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George Will on Jeremiah Wright, demagogued political ads, and McCain's "high horse."
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…On Monday, Wright… espoused the racialist doctrine that blacks have "different" learning styles than do others. This doctrine of racially different brains, or of an unalterably different black culture, is a doctrine today used to justify various soft bigotries of low expectations regarding blacks, and especially black children. It has a long pedigree as a rationalization for injustices. Slaveholders and, later, segregationists loved it.
Obama should be questioned about whether he agrees about "different" learning styles. It is, however, predictable that journalistic and political choruses will attempt to suppress such questioning by suggesting that it is somehow illegitimate. The "daisy ad" and "Willie Horton" will be darkly mentioned.
There have been two television ads in presidential campaigns concerning which there is a settled consensus of deep disapproval. In both cases, the consensus about these acts of supposed mischief is mistaken.
The first ad was used in 1964 by Lyndon Johnson against Barry Goldwater: A small girl plucked petals from a daisy as a voice counted down to a nuclear explosion. The ad, reflecting Johnson's fear that his large lead would cause complacency among his supporters, concluded with a voice saying: "The stakes are too high for you to stay home."
Goldwater and many of his supporters were incensed. But Goldwater had said several things suggestive of a somewhat cavalier attitude about the use of force, including nuclear weapons. He had made his judgment a legitimate issue.
In the spring of 1988, in a debate among candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination, Tennessee Sen. Al Gore used the matter of Willie Horton against Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, one of Gore's rivals. Horton had been in a Massachusetts prison serving a life sentence for the murder of a boy Horton stabbed 19 times during a robbery. Horton was frequently released on weekend furloughs. Finally, he fled, kidnapped a couple, stabbed the man and repeatedly raped the woman. Because the ad, made by supporters of Vice President George Bush, included a photo of Horton, critics called it racist. But supporters of Bush argued that the Horton episode was emblematic of Massachusetts' political culture, or of a liberal mentality, pertinent to assessing Dukakis.
When North Carolina Republicans recently ran an ad featuring Wright in full cry, McCain mounted his high horse, from which he rarely dismounts, and demanded that the ad be withdrawn. The North Carolinians properly refused. Wright is relevant.
He is a demagogue with whom Obama has had a voluntary 20-year relationship that implies, if not moral approval, certainly no serious disapproval. Wright also is an ongoing fountain of anti-American and, properly understood, anti-black rubbish. His Monday speech demonstrated that he wants to be a central figure in this presidential campaign. He should be.
Will might have mentioned the "swiftboat" ads against Kerry, which liberals have enshrined as "smears" against a great American war hero.
And Mary Katharine Ham elaborates on McCain's "Sister Souljah moment" :
What should have been a mostly uneventful weekend for McCain, two weeks before the increasingly ugly Democratic campaign culminates in a Carolina showdown, turned into a hurricane of bad press when the presumptive Republican nominee asked the state Republican Party not to run an anti-Obama ad targeted at North Carolina's two Democratic gubernatorial candidates, both of whom endorsed Obama.
The ad, now quite familiar to anyone with a TV or radio suggested that Obama's connection to Wright made him "too extreme" for North Carolina, and made Richard Moore and Bev Perdue too extreme by extension.
It was a mostly unremarkable ad, employing no more radical a line of attack than the Republican National Committee, now run by McCain's own people, had been actively and openly hoping would resonate with voters into the general election. The N.C. GOP used the attack precisely because it is a legitimate issue that resonates with voters, even with regard to a candidate once removed from Wright. It was a validation of the GOP's strategy, not a violation of it.
Then, in soared John McCain, determined to have his Sister Souljah moment at the expense of the wrong people. No one reminded him that effective Sister Souljah moments must repudiate extremists like Wright, not mainstream officials of your own party running rather benign ads.
In the most comically overblown denouncement of a campaign flush with repudiations, McCain called the N.C. GOP "out of touch with reality and the Party," "dead wrong," and suggested the ad introduced issues of "race" that were inappropriate, which it did not.
For his crusade, he earned himself no less than two and a half hours of bashing on Friday's "Rush Limbaugh Show," where the conservative host mocked the senator for teaching us all that being of independent mind is something to be prized above all else, except for when being a Maverick means ignoring the Maverick himself. "We're all Independents now, Senator," Limbaugh hooted during each call from an angry North Carolina Republican.
By Saturday morning, the McCain news e-mail list, which had previously delivered to my inbox no fewer than 50 Jeremiah Wright stories since the story broke, sent me the New York Times' editorial that validated McCain's new notion that mentioning Wright had become "shameful, ugly, race-baiting, and manipulative." I half-expected the next news story to inform me that McCain had joined the call of Al Sharpton to "shut down" New York City in light of the Sean Bell verdict, so deep into the weeds of liberal racial demagoguery had he creeped. In classic style, McCain's sense of "right" was the only sense of "right" acceptable in this incident, and it happened to be decidedly, err, left.
Yes, it was a pickle only the likes of John McCain could have gotten himself into.
Luckily, it was a pickle only the likes of Barack Obama could have gotten him out of.
Obama, apparently confused by the old adage "never murder your opponent when he's busy committing suicide," decided to offer rigorous first aid to the Arizona senator on "Fox News Sunday," saying, "I think that people were legitimately offended by some of the comments that he had made in the past. The fact that he is my former pastor I think makes it a legitimate political issue."


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text: Concert Reviews By Jason Herman / December 19, 2018 A Texas tornado touched down in Washington, DC during the worst of the rainstorm on December 15. Who knew that inside the eye of this storm was none other than Reverend Horton Heat and his barnstormers of rockabilly royalty performing at The Reverend's 2nd Annual "Horton' Holiday Hayride."Despite the constant rain throughout the region, each attendee felt an immediate relief the moment they stepped foot inside The Black Cat's performance hall, which was near capacity, filled with the blissful and bustling energy of rockabilly. The mere thought that Washington, DC does not have a passion for rockabilly was immediately cast aside as the sound of hollow body guitars and upright basses flowed freely throughout the venue.Junior BrownJunior BrownThe venue was filled with an eclectic group of concertgoers. There was the classic tattoo flash art, synonymous with the 1950's rockabilly, with colorful pinups and hearts galore. Adding to the diversity of the audience were the psychobilly and punk influences that included nose rings, ear gauges, and brightly colored hair. There was one singular thing that connected everyone: a deep and inherent love for this timeless music. This connection was confirmed throughout the evening as visceral swoons and delight appeared as familiar songs of Albert King, his contemporaries, and rockabilly permeated the hall.The evening began with an animated performance by The Blasters. Audience members passionately sang along to Junior Brown's instrumental version of Johnny Rivers' classic "Secret Agent Man".DC Music Review spoke with audience members about who they were there to see. A familiar response was that concertgoers were there to see all the artists and not just the headliner — reinforcing that this evening was a who's who of touring rockabilly. Many fans recalled the last time they saw The Blasters, Junior Brown, Big Sandy, and Reverend Horton Heat, and how excited they were to see them all under the same performance.The Reverend Horton Heat At 11 PM, Reverend Horton Heat hit that stage. From the first note of "Baddest of the Bad" to the last note of their two-song encore of "It's Martini Time" and "School of Rock and Roll," Jim Heath and his band showed why Heath is the godfather of psychobilly. For over an hour and a half, The Reverend Horton Heat band played classic hits including "400 Bucks", "Galaxy 500", and "Big Red Rocket Of Love" in addition to songs from their latest album Whole New Life.For thirty plus years, The Reverend Horton Heat has toured America and the world over. Although some band members have come and gone there is one thing that remains consistent: the passion and consistency of this band's lineup headed by Jim Heath. The Reverend welcomed the newest members of the band, with RJ Contreras on the drums, and bow-tie, face making Matt Jordan on the piano. During the introductions, there was one person Heath forgot to mention, the one and only Jimbo Wallace on the standup bass. After a brief chant of "J-I-M-B-O" by the crowd, Heath introduced Wallace and the two bandmates of nearly 30 years exchanged instruments as Jimbo played guitar on "Run, Run, Rudolf" as the Reverend did his best to replicate Wallace's backbeat groove on the bass.Jimbo Wallace playing The Reverend's Trust Guitar and having himself a very J-I-M-B-O ChristmasJimbo Wallace playing The Reverend's Trust Guitar and having himself a very J-I-M-B-O ChristmasAfter scorching through several classics, and playing a blistering solo while standing on top of Jimbo's trusty bass the heat was too much even for The Reverend. The show slowed down for a minute as The Reverend took off his jacket and started to tell stories of his early touring days. Heath recalled the days where he saw The Blasters and Junior Brown for the first time and how they influenced him and his sound. The Reverend was all too ready to show his genuine love, gratitude, and appreciation for each artist sharing the stage that night and none more so than Big Sandy, whom with he shared half of his performance. Big Sandy himself was gracious to acknowledge the contributions of DC natives in pioneering rockabilly days.What made this evening's performance by Reverend Horton Heat particularly special was the seasonal favorites performed by the band to put everyone in the holiday spirit. This included "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa on The Roof" from their 2005 album, We Three Kings: Christmas Favorites. "Run, Run, Rudolf", made famous by Chuck Berry, also made an appearance and the evening ended with another Christmas classic "Silver Bells".As midnight came and went, the crowd thinned just enough that several couples took advantage of the extra space at the rear of the venue and started to swing dance. As the night drew on, poodle skirts continued to twirl in the air, and men's shirts came off revealing sleeveless undershirts and exposing more beautiful arm and back tattoos.Big Sandy sharing the stage with The ReverendBig Sandy sharing the stage with The ReverendThe Reverend Horton Heat continues to delight audiences with each and every performance , from the wailing of Jim Heath's vocals and guitar, Jimbo Wallace's stellar bass playing, and the magical interaction between band members. With the fresh faces and energy of new band members, the energy of a Reverend Horton Heat performance is as upbeat and frenetic as ever. If you have not seen The Reverend Horton Heat, seeing is believing, and we highly recommend coming out and seeing The Reverend. We also highly recommend seeing The Blasters, Junior Brown, and Big Sandy when they come around again.DC Music Review had an extraordinary evening of music with The Reverend Horton Heat and all the supporting artists. We can only hope that this time next year DC Music Review can attend the 3rd Annual Horton Holiday Hayride for a long evening of the very best rockabilly performances you will see in a single evening.Wishing you all a very Reverend Rudolf Christmas and a Horton Hayride of a New Year! Photo Gallery Photo Gallery Photo Gallery Enjoy photos by our photographer Jason Herman of Jason Herman Photography. Associated Albums Associated Albums Associated Albums Click image or here to purchase Whole New Life by Reverend Horton Heat Additional Resources Additional Resources AdditionalResources To learn more about the artists performing at The 2nd Annual "Horton Holiday Hayride" please see the following:Reverend Horton HeatBig SandyJunior BrownThe Blasters


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Everyone talks about spring cleaning, but perhaps it makes even more sense to focus on New Year cleaning. The weather hasn't been too wintery cold yet here in the DC metro area. But the winter weather is surely on its way. And then we'll be facing cabin fever. Might as well be stuck inside a CLEAN house, right?
Here are some areas of the house on which to focus, even if don't need our services to help you sell your house fast:
If you just celebrated the holidays and received gifts of clothing, now is a great time to go through all your closets and clothes and see what you want to keep and what you don't need anymore. A common rule of thumb is if you haven't worn it in two years or you don't love it give it away. Someone else could certainly benefit from clothing or shoes that don't work for you anymore, (as long as they are still in decent condition!). For the items you're keeping, wash or repair them so they are ready to wear.
Find all the hats, gloves, mittens and scarves your family will soon be wearing on every trip out of the house. Consider keeping them all in a box in the front hall closet or by the door from which you usually exit for easy access.
If you're constantly rattling through your kitchen cabinets in an attempt to find and pull out the right pots and pans, consider making them more accessible. Maybe install a hanging rack, dividers in the cabinets or pull out drawers.
Take a look at all those spices you've had in the pantry for months (years?). How many are expired? Throw those away! (When I did this exercise at my mom's house, I found some jars I swear we had in the house when I was in high school!) Now when you put back the ones that are still good, set them up in alphabetical order so you can find them easily. Remember to add the ones you need to replace to your next grocery list too.
While you're in the pantry, take an inventory of all those cans and boxes of food. I'm betting you've got some in there that you didn't even know about. Reorganize your items and put like with like – all baking good together or cereal boxes all on one shelf, for example. If you've got food that's still good but isn't something you're ever going to eat, give to a local food bank.
Before leaving the kitchen, look up at the ceiling. Is it all gross and filmy from the many hours of cooking fumes, smoke and oils? Yeah, most people don't even notice how that happens over time. It's easy enough to clean with bucket of warm water, a couple drops of mild dish soap and a sponge. The walls could probably use a good wipe down as well.
You've probably heard the advice to change out your furnace filter every month to make your home more energy efficient and keep the air cleaner. This is especially important in the winter when the windows are closed and the heat is running constantly. Make sure you go a step further and clean the furnace unit too by wiping off any dirt and vacuuming up dust from under and around it.
Speaking of dust, have you noticed it accumulates more quickly in the winter? That's because the air is warm and dry. To stay on top of dust accumulation, regularly dust all surfaces from top to bottom, including the window moldings and the tops of books. Remember the lighting fixtures and ceiling fan blades too.
Burning candles or fireplaces can create a film of soot on windows. A simple mix of vinegar and water will clean that off easily and give you the kind of sparkle you see in those TV commercials. This mixture works great on mirrors as well.
How's your furniture upholstery look? Can you remember the last time that was cleaned? Dogs, cats, kids, and life in general contribute to grungy upholstery. At the least, run a vacuum over those couches and chairs. If you're feeling more ambitious, clean and freshen the fabric.
Lastly, there are the inevitable piles of papers, books, magazines and files that accumulate for months until they're so tall they threaten to attack you. Tackle them systematically. File what needs filing or scan and e-file. Recycle whatever you don't need to keep. And it's likely you don't need to keep most of it. If you're not sure, consider scanning it and creating an e-file so at least it's out of your physical space.
Come spring, you'll be that much ahead on the spring cleaning and will have enjoyed breathing easier in the months previous.
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I took this photo back in 2011 as I was walking a nature trail one evening. I used a Nikon CoolPix 4600 set on macro. In this post I resized the image and tried sharpening it up a bit but the sharpening gave the pedals a "halo", which I will have to figure out why later. For now here is a little green spider.
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Daffodils Through An Old Lens
Today I had about an hour to play with in between varies chores and social obligations. I grabbed my D60 and an old Nikon 35mm film camera lens and set off to get some snaps in. I do not know about all cameras but when you mate a manual film camera lens with a modern DSLR the light metering can be less than optimum. So I snagged an app for my iPod that came in very handy today. The first photo is an unedited but slightly cropped shot from today. The second is what the app looks like on my iPod. I will try it out with my extension tubes as I shot macro later this Spring.
Still Waiting
Spring is here but today it was gray once again. So what is a person to do while one is still waiting for green and blooming things? Go to the way-back-files for hope of things to come. Here is one from a summer past.
The Daily Post's Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward
In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Reward."
Engaging in nature photography is my way of slowing down, keeping things simple, enjoying the moment and simply being. And when I see something for the first time, or in a new light, that is my reward. So when I was photographing these brown wasps as they feed among the White Aster I learned they are more than their reputation, they are a thing of wonderment.


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With jampacked days we've seen a lot. Each destination has had its definite highs along with some learning. I'll try keep this short with three picks from each spot so far:
1. San Francisco
See: The Golden Gate Bridge. Predictable I know, but the sheer scale of the bridge was outstanding. We biked across it and up to the Battery Spencer for the bay views. Somehow we struck it while Carl wasn't around - that's right ever present fog has a name (and a twitter account).
Do: Yosemite. A whole day trip but well worth it, the national park is breathtaking. Full of squirrels, chimpmunks, deer and even the odd vegetarian bear there's heaps to see. Again the size of the rock formations of El Capitan are mind blowing.
Eat: Chowder - if you like seafood the Chowder bread bowls are delicious and basically on every menu along Fishermans Wharf.
2. London
See: The Tate Modern. Sadly we ran out of time here but the art gallery is full of some the world's top artworks. The building itself is impressive, industrial in style it was an old power station redeveloped.
Do: Bar hop. If I've learnt anything on this trip it's that the British like a drink. Also ideal for us on holiday, anytime is a good time to indulge. We met up with a friend living in London Char who gave us a food/pub tour featuring Bread and Butter Pudding and Mushy Peas.
Eat: Duck and Waffle. Possibly the spot highest I've ever eaten breakfast the restaurant boasts 360 degree views of the city and as you may have guessed the best waffles around.
3. Croatia.
See: The Drubovnik town walls (aka Kings Landing). My friends are Game of Thrones fanatics so seeing this was a given. It was Impressive because for a fortress town built in the 7th century it had been kept in top condition. You can't help but imagine the history as you weave through the steep alleyways best explored as the sun is coming up and the tour groups are yet to arrive.
Do: Very little. The Croatian islands run on island time. We found that the best way to spend the day was on the beach with drinks and diving into the clear blue water. Hvar beaches have bars with drinks delivered right to your sun lounger!
Eat: Pasta. I wasn't sure what to expect foodwise and the cuisine is mostly seafood and Italian. The handmade Gnocchi was my pick.
4. Munich
See: Olympiapark. Post-Oktoberfest we ditched the drinking for some sightseeing ending up at the park built for the 1972 Olympics. The park's architecture is made to reassemble tent canopies and the sun setting made for a peaceful walk through.
Do: Timed with the biggest weekend of Oktoberfest it's no surprise that this was our main mission. The carnival surprised me being about a lot more than just beer: delicious food, traditional music and rollercoasters. We spent our time in the Augustiner tent that is steeped in history and holds up to 8000 people!
Eat: a trip to Germany is possibly not complete without trying a bratwurst - we indulged in a few.
5. Greece
See: The sunset at Oia. Watching the sun disappear into the sea at the northernmost point of Santorini is well worthwhile. You do have to compete with thousands of others for a clear view but with that many people, it's a very cool experience.
Do: Athens Flea Markets. We're still exploring the city but so far the web of alleyways full of local stores has been a highlight. Ideal for cheap band tees, handmade jewellery and some less mass-produced souvenirs.
Eat: Souvlaki. After some work, we've mastered the art of finding the best souvlaki and gyros. The key - pay no more than 2,50 euro and look for the smallest kitchens.
As we finish up our time in Greece we're looking forward to an even bigger culture shock in Egypt and then onto buying an extra suitcase for some shopping in Hong Kong.
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Air To Air With Jim Tobul's F4U Corsair Over Florida!
WARBIRD RADIO – Ride a long as Larry Kelley's B-25 Panchito and Jim Tobul's F4U Corsair practice some formation flying over Florida. Enjoy the video! For more on both airplanes just use the Quick Links posted below. Thanks for watching.
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Corsair Gallery
X-35B Propulsion System – Video Preview Tour
WARBIRD RADIO – Go behind the ropes at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and see the X-35B and it's unique propulsion system! To hear the complete interview with the Curator of Modern Military Aircraft Dik Daso just click on the Quick Link below.
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B-25 Approach!
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Finding Fairchild
WARBIRD RADIO – Every aviator dreams of finding an old airplane. Here's your chance to tag along and pull an old Fairchild 24 out of the woods. Jason Barnett is one of the most creative minds in aviation art and his one-of-a-kind inventions often start with finding something like the Fairchild 24. Enjoy the video and visit the Quick Link below for more information on Jason Barnett. Thanks for watching!
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USAF 68th Anniversary DC Flyover!
WARBIRD RADIO – Go behind the scenes of the USAF 68th Anniversary flyover. This video was taken from inside the Delaware Aviation Museum's B-25 "Panchito" during the historic flyover celebrating the 68th Birthday of the United States Air Force. You can watch from the front office as we fly over Bolling Air Force Base and huge birthday celebration goes on down below. Enjoy the video!
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Germophobe Attacked!
Anyone that knows me, knows what a germophobe I am. God has brought me a long way, but I honestly think it got worse after I had children.
My poor first-born was constantly getting his hands wiped, and had major sensory overload issues with anything that made him feel sticky or dirty. Even now, my kids know – if we go anywhere – we take bottles and Germ-X and antibacterial wipes.
Our Thanksgiving trip to Iowa was no different. I packed my usual bag of tricks to "re-clean" the hotel rooms before my family brought up our luggage. We wipe down the remotes, the knobs, the phones, the light switches… the tubs, toilets and sinks. Everyday Bleach cleaner is sometimes my best friend.
I annoy most people with my tendencies, and I know it. But SOME people, like my own mother who used to make fun of me, come to appreciate that I'm conscience of spreading germs and attempting to be prepared. (Things change a lot when you're battling cancer and you HAVE to make more of an effort!) It's nice to be appreciated.
We had a fantastic Thanksgiving, and I think I ate pretty well. I didn't over eat anything – except a TINY extra chocolate covered peanut butter rice krispy treat. (I no longer make large pans of these, because I know what happens!) Ommm-nom-nom…. Delishiousness! God gave me the strength – and felt good about all of my choices! We arrived home just 3 short days after we left and I stayed up late unpacking and cleaning floors in preparation for our decorating weekend!
I opened my eyes on Saturday morning to an unusual 6am wake up. It wasn't a child waking me up, but rather – my aching stomach.
Oh. NO. Please…. No!
At first I had hoped I just had eaten something that made me sick, but unfortunately my body quickly let me know otherwise. After getting sick all morning and having an ab charlie horse (ouch! Those REALLY hurt!)… I ran a low-grade fever all afternoon and evening and enjoyed a day of rest in my bed.
The next day I was excited to get back to life as "Normal" – since I felt so much better, but my body had other plans after being with a fever the day before.
"Rest today, take it easy," It said.
What? I don't like taking it easy…. I have sooooo much to do [ read: inflated self-worth] … and I'm letting the kids down already, and I'm behind on orders and we're not even caught up on laundry, and…
Nope. There was no denying, I needed more rest.
The kids were wonderful all weekend, as was my husband. He even went to Panera Bread and got me low-fat chicken noodle soup when I was able to eat. Everyone pitched in to keep the house from falling down around us. The children made me pictures, and snowmen, construction paper chains, and sent notes of love. No one starved, and the kids survived waiting a day to decorate the tree.
I also got two naps on Sunday… COUNT THEM – TWO!
I finally felt 100% and ready to get back at working out yesterday… Praise God! I forgot how much I missed my DVDs when I couldn't work out!! Seize each day for His glory! We aren't promised another one!
[One more praise: I'm the only one who got sick. THANK YOU GOD.]
"For, 'All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.
And this is the word that was preached to you. ' " – 1 Peter 1:24-25
Don't Forget! Focus!
Repeat after me:
Thursday is NOT my last meal.
Food does NOT own me.
There will be more pumpkin pie and various other breads and desserts to be had in the course of your lifetime. There is no need to try and consume them all in one day, OR in one meal.
There simply isn't.
Glorify God in the body… and make the best choices you can. Be a shining light in the darkness – in a society who has too much, and eats WAY, WAY, WAY too much! Show others there IS another way to live, and eat…
Just because it's there, doesn't mean we should eat it.
May God bless your Thanksgiving and bring peace to your heart about all of the things He has blessed you with!
Lord, help us count our blessings with hearts of obedience to your will, desire and plans for us now and in the coming year! We desire to be healthy for YOU!
"All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." – 1 Corinthians 6:12
I see a lot of people sharing different things they're thankful for. It's a great time to reflect on those things we take for granted, or don't publically remember and share – as something we truly give thanks to God for each and every day. Some have even committed since the beginning of November to have a "thankful" post on their Facebook page each day. Something they're grateful for… how it impacts their life.
I rarely post things like that, not because I'm NOT thankful but mainly because I think I'll fail at a public commitment of posting DAILY and I don't like that idea of failing. I want God to hold me accountable for things, but I really struggle when I feel like I'm letting people around me down. I personally feel like it goes under the Scripture of causing others to stumble, and I don't want that to be me. Silly maybe? But, that's just me.
I don't like rejection, or confrontation, or stressful situations… so I just tend to avoid them altogether. I've even been known to even alter my personality (read: just not talk) to try to make others happy.
In other words. I tried to stop being ME.
Did I really think that was going to make someone else HAPPY?
It may take age, or wisdom… or maybe both… but I've realized in the past year – that doesn't work. I don't feel better, it doesn't "fix" relationships or other people. I'm putting a lot of power in "me" if I think I can MAKE someone else happy. That happiness comes from God, and God only. There are also some people who just aren't going to like you. We have to get over that.
They maybe sad, have their own struggles, jealous, bitter… who knows.
But I do know, I don't have the power to TAKE happiness, anymore than I do to GIVE it… and I'm thankful for that.
We talked in our weekly Bible study about what we want to be remembered for, what would we like our legacy to be….
and I thought… wow….
That's deep.
Who did God make me to be… and who do I want to be remembered as?
I decided I really don't want to be "known" for anything specific I guess. Maybe it's due to living in a smaller town, but I think to NOT be known would be great! I think as much as I enjoy people, and helping and serving – all I really want to do is please God on earth without the praise and credit – and I like it more if no one knows I'm doing it. I'd rather just know in my heart that I've done my best for Him. What other people think of me, doesn't really matter – in the end anyway. The measuring stick, is God's.
I desire to possess the fruits of the Spirit.
LOVE. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self Control.
Yep – that pretty much sums it up! I know I have a long way to go, but God is still at work!
Above all, I want God to know, I did my best – for Him.
On THAT note – it's time to get my workout on! Today, I'm thankful I can move!
"But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved
through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth." 2 Thess. 2:13
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I read on Facebook that today was national UNfriend day. How nice. A day dedicated to unfriending people who probably really weren't your friends in the first place! What an interesting world we live in!
We have plenty of unwanted "friends" when it comes to food don't we?
Years ago, my kids used to LOVE those Lunchables. You know, the little packet of food that comes all in one. A few crackers, some meat some cheese… some trans fats, sodium overload and as much preservatives as a little body could be poisoned by? I bet your mouth is watering now. Ack. I seriously can't believe we fed those to the kids, and they looked forward to those as a treat!
My kids now know, this is not an acceptable choice – so they no longer ask, but I do bring GREAT news of something similar that fits the bill!
Thanks to a reader who travels a lot, I was introduced to "go picnic". You may or may not have them around your area, but good news – you can order them online! The idea is similar, without all of the negatives. The options much better choices for your health. They run anywhere from $4.50 to $7 a "meal" and it's a great "on the go" option! Especially if you FLY often, like this reader does! My husband was thinking it would be a great idea for him to pack on business trips too. It might save you from making a terrible choice in a dire situation!!
Check it out – let me know your thoughts! Special thanks to Lindy to sharing the info!!
"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." – Proverbs 18:24
Finding True J.O.Y.
When the cookie plate used to come around – I would pick out the most perfect cookie. The largest one, with the MOST chocolate chips. I also had a hard time sharing dessert – even with my husband. Sad, I know. (Especially since he's the complete opposite, and would give me the entire dessert if I asked – love him!)
You may or may not have heard the acronym J.O.Y. – Putting your life in order so that Jesus comes first, then Others, THEN yourself.
Definitely a different concept than the world teaches.
It's ALL ABOUT YOU. Yourself. Self-actualization. Making the MOST of yourself. Doing what feels right to YOU to make YOU happy.
Let's see what Scripture says:
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." – Philippians 2:5-7
Obviously not the same as the world.
I ran into a friend this weekend, who shared with me what was going on in her life. She's courting with a boy, but because of the social media aspect – and another girl who possibly also liked this boy – she didn't want to make the relationship "Facebook official", to be sensitive to this person's feelings.
Now, this person isn't a REAL friend, or even really anything in her life other than a Facebook acquaintance – but shes' choosing to put this person's heart, and feelings BEFORE her own.
It really made me think about other things… things I might have said or done, knowing it was hurtful to someone else but justifying it because I was hurt.
The internet makes it possible to zing people – and most people might even not realize what is going on, but the person you're zinging knows. More importantly, God knows.
Now, I know – there are times – we unintentionally do things that can hurt others… and we feel terrible – because it wasn't our intention. I get that. It's not going against your convictions to please others, or changing who God designed you to be.
This is about stopping putting YOUR "selfish" desires first, not your Godly desires – things you KNOW might hurt another person in your life, things you know are selfish AND you have the power to stop it….but you do it anyway, because you're putting yourself FIRST. It's stopping it when you know it isn't right, before that other person has the potential to be hurt. I know God has made progress in me on that, as I've tried to be sensitive to other's feelings, but I also know after hearing my friend speak about how sensitive she was being – I was encouraged as to why we do it. I pray God would continue to convict me on the things I do and say. Are they pleasing to Him or the world? Do we do them for show, acceptance, or worldly praise?
When the cookie plate used to come around – and I would pick out the most perfect cookie… I never felt good about that, other than glad I was temporarily got the cookie I wanted (and the pounds to go with it). But now, I'm even MORE filled up, knowing it isn't a cookie that is going to bring me lasting joy. {and neither is any other earthly thing} It's ok if someone gets a bigger cookie on the plate, (or in life.) That's not me being complacent, it's called peace. I also realize if God can conquer the small things [like dessert] in my life… He can conquer the BIGGER things too!
Thanks be to Him! Practice makes progress!
What type of health battles is He conquering in YOUR life today?
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." – 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Did you miss me? I missed you!
Did you think I abandoned you for my chips? Not a chance. Although – I'm happy to report we got a great price on some of our chips online – AND they came in pink bags to support breast cancer awareness to boot!
I really have missed you… and I've missed writing. I've almost dug myself out of this 4th quarter work pile. It's deep – and I'm thankful. SOON you won't be able to shut me up! Looking forward to that, I know.
I'm thankful for cooler temps, and even some precipitation that allows our stores to thrive selling things people need during those times!
I'm also thankful so much, not just this time of year – but each day. God has been good to remind me that I have it far better than most, and to keep on MOVING more and eating less vs. snuggling in and loading up with extra "happy fat" this time of year.
As we turn our minds towards that nearly forgotten holiday, we call Thanksgiving – let us truly be thankful for our ability to do what we can in the bodies we have been blessed with. Let us use our mind to make wise decisions that are pleasing to the Lord. This blessed meal many have with relatives and those they love near and far, surely will NOT be the last meal or meals you have that day. Let's focus on not eating like they might be. Prepare for the day as best you can and come to the table to enjoy, but not become a glutton.
I know many people have to attend SEVERAL Thanksgivings in a week or even a few days time. This has the potential to be a train wreck if you're not keeping your eyes on Him.
Already I've been reading about how people over eat because…
– They're from the south
– In our family it's just what we do… (maybe a new hobby would be good?)
– Everything is just soooooooooo good… I can't stop eating!
– No one is going to tell me how to eat! (what about God… does it matter what He says?)
– I'm just fine, everyone else needs to go away.
I know it's tasty… buuuuuuut we don't need to eat 3000 calories in one sitting. We don't even need 1500 calories in one meal. If you are consuming that much, I hope you're running a marathon following THAT.
Unfortunately, most likely you'll be sitting, driving, or watching tv… last I checked, those activities don't burn that many calories. If only….
Remember – it's eat, burn… eat, burn… eat, burn…. (NOT eat…. eat… eat…. SIT, expand, EAT…. sleep).
If you are going to be around family and others you love, NOW is your chance to share first-hand some of the things God has been teaching you!! What a blessing you could be to others. Make a dish that is "healthified" – or perhaps just modeling not eating to the point of a carb coma.
I better run. My FRIEND let me borrow a workout that is sure to "transform me"… I'm up for the challenge for God's glory! I'll keep you posted!
"Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags."
– Proverbs 23:20-21
The Power is God's Grace
There are undoubtably going to be people in your life, who you love… who you'll realize – you can't change.
As you're growing, and learning more about what God wants for you… He's changing you. Inside out. You're going to want that same feeling of health, energy and peace for those people closest to you.
Not because you want someone to be a certain size, or wear certain clothes… it's MUCH deeper than that.
You want them to FEEL good, or at least better. You want their organs to have less stress, you want them to be well…. because you love them. You care for them. It's less about a perfect BMI… although those standards are there for a reason, (We all need SOME guidelines!) and more about what they are or are not putting in. Ice cream? Donuts? Not enough salads? Too many carbs? Too much alcohol? Cigarettes? All of it affects our health.
You MAY have already experienced something like this…
The excuses on why making healthy food choices won't work for them. Why it doesn't matter… The anger flaring up about how our weight doesn't matter. How it's "fine for you" but they simply don't desire to change… Maybe they tell you it's not "worth it" to them.
Well that's not Truth, and you know it. THEY actually know it too. They might just be bitter, and frustrated. You may bite a hole in your tongue as they rant on and on.
It's really tough sometimes to swallow. You'd hope the people you love, desire to live a long healthy life – or as healthy as possible while on earth. You want them to be educated to conviction for the right reasons.
If only it were that easy, right? To spread God's transforming power yourself….
Oh believe me – I've wished I had a wand before. But that wouldn't be good either…
That would make us…. Well – God.
And we aren't God.
He has His reasons, and His timing for His purposes. They might be different from ours… but we have limited understanding.
Keep in mind, we are being transformed also – everyday. We can strive to be the best example for His glory that we can be. We can share our successes with those who ask. We can model to our families being healthy for Him… but in the end:
God transforms.
Don't get discouraged when some people don't embrace your healthy lifestyle. After all, you're not living for them. You also can't expect them to live to please you.
You want MORE for them. Above all else, you want them to live for God's glory.
Keep doing what you're doing, and pray for them. God does hear you and He's using you more than you'll ever know. His grace is the only power to lasting change.
"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I,
but the grace of God that was with me." – 1 Corinthians 15:10
The Healthy Snack Idol…
At first I thought it was a fluke.
Our normal Friday morning shopping trip a few weeks ago, resulted in no sweet potato chips. They were out of stock.
Now and again that happens… We pick them up either Sunday or the following Wednesday. We always keep extra on hand.
Not a big deal…
Days go by… Still. No. Chips… and NOW we're completely OUT of stock.
Ok, now it's been well OVER a week… and I would like to think I'm NOT addicted to these chips.
I think God is teaching me a lesson really.
Silly chips.
I didn't even LIKE chips… remember? How did this happen!?!?!?!
I tried buying the cheddar counterpart a few days ago.
I scanned the entire area… thinking MAYBE something else might tickle my fancy. I have eaten some Triscuit Thins to help me get by.
Sure they're good…
But they're NOT my Sweet Potato chips.
Yes… I have been praying about this.
"Please God. Bring me back my chips!!!! SOON. Amen." Selfish you say? Yes. A bit. Okay, I really haven't prayed that, but I've thought it.
I'm sure there is just a small shortage after I blogged about them, and now they'll be stocked full force the NEXT time we go to our grocery store. (Or… maybe not.) I have thought that for almost two weeks… You can imagine my disappointment today when my husband brought me the horrific news that they were STILL. GONE.
We even searched for them on Amazon.com!! Only over priced single bags. I'm not that desperate. YET.
Yes. I might have a problem.
I think I might purposefully fast from the chips to bring me back down to earth regarding the idol worship of this food. 😦 Shame on me.
I knew you all would smack me back into shape. I don't REALLY "need" the chips – I'm full and blessed without them.
But *snap* – I really do miss them. *sigh*
Truly. I'm thankful to God that He brought this to my attention! Do you have any "too much of a good thing" you struggle with?
"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below." Exodus 20:4


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The pace of life steps up a notch this year. Be prepared for more action, excitement, and interesting new experiences. Your life will feel richer in possibilities, expanding outwards in fresh directions. Adaptability will be crucial in 2013, and your capacity to respond to situations quickly but sensibly, will be extremely useful, facilitating favourable outcomes when dealing with challenging circumstances. Your love life will be an improvement on last year, with many Aquarians finally feeling secure within their close relationships, and singles meeting a suitable partner. Aquarians with health issues will find a promising, new way of healing or managing a condition; while others will find health will remain relatively stable if a positive attitude is maintained. Overall, Aquarians can expect an advantageous year, making headway on important projects and getting closer to the realization of cherished aspirations. - Detailed Aquarius 2013 Forecast available on this blog in February.
Pisces Overview for 2013– Feb 19 – March 20 Comprehensive Pisces Forecast for 2013 can be found on this blog here.
2013 promises to provide excellent grounds for progress, furthering goals started in the previous year. A busy year which will see the launching of new projects, and plenty of activity in areas related to art, music, writing, or pleasurable pastimes. Though Pisceans are known for "going with the flow", during 2013, you may actually be feeling rather impulsive and decisive. At times, this impulsiveness will be useful but other times may need to be resisted in order to achieve the most favourable outcome. Fewer than usual obstacles this year, and the ones that do appear, Pisceans will deal with admirably and successfully. A year of growing independence and freedom, and an enhanced feeling of confidence in one's abilities, will move Piscean's closer to their long-awaited goals. Your love-life will be fun-filled, yet comfortable, this year with a potential partner making you feel satisfied on both emotional and intellectual levels. 2013 will be a fascinating year for Pisceans with real progress being made in all areas of life.
Aries Overview for 2013– March 21 – April 19 Comprehensive Forecast for 2013 for Aries can be found on this blog here.
Harmony and balance is achievable for Aries in 2013. Areas of life that have been less than tranquil, will finally settle down, with resolutions and solutions creating an excellent foundation for the future. Aries people will be feeling motivated and enthusiastic about their goals, and push forward with real purpose and ability. Although most Aries people seldom seek out the quiet, preferring action, action, action, 2013 will be different, desiring inner calm and putting time aside for relaxation and a bit of the quiet life. Relationships with loved ones and friends will play a greater role this year, with Aries organizing more time to spend with those they love as the Aries' vision of what is invaluable in life is shifting towards simplicity and peace. 2013 will be a year of growing love and enhanced relationships for Aries, with definite spiritual progress towards greater fulfilment and inner peace.
Taurus Overview for 2013 – 20th April – 20th May
This year is filled with great potential for those under the sign of Taurus. You will begin the year with a strong vision of what you would like to achieve and the vitality to make things happen. You will be feeling optimistic and ready to take life on by the horns, but make sure you get your plans moving well before the end of August when Jupiter goes into retrograde. Single Taureans will be feeling passionate and ready for love this year; while Taureans in partnered relationships will be doing whatever they can to improve the associations they wish to hold on to. Creative expression or music-related interests will be important to people born under this sign during 2013, with some even channelling this expressive energy into careers to great success. There may a few barriers along the way this year, but overall, a fulfilling year when Taureans enthusiasm and vitality will carry them far.
- Detailed Taurus 2013 Forecast available on this blog later in the year.
Gemini Overview for 2013 – 21st May – 21st June
2013 will prove to be an extremely promising year for Gemini's, with Jupiter returning to your sign in June to work its positive magic on your life. It only visits once in twelve years, so make the most of it. Before Jupiter arrives, preparation is the key to taking advantage of the year's opportunities which will present themselves in the second half of 2013. Breaking out-dated attitudes and habits this year, will pave the way for Gemini's to move into a new cycle of success and enjoyment. An excellent year to enhance your current love relationship, or meet that special love partner. You will experience a number of potent revelations in 2013, particularly in regards to understanding yourself and your old patterns that have kept you from fulfilling your dearest goals. These insights will mark a new phase of increased self-esteem and confidence. This is definitely your year Gemini! Make your move in 2013 to turn your dreams a reality. - Detailed Gemini 2013 Forecast available on this blog later in the year.
Cancer Overview for 2013 –22nd June – 22nd July
This year will see you reviewing your relationships, with consequent changes and improvements, or possible release of a particular connection. Since those of this sign are deeply emotional, this process relationship review and only holding on to "authentic" and nurturing relationships, will ultimately uplift and enhance the lives of sensitive Cancerians. Writing, books, blogging, or the arts, are likely to play a significant part in the lives of many Cancerians during 2013, giving them an avenue to impart their imagination or revelation, or both. Stepping out of their comfort zone, or "crab shell", will be the theme for Cancerians this year, either instructing, taking on leadership roles, or positions that may eventually put them in the public eye. Although a bit daunted at first, once you have settled in, you will thrive in your new responsibilities and the success that comes with it. There will be a few obstacles along the way, but none that you won't be able to handle or learn from. If you wish to make a name for yourself in your chosen field, 2013 is the year to do it. Recognition for your abilities can be yours, if you are willing to do what it takes this year.
- Detailed Cancer 2013 Forecast available on this blog later in the year.
Detailed LEO 2013 Forecast here.
Detailed VIRGO 2013 Forecast here.
Detailed LIBRA 2013 Forecast here.
Detailed SCORPIO 2013 Forecast here.
Detailed SAGITTARIUS 2013 Forecast here.
Detailed CAPRICORN 2013 Forecast here.


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Kendall Jenner Shows Off Her Smart Style with New Glasses
Who says that models have to be glamorous all of the time? Kendall Jenner certainly knows how to take a break from avant-garde designers by mixing effortlessly cool elements into her wardrobe. This time the off-duty model proved that geek chic is definitely having a moment as she stepped out for errands on a rainy N.Y.C. day.
The 19-year-old sported a cute pair of round glasses (Garrett Leight, $310; garrettleight.com) with her hair pulled back in a librarian-esque bun. For the outing she styled her new spectacles with a cropped turtleneck (A.L.C., $295; shopbop.com) on top of white high-waisted pants (Isabel Marant, $490; net-a-porter.com). To finish off the trend-setting look, Jenner added her go-to Givenchy bag and black oxfords. This is just further proof that when it comes to style, Jenner can do no wrong.
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In its upcoming meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) is set to vote on a resolution which could lead regulators to require drug prices to be included in direct-to-consumer (DTC) ads. While the AMA doesn't have the direct power to push pharmaceutical companies to include prices in their promotions, they do have influence over industry regulators including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In the past few years, the pharmaceutical industry has faced increasing scrutiny over their pricing practices, with the US government launching investigations into price hikes. While drugmakers argue that the cost of R&D and clinical trials are major factors in soaring drug costs, critics of the pharmaceutical industry do not always believe that these variables account for rising prices.
Biologic drugs and those that service small rare disease populations are often the most expensive, and drugmakers promote these products through a variety of means. While marketing to physicians remains important because they make the prescribing decisions, substantial resources are put into DTC ads to encourage patients to ask for branded drugs by name.
According to the AMA, in 1999 drugmakers spent $791 million on DTC advertising; seven years later, this number rose to a staggering $4.8 billion. DTC advertising of pharmaceuticals is only permitted in one other country besides the US: New Zealand.
In 2015, the AMA took a stand against DTC advertising and advised regulators to end the practice in the US. Recent efforts to crack down on advertisers that don't comply with FDA regulations have kept drugmakers in check, but TV, print and online ads for drugs and medical devices remain prominent.
The AMA will also vote on other regulations at its annual meeting that would have a direct impact on the pharmaceutical industry. Of note is a resolution that would require pharmaceutical companies to disclose their reasoning behind setting prices for new drugs, and increasing prices for old ones. The meeting is set to take place between June 10 and June 14.


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We had the ultra sound yesterday and found out we're having a little girl...I am so thrilled!!! Michael said he knew all along that it was a little girl (though he had been saying he wanted a little boy)...
My doctor said that everything looks perfect! She is pregnant herself with twins - a boy and a girl and we're due just about the same time so we've been going through all the same things at the same time!
She was moving all over the place durnig the ultrasound so we got a good view at all angles and can surely tell it's a little girl!!!!!!
I have ultrasound pictures to scan, but they didn't print the one where you can tell it's a girl for some reason...so as soon as I get them scanned I'll post!


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Patented method positioned to deliver secure organic waste disposal in compliance with California environmental laws at higher capacity and lower cost.
Saint Cloud, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2018 -- Healthy soils are essential to healthy plants, animals, and humans. Renewable Carbon Management (RCM) technology is designed by operators for operators, elegant in its simplicity. They produce up to 4% nitrogen-rich bio-fertilizer using an internationally patented methodology. Such high nitrogen density makes the RCM composting solution suitable for large scale agricultural operations in addition to every other segment of the fertilizer market.
RCM has lined up and is ready to deploy all of the resources necessary to launch a large-scale operation of their own in California. This strategic move puts NaturSoil California at the right place and the right time. That's because California law mandates that 23 million tons per year must be diverted as of the year 2025 which puts the company California in prime position to capitalize on this requirement to the benefit of all concerned.
Key investor highlights concerning this technology include:
1 Approved by U.S. Navy Engineering for use in all federal installations.
2 Two NaturTech facilities won SWANA awards.
3 Internationally patented technology.
4 Technology operating since 1992.
5 Significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects water quality.
6 Orange County alone needs to divert 3,000 tons a day of organics.
7 California needs to divert 23 million tons a year from landfills by 2025.
8 Meets all California air & water quality laws.
The Business Model
Utilizing existing intermodal shipping containers, modifying them to implement their patented technology to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Internal forecasts point to 600 tons per day of organic material being generated in California through their recycling process. This would position NaturSoil California as an environmental utility ensuring the protection of public health, air, water, and soil while complying with state law in a very profitable, cost-efficient manner.
Not resting on their real-world results dating back some forty years, respected scholars have recognized the tremendous value NaturSoil California promises….
"Jim [the founder] has shown me to be an astute observer of biological systems and very knowledgeable of the science and engineering of the composting process. His use of air control and temperature feedback in his composting system designs is a direct result of research I and others conducted in the 1980s designed to optimize the rate of decomposition in the composting process and mitigate nuisances and common problems seen in the composting industry such as delayed or partial decomposition and foul odors." - Melvin S. Finstein, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science, Rutgers University
The minimum investment is very modest and enables nearly everyone to participate in next-generation ecological and environmental protection while delivering productive output that everyone can benefit from.
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The Official Renewable Carbon Website - http://www.renewablecarbon.com/


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Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID: DE-3135
Government Authority located in Missouri; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for paper to digital document scanning and storage services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposal
[B] Scope of Service:
(1) Vendor needs to provide paper to digital document scanning services using scanning resolution at 200 dpi for office type documents and 300 dpi for data capture using OCR file in multi-page PDF files format.
- Approximate work volume will be between 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 images.
(2) Vendor also needs to provide document storage services for storage of said scanned documents.
(3) Contract term will be one year.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Organization Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
[E] Proposal Submission:
Response should be submitted physically (courier or post).
Expiry Date : Wednesday, 15 April, 2020
Category : Data Entry, Scanning, Records and Document Related Services, Records Storage Services
Country : USA
State : Missouri
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About Us
The Procure; The future of global procurement
The Procure is the next generation e-Procurement platform for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical,Chemical, and Process Industries. It is a software that essentially combines clients with vendors in order to maximize the purchasing power for the clients as well as creating more business and values for the vendors.
Signing up on this e-Procurement platform is for free. This start-up is meant to help connect clients to well-known suppliers that have global standards for their products. The system will connect the clients to a broader & more trusted market for their needs. We believe that we can generate results for both clients and vendors by automatically facilitating the process which can save both parties cost and time spent on procurement.
As a client, Several inquiries could be sent to different qualified vendors via The Procure software in a safe and secure manner. We have ensured our clients that we can give them the best quality, services and price.
More interesting we have a wide range of product categories available in our inventory which could be used for clinets' urgent product requests and could be delivered to them in the shortest possible time. Also, both clients and vendors may have some inventories which are sellable and we can be in charge to do so for them.


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Maine Career Development Association Minutes of the Meeting of the Governing Board May 2, 2012
Attending: Tom Novak, James Westhoff, Deb Walsh, Merle Davis, Karen McGrady. Jim Peacock, Jill Barlow-Kelley and Gail Dyer unable to attend
President Deb Walsh called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
She recapped highlights of the President's Report which was sent out prior to the meeting and is included with the minutes.
Karen McGrady presented the Secretary's report, noting that minutes of the March meeting were distributed and no corrections or additions were submitted. The Secretary's report was accepted as written.
The Treasurer's report was sent out by Treasurer Gail Dyer prior to the meeting and is included with the minutes. Merle Davis questioned if the grand total is the combination of two accounts, which Deb confirmed. Merle is concerned about finances for the NCDA conference in Atlanta. Deb noted that much of the conference expenses have already been paid, but agreed that getting membership in will be really important to keep us fiscally healthy.
Tom Novak reported as Membership Chair that we currently have 128 members. Merle added that 93 people have joined the Linkedn MCDA group she started. Merle will encourage members of that group to join MCDA when we do the membership drive.
A membership renewal form will be put together for the webpage and a mailing sent out since we will not be having the June conference to renew yearly membership. We can also publicize that the Annual Meeting will take place at the fall workshop in November. At that meeting we will request an increase in membership dues, but for now they will remain at $10.
James Westhoff reported for the Marketing Committee. He and Jim are still learning new website, and have found a few hinderances to functionality which they are working on. The Newsletter is just about ready to go. Mailings have been sent and the website has been updated to promote the Career Cafes in L/A in May and in June in Bangor. James noted that incoming NCDA President Rich Feller is coming to Maine for the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers conference, scheduled for June 4-6 in Portland, and he is excited to return to Maine. There are about 310 registered for the conference, which has sold out since they are in the largest venue in Portland. In larger cities there are often 500 attendees, so it's a big conference, and the group is excited to host it.
The Fall Workshop planning is moving forward and it's sounding like there is lots of interest. It is scheduled for Nov 1 at the Calumet Club in Augusta.
Planning Chair Barbara Michaud is checking into offering CEUs and looking into rehab counselors credit.
Deb reported that the By Laws proposed changes have been sent out to the Board. In the early fall it will be sent to membership prior to the fall workshop/annual meeting. Karen and Gail will do a summary to accompany the mailing.
There will be a conference call regarding the 2013 national conference in Boston on May 18 with Rich Feller and Mark _____, the NCDA eastern region delegate. Rich is trying to come up with an incentive
for our members to be able to attend and participate since Boston is relatively close. Any ideas to pass along can be sent to Deb. Deb and Merle reminded the Board that it was decided during the conference call about canceling our June conference that we will schedule our state conference in May to put some distance between our conference and national dates, and that members are committed to continuing an annual conference in Maine, even if a national conference occurs nearby.
We discussed setting new meeting dates. Merle suggested Deb pick a regular day every other month or every second month and stick to it. James asked that we consider holding several in-person meeting each year. It could be hosted in different locations. Several convenient locations were suggested. Deb will check into availability. After some discussion we agreed to the first Friday of each month from 3- 4:30 pm (phone meetings) and 3-5 pm (in person meetings). Our next meeting will be Friday, June 1st, and it will be a phone meeting. Additional meeting dates appear below.
Friday August 3 – live
Friday September 7 – phone
Friday October 5 – phone
Friday, November 2 – live (fall workshop) Friday, December 7 -phone
no January meeting
Friday, February 1 – phone
Friday, March 1 – live
Friday, April 5 – phone
May, date TBA – live, Annual Conference
The 2013 Annual Conference planning is underway. Merle had emailed Laurie Lachance about speaking. In the interim she was appointed President of Thomas College, so may not be available. The new president of the Maine Community Foundation, Ed Cervone, might also be willing to speak as we are focusing on getting someone local with few expenses. Still exploring space and catering options – send ideas to Merle.
Deb had a few announcements. John Fehlau at Kaplan is interested in coordinating something for National Career Development month. We will put this on the agenda for June to discuss.
Kate Axelson will be finishing her internship and is resigning from board.
We need to be recruiting a College Career Counselor and School Counselor for the Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm. Next meeting is Friday, June 1st from 3-4:30.


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Le Havre port address
Terminal de la Citadelle
Le Havre
Tel: 02 35 51 10 20
GPS co-ordinates: 49.485412, 0.114563
By car
The terminal is close to the city centre of Le Havre and you should follow signs for 'Terminal de Citadelle' and 'Ferries'.
Crossing the Pont du Normandie toll bridge takes you into Normandy, past Honfleur. Go east on the A131 to join the A13 that goes direct to Paris. The A29 takes you north towards Amiens.
By taxi
Taxis are available outside the terminal. It is approximately €7 to the train station and €10 to the city centre.
By bus
As well as the free shuttle bus (See below) to the train station, there are bus stops near the entrance of the port.
There are bus stops near the entrance of the port. Buses marked 'Centre Ville' will take you into the town centre, around 10 minutes away.
A free shuttle bus runs between the terminal and the train station taking around 5 minutes. The schedule is:
Sat-Wed at 09:10 from the ferry terminal and at 15:55 from the train station.
Thu and Fri at 09:10 from the ferry terminal and 20:25 from the train station.
By train
Le Havre SNCF train station is just a few minutes' walk from the ferry terminal or you can hop on the free shuttle bus. There are regional trains and a regular service to Paris that takes just over 2 hours. For train times and to book a ticket visit uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/.
Check-in advice
Please allow the following check-in times. Your departure time will be printed on your e-ticket.
|Type of booking
|Minimum check-in time
|Standard ferry or holiday booking
|45 minutes
|For disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility
|60 minutes
|Travelling with pets
|90 minutes
|Group bookings (10+)
|90 minutes
|When carrying dangerous goods
|60 minutes


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BEFORE the iPhone arrived in 2007, no one really thought typing on touch-screen keyboards was a good idea. Since then we have become expert at tapping on the glass of our phones and tablets.
While the built-in keyboards from Apple, Google and other device makers are much better than they used to be, they are not the only options available.
One of the most surprising third-party keyboard apps for Apple devices comes from Apple's archrival Google. The new Gboard app works just as any sort of touch-screen keyboard does. It has a clean and simple design that doesn't distract you as you tap away. It also offers all the usual punctuation and emoji via obvious controls. It even looks good, appearing superficially similar to Apple's own keyboard.
Gboard, though, has some very nice extras. The space bar doubles as a track pad that lets you scroll the cursor around in text you have already typed.
Also, Google has incorporated search features directly into the keyboard.
Hit the Google button as you type a message and you are typing in a search box. All of Google's search results are then accessible, ready to be copied and pasted into the text — useful in looking up a word definition, checking a street address, or finding a GIF or a YouTube video. You can even search for emoji, which saves you the trouble of hunting manually.
Gboard also offers the option to glide-type — swiping between consecutive letters instead of tapping on the screen — and many of the app's features are customizable through settings.
If you are worried that Google will log what you type, Google says it will not record your messages, be they love letters or musings on the latest news or gossip. Gboard is free.
While Gboard has much to like, my favorite third-party keyboard app is SwiftKey. It deals with one of the biggest problems with typing on a touch screen: mistakes. SwiftKey autocorrects them.
But that's just the start. As any smartphone user knows, autocorrect can mangle what you are trying to type even further. SwiftKey uses artificial intelligence to learn about your writing style over time, building up an understanding of the words you like to use. So when you are typing a long message, the app can usually do a good job of correcting typos you make because it can guess the word you intended to use.
SwiftKey also suggests the words you may want to type next so they can be entered with a single keystroke. SwiftKey can even learn your slang and emoji habits.
The app does a good job of detecting which language you are using, automatically switching its correction of typos even if you switch languages midmessage (a common weak point of other keyboards' autocorrect systems, as bilingual typists like me know well).
The app supports glide typing, and it is quite customizable, so that its layout can be changed to a split keyboard, for example, or the background color can be changed. SwiftKey is free for both iOS and Android, but some of the colorful themes cost $1 to $2.
If SwiftKey doesn't polish your typing skills, Fleksy is a similar third-party keyboard app, free for both iOS and Android, that has many of the same features. Fleksy's keyboard layout is customizable in color and size, and the app is good at autocorrecting typos.
As with Gboard, the space bar doubles as a track pad, and Fleksy has a one-handed typing mode, which is handy if you are carrying something in your other hand.
The app's main feature is that it has customizable keyboard rows, so that particular words or keys can always be available.
Then there is the old but still good standby Swype. Swype helped popularize the gesture-based, glide-to-type text entry system.
Swype is still a very good app. It offers many of the same features as its rivals, like predicting the next words to be typed, and lets gestures perform tricks like scrolling back through text that has already been entered. It also has different themes, so its look and feel can be changed. But Swype has not advanced as quickly as its peers in adapting to new trends and offering new features.
It's also $1 on iOS and Android, and some of its colorful themes cost upward of $1.
Finally, for another surprising keyboard app, check out Microsoft's Word Flow, which is free on iOS.
All the standard keyboard tricks are there — predictive text, smart autocorrection and glide typing. But Word Flow is one of the best-looking keyboard apps, and its customization options let you place an image behind the keyboard instead of simply colorful themes.
There is also a one-handed typing mode that rearranges the keys into an arc around one corner of the screen, so you just have to swivel your thumb to hit the right key. This curved keyboard is very clever and could be very useful, though it does take a bit of getting used to. Word Flow is free, but for now, sadly, it is iOS-only.
Quick Call
NASA's mobile apps have always been popular for people interested in space technology and astronomy because of the vast amount of information, archive images, video and live news they offer.
Now the NASA app for Apple TV has arrived, and safe to say the latest Mars panoramas look much more impressive on your living room's big screen than on your phone. There is also the option to view live, high-resolution video from the International Space Station, making your TV a window into space. The app is free through the Apple TV App Store.


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We live in world where lawsuits are common. Private firms in Denver are no longer immune from litigation from employees, competitors and even the government. Denver professional liability insurance is not just good business; it is as necessary as heat and lighting for your office. Statutes, federal and state laws change on a regular basis, so it is vital that your company protect its assets with Denver professional liability insurance.
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Keystone Spit is a 274-acre undeveloped state park property located adjacent to the Port Townsend-Keystone Ferry Terminal and Fort Casey State Park, and adjoining Crockett Lake – a 250-acre shallow marsh. The site provides access to an extensive gravel beach, upland sand and gravel dunes, and the wetlands adjoining Crockett Lake
The upland portions of the site were originally improved with access roads for speculative vacation home subdivisions. Portions of the southeast end of the site were excavated for borrow pits and other gravel mining operations.
This portion of the undeveloped park provides picnicking, beachcombing, birdwatching, surf fishing, kite flying, windsurfing, scuba diving, and interpretive facilities.
Crockett Lake is an inland brackish body of water located north of Keystone Spit that has been acquired by the state for preservation. Old pilings and other remnants of historical shipping and rail activities are visible along the south shore of the lake. The Crockett Blockhouse site is located on private property on the northeastern shoreline. The lake has not been otherwise developed for water or park activities.