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Factual, a location data ad-tech company, announced on Thursday integrations with platforms including Adobe, LiveRamp and Oracle Data Cloud. This play for scale offers Factual greater reach across marketers and publishers interested in location data and geo-targeting.
For example, Factual's Geopulse Audiences includes over 400 tailored demos marketers can now access through various DMPs.
"Every marketer strives to deliver relevant, compelling messaging to their customers. First-party data is a key component — but it's only one piece of the puzzle," stated Luke McGuiness, head of data monetization at LiveRamp. "Now, marketers can easily resolve first-party data alongside quality location data, to develop a 360-degree view that reflects people's real-world behavior."
Location data has played an increasingly important role in ad targeting. The 2016 elections showed the power of this data, with both major general election campaigns heavily increasing spending on digital and mobile targeting.
This trend is bound to affect other digital campaigns, as users are increasingly on their phones and remain digitally connected throughout the day.


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Come To Our Table
We at Donald's Honey are very honored and proud to be part of this beautiful collaborative project. Come To Our Table Cookbook is a beautifully curated book of recipes, art and stories from local chefs, producers, growers and artists that celebrates and promotes the unique food culture in Simcoe and Grey counties.
Be sure to order your copy today!

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Abu Ali Mustafa: Legacy of a Palestinian Revolutionary
Abu Ali Mustafa is a Palestinian leader and martyr, a symbol of steadfastness and persistence through all of the stages of the Palestinian revolution. Assassinated on 27 August 2001 by a US-made and provided helicopter-fired missile at the hands of the Israeli occupation military, Abu Ali Mustafa's life as a revolutionary was cut short amid the rising Al-Aqsa Intifada.
However, his legacy and his school live on today. From the Abu Ali Mustafa soccer tournament in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, to the Abu Ali Mustafa elementary school in Arraba, his hometown near Jenin, to the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, the armed wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, his name lives on, a testament to the declaration that those killed for a just cause become immortal in the lives of the people.
It is not merely through his name that Abu Ali Mustafa, however, continues to leave behind a legacy as a Palestinian revolutionary. A fighter, a strategist, a struggler, General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. What did Abu Ali Mustafa stand for? Uncompromising struggle in the face of injustice and oppression. A clear, revolutionary, internationalist vision. A global struggle against capitalism, racism and imperialism. All forms of struggle to achieve return and liberation, that always centers the working class, the oppressed, the refugees. A liberated Palestine for all.
And it is that vision which continues to inspire generations of strugglers to march carrying Abu Ali Mustafa's image: not only his image, but his vision and his goal which remains ours: for return and liberation, for socialism and revolution. This website aims to document, build on and celebrate the legacy of Abu Ali Mustafa: the ongoing, present and future Palestinian, Arab and international revolutionary movement of the Left that continues to march for liberation.
"We come to resist, not to compromise."
-Abu Ali Mustafa (1938-2001)
Message from Comrade Abu Ahmad Fuad, Deputy General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
On the launch of the site commemorating the martyr leader Abu Ali Mustafa: On this occasion, when we mark the anniversary of the loss of the leader and the struggler, Comrade Abu Ali Mustafa, we always remember his famous revolutionary saying which he uttered the moment he entered occupied Palestine in 1999: "We have come to resist, not to compromise."
Dear friends and readers…This modest initiative in launching this new site is a fraction of the honor and the work that is necessary to fulfill the sacrifices made by this great leader, who gave his life for the national goals for which he fought, and who developed his position and location in the context of the modern Palestinian national liberation movement. As always, his principles and convictions were translated into a practice of revolutionary realism. He is a school of revolution, and an example and a role model for all militants and fighters of the vanguards of our people and our nation. His biography is a timeline of the history of the Palestinian struggle; since the prime of his youth he struggled in the Arab Nationalist Movement, and then struggled in the ongoing march of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine since its founding on 11 December 1967.
The creation of this site about the martyr, leader, fighter, and human, Abu Ali Mustafa, cannot fully embrace all of the contributions of such a great symbol, and so it serves as a conscious call out to build momentum, to awaken vigilance and awareness of the continuing legacy of his ideas and practice among our people and our nation, and particularly the youth and the new generation – the new Palestinian blood that we fully believe will bring about our victory.
We want this site to be a space for expression of the values and commitment of the Palestinian, Arab and international leader, Abu Ali Mustafa, as an example of sacrifice and revolutionary struggle, who gave up the most precious possessions for the homeland, the people, and for the liberation of Palestine….Read full letter here.


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It's planning Time!
Are you 2017 planner ready? My 2017 printable calendars are ready to roll. Whether you use a planner, a clipboard or a binder to schedule and plan your life, here are some great calendars to choose from. These printable calendars are awesome because they have:
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I know there are a lot of you who don't even use a hard copy calendar for planning anymore, but I do, and I think there may be a few more of you out there. Is there anyone else who still enjoys writing things down on PAPER? I love these printable calendars and have used them for a couple of decades now.
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In the early years of my aromatherapy practice, I used a peppermint essential oil that came from the United States. The sweet minty scent reminded me of candy canes and Christmas. It was ok, but definitely not a scent I was naturally drawn to.
I will never forget the moment that I smelled an organic peppermint essential oil from France. Oo la la! The scent was green, lush, and soothing. And so very different from the other variety I had been using.
Recently, a client of mine had a similar experience in my aromatherapy studio. Her delight in smelling the organic peppermint led me to write this blog.
An overview
Peppermint is a perennial herb that easily spreads. It is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and it is uplifting, refreshing, cooling, and stimulating.
Peppermint's most important chemical component is menthol which has several well-researched properties. Peppermint essential oil is:
- Analgesic – it can be very helpful for reducing muscle pain
- Anti-inflammatory – it can be used for an acute injury where there is swelling
- Antibacterial – it is useful in a blend for colds and flus
- Antispasmodic – it is a great digestive aid (think peppermint tea!)
- Stimulating – the scent energizes the mind, so do not use before bed
- Cooling – the presence of menthol induces a cooling sensation and using the essential oil in a body mist (diluted) can cool you down
Tension Headache Relief Oil
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
- 8 drops orange essential oil
- 30 ml carrier oil (like jojoba oil)
Apply to the shoulders and neck at the beginning of a tension headache. Avoid using on the face. Apply every 15 minutes for an hour.
Mental Awake Diffuser Blend
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops rosemary essential oil
Blend the essential oils together and add 4 – 5 drops to a diffuser.
Travel Sickness Remedy
- 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil on a cotton ball
- Store the cotton ball in a ziplock bag.
- When you start to feel motion sickness, open the bag and smell the peppermint.
Safety tips
Based on research, we should take extra caution when using this essential oil. Here are some recommendations:
- Do not use topically with babies or children under five years old
- The essential oil can be irritating if applied on the face or near the eyes.
- It may be skin irritating if used in the bath.
- Always dilute peppermint essential oil before applying it to your skin. Use a maximum of 5 – 6 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil.
- Tisserand and Young (2014) state that peppermint essential oil should be avoided in the instance of cardiac fibrillation and by those with a G6PD deficiency.
Tisserand, R. & Young, R. Essential Oil Safety. (2014). Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.


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Christmas donuts
December 30, 2015
This is not truly a donut batter as it contains no yeast but I used a donut tin to create the round cakes. If you don't have a donut tray then this mixture is very similar to a muffin mix so feel free to use a muffin tray instead. This recipe can be made using any mincemeat of your choice but for an extra treat why not try making our superfood goji and cranberry mincemeat instead.
Heat the oven to 180c/fan 160c
Mix all the ingredients together and beat until smooth
Grease a 6-hole donut tray with a little oil
Using a spoon dollop the mixture into the rings
Bake for 10-12 minutes until risen, springy and browned
Leave to cool then transfer to a wire rack
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The Church of England must be realistic about dwindling congregations but a good vicar can still increase the size of their flock, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
The Most Rev Justin Welby said the church would not find new worshippers "accidentally" and so had to set a clear target of filling more pews if it was to tackle the decline in church-going in Britain.
In comments that hinted at the language of corporate expansion, the former oil executive challenged his priests to turn the tide and draw new worshippers to the Anglican faith.
"The reality is that where you have a good vicar, you will find growing churches," he said.
The Archbishop said an initiative to engage with new worshippers by holding services in non-traditional venues like pubs and clubs had already swollen the church's ranks by the equivalent of two dioceses.
He said he was "extremely hopeful" about the future of the Church of England and stressed that many local congregations were growing.
However, he admitted: "We are falling in numbers and there is a change in the attitude to the Christian faith generally across the country. That is unquestionable. We need to be quite realistic about that."
The number of people in England and Wales who describe themselves as Christian fell by 4.1 million, a drop of 10 per cent, between 2001 and 2011, the most recent census found.
The Church of England has been hit particularly hard, with the proportion of British people who class themselves as Anglican plunging from 40 per cent in 1983 to 20 per cent today, according to the authoritative British Social Attitudes Survey.
Mr Welby, who formally became Archbishop in March, said the church could not simply assume that new worshippers would come if it did not make efforts to attract them.
"All the research we've got is that if we don't actually set out to grow the number of people and draw people to the reality of the love of God and Jesus Christ, it doesn't happen. It's not a collateral benefit to existing," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
The Archbishop cited the success of "Fresh Expressions" churches, set up in unusual venues to appeal to people who do not belong to any church.
"They will be in pubs, they will be in clubs, they will be in all kinds of strange places, they will be behaving differently. But they're carrying the same message," he said.
He admitted that there could sometimes be a "disconnect" between the Anglican leadership and local churches.
"We sometimes give the impression at the national level that we are obsessed with a small number of issues, whereas the reality that people experience in the church is of communities that are messy and untidy because society is messy and untidy, but which get on with the job that they're there for," he said.
"Of course there are churches that are doing better and churches that are struggling more, depending on area and on leadership."
Mr Welby, who launched a crusade against payday lenders earlier this year, appeared to play down the Church's role in campaigning on social and political issues.
"I think frankly that we are better at religion than politics," he said.
The Archbishop voiced praise for the "extraordinary" Pope Francis, who was elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church in March, describing him as "my person of the year".
In his first New Year's message as head of the Church of England, Mr Welby quoted the late Nelson Mandela as he urged people to make a resolution to tackle poverty in their own communities.


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Caramello is a character in Kirby's Dream Land 3. Caramello appears in the third level of Sand Canyon. Caramello wants Kirby to guess how many Gordos make a certain reaction. If Kirby gets it right three times, then he'll be rewarded with a Heart Star at the end of the level.
Caramello later appears in Super NES MG5, along with Pitcher Man, Elieel, Tamasan, and Chef Kawasaki. Here, the field Caramello is in is dark.
Physical Appearance
Caramello resembles a chick-like creature with what appears to be a yellow eggshell still attached to the lower half of his body.
Caramello's name, カラメロ (Karamero), comes from the name of a Japanese-Italian animation, Calimero (カリメロ Karimero), which features an anthropomorphized chicken as the main character.
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European Joint Chamber Networking party Oct 26
- When:
Thu 26 October 2017 19:00 - 21:00
- Where:
- ANA InterContinental, 36F, MIXX Bar & Lounge
- Price
- 7,000 yen/person for Members 9,000 yen/person for non-members
This event is co-organized by 10 European Chambers and Tokyo CCI, attracting a crowd of more than 200 guests every year, it is the must-attend event for networking with business people from all over Europe.
Event details:
Date Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)
Venue ANA InterContinental, 36F, MIXX Bar & Lounge
Address :Akasaka 1-12-33, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee :(including buffet and free-flow drinks, to be paid in cash at the door or in advance with a credit card)
7,000 yen/person for Members
9,000 yen/person for non-members
Deadline for registration and cancellation: Monday, October 16, 2017, 12:00
To register for this event, please click here and fill the form at the bottom of the page. You will be automatically registered. Please note you will not receive a confirmation email.
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Yep, 51 actually. Back in the 1960s, unlike all its rivals in the medium format camera market at the time, Fujifilm decided to concentrate on rangefinder designs rather than reflexes. And, of course, rangefinder cameras are mirrorless, right?
As has been the philosophy behind the GFX 50S and now the 50R, Fujifilm's key objective back then was to combine "carrying ease" with "handling speed" hence the decision to package the 6x9cm format in a 35mm-style rangefinder body.
The Fujica G690 was launched in March 1968 at the Tokyo Camera Show and went on sale in the December of that year. It was compact for a 6x9cm format camera and had interchangeable lenses. An internal mask covered the film gate when lenses were being changed. It had a coupled rangefinder and the viewfinder also incorporated frame lines which not only adjusted for parallax as the lens was focused, but also the field-of-view. Even Leica didn't offer this facility on its contemporary 35mm RF cameras. An updated version, the GL690 Professional, was launched in 1974 along with a 6x7cm camera called the GM670 Professional.
However, in 1978, Fujifilm decided to adopt a fixed-lens configuration which, along with a switch to GRP bodyshells, resulted in significant weight savings. The original GW690 and GW670 both had a 90mm f3.5 lens which was equivalent – in 35mm format terms – in focal length to a 35mm on the 6x9cm format and a 42mm on the 6x7cm. These models subsequently evolved through Series II (1985) and III (1992) versions and an ultrawide GSW version of the 6x9cm model was introduced in 1980. It had a 65mm f5.6 lens which was equivalent to a 25mm.
A line of 6×4.5cm format RF cameras was introduced in 1983 to enable even more compact and lightweight designs. While the early models were fully manual (but with built-in metering), in 1995, Fujifilm launched the next-generation GA645 Professional which caused almost as big a stir as the original X100 digital camera did in 2010. It pretty much went 'all the way' with automation – autofocus, program exposure control, motorised film transport and a built-in, pop-up flash – with styling similar to the 35mm compacts of the time. It was a medium format point-and shoot camera. The GA645 had a 60mm f4.0 lens, but a wider-angle version, called the GA645W (and also launched in 1995), was fitted with a 45mm f4.0 lens. Both were subsequently upgraded in 1997, and rebadged as the GA645i and GA645Wi respectively, with the main change being the addition of a second shutter release button on the front panel. In 1998, Fujifilm introduced the last-of-theline GA645Zi model which had a 55-90mm f4.5-6.9 zoom lens (equivalent to 35-55mm) and a modernised body with a more pronounced handgrip.
Given this track record, don't rule out a digital medium format X100-style camera (i.e. with a fixed lens) from Fujifilm sometime in the future.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post1779301268055392123..comments2020-07-22T00:50:28.519-07:00Comments on Scala Android blog: Accessing widgets in view classesAnonymoushttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-615827715781748522013-11-19T05:53:03.095-08:002013-11-19T05:53:03.095-08:00To be more specific, I meant xml layout descriptio...To be more specific, I meant xml layout description when I said xml-free.
Internationalized string resources can easily be referenced from scala code. In Scaloid, resource IDs are implicitly converted into correspondinig data types:

https://github.com/pocorall/scaloid#resource-idsAnonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-35025115915800939952013-11-19T05:25:20.738-08:002013-11-19T05:25:20.738-08:00Have you come up with a standardized way to handle...Have you come up with a standardized way to handle internationalization of text? I believe one of the benefits of defining strings in resource files is you can drop in different files for different languages as needed. I know the short term fix would be to simply keep defining strings in resource files and just referencing them in the Scala code, but is there a better solution?Joe Chttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-68093407382379631312013-05-21T02:37:27.707-07:002013-05-21T02:37:27.707-07:00You can use find(R.id.myresorce) anytime you wish....You can use find(R.id.myresorce) anytime you wish. You don't need to migrate entire xml to Scaloid style at once.

If you afraid of effectiveness of the xml-free approach. Start with migrating the most simple layout from your project. You will find that the "real" project need not have multiple xml files that much. If you design your layout responsive (similar to "responsive web"), single or two layout description would be sufficient for the most time.

I wrote a xml-free android app that has downloaded more than 40,000 times.Anonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-9674653842683392892013-05-20T23:24:37.542-07:002013-05-20T23:24:37.542-07:00Hm, but a real project has many xml resources for ...Hm, but a real project has many xml resources for different mobile devices. I think, we'll write too much scala code for it.
And google standardized resource folders.
For best practices we will need create similar folder for our scala resources.
Right? I need more examples, of firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-34348061033429094622013-04-27T15:56:53.488-07:002013-04-27T15:56:53.488-07:00def isTablet {...} def createTabletLayout {...} de...def isTablet {...}
def createTabletLayout {...}
def createPhoneLayout {...}

contentView = if(isTablet) createTabletLayout else createPhoneLayoutAnonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-3931902281086095062013-04-27T13:37:21.655-07:002013-04-27T13:37:21.655-07:00How would you handle having two layouts? One for s...How would you handle having two layouts? One for say tablets and one of phones?Anonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-87142472945471254712013-04-25T20:59:35.821-07:002013-04-25T20:59:35.821-07:00Because Scaloid layout description is an ordinary ...Because Scaloid layout description is an ordinary Scala code, you can handle the complexity of your code. Subclassing, superclassing, traits, factory method... or anything you wish.

However, most of the time you don't need to separate layout description with the view class, because it is just simple. You may think that layout description need to be separated because XML layout is too verbose. It is a matter of two verbose things(XML + Java) versus one simple thing(Scaloid).Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172862380341707888.post-78022654113781267332013-04-25T10:46:12.943-07:002013-04-25T10:46:12.943-07:00doesn't that make the view definition a bit to...doesn't that make the view definition a bit too fragmented? I do like the typesafe approach of not having to use findViewById, but a good thing of the XML is that it kind of separate the view from the controller.
Just wanted to know how you were dealing with this?Mortimerhttps://email@example.com


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The "Elf Help" Challenge
Jim Harrington
I squinted into the sun, a hand protecting my eyes, and saw what looked like a small Christmas tree perched on the bridge ahead. As I got closer, I realized it was a little person dressed in green pants and shirt and a red cap with a white puff sitting with his legs dangling over the edge. His beard was a few days old with a mix of black and grey hairs.
"Good day, good sir," I said. I moved next to him and placed my forearms on the railing, my fingers laced together. "Long ways down, isn't it?"
He didn't respond, just continued to look straight ahead.
"Sun feels good after three days of rain. Don't you agree?" I leaned over enough to see his face. "Tough day at work?"
He remained silent. I stood beside him for a few minutes, then sat down, mimicking his pose.
"My name's Jed. You got a name?" I waited.
He finally said,"Elf 113," in a scratchy voice.
"Interesting name."
"Well, it takes a lot of us to make all those toys, and Santa's too busy to try and name everyone. Besides, we all look the same to him."
"Huh," I said and tried not to smile. "So what brings you to the bridge today. I cross it just about every day, and I haven't seen you before."
"I . . .." He looked down at his hands. "I don't want to talk about it."
"Oh, I doubt it's that bad. After all, it's Christmas, a time to smile, and sing, and best of all, drink. In fact, I have a half-filled bottle of fine whiskey in my coat pocket. Well, at least the finest I can afford. Would you like a sip?"
"No thanks. My mom said it would stunt my growth."
This time I choked back a chuckle, but a little seeped out. I attempted to disguise it as a cough.
I wasn't sure I wanted to get involved, but I hated to see someone who appeared to have lost his way do something he might regret--like jump. "So you never said why you're here."
"I got passed over for another promotion. Three years in a row. I even had my new uniform ready." He looked out over the water below. "Everyone sees it as a badge of honor."
"Oh? What does it look like?"
"It's the opposite of what I've got on--red pants and shirt and a green hat." He finally looked at me." I guess the outfit I have on will finally get washed when I jump."
"Whoa, whoa. What do you mean jump?" I wanted to reach out and grab his arm but was afraid it might startle him. "That seems pretty drastic for not getting a promotion."
"There's Elfie May, too."
"Elfie May?"
"That's what I call her. Her real name is Elf 275. She works. . .worked. . . in the sewing department. We'd been dating for a year. I was going to propose. I thought she loved me, until she and the reindeer herder ran off. I don't know where." He turned toward me, pain on his face. "And I don't care," he said, his voice a few decibels louder.
"You sure you don't want a little nip. It's the best medicine I've found." I removed the bottle from my coat, unscrewed the top, and took a belt.
"Well, I guess it can't hurt." I passed the bottle over. He put the top to his lips, tilted the bottom up, and took a bigger drink than I'd hoped he would. I was going to have to panhandle to pad my bank account, i.e., my trouser pockets, sooner than usual.
"Thanks, " he said, handing the bottle back. "Now jumping doesn't seem so scary." He placed his hands on either side of his legs and lifted his butt slightly.
"Wait. You can't jump today." This time I grabbed his left arm. "It's No-Jumping-Off-Bridges-Day." I grasped harder. "You'll ruin everyone's Christmas if you do."
"You're BSing me." He relaxed and let his body ease back onto the bridge.
"No, I'm not. Swear to His Holy Father." I crossed myself hoping I did it right.
"No, you're BSing me for sure." He scooched forward with a determined look on his face.
"Okay, I was BSing. But I've got a friend--a female friend--who might be able to help you out."
"She can find Elfie May?"
"Well, no, but she's nice and friendly--for a price."
"You mean a hooker."
"Either she is or she isn't."
"Okay, she is--or used to be. She's a little long in the tooth, as they say." It was my turn to look down at the rippling water. "We were married once. Needless to say, it didn't work out. She drove me to drink. And I drove her to. . .."
"Oh, hell." he said, standing. "I didn't want to jump anyway." He brushed off his bottom and strode off the bridge. "Too much of a coward, you know. Let's go see your old lady and find out if she has any Christmas spirit."
I didn't know if the little guy felt any better, but I did. I might even wish a few folks a merry Christmas on our way to town, something I hadn't done myself for a couple of years.
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Fast forward to a year later and they are already celebrating their first anniversary. In line with its first year of business, Tello has announced a few promotions intended for its new and existing customers:
90% off Super Deal for Newcomers
New customers who purchase a phone plan above $10 will be entitled to a 90% discount. In order to use this promotion, the customer simply has to place an order between May 4-10 and use "BDAY" coupon code upon checkout.
25% off Discount for Existing Customers
All existing Tello customers will be getting a 25% off discount for any plan over $15 that has been changed/renewed/purchased for the first time between the dates of May 5-8, 2017. The coupon code for this discount is "1BDAY".
Free Surprise to Loyal Customers
Tello also wishes to reward its most loyal customers who have trusted them from their first day of operations. Customers who joined the MVNO in May last year will be receiving a special, custom made 100% free surprise as a token of appreciation given by Tello; providing of course, they are still active today.
iPhone 7 Giveaway
Last but not least, Tello is currently hosting a Facebook contest where they will be giving away a free iPhone 7 to a random winner. To join this contest, individuals simply have to share what they love the most about the MVNO on the Facebook page between May 2 and 4, 2017.
Beyond these promotions, Tello is committed to continue its initial promises by offering transparent rates for its products, monthly plans, build your own plan options, and pay as you go credit. The MVNO will follow the same "no fees whatsoever" policy as it has been proven to make their customers satisfied with their services.
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There are so many things that I absolutely hate about halloween: the seeking out of fear and terror, zombies and blood and guts, and the promotion of things I just find evil and creepy. However, I do love the opportunity to bring more festivity into our home, dressing my children up as adorable animals, pumpkins and cute bats, and seeing Saurus' face light up with excitement about all of the above. I have such fun memories of trick or treating as a child and I want to make sure my kids have the same. My mom always went to extraordinary lengths to create fun, and impractical, costumes. (She once made me an alligator costume that was so creative but probably the most awkward thing I've ever worn and I couldn't see out of it so tripped over curbs and spilled my candy all night long.) I'm not that kind of mom. I'm the kind of mom who dictates costumes based on what's available on Amazon Prime.
(Don't judge the front porch pictures too harshly…I had just finished watering the flowers and Saurus had just finished coloring on the front door with sidewalk chalk.)
I did order him several, though, so he'd have options (and some to play in on a random Tuesday) and he wears a different one every day and is very proud and particular about them.
He was dressed as a piñata and just couldn't get the head on straight:
Saurus: Great. Just great. Now I look weird.
Me: What's wrong?
Saurus: The head is wrong. I look weird.
Me: You look great to me but let me get this straight, you look weird because the head is crooked, not because you're dressed as a piñata on a random Tuesday?
Saurus: Yes.
Ah, toddler fearlessness. It's just the best. All that is to say, this year I made an extra effort to really jump into the fun, happy side of the holiday: extra decor, trying on all the costumes, carving pumpkins, and baking treats. And it has been so fun for all of us. It's created so many memories that I will cherish forever and has brought such light and joy and fun into our home in a season that can be filled with so much darkness.
We've had happy spooky decorations and happy spooky cupcakes and a great kick-off to fall (you can see more of our decor on Instagram). One of our favorite treats were these black velvet cupcakes. Which is pretty much just red velvet with a twist: extra coffee and dark chocolate and black food coloring to give them the blacker-than-night-spooky-look.
- 3/4 C butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 C pure cane sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 t black gel food dye
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 C buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 1/2 C flour, sifted
- 1/3 C dutch process cocoa
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 C dark chocolate chunks
- 3/4 C salted butter, room temperature
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp black gel food dye
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 1/4 C dutch process cocoa
- 3-4 T heavy cream
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and gel dye.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until thoroughly combined.
- Alternate adding buttermilk with sifting in the remaining dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Spoon into prepared cupcake pans and bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chunks in microwave (30 seconds at a time until smooth) and set aside.
- Beat butter and cream cheese together until fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add in food dye and vanilla and beat until thoroughly incorporated.
- Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa and beat again until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add in the melted chocolate and beat until fully incorporated.
- Add in heavy cream as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy!


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Captain Bucky O'Hare and his loyal crew; Blinky, Deadeye, Jenny and Willy, fight to save the Aniverse from the scourge of the Toad Armada. That is until Bucky's ship is attacked and his crew taken prisoner. Now a lone bunny on a mission, Bucky must fight to rescue his comrades from four hostile planets and then confront the Air Marshall on his flagship. Buck O'Hare is a side-scroller game based off of the cartoon of the same name. Bucky's main abilities are a jump and a blaster weapon, which he can charge up to make an even more powerful jump. Life and Weapon bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Bucky can obtain new weapons throughout the game from his crew members.
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I realize that everyone thinks Kim is being dramatic about her diagnosis but as a mother of a teenage boy who has severe psoriasis along with psoriatic arthritis that has forced him to wear a brace and walk with a cane (from first symptoms to cane was 7 months), I understand her reaction. If it worsens she has nothing to look forward to except for toxic immunosuppressant drugs which will harm her body.
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who provide medical care to patients in a wide variety of situations. This includes a preoperative evaluation, consultation with the surgical team, creation of a plan for the anesthesia tailored to each individual patient, intra-operative life support and provision of pain control, intra-operative diagnostic stabilization, and proper post-operative management of patients. For anesthesiologists preparation of patients for emergency surgery is mandatory and essential. Because anesthesiologists are physicians, in contrast to other anesthesia providers, they are able to utilize their extensive knowledge of physiology, pharmacology and diseases to guide their decision making.
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Climate Change Debate Brewing in American Classrooms
There's a new battle brewing in America's classrooms, and while it doesn't have the religious implications of the evolution vs. creationism debate, it has prompted several state legislatures and local school boards to get involved.
Climate change — that topic that makes you bang your head against the wall when talking to your obstinate brother-in-law — is the new battleground in science education in middle and high schools in the U.S., Oregon Public Broadcastingreports.
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Ever since I read "One Mile at a Time" review of the place I knew I had to go. Vienna has always been high on the list of European cities I wanted to visit so I made a stop over to spend two days there to try out the Park Hyatt and see how it stacks up against Tokyo and New York Park Hyatt's.
I'm a Diamond member with the Hyatt Gold Passport program. I called the Hyatt line to book this stay as I intended to use a Suite upgrade for March 12-14th. One of the best perks about having Diamond status with Hyatt is you get 4 suite upgrades annually on paid stays. Can even use the upgrades on "points and cash" stays. This Hyatt is a category 6 property so points & cash came out to be 12500 Hyatt points and €127 a night. The Hyatt representative booked my stay with no problems and confirmed a Park Suite room.
This is an absolute steal. To stay in a Park Suite for €127 and 12500 points a night, I don't think it can be beat. I believe the room was going for around €900 a night regular.
The night before I arrived I called the hotel concierge and ask for transportation from the airport. They offer three vehicle types Mercedes E-class (€65), Mercedes s-class (€110) and a Mercedes Viano (€85). I opted for the E-class.
After retrieving my bags and heading out of baggage claim there was a gentleman holding up a sign with my name on it. He was standing right in front of the exit door I came out of so he was easy to spot. He spoke very good English and offered to carry my luggage.
It was a 30 minute ride to the hotel. The driver was very polite and we spoke the whole way to the hotel. He pointed out various landmarks and buildings and explained Vienna a little.
The doorman greeted me (I can't recall if he mentioned me by name) and quickly retrieved my bags from the trunk. He escorted me to the reception desk. I don't think the receptionist knew who I was because she didn't greet me by name. I would have liked it if she would have welcomed me by name as soon as I walked up. I don't think it would have been hard to figure out who I was since they set up my transportation and knew exactly what time I was getting there. She pulled out a folder and I thought we were going to do the check in at the counter and a wave of disappointment fell over me as I was hoping to do the check in process in the room similar to the Park Hyatt Tokyo. She looked over the folder for a second then said ok, follow me. I laugh about it now but my disappointment was instantly relieved when I knew we were headed to the room to finish the check-in.
On the way to the room she explained where things were as we passed them and gave a little history of the building (it's an old bank building). She asked what my plans were and I briefly mentioned going to the Treasury Museum.
When we arrived in the room we finished checking in and she went over the electric keypads attached to the wall that control the lighting, opening and closing of the shades/drapes and temperature.
She asked what I wanted for my Diamond Amenity. I chose the drink and food option over the points. I think that's a no-brainer when staying at a Park Hyatt.
My bags arrived promptly after she left and the bellhop quickly set my baggage up in the walk in closet.
For me, its small things that can turn a regular hotel experience into a memorable one. I believe they missed the mark on not greeting me by name upon arrival but they totally redeemed themselves with the check-in process done in the room. The receptionist was also very sweet and was a pleasure to speak with.
Entrance & living room
Room 130 was more like an apartment. It was huge with high ceilings and big windows. Park suites range from 699 sq. ft. to 807 sq. ft. I would think mine was on the bigger side because the living room looked bigger than some pictures I've seen. I liked the color scheme of the room; a lot of darker wood used for the trim and doors. It felt very Austrian to me.
As soon as you open the door it feels luxurious. The foyer had a beautiful design on the marble floor. The large dark wood doors were great to make every room feel private.
The closet was on the left, bathroom on the right and straight ahead was the living room. To the right of the living room was the bedroom. In all, I counted 8 different mirrors in the suite.
The TV in the living room and bedroom were behind mirrors. I only turned the TV on once but it had a ton of channels, not much from the United States though (maybe one channel).
The work desk was great: plenty of plug-ins, good lighting, big surface to work on and it came with the standard Park Hyatt stationary.
On the coffee table in front of the couch was actual real fruit in a bowl. There were a couple of branches of grapes, a couple of pears, and a few apples. I had the grapes. They tasted fresh.
In between the windows was the mini bar. It was the same mini bar as the Park Hyatt New York if I'm not mistaken.
The bedroom was pretty basic but still beautiful.
The bed was on the firm side. They gave a few different options for pillows, one large and one smaller on each side. As mentioned before, the TV was mounted in front of the bed behind a mirror.
They provided two waters each day beside the bed. One side was sparkling water the other was still water. The keypad for the drapes and lights was actually in the headboard of the bed, very convenient if you are laying down. My only complaint would be the temperature at night. The first night I slept with the door closed and woke up in the middle of the night very warm. It was definitely hotter than when I went to sleep. The second night I left it open and it stayed a bit cooler.
This was my favorite part of a room. This bathroom had it all: heated floors, a tub, one of the best showers I've ever had, TV in the mirror, double sinks and a separate room with a door to the toilette. I'll say heated floors again just so you don't forget. It's one of the great luxuries in my opinion.
The soaps were from Blaise Mautin. The fragrance was nice. They smelled of citrus but heavy on the lemon. They came in 2.7 oz bottles and were not stingy about giving new ones. The room comes with two sets, one for the tub, one for the shower. I only stayed two nights and by the end I had 4 sets. I decided I should take a few home with me.
The TV had a great picture and the speakers were in the ceiling with fantastic volume. The shower was large and had a bench on the right hand side of it. It had dual heads, one rain fall head at the top and one hand-held head. If you had them both on at the same time you had a lot of water coming out at you. Great pressure as well. There was also a large no fog mirror behind the bench that would be great for shaving, etc.
The first day it took 90 seconds for the hot water to finally get hot. It seemed to gradually get a little quicker throughout my stay but I'd never say it was quick.
Overall the bathroom was outstanding. Between the heated floors, the beautiful marble behind the tub and TV in the mirror I'd say this is one of my favorite bathrooms ever in a hotel.
Spa & Pool
Taking a swim in the pool and visiting the spa area was one of the best decisions I could have made. There was a great locker room for changing clothes with showers and every amenity you would need to get ready. I was able to shower and get ready for dinner without going back up to my room.
The pool is gorgeous; Greek looking sculptures on the far side, gold colored tile on the bottom, underwater speakers playing classical music. I really felt like I was in a Roman palace. The pool is easily big enough to do laps as I was able to knock out a few. There's limited seating around the pool but I suspect it never gets too crowded. I was the only one in the pool area the whole time.
The Spa was down a level from the pool. I didn't do any treatments or massages but I did visit the sauna and steam bath room. It is co-ed and clothing is optional.
There were four guys and two women and all the men were naked and one of the women was. They all had towels but I'd say they were using them sparingly. I was quite surprised to see a woman naked hanging with the guys. In the States I don't think you'd see this anywhere. I certainly didn't mind.
The steam bath room is large. On one wall you have the sauna, ice shower, and steam bath room. The sauna would easily hold 5 people and it was hot. I barely stayed 15 minutes before I had to get out. The ice shower was great for cooling down before I headed into the steam bath. There the air was thick with steam and it was just as hot as the sauna. It would probably hold four people comfortably. Right next to the steam bath were three individual showers. Each was closed off and had a glass door. It came stocked with body wash, shampoo and conditioner. There was also a tile bench sitting area for cooling off or just resting.
I absolutely loved the pool and spa area. It was luxury all the way and everything worked great. The locker room was nice and made getting ready convenient without going back to the room.
The Bank Brasserie & Bar
The area they use for their dining area is the old cashier's hall of the bank; huge ceilings, marble walls and beautiful lighting. On the right hand side is the bar area, dining room is in the middle and a show kitchen on the left. They also serve the breakfast buffet around the kitchen area.
I ate at the bar both nights I was there. The bartenders were phenomenal. I had the same ones both nights. They were experts in making drinks and hospitality. When they went over the menu with me they walked around to my side of the bar to speak to me. When I arrived there the second night one of the bartenders walked around the bar to greet me and checked my coat for me. I really can't say enough about how professional the bartenders were. One in particular (Jakub) was the main one taking care of me and he was one of the best bartenders I've ever had. It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him.
The breakfast buffet is €35 and set up around the show kitchen. Being a Diamond member I received this for free. I thought this was the second best buffet I've had. First would be Langham Boston on a Sunday.
They had everything you could want: great bread choice, fruit, cold and hot vegetables, cold and hot meats and cheese, fish, cereal, great juice selection and sparkling wine. You've got to love free bubbly.
Everything I tried was fresh and high quality. I believe you could also order off the menu if you wanted something other than the buffet.
The Bank Brassiere & Bar is superb. Between the elegant decor, the great food and service I don't see any reason to eat anywhere else.
The Cigar Lounge
I came here the first night after dinner. I was speaking with the bartender about it and told him I wanted to check it out. He said it would probably be busy (Saturday night) so he wanted to go check on a table. When he returned, he told me I had a table reserved for whenever I wanted to walk over.
The lounge is elegant. Exactly what you'd think a cigar lounge should look like: dark lighting, a few couches and a few other seating arrangements around small tables, a fireplace and a walk-in humidor. They had bottles of scotch and whiskey sitting out on the tables. I believe there were two employees working the lounge. I was attended to very quickly. I didn't take any pictures because it was busy the night I was there. The prices are not cheap. I had a Cohiba Piramide extra and a Blanton's (bourbon). The bill was around €70. There are not many better things than smoking a nice cigar with a bourbon after a good meal.
I have nothing but great things to say about the employees. I had a typed welcome note waiting on me in the room when I arrived and my Diamond gift was a really good white wine and three different types of cheese with some bread and jam.
They also brought a hand written letter and a ticket to the museum I briefly mentioned to the receptionist as we were checking in.I was completely surprised by her even remembering I said anything about it, let alone giving me a free ticket.
Throughout my whole stay the employees were over the top. From the concierge getting me a ride to and from the airport without any hiccups, the receptionist giving me a free ticket to the museum, the great bar staff that really made the stay what it was, I've never felt more at home than I did here.
I loved the neighborhood it was in. Streets were clean and plenty of shopping around the hotel.
I would rank this number one on my all-time favorite Park Hyatt stays. I can't wait to get back.


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Soft and creamy mascarpone cheese forms the base for a pasta sauce that's deliciously rich and absolutely simple. This dish also makes a fabulous first course for six.
How to Make It
Heat the oven to 450°. Put the squash on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and sage. Spread the squash out in a single layer. Roast, turning occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone, half-and-half, scallions, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water and drain. Return the pasta to the hot pan. Stir in the squash, mascarpone sauce, and ham. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta-cooking water. Serve topped with the Parmesan.
Instead of butternut squash, roast cubes of another winter squash, such as pumpkin or acorn squash--or try roasting cubed sweet potatoes.
Wine Recommendation: A Gewurztraminer from Alsace may sound like an unusual choice here, but try it; you'll be surprised at how beautifully the sweet butternut squash and salty ham blend with the wine's rich, spicy flavors.
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Heights and Hills is one of the largest nonprofit providers of social services for older adults in Brooklyn — and we need your help to raise dollars that would benefit a growing population of older adults and the families who care for them with crucial and impactful service they could not otherwise afford.
As with many challenges — including races — the last few miles can be the most difficult for an older adult and their loved ones. Help us connect more seniors to compassionate support systems and avoid costly hospitalization and institutionalization.
Since 1971, Heights and Hills has provided older adults with services, care, and a network of advocates who work tirelessly to help them to live out their older years on their terms, independently and with dignity. While there has been tremendous progress, more work is yet to be done. We invite all across the lifespan.
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|This is Elyane with a fox.
|This is Marguerite with a cat.
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Adventures at the classic old haunts of Manhattan, with justifiable detours
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|This is Marguerite with a cat.
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Wow. This one looks fantastic as well, Mitch! I have a weak spot for French food. In a restaurant or made by me at home.ReplyDelete
Thanks Mitch!ReplyDelete
This is where I will take Phillipe, mon professeur français, who is a Napoléon nut! The emperor, not the pastry.ReplyDelete
Boeuf Bourguignon and a 90-year-old French grandma. Who could ask for more on a chilly late winter day. Sounds wonderful...maybe a little Django Reinhardt music in the background.ReplyDelete
Hey Mitch,
This French restaurant is pretty nice looking, so maybe they should sell only hamburgers to the people who sit on that lonely stool. Also, in order to have a raffle to give away the $80 jigsaw puzzles, you've first got to get people in those seats. (I am sure the food is great.) - Peter


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Experienced team of dedicated endocrinologists
The body's endocrine system is complex. There are a number of components, and a number of ways each one might fail to work as expected.
For example, you might not produce enough of one hormone, or too much of another; your body may produce the right amount of a hormone, but not know where to send it. Understanding this system and its variables, and knowing how to counteract or prevent these issues arising is the job of the endocrinologist.
London Medical are pleased to have a team of passionate, dedicated, and expert endocrinologists, each striving to develop the field, and provide patients with the highest levels of care and service.
Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology
Our centre also provides continuity of endocrine care, supporting patients from infancy to young adulthood. This continuity of treatment facilitates age appropriate care and smooth transition for those patients with chronic conditions. All tests available in the centre are carried out in an age appropriate setting.
We treat a huge number of hormonal conditions - such as:
- Turner's syndrome
- adrenal disorders (such as Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome)
- reproductive and infertility problems
- high prolactin
- all thyroid and parathyroid disorders.
- erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism
- hirsutism
- acne
- manifestations of the polycystic ovarian syndrome
- the management and assessment of thyroid nodules
- osteoporosis
- the menopause
- growth disorders
Paediatric and adolescent services
- Disorders of growth and puberty, including tall and short stature, and disorders of weight and menstrual rhythm
- Disorders of sexual differentiation
- Turner's syndrome and other short stature skeletal dysplasias
- Adrenal disorders
- Thyroid disease including congenital hypothyroidism
- Neuroendocrine and pituitary related tumours
- Hypopituitarism
- Endocrine effects of chronic disease and patients on steroids
- Late effects of childhood cancer therapies
- Assessment of reproductive capacity
- Reduced bone mineralisation
Endocrine tests
- Thyroid ultrasound and thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodule
- Insulin stress testing
- Glucagon stimulation test
- Dexamethasone suppression tests
- Thyroid function tests
- Pituitary releasing hormone tests
- Synacthen stimulation test
- Impotence profile
- Menopause profile
- Reproductive endocrinology, including ovulation induction
- Osteoporosis markers and bone density
- Day curves of different hormones
- Water deprivation test
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Are you confused about your life direction & goals? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to reimagine your calling? Join us for this two hour workshop led by Dave Evans, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, DESIGNING YOUR LIFE.
Harnessing decades of design thinking and Dave Evans's design experience, the Designing Your Life programs will address the "wicked problem" of designing your life and career. These hands-on experiences offer a framework, tools, a community of peers, and a place to work on these issues through assigned readings, reflections, and in-class exercises. Instructor Dave Evans uses a design thinking approach to help participants from any field develop a constructive and effective approach to finding and designing their vocation beyond their current status.
The programs incorporate an introduction to design thinking which is then applied via a framework that addresses the integration of work and worldview, the realities of engaging the workplace, and practices that support vocation formation throughout your life. Participants will deal with issues ranging from how to find and experience meaning-making in work to how to network and get an interview.
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You know it's your 25th Anniversary when friends come up to you and say, "Hey, you look great!" and they act surprised. Harumph!
I, on the other hand, was not guilty of making such statements, preferring, instead, to pass on a genuine compliment about jewelry or dress, or gently teasing some of my male classmates whose hair has grown a little thin.
I did run into my church history professor and the leader of my senior tutorial, who is, now, ancient of days.
"You have aged well, sir," I said. And, he has.
"On the inside," he laughed, "I don't have a wrinkle."
I'm totally stealing that line.
Today, we will hear two lectures from Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies, who will speak at 10:30 and 2:30. Her lectures are titled "Courageous Change: What it takes, and how it happens" and will examine how intentional change, when created is a tool for the ministry of all the baptized.
Yesterday, we heard a panel of bishops who spoke about "Obstacles and Opportunities for Bishops Today" featuring Bishops Mary Glasspool '81, John Smylie '81 and Ian Douglas '10 who joined moderator/faculty member Fredrica Harris Thompsett.
I apologize for the poor quality of the picture, but that's them, above.
All three bishops spoke frankly about the obstacles and opportunities facing them in their individual and widely differing contexts, but all were united in optimism for the future of the church.
Bishop Glasspool is, of course, the Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of LA. She spoke briefly of the challenges and joys of the enormous diversity of her diocese. She also mentioned that women are bringing a different leadership style to the House of Bishops, one that is more collaborative with an emphasis on consensus building. "It doesn't change the politics, necessarily" she said, "but it does change the process." And that will, eventually, change the politics of our process.
John Smylie is the Bishop of Wyoming which has 49 congregations, 25% of which have a full time rector. Two of those congregations have an average attendance of three people - although, he later mentioned, one of those congregations had eight people in attendance on Easter, representing a 200% increase in ASA.
I do believe that makes it one of the fastest growing congregations in all of Western Christendom.
When you consider that WY has a population of 550,000, you understand that evangelism and church growth are particular challenges.
However, Bishop Smylie said that the greatest obstacles are the church buildings, naming it an "attachment issue". He also cited the climate of litigation and legalism in our culture and a lack of passion for the gospel, saying that we must reform the vision of the way we are and do church. "Theology by resolution doesn't work," he said.
No, bishop, but legislation that bears the marks of what we believe about God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are an important means of doing the business of the institutional church.
Ian Douglas is Bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut where he has been functioning in that capacity just slightly over a year. He said, "The acknowledgement of our differences is an opportunity."
He was teased by Dr. Thompsett about the diversity of his diocese. "There was a New Yorker cartoon which showed a driver entering the state and the sign said, "You are entering Connecticut. Dress nice."
Bishops Douglas countered by saying that the stereotype of the state was as inaccurate as most stereotypes - that the affluent, white, heterosexual, male paradigm is still alive and well but pretty much contained in one place in the southeastern part of the state.
He said that the greatest opportunity he saw was a real hunger for change and that the greatest obstacle was the institutional church, the inherited structures of doing business as well as the buildings. He said his focus was on building relationships in community and fostering faithfulness to the gospel.
Bishops Douglas also dropped a bit of a bomb shell when he said that he believed in "direct ordination" - that is, if you are called to be a deacon, you should be ordained to the diaconate. If you are called to be a priest, you should be ordained directly to the priesthood. And yes, if you are called to be a bishop, you should be ordained directly to the episcopacy.
"Direct ordination," he said, "would begin to help break down hierarchical structures which are impeding the growth of the church and the faithfulness to the gospel."
There was a Question and Answer period which followed their presentations, but, to my dismay, no one asked him more about that.
I didn't get to ask my question, either, which was this: "Yesterday the College of Bishops, an independent 501-C-3 non-profit organization, founded in 1993 in response to a specific need to strengthen the Episcopal Church's bishops, announced a $15 million dollar campaign to endow the work of this organization.
"Through its myriad of programs, offerings, and educational enrichment sessions, the College for Bishops has proven to be invaluable for our bishops, which in turn has greatly benefitted clergy and laity," explained Bishop Matthews. "Our goal now is to make sure that these offerings are available for future generations of Episcopalians."I had two questions for this esteemed panel of bishops: First, given the obstacles and opportunities you have outlined, I'm wondering what your reaction is to this news. A second question is that I understand that there are more than 30 bishops who have signed on to the campaign. Are any of the three of you involved in this work, and if so, why?"
I did have a chance to speak briefly with Bishop Glasspool after the presentation. She said that she has undoubtedly benefited from her time at the College of Bishops, but, since this was the first time she had heard of the initiative, her initial thought was that the timing of the initiative was unfortunate.
I couldn't agree more.
Last night we had a wonderful reunion banquet which recognized the work of two distinguished alums who work quietly and without much recognition for the mission of Christ's gospel. One of them was Richard Witt, a member of my class, who does amazing work among the rural poor and migrant population in upstate New York.
This morning, I will be preaching at St. John's Chapel here at EDS during the 8:30 AM Eucharist. It's "Doubting Thomas". Again. I doubt I have anything new to say, but I trust Jesus will give me something to preach.
There are many obstacles and many opportunities to preach and live out the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sometimes, obstacles are opportunities. Other times, opportunities are occasions for paralyzing fear, as they represent change from the norm or status quo.
I am curious to know what Bonnie Anderson has to say to us about "courageous change" and what it takes and how it happens in the church.
Courageous change.
Courage and change.
God knows, we need both now, in this church of ours.
Off I go, then. I'll write more about these days of reunion and renewal later.
I must say, however, that after being here for a semester and listening to these three new bishops, I've never been more hopeful for the church.


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Rising country star Jenna Paulette released a brand new single on Friday, "ILYSM." The powerful track describes the blissful times in a relationship when everything feels pure and heightened between you and a lover. "ILYSM" is the follow up to Jenna's song, "Coolest Girl In The World" featured on Radio Disney Country and Apple Music's "Breaking Country" playlist.
Jenna is breaking into the country scene with a sound she describes as "New West," a traditional feel with a modern twist. She also performs with Song Suffragettes, a female-only showcase in Nashville and was a part of their recent song, "Time's Up."
Jenna Paulette has always been somewhat of a walking juxtaposition – a mix of laid-back country casual adopted from her time on the family ranch along the Texas/Oklahoma border, and the big city glam she's picked up in her travels along the way.
She's spent much of her life drawing from both worlds, trying to define herself and her sound. The result is an ironically harmonious blend Jenna refers to as the New West. "It's a combination of old and new, keeping tradition but being apart of the modern world," she says. "It's a representation of the two worlds I grew up in – a balance of the two. My mom's side is ranching; my dad's side is the big city sales-type. In everything I do, the way I dress, write, perform, even cook – my entire self is the New West." Surprising to many, considering her love of ranching,
Jenna made the move to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design on a singing scholarship – the decision just another insight into her two worlds. "It was during college I realized I wanted to do country music. I got my degree in visual communications (advertising and graphic design) after hearing that Kenny Chesney had gotten his degree in advertising – I admired the brand he had created for himself. I wanted to understand how to properly position myself as a country artist. I made friends on campus who are each amazing at what they do in styling, branding and other fields. Now they work with me on my career. It's the biggest blessing to have people that truly know you help develop you."
After college, Jenna moved to Nashville, and last year she enlisted the help of producers Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne) and Lee Holland. The result of the collaboration is the sound of Jenna's New West. "It has this traditional feel with a clean modern twist. I went into the project wanting pop rhythms, mandolin for texture, but for pedal steel to be the leading lady. I'm a big George Strait fan, and in every song I've ever loved, the pedal steel sent shivers down my back." Her debut single, Coolest Girl in the World, is a prime example of that. Co- written by Jenna, Jordan Reynolds (Keith Urban, "Getting in the Way"; Lauren Alaina, "Three") and Sydney Cubit, Jenna's effortless conversational vocal on the up-tempo tune delivers a message everyone can relate to. "You're either the guy, wanting to make the girl feel like she's the girl in the song on the radio, or you're the girl, wishing you were one of the 'girls they sing about.'"


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The bridge goes between Whidbey Island to Pass Island and then Pass Island to Fidalgo Island. It was built 1934-35 and was declared an Historic Place in 1982. Now days it costs more to paint the bridge than it originally did to built it!
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Adam Day began his writing career while in Middle School at New Hope Middle School. Most of his work has yet to be published, but he is hopeful that some of his writings will be soon. Ok, none of his work has yet to be published but he keeps a great attitude and is hopeful that soon his work will be known to all. Adam is the author of several books that has yet to be written. He is confident that if does write these books they will become best sellers. Adam resides with his wife and son just outside of Hampton Cove, AL which is just outside of Huntsville, AL in North Alabama. During the winter Adam likes to stay at his winter home, the same home as his summer, fall and spring home. Adam enjoys writing short stories, articles and poems. We hope you enjoy the writings of Adam Day and Adrian Sanders as they combine their work for a powerful message here at Road Rage with A&A. Enjoy your read!
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Merav Eres graduated in the Class of 2015 of Sayre School. She worked as an intern for UnderMain producing a series of posts pertaining to arts in the schools. In this last piece of her series, Merav profiles and interviews two high school artists, one a visual artist exploring a traditional art form of her culture, the other a performing artist in dance planning to take her art to the next level. Merav will be attending Tel Aviv University in the fall.
Hina Iqbal is a seventeen-year-old 2015 Sayre School graduate. Hina plans to attend UK with a Singletary Scholarship in the BS/MD program. She will be majoring in biology and minoring in neuroscience in order to continue on to medical school. Hina's parents are both from Pakistan and, as a result, she became interested in mendhi. Mendhi is the Urdu (the official language of Pakistan) word for henna. She has become very passionate about this form of art and has introduced it to the Sayre community.
UM: What would you say mendhi is if you had to explain it to someone who knew nothing about it?
Hina: So mendhi comes from a leaf that you grind up into a paste. It's mixed up with some other organic ingredients and then the paste is used for decorative designs on your body. Once the paste dries it leaves an orange stain on your skin that lasts anywhere from one week to a whole month. It was first used in the sub-Saharan region and the Indian subcontinent because the paste itself had a cooling effect. People would put it on their palms, which helped keep their hands and feet cold. Eventually, people started using it in celebrations, particularly wedding ceremonies. Today it continues to play a large role in Pakistani culture.
UM: When did your interest in mendhi start?
Hina: Well, I remember when I was really young we used to visit Pakistan once or twice a year, and one time at my grandfather's house some of my aunts were running around with mendhi cones doing designs on the kids. So I definitely grew up with it from an early age, but I don't remember an exact moment when I was as interested or passionate about it as I am now. Once I started middle school and high school I became more interested. Over time I get a lot better and really fell in love with it.
UM: What makes you so passionate about mendhi?
Hina: Well, one reason that I love it so much is just for the purpose of drawing and having something to do. It's such a beautiful design. It's an artistic outlet or me and fun to do, plus it means so much culturally to me that it's the perfect combination. I remember when I was younger I would go to school festivals and do mendhi on people, but the teachers would say it's a distraction or like a tattoo. This was something that means so much to both family and me. My mother, my grandmother, it's important to all of us so when I have mendhi on my hand I feel proud of my culture and I want to show people that this is something to celebrate. Embracing diversity and where you come from is so important, rather than just conforming to what everyone else wants. Eventually the teachers got used to it and now it's the number one hit during Sayre's fall festival. It's just a matter of opening up people to what it actually is. You can't blame them for not knowing something unless they continue that ignorance after you've explained what it is. The most important thing is communication and open conversation. You want to make other people feel comfortable coming up to you and asking questions even if they think its sounds dumb. I encourage people to ask me about mendhi. It's really tied to my identity. It's a physical display of where I come from and of my culture.
Embracing diversity and where you come from is so important, rather than just conforming to what everyone else wants.
UM: How have you brought mendhi into the community?
Hina: When I entered high school I found out you could easily create a club. All you needed was a group that was interested so I decided to do that in the 10th grade. I got a teacher sponsor and we started the club with meetings every Monday for practice. Then I started teaching people in the club where mendhi is used, why it is used, and what kind of importance it has for the people in those places. I wanted to give them a sense of depth and a glimpse of the tradition behind it. That deserves to be recognized so they don't think mendhi is just something you go and get at the beach.
UM: In what ways does mendhi differ in certain areas as opposed to others?
Hina: The designs have really evolved from place to place. In Africa, typical mendhi designs are made up of geometric patterns, lines, zigzags, and dots. In the Middle East places like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have really flowy, flowery, and swirly designs that are open and less intricate. As for Pakistan, the designs are insanely intricate. India's mendhi style is similar to Pakistan's but a little less intricate. It's amazing how many different styles are out there. You can really do what ever you want with it. It's so cool how different countries and groups have taken that freedom and made traditional designs out of it. You can do anything you want with mendhi and that's definitely part of why I love it so much.
UM: What would you say to people using mendhi as a result of its trendiness?
Hina: The thing is this is meant for decorative purposes, so if someone from another ethnicity decides to use it as a decorative piece that's awesome. However, I hope people don't think about it as a fleeting trend because it's so important and distinctive of our culture. It can be degrading to the meaning but it's great when people do it in a respectful way and know a little bit about what they're doing.
UM: As you go off to college how do you plan to take mendhi with you?
Hina: Basically I want to continue sharing mendhi in the form of a club at UK. I hope that by continuing to introduce mendhi to people there then there'll be a more inclusive, understanding kind of environment at my school.
Ella White is a seventeen-year-old junior at Lafayette High School. Ella is a dancer and is looking to attend college for dance and acrobatics. She has been acting and dancing since she was 12 years old. Ella joined the dance company 'Black Bird' four years ago. The group is separated into junior and senior artistic groups. She is in the senior company, which focuses on acrobatics, aerialist silks, and apparatuses.
UM: How did you begin dancing?
Ella: I joined a theater group when I was seven called Academy for Creative Excellence and met my current dance teacher, Jenny Fitzpatrick, who is the founder of Black Bird Dance Theater. I always loved to preform when I was younger so it was easy for me to be attracted to new artistic outlets like dance.
UM: What is your dance company like?
Ella: Black Bird Dance Theatre is a pretty small company so everyone knows everyone. It's very family oriented. It's not like most dance companies because everyone is really supportive and no one has a sense of entitlement. All the dancers are equal. We're all there to focus on our training, experiment, and push ourselves. We don't do traditional ballet point dancing. We do a lot of tap, jazz, contemporary, and technique. Right now we are working on silks and aerial stuff. This year our winter production was "Ugly", which is a self-written show by our dance teacher, Jenny. The show contained hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and even tap. We also preformed "Cats", the musical, this year. Right now the senior company is working on our rendition of "Romeo and Juliet".
UM: What is your favorite type of dance?
Ella: My favorite type of dance is pop-jazz because it's up-tempo and hard. I like being challenged as a dancer because it really helps me grow. The dance world is really competitive so you have to get tough quickly. I also enjoy hip-hop and lyrical. What it really boils down to is getting to express myself with my body, and if I'm doing that then I don't really mind what style of dance I'm doing it in.
UM: Do you have your own fears about pursuing dance?
Ella: Yeah, definitely. I'm afraid of pursing dance as a career because you hear lots of horror stories from people coming back from New York because they couldn't afford to live there. They didn't make it. But I have realized that it's more important to study what you love and take the chance, because if you don't take the chance you will never know. If I don't make it I will just do something else. That fear kind of makes me want to double major, but I don't think I'm going to do that because nothing is as important to me. So why would I do something that I'm not going to enjoy?


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Emily Thomas, of Jersey Shore, and Joseph Landgrebe, of Hughesville, were united in marriage at 1 p.m. April 29, 2017.
The Rev. Bert Kozen officiated at the ceremony held at Saint Luke Catholic Church, Jersey Shore.
A reception was held at the Genetti Hotel.
The bride is the daughter of Diane and Keith Thomas. She graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 2012 and Mansfield University in 2015.
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