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I really like this EP, but I'm not entirely sure why. It's unique, but not in the way of novelty; there's nothing readily or absurdly apparent that separates this from so many other releases. However, once the layers are peeled back, you can see an incredibly interesting and creative bit of music that takes influence from numerous genres without enslaving itself to any one in particular.
What we have here is generally melodic death metal; albeit a very, very strange breed of it. The whole EP has a crooked, disjointed feel to it, with staggering rhythms that are constantly changing and weaving like the steps of a drunk. And yet, while other bands would have difficulty harnessing such a quality for good, Moonlit Burial has no trouble with it. The closing title track's extended solo over perpetually shifting rhythms almost reminds of Anata, but not as seemingly precise. This is incredibly organic music, changing and undulating constantly into new shapes and forms.
To add to this is the very strange sense of melody this band possesses. Quick, seemingly awkward bursts of high-pitched tremolo picking weave intricate neoclassical melodies over staggered, metalcore-derived rhythm guitar while drumming helps steady out the musical equation. Structure is similarly unique; take 'Emaciate's start/stop bursts of blasting, fragmented melody, as if the band has to heave their instruments into action for brief periods. And yet, despite how very strange the music is, it never fails to be strangely pleasing to the ear, with its colorful, wintry atmosphere.
This is definitely a release that won't be some people's cup of tea. However, for those who are interested in a very unique style of melodic death metal, look no further than 'Our Disgrace'; it's one of the strangest, most ensnaring debuts I've heard in a great while.


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I am just on a roll with this kit! I am so in love with it that I can't keep my hands off of the paper! I am a crafting machine with this kit! Woo-Hoo! The paper and flowers are from the kit; however, the ink and copics are also from Loreen!And of course the inside of the card done with Tim Holtz Distress Inks:
I can't wait to see what everyone else creates with their kits! I have another SURPRISE in the making! I just have to add finishing touches to it and then I will have another post! See.....I told you all I can't keep my hands off of this kit!!!

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Professionalism, artistry and craft
For me woodturning is like treasure hunting, as I turn the wood I uncover the treasure hidden inside. The shape and colours I use should be what a picture frame is to a picture. They should show the wood off to its best effect. I like to use either reclaimed wood or wood that was destined for the fire. My aim, working with nature, is to create beautiful and unique pieces.
Based in Lancashire, I collect most of my wood from community wood recycling projects and from local tree surgeons. I dry and prepare the wood for turning and wait until the wood tells me what type of object and shape it should be. I like to work with the grain, the figure, the bark, the burrs and even any rot in order to bring out the beauty in the wood. I am happy to take commissions.
There is a small sample of my work that is for sale in the shop. If there is something you see in the gallery that you like or you would like to commission something similar please contact me.
With extensive of experience with woodturning I can provide a quality bespoke woodturning service.
Whether you are restoring a period house or building and are wanting to install period style timber pieces, I can copy existing or damaged spindles, newel posts and door knobs.
If you require any bespoke woodturning or further information, please contact us using the email address at the bottom attach any pictures and measurements that you think will be of help, and I will get back to you with a quote, or any further information that I need.
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I like to recycle wood especially if it has some history
This is going to be a segmented bowl with milliput inserts and marbling effect.
This is a four ring bowl with 16 segments in each layer. The segments in each layer are different lengths.
If I have cut the segments accurately each ring of 16 segments should form a perfect circle.
The rings need to be carefully glued together. Each ring has been through a thicknesser and sanded so the joins should be perfect.
The bowl is 5 mm thick, 15 cm deep and 38 cm wide.
I thought the bowl should replicate the slopes of a velodrome and the track markings.
Although the actual bowl is made from the Siberian spruce from the Manchester velodrome. I wanted to have a piece of the actual track surface in the bowl.
The outside of the bowl is decorated with a red, white and blue marbling effect to represent the movement of bikes around the velodrome.
I was able to make three bowls from the wood I got. I think they capture the excitement and history of the velodrome.
I do several markets throughout the North of England. Details of events I am attending will be posted below.
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On day two of March Madness, we had a spirited crew from Texas A&M University-Commerce dancing and singing as well as volunteering at our South Salcedo work site. From modeling nail guns to prepping for insulation to moving sand to wielding sledgehammers to various other exterior work, they did it all. Come on back any time, y'all!
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PLUS | 5 Hot Questions for Chairman John Moton Jr., Wilcox Co. | Facebook for a County Commissioner
PLUS | Key Dates This Week
In the past few months, the Alabama Board of Registrars Legislation Task Force has met twice to discuss the current role registrars play in the state. Special thanks to the commissioners who are representing the unified county voice on the panel:
Steve McKinnon, Dale County
Rhondel Rhone, Clarke County
Randy Vest, Morgan County
Ronda M. Walker, Montgomery County
The task force will continue to meet in the months ahead to discuss reforming the appointment process for registrars, establishing uniform standards and a number of other issues to ensure accountability for the registrar position.
Secretary of State John Merrill asked the Association to share a 3-question survey with all 67 counties. Your input will be essential to the task force's ability to effectively review the organization and operation of boards of registrars as they relate to other county election officials.
Boards of Registrars Feedback TAKE THE 3-QUESTION SURVEY
Please take a moment to complete this brief survey at the link above. If you have any questions related to the survey or task force, please contact Chase Cobb (email@example.com or 334-263-7594).
Crumbling pavement dissolving into gravel. That's the reality of too many county roads, and that's why it was chosen as the cover for the latest issue of County Commission Magazine. ACCA hopes the publication will be useful as you are discussing infrastructure investment. Every member of the Alabama Legislature receives a copy too by mail, and please encourage them to take a look!
Here are a few items that could be helpful:
Back to the Stone Age in Chambers County – Before and After photos of Chambers CR 139, where residents gladly gave up crumbling pavement and potholes for a gravel road. DOWNLOAD Back to the Stone Age in Chambers Co. PDF
Return on Investment (ROI) for Infrastructure – The bottom line is that investing in road and bridge infrastructure will benefit Alabama's economy. Every $1 can return $5.20 in benefits, according to FHWA. DOWNLOAD Return on Investment for Infrastructure PDF
EMA Connection – Precious time is lost when emergency responders can't reach citizens in need quickly, whether the problem is 5 o'clock traffic or a weight-limited bridge that can't bear a fire truck. DOWNLOAD EMA Connection PDF
In addition, a PDF file of the entire, 40-page issue is available to download for your use – or if you would like to share it with anyone by email. Download PDF
Regular registration closes this Wednesday for the next two training courses from the County Government Education Institute. Both are offered in Prattville on April 6 & 7.
CROAA Overview of County Revenue
Required class for CROAA Program
This course is designed to provide the basics in local tax collection, auditing, and enforcement. Topics discussed include types of local taxes, enforcement and auditing concepts, and the legal framework of the local tax structure. This course is a very important primer for the new county revenue officer, but offers valuable updated information that will benefit the seasoned revenue personnel as well.
Finance & Revenue
Basic-Level Class required for ACAA, ACEA, and AAND Programs
Approved for 11.0 CLE credits by the Alabama Bar Association
Approved for 13.5 hours of CPE credit, including 1 hour of accounting and auditing CPE
Emergency Managers can earn continuing education credit for the CLEM designation
This course is designed to provide the county employee valuable information about the county financial system, including development of the budget, an outline of county revenue sources, the process for collection and distribution of those revenues, and the legal and auditing principles that impact the county commission's important budgetary decisions.
Many commissions have stepped forward to help protect revenue in all 67 counties, and others are encouraged to consider making a similar statement at the next commission meeting by adopting a resolution in support of HB 169/SB96. The resolution is a way to formally add your support for legislation to reduce the ability of municipalities and municipal industrial development authorities to abate county taxes – without county consent – when there is no corresponding municipal tax. The Economic Development Association of Alabama is opposing the measure, which would reinstate the long-standing interpretation of the 2002 abatement law.
Please see this memo from Mary Pons with a Sample Resolution Supporting the Abatement Bill.
Local officials who want to help their communities recover economically from a disaster are encouraged to consider driving to Greenville for a two-day course beginning April 11. The workshop, called Disaster Resilience & Economic Recovery, is presented jointly by the Delta Regional Authority and the International Economic Development Council as part of a series of events in Alabama this year.
Details and Registration
Economically Competitive & Resilient Communities Workshop
Module B: Disaster Recovery & Economic Resilience
April 11-12, Greenville, AL
I. Who? Wilcox County Commission Chairman John Moton Jr.
Facebook is a valuable tool for staying in contact with constituents throughout your district, according to Moton. With nearly 5,000 Facebook friends at his Commissioner Moton account, he's got major credibility online – and on the air too. Catch him weekdays on WQLS 90.5 FM where he hosts the morning drive, 8-11 a.m.
II. Why Facebook? It sparks conversations
"I hear from people I normally wouldn't hear from," he says. In a sprawling rural district, it's not easy to stay connected to each community, but Facebook posts help – often leading to direct, private conversations by other means (i.e. phone call, text, Facebook messenger).
III. What to post? A good mix
He uses Facebook to publicize community events, provide information about county services and advocate for Wilcox County (especially road and bridge funding). Sometimes he shares an inspirational quote.
IV. When to post? 7 days a week
"You've got to do it daily and be consistent to build a following," he says. "I get up first thing in the morning and post something."
V. How do you keep it going? Humanize it
"You don't have to put your personal business out there, but you've got to humanize it," he says. His posts about DRIVE Alabama are mixed in with funny commentary on the presidential race, pictures from the NACo conference in Washington, D.C., congratulations to a citizen who received recognition and a plea for little league coaches.
Key Dates This Week
Today | Association of County Administrators of Alabama (ACAA) Webinar
Wednesday | Registration deadlines
CROAA Overview of County Revenue
County Government Education Institute (CGEI) Finance & Revenue
Thursday | County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama (CROAA) Webinar


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ECDC Forward Look Risk Assessment: Seasonal influenza 2010–2011 in Europe
The 2010/11 seasonal influenza epidemics in Europe are dominated so far by the A(H1N1)2009 viruses which emerged in the 2009 pandemic, although these are now considered seasonal viruses. This is an interim risk assessment and will be up-dated at intervals as more data and analyses emerge.
Risk assessment: Situation in northern Africa/Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the influx of migrants* to Europe
ECDC, after conducting rapid risk assessments, has concluded that the risk of importation of infectious diseases from North Africa to the EU is considered to be low. From a public health perspective, the most urgent concern is related to the poor living conditions of the migrants, such as overcrowding and poor sanitation.
Risk assessment: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in Germany
At the request of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Consumers, a rapid risk assessment has been prepared concerning the outbreak of E Coli in Germany.
Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in Germany, May 2011
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a group of pathogenic Escherichia coli strains capable of producing Shiga toxins, with the potential to cause severe enteric and systemic disease in humans.
Revised risk assessment: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in Germany
An update of the initial rapid risk assessment on the outbreak of E. Coli in Germany, prepared at the request of the European Commission, first published on 27 May 2011.
ECDC and EFSA joint Rapid Risk Assessment: Cluster of haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in Bordeaux, France
Rapid risk assessment update: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O104:H4 2011 in the EU, 8 July 2011
This document is an update of the EFSA/ECDC joint rapid risk assessment of 29 June and aims to add new information to this and earlier initial rapid risk assessments (27 May and 14 June 2011).
ECDC Forward look risk assessment (Update 28 October 2010): Likely scenarios and uncertainties in the 2010/2011 influenza season in Europe and beyond
Likely scenarios and uncertainties in the 2010/2011 influenza season in Europe and beyond.
ECDC risk assessment: 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic (Update 17 December 2009)
ECDC risk assessment: 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic (Update 6 November 2009)
This update of ECDC pandemic risk assessment for Europe is based on data and analyses available in early November 2009. It draws on the experience in European countries, North America and the Southern Hemisphere's temperate countries, which have already passed through a winter with the new virus.


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I'm not saying my birthday was awful, but when you've been running temperature for 7 full days, you begin to get a bit frustrated. Yesterday was no different, my body just wouldn't do it's thing even on my birthday.
There's no cute pictures of Camille in her Valentine's Day get-up.
There's not cute pictures of Camille in the mounds and mounds of snow we got.
If we would have taken any pictures it would have been of me curled up in a ball on the couch.
I think it might be time to call the doctor but I'm pretty sure all they are going to say is that I need to rest which honestly, we all know is a joke. I live in Antarctica, which means there's no family around, no one to come save me for 2 days and run this show in my absence.
Technically a fever is killing the bad germs so eventually I'll be the healthiest person around, right, right?
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**No Deposit Required** This striking building in the Central Business Exchange district is home to many companies in the heart of Milton Keynes with an outstanding break out area. With an 'All Inclusive' Package, prime location and award winning Customer Service - Best Business Centre of the Year 2006, 2008 & 2009, this is not to be missed! The unique 'ALL INCLUSVE' package at this very popular Centre comprises of* Inclusive Telephone Calls/ Inclusive ½ mg guaranteed broadband/ Inclusive meeting room hire per month/ Inclusive Black & White photocopying, laminating and binding/ Inclusive Refreshments/ Inclusive Fresh Fruit Daily/ Inclusive Doughnuts on a Friday! *Subject to terms and conditions
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If you are planning a trip to the USA (more specifically in Louisville, Cincinnati, Bentonville or Durham), please don't book your hotel on one of those awful trip (advisor) websites, just click on: 21C, a combination between a contemporary art museum and a boutique hotel which has given birth to many little 21C across the Unites States (and let's hope soon in Europe or even better in Switzerland!). Behind 21C hides the heiress of Jack Daniel's whisky and her husband (land owner): The Brown-Wilson pair are art collectors and against all odds, they opened their first 21C in 2006, in Louisville Kentucky. To do so, they renovated a tobacco warehouse.
Today, 21C represents 4 hotels and is a Big success. According to the Condé Nast Traveler, 21C is part of the 10 best hotels in the world and more than hundreds of exhibitions have taken place.
I shall let you dream and book your tickets ASAP.
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Ravenstonedale Weekend - February 2016
On arrival at the Fat Lamb I was delighted to find that standards had not slipped since our last visit in 2012 and lambs still adorned the toilet paper.
Sixteen Footprinters, including a welcome new member, enjoyed the comfortable accommodation, great food (possibly too much!) and excellent location.
On Friday a small group led by Jonathan endured/enjoyed a walk up Uldale. Uldale is a quiet and secluded dale not much trod particularly on the side of the river we walked! After a scramble up a near vertical heather clad bank and a river crossing we certainly deserved our tea and cakes in the Hares café in Sedbergh.
Andreas's account of the A walks:
"On Saturday the A party walk led by Julian made an ascent of Wild Boar Fell. From the hotel we headed round the back of Harter Fell before ascending over open access land up Ravenstonedale Common to the top of Wild Boar Fell. It was a steady climb and upon reaching the summit we had a wide panoramic view of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales peaks. We headed to the Mallerstone Edge for an impressive view of the valley below. Shouts were made for steam train as bellowing smoke was noted in the distance but it was a false alarm as it was heather controlling fire. (I checked later back at base on Wi-Fi and found all steam train excursions had been cancelled due to railway engineering work on the famous Settle Carlisle line). Our descent saw a slight deep drop before reaching a bridleway back to the Fat Lamb. Our distance was measured as being 12 miles when it was anticipated that it might be 13.
On Sunday the A party went by car to the Cross Keys north of Sedbergh for an ascent of the Howgill mountain range. Our walk started along a very picturesque valley up to Cautley Spout waterfall where we went part way up before heading to climb up Yarlside which was very strenuous due to spongy and grassy terrain. From Yarlside we moved on to Kensgriff before taking a very steep descent off the summit to our next port of call being Randygill Top. Here we had wonderful panoramic views of snow-capped Lake District peaks such as Great Gable and Scafell, Cross Fell with its early warning radar dome and the high peaks of the Yorkshire Dales. The walk continued on to Green Bell then Grere Fell before finishing our last top Wandale Fell. Our descent back to Cross Keys involved having to walk across a river on the few boulders of stones. Luckily the water was shallow.
It had been good day weather wise with clear visibility giving wonderful views and plenty of sunshine at times. Our mileage was 10 miles. Thank you to Julian for leading the A walks and to Paul for supplying us with mini Cadbury selection chocolates on both days. Despite the recent withdrawal of certain chocolates due to plastics being found in them we had no after effects so there was no alarm."
Peter's account of the B walks:
"On Saturday we walked into Ravenstonedale village, then followed Scandale beck a tributary of the Eden and joined the old railway track through the Smardale Nature Reserve over the restored viaduct to Smardale Hall. We returned on a footpath climbing gradually over Ash Fell eventually descending back to the Fat Lamb. The total distance was about 10 miles.
On Sunday we took cars to Kirkby Stephen station and did a circular walk taking in roads, field paths and tracks eventually descending into the Eden Valley, past Lammerside Castle ruins and Wharton Hall skirting Nateby to join the track of the old Stainmore railway which includes two restored viaducts Podgill and Merrygill. On reaching the village of Hartley we descended to Kirkby Stephen where we had tea and cakes in the church café. We then returned to Kirkby Stephen station which is 2 miles from the town it serves. The total distance was about 9 miles."
On Sunday evening we enjoyed a variety of quizzes kindly provided by Peter including anagrams of cities/towns and common household implements and a place name quiz. An adjudicator was called for at one point and the chosen fellow guest took this role most seriously having been a quiz master before. He even mulled over one of his decisions over night and apologised for it the following morning at breakfast!
On the Monday morning a small group of us had a pleasant stroll into Ravenstonedale and enjoyed morning coffee by a roaring log fire in the Black Swan where we were treated to a few chords on the piano by Peter before making our way back.
Thank you to Peter for organising the weekend and for leading the B walks.


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Who doesn't like vegetable soup? It's so filled with flavors and textures that there should be something in it that appeals to everyone. And this is certainly the season to make it.
For the past month I've been making one pot of soup a week. It's a great meal to store in the refrigerator and eat on all week. Pair it with your favorite bread (I made Parmesan Skillet Flatbread to go with ours) and you have a warming, healthy meal.
Even though I've published this vegetable soup recipe before, I thought it was worth bringing to the forefront again for new readers as well as those of you who have been around for awhile but forgot this was in your repertoire.
If you have a favorite soup recipe for these cold days, please post it as a comment so we can all enjoy it.
A few nutrition specifics:
Garlic contains allicin, which is a powerful anti-bacterial agent, that are released only when you crush or slice it, so always be sure to take that extra step. Studies have also shown that garlic consumption has reduced the risk of various cancers.
Kombu is seaweed that is dried, sold in sheets and used in many Asian dishes. It includes a lot of trace minerals and is high in potassium, iodine, calcium and vitamins A and C.
Quinoa is a high-energy protein that can ease digestion. It has more calcium than milk and is rich in minerals.
½ cup quinoa
2 cups water
dash of salt
Combine and cook until quinoa is soft, about 15 minutes. You can also substitute another grain of your choice.
3 celeries
2 carrots
1 onion
2 TBSP olive oil
Chop into bite size pieces. Warm about olive oil in the soup pot. Add chopped veggies and sauté 5 – 7 minutes, until onions are nearly translucent.
½ cup chicken broth
1 pint tomato juice
2 cups water
1 small piece of dried kombu
Two cloves of garlic
Add liquids and kombu to pot. Smash and peel the garlic and throw them into the pot. Bring to boil then simmer lightly, covered, 10 minutes or so.
1 ½ cups frozen green beans
1 ½ cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 ½ cups frozen greens
1 quart jar of tomatoes
If any of the vegetables are frozen together in a glob, put them in the microwave for a minute or two to separate. If any of them are not chopped, chop into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables to the pot. You can substitute whatever vegetables you have in the freezer or that you prefer. Depending on how much broth you like (I prefer a more stew-like consistency with less broth), you might find that you need to add more liquid.
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Italian seasonings – such as basil, parley, oregano
Season the pot and simmer, covered, until all vegetables are done. You can substitute your favorite seasonings. You might also need to add salt, depending on how much was in the liquids and tomatoes you used. The kombu does add some salt, so wait until that has been in the pot 30 minutes or so until tasting.
When vegetables are finished, remove the garlic cloves and kombu then add your grain. If the grain isn't soft, continue cooking until it is. Enjoy!


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I have used a few different apps and programs to create some blueprints for rooms of the house. This kitchen design was created by the Lowe's Room Designer online. It's relatively easy to use, and it will let you pick from a lot of different textiles, appliances, etc.
My idea is to have a kitchen that has work stations rather than the old work triangle. One big peeve of mine is a kitchen that is meant for one cook. The triangle becomes obsolete as soon as someone who isn't cooking enters the kitchen. All chaos breaks loose, and someone ends up hurt.
So here is the vision for the space:
Peninsula, gone. Corner shelves, gone. Stove centered on far wall instead of crammed in the corner. Refrigerator moved to:
Bam! Empty wall is new useable. With still a spot for an 'eat-in area' built into an island for…drum roll please…EXTRA COUNTER SPACE!
I'm planning on building an island using the plans from Ana-White's Farmhouse Table, installing butcher-block counter tops, subway tile, and open shelves.


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The company will take advantage of ongoing reforms to focus on the Saudi middle-income housing segment
UAE developer Manazel Real Estate has announced plans to expand its business into the wider region, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia's middle income housing segment.
According to Manazel, the company plans to enter the Saudi market through targeted developments before the end of 2017, taking advantage of opportunities created by ongoing real estate investment, the introduction of REITS, tax reforms, public-private sector partnerships, and the development of Saudi Arabia's leisure and tourism sectors.
"We are looking at a range of opportunities to expand into dynamic growth markets and broaden our revenue base especially within the kingdom's market, which has always been significant to us," said Manazel chairman Mohamed M. Al Qubaisi.
"As part of our expansion strategy we will continue to focus on entry into new markets which offer 'untapped' value and support our growing real estate portfolio," he added. "This strategy will deliver significant returns for our shareholders over the longer term and I look forward to reporting on further progress shortly."
In 2016, Manazel launched its first overseas project, a mixed-use development located in the Jordanian capital of Amman, which is said was part of a larger strategy to provide quality homes for the middle-income segment.


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There is so much you can do to be ready to be hired as a professional before you graduate or before "you think you're ready", much more than the generic advice lectured by universities and colleges.
Join our session to learn:
- Why someone would hire you
- Why someone would promote you
- How to gain access to professional challenges that are usually only available to those with significantly more experience than you
Date and Time: Monday, 8th October 2018, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Venue: FYA Hub
Address: 21-27 Somerset Pl, Melbourne
Stephen went through the tertiary education system just as the notion that going to university automatically meant you got a career job was starting to be turned on its head. He's worked in areas totally different to his degree area and has developed an extremely unique professional perspective and skillset as a result. With a background in IT, Marketing, Education, Leadership and Business, he is a living example of the idea that in one working lifetime, we will all have many different jobs.


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West Coast Customs and Carroll Shelby Team Up
Only 25 special customers will have the opportunity to park one of the rarest Shelby Mustangs in their garage as Carroll Shelby International Inc's (OTC: CSBI - News) wholly owned subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and West Coast Customs (WCC) have teamed up to produce a limited-edition line of high-end 2006 Ford Mustangs. These distinctively-designed Mustangs combine the legendary performance of Carroll Shelby and the creative design modifications of world famous "Kingz of Customz" and celebrity customizers West Coast Customs. Targeted to buyers looking for top-tier performance and state-of-art enhancements, the Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang will make its debut in the Ford Pavilion at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be available to consumers in the first part of 2006.
The Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang begins with a stock 2006 Ford Mustang GT. Legendary car builder Carroll Shelby, the creator of several famous cars including the iconic Cobra, oversaw the car's performance enhancements. An exclusive Vortech Supercharger was added to the V8 engine and the Mustang's computer re-mapped to adapt to the newly-acclaimed output of more than 500 hp. With a racing-level output of that caliber, this Mustang is genuinely worthy of wearing the Shelby badge.
"We built this car for performance and style," said Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. "It's got the bark of the old muscle cars and the look of a new sports car. It's one of the best projects I've been a part of."
West Coast Customs, who are pioneers in customizing cars and have done work for influential auto enthusiasts including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kobe Bryant and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, directed the interior and exterior modifications for the Mustang. The outer design for the Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang is a bold statement that showcases a twist of Shelby historic styling and West Coast Customs' fearless new influence.
Exterior enhancements include:
-A new hood design to encase the V8 with a single scoop for air redirection
-New fender swells and rocker panels
-Specially-designed front bumper, side scoops, rear wing and fenders
-Custom grill inserts with newly-arranged lighting for top and bottom of bumper
-22" Shelby/West Coast Customs-branded Lexani wheels with Pirelli rubber tires
-Race-inspired Shelby/West Coast Customs gas cap
West Coast Customs is known for pioneering mobile electronics and interior accessories in some of the greatest show cars and the Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang is no exception. Packing interior modifications that are meant to be seen and be heard this special rolling concert hall includes:
Custom upholstered interior with embroidered Shelby and West Coast
-Customs logo badging all around including the steering wheel and center console
-One 7" Sony monitor
-One Sony DVD head unit
-Two West Coast Customs Mid Bass units for the doors
-One 6.5" West Coast Customs comp
-One set of 5.25" coaxials
-Three 10" subwoofers for the trunk
-Two West Coast Customs amps
"We are honored to be working with an American icon like Carroll Shelby and look forward to making history with him," said Ryan Friedlinghaus, CEO of West Coast Customs. "We wanted to continue the tradition of power that comes with the Shelby name while giving the new Mustang the unique flare and design touches of West Coast Customs. Enthusiasts are going to find that the blend of top-of-the-line performance and one-of-a-kind design bring together the best of both worlds in this Mustang."
Only 25 limited-edition Mustangs will be The Shelby-West Coast Customs Mustang will be sold starting in 2006 through Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas, NV and West Coast Customs in Los Angeles, CA. Buyers can contact Shelby Automobiles at (702) 942-7325 or visit the company's web site at www.shelbyautos.com for more info. West Coast Customs can be found online at www.westcoastcustoms.com and (310) 645-1156.
"The Shelby-West Coast Customs Mustang is the result of legendary performance meeting new school design," said Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles. "We have created a unique automobile that stands apart in the customized world. The limited-edition nature of these cars is sure to drive significant collector interest."
Source: Carroll Shelby International, Inc.
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As my regular readers will already know, I'm pretty across the board when it comes to interests and knowledge. Heck, I studied Ninjitsu (like legit wanted to find a dojo and read up every book I could find by Steven K. Hayes on the subject…still own the books too). And later in life (and somewhat still) want(ed) to learn Aikido. My dad was a third degree Black Belt in Karate and I was dragged to no few competitions. So the actual art of fighting is no stranger to me. I know that it is usually a fictional situation but I appreciate when actual research is applied even in fantastical situations. Though, I do love it when a writer pokes well thought out fun of some of the fighter manga's and animes with their fantastical claims.
In the realm of anime though there are so many that it almost makes it impossible to choose. But If I HAD to I think I'd have to go with One Punch Man.
Yes it's a new one from this past season. But it hit all the right points for me. Honestly I was torn between Ranma 1/2 and this one. However the lack of harem elements and the, strangely, relatable Saitama, made it a winner.
For those of you who are somehow not clear on what this 'One Punch Man' is about it's actually pretty simple. An out of work salary man decides to become a Hero instead. He lives in an alternate world in the immediate future where monsters attack constantly. After about a three years of simple at home strength training we return to a now bald Saitama who is OP as crap. Some how, with the simple workout, Saitama has the ability to punch strong enough to change the weather patterns across half the globe.
Yeah you read that right.
Ridiculous? Yes, absolutely.
Hilarious? Oh yes.
But Saitama is a wonderful protagonist. He's crazy powerful but balances out, in a wonderful display of character creation, by being VERY normal. Though the normalcy pops up at the strangest times to artfully contrast the present events. So how does this work? He makes a point of emphasizing that he's "human."
Genos, his foil and 'pupil' in this series actually makes a comment saying: "I didn't think we'd be running the whole way."
Saitama: "How else are we going to get there?"
Genos: "I was sure you could fly or something."
Saitama: "Human's can't fly, you know."
And if he's OP and kills just about anything with "One Punch" how could this be considered a "fighting" anime? Because actually, many of the fights occur with other characters that are intentionally placed around him allowing action to remain constant and the 'joy of the struggle' in a battle and not a chain of one hit kills.
For example Genos his "pupil," usually has extremely intense battles, often getting nearly destroyed in the process.
He's drawn like a typical 'hero' and has all the struggles of one:
- He has a life mission
- The tragic past which spawned the life mission
- the drive to better himself to obtain that life mission
- He is intelligent (book-wise at least) and capable in a fight
- He has the 'looks' as polls state
- And he's a 'student' under a 'master' attempting to become stronger.
- He gets his butt handed to him on a regular basis…and usually in spectacular style, but still gets back up. Willing to risk his life for the greater good.
He's like a walking Cliche. A lovable one though. He's even drawn like you'd think a "hero" should look…mean while our real hero…well contrast them your self:
The contrasts between the two main characters continue constantly. Though it's Saitama who is the One Punch Man. He's very much bored with being so over powered. Fights are not a challenge anymore and it's very clear as he often worries about very mundane things even in the midst of bothersome issues. In this case someone wants to Kidnap Saitama to use him as a test subject. They kind of destroyed his house…he punished them immediately for that move and said exactly what I would say in such a situation…
Then after they deal with the immediate situation find out WHY they were attacked Genos says that the best tactically sound thing to do is:
*Saitama agrees and starts to walk off.*
Genos: "Wait you mean now?"
Very…human and mundane concerns.
That's not all he's apparently not very good at written tests and might have a bit of a black thumb as his only plant is a cactus which he regularly OVER waters. About the ONLY time he gets riled up was when he thinks an opponent might actually give him the good fight he has been denied since his new-found strength.
But he still makes mistakes..very mundane ones that we all do. And, well due to the fact that no fight is really worth his while the mundane things are of a much bigger issue to him.
There are many more reasons why I love this series but Saitama himself is my MAIN reason for loving this series. He is surrounded by colorful characters that are each funny and quirky in their own right but without Saitama, this series wouldn't really shine.


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We celebrate the achievements of African American pioneers like Adm. Michelle Howard, the highest-ranking black woman to serve in any branch of the military; the Navy's first African-American admiral, Samuel Gravely Jr.; Ensign Jesse Brown, the Navy's first black aviator; first African-American Navy Nurse Phyllis Dailey and Seaman Robert Blake, the first African-American to physically receive the Medal of Honor.
Their history is Navy history. Their history is American history.
All Hands Magazine profiles three African-American Navy leaders who are continuing that legacy today. Retired Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, Rear Adm. John V. Fuller and Sharon Smoot, an executive director at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), have overcome adversity and broke barriers, all while leading Sailors.
Fleet Master Chief April D. Beldo
Retired Fleet Master Chief April D. Beldo enlisted in the Navy in 1983. Beldo's initial plan was to serve four years, learn self-discipline, save money and then return to college. Little did she know that from the day she stepped off the bus at Recruit Training Center in Orlando, Florida, that her career would span more than three decades and break barriers.
"Since 1983, I have seen [the Navy] evolve — that's not to say we don't need to continue to work on our inclusion and diversity organization," said Beldo of the Navy's diverse workforce. "I believe when we tap in to including different ideas, backgrounds and ways of thought, we make ourselves a better warfighting team. We've come a long way since 1983."
After serving as an aviation maintenance administrationman with various squadrons, Beldo was selected for the command master chief (CMC) program, graduating with honors from the Senior Enlisted Academy. She later became both the first African-American female CMC of an aircraft carrier, and the first African-American female CMC of Recruit Training Command. In her final tour, she served as the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education fleet master chief.
"Realistically this isn't an easy job," Beldo said, speaking to those who are thinking of enlisting in the Navy. "We ask a lot of each Sailor that enlists into this organization. But the payback, the feeling of being something, doing something, making a difference in your country ... there is no other organization that you get that. It's tough and we're going to challenge you. But the pride you feel when you complete those challenges, there's nothing that even stacks up. And that's the Navy."
Beldo, who retired Jan. 18, 2017 after 34 years, said she wants to be remembered as more than the first African-American woman to hold certain positions. She also wants to be remembered as a good Sailor, a good master chief: "If you can look somebody in the eye and you can say when you think of Master Chief Beldo, 'Fair, consistent, honest, knew what the Navy core values meant and practiced the core attributes,' that's all I want."
Rear Adm. John V. Fuller
Rear Adm. John V. Fuller, a self-proclaimed Army brat, spent his entire life in and around the military. Both of Fuller's parents served in the Army - his father was a colonel - as did two of his brothers. But a young John Fuller wanted to walk a slightly different path. He earned his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 1987.
"I am the son of parents who went through the entire civil rights process," Fuller reminisced. "And I've lived in the South, so I have seen the things that they have gone through. Because of my parents and the way they were, I also saw how to work through that. My entire goal is to let my work, the content of my character speak for myself."
His career does indeed speak for itself. His career has seen him serving on surface combatants to the LCS, Surface Warfare Division, as the chief engineer on USS Kauffman (FFG 59) and the commanding officer on USS Mason (DDG 87). His current assignment is commander, Navy Region Hawaii Commander, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific in Hawaii.
"It comes down to the content of the individual character, their preparation and their talent and the combination of the two," Fuller said. "I see that the world is starting to grow in that direction. We are learning to value individual's performance, and we're learning to value a more diverse selection of where those people come from."
Sharon Smoot
Then there's Sharon Smoot, a senior executive service member with NAVSEA who supervises naval shipyards and the supervisors of shipbuilding. Smoot began her career with the Department of the Navy in 1986, first as an electrical engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and over the next 15 years moved into leadership and planning.
Smoot grew up in an Air Force family and spent much of her early childhood overseas, which somewhat sheltered her from the violence and prejudice of the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 70s. That changed when she and her family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia in the late 1970s.
Smoot was determined to forge her own path, regardless of her color or gender. Nothing would hold the lithe, 5-foot woman in heels back from achieving her goals.
Smoot was told she was too small to be an engineer, and both her high school counselor and a college professor didn't believe women belonged in engineering or at Virginia Tech. She enrolled at Virginia Tech and studied engineering anyway.
Smoot, honored in 2010 as the Black Engineer of the Year for Professional Achievement in Government, said our differences make us who we are, the strongest Navy in the world.
"I like hearing our leadership talk about the values that we all bring to the table and acknowledgment that all of us individually have," said Smoot. "If you can embrace those differences and see what they give to the whole team and what strength comes from pulling from what all individuals have to offer, there's no way we won't continue throughout my lifetime and generations to come to be the greatest Navy."
These three Navy leaders are just a small example of our diverse fighting force.
Embrace your differences, your culture, and your experience. What you bring to the Navy makes us the finest Navy in the world.
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Can Gold Rally Continue?
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Featuring views and opinions written by market professionals, not staff journalists.
Can gold keep rallying? The simple answer is yes, although of course, there is the jobs number at 8:30 a.m. EDT that can be a help or hindrance. According to the charts, gold has room to run another $20 before seeing any real resistance. That move can come slowly or all at once, depending on what the job numbers say today.
The action in the metals has been better over the last week and the rally should continue as both gold and silver are working off oversold conditions. $1,240 was the level which needed to hold, and it did. The big question is whether it can hold on a retest.
Although we think the metals will work their way higher, we would not be surprised if they broke down. We are playing from the long side with an exit below the recent lows. Like in all markets, no matter which side you are -- remember where the exit is.


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#mybodytude: Physical Changes and Clothes Shopping After Stage IV
Bald Ballerina and Hear My Voice: Metastatic Breast Cancer Outreach Volunteer Maggie Kudirka's #mybodytude post on her body image and clothing style changes after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Read other posts in the mybodytude photo diary series.
Your attitude toward your body and how you express it may change after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this photo diary, Bald Ballerina Maggie Kudirka discusses how treatment for metastatic breast cancer changed her approach to clothes shopping and her overall "bodytude".
Read Maggie's photo diary and share your bodytude about breast cancer and body image on Instagram! Use #mybodytude and you'll have the chance to win a Visa gift card!
Visit LBBC.ORG to learn more about this selfie contest and campaign.
I'm Maggie, also known as the Bald Ballerina, diagnosed at age 23 with metastatic breast cancer. I was a thin but curvy dancer with a full bust – far from the small-breasted ideal ballerina shape. I often wished my breasts were much, much smaller. It would make fitting into costumes and finding clothes that fit much easier. #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
Before I was diagnosed, I wore bright, colorful clothes; there were very few neutrals in my closet. I don't know if it was because I was more carefree or if it was because I had to wear black leotards in ballet class. #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
One of the challenges of being a dancer with a full bust is keeping your chest from becoming a distraction. You don't want people watching your bust go up and down during a jumping combination or checking out your cleavage when you bend forward. So I had to find good, supportive bras and then find leotards that covered up straps. (Photo Credit: Lucas Chilczuk) #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
The morning after my double mastectomy was one of the happiest days of my life. The source of my cancer was gone and I finally had the body I always wanted - no reconstruction for me! My surgeon Dr Neil Friedman told me that was my silver lining. My smile tells the whole story. #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
Since I no longer needed a bra, I could wear any kind of leotard – spaghetti straps, low back, one shoulder, etc. I loved the freedom this offered me. Later that year, I worked with one of my favorite choreographers on a new piece. It was a relief that I did not need to worry about how supportive the costume would be. Photo credit Andrew Holtz #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
Cancer raised my awareness of the toxic chemicals that are ubiquitous in our environment, not only in our food and household items, but also in the fibers used to make our clothing. I now make an effort to purchase clothes made from organic, sustainable fibers that are undyed or dyed using non-toxic natural dyes. As a result, my color palette has become more muted and neutral. I appreciate the subtle shades of undyed natural fibers like wool, linen, and cotton and I like that no toxic chemicals were used to produce or dye the fibers. #mybodytude #breastcancer #bodyimage #metastaticbreastcancer #terminalbreastcancer
Share your bodytude after breast cancer on Instagram with #mybodytude! Follow these instructions for the chance to win a gift card for joining the campaign.
Learn more about body image, dating and relationships during our free program on Thursday, July 14, Love, Sex and Relationships: Body Acceptance After Diagnosis.
Maggie Kudirka, known on social media as the Bald Ballerina, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2014 at age 23. She was a member of the Joffrey Concert Group in New York City before the diagnosis put her dancing career on hold. Following surgery, Maggie went back in the studio to work on regaining her strength, stamina and technique. She hopes to return to dancing in New York City again. Learn more about Maggie on her website, baldballerina.org, and follow her on Instagram: @baldballerina.


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- Conquer food addictions and craving that cause over-eating.
- Easily lose weight and keep it off regardless of how many diets have failed you in the past.
- Prevent and reverse diabetes, heart disease and almost every other diet related chronic illness.
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- Do away with depression and anxiety.
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- Reduce and then even eliminate your medications.
- Know that you are giving your children the best opportunity to live a long, healthy life.
LivingLifeGolden.com promotes a natural, healthier lifestyle by inspiring people to be proactive in their own lives through preventive maintenance. Though I love talking about healthy nutrition and am going to expand my contribution to the Wellness Industry by sweetening things up a bit. I've advanced my studies in Nutrition to become a Chocolatier. I've studied Chocolate and the many benefits that come along with it. Enjoy your life, you only have "ONE"!
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With Eager Zebra and Pricebenders becoming bigger and bigger parts of TripleClicks, we decided it was time to give them each their own tab on the SFI homepage.
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Effective immediately, you can now earn two extra AVP (Action VersaPoints) each day by doing the activities outlined on these new homepage tabs.
Another very important thing we wanted to accomplish with these new tabs was to get the business opportunity each represent front and center.
That is, we believe that many, many affiliates have overlooked the great earnings opportunities represented by referring prospects to Pricebenders and Eager Zebra games. So we've loaded up these new tabs with info and links to resources to help make sure every affiliate knows about and is taking advantage of these opportunities.
You can check out both of these great new tabs at your SFI homepage now.
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Day 3 began, as far as Paridot was concerned, like Day 2.
This time I think we got them all. No problem.
And I think they are beginning to enjoy their breakfast outdoors.
I managed to sneak Pari a little extra alfalfa for all his good work.
A lot of the success of these builds is everything happening on schedule. There was a little concern today when the building inspector was running behind that it would be too late to get the cement here and poured.
I was relieved to look down on the build at one point and see that the cement truck had arrived!
It took three trucks to bring enough to fill the forms. But it all worked!
When the build team left, it was time to let the sheep back out. They spread out to check on this day's progress.
At the end of the day I got a nice surprise from Michele, the Operations Manager from Castlebrook Barns. She sent me photos of our barn, loaded up and on its way for delivery tomorrow! Here are a couple of them. Looks like a lot of excitement for tomorrow!


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Exploited Biography
The Exploited are a Scottish punk band from the second wave of UK punk, formed in 1979. They started out as an Oi! band, before transforming into a faster street punk and hardcore punk band, only with a heavy political influence. From about 1987 on (around the time of Death Before Dishonour) they changed into a crossover thrash band. Formed in Edinburgh by ex-soldier Wattie Buchan, they signed to Secret Records in March 1981 and released their debut EP Army Life. The album Punks Not Dead followed in the same year. Despite many lineup changes, the band continued into the 2000s and has developed a worldwide following. The band are currently writing material for a new album. The band formed in 1979 in Edinburgh. One of the first lineups consisted of Big John Duncan on guitar, (Reeba) Alan Martin on drums, Gary McCormack on bass and Terry Buchan on vocals.
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How Support Groups Help You to Get Cleared with Addiction Gradually?
We all know how terrifying and disturbing drug addiction could be, when it happens to our near and dear ones. Also many times only will power does not work. There is so much eternal effort that one needs to apply when one wants to come out clean and free from the world of drugs and abuse.
This is the reason why, support groups are claimed to be resourceful and highly productive for so many addicts to come out clean. It works as an addict's recovery resource. Not only one gets to the insight of the situation, it also ushers one with the inner desire and confidence to leave addiction and move ahead. To know and read more about useful support groups, please click on the link. It is an act of bravery to come ahead and join such a group. This shows that you want to work on yourself and your recover from the present addiction that you are enduring.
An addict's life is quite a miserable one. It's highly complex as the venomous circle is not easy to let go. In fact, you need to carefully understand that what they need is much more than only treatment. It would not be of much use if the addict starts to drink post the treatment. This is where support programs and groups come in being highly helpful for an addict. Here the addict gets to meet therapists too. There are so many institutions that also provide addicts with possible outpatient treatment programs which work out wonderfully. Once the addict starts with the programs, it turns out being highly supportive for them and effective at the same time. There are patients who do not prefer supervision all around the clock. For them, counselling sessions are set, as per their convenience.
With support groups, you also have experts coming in to assist you. These groups have proven to be highly effective as the recovery process comes out being gradual yet active. There are different people who come with different reasons when it comes to addiction. This is where support groups work differently as they understand that not every addict is the same. Hence, the process of treatment and counseling must not be the same too!


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Music Builds Communities
A Community project for Newmarket and Area
".....bringing people together through music!"
Contact Us on firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: 07968-
MBC Midweek -
The input we received from the community showed that there was interest for adults with experience who would like to play guitar together
Since Summer 2011 we have met several times , and are currently meeting monthly.
The aim of the group has been:
These sessions were for those:
If you would be interested in joining such a group email us at email@example.com
We are now running monthly Electric Guitar sessions on the 2nd Wednesday each month
Cancelled until further notice
From 7.30pm. To 9.30pm in
Exning Community Church Hall (ECCH) in Church Lane, Exning CB8 7HF (http://www.exningcommunitychurchhall.org/location.html)
The session will last 2 hours. Please bring your guitar(s) and an amplifier (though we will probably have
spare inputs if it's a problem to bring one).
We'll play/practice a range of songs of different styles and eras., selected by the group.
Open to all who play electric guitar or bass,and would like to play together just for enjoyment or for some to possibly form a group.
This could also develop to include those who play drums or keyboard. Let us know if that may be of interest.
As we need to hire the Hall we will need to make a small charge but that will not exceed £8 per session (or £2 for those under 18 or in full time education).
If you are interested do come along. If possible let us know you'll be coming by email to firstname.lastname@example.com or call John on 07968-


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All that outworking of His Grace has come so silently – "not with observation" – like His work in all growth around – so that one can hardly tell when or how the expansion has come. 9 March 23
"All that outworking of His Grace has come so silently. . . ." Lilias reflects, as was her practice, on the anniversary of their first setting foot on North African terrain: 9 March, 1888. This year, however, was their 35th anniversary, more than sufficient time to look back and observe significant evidence of "expansion" in their ministry.
She reflects on the very nature of growth – "silently. . . " "without observation . . ." noting that this is like God's work in all growth. Whether physical or spiritual, we just don't see or hear growth happen!
This is, perhaps, most obvious in the physical world. Periodical visits with our young grandchildren, even after only a few months absence, invariably elicits the "My how you've grown," response (no matter how we try to check that overworked welcome). A chart documenting their growth, age and date, verifies the same. But no one – present parents; absent grandparents – ever observed the very moments of growth. Silently. . . without observation. . . .
Look at nature. Take a flower or a tree for instance. Rarely (if ever) do we see or hear a flower open or a tree leaf out. But they do. Silently. . . without observation. . . season after season, year after year.
This past week was a return in time, in which this principle of growth was vividly witnessed. We attended a highschool reunion where we reunited with schoolmates, some of whom we had not seen for a half a century. (Name tags do help!) A reunion dinner concluded with people sharing stories of times remembered and updates on their present lives. Untested teens – awkward, silly, wild, crazy, shy, earnest, driven – transformed by years into full-blown adults, who have evolved, for the most part, into persons of depth, caring and maturity. Growth: silently. . . without observation. . . .
On an even more personal note, was a sentimental journey back to the house of my youth. What first caught my attention was the pin oak tree, straight as an arrow, piercing the sky, great leafy branches shading much of the front lawn. This stately tree was the subject of much merriment when first planted. Based on careful research, my mother planted it with high hopes for its potential beauty and shade. It was a virtual stick in the ground that barely made it through the first season. Second season, it was braced by a pyramid of wire cords to correct a very definite bend. The small scattering of leaves looked comical atop this pathetic excuse of a tree. How we loved to tease Mother as we witnessed the seasons of struggle. But she held fast to her hopes. We stopped the car and I took a leaf from the ground to press in my journal. A reminder of the character of growth: silently. . . without observation. . . .
The process of growth, by its very character – whether physical or spiritual – is contrary to what we by nature desire. We want results. Now. We want evidence that our efforts count. Society rewards and, for that matter, punishes by the same mentality. A losing season can cost a coach his job. An employee may be demoted or dismissed by failure to demonstrate results. The same mentality invades the ecclesiastical world: the number of people or programs – observable results (!) – becomes the measure of success.
So it is with our souls. We want results. Now. We resolve to do what it takes to become people of maturity. We read a chapter of Scripture, go to a Bible Study or retreat, attend church, tackle a service project. So hard to measure the growth of a soul but this we know: we often fall short of the persons we yearn to be.
Lilias concludes her reflections with a helpful insight on growth: "All one can tell is that we have had nothing to do with its evolution except a measure of blind obedience – & oh that that measure had been fuller." Just as there are certain conditions that assure growth in the physical world – fertile soil, moisture, sun – there are conditions for growth in the world of the spirit. Our souls must be fed, yes, and we must be obedient to God's Voice as we live out our lives of faith. For the most part it simply involves faithfulness to what we know we should do: asking, listening, obeying. Richard Foster states and expands this process, in his book, Sanctuary of the Soul.
"1. We are asking. Always asking, 'Change my heart, O God; make it ever true. Change my heart, O God; may I be like you.' Asking, always asking.
2. We are listening. Always listening. Like Elijah, we wait through earthquake, wind and fire for the still, small Voice. Listening, always listening.
3. We are obeying. Always obeying. We obey Christ in all things. We obey the Spirt at all times. We obey the Scripture in all ways. Obeying, always, obeying."
The transformation of the human heart, like all growth, is slow. It is a process by which, through time and intent, we develop the habit of divine orientation. We can no more identify each moment of our spirit's growth than we can the progress of a child to adult, or a sapling to majestic tree. And yet, silently, without observation, our hearts are taking on a new character as we move quietly closer to God.
How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given;
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessing of His Heaven.
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Caught is a three part Minecraft Horror Machinima that takes place in the year 2023, at Fort Collins, Colorado. The main protagonist of the show (Sebastion) is a 19 year old college student who gets mixed up in a bunch of drama with some of his college friends, which ends up turning into a life or death situation. There are ten victims trapped in the Edwards Estate Manor, who will survive?
Requirements/ Notes
1. Please have a decent sounding microphone and have no background noise.
2. Please feel free to audition as many times as you'd like!
3. Be comforable with yourself and your voice :)
4. There is swearing in this project so if you arent comforatble with that then maybe this casting call isnt for you
5. There will most likely be screaming...so make sure you are able to do that on mic
6. Have fun and dont be afraid of auditioning :D
Well my name is Mark De Souza :D Im a 18 year old voice actor and singer! Im very adventurous, outgoing and full of energy! I've been in theater for 3 years and choir for 2. I love performing and meeting new people ^.^ and Im always happy to voice act for anyone! So hit me up! :D
Daniel Ashford is a very cliché individual, he is a party animal and does not give a second thought about what people think about him. Daniel is Sebastion's college roommate and has not known Sebastion for very long but they have a pretty good friendship. Although Daniel might not be the best influence on him, the two make an awesome duo.
(Character Traits)
Party Hard
Straight Forward
Seb...buddy...hear me out...Jenny AND Claire are gonna be there! And if I don't get laid soon...I'm gonna stab a bitch.
Listen Jenny...If we just stay quite theres no way that...thing...will find us! All we have to do is find Sebastion and Amie and kill the basterd ok?
(Yells at killer) HEY BUDDY!! YOU LOOK LIKE YOU NEED A COLD SHOWER!
Jake Levinsky is probably one of the most cheeriest, most flamboyant guys out there that is always looking for a fun time. He has always been part of the popular crowd but also has respect for people that aren't seen as popular as well.
(Character Traits)
A tad bit cowardly
Sweetie we arent gonna get reception here sadly...
If I get blood all over my new shirt im going to kill someone
(Yells) AHHHH TAKE HER INSTEAD! SHES THE ONE WITH THE FUGLY TOP!
Jenny Griffin is a very kind and smart young lady who seems to get along with everyone. She is very good at detecting when something isn't right in the heat of the moment, and is good at playing "detective" when she needs to.
(Character traits)
That would be correct...since all of us are from CSU then that means the person that decided to throw a party here is also from CSU...but why each give us invitations with the incorrect times on them?
Pfff if you think im partnering with this freak you are sadly mistaken
Wha...what is this place? Ugh it smells like death!
Amie Hall is one of the most gifted students at Colorado State University. She is a very likable individual and is extremely confident, if she wants something, she will 99.9% of the time get it. She has feelings for Sebastion ever since high school and is very clingy and protective of him.
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(Astonished) Sebastion? Wha...what are you doing here?!
Well my cousin Camden was in town when I got this invite in the mail and I figured I would bring him along with me.
(Scared) Seb...I thought I put all the pieces together...but with everything thats happing around us...Im slowly losing it...we need to get out of here...now
Jessie Shaffer may not be very social, but she can most definitely be loud and obnoxious if she wants to be. She also has a very study backbone and is not afraid to become hostile if provoked, she will do anything to win no matter what the cost...Jessie likes to spend her free time at the library, whether if its her studying, relaxing or socializing you better believe that she's at the library.
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Two Faced
Well...I guess since we're here might as well introduce ourselves...
(Panicing) uh...uh...THERE! We can use this to block the door! Maybe we can open leave the backdoor open so he thinks we went there! HURRY!
Tom Lavender is that typical meat head jock who always thinks he is the star of everything. Tom is a running back for the Colorado state rams, which he always brags about, but his strength could always be a good thing, especially in the manor. He is not afraid to back down to a fight, even if he knows his foe is stronger than him, there is no telling this meat head otherwise.
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What the hell? Who the fuck does that at a party? (Mocks her) Oh let's just sit around in a circle and sing fucking cumbia while sniffing cocaine!
Babe we came here for a reason...and none of those reasons are complaining like a little bitch ok?
(Yells at killer) YOU WANNA PLAY FREAK?! THEN LETS FUCKING PLAY!
Logan Newton is that guy that everyone knows but nobody really likes. He is more or less that "friend" in the group of friends that really isn't a friend, he's just kind of there. Logan is very easily triggered by anything to comes his way and is not afraid to throw punches out at anyone, he doesn't care who.
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Hey is it alright if I smoke in here? Eh whatever im doin it anyway
(High) Wooooooooaaaaaaahhhh dudddddddeee thats a bigggg ass knife you got there
(tisks) yeah lets not call the police...I got enough dope in my pokets that could feed all of africa
Sebastion Cadwell is a 19 year old college student who is trying his best to get over the tragedies that occurred during his childhood. About 8 years ago, his older brother mysteriously vanished one night and was never seen again. He studies hard in college and does his best because he knows its what his brother would want him to do. Sebastion will overcome many challenges in the Edward Estate Manor, some of these challenges will risk his own life.... or someone else's......
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Shows Compassion
huh...let me check this out (Begins mumbling the letter) Greetings fellow classmates this week I will be hosting a party at the Edwards estate (Speaks normally) What? The Edwards Estate? That place hasn't been inhabited for years...
The place is pretty bare. Where is everybody? I'd assume people would go crazy and shit
Amie watch out! Daniel RUN!! (Grunts) GOOOOOOOO!
Claire Mallory has always been part of the popular crowd in high school, and that same trend followed her to college as well. Claire and her boyfriend Tom have always been highly looked upon, but she can come off as the cliché popular girl very easily. Snobby, preppy, and pretty are just a few words of many that describe Claire. Now the true test is to see how these will all help her in the manor.
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Ugh why isn't there any reception?! I want to be able to use Insta hologram! Like omg Im totally gonna kill someone for this!
He has a chainsaw...TOM HE HAS A CHAINSAW!
(Screams) AHHHHHHH! GET OFF ME! TOM HELP ME! DONT JUST STAND THERE!
Camden Berry is very similar to Sebastion in a lot of ways. He is semi athletic, smart and doesn't give up very easily. Camden is from out of town visiting his cousin, who just happens to be Amie Hall. Shame that an outsider had to get themselves mixed up in all of this
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Hey guys! Nice place! Any of you own it? Oh and where can I find the closest bathroom?
Amie...I dont trust some of these people...we should just leave them
(Grunts in pain) GOD DAMMIT HE CUT ME! THE ASSHOLE CUT ME!


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