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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Globalegrow brought 3 of its consumer electronic brands, iHaper, Suaoki, Floureon, to Las Vegas and showcased them at CES 2019. This was the first time that Globalegrow has appeared on the global stage to comprehensively boost the growth of its proprietary brands and global company image.
Globalegrow's official appearance at CES 2019
At CES, Globalegrow's booth could be seen from afar with its white and simple frame. It was designed specifically to integrate the three brands, turning it into a smart home experience space. All exhibits were neatly displayed on branding desks and open for visitors to test, compare and make live reviews.
During the 4 days in LVCC, Globalegrow attracted a large number of visitors and attention from both new and old clients to communicate and exchange ideas. Jason Wong, one of the visitors, had heard of Globalegrow long ago, "Globalegrow is already well-known in the cross-border e-commerce circle in China. We would like to cooperate and communicate more through international platforms such as CES," he said.
In 2019, Globalegrow is planning to accelerate the growth of its proprietary brands by attending more international events to bring the best products and brands to the global stage. Meanwhile, for proprietary brands themselves, the international interaction will also boost their off-line business development and help them form a localized promotion strategy. Lilac Luo, the branding director of Globalegrow, made her comments after the event. "CES, is not only an international business platform, but also a branding platform. It is a great opportunity to tell a brand story and to experience it on the set as well."
Proprietary brands reaching global audience
iHaper, Suaoki and Floureon are the three major consumer electronics brands growing and developing inside Globalegrow and they have achieved great results online.
iHaper, one of the youngest representative brands, is committed to smart home products and the whole intelligent ecosystems in Apple Homekit. They exhibited lamps, bulbs, and lighting strips in a smart and transparent space where visitors could experience their products and control them with an iPad.
CES 2019 is a milestone for iHaper as they officially kick off their off-line sales and marketing worldwide. According to the founder of iHaper, the product catalog will be continuously expanding to include all household appliances in 2019.
Suaoki focuses mainly in power supply and peripheral products. At CES, Suaoki exhibited two of its very popular power stations, G500 and S270. The S270 mini power supply is the most popular one for individual consumers and a good partner for outdoor travel with its wide variety of functions. Weighing about 3lbs and having a hidden handle design, the product is compact and easy to carry. The high-quality, multi-function, convenient and environmentally-friendly features brought considerable attention and popularity from consumers and potential overseas partners.
Floureon mostly produces safety and battery products. At CES, Floureon brought 8 of its representative products including vacuum cleaners, sweeping robots, walkie talkies, and monitor cameras. Their innovative business enables Floureon to offer premium quality at lower costs. So far, it has reached over 5000 SKUs, covering the catalog for safety products. In 2019, Floureon is starting to develop its off-line strategy in experience stores, agents and distribution through more international events.
Globalegrow is planning on bringing even more exciting innovations in consumer electronics to next year's CES.
About Globalegrow
Founded in 2007, Globalegrow is dedicated to maximizing global benefit in a new retail ecosystem of cross-border e-commerce. In 2014, Globalegrow was listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange and launched a multi-billion dollar IPO after merging with Shanxi Baiyuan Trousers Co., Ltd (aka Global Top), and it marks the first cross-border e-commerce A-share stock in China.
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Session Feminina is hosted by Skate para Meninas (a Brazilian organization devoted to the girls skate scene) and will be held at the brand new São Caetano do Sul skatepark. As well as some teaching sessions and a few best line contests – word has it they will also be making it a movie night with: Skirtboarders, Le Film. Hat's off to Mathilde and the Skirtboarders crew.
Last year the Session Feminina took to the streets of São Paulo with more than 300 people showing up for a mighty fun skate sesh in the neighbourhood of Sumaré. So you know it's going to go big this time round. If it's your neck of the woods, get in on the action.

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WATCH: All our Norwich City videos from their stirring Middlesbrough success
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Norwich City pulled out their best result of the season so far with victory at pre-season Championship title favourites Middlesbrough – and we were there from first moment to last.
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The term has been applied to male Christians since the earliest NT times. The language of family kinship recalls the closeness of the bond that is shared by those who live in Christ. For example, the Gospel of Mark (3:35) records Jesus' statement that "Whoever does the will of God is my... Read More »
(Apr. 26, 1698-Apr. 13, 1723). One of the Yale converts. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Brown (sometimes Browne) graduated from Yale College in 1714. He was the rector of the Hopkins Grammar School in New Haven. In 1718 he was appointed tutor in Yale College and remained in that position... Read More »
(Sister Anna Mary) (June 14, 1873-Jan. 2, 1967). Leading African American sister. She was born in Macon, North Carolina. Brown was left an orphan as a small child and brought up by a white Baptist minister. She was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 1895, and in 1897 she entered the novitiate of... Read More »
(June 23, 1897-Mar. 23, 1964). Church musician and composer. He was born in Roxbury, Vermont. Brown was a graduate of Oberlin College and an associate of the American Guild of Organists. Upon graduation from college he became director of the Music School of Fisk University, Nashville. In 1935 he... Read More »
(June 16, 1910-Feb. 5, 1994). Bishop and civil rights leader. He was born in Garden City, Kansas. Brown received his B.A. in 1933 from St. Mary's University and his B.D. in 1937 from the Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained deacon on June 20, 1937, and priest on Dec. 24, 1937. He was... Read More »
(Nov. 6, 1855-Oct. 31, 1937). Deposed bishop. He was born in Wayne County, near Norville, Ohio. Brown attended Seabury Hall, Faribault, Minnesota, and then studied theology at Bexley Hall, Gambier, Ohio. He was ordained deacon on June 17, 1883, and priest on May 22, 1884. Brown served Grace Church... Read More »
(Oct. 19, 1779-Jan. 13, 1865). Seventh Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was born in Westport, Massachusetts. Brownell began his education at the College of Rhode Island, but transferred to Union College where he graduated in 1804. From 1805 until 1817, he taught at Union College, and... Read More »
(b. Mar. 11, 1929). Twenty-fourth Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Browning received his B.A. in 1952 and his B.D. in 1954 from the University of the South. He was ordained deacon on July 2, 1954, and priest on May 23, 1955. Browning was an assistant... Read More »
An important pre-Revolutionary parish. It had a strong association with both the College of William and Mary and the colonial government of Virginia. In 1632 or 1633, the parish of Middler Plantation was formed. In 1658 it was combined, by act of the Colonial Assembly, with Harrop Parish to form... Read More »
(June 27, 1875-Sept. 26, 1963). Priest and church historian. He was born in Danville, Virginia. Brydon received his B.A. from Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia, in 1896, and his B.D. from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1899. He was ordained deacon on June 23, 1899, and priest on May 31, 1900.... Read More »
(Nov. 1, 1491-Feb. 28, 1551). Reformation leader. He was born in Schlettstadt, Alsace. Bucer came under the influence of Martin Luther, and from 1523 he worked as a reforming pastor in Strasbourg. After the death of Ulrich Zwingli in 1531, Bucer became the leader of the reformed churches in... Read More »
(c. 1582-c. 1642). Colonial clergyman. He studied at Caius College, Cambridge. He arrived at Jamestown, Virginia, on May 23, 1610, as the second minister at James City Parish. He succeeded Robert Hunt. Buck officiated at the marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas on Apr. 14, 1614. He opened with... Read More »
(b. Mar. 11, 1909). First African American diocesan bishop. Burgess was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Michigan. In 1934 he received his B.D. from the Episcopal Theological School. Burgess was ordained deacon on July 29, 1934, and priest on Jan... Read More »
Funeral rite for burial of a baptized Christian, including anthems, psalms, scripture readings, and prayers. The BCP provides both traditional and contemporary liturgies (pp. 469-507). This rite may serve as the liturgy of the word at a Requiem Eucharist. When there is communion at the Burial of... Read More »
This school was granted a charter on Feb. 27, 1846. It was founded by Bishop George Washington Doane in Burlington, New Jersey. It was adjacent to and affiliated with St. Mary's Hall for girls, which was founded in 1837. During the 1870s the college had a Divinity Department. Burlington... Read More »
(May 13, 1832-Dec. 26, 1904). Leading deaconess and founder of the Dakota League. She was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. In 1852 she married Wesley Burnham. He spent most of his time working in the Sandwich Islands in the sugar cane industry. In 1864 she founded the Dakota League and served as its... Read More »
(June 6, 1904-Jan. 10, 1994). Prominent historian of the Episcopal Church. He was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. Burr received his B.A. in 1927 and his Ph.D. in 1937 from Princeton University. His first position was supervisor of the Church Records Survey for the northeastern United States in... Read More »
A case of two squares of stiff material, hinged or bound together at one end, which contains the corporal and purificators for use at the celebration of the eucharist. The burse is covered in the liturgical color of the day, and placed on top of the veil which covers the chalice.
(May 18, 1692-June 16, 1752). Bishop and opponent of deism. He was born in Wantage, England, to Presbyterian parents. In 1714 he left the Presbyterians, joined the Church of England, and entered Oriel College, Oxford. Butler was ordained priest in 1718. From 1719 until 1726, he was the preacher at... Read More »
" These three letters stand for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Principal liturgical tradition of the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. It originated in Constantinople, which was the city of Byzantium in ancient times. The heritage of the liturgy is Syrian and Palestinian, going back to the two great Syrian centers of Antioch and Jerusalem. The Byzantine... Read More »
(Apr. 17, 1796-Nov. 9, 1857). One of the Episcopal Church's earliest and most active missionaries. Bishop Kemper called him "the real pioneer in the West." Cadle was born in New York City and graduated from Columbia College with a B.A. degree in 1813. He was influenced by Bishop John Henry... Read More »
The calendar (BCP, pp. 15-33) orders the liturgical year of the Episcopal Church by identifying two cycles of feasts and holy days-one dependent upon the movable date of Easter Day and the other dependent upon the fixed date of Christmas, Dec. 25. Easter Day is the first Sunday after the full moon... Read More »
The primary convention of the Diocese of California met at Trinity Church, San Francisco, June 24, 1850. The General Convention of 1853 elected William Ingraham Kip Missionary Bishop of California, and the diocese elected him Bishop on Feb. 5, 1857. Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, was established... Read More »
This national newsletter for lay professions is published by the National Network of Lay Professionals in the Episcopal Church. It began publication in Oct. 1986. Its purpose is to provide news, features, and commentary on issues relating to the work and ministry of lay professionals in the... Read More »
(1509-1564). Reformer and theologian. He was the leading figure in the sixteenth-century movement of reform in Switzerland. Calvin was born in Noyon, in Picardy, France. He was sent to Paris at about age fourteen to study in the university. He was apparently headed for an ecclesiastical career and... Read More »
See Calvin, John; see Protestantism.
(d. Nov. 22, 1928). Participant in founding of the Order of the Holy Cross. He was born in Oswego, New York. Cameron studied for the ordained ministry at St. Andrew's Divinity School, Syracuse, New York. He was ordained deacon on June 8, 1879, and priest on May 28, 1880. He served as the first... Read More »
(1718-1779). Commissary and president of the College of William and Mary. He was born in Yorkshire, England. Camm graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University. He emigrated to Virginia. On Aug. 24, 1749, he became Professor of Divinity at the College of William and Mary. Camm served in this... Read More »
(Aug. 13, 1884-Aug. 23, 1977). Bishop and superior of the Order of the Holy Cross. He was born in Florida, New York. Campbell received his B.A. from Columbia University in 1906 and graduated from the General Theological Seminary in 1909. He was ordained deacon on June 6, 1909, and priest on Dec. 7... Read More »
One who is to make a sacramental commitment. Those who are to be baptized and those who are to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed are referred to as candidates in the BCP (pp. 301, 415). The term also indicates one who is in the final stage of the canonical process leading to ordination as a... Read More »
See Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, The.
Candles have extensive ceremonial use in the Christian liturgical tradition. Lighted candles may be seen to symbolize the light of Christ, or the light of the gospel, or simply to remind the congregation that the time and space for worship are sacred. Candles provide illumination that enhances the... Read More »
(1700-Feb. 11, 1793). He was a missionary for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (SPG) in Connecticut. He worked with missionary zeal in Fairfield, Connecticut, among Native Americans and Negroes and with women and men alienated from their congregations by the excesses of the Great... Read More »
(May 7, 1823-Apr. 5, 1896). One of the first American nuns in the Anglican tradition. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina. When her parents died, she was raised by an aunt in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The order of the Sisterhood of the Holy Communion had been founded by Anne Ayres and William... Read More »
The word is derived from the Greek kanon, a "measuring rod or rule." It has several different meanings in the church. 1) [Scripture] The canon of scripture is the list of inspired books recognized by the church to constitute the Holy Scriptures. 2) [Church Law] Canons are the written rules that... Read More »
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Chinmaya Mission Brisbane celebrated Swami Chinmayananda's 103rd Jayanthi (birthday) on May 8, with the devotees gathering on the day and performing puja in Gurudev's devotion; there were gathering of devotees on May 12 also during the family programs at various locations.
During the multiple events at various locations, devotees of all ages could feel the divine grace of their Gurudev.
Chinmaya Mission Brisbane also conducts annual Children's Holiday Program (for children 4-12 years) in addition to the Sunday Family Programs conducted each week during school term in three locations: Holland Park, Heathwood and Bridgeman Downs. This year, it will be on July 1 and July 2, with Acharya Swami Shrikarananda delivering his sermon on the topic, 'Dream Big Little Leaders' (based on two avatars of Lord Vishnu – Lord Narasimha and Lord Vamana). The program will be conducted in English, and is open to all children (not just the Balavihar children).
During this camp, children will explore the stories of the avatars of Lord Vishnu and learn various lessons on being a good leader, a role model and a good team player, while at the same time gaining devotion for the lord and having lots of fun. This two-day program helps children develop their presentation skills as well as leadership skills, improves their emotional health and helps them interact with other like-minded children. Morning tea, lunch and evening tea will also be provided to each child for both the days. Siblings discounts are also available.
During June, a day retreat for adults will be conducted on the topic "Upanishad made easy" on June 29 at Bridgeman Downs from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Upanishads are the scriptural texts which reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The knowledge which is revealed in the Vedas, and not written by anyone, is Upanishad. During this retreat, Swami Shrikarananda Ji will guide the adults to explore the Upanishad teachings through talks, discussions and video presentations. This retreat is free and all are welcome.


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A story about one of Australia's first and biggest industrial actions and how it relates to one of Sydney's foremost cultural venues. Broadcast on FBi's Canvas Art & Ideas.
A story about one of Australia's first and biggest industrial actions and how it relates to one of Sydney's foremost cultural venues. Broadcast on FBi's Canvas Art & Ideas.
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Each year, some of the world's most dramatic storms form over the Pacific Ocean before churning across the sea and slamming into the coast of southern China. This interactive multimedia piece looks at some of the most dramatic and deadly storms in Hong Kong's history, and consider what can be learned from the destruction and recovery.
It took less than four decades for this onetime fishing village on the Pearl River Delta to transform itself into southern China's manufacturing hub. Now one of the largest cities in the country, can Shenzhen achieve the same success as a centre of design?
Subterranean explosions, freezing earth and plans for superfast elevators help the MTR inch steadily towards its next phase of service
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Love Seaweedby Amelia Hanigan
'Love Seaweed' emerged from my frustration with the lack of urgency ascribed to climate change. I questioned: how could design dispel the overwhelming doom that feeds ignorance? How might I foster hope and participation with climate solutions?
The answer: seaweed. Scientists are exploring these organisms for renewable sources of fuel, plastic and food that offset carbon in closed-loop systems. Love Seaweed is an online platform which demystifies the science. A grow-your-own-algae kit celebrates seaweed, allowing individuals to grow their own climate-change-solution: chlorella algae. There are reasons to feel good about the planet - it's just a matter of communicating them well.


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- Product Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 5 cm
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- Date first available at Amazon.com.au: 21 August 2019
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It is extremely compact and wish I had got this a lot earlier!
The levering action to get the cards out takes a little to get used to, and it's not been as swift as a traditional wallet, but mostly that's just practice, and remembering where my cards are.
The card slide appears to be mounted backwards meaning instead of stacking the cards in importance or whatever facing inside the wallet (when open) the cards are instead facing away from you.
If you try to stack them the other way the back card will always come out the highest meaning you cant see the other cards.
This was only mildly annoying.
The trigger for the card slide is a little bulky and stiff, it doesn't have a nice fluid motion to it and since the "wallet" flap doesn't have a magnet or fastener to the body its actually unnecessarily difficult to slide the trigger when the wallet is closed.
Maybe if this were a little sturdier or the trigger more convenient it might be easier to get the cards to pop up - either way it's a decent slide wallet for the price.
Can't really complain for $11
Postage was super quick.
I would be using this for OS travel. I haven't checked out the RFID capabilities, but see no reason why it doesn't do what is written about it.
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Now that I'm used to these card holder/wallets, there's no way I'm going back to a classic bi/trifold wallet.
This fits nicely in any pocket even though it's more comfortable to carry in my front pocket.
This model does fit 5 cards in the RFID case and you can easily add another 2 inside the wallet.
I've tested the RFID with several different machines and they can't read the cards while they're inside.
Not comfortable in your back pocket if that's what you're used to.
The new pop-out mechanism isn't as smooth as the previous model. I have to be careful or else the cards will literally shoot out if I pull the button too hard unless it's full.
Even though there's space for cash, you can't really fit more than 1-3 bills (since you have to fold each bill over twice), because it'll make the wallet too bulky.
Edit: After 2 weeks with the wallet noticed that the cards can slip out if it's upside down in my pocket and shakes a little.
Wrote the seller to say that it might be defective, they answered that they check them before and that's it. So basically, subpar quality control (if there's even any at all) and absolutely no warranty on the product.
No es tan pequeño como se ve, es mediano del tamaño de una pequeña libreta de apuntes sin embargo funciona bien el tamaño contando lo que puedes llevar en el.
En su compartimiento para las tarjetas pude ponele 7 tarjetas pero si pones esa cantidad NO ES FUNCIONAL, pues cuesta elegir entre las tarjetas recomiendo usar solo 5 tarjetas en el compartimiento automático ( se accede con el botón que tiene a un costado )
UNICO DETALLE A CONSIDERAR.... el compartimiento donde puedes llevar algunos billetes (efectivo) es de plástico sencillo lo que te hace pensar sobre su durabilidad. En mi caso no tengo tema con esto, pero habrá quien si ves esto como un detalle a considerar al momento de comprarlo.
Overall I'm very happy with this purchase.
- The wallet is made of Carbon Fiber; this apparently gives it that nice finish and adds that extra touch of durability.
- The clip doubles as a pocket hook or a money clip; my preference is the pocket hook.
- Cards are easy to slip in and just as easy to remove using the thumb slot.
- The wallet is expandable to accommodate a number of cards, not sure on the maximum but I figured at least 5-8 will fit in there nicely without being overly snug/tight.
-The wallet came in a neat little black box and enclosed was a screwdriver and an additional set of screws for use if/when needed.
- Delivery was well on time and Packaging was bang on.
I strongly recommend this Mini Carbon Fibre Wallet.
When it was new, the quality of the material was much tighter, but with wear and tear it became a little loose, although I did keep more than 4 cards in the foldable part.
The sliding mechanism was easy to use but if you put more than 6 cards depending on the thickness of the cards the mechanism would sometime get stuck, but if you are only using 5 cards in the holder they slide out well without never getting stuck
I never had to worry about the cards falling if it was upside down, they never slid out. But if I was to shake the wallet aggressively with 5 cards, they slid out a little, but that was just to test as to what would happen, the wallet is usually in my inside jacket pocket so its not being aggressively shaken. My cards/money has never fallen since I have had the wallet, prolly because I only take it out when I need it, although I do carry it in my hands with my cell phone sometimes and my cards never fell.
The flap never flew open wen I locked more than 4 cards but after a while I just took it out and use it for cash now.
My only concern is the RFID. My current job requires me to have a card that is read through by tapping it into a sensor for me to enter my workplace. So basically a RFID card, I usually keep it in the foldable part of the wallet and it reads it easily, when I tap the edge of the wallet. It would not read it every time if it was in the aluminium holder, but if you have it in the folded section it gets read every time, its convenient for me but if you guys are hoping for the best RFID protection, this would only provide about like 85% as thats what happened with my experience.
Overall I really liked the wallet, I always carry cards so this makes it easier to hold them and have access to them, they slide very easily, and there have been no issue since November. I think for this price it's a good product. One of my friend has Secrid and he paid over 100$ for it and it's pretty much the same thing. The quality might differ but they are practically the same. He told me he would've bought this one because they're identical in function other than his is real leather and this is PU Leather.
Dlife notes the card case can carry up to 4 cards, I personally really only store 2, my debit and credit card. I tried 4 and it seemed like a pretty tight fit. The cards seem to hold perfectly secure in the unit, despite what I see from other reviews here. I suspect they received defective versions of the wallet. The release mechanism is also very functional. I can't really speak to durability yet but I will return and comment on that at a later point.
In fact, I liked this wallet so much I picked up a second as a gift. There are a number of more expensive versions of this style out there, but this is a perfect alternative for the price.
One thing to note is that the card container is affixed to the body of the wallet by glue. It's only been 1 week and I am already seeing a bit of strain.
☺ Card holder
☺ Compact design
☺ Price
☺ Quality
Cons: None that I have noticed
Overall: If you're looking for a compact wallet solution this a great option, especially for the price. Highly Recommended
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By Robert Macleod
For 300 years, the Vikings spread terror across Europe, and this enthralling volume
brings the notorious Norsemen to axe-wielding life. Through awe- inspiring CGI scenes, intricate illustrations, maps, and a timeline, The World of Vikings animates everything from seafaring and sagas, to raiding and religion, to feasting and fun. It's sure to stir the imagination of every would-be warrior.


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Ford Dealership in Houston Reviews the 2016 Flex
The Ford Flex has remained a popular crossover choice for Houston drivers over the last few years, thanks to its agile driving feel, excellent safety features and impressive fuel numbers; features that help it outshine others in its segment. For 2016, the Ford Flex is receiving a few updates that are sure to keep the crossover top of mind for Houston new car shoppers.
As a leading family crossover, the Ford Flex comes in three well-equipped trims (SE, SEL and Limited) that customers can choose based on their needs. New for the 2016 model year, customers can now choose between three new exterior colors: Too Good to Be Blue, Kona Blue and Shadow Black. There is also a new Flex Appearance package on the 2016 Ford Flex in Houston that includes blacked-out door handles and window sills, as well as a blacked-out roof and grille.
Other impressive new amenities on the 2016 Flex include Ford's new SYNC 3 infotainment system that is now standard on the SEL and Limited trims. The new interface replaces the outgoing MyFord Touch system, improving user experience through a smartphone-like touchscreen, simpler graphics, conversational voice recognition and speedier performance.
On the safety front, several 2016 Ford Flex reviews have praised the crossover's standard features, such as adaptive cruise control, collision warning with brake support and intelligent all-wheel drive. There is also a new Blind Spot Information system that has been well-reviewed, which uses both cross-traffic alert and radar to help drivers better navigate roadways.
Available engine options on the 2016 Ford Flex in Houston include a 287-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that comes standard, as well as an optional turbocharged EcoBoost that shoppers can add to the Flex Limited model.
To find out more about the latest version of this popular crossover, keep reading the rest of our 2016 Ford Flex review. To take the car for a test drive, stop by Joe Myers Ford today!


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To celebrate Mardi Gras this year, three of my friends and I traveled to New Orleans for 5 days for an amazingly fun girls' weekend! I hadn't been to New Orleans since I was little, and I loved exploring the delicious food and unique culture of the city all while celebrating Mardi Gras. Here's a little recap/rundown of the whirlwind trip:
We arrived Thursday afternoon and immediately dug into the wonderful food of New Orleans by enjoying a King Cake and some friend shrimp and oyster po' boys.
After we checked into the hotel, we went out to the parade route. We enjoyed some hurricanes and watched a few parades, ending in the MUSES parade, which is known as the all women's parade. It was so much fun and we made lots of new friends :)
I made friends with this adorable french bulldog en route to a little parade snack
During the parades, the people on the floats throw out beads, cups, stuffed animals, flasks, light up toys, and even more expensive items. We caught quite a few awesome things.
If you're planning a trip to Mardi Gras, it's definitely not the week to go on a diet. Although we were definitely eating a lot, we also stayed at the Double Tree on Canal, which was the perfect location for walking to all of the best parade spots, Bourbon Street, Canal, The Flea Market, and many others.
On Friday we walked through the French Market and square and saw tons of artists displaying their work and crafts. We had an amazing meal at The French Market Restaurant where we chowed down on fried crawfish tails, fried oysters, seafoodgumbo, and etouffe!
Once I had my fill of sweet tea and crawdaddies, we took a private tour of M.S. Rau Antiques and wandered around the touristy sites on Bourbon Street.
Friday night we had VIP tickets to sit in the stands for the Hermes parade. Stand tickets are a splurge but definitely worth it to avoid some of the more raucous crowds. We also had our fill of yummy pina coladas and daquiris at this parade.
Saturday we spent the day exploring the Flea Market where there were some amazing finds, and we stopped for beignets at Cafe Du Monde. We had VIP tickets for the stands again for the Endymion Parade, which is pretty much the most amazing. It has twice as many floats as the rest, costs over $2 million, featured one whole float longer than a football field, and was presided over by Kelly Clarkson! After the parade we had VIP access to 2 balcony bars on Bourbon Street, and later met up with old friends at Pat O'Brien's. Sunday was spent eating and recovering and packing up to leave early yesterday morning. We also took a drive through the 9th ward to see some of the remaining effects of Hurricane Katrina, as well as a new area there called the Musician's Village. Overall it was an amazing trip and I can't wait to go back and explore all the things I didn't have a chance to do this time. If you're planning to visit New Orleans, these sites are a must and you won't be disappointed!


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Thoughts on Oregon's win over the U.S. national team
With the conclusion of USA Basketball's four-game fall exhibition tour, let's empty the notebook on Oregon's 93-86 win over the U.S. national team, starting with the performances of the Ducks' Big Three.
Sabrina Ionescu (30 points, 10-20 FG, 3-10 3PT, 7-7 FT, four rebounds, seven assists, one turnover in 36 minutes)
Ionescu scored 20 points in the third quarter as the Ducks took a one-point lead into the final stanza. But first, let's jump back to the second quarter where we were reminded of one of her biggest strengths that often goes unsaid.
Oregon's floor general can get that 3-pointer up in a hurry off the bounce, even staring across from somebody like Napheesa Collier—a 6'1" forward with a plus wingspan that was an impactful defender at the 3 and the 4 spots this past season for the Minnesota Lynx.
Ionescu forces teams to worry about her off-the-dribble shooting from deep and inside the arc. That feeds directly into her pick and roll playmaking. Given too much of a cushion coming off a screen, she'll pull up from anywhere. Forcing a center closer to the level of the screen.
Moments earlier, she used a heady pass fake to set up a bullet to Ruthy Hebard in some roll/replace action.
Nneka Ogwumike probably would have been able to deflect a pass directly over the top. Ionescu's timing was pristine finding Hebard with Collier stuck between two players before Ogwumike had retreated. Ionescu also found Hebard in the third out of Oregon's 'Pistol' action as a weakside exchange occupied the two defenders on the other side of the floor.
The off-the-bounce triple resurfaced in the third as Team USA switched a late-clock pick and pop with Erin Boley. Ionescu drilled one a good five feet behind the FIBA line over Collier.
Moments later, Ionescu scored over Collier again after the U.S. switched a Boley pick and pop, this time with a hard straight-line drive.
That was the second paint bucket in a row for Ionescu after rejecting a Hebard screen and using her body to shield Ogwumike off:
As a closer, here's one for the Liberty fans. Go ahead and picture Tina Charles in Hebard's place receiving an entry pass and looking for Ionescu coming off that screen to take advantage of a guard digging down into the post.
Satou Sabally (25 points, 10-18 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT, six rebounds, one assist, two turnovers in 29 minutes)
Shooting off the bounce also happens to be a foundational skill for Sabally. She'll stick the open triple if you duck under or get mixed up on a handoff or pull up near the foul line when your center hangs back.
She took a step forward as a sophomore solidifying her place as a second crunch-time option to create something from the perimeter for the Ducks. Seeing her comfortably drill a stepback triple like this over Ogwumike was a nice tease for the additional growth we expect to see this season.
Look for the floater to become an even bigger weapon. She's already proven to be comfortable shooting it with either hand, and it can be a powerful weapon when the direct path to the front of the rim is already walled off.
Nearly 61 percent of Sabally's offense as a freshman was derived from spot-ups or transition according to Synergy Sports. That mark dropped to 47 last season as she got more chances in pick and roll and isolation.
She's always been a sharp passer. This will be the season to expect that to be reflected to a greater extent in her assist totals. Her most notable dish in the exhibition: Using her size to loop a pass for Hebard right over Taurasi the moment Ogwumike stepped up to meet her in the lane.
Oregon head coach Kelly Graves has mentioned her post-up game as an area for improvement. The 6'4" junior did convert one look quickly after Ogwumike scrammed Sue Bird out of the mismatch.
Chances to muscle up smaller guards may arrive more frequently from the perimeter, where she can dribble into a backdown if a shot doesn't materialize on her first move. That initial attack was all she needed on two occasions in the first quarter.
Ruthy Hebard (18 points, 9-14 FG, 11 rebounds, zero turnovers in 29 minutes)
Hebard has been an exceptional pick and roll partner for Ionescu. It's entirely possible that the personnel and spacing surrounding her at the next level won't be as complementary as Oregon's.
The floater has been an exciting addition Hebard began sprinkling into her game. It could become an even more powerful weapon in the WNBA where she's sure to see more size waiting for her at the rim. Hitting this shot consistently when the help is already in position at the rim will really put defenses in a bind:
Quick dribble drives can also unlock more for Hebard in the future. She caught Fowles leaning and pulled the plug on a dribble handoff to cruise in for a layup in the first quarter.
Plays like that are very translatable. Initiating a handoff with a lights-out shooter can generate more opportunities rolling to the rim or attacking hard with one or two dribbles whenever her defender cheats over to meet that shooter on the other side.
Giomi making plays in the fourth
Team USA really started playing trailing by 10 with Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Chelsea Gray, Nneka Ogwumike and Sylvia Fowles on the floor coming out of a timeout.
Any kind of spurt with that much time on the clock probably would be enough for them to climb back in and hold on for a win.
But Fowles missed two bunnies and backup center Lydia Giomi made two of the biggest plays of the fourth quarter. She opened the period with a putback and forced a turnover in that pivotal stretch simply having her hands up as Taurasi looked to feed Ogwumike rolling to the rim.
Oregon's three ticket-selling players showed up, ensuring Team USA would be tested. Plays like that from Giomi could probably headline their next film session and can't be overlooked in how much of a confidence boost it can be heading into the season.
The Ducks have already lost Nyara Sabally (knee) to injury for a second consecutive season. 2018 top-10 recruit Sedona Prince may not suit up this season, either, unless the NCAA grants her a waiver after transferring from Texas after the 2018-19 season.
College teams were going to be extremely motivated to give the Ducks their best effort regardless of the outcome in this exhibition. Giomi building on those moments to solidify those minutes behind Hebard could be the key for Oregon to sustain the level of play they expect from start to finish.
Coming later this month: Breakdowns of the U.S. national team's exhibitions against Texas A&M, Oregon State and Stanford.
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Worst Quotes of the Week: Featuring Steve King, Liu Yifei, and Donald Trump
The definitive ranking of the top three dumbest, silliest, and lamest things said by public figures over the past week.
Welcome to Popdust's worst quotes of the week: our definitive ranking of the top three dumbest, s**ttiest, and just generally lame things said by public figures over the past seven days.
3. Donald Trump
"That guy's got a serious weight problem. Go home. Start exercising."
In what might go down in history as the most ironic insult ever made, Donald Trump, a man sporting the exact body proportions of a kumquat and some very bizarre ideas about exercise, made fun of another man for being fat. Wanna know the best part? That other man was one of his supporters. Or maybe the best part is that it's on video:
Trump on protestor removed from rally: "That guy's got a serious weight problem. Go home, start exercising." https://t.co/0nZGnbzAXD— Axios (@Axios)1565914887.0
Basically, Trump mistook one of his supporters for a protester and doled out one of his famous Trumpian insults honing in on the lowest-hanging fruit possible. All's well that ends well though, because being insulted by Donald Trump was apparently a dream come true for Frank Dawson, the out-of-shape man who Trump targeted.
"I think he thought I was part of it, but I wasn't. I was the good part of it," Dawson told Fox News during a barely literate interview. "Everything is good. I love the guy. He is the best thing that ever happened to this country."
It's amazing to watch Trump straight-up savage this man's physical appearance, only for the man to turn around and heap praise upon him. If you ever wondered if the Right's obsession with the term "cuck" was projection, look no further than Frank Dawson.
2. Liu Yifei
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"I support the Hong Kong police; you can beat me up now. What a shame for Hong Kong." Hashtag: "I Also Support The Hong Kong Police," alongside a heart and bicep flex emoji.
At first glance, Liu Yifei (who stars as Mulan in the upcoming live-action Disney remake) just seems to be sharing some average, run-of-the-mill, pro-Chinese communist propaganda in favor of police brutality against protesters in Hong Kong. But upon closer inspection, this one's a deep, dark rabbit hole that potentially reveals an effort by the Chinese government to force celebrities into publicly promoting party policies.
Unfortunately for Disney, Mulan might be a hard sell in the West if people think that the actress attempting to subvert expectations of women onscreen is drawing from her real life experience of subverting expectations by supporting literal human-rights abuses. Then again, it's hard to fault her too much, considering the Chinese government's history of targeting the families of expats who don't comply with their political wishes.
Luckily, Mulan is sure to make back its losses with the full support of The People's Republic of China, who will probably suggest that everyone needs to buy a ticket opening night, lest they be forced to publicly "embarrass" themselves.
3. Steve King
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"What if we went back through all the family trees and just pulled those people out that were products of rape and incest? Would there be any population of the world left if we did that?"
If a necromancer brought the corpse of a serial rapist back to life, but its p-nis had already decomposed so it had to get off solely through talking about rape, that would be Republican Congressman Steve King. The man is a literal ghoul, and he's also very, very racist.
Steve King believes abortion is so bad that he excuses raping people. Steve King thinks human life is so precious that he condones people raping their siblings. Steve King adheres to Catholicism so strongly that he's willing to stand up in front of an entire club of fellow conservative folks and tell them how rape and incest have made the human race what it is today, and that if we got rid of it, he might not exist .
In short, Steve King is a wonderful representative of the 4th Congressional District of Iowa.
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Beyoncé Redefines History with "Black Is King"
"Black Is King" is now out on Disney+.
Beyoncé has released Black Is King, and as usual, her work is subtly shifting the world and inspiring millions.
The musical film dropped today on Disney+. It's a visual companion to 2019's The Lion King: The Gift, an album inspired by last year's remake of The Lion King, in which Beyoncé starred as Nala. The moment it released at 12AM PT, fans lost it with excitement.
BEYONCÉ SAVED MY LIFE. #BlackIsKing https://t.co/SY3S5kZsij— 𝓒𝓮𝓬𝓮☾ (@𝓒𝓮𝓬𝓮☾)1596226052.0
Black Is King is rooted in Black history. "History is your future," Beyoncé says prophetically toward the beginning. "One day you will meet yourself back where you started, but stronger." The film is studded with references to African history, portraying the lives of African royalty.
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Still #BoycottMulan? Liu Yifei Might Be a Victim of Forced Propaganda by the Chinese Government
China might be forcing stars like Mulan's Liu Yifei to spread anti-protester propaganda.
Mulan's official trailer dropped. Meanwhile, pro-democracy protesters persist in their fight for freedom in the face of violence from Hong Kong police.
Remember the controversy surrounding actress Liu Yifei (a.k.a. Crystal Liu), star of Disney's upcoming live-action Mulan, when she posted anti-protester sentiment on social media? While anger at the star's anti-democracy stance might seem natural, it's very possible that Liu is also a victim of the Chinese government.
In August, Liu shared an image on Weibo (China's Twitter-like platform––Twitter is blocked in China) that translates to "I support Hong Kong's police, you can beat me up now." These are words of Fu Guohao, a mainland Chinese journalist who was roughed up by protestors after being caught taking close-up pictures of them at the Hong Kong airport and refusing to show his press credentials (the details here are scant as much of the information available is Chinese propaganda). Upon returning to China, he has been deemed a hero, and his words have become a rallying cry against pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters.
Liu's post, which was originally printed in China's state-backed People's Daily, concluded: "What a shame for Hong Kong." Liu added the hashtag "IAlsoSupportTheHongKongPolice" alongside a heart emoji and a bicep flex.
The backlash against Liu was immediate, with #BoycottMulan trending in both Hong Kong and the US on Twitter. She's been globally criticized for supporting a police force that is currently being accused of human rights violations against protesters by the UN.
"Disney's Mulan actress, Liu Yifei, supports police brutality and oppression in Hong Kong. Liu is a naturalized American citizen. it must be nice. meanwhile she pisses on people fighting for democracy," wrote Twitter user Sean Norton.
Disney's Mulan actress, Liu Yifei, supports police brutality and oppression in Hong Kong. Liu is a naturalized Am… https://t.co/bJtXwI3Abd— dumb enough to hate, ok enough to tolerate (@dumb enough to hate, ok enough to tolerate)1565870606.0
But while Liu's post certainly is not a good look for a Western movie star, disturbing evidence suggests that her sentiments might not be entirely her own.
In fact, around the same time, a ton of other Chinese celebrities shared roughly the same sentiment, with startling uniformity: the same "What a shame for Hong Kong" picture (or, alternatively, the Chinese Five-starred Red Flag), the same "IAlsoSupportTheHongKongPolice" hashtag, and very little else.
Some internationally known Chinese celebrities, like singer Lay Zhang, posted the same thing on Twitter:
What's stranger is that none of these celebrities seem particularly well-known for their political activism.
Then, in another instance, many other accounts shared the same exact message as China Central Television: "Hong Kong is part of China forever," followed by the Chinese Flag emoji.
Isn't it strange to see so many influential Chinese social media accounts essentially copying and pasting the same messages in coordination? Moreover, the comment sections for all of these posts (including Lay Zhang's tweet) are full of people supporting mainland China and the Hong Kong police against pro-democracy protesters. This anti-democracy sentiment seems especially weird on Twitter, considering, again, most of the Chinese people who hold these sentiments wouldn't typically have access to the platform.
This isn't to say that Liu Yifei doesn't actually support the Hong Kong police, nor mainland China's claim to ownership of Hong Kong. She very well might. But the possibility also exists that the Chinese government is forcibly using influential Chinese celebrities as mouthpieces for political purposes.
This is not unprecedented in China. There, celebrities' careers are explicitly tied to whether or not they hold favor with the ruling party. This was proven when they "disappeared" their most famous and successful actress, Fan Bingbing, over supposed tax evasion charges. Some, however, suspect her disappearance had everything to do with her growing international influence. She quietly returned months later, oddly sharing a pro-China Communist Youth League post in response to a director who supported Taiwan's autonomy.
"China cannot miss out on any inch," shared Fan.
Moreover, even a naturalized American citizen like Liu isn't necessarily safe. The Chinese government has a tendency to use family members still living in mainland China to silence and control expats who might prove problematic. Such was the case for Anastasia Lin, a China-born Canadian beauty queen who spoke out about human-rights abuses in China, only for herself and her family to become targets of the Chinese government's wrath.
"My father sent me a text message saying that they have contacted him telling him that if I continue to speak up, my family would be persecuted like in the Cultural Revolution. My father's generation grew up in the middle of the Cultural Revolution, so for him it's the biggest threat you can make. It means you die, you get publicly persecuted," said Lin.
With a government like the Communist Party of China, which has unprecedented control over its people, it's hard to say what celebrity political endorsements are genuine and which are forced propaganda. While it may be a combination of the two, as seems to be the case with Hong Kong-born action-star Jackie Chan, who now goes above and beyond as a pro-China advocate, one can never really know for sure. When "freedom" is removed from the equation and the safety of someone's family hangs in the balance, it's impossible to distinguish which Chinese celebrities are patriots and which are victims.
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The Anti Tobacco Network (ATN) has called on government to ban smoking in public places
as Botswana continues to fight cancer.
Speaking at this year's Cancer Day Commemoration in Mochudi on 4
February, themed "I
Am and I Will", ATN Programs Manager Mr Thabo Katlholo highlighted that the World
Health Organization estimates that approximately 700 million, or almost half, of the world's
children are exposed to second-hand smoke and in spite of what science tells us, however, in
many places in this country, particularly restaurants and bars, it is considered acceptable to
smoke, and so rude and unaccommodating to protest against second-hand smoke.
He added that tobacco not only imperils the health of those who are actively smoking but also
those around them who breathe the smoke, stating that second hand smoke is responsible for
at least 600,000 deaths a year among non-smokers, with more than six in ten deaths due to
heart disease.
"Today, on this very important day, we are calling for a ban on smoking in public places. A
ban that offers a comprehensive solution to keeping the air clean and safe for all people, both
smokers and non-smokers. A ban that puts emphasis on people's right to health and helps to
make smoking the exception rather than the norm," he pleaded.
In addition, Mr Katlholo noted that Botswana is faced with another challenge of tobacco
marketing. He revealed that in a recent situation analysis undertaken by ATN in 2018; over
half street vendors located near schools sell tobacco products. Furthermore, there is a sale of
cigarette sweets in some kiosks near schools. Also some children were seen buying
cigarettes. Mr Katlholo also indicated that any effort that targets children to start tobacco at
an early age is breeding cancer and other non-communicable diseases.
According to Mr Katlholo, this year's theme, 'I Am and I Will' is "an empowering call to
action, not only is this theme empowering all of us to show support, raise our collective
voice, take personal action and press our governments to do more, but it also calls upon
individuals to make a personal commitment to help reduce the impact of cancer. The theme
further acknowledges that everyone has the capacity to address the cancer burden. Through
concerted effort, we can reduce cancer risk factors as well as overcoming barriers to early
diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. Through team work, we can improve cancer control
and achieve the national target to reduce premature mortality from cancer and other NCDs,"
The Programs Manager further stated that ATN has heeded the call and is ready to support
individuals, the community and the Government in tackling cancer.
"We continue to be advocates and shall continue to speak out to remind all citizens of this
country to stand up against the monstrous impact of tobacco use in our society. The one
lethal product commonly available in our streets, near schools and even in our health care
facilities and in homes. Yet evidence is clear, that tobacco use is the one risk factor common
to the four main groups of NCDs — cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and
diabetes. Tobacco is so readily available, yet scientific evidence shows that it causes at least
16 different types of cancer, it is closely associated with lung cancer, the world's leading
cause of cancer deaths, accounting for nearly one in five cancer deaths. Tobacco is easily and
readily available in Botswana, yet it causes several cancers of the throat and oral cavity, as
well as cancer in diverse sites, such as the bladder, kidney, stomach and uterine cervix,"
highlighted Mr Katlholo.


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Grab some popcorn and pull up a grassy knoll – the new season of 'America' is about to get exciting….
- Fictional characters make 'existential crossings' into real life, study finds. Though long-time Grail readers will be all over that subject…
- The universe is as spooky as Einstein thought.
- More alien worlds? New data haul identifies 100+ possible exoplanets.
- How should we define intelligent life?
- Total recall: the mystery of the people who never forget.
- How far they'll go: Moana shows the power of Polynesian celestial navigation.
- Cell death might Be reversible, and scientists are trying to find out why.
- Memes you probably helped spread are secretly propaganda.
- The rise of the weaponised AI propaganda machine.
- Robotic bee could help pollinate crops as real bee populations decline.
- Animal psi.
- Portugal pushes for beatification of Virgin Mary apparition experiencer at Fatima.
- New documentary The Dark Side of the Sun details the inevitable catastrophe that will be caused by a coronal mass ejection. Though long-time Grail readers will be all over that subject…
- Image of the Day: The rubber duckie of Mars.
Quote of the Day:
Life isn't divided into genres. It's a horrifying, romantic, tragic, comical, science-fiction cowboy detective novel. You know, with a bit of pornography if you're lucky.
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viernes, 29 de enero de 2016
Caudete XC flying with Doyouwanna
In May, my friends are organising an XC competition on our site Caudete. For those who have been here, you will know the potential of this classic site we use. Do you want to fly further, then we invite you to come along in May as that is when the weekend is planned. If you up for it, just let us know, we still have availability. We have been guiding around the Alicante area since 1998, and this has led to the development of better pilots from all over Europe. Our guiding service is not about holding your hand, but about making you a better pilot so you can have safer, better, higher and longer flights. We are not there to show off our own self importance, but to help you with genuine guiding around our superb paragliding sites in the Alicante region. We hope to see you in May.
Give us a shout, and see what we offer. You'll be amazed.
Nick. Kath y Paco
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Paragliding Spain - Alicante
A quick grip out of my foto albums. Have thousands of foto's of all our sites. And lots of pilots have them as well.
Now we hope you come and take your foto's as well, as we have such a lovely scenery on our numerous sites.
Comp pilot ? Acro pilot ? Miniwing fan ? Beginner ? XC pilot ?
I think you'll be happy down here.
Together with Doyouwanna, already more than 17 year old experience as official guides in the region, we are sure we can deliver you one of Europe's best flying trips all over.
Good value, nice company, great weather, best food.
Why Alicante ? Well what do you need ? Mountains and a good climate yes ?
We got it.
And if too strong inland on the hills, what then ? Heard about our coastal sites ?
Most beautiful they are.
And on non flyable moments, after all we only fly 270 days a year no ... ?
We have the best beaches to chill, to surf, to enjoy.... and I tell you what. The scenery on our beaches get better day by day, its a wonderfull world,
Hope to see you all.
Nick, Kath y Paco
Some dates :
Morocco roadtrip 6 feb - 28 feb 2016
Iran roadtrip 6 april - 16 april 2016
Pyrenees roadtrip 25 june - 2 july 2016
Iran roadtrip, in november 2016, no exact date yet
In between, full time guiding, be our guest.
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MY daily reflection and prayer: Wednesday November 5, 2014
Dear my friends,
Here is the Gospel for us today, according to St. Luke 14:25-33.
Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, "If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion?
Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, 'This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.' Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple."
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ.
Why does Jesus say we must 'hate' our families and even ourselves and what does it mean? Let's contemplate it.
The expression 'to hate' means to 'prefer less'. Jesus wants to say that nothing shall take precedence or first place over God. God has put us first in His love and concern for our welfare. So, it's very normal that we must love Him above all. Yes, our love for Him is a response to His exceeding love for us.
God has sacrificed His Son for our sake and for our salvation. He has proved His love for us by sending His only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who offered up His life for us as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. He is willing to sacrifice all for the sake of us as His beloved through the way of the cross.
This is the cost of our discipleship, to love Him above all. We must be ready to follow Him in the way of the cross. We then will share in His glory and victory. It involves sacrifice, the sacrifice of laying down our life each and every day for Jesus' sake.
In Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist, we learn to respond His love above all. We sacrifice our times to love Him in our worship and prayer. But, we can never love more than God has loved us. He always loves us more than we can expect or imagine.
Let's pray: Lord Jesus Christ, pour us with the Holy Spirit and fill our heart with the love of God above all. May the love of Christ compel us to put God first in all we do. May Your love transform us that we may truly desire nothing more than life with You, in my words and actions, now and forever. Amen.
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Karin & I have been married for 27 years.
For the past 25 years, we have been active members of First Baptist Church, Arlington, TX (http://fbca.org/).
Karin felt called to missions when she was a teenager. Then, life happened, we were married and had five children. During all these years, she never really felt God calling her anywhere specific. That is, until about three years ago, when He slowly started putting Honduras on her heart…and He never let up.
For the past couple of years, we have felt strongly that God has been leading us to make some serious changes. We have been doing our best to give more through every facet of our lives, specifically toward being the hands and feet of Jesus.
A key turning point in my Christian walk occurred when I was strongly influenced by reading Radical, by David Platt, a book I simply "happened upon" one day. Despite being a "faithful" Christian for most of my life, Radical opened my eyes and encouraged me to pause when reading God's Word and ask myself, "Do I truly believe that? Do I truly believe what I just read?" Through this "awakening", and by repeatedly asking myself this question during all of my subsequent scripture reading, I recognized that something about my life truly had to change, and not in some small way.
About this same time, one day Karin "just so happened" to text me about a specific scripture that she felt compelled to share. That scripture was 2 Chronicles 16:9, which says, "God is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him." (The Message) Ever since that day, a burning, recurring question in my heart has been, "What does that look like?" What does it look like to be totally committed to God?
It is with this backdrop that we are now fervently striving to be totally and radically committed to Him.
Through a series of what we consider nothing less than God ordained events and circumstances, we have been led to move our family to Roatan, Honduras. God kept opening doors that seemed so out of the ordinary. He kept putting people in our paths that we felt could not have gotten there any other way, except through His divine hand.
We own a small computer consulting business that we previously operated out of our house. There are five people in our company, including Karin, two of our sons, one family friend and myself. Our business is called For Him Consulting (http://www.forhimconsulting.com/about-us), and we are firmly convinced that God provided a business we could do over the Internet specifically for a time such as this…that we could move and respond to His call.
There is absolutely no market for our business or services in Roatan, but we feel God has provided us the flexibility to make this move such that we can live in Roatan, being involved in a variety of ongoing missions and ministry efforts, and continue to operate our business back in America. (Yes, the Internet truly is a wonderful thing.)
Before making the full commitment to move to Roatan, we actually visited for four weeks back in November/December 2012. Our intent with this visit was multi-faceted.
- We wanted to make sure we could truly operate our business from afar. We researched and knew Internet connectivity was not the best on the island AND you often have to go without power.
From this perspective, the visit was a huge success. We confirmed, even under less than ideal circumstances, we could still function sufficiently from the island.
- Karin and I went through a Bible study back in the late 90s by Henry Blackaby called, "Experiencing God". In that study, Henry suggests that Christians seeking to honor God with their lives need to look around, see where God is at work and join in.
Therefore, by visiting Roatan for four weeks, we hoped to seek out where God was at work, and see if there was opportunity to join in.
With reference to this latter reason behind our visit…WOW! God absolutely opened the flood gates. We met many people here and found there is both a lot actively going on, in regards to missions work, AND that there is a tremendous need for help.
The need is so great, I compare it to encountering someone trying to empty the ocean with a teaspoon, and then our asking, "Do you need help?"
I didn't initially share Karin's feelings in regards to Honduras, or any specific calling, for a long time. She wondered why God would allow her to feel this was something she had to do but not put me on board with her? About the third week of our exploratory visit back in 2012, my heart was won over and God once again proved He is faithful in ALL things, in His time. It became clear to us that we simply could not say, "No." How could we possibly have followed God's prompting this far, just to then say, "Nah, I don't think we're interested."?
During our exploratory visit, we were "blessed" with having to take one of our daughters to the clinic "Clinica Esperanza" (better known as "Ms. Peggy's Clinic"). During our visit, I shared why we were on the island with one of the American volunteers that was helping my daughter. She recommended a church that we ended up visiting twice. It was at this church that we met the Morin family, which only helped to affirm our call to move to Roatan. It was here that we also met Ms. Peggy herself. Ms. Peggy was quick to smile and acknowledge the "need" whenever we shared the reason for our visit.
During the time of our stay in Roatan, our oldest daughter became energized and excited about the opportunity. Upon returning to Texas, she even posted the following on her Facebook:
If you were to see me on the street you would probably think that I'm just another teenage girl. Head-over heels for some jock, smart student, active in my school and church, member of choir or band, normal. But I'm not. I'm torn between two different lives; the one I'm in love with and the one I've always known. This spring I will move to a new country where I only know a few people. I will probably live next door to a poor person without money to put food on the table. I may even fall in love. In summer I'll start my freshman year of high school in a class of maybe 15 kids. I'll speak Spanish to everyone I meet. I'll pay 100 lempiras for a bag of chips. I'll walk 2.6 miles to the grocery store on those days when we need to conserve electricity. I'll sit on the couch reading while I wait on the water and electricity to come back on so I can take a shower. I'll leave all my friends and family behind to start anew. I'll probably cry myself to sleep for months as the weight of it all crushes me. I'll spend hours on my phone looking at old pictures before I can actually fall asleep. I'll probably be miserable most days. The thing is though, while this may bother some people, I wouldn't trade a normal life at a normal school with all my friends for this. I'd rather leave all that's comfortable to me behind and start fresh. I want to help the people of my new home. Even back in the states again I feel like I'm just visiting until I can go home. Even as I try and convince my big brothers to come with us so that I can go to sleep some nights without having even more pictures to cry over. My brothers mean the world to me and I don't want to leave them behind. But I will. If I can't get them to come with me I will have to settle for flashlight-lit video calls and phone calls with bad reception or the occasional visit back to the states. I want to do this because I know this is where God wants me and I'm happy to do what he asks. ~I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18~
All this from a 13 year old. It made her Daddy cry!
Unfortunately, during our previous visit, our youngest daughter was not in agreement. She did not want to make the move. In discussing with our newfound friends, the Morin family, and asking how their kids came on board, Tish Morin suggested we get and read Kisses from Katie, by Katie Davis.
Upon getting back to Texas, we got a copy of this book and read it as a family. There wasn't a single reading session that there weren't tears in the room. This book played a phenomenal role in AFFIRMING our decision to be obedient and move to Roatan. I am so thankful God led us to it after we had already decided to make the move.
Further, on the afternoon before the night that we finished reading Kisses from Katie, our youngest daughter (the one showing resistance) told me, "Dad, I'm kind of getting excited about moving to Roatan." That night, we finished the book, and she is now fully in agreement.
Therefore, as of July 2013, John, Karin, Hannah and Rebekah now call Roatan, Honduras home.
God is oh so very good.
Once again, it is truly our prayer that God will be honored and glorified by our sharing this information and our current adventure.
In Christ,
John Neighbors


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ARTrails 2019 Studio Tour
Travel through scenic rural areas and historic cities and towns in around Lewis County, Washington and visit 37 artists at 17 locations showing, demonstrating, and selling their work.
Starting in mid-July, pick up a studio guide for a map and information on each artist. We have lots of hands-on activities for all ages! Visit one or visit them all with this free self-guided tour.
September 21-22 & 28-29.
Studios are open weekends only, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Note: Highway 506 is closed to thru-traffic between Toledo and Vader due to bridge construction. Please refer to our online map.
ARTrails Gala Opening Reception
You're invited to join ARTrails at our Gala Opening Reception at Centralia's Historic Train Depot. Celebrate the opening of our annual studio tour, meet the artists and view the Exhibition Gallery.
Historic Centralia Train Depot
210 Railroad Avenue
Centralia, Washington
September 20, 2019.
4 m to 8 pm.
Exhibition Gallery
One piece of art by each participating artists is on display at our Exhibition Gallery, located at the historic depot in downtown Centralia.
In addition, several pieces donated by artists for our annual drawing are also on display. Make sure to fill out a survey card at the gallery, any studio or the online questionnaire for a chance to win!
Our artists have also donated small pieces of art you can purchase to support our Kelly Cowan Scholarship Fund.
Historic Centralia Train Depot
210 Railroad Avenue
Centralia, Washington
Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, September 29, 2019


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This giftset contains 1 citrus green tea
with a tea mug to easily prepare your brew.
Grapefruit (Flavoured green tea)
A green tea with the refreshing flavour of grapefruit. You are sure to enjoy its subtly sweet taste and acidic undertone.
> 50g metal tin
This mug, made of heat-resistant glass, is very light and easy to hold.
Mug comes with silicone strainer.
> Available in 3 colours
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Special gold-plated spoon for measuring tea leaves,
equivalent to one teaspoon. Normally, one light spoonful
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In this article, Pugerudes – conveniently located in Kent, Washington (WA) – is here to say why now is the perfect time to add an awning to homes in Kent, WA. We proudly offer a beautiful selection of awnings from SunSetter.
As we get further into winter, it's natural to start dreaming about warmer weather and spending time outdoors. When you live in the Pacific Northwest, time spent outdoors is time well spent. It's hard to match the beauty of the gorgeous evergreen forests and majestic mountain peaks that dominate the local landscape. The weather, however, is quite a different story. With one of the most consistently rainy climates in the country, there are certainly trade-offs to spending time outside in Washington. At Pugerudes, we want to show you why now is the perfect time to add an awning to homes in Kent, WA.
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Zero sum
Thirty-seven men have bagged a pair on their Test debut, but only one England player achieved the feat in an Ashes Test in the 20th century. Step forward Graham Gooch, who on this day was caught behind off Jeff Thomson for his second duck as England lurched towards an innings defeat at Edgbaston. Gooch was dropped after the next Test - when he made 6 and 31 - but returned after three years to restart a career that would eventually yield an England-record 8900 Test runs.
Birth of Sanjay Manjrekar, who despite a very good Test career never quite lived up to his billing as the new Sunil Gavaskar. He was certainly good enough technically, and had the ability to bat all day - his 104 against Zimbabwe in Harare in 1992-93 took almost nine hours - but he ended up averaging 37 from 37, a steep fall from his first-class average of 55. But no Indian averages more in Tests in Pakistan than his 94.83. Unusually for a modern-day Indian batsman, Manjrekar was more productive overseas, where he made all four of his Test hundreds and 79% of his runs. His father, the great Vijay, also played 55 Tests for India.
An old-style one-dimensional cricketer is born. Alan Mullally's ordinary batting and dodgy fielding did not help his attempts to establish himself in the England team. Somehow you always felt he was less than the sum of his parts: he had bounce, a left-armer's angle, swing, and a natural economy. And he bowled quite majestically in England's victory at the MCG in 1998-99, having driven Glenn McGrath to distraction by slashing 16 quick runs. The eventual margin of victory was only 12 runs. But in 19 Tests, he only once took more than three wickets, though he was briefly second in the one-day rankings, before being rumbled during the 2001 NatWest Series.
The cheapest ten-for in first-class history. Hedley Verity sliced through Nottinghamshire at Headingley with extraordinary figures of 19.4-16-10-10. Even more staggeringly, it's the only ten-for to include a hat-trick. At 38 for 0 in the second innings, Nottinghamshire led by 99. Then came Verity, and appropriately enough, a ten-wicket defeat.
The highest tenth-wicket stand in Test history. Joe Root and James Anderson broke the back of India's bowling line-up with their 198-run partnership in the draw at Trent Bridge. With England 298 for 9, India must have fancied their chances of a rare Test victory overseas, but Anderson batted comfortably to reach his maiden half-century - in any form of the game - and his 81 is the highest score by an England No. 11. In India's first innings, the Nos. 9 and 11, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, had added 111 together. The 309 that the two tenth-wicket pairs scored was the most runs scored for the last wicket in a Test.
A remarkable return for cricket after a forced four-month hiatus on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. After weeks of quarantine, a newly bonded West Indies worked as a unit to take down England, who were missing Joe Root, in the first Test, at Southampton. On the final day with 200 needed to win, Jermaine Blackwood bludgeoned a magnificent 95, helped by a series of fumbles from the hosts. Debuting stand-in captain Ben Stokes top-scored for England in the first innings and took a combined six wickets but couldn't pull his team back from the edge on the last day. West Indies prevailed with four wickets to spare.
Whatever he did in 30 Tests, New Zealand allrounder Bruce Taylor, who was born today, will always be remembered for his startling debut. In Calcutta in 1964-65, Taylor belted a meaty 105 from No. 8 - his maiden first-class century - and then took 5 for 86 in India's first innings. He's still the only man to make a century and take a five-for on Test debut. And in seven Tests against West Indies, he had all-round figures to die for: an average of 53 with the bat, and 23 with the ball.
The Surrey batsman Graham Roope, who was born today, was picked by England as much for his fielding as his batting. A fine amateur goalkeeper and outstanding in the slips, he took 35 catches in 21 Tests. He also made seven fifties, but never reached three figures. The corkscrew-curled Roope was also a bit of a lucky charm - England only lost twice when he played. He was also the man at the other end when both Geoff Boycott and John Edrich completed their 100th first-class hundreds.
An injury-prone Indian fast bowler is born. Munaf Patel was hyped as the fastest man in Indian cricket even before he played any first-class matches. He took seven wickets on debut in 2006 against England in Mohali and 14 in four Tests in the West Indies. Munaf was picked for India's tour of New Zealand in early 2009 and took five wickets in the first Test in Hamilton. He was also part of India's World Cup-winning squad in 2011, where he was India's third-highest wicket-taker. However, he went off the radar following the tour of England later that year and in 2014, he wasn't wanted in the IPL either.
A classic Benson & Hedges Cup final - a low-scoring thriller in which Middlesex beat Kent by just two runs. The match finished after 7.30pm, with the ground enveloped in darkness. The Man of the Match was John Emburey, who rushed through 11 overs for just 16 runs, biffed a useful 28, and took a cracking catch at slip to get rid of Chris Cowdrey, Kent's captain.
The day cricket showed a bit of leg. The first Super 8s tournament began in Kuala Lumpur. In short, it involved eight-a-side matches of 14 overs, in which a six was rewarded with eight runs, and batsmen had to retire upon reaching 50. Australia A, led by Darren Lehmann and including Adam Gilchrist, won it, and Australia and India ended without points. India even lost to a Malaysian Invitation XI. Mind you, the Malaysian side did include Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva, who had done pretty well in a slightly bigger one-day tournament earlier that year.
England pull off a great escape. James Anderson and Monty Panesar played the most important innings of their lives as they survived 11.3 overs to save the first Ashes Test, in Cardiff. When England lost their ninth second-innings wicket - Paul Collingwood batted for more than five and a half hours for 74 - they were trailing by six runs (Australia had declared on 674). But the last pair, and some delaying tactics that angered Ricky Ponting, denied Australia a series lead.
Sri Lanka won their first Test series after Muttiah Muralitharan's retirement in 2010, and it came in a three-match rubber at home that, unsurprisingly, featured plenty of both rain and runs. Kumar Sangakkara was stranded on 199 in the first Test, in Galle and dismissed for 192 in the second in Colombo. In Galle, Pakistan collapsed much like they did on the 2009 tour, bowled out for 100 to lose massively. Sri Lanka had the chance to make it 2-0 in the third Test, where they needed 270 from 71 overs, but chose to push for a draw once Dinesh Chandimal was dismissed after giving them an aggressive start.
Adam Sanford, born today, made history as the first indigenous Carib to play for West Indies, in 2002. Born in Dominica, but working as a policeman in Antigua, Sanford picked up 15 wickets in five Tests against India, and was picked for the home series against New Zealand and the tour of South Africa. But while Sanford could make the odd delivery explode, he was not fast enough, and was dropped in the middle of England's tour in 2003-04.
Other birthdays
1930 Ruth Westbrook (England)
1935 Chris Burger (South Africa)
1947 Pochiah Krishnamurthy (India)
1972 Neil McGarrell (West Indies)
1977 Morne Karg (Namibia)


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text: Tags Tech Industry Mobile 3:02 0 Microsoft's FarmBeats program uses the company's Azure cloud to connect agricultural devices and generate data intended to help farms operate more efficiently. Sensors embedded in the soil use the cloud to communicate with drones that circle farms to direct irrigation patterns and herbicide distribution and to optimize the harvesting of crops. CNET visited Microsoft's Cloud Collaboration Center in Redmond, Washington, to learn more about how the cloud, AI and the internet of things (IoT) are transforming business."We use machine learning and image recognition to understand how our crops are growing," said Jason Zander, executive vice president of Microsoft Azure. "Today a lot of irrigation systems … just kind of throw water everywhere. Being able to leverage drones and some of these sensors means we save water and get better production out of [farms]."The cloud is evolving rapidly, said Zander. "A decade ago the cloud helped mobile phones become ubiquitous. Today, the cloud becomes really powerful when it helps other emerging technologies like AI and IoT. It's exciting because we can help entire [business] sectors quickly become more efficient." Now playing: Watch this: Artificial intelligence (AI) Drones Cloud computing Microsoft Share your voice Post a comment The farm of the future is in the cloud Your next salad might be grown in the cloud and served with a side of artificial intelligence.Cloud computing, a technology that relies on clustered servers positioned across the globe, supports everything from drones to machine learning and the smart home. Using cloud tech, farms are about to become a lot smarter as well.