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The Morning Risk Report: Will SEC Rule Curb Corporate Political Spending Disclosure?
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Good morning. A provision in the latest U.S. government spending bill bars the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from mandating corporate disclosure of political spending but it won't stop the trend of increased transparency around the issue, said two advocates for more transparent corporate governance.
Resolutions seeking reports on a company's political contributions and lobbying spending are ranked one and two on this year's top 10 list of proxy topics of discussion, according to ISS Analytics.
Congress is "telling the political spending disclosure tide not to come in when disclosure is becoming the norm by company action," said Bruce Freed, president and founder of the Center for Political Accountability, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that advocates greater disclosure of such spending.
Close to 300 of the S&P 500 companies have implemented some form of disclosure of their spending on political campaigns and lobbying activities, according to the 2017 CPA-Zicklin Index. The index collates information about policies and practices regarding political spending from companies' websites.
Seventy-seven shareholder resolutions calling for greater corporate disclosure of direct political contributions and lobbying payments were submitted so far this year; there were 88 for all of 2017, said ISS Analytics.
An SEC rule remains desirable even though investors will continue to push for greater transparency and many companies will meet that demand, said Mr. Freed. "An SEC rule is needed to make corporate political disclosure uniform and universal," he said. "It's only a matter of time before that happens."
The latest budget agreement wasn't the first time lawmakers tried to add a provision to a must-pass spending bill to keep the SEC from authorizing corporate political disclosures. Use of these so-called "riders" is opposed by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Mr. DiNapoli, who manages New York's state pension funds, said he sees value in greater disclosure of corporate political spending and lobbying. Riders "are cynical and hypocritical attempts to undermine legitimate proposals but they won't discourage responsible investors," he said.
Technology skills gap emerging issue for compliance departments. Nearly nine in 10 compliance executives at financial institutions say they will boost compliance investments over the next two years, with about one in four listing investment in technology transformation as their biggest priority, according to a survey by professional services firm Accenture PLC.
That means executives need compliance people who can adapt to the changing technology landscape. But 76% of the 150 survey respondents confirmed there is a skills gap between what they need their teams to do with data and analytics and what they actually can do. Another issue is data quality, cited by one-third of the executives.
It's good that companies are increasing spending on technology but they need to complement that with work to find the right talent, said Samantha Regan of Accenture's finance and risk services practice. "If compliance professionals don't understand the ecosystem of risks they face, or fail to obtain strategic insights from the data gathered, they can expect limited returns on their investments," she said. -- Ben DiPietro
Mining firm settles bribery case. Canadian gold-mining firm Kinross Gold Corp. settled with U.S. authorities over a probe into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in its West African mining operations. The company faced investigations from the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning allegations of improper payments to West African government officials and related internal controls deficiencies.
OECD gushes over Switzerland efforts to fight bribery. Switzerland made significant progress against foreign bribery since the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development last evaluated the country in 2011, the group said Tuesday. The OECD said in an effusive report it wanted to draw particular attention to the "significant level of enforcement" by Swiss federal prosecutors, saying it's having an effect at the national and international level.
Trump administration set to move on postcrisis rules. Banks can expect to see a surge in relief from postcrisis rules in 2018 after the final Trump-appointed leader is seated at the nation's banking regulators later this spring, WSJ reports. When that happens the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will be able to move ahead on a number of the Trump administration's policy priorities. These include adjusting capital and liquidity requirements, easing restrictions on short-term consumer loans and relaxing the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial law's proprietary trading ban, the Volcker rule.
U.S. efforts against Latvian bank show seriousness of money laundering threat. The U.S. Treasury declared Latvia's ABLV Bank AS an "institutionalized money laundering" operation—one of the largest in Europe's recent history—and announced plans in February to sanction it and cut its access to dollars. The U.S. didn't accuse ABLV of knowing the identities of shell-company owners but said the bank "proactively pushes money laundering and regulatory circumvention schemes" to its clients. WSJ reports the fact the U.S. invoked a rare sanction in a fellow NATO member-country shows the scale of the threat it perceives from this small corner of the European Union.
South Africa probes SAP contract. Corruption investigators in South Africa are reviewing a government contract with German software company SAP SE worth an estimated $60 million, Reuters reports. SAP previously admitted it made improper commission payments to friends of ousted South African president Jacob Zuma.
U.S. takes aim at Chinese joint ventures. China's rules requiring foreign companies to form joint ventures with domestic partners are among the chief targets of the Trump administration's looming tariffs against Chinese imports. WSJ reports the administration contends these joint ventures—a longstanding complaint of many U.S. firms—force companies to divulge their trade secrets.
White House looks into Kushner business loans. White House attorneys are examining whether two loans totaling more than $500 million to Jared Kushner's family business violated criminal laws or federal ethics regulations, WSJ reports, citing a letter from a federal ethics agency made public Monday. The Office of Government Ethics told a Democratic lawmaker in the letter the White House is probing whether a $184 million loan from the real-estate arm of Apollo Global Management LLC and a $325 million loan from Citigroup Inc. ran afoul of rules and laws governing the conduct of federal employees.
Florida law mandates nursing home generators. Power generators are now required at all nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in Florida after the state's governor signed a bill into law, Miami Herald reports. The law comes after 12 people died in a nursing home after power went out during last year's Hurricane Irma.
China curtails mutual funds on NCDs. The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission reportedly is cracking down on mutual fund investments into negotiable certificates of deposit, which have drawn the attention of regulators who worry they are being used by smaller banks to make speculative investments, Reuters reports, citing sources.
Feds, attorneys general seek answers from Facebook. U.S. government officials ratcheted up pressure on Facebook Inc. on Monday over its handling of user data. Federal regulators say they are investigating the social-media giant's privacy practices and 37 state attorneys general demanded explanations of its practices, WSJ reports.
Ransomware attack stresses Atlanta's computer systems. Collecting online bill and fee payments continued to be a problem Monday for officials of the city of Atlanta, which was hit by a cyberattack last week, Reuters reports. Hackers disrupted the city's computer system last week and demanded a ransom payment.
Activist gains seat on Avon board. Avon Products Inc. plans to cede a board seat to an activist investor, the company said Monday, as part of a deal that will help the struggling beauty company avoid a proxy fight. WSJ reports James Mitarotonda of Barington Capital Group LP is expected to get the board seat. In exchange, Barington and its allies agreed to support the board's nominees.
Shareholder vote signals unrest at Qualcomm. Six directors at Qualcomm Inc., including Chief Executive Steve Mollenkopf, failed to win support from a majority of the company's shares, a significant protest vote that signals investor discontent after the company rebuffed a hostile takeover from Broadcom Ltd. At the company's annual meeting Friday in San Diego, just 40% to 50% of the total shares outstanding were voted in favor of the six directors, with the other four directors getting more than 50%, WSJ reports, citing a person familiar with the count.
Top Trump money man sues Qatar. A money manager who was a top fund-raiser during the presidential campaign of Donald Trump sued the country of Qatar and a Washington lobbyist, accusing them of breaking into his computers and leaking information about him, Bloomberg reports. Elliott Broidy alleges Qatar retaliated against him for his work to combat the country's efforts to improve its image in the U.S.
U.S., South Korea update trade pact. The U.S. and South Korea agreed to amend their free-trade deal to address American concerns about a growing deficit and resolve friction over tariffs on South Korean steel, Seoul's trade ministry said in a statement Monday. WSJ reports changes to the deal, which have been blamed by U.S. President Donald Trump for expanding the U.S. trade deficit, focus on rebalancing trade in the auto sector—a major source of South Korea's trade surplus with the U.S., the ministry statement said.
Uber self-driving vehicles curbed in Arizona. Uber Technologies Inc. was ordered Monday to suspend testing autonomous vehicles on public roadways in the state by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a rebuke by a former supporter that takes the company's decision on testing out of its hands, WSJ reports. The governor's decree follows the fatal crash of a self-driving Uber on a Tempe street two Sundays ago when it struck a pedestrian walking her bike across the street outside of a crosswalk.
Market changes squeeze out some grocers. Small- and mid-sized supermarket chains are falling by the wayside, victims of competition from giant companies such as Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Stores Inc. and of price pressures from discount retailers such a Dollar General Corp., Washington Post reports. The changes are putting at risk thousands of jobs.
Investigation continues into deadly Russia mall blaze. Russia President Vladimir Putin says the responsible parties will be brought to justice for a mall fire in Siberia that so far has killed 64 people, including 41 children, Bloomberg reports. Some of the mall's exit doors were blocked and the venue's public address system was shut off after the fire started, investigators said.
Lowe's CEO announces plans to retire. Robert Niblock will step down as chairman, chief executive and president of home-improvement retailer Lowe's Co., the company announced Monday. Bloomberg reports Mr. Niblock will remain until his replacement is found. His decision comes as activist investor D.E. Shaw & Co. pushes for better performance at the company.
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Welcome to week three of the waiver wire report. Each week I will dig through the f/a pool to find the best potential free agents on waivers. Some are good for a quick boost, others could be good long-term additions, and there will be a few speculative adds thrown in there as well.
For the most part I will deal with hitting; my colleague Marc Goldstein will run down streamable pitching option each Sunday along with listing some of the best under-owned pitching options available. I will, though, on occasion, step on his toes if there is a pitcher that deserves some much-needed attention.
Jayson Werth (Nationals)
Available in 69% of CBS, 73% of Y! and 75% of ESPN leagues
Health declines in 2015 combined with a drop in production in 2016 has left many fantasy owners skeptical of Werth. So far in 2017 he is doing his best to win back his fan base, batting .303 with three home runs, seven RBIs and six runs scored. The strikeout rate doesn't bode well for long-term production, but for now he is healthy, hitting, and can be a boost over many fourth outfielders right now.
Lucas Duda (Mets)
Available in 67% of CBS, 88% of Y! and 89% of ESPN leagues
In 2014 Duda hit righties well and smacked 30 home runs. In 2015 he hit lefties well and ended the year with 27 homers. In 2016 he couldn't hit anyone, and all that work he put in to build his power reputation has been thrown out the window. This year he is back on the left power kick (limited sample size), and overall is batting .286 with three home runs over 28 at bats. The jury is still out on this one; things are so hard to gauge in the early weeks of the season. He's worth a dart throw in leagues with more than 12-teams that use a CI slot.
Marwin Gonzalez (Astros)
Available in 84% of CBS, 71% of Y! and 93% of ESPN leagues
Yuli Gurriel and A.J. Reed put on a heck of display this spring. Reed was sent to the minors where he has flounder, and Gurriel – the winner of the first base job, has done little to prove he belongs in the majors. Meanwhile, Gonzalez has three home runs and six RBIs. The batting average is below the mendoza line, and the strikeouts hint in will not get much better. He did show some power and speed last year, and he qualifies at every position other than catcher. He could make a nice plug and play off the bench in deeper leagues.
Michael Conforto (Mets)
Available in 67% of CBS, 82% of Y! and 85% of ESPN leagues
His manager hates him, the outfield is full, and he has no clear path to playing time. Still, Conforto impressed this spring and continues to make the most of every at bat he is getting. Through Thursday he was 4-10 with two home runs, five runs scored. Curtis Granderson is off to a slow start, and while Jay Bruce is hitting for power he will eventually hit a slump. Despite Terry Collins, the upper brass love this kid and will find a way to free up space in the outfield. Conforto is a speculative add for deeper leagues and someone to monitor closely in 12 and 14 team formats.
Cesar Hernandez (Phillies)
Available in 58% of CBS, 86% of Y! and 75% of ESPN leagues
Given the depth of the second base position it is no surprise Hernandez has gone unnoticed. A .308 batting average with one home run and four RBIs does little to move the fantasy needed. However, he has scored nine runs so far – only Wil Myers and Mitch Haniger have scored more. Batting average and runs are two of the five basic scoring categories in fantasy, right? Hernandez makes for a quality middle infield player while he is swinging a hot bat.
Steven Souza (Rays)
Available in 53% of CBS, 84% of Y! and 70% of ESPN leagues
He wasn't on many radars this spring. He has some power and speed, but the lack of batting average, low walks and high strikeouts made him an injury replacement off waivers at best. Where did the guy we are seeing now come from? Souza is batting .344 with six walks and five strikeouts. Like all players early on, sample sizes need to be considered, and success over 32 at bats does not mean he is fixed. For now he should be viewed as a band-aid to replace that slumping outfield start you drafted. If this continues beyond April be grateful; if not you toss him back.
Bradley Zimmer (Indians)
Available in 73% of CBS, 96% of Y! and 98% of ESPN leagues
If you are looking to speculate instead of filtering through the early hot hands, Zimmer is a good player to start with. Last year's 15 home runs and 38 stolen bases over two levels shows the type of player you are investing in. This spring Zimmer went 19 for 53 with five doubles, three home runs and four stolen bases. He is batting .259 at Triple-A so far with no home runs, but he does have two doubles, two triples, and three steals. There is little standing in his way at the major league level, and very little reason to doubt we will not see Zimmer sometime in June. Stash him now.
James McCann (Tigers)
Available in 71% of CBS, 87% of Y! and 86% of ESPN leagues
Buster Posey and Gary Sanchez are on the DL, Yasmani Grandal can't break .200, Russell Martin is not even playable in a two-catcher format, and sleeper Cameron Rupp hit the snooze button. Welcome to the wonderful world of catchers. McCann is only a quick fix, but right now that is all some fantasy owners need. The batting average is nothing to write home about (.200), but he has three home runs, five RBIs, four walks to one strikeout, and is currently the 6th best catcher on the ESPN player rater.
Jason Castro (Twins)
Available in 58% of CBS, 75% of Y! and 67% of ESPN leagues
Take everything I said above when discussing McCann and apply it here. The only difference is that Castro may be more than a quick fix. Not too long ago Castro was a quality backstop to own, and there is nothing preventing him from having another solid year – all players have a few in them. A .316 batting average with one home runs, six RBIs and five runs scored puts Castro and #4 on the ESPN player rater. Did I mention he has nine walks and is also batting 5th/6th in the order as opposed to being a bottom feeder?
Joaquin Benoit (Phillies)
Available in 67% of CBS, 52% of Y! and 75% of ESPN leagues
Jeanman Gomez is out; Benoit is in, and yet the fantasy community is slow to react. Most are taking a wait and see approach thinking either this is a temporary thing or that Hector Neris will swoop in and steal the job. Neither one of those things are going to happen any time soon so you might as well accept the fact Benoit is the closer. It's not like he doesn't have experience. If you are worried about the ratios look at his numbers from 2013 to 2015. He got off to a rocky start last year, but did post a 0.38 ERA after being traded to Toronto. Neris may get the job one day, but that will be closer to the trade deadline.
Previous Waiver Wire Recommendations
I like to hold myself accountable for past recommendations so I will monitor my hits
and misses from the previous weeks and adjust the players accordingly.
This is the last week Mitch Haniger appears here. His ownership rates are high enough that he should be owned in all competitive leagues. If he is still available in your league – Last Call!
Continue to add
- Continue to add Corey Dickerson, Travis Shaw, Asdrubal Cabrera, Chris Owings, C.J. Cron, Maneul Margot, Ryan Zimmerman,
- After a slow start Aaron Judge is starting to look like the guy we saw this spring.
- David Peralta is also starting coming around this week.
- Bradley Zimmer is still a quality prospect bench stash.
- Jesus Aguilar continues to push his way into the lineup giving him value in deeper leagues. A few more at bats and some signs of power will give him 12-14 team relevancy.
Hold – Do not add them, but do not drop them yet if possible
- Chase Headley is on the border of ad and hold. He is slowing down after a hot first week so this may be the end, or just a pause in the action.
- Hernan Perez is getting the at bats, but he is not doing much with them. If you own him give him another week before making a decision.
- Tyler Saladino draws intrigue due to his multi-position eligibility. Just like Perez, he is not looking like the player we saw last year or this spring.
- You know you're in trouble when Marwin Gonzalez steals at bats from you. I'm giving one more week to Yuli Gurriel, but feel free to act sooner if here are better options out there.
- Raul Mondesi is stealing bases, but that's about it. Second base is deep making the slow start less tolerable.
Drop 'em
- It appears that Ben Revere is officially the odd man out in Los Angeles. Drop him, but be ready to scoop him back up when Cameron Maybin goes down.
- Ditto for Delino DeShields in Texas how has garnered just one start. We can readdress things if he ever gets a full-time role.
- It's starting to look like the hot spring from Pablo Sandoval was a lot of hot air. Rafael Devers is warming up in the minors as we speak.
Need more waiver wire recommendations and free agent pick-ups, check out Fantasy Rundown daily for that and more.

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What is a great legal performance for your Fort Worth Class Divorce child custody lawyer?
I don't want to seem like I'm passing the buck, but you'll need to consult a legal expert with this subject to have the very best answer. I sued an attorney in my lifetime and frankly finding an attorney with the courage to complete it had been difficult. I also learned that accountability for their performance is difficult to prove and it appeasers to be much more gray than black and white. I believe there is great prospect of attorneys to sue other attorneys a business.Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer
There is enough of room once and for all attorneys because i think there are so few of them. I have seen attorneys blame judges or their clients for their losses. Attorneys cannot admit guilt or responsibility because they are often sued. I have experienced attorneys tell me they represent themselves first and their client comes second or third. Whilst you will see, you are not their priority.
You can find options when hiring a brand new custody attorney. For instance, at your first meeting, take another attorney with you. The attorney may be a family friend but isn't a family group attorney. After all if these were, you'd probably hire them. Nevertheless, the Fort Worth class divorce child custody you take with you could help you understand the method of custody and how attorneys work. Also the attorney will have the ability to ask the proper questions of the attorney that may very well not know to ask. Associated with because this may be initially you have ever had to hire an attorney for this sort of case.
Having another attorney present can make the household attorney uncomfortable--too bad. In child custody cases, the ongoing future of your child are at stake--so don't be passive. I've known attorneys if they meet their clients for initially and they'll inform them anything to have their business. In custody cases, you are in a highly emotional state and the attorney may tell you what you need to hear. By having another person with you first consultation, any attempt to slip you a con job or make the most of you is going to be minimized.


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DescriptionOne of the earliest interactive demo versions of The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall includes a single unique dungeon called the Pit of Jagadha. The demo also has built-in preview features, including interactive demonstrations of the character generator, spell maker, item maker and potion maker, none of which however affect actual demo gameplay.
Only one character is available for play in the demo, which is a pre-generated 16th level male Breton Spellsword called Magni Ersthaven. Some of the character's attributes, as well as the starting equipment are generated randomly each time the player enters the dungeon. The layout of the dungeon itself is always the same, but types and locations of certain monsters change when the game is restarted. The character may not level up but is able to change equipment and use an array of powerful high-level spells from the spellbook.
Being based on a very early build of Daggerfall, the demo features numerous differences from the final release of the game, noticeable in the interface, graphics and certain game mechanics. Some of the game features are disabled, and there is no way to save or load a game in progress.
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Female Spellsword versionAn earlier version of the Daggerfall demo, with a 16th level female Breton Spellsword player character called Johanna Wilson, was released by Bethesda in late October 1995. This version showcases some extra features not available in the other demo, such as bows, books, enchanted items, and a few more monster types. The female Spellsword version was included on the Bethesda Softworks 1995 Product Demo CD (CD Sampler) alongside demo versions of The Terminator: Future Shock and PBA Bowling, and non-interactive previews of XCar: Experimental Racing and 10th Planet.
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Brea, Calif. (June 4, 2013) – While frolicking in the park is great exercise and a good time for our playful pooches, canines may return home from the dog park with more than just new four-legged friends. Medical conditions commonly associated with a visit to the dog park include sprains, bites and head trauma. As dog park visits increase during the warm summer months, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, reminds dog owners about the importance of safety when visiting their favorite dog park.
In 2012, VPI policyholders spent more than $8.8 million on medical conditions that are commonly associated with a visit to the dog park. VPI recently sorted its database of more than 430,000 canines to determine common dog park-related medical conditions. Below are the results:
Common Dog Park-Related Medical Conditions
Each of the conditions listed above can make for a costly dog park visit for pet parents. In 2012, the most expensive medical condition on the list, hyperthermia or heat stroke, cost an average of $676 per pet, while insect bites, the least expensive condition on the list, cost an average of $146 per pet. The most common condition on the list, sprains and soft tissue injuries, cost an average of $217 per pet.
"Pet owners can avoid many of the medical conditions that occur at a dog park simply by taking the necessary precautions and paying close attention to their pet," said Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI. "Dog parks are a great place for pets to socialize, but they can also be the site of accidents and other problems if their owners don't watch them closely to protect them from potential dangers."
Before visiting, it is essential for pet owners to understand that dog parks have their rules, just like any other community. Below are a few simple, but important tips for ensuring a fun and safe trip to the dog park:
With more than 485,000 pets insured nationwide, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency (VPI) is a member of the Nationwide Insurance family of companies and is the oldest and largest pet health insurance company in the United States. Since 1982, VPI has helped provide pet owners with peace of mind and is committed to being the trusted choice of America's pet lovers.
VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. CareGuard® coverage for routine care is available for an additional premium. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, one in three Fortune 500 companies offers VPI Pet Insurance as an employee benefit. Policies are offered and administered by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and DVM Insurance Agency in all other states. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Brea, CA, an A.M. Best A rated company (2012); National Casualty Company (all other states), Madison, WI, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2012). Pet owners can find VPI Pet Insurance on Facebook or follow @VPI on Twitter. For more information about VPI Pet Insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.
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So, Amy Winehouse said yes-yes-yes to rehab? Again?
After some nudging from dad Mitch, the English "Rehab" songstress checked into London's Priory Clinic on Wednesday (May 25) to sort out her substance abuse issues, People reports.
"She wants to be ready for performances in Europe this summer and decided to seek an assessment," a Winehouse spokesperson stated. "She will remain at the Priory on doctors' advice."
Winehouse's entrance wasn't without a little drama. The 27-year-old hitmaker apparently enjoyed a tiny bottle of Smirnoff vodka before walking through The Priory's door. But a friend said that "she's determined, and this is all off her own back."
The source continued: "It's just a lapse. There are ups and downs on the road, and there have been mostly ups recently. But this is a down and she's done the right thing and gone to rehab."
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Maybe you've crammed your personal residence with the most recent spring decor finds, or maybe you've engaged in considerably spring cleaning… Don't overlook in regards to the exterior of your personal residence! From gardening updates to patio makeovers, the surface prospects are infinite. As we speak we perform furnishings finds which will brighten the floor of your abode. Our goal: to spherical up in all probability probably the most fascinating gadgets on the market! [from CB2]
Outside furnishings finds from CB2
We've moreover featured quite a lot of prices so you'll profit from the fruits of the season regardless of budgetary limitations. This season, fashionable design and radiant colors are all the style. And why shouldn't they be? When it includes spotlighting the wonderful thing about nature, it doesn't hurt to take pleasure in saturated hues and trendy varieties. Take pleasure in–maybe you'll see one factor that grabs your consideration!
Outside Seating
We start with a two-in-one uncover from CB2: the Acapulco Black/Blue Lounge Chair and the Ixtapa Yellow/Aqua Lounge Chair. With a '50s look and an plain trendy actually really feel, these fashionable chairs are handwoven with PVC twine over a powder coated metallic physique. Structurally fascinating and colorfully smart, they seem excellent when mixed and matched, as confirmed beneath:
Handwoven fashionable chairs
For one different woven seating selection, check out AMMERÖ from IKEA, crafted from handwoven plastic rattan so the piece is further hardy for the surface. A color palette of darkish brown and beige is created by the chair's physique and seating pad:
Trendy rattan outdoors chair
Outside Tables
We now switch to outdoors tables, which can differ in measurement from the very big to the very petite. For a facet desk selection, check out these Stone Stools from Crate & Barrel. Impressed by boulders, the devices could be utilized as tables, stools and even accent gadgets for the yard. Natural shapes molded of mineral compounds, salt, sand and fiber create a classy assertion, along with a wise one. As stated inside the product description, these stools are "impervious to local weather, UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, mould and pests."
Stone stools and facet tables
12 Trendy Outside Furnishings Finds
Industrial and stylish, the Threshold Clifton Patio Accent Desk in Grey from Goal is affordably priced along with efficiently sensible. A tempered glass prime rests atop a powder-coated metallic physique, resulting in a rust-resistant trendy piece.
Outside accent desk
Typically there's nothing additional fascinating than clear and straightforward. Which is why we love this Fuze Eating Desk with its shiny however earthy composition of marble, granite, stone and pure fibers. A non-toxic wax supplies a defending finish on this merchandise that seats as a lot as six. Made in an eco-nice workshop, this lovely fashionable piece might be utilized indoors as properly. And combined with fireside-pink chairs, as confirmed inside the subsequent image!:
Stone consuming desk
For one different substantial outdoors consuming selection with fashionable aptitude, check out ENHOLMEN, full with a rustproof aluminum physique. A bit that is every sturdy and lightweight, the desk can be pretty priced. We're loving the metallic look, along with the assertion created by a tabletop crafted of concrete and paint. [from IKEA]
Trendy metallic outdoors desk
Eating tables don't have to be big to get the job accomplished. The Pronto Small White Folding Bistro Desk from Crate & Barrel could also be shortly folded for simple storage. Good for sharing an outdoor meal with someone specific, this merchandise could be purchased in multiples to accommodate a much bigger gathering. To not say, a local weather-resistant white powder coat finish ensures that the metallic desk holds up over time.
Outside folding desk and chairs
Hanging with its spherical sort, the Acara Eating Desk from Crate & Barrel is constructed of local weather-resistant fiber cement. A spherical pedestal base anchors this piece, which can seat as a lot as four. As well as, a white epoxy coating protects the desk from the climate and supplies merely the becoming of entirety!
Spherical white consuming desk
Outside Eating Units
Typically it's good to buy chairs and tables as a set, don't you assume? We're crazy in regards to the FALSTER desk and four armchairs in gray from IKEA, full with their aluminum frames and polystyrene local weather-resistant slats.
Trendy chair and desk set for the surface
It's arduous to think about that this subsequent desk and chair combo comes as a set, nevertheless we'll't take into consideration one thing additional good than a drop-leaf desk manufactured from robust acacia picket coated in acrylic glazing paint, mixed with metallic-physique chairs in a superb shade of white. It's ÄPPLARÖ/ TÖGSTEN from IKEA, and the set reminds us that there's power in distinction.
Trendy outdoors desk and chair set
We end with the Dune Assortment from Crate & Barrel, which presents quite a lot of fashionable merchandise, along with the chairs and desk confirmed beneath. Concerning the chairs…it's arduous to not love the combination of stainless steel and mesh. Particularly when the mesh is UV-, fade-, mould-, tear- and stain-resistant. And in relation to color, let's hear it for the taupe!
Boxy outdoors consuming desk and chairs
Inform us about your outdoors sort! Do you want to embody your personal house with vibrant gadgets, or do you prefer an understated look that lets nature's colors take center stage? Share your concepts by leaving a comment underneath…


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Alistair Brownlee is one of Yorkshire's most treasured Olympians, with another being his younger brother Jonny.
Brownlee became the first man to win successive Olympic triathlon titles at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, having won gold at London 2012.
He won the World Under-23 title in 2008, two months before finishing 12th on his Olympic Games debut in Beijing.
After claiming two golds at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and European and World titles that same year, Brownlee started training for long-distance competitions in 2017 and won on his Ironman 70.3 North American Championships debut.


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The British Imperial system of units was established on June 17, 1824, by the Weights and Measures Act. Strictly speaking, it is not correct to use the term British Imperial for units in use before that date, and they are better described as traditional British. The British Imperial system was based on three units, the pound avoirdupois, the yard, and the second.
In 1963, a new Weights and Measures Act defined the yard and pound avoirdupois in terms of the metric units, conforming to an agreement with the United States, so that the values have since then agreed with the International yard and International pound avoirdupois. Details of these changes will be found on the pages describing the British Imperial system of units of length and the British Imperial system of units of weight


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New Start for an Old Project – Call of Cthulhu Screen
Posted by allysonmakessomething
Quite some time ago, around November 2009, I started a special project for my boyfriend, Ryan, a Call of Cthulhu game master screen. Ryan is very into tabletop role-playing games and is frequently the game master. After the first GM screen we made, I was excited to make the Cthulhu screen, but it kept getting put off and never finished.
The first screen we made was a GM screen for Whitewolf's Mage:The Acension. It did not take long to make and the whole process seemed faster because of how excited we were to be making it. This particular screen has six stained wood panels with hand carved and painted details, as well as a fitted clip for holding papers. Ryan recreated the necessary game charts to match the theme and they were attached to the inside panels.
Posted in Paintings, Role-Playing Screens, Updates on Old Projects
Tags: Arrakis, Call of Cthulhu, Cthulhu, Dune, fantasy, gaming, GM, GM screen, Mage, nerd, oil, oil paint, painting, RPGs, Ryan, screen


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One thing I could literally watch over and over again is Friends. Our awesome ex-roomate has all the seasons on DVD and even though she is moved out she still lets me borrow a few of them.
Since we don't have TV, its great to just watch a 20 minute episode. Even though I have seen every epidsode (in some cases, several times) I still love it. I don't ever get tired of this stuff.
What can you watch over and over again?


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The authors of previous books on screenwriting had no real industry experience as working screenwriters on produced movies. Or their experience was so old, what they had to teach was not relevant for today's movie industry.
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The traditional Scottish man-skirt can keep a man's testicles nice and cool.
It's long been agreed upon by fertility specialists that you had to stay pretty cool to conceive. Hence uptight, upper-middle income couples have had to more frequently turn to science to cobble together a meet cute for his swim club and her egg casserole. But the coolness is of more than disposition. We've discovered that a fella's beanbag needs to stay Jimmy Kimmel* in order to produce decent sperm. And amongst the coolest way to keep a guy's testicles frosty is the kilt.
Per Daily Mail, Scottish researchers (duh) claim that a kilt is the best way to keep a lad's gonads approximately 5 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the temperature you may find in his mouth. Research has generally shown that tight pants and form-fitting underpants can keep fertility draining heat locked in the groin and groinal suburbs. The obvious solution, evidently, is an open-air substitute without the hindrance of briefs, boxers or their bastard child, boxer briefs: AKA the kilt and tradition of kilting it up commando.
The study's author, Dr Erwin Kompanje, says, "Kilt wearing likely produces an ideal physiological scrotal environment." I was always under the impression that Panama City Beach was the ideal scrotal environment but he's a doctor and I'm an idiot. The study suggests that men begin wearing a free-flowing lower garment at least while attempting to produce a child. Likely after watching an AC/DC video featuring Angus Young, the survey also stated, "Research has shown that wearing a kilt gives a man a strong sense of masculinity and freedom. Many women are attracted to men in kilts."
Personally, I hope that eating dinner with our shirts off somehow increase men's fertility. While American men may not embrace kilts, local women should be more accepting of free-balling with mesh basketball shorts.
*Note: Jimmy Kimmel is slightly cooler than the average person.


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Movie 43: Even big stars like to be juvenileJanuary 27, 2013
Movie 43
Grade: 77
Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, Gerard Butler, Anna Faris, Richard Gere, Hugh Jackman, Greg Kinnear, Seth MacFarlane, Stephen Merchant, Dennis Quaid, Liev Schreiber, Emma Stone, Uma Thurman, Naomi Watts and Kate Winslet
Directors: Steven Brill, Peter Farrelly, Will Graham, Steve Carr, Griffin Dunne, James Duffy, Jonathan Van Tulleken, Elizabeth Banks, Patrik Forsberg, Brett Ratner, Rusty Cundieff and James Gunn; written by Will Carlough, Tobias Carlson, Jacob Fleisher, Forsberg, Graham, Gunn, Claes Kjellstrom, Jack Kukoda, Bill O'Malley, Matthew Portenoy, Greg Pritikin, Rocky Russo, Olle Sarri, Elizabeth Shapiro, Jeremy Sosenko, Van Tulleken and Jonas Wittenmark
Rating:R, for crude sexual content, nudity, strong language, some violence and drug use.
Running time: 175 minutes
By STEPHEN HOLDEN in the New York Times
The kindest thing to be said of Movie 43, a star-saturated collection of crude one-joke vignettes made with big-time directors, is that most of the participants seem to relish being naughty. What binds these skits in a format that leads from one to the next with no connective tissue is the occasional presence of Dennis Quaid as a crazy, down-on-his-luck filmmaker who has wangled his way into the office of a timid midlevel studio executive (Greg Kinnear) to sell the project.
A potpourri of off-color, politically incorrect and potentially offensive vignettes, Movie 43 begins with Peter Farrelly's "Catch", in which Hugh Jackman plays a blase, handsome Mr. Big, on a blind date with the beauteous Kate Winslet at an upscale restaurant. Romantic sparks seem about to fly until he removes his scarf to reveal a pair of shaved testicles hanging below his chin. She is aghast, the more so because neither the restaurant staff nor the other diners seem to notice. "Catch" knows just how far to push its novel sight gag before it wears thin.
The creators of "Catch" cite precedents like The Kentucky Fried Movie and Airplane! as prototypes. More recent inspirations include the hair gel scene from There's Something About Mary and the diarrhea outbreak in Bridesmaids.
A problem in this attempt to exceed the gross-out factor of any previous Hollywood comedy is the density of the humor, which arrives in a relentless torrent. Once you're attuned to the movie's desperation to shock, you begin to have that jaded, ho-hum feeling.
In the most transgressive sketch, Will Graham's "Home-schooled," Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts portray devoted parents who, while home schooling their adolescent son, are determined to ensure that he not "miss out on any of those essential emotionally scarring experiences that he'd get at a regular school." Leading those must-have experiences are a first kiss forced on the boy by his mother, and an unwanted sexual advance by his father. Bullying, rejection and humiliation follow.
Steve Carr's "Proposition," the movie's inevitable poop segment (starring Anna Faris), carries scatological humor to the next level. I will only say that Faris' character likes feces.
Griffin Dunne's "Veronica/CVS," a verbal sparring match between ex-lovers, gives Emma Stone a radiant comic turn but otherwise misfires.
Movie 43 is front-loaded, with the funniest chapters near the beginning. That ho-hum feeling sets in during James Duffy's "Robin's Big Speed Date," a tiresome superhero spoof involving Batman, Robin, Supergirl and Superman impersonators playing mind games at a speed-dating party. In Farrelly's "Truth or Dare," Halle Berry and Stephen Merchant enact a blind date in which they goad each other to grotesque extremes of plastic surgery.
"Happy Birthday," by Brett Ratner, involves a sadistic, foul-mouthed leprechaun. Steven Brill's "iBabe" imagines the fusion of an iPod and a sex doll into a life-size device that mutilates men who try to have sex with it. In "Middle School Date," Elizabeth Banks ridicules male ignorance and squeamishness about menstruation.
James Gunn's "Beezel," in which a jealous, sex-crazed animated cat tries to break up two young lovers, elaborates on the concept of Seth MacFarlane's "Ted." The biggest dud is Rusty Cundieff's "Victory's Glory," a witless, unfunny satire of racial stereotyping in basketball.
If "Movie 43" is fitfully amusing, it brings Hollywood's standards of comedy one step closer to the gutter.


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What Causes Sensitive Teeth
If you have recently been avoiding certain hot or cold foods due to pain in your teeth, then you may be experiencing a common condition called teeth sensitivity.
Sensitive Teeth Solutions in Chandler
The pain associated with sensitive teeth can range from something as mild as a twinge upon taking a bite of candy to sharp, shooting pain upon exposure to heat or cold.
It may also occur in only one tooth or several all at once. Although sensitive teeth can occur at any age, it is more common among older adults due to the wear and tear on a person's mouth that occurs over the years.
To help you identify the cause of your tooth sensitivity, here are the most common reasons along with the possible treatments that may reduce your pain.
Common Causes of Sensitive Teeth
When you mention that your teeth are sensitive, your dentist will conduct a thorough exam that may reveal one or more of the following causes.
- Tooth decay - when cavities break through the enamel, the dentin is exposed which allows for the sensations caused by heat or cold to reach the nerves. If decay is untreated long enough it can go even deeper to the nerve and cause a painful infection.
- Gum disease - Periodontal disease can allow pockets to form along the gum line that expose the roots to painful stimuli.
- Worn filling or tooth fracture - similar to tooth decay, a worn filling or tooth fracture allows cold and heat to reach the dentin.
- Receding gums –the tooth roots lack the protective enamel that is on the tooth crown. Aggressive tooth brushing, aging and gum disease can all cause your gums to recede and increase your susceptibility to teeth sensitivity.
Potential Treatments
The good news is that your family dentist can easily treat most cases of tooth sensitivity. However, the type of treatment you will need depends upon the underlying cause of your sensitivity.
For example, a minor cavity may only require a simple filling. Tooth fractures may require a crown or extraction depending upon the severity of the break.
After looking at your gums, your dentist may recommend a tooth cleaning combined with home care strategies such as flossing and using a soft-bristled toothbrush for your oral hygiene routine.
However, severe cases of gum recession may require aggressive treatment such as grafting. If worn enamel is the cause of your sensitivity, then your dentist may apply a desensitizing agent in the office to provide prompt relief.
Preventing Future Sensitivity
There are several things you can do at home to prevent and reduce sensitivity. First, always brush your teeth in gentle, circular motions while using a soft brush.Second, avoid highly acidic foods that may break down the enamel. And, finally, visit your dentist at least every six months for a cleaning and exam where they may also recommend using fluoride.
Teeth rarely cause pain unless some type of damage has occurred. For this reason, it is best to speak with your dentist at the first sign of sensitivity so that the problem can be corrected before it becomes worse. By taking a proactive stance against sensitivity, you and your family dentist can work together to ensure that you can eat and drink comfortably whether you are enjoying a cup of hot coffee or an ice cold drink.If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, give our office a call. We'll determine what is causing your pain and give you relief. You have 3 dentists to choose from in our Chandler office - Dr. Andy, Dr. Joel and Dr. Tyler.
Shumway Dental Care is accepting new patients and would love to be your Chandler dentist. Call our office today for an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Prayer 495
In silence we come before You, O God: abide with us, and speak into our hearts. Open our eyes to your radiance, O Lord of hosts, and our spirits to your truth. Give us open, steadfast hearts that we may grow in wisdom and in faith. Draw firmly within your embrace all who seek a deeper knowledge of You. Guide us into a holier way of living, that we may serve You throughout our day. Hear the prayers and thanksgiving of your faithful people, especially those we now name.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Prayer 494
Loving One, abide with us this day. Draw us into paths of wisdom and peace. Watch over those who are facing changes at this time, that the new chapters in their lives be filled with blessing. Give hope to those who falter and courage to those who waver. Help us to discern how we may be better disciples and how we may build your kingdom today. Inspire us through your Spirit to new devotion to your wisdom that we may be a holy people. Make us advocates for freedom and justice in service to others. Bless and defend those for whom we now pray, Lord Christ.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Prayer 493- Ascension Day
|Christ upon his throne- detail from a window at Christ Church Cathedral
Blessed Lord Jesus, you are our Shepherd and Savior: remember all those for whom you lived and died and rose again. Help us to spread your message of love, service, sanctity, and compassion throughout the world by our words and our deeds. Help us to be a testimony to justice and peace, and bind us together in the name of love, amity, and charity. Send the Holy Spirit to empower us to serve the weak and outcast and to make disciples of all who seek you. Through your example, let us unfailingly act with love and mercy, even to those who set themselves against us. Let us always be witnesses to your truth, and servants of your truth. Lifting our eyes to heaven, where you are enthroned in glory, we lift our prayers and petitions before You, Lord Christ, especially for those we now name.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Prayer 492- Rogation Day
|From the parish garden that supports Trinity's food pantry
(For Rogation Day)
Creator God, who laid the foundations of the earth, and filled the sky with light both by day and by night, we ask that you bless us this day. Bless the fields, that they may thrum with the song of the diligent bees, who help make our harvests bountiful. Bless the skies, dappled with dawn, that they may bring forth sunshine and rain in good measure, sustaining the tender plants as they burgeon and bud. Bless our toil as we offer it up for the sustenance of your people, that we may gratefully care for the earth and for each other. Enclose us within your bounds, O God, and call us safely into your fold, especially those we now name.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Prayer 491
(Inspired by Matthew 13)
O Lord, let your word and wisdom be planted in our hearts to take root and flourish, to guide us and guard us in the paths of righteousness. Make our hearts a fertile field, not stony or thin but verdant and well-watered, for your teachings to take root. Let us guard our fledgling faith through hope and trust, and preserve it from being crushed under the heel of fear or insecurity. Like a blooming plant, let us turn our faces toward your radiance, and glory in the light of your countenance. Let us sink our roots deeply into your commandments, that we be knit together in love and faithfulness. Give respite to those who quail under oppression, and strengthen those bearing the weight of pain, anxiety, or sorrow. Comfort and shelter those who call out to you, in Jesus' name.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Prayer 490- For Memorial Day
Almighty God, we face the rising sun with hope for this new day, filled with thanksgiving for your mercy and compassion.
We remember those who have sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom and justice: may our nation always strive to be worthy of that gift. We pray for those who have returned from battlefields wounded in heart, mind, or spirit: may we sacrifice for them to restore them to new life. Loving One, make of us a priestly people, dedicated to the belief that all are created equal and are precious and beloved by You.
In your tender compassion, place your healing hand of benediction over those who are in danger, pain, or any kind of trouble. Succor those who thirst for peace, comfort those who are restless with anxiety, and bless those who mourn.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Prayer 489
Eternal Spirit, Holy God, we gather together as your people to give thanks for all our abundant blessings.
May we bind our hearts and hands to love and serve each other and our Creator and Redeemer. Remembering our failures and determined to correct them, may we also forgive those who have hurt us, that we may be filled with love and light. May we see with new eyes the beauty of creation. May we lift up those who are oppressed and work for justice, freedom, and peace. May we be ever charitable and kind to those we meet, and compassionate to those who need our help. May we give freely of our time and talent to the building of your kingdom on earth.
Hear now, O Loving One, our prayers and petitions, our thanksgivings and praises, as we lay them before You.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Prayer 488
|Starlit night, May 24, 2014
We give thanks to You, Creator God, as our hearts are drawn toward your radiant truth. You set the stars in their courses that their light may illumine the vastness of your creation. Guide us even in the darkest night by the light of Christ, our true North Star. Set us firmly within your kingdom, never to be shaken, as Polaris, Regulus, and Castor stand watch overhead to point us homeward. May we sing your praises of your mighty works as we ponder your love for us through all our days. Open the eyes of those who seek You to see that the blaze of your love burns brighter within the darkest night.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Prayer 487
O God we come before You in prayer, for by prayer You turn our hearts, minds, and spirits to You.
Blessed Christ, you are our anchor and our wings: in Your love we are confident to act in love to others. May we live this day as witnesses to the healing Spirit of the grace of God. May we receive that grace, regardless of our unworthiness, and the let the love of God restore our souls and refresh our hearts.
Let all we do be blameless in your sight, O Holy One, and be an offering of love in thanksgiving for all our blessings. Heal the hurting and soothe the suffering, and let your peace fill the hearts of all for whom we pray.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Prayer 486
God of infinite mercy, who has watched over us during the depths of the night, hold us in the hollow of your hand today.
May we seek a deeper knowledge of You, Our Creator and our Shepherd, in all our thoughts this day. May we seek to discern how we may be better disciples and children of the Living God. May we watch out for each member of God's people, care for each other, and love each other as Christ loves us.
Drawn into the embrace of Christ, who spread his arms of love to encompass all, let us be brave enough to love that freely. Give rest to those who are weary or broken-hearted, O God, and give healing to those whose past continues to haunt their present and their future. In your compassion, bend near to those in pain, anxiety, or suffering, Precious Lord, and welcome those who trust in You.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Prayer 485- For the end of the school year
God of infinite wisdom, draw us into your courts today. Guide our students and our children to love You, and help us to guide them and nurture them in the paths of righteousness, compassion, and grace. Look with favor upon all parents and teachers as they prepare their students for the end of the school year. Give our children a thirst for knowledge and a desire to build an education for themselves, that they may serve You and your people. Make us grateful witnesses to all the blessings we receive. Make strong our hearts for the days ahead, Lord Christ, and bear us up on the wings of faith and hope. Help us to see each challenge as a door to opportunity to grow in faith and love.
Give your blessing to all who call to You, Loving One, especially those we now name.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Prayer 484
O God of unfailing love, we praise and bless You for bringing us out of darkness into the light of morning. Send your angels to watch over us this day, and strengthen us for the work You have given us to do.
Forgive us our failures and weaknesses, especially for failing to forgive the failures and weaknesses of others. Let us never set ourselves above our sisters and brothers, but seek to serve them in constancy and compassion. Drive far from us all hardness of heart, but instead embolden us to be fools for the love of Christ.
Remember all those who come before You this day, and welcome them as sheep of your fold who seek their Shepherd's call. Dry the tears of all whose hearts are broken, or who struggle with fear, doubt, or pain. Soothe the afflicted, Lord Christ, and bear up the weary upon wings of hope.
Secure in your steadfast mercy, make your face to shine upon those we now name.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Prayer 483
|Scott with two of his godparents at his confirmation.
Most Holy God, thank You for bringing us together as your people, knit together by one hope, one faith, one baptism. Thank You for the gift of love in family, friendship and community, a foretaste of the heavenly banquet for which we pray.
Awaken us from our foolish tendency to forget that You are God, and we are yours. Open our eyes to see your path, even when we think we are in trackless wastes or adrift in a sea of turmoil or doubt.
Protect us from all, both within and without, that could cause us to stumble. Help us admit our sins, our pride, our anger, & our folly, for You always embrace those who repent & turn back to Love.
Seal into our hearts your wisdom and your truth, that we may have life more abundantly and be a blessing to all we meet. Consecrate us to your service, that all we do may be to the glory of your Name as we walk out among our fellow men and women. Help us to live lives that sing out a testimony to your goodness, mercy, and abundant love.
Remember these, your servants for whom we pray, and all whose cry is to You alone.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Prayer 482
|Window in Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
Fountain of All Blessing, we come to your sanctuary to honor You and bless You for your call to us to be your people. Let your courts ring with our songs of praise and common prayer as we seek to be disciples of your Son our Savior.
You have called us to unity, justice, and peace: let us labor with joy in the vineyards of the Lord.
You have given us abundant love and called us to abundant love: let our hearts always be generous to our brothers and sisters.
You have sealed us as your own forever: let us praise the grace which You have poured into our hearts until they overflow.
You have healed our pain and bound up our wounds: let us bring your light into the darkness.
You have encircled us with arms of forgiveness and comforted our fears: let our lives be testimony to the power of your Spirit.
Hear our praises and prayers, our invocations and our alleluias, as we bring them before your glorious throne.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Prayer 481- For consecration
|My son Scott confirms his faith, surrounded by (from right to left) his sister, his grandmother, his godmother, his godfather, and clergy of our parish and diocese.
Be with your servants this day, O Lord, who come before You to again express their faith in You and their love for your people.
Let us resist evil and persevere in good, and seek forgiveness when we fall from the path You have set before us.
Let us all continue in discipleship, fellowship, communion, and prayer.
Let us all seek to serve God in all persons and in all our ways.
Let our words and actions proclaim our love for God through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and may we be inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Let us love each other and all persons as images of the Divine, as Christ before us, beside us, and behind us.
Let us work for peace through justice and equity, and never turn away from those who seek our aid.
O Loving One, place your hand of blessing and consecration upon these for whom we pray.
|My son Scott prepares to be confirmed with Bishop Wayne Smith on May 17, 2014.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Prayer 480
Almighty One, we bless your Holy Name: turn your face toward us as we bow before You! Let us sing praises to our God and Creator as long as there is breath in our bodies.
What are we that you should take notice of us? We are your beloved children, and we rest within your love. You have chosen us since before time: let us be as steadfast in our love for You as You are for us.
Therefore let us love one another as sisters and brothers of the Holy One, and be knit together in amity and peace. Consecrate us to your service, and let our hearts always be set upon You and your manifold gifts.
Give your angels charge over those who work, or watch, or weep this day, O Loving One, and pour out your blessings upon those we now name.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Prayer 479- For reconciliation
Almighty God, we thank You for forgiving us through the gift of grace for all our sins, missteps, and mistakes.
We thank You for being with us when we ourselves have been hurt by that actions of others. Shield those who continue to suffer in body, mind, or spirit from wounds inflicted upon them. Heal them by Your immeasurable love that they may allow peace and forgiveness to take root in their hearts.
Redeem those who have fallen into sin, anger, and violence, and bring them into the light of truth. Lead us into reconciliation with those we have hurt, and with those who have hurt us, that we may find serenity within us through your redeeming compassion. Place your hand of blessing upon all who rejoice this day, for your blessings are manifest.
Lift up those who are anxious, mournful, or suffering, Loving One, and seal them as your own.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Prayer 478
Loving God, spread the tent of your protection over us today. Guide us with your loving, almighty hand that we may walk in your paths with integrity.
We fervently thank you for our abundant blessings: help us to spend our time numbering them rather than our worries. Bring us within your enclosure, that we may abide there forever, rejoicing that we are your own.
Embrace us, Loving One, despite our manifold faults, for we seek to be worthy of You. Let our lives sing out a testimony of your love and faithfulness, your compassion and your forgiveness. Help us to speak in love, never in anger; help us to act with charity and forthrightness to all we meet today.
Hear our prayers as we remember these, your beloved children, in their petitions and thanksgivings.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Prayer 477- for Perseverance
Almighty God, we put our trust in You: we come before You in faithfulness and joy. Cleanse our hearts of all wrong desires, and let our motives be pure and blameless in all we do. Help us when we are confronted by those who wish us ill, or who refuse to do what they should. Help us to act with justice, and balance righteousness with mercy. Let us always remember that You are beside us as a companion, behind us as a shield, and before us as a guide, O Christ. Lead us in the way we should go, and let us joyfully follow. Place your hand of restoration over those who are in anxiety, sorrow, or pain, especially those we now name.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Prayer 476- on the Beatitudes
(inspired by Matthew 5:1-10)
O God, You bless us in every moment, and uphold us by the strength of your Love: hear our prayer, for our hope is in You.
Bless those who work as your servants, for they have fixed their hearts upon salvation in each moment.
Bless those who are gentle and kind, for they draw others to You through their witness.
Bless those who hunger for a just society, for they seek to build the kingdom of God.
Bless those who demonstrate mercy and forgiveness, for they live out a life of Love and Charity.
Bless those who are innocent and childlike, for their hearts are always open to You.
Bless those who spread peace in their wake, for they call us to live as better people and children of your household.
Bless those who suffer for their faith, for their resolve will never be shaken.
Bless those who cry out to You, for they know that God will fulfill all their needs.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Prayer 475- Mother's Day
O Lord, we thank You for love made manifest in relationship with you and each other. As our Mother, You have created us and nurtured us, O God, and made us a home in your household. We thank you for mothers, and for all the women who have mothered us.
We thank You for mothers who have tended to our pains and soothed our fears.
We thank You for mothers who have sacrificed to make us who we are.
We thank You for mothers who love us even when they don't understand us.
We thank You for mothers who have answered a thousand questions with patience and humor.
We thank You for mothers who have done the best they could with little, to make us the best we can possibly be.
Help us to always treasure our mothers and those who love us, and never take for granted all that our mothers do for us.
Hear our dreams, prayers, and wishes, our fears and our concerns, O Loving One, and draw within your embrace those we name.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Prayer 474: Mother's Day weekend
O Lord, we draw within the circle of prayer to lay bare our hearts before You. Thank You for loving us with the fierce and steadfast love of a mother, laying down your life for us. Thank you for blessing us with loving women in our lives, mothers of birth, mothers by choice, and mothers of the heart. Thank you for the chances we have to embrace others with the love of a mother: let us never hesitate to be compassionate and tender to those in our lives. Inspire us with your Holy Spirit that we may live out your call to love with joy and thankfulness.
Hear now, O Lord, our petitions and thanksgivings for those we now name:
Friday, May 9, 2014
Prayer 473: On the Good Shepherd
O Shepherd of Our Souls, we praise you and bless you for your saving help as we rise to meet this day.
You are the gate to life eternal: let us dedicate ourselves to following You in all our steps.
Let us listen to You call our names, and remember that means being quiet so that we may hear You. May we allow ourselves to be guided and protected, to be led by You, our Good Shepherd. Let us come to You so that we do not fall into trouble by wandering off on our stubborn way. Let us obey your call to love even when that thwarts our wish for power or advantage over others.
We know that we can be confident that You are always with us, so we need never fear. Reach out your hand to those who have lost sight of You, Lord Christ, and remind them of your nearness.
Hear now, O Lord, our petitions and thanksgivings for those we now name:
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Prayer 472- Dame Julian of Norwich
(On Julian of Norwich)
O Nurturing One, You place us within the embrace of love and call us to know the love of Christ as a mother's love.
Clothe us, Lord Christ, in love, that it may enfold us, embrace us, envelop us, and indeed never leave us. Our souls seek nothing more to abide within You forever: let us place ourselves at your command, and honor You with each breath.
Keep us, O Loving One, as a hazel nut in your hand, for all that You have created is kept within your sight, and loved by You. Only in You, our Mother and Comforter, will we have all.
Casting ourselves within your arms, O God, we abandon all our fear, for You are with us always. Draw within your mercy all those for whom we now pray.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Prayer 471
O Shepherd, we thank You for leading us into this new day, and raise our thoughts to You in praise and thanksgiving. We give thanks for your mercy and compassion, O God, for replacing our crooked hearts with hearts filled with grace. Help us to name our blessings and press them close to our hearts. Make us upright and gentle through all our steps today, and guide us in the paths of kindness and empathy. Place your armor upon us in the face of those who seek gain over us, and help us to pray for those who oppose us. Let us always choose to build peace over strife; make us worthy of your Name and just and merciful in all our works. Through your wisdom, may we enter into the gate of peacefulness and rest secure in your embrace. Place your right hand of blessing, O Savior, upon those for whom we pray today.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Prayer 470- For encouragement
(for encouragement)
We acclaim You, O God of Abundant Grace, and thank You for strengthening us and blessing us. You are our shade at noonday and the cooling breeze of blessing at night. Let us place our hand in yours, Loving One, as you call us each by name. We thank You for leading us to hope and blessing. We trust in You to protect us as the sheep of your sheepfold; may we always answer your call in the depths of our hearts. Hold us fast within your embrace, Brother Christ, that we may hear your words of wisdom and peace. May we live lives worthy of You, and always do what is pleasing in your sight. Soothe our anxieties by the power of the Holy Spirit, and bend near to us as we place all our cares before You.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Prayer 469
Let us bless the Lord, who reigns in our hearts and calls us to faith and fellowship! Give us your grace, O Redeemer, that we may be animated by our desire to serve You in thought, word, and deed. Give us a heart for forgiveness and a spirit to praise You, for You have done mighty things for us. Give us humility to loving serve our brothers and sisters, neighbors and strangers, opponents and friends. Let us remember your cup of compassion and peace, and take our place at the table of fellowship. Give comfort to disquieted souls and aching hearts, O God, and soothe those whom we embrace in prayer.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Prayer 468- The Road to Emmaus
Walk with us, Lord Christ, that we may use
this life which, through you, we have been blessed.
Be with us before the rising sun;
be with us as we lay down to rest.
Be known to us who seek your wisdom,
be known to us as our guard and guide;
Be known to us as we break bread together,
shoulder to shoulder, and side by side.
Be known to us in every stranger,
in all who hunger or have no home
Be known to us who cry out for mercy-
in those whose hope is in you alone.
O Prince of Peace, You know our sorrows
You know our joys and you know our cares:
Abide with us who call out to you
as we lift our hearts to you in prayer.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Prayer 467: Of Mercy and Kindness
O God, we ask for your blessing upon us, for You are the One who calls us into life and love.
Awaken us from our hardness of heart, from our pursuit of vendetta and bitterness, from our assumptions about others' motives. Let us never try to react to others today in answer to wounds we suffered in the past.
Awaken us from our patterns of thought that lead us to suspicion and malice. Let us forgive others as we ourselves cry out to be forgiven.
Awaken us from our fears, that we may be a testimony to your saving love and universal redemption. Let us remember that as we are known You are known, for we claim to live under your banner.
We worship You, the One who always has mercy and calls us into wholeness. We worship You, whose Son called us into life with You and your undeserved grace. Send your Spirit to heal and gentle us, O Ruler of Life.
Help us to love others as You love us, and hear the prayers we offer for those we now name.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Prayer 466
We acclaim You, O God and Ruler of our hearts, and draw near to You in faith and trust. You have called us forth to rise from our beds, and we turn our face to the rising sun.
Let us be like the birds who sing dawn into the sky, joyful for whatever the day may bring. Let us stride forth into the day like a sower in a spring field, cultivating kindness and compassion. Let us drink deep of your Word and Wisdom, O Merciful God, and feed upon your steadfast love. For with You at our right hands we shall not fear or stumble: this is the day that the Lord has made, and we rejoice in it.
We lift up our hearts as we lift up our prayers, and ask your blessing this day.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Prayer 465
Glory and honor and praise be yours, O Creator and Redeemer! You have made us and preserved us through the depth of night, and we thank You. Hold us within your compassionate embrace, O Lord, and make your loving-kindness to shine upon us. Give us willing hearts for the work we have to do. Give us strength for the challenges that we encounter and wisdom to steer around the snares that may lie in our path. Give us an awareness of your mercies, that we may praise your blessings throughout our day. We lay our prayers and intercessions at your feet, Lord Christ: send your Spirit to hover over those we now name.
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Saturday, 20 May, 2017 - 17:00
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ. Further venue information is available below via the ticketing link.
We performed the "Kyrie" and "Gloria" from Missa Choralis by Franz Liszt which we also performed at our Spring Concert with the Harlow Singers. The Sangerstevne was very well attended at all of its venues and concerts.


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