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The resurrection of the just could not mean a resurrection of those who had been perfect, for there are none perfect, none just, "no, not one." "The resurrection of the just" (Luke 14:14), then, must mean the resurrection of those who have been justified; and the justified are those referred to in the Scriptures of whom Abraham was an example. Abraham believed God, and was justified by faith. It was the faith that justified, and the works corroborated the faith.
So with the Church of this Age. The Apostle says, "Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." (Rom. 5:1,2) We are not only justified out of sin, but are also brought by operation of our faith into the glorious standing of members of Christ; and we may hope to participate with Christ in the glories of His Kingdom in the future. It is one thing to be freed from guilt, and another thing to be raised to the position of sons of God, heirs of God and joint‑heirs with Christ, our Lord.
The resurrection of the dead is similarly spoken of in John 5:28, 29, where we read, "Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth." The Lord does not mean merely all the good, for He also includes in this all that are in their graves. We read in the context that they that have done good shall come forth "unto the resurrection of life": those who have done evil shall come forth to "damnation [judgment – Dia.]." The word damnation, in the Greek, signifies a crisis, a turning‑point, a decision.
Those whose faith enables them to stand through evil report and through good report, and who thus fulfil the Divine requirement, are character‑likenesses of Jesus. These now pass from under the condemnation condition to the life condition. As the Apostle says, "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren." (I John 3:14) This passing from death unto life is not in the full sense in the present time. By faith we are reckoned dead with Christ, counted members of His body. That future life is reckoned to us. We are counted as having it; and this is our condition because we have the Divine approval.
Since there is none good, the only sense in which one could "do good" would be by coming into accord with God by obedience, as under the covenant which prevailed with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, or under the still higher covenant that prevails with the Church in this Gospel Age. We have this testimony, that we are pleasing to God, who indicates His pleasure by begetting us of the Holy Spirit. In contradistinction, the world are aliens, foreigners. (Eph. 2:19) By this Holy Spirit, this "unction from the Holy One" (1 John 2:20), therefore, we have the evidence of acceptance with the Father.
The outcome will be, that those having this approval of God, having passed the trials and testings which they have received – for he receiveth no son whom He does not scourge (Heb. 12:6) – and having proved faithful to the end, will be raised by the Lord to the very highest place – glory, honor and immortality. This is the crown, or very highest pinnacle of life that could be imagined. So, then, those who will have part in this First Resurrection will reign with Christ a thousand years. This is the first class mentioned by the Apostle. They are approved; they shall come forth to "life resurrection."
What is the significance of "life resurrection"? We answer that these shall come forth to perfect life instantly. As St. Paul says, "It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spirit body." (1 Cor. 15:43) Thus instantaneously these blessings come to them. They have their trial in the present time and, therefore, theirs will be the chief resurrection.
But all will have a resurrection. How will the resurrection of the world differ from that apportioned to the Church? The world has not had the Divine approval; the heathen have not had the Divine approval. The Apostle says, "How shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?" (Rom. 10:14) They are not fit for heaven. They are not fit to be with the angels or with the Saints, no matter how they came to be in this condition. They came into this condition because of heredity, as children of Adam. But they could not have the same kind of resurrection that those will receive who have God's approval now, at the time of their death: "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life." (Rev. 2:10)
So with the majority of those in Christian lands. They could not be thought to be fit for heaven or to have God's approval in any sense of the word. And they know it. They confess it themselves. Nobody could deny that nine hundred and ninety‑nine out of every thousand are living "after the flesh." They are not Saints, but have the Divine disapproval, some having heard more of the Word of God, and some having heard less.
"Those who have done evil" (John 5:29) will come forth to the resurrection of "damnation" (Greek, krisis), resurrection of trial, resurrection of testing. What kind will it be? The Scriptures show us that it will be a gradual resurrection. During the thousand years of Christ's reign the people will be awakening from the sleep in the tomb. This awakening will be a preparatory work, not the full resurrection, which will require the entire thousand years.
But the Divine provision is that the account will have been settled for the whole world so that when they shall come forth from the tomb in the future they will be in the hands of the Redeemer, whose Kingdom will be world‑wide. They will have the opportunity of being raised again to that which was lost. Human perfection was lost, which includes not only perfect physical health, but perfect mental power; for mental power depends upon the brain, is affected by the brain, as well as by the body, so that men are now in a dying condition, mentally, morally and physically.
All will be fully raised, from imperfection to perfection, at the end of the thousand years. All who will respond to the beneficent arrangements will secure that which Father Adam enjoyed at first – perfect manhood. Those who will not be obedient to the requirements of Christ's Kingdom will be cut off in the Second Death (Acts 3:23). They will be destroyed as brute beasts, having had the full measure of Divine favor. (2 Peter 2:12)
When the sentence came upon Father Adam he was thrust out of Eden. All of his children have been born dying, and are still in a dying condition. Therefore, the raising of man out of sin and death will be the bringing of him to full perfection – perfect life. This will be a gradual process. They will be made more alive and more alive, and less dead and less dead, as the thousand years progress, and none will get the resurrection life until they are raised to the condition of perfection – perfect life in the image of God, which was lost by Adam.
The Scriptures declare that "the earth abideth forever" and that "God formed it not in vain; He made it to be inhabited." (See Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18) It has not yet reached the blessed condition when it will blossom as a rose, although it is in process of completion. At the end of the thousand years of Christ's reign, the whole earth shall have been brought to perfection. In the prophecies, mountains are symbolical of kingdoms. In 2 Peter 3:12 the Apostle's words signify that there will be a great conflagration and that the heavens also will be on fire, but that, nevertheless, there will be a new order of things, to take the place of the old order; and under this new order of things there shall come a blessing to all in the earth. The word "fire," in this sense signifies destruction of the present order of things, of the kosmos – not the geological earth, but the social system, society as at present organized.
We not infrequently hear people say, "Well, matters are getting pretty hot!" Yes, the battle between capital and labor is getting hotter, as is evidenced lately in the labor troubles, particularly in Great Britain and the United States. But the time of conflagration will be such a "time of trouble," that it will entirely consume the present order of things, a Time of Trouble, therefore, that will be epoch‑making, and the new epoch will be introduced immediately thereafter.
We remember riding over the mountains once with an Adventist. The Adventist brother said, "Do you not think it will be a glorious time when these mountains will be brought down to a level?" We said, "Dear brother, the mountains are very beautiful, very useful." He said, "You cannot raise corn on this mountain. "Well," said we, "go to the prairie if you want to raise corn." Then he said, "What do you think the Scriptures mean when they say that the mountains shall be brought low, and when they speak about the melting of the earth"? We said, "Dear brother, the 'mountains' there are kingdoms. We read that 'the mountain of the Lord's house shall be exalted in the top of the mountains'; it will be the chief mountain or kingdom." (Isa. 2:2)
The Psalmist tells us that "the mountains shall be removed and carried into the midst of the sea" (Psa. 46:2), mountains being symbolical of the kingdoms, of the governments of the earth, and society in general, the elements which support the governments. (Psa. 46) St. Peter also speaks as though the whole world will be consumed by fire. These things are symbolical, implying that the people who are now in a low condition will be brought up, and that those who are high will be brought low. Thus there will be a leveling process.
We remember the statement of the Scripture in Zephaniah 3:8, "Wait ye upon me, saith the Lord." Here Jehovah is speaking to the Church, telling us that we should not be dissatisfied, that we should not be anarchists and strife‑breeders: I shall attend to this matter myself. You can rest with the present order of things. "Wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy." That this fire is not literal is shown in the next sentence: "Then will I turn unto the people a pure message that they may all call upon the name of the Lord to serve him with one consent." (Zeph. 3:8,9)
It will be the work of the thousand years of Messiah's reign to thus make known the pure message of God, the pure Word of God. We all see, as we look back, that a pure message of God has not been declared to mankind, but creed contradicting creed, making confusion worse confounded. The Lord, however, will pour out His Spirit upon all flesh, and the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the great deep. (Isa. 11:9; Hab. 2:14) As the Revelator puts it, "the river of the water of life" will flow freely. (Rev. 21:6; 22:1,2)
We see that there is no throne yet established and that there is no Bride now. We are waiting for the time to come when the throne will be established and when "the water of life" will flow out. In the future it will be "a river of the water of life." (Rev. 22:1) This cannot take place until the second coming of our Lord; consequently, it will be after that, in the glorious time of Messiah's Kingdom, when the Spirit and the Bride will say, "Come!" The election of the Church of God will then have been completed; and every creature will come to a knowledge of the Truth and will have the opportunity of attaining to the full perfection made possible by the redemptive work of Christ.
The spirit condition is spoken of as a heavenly condition in the sense that the words heaven and heavenly in the Scriptures are used to signify higher. So the heaven to which the Church will be taken is this higher condition. But the mission of the Church in the next age is in connection with humanity. We are, then, to understand that the Lord and the Church will be present, operating through human, earthly agents; supervising, over- ruling.
We have an example of this invisible power in Satan, who has been ruling here for over six thousand years, through his agents. His work is a deceptive work. He has ruled mankind through ignorance, superstition, etc. But the rule of Christ will be the scattering of error, superstition. The world shall know the Truth that the Truth may make them free. Those who will receive the Truth will receive the freedom and will eventually attain the liberty which belongs to the Sons of God. Men will be quite visible to The Christ, but they will be invisible to men. It is in respect to these that the Lord said that the twelve Apostles shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel – that the Apostles shall be associates with Him in judging and ruling the world.
Then there is another class: "Ye shall see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God" (Luke 13:28); but our Lord does not say a word about their seeing Himself or His apostles. He and His apostles will be in the invisible phase of the Kingdom. So it is written, "Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth" (Psa. 45:16) The patriarchs will be considered the children. A father is a life‑giver. While in one sense of the word Abraham and Isaac, etc., might be considered fathers, yet by virtue of Christ's redemptive work He will give them life and they will be his children; for whoever gives life is the father and whoever receives life is the child. They will be princes in all the earth, not on the heavenly plane, but on the earthly plane, having obtained the "better resurrection" (Hebrews 11) because they were faithful. Each one of them will be a sample of perfect manhood; and each one of them will be a prince or ruler. Their wisdom will be a wisdom superintended by the Church in glory.
Mankind will need to be put on trial to see whether or not they will accept God's plan with the knowledge they will have received. If they accept they will be adjudged worthy of everlasting life. If they fail to come into harmony, they will be adjudged worthy of everlasting death. But this judgment will be passed by Christ and His Bride.
So, then, we see that there is a great judgment or trial coming to the world to give them the opportunity of deciding whether or not they will come into harmony with the arrangements of Christ's Kingdom. In the work of judging, the Church will be associated with Christ. We read that God "hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained" (Acts 17:31) Christ, the Head, and the Church His Body. Again, "Know ye not that the saints shall judge the world?" (I Cor. 6:2) Therefore our own judgment or trial takes place in advance, that we may be prepared to try or judge the world; and by the experiences through which we have passed we may be assistful to them, as they shall be on trial and under the control of our Lord and the Church.
(Pastor Russell, Reprints 4989, 4990, March 1, 1912)
The question is often asked, "Is there any special punishment for thieves, murderers and other criminals, or will they, if repentant, be received into the Kingdom along with those who have tried to do right throughout their lives?"
This question can be viewed from two standpoints. God Himself is the great determiner of right and wrong. Everything that is right God approves; everything that is wrong God disapproves. The things that God approves are those things that are good, helpful and favorable for everybody. The things that God disapproves are the things that are wrong, unjust, injurious to every one. Therefore God has condemned certain things that are unjust or injurious to ourselves or to others. Whoever, therefore, commits sin, violates first of all, a Divine command, and to that extent has a certain penalty attached to him for that wrong doing.
We speak of certain persons as "sowing their wild oats." What does this expression signify? It means that they are now contracting habits which are injurious not only to their own health and happiness, but probably to that of others. As a result of practicing sin they are sure to bring upon themselves a degradation of both mind and body. Thus sin brings its own reward in a natural way. Whoever sins will suffer, is the general law. But aside from that law, there is a God, who has given certain commands and certain penalties that go with those commands.
God's standard of righteousness is much higher than is man's present standard. Our Lord gave very fine meanings to the words "thief," "adulterer," and "murderer." He taught that anyone who is angry with his brother without a cause is in danger; that he who looks upon another's wife with impure desire has committed adultery. (Matt. 5:22,28) These are very fine distinctions. Moreover, we must all admit, as Shakespeare has said:
"Who steals my purse steals trash…..
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed."
Many people have been guilty of stealing the good name of others; many have been guilty of murder in the sense that they hate others. When it comes to the point of deciding who are the most guilty murderers and thieves, we are not competent to judge, for we are not able to know the qualities of mind and the weaknesses with which each person was born. God only could tell the degree of wrong in any of these cases. There are some people who are, we might say, naturally good; others seem to have been born with less patience. Some who, naturally, would not get angry with their brother, nor with any one, as soon as some one else would, may never be in danger of committing murder, either literally or figuratively; for they are born with the quality of forbearance.
As these may not manifest any special patience more than that with which they were born, so others may manifest special qualities because of the condition in which they were born.
The world has learned the necessity of restraining those who are injurious to others. The judgment of the people of the state of New York is, according to the law, that no murderer shall be at large. He shall be confined; for a murderer is not a safe person to permit in society. Therefore, he is put into prison or is executed. This is the general judgment, outside of God's judgment. The best thing for him and the world in general is that he go down to hades, sheol – the great state of death, where he cannot murder anyone else. The Scriptures agree with the laws of the state of New York, that if a man commits heinous crimes he should be punished.
But so far as taking the position of a judge is concerned, we are not capable of doing this. God alone, at the present time, knows how much more worthy of punishment some are who are in prison than some who are out of prison would be for something else. The offense of the prisoners might outwardly be the greater crime; that of those who are not confined might be just as great a crime from the Divine standpoint; for they might be sinning against greater light and ability. No one but God could tell. Therefore, "Judge nothing before the time." (l Cor. 4:5)
When is "the time"? People are always glad to get the chance to judge others. Someone may ask, "When may we have the chance to judge? We would like to have it now." We reply, "Yours is the wrong spirit. Get rid of it or you will never be a judge at all. God is selecting another class to be judges – a saintly class that will be fully satisfied to judge nothing before the time, but to leave everything to him. He says, "This is the kind I want. I will select them." The Apostle says, "Know ye not that the saints shall judge the world?" – (l Cor. 6:2)
We shall judge the world, not now, under present conditions, but after we shall have been changed in the First Resurrection, changed in a moment. The Apostle explains what that change will mean to us – "Sown in weakness, raised in power; sown in dishonor, raised in glory; sown an animal body, raised a spirit body." (1 Cor. 15:42‑44) When we reach that condition of bodily likeness, as well as character‑likeness to our Lord, we shall be His associates, His wife, the Royal Priesthood. Then there will be plenty of time for us to judge the world. All the lessons we get now will only develop us for that time. All the experiences we have with ourselves – you judging yourself and I myself – the better we shall be prepared for the opportunity which God will give us by and by.
Whoever has not learned to rule his own spirit, is in no condition to rule others. Whoever has not learned to judge his own heart motives and has not put a restraint on them to the best of his ability, is not prepared to sit in judgment upon another. Those who are now being selected of the Lord are not by nature free from imperfections, but have many of the same weaknesses that others have.
Nevertheless, they are seeking to judge themselves to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, to get self‑control, or as the Bible says, to "overcome." All those who will be with the Lord in Kingdom glory and power and the work of the Millennial Age will be "more than conquerors through him that loved us" and bought us with his own "precious blood." (Rom. 8:37; 1 Pet. 1:18,19)
Various qualities of murder, lust, covetousness, etc., are more or less seen in the unbalanced mental and moral conditions resulting from the fall. We see how this is operating in the whole world. Some are so mentally unbalanced they are put into asylums. Some are so morally unbalanced they are not permitted to be at large, but must of necessity be put into prison. Others are able to be about in the world and have their liberty, but they are not sound of mind. "There is none righteous; no, not one" (Rom. 3: 10), is the Bible declaration.
Since we have learned to appreciate the Bible teaching, to see that a great fall came upon our race six thousand years ago, and that all are born in sin and "shapen in iniquity and in sin did our mothers conceive us" (Psa. 51:5), it gives us a great deal of sympathy for many poor people; and as we have more strength of character, mentally and morally, than some of them, we thank God and say, "Who hath made thee to differ?" (1 Cor. 4:7)
We were, perhaps, born differently from many; and what we did not get by heredity, we got through grace; so our strength of character is not of ourselves. It is all by God's grace that we are better than others; and it is not for us to glory, but to give thanks. So we have sympathy for murderers, thieves and vagabonds in general; and we believe the Lord has.
This does not mean that we have the kind of sympathy which would say, "Open wide the prison doors and let every one out!" No, no! Some who have received the Truth while in prison have asked us to intercede in their behalf, that they might be released; and we have answered that we were not sure but that they were better where they are; for in prison there is less temptation than in the world. Liberty is a good thing; but it brings a responsibility and additional trials as well.
As we consider the weakness and sinfulness of humanity, the question naturally arises, "Why is this so?" The Scriptures, not the Evolution theory, give us a satisfactory answer to the question.
When God placed our first parents in the Garden of Eden, He made this proposition to them: "If you do right, as I command, you may continue to live; but if you do wrong, contrary to my command, you shall die." Our first parents disregarded the Divine command and were disobedient. God immediately sentenced them to death. Death was the penalty of disobedience. In other words, God said, "If you are a sinner I will not permit you to live. Those to whom I wish to "grant eternal life are those who will gladly obey my law." For, as Jesus said, true worshippers will "worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship him." (John 4:23)
But in addition to having the death sentence passed upon him – whether that death come sooner or later – Father Adam received other punishment, aside from that penalty. Ejected from the Garden of Eden, he was brought into contact with thorns and thistles; he labored with sweat of face; he had the sorrows and troubles that come with the decaying body. All these things were the result of sin.
But so far as God was concerned, the penalty of sin was the death sentence merely. In effect God had said, "You are not fit to live; you are not fit for everlasting life; you shall not have everlasting life." But through the sacrifice of His human nature, Jesus, by the grace of God, has tasted death for the whole world of mankind – Adam and all his children, all of whom will ultimately be redeemed from God's sentence. They will be redeemed from death in order that Jesus may, during His Messianic reign of one thousand years, lift them up out of sin and degradation.
But do you ever think to what extent man degrades himself? To that extent he will be more degraded than is necessary; and whenever the time comes for his uplifting, the lower he is, the more difficulty there will be in getting him up again. Since God's arrangement for lifting mankind out of the death condition is that he must help himself, each man must labor to rise from his degradation, and must be assisted in his labor. But by his own efforts he must get out of the difficulty. No man will get out by saying, "I would rather be out of this and have life." The way back to perfection will be an uphill way. It will not be the narrow way of the present time – darkness on every hand, a strait gate, etc. – but a highway, an upward way, something favorable to the person going up. He cannot roll up. He will not be required to put forth so much effort in a month or in a year or in ten years, as we have to put forth, but he will have a good share of the thousand years of Christ's reign in which be can gradually rise up out of his imperfection.
We, on the contrary, are required to turn from sin to righteousness and to make a full sacrifice of ourselves to the Lord. Then we must walk in the Narrow Way to the best of our ability. In this we have the Master to help us; but ours is a short, sharp period of fiery trial; and if our trial is hard, we have the assurance that there is a great reward to those who come off victorious in this battle against self and sin.
In a word, then, when people die, that is the end of things, in one sense of the word, and not an end in another sense of the word. When a man is dead be has come under the full sentence of the law, for the law said, "Thou shalt die."
A junk heap represents the condition of humanity, as well as it can be represented. Some people will go to a junk pile and find a great deal of value there; they can do something with this, that and the other thing. Our Lord is the greatest restorer ever known. When His Kingdom is set up, He will take over the world of mankind, approximately 20,000,000,000 of humanity – Adam and his children, all in their broken, fallen condition; and then the great work of refreshing and restoring will begin. The sawing, the hammering and the filing, if you please, will continue during the whole thousand years of the Millennial reign.
So, you see, the condition into which a man gets himself now has a great deal to do with his future. Many will be so degraded that when they come forth from the tomb they will have a very difficult time. Some of these are mentioned in the Scriptures. We are told that some of these will come forth to shame and lasting contempt. There are many people who will come forth to shame. After they had died, many have been found to have been defaulters; many people have been found to have indulged in very criminal acts; yet perhaps no one knew it while they lived. These things came out after their death, and some things may not have come out yet; but we may be very sure that when the Lord's time shall come for the general opening up, there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed. Therefore, keep your records as clear as possible. Whatever is there will surely be made manifest, is the Lord's declaration of the matter.
When the world's history shall all be known, some that we have thought to be very honest, just people, we may find to have been just the reverse; and others who may have been thought to be dishonest may be found to have been very honest. The judgment of the world is not always right. This is one reason why the Lord warns His people not to judge at the present time. We are not competent now. The Lord will judge in the future. When that time comes and the whole world of mankind are brought forth to have their trial before the "Great White Throne," the books will be opened. Then some will have shame, and some will have great contempt, which will last just as long as they are contemptible. How long will they be contemptible? Just as long as they remain in the wrong state of mind. But if they will obey the terms and regulations of the Messianic Kingdom they will rise daily out of their degradation and meanness, coming back more and more to the perfect likeness of God in the flesh, as represented in Adam.
As mankind rise from their fallen condition, so this contempt will pass away. At that time people will perhaps say, "Well, you know he was a very wicked man in his time. He suffered contempt when it was first realized what a degraded character be was." Or, "She was a wicked woman, but now see what a change has come over her! See how well she has gotten along! See what effort she is putting forth! See what character she is developing!" And all will rejoice to see the change.
By the end of the Millennial Age, one who was in shame and contempt at the beginning will, if he has taken the right course, have been lifted up above it. We see the principle illustrated in the Scriptures. Saul of Tarsus was in shame and contempt because he was a murderer and blasphemer. But we do not hold him in contempt. Neither do we hold St. Peter in contempt because he denied the Lord. At that time it will be said of the world just as we say of the Apostles when we see what wonderful characters they were afterwards. When the world shall have been brought to a knowledge of God and His righteousness under the favorable condition of the Kingdom, restitution will take out of them all imperfections and give them all the good qualities that God originally gave to the perfect man, when God said that he was "very good."
But do not the Scriptures say that no murderer shall enter the Kingdom of God? Yes. The Scriptures state that murderers will not be in the kingdom, that they will be outside – have no part in it – "without are murderers," etc. (Rev. 22:14,15) This statement does not signify that a man who has once been a murderer might not reform and become a Saint and an Heir of the Kingdom. We have already referred to one murderer mentioned in the Scriptures, guilty of the murder of St. Stephen, Saul of Tarsus, who afterwards became one of the most notable Apostles. He was a murderer, the responsibility of Stephen's death lay at his feet. He was a member of the Sanhedrin and approved of the stoning of Stephen, without which approval the latter could not have been stoned.
So when we read that no drunkard or murderer or robber shall enter the Kingdom, the New Jerusalem, how shall we understand it? In this way; that when during the Millennial Kingdom all mankind shall have the opportunity of coming into harmony with God, those who maintain a sympathy or love for unrighteousness of any kind will not have Divine approval. They will not be permitted to enter within the gate of the city, which symbolically represents the Kingdom and the Divine favor. Originally, Jerusalem represented the Church. "I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife"; and "the wall of the city had twelve foundations [foundation stones], and in them the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb." (Rev. 21:9-14) But into that city there would be brought the good only.
So all the world of mankind who will come into harmony with God will come into that city, into the New Jerusalem and Kingdom of God, and outside of that city will be found all impure characters. We have them pictured in this statement, that liars and murderers, etc., shall have their portion in the "lake which burneth with fire and brimstone." This "lake of fire and brimstone" is as symbolical as is the city. As the city is not a literal city of gold, neither is the lake a literal lake of fire and brimstone. That city was pictured by Jerusalem, and the "fire" by Gehenna. As the offal of the literal city of Jerusalem was put into the Valley of Hinnom for destruction and for the purification of the city, so all the offal of the Millennial Kingdom will be destroyed and be kept outside of the Golden Jerusalem. That will be a glorious Kingdom, free from anything that would be a blight or blemish or sin; and all who love unrighteousness, in any sense of the word, will be destroyed in "the lake of fire," which is, we are told by the Revelator, the Second Death. (Rev. 21:8)
(Pastor Russell, Reprints 4990-4992, March 15, 1912)


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A few weeks ago, I found myself in the all-too-familiar situation of having 3 semi-rotten bananas in the fruit bowl.
I secretly love when this happens because it inspires me to get in the kitchen and bake something. And bonus, baking anything with bananas makes for a great kid activity. The peeling and breaking up into chunky pieces is great for little hands and keeps them occupied for a solid five minutes or so (see also banana pancakes). Before Kim's bachelorette party, I knew I wanted to make some sort of dessert to bring for our girls weekend in the Hudson Valley. A quick search of my go-to baking cookbooks and I landed on banana bars from the Betty Crocker Cooky Book, a staple for simple, straightforward and fool-proof baking.
I loved the idea of banana bars - not cupcakes, not cookies, not bread. I knew it would make a ton and be easy to share and eat. These made a huge tray, perfect for a big group. I made these a week in advance and froze them in sheets until it was go time. Then I simply unwrapped them, topped with canned chocolate frosting and sprinkles, and sliced them up for everyone.
This was a great recipe - not too sweet and super easy. Amplified with chocolate frosting, I would make these anytime I have some overripe bananas on hand!
banana bars + chocolate frosting
*adapted slightly from Betty Crocker Cooky Book
1/4 C butter, very softened*
1 C sugar
2 eggs
1 C mashed bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 C all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a jelly roll sheet pan (about 15 1/2x10 1/2x1"). In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, eggs, bananas and vanilla until completely combined. I just used a whisk for this and got it done by hand.
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the banana mixture and stir together with a wooden spoon.
Spread into prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and then let cool completely.
If freezing, cut into 4 large squares and wrap each one with plastic wrap, then with foil and freeze. If eating immediately, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting {I used a can and no one knew the diff}, and cut into bars.
*note: the original recipe called for shortening, but I didn't have any on hand, so I swapped out for an equal amount of butter. I'm sure shortening would be completely fabulous in this recipe!
also: flourless banana pancakes / banana bread / banana cupcakes + nutella frosting / triple chocolate banana milkshakes


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Book Tickets
Hear a selection of Spark's favourite storytellers from the last 8.5 years. We have been through the little black book of Spark storytellers and invited eight people to come and and tell a story on the theme of 'Lessons'. And there is more… to add to the occasion we have a special appearance by Don White who is visiting the UK only briefly. He will be sharing some of his songs and humour after the stories.
What has prompted this occasion? The Tellit Festival. Spark is now part of a growing number of popular storytelling nights in the UK. The Tellit Festival has been created to celebrate all those storytellers and nights around the UK. This event is a heat night where you, the audience, will get to hear some fantastic storytellers then vote for your favourite story. The person with the most votes will then go forward to tell their story at the Tellit Festival on the 23rd of October along side storytellers from other clubs.
Doors open at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £10/£8 in advance or £12 on the night.


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What Difference Does Listening Make?
Do you listen to people? Your family and friends, or your children, or your colleagues, or your boss? Do you listen?
And by listen, I do not mean waiting politely for your turn to speak. That is an entirely different art, in which many of us are practiced.
Do you listen, and what do you listen for?
We have all been in situations when we have been talking and been interrupted, or noticed that the people we are talking to are not actually listening. It's immediately and deeply infuriating. It's also easy to recognise, and sometimes we can pull people up on it. We can repeat ourselves in meetings. We can ask or wait for quiet when presenting and start again when we have the attention of the room. Harder to spot are those times when we are quietly not listened to.
When politicians embark on a 'listening exercise', when companies ask for feedback, when schools have a school council but don't give them any power over any decisions to be made, when questionnaires are sent out but the outcome has already been decided.
We can all be guilty of this. When we listen to a speech and we already know what we will hear. Our confirmation bias is staggering and often blindingly obvious, to all but ourselves. We listen hardest to those we already agree with.
To what impact?
Will our new product fail because we didn't listen to those who disagreed with us? Does staff morale drop because their ideas and feedback are not listened to? Do staff realise over time that you have pretended to listen to them but nothing ever changes? Could mistakes have been averted, could successes have been bigger by listening, actually listening to each other?
There is beauty in listening. In trying to understand what someone else is saying, and why they are saying it, we can get a better understanding of the bigger picture.


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History of a local landmark
Special to the Record
It is with great sadness that this month's historical article will cover a house that is scheduled to be demolished. The McCall house, or more historically speaking, the Aaron Wissler homestead which stands on the property of John Beck Elementary school in Brunnerville.
The 9.9 acre tract of land which also included a barn and garage was purchased in October 2000 by the school. Mrs. McCall was still living at the property at the time, and was allowed to live there until her death. The McCall family moved there in 1971, purchasing the home from Amos and Katie Martin.
The barn was demolished in 2003, and in 2005 when Mrs. McCall passed, options were explored to convert the old home into an educational space that was to be used by the nearby school. In addition, a couple was interested in moving the house to another location which the school approved of, however, the task of moving the home was decided to be cost-prohibitive.
The Building and Property Committee then entertained the idea of having it serve as a storage site, which occurred from September 2006 to June 2011.
I want to make it clear that my intention of this article is not to lobby to save this structure, or to question the school board's decision to demolish the house. I understand fully that due to fiscal responsibility, the house cannot stay. Rather, I will use my space this month to discuss the history of this house and the important resident of Brunnerville who built it.
This home, as the date stone on the back of the house reads, was built by Aaron and Leah Wissler in 1872. Aaron was born in August of 1832 in nearby Clay Township. Growing up, he learned the trade of farming at an early age from his father. In 1868, he moved to Brunnerville and shortly thereafter, purchased the Brunnerville Iron Foundry from the estate of Peter Brunner who first began the foundry and a machine shop at this location. On October 21st 1856, Aaron married Leah Keller and shortly thereafter, they started a family.
The barn on this estate was built in 1870, two years before the home. The back part of the home served as the summer kitchen and butcher house. There was also a bake oven there at one time. There are many iron grates and other items still attached to the house presently- all which were manufactured at the nearby foundry including the summer kitchen's stove. Aaron Wissler also built the house next to it, towards John Beck.
In 1987, the roof blew off what was once Aaron Wissler's house in a storm, and this incident made the front page of the Lancaster New Era. However within three days, due to the cooperation of the community, the roof was rebuilt.
There is an old Lancaster County tale that Manheim's own Henry William Stiegel or the "Baron" as he is widely known, dealt with one of Aaron's ancestors at one time. It is said that in the 1700's, Stiegel bartered for some steer and wheat with Andreas Wissler, but did not have the money to pay for it. Instead, he put up his turtle shell cased gold watch for trade.
When Stiegel never came back to pay for his goods or to retrieve the watch, it eventually ended up in the hands of Aaron Wissler forty years later. Not knowing whose watch it was, Wissler took the watch to a local jeweler named Mr. Zahm and traded it for a more modern watch. Legend has it that Mr. Zahm, upon examining the watch, noted the initials "H. Wm. Stiegel" inside, along with an engraving of a rose. Not knowing who Stiegel was, Zahm melted the watch down immediately.
For a time, Aaron Wissler was also in business with John H. Keller at the foundry, but Keller retired in 1875, giving Wissler sole ownership. The foundry manufactured many items including pump-troughs, cellar grates, hitching posts, cook stoves, and various other iron products.
On July 31, 1898, a terrible fire broke out at the foundry in the planing room, and burnt it to the ground. Aaron rushed into the inferno and saved various log books out of the safe. Unfortunately, the building did not carry any insurance and damages were estimated at around three-thousand dollars. Displaying the hard working spirit, Aaron rebuilt the foundry at the same location within ninety days, and it was back to business as usual.
Aside from being Brunnerville's iron master, Wissler also held many patents. These included many farm implements which made work easier and/or more stream lined and they proved to be very useful. He was also loved to write, and beginning in 1872, he kept a diary.
The diaries continued almost continually up until 1902. After a hard day's work, Aaron would write down his thoughts from that day and would also include anecdotes concerning the weather, his business transactions, and life in general. He was a very religious man who would pray often at home and gave thanks and praise to his employees on a daily basis. All twenty-two volumes of his diaries are now in the possession of the Pennsylvania State Archives and are examined by the public often.
In 1905, Aaron Wissler became ill and decided it was time to retire and thus, sold the foundry to Frank Bentz that same year. Then on February 15, 1906, Aaron Wissler passed away at age seventy-three. His life was that of a hard working, God-fearing family man who loved his iron business and his community. He is buried in the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church cemetery, located right outside of Brunnerville.
Every time I drive past his former home in Brunnerville, I can't help but think what life was like for not only him, but many of the hard working citizens of a much simpler time who helped shape Warwick Township. As I drive past, I can picture him in my mind sitting in a chair looking out one of the windows while writing in his diary. Perhaps he was tallying up the days invoices, or dreaming up a new patent?
We cannot save every old house; every place that used to be a corner store; or every casual landmark that was once important to someone many years ago. We can, however, study our past and learn from it as we approach the year 2012.
Let us welcome the upcoming year with new challenges, but be ever-mindful of the wonderful area in which we live. Lancaster County is so rich in history. I urge you in the coming year to go out and discover all it has to offer.
I wish you a very joyous holiday season, and a wonderful new year! More WISSLER HOUSE, page A5


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Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he turned down the opportunity to coach Northern Ireland on a part-time basis.
Rodgers, who had previously said he hoped to manage his country later in his career, said he snubbed the chance to step into the role vacated by Nigel Worthington at the end of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign because he is committed to the south Wales club, and believes that the Northern Ireland job can only be done on a full-time basis.
The IFA made an approach to Swans chairman Huw Jenkins over Rodgers' availability, but he revealed it did not take him long to make a decision.
Rodgers said: "The story was simple, a couple of weeks ago Northern Ireland approached the chairman and asked for permission to speak to me with regards to doing the job part-time, and my stance was the same as it was a number of weeks ago.
"The job is a big job, something that is very important going forward for the development of football in the country, and for me it's a full-time post.
"I didn't have to think about it for a long time, my concentration and focus is always with Swansea.
"The chairman and I have a great relationship. He was very honest and asked if I wanted to take it forward.
"I would love to do it at some point in my career but at the moment, with the respect I have for Swansea, my concentration can only be on Swansea."
Swansea have also been linked with a move for Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly, and Rodgers confirmed the club have made a bid, believed to be around £100,000, for the 19-year-old.
"The club have made an offer and we are waiting to find out," he said.
"We can only do what we always do, try and get an agreement with them and once we get that it gives us a chance to speak to the player.
"He is a talented boy and Cliftonville have been fantastic recently, they won 13 games in a row and won the County Antrim Shield which I saw the other week.
"There are a lot of talented players in Northern Ireland and he is another one of them."


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A Response to "Universal Design IRL" (and ensuing commentary)
Earlier this week, Sara Wachter-Boettcher (editor-in-chief of industry darling A List Apart) wrote a poignant article about the importance of diversity in our industry and the challenges we still face to achieve that ideal. There was a lot of debate surrounding her assertions, and I'd contend that a large chunk of it completely sidestepped her real points.
The Clash
I was lured into a Twitter debate by this statement from Andy Rutledge (who seems to have blocked me in some way since our banter is now "protected;" luckily I took a screenshot of the conversation prior to the block so I can accurately quote both of us):
Newsflash: It's not 1830. Women and minorities are fully capable of fending for themselves. Apologists expose themselves as today's bigots.
I responded with a tweet that, in retrospect, could be construed as snarky but actually wasn't mean to be:
So thousands of years of power imbalance doesn't affect the present?
The point I was trying to make was that while yes, we are privileged to now live in a time and place that doesn't automatically discount people's abilities based on race or gender a majority of the time, the reality is that our culture at large hasn't entirely caught up with this ideal (and it won't for a while because change takes time).
The world we live in was, for most of history, built by and for white men.
I'm a fiercely independent woman, and I've done nothing but fight to support myself without help (particularly government help) since high school. So I wanted to hit him when he gave this ad hominem response to my question about the impact of history:
No. Welcome to the present. Walk on your own two legs. No one can do it for you. If they try, hit them.
Common Ground?
Here's a confession: not that long ago, I would've agreed with Mr. Rutledge's perspective.
I was raised by parents who didn't teach me that people often explicitly or implicitly look at women differently when it comes to abilities (that was fun to deal with first-hand working in a small Texas town). I grew up believing that if you work hard, your efforts are rewarded.
The reality is, I've discovered from experience, the world doesn't work that way all the time. I wish it was a simple/straightforward as Mr. Rutledge makes it out to be, I really do. I've just experienced too much evidence to the contrary. And personally I'd rather be part of creating a solution than part of feeding the problem.
Instead of focusing on points of disagreement, let's pull out where we probably ultimately agree: women are just as capable as men. Take a moment to appreciate that agreement.
Done? Great.
The Resolution
I think the first step to getting closer to our shared ideal is acknowledging that we're not there yet. It is okay to not be there yet because we are moving in the right direction and we've got to give up being so defensive about our faults.
Here's where I think my opinions and experiences clash with those like Mr. Rutledge. For some reason (and this is an assumption of course), it feels like some readers took the article as some kind of admonition for diversity to be obligatory or even government-imposed (leftover political angst?). I can see how that would spark a lot of resentful feelings. In general, I'm not often in favor of forcing behaviors.
But I don't think that was Ms. Wachter-Boettcher's point. I think she intended to offer a more organic reflection on values and how we express those values to push us to get the most out of industry events.
In fact, when you return to the original article, that seems to be precisely what she's getting at (and what the discussion has sadly gotten away from). I'd contend that her calls to action boil down to two things:
- Be a decent human being and don't tolerate inappropriate behavior by your peers, especially toward those who aren't traditionally part of your group.
- Find ways to welcome people who can bring fresh insight into the industry because it will make us better.
What she's not saying? She's not saying white men are the enemy or aren't valuable. She's not saying to include minority groups out of obligation or pity. She's not saying that she always gets it right.
Instead of getting caught up in political philosophy, why can't we dig into the meat of what she's challenging us to accomplish in order to make our industry stronger? Personally, I'm growing leaps and bounds as an individual with the efforts of groups like Girl Develop It (women teaching women how to code). And guess what? I don't have to argue with anyone about it.


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My buddy Kathleen McCoy asked me to come up with an image that could "Strike the right balance between freak-out and going bravely forward" for the upcoming Journalism Week program sponsored by the Alaska Press Club. Something about the request clicked with me...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Uncommon Wisdom #28
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Times are tough, exhibit A:
As an Alaskan of a certain age, I was not entirely surprised to find the following mailer amongst my bills and unwanted catalogs. Click to enlarge.
Thx to R. Austin for inspiration
Thx to R. Austin for inspiration
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Visibility: Poor
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
This just in (from the middle of the 20th century)
Back to work on my second part of Sarah Hurst's blockbuster epic take on Alaska history. How many pages left? Let's just leave it at quite a few.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Uncommon Wisdom #27
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Labels: crocodile, explorer, fragility, life, Uncommon wisdom
Sunday, February 7, 2010
"Fear is Amphibious" graces Fif Tee Tee show
I recently got word that one of my designs is included in the Fif Tee Tee show at Anchorage's International Gallery of Contemporary Art. The show is a look at 50 years of Alaska tee shirt design, curated by Mike Mense.
And yes, The shirt, and other frozen tchotchkes are available to you, the frozen public, at the Frozen Grin Big Box. Thanks to the International Gallery and Mr. Mense for including my design in this show. Fear is amphibious, but joy is 100% cotton!
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Little bit of programming in a nutshell here. You have Leslie doing thrusters in the back which we like to think of as a squat and a bit of a push. Then you have Rick performing a pull movement in the rope climb. Lastly Leanna is doing some double unders. In basic programming you can think of movements in categories. Common groups would be push, pull, squat, jump. We like to keep things mixed up, which is why this picture is here. You have a nice combination of movements that compliment each other, instead of say a workout where you have pull ups, rope climbs, toe to bar and ring rows, kind of a lot of the same there.
Muscle up skill work for 15 minutes
6 minute AMRAP:
5 toe to bar
10 wall ball (20/14lb)
20 double under
Then - for time:
30 toe to bar
60 wall ball
120 double under


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By now we've all heard the latest buzzword in fitness – the Core. We know core conditioning is important, and some of us may even have rushed out and bought the revolutionary Swiss ball, or joined a Pilates workout in an attempt to strengthen our core.
Although fitness experts agree that strengthening the core is an effective way of improving posture and reducing back problems, boosting your fitness performance and preventing injury, you also run the risk of muscle imbalance and injury if you do not do the core exercises correctly.


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I am very thankful today.
I am thankful for a wife that loves me IN SPITE OF me. I don't always show her how much I love her or help in the ways I should help, but she loves me anyway. Her outer beauty is a direct reflection of how beautiful she is on the inside.
I am thankful for a beautiful baby girl who is not a year old yet and is already walking, saying some words, and sweeter than I ever could have imagined. God truly has blessed us with a gorgeous little genius baby. And, no...we're not biased. :)
I am thankful for a house to come home to every single day. So many people are homeless right now and I couldn't imagine how I'd even survive, much less provide for my family.
I am thankful that my parents brought me to Church.
I am thankful that Miranda started coming to my church soon after I met her.
I am thankful that Miranda brought church to me - though I was the one who had been in church my entire life.
I am thankful for a church family that actually cares for me because they want to.
I am thankful that my cold has finally cleared up... as I am sure Miranda is as well! :)
I am most thankful for my creator and my savior. Jesus means more to me than I ever show. He always blesses me IN SPITE OF me. I have never done anything to deserve His love, His mercy, or His grace - but I am eternally grateful for what He's done for me. "I'm not holding onto Him, but


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How to Create Whimsical Wedding Stationery with a Personalized Portrait Creator
With the help of Creative Market and the talents of Lisa Glanz, you can now easily create a super adorable wedding portrait of the bride and groom for your wedding stationery or even your bridesmaids for the perfect personalized gift. And, if you're a professional - why not create a whimsical self-portrait of yourself for your social media avatars or even your site's about page? Another fun idea is to create a fun portrait of yourself after the wedding for your wedding thank you cards and then you can include a real photo inside to surprise your recipients with.
In this Personalized Portrait Creator kit - the options are endless as there are over 120 patterns which are perfect for the portrait outfits or simply to use as a background. And then there's even 120 floral elements to use anyway you wish.
What color hair and style will your portrait have?
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Photographer and Photo Shoots Craven Arms Shropshire
For anyone looking for a Photographer, Photo Studio and Photo Shoots in the Craven Arms area of Shropshire, Marches Digital provide the professional photo shoot services you need.
Offering great value for money photo shoot packages, portrait sessions, model portfolio shoots, wedding and commercial photography they have well equipped studio facilities a short drive away in Shrewsbury.
Portrait sittings are listed on the prices page and photo shoot packages cover other styles of photography including model portfolios and boudoir shoots.
MarchesDigital photo shoot packages include images on CD so you can copy them as much as you like. Commercial and Editorial photography is undertaken on a job specific basis.
Home and location photo shoots are also available.


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Last evening, since the restaurant wasn't overly busy and we had staff-o-plenty, I decided to get into my studio to finish up the painting above that I started last Sunday. The weather was going to be perfect today (sunday) for working in our gardens, like just around 60 degrees or so. I don't mind manual labor if sweat isn't involved!
As I finished up the painting, I decided to do a small series of work with this same vase but with different seasonal flowers. Today while gardening, I cut several branches of lilacs to compose a similar still life set up in the same vase. Lilacs...are one of my favorite flowers and fragrances. Lilies of the Valley run a close second...both of which are now in full bloom. In the early evening the scent just wafts through my open windows. Looking forward to starting the next painting.
Busy week coming up this week. Jack, my web boss, is back in Illinois for the week and we're meeting with both potential and current clients throughout the next few days. Very busy these days. Hoping to land a chocolatier's account. Now, that will be a nice change from the 3 cancer treatment sites. A bit more uplifting! Although, I didn't think I could ever learn so much about the different options in treating cancer. Never want to have to use that knowledge, if you know what I mean!
Also, hope to get one day in for a canoe ride. The river seems to be going down a bit and the weather is perfect for it. Do you hear me little Debbie?!!!
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North Bradbury Farm
Child friendly farm, Devon – North Bradbury Farm, Chittlehampton, North Devon
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Holiday summary
|Number of units
|Units sleep
|1 – 10
|1 – 2
|Maximum group size
|£700 - £1850 per week
|Short breaks
|Pet friendly
|Mobility friendly
About North Bradbury Farm
A really fun, relaxed place to be with farm animals, a pool and lots more to keep the kids happy!
North Bradbury Farm provides all you could need for a truly memorable and relaxed family farm holiday. Amazingly child friendly from toddlers to teenagers, both indoors and out, the two cottages that were once the stables and barn have all you might need for a fantastic carefree family holiday. Both cosy and tastefully decorated the cottages are kitted out with all kinds of child-friendly paraphernalia meaning you won't have to worry about your child getting up to mischief; Tracey has provided all you could think of and more and is on hand to offer recommendations. The lovely thing here is that there are only two cottages and so the children won't be over-whelmed with others - and they get more time doing whatever is available!
North Bradbury is an ideal safe and secure place too for your budding little farmers - with ponies to ride, eggs to collect, animals to visit and feed twice daily - a favourite with all! It is a working farm and the children are encouraged to embrace the fresh air, be at one with the animals and get muddy (pack your wellies)! Farmer Chris is on hand to make their experience a wonderful one!
With a fantastic outdoor heated pool, wilderness area (with a mud kitchen and a place to book sausages on the campfire or toast marshmallows!), den building, adventure playground with a zip wire, ariel walkway, tree house, sandpit and a playhouse, there is something for every age group! If the weather isnt so kind, there is a games room with air hockey and table football, the barn where there is table tennis and a strawpit to jump around in and do what children love!
A fully equipped kitchen, an onsite farm shop full of frozen homemade take-aways and home grown meat perfect for cooking up a storm in the kitchen or BAR-B-Q ING. There is under-floor heating, comfy beds, as well as ideas such as cycling, golf and clay pigeon shooting with Farmer Chris for the grownups. It's the time shared that is the best - and there's heaps to do to share it!
Arrive at North Bradbury Farm as guests and leave as Friends!
The 'upside-down' properties are converted from the former 17th century stables and barn and have a wealth of original features (parts of the wooden cider press remain in The Cider Barn). Both are equally tasteful and comfortable and offer all you will need for an easy self-catering holiday, from the pans to the dishwasher to the cosy beds!
The Cider Barn comprises a double bedroom, bathroom and toilet downstairs, half landing to fully- equipped kitchen/dining room with stairs leading to the spacious first floor living room with bed settee - stair gates are available. There is room for an extra z bed or cot if required.
The Stables has a double and a twin bedroom (which can be used as twin beds or bunks, making space for a cot or z bed) and bathroom downstairs with stairs leading up to a large open-plan fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, the living-room, containing a double bed settee and an upstairs toilet. A connecting door upstairs conveniently allows large groups to let both properties together (max. 10 persons).
Towels are provided, as are big fluffy duvets and bed linen, plug covers, window catches, games, CD player with Bluetooth for musical statues (do you ever get chance to listen to your own stuff?), TV's with Freeview, DVD player with DVDs supplied. Free unlimited Wi-fi provides for those internet dependent.
Outside each cottage has it's own decked area where you can sit and enjoy your surroundings; there are stunning views over the River Mole Valley and as you're south facing you can make the most of our precious sun-rays.
Laundry facilities are available externally so you can get all the washing done before you leave for home whilst the rest of the family enjoy the farm (did I say something wrong?).
High chairs and cots are available by arrangement.
The Farm Animals
What you don't get every day is 10 acres of farm land to explore and burn off the energy sufficiently to ensure a sound sleep. The day will start off with great anticipation for all mini-farmers waiting to help Farmer Chris feed his animals including Jacob sheep, pigs, goats, cats, dogs and horses, and they even get to start off on a breakfast egg hunt courtesy of the free-range chickens and ducks - the duck pond is fenced off. Pony rides can be arranged.
Please note that WELLIES are required for EVERYONE who wants to feed the animals – even during the Summer.
When the animals need respite there are lots of things for the children to enjoy. The fantastic heated outdoor pool is a massive treat and incredibly indulgent considering there won't be tons of others sharing it with you! lf you have exhausted the the three play areas you could always go and do one of the farm scavenger,animal or bug hunts.there is a badge if you comlpete them ! And for some down time you could cosy up on the settee and watch a DVD - we have over 100 something to suit all ages ! Or go the childrens library (in the farm shop) and choose some books to take back to your cottage...or go to the childrens library (in the farm shop) and choose some books to take back to your cottage (always good for a bedtime story) or borrow one of the many games to play or simply play in your cottage with the tub of indoor toys, the train set, bricks, puzzles or farm. The outdoor storage area for cycles and muddy wellies & buggies means there is no excuse not to get out and explore!
Out & About
There is tons to do - a farm walk straight from the doorstep; fishing on the River Taw, clay pigeon shooting and golf to enjoy. If you want to see what's around, the North Devon Link Road is just 10 minutes away making it easy to explore and enjoy Exmoor and the North Devon Coast, with all their attractions on offer. Just ask Tracey what you might do or where you might go - she'll give you lots of ideas.
Baby-sitting can be arranged should you feel like a trip out to the local pub just 1½ miles away (or one of the many other pubs and restaurants in the area).
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May 14, 2011
Texas or Vidalia Onion Dip
Mix equal parts of sliced onions, mayonnaise and your favorite shredded cheese together in an oven-proof bowl. Bake covered, at 350 degrees F, for 30-45 minutes, or until onions are soft. Serve with rye Triscuits, pita chips and sliced apples. Absolutely scrumptious!
Posted by Laurie Eats Local on Saturday, May 14, 2011
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How to Care for Your New Air Plant
We found some great advice for caring for your new Air Plant (or Tilandsia) at Gardenista.com.
They are so easy and require nothing more than some light and some water on a semi-regular basis. With no roots and no soil to worry about, you can put them in a myriad of different containers or simply leave them sitting on a dish, countertop or window sill.
We have dozens of them in the store, from tiny to large. Easy to add a hit of greenery just about anywhere.


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After months of hard labor, Remixation, creator of the popular video discovery app Showyou, has released a new version of the app that works just as well for social media abstainers as it does for Facebook and Twitter users.
Showyou 3.0, available now for free on the iTunes Store, doesn't look much different from past versions of the app on the surface, but dig a little deeper and you'll find a richer and more rewarding way to discover and share videos.
As the video above shows, the new Showyou is still centered around a gorgeous grid of videos, but now you can easily swipe left to unveil a tray that offers up new functionality like the ability to explore video categories. You can also now tap user icons in Showyou to see all of the videos that person shared, as well as follow them as you would in any other social network.
Remixation CEO Mark Hall told VentureBeat in an interview last week that the company had noticed some interesting usage patterns with previous versions of Showyou. Users who linked up Showyou to their Twitter account ended up seeing far more videos than those who just linked up their Facebook accounts. The changes in Showyou 3.0 should now make it easier for those only on Facebook to find new and interesting web videos.
Other improvements in the app include a revamped search, which lets you instantly sift through the 30 million videos in Showyou's database, as well as the ability to follow grids based on trending hashtags (similar to the way Twitter shows off trending topics).
Remixation spent about 4 to 5 months developing Showyou 3.0, which was almost as long as the company took to create the first Showyou app, Hall said.
Showyou is also available on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Kindle Fire (those platforms won't get the new features yet), but Hall said that the company wasn't very interested in doing a full-fledged Android app. Similarly, he wasn't too interested in Google TV until that platform starts to pick up steam. Instead, Hall said that he was more interested in potentially incorporating Showyou into Microsoft's Xbox — though the company's haven't yet discussed doing so.
San Francisco, Calif.-based Remixation has raised an undisclosed amount of funding in a first round from True Ventures and other investors.


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The most versatile NetworX control available, The NetworX NX-8E is a full-featured hardwired alarm system that uses advanced technology for burglary, fire and environmental detection. The NetworX NX-8E is a flexible security system that is both easy to install and simple to use. With eight partitions and up to 192 zones, the NetworX NX-8E can handle your most demanding commercial and residential security needs.
Convenient and Flexible
Conduct quick and easy on-site programming with alphanumeric keypads and a menu driven text interface. Off-site programming is also available with the DL-900 software for Windows.
Outstanding NetworX Alarm Features
The Interlogix NX-8E panel comes standard with eight hardwire zone inputs and two relays. Four programmable outputs can be set up to activate external devices during an alarm or other system event. The modular design allows for complete integration of multiple systems within one enclosure. Adding more zones or expanding capability is fast and easy.
Interlogix NX-8E Standard Features:
- Expandable to 192 fully programmable hardwire and/or wireless zones
- 240 user codes
- Up to 192 addressable devices can be used
- 512-event history log that provides date, time, event and user number
- Up to 8 true partitions with separate account codes, entry/exit delays, and feature selections for each partition
- Maximum of 32 keypads with up to 8 per partition
- Wireless technology with up to 192 supervised zones
- 2-wire or 4-wire smoke detector compability
- Fire alarm verification for greater false alarm immunity
- Dynamic battery test
- Standard RS-232 on-board interface
Additional Info
Additional Info
|Part Number
|What's in the box
|(1)Interlogix Security Caddx 8 to 192 zone Control Panel
Write Your Own Review
|Operating Power
|Auxiliary w/40VA or 50VA Transformer
|2 Amp
|Auxiliary w/NX-320E Power Supply
|3 Amp
|Loop resistance
For standard loop
|300 Ohms Maximum
|For 2-wire smoke detectors
|30 Ohms Maximum
|Operating Temperature
|32 Degrees to 120 Degrees F
|6.40 in. wide, 4.0 in. high, 1.10 in. deep


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Competitor analysis through web scraping
Mozenda is a paid service allowing the users to build a competitive intelligence agent to extract information such as pricing data, from websites for in-depth analysis. It is touted as simple to use ("point-and-click" is the phrase seen most often on the front page), and has a friendly interface that allows the user to walk through each step.
The best application for this site would be to analyze what competitors have to offer, and their current pricing. For example, if a clothing retailer would like to see what their competitor is offering for the Winter season, they would simply build an agent by inputting the competitor's URL, selecting the proper parameters, and running the agent. The agent would return the information defined by these search parameters, complete with item names, prices, consumer ratings, and other pertinent information.
The site boasts 75 different ways to use their service, including competitive intelligence and competitor analysis – which, ultimately, almost all of the applications are – however, they did have other uses listed, such as gathering historical weather information and volcanic activity.
For the service, pricing is quite reasonable – they have tier pricing for both large and small businesses alike. The most inexpensive plan is at $99 per month, and offers up to 5,000 pages per month with rollover. For the much larger corporations that will be using teams of competitive analysis, there are bigger plans, such as 2 million pages per year for $2,499 per year. Additionally, for even bigger projects that will require unlimited page access, an annual license can be obtained by contacting the developer's sales team.
Overall, Mozenda is useful for those who are planning to use this kind of competitive intelligence and analysis often and need a way to keep it streamlined. For those clients, it is likely to be a good investment.


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Introduction: In ShipStation, you have the ability to customize your packing slips (and email templates). You can create as many templates as you like. For example, create a custom template for each of your selling channels, or special templates used for repeat customers with discount codes.
You can assign specific templates to specific stores in your store settings, or use automation rules to assign specific templates to individual orders under certain circumstances.
NOTE: You must be on a Silver-level plan or above to customize your packing slip, and we recommend having a basic familiarity with HTML code before starting.
Steps to Customizing your Packing Slip Templates
Customizing packing slips will require some basic HTML knowledge. To see the full HTML markup and CSS styling for the default template, download the sample packing slip at the bottom of this article, open it in a browser window and view the source code.
1. Go to your Account Settings (the wrench icon in the upper right).
2. Select Templates and then Packing Slips from the left-hand sidebar.
3. From the Type drop-down menu, select which size template you'd like to edit: 4"x6" or 8.5"x11. Be sure to choose the size that corresponds to the packing slip format you've selected in Settings > Printing > Printing Setup (it should be indicated by the word default appearing in parenthesis).
4. Choose to do one of three options:
- Click Edit to edit an existing packing slip template
- Click Copy to make a copy of an existing template and edit the copy
- Click the +New Packing Slip Template button to build a template from scratch
No matter which option you choose, a window will then display with an HTML editor where you can customize your packing slip.
On the right side of the window are Field Replacements, where you can choose to use fields (much like in a mail merge) that dynamically generate the right content for each packing slip (like Store Name and Logo, Order Numbers, Recipient Addresses, and Product Details).
For a full list of Field Replacements available for Packing Slips, download the attachment at the bottom of this article.
Notes about packing slip template sections
- There are four different sections of the packing slip that generate different content and it's important to keep the content for each section separate. For this reason, certain field replacements will not appear in the Field Replacement list when certain sections are selected. For example, Order Items specific field replacements (like [Sku] or [Image URL] ) will not be available to add to other sections.
- Clicking on each of the grey bars will display the HTML editor for that section of the template. The Order Header, Order Items Header, and Order Footer will only print once. The Order Items section acts as a template for each of the line items in the order, so this section will repeat for orders containing multiple items.
5. Once you're done customizing your packing slip, print a sample slip to ensure everything looks right. Remember to save your changes before closing the template editor!
Now, you have a new customized packing slip you can apply to your orders and send to your customers! To assign a specific packing slip to all orders on a selling channel, check out this article.
Do you need some sample HTML to get started? Check out this support article for ideas!


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Dear Sir/Madam,
In the pursuit of exploring one of the fastest growing industry now, I would like to send you a brief introduction of myself. I have been in the marketing and sales industry for almost 8 years as a Marketing Consultant. I started with ModelMarkets Philippines as a Customer Service Officer, then at Whithouse Estates as a Marketing Assistant and followed by another three years in the Marketing industry at Surestates Financial as a Sales Officer.
I am excellent in english, both oral and written. I am confident and articulate.
As to my educational qualifications, I graduated with a degree in Business Administration from High State University.
I am willing to come for an interview at your convenient time. You can get in touch with me through my email firstname.lastname@example.com or at (632) 09064445555.
Hoping that this application merits your most favorable consideration.
Respectfully yours,


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How Embracing Your Unique Style Can Empower Your Life
I have an obsession for vintage and rustic décor, a love my mother and grandmother have passed down to me. My grandmother, who has been handling antiques for years, works at a local antique store and runs estate sales as well. My mom bids on storage units and cleans out estate sales, selling her finds at a booth at a local flea market. I used to cringe each time they asked me to go to yard sales, but now I look forward to jumping in the car, mapping out our route and thrifting the day away. We score all kinds of antique goodies, and mixing these vintage pieces with modern décor is what makes my heart happy. That's how I know it's my personal style.
My style is always changing in small ways, though, from my home décor to my clothes and hair. Isn't that the beauty of having our own style? We are able to change small things about our lives at any given time, whenever we want to. There is no other person in this world with the same exact style as you, and that is something to brag about!
Last year, I discovered a community of fellow home décor enthusiasts on Instagram. To connect with women with a similar love for decorating has been inspiring, to say the least. I love scrolling through my feed to gaze upon photo after photo of gorgeous homes, and like to use the inspiration I find from them when designing my own Instagram posts. While this inspiration can be a good thing, I do often wonder if my house will ever look like that. I wonder if it will ever live somewhere the size of their house. Afford some of the décor they post about. Be just as inspiring to my followers as they are to me.
I get lost wondering, and have leave a trail of breadcrumbs to follow back to reality. Then, it hits me. Having your own style is what having your own style is all about.
Having your own style is about embracing our own personal preferences without abandon and loving every second of it. When you know your style you know who you are. You learn to do what you can with what you have and have the opportunity to get creative in a way that allows you to express yourself. Discovering your personal style makes you powerful because you become acquainted with what you like and what you don't like, what you want and what you don't want. When you curate a personal style you develop an intimate relationship with what you feel expresses yourself on a core level and nobody can take that identity away from you on a whim. Just because someone wears army pants and flip flops doesn't mean you have to wear army pants and flip flops (if you caught that Mean Girls reference, we could be best friends). The bane of our existence as women is that we live in a world that gives the impression we should all have the same style.
I'll never own half as many Nikes as Khloé Kardashian. I'll never live in a Beverly Hills mansion. And I am totally okay with that. I don't have an affinity for fancy things, nor do I desire an expensive lifestyle. My style is exactly that, MY style. It's not theirs -- it's mine. We may look to others for inspiration when it comes to our clothing, our hair and our home decor, but if we started to live our lives with the exact same style as someone else, who would we be? We wouldn't be ourselves, we would be a knockoff version of who they are probably pretending to be. It is okay to switch your style and mix styles, not committing to just one thing. It is totally okay not to know your style as well -- patience and exploration are the two key components to figuring out what style fits you. My best advice? Just make sure you are staying true to yourself and wearing, decorating and celebrating what you love.
Sometimes I'll post a picture and wonder if anyone is even going to like it, but remember that God gave us all our own style for a reason. There will always be at least one person who won't find it appealing or inspiring, but I choose to post anyways because there is no wrong way to have your own style. When you begin to worry about what other people think, it can hold you back from showcasing what you really find beautiful in this life.
Take time to find your style, ladies! and when you do, embrace the hell out of it. Don't let Architectural Digest or Home Goods shelves tell you what to buy, let your heart point you in the right direction and go for it. Listening to your heart when it comes to your style will make it easier to stay true to your style identity for years to come!
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Chichester - SUPER SAVER - Fri 11th Jan 2019
Från GBP 12,00 GB£
- Varaktighet: 1 Dagar
- Produktkod: P1Y1DZ
Steeped in over 2000 years of history, Chichester is a delightful
destination. Dominated by the 900 year old Cathedral the town has many fine
buildings and also offers the visitor excellent shopping, cafes and restaurants.
A great day out.
Dropping off point – West Street, Central Chichester - 11.00am approx.
Departure time - 4.00pm approx. (TBC by driver on day)
Return to the local area – 5.30/6.30pm approx


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Sharon Williams is the lead for the Exams Subject group.
Sharon has been with Pia since 1999, and since becoming Managing Director in 2005, she has ensured that Pia has maintained its active role in the industry's representative organisations.
Always enthusiastic about UKAAF's role in promoting the availability and standards of accessible formats, and she hopes to play a significant part in driving that agenda.
We are at present working on an updated Exams Best Practice Guidance document for examinations.
If you are modifying or producing exams in SEB (Standard English Braille) rather than UEB (Unified English Braille), you may still need to refer to the previous version of this document.
Best Practice Guidance Document for Producers and Modifiers 2018-19.docx
Best Practice Guidance Document for Producers and Modifiers 2018-19.pdf
Exams Best Practice Guidance 2012-13 pdf


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HillBillion KZN Wedding Photography
We haven't photographed a wedding at the HillBillion Estate in a while. The last time we did a wedding photography shoot there. There was a beautiful old broken down house across the road. Making some beautiful rustic photographs. Our bride was keen on some rustic styled … Continue readingHillBillion KZN Wedding Photography


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The Va Flaggers were honored to receive word on Saturday that the Texas Division, SCV Division Executive Committee had, by unanimous vote of approval, issued the following proclamation:
Texas Division, SCV, September 12, 2015ÂTexas Division Resolution on the Virginia FlaggersWhereas the Texas Division believes in aggressive defense of Southern heritage and the Confederate soldier, andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers have represented the honor, integrity, decency, grace, and can-do spirit of the Confederate soldier, andWhereas the leadership of the Virginia Flaggers has displayed a keen ability to bring the message of heritage defense directly to the masses, andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers have raised awareness of the desire by some to destroy our Southern culture forever, andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers have stepped into leadership in the Southern heritage movement and successfully fulfilled the Charge of General Stephen Dill Lee, andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers have gained such success that they have become a true voice of leadership in the Southern heritage movement, andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers represent the active principle in heritage defense andWhereas the Virginia Flaggers serve as a positive, noble, and honorable role model for all those interested in defending Southern history and heritage, therefore, be itResolved that on this 12th day of September, in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 2015, that the Texas Division, SCV, does hereby affirm our support and admiration for the Virginia Flaggers and call upon all Southern Patriots, from across the Confederation, to fight for the survival of our sacred symbols and history, in the spirit of the Confederate soldiers of yesterday and the Virginia Flaggers of today.
We are humbled to be so recognized by the fine men of the Texas Division, SCV, grateful for their generous and faithful support, and inspired by the encouraging and kind sentiments offered in the proclamation.
The Major Robert M. White Camp #1250, Temple, TX, presenting Susan with a personalized Gonzales flag during her visit to the Lone Star State, December, 2014.
God bless the men of the Texas Division, SCV...and God Save the South!


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They've been keeping quiet so far, but there's every chance they are going to make up for it now. Engadget's euro-crew will be stepping up to the stage for their take on the week's technological triumphs and travesties. Be sure to tune in at 6pm EST to listen-in live.
January 10, 2013 9:00 PM EST
Check out our full CES 2013 stage schedule here!
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Mexican Glass Tumbler
$10.00 — $14.00
These thick drinking tumblers are hand blown from 100% recycled glass in Mexico. Each piece is similar in size and width although no two are identical.
Short measures 9.5cm tall.
Tall measures 13.5cm tall.
OUT OF STOCK - Contact us for information about stock arrivals
$24.00 — $45.00


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Check out the eclectic mix of events you could be enjoying throughout March in The City of London.
March is a hopeful month as we head towards spring and the promise of warmer weather and brighter days. As ever there is plenty to do in The City of London, whether you're visiting with family and friends or making the most of an hour or two between business appointments. Once you've checked into your serviced apartment, here are some of the things you can enjoy in the month ahead.
City in Spires – a tour of Wren churches – City Information Point – March 1st
This month marks 294 years since the architect Christopher Wren was buried in St Paul's Cathedral. His influence can be seen across The City, where he was responsible for designing 51 churches that were rebuilt in the wake of the Great Fire of London. While you can't expect to see all of them in a tour lasting an hour and three-quarters, you can tick off some of the finest examples of his work.
Meet at the City Information Point for 11am. Guided tour costs £7 for adults and £6 for concessions.
Guildhall Yard Lunch Market – Guildhall Yard – March 9th
Always a highlight for those working in The City, the lunch market at the Guildhall Yard returns in March to tempt your taste buds. Conveniently located right in the heart of The Square Mile, it's a great opportunity to indulge in something a little different for your lunch. Whether you are partial to Jamaican jerk chicken or Korean dumplings are more your thing, there's something to suit all tastes.
Food is served between 12 noon and 2.30pm, but arrive early for the best selection.
Tour the Thames: Liquid History – Westminster Pier – March 23rd
The Thames has been a focal point for London ever since the settlement was first established and just imagine all the changes it has seen. Now, you can do more than that, as you take a tour along a stretch of it in the company of two history experts, Hazel Forsyth and Alex Werner. They'll tell you all about the people who have depended on the river, from mudlarks to smugglers, over the years and the way in which it has helped shape the city.
Depart from Westminster Pier on Victoria Embankment at 1.45pm for this three-hour tour. Tickets cost £38.
The role of music in video games – Museum of London – March 27th
Have you ever thought what video games would be like with music? This is one of the questions being pondered at a special talk at the Museum of London this month. It also looks at the way video games have influenced pop music since they became a popular form of entertainment. The special guests discussing such issues will be digital curator Foteini Aravani, Dr Tim Summers of Royal Holloway University, gaming writer Jack Gosling, and game designer Jon Hare of Sensible Software.
The talk begins at 7pm and tickets, costing £12, should be bought in advance.
New York Philharmonic Residency – Barbican – from March 31st
At the end of the month, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra will take up residency at the Barbican for a short time. The concert series will mark the last UK performances of the Philharmonic with Alan Gilbert as music director. Expect to hear a new concerto from composer Esa-Pekka-Salonen, as well as John Adams' Harmonielehre being played. It's set to be a wonderful celebration of modern American classical music.
Shows begin at 7.30pm and tickets are priced between £15 and £55.


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Emergent Devices LLC provides electronic product development services to small businesses and startups. Our capabilities include:
- Circuit design, including anything from small battery-powered devices to large installations.
- Firmware development from 8-bit microcontrollers to embedded Linux.
- Board design. We are experienced in the development of rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex circuits with challenging mechanical constraints.
- Regulatory compliance. Ensuring that all requirements have been met to sell your product in any market worldwide.
- Production. We can help have your product produced in large and small volumes by leveraging our existing relationships with manufacturers.
Please contact us to discuss how we can help with your project.