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In a supportive, healing atmosphere, our mission is to provide Healing Foods to those in critical need along with education resources and nourishing meals for individuals wanting to regain or sustain optimal health.
It is our vision that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, who is dealing with a health crisis, can receive food support through our programs until they get back on their feet. And for us to provide education so they may prepare their own mineral rich foods for themselves and family.
The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center (TheWKRC) features hands-on wellness and therapeutic cooking classes, health and nutrition lectures and demonstrations led by health professionals, guest chefs, nutrition educators, organic ranchers and farmers.
We prepare a wide variety of foods ranging from low sodium, iodine-free, heart healthy, blended meals, food allergies, digestive issues and more. All of our food is dairy and gluten-free. Our curriculum and classes will enlighten and give you the tools for a more healthy approach to recovery and life.
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Latin America
White & Case's Latin America Interest Group encompasses more than 250 lawyers, most of whom are fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese and have extensive experience living and working in Latin America. We support our clients in Latin America, with lawyers based throughout our network of offices, and especially those based in Houston, Mexico City, Miami, New York, São Paulo and Washington, DC.
Clients doing business throughout Latin America benefit from our unique combination of:
- Unmatched strength in all major practice areas: Banking, Capital Markets, Compliance, International Arbitration, International Trade, M&A/Antitrust and Project Development and Finance
- Longstanding local presence and dedicated, diverse teams of experienced lawyers
- Deep regional expertise in key industries: financial institutions, infrastructure, mining & metals, oil & gas, power and private equity
Unmatched cross-border strength across all major practice areas
We regularly represent lenders, companies and funds in the most significant, complex and high-value cross-border bank finance and direct lending transactions in Latin America, including leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, syndicated and bilateral loans, bridge loans, secured and unsecured loans, asset-based loans and other structured finance transactions, real estate financings, trade and commodity financings, investment-grade financings, workouts, restructurings, debtor-in-possession financings and exit financings.
Band 1, Banking & Finance, Chambers Latin America, 2019
Tier 1, Banking & Finance, The Legal 500, 2018
Restructuring Deal of the Year (Oi S.A.), LatinFinance and IFLR Americas, and Global Finance Deal of the Year, The American Lawyer, 2018
Capital Markets
Our debt, equity and structured finance teams have earned a leading reputation for advising on "first to market" and award-winning Latin America transactions, including public offerings, private placements, liability management transactions, securitizations, project bonds, convertible bonds, debt programs, investment-grade bonds, high yield bonds and sovereign offerings.
Band 1, Capital Markets, Chambers Brazil International, 2019
Deal of the Year, Americas (CFE/Fibra E IPO), The Banker, 2018
Financing Innovation of the Year (CELSE), LatinFinance, 2018
Our lawyers regularly represent clients before global regulators, such as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in connection with investigations and enforcement actions, and are well positioned to provide up-to-date guidance with respect to global anti-corruption and other white collar enforcement trends and compliance standards. Within Latin America, we work entirely in Spanish or Portuguese, thus ensuring that such investigations proceed efficiently and rapidly, with nothing lost in translation.
GIR 30 Elite, Global Investigations Review, 2015, 2016, 2017
Global Elite, Antitrust/Competition, Global Competition Review, 2019
Compliance & Governance Firm of the Year, "Risk Advisory: Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime", The Legal 500, 2018
Project Development and Finance
Consistently ranked number one by leading publications for project development and finance in Latin America, we have more than 50 bilingual and trilingual lawyers that advise on project structuring, development, construction, financing, operation, restructuring and expansion in power, oil and gas, and transportation, water, telecommunications and other social infrastructure.
Band 1, Projects, Chambers Latin America, 2019
Tier 1, Projects, The Legal 500, 2018
Latin America Project Finance Deal of the Year (CELSE), Bonds & Loans, 2018
International Arbitration
White & Case is a true leader in Latin American arbitration. Since the founding of our International Arbitration practice decades ago, we have pioneered landmark cases before international and regional arbitral institutions and courts. The Firm is consistently recognized as preeminent in the field and has successfully resolved billions of dollars in commercial and investment disputes spanning sectors and jurisdictions across the region.
Band 1, International Arbitration, Chambers Latin America, 2019
Tier 1, International Arbitration, The Legal 500, 2019
International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year, Who's Who Legal, 2019
International Trade
The International Trade practice of White & Case has been active in Latin America since the early 1990s. Over the course of the last three decades, the group has helped some of the region's most important companies access foreign markets and defend their own markets from unfair trade. The group has also assisted Latin America governments enforce their rights in international trade agreements (including the WTO Agreement), and advised the region's governments and the private sectors during the negotiation of multilateral and regional trade agreements.
M&A / Antitrust
Our global M&A team of more than 500 lawyers provides geographic coverage, technical capability, strategic perspective and cultural knowledge that are invaluable for cross-border M&A into Latin America. Our knowledge of the various markets coupled with the strength of our M&A credentials enable us to be uniquely qualified to devise creative deal structures, win auctions, design acquisition and disposal programs, assess and adequately allocate legal risks, and implement productive strategies for acquirers, sellers or acquisition targets.
Our Antitrust, White Collar, Litigation and other specialty lawyers advise clients in Latin America on the complexities of proposed cross-border transactions. Clients count on our extensive experience in litigation against governmental authorities or private parties, counseling on delicate questions and comprehensive worldwide coverage of merger control regimes as well as anti-corruption-related matters.
#1 by value, M&A in Latin America, Bloomberg, Q1 2018
Ranked among the "Elite" law firms for M&A in the US, Chambers USA, 2019
Cross-Border M&A Deal of the Year (China Three Gorges), LatinFinance, 2017
Deep regional expertise in key industries
Financial institutions
We represent leading Latin American and global financial institutions in the region on a broad range of legal matters, including regulatory advice, finance, M&A and other transactions, disputes, investigations and IP and fintech issues. Our clients include banks, non-bank financial institutions, fintech companies and a broad range of funds.
Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2018 Standout recognition, the highest ranking, for creating BIVA, Mexico's second stock exchange
White & Case is a leader in infrastructure in Latin America. We are uniquely positioned to provide integrated advice across practice areas throughout the entire life cycle of an infrastructure project, including development, financing, acquisition, privatization, restructuring and exit. We combine our in-depth sector expertise with country knowledge and our global experience, insight and judgment to assist clients bring "firsts" to market.
Project Finance (Infrastructure) Deal of the Year for Posojora Port Project, Latin Lawyer, 2018
Energy and Infrastructure Team of the Year, The Lawyer, 2018
Mining & metals
Our global mining and metals team's 50 years of emerging markets experience and knowledge is invaluable to investors and companies looking to divest, invest or raise finance in Latin America. We have the depth of experience necessary to support clients entering new markets and looking to protect their investment in even the most challenging political environments.
Tier 1, Mining & Minerals, The Legal 500 UK
M&A Deal of the Year (Las Bambas), Latin Lawyer
Oil & gas
As the Latin America oil & gas industry takes center stage, our dedicated team continues to advise on many of the most innovative and complex oil, gas and petrochemical transactions in the region, many of which are market firsts, as well as on high-stakes disputes. Our lawyers are extremely adept at not only understanding and advising the industry, they are also fully engrained in the culture and language of the entire region, providing localized insights to help navigate this rich, dynamic oil & gas landscape in an ever-changing environment. From new country entry and upstream exploration, to midstream and marketing, downstream and LNG, we help our clients find innovative solutions to help them achieve their goals. In addition to working with IOCs and service companies, we also work with NOCs and host governments, helping them implement international best practices in the oil & gas industry.
#1 Legal Advisor for Global Petrochemical Projects, IJGlobal, 2013 – 2018
#1 for Oil & Gas Globally, Petroleum Economist Legal Survey, 2018
Syndicated Loan of the Year (Petrobras), LatinFinance, 2018
We know energy in Latin America. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge and experience to advise our power industry clients in all generation technologies and asset classes in Latin America, including renewables, conventional, fuel supply, transmission and storage. We can assist in all aspects of an energy business, from development, acquisition and finance of projects to disputes and exit, both in the regions of Latin America where our clients currently do business and the regions in which they are looking to expand.
Latin American Power Deal of the Year (Porto de Sergipe 1 LNG to Power), IJGlobal, 2018
Project Finance Deal of the Year (Campo Palomas), Bonds & Loans, 2018
Deal of the Year, Project Finance (El Pelicano Solar PV Project in Chile), IFLR Americas
Private equity
From groundbreaking, multi billion-dollar, multijurisdictional acquisitions and financings to strategic add-on deals, our Latin America private equity team implements equity and debt-related transactions with precision and care for established private equity sponsors, infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds and portfolio companies across Latin American jurisdictions.
Ranked #1 for Private Equity, by deal value, Bloomberg, Q1 2019
Latin America Power M&A Deal of the Year (I Squared Capital acquisition from Duke Energy), LatinFinance and Power Finance & Risk, 2016
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Unmatched strength in complex, cross-border matters
Successful completion of Oi restructuring
We represented Brazilian telecommunications company Oi S.A. in the completion of its US$20 billion debt restructuring, Latin America's largest-ever, including advising on new international bond issuances, new equity issuances and restructured export credit facilities.
Financing of new international Quito airport
We represented Corporación Quiport S.A. in connection with a long-term concession to operate the existing Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador and to undertake the turnkey development of a new international airport. We advised on the subsequent renegotiation of the economic terms of the concession following the Constitutional Court's declaration that airport tariffs were public funds and in the face of Ecuador's denunciation of the ICSIC Convention. Subsequently, we represented Quiport in connection with the two-step refinancing of the original project finance debt.
Loma Negra IPO
We represented Loma Negra, an Argentine cement company, in its US$1.1 billion IPO of ordinary shares and American depositary shares and NYSE listing.
Red Compartida development
We represented the members of the consortium that incorporated Altán Redes, the first Mexican wholesale shared mobile network, in the implementation of agreements required for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and commercialization of a nationwide 700 MHz LTE wholesale shared network, and for the exploitation of two optical fiber strands assigned by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad.
China Three Gorges acquisition
We represented China Three Gorges Corporation, a clean energy group focused on large-scale hydropower development and operation, in its US$1.2 billion acquisition of the Brazilian business of Duke Energy Brazil.
Truly local insight gained through our longstanding presence in and deep bench of experienced lawyers dedicated to the region
StoneCo IPO
We represented the joint lead global coordinators and representatives of the underwriters in the US$1.4 billion initial public offering of StoneCo Ltd., a leading provider of financial technology solutions in Brazil.
Campo Palomas acquisition and financing
We represented Invenergy Wind LLC and several of its subsidiaries in connection with the acquisition of and financing for the 70 MW Campo Palomas Wind Farm in the Salto Department of Uruguay.
First democratization process in Colombia with an international tranche structured through a direct share offering through the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
We represented the international placement agents in an offering of common shares of Grupo Energía Bogotá S.A. ESP by the District Capital of Bogotá, its controlling shareholder, through the BVC (Colombian Stock Exchange). The District Capital of Bogotá offered common shares in a global offering, which included an international offering pursuant to Rule 144A/Regulation S through which non-Colombian investors could bid to participate in the global offering.
Metro de Santiago expansion
We represented Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. ("Metro"), the owner and sole operator of the subway system in Santiago, Chile, in connection with a multi-source financing of equipment and systems, including rolling stock, for two new subway lines and upgrades to the existing subway lines. We also represented Metro in its inaugural offering in the international capital markets.
Deep regional expertise in key industries
Latin America's largest gas-fired power generation project and related LNG facility
We represented Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Inter-American Investment Corp., International Finance Corp. and Swiss Export Risk Insurance in the structuring of the financing for the design, construction and operation of Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe S.A.'s 1,516 MW thermoelectric power plant and related liquefied natural gas receiving and gas transportation infrastructure in Brazil.
Altiplano 200 solar project financing in Argentina
We represented Neoen S.A. and its subsidiaries in connection with the project financing of Altiplano 200, a 208 MW solar power plant in the province of Salta, Argentina. Altiplano 200 is the fusion of two individual projects that were awarded long-term power purchase agreements through competitive tenders under Argentina's RenovAr Program.
I Squared Capital add-on acquisition and related financing of Kallpa Generación and Samay I
We represented I Squared Capital in its add-on acquisition and related financing of a 25 percent stake in Kallpa S.A. and Samay S.A., two power generation companies based in Peru.
Techgen Mexico financing
We represented the joint bookrunners in the limited recourse senior secured financing of the 900 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant developed by Techgen, S.A. de C.V. in Nuevo Léon, Mexico.
El Pelicano solar project financing and sale
We represented SunPower Asset Co, LLC, in connection with the development, construction, financing and sale of El Pelícano Project, an approximately 100 MWac solar photovoltaic project to be located in the Atacama Region III, Chile. The project will supply power to the Santiago Metro and allow it to become the first public transportation system in the world to run mostly on solar energy.
SIC-SING interconnection project financing
We represented nine Chilean and international commercial banks, as senior lenders, and Prudential, as initial fixed-rate note purchaser, in the project financings of a 600-km transmission line and related substations in Chile that will connect the Sistema Interconectado Central and the Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande of Chile, which will unify most of the country's power grid. The financing consists of US dollar and Chilean peso senior loan facilities, and a private placement under New York law and a Chilean value-added tax facility.
Commercial arbitration in connection with hydroelectric plant in Guatemala
We represented Grupo Terra in a commercial arbitration brought by OHL, in connection with complex geotechnical, delay and damages issues in the construction of a hydroelectric plant in Guatemala. An ICC tribunal denied OHL's monetary claims in its entirety and instead awarded to Grupo Terra 100 percent of its counterclaims, 100 percent of its damages and 100 percent of its costs.
Oil & Gas
QGOG notes offering
We represented QGOG Constellation S.A., a market-leading provider of offshore oil & gas contract drilling and FPSO services in Brazil, in an exchange offer of senior notes. Our representation of QGOG included extensive negotiations with an ad hoc committee of bondholders owning a majority of the aggregate principal amount of existing notes, which resulted in the execution of a voting agreement with such bondholders in support of the exchange offer.
First-ever reserve-based lending transaction in respect of upstream oil & gas assets located in Mexico
We represented a syndicate of lenders to Petrolera Cárdenas Mora, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Egypt-based Cheiron Petroleum Corporation, in the first-ever reserve-based lending transaction in respect of upstream oil & gas assets located in Mexico.
Petrobras' sale of energy exploration block BM-S-8
We represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch, financial advisor to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), in Petrobras' US$2.5 billion sale of its stake in energy exploration block BM-S-8 to Statoil Brasil Óleo e Gás Ltda.
Petróleos del Perú bond offering
We represented the underwriters in a US$2 billion Rule 144A/Regulation S bond offering by Petróleos del Perú – Petroperú S.A. The proceeds of the offering are intended to be used by Petroperú for a large-scale upgrade and modernization of the Talara Refinery, one of the country's key oil & gas infrastructure projects.
Pan American Energy farm-out agreement in Mexico
We are representing Pan American Energy in relation to a potential farm-out agreement with Talos Energy Offshore Mexico 2, S. de R.L. de C.V. and Sierra O&G Exploracion y Produccion S. de R.L. de C.V. covering Contract Area 2 located in Shallow Waters in the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the State of Veracruz in the United Mexican States.
Development of Cartagena LNG
We are representing Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao in the development of an LNG receiving, storage and regasification facility in Cartagena, Colombia. The first phase of the project will consist of an FSRU and related infrastructure, including a jetty, metering station, interconnection facilities and a 10-km gas pipeline that will transport the regasified fuel from the bay of Cartagena to the National Transport Network.
Financial Institutions
Blackrock acquisition of Citibanamex
We represented BlackRock, Inc. in its acquisition of the asset management business of Citibanamex, a subsidiary of Citigroup Inc. We also advised on the execution of a distribution agreement under which Citibanamex will distribute certain investment products offered by BlackRock.
Banco Inter IPO
We represented Banco Inter S.A., a digital bank and one of the leaders in the modernization of the Brazilian banking industry, as issuer, and certain selling shareholders in an initial public offering. This is the first IPO by a Brazilian retail bank in a decade.
Creation of Bolsa Institucional de Valores
We represented Central de Corretajes, a developer of infrastructure for financial markets in Latin America, Mexico and the United States, in the creation of Bolsa Institucional de Valores, Mexico's first new stock exchange in 100 years and one of the most technologically advanced stock markets in the world.
Syndicated loan financings for Latin American banks
We have represented more than 15 Latin American banks in connection with syndicated loan financings for borrowers in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Panama, Chile and Costa Rica.
MTN programs in Latin America
We have represented Bladex and BBVA subsidiaries in the establishment of their MTN programs.
Posorja port financing
We advised DP World PLC and its subsidiary DPWorld Posorja S.A. on the project financing for a new deepwater, multipurpose port terminal to be located near Guayaquil, Ecuador. This was the first major infrastructure project awarded in Ecuador since the recent enactment of new PPP legislation.
Longitudinal project financing
We represented the borrower, Consierra Tramo II, in the landmark long-term project financing for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of the 875-km toll road project "Longitudinal de La Sierra – Tramo 2" being built in the central Andean region of Peru.
Dispute with the Panama Canal Authority
We are representing Grupo Unidos por el Canal S.A. (Panama) and its shareholders Salini Impregilo S.p.A. (Italy), and Jan De Nul N.V. (Belgium) in a dispute with the Panama Canal Authority relating to the US$5.5 billion Panama Canal expansion project known as the "Third Set of Locks Project."
Corredor de las Playas financing
We are representing the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, in an up to US$450 million receivables purchase facility provided to Consorcio FCC – Corredor de las Playas I, to finance the assessment, design, construction and maintenance of the expansion of the Pan-American Highway in Panama.
Matarani port non-recourse project financing
We represented Terminal Internacional del Sur S.A., as borrower, and Santa Sofia Puertos S.A., as sponsor, in connection with the US$280 million non-recourse project financing of the expansion of the Matarani Port in the Islay district of Arequipa, Peru, which is being provided by a group of top-tier international commercial banks.
Mining & metals
Acquisition of iron-ore company in Brazil
We represented Vale S.A., a Brazilian mining company and the largest producer of iron ore and nickel in the world, in its US$550 million acquisition of Ferrous Resources Limited, a mid-sized iron ore company, also located in Brazil.
Maracas Menchen mine notes offering
We represented the initial purchasers in connection with the inaugural high yield notes offering by Largo Resources Ltd., ("Largo"). We also advised the underwriters on a secondary offering of common shares. Largo operates the Maracas Menchen Mine located in Bahia, Brazil, where it mines vanadium pentoxide.
US$740 million ICSID award on behalf of Gold Reserve
We achieved a major victory for Gold Reserve in a long-running ICSID arbitration against Venezuela relating to one of the world's largest undeveloped gold/copper deposits. In a unanimous award, the tribunal found that Venezuela had acted unlawfully in violation of the Canada Venezuela bilateral investment treaty and awarded Gold Reserve more than US$740 million in damages and legal costs.
Loan to CSP Ceara Steel Mill
We represented BNDES in connection with a US$3.1 billion loan to Companhia Siderúgica do Pecém ("CSP") and related intercreditor arrangements. CSP is building a steel mill in the northeastern Brazilian State of Ceará and, once operational, will produce three million tons of steel products.
Las Bambas acquisition financing
We represented a consortium led by China Minmetals' Hong Kong–listed subsidiary MMG Limited (62.5%), also including Guoxin International Investment Corporation Limited (22.5%) and CITIC Metal Peru Investment Limited (15%), in the US$7 billion acquisition financing, including project financing, of the Las Bambas copper project in Peru from Glencore plc.

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- Rockler Bench Cookies
- Brand: Rockler | Category: Router Accessories
Yo whats up everybody I wanted to do a review on the rockler bench cookies. Now I got some of these about 4 weeks ago and they work pretty good. I have used them when I was sanding and the one thing I realized is that anything that is smaller than 8 in long and 7 in wide its a lot harder to control. You can get 4 bench cookies for $12 at rockler.com
11 comments so far
#1 posted 12-08-2009 01:53 PM
Thanks for the review, I have been wanting to try these out and, for 12 bucks, not much of a risk. I think weight of the wood would have a big impact on the success or failure of the product. If the wood isn't firmly on the pads, then it would slide with the pressure of the tool.
-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.
#2 posted 12-08-2009 03:58 PM
I got a pack of these, too, thanks to Rockler and The Sawdust Chronicles. I've been using them for sanding and routing. When they're clean, they work amazingly well. My bench has a hardboard top on it, so with a little sawdust, it gets slick pretty quickly. The bench cookies will absolutely hold the workpiece in place as long as they're making good contact. When mine get a little dusty, I just bang them together and brush off the workbench. At worst, you take a slightly wet rag and wipe off the faces. They really are a great little addition and for $12 it's a great deal.
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#3 posted 12-08-2009 04:09 PM
They look like they may work better than the rubber mat I had.
The rubber in the mat got real dry after awhile, & wouldn't hold anything.
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#4 posted 12-08-2009 04:12 PM
I'll second that opinion!
Thanks to Rockler that sponsored our Lumberjocks get together back in Sept. some of us got a set of those (not me personally, but I got to try it out) and these really do work very well to hold a piece to the workbench as you work on it.
great product!
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#5 posted 12-08-2009 06:48 PM
I got a set of those very recently…. Have not tried them out on my bench, but did in the store… They hold WAY better than I would have thought. No idea how durable they are, but for the price, worth a try…
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#6 posted 12-09-2009 03:31 AM
These work great. I have 2 sets of them and they hold great on my worktable that has a UHMW top. Anything that doesn't slip on this top has got my thumbs up.
#7 posted 12-09-2009 09:58 PM
they are really easy to clean and they are taller then a mat so you dont have to worry about a router bit or anything hitting your bench
#8 posted 12-10-2009 01:25 AM
They sure help your work from getting scratched while your working on your project. Get 2 sets, one is never enough. Great gift for the woodworker who has just about everything.
-- NorthWoodsMan
#9 posted 12-16-2009 09:45 PM
Been looking at these, thinking about getting a set.
-- Pete, "It isn't broken, you just aren't using it right."
#10 posted 01-21-2010 12:00 AM
sounds like some pretty cool pads to use… haven't tried them myself just yet, but they are on my wish list. As soon as Lee Valley has them in stock, I'll be picking up a set to try…
-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)
#11 posted 01-21-2010 05:13 AM
Yea I actually got them through the saw dust chronicles 60 day build challenge for submitting a final project
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This 1,036 HP Hellcat-Powered AMC Javelin AMX is the Coolest Thing You Never Knew You Needed
It is our obsession to take a look at ridiculously awesome and rare cars, at least which is the only thing we can do when we are not able to own one. Recently, there have been some absolutely wonderful creations and restored vehicles, but it seems that nothing can get better than the one you are about to see in this gallery. Of course we are talking about the one and only 1972 Javelin AMX Ringbrothers. This awesome car was unveiled at the SEMA 2017 and people fell in love with it almost instantly. But what makes this Javelin so specific and one of a kind?
Well, to begin with, the car has been restored to mere perfection and everything you see on it looks utterly gorgeous. Moreover, this car was built to celebrate an anniversary! Namely, Preston wanted to a very special vehicle that will mark an unbelievable milestone i.e. their 90s anniversary. Hereby, Jim and Mike Ring got everything they needed to build this amazing 1972 Javelin AMX.
It is an absolute piece of 70s culture. But the process was not easy and it required manufacturing of many custom-made parts, such as the door handles and bumpers. So, what is actually under the hood? Well, this monster has the mighty 6.2L Hellcat engine along with a 3.2 Whipple that is able to produce whooping 1,080 HP.
Besides its amazing look, this car is extremely fast too. What do you think, is the Javelin AMX Ringbrothers the best ever made?
How Did The Ringbrothers Defiant! Get Its Start?
"Jim and I have always wanted to build an AMX," said Mike Ring, co-founder of Ringbrothers. "We've seen this particular car driving around our hometown of Plain, Wisconsin since we were kids and we always loved it. The AMX was such a neat car, unlike anything else at that time."
And build an AMX they did.
The original powerplant for this Javelin, which could be any number of V8s depending on which model they used as a base, is long gone. In its place sits a rowdy 6.2L Hellcat engine good for 707 hp. Ringbrothers upped the ante by replacing the Hellcat's go-fast bit with a gargantuan 4.5L Whipple supercharger, raising the power output to a whopping 1,036 ponies.
Ringbrothers always shows incredible craftsmanship in its builds and has produced some of the most immaculate engine bays and setups we've ever laid eyes on. Everything is so neatly tucked in, detailed and color-matched; they may say their car builders, but what they really do is create some seriously memorable works of automotive art.
Even cooler is that on top of building incredible cars, Ringbrothers also offers carbon fiber body panels for sale. The parts are inspired by their signature stylings so that the aftermarket can have a taste of what they're laying down.
Defiant! puts its power down thanks to a 4-speed GM 4L80E automatic transmission, which translates torque to the rear wheels via a carbon fiber driveshaft. 335mm tires in the rear and 285mm rubbers up front give the car a nice surface area to work with; the 1,000 hp monster certainly needs all the grip and handling it can get if it hopes to stay in one piece!
With great power also comes some big-ass brakes. Defiant! makes do with powerful six-piston Baer brakes on all four wheels, ensuring the beast to a proper halt without much fuss. The sound is handled by a Flowmaster exhaust.


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- 8 slicesbacon
- 1 headbutter (Boston) lettuce
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 1 lbground turkey
- 1 medium headnapa cabbage
- 1 mediumred onion
- 2tomatoes
-  apple cider vinegar
-  black pepper
-  cumin
-  garlic powder
-  honey
-  paprika
-  sesame seeds
-  soy sauce
-  toasted sesame oil
-  virgin coconut oil
- 1Wash and dry the fresh produce.
1 medium red onion 2 tomatoes 1 head butter (Boston) lettuce 1 medium head napa cabbage 2 medium carrots
- 2Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Peel and thinly slice onion into half rings. Once the skillet is hot, add coconut oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add onion and, stirring frequently, cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Once done, transfer onions to a bowl and return skillet to medium heat.
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 4Finely chop bacon.
8 slices bacon
- 5In a medium bowl, combine turkey, bacon, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, and black pepper. Mix well and form into 8 patties.
1 lb ground turkey 1 tbsp paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp cumin ½ tsp black pepper
- 6Place the patties in the skillet; cook until they are cooked through and browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Once done, transfer patties to a plate.
- 7In a salad bowl, whisk together soya sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp honey 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 8Trim off and discard the root end of the cabbage; halve the cabbage lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise and add to the salad bowl.
- 9Trim the ends and peel the carrot; discard the trimmings and coarsely grate the carrots. Add to the salad bowl and toss to combine.
- 10Separate the lettuce head into leaves. Slice the tomato crosswise into ¼-inch-thick rounds.
- 11To serve, place each patty on a lettuce leaf and top with a slice of tomato and grilled onions, arrange salad on the side. Enjoy!


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Welcome to the WILD WILD PODCAST #20
Listen as co-host Spunky Destructor and I discuss the season five finale of The Walking Dead, the soon-to-be-released Fear the Walking Dead companion series, and WonderCon 2015.
(WARNING: There are spoilers within the Podcast!)
LISTEN HERE! —> Wild Wild Podcast #20
To say Rick Grimes knows how to convince people to see things his way is on par with saying Alec Baldwin uses a fowl word or two on occasion. The man with the revolver has a way of making you see the light… or lack thereof.
Without a doubt, quite a bit unfolded during the season five finale of AMC's The Walking Dead, but it was all just sleight of hand for the re-reemergence of Andrew Lincoln's gritty Grimes. On that same token, please don't confuse my insinuation of a comeback with the notion that the leader of the de facto leader of the pack actually checked-out again. On the contrary, Mr. Grimes "guilty until proven innocent" style of leadership didn't take a back seat to farming again this past season. However, he did give in to mob rule on the decision to take a family field trip to DC and he did eventually let Michonne and the others talk him into trying to make their stop in Alexandria a permanent one (even despite the initial nay-saying of fellow big-dogs Daryl and Carol).
As with almost every premiere and finale, Rick – usually outfitted with enough zombie organs and blood splatter to fill Lake Michigan – always rises to the top. That's no accident either seeing as the former sheriff is the central beacon of leadership within The Walking Dead comic book series as well. Very few people have gone through or have dealt with as much drama and have survived to tell the tale like Rick. It's what makes the man uniquely adept at handling the apocalypse with more aplomb with each passing undead day. The situations he must deal with on a daily basis aren't always pretty, but he is – up to this point in the series – the most uniquely qualified to find the balance somewhere between humanity and the need to rip a large chunk of flesh out of a live human's neck with his own teeth. Many might argue he leans more towards the latter.
While I won't ruin this written post with any spoilers (I'll let the podcast do the honors there), I will say that this season-closer, while not as utterly jaw-dropping as past finales, ended up being one of the more satisfying bookends to the series thus far. Again, it's not because we were graced with answers to why everyone is turning into undead politicians (oxymoron?) but because many of our beloved group members – and not so beloved group members – finally snapped in one direction or the other.
This will hopefully lead to one of the most intriguing seasons of the series yet. Don't take my written word for it though, listen to both my and Spunky Destructor's spoken words as we delve into our now-ritualistic podcast coverage of The Walking Dead milestone episodes. Like it or not, that's the way we've decided to do it. Just don't tell Rick…
Listen as co-host Spunky Destructor and I discuss the season five finale of The Walking Dead, the soon-to-be-released Fear the Walking Dead companion series, and WonderCon 2015.
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Emilie Fose of North Tonawanda was among the 27 students selected to attend this year's University of Dayton career immersion experience to Washington, D.C.
A partnership between the University of Dayton political science department and honors program, "Dayton2DC" offers an opportunity for students to network with University of Dayton alumni and explore career paths in the D.C. area.
"Part of the trip is about going places, but it is mainly about meeting people," said Daniel Birdsong, University of Dayton political science lecturer and trip coordinator. "The goal of the trip is to expose students to the variety of possibilities D.C. has to offer by connecting them with UD alumni in careers tied to government."
Birdsong said many students have found internships and job interviews from contacts made on past "Dayton2DC" trips.
Fose connected with alumni in the U.S. Capitol during the session "Flyers on Capitol Hill" plus alumni at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Department of the Interior, U.S. Agency for International Development and Department of Commerce, including Philip Hughes, former U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
Fose also visited George Washington University's Multicultural Student Services Center, the Department of State, Bread for the World, National Confectioners' Association, Meridian International, Catholic Relief Services, Plan International USA, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, American Bridge 21st Century and several news media outlets during the five-day trip in March.
"The program lifts the veil of possibilities in D.C., but the networking with UD alumni grounds the students in a path forward," Birdsong said. "What is more, students come away from the trip knowing that the community here on campus extends to the alumni network in D.C."
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Vesta, a global leader in silicone and thermoplastic contract manufacturing services for the medical industry is proud to announce that Kaushal Pathak, Quality Systems Manager for Silicone Business Operations, has earned the designation of ASQ-Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ CMQ/OE). This certification recognizes Kaushal Pathak's proficiency in and comprehension of quality management principles and practices. Vesta's pride in Kaushal's achievement is in direct alignment with their quality commitment. Quality assurance is the cornerstone of Vesta's brand promise as an industry leading supplier of high-quality contract manufacturing services for medical device manufacturers worldwide. Their commitment to continuous improvement begins with investing in their people. Their people are supported by the processes, tools, and training to achieve success for their customers, for their company, and for themselves.
"ASQ provides certification as a way to provide formal recognition to professionals who have demonstrated an understanding of, and a commitment to, quality techniques and practices in their job and career," explains Jim Rooney, ASQ chair. A Certified Quality Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence must have ten years of work experience related to the Body of Knowledge and must lead and champion process improvement initiatives. ASQ is a global community of people dedicated to quality with members in 150 countries. ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together diverse quality champions to meet tomorrow's critical challenges.
As Robert DeRyke, Vice President of Quality and Regulatory for Vesta said, "At Vesta, quality must be driven into everything we do, every step of each process, from development through commercialization, and infused throughout our organization. Having Kaushal Pathak, an ASQ-Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, on our staff reinforces this commitment and provides Vesta with the leadership necessary to support the current and future business needs of our customer base."
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TURIN, Italy – Amanda Overland of Montreal, Kalyna Roberge of Ste-Etienne-de-Lauzon, Que., and Marc-André Monette of Pointe-aux-Trembles, each won their two heats to advance directly to the quarterfinals in two distances on Friday to open the fourth stop on the short track speed skating World Cup circuit.
In women's competition, Overland won her heats in the 1,000 and the second 1,500 metres to qualify for both quarterfinals. Tania Vicent of Verchères, Que., also advanced to the quarters in the same two races while Andrea Do-Duc of Montreal is headed to the repechage in both events.
Roberge won her heat in the first 1,500 and the 500 to qualify for both quarterfinals. She'll be joined in the 500 by Anne Maltais of Quebec City and in the first 1,500 by Valérie Lambert of Sherbrooke, Que. Maltais is headed to the repechage in the 1,500 while Lambert was disqualified in the 500.
In men's competition, Monette was the only Canadian to win both his heats as he advanced to the quarters in the two 1,500 races. Steve Robillard and Mathieu Giroux, both of Montreal, join him in the second 1,500 and Charles Hamelin of Ste-Julie, Que., in the first one.
Hamelin and François-Louis Tremblay won their 500 heats to advance while Giroux, Tremblay and Robillard all qualified for the 1,000 quarters. Alexandre Boisvert-Lacroix of Sherbrooke is headed to the repechage in both the 500 and first 1,500.
Canada qualified for the semifinals in both relays. In the women's 3,000 relay , Roberge, Maltais, Vicent and Overland won their heat. In the men's 5,000 relay, Giroux, Tremblay, Hamelin and Robillard overcame a fall to finish second in their heat and advance.
''The ice conditions here are much better here than last week (in Heerenveen, the Netherlands),'' said Yves Hamelin, short track program director for Speed Skating Canada. ''That allowed our athletes to skate more comfortably at a faster level. Steve and Mathieu also solved their blade problems from last week and advanced without any trouble today.''
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Women from Hawaii have been participating in the International Women's Network Against Militarism (IWNAM) meetings for 9 years now. This network has existed since 1997, or for 16 years.
This past November 2013,Terri Kekoʻolani, Kim Kuʻulei Birnie and Ellen-Rae Cachola, attended the internal meeting of the International Women's Network Against Militarism in Baguio, Philippines. Women from Puerto Rico, U.S., Hawaiʻi, Guahan, Philippines, Okinawa, and South Korea were in attendance. We clarified our vision, mission, goals, developed our leadership structure and activated working group committees.
Some of the issues we discussed were the use of the Pagan Island for live-fire training by the U.S. Department of Defense, and the return of the U.S. Navy to Subic Bay Naval Base, as well as the projected development of a new naval base in Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines.
Women from Hawaii reported on the presence of the military in Hawaii as a continuation of colonization. The expansion of the Pohakuloa Army training base, Ospreys in Mokapu, and Aegis Missile System in Kauai are just some of the facilities that contextualize why there is increasing Hawaiian houselessness, military housing subsidies, military vehicle accidents, violence against women/LGBT and military recruitment in the schools.
We also talked about how our resistance is based on values of decolonization, or empowering communities to reclaim their culture and their relationship to the land to protect one another from perpetual militarism and violence. We have done this through participation in the AHA Wahine conference, delegation report backs after the 2012 network meeting, submission of a letter of appeal to Hawaiian representatives attending the UNESCO World Conservation in Jeju, production of a Passionista Fashion Show, support for legal and cultural work to reclaim Makua and Kahoolawe, development of the Peace and Justice Crew at Farrington High School, and presentation of our film.
Often, it is easier to talk about security issues happening "over there," but our goal is to continue to talk about security here at home. On October 26, 2013 and December 29, 2013 we screened the film, Living Along the Fenceline, on two occasions. First, to educate people on the relationship of militarism to domestic violence. Second, to talk about militarism and colonization.
This year, we have created ways people can practically participate in the movement for genuine security, through supporting and participating in our international research, education, campaigns, finance and communication committees. But more than just busy work, we use this film as an organizing tool to raise community discussion on how people see militarism pervade their lives, and what they are willing to do to make a change.
Let us know if you'd like to have the film screened in your community, or to collaborate in other ways, by commenting here or on our Facebook page.
We are embarking on a journey to make the topic of ending militarism relevant to the various communities that we come from, so that we can come to meaningful conversation with each another and build relationships; so we can have a stronger reach beyond ourselves. Together we can be that critical mass to let those who govern us know--we are ready for peace and justice. We are not going to wait for someone to give it to us.


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A Journey into Scotland Part 65
I've got a song in my head. I'm pedalling into England while giving the larks and curlews a very literal version of Kate Wolf's marvellously metaphorical song, Across the Great Divide.
It's gone away, yesterday
And I find myself on the mountainside
Where the rivers change direction
Across the Great Divide
Any water falling on the hillside behind me is going to make its way north and into the River Tweed. Rain falling on this slope is very quickly a part of the River Rede. One raindrop will reach the sea at Berwick, the other will pass between Newcastle and Gateshead before reaching the tide. For this is indeed Redesdale. I'm back in England.
To many the main purpose of Redesdale is the A68, one of the main routes between the two countries. In terms of human geography its a very big area with a very small population. In terms of physical geography and history it is a place that could fill volumes.
If you like your moorland bleak and windswept and you find the trip up to Top Withens, in Pennine Yorkshire, (site of Wuthering Heights) a little urban, then Northumberland may be the county for you. It's a glorious place to be. It feels huge and by British standards it is huge. It also has some of the finest coastline in the whole of these islands. It's the only place I know in England where you can get two miles of beautiful sandy beach entirely to yourself in the middle of the summer holidays.
I'm hoping for a very long slow descent to the Tyne. If the water can flow slowly down then surely the same force of gravity can give the cyclist a rest from the pedals. Northumberland has different ideas. Up here the moorland disguises a complex geology. A bicycle is as good a way as any to explore this. There is no mode of transport, including Shank's Pony, that tells you, with as much accuracy, whether you are going uphill or downhill or whether you are on the flat. This is corrugated country. It feels almost as if some giant has taken the land and squashed it causing it to fold and crease. Not huge cliffs just constant switchbacks. You ride up a steepish slope for a hundred feet and drop down the other side. For the first two or three times it almost feels fun. Then it becomes a bit of a serious workout and finally it becomes painful.
As the crow flies you may have ridden a mile but the odometer gives more credit than that. The constant up and down adds distance as well as fatigue. The waters of Catcleugh Dam sparkle in the October sun. The village of Byrness is sheltered away from the main road. It soon becomes clear that I'm not going to be sitting on the banks of the Tyne for a late picnic lunch.
The English and the Scots used to march armies up here either to invade or to hold back invaders. Border skirmishes were so much the order of the day, in the late fourteenth century, that the actual date of the Battle of Otterburn is disputed. Conflict between England and Scotland in those days basically meant conflict between the Percy family (the Dukes of Northumberland) and the Earls of Douglas. In Henry IV Part One Shakespeare portrays the two families joining forces against the English king, but for most of the time they were at each others' throats.
Otterburn (1388) was a battle fought by moonlight. If you are going to have a night battle then this is a pretty good place for it from a film-makers point of view. The Scots were outnumbered three to one and won the day, losing only 300 men. The English lost nearly 3 thousand either killed or taken prisoner. It was a bad day for the Geordies. Among the prisoners taken was Northumberland's son Henry Percy, better known as Hotspur. He was regarded as the greatest soldier of his generation and is remembered affectionately and Romantically by many, but he lost as many battles as he won. (Perhaps that is why Tottenham's attractive but largely unsuccessful football team have taken on his nickname.)
(He also had a very un-warrior like lisp and legend has it that the entire population of the area took to lisping so he didn't have to feel too bad about it. (Though he did sometimes wonder if they might be taking the pith). Apparently you can still detect this in some local accents.)
For a short while the road and the Pennine Way run parallel. Those walking Britain's first long-distance footpath in a southerly direction will be on day two or three. Those coming north form Derbyshire will be having the same feelings as me. A couple more days and that will be it.
This is wonderful countryside. I'm entering the massive Kielder Forest. It's the largest man-made forest in England and has, as its centre piece, the largest man-made lake in Britain. There are much better routes than the one I'm taking. If I did this journey again (and the process of writing about it has whetted my appetite) I'll certainly take the back roads and the lanes. This is far too lovely to be clattering along a main road. Far too lovely to be in a hurry.
And that is how I feel as I reach the fork in the road that allows me to either continue along a wide macadam strip to Corbridge or to choose the wide macadam strip to Newcastle. I choose the altogether more touring-bike-friendly little road through Bellingham towards my YHA (Youth Hostel Association) destination of Acomb. And it is suddenly all alright with the world again. This is a land of rough pasture and upland farms, of buzzard swoop and curlew cry. This is a land that has witnessed the passing seasons of history, has echoed to the march of armies and the quarryman's hammer. A land with as little in common with Home Counties England as you can imagine yet a land that is English in clint and gryke, in shale and in grit. English to it's very bedrock and lovely up to the English heavens above.
The warden of Acomb hostel has an enviable job. He seems happy about it and makes no secret that the busiest time of his day is between 5 and 6 when he signs in the dozen or so walkers who then largely look after themselves in the converted stables. I book in, shower and cook up a simple meal of beans on toast before treating myself to a wander around the village. I have a disappointing pint of Youngers IPA in one pub but the second is ahead of its time. Here was a landlord who knew the way the wind was blowing. Here was someone who served his beer to be sipped and savoured rather than necked. He had two guest beers on (in 1987 this was more than unusual), both were very strong, both were superb to tastebud and mood. The locals had bought into it. We stood at the bar and discussed the merits of each. Then we sat and compared the first with the second. Then we foolishly had a third and a fourth. At which point I find that my memory of the rest of my time in Acomb goes blank until I mount my bike and leave the following morning. I rather think I had a bit of a headache.


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I'm way behind here, since Paige is already eight months old. But still going to recap the last two months like I have all the previous ones. My memory has no clue what happened this month, so it's solely based off photos. This is exactly why I'm documenting.
I want to remember how big you look in a little dress. I've started dressing you in clothes other than onesies and pajamas and suddenly you aren't such a baby.
I want to remember more adventures in babywearing – I got you on my back! This means I can do things like make dinner without you attacking the dog's water bowl.
I want to remember that we tried a few new foods with you. You still aren't really into solids, but we kept trying.
I want to remember that this was the end of your model pose phase. It was so hilarious while it lasted, I should make a collection of all the photos.
I want to remember taking you to Portland to meet Sloane, Lauren, and Stu. We had fun hanging out and letting you guys play.
I want to remember that you started picking toys out of your toy bin and having favorites.
I want to remember that you had your first eye doctor appointment. Because I am so blind, they had you come in for early intervention. So far you look good.
I want to remember that you started pulling up on everything. You are not super stable yet so we follow you around like your shadow.
I want to remember your first time on a swing. You loved it! We were at Suncadia on a long walk while Dad was in a meeting and decided to explore the park.
I want to remember that you started an infant class on Thursday afternoons. Also, you love to eat paper.
I want to remember that you now get very excited when Dad gets home from work. You are usually eating dinner and have a huge smile for him. You get very fussy when he walks out of the kitchen to put away his coat and shoes. I want to remember that we went to Denver and you played with your cousin Maks. He showed you how to use all the baby toys and I realized you are over all the newborn toys we have at home.
(one, three, five, and seven months)
I love you peanut.


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Keep Faith Alive!
Recently we got new cell phones and a new phone service. This was a long time coming for me. The phone service we had was less than adequate, and two of the phones on the service had serious working issues. So much so, that we were counting down the days, hours and minutes till we were able to update! And when that day arrived, it was a 'Hallelujah' moment! In fact we are still praising God multiple times daily for the convenience of new phones and a working service. Several times before the change took place, I almost got weary of waiting and frustrated at the situation. There were times I wanted to take my equipment and toss it in the trash, giving up. Now, I realize we're just talking about cell phones here. But have you ever felt that way about anything in your life? Have you ever dealt with something for a very long time, waiting for a change, and got to a point where you wanted to give up? Becoming exhausted or fed-up can cause one to stop believing that there will ever be a change. Whether we are trusting the Lord for finances, healing, direction or resolve, we become vulnerable to settle for defeat.
I'm reminded of Galatians 6:9 "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not loose heart."
I know you're picturing your situation, trouble is coming from every direction. Just when you think it's going to get better, a similitude of hope, something else happens to make you feel more beat down. By this time, all you want to do is roll over in your bed, and pull up the covers. Weariness tries to enter in when the trials come hard and heavy. But Paul says, 'in due season we shall reap if we do not loose heart'! The Amplified version says, "And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint."
This Word tells us that if we remain steady, hang on to the hope of the promise of God at the determined time we WILL see the manifested blessing. Just like planting a seed in the ground, there is a 'due season' for harvest! The seed below the surface is growing roots and maturing before it breaks ground for us to see any result that it's developing. Eventually the plant matures and produces the fruit ready for harvest. Before that happens, it's not time to get impatient, loose hope, and pull up the seed, calling it quits.
Hebrews 10:35-36 GWT "So don't lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward. You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised." This kind of hope is confident in what God said in His Word. It counts it all joy in the midst of the trials and tribulations and is expectant that God will keep or honor His promise. Resisting all weariness or defeat, never giving up, this faith is tirelessly and determinedly standing by and never lets go for what it is hoping.
The only way to acquire this kind of stamina in faith, is to renew the mind to the Word. Renewing the mind to God's Word, takes diligence. Determining to search the scriptures for the answer to our situation. Quoting, reading, and meditating on the Word. Josh. 1:8 GWT "Never stop reciting these teachings. You must think about them night and day so that you will faithfully do everything written in them. Only then will you prosper and succeed." Our dedication and faithfulness in the renewing of our mind, will produce a different way of thinking and believing. We will begin to see the plan of God unfold in our life as it emerges.
Applying the same scenario of the plant, we realize the prayers we've prayed, the faith and trust in God, is working in the Spirit to maturity. It won't be long, as we stand on the promise for our circumstance, we will begin to see the manifestation of that promise.
Whatever you do, don't loose hope, or become weary and give up! Keep faith alive!
What Matters Most?
Let's pretend that you hired me as an executive assistant for your swiftly advancing business. Because you desire to expand the company, a decision is made for you and your family to move to Europe and establish a division there for the next year. You tell me that you will write each week and give me all the necessary directions and instructions needed to run the corporation in the states. Months pass and the letters come flowing in with expectations and guidance to manage the business.
After your year term in Europe, you return and drive to the office. As you approach you are shocked to find the grass and weeds have taken over the yard. Windows are broken out and the place looks a mess. As you enter the building you find the receptionist is sitting at her desk doing her nails, reading a magazine and snacking. Upon observation you discover the waste baskets are running over, the carpet is filthy, and not one person is interested that you, the owner has returned. You then ask for me, to which they reply by pointing to a room that's been converted to a game space. Troubled by this you continue to proceed towards that area and coincidentally come across me as I have finished a game of chess with the sales director. We then progress to your office, which has been converted into a television/movie room. Our conversation is as follows:
You, "Can you explain what's going on?"
Me, "What do you mean?"
You, "Well, take a look around. Didn't you get my letters?"
Me, "Yes, we sure did. We got all of them. Actually we began a 'letter study day', every Friday night right after you left. We designated personnel to attend small groups to discuss the contents of the letters. Many of us have literally committed to memorizing some of the sentences and even the paragraphs. Several even know by heart and entire letter. You really wrote some great things."
You, "Alright, you received my letters, you read, discussed and even memorized them, but what did you DO about them?"
In the book of Matthew chapter 24, beginning in verse 44 Jesus talks about His return saying, "You also must be ready therefore, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household to give to the others the food and supplies at the proper time? Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is that servant whom, when his master comes, he will find so doing."
It's easy to become lackadaisical in our work with the Lord as well as our walk with Him. Consumption with our every day life gets in the way of praying, getting into the Word, serving at church or often going to church. Loosing focus can cause us to get bored, tired, cranky, and do inappropriate things unbecoming to a Christian. Listen people, the signs of the times are all around us, Jesus IS coming soon. No, I don't know the day nor the time, but I do know it's soon.
Our job is to be about the Lord's business:
1) Being a Christian witness to friends, family and acquaintances; Phil. 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;"
2) Remaining steadfast in prayer and rightly dividing the word of truth; 1 Pet. 4:7 "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." and 2 Tim. 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
3) Prevailing as an overcomer in trials and tribulations; Rom. 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
4) Staying faithful to assemble with our brothers and sisters in the Lord for encouragement; Heb. 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much to more, as you see the day approaching."
5) Serving Him as our part of the Body of Christ. Heb. 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Let the Lord find us busy doing His Word not just busy with our business. Luke 12:37 "Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are those servants whom the Master finds awake and alert and watching when He comes. Truly I say to you, He will gird himself and have them recline at table and will come and serve them!"
Fully Persuaded Faith
Have you ever wondered how others get their prayers answered or how it seems like God always comes through for them? Perhaps you're thought, 'when is He coming through for me'?
Basic bible faith is first believing, then seeing! Additionally it's important that we speak what we're believing, not what we're seeing. Technically that's difficult for most people, because we all want to talk about what's going on.
God tells us in His Word He has clearly provided for us salvation, peace, joy, healing and finances plus much more. The problem is, most people don't KNOW what's available for their taking or how to take it. When we were born again, we "believed" in our heart and "confessed" with our mouth, Jesus was our Savior. (Rom. 10:9) Although we didn't physically SEE Him, we believed by faith and confessed our belief. This is how we have salvation! Every promise works the same way! Believe, Receive by faith (not because you see) and confess! (Heb. 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.")
For instance, knowing God already gave us peace, accepting it by faith, and confessing His peace, brings it into being. (Col. 3:15 Amp. "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].) Just knowing He is peace, doesn't make it prominent in our life. We must first BELIEVE then SAY He is PEACE in OUR life! "Jesus is MY peace." Faith makes it up front and personal!
Now, just let me say the devil won't stop the turmoil just because you SAY Jesus is your peace. He'll come to harass you and tell you that your faith isn't working. And because you don't 'feel' or 'see' peace yet, it could be easy to believe that. But we must continue to call into being what He IS to us! "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." Rom. 10:17 Don't allow the devil to tell you, you don't deserve or you'll never have that promise. Remember the promise isn't based on OUR works, we receive them based on Jesus' works! (Col. 2:15) A minister I recently heard said, "Never let your performance qualify or disqualify you from receiving God's promise."
Luke 10:19 says we've been given authority over all the works of the devil and nothing shall by any means hurt us. The authority you operate in, still works even if you don't "FEEL" like you've got authority. A great example would be a policeman who puts on his uniform and goes to work, but say's I just don't feel like a policeman today. His authority is till working even if he doesn't feel like it. Use your authority, say to the 'mountain' (your situation) to be removed, don't doubt, but believe in your heart and you will have whatever you SAY! (Mark 11:23)
God has already authored the answer to any problem - all we must do is learn the answer from His Word. Then believe what He said and receive it by Faith. After that, start confessing it's yours. Don't speak anything but what God's promise is. You'll not only be convinced that you have it, but you'll resist the devil and he will flee. This will work with ANY promise of God! Know that whoever you're persuaded by is who you're going to quote. What are you quoting: the Word or the problem? Be persuaded by God's Word. (Rom. 4:17-21)
Prayer: Father - I thank You that You have already given me the answer in Your Word. What I don't know, I know You will show me. And what I don't understand, I know You will teach me. I receive by faith, faith in You and Your Word the answer to my situation. I have it by faith Now, In Jesus Name. Amen.
Tireless & Determined
Believing for something, a financial increase, healing for the body, a restored relationship, even peace of mind, takes faith. It just depends where you place your faith. Some people place their faith in 'the worst thing that could happen'. These are the ones who believe that if anything bad can happen, it'll happen to them. Others, because of experienced faith, put their trust and belief in God, knowing that things are subject to change. The real problem with FAITH is, it must be consistent and people give up too soon. Since we live in a fast paced society, generally people believe situations should change NOW! And if it doesn't happen today or tomorrow, or even by next Friday, then they guess it's just not going to happen. As a result they draw back and cease believing, saying in their heart, "things will be this way always. I guess this was the way it was meant to be".
Hebrews 10: 38 says, "Now the just shall live by faith. But if anyone draws back. My soul has no pleasure in him." We all know that faith pleases God.
It is my firm belief and experience that to obtain, one must remain persistent reaching past unbelief and doubts. It's that never give up attitude, believing in the Word of God no matter what. We see this type of conviction displayed in athletes and people that have defeated overwhelming disabilities. And for the most part, we applaud them, with never the thought to apply that kind of certainty to our faith for our circumstance.
Abraham, when faced with the option of drawing back from faith, continued in hope believing that what God promised He would do. He was strong in faith, and he did not meditate on his predicament. Although he knew he and Sarah, in the law of nature, could not bring forth a son, he did not waver! Abraham remained committed in faith and gave glory to God for his son, whom he didn't see at that time. Now that's what I call confidence and persistence! Of course we know the rest of the story - Isaac was born!
It came to light yesterday, that when faced with believing for a particular situation to change, that it would be easy to give up. But you know what? I chose to extend my faith. Being fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to perform. Nothing, not circumstance, not pain, not anyones conversation can change my belief in the Word. No matter the hardship or difficulty I will not allow it to sway my faith. I am continually giving glory to God for the answer of His Word for my situation!
The challenges for most come in the fact that past incidents seem to outweigh trust or belief in God. Perhaps you've recently experienced a tragic fatality, a great financial loss, or a dreadful doctors report. As terrible as any of these may be the one thing I've realized is, that during any extreme severe situation we need the love of our Father God to help us get past the hurt and pain. (Romans 8:35-39)
Let me encourage you today, that with any circumstance you're addressing, remain determined to receive your answer from God. Resist becoming weary of waiting. Block the cries of defeat! "Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised." Heb. 10:35-36 amp. Remember FAITH tirelessly and determinedly stands by and never lets go of the things for which we hope! Then be relentless in giving glory to God for the answer to your faith.
On To Victory
Have you ever been challenged so much that you want to give up? You know, throw in the towel? Perhaps you have been 'battling' for what seems like a very long time. Your struggle might be financial, or physical, or perhaps it's internal: the conflict of doing what's right or giving up a specific habit. People contend with weight issues, healing matters, or just the attempt to hold on for a change. Any lengthy trial can be wearisome.
Paul wrote in Galatians 6:9 "..let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Another translation uses the word 'faint'. If we do not give up we will obtain victory in the proper time. That's the key - not giving up! Our continuation of standing in faith, believing and persevering will bring us closer to the victory we need, if we remain steady. How can I do that, you say?
The book of Hebrews is filled with examples of people that stood the test of faith and pressed through their situation onto victory. We can learn from them. Hebrews 10:23 says "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
One way to help us continue in the good fight of faith is to hold on, embrace, regulate the confession of our hope without hesitation! We must say what the Word of God says. Declaring the end result instead of what we are seeing or experiencing. (Calling those things that be not as though they were.) That's what faith is! Faith is first believing - then seeing! Continual complaining or talking the problem will NOT change it! Only faith and God's Word will! (Heb. 4:12) Gaining control over our mouth is crucial in securing success.
Another helpful aspect is doing the latter part of Heb. 10:23 "....not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..." I know, most people don't want to hear that! "Go to church, are you serious??!!" YES!! (emphatically stated!) "WHY", you ask? It's quite clear really.
First of all, attending church brings us into a fellowship of like believers. People going through situations similar to ours. (That's right, we're not the only one) Coming together, others can be encouraging, having testimony of victories along the way, brings hope.
Secondly, going to church, sitting in a God-breathed, anointed, God-inspired environment can bring motivation to press on! The minister, that has so lovingly, prayerfully, diligently prepared that anointed message, just for us, generates faith and hope for which we are so desperately grasping. Thus we are revived! Now, we can make it through another week in faith believing, hanging on, pressing closer to the victory. In fact, the triumph is within reach - we can see ourself conquering! Hallelujah!
These are just a couple of methods that can strengthen faith and encourage tenacity. And as Heb. 10:36 says, "For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise." On to victory, through the power of His Word - Never give up, never surrender!
Pastors Michael & Ginny Gulotta
Pro. 11:25 "The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself."
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Gone are the days when having a website is often term a luxury, that only business that is already successful and comfortable need to have it as a show-off item.
Nowadays, a website is a necessity for every business. The reason is not far-fetched. People are moving online.
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In order to stay relevant, to be found by people searching online or even to be noticed by people playing or doing something else online, your business needs to be online too. A business needs to be where the people are. That is a basic fact of business. Don't you agree?
Every minute people are searching the internet. Some are searching for the products or services you offer. Some are searching to buy similar or exactly the same products you are selling or producing. Some are searching to patronize similarly or exactly the same service you are rendering.
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Will all these online searchers find you? Will they find the correct information about you as you would want them to?
Getting your business listed on free and paid online business directory or yellow pages is one sure way of getting online and getting found. It is excellent and I encourage it a lot.
But hey, it is not sufficient. You must create your own website. You must have your own building, your own space on the net with your full control over it. Online Yellow Pages and Business Directory does not give this.
Unlike yellow pages and directory, a website allows you to present your business/organisation/school/NGO/ministry/church to the
World exactly how you want it. This is something business listing won't allow, and which is very important. Yellow Pages and Directory only allows little or basic info in a predetermined/ structured format.
With your own a website, you have unlimited freedom of what to put out there or not.
What will a website do for your business?
It will break down the barrier which geographical location naturally imposes on business. With a website, you are no longer limited to your local environment for clients, materials, etc. You are now able to accept orders from far away places. Likewise far away suppliers can contact you through your website to do business with you.
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A website is like super-employee or tool. It will extend the capacity of your business to sell or attend to clients beyond what normally obtains. It is a super-employee or tool because of its multifaceted functionalities. It can act as PA, Salesman, Office Clerk, Receptionist, Show Room, Catalogue, show Glass or Display Window, all roll into one. It can take orders, accept payment, process order and serve your clients even when you are asleep.
With a website, the possibility of your losing a sale, a business deal or transaction because you're closed for the day, on holiday or simply unavailable is drastically reduced. A website will be available to attend to business inquiries on your behalf 24/7.
From all the foregoing, last but not least, and if fully deployed, a website will reduce your operational cost drastically and makes your business more efficient.


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Last week marked the end of the 4th Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers Today Through Technology Summer Camp. Over 20 community college students attended the Spy themed Technology camp over the three days. Each had access to an iPad as they participated in the hands-on sessions that were designed to give future educators an overview of helpful educational technologies.
Some background- La Verne's Title V Part A Cooperative grant teams us up once again with our neighbor (and friend) Citrus Community College. This grant has the overarching goal of increasing the number of underrepresented students who enter the field of education. Specifically, this grant supports the integration and modeling of learning technologies in college courses to produce more technically proficient educators. Activities include intensive faculty training and a newly developed instructional design services.
Over the last four years, more than 25 students have transferred from community college to La Verne's Educational Studies program. There are some significant things about this. By taking general education courses at community college rates before transferring to a private Liberal Arts college reduces student loan considerably. Additionally, for first generation college students, this transition allows time for greater readiness to succeed at a 4-year college.
We have one more year of implementation for the Title V HSI Grant. This 4th year
But onto the camp game. Borrowing on the New Media Consortium Conference game this summer, instructional designer (and cartoonist) Sarah Barnes researched obscure and diverse spies from the past. She was delighted to find a whole world of badass woman and men who used their grit and wit to gather intel from the enemy. From this panoply of personalities, we chose four spies for our summer camp Twitter game.
The purpose of the game was to introduce Twitter as a way to create a conversation using a hashtag. Additionally, the game was intended to give camp participants a way to get to know one another while sharing thoughts about what they were learning. All but 2 of the players were new to Twitter as a social network.
The rules of the game were simple; tweet about the camp using the #pt5spy hashtag. Tweets could include a picture of your spy, could be related to what was taking place at the camp or could be related to your spy. The winner would be the tweeter with the most #pt5spy tweets during the event.
Using a leaderboard from Rise.Global similar to the one used at NMC was intended to organize the Twitter game. Despite two different practice leaderboards that seemed to work, the one developed for the Spy Camp was a total fail. The interface for setting up a leaderboard allowed me to pull tweets with the game hashtag. When we tested the leaderboard in the weeks leading up to the camp, tweeting with the hashtag indeed added one as a player on the leaderboard. Leaderboards, however, expire after a week (or so it seems). In the hopes of working around this and any other possible difficulties, I paid for a month of premium service. Despite this intended preparation, I was still unclear about how the system worked and the Help/FAQ provided was either incomplete or so technical that both were useless. Once the event began and things went sideways- even my persistence (and stubbornness) garnered no solution. Eventually, I created a spreadsheet of all the players and recorded each one's tweets prior to beginning the game. Using a formula to keep the tally correct, I used the spreadsheet twice a day to update the scores.
Clunky but it worked. Lesson learned: someone could really create a useful app if it could easily calculate the number of times a tweeter uses a specific hashtag and report it in descending order.
Despite the technical breakdown, the ultimate aim- to provide an engaging experience with social media- was successful. The variety and unity of the three days of tweeting created a shared reference point for a group of disparate students interested in transferring from local community colleges to the University of La Verne.


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Believe it not its actually rained a bit this week, and not just enough to wet the leaves but some actual mud-creating accumulation. With thunderstorms every morning today has been the first day that I've been able to get out and hit the trails.
I still hit a series of sun showers, but what the hey, I was under the tree canopy for most of the time..
Geeze – those roots don't look anywhere as slippery as they really were this morning. I'll admit, I'm a bit rusty on wet trail riding, and the tire combo and panniers didn't help. I managed to stay upright for MOST of the time, but I did put her down twice. No damage done.
The Contis are a great pavement/trail transition tire, but mud isn't their strong suit. They clog up real quick and the compound doesn't provide a heck of a lot of grip in the wet. Lesson learned. Slow it down and shift my weight back when the trail gets mucky…