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May 28, 2014 4:45 AM
Great Article and 100% on track. It's up to us (hotels) to manage the channels, including special attention to OTAs.
May 28, 2014 5:45 AM
Rory, you are under estimating the last part of Ash's comment: "What we should focus on intrinsically is our own digital booking experience." It sounds to me like he is saying that if hotel owners and companies focus on providing the best value and experience on their own sites, then it really doesn't matter what OTAs do. I tend to agree with that philosophy, however the biggest obstacle is the fact that OTAs have a marketplace that includes virtually all brands whereas the brands themselves have fallen short in that regard. That roomkey site doesn't cut it.
May 28, 2014 11:18 AM
What I collect from the above article: *Intermediaries are focusing on a better customer experience when it comes to their websites *Marketing is inseparable from revenue management *OTAs will not stop investing in functionality, nor should we. *Revenue managers have to be nimble. Al these prcisely explain the role of revenue management demands diverse spectrum of focus on hotel business. Functionality will only come if revenue managers have hands on operational experience in Hotel or minimum few years managerial role in operation so that they can be nimble by using their qualitative expertise and acumen to transform in their RMS system. At the same time Department heads( Room division and F&B) will face the future dilema in their role because they need to hone in their RMS skill. Third party will always be there and we should use them as distribution channel. Giving bargain power to them shows our lack of understanding of functionality.
May 29, 2014 5:05 AM
EDITOR'S NOTE: David's comment is referring to a post that was removed from the site for violating Hotel News Now's message board policy. --- Shawn A. Turner
May 30, 2014 3:58 PM
Revenue management is still the most inefficient practice at most properties. It doesn't take much to outperform the curve at this point, in the future it will. It's exciting times for those in this field.
July 9, 2015 8:24 AM
What a Revenue strategy should consider, Customers are no longer incommunicated they have reviews, rankings and of course someone who may comment thru social contacts about their last experience or which hotel or restaurant to look for,in the go. For the past 25 years all travelers where looking for well known brand as of "Standarization Age that We were educated" commands. Now We are looking to a market willing to experience and try new things and non branded "standarized" experiences no matter if this travel is for bussiness or leisure. Independent Hotels might have now a little more chances to get a bigger slice of the market by selling this "NON standarized experiences" And Revenue should go the same way looking for more innovative ways to distribute not prices, experiences. Working in collaboration with OPS, and Marketing We should be able to put something in the market that make a difference and matters to our customers.


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A Job Well Done
A few pictures from today's Famous Scientist and Inventor Living Museum. The third grade worked very hard and today, it showed! We are all very proud of what they produced!
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The last few days have been a whirlwind! The third graders have been working so hard on their famous scientist and inventor projects. Today we spent a lot of time, hard work, and maybe some silent tears(from the students and teachers) with trying to string together our boards. But they have turned out just wonderful.
Tomorrow is our Living Museum. It will be approximately at 9:30 am after our Tiger Pride Assembly for the month. We hope to see you there and come learn about all of the famous scientists and inventors that we have been researching!
Tomorrow is also an early out. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 tomorrow for teacher professional development.
IF you have not already, please send in your permission slip and $5.00 for our MAP celebration on Tuesday. Our third graders will be bowling at Lighthouse Lanes. Students will need a sack lunch from home or to purchase one from school. We will leave at approximately 8:45 and return by 12:00.
YAHOO! Your students survived their first year of MAP testing and they did a fabulous job! I am very proud of them and the effort they showed during the test. Now that MAP is finished, we will go back to a somewhat normal schedule.
Next week, we will wrap up our Famous Scientist and Inventor projects. You are invited to attend the annual third grade scientist and inventor living museum. This will be held on Friday, April 27 at approximately 9:30 am. This is an early dismissal day and we will start the day with our monthly Tiger Pride Assembly at 8:45. As soon as the assembly is over students will be given an opportunity to gather any props or costumes they have and prepare for the museum. The museum will last approximately 30 minutes. Students do not have to go to great lengths for costumes or props. Mrs. Hillenburg's daughter did her report on Jane Goodall when she was in elementary school and simply carried a stuffed monkey. Ben Franklin may only have an old pair of wire rimmed glasses. School will dismiss that day at 12:30.
FOR NEXT WEEK: Please send an adult, plastic hanger to use for the projects by Monday!
Spelling will also resume as usual next week. We will start back with Unit 28.
I think that is all the news for next week. Be sure to send in your volunteer sheet for the Carnival. Our room will be doing Wii games and need parents to volunteer. You do not have to work the entire night! Send your sheets in or contact Rebekah Brymer.
Have a wonderful weekend
One Down....One to Go
You should be so proud of your students! They have done a wonderful job at taking the Big Bad MAP this week! They have been cheered on by the entire school, visited by the Great Miller-ini, and relieved test anxiety on test mornings by busting a move in the gym.
Next week, we will tackle the math portion. You can review by doing practice with telling time on an analog clock, subtraction and addition practice, multiplication facts, and problems involving money. Still try to practice the healthy habits that have been mentioned over and over.
I am asking for one person to donate a case of water for the students to have for Wednesday and Thursday. I brought a case this week, but we will need a case for next week. We have 20 students and can/will use the bottles for both days. Please email or call if you are interested so we don't accidentally get more than needed!
Be sure to return any Lifetouch pictures or picture money. THESE ARE NOT FREE. But, you may purchase what you wish to keep and send the rest back with your child to school.
Last week, a letter was sent home from our homeroom mom to sign up to volunteer for the carnival. If you could, please fill those out and send them back to school as well.
I think that is all for now. Like this week, there will be NO NEW SPELLING WORDS for this week. We are on break for the weeks we test! Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Letterman
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The MAP is finally upon us. We have been preparing all year and recently, have been working on practice tests, stratagies, and stamina. They seem very ready and I have no doubt that they will rock this test.
Next week, be sure your child arrives ON TIME. The Great Miller-ini will be coming around to classrooms to pass out supplies starting at 8:20. This is a fun little tradition that Principal Miller does. I am new to this and I am excited to see her grace us with her wizard skills each testing day and I'm sure this is something your child won't want to miss! (A perk of taking the MAP test!)
As a class, we have talked about making good habits this week to prepare. getting enough sleep (8-10 hours) and starting to practice this BEFORE Tuesday night. Make sure your child is getting enough sleep on a good sleep schedule, up in time to have a good, healthy breakfast, and leaving the house with a positive attitude! Children often play off of other emotions around them so keeping up beat and conveying the message of "Doing your best!" will be great motivators for the next couple of weeks.
We will test in the mornings (April 11-12th and 18th-19th), so if appointments are absolutely neccesary in the next two weeks, please schedule them for the afternoon hours.
I think that is it for today! Have a wonderful Easter Weekend! Play, rest, and start practicing those good habits! REMEMBER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (Friday, April 6th or Monday, April 9th)
And April begins...
It's hard to believe it's April...and how NICE it is! I hope eveyone has enjoyed some outdoor time! The class temperature varying quite a bit right now. When the air is running, it's freezing. When it's not running, it's very humid. I have talked to the class about layers and putting on and shedding a layer when needed.
MAP begins next week. We will test the 11th-12th and 18th-19th. We will kick off our testing week with a MAP Assembly for the students next Tuesday. There are things that you can be doing this week to help be prepared for the next two weeks:
*Make a habit of going to bed at a decent time. This means your child gets a full 8 hours of sleep and isn't rushed when waking up in the morning.
*Make a habit of eating a good, HEALTHY breakfast! As much as I like Coco Puffs, they won't provide the energy needed for the days we test. Eggs, toast, oatmeal, fresh fruit are all good choices for a high energy, low sugar breakfast!
*Good attitudes! I have talked to the students numerous times about having a good attitude daily, and especially during the test. If they think they can't, they won't.
* And being here on time! Let students get settled and feel prepared instead of rushing in. Once we start testing for the day, a student will not be allowed to come in the room until we are done with that portion for the day. So schedule all appointments and late drop offs around our testing dates.
Today we started writing our reports for our famous scientists and inventor project. We will continue to work on these in class for the next couple of weeks.
I think that is all for right now. Remember, NO SCHOOL this Friday or the following Monday (April 6th-9th).
Have a great week!
Mrs. Letterman is a third grade teacher at Willard East. This is her 8th year in Willard, but her 10th year to teach third grade!
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Joe Biden's Zero Empathy Campaign
By Clark Lunday
This week, Joe Biden candidly described his thoughts on a major demographic of the Democratic coalition, castigating their pessimism. From the video:
BIDEN: The younger generation now tells me how tough things are. Give me a break. No, no, I have no empathy for it. Give me a break.
When the former Vice President and long-time Senator was still "considering" joining the race for the White House, he was singing a different tune:
BIDEN: "I have the most progressive record of anybody running … anybody who would run"
It is difficult to see how Biden can be "progressive" while harboring so little empathy. The only explanation is a complete lack of awareness for the problems of the modern economy, which is clearly demonstrated by his healthcare plan.
Nearly every American has been directly hurt by soaring premiums, growing underinsurance and rising deductibles that place a huge burden on families and American businesses. There's considerable evidence these expenses drag down the entire economy and limit prospects for young people who are forced to square greater expenses with stagnant wages. And the effects are hardly contained to youth; at 17.9% of our GDP, wasteful healthcare spending finds a way to mark most family budgets.
Other leading candidates have committed to a sweeping "Medicare for All" legislation. That promise is a signal to millions of frustrated and dejected American business owners, workers, patients, and families who are in desperate need of relief.
Not Biden. He's on the campaign trail, out there reminding voters he alone has the audacity to keep things the same. When voters call him out and ask WHY he is so nonchalant about this travesty, his response is to proffer the obvious lie that he just doesn't have time to explain it.
Still, it's not hard to interpret where he stands. Biden has been rightfully anointed as the savior of insuranceand has no problem accepting contributions from bad actors. If he does make it to the White House, the road will have been paved with funds from private hospitals, Big Pharma, and insurance companies. Biden's bold plan to distinguish himself in a crowded primary field is to proudly wear the banner of the unaffordable status quo.
He assumes he can get away with the standard post-citizen-united political playbook: promise little to everyday Americans while promising the world to nefarious, well-connected donors.
It's time for a candidate who is willing to be a champion for American healthcare. Joe Biden isn't it.
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How do you know for sure that you really are a Worship Pastor? Here's a sometimes humorous and sometimes serious look at twelve ways to be sure of your calling to lead God's people in worship.
When you were called to ministry, you had no idea of the multitude of hats you would wear as a Worship Pastor. (Some of them may include: Technical Problem Trouble Shooter, Peacemaker, Calendar Coordinator, Instrument Repair Technician, Set Designer and Builder, Script Writer, Liaison to the Decorating Committee, Video Editor, Music Arranger, and others too numerous to mention, depending upon what is needed at your place of service.) The blessing that you recall while juggling your responsibilities is that you are never alone, no matter what hat you may be wearing on any given day. The Lord, your refuge, is with you… in everything that you do in His name and for the sake of the Kingdom.
Because you are up front and leading God's people, they really notice (and comment on) what you wear. Whether you are a skinny jeans and plaid shirt wearing Worship Pastor in a contemporary church, or whether you wear a suit every Sunday leading worship in a more traditional congregation, people do notice.
When you get together with ministry colleagues who serve in the same vocational ministry calling in their own churches, you love the fellowship time; but the main thing that you want to do together is make music and worship the Lord.
You are very familiar with the initials CCLI, and somewhere in your office is a stack of browser packs from music publishers.*
* Note: CCLI is the copyright and licensing service for Christian music, which enables churches to legally project song lyrics onto screens and print them in church bulletins. Churches must report the songs used, and all of that information is compiled to pay royalties for the usage of songs to composers and publishers. The information is also compiled into lists of most frequently used songs from different genres, with links to different versions. These lists can be very helpful for worship pastors.
Your planning tools for worship include your Bible, prayer, hymn and song books, worship song charts, your anthem and orchestration library, your praise band or rhythm section calendar showing who is in town for a given Sunday, your vocal team list and calendar, your soloist list and current rotation, your worship log of recent services and the songs sung, your choir and orchestra worship personnel responses to calendar queries as to which Sundays they will be gone, responses to that week's worship team e-mail, information about your Pastor's sermon series and special ministry emphases, online music resources, your available tech team members list, and information about any special additions to the service such as baptisms or a baby dedication.
You can rattle off a list of every piece of equipment in your sound and tech booth and who runs each one. You also know the quirks of each of your worship related computer programs.
You are called as a Pastor to those who lead in worship and often know the true testimony behind every message in song that is shared. In this area of your ministry, you are often amazed by the strength and faith of God's people, undergirded by the everlasting arms of the Faithful One, our Refuge, Helper, Redeemer and Lord..
Hallway encounters or greetings called out across the parking lot don't always include a "hello". Sometimes they are statements or questions like these: "Why can't we sing "Oceans" every week?" or "More southern gospel!" or "Why don't you let _____ sing a solo more often?"
You can spend hours and hours seeking music that is congregationally friendly and will lift up the Lord while engaging the hearts of your people. You can spend weeks preparing for a specific service through prayer, planning, calendar coordination, recording demos for your team, and rehearsing. You can spend months working with your groups to move them a step closer to a point of excellence in leading worship that you feel is their calling (such as challenging them to sing from memory with only a confidence monitor and no music in hand). You can spend years leading your congregation to understand worship and to go deeper in their relationship with and their worship of the Lord. And yet, on any given Sunday, the "delivery" of the worship message through God's people and the authentic connection with the Lord during worship are dependent primarily on the commitment level, worship mindset, preparation , and passion of the volunteers who make up your worship team, leading a congregation who may or may not be wholly focused on worship during that time.
Thou shalt not age (or appear to age), but thou must be wise beyond thy years in order to balance a multitude of preferences with real ministry to the body of Christ, having the goal of providing the opportunity for true worship that ministers to all and gives them an opportunity to give unto the Lord the praise, honor, thanksgiving, and glory due His name.
With all of the hours that you spend every week living and breathing worship, planning worship, reading articles and blog posts about worship (gotcha!), planning or leading rehearsals to prepare for worship, reading and studying worship scriptures and books about worship, praying about worship, personally spending time in private worship, and preparing detailed order of worship information for your worship team, tech team, and ministry staff… sometimes it's hard to let go of all of the ministry mentor concerns about what everyone else is doing in their worship leading or tech responsibilities … and just worship.
You can't imagine doing anything else and are so thankful for the privilege of being entrusted with the task of leading God's people in worship and working with all of the wonderful worship ministry team members, who have their own gifting and calling to serve. It is a joy for you to encounter both the human and the divine in the process of preparation for worship. During rehearsal, you embrace the human element of needing to practice in order to eliminate error and to interpret the music well, both musically and spiritually. You also embrace the divine as you pray with your people, love them, work together as unto the Lord, and lead them in sharing messages of profound, eternal truth, knowing that the goal is effectiveness and whole-hearted devotion in communication with the Lord and with His people rather than perfection. Even on tough days, you know that you have found God's purpose for your life and are amazed by the blessing of walking with Him through it all.
So, keep on giving it your all, Worship Pastors and Ministers of Music and Worship.
Your calling is all about worship, and worship is all about giving.
23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. ~ Colossians 3:23 – 24
(To inspire you as you worship, work, love others, serve, and continue to lead God's people, we have added the "giving verses" of worship to the end of this post. They can also be found as a portion of the text from our blog post entitled, "Worship… It's all about Giving!")
The "Giving Verses" of Worship
When the very living of our lives has become an act of worship, recognizing God's supremacy and worth in every decision and thought, worship is no longer an action but rather a lifestyle. It's a 24 / 7 / 365 … every moment of every day … goal of intentionally expressing God's glory in all that we do, think, and say.** In seeking to live out this lifestyle and this heart commitment to the One who has given us His all, we give the only gift that we can give to our Creator and Savior: the gift of a transformed life that brings Him glory and joy!
1. Giving God THANKSGIVING and PRAISE!
* Psalm 100:4 "Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name."
* Psalm 9:1 & 2 "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart: I will tell of all Thy wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in Thee, I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High."
* Psalm 86:12 "With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever."
* Psalm 96:6 – 9 "Honor and majesty are before Him, strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts. O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness; fear before Him, all the earth."
3. Giving God AWE and REVERENCE, acknowledging Him as the Lord and Creator of all.
(In some verses and some translations, "the fear of the Lord")
* Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"
* Psalm 86:9 – 12 "All the nations You have made shall come and bow down before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name. For You are great, and You do wondrous things; You alone are God. Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name. I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; and I will glorify Your name forever."
* Psalm 103:22 "Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul!"
* Psalm 28:6 & 7 "Blessed be the Lord! for He has heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him."
From the www.thefreedictionary.com, here are the applicable definitions:
*NOTE: The word 'exaltation' sometimes gets confused with 'exultation', for which the definition is "to rejoice greatly, be jubilant or triumphant (or, as in triumph. We rejoice greatly or exult in His triumph.) — same source
6. Giving Him SERVICE!
(giving of our hearts, our time, our gifts, and our lives in serving Him)
* Joshua 24:15 "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
7. Giving Him WORSHIP!
True worship rises up from the people of God, who are choosing to intentionally express His infinite worth! **
**(see note at end of post)
You have probably noticed by now that there is some overlap in the various types of giving to the Lord. For example, in singing praise to God, we can bless His name. In the worship category of giving, there is overlap with all other types of giving. All of these ways of giving to the Lord are worship (lifestyle worship) when we are giving with the purpose of bringing glory to God and expressing His infinite worth through giving our best to God in every area of our lives.
* Psalm 29:2 "Honor the LORD for the glory of His name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness."
* John 4:24 "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth."
* Psalm 5:11 "But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy."
* Psalm 30:4 "Sing praises to the Lord, O you His saints, and give thanks to His holy name."
* Psalm 59:16 & 17 "I will sing of Thy power; yes, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning; for Thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. Unto Thee, O my Strength, will I sing; for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy."
9. Giving Him TITHES and OFFERINGS!
* Malachi 3:10 "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need."
* Exodus 35:29 "The children of Israel brought a voluntary offering to Jehovah, every man and woman whose heart prompted them to bring for all manner of work, which Jehovah, by the hand of Moses, had commanded to be done."
10. Giving Him HONOR!
* Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."
* Psalm 96:6 – 9 "Honor and majesty are before Him, strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts. O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness; fear before Him, all the earth."
* Proverbs 3:9 "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income."
The words of Jesus Himself in Mark 12:30 "AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH."
* Psalm 31:23 "Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride."
* Joshua 22:5 "But be very careful to obey all the commands and the instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul."
* Psalm 116:1 "I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy."
12. Giving Him OUR WHOLE HEART AND LIFE!
* Psalm 86:9 – 12 "All the nations You have made shall come and bow down before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name. For You are great, and You do wondrous things; You alone are God. Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name. I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; and I will glorify Your name forever."
* Colossians 1:10 "And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."
* Psalm 56:13 "For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light."
* Mark 8:35 "If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it."
* Romans 12:1 – 2 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
For us, giving these to God (honor, blessing, exaltation, thanksgiving, praise, glory, awe and reverence, love, honor, service, tithes and offerings, songs, and all that we are in life and in our hearts) is our gift of worship and devotion to Him.
Giving is about worship, and worship is all about giving.
"Honor and majesty are before Him, strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts. O worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness; fear before Him, all the earth."' Psalm 96:6 – 9
GOD HAS GIVEN HIS ALL… and continues to give in every moment of time.
May we follow His example.
**Here is a link to John Piper's devotion where this definition of worship, paraphrased here, can be found: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/taste-see-articles/bodies-breakfast-and-the-marriage-bed
The wording of the original definition (directly quoted) in the first paragraph of this devotion is as follows:
"Worship" is the term we use to cover all the acts of the heart and mind and body that intentionally express the infinite worth of God. This is what we were created for, as God says in Isaiah 43:7, "Everyone who is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory…" That means that we were all created for the purpose of expressing the infinite worth of God's glory. We were created to worship."
This post was written by C. Boyd.
For other posts on worship, view our category called "Worship with Wonder" at https://worshipsounds.wordpress.com/category/worship-with-wonder/
We also have a page entitled "Lifestyle Worship" at this link: http://wwwworshipsounds.wordpress.com/lifestyle-worship
The titles of additional pages related to worship ministry (on topics such as creative worship ideas, worship planning and preparation, and avoiding burnout in ministry) can be found in the header on our home page at the bottom of the scenic photo.
Do you know Jesus?
The decision to ask Jesus to come into your heart and life as your Lord and Savior is the best decision you could ever make! The one true God is ready to give you forgiveness and eternal life as soon as you understand your need for Him and believe on the name of His only Son, Jesus, for your salvation. Here's a blog page link to help you find the answers to your questions about Jesus. http://www.worshipsounds.wordpress.com/do-you-know-jesus/


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- IHSA Sports Medicine Acknowledgement & Consent Form (Concussion, PES, Asthma Medication)
- The CRSM extracurricular activity (eca) fee–$50.00 (Note: This fee is paid once per school year the first time a student participates in an extracurricular activity. Starting in Fall 2018, each family of an extracurricular activities participant is charged the eca fee as part of a monthly billing cycle, so there is no need to submit this fee by check/cash to a coach or Mr. French.) A $50.00 retainer will also be held at the beginning of the season. This retainer will be charged/not charged, depending on the players completion of their respective season.
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As the title says, I have a friend who is sick. Not a cold. Not the flu. She has cancer. The big C. I wish I could say that she will get better. I wish I could say that she will be able to see her children grow up.
But I can't.
Her cancer is terminal and it is becoming apparent that she does not have much time left.
I wish there were a miracle for her. For her children.
My friend is also, tragically, a widow. When she is gone, her children will go and live with another family.
I do what I can to help their family, but it never feels as if I am doing enough.
This afternoon, her daughter was over for a playdate with my children. She is such a sweet child. Still very young. So sweet, so caring. We always enjoy her company.
I was playing outside with the girls. My daughter came over, grabbed my hands and started to dance with me. Then she grabbed my hands and leaned back as far as she could. "Come on Mom! Lean back too!"
And my friend's daughter watched.
And I felt extreme guilt.
She can't play like this with her mom any more. She is too sick and too weak. It breaks my heart to think about it.
I called her over and we played the game with her too. She laughed and smiled. "Let's do it again!" I am glad she was able to come play and smile and have fun… and maybe even forget the things that are going on in her home, if only for a few minutes.
The rest of the playdate was greatly enjoyed by all. I was glad to offer a happy moment or two.
I guess it makes me feel in a way, like I am helping. Because there is nothing I can do about the cancer. There is nothing I can do to stop the cancer from stealing my friend's life. If I can only offer an ear to listen, and a few happy, playful moments to her children, then at least I will know that I did something.


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Rest in bed will do more for more diseases than any other single procedureDr. Logan Clendening.
The only perfect climate is bed.Anon.
Too much rest becomes a pain.Homer.
The recent attack on rest by Dr. William Dock, Long Island College of Medicine pathologist (TIME, April 24), started a hot debate among doctors. Last fortnight a full-dress symposium on "the abuse of rest," by a group of eminent specialists, was reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The specialists were almost unanimous in feeling that Dr. Dock was right.
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Sharing Information
May 3, 2017
Everywhere we go these days, people want your information. As a victim, it's a minefield. Trying to limit where and what information is shared is difficult and if not done could, potentially, put someone at risk. Even my phone seems to automatically enable location, if I'm not on the ball and don't disable it, this could provide goodness knows who with where I am, my regular locations etc… this has the potential to put me at risk. Social media is a whole other story.
When a shop or business asks for information I always ask:
What information do you need?
Why do you need it?
What are you doing to do with it?
Sometimes I can see through the faff they tell me but it's really important to know where your information is going. Will it be sold on? And why, if I am buying a battery, does the shop need to know my name and address?
Sometimes I say no.
Always ask, you never know.


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Safe Director's Blog: 4. Day Two
Posted by Artistic Director Arti Prashar on March 13, 2017
13 March 2017
SAFE–The daily mindboggling thoughts of a director…
No-one was hurt in the writing of this daily blog, every health and safety precaution has been taken into consideration: but 'without risk what's left?'
SAFE! (Ha ha) Back to the original venue that the cast know. Today is a 'sound' day. All things sound will ensue. And they do. Love this question by our Sound Designer: What do you love that you used to hate? Fantastic question. Tweet us @spare_tyre and let us know.
Slowly throughout the day creative and production team coming in.
And why is the heating not on? We are working with older people and it's very, very cold! Eventually it gets sorted. The florists who had used the space before us during the week had turned all the valves off, to keep the flowers SAFE! For Valentine's! What more can I say?
It's systems all go now: leafleting in streets of Camden, filming, singing, measuring for costumes, looking at model box – it's very sweet. Sound recording: what sounds represent you?Another great question. Answers: mmmm, aahhh, sigh, whistling, f**k off, sod off, humming with satisfaction…
After rehearsals there's a production meeting.
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Oil Baron Black Gold is one of the best business simulation iOS based game which users can register to set up their own virtual oil business. Oil Baron Black Gold is an entertaining and educational simulation game on iOS platform. When a player starts to play this game, so by default cash amount is OB$ 500 and one oil well to start of the game. Cash will increase day by day and it depends on your performance. You can download this game from iTunes App Store and keep in touch for more updates and news related Oil Baron game.
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Sometimes, I just can't help myself. I'm sure a lot of people have this problem. Maybe you see the perfect pair of jeans in a store and you buy them for 110$, ignoring the fact that they look EXACTLY like EVERY, SINGLE, OTHER pair of jeans in the WORLD. Or maybe every time cellphones go on sale, you buy five of them. Not because you need them, but, because, c'mon, they were on SALE!
Actually, maybe most of our problems with over buying would be solved if stores stopped offering "buy one, get X" sales… You can ponder this for today and get back to me!
As I was saying, this impulse control issue with spending is perfectly normal. I myself am known to spend almost beyond my means. And it always comes back to bite me in the tush.
My most recent splurge was the result of my throwing a tantrum at the fabric store over the cutting counter gremlin. I happen to love Halloween, and this fabric is just so PERFECT. SO I bought ten yards of it, with absolutely no idea what I was going to do with it.
I did the same thing with a bolt of creepy haunted house fabric…
And a bolt of Dia de los Muertos fabric…
Always with no idea what I was going to do with it. I just knew that I wanted it.
But this time, I came up with a genius idea. I sketched out this dress idea-
And that was when it hit me. I don't really have the time to do a full scale, 500000000000 piece collection… but why not a Limited Edition Halloween collection?
I ran this idea by my Friend-Who-Remains-Anonymous.
"That's a wonderful idea!" he said. "You should start creating a buzz about it now."
And, yet again, I was stumped. How does one "create a buzz", I wondered.
"Let me guess," he said, blandly. "You forgot that you had a blog, and haven't updated it in three months."
Ha! that's where he was wrong! I showed him my posts.
"Very good," he said approvingly. "you told them that you hate the only fabric store in your area because the people are mean, you told them you are a starving artist, and you told them you are insane and think the DEVIL possessed your sewing machine." Maybe "approving" was the wrong word…
"Now," he informed me, "you are going to tell your readers all about you idea for this mini collection, and show them your adventure in the creative process."
I think he was expecting a little too much from me. I think he was probably over estimating my abilities, too.
He sighed. "Mack, just do it. I'll buy you a cup of coffee for each post you put up about this project."
And that, ladies and gentlemen, sealed the deal. This officially goes to my first cup of free coffee!! I win!!!!!


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Faced with increased competition from systems running on an Intel architecture, Sun Microsystems Monday said it will begin using AMD chips in some of its blade servers.
At its annual gathering of securities analysts the Santa Clara, Calif.-based networking giant is highlighting its server and desktop directions and said it is rethinking its strategy on its UltraSPARC line.
"Our basic message is 'innovation pays'," said CEO Scott McNealy. "Our focus is to connect all of these devices to the network."
Sun said it will offer two processor types on its blades: the UltraSPARC IIi, running at 650 MHz, and the Athlon XP-M. The UltraSPARC blades are expected to ship in the second quarter, and the x86 blades in the second half of this year. Server blades are more cost-efficient, smaller and consume less power than traditional box-based servers.
AMD, which declined to comment on stirring rumors of the deal last week, was not available for comment.
"SPARC and Solaris remain the standards for 64-bit computing as the UNIX market continues to grow, buoyed by Solaris, Linux, and Solaris x86, and with the new products Sun introduced on February 10," said Sun chief competitive officer Shahin Khan.
The company is also expected to announce a new four-thread UltraSPARC processor based on technology that Sun acquired from Afara Websystems in 2002. The chips should make their debut by 2005.
In comparison, IBM's Power4 processor uses two-thread technology. Intel's Itanium and some Pentium 4 chips also use two-thread technology (Hyper-Threading), and the vendor is working on systems that read three-threads. Currently, Sun uses Texas Instruments to build its UltraSPARC line. Sun said that relationship is not expected to change.
Last week, chief technology officer Greg Papadopoulos said Sun is working on adapting its servers to use logical partitioning technology. The project (code-named Kevlar) is expected to compete with similar offerings from IBM or Hewlett-Packard.
Papadopoulos is expected to give more details about the chips and Kevlar during his keynote address Tuesday.


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Volvo (Tampere): a novel look inspired by the beauty of contrast
Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo operates dealerships in thousands of locations worldwide. Between 2003 and 2007, the iconic vehicle manufacturer rolled out the Volvo Next Face showroom concept, which is now being replaced by the Volvo Retail Experience concept across the world. Volvo Finland took TROI group on board to introduce the concept in Finland, both in 2006 and now. The new evolution, which features illumination provided by Modular, was recently implemented at Käyttöauto in Tampere and is currently being unrolled in more Volvo showrooms across Finland.
Designed around the customer
The revamp of Käyttöauto´s 1,200m2 store is based on the caveat 'designed around the customer', separating the showroom into different areas with different functions: 'The Street', where products are presented and 'The Living Room' where customer communication takes place. Both spaces feature different materials, furnishing, colours and light qualities. "An overarching goal of the furnishings, including the lighting solutions, was to foster intimacy in The Living Room and engagement in The Street," explains Mika Lehtinen, CEO of TROI Group.
Shining a light on relationships
The showroom's new look is miles ahead of its old one. "A clear difference between the old interior concept and the new is a more effective use of space achieved with the help of well-considered lighting. In the Street, it's absolutely critical that customers connect with the cars. So the lighting solution had to illuminate the vehicle in the best possible way, highlighting the product features and displaying true product colours," explains Johanna Hedman, Interior Designer at TROI Group.
Modular solutions: perfect intensity, colour and location
Modular Lighting Instruments, distributed by Highlight Valaistus Oy, ticked every box in terms of quality, flexibility and colour rendering. Bright, high-CRI Kanon spots at 4000K colour temperature were installed to mimic bright daylight in The Street. While Kanon 138 spots are used to light the cars from 4.5 meters high, the 110 models illuminate the cars from the low ceiling section. In The Living Room, Lotis Square spots with 2700 K colour temperature ensure a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
"Modular's Kanon spot family enables customers to observe the true colour of a vehicle in any kind of space without being taken outside by a representative with a paint sample," says Marko Laari, CEO at lighting distributor Highlight Valaistus Oy. "At the beginning of the project, Kanon was new to the market. Its power is really unique, so it came right on time."
Collaborative experts in light
All parties involved were pleased by every aspect of working with Modular. The products were delivered on time – which is key, as dealers cannot afford to close their showroom for months – and with easy-to-understand installation instructions. When questions arose, Modular staff were available to provide extra information and insights. "I could trust their expertise," Marko Laari continues. "Not only are Modular people helpful, but they know how to use the right light and to solve issues in even the most challenging projects."
"It takes skill to create the right atmosphere for a memorable brand experience," asserts Kimmo Vuolle, service manager at Käyttöauto, the Volvo dealership in Tampere. "The new Volvo concept supports a fair investment in both space and lighting. We're delighted with the result. Now we have an excellent platform for building great customer relationships and making successful sales. At the same time, the new showroom is a great environment for us to work in. Last but not least, the LED lighting solution is very energy-efficient. It has helped us save up to 60% on energy!"


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Avalanche, Climbing Unroped, Placed No Protection, Alaska, Denali National Park, Mount Barrill, Japanese Couloir
Alaska, Denali National Park, Mount Barrill, Japanese Couloir
On Tuesday evening, May 15th, Andre Callari (33) and Brian Postlethwait (32) set out from their basecamp on the Ruth Glacier to climb the "Japanese Couloir" route on Mount Barrill. Several other parties on the glacier watched them begin their climb. On the 16th the weather was good and there were no sightings of Andre or Brian. On the 17th a team of two ascended half of the Japanese Couloir early in the morning, but chose to retreat due to soft, wet snow conditions. This team reported that Brian and Andre's skis were still at the base of the route. Also on the 17th, a ranger team patrolled from the climbers' basecamp up-glacier around Mount Barrill to the Don Sheldon Mountain House. This entire day was foggy with visibility limited to 300 feet. During this patrol, Ranger Joe Reichert interviewed three groups that had seen the duo begin their climb of Barrill. All of these reporting parties expected to see the team return by late on the 16th or the morning of May 17th, so Reichert alerted the Talkeetna Ranger Station that there was an overdue party on Mount Barrill.
On May 18th, the weather cleared enough in the evening to allow the NPS rescue helicopter to fly into the Ruth Glacier. Rangers John Evans and Reichert flew to investigate at 2100. The remains of the two climbers were quickly located in wet avalanche debris at the base of Mount Barrill's South Face.
On May 19th, the NPS Lama helicopter returned and inserted NPS Mountaineering Rangers Evans and Reichert on the avalanche cone via a step-out operation. One at a time the deceased were flown back to base camp where they were transferred to Talkeetna Air Taxi and flown out to Talkeetna. On this day the ranger team also packed up all of Andre and Brian's basecamp equipment so that it could be returned to the next of kin.
The storm that dropped most of the snow involved in this avalanche occurred on May 14th during the day and into that night. On May 15th, the predominant east facing couloir on this route shed most of this new snow in a wet avalanche. Observing that the slide had already occurred, the climbers decided to climb the route. However, where this gully intersects the south ridge, the route traverses on a south and western aspect slope in order to circumvent a gendarme. This is where the fatal avalanche occurred and this slope, being at a higher elevation and different aspect, had not yet stabilized from Monday's storm.
The learning point from this accident is that climbers must re-evaluate snow conditions as terrain and aspect change. Had the climbers chosen to travel roped and place protection, the consequences of the avalanche might have been different. (Source: Edited from a report by Joe Reichert, Ranger)


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Jive Clearspace First Impressions
I did a 10 min tour of Jive Clearspace and my first impression is that the level of integration in Clearspace components is FAR better than in MOSS and the individual components (except perhaps MS Office integration) better from a social business system perspective.
The MySite functionality is better:
Configurability seems better. Layout, templating and personalization is easier and better looking.
- New blogs, messages, posts, etc appear in a single list and not different ones.
- You can see who are the top participants.
- There is an executive blog posts area.
- You can follow specific people and see what they are doing.
Employee Information is better:
When you click on an employee the information presented is better, you can follow them and the social network information makes more sense. You can also "following" them and see how many folks follow them and how many folks they follow.
- You can see what they typically find important in their commonly used tags.
- They have a bio section.
- They have an expertise section.
- They can be tagged.
- You can see what groups they belong to.
Group Support is better:
- Groups get their own forum.
- There's a new news section.
- You can easily create polls, announcements, upload documents and videos, write a blog post, invite folks and even leave the group.
- Groups can be tagged.
- You can see their members easily. You can see if anyone you are following has joined that group recently. You can see who recently joined.
- It seems to neatly integrate a community very well.
Blogging appears superior than in MOSS.
- Trackbacks works.
- Commenting seems better.
- Blog editing, tagging and management seem far better.
Try the demo out (bottom of the page on the link below).
A comparison of Sharepoint and Clearspace:
There is also Sharepoint integration.
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Silicon Valley Talent Partnership
What are we doing?
Joint Venture's Silicon Valley Talent Partnership engages highly-skilled corporate talent to conduct pro bono projects that benefit the community.
We match corporate experts to projects that help bring about measurable change in three areas: education, workforce development, and housing/homelessness.
Through our work, we envision a Silicon Valley in which those who are able may actively apply their expertise to solve the complex community challenges we all share. As a result, everyone benefits.
Why are we doing it?
Silicon Valley is a region like no other. Though it faces many complex issues – from affordable housing to homelessness. It's also home to some of the most innovative companies in the world, who are increasingly looking for meaningful ways to engage impact-minded employees beyond traditional volunteerism. To effectively address these challenges, we must work together. SVTP can bridge the gap to make an impact.
Our vision
Our vision is to create deep and measurable change in several key areas by strategically developing and finding solutions for high-impact projects.
We want to create a stronger, healthier, happier, and more equitable Silicon Valley that engages all sectors in regional problem solving. The issues we face are not simply "public sector" or "private sector" issues; they are community issues – and we can all play a part in finding solutions.
Project examples
Marketing experts from Adobe designed and developed a marketing plan for San Mateo County's Home for All initiative to encourage more homeowners to build second units, sometimes called granny units or accessory dwelling units, on their property.
Consultants from EY-Parthenon developed a strategic roadmap to inform the planning process for Silicon Valley Promise, a Mayor's Office-led initiative to provide seamless pathways to and through college and on to career success with Silicon Valley employers.
Workforce Development
Talent recruitment experts from LinkedIn helped work2future's job centers better identify and source job seekers who will benefit most from their new mandate to promote sector-specific careers and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.
What are the next steps?
Benefits of getting involved
Corporate participants
- Unique opportunity for employee professional development and team building
- Make a direct impact in the community in which your company operates
- Pro bono programs help your company recruit and retain talented people, who are increasingly seeking impact-minded employers
Public sector & non-profit participants
- Get access to fresh insights and methodologies outside your realm of expertise
- Greatly increase your capacity to make progress on important issues
- Pro bono support helps you unlock potential without straining your resources
Where do I find out more?
If you have a high-impact project idea or want to learn more about how to engage your company's employees on a pro bono project, please get in touch.


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Re: "Who's Stupid?," by
Patrick Brethour isn't the first, and I'm sure won't be the last, reviewer to question my right to comment on Alberta simply because I live in Quebec. I can only imagine his disdain had he known that I am not only a Montrealer but also an immigrant who grew up in Ontario. Putting that aside, the heart of the matter is Brethour's worship of the free market, which is largely responsible for the environmental and economic catastrophe that is gradually levelling Alberta. This clinging to a barren 19th-century capitalist dogma as the saviour that will lead us out of the wilderness dangerously delays action. Yet Brethour exalts this fanciful notion of the free market as policy. Trouble is the free market has nothing to do with the well-being of the commonwealth of the planet. Markets have one purpose: to chase money. If they have to strip forests, dig up whole provinces, contaminate fresh water, poison the air and destroy the earth, so be it. Unless they are checked. The tale of the free marketer is a gritty and edgy narrative. Not well woven. Not a smooth novel or a Renaissance painting. But a messy episodic mosaic of crazy-eyed men bent on nuking the earth, if that's what it takes. And when free market acolytes feel their temple of George Bush is under siege, they accuse the apostates with the worst sin of all: "anti-Americanism." Then they dismiss their complaints as "charmless" and their voices as "marginal." I guess my interview with Syncrude president Jim Carter was an inconvenience to be ignored. Just as the reference to energy companies not paying income taxes was not my assessment but a quote from a Fort McMurray tax collector angry that energy companies don't pay their fair share. But distortion is part of the armoury of the embattled faithful. Never mind that Albertans are destroying the land beneath their feet and the water they drink, and hugely intensifying greenhouse gas emissions to feed the American gluttony. Never mind that most of the profits flow to foreigners. Never mind that what's left over is consumed in an inflationary feeding frenzy. None of that matters as long as men of power dominate. Is this Stupid to the Last Drop? Yes. Are the smart men of business that partake in this rape stupid? Yes. Are the politicians who allow it to happen stupid? Yes. Are those who re-elect them over and over again stupid? Yes. They all may benefit now, but what of the estate they eventually will bequeath to the next generation in this finite world? It is small comfort to think that some day proud Albertans will have to swallow the bitter pill of culpability. But it won't happen. For the simple reason that Alberta will be as empty as the East Coast fishery, as barren as Quebec's Boreal forest and as stripped as the Prairie grasslands. All of these disasters, by the way, are mentioned in my book. Alberta as metaphor. We are all willing players.
William Marsden
Montreal, Quebec
When we started the Salon Speakers Series at Grano restaurant, our intention was to invite to Toronto thinkers whose ideas may have influenced American foreign policy, whether we agreed with them or not. Reading Raymond Conlogue's review ("Empire à la Carte," January/February 2008) of American Power—transcriptions of the first eight talks—I suspect he judged the essays more by who gave them than by what the authors actually said. Readers will discover the book isn't the apologia for hegemonic thinking the reviewer claims.
Conlogue accuses William Kristol, editor of the influential Weekly Standard magazine, of having no idea where terrorism comes from. What Kristol does say is that America was careless about terrorism in the 1990s, which led to problems down the road. But that was only a small part of his talk.
Conlogue's attack on Robert Kaplan, an instructor at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and senior writer for the Atlantic Monthly, was also distorted. Kaplan reminds us that most of the U.S. military forces around the world aren't engaged in combat, but in humanitarian and disaster relief. Just ask the thousands of grateful Indonesians after the 2004 tsunami.
But to accuse Fouad Ajami, the Middle East scholar at Johns Hopkins University, of being a "nominal" Muslim not interested in a serious analysis of Islam is bizarre. To Conlogue's mind, a serious scholar of Islam is Tariq Ramadan, "who has shown that European Islam is rapidly liberalizing." That's just willful ignorance. Let me suggest Bruce Bower's While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam is Destroying the West from Within as a starter. And for all of Ramadan's enigmatic and slippery writings about Islam and its peaceful intentions, he refuses to condemn, unequivocally, the Islamic code known as huddud, or the stoning of adulterers.
The essays by Samuel Huntington, historian John Lukacs and Michael Ignatieff meet with more approval, though Conlogue can't resist taking a swipe at Ignatieff, accusing him of "liberal imperialism," whatever that means. He criticizes Christopher Hitchens for despising the regime of Saddam Hussein and the clerics of Iran as if one should choose.
I assume Conlogue never approves of foreign intervention anywhere, anytime, especially if it's American intervention. Taking that attitude overlooks a lot of evil in the world. Whether for or against the war in Iraq, let's remember the U.S. unearthed over 240 mass graves. When Europe finally decided to intervene to stop the slaughter in the Balkans, they left it to the Americans to do the heavy lifting. When Rwandans begged for help, no one came. And we're still waiting for someone to save Darfur.
A final criticism of the book is that most of the Grano speakers were American. Conlogue suggests a list of his own thinkers we might invite; ironically, all, with the exception of Charles Taylor, are American. Chacun à son gout. If we took his advice, it wouldn't be our series, it would be his. But if invited, I'd gladly attend.
Patrick Luciani
Toronto, Ontario
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Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario in search of race team captains
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Sep 28, 2011
Kansas firm recalls ground beef in wake of Ohio E coli illnesses
A Kansas meat producer has recalled about 131,300 pounds of its ground beef, based on an investigation by Ohio public health officials into Escherichia coli O157:H7 illnesses in Butler County, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a statement. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., based in Emporia, Kan., is recalling 73% lean ground beef packaged on Aug 23, including 5-pound Kroger-brand chubs sent to distribution centers in Indiana and Tennessee, 3-pound Butcher's Brand chubs shipped to distribution centers in North Carolina and South Carolina, and 3-poung generic label chubs that were shipped to distribution centers in 12 states: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The products have a "best before or freeze by" date of Sep 12, 2011, with the establishment number "245D" labeled on the package seam. FSIS said it became aware of the possible contamination on Sep 26 when the Ohio Department of Health notified it about E coli illnesses that had onset dates from Sep 8 through Sep 11. A leftover sample of ground beef collected from a sick patient's home on Sep 19 was positive for E coli O157:H7 in tests conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The FSIS did not say how many cases have been linked to the outbreak. Pat Burg, director of the Butler County Health Department, said four children got sick after eating the meat with their family during the second week of September, the Associated Press (AP) reported today. A 9-year-old child was hospitalized for 10 days for severe diarrhea, according to the report. The FSIS said an investigation into the illnesses is continuing. It said consumers may still have the product in their freezers, and FSIS encouraged the public to check for the products that are subject to the recall and discard any they find.
Sep 27 FSIS recall notice
FDA lifts import ban on Del Monte cantaloupe
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday lifted its import alert on Del Monte cantaloupe, saying the Guatemalan farm linked to a Salmonella outbreak earlier this year has passed food-safety inspections, the New York Times reported. Del Monte in turn dropped a lawsuit against the agency, according to a story yesterday on The Packer, a Web site that covers the produce industry. An FDA spokesman said the agency rescinded the ban because Del Monte submitted an independent audit of the farm that showed it was following good agricultural practices as well as tests that showed its cantaloupes were pathogen free, according to the Times. In return for the lifted ban, according to The Packer, the company said in a press release that it has dropped its Aug 22 lawsuit against the FDA, which claimed the import alert threatened "the viability of a major import source for cantaloupes" and that the FDA outbreak investigation was based on "erroneous speculation, unsupported by scientific evidence." The Del Monte release says that the agreement between the FDA and the company shows that the agency can work with importers to achieve mutual food safety goals.
Sep 27 Times article
Sep 27 The Packer story
H1N1 septicemia may portend more severe outcome
The presence of RNA from the 2009 H1N1 flu virus in the blood is strongly associated with a severe clinical presentation and a specific mutation, according to Hong Kong researchers. As detailed in a PLoS One study published yesterday, the research team analyzed data from 139 patients with confirmed 2009 H1N1 admitted to Hong Kong hospitals from May 2009 through April 2010. Of these, pandemic H1N1 viral RNA was detected in 14. They found that viremia was strongly associated with a severe clinical presentation (P = 0.0025, odds ratio = positive infinity). They also found the D222G/N hemagglutinin mutation in 90% of the blood samples with 2009 H1N1 viremia. The authors say this mutation is associated with bloodstream dissemination of the virus.
Sep 27 PLoS One study
FDA clears first face mask for use in children
The FDA cleared the first hospital face mask designed for children, the agency said in a release today. The Kimberly-Clark Pediatric/Child Face Mask is designed for use by 5- to 12-year-olds in healthcare settings to help reduce the spread of airborne respiratory tract bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. "Children are not small adults," said Susan Cummins, MD, chief pediatric medical officer at FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, in the news release. "This pediatric face mask helps fill an unmet need for medical devices that are specifically designed for children's unique anatomy and growing bodies." Performance tests showed appropriate air flow and filtering ability for children.
Sep 28 FDA news release
GAVI to fund rotavirus, other childhood vaccines for 37 countries
The GAVI Alliance announced yesterday it has approved funding for childhood vaccines in 37 developing countries, with 16 countries to launch rotavirus vaccination and 18 to introduce pneumococcal vaccines. Twelve of the 16 countries introducing rotavirus vaccination and 12 of 18 starting pneumococcal vaccination are in Africa. The funding applications approved by GAVI's executive board also include pentavalent vaccine in five countries and other types of vaccines in 12 countries, the organization said in a press release. Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in children under age 5, while pneumococcal diseases including pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis kill half a million children yearly, the release noted. The funding of pneumococcal vaccines in 18 more countries will increase the total to 37 since the vaccines were first introduced in Nicaragua and other GAVI-supported countries in December 2010. "The high number of approved applications for funding for new vaccines in this latest round is yet another milestone in the fight to prevent child deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases," Dr Margaret Chan, World Health Organization director-general, said in the press release. The GAVI Alliance, formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, is a public-private global health partnership that includes governments, United Nations agencies, the World Bank, vaccine makers, research institutions, the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, and other groups.
Sep 27 GAVI press release with link to list of countries receiving funding


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True Blood which is on at 9 PST on HBO. Last nights episode is called "New World is In My View." First of all Jason and Sam looked good in this episode and Maryann is driving me crazy, I can't wait until they kill her. This season has had no dull moments and each episode has left off with a cliff hanger, sadly there are only two episodes left. In last nights episode Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Lured to Merlotte's by Arlene, Sam and Andy find cold comfort in their refuge from a group of bloodthirsty revelers. Bill discovers that traditional vampire techniques don't work on Maryann; Hoyt and Jessica try to keep a lid on Maxine's madness; Sookie tries to push through the darkness consuming Tara. With all hell breaking loose, Jason takes the bull by the horns to rescue Sam, at least for the moment.
Hung is on at 10 PST on HBO. This show funny and has really gotten me interested in seeing if Ray will get caught by the police, if he'll get his life together, or if he'll finally be able to fix his house. Last nights episode is called "You Come Just Right" and after standing him up, Jemma tells Ray maybe they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Meanwhile, Tanya finds her new boyfriend Pierce to be a man of mystery. Attending a family barbeque at Jessica and Ronnie's, Ray finds himself in an uncomfortable place. After seeing her classified ad, Lenore gives Tanya some unwanted feedback on her marketing strategy, which leads Tanya to take a more personal approach.
Drop Dead Diva is on at 9 PST on Lifetime. I wasn't sure about this show but I started hearing good things about it so I checked it out and I do really like it and recommend it to you. This show is funny and had its sad moments, and it also has the aspects of a law show. I can't wait for Jane to tell Grayson that she's really Debb.
My Antonio is on at 10:30 PST on VH1. This is not your typical reality dating show, first because I have not seen one challenge. In last night's episode everyone was still buzzing over the shock of Tully's arrival, Antonio's first wife. But the shock turns to horror, as Sarah has an emotional breakdown in the middle of the night. Antonio seeks out Tully and they have their first conversation after being estranged for nearly 20 years. Tully begs for a second chance. Antonio doesn't trust her motives for being here. But he reluctantly agrees to let her stay.
What's On Tonight
True Blood is back this week on HBO at 9 PST. Tonight's episode is called "Shake and Fingerpop" and it starts with Bill and Sookie heading to Dallas to carry out Eric's vampire-reconnaissance mission, but a surprise awaits them at the airport. At the Light of Day Institute, Jason falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. Maryann throws Tara a birthday party at Sookie's, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry. Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process. Having barely escaped Fangtasia, Lafayette finds himself reluctantly pulled back into Eric's orbit. I can't wait, it looks good.
Hung is on at 10PST on HBO and tonight is the second episode called, "Great Sausage" or "Can I Call You Dick?" where in an effort to market Ray as a high-end "happiness consultant," Tanya tracks down a former law-firm colleague named Lenore, who agrees to take Ray for a test ride in exchange for the names and numbers of wealthy women. Meanwhile, Jessica's obsessive behavior grates on her kids, who push Ray to fix his fire-damaged house. A local contractor promises Ray a "Wolf Pack" discount for repairs, but money mismanagement has Ray strapped for cash. That all could change after Ray's session with Lenore or so he and Tanya hope. I saw the first episode and it was good, interesting, and like no other show out right now.
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We've been helping people become parents for over 30 years, here is a snapshot of some of their stories over this time.
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I. The RAID against the kings of the Jordan Valley. 1-12
A. Geographical considerations: Fertile Crescent, Jordan Valley
B. The political setting: Ancient Near East city-states 1-4
1. The five eastern kings 1
1 And it came about in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim,
2. The four western valley kings 2
2 that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
- The Suzerain-vassal political system 3-4
3 All these came as allies to the valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). 4 Twelve years they had served Chedorlaomer, but the thirteenth year they rebelled.
C. The strategy of the raiders: throw a noose around the valley, then tighten it… 5-9
- The destruction of the surrounding kingdoms 5-7
5 And in the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him, came and defeated the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim in Ham and the Emim in Shaveh-kiriathaim, 6 and the Horites in their Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is by the wilderness. 7 Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and conquered all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, who lived in Hazazon-tamar.
- The battle against the five cities of the Jordan valley 8-9
8 And the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah and the king of Admah and the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they arrayed for battle against them in the valley of Siddim, 9 against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar– four kings against five.
D. The fall of Sodom and Gomorrah 10-12
1. Their kings were both destroyed, some people escaped to the surrounding hill country 10
10 Now the valley of Siddim was full of tar pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and they fell into them. But those who survived fled to the hill country.
2. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were pillaged and their citizens enslaved, including Lot 11-12
11 Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food supply, and departed 12 And they also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in Sodom.
II. The RESCUE of Lot 13-16
A. Abram gathered a force and pursued the kings 13-14
13 Then a fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew. Now he was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner, and these were allies with Abram. 14 And when Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he led out his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.
1. Abram attacked and defeated the invaders 15-16
15 And he divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.
2. Abram delivered the captives and retrieved the spoil 16
16 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.
III. The REWARDS offered to Abram by two kings 17-24
A. The king of Sodom 17, 21-24
- He was a new king—the former king having died 17
17 Then after his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley).
- The king of Sodom offered Abram all the goods, if he would leave all the people to the king 21
21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give the people to me and take the goods for yourself."
- Abram chose to depend on God alone, not the king of Sodom 22-24
22 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.' 24 "I will take nothing except what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their share."
B. Melchizedek, king of Salem 18-20
A. Who he was 18
- His name = "King of Righteousness"
- His kingdom-city = Salem (peace)
- His priesthood = priest of the Most High God (El Elyon)
now he was a priest of God Most High.
- El Elyon = God, God Most High = this is a descriptive name for God, identifying Him as being above and superior to any/all imaginable gods that anyone might come up with. It is the name for the God of the Gentiles! (The demon-possessed (Gentile) man who lived in the graves = "What do we have to do with you, Jesus, Son of God Most High"? The Philippian slave girl, "These men are bond-servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation."
B. He provided rest, refreshment, and blessing to Abram 18-20a
18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; 19 And he blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." And he gave him a tenth of all.
C. Abram gave a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek 20b
And he gave him a tenth of all.
Conclusion: When we come into the King's Valley, which King will we serve?
- There is a King of a Dark Kingdom at work in the world today
- Eph 2:2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.
A. Though a defeated prince, he retains a measure of authority and power in this present system.
- 1 John 5: 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
B. He still tempts people to trust in his schemes and deals instead of God's promises.
- Luke 4:5 And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said to Him, "I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 "Therefore if You worship before me, it shall all be Yours." 8 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.'"
C. In the end, he will be judged, and everything he offers will be lost and burned up.
- 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.
2. There is the King of Peace who offers relief and reconciliation to all who simply trust Him, today and forever!
- Psalm 110: 4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, "Thou art a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek."
A. Jesus is the perfect High Priest, satisfying God's righteous requirements for our sins, and then securing peace between us and God.
B. Jesus is the perfect High Priest, blessing us with rest and spiritual nourishment; interceding on our behalf before the throne of God.
C. Jesus is the perfect High Priest, interceding for us before the throne of God.
- Melchizedek = King of Righteousness, King of Salem = King of Shalom, Peace
- Bread and Wine = nourishment, fellowship = The Lord's Table = spiritual nourishment and fellowship.


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Baking has become my way of showing people I care. It's your birthday? Obviously a golden triple-layer cake with chocolate buttercream frosting is in order. You failed your CFA exam? It's ok… salted fudge brownies will help.
I bake for family, for friends, and for boys. Boys I like, boys I think I might like, and boys I don't really like at all.
This blog will follow my baking adventures. I'll share successes and disasters, in the kitchen and in my life. Welcome!
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debbie eickhoff permalinkDecember 29, 2011 5:07 pm
You amaze me little girl!
I'm always tickled to hear of your adventures.
It appears that "good Brownies" make excellent brownies.


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It is with a very heavy heart that I must let you know that Jim Hathorn passed away last night after a long battle with prostate cancer. Jim is a Fellow of the NSS, a Life Member of the Gem State Grotto (Idaho), and one of the original members of the American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA). His work with designing and installing bat friendly cave gates is well known throughout the US. His accomplishments in the caving community could fill volumes and his "Jim Jokes" will live on for eternity. Most of all Jim was loved by everyone who knew him and I feel blessed to consider him my best friend.
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What are you doing This Friday? The Secret Showcase Presents… are delighted to announce that Smitty's Big Four will be taking to the stage at St. Moritz Club London for The Friday Night Whoopee on the 30th May and we can't wait!
Smitty's Big Four is the feisty little brother of the Kansas Smitty's House Band. While the House Band draws its main inspiration from Count Basie's hard swinging late night jam sessions in 1930s Kansas City, the Big Four is interested in the music of Sidney Bechet and the upbeat swing of New Orleans. The Big Four's unique combination of trumpet, soprano sax/clarinet, guitar and bass, separates the group from traditional Dixieland groups with the omission of drums and piano. This streamlined formation allows the band to navigate New Orleans and swing standards with unparalleled energy and tightness while maintaining the melodic integrity of the canon. The band features Pete Horsfall, Giacomo Smith, Dave Archer, and Ferg Ireland.
Join Samantha Pink Panther and friends for the best live music in town and the hottest 45s, Special Guests include Tim Hellzapoppin of Hellzapoppin Club.
Doors at 10pm, band will be on around midnight and we will be partying till 3.30am.
£6 before 11.30 £8 After. Advance Tickets available here
Here is what The Kansas Smitty House Band feel like in full swing!
…and a sneaky taste of the Big Four!