo
Dave in Detroit writes in:
Hello from DetroitEnjoy!
Here is a suggestion for a good talk on marriage with Father John Riccardo. The 4 goods of marriage, Permanence, Partnership, Faithfulness, Fruitfulness. I think there are over 250 talks now available on Fr John's website.
This man has had a great impact on my faith and I would like to share with others what we enjoy locally in metro Detroit, a true gift top the chuch...Fr. John Riccardo.
Fr. John Riccardo's RCIA Podcast
The 4 Goods of Marriage
This link is for an edited version(minus the pauses and dead air) of the Marriage talk by Fr. John Riccardo.
The 4 Goods of Marriage
I also found a short youtube clip on The Prodigal Son with Fr. John


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I said this to my mom earlier today but I feel like Summer was just here and now we're in December? Where has Fall gone?! With the temperature dropping from 60 to 40 so quickly I feel like we're getting a little ripped off in the Autumn department. But no matter, I still had my November favorites to cheer me up this month. Enjoy!
Nars Audacious Lipstick in Audrey – This is the perfect Fall and Spring color for me. It's a deepish plum/cranberry (very fruity apparently) color and the formula is super creamy with a satiny finish that the longer you wear it, the less you feel it on your lips. And that's not to say it goes away, it definitely stays on there! I honestly find myself looking in the mirror all the time when I wear this lipstick cause it feels like I'm not wearing anything and am always pleasantly surprised when I find it's right where it's supposed to be 🙂
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Groenland– It's no secret I have dry spots on my face, specifically the tops of my cheekbones, and I have found that putting some of this tinted moisturizer on those spots followed by powdering combats this dryness perfectly. And because my skin is being moisturized even more than usual (I usually don't wear anything on my skin), my dry patches are actually feeling a lot smoother! Double win.
Aldo Nocien Boots – I admit it took me about a week to decide if I was going to keep these bad boys but after going out in them and receiving numerous compliments, I am no longer self conscious about wearing them and am actually really looking forward to wearing them more during the cold months. They are super comfortable, super tall, super chic and so much fun.
Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Isolde – Yes, this was in my favorites last month too but it is STILL a favorite this month. The colors are perfect for Fall and can be styled up or down for day and night looks.
Crocheting – So far this month I have finished a hat, started a headband, made another hat and am currently working on my first pair of mittens. I'm a lean, mean, crocheting machine, what can I say?
Starbucks Soy Latte – I really don't know why I haven't gotten these at Starbucks before considering this is what I order at nearly every other coffee shop I've been in, but I did this month and I think I have found my new go-to drink there (besides the obvious Toasted Graham Latte which seasonal and has been taken away from me till next Fall… Also it's still Fall so what gives Starbucks?).


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Wernick Group Statement on Modern Slavery Act
The Group is committed to maintaining and improving systems and processes to ensure that slavery and human trafficking does not take place in any of its operations or supply chain.
This statement describes the reasonable and practical steps undertaken in order to best ensure the delivery of this commitment.
Pre-qualification of suppliers
All prospective new suppliers go through various pre-qualification checks in order to become an Approved Supplier. Amongst other things these checks request all new suppliers confirm their commitment to ensuring that there are no forms of slavery or human trafficking within their operations.
Supplier Audits
All suppliers are audited an on annual basis requesting up-to-date insurance details and certificates, along with a renewal of their commitment to adhere by the Group's policies and procedures. The Group will only trade with those suppliers who fully comply with this policy or those who are taking verifiable steps towards compliance.
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As a nationwide organisation the Group complies with all relevant, local and applicable employment regulations and legislation. The Group's obligation is to ensure fairness in the selection, hiring and advancement of all employees, both permanent and temporary, without discrimination. All of the Group's staff have a personal responsibility for maintaining a respectful work atmosphere, free of abusive or unprofessional conduct. Each and every employee is expected to respect other people and treat them with dignity.
Company policies are communicated to all new staff as part of their induction process. Existing employees access these policies via the Group's intranet and receive periodic notifications of renewals, updates or amendments.
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All Group operating companies and their locations go through various audits periodically to ensure their continued full compliance with all Group policies, standards and procedures. The Group will assess any instances of non-compliance and take appropriate remedial action as necessary.
This statement is reviewed and updated as necessary on an annual basis by the Board of Directors.
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Bird&Bass are proud to present their debut EP, Beauty in the Park (release date 2nd December) comprising five original tracks by Irish vocalist/songwriter, Liv Monaghan. Liv has been featured in EILE Magazine on many occasions in the past, both for her music and her fashion-design.
The alternative jazz group have garnered a dedicated following, both in France and internationally, and were recently featured in Emigration Nation, a documentary by UTV Ireland and Loose Horse Film Productions.
Bird&Bass will perform at the International Jazz Festival Barcelona in Harlem Jazz Club on November 25th, and at Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, London on December 11th. They have recently been engaged as resident artists at the high-end theatre-restaurant, La Scene Theleme in Paris, where they will play on New Year's Eve.
Beauty in the Park was recorded at Aeronef studios in Paris by Antoine Karakostas, mixed and mastered by Florian Oestriecher at Realistic Sound Studios in Munich, and produced by Liv Monaghan. It features original, commissioned artwork by Karen Comerford.
Mike Godleman, Taunton FM described the EP as
"A journey of melancholy lows to heady summer highs"
Bird&Bass is an alternative Paris-based jazz group that performs original compositions written by Liv Monaghan and Sava Medan. Minimalist at its core, Bird&Bass features Liv Monaghan on vocals, Serbian Sava Medan on upright bass, and Bosnian Srdjan Ivanovic on drums. Bird&Bass combines elements of Reggae, Jazz, Folk, Psychedelic Rock and Pop to create a new, alternative sound.
Beauty in the Park will be released on December 2nd and will be available to download from all major online retailers including Spotify, iTunes and Google Play.


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Craig has decided to take a brief break from blogging and has asked some of the volunteers to take the helm while he's on break. I decided to take him up on the offer because, being pretty competitive, I want to prove that I can do at least as good a job as him. After all, I am an IT guy.
If you watch Star Trek, I'm like the Spock to Craigs melodramatic Kirk. I lend a cold, calculating and sometimes impatient hand to his posts as "executive editor" and "blog poster". Yep, I set up a sweet system for him to post without my help and he still sends me Microsoft Word files that I have to move into the blog and link everything up to make sure you guys can find the resources that he is talking about. See, I want to make sure the Walla-Pa-Looza web experience is one in which you have the information that goes along with his mushy "wanting to save the world" ramblings.
I've been thinking about what to post here and figured the best thing to do would be to talk about how I got involved with Walla-Pa-Looza and what I've learned over the past year.
I remembered Craig from high school and friended him on Facebook because of that – but I don't remember ever actually meeting him before our first Walla meeting. According to him, he hung out with the same people I did. Go figure – I don't remember us actually hanging out or anything. I guess I was too busy doing peoples homework in computer class. Looking back, I really should have done MY homework instead. I passed that class, if I remember correctly, with a D. In any event – I was watching his posts and reading his notes – but as far as I had known I had never met him.
Nick Bionda, one of my best friends in high school, called me about providing web space for the group. Nick, Craig and a rag-tag group of volunteers were planning this big event for August 1, and since I had donated web space for another friend of ours, he wanted to find out if I was interested in doing it again for the Walla folks.
Obviously I said yes.
I worked with Kevin to put up the original version of the web site. Ok, I didn't really work at all – I just told him what to do. More accurately, I told him what I thought he did wrong after he did it – thats just how us IT people work. After a while, I started to take over so that Kevin could focus on other things. He did a great job, but he had way more important work to do – and I guess I am a bit of a control freak.
When we had our first meeting about the August 1 event, I finally got to meet everyone. I remember sitting in the parking lot of the Johnsburg Community Club being nervous. I have no idea why. Looking back, I think it was that I knew I had no skills in the area of sales, sponsorships, or whatever they were doing and what they had put together so far was pretty impressive. Hell, as an IT guy I don't even have people skills. When it came right down to it, I just wasn't sure I had anything to contribute.
What I found when I walked into the club was a bunch of people that had found something that I had been looking for – a way to make a difference. More than that – they were trying to make a difference and have fun at the same time. They were excited, motivated, and if I may say, quite effective. In about 30 days they had the building blocks of a pretty large charitable event – and it was going to rock the Johnsburg area in a big way.
Over the past year, in one way or another, I've participated in three events with this group and I found there were things I could contribute. Whether it was selling tickets, serving pizza, emptying trash, or just showing up, participating and donating. Even the act of writing a blog entry so the chairman can get a rest from his lengthy commute downstairs to his office is something that matters. I feel like I'm making a difference, no matter how small.
There are three things that I've taken away from this last year or so of being involved in Walla-Pa-Looza that I'd like to share with you:
- You can't do it alone. You need good friends in your life. People you care about and who care about you. If you're lucky, you'll find (or re-find) a group of people like those I've been lucky enough to reconnect with.
- "It is our turn". Craig has said this a few times in the past year and its stuck with me. It's our generations turn to help. To make a difference. To have an impact on people who need help. No matter how small the contribution, it's a contribution and its needed. There's a lot of hurt in the world. We need to do whatever we can to help.
- You can help people and have fun at the same time. While what your working on may be serious, the way to deal with the seriousness is to have fun with the people you are doing it with. I can honestly say, while this group takes what it does very seriously, there is a real sense of fun in what they do – and thats a great quality to have in the people you contribute with and gets the best out of everyone.
If you'd like to get involved in Walla-Pa-Looza, as a sponsor, a volunteer, or just to do "little things" to help, contact one of the folks on our contact page. If you would rather just donate, we have a place for that too. Remember, every little bit helps – no matter how insignificant you might think your contribution is, it can have a significant effect on someone you may not even know.
I hope to see you on July 31 for Walla-Pa-Looza 2010. It's going to be a great time for a great cause. When you get there, come over and say "Hi". I'll be the cranky looking guy in the purple shirt staring at his phone.
Live long and prosper, and remember – as a very wise man once said, "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few … or the one".


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Organization for Autism Research Seeks Proposals for Research Grants
The Organization for Autism Research is seeking pre-proposals for its 2019 Applied Research Competition.
The annual program aims to promote innovative research that directly supports the autism community by expanding the body of knowledge related to autism intervention and treatment, producing practical and objective results, and providing outcomes that enhance the quality of life for persons with autism and their families.
Preference will be given to the analysis, evaluation, or comparison of current models of assessment, intervention, or systems of service delivery, including policy analysis; applied aspects of educational, behavioral, or social/communicative intervention; effective intervention across the lifespan for individuals considered to be severely impacted by autism; adult issues such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and "later intervention"; and issues related to family support, social and community integration, assessment and intervention with challenging behavior, and the use of technology in support of learners with ASD.
In 2019, OAR will award grants of up to $40,000. Studies can range from one to two years.
OAR will begin accepting pre-proposals on December 6. Pre-proposals must be received no later than March 25, 2019. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by August 5, 2019.
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Welcome to my first post of this new blog! I plan to cram it chock-full to almost bursting with useful and useless stuff, leaning more to the first category – if all goes well.
I picked the title "Inky Brightness" (after more effort than I would like to admit I had to invest) because it contains a deliberate contradiction: it's funny how we scratch down ideas, plans, messages, dreams, etc. in opaque ink, in order to illuminate them.
I like it. I hope you do, too.
Caesar Augustus, in order to launch something, might say "Sic infit" – "So it begins"… sounds a bit like he's saying, "Baby with a cold", right? Right out of the gate, we're not trying to offend scholars of Latin or new mothers, so instead, I'll just go with "Plug it in, turn it up, and-a one, and-a two…"


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Dear Alumni and Friends,
Providing a bridge to dreams.
It's what we do every day at St. Joseph's College. And it's something we love to do, and have done for over 100 years!
In my first months as president, I quickly ascertained why U.S. News & World Report routinely considers St. Joseph's to be among the top colleges in the Northeast and why Washington Monthly ranked our school No. 9 on its 2017 list of "Best Bang for the Buck" Northeast institutions.
The poet Ovid said it best many centuries ago: "We sing of forms changed into new creations, a perpetual song of renewal and joy." We provide our students with the opportunity for real and significant change, change that leads to a more fulfilling and impactful life. Our devoted faculty and staff are fully engaged in this mission of transformation, and I am so proud to be part of it all.
But their engagement is only part of the picture. Our alumni, parents, friends and trustees are also engaged, and most impressively. During the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the College totaled more than $3 million in donations.
Voluntary giving enables St. Joseph's to expand academic offerings, upgrade facilities and establish new scholarships. We did all of the above this past year. This annual report acknowledges our supporters and serves as documentation of how their devotion infuses the College with the resources we need to provide more students with the precious opportunity of obtaining an excellent college education.
Lauren Quesada, a recipient of the Edna Hall Murray Scholarship and a sophomore on our women's basketball and soccer teams at SJC Brooklyn, spoke for all of our scholarship recipients when she said, "Whenever I don't want to stay up any later doing homework, or don't want to spend that extra hour in the gym, I remember that anybody in this school could have this scholarship, but I was the lucky one who was chosen. This scholarship really means everything to me."
Lauren's story of transformation, one of an array of heartwarming pieces inside this publication, demonstrates why — with your commitment and support — St. Joseph's continues to be a place where more and more students discover their true potential.
Thank you for your dedication to our students. I deeply appreciate your commitment to their success.
Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D.
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5 Essentials Every Influential Leader Needs to Develop/
If you've ever heard me with a microphone, you know one of my core beliefs is that everyone has leadership potential in them. The stay-at-home mom, the teacher, retiree, manager, pastor…whoever you are and whatever role you play, there is leadership potential in you.
Do you know what the greatest problem with leadership is? @@We are wired with desire to be the leader but not the discipline to actually lead.@@ Leadership is a mosaic of disciplines. Very few of us are born with God-given leadership gifts that need no development.
If I were to boil leadership down to the essentials, this would be my list.
1. Character
I believe your capabilities make you a leader, but your character keeps you a leader. Your gifts and abilities get you noticed, but it's when we faithfully display character that we gain the influence to lead.
Abraham Lincoln said, "Reputation is the shadow. Character is the tree." You can't always control who people think you are, but you do have the power to be true to who you say you are.
Proverbs 28:6 – Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
2. Humility
John Maxwell, the Godfather of Leadership, gave an unforgettable talk at the Global Leadership Summit in 2016. He said, "Intentionally, everyday, add value to people." A leader sees themselves as servant. I want to make sure you read that correctly: when you step on the stage, walk into a room or sit behind your desk, you ought to see yourself as a servant, ready to add value to the lives of those you lead.
- Give all the credit away to others
- Deflect attention away from yourself
- Actively serve those you lead
Jesus redefined leadership from status to service. From get out to give out. From renown to ransom.
Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves.
3. Belief
You must be the leader in belief. What are you believing for? If you don't believe it deep down - you know, way down in your gut - why would anyone else believe it?
You don't need to have the plan as the leader. You can bring others around you for that - you must hold a disproportionate amount of belief. You know that thing we talk about all the time…vision? Here is what a true vision is: It's not a plan you dreamed up. It's not a dream you have planned out. It's a dream you are planning for.
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
4. Candor
No one tells us this as Pastors, but one of the reasons we sign up for this gig is because we are people pleasers. And there is a lot of good in this: we want to help people, serve people and add value to people. The other side of this is that we hate to hurt people and their feelings. And so, we lack candor.
I was in a room with a small group of pastors listening to renowned author and psychiatrist Henry Cloud recently. He reminded us quite exuberantly: "You guys are good on grace! What you lack is the hard truth." What he was communicating was that as he travels the country, meeting with thousands of pastors, he finds that we see shepherding only as gently massaging "the flock" and never whacking with the crook.
We do this with the people on our staff and in our church - and this avoidance of candor is a tactic of self-preservation. And can I just admit I struggle with this, perhaps, more than anyone? Here's what I've become convinced of: The most consistent invitation into servant leadership is candor.
Ephesians 4:15 - Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
5. Resolve
In an era where we celebrate the "Launch" or the "Ship Date" of an idea or a product (things I love), we rarely celebrate resolve. But behind every great product, idea or vision is a leader with resolve.
I've become addicted to the NPR podcast "How I Built This". It's about products and companies we know and love and how they came to be what they are today. There isn't a single episode where the leader didn't experience vast and prolonged pain. And yet, without podcasts like this, we would never hear these chapters in their stories.
For a lot of us, in our leadership, we just need to keep showing up. We need to make faithfulness sexy again! Nothing of importance was ever produced without pain. And in seasons when our leadership bears much fruit, we can't let off the gas. A leader shows up day after day.
Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses...let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.


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These personalized ceramic bird wedding cake toppers would look so sweet on a small 6 or 8 inch round cake! Each bird measures 4.25 inches wide x 1.5 inches tall and have the words 'We.' and 'Do' hand stamped on them.This topper is completely handmade, fired in a kiln, painted with food safe glaze and then kiln fired again. These are heirloom pieces you can display next to your wedding photo or pass them down to friends and family to use at their weddings for years to come.
The color of the words can be painted in silver, gold, black (as shown) or left white.
They come gift packaged with a red ribbon and our silver seal, ready to give or keep for yourself.
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This save on gas bill page is a list of all the things you can do to reduce your gas usage and avoid those quarterly bills turning your hair white or worse putting you into debt.
Over the last few years the cost of fuel has risen and risen and unfortunately our wages have not. In fact now many people are becoming afarid to turn on the heating when it gets cold.
Although there is not much we can do as individuals about the cost of gas we can reduce our usage and make changes in our homes which will lower our dependancy on gas.
These frugal heating tips are designed to help you reduce your gas bills both in the short and long term.
All these little frugal heating tips will soon add up over the year and could save you hundreds of $/£ a year.
Making sure you are the best tariff for your home and area is easy to check if you live in the UK. uSwitch.com allows you to easily check to see if you are paying too much for your gas and if so who can supply it cheaper for your area.
It really is worth the few minutes to do this to save on gas prices and I would recommend that you do this at least twice a year in this very competitive market.
The ENERGYGUIDE.com provides a similar service in the US to find out the cheapest suppliers in your area. It also allows you to heck your usage of energy in your home to allow you to make any changes that could save you money also.
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I shall be moonlighting over the next few days- I will be doing end to end, specialized and speed coaching for HR managers in the following areas:-
- Sycophant Enhancement for HR managers who are too dedicated to "people".
- Creative Downsizing for HR managers who need to fire people en masse (French) and maintain a wow wow wow work environment. (3 wows)
- Texting whilst Driving for HR managers who want to improve their own work work work work life balance.
- Firing by Text and via Skype for HR managers who want to enhance their use of technology to creative a high tech environs, which is also a French word.
- Thought leadership in HR for those HR managers who want to promulgate my ideas. I learnt the P word in Senior Secretary Academy in Montreal.
- Use of legs to get attention for those HR managers interested in Influence Peddling.
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Sorry, I have been neglectful. I'm apparently not one of those moms who are good at managing my time. I don't seem to be able to take care of my 2 1/2 year old, my 6 month old, my husband, myself and still have time to post. Maybe if I had more interesting things to say I'd be around more. Lately, it's all I can do to form coherent thoughts in my own head let alone trying to make you understand my rants at the moment. Please forgive me and hopefully I will regain use of my brain and update you guys in the future...
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Today we took a break from all the business and headed west to Lawrence. It was a gorgeous day, and we started off by meeting up with one of our favorite professors. It was fun to see her and catch up on all the changes around school (and on her travels — who visits Abu Dhabi in July??). Then we walked around campus (and spotted Thomas Robinson — an esteemed member of the basketball team for those of you not in the know) before heading downtown for lunch and window shopping.
But I want to fill you in on this photo. In the bottom right of the photo is Danforth Chapel. It's a small chapel (holds 90) and that's where Jamie and I were married. Yes, we are dorks who love our school. The building on the left side of the street with the large tower is the Natural History Museum, and next to it is an auditorium where I had many 7:30 am classes. That room is always overheated, and easy to sleep in, as I recall. I also recall that I got bonus points on my Cultural Anthropology final in that building for knowing random Bob Dylan trivia. Who said rock'n'roll wouldn't do me any good? Eh?
And the next building down from that is the Kansas Union, where I spent hours and hours in college working to bring bands to campus, and where Jamie and I met. Sappy, yes? You're just gonna have to deal with it. This place makes me all sentimental.
And on the far, far left is the football stadium where I have zero good memories because our football team sucked and really, the only sport that matters in Lawrence is basketball anyway.


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Welcome to the Freeland of Thorn.
Thorn is a micronation, a small online political simulation and community.
The Freeland of Thorn is both an online community and a micronation. A micronation, in this case, is effectively just a small "country" which simulates either an existing or hypothetical political system.
Too complicated? It's basically an online mini-country! Cool, right?
The Freeland of Thorn is, as the name might imply, a very free country. It is based on anarchist ideals. There is no law per se, simply common sense and agreed upon ways to do things.
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This space is owned by creatives who have teamed up to create a unique space where artists and designers can show their work in a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. The gallery has contemporary feel with tasteful interiors and a well-lit ambience. It is also well-equipped to host different art and showroom events with an extensive range of facilities.
The operating hours are from 8am - 8pm and no alcohol or parties are allowed.
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Just Kidding About Yale. Emma Watson Is Actually Going To Columbia And She Has A Teen Vogue Cover! 26.Jun.2009
Emma on Teen VogueAnd she seemed like such a Yalie but this way she can be close to the film business which therefore keeps her in the limelight and then we won? t forget about her like we did with Julia Stiles. Oh wait. Julia Stiles went to Columbia as well but unlike some of her peers like Claire Danes and the Olsens, Julia actually finished. Hopefully, Emma can pull it off as well. And maybe Emma? s old castmate Daniel will come back into town to do another play about being way too fond of farm animals.Emma on Teen Vogue cover
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Announcements for August 21
THE WORSHIP FLOWERS are placed by Peter & Jane Brye to the glory of God and in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary and also in honor of Jeanette Kauffman Hershey's 90th birthday.
THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR is placed to the Glory of God by Dave and Marty Althouse in thanksgiving for the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
INTERESTED IN HELPING IN WORSHIP – There is a red sign up book in the lobby (narthex). This includes sheets for Communion Assistants, Assisting Ministers, Ushers, Lights & Sound. There are also spots for donating Flowers and Communion Bread in this book.
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS are needed to help in the nursery on Sunday mornings. If you are added to the schedule, you are only scheduled, on average, of one time per two months. If you are able to help, please call the office!
COMMUNION BREAD is provided each week by members who sign up in the red Worship Book. We have had the same faithful people bringing in the bread for quite a long time. It would be nice to have a few more people help out and ask you to consider signing up a date or two. There are simple instructions telling you what to do, and it is simple! Thank you!
Summer Worship Schedule-Through Sept 4
8 AM worship service: Primarily spoken with minimal music, a Sermon and Holy Communion.
9:30 worship service will follow our traditional worship liturgy.
6:30 Wednesday services –Camp-style: Last one this Wed, Aug 24!
CHRISTIAN SERVICE BOX for August will support the Power Packs Project, where the goal
is to empower families to regularly provide healthy meals for the weekend so that children return to school, well-fed and ready to learn. Power Packs provides long-term solutions to end childhood hunger by teaching families to stretch their food dollars.
SUMMER COMMUNITY LUNCHES - The Warwick Ministerium is preparing and serving lunches for our community on Tuesdays & Thursdays through Sept. 6. The lunches are prepared at St. James Catholic Church. The meals are then transported to Lititz Springs Park and Warwick Township Lions Park to be served. Volunteer signup sheets are on the Mission & Outreach kiosk. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Paynter.
WARWICK COMMUNITY CHEST FOOD DRIVE: The LWCC provides temporary food assistance to our neighbors who reside within the Warwick School District. As an outreach of St. Paul, the church provides space for the operation of the food bank. On September 11, as our God's Work, Our Hands service day, bags will be given out after both services. These bags can be filled and returned on Sunday Sept. 18 by noon. Please, no expired dates on the items. Cash donations will also be accepted. Please see Phyllis Frankhouser or Barb Paynter with any questions.
LIGHT UP THE HARBOR: Come to St Paul Women of the ELCA fall kick-off event Sat., Sept. 17th at 10 am to hear guest speaker Winnie Matthews. She will be speaking about the North Star Initiative's opening a Harbor House in Lancaster. One of her greatest passions is ministering to women, helping them to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This will include our annual "Service of Remembrance". A special offering will be collected to give to "Light Up the Harbor". A luncheon will follow; sign up by Sept 11th. Sign up at the WELCA kiosk in the narthex.
Light up the Harbor:
VISION: Restoring women from trafficking. For Freedom. For life. Forever.
MISSION: North Star Initiative provides support to women who are survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation by addressing their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs through a Christ-centered focus.
PILLARS: Opening Lancaster County's first restoration home, The Harbor.
Awakening & mobilizing the community to engage with North Star Initiative.
Developing alliances to aid in the restoration of women
North Star Initiative believes that every woman freed from commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking deserves the opportunity to find healing and fulfillment through a restored life.
PERSONAL CARE KITS will be collected during September. During the October 2nd church services, these kits will be blessed, then packed and sent to Lutheran World Relief. A list of items to include in a kit is posted on the Women of the ELCA bulletin board in the narthex. Please take a list, follow the steps to make a kit and put the finished kit in the container in the narthex marked "Personal Care Kits." Thank you for your generous help with this project.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY takes place every Thursday at 10 am and 7 pm in the choir room. Because Pastor Rob will be on vacation, we will not have Bible Study on Aug 25 or Sept 8.
SENIORS GROUP POOL PARTY: We will meet at the Nikoloff's pool from 1-3pm on Wed., August 24 for an afternoon of sun (& shade under the umbrellas), swimming, food, and friends. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. All seniors are encouraged to attend for an afternoon of fellowship. (No swimming required.)
COMMUNION SERVICE AT LUTHER ACRES AND MORAVIAN MANOR: St. Paul has a number of its members who live at Luther Acres and Moravian Manor, including their skilled care units. St. Paul's has begun holding occasional worship services at both for many of the homebound members. If you are interested in attending or helping transport people to this service (wheelchairs) let Pastor Rob know (626-4709; email@example.com).
THE NEXT MEN'S BIBLE STUDY and breakfast will take on Saturday, Sept. 10th at St. Paul Penryn starting at 7am. All men are invited to attend this event.
NEW MEMBERS - Interested in becoming a member at St. Paul? We are planning on receiving new members on Sunday, Sept 25. To welcome you into St. Paul, we ask that you come to two sessions:
Session I (either Thur, Sept. 15: 6-7 pm or Tues, Sept 20: 6-7 pm): Welcome and Worship
Session II (either Thur, Sept. 15: 7-8 pm or Tues, Sept 20: 7-8 pm): Ministry and Involvement
Sunday, Sept. 25 - Welcome you during worship! We will also connect you with a friend in faith at St. Paul.
LORI'S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION! On Sunday, Aug. 28th, following the 9:30 AM service, you are invited to join us in the Social Hall as we celebrate the retirement of Lori Nikoloff. Lori has served as St. Paul's Christian Education Director for more than 20 years! Additionally, we will be extending our thanks to Chris Nikoloff, who is ending his time as a youth adviser and leader of the high school "Breakfast Club" group. Lori and Chris have been an important part of the lives of so many of our St. Paul youth, and we look forward to this opportunity to reminisce and say thank you! We welcome your help with this celebration. If you have any pictures of Sunday school or youth events through the years, or would like to make a financial contribution toward the cost of the event or a gift, please contact Susan Faulkner in the church office, or any member of the planning committee: Sue Hookway (firstname.lastname@example.com ), Carolyn Masey (firstname.lastname@example.com ), Tammy Jo Stetler (email@example.com), or Cindy Wingenroth (email@example.com). Thank you!
THE LADIES LUNCH BUNCH will gather on Sept. 21, at 11:30 at Ciro's Italian Bistro in the Richmond Square. From Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta dishes and Pizza, along with Gelato and Cannoli, there is definitely something you will just love! All ladies are welcome to join us and enjoy some great food and conversation! Come share in the fun. Please sign up in the book located at the kiosk in the Narthex. Any questions can be directed to Nancy Miller at 405-0000.
ANNUAL ST. PAUL CRAFT FAIR will be held on Fri. Nov 18th and Sat. Nov. 19th. The cost is $25 for an 8 ft. table. Please see the Small Groups sign up book (craft section) for vendor applications or contact Carol Miller at 627-0535 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Applications are due by Oct. 1st. All information is on the application.
HEARTFELT THANK YOU! Many, many thanks to the entire St. Paul community for your prayers, support, cards, phone calls, gifts, meals, and month away for Valerie's maternity leave as we welcomed our second son, Nicholas, on July 24. It has truly been a gift to us, and we are blessed by you! - The Hughes family: Valerie, Adam, Sam, and Nick.
CHICKENS FOR THE KITCHEN: There are still about 40 chickens available for purchase to benefit the Kitchen Renovations. The order forms are on the kiosk in the narthex.
CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY
BY HEART CHALLENGE UPDATE: Over the summer, children at St. Paul's were invited to take Deacon Emily's "By Heart Challenge" to memorize parts of the Bible & Catechism "by heart" in order to receive a ticket to a Pool and Pizza Party at the Nikoloff's. Tonight is the Party for the 20 kids who participated. Congrats to these young disciples and to their parents for helping them - you'll always have God's word in your heart!
The Lord's Prayer: Camryn McCormick, McKenna Perkins, Mackenzie Perkins, Finnian Perkins, Colin Martin, Tristan Smith, William Smith, Collin Maryniak, Grace McCormick, Susanna Myallis
The 10 Commandments: Hayden Eby
The Apostle's Creed: Audrey Myallis
Three Favorite Bible Verses: Nate Hovan, Jack Martin, Elena Smith, Maggie Turner, Alex Fair
Books of the New Testament: A.J. Paynter
Books of the Old Testament: Audrey Hovan, Kendall Eby
RALLY DAY: Mark your calendars for Sept 11. On this day we will kick-off the Sunday School year. We are still in the planning stages, but this should be a great way to start off the year – and a great Sunday to invite friends!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED: We have openings for Sunday school teachers for the 2nd and 3rd grade class, the 7th and 8th grade class and the senior high Breakfast Club. You will be working with the other teacher(s) in the classroom to create your own Sunday morning schedules for teaching. It is very flexible. Please call the office 626-4709 if you are able to help.
HOLY COMMUNION INSTRUCTION: Pastor Rob will offer First Communion Instruction this fall. The age at which children commune varies greatly from church to church (or even within a church) and so Pastor Rob would like some time to understand the traditions of this congregation. When the new Children, Youth and Family staff begin working this fall, we will develop guidelines and instruction for children and their families regarding receiving the bread and wine during Holy Communion.
Financial Update
This summer the Church Council is making significant changes to the finances and staffing at the church. These decisions are based on two mandates we heard from the congregation:
• Ensure financial stability: This includes aligning expenses with revenues, repaying our debts and managing the Capital Campaign.
• Ensure ministry capacity: This requires aligning staff resources to help us grow as a church in worship, faith, fellowship and outreach.
Toward these ends, Council has
- Hired a part-time visitation pastor, Irv Straw.
- Received applications to replace the retiring Christian Education Director. This position will be broken down two or potentially three staff positions with narrower job descriptions. These positions will cost the church no more than the current Christian Education Director Position.
- Reduced our administrative and custodial hours, specifically of our Administrative Assistant, Susan Faulkner and our part-time (night) janitor, Jim Templeton.
- Established a sub-group of council that is exploring options to handle repayment of debt, the current budget and the capital campaign. The hope is that by the October Stewardship drive, we can have a unified proposal for the congregation.
We realize these are a significant number of changes. Thank you for your patience, generosity and support during this time. While these decisions are difficult, we are confident in God's faithfulness and the future of ministry in Christ's name at St. Paul.
In Christ, St. Paul Church Council
HELPING WITH STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE COMMITTEES: Both Stewardship and Finance Committees have some extra projects they are undertaking this fall. If you are interested in helping with a project or serving on these committees, please see either John Bell (669-9560; email@example.com for finance) or Dave Bingaman (665-5265 email@example.com)
SIMPLY GIVING: There are countless benefits to being a member of the St. Paul family and these benefits continue whether or not we are here to make a financial contribution. Go to the church website and register for SIMPLY GIVING through Access My St. Paul so that St. Paul always receives the amount you have committed to give. If you have difficulty registering, Call John Bell at 669-9560.
**If you choose to give electronically, a laminated offering card is available in the pews. The cards include a QR code so you can make an immediate contribution through your smart phone. As an act of worship, you may place the card in the offering plate in lieu of a physical contribution.
Keep Noah's Ark in St. Paul
Many of you saw the Ark that Joe Doster built as part of St. Paul's Senior Shepherd Program. Joe had put the Ark up for silent auction through Outback Toys in Lititz. The auction runs until the Craft Show scheduled here at St. Paul in November. The Ark would make a valuable addition to our collection of St. Paul artifacts. A number of St. Paul members have demonstrated a willingness to become benefactors and are willing to contribute to "take the Ark off the Auction Block." If you are interested in being a benefactor to keep the Ark as a part of our church, you are welcome to join the fund drive for the Ark. It will take at least $500 to take the Ark off the auction block and retain it here at St Paul. If your generosity helps exceed that amount, the additional monies will be used to help fund the Senior Shepherd program for the upcoming year. The fund drive will last until September 25, 2016. Make your checks payable to St. Paul, complete the following form, place your donation in an envelope, and return it to the church office by September 25, 2016.
Take the Ark Off The Auction Block Fund
Name_______________________________ Phone#___________________
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Donation $_________ Note on Memo line on your check "Ark Fund"
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Flowers Jane & Peter Brye
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Whap….CrossFit slaps you back down. Today's workout kicked my butt.
100 Squat Thrusters (65# rx)
Every time the bar hits the floor you run 200 Meters
I was going to start with just the 45# bar. After all, 100 squat thrusters is a lot. But, then Michelle said "let's do 65#." So, I loaded my bar up and got ready to start. When we squat, we have to touch the med ball to make sure we get low enough. I got through 7 or 8 thrusters before I was having trouble getting the bar over my head. Normally, I would squat some then try to explode up to push the weight; However, with going that low in the squat I couldn't explode. Technically, I guess it became more of a squat press than a thruster at that point. I wanted to drop down to 55# but there weren't any 5lb weights left, so I stuck with the 45# bar.
There's no telling how many runs I made. Probably 8 or 9. So, I got a mile in because I couldn't keep the bar off the ground. On my last two rounds I started resting the bar on my back. The hardest part was pulling the bar back in front. If I would have that of that earlier I think I could have done more.
We had a 25 minute cut off. In 25 minutes I got in 65 thrusters and about a mile run. I wasn't happy with my performance. I know if I stuck with 65# I wouldn't have gotten that many reps but I'm upset with my performance. My upper body strength is crap. Tomorrow's another day! Besides, last time I was only able to do the 35# bar. That's a small improvement.


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Let the children come! The Heartland Retreat Center playground is now complete and open for good times. It's worth the trip out just to enjoy one of our new swings.
Let the children come! The Heartland Retreat Center playground is now complete and open for good times. It's worth the trip out just to enjoy one of our new swings.
Josh is the senior pastor of Friendship World Outreach, a multi-site IPHC church in Tennessee with five campuses. Since becoming Senior Pastor in April of 2001, weekend attendance has grown from 60 to over 1,600. Pastor Josh is an internationally known speaker and church growth consultant. Josh is a gifted communicator and speaks at leadership conferences and works with pastors across the globe. He has a passion to see new churches planted and to help existing ones with reviatlization.
Many pastors and churches would like to plant a church but feel unprepared for the task. The three objectives of this seminar can change that:
"I wish I'd had this training 20 years ago!"Echoed by many seminar attendees
The gospel message that Jesus Christ is the Son of God is now navigating a season of ever increasing pressure. This reality calls for a fresh look at the Gospel of John, the New Testament book that establishes Jesus as God's Son.
One of these points of tension comes from the arena of pluralism. Political pluralism certainly opens many doors to mutual understanding in the sphere of politics and government. It is indeed wisdom to respect the rights and views of all citizens, and let a ballot box and not a gun settle differences.
I'm writing to bring you up to speed on our Heartland response to the tornadoes here in Oklahoma City and the devastation left behind.
When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 - 9 am - 3 PM
Where: Heartland Retreat Center
Why: "We feel compelled to open a window and offer new hope!" Special needs children are some of the Heartland's most forgotten people. Their families' needs are also routinely overlooked. We must change that in the Heartland!
Bishop Tunstall has just released Volume 1 of a new series of books studying the gospel of John in depth. Volume 2 is scheduled to come out in early 2014. Bishop Jimmy Whitfield, of the North Carolina Conference, says this book "should be required reading for every minister." Bishop Chris Thompson, of Evangelism USA, recommends pastors freely distribute it in their congregations. We think you'll agree that Pastor Frank has produced another masterpiece!
A free copy of this book will be given to each Heartland minister who attends the Fall Summit (camp meeting) with Mark Rutland, October 23-27, 2013. Other excerpts will follow in the weeks ahead.
The camping season this year began with the dedication of a newly constructed canteen, in memory of Caroline Callahan, who went to be with the Lord six years ago. She was a Godly mother who loved young people. Her husband, Wayne, son, David, and grandson, Channing (three generations) were present for the occasion. Dan Manning, a multi-gifted Heartland pastor, did the construction.
he Heartland now has a nice canteen to complement the goal to reach children's hearts for God. "Thank you, Wayne, and your family for helping make this new facility possible."


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Rereading the same book produces new insights because the reader is a different person. Indeed, a good book is much like a mirror: the glass is the same year after year, but the reflection in it changes over time. (Christopher B. Nelson)
Blizzard Books
I'm snowed in today, so I'm going to share some of my Blizzard Books with you.
I'm in the two book zone for the blizzard (picture sourced from Folly Quarter Media on Twitter https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZQLrhIWQAAu31v.jpg)
Blizzard Books (also known as Desert Island Books) are the books you would chose to take with you to read if you knew you were going to be stranded in a place far away from civilization (and book stores).
If I could only read five books for the rest of my life, these are the books I would choose (in no particular order):
- The Complete Jane Austen
- The Complete Works of Shakespeare
- The Bible (New King James Version preferred)
- Middlemarch (by George Eliot)
- The Complete Father Brown (a collection of mystery stories by G. K. Chesterton)
Yes, I know that including collections of complete works is cheating a bit, but I don't care.
For us, the question "What five books would you take with you to a desert island?" is completely hypothetical, but it's really interesting to imagine situations where this kind of question is actually relevant.
When I was in middle school, I read a slim little sci-fi story called "The Green Book," written by Jill Paton Walsh. In "The Green Book," the characters must leave Earth, taking only one book per person as they try to settle on a new world.
When you can only take one book, you must weigh the value of practical information with the value of preserving human culture and great literary works. This conundrum has stuck with me for years.
If you were stuck on a desert island, or snowed in for the winter, what books would you want to have with you?
Audience perception vs. Creator's intent
"I've found that one of the pleasures and terrors of writing for an audience is that the book someone reads is never quite the book you wrote." John Green
Not enough room
"I dislike lists of top ten favourite books, because they don't give you enough room." Margaret Atwood
Mirrors and Windows
"Books can and should be both mirrors and windows." Shannon Hale
A writer's best apprenticeship
"Read a lot. Read broadly. Read the kinds of books that you want to sit next to in the bookstore (or in Amazon recommendations or whatever). Read good books and bad ones.
I really believe that reading is our best apprenticeship–through reading, we can figure out how people have used text over the centuries to create stories and ideas in other people's heads.
And then write a lot as well, and be kind to yourself as you write. That's the best advice I've got." John Green
Library Magic
Today I walked to the library and got my first library card. My first library card as an adult, that is. I've had a library card for the library in my home town since I was old enough to write my own name, but this is the first time I've walked into a library by myself and filled out the paperwork required for a card.
I'd almost forgotten how magical a library is, and how addictive. As soon as I walked in the door, I saw DVDs for several movies I wanted to see this summer, but hadn't gotten around to while they were still in theaters. I saw a new Agatha Cristie story I'd never read. I saw an acclaimed biography of Lucrezia Borgia. And I knew then that if I didn't get my library card and check them out immediately, I would find more to read than I had time for.Embed from Getty Images
When I was a kid, my mother took us to the library regularly during the summer. (We didn't go as often during the school year, because she claimed we'd never get our school work done if we had an entire library of books to distract us. She may have been right.) We checked out stacks and stacks of books and read them voraciously.
I loved the library, even though it wasn't in the greatest part of town and didn't have the budget for shelves of new books. I read old science fiction and all of the little-known sequels to "The Wizard of Oz" that I could get my hands on (there's 20+ of them, if you can believe it). There were some books that I must have checked out four or five times when all was said and done. I've always been fond of re-reading.
Since I'm no longer a kid with a seemingly endless summer vacation, I exhibited remarkable self control today and only left with three items. I was tempted to call one of my friends and gush about my new library card and the books I'd found (I know, I'm such a nerd) but I restrained myself. I'm writing a blog post instead 😛
Reading Posture
This made me smile. I don't think I have the greatest posture when I read, because I'm usually curled up on the couch with my head tilted to that the book 10 inches from my nose or else sprawled out on my stomach. I will have to try levitating.
Feeding the book beast: 10 ways to support your reading habit
Okay, let's face it: if you're reading this post, you're probably slightly addicted to reading. If you're like me, you hesitate to go into book stores because you know you'll leave with a stack of books and a significantly lighter wallet. Here are some ways to support your reading habit without breaking the bank:
1. Make friends with other book nerds and borrow books from them. This is a great solution because this is basically a symbiotic relationship: you get to read their books and they get to read yours. Scoping out a new friend's bookshelf (with permission, of course) is also a great way to learn more about him or her.
2. Use your local library. Seriously, guys, the library is your best friend when it comes to reading a lot and paying very little. I look at the library as a "first date" with a book. If I fall in love with it, I'm probably going to buy it from somewhere else, but if it's not a book I think I'll read again, then I get to enjoy the reading experience without investing a whole lot into it.
3. Remind your family and friends that books are your first love and the best gift of all when birthdays and Christmas are concerned. Some people are overwhelmed at the thought of buying books for someone else, but gift cards to a book store are a great solution to this problem.
4. Buy used books. Used book stores, library sales, garage/yard sales, and websites such as Amazon or Abebooks are all good places to look. My favorite online resource is addall.com, which lets you search for books by author, title, keyword, or ISBN, and provides a price comparison of lots of different websites.
5. Get a job at a bookstore with an employee discount. Be warned that this advice might not always save you money in the long run because you'll be tempted more often when you work around books!
6. If you like to write book reviews, some authors offer free books for honest reviews. I have personally never tried this option, but I know that lots of WordPress bloggers do this, so I'm sure the information is out there for those of you who are interested.
7. Pay attention to publishers' and booksellers' discounts and sales. I got a new copy of The Fault in Our Stars super cheap because I follow John Green on Twitter and found out that it was on sale. Many bookstores will often have a "reduced" section or an area for older mass paperback editions, so it pays to keep an eye out for these.
8. Don't discount thrift editions. I've gotten many classic books in Dover Thrift editions, which are quite reasonable. The print is often rather small, but as long as I'm young and have good eyes and a thin pocketbook, they're good choices for me!
9. Check out the offerings of "bargain outlets" such as Ollie's. Their book sections are often a mixture of the strange, the under-performing, and the just plain awful, but there are plenty of hidden treasures. My sister and I discovered one of our favorite sci-fi series at one of these stores, and their books are usually under five bucks. (Speaking of five bucks, I've also found cool books at Five Below and even the dollar store).
10. If you have an e-reader, take advantage of it. Publishers will often steeply discount the e-books of bestselling authors, and there are oodles of self-published e-books available inexpensively. (Not to mention the free or very cheap electronic versions of classic books which are out of copyright).
If you've found other ways to feed your book beast, then let me know in the comments!
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"The author who benefits you most is not the one who tells you something you did not know before, but the one who gives expression to the truth that has been dumbly struggling in you for utterance." Oswald Chambers


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Oh yes, I did see the news about Cheddar Man. I am just amazed at the family resemblance to my history teacher, Mr Targett.
And some surprising news this morning as our self-published Emergency Questions book was nominated for a Chortle award. It is definitely the fourth best book on this list of excellent tomes, but hopefully the universal brilliance of the others will split the vote and allow my stupid book to win. It would be a travesty if it did. RHLSTP is also nominated in the internet comedy section.
Please vote for me if you feel so inclined.
Away for three days and two nights and it's a real wrench leaving the family behind. I told Phoebe I'd miss her and asked if she'd like a cuddle. "No!" she said. And then to rub it in she said "I want to cuddle mummy," which she then did. And as she did so she looked me in the eye and said, "Ha!" She knew she was being cruel and funny and she knew it would make me laugh. And as if to prove that she still liked me, but didn't want anyone else to know (the story of my life with women), later, when no one was looking, she came up and gave me a little squeeze from behind. We have to keep up the public face of antipathy but I think she will miss me too. Not as much as I will miss her. But that is the tragedy of parenthood.
More signs that I am in my fifties. I realised this morning that I had put my underpants on back to front, surely a sign of ageing, but even more so, I couldn't be bothered to take off my shoes and trousers and so they stayed the wrong way round for the rest of the day. I'm 50 and no longer give a fuck.
Also I'd bought a pack of liquorice all sorts to eat on my three days of driving around the country (my tour manager can't do this leg of the tour). But I knew I'd eat them all, except the horrible coconut ones within 30 minutes. I predicted this exact thing and was proven correct. But more horrifically than I could imagine. As this 190g bag contained 14 of the coconut monstrosities. Bertie Bassatt is a fucking cunt. This led to some impassioned discussion on which all sort was the best. Many people claimed to actually like the coconut ones best - they are clearly Bassatt's employees spreading lies - and to hate the real best one, the aniseed spongy thing. Some people said they didn't like liquorice at all, which is just strange.
I was feeling a little bit under the weather by the time I got to Sutton Coldfield. I thought I had somehow avoided the bugs that have been laying my family low, despite kissing my kids's snotty faces and sleeping in the same bed as them, but just at the exact wrong timeI could feel lurgy creeping over me.
By halftime of the show I was struggling a bit, but the fabulous crowd kept me on track and it was another thoroughly enjoyable performance and the show continued to develop. None of us can really remember how long I've been coming up to this comedy club to do my tour shows, but certainly since Hitler Moustache and I would think probably even longer.
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"Don't be a lemming!" "If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?" It is unfortunate that the executives who run Mulberry and J. Crew have forgotten these childhood lessons. J. Crew and Mulberry found success by positioning themselves as affordable luxury: purveyors of on-trend high-quality items that were priced for upper-middle-class consumers. J. Crew's classic clothing was the uniform for young lawyers and bankers in New York City who spent the bulk of their salaries paying off student loans, but needed chic, professional clothing. In London, Mulberry's handbags named after famous stylish women, such as the "Alexa" after Alexa Chung, were carried by young professional women all throughout the city.
Craving ever-larger revenues, both brands tried to reposition themselves as purveyors of high-end luxury goods. Their business logic looked sound: while general retail has taken a hit recently, the luxury goods market has continued to rise. Mulberry hired former Hermes executive Bruno Guillon, while J. Crew capitalized on the star power of creative director Jenna Lyons. Both brands sought the elusive status of becoming luxury icons akin to Chanel and Cartier, for whose goods there appears to be no price ceiling. From the viewpoint of someone who studiously reads Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal, it would appear that attempting to become Chanel is a fail-proof way to increase revenues. Simply reposition your brand to attract the high-spending customers whose only criteria for purchasing are that the brand must be European or American and come with an eye-popping price tag.
Unfortunately, the executives leading J. Crew and Mulberry fundamentally misinterpreted their brands' position in the market. Consumers purchase J. Crew and Mulberry precisely because they are not in a position to purchase Chanel and Hermes. Women such as the Duchess of Cambridge and Michelle Obama know that when they wear Mulberry or J. Crew, it is seen as an expression of solidarity with the average professional woman. J. Crew and Mulberry are fundamentally not haute couture brands and their products have a definite price ceiling. That ceiling is the price of real couture item. The price ceiling for J. Crew's professional clothing is the price of an Armani or Chanel suit. The price ceiling of a Mulberry bag is the price of a Dior, Celine or Hermes bag. When purchasers of affordable luxury goods find themselves with enough disposable income to purchase real luxury goods, they are not going to continue purchasing affordable luxury brands. Instead, they will switch and purchase the real luxury brand, because a lambskin Chanel 2.55 bag will turn more heads than a Mulberry ostrich-skin Bayswater bag. As a result, affordable luxury brands will find themselves losing customers if they price their goods too high in an attempt to compete with real luxury brands.
In addition, the idea that a high price tag speaks for itself in regards to the quality and exclusivity of a product worked ten years ago, when consumers in emerging luxury goods markets were not as savvy, and when the world's economy was doing much better. However, today Asian shoppers are no longer willing to purchase whatever high-priced item Western brands tout as the hot item of the season, even if it is from Chanel or Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile, American and European shoppers are finding they no longer have the disposable income to maintain a shoe closet that rivals Carrie Bradshaw's.
J. Crew and Mulberry have learned their lesson the hard way. Mulberry has lost two-thirds of its value in the past two years since Guillon attempted to scale up its market position, and Guillon has now left the company. J. Crew's attempt to break into more fashion-focused clothing has left many of its loyal customers complaining that the brand's quality has declined and its clothing is too trendy and no longer wearable for the professionals who provided the brand with its early success. The complaints have been strong enough that last July the CEO responded by holding a personal phone call with a long-time customer. While a brilliant PR move, it did not appear to help J. Crew's results, as its profits have declined much more severely in the past quarter than comparable companies like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic. Nevertheless, J. Crew is still clinging to its desire to achieve semi-couture status by offering an increasing array of expensive, trendy items that are definitely not office-appropriate.
The market for clothing and accessories is extremely wide, with plenty of room for Mulberry, J. Crew and similar affordable-luxury companies to flourish and expand. Indeed, as the real haute couture brands continue to push their prices up, brands such as Mulberry and J. Crew will likely find an eager customer base among consumers who seek style and quality, but are not willing or able to pay astronomical prices. But consumers have already shown Mulberry and J. Crew that they will not find success if they insist on jumping off the high-end luxury goods bridge like a pair of lemmings.