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She missed one of the five final spots in Miss Bohol 2016 by the narrowest of margins but that did not deter her from pursuing her dream of representing her beloved Panglao and the province of Bohol in a national beauty competition.
Last night, her dream became a reality when she was picked by a select panel of judges from a field of 11 candidates as Bohol's official bet for the national finals of Miss Philippines Earth 2017during the Grand Coronation held at the ICM Activity Center.
| With Your Roving Eye at one of their pre- pageant events
Meet Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag, a consistent Dean's Lister and a BS Education major. She graduated Class Valedictorian from San Agustin Academy in Panglao, Bohol and is hopeful that her academic background would come in handy when she embarks on an environmental awareness campaign in Panglao elementary schools.
| L-R: 1st RU Tubigon, MPE Bohol 2017 Panglao, 2nd RU Tagbilaran City & 3rd RU Candijay
Photo Credits: TJ Medrana Photography
ELEMENTAL COURT OF BEAUTIES Rounding out the Elemental Court of Beauties are Candie Dianne Cervantes of Tubigon as Miss Phil Earth Bohol- Air (equivalent to 1st RU), Perlie Jeverola of Tagbilaran City as Miss Phil Earth Bohol- Water (2nd RU) and Carmela Mae Aniasco Gumatay of Candijay as Miss Phil Earth Bohol- Fire (3rd RU)
SPECIAL AWARDS Miss Tabaniag also bagged four of the eight special awards at stake. She was named Best in Interview, People's Choice Awardee, Best in Photoshoot and Sister's Choice Awardee.
Candie Diane was named Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown. Carmela Mae was named Miss Talent for her entertaining performance as Moana. The Best In Eco Tourism Video award went to Larrisa Millanar of Dauis.
| FANTASTIC FOUR : Catherine, Candie, Perlie & Carmela
| L-R: Mr. Torralba, Mr. Dela Serna, Ms. Genina Abrau, MPE Bohol 2017,
Melanie Mader MPE Air 2016 & Astrud Schuck of Carousel Productions
|with Miss Panglao Director & Organizer Deo Guden
"Our persistence, hard work and determination has paid off with Catherine's victory. On behalf of the Montero- Fuertes administration that has been very supportive of Catherine's preparations, we extend our congratulations to Ms. Tabaniag for a well- deserved victory. We will see to it that Catherine will be prepared well for the forthcoming national finals"
This is the third straight year that Island City Mall has successfully staged the Bohol edition after Carousel Productions, producer & organizer of both Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Earth pageants awarded AGC the Miss Philippines Earth franchise in Bohol.
With the outstanding batch of candidates who had to meet the height, age & high environmental awareness quotient as minimum requirements requirements, Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol is shaping up as one of the best organized and most credible beauty pageants in Bohol
With the outstanding batch of candidates who had to meet the height, age & high environmental awareness quotient as minimum requirements requirements, Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol is shaping up as one of the best organized and most credible beauty pageants in Bohol
Congratulations to Ritchel Mutia and to Island City Mall for a job well done!
PHOTO CREDITS: TJ Medrana Photography


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I dream of a world where doughnuts are a legitimate pre- and post-workout food. Additionally, in this world, the new MAC Crystal Glaze Glosses from the Work It Out collection would also taste like doughnuts, because how awesome would that be? 🙂
In our actual world, though, there are no doughnuts involved… These taste and smell like standard MAC vanilla.
Be that as it may, MAC's Crystal Glazes last an unusually long time for non-sticky, moderately moisturizing glosses, which is almost as good as a doughnut… Almost.
Yesterday I put on Flex Appeal right after Connor's morning snack (dude, babies eat SO MUCH) around 10, had a salad at noon, and after a huge cup of tea at 2 I could still feel it on my lips.
They look bright in their pots, but they're pretty sheer on my lips. The two brightest of the six, Ripped and Flex Appeal, are the most tinted ones, but all of the lighter shades (soft peach Nice Cheeks, bubble gum pink Sixxx Pack, coral pink Love Your Body and cool pink Oh My Lunge) look more or less the same on my lips.
The final verdict?
I like these a lot, especially the two brighter ones, even though the lighter shades look awfully similar.
Keep an eye out for 'em on MAC counters, in stores and online March 2nd, along with the rest of the Work It Out collection.
Letting go…
Every day, I tell myself, "I'm not a hoarder," because I get weirdly attached to things that remind me of Connor's infant-hood.
Like this chair…
It's the Fisher Price Rock 'n' Play chair, and we recently gave it away. 🙁 Connor grew out of it.
She spent so much time in this chair as a tiny little thing, and it was the only thing that would soothe her when she was upset. It rocked back and forth and played a set of songs — I kid you not — that lasted six hours straight.
It made her so happy… Even though she couldn't fit in it anymore, it was hard to let it go.
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text: BMW M4 GTS & M2 at Anglesey THE CHALLENGE Getting engagement from a knowledgeable and demanding audience – those that love, and buy, fast BMWs. They will spot fakery from 1000 miles away – and expect beautifully shot, dynamic and informative film to launch cars such as these. Tyre smoke is not enough (however exciting). THE SOLUTION Go to Wales and pray for sunshine. Get a properly fast drone in. Use great camera guys and a rapid tracking vehicle. Create decent quantities of properly 'ad standard' footage without throwing 'ad agency' style crews at it (err, why have you sent several people with clipboards who look like they've never left Zone 1 of the London Tube?). Edit it beautifully, adding in some stunning graphics (that's the bit when many so-called film businesses mess it up), creating different versions for all the social and BMW comms platforms. WE DELIVERED We took the cars to the Anglesey circuit, which has one of the most spectacular back drops in Wales. The sun shone (on the righteous, for we are clearly that). We went for a graphic approach and to make the on-screen text as engaging as possible we used a combination of After Effects, Cinema 4d, Twixtor and camera rigs on cars which allowed us slow the shots right down and insert the facts. The films were picked up by Bimmerpost, Top Gear and other reviewers, combined almost 700,000 YouTube views and most recently appeared in the Sunday Times magazine… PROJECTBMW M4 GTS & M2 at AngleseyCATEGORYFilmCLIENTBMW "Juice are a pleasure to work with. Brilliantly managed project from start to finish, with all aspects thought of and covered, allowing a great relationship to be built with Juice and crew. The final output speaks volumes for the level of pride and quality Juice put into their work! We love the assets and they have performed outstandingly on Social Media and in the Automotive Press, not just in the UK, but across the Globe. In fact they are now considered best practice within the BMW global communications CI for BMW M Product!" Chris Hollis – BMW


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Mrs. Jennifer Groscost – Tech and PE PreK – 8
Here are a few bits of information about her:
- Where were you raised? In Steubenville, OH.
- How many brothers/sisters do you have? I am the oldest of 5 sisters.
- What is your current family situation? I am married and I have one daughter named Delaney whom is a student here at St Laurence in the 7th grade. I also have a black lab named Rooney.
- Why did you become a teacher? I wanted to make a difference in the lives of children.
- What is your favorite thing about being part of a Catholic School? I love the family feeling of St. Laurence.
- What is your favorite subject to teach or learn about? Physical Education! Gym class is the BEST!
- Do you have any hobbies? I am a cheer coach; we foster dogs & I love to craft.
Now for the rapid-fire questions:
- Cubs or Sox – Neither, I am a Pirates fan!
- Coffee or Tea – Both but cold.
- Pepsi or Coke – Pepsi
- Right-handed or left-handed – right
- Dream vehicle – not really a car person, I go for comfort, maybe a big SUV.
- Dream vacation – any cruise to a warm destination.
- Dream job – chocolate taste tester
- Currently reading – "The Fault in Our Stars"
- Favorite movie – Cheesy Rom/Coms, probably 50 First Dates.
- Favorite cuisine – Italian
- Favorite color – Lime Green/ Hot Pink
- Best job – Recreational Therapist
- Worst job – Toll booth operator
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Classic TV: Colombo: Murder A Self Portrait – Peter Falk – S09 E01
Max Barsini is an artist who has a most unusual living arrangement with three women. He is married to Vanessa, and Julie is his live in model. Louise is his first wife who lives next door. Max takes delight in the way they fight for his attention, but also likes to control them. So when Louise starts seeing a psychologist, Max not only fears that she will break away but also that she will reveal a secret that Max will kill to keep hidden and he does. He makes it appear that she drowned but Columbo knows something is wrong
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Raised an average of $10-$15 million in assets and opened 90-120 new accounts every quarter
- Trained associates on daily operations, and created business models
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- Handled customer inquiries on weekends and holidays
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Established and maintain a centralized archive of presentations, marketing materials and communications that is accessible to various functional groups internally.
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Professionally greeted potential clients, opened new accounts and maintained the existing accounts.
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Manage customer accounts, receive incoming telephone calls, and greet walk-in customers.
- Actively promoted [company name]'s products and services to existing and prospective clients to meet individual and branch sales goal. Received award for the most sales volume among the employees.
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Welcomed incoming guests and customers
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Attending to enquiries from walk-in customers and customers via phone, on all tax services provided, in a friendly and satisfactory manner ensuring customer loyalty and patronage remains priority.
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Stock Broker/customer Relationship Officer
Secured new accounts and grew existing top-tier customer portfolios, while maintaining optimum customer satisfaction
- Successfully obtained $25 million in new business
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Customer Relationship Officer
Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale
- Identify a customer's needs and budget and sell him the appropriate car.
- Explain the features of various models, and apprise car shoppers of financing options and warranties
- Determining a customer's needs and being able to offer advice, guidance and vehicle knowledge.
- Test drive cars with customers to give them a feel for the vehicle.
- Coordinate warranties, repairs and detailing of the car before and sometimes after its sale.
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- Manage customer accounts, receive incoming telephone calls, and greet walk-in customers.
- Actively promoted [company name]'s products and services to existing and prospective clients to meet individual and branch sales goal. Received award for the most sales volume among the employees.
- Monitor accounts and sought opportunities to further develop client relationship.
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Ontario employers get pension relief
TheStar.com – Business – Ontario employers get pension relief
December 16, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario is following a federal government move designed to give pension plan sponsors some relief by extending payment plan deadlines.
Last month, Ottawa doubled the length of time, to 10 years, that federally regulated pension plans have to pay into their coffers to avoid funding shortfalls.
Finance Minister Dwight Duncan says provincially regulated pensions in Ontario will also get an extra five years to meet their funding obligations.
Rules require companies to pay into their pensions the full amount that would be needed to immediately pay out the entire account.
Ontario regulates 4,100 of the 11,000 defined benefit pension plans in Canada, but Duncan's office doesn't know how many of those are currently underfunded.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions said over two-thirds of federally regulated pension plans were underfunded as of last June.
Since then, stock markets have posted huge losses, which means pension plan deficits have likely grown.
Ontario will also defer catch-up payments to give companies one year of cash flow relief, and is taking several other steps such as permitting the use of actuarial gains to reduce annual cash payments by plan sponsors.
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Emerald City Comic Con is the show for creators and fans alike. ECCC is a celebration of fandom from every corner of the nerdy galaxy, coming together in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative atmosphere each year in downtown Seattle. We are a community of shared interest, avid passion, and skilled craft. Whether you're a seasoned ECCC veteran or new to the show, let us be the first to welcome you. You're in good company.
The comedy-adventure series Ducktales, chronicles the high-flying adventures of trillionaire Scrooge McDuck, his grandnephews - Huey, Dewey and Louie, temperamental nephew Donald Duck, Launchpad McQuack, Mrs Beakley and her granddaughter Webby.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck are the triplet nephews of Donald Duck and the grand-nephews of Scrooge McDuck. They're the sons of Donald's sister, Della Duck!
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A new leaked roadmap of Blackberry's upcoming devices has appeared online, which provides us with a glimpse of what to expect from the Canadian manufacturer. While the credibility of the leak is debatable, the products that found mention do hold some value. Apart the Z10, there is also the Q10 QWERTY smartphone along with a phablet as well. However, what is of most interest to us is the mention of a tablet device named B10. While details are obviously missing, the B10 looks to be a rather big device with a 10 inch display. If this is true, it will be an acid test for the hardware as well as the new BB10 platform against its more established competitors, such as the iPad or the Android based Nexus 10. That said, the company's recently launched Z10 smartphone did make a strong positive impression in the world market, though there is also no denying that competing in the tablet space is an entirely different ballgame.
Blackberry's earlier attempt was the PlayBook that offered a 7 inch display, but it never could make a dent in the tablet segment. While the above leak does lack an official seal of approval, a new tablet from Blackberry is well overdue. So stay tuned.
Sovan Mandal is the senior tablet and tech corespondent for goodereader.com. He brings a international approach to news that is not just applicable to the North American market, but also Asia, India, Europe and others. Sovy brings his own writing flavor to the website and is interested in Science Fiction, Technology and Writing. Any questions, send an email


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Concordia Universityhttps://www.concordia.ca/content/shared/en/events/offices/provost/ssc/2020/07/15/pwc-virtual-coffee-chats.html
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Our virtual coffee chats are open to all students entering their final year of study in any undergraduate degree. It is designed to be of particular interest to those exploring a career in Advisory.
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Organizations in every industry and any sector often face complex issues and changing risks. Health care organizations need to find more effective ways to allocate resources to control costs, while providing access to quality care. Oil and gas clients facing oil price instability may want to revamp their operations to reduce costs. A financial services organization may seek change-management expertise to help them implement a new technology. The diverse backgrounds of our teams (including engineering, science, math, commerce, accounting and technology graduates) help our clients—from large multinationals to new and growing enterprises, NGOs and governments—solve important problems.
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The best contemporary residential architecture, with inspirational ideas from leading architects and designers.
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More and more, architects are confronted with some form of heritage overlay or constraint. A knee-jerk reaction might see an architect thinking such guidelines leave …
Bligh Graham Architects' residential work connects people to their place and environment.
The residential work of Bligh Graham Architects uses natural materials in a purposeful way.
Archer Breakspear transforms a Sydney duplex, unlocking potential in its beachside location.
A Paris-inspired loft-style apartment added to a period mercantile building in Melbourne.
A creative response to heritage drove the design of this Melbourne house by Breathe Architecture.
An inspiring Sydney home by Brisbane-based practice, Arkhefield.
Clare Cousins Architects extends a Victorian villa, blending the best of old and new.
An early-twentieth-century house sensitively reawakened by Louise Nettleton Architects.
Robust new elements have been added to a delicate and tactile house in Brisbane.
Bennett and Trimble elegantly resolve terrace house issues with considered small-scale interventions.
A new Melbourne home by Craig Rossetti Architects and Doherty Design Studio.
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Where is the artwork behind Afghanistan? If you want to protect your youngsters from obesity and loneliness, it's good to do one thing extra for them. Furthermore, by indulging your children in physical activities you will notice that their metabolism can be elevated and they will be guarded from harmful germ's invasions. So, what have you ever determined, same old form of celebration or…
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Rand Paul Wants 'Lie Detector' Used To Find Out Who Wrote The NY Times Op-Ed
Rand Paul made a mockery of the libertarian beliefs he espouses after wanting to circumvent a right to privacy to expose the writer of an anonymous op-ed from someone in the Trump administration.
Trump Has Trouble Pronouncing 'Anonymous' -- And Other News
What's wrong with Trump? He can't pronounce 'anonymous.'
Sarah Sanders Sics MAGA Minions On The New York Times
Sarah Sanders' handed out the NY Times phone number, while suggesting that anyone who wants to know the identity of the Anonymous Op-Ed writer bombard them with phone calls>
Anonymous Says They've Linked Darren Wilson To KKK 'Ghoul Squad'
Anonymous has been involved in the Ferguson incident from the very beginning.
Anonymous Operation #HoodsOff IDs St. Louis Klan Members -- Including Cops
So many hoods to pull off, so little time....
Anonymous Takes Control Of KKK's Twitter Account -- Let The Trolling Begin!
Anonymous doesn't much care for the KKK's activities around Ferguson.
Anonymous Releases What They Say Is St. Louis County Dispatch Tape
Ferguson's Police Chief Thomas Jackson says the 911 tapes were still being processed during a press conference on Wednesday, and apologized that it was taking so long.
Michael Brown's Preliminary Autopsy Report States Obvious, Stalls Full Disclosure
St. Louis County Police released a report that confirms what everyone already knows.
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Ear Infection
Dr. Rao and his staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, of which Dr. Rao has been a member since 2002, has a wealth of infomation covering an array of educational topics. Browse through the diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. You can access the patient health infomation here.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each of these areas is susceptible to infections, which can be painful. Young children have a greater tendency to get earaches. While most ear pain resolves itself in a matter of days, you should get a physical examination to understand the type of infection, prevent it from spreading and obtain treatment to help alleviate the pain.
Outer Ear Infection (Otitis Externa)
Also known as Swimmer's Ear, outer ear infections result from an inflammation, often bacterial, in the outer ear. Generally, they happen when water, sand or dirt gets into the ear canal. Moisture in the air or swimming makes the ear more susceptible to this type of ear infection. Symptoms include: severe pain, itching, redness and swelling in the outer ear. There also may be some fluid drainage. Often the pain is worse when chewing or when you pull on the ear. To reduce pain and prevent other long-term effects on the ear, be sure to see a doctor. Complications from untreated otitis externa may include hearing loss, recurring ear infections and bone and cartilage damage. Typically, your doctor will prescribe eardrops that block bacterial growth. In more severe cases, your doctor may also prescribe an antibiotic and pain medication. Most outer ear infections resolve in seven to 10 days.
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Middle ear infections can be caused by either bacterial or viral infection. These infections may be triggered by airborne or foodborne allergies, infections elsewhere in the body, nutritional deficiencies or a blocked Eustachian tube. In chronic cases, a thick, glue-like fluid may be discharged from the middle ear. Treatment is contingent on the cause of the infection and ranges from analgesic eardrops, medications to the surgical insertion of a tube to drain fluid from the middle ear or an adenoidectomy.
Inner Ear Infection (Otitis Interna)
Also known as labyrinthitis, inner ear infections are most commonly caused by other infections in the body, particularly sinus, throat or tooth infections. Symptoms include dizziness, fever, nausea, vomiting, hearing loss and tinnitus. Always seek medical attention if you think you may have an inner ear infection.
If you suspect you or your child may have an ear infection, please contact our office and schedule an appointment with one of our otolaryngologists.


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May 10, 2018
The Honorable Marc Levine
State Capitol, Room 5135
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 2587 (Levine) Disability compensation: paid family leave
AAP-CA Position: Support
Dear Assemblyman Levine,
The American Academy of Pediatrics, California (AAP-CA), representing over 5,000 California pediatricians, supports your proposed legislation AB 2587 (Levine), which would delete the reference to the requirement for Paid Family Leave (PFL) program claimants to serve an unpaid seven-day waiting period at the beginning of their claim.
The PFL program provides benefits to eligible workers who suffer a loss of wages when they need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member, as defined, or to bond with a new child. A child's health and well-being is greatly affected by the presence or absence of a parent or caregiver, especially at the earliest stages of development. In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that healthy infants not be placed in childcare until they are at least 12 weeks old, as newborns experience rapid developmental changes during this period and are at greater risk of developing severe, difficult-to-detect illness.
AB 2587 will ensure working family members can bond with their newborn child as soon as possible by eliminating the reference to an unpaid seven-day waiting period to quality for the PFL program.
Pediatrician members of AAP California Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 statewide strongly support proposed legislation AB 2587 (Levine). Thank you for your public service and leadership on behalf of the health and well-being of children, youth, and families in California.
Kris Calvin
Chief Executive Officer, American Academy of Pediatrics, California
cc: AAP-CA Leadership; Lobbyist Lydia Bourne


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Char grilled steak cooked on a seasoned flat top, served in a warm corn tortilla and topped with salsa verde, onions, and cilantro.
There's never a shortage of street tacos in Mexico and perhaps the most popular being Carne Asada. There are different versions of carne asada, and most of them incorporate a marinade to the meat to make it tender and flavorful. However, the recipe I'm sharing today requires no marinade and instead imparts flavor from the salsa and toppings.
The key to making a delicious no marinade carne asada is to use a good piece of steak. I recommend a NY Strip or Sirloin steak, the excess fat trimmed, and then diced into small bite size pieces. The marinated carne asada uses a cheaper cut of steak like flank steak, and the marinade helps to tenderize the meat. But I prefer spending a little more on the steak, saving time, and still getting delicious tacos.
Another tip is to use a seasoned cast iron flat top like this one that we love. I prefer cooking the carne asada on the grill with the flat top, but you could also do this on the stove using the same cast iron flat top or skillet. Be sure to get it nice and hot, and add some high heat cooking oil like canola, avocado, or grape seed oil. After the steak has been diced into small even pieces, add 1 teaspoon of salt per 1 pound of meat, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil. That's it for the steak, super easy! My husband likes to eat the tacos with grilled onion bulbs on the side.
Now for the toppings, don't skip them, especially the Salsa Verde! After the salsa verde has been made, be sure to cool it in the fridge, and prior to serving portion out about 1 cup and add diced avocado to make a chunky salsa. You'll also want to have finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced radishes for toppings. To serve the carne asada, place tortillas on the flat top till they get soft and keep them warm in foil. Layer the carne asada, then salsa verde with avocado, onions, cilantro, and sliced radishes. These are great for a party and you can prep the meat and salsa ahead of time.
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Easy Authentic Carne Asada Street Tacos
- 12 Corn tortillas
- 2 lbs Steak NY Strip or Sirloin
- 2 Tbsp Oil High heat like Avocado, Canola, or Grape Seed
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Avocado diced and mixed with 1 cup of Salsa Verde
- 1/4 cup White onion Chopped fine
- 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
- Sliced Radishes
- Grilled bulb onions or jalapenos
- Trim excess fat from steak and cut into small bite size cubes. Season steak with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron flat top over the grill or stove on high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and seasoned cubed steak. Use tongs to move steak around till all sides are cooked and you have some crispy pieces.
- Remove steak, place in a heat proof dish, and keep warm in the oven or warming area of the grill. Warm tortillas on the flat top and keep warm in foil.
- Serve Carne Asada tacos with Salsa Verde, onions, cilantro, sliced radishes, and grilled bulb onions or jalapenos.


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Shepherd of the Hills Christian School is part of more than 1800 Lutheran Schools Nation-wide. We share common activities like AR (Accelerated Reader), sports leagues, Spelling Bees, Lutheran Schools Week, yearly themes and educational conferences. Since the 1890's, Lutheran schools have worked to provide a Christ-centered and academic rigorous education for their students, kindergarten through college. When you are at Shepherd, you share the opportunity to believe in the Savior with other Christians. You belong to an historical educational system as well as the Body of Christ, his church. You have the challenge to become transformed into the image of Christ.
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The "Lussa" ring is part of the Trinity Knot Collection.
Materials: Sterling Silver with Diamond and 10k Yellow Gold
Dimensions (w): 5mm
Size Range: 5-11
Wear this ring to represent the three entities – Maiden, Mother and Wise Woman.
This ring is also offered in any combination of Yellow, White, and Rose gold in 10k, 14k, or 18k.


text: Today's Equal Pay Day–the day that marks how far a woman in the U.S. has to work to earn what a man doing the same job had to make by just working last year. As such, the day is observed at different times each year, but the sentiment is always the same: there is a painful injustice in how men and women are compensated for their work. "Women earn only 81 cents to a man's … [Read more...] about Observe Equal Pay Day in Hawaii by learning about the gender pay gap


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As the Chicago Bears prepare for their game on Saturday against the Washington Redskins, they sit at 3-11 on the season and in last place in the NFC North division. The Bears have 18 players on Injured Reserve and 15 of them are starters on both sides of the ball. As the season comes to a close, there is only one thing fans have on their minds. Let's draft a quarterback.
With the official draft order still to come, it is hard to say whether or not the Bears will do so. The Bears were last projected to have the 4th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. With that pick, many would like to see the Bears draft a quarterback. This would end the 8-year run Jay Cutler had with the team and either turn the starting job over to Matt Barkley, Brian Hoyer, or to this new unknown rookie. If the Bears do draft a quarterback, I would like to see one of these two players get their name called.
Deshaun Watson, Clemson Tigers
People speak very highly of Deshaun Watson of Clemson, and for good reason. He is preparing for his 2nd consecutive College Football Playoff appearance against the Ohio State Buckeyes. A few weeks ago, he was in New York for his 2nd consecutive trip to the Heisman Trophy Ceremony. He stands 6'2″ and weighs about 209 pounds. He has good size and reminds me of a smaller Cam Newton. A lot of the better quarterbacks we have seen in just the last couple years who have gotten picked and played well have played in big games in college. Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston both played in the first College Football Playoff, and both played in a national championship game. Carson Wentz played in the FCS National championship game in his time at North Dakota State as well. Watson is that kind of player. He has played in some big games and can probably handle the preparation and pressure of the moment better than most rookies.
This season he threw for 3,914 yards and 37 touchdowns. He had 15 interceptions and led the Clemson Tigers to yet another ACC Championship. The Tigers' next game is on New Year's Eve against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff.
Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina Tar Heels
Many NFL fans probably have never heard of Mitch Trubisky. He has been a backup most of his college career and got his chance to take over as the starter in 2016. The Tar Heels went 9-3 and picked up big wins against the Florida State Seminoles and the Pittsburgh Panthers. Standing at 6'3″ and weighing roughly 220 pounds, he is just a tad bigger than Deshaun Watson. People like his ability to read coverages and change plays at the line of scrimmage since a lot of time in college it is the coaches who audible. Also, he has a big arm and with targets like wide receiver Ryan Switzer, he was able to generate big plays downfield. While Trubisky does not have the awards or postseason wins like Watson does, there is no doubt that he can play. Many are calling him the most NFL-ready quarterback in this year's draft class, and he is the quarterback I would like to see the Bears take if they select one in the first round.
This was a breakout year for Trubisky, throwing for 3,468 yards and 28 touchdowns. He only threw 4 interceptions and helped lead the Tar Heels to another bowl game. You can see Trubisky and the Tar Heels take on the Stanford Cardinal on Friday, December 30th, at 2:00 PM EST on CBS.
Still, weeks remain in the NFL season so the draft order is bound to change. However, the Bears still need a spark around the franchise. There is no better way to do that than to go after a franchise quarterback in the NFL Draft.


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What is Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry consists of laypeople, Christian men and women trained to provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, or separation due to military deployment.
Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life. Their commonality is a passion for bringing Christ's love & care to people during a time of need.
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or would like to receive care by a Stephen Minister please contact:
Dawn Nash at 225-3772 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Who are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are members of a congregation who are specially trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to individuals facing a crisis or difficult situation. They demonstrate God's love by coming alongside those who are hurting and need a little extra support ("care receivers").
How are Stephen Ministers trained?
After being interviewed and passing reference and background checks, potential Stephen Ministers must complete 50 hours of training. Topics include the art of listening, Christian caring and prayer, confidentiality, assertiveness, boundaries, how to begin and end a caring relationship, depression, grief and loss, ministering to the dying, job loss, and divorce. Stephen Ministers participate in monthly continuing education to help them grow as Christians and as caregivers.
How are Stephen Ministers supervised?
All Stephen Ministers participate in supervision twice a month. This supervision provides support, encouragement, and accountability for each other so that they can continue to provide the highest quality care. During supervision, Stephen Ministers may discuss issues their care receivers are facing, but they never discuss their care receivers by name or give other identifying information. Only the Stephen Leaders who handle referrals know who is receiving care.
Who are Stephen Leaders?
Stephen Leaders are Stephen Ministers who have undergone extensive additional training and who oversee the Stephen Ministry. They recruit, select, train, organize, and supervise Stephen Ministers. They also identify people in need of care and match them with the trained Stephen Ministers.
Why do Stephen Ministers volunteer?
Stephen Ministers are Christians who have discovered that they have gifts of caring, encouragement, listening, faith, mercy, and compassion. They feel called to serve others through this ministry and participate because they know that in Christ alone there is hope.
What kinds of problems are Stephen Ministers equipped to deal with?
Stephen Ministers support care receivers who are dealing with all sorts of problems. These include, but are not limited to:
- The loss of a loved one
- Divorce or separation
- Failed relationships
- Family stress
- Hospitalization
- Serious or chronic illness
- Aging and dying
- Recovery after an accident or disaster
- Birth, adoption, miscarriage and infertility
- Unemployment or job crisis
- Relocation
Are any problems off-limits?
Stephen Ministers are not equipped to work with minors, those who are at risk of hurting themselves or others, or those who need mental health treatment, therapy, or medication. When necessary, Stephen Ministers refer their care receivers to health professionals or counselors.
Receiving a Stephen Minister
How do I know if I should request a Stephen Minister?
If you are facing a challenge you cannot deal with on your own, or if you find yourself wearing out your friends and family with your problems, a Stephen Minister might be right for you. Stephen Ministers are specially equipped to walk with you through problems large and small.
How do I request a Stephen Minister?
Contact the church office at 782-0348.
I have a friend who could use a Stephen Minister. How can I refer him or her?
First, talk with your friend about the Stephen Minister program and get his or her permission. Then, contact the church, 782-0348. Please do not surprise your friend by referring him or her without permission.
I'm not sure whether I should request a Stephen Minister or contact Pastoral Counseling. What should I do?
At East Auburn Baptist Church, Stephen Ministry is an extension of pastoral care. Some care receivers start with pastoral counseling and then work with a Stephen Minister once they need a lower level of care. Others move in the opposite direction or work with both a counseling pastor and a Stephen Minister at the same time. If in doubt, contact a Stephen Leader. He or she will help you get started in the right place for you.
How are Stephen Ministers assigned?
When you request a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader works to place you. He or she reviews the list of available Stephen Ministers and determines who would make the best match based on factors such as work schedules and geography to facilitate meetings, potential conflicts (such as being in the same Sunday school class) and your preferences (such as a request for a specific Stephen Minister). After prayerful consideration, he/she will notify you. You have the chance to bring up any issues or concerns before the assignment is finalized and the relationship begins.
Do I get a man if I'm a man or a woman if I'm a woman?
Yes, care receivers are always paired with a Stephen Minister of the same sex.
I'm a teenager. Can I get a Stephen Minister?
No. Minors are not able to give legal consent to receive care, nor would it be possible or necessarily advisable to guarantee confidentiality since parents have a legal right to know what goes on in any caring relationship where their child is the care receiver.
My spouse and I have the same issue. Can we work with a Stephen Minister together?
While you may be facing the same issue, you're probably processing it differently. Therefore, it is beneficial for each of you to have a unique individual to work with. Furthermore, Stephen Ministers are most effective when they are paired with a single care receiver at a time.
What if my Stephen Minister and I don't click?
We would encourage you to explore with him or her why this may be the case. Your Stephen Minister could also explore the difficulty in supervision. If all else fails, a new Stephen Minister can be assigned.
Will I get a Stephen Minister with expertise in my issue? Will it be someone who's been through the same thing?
That is possible, but not a requirement, as Stephen Ministers are trained to listen and help process all sorts of issues. If you request a Stephen Minister with special experience, that request will be considered during the referral process.
Working with a Stephen Minister
When/where/how often will we meet?
You and your Stephen Minister decide. Meetings typically occur once a week and last an hour or so, although the frequency tends to taper off to semimonthly or monthly as things improve. The location could be at church, in your home, at a restaurant, or on a park bench—wherever you feel most comfortable. Phone calls sometimes supplement the meetings, but face-to-face contact is usually most effective, especially early in the process.
What exactly will we do when we meet?
Talk, listen, laugh, cry, pray — whatever you need. Stephen Ministers are trained to listen, not to try and solve the problem.
That sounds a lot like friendship. What's the difference?
Friendship is a two-way relationship with each person supporting the other. Stephen Ministry is a one-way relationship focused on helping you with your issues. That being said, some Stephen Minister relationship do evolve into friendships.
How long will the Stephen Minister work with me?
As long as you feel the need to meet.
How long do these relationships usually last? How do they end?
Stephen Minister relationships last anywhere from a few weeks to several years. The average length is 18 to 24 months, including a wind-down time. As things improve, the care receiver and Stephen Minister begin to talk about closure and end their formal relationship when the care receiver is ready.
My problem seems small. Can we just meet once or twice?
Caring relationships last as long or short as needed. Keep in mind, however, that it usually takes more than a couple of meetings to establish a trusting relationship.
How can I be assured of confidentiality?
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry and is emphasized in both training and supervision. Stephen Ministers do not share what is discussed in their caring relationships. Only the Stephen Leaders in charge of referrals know who is receiving care. If anyone else finds out, it will only be because you chose to share your experience — which you are certainly free to do if you wish. The only exception to the confidentiality rule would be if a Stephen Minister must share confidential information in order to save a life.
Other Questions
Is there any cost involved?
No. Stephen Ministry is a gift from East Auburn Baptist Church to those in need.
Is Stephen Ministry just for East Auburn Baptist Church members? What about my neighbor who is going through a rough time?
Stephen Ministry is open to family members, friends, church staff, and neighbors who may not be members. We have occasionally served residents of nearby nursing homes and members of churches that do not have Stephen Ministry programs or where it would be more appropriate for the Stephen Minister to come from outside the congregation. The key criteria is ensuring that the caring relationship is safe for the Stephen Minister. We need to know enough about any potential care receiver to ensure safety.
How many people at East Auburn Baptist Church have been helped by Stephen Ministers?
The Stephen Ministry program began in June of 2014, there are now 43 trained Stephen Ministers and hundreds of inidivuals have been helped.
Why is the program called Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is named after Stephen, who was the first lay person the apostles commissioned to provide caring ministry to those in need, Acts 6.
Is Stephen Ministry unique to East Auburn Baptist Church?
No. Stephen Ministry began in St. Louis in 1975 and has since spread to more than 12,000 congregations from more than 170 Christian denominations throughout the United States and Canada and in 29 other countries. More than 600,000 people have been trained as Stephen Ministers, more than 55,000 pastors and laypersons have been trained as Stephen Leaders, and more than a million people have received care through formal caring relationships.


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02 Apr Beef Chipotle Chili
- 3 tsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 lb top sirloin or other lean beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (12floz) non-alcoholic beer
- 2 cans (6oz) pure tomato paste
- 2 cans (15oz) no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28oz) no salt added diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1½ tsp chipotle chili powder
- top with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese (Optional)
In a Dutch oven or large sauté pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and sauté until browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
In same pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat; add onions, garlic and red pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
Recipe Notes
WW Freestyle™ SmartPoints® value 3*
*The Freestyle™ SmartPoints® values for these recipes were calculated by Inmyel and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe or its manufacturer or developer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the SmartPoints® registered trademark.
Nutritional analysis is from The Food Processor® Nutrition and Fitness Software by ESHA Research, Inc., version 11.3.285©, 2017.
Nutrition information and SmartPoints® values do not include any optional ingredients. Both should be considered approximate.


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Luke 14:28 "For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough
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San Rafael company keeps prime, dry-aged beef in the family
Bryan Flannery Jr. and his daughter Katie fall outside the margins of 21st century meat trends. They don't raise grass-fed cattle or turn pig parts into charcuterie, and they don't have cleaver tattoos. Instead, they just stick to an increasingly rare and old-fashioned product: prime, dry-aged beef.
"We're not cool," insists Katie, who, at 25, is tall and wiry like her father, and who became his partner at Flannery Beef after discovering that college was not her thing.
Yet while their San Rafael business is based on values Bryan picked up in his father's San Francisco meat markets, including Bryan's Quality Meats in Laurel Heights, it also happens to fit in well with beef's current reality. As the drought continues to push beef prices up, and health and environmental concerns around it increase, the Flannery family's carefully tended steaks and roasts fill beef's new role as occasional treat rather than everyday food.
Bryan used to run a location of the family meat market in Corte Madera, but when the rent almost doubled he shed his brick-and-mortar roots. Now he focuses on finding prime American beef from small producers who work with specialty breeds that provide the most flavor and marbling. After aging the beef in their USDA-certified facility for about a month, he and Katie and a couple employees send it to a half dozen restaurants in the Bay Area, across the country and in Asia and Europe, plus to 4,000 individual customers.
"At least 2,000 of them have my cell phone number," says Bryan, who answers many calls from home cooks standing in front of their grills.
Bryan says Katie has a butcher's eye for selecting the best meat, a skill he also inherited from his father, Bryan Flannery Sr. The elder Bryan began his career at the all-beef Bercut Brothers' Grant Market on Market and Grant in San Francisco, in the days before supermarkets. He started out sweeping floors and eventually managed a staff of 80 butchers and became partner. In 1963 he opened Bryan's Quality Meats in Laurel Heights, which his two other sons, Pete and Terrence, now run inside their larger grocery store.
The Flannerys' goal post for quality is the same as any chef or dedicated steak lover's: marbling. Beef labeled prime, the highest USDA rating, should have at least "moderate" amounts of marbling, or intramuscular fat. Beef with noticeable amounts of these internal white flecks has more juiciness and tenderness as well as flavor, thanks to fat's ability to conduct flavor. Taking a bite of a truly prime steak creates a feeling of wholeness, like sinking a knife into a perfectly ripe cheese or stepping into a hot tub that's just right.
Yet Bryan says 20 to 25 percent of the prime beef he orders from his major Midwestern supplier doesn't have enough marbling to satisfy USDA guidelines. His theory is that ranchers are giving their cattle less feed because of the drought and rising prices, so fewer animals develop enough fat. But because 2 percent of American beef has traditionally been classified prime, USDA graders continue to try to reach that proportion of prime in a given set of animals.
"The graders are thinking of these 1,000 cattle that are coming through the plant, I should get 2 percent prime out of this. They're going to look for the best 20 cattle instead of applying the right guidelines," he says. Also, grading is optional and graders are paid by the meat processing plant, not the USDA.
Lower fat content is the reason that Bryan doesn't work with grass-fed beef, only grain-fed. "Cattle need carbohydrates to develop marbling," he says.
Yet genetics can also affect marbling. That's why he and Katie were so excited when they first got a look at some beef from a ranch they had heard about in southeastern California.
"It was like the Milky Way, with a million little pinpoints of white fat," says Bryan. "You get a consistency of palate. It's not heavy duty like Wagyu can be. It's just a magic meat."
What he didn't realize was that the meat was from Holstein cattle, which is typically a dairy breed, rather than the standard Hereford or Black Angus. Usually Holstein are raised for milk and the males are put into veal production, but this ranch raises them for beef, a new development in the industry.
"Had I known that it was Holstein I would have never bought it, no matter how gorgeous it was," he says. Yet the quality bowled him over so much that the majority of the company's California beef comes from that same ranch.
The Flannerys also buy Wagyu beef from a 100,000-acre Montana ranch with 900 cattle. Unlike other ranchers who cross-breed the Wagyu with the faster-growing Angus, their rancher raises purer-blood animals that display the off-the-charts marbling the Japanese specialty breed is known for. The animals take 28 to 29 months to mature, while Angus can be ready for harvest at a year old — which partly explains the Wagyu's prohibitive price.
In general, Flannery Beef steaks are not for a casual backyard barbecue unless your everyday grocery budget allows for rib-eye steaks at $35 to $42 a pound. Some cuts cost less and there are deals for mismatched pieces.
Dry-aged beef costs more since so much moisture is lost during the aging process, especially during the first two weeks. During the following two weeks it begins to develop complex nutty and musty flavors, and from there, it can go a lot longer, even months.But Bryan thinks the sweet spot is around 30 to 45 days.
Aged beef needs to be trimmed down before serving since the outer layer oxidizes and dries up. Katie pulled a shriveled, almost black tri-tip out of the aging room that had started out at 2½ pounds before aging four weeks. Now it was 2 pounds. After she trimmed off the dark outer layer, it was 1½ pounds, for a total loss of 40 percent.
All these painstaking steps fall into line with what Bryan learned as he followed his father to the processing plants once located in Vallejo, Dixon and even San Francisco. In those days, retail buyers could go inside and check out a cut section of the rib to look for marbling.
It's something that Bryan, and now Katie, will continue to search for even as the beef industry evolves around them.
Tara Duggan is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @taraduggan
Where to find Flannery Beef
Flannery Beef: flannerybeef.com. California, Midwestern and American Wagyu beef, plus some lamb, pork and sausage available for shipping.
Bryan's Grocery: Owned by Bryan Flannery's brothers, Peter and Terrance, this store doesn't sell Flannery Beef but does sell its own dry-aged steaks. 3445 California St. (near Laurel), San Francisco. (415) 752-0179.
Bourbon Steak: 335 Powell St., Westin St. Francis (at Geary), S.F. (415) 397-3003. www.
bourbonsteaksf.com. Dinner nightly.
Epic Roasthouse: 369 The Embarcadero (at Folsom), S.F. (415) 369-9955. www.epic
roasthouse.com. Lunch, dinner daily.
Perbacco: 230 California St. (between Battery and Front), S.F. (415) 955-0663. http://perbaccosf.com. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday-Saturday.
Press: 587 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena. (707) 967-0550. www.pressnapa
valley.com. Dinner Wednesday-Monday.
The Restaurant at Meadowood: 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena. (707) 967-1205. www.the
meadowood.com. Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Spruce: 3640 Sacramento St., S.F. (415) 931-5100. www.sprucesf.com. Lunch weekdays, brunch Sunday, dinner nightly.


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Meet the Betties ♥
SheBetties is a labor of love by four friends (or betties) who each bring their own perspective on all things lifestyle. We are inspired by beauty, fitness, fashion, travel, food and love to share our experiences with you. More than a blog, SheBetties is an emblem for friendship and celebrates the journey of twenty-somethings who are just trying to figure it out (and having the best time along the way!)
Hope you'll join us for what will be an interesting ride!
Amanda, a Vancouver area transplant, has been in Calgary for about 2 years. She loves challenging herself to learn new things and has a recent obsession with everything make-up. You can expect her to write about her many interests which range from basic beauty tips to food to her random thoughts about life.
Favorite meal? meat, cheese and wine!
Dream job? To be a host on Entertainment Tonight Canada
Small town values with a little big city flare.
Amy hails from the East Coast and subscribes to the idea that running is cheaper than therapy.
She enjoys most anything outdoors and kick up her feet at the end of a long day with a nice glass of wine.
Expect to hear rants and raves about food, life and training for triathlon.
Pet Peeve?
– Slow drivers in the fast lane
-Breakfast, no question
Lips: Bold/Bright/Neutral?
What can't you leave the house without wearing?
-Shoes are pretty critical…
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If you were a Spice Girl, who would you be?
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If you were a Spice Girl, who would you be?
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Luke, Matthew, and Q: addendum to Summary Luke Chapter 1
In going back over the opening verses of Luke, something struck me that I hadn't noticed the first time around. At the very beginning of Chapter 1, in Verse 5, which initiates the story after the introduction to Theophilos,, Luke places the story of Zacharias in historical context. "In the days of Herod, king of Judea" is how he starts. Later, of course, we are told that Jesus' birth occurred when Quirinius was governor of Syria. It has been noted that these two events, the days of King Herod and the days of Quirinius did not overlap. King Herod died in what we would deem 4 BCE, and Quirinius became governor of Syria in 6 CE. More, we apparently know that a census of Judea was taken in the years 6/7 CE.
My point is this: given the ten-year gap between Herod and Quirinius, it is hard to reconcile the chronology of the birth of John and the birth of Jesus. Elisabeth is pregnant when Mary goes to visit. Given the flow of the story, we are led to assume that this pregnancy occurred not too long after Zacharias had his encounter with the angel. And we know that Mary was told of her coming pregnancy before she went to visit Elisabeth, the implication being that Mary's pregnancy occurred with only a relatively short interval between the Annunciation and the conception. So we have the sense that Zacharias encountered the messenger of the lord in the days of Herod, that soon after Elisabeth conceived, that Mary got annunciated (that's actually a word?) and then conceived, John was born and Jesus was born all in the period of perhaps two years. We are not given that time frame; there is nothing in the narrative to indicate how much time passed in between events, except we know that that something less than nine months elapsed between Mary's visit and John's birth because that is human physiology. We are not told, but nowhere do we get the sense that some ten years elapsed between Zacharias' encounter and the announcement of the census. Yet, this is what would be necessary for the chronology to work, wherein Zacharias was told of his wife's impending conception in the days of Herod and the birth of Jesus in the census of 6-7 CE.
It is also worth noting that we are told it was in the days of King Herod. This is important because, although there was a succession of Herods, and sometimes more than one at a time, the last King Herod was Herod the Great, who died in 4 BCE. The others bore the title of ethnarch, or tetrarch, or something such. I just wanted to make that very clear, since Jesus was sent to see Herod Antipater. He was, IIRC, a son or grandson of King Herod, but Antipater was a tetrarch, one of four men among whom what had once been King Herod's kingdom was divided.
Why is this important? Because I believe it very clearly indicates that Luke read Matthew's version of the birth narrative. It's entirely possible that Luke was simply confused on dates for King Herod. Now, I've heard it said that Luke is concerned with moving the center of gravity of the Christian world to Rome, which is why he ends with Paul heading to Rome as a prisoner. More, he is, and has been considered a pagan, and I would suggest he's writing primarily for pagans; as such, why bother with trying to set this in the time of a Jewish king who'd been dead for close to a hundred years? Yes, there are reasons why he might have done this; I just can't think of any that really compelling. Yes, it could be a sop to Jewish sensibility, an attempt to be exotic, or something such. But really, it's such a throwaway line, right at the beginning of the story, before the reader is even fully engaged. We have the references to Jerusalem coming up which should, or at least could, satisfy that by stressing the connexions of Jesus to Judaism and all of that.
To my mind, the best reason to include this is because it's in Matthew. In this way, Luke creates another connexion between him and Matthew. This is important for Luke, I think, because Luke realizes that he's telling a completely different birth story than what Matthew told. So to assuage the concerns of those in the audience familiar with Matthew, Luke plants these little hooks throughout his own narrative, all of them designed to feel familiar, to make his very different narrative feel familiar to those who had heard Matthew's version. So Luke starts us off with Herod, the Herod that had played such a prominent role in Matthew. Then Luke adds the angels coming and going and announcing miraculous births, and keeps the action in Bethlehem, throws in Joseph for good measure, all capped off with the virgin birth.
Herod provides one more link between the two evangelists. Based on the list just given, we're up to almost half-a-dozen such links. That seems like a pretty good chain of ideas. It's way too many to be coincidence. And this deliberate skirting of Matthew's narrative, all the while simultaneously making sure that there are echoes of Matthew throughout may show itself again, later in the gospel.
Posted on February 18, 2017, in gospel commentary, gospels, Historical Jesus, Luke's Gospel, Matthew's Gospel, Special topic, Summary and tagged gospel commentary, gospels, koine Greek, Luke's Gospel, mark's gospel, Matthew's gospel, New Testament, NT Greek, Q gospel, religion, St Luke, St Mark, St Matthew, St Paul, theology. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


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YA fiction round-up: topical tales of #MeToo and homelessness
Plus must-reads from Robert Muchamore, Alex Wheatle and Jason Reynolds
US author Deb Caletti's latest YA novel, 'A Heart in a Body in the World', addresses a post-#MeToo audience in its portrayal of a young woman dealing with the traumatic outcome of a rejected suitor turned violent
"Now, whenever she thinks of it, she is confused about what she did and didn't cause. She is confused about desire, and her own desirability. She is confused about her own sexuality. It should be hers to wield as she wishes, she knows this, but why – even if she isn't wielding it, exactly, even if she's just being herself – is there the sense of a shameful invitation, or even an invitation at all?"
Seattle-based Deb Caletti's latest YA novel, A Heart in a Body in the World (Simon Pulse, $18.99), addresses a post-#MeToo audience in its portrayal of a young woman dealing with the traumatic outcome of a rejected suitor turned violent – a powerful story that in lesser hands would turn preachy. Days away from her 18th birthday, people-pleaser and "nice girl" Annabelle bolts – escaping her life but also beginning a cross-country trek that will earn media attention and, perhaps, soothe her soul.
Alongside the thoughtful reflections that are characteristic of Caletti's work, the plot zips along nicely, with the ultimate reveal about what happened with the boy only known as "The Taker" saved until close to the end. Although underappreciated on this side of the Atlantic, Caletti sits comfortably alongside YA giants like John Green and Sarah Dessen in her capacity to understand, and eloquently express, the agonies and (occasional) joys of growing up. Her most recent book is a thing to cherish.
"Deion Powell was the king of high school." So begins Cherub author Robert Muchamore's latest YA novel, Killer T (Hot Key Books, £12.99), and the cliché is enough to make one want to toss the book aside. But immediately expectations are subverted: Deion is laid low by a chemical explosion in the first few pages, and we move on to misfits Harry (the future journalist who secretly films the incident on his phone) and Charlie (the girl blamed for the whole thing).
We follow these unlikely friends through the years, as Harry continues to be a threat to those in power and Charlie dabbles in not-so-innocent science experiments; all the while there are shadowy individuals perfecting gene-editing procedures that will lead to the outbreak of the titular "Killer T", a synthetic virus that will end up killing millions. The prose is at times clunky but the intriguing concept and high-stakes action will keep readers turning the pages, whether they're already die-hard Muchamore fans or newcomers. This is a book difficult to put down.
Canadian author Susin Nielsen tackles homelessness in No Fixed Address (Andersen Press, £12.99), a title already endorsed by Amnesty International for "upholding our human rights to a home and a decent standard of living". Set in Vancouver, a city whose property bubble echoes Dublin's, the novel criticises the idea of anywhere becoming "a playground for the rich" where vacant properties are deliberately kept empty as citizens sleep on the streets (imagine!).
Thirteen-year-old Felix and his dramatic, difficult mother Astrid find themselves living in a van after a convergence of bad luck, and Felix is determined to keep this a secret from his friends. The realities – both philosophical and mundane – of living this way are explored with humour and empathy, while the factors leading to this are presented, quite rightly, as a complex mix of societal structures and Astrid's own failings as a parent. It's a sophisticated but ultimately hopeful account of what it means to be a kid in a deeply unpleasant, undignified situation.
British author Alex Wheatle revisits his popular Crongton estate universe with Kerb-Stain Boys (Barrington Stoke, £7.99), a novella for the publisher specialising in books for reluctant and struggling readers. As with other Barrington Stoke books for teens, there's no compromise when it comes to emotional complexity; despite coming in at under 150 pages, this book covers family tensions, friendship, attraction, class, and an attempted robbery.
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Narrator Briggy doesn't really want to hold up the local post office, but his best mate Terror – real name Terry – is desperate to impress the beautiful Caldonia Lake. She's the one who's dubbed them kerb stain boys – "You live in the south ends of the estate, so you're one hundred per cent, original, grimy, stainy side of the kerb." She's also the one who's almost certainly hiding a secret of her own, even as she urges the boys to commit a crime.
This is a gripping and quick read for both reluctant and sophisticated readers.
For Every One by Jason Reynolds (Knight Of/404 Ink, £5) sees the YA author offer advice to future artists – or indeed anyone with any kind of dream – in the form of an extended poem. Written "from the front line / and the fault line" it emphasises that it is not a guide in how to succeed, but instead a reminder that "it's the thing that makes / you special / but not the thing that makes / you great. / The courage in trying, / the passion in living, / and the acknowledgement / and appreciation of / the beauty happening around / you does that."
The free verse is at times overly-simplistic and undoubtedly better performed with gestures than rendered on the page in black and white, but it's still an authentic and optimistic take on what it means to create art and follow one's passions, and why anyone should bother.
Finally, as Halloween approaches, Firefly Press offers up a book to chill the spine three times over, consisting of a set of novellas from established YA authors. In Three Strikes (£7.99), Lucy Christopher showcases the appeal of a cult for a girl drowning in grief, while Kat Ellis's protagonist battles ghosts and Rhian Ivory revisits The Little Match Girl. It's a delight to read.
Claire Hennessy is a writer and YA commentator.


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Education at Open Arms is second only to knowing Christ and living life fully in Him! Having an education greatly reduces poverty which, in turn, lowers the chances of children becoming poverty orphans. This means when kids get an education they are more likely to have families that stay together.
Because education in Mexico is not totally free, the average education is 7th grade. Many of the children we care for have parents who cannot read or write because they were forced to quit school to go to work and help support their families. This is not the future we want for our kids.
Every year we strive to provide full school uniforms, backpacks and school supplies for all school age children in our care & teens in our after school programs. This year, we have 128 school age kids out of the 160 we care for! The cost per child to provide everything necessary for their education is about $70. (Education is not free in Mexico, it isn't expensive, but it leaves a burden for most families to get their children back-to-school).
We ask you to prayerfully consider helping us keep education a priority by making a one-time, back-to-school donation of $70 per child. This one-time donation helps to fight the cycle of poverty, child abandonment and break the chains of illiteracy! You can invest in a child's future by making a secure online donation at www.openarmsmexico.org/donate or by mailing a check to our address: Please make sure to note "back-to-school" in the memo.
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Some items we need for our 128 school age kids:
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And anything you would send your child to school with, they need it too!!! It takes a village to help all these children be set up for success and to keep going to school.


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Habahiro Hige awakens at his desk at work, but much to his surprise, he has become a baby! To make things stranger, Iori Wakabayashi walks in wearing a school uniform but doesn't recognize him as the baby. Upon being picked up and held by her, Hige discovers that he doesn't just have the body of a baby but the mind of one as well.
English: Ojisan and Marshmallow Episode 13: Hige-san and Marshmallow
Type: Special
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 16, 2016
Season: Spring 2016
Studio: Creators in Pack
Duration: 3 minutes
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- Graduated from Pittsford Sutherland High School (30 minutes from Phillip Spencer's Canandaigua Academy)
- Middle child with and older and younger brother
- I am the most powerful sibling
Studied Finance and Real Estate at CU Boulder
- I enjoyed the real estate portions
- I hope to get back into real estate development in the future
- Graduated without any honors in May of 2014
- I gave campus tours and wore cords for that to impress my family
I played a sport at a Division 1 school
- This is what I tell girls when I meet them.
My sport was not a division 1 sport
- we didn't have to work out consistently… or ever
I was on the sailing team and we rarely practiced
- We did get to travel around the country, which was a blast!
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A fun ladies evening out to support a cause
LABELLE — On June 7, women in Hendry County and surrounding counties will wear prom gowns and up-dos, and dance the night away at the LaBelle Mom Prom to raise funds and awareness for MOPS of LaBelle.
The LaBelle Mom Prom will take place at the Ortona Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 7. This event benefiting MOPS of LaBelle will include many elements of a typical high school prom — including a red-carpet photo op, a photo booth and a basket raffle. LaBelle Mom Prom is a ladies only event, but you don't have to be a mom to join in. Tickets may be purchased online for $10 in advance at the event website, https://mopsoflabelle-2313.mycheddarup.com. Tickets also include non-alcoholic drinks and light appetizers.
Hosting this event is MOPS of LaBelle. MOPS of LaBelle is a nonprofit organization. At MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That's why we rally women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at a time. Our acronym stands for 'Mothers of Preschoolers' because we began in 1973 when a group of moms of young children banded together to share their lives and parenting journeys. Over the past forty-five years, MOPS has expanded their reach to include moms with older kids, partnering with churches and organizations worldwide to equip and encourage moms in more than 60 countries.
MOPS of LaBelle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered by First Christian Church of LaBelle. Our MOPS Chapter is entering its third year and has grown from four moms and 10 children to 12 moms and 24 children. We are excited to reach more women and mothers with LaBelle Mom Prom. Money raised from the event will go toward operating costs of MOPS and MOPS Kids of LaBelle as well as Leadership Training at Mom Con.


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New Belton Park Opening Soon Named After Sam Houston's Right-Hand Man, Jeff Hamilton
Here's a quick peek of what the new 3.55-acre neighborhood park in Belton is going to look like. Belton, TX - City Government Facebook posted a couple photos of what will be 'Jeff Hamilton Neighborhood Park', located just west of Avenue J and south of South Belton Middle School.
According to an article in the Temple Daily Telegram, the park is named after Jeff Hamilton, a slave who became Sam Houston's right-hand man. Hamilton eventually made Belton his home, first arriving with John Hill Luther - the first president of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Hamilton raised his family in Belton and still relatives living in the Central Texas city. Hamilton passed away in 1941.
There are already two Texas historical markers in honor of Hamilton - his grave located in East Belton Cemetery and one at UMHB. There is also a Jeff Hamilton Park in Temple at 501 S. 14th St.
The city council announced that the park will include a playground, two benches, two picnic tables, a grill and a quarter-mile concrete trail.
The estimated open date for the Jeff Hamilton Neighborhood Park is tentatively January 1, 2017.


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Injury and death rates on construction sites hover at numbers none of us want to see. One death is unacceptable. One injury is too many. The internet is full of tips to avoid workplace accidents, but the Central South Carpenters' approach is mandating intense training and ongoing reinforcement of safety practices for every single worker.
Safety is the overriding principle for our work, and we regard safety as an equal deliverable with cost and scheduling. We maintain safety partnerships with contractors and project owners to remove jobsite injuries, work stoppages and higher project costs due to illness or accidents, worker disabilities, workers' compensation claims and death.
Our standards on jobsite safety include:
- Instilling a core value of safe work in everyone, from apprentices to superintendents.
- Teaming up with general contractors, project managers, specifiers and owners on a project's safety program to identify, assess, monitor, manage and eliminate risks.
- Consistent safety-related communication among all stakeholders prior to and throughout the project's lifecycle.
- Meeting and exceeding the highest level of OSHA and other industry safety standards.
- Reinforcing zero tolerance from our carpenters and pile drivers regarding safety infractions and near-misses.
- Ensuring the level of safety training meets and exceeds the level of inherent risk factors.
Safety training starts on the first day of apprenticeship, and we reinforce safety throughout the career of our scaffolders, carpenters and pile drivers by focusing on:
- Personal accountability.
- Responsibility to others.
- Understanding the owner's safety expectations.
- Identifying and calling attention to unique hazardous or unsafe factors.
- Safe technical skills performance.
- Safe behavior in and around hot work areas.
- Maintaining safety, human performance, first-aid and OSHA qualifications.
- Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors during dangerous tasks.
Our contractors deliver safety practices at a jobsite by:
- Including a health and safety management system and safety performance history in bid documents.
- Providing a crew of carpenters and pile drivers with proven track records in safe work.
- Verifying safety qualifications and training of employees.
- Conducting a safety-orientation meeting with all employees prior to the job's launch.
- Communicating with project managers and owners regarding hazards and safety risks.
- Enforcing a drug-free workforce.
- Implementing a safety risk assessment and mitigation program.
- Completing safety audits with truthful and comprehensive information.
- Eradicating hazardous or unsafe conditions or practices quickly and efficiently.
Our training is done in partnership with OSHA, and every Central South professional masters safety training skills before being cleared to work. In addition to the standard OSHA 10 and 30, here's a look behind the scenes at just a sample of Central South Carpenters' safety training programs.
Aerial Lift Operator Qualification
The course covers scissor lifts, boom-supported aerial lift work platforms, manually propelled aerial lift work platforms, vehicle- mounted elevating and rotating aerial devices, vehicle-mounted bridge inspection and maintenance devices, and mast-climbing work platforms. Operator requirements, inspection procedures, and limitations and capabilities of specific types of aerial lifts are also addressed.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement
We emphasize the hazards and precautions involved in working with and around lead and asbestos. Workers train to identify hazardous materials, use the safety data sheet to locate hazardous materials on the jobsite, properly select and use personal protective equipment, and safely abate hazards.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Workers learn to identify bloodborne pathogens and protect against exposure in training that covers information on bloodborne pathogens and diseases, methods used to control occupational exposure, hepatitis B vaccinations and medical evaluation, including post-exposure follow-up procedures. The course meets OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).
Confined Space
This training covers the characteristics of confined spaces and requirements for a permit-required confined-space program. Atmospheric hazards are taught, as well as how to ventilate confined spaces, time requirements for proper ventilation, and air quality monitoring procedures. Safety precautions, practices and protective equipment are covered, including advantages and disadvantages of various types of personal protective equipment. The importance of effective communication equipment is emphasized.
Construction Fall Protection
When working in an elevated area, workers learn to be aware of fall hazards and how to make the entire worksite safer for everyone. The course covers types of fall hazards and fall protection regarding stairs, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts and steel erection, and how to create a safe work space.
Disaster Site Worker
We specifically address working safely for utility, demolition, debris removal, and heavy equipment operation and site cleanup services in response to natural and manmade disasters. Training stresses the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites.
Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety
Chemical hazards and safety precautions, hazard recognition and chemical hazard protection are taught in this course. The importance of communicating information about hazards and making information available to all workers is emphasized throughout.
Powered Industrial Truck Operator
This course covers lift trucks, their components and applications. Focus is on industrial and rough- terrain lift trucks and safe operating procedures.
Contractors that employ Central South Carpenters have open access to all of these courses as well as many others. Let us show you how you can leverage this world-class training and attention to safety.
For more information or to schedule a private consultation, visit www.centralsouthcarpenters.org or call (504) 305-4737.