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How Tankless Water Heaters Can Help Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
LizzieWeakley posted a blog entry in Lizzie Weakley's Green BlogThere are advantages and disadvantages to having a tankless water heater. The main advantage is that your home can be more energy efficient. There are also other benefits that you might want to consider. Here are some of the reasons that investing in a tankless water heater is better for your home. Less Overall Waste A water heater that has to hold your hot water in reserve is wasting a lot of energy in doing so. This is because it has to run frequently in order to maintain the temperature of the water, even when you aren't using it. When you stop to consider the environmental impact that having an appliance constantly running has, the overall waste is significant. No Tepid Water You may have a problem in your home with running out of hot water on those busy mornings. This is because once you've depleted your supply of hot water in the tank, it takes time to reheat the water that's refilling the tank. A tankless water heater is more of an on-demand type of system. What this means is that it heats the water as you're using it. This makes it more efficient, and therefore, less wasteful. Lower Energy Bills By far, one of the greatest benefits to a tankless water heater is that your energy bills can be reduced. On the flip side, there is a larger upfront invest in the purchase and installation of the tankless system. Many homeowners find that the initial costs will pay for themselves with lower energy bills and the longer lasting lifespan of the tankless water heater itself. If you're interested in installing a tankless water heater in your home, look into using a company like Ez Flow Plumbing to help you with this project. Reduced Floor Space Another benefit is that you can reduce the amount of floor space that's required by using a tankless water heater. This can prove to be beneficial if you're short of extra space in your home. A tankless water heater also tends to be safer. This is because there's less of a chance of the tank becoming damaged or degraded. In some instances, a damaged water heater could present a safety hazard for your home and your family. Increased energy efficiency is only one aspect of a tankless water heater. There are numerous other benefits that you may not have taken into account. Consider these reasons when deciding if this is the right choice for you.
3 Energy-Efficient Benefits to Having a Tankless Water Heater in your Home
LizzieWeakley posted a blog entry in Lizzie Weakley's Green BlogIf you're in need of a new water heater for your residence, you may want to consider taking the tankless path. Tankless water heaters are becoming more and more common in homes these days due to their numerous energy-efficient advantages. These types of water heaters can be terrific for households that are serious about using less money. Tankless Water Heaters Last Long Tankless water heaters generally have longer lives than their standard water heater counterparts. They also don't cost anywhere near as much money to run. The majority of tankless water heaters out there can stay in good condition for more than two decades. If you want to enjoy reduced energy and running costs for 20 plus years, a tankless water heater in your home can indeed be a wise and energy-efficient option to consider. If you want to get a tankless water heater, a company like Knights Plumbing & Drain can help you with the installation process. The Frustration of Standby Heat Loss Storage water heaters are often linked to drops in standby heat. The H20 in storage water heaters is being heated nonstop. That can lead to wastes of energy at all times, which is referred to as standby heat loss. If you want to avoid the stress of wastes of energy, getting a tankless water heater can be highly beneficial for you. Tankless water heaters are the sole water heaters that don't trigger standby water losses. If you want reduced monthly utility bills and a mind that's totally free of worries about standby water losses, then a tankless water heater can indeed be a good thing for your property. Power Needs Tankless water heaters are convenient because they solely require sufficient power to heat the exact amount of H20 you need for the specified time. If you don't like the idea of being wasteful and heating water that you simply don't need for the time-being, a tankless water heater can be a source of immense peace of mind for you. These kinds of water heaters, simply put, only heat what they immediately need. There's no simpler way to put it. There are truly many exciting energy-efficient perks that are part of owning a tankless water heater. There are also, however, a number of advantages that don't involve energy efficiency. These go beyond money savings, too. Tankless water heaters can be great for compact residences such as apartments. They don't require anywhere near as much space as other types of water heaters. They also are great because they can always provide you with nice hot water, no matter what.
5 Home Remodels to Optimize your Energy Efficiency
LizzieWeakley posted a blog entry in Lizzie Weakley's Green BlogNearly every homeowner loves to doll up their domicile to suit their specific tastes. Popular modifications include basement game rooms, new kitchens, redesigned bathrooms and offices. Many ambitious DIY home improvement enthusiasts are increasingly focused on energy-efficient upgrades that'll save money and help the environment. Here are a few choice options that can work in any scenario. Upgrade Windows and Doors The easiest way to prevent energy waste in the home is to ensure that the entryways and exits don't leak heat in either direction. Installing double-paned windows filled with argon is a great start. New high-tech doors with blown-in foam insulation placed between the frame and the studs is another step in the right direction. Put In Superior Insulation A typical 2x4 home features fiberglass R-11 insulation lining the exterior walls. You can sister 2x6 studs to the original 2x4 members so that thicker R-23 rockwool insulation can be installed. This will reduce heat loss during the winter and strain on your air conditioner during the summer. It'll also give you a chance to check the walls for mold or rot. Attach Hyper-Efficient Siding Traditional siding materials like OSB or T1-11 are pretty lousy when it comes to blocking heat transfer even when wrapped in Tyvek. Going with a next-generation siding system from an outfit like Lifetime Exteriors can greatly improve energy efficiency. Modern sheathing and siding products use advanced synthetic materials to create a fairly impermeable barrier. Install Stingy HVAC Hardware Furnaces and central air conditioners have come a long way in the past decade when it comes to energy efficiency. If you live in a cold climate, a natural gas furnace or pellet stove will deliver better heating while using less fuel. Homeowners in hot environments should ditch window-mounted AC units in favor of central air. Opt for Tankless Water Heating A run-of-the-mill electric water heater costs hundreds of dollars per year to run. What's more, there's a limit to how much hot water they can crank out within a given time period. Tankless water heaters require a little more work to install but can drastically reduce electricity usage and provide limitless hot water on demand. Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck While the long-term benefits of efficiency upgrades justify the costs, the initial investment can be daunting. It's best to proceed gradually by starting with exterior jobs and working your way in. Furthermore, there are many government tax credits and rebates available to homeowners that cushion the financial blow.


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I was very fortunate to meet a man named Luigi Galeazi, who just happens to be one of the finance managers for AutoPark Honda of Cary, 3 years ago. He has a son that I taught as a 2-year-old pre-school teacher. I just happened to love this little boy very much because he is bright, articulate, and has the most amazing cognitive ability of any two I had every had the pleasure of teaching.
What has this got to do with cars? Nothing. And everything. You see, Luigi helped to get me a job selling cars. I never thought I could do it, you have probably felt that same way. I can't sell cars. Yes you can. Because we all sell our selves every day…and what we do. We just don't realize it. I mean I had to sell my expertise to parents when they toured my class while they made the decision to enroll their child in my class or someone else's. Was the trust factor there? Yes, because I had a waiting list for my class that was over a year and a half long, but I digress.
Luigi gave me a referral that got me a job selling cars. And I sold cars for about 8 months, when I was recognized for my customer care. Then I was given the opportunity to work solely with customers in their satisfaction with their experience at our dealership. And I can tell you that this job is just as frustrating, rewarding, and fulfilling as my teaching position.
So thank you, Luigi Galeazi for the chance…a chance that has lead me somewhere I never thought I would ever be. Do I miss working with kids? Absolutely. Do I miss selling cars? Sure. But I absolutely love what I do now. And I am sure this is what teaching all those 2 year olds prepared me to do.

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We are once again taking a break at the gallery, this time in order to welcome a new baby in November. Whereas we will not be showing new work by our artists, we do have a great collection of artwork by Alejandro Rivera, Peter Leventhal, Sarah Davis, Millree Hughes, William Powhida, Michelangelo Bastiani, Adrian Guerrero, Rodrigo Lara, Nick Schnitzer, Yuliya Lanina, Claude Mathey and a few others. We are always happy to have you over for a cup of coffee (freshly pressed in our Pavoni) and discuss art, farming, film, and generally contemplate any manifestations of topics ranging from bellybuttons to Austin traffic patterns.
The goal of this home gallery has always been more about keeping things real, and well life is about to get a little more real over here, so come on over! (ok. we would appreciate a call first!)


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Guest wrote:Guest wrote:What has happened to politics in the last 10 years? Was it this bad back then? It's just so personal and aggressive these days
From where I sit it went tits up when the LibDems/Tories coalition got in in 2010. People seemed to collectively lose their shit in the most amazing way and the tone has been getting lowered ever since.
The last time I remember politics being so nasty is the Thatcher years, but I was really little back then.
I think it reflected the changing of times. Cameron and Osborne changed UK politics into something rather nasty.


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Setbacks and Q&A #10
A slight health problem has been stopping me from writing lately, but not from setting up recording sessions.
Last Friday and Saturday were all about recording voices for the Clock Town choir, the Deku Palace choir, and the Trio that is supposed to be Demo #4. If by any chance the trio isn't ready on time, the Deku Palace choir might be.
Jack Archer: I have a little (and legitimate) story-based question: Wouldn't Cremia fit in some way in the story, even as a simple mention? That is considering that in the game, if asked while wearing Kafei's mask, Anju's mom mentioned her as possibly being involved in Kafei's disappearance.
Yes, although she doesn't appear, Cremia will most likely be mentioned in the conversation between Anju and her mother on the night of the second day.
Noeland Cloud: Here's a question for you. Do you plan on going back to work on any of the lyrics and scores of the demos released now and in the future? Since they are just demos, I would assume they aren't final versions of the songs and that they will be primed up and made to flow much better than they already do. Just wondering, thanks. Love what you've done so far. :)
As I have said before, a lot of this will be revised, re-revised, and re-re-revised. As you've said rightly, demos are just that: Demos. The simple fact that the finished product requires operatic singers is already a big change in itself, along with orchestration and lyrics.
tarabaci: [referring to Demo #2] In the lyrics there are a lot of words with a "sh" sound. Is this on purpose because it's like the "Sssh!" in "Sssh! Someone's coming this way!"? I hope you know what i mean. :)
The sibilant sounds are used on purpose, yes, because they evoke a specific sneaky mood. It is also related to why the lyrics are the way they are.
I've also found it very interesting that some people complain about his excessive rhyming with obscure words, but that is actually Sakon's rhyming scheme. He is a greedy, petty, pretenTIOUS shell of a man who clumsily tries to look better than what he really is, and fails miserably. It just adds to the frustration that such an ridiculously empty and despicable coward can be the cause of Kafei's sorrows. I feel like punching him in the face, don't you?
Also, I don't know if you noticed, but no other character you've seen so far has the sort of speech he has.
dadelovezelda: [in Demo #3] Are you really that thin or you used some kind of effect to do the Gibdo? I'm really curious!!
I am really that thin. Actually, my torso looks a bit wider than it actually is in that demo, because of the light's angle!
bloodocean07: [referring to Stone Tower Instrument Test] Awesome! What instruments did you use?
Shawm, soprano recorder, alto rauschpfeife, lure, schaefer bagpipe, piers bagpipe, bohemian bock, rattle of goat nails, bass krumhorn, one hand flute, zither, ullis leier hurdy-gurdy and davul.
Sara Perillo: I was wondering whether the opera would be composed entirely of music from Majora's Mask – adaptations and extensions of tracks therein – or whether it would be a mix of Majora music and original pieces. I think it'd be wonderful either way – I'm just curious :)
Well, it depends on what you mean by extension. The development the Mayor's theme goes under, for example, is the kind of thing I'm talking about. I use the game's original themes and develop on them. Some will be more developed on than others, from using a specific cell and expanding on it to keeping a harmonic basis to do the same, etc, and it's not just because a specific demo doesn't develop on a theme that it won't suffer any sort of development during the opera.
One of the upcoming demos, the Clock Town choir + Kafei's recitativo, just has a little bit of development during the recitativo, but the theme itself is used in various different contexts all over the opera, from basic mode transitions (Demo #2, right before Sakon's theme, you hear Clock Town's theme in minor) to full-fledged developments or mixes with other themes (the Song of Storms in act 2, for example).
Some themes will suffer complete overhauls, like the victory fanfare you hear in the instrumental sample for the battle with Odolwa or at the beginning of Victory and the Giant. It is derived from the Deku Palace theme, although it's impossible to tell unless you look at the score. In that sense, yes, you will be hearing original music along with the main themes, unless you can tell how the game's themes were dismantled to make the new ones. I would rather call them original developments.
I intend the work to stay connected to the originals at all times, even if sometimes that can't be discerned just by listening.
2 Responses to "Setbacks and Q&A #10"
Will the three acts of the opera be broken up into the three days of Majoras Mask?
"I am really that thin. Actually, my torso looks a bit wider than it actually is in that demo, because of the light's angle!" – Mbulteau
Are you sure you eat enough? xD


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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والحمد لله العلي العظيم وصلى الله على البي الكريم وعلى آله الطاهرين والطيبين وسلم
These are some notes I took on Lesson 2 from Shaykh Hamza's lecture series that I blogged about (my Lesson 1 notes are here). I would recommend actually watching the lectures, though; there is a lot of great material I did not note down. To see the Arabic lines download Shaykh Hamza's translation. Please point out any errors or typos.
Lesson 2
Allah تعالى guided the Prophet's صلى الله عليه وسلم movement through the loins of those who submitted to Him. The ʿulamā' say that all of his parents were believers, and that is the dominant opinion of Ahl al-Sunnah. We believe that they are in Paradise and have a high maqām. It is attributed to Imam al-Aʿẓam Abū Ḥanīfah رضي الله عنه in Al-Fiqh al-Akbar (translated into English in an excellent edition by Muftī Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf, which also includes a discussion of this issue) that he says that the parents of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم died in a state of kufr and that Abū Ṭālib died a kāfir, but most scholars say this must be not what Imam Abū Ḥanīfah said or that he made a mistake. Also his parents were stated to be "dying upon kufr" and Abū Talib to be "dying a kāfir" (because he had received the message and had a different ḥukm than the parents). According to Imam al-Ghazālī رحمه الله تعالى in Al-Fayṣal al-Tafriqah bayna al-Islām wa al-Zandaqah (which has been translated excellently by Dr. Sherman Jackson as The Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam, as well as by R.J. McCarthy), that people today who have not properly heard the message of Islam take the ruling of ahl al-faṭrah. He even said that in this world, the majority of people have enough blessing that they do not want to leave the world or commit suicide, and a minority whose life is unbearable do in fact want to leave the world; the ākhirah will be similar, i.e. the majority will be in a pleasing state (even if they have to go through Hell first).
The fact that Allah سبحانه وتعالى is called "Arḥam al-Rāḥimīn" presents a theological problem, and the ʿulamā' have held many views regarding it. Imam Ibn Ḥazm al-Ẓāhirī, taking into consideration the existence of the Fire and punishment, goes as far as to say that "Arḥam al-Rāhimīn" cannot be taken in its literal meaning (quite unusual for a Ẓāhirī). Imam Ibn Taymīyah came to the conclusion that the Fire has to eventually extinguish, in order for it to be consistent with Allah's being Arḥam al-Rāhimīn. He uses certain evidences to try and prove this, although it is not the position of Ahl al-Sunnah. Imam Ibn ʿArabī attempted to deal with this by saying that the ʿadhāb would eventually become ʿadhb or sweetness, as the people of Hell (he calls them nārīyīn) fell into their element, and there would no longer be punishment for those in the Fire. These are all attempts to deal with this theological problem.
Imam al-Ghazālī's view is that kufr is a rejection of the truth when it is clearly the truth, and not rejection of that which one truly believes to be false, and therefore we cannot truly attribute kufr to those in this world, as we cannot know their hearts. (The dominant Ashʿarī opinion is that one cannot call anyone a kāfir in this world. The Ashāʿirah say īmān is a maqām and kufr is a maqām (permanent state), so even someone in a state of kufr is a mu'min because his rūḥ has īmān, yet he has not recognized it. Therefore the Ashāʿirah say that Sayyidunā Abū Sufyān رضى الله عنه was a believer even while fighting the Muslims. The Māturīdīyah say kufr is a ḥāl (impermanent state), and therefore Sayyidunā Abū Sufyan was a kāfir who became a mu'min. This also relates to the discussion of the statement, "I am a believer, in shā' Allāh", which the Ashāʿirah allow and the Māturīdīyah disallow.) Imam al-Ghazālī says that because of this, only Allah تعالى can judge who is a kāfir. Only when the Quran and Sunnah clearly indicate that someone is a kāfir can anyone else affirm that (like Abū Lahab). In the sīrah, one does not see the Ṣaḥābah addressing people as yā kāfir, rather they would say things like yā ʿadūw Allāh O enemy of God or yā ʿadūw nafsika O enemy of your own self.
The only time in the Sharīʿah when one may call another a kāfir, is when one is onself accused of kufr, because it is kufr to call a mu'min a kāfir. This is why Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal رضي الله عنه said لا أكفّر إلا من كفرني I do not make takfīr of anyone unless they make takfīr of me. Imam al-Dhahabī in his biography of Imam Abū al-Ḥasan al-Ashʿarī رحمه الله said that, near the end of his life, he said لا تكفر احدا من اهل القبلة إنما هي ألفاظ نخترف بتأويلها we do not make takfīr of anyone who faces Makkah, and these are semantics which we differ about. Al-Dhahabī says that his teacher Ibn Taymīyah was like that at the end of his life, and said لا أكفّر من يحافظ على الوضوء فإن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لا يحافظ على الوضوء إلا مؤمن I do not make takfīr of anyone consistent in his wuḍū', because the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that no one is consistent in his wuḍū' except a mu'min. Imam Abū Ḥanīfah رضي الله عنه said that to (mistakenly) consider a thousand people believers, is easier than (mistakenly) considering one person a kāfir. It is better to err on the side of īmān.
Chapter Concerning the Prophet's Birthday صلى الله عليه وسلم
31. Now for an explanation of the Chosen Prophet's birthday,
Blessing and peace upon him as long as the Levanter rises in the East.
Mawlid is اسم مكان وزمان in Arabic, so the mawlid is the time that he صلى الله عليه وسلم was born and also the place where he صلى الله عليه وسلم was born. He was born in Makkah. The dominant opinion is that he was born in Rabīʿ al-Awwal, which means the first spring; he was born in April. April is the most balanced of months in terms of weather, and everything about him صلى الله عليه وسلم was balanced. (31) The Levanter is the eastern wind. Winds are one of the great āyāt of Allah. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said نُصِرتُ بالصبا I was given victory by the easterlies. The walls of the Kaʿbah is aligned to the four winds: دبور the westerly wind, صبا easterly, يمان southerly, and شمئل northerly. It is also aligned to the star Canopus (called Suhayl in Arabic), which is the star in the southern hemisphere which is as important as the North Star in the north. The corners of the Kaʿbah are not exactly aligned to the compass directions because it was aligned to the winds and Suhayl according to Sayyidunā Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه. The Yemeni corner is perfectly aligned to Suhayl. Suhayl is the most important navigational star; satellites and space travel are aligned to it—the Kaʿbah is our connection with the heavens. It is said there was a beautiful easterly wind that came at his birth عليه الصلاة والسلام.
Imam Barzanjī said that the place where he was conceived is the greatest place in the world after the place that contains his body, although this is debated among the ʿulamā'. He also says when the easterly wind comes it is beneficial to the bodies and increases ones desire to see ones beloved, and its quality is hot and dry (this relates to humoral medicine). There is a ḥadīth in Sunan al-Tirmidhī about the cucumber (which is cold and wet) being eaten with the date (which is hot and dry), which balance each other in a meal. Memory is improved by that which is hot and dry.
32. Āminah the Zahrite became pregnant,
And how blessed is she due to the noblest of God's creation,
Tūbā means that she is in paradise, and so he is putting forward his opinion about her fate. There are many wondrous things that Āminah saw according to the tradition, much of which is weak and apocryphal. However, she did hear a voice tell her to name him Muḥammad. There were only three Arabs before him that had that name; it was quite rare. Those three Arabs were so named in the hope that they would in fact be the expected final prophet. After she married ʿAbd Allāh she only spent three nights with him.
33. In the Solitary Rajab, in the home of Wahb,
Her father. However, another opinion holds it was in canyon of Abī Ṭālib.
34. The Guiding Prophet's birthday,
Upon him blessings of the Creator of all servants,
35. Was in the year of the elephant's arrival to Quraysh,
About fifty days after the event,
Most of the Western sources place this year as 570 (or sometimes, 569, 571, or 572); it is difficult to know with any certainty. (Shaykh Hamza described the incident of the elephant and a lot more fascinating jāhilī Arab history in the two introductory sessions.)
36. On Monday, in the Blessed Month of Rabīʿ al-Awwal,
The third of the month, or the twelfth day.
37. A weaker opinion holds it was the eighth day of Rabīʿ al-Awwal,
Which corresponds to the months of April, according to the scholarly premiers.
There are different opinions about the day: 8, 9, 10, and 12. 12 is the dominant opinion. It is a national holiday of almost every Muslim country. Historically, it was a very large celebration. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم recommended fasting on Mondays because he was born on that day. Abū Lahab's punishment in the Fire will be lessened due to his freeing out of happiness the slave (Thuwaybah) who brought him news of the birth of Sayyidunā Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.
38. This was around eight hundred years after Alexander,
The sun being in the constellation of Aries, while Jupiter
39. And Saturn were both in the middle of the sky
In conjunction with the spectacular constellation Scorpio.
حفظ means 800 using the abjad system. Astrology as a means of divination is ḥarām. The heavens, however, are undeniably meaningful and there is import to what happens in the heavens. The ʿulamā' mention these heavenly signs. One of the signs of the end of times is a massive comet in the skies. The Quran swears by the retroactive planets like Mars, and many other celestial bodies.
40. Persia's waters dried up, and her Magian's fires Extinguished, and
the Pillars of Chosroes rent asunder.
41. Kings were dumbstruck, and idols everywhere
Collapsed, never to find again firm footing.
It is recorded that that night the kings had this feeling, but Allah knows best the authenticity of this and the other stories about idols falling in different places all over the world, etc.
An image of the star Canopus (Suhayl), taken by the International Space Station.
Related articles
- Shaykh Hamza Yusuf's series on Qurrah al-Abṣār fī Sīrah al-Mushaffaʿ al-Mukhtār (m7ia.wordpress.com)


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[With new artists hitting the rap scene daily, SOHH correspondent Lalaa Shep gives you one-on-one exclusives with hip-hop acts you need to know right now in "The Progress Report." Today, Lalaa talks to rap veteran OJ Da Juiceman.]
In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, one of trap music's creators, OJ Da Juiceman opens up about his past and details intimate stories about his life and music career from having his sister help him write music, coping with diabetes, discovering nearly every successful producer such as Lex Lugar, Sonny Digital, Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made It, and several others.
OJ speaks on creating a new lingo and setting standards in rap music and how things are more acceptable today than they were when he was coming up.
OJ details how his innate nature of being a hustler made him a successful independent artist enabling him to release over 40 mixtape and 2 albums.
OJ even shares how getting robbed out of millions of dollars changed how he moved in the music industry and how no one believed in his biggest hit to date, "Make The Trap Say Aye". Despite taking over 2 years to break, he never stopped believing in himself.
"Slow money is better than no money".
OJ even stated that he and Gucci Mane will work soon when the time is right and wants upcoming artists to learn the music business so they can keep their profits.
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Basically, what's the number one thing that you really want to do or learn next season and why?
I'll start, I really wanted to learn how to front 4 out but due to some lack of stoke and being a pussy it was only the last 2 weeks of the season where I really started trying them, nearly landed one but it was already last couple day and never did. Now the season over, I'm stoked and itching to throw some more.


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Who are we?
Awaken Church is the Daughter of Morrow Gospel Church. We began in the summer of 2014 with the vision to "Wake up to Jesus and invite our neighbors into His light." We hope our gatherings feel casual and friendly to people who are new to church. (you won't be forced to do something you don't want to).
We are a friendly bunch of people. A mix of singles, students, families and grandparents. For some reason our church has attracted families with young children, so there is definitely a youthful energy in the air. We have people ages 1 to 75
More detail…
We believe in the importance of Prayer, Communion, Worship through song, Worship though hearing the Word of God preached, and Worship through offering our tithes. We worship God these ways every Sunday during our Worship and Teaching Service from 11:00am-12:00pm.
We have coffee and treats (usually) after the service and then often share a meal some way. (don't be surprised if someone invites you to come to Garbonzo's after church on Sunday, they have a pretty wicked deal on Sundays)
Something for children?
Children from toddlers to Grade 5 can take part in our Awaken Kids program.
We care about what we teach our children. We want our kids to be able to learn about Jesus and the Bible so they can come to a place one day of having their own relationship with God.
The kids study the Bible together, play games, sing songs, dance around, eat snacks and build lifelong friendships. It's a fun and safe place to learn the important truth of the Gospel.
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Exorcism on the rise in Europe
MSNBC reports that exorcism – the church rite of expelling evil spirits from tortured souls – is making a comeback in Catholic regions of Europe. Last July, more than 300 exorcists gathered in Cezestochowa, Poland for the fourth International Congress of Exorcists.
Polish Reverend Andrzej Trojanowski is currently planning the development of Europe's only centre dedicated to exorcism. Trojanowski says that with the blessing of the local Catholic archbishop and the theological support from the Vatican, "the center will aid a growing number of Poles possessed by evil forces or the devil himself".
The number of trained exorcist priests in Poland has nearly doubled over the past 5 years to about 70. There are approximately 300 active exorcists in Italy.
Reverend Gabriele Amorth, dean of European exorcists, says that "People don't pray anymore, they don't go to church, they don't go to confession. The devil has an easy time of it." He goes on to say that "There's a lot more devil worship, people interested in satanic things and seances, and less in Jesus."
Amorth and other priests have said that the exorcist resurgence has been encouraged by the Vatican, "which in 1999 formally revised and upheld the rite for the first time in almost 400 years."
"Although a Vatican official denied reports in December of a campaign to train more exorcists, supporters said informal efforts began under Pope John Paul II — himself an occasional demon chaser — and have accelerated under Pope Benedict XVI. A Catholic university in Rome began offering courses in exorcism in 2005 and has drawn students from around the globe."
Rev. Wieslaw Jankowski, a priest with the Institute for Studies on the Family, a counseling centre outside Warsaw, Poland, said priests at the institute realized that an exorcist was needed in order to counter an increase in people plagued by evil.
"Typical cases, he said, include people who turn away from the church and embrace New Age therapies, alternative religions or the occult. Internet addicts and yoga devotees are also at risk, he said.
Some tough cases
Jankowski cited the case of a woman who asked for a divorce days after renewing her wedding vows as part of a marriage counseling program. What was suspicious, he said, was how the wife suddenly developed a passionate hatred for her husband.
""According to what I could perceive, the devil was present and acting in an obvious way," he said. "How else can you explain how a wife, in the space of a couple of weeks, could come to hate her own husband, a man who is a good person?"
Jankowski said that an archbishop granted him the authority last October to perform exorcisms and that he's been busy ever since. As for the afflicted wife? "We're still working with her," he said."
"Exorcists said the people they help can be in the grip of evil to varying degrees. Only a small fraction, they said, are completely possessed by demons — which can cause them to display inhuman strength, speak in exotic tongues, recoil in the presence of sacred objects or overpower others with a stench.
In those cases, the exorcists must confront the devil directly, using the power of the church to order it to abandon its host. More often, however, priests perform what some of them refer to as "soft exorcisms," using prayer to rid people of evil influences that control their lives."
MSNBC reviews some exorcism horror stories and a priest's description of exorcism's relationship to standard Western medical treatment of psychiatric ailments:
"More recent horror stories have also taken their toll. In Germany, memories are still fresh of a 23-year-old Bavarian woman who died of starvation in 1976 after two priests — thinking she was possessed — subjected her to more than 60 exorcisms. In 2002, a German bishop resigned after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her during an exorcism.
Exorcists said they are careful not to treat people suffering from mental illness, and that they regularly consult with psychologists and physicians. At the same time, they said, conventional medical therapy often neglects spiritual ailments.
"My remedy is based on spiritual means, which cannot be replaced by any pharmaceutical remedies," said Trojanowski, the priest who is overseeing plans for the new exorcism center. "I do not stop at the level of just treating symptoms. I'm very much interested in the soul of a person. As a priest, I keep asking questions a doctor will never ask.""
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Wow! And people accuse Europe of being a bastion of enlightenment and godlessness! It is a great marking ploy though. All the stuff about who is at risk (people away from the church) and the who stuff about "soft exorcism" sound like a good design to compete with Scientology's banishing spirit's.
Thanks for the laugh!
This episode of 20/20 was good entertainment back in the early 90's. I remember the priest saying something like, if she (the possessed girl) wasn't strapped to the chair, the demon would levitate her up to the ceiling in an attempt to escape the exorcism. I thought "Cool, show me that on camera and then I'll believe she's possessed for real.
Sadly, it didn't happen, the straps were never removed and she stayed on the ground throughout.
This stuff is real. Most non-believers are too busy with their lives to think about this subject. Everyone has bills to pay, mortagages, kids to take care of, work, etc. This subject is usually pushed aside as being something from our medieval past and has its roots from a time when education was not a priority. With the advent of science and medicine, we no longer believe in evil spirits as being the cause of mental disturbances (which is true in most cases). But once in awhile, there are cases that no scientific or medical mind can explain. It is in these rare instances that intervention by a priest miraculously cures the individual that is suffering from an unknown affliction. This affliction comes with be able to speak other languages (other than the ones they speak), intimate knowledge of the people that are present during the exorcism, knowledge of things that have not come to pass, etc. All I'm saying is that one should always keep an open mind. This world has lots of crazy and weird things that have no basis in logic.
Perfectly legitimate questions. Sadly, there is no scientific evidence that I or anyone else (that I am aware of) could provide to bolster the claim that demonic possession exists. Additionally, I do believe that the vast majority of cases can be explained by mental disorders like schizophrenia. In fact, church leaders will tell you themselves that most cases end up being nothing more than a medical condition. Personally, I believe demonic possession is possible due to personal conversations with priests that have participated in exorcisms (yes, I know, this is hardly evidence and the source is highly biased, to boot). I'm naturally a "doubting Thomas", but everytime I speak with a priest about this particular subject, his absolute conviction is so strong that doubt seems to not be possible. It is important to note that in many exorcism cases, it is common practice that the subject undergo a series of medical examinations before anything is done. If the examinations show the subject is normal, then the priest (I'm only referring to Catholic procedure here) needs to receive permission from the Bishop. During the exorcism, the priest will have assistants with him, and many times an unbiased medical doctor will be present during the procedure. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church does not allow for exorcisms to be taped, so consquenrly no one that I am aware of can respond to your request to provide links to websites that clearly illustrating even a smidgen of evidence of this phenomena. And that is why I think the Church is failing to convince people.
I agree with your point that if, by some miracle, the act of casting out devils can be proven as real, then it still would be no grounds for the assertion that Catholic priests have an edge over other clergy in knowing what reality is.
My point is simply this: Since I am Christian, I believe that evil spirits exist and that they are led by what we know as Lucifer. I believe that he and his host influence mankind in nefarious ways. I believe his ultimate goal is to keep mankind from achieving oneness with God. However, I can't prove it! Lame? Maybe. But that depends on who is reading this comment. As I've become older, my spirituality is growing (I'm in my early 40s). I try to view this subject with a scientific point of view, but the more I speak with individuals (not all Catholic by the way) about this, I become more convinced that it must be real.
Sorry for the long diatribe and my apologies for not providing any evidence to back up my claim.
I had an anthropology teacher who had a student fail because he had been "cursed by a witch." His life was made miserable by the curse, until eventually he had it lifted. I had a friend who was convinced that she was under attack by demons. After trying to reason for a while, I did a bit of reading, and then performed an 'exorcism' for her. She was fine after that. In South America, anthropologists have recorded people dying from having sorcerers place death curses on them. They simply stop eating, stop sleeping, and waste away. The same death curse placed on a Christian missionary, or an atheist, has no effect whatsoever.
None of this proves that curses, demons, or death curses are real. It proves only that people who believe in something strongly enough can produce psychosomatic symptoms in themselves, even to the point of death. I certainly required no faith whatsoever to provide an effective exorcism – it was her faith that mattered, not mine.
Religion is not the cure for demonic possession, it is the cause.
I am aware that the mind is the primary culprit in the vast majority of cases that are thought to be related to possession. Most religious institutions are aware of that as well. In fact, many priests and clergy from other religions and other Christian denominations don't believe in evil spirits as well. Many are educated with doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines like psychology, biology, etc. Anyway, the examples that Stoobs provides seem to fit my point that the mind is the cause of most individuals' problems related to spiritual attacks. The story I am about to tell is similar to what Stoobs commented on.
The closest personal experience I have regarding matters of this ilk involve my uncle (Tim) and a friend. It was the 1970s, and I was a teenager and I lived with Tim and his wife in California. They were doing very well financially. Tim's good friend, Carl, was his businss partner and best friend at the time. Carl was, as I recall, a really good man and very business savvy. He was the type of guy that always brought excitement to a gathering and always had a great story that kept people entertained. Unfortunately, the business they had went sour after years of prosperity. My uncle and aunt could not find work and were nearly broke after an entire year with no income. In contrast, my uncle's friend and ex-business partner seemed to be doing even better financially than when times were good with their joint venture. My uncle was happy for him.
Tim was at the end of the rope. He had a mortgage to pay, a new wife to support, and a new baby on the way. Tim was too proud to accept money from anyone. One day, an old neighbor noticed that Tim was no longer the chatty neighbor he used to be, and he wanted to have a cup of coffee with my uncle and chat. My uncle, being a gentleman, accepted the offer and had coffee. They spoke for hours. Tim told him everything and the old man just listened. I was pretending to do yardwork and I eavesdropped on the whole thing. The neighbor suggested that Tim meet a friend of his, named James. James was a counselor and a very wise man according to the neighbor. Interestingly enough, Tim agreed.
We discovered that James was a self-professed shaman, something like a witch-doctor. My uncle was furious and wanted nothing to do with him. James was a very articulate man and succeeded in convincing Tim that his services, free of charge, could do no harm. Tim reluctantly agreed, since he had nothing to lose and was at the end of his rope.
After a few weeks, James returned and asked Tim and his wife to stand in a circle that he drew on the kitchen floor. I was not allowed to enter because I was younger than fifteen. So I was instructed to stay in the den, not turn the TV on, and under no circumstances, should I get near a door or a passageway leading to another room (weird). Anyway, I heard James chanting and saying unintelligible things and had candles lit all over the house. What I experienced during this ritual was frightening. During the chanting, I heard things outside the house trying to get in. I heard knocks on the doors, loud bangs against the house walls, and the phone wouldn't stop ringing. James would yell at me to not answer the phone and to ignore the constant doorknocking. After one hour, it was over. James told Tim that someone very close to him was exceedingly jealous of his life and that he hired someone to place a hex for bad luck on the family. I immediately thought of Carl. After James left, Tim stated that he had felt stupid in agreeing to participate in such an event. I agreed.
What was the result? Just by luck, Tim landed an excellent job at the city's power company that paid handsomely. He was hired roughly two weeks after the supposed "cleansing". Tim and Carl didn't speak for years after that. Each were too busy with their lives. It was not until the mid-eighties that they had bumped into one another again. Carl had become a very religious man to everyone's surprise. Carl also wanted to talk with Tim alone, so they agreed that they would go to dinner that night. When Tim returned, I heard him tell his wife that it was Carl that had hexed him. Carl had confessed that he was jealous of Carl's life, his wife, and his happiness. So he had hired someone that specialized in this sort of thing. All Carl wanted was forgiveness now. Tim, angry as he was, still forgave him.
Now, I don't know if anything that I described means anything. I am a process engineer by training and education, and if you would have asked me 5 years ago if I believed in a spiritual world, I would have said that you were insane. In my estimation, about half of the people I work with (scientists and engineers in a variety of disciplines) do not even believe in God. But this experience has been impressed in my mind since I was a kid. Believe me, I completely understand how crazy and unscientific my belief in the spiritual world sounds. But in a nutshell, all I'm saying is that we should at the very least keep an open mind about the possibility that these type of things may exist. That's all I have to say.
I have read a number of accounts by anthropologists claiming to have experienced inexplicable weirdness while dealing with shamans, witch doctors, and the like. I have heard stories of all manner of miraculous feats performed by yogis and eastern monks.
The one thing all of these accounts have in common is that I have not experienced personally anything of this sort. In the end, all I can do is shrug and say "I don't know." I'm certainly an ontological agnostic. What I am not agnostic about is monotheistic religion – it is simply not remotely plausible.
I find the defense and misbelieve of God or evil spirits quite interesting. On the one side the "believers" defend their position by attempting to state scripture, tell stories, or use religious doctrine to back up their claims. On the other side you have the "unbelievers", those that do not believe it is possible or even probable. They defend themselves by using science or more commonly bitter criticism. I find this defense most troubling but it should also be expected.
To attempt to understand God in terms of our common senses misrepresents our position as followers of Christ. We are not expected to know all and those that want to know all have underestimated the cost of what it would mean to have God speak directly to you. If God calls upon one directly the personal sacrifices that follow can be quite great and even costly in human eyes but spectacular in God's.
To prove the existence of evil is in itself very dangerous. One should be extremely thankful not to have experienced such things. Evil wants us to acknowledge it. Evil wants us to debate it and challenge its place. Most people are unprepared to handle a true demonic attack. The wise stance for most people would be to not feed or look for evil but to focus their energy on good and how to bring good to bad situations in life.
Evoid looking to prove the existence of evil. Acceptance or non-acceptance based on ones personal believes should be enough. Look to the goodness that surrounds our lives and the goodness that you can bring to others.
Uncertainty and skepticism can definitely cloud our perception of what occurs in the events of our life. Through confusion and restatement, belief in God can be questioned. Rational thinking and free will are bestowed on most of us. How we use these talents / gifts are of our own fruition and choice (free will). Some people, like myself, have found faith in God through personal choice and this helps us clear up the confusion of life and our existence.
ronbrown, it is not my place nor am I attempting to frustrate you or misrepresent your passionate believes. I have had the unfortunate opportunity to witness inflictions that no man should have to experience. In many ways these experience have stained me and I have questioned why I was put in the position to experience such things. Ultimately though, I do not confront and answer these challenges based upon my own self-described wisdom but through the strength and power of Jesus Christ.
ronbrown: What drives your core believes and how do you know that your are being intellectually honest?


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To make it extra fun, all of the persons who accept your challenge will appear, along with their scores, also in the right sidebar of the dashboard, so that you can follow along throughout the slate of games to see who's winning and who's not (winner buys lunch?). Conversely, they will see YOUR score on their dashboard. All the friends you challenge will appear on your dashboard each week, too!
Additionally, you'll automatically win 300 MRP for each friend you challenge should they go on to win a share of an Uber-Picks ZackPot within 30 days.
And then get ready for even more fun still: Your own league in the sport of your choice! Watch for the announcement later this month.
DISCUSS IT! Log in at the SFI Affiliate Center, then head over to the FORUM–to the SFI NEWS DISCUSSIONS section–to discuss this announcement with your fellow SFI'ers.


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Pete takes a look at what past Presidents have eaten for their Christmas dinner. Check out the menus below.
1. 1790 – George Washington
Christmas at Mount Vernon was no small affair. In addition to Washington's super-tasty eggnog, the first president served onion soup, oysters, broiled herring, Yorkshire pudding, roast suckling pig, turkey with chestnut stuffing, boiled beef with horseradish sauce, Virginia ham, lima beans, acorn squash, baked celery with almonds, hominy pudding, candied sweet potatoes, cantaloupe pickles, spiced cranberries,and mincemeat, apple, and cherry pies. There were more desserts, including blancmange, jellied plums, snowballs (whatever those were), ice cream, and plum pudding, plus an assortment of fruit, nuts, cheese and egg-free alcoholic beverages.
2. 1887 – Grover Cleveland
After a hearty breakfast of oranges, boiled rice and salt mackerel, Grover Cleveland and his family and guests were treated to an elaborate dinner menu featuring oysters on the half shell, game soup, boiled fish, roast goose, applesauce, potatoes, parsnips, turnips, more boiled rice, stewed onions, lobster salad, duck, plum pudding, vanilla ice cream, mince pie, salted almonds, various fruit, candies and cookies, and coffee. The White House Christmas Plum Pudding recipe is a monster of culinary proportions: it begins with a cup of beef suet followed by at least 16 more ingredients, 12 steps of preparation, four hours of boiling, and then to top it off there's a brandy sauce recipe that calls for "a piece of butter as large as an egg." Though he never found himself stuck in the presidential clawfoot tub, it might be worth noting that President Cleveland was quite large.
3. 1907 – Teddy Roosevelt
Whatever else the Roosevelts were planning for their Christmas feast in 1907, they probably didn't expect the shipment that arrived from Helen Longstreet. She hand-fed a pair of possums for months — "mostly persimmons" — for the sole purpose of gifting them to the president and his family. Longstreet, a postmistress in Gainesville, Georgia, wrote on the box, "These o'possums surrendered near the Wren's Nest, Atlanta, both contending smilingly for for the honor of furnishing the Christmas dinner for the American Prince and his family." It's hard to imagine anyone would get away with the shipment of animals or that "American Prince" line today without a surprise visit from men with badges, but it's a sweet story, if you're into eating possum.
4. 1941 – Franklin Delano Roosevelt
As the United States celebrated Christmas for the first time as combatants in WWII (while still climbing out of the Great Depression), the dinner menu at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was pared down a bit to reflect the country's wartime sacrifice. FDR and guest of honor Winston Churchill dined on clear soup, thin toast, turkey and dressing, beans, and of course the Christmas plum pudding made an appearance as well.
5. 1947 – Harry S. Truman
The Trumans served what was probably the first roll-free White House Christmas dinner: the menu was "minus bread or rolls and butter, in keeping with the national food conservation program," and included only tomato consomme, curled celery, assorted olives, roast turkey, dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, asparagus, the now-infamous plum pudding, fruit salad, and coffee.
6. 1960 – Dwight D. Eisenhower
Details are scant about the Eisenhowers' holiday menus, but one fact is known: in 1960, the family received a 42-pound turkey and a gallon of oysters for the affair, courtesy of a Mr. Arthur Briscoe. To put that bird into perspective, the average 5-year-old weighs around 40 pounds.
7. 1973 – Richard Nixon
Things were not looking great for Nixon's presidency in 1973, what with that whole Watergate thing. The Nixons had a very small, private dinner in 1973 with just a few family and friends, some turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce. Eight months later, Nixon became the first (and only) president to resign the office.
8. 1993 – Bill Clinton
Since the Clintons were already in the practice of hosting Christmas dinner for both their families, they put out quite a spread to include everyone's favorites: turkey and ham, bread stuffing and cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli, ambrosia, a cranberry mold, giblet gravy, a relish tray with green onions, watermelon pickles and olives, and pumpkin, pecan, apple and cherry pies. And on top of all of that, champagne, wine, eggnog, syllabub, and sweet potato punch (from a recipe clipped from an Arkansas newspaper).
9. 2007 – George W. Bush
The Bushes enjoyed a relatively low-key Christmas lunch at Camp David in 2007. On the menu? Turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, Parker House rolls, pumpkin and pecan pies, and red velvet cake.
10. 2012 – Barack Obama
Last year, the Obamas celebrated in Hawaii with steak, potatoes, green beans and pie. This year's menu will be slightly more traditional, though just as simple: turkey, string beans, dressing, and mac and cheese.


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Business In The News 5/10
Oxy names senior executive vice president
HOUSTON — Occidental Petroleum Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved a CEO succession plan and promoted Vicki A. Hollub to senior executive vice president and president of oil and gas, responsible for operations in the United States, Middle East region and Latin America. The board plans for Hollub, who has served as executive vice president and president of oil and gas operations in the Americas since 2014, to succeed Stephen I. Chazen as CEO after a thorough transition period.
Hollub has nearly 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, holding a variety of technical and leadership roles, both domestic and international. In 2013, she was appointed vice president and executive vice president of U.S oil and gas operations. She previously served as executive vice president of California operations and president and general manager of Permian Basin operations.
McDonald's rebuilding Loop 250 location
Construction is underway to rebuild the McDonald's at 3310 W. Loop 250 North, which will be similar to the 1111 Andrews Highway location rebuilt several years ago. Jesse and Anne Carrillo own and operate these locations.
When the new restaurant opens in late July, it will be the latest design offered by McDonald's.
Hiring for the new restaurant will begin Monday at the location. Applications will be taken between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Acme Brick Company honors Midland employees
Acme Brick presented service pins to three employees of the company's Midland office at an awards luncheon attended by Acme Brick Company president and chief executive officer Dennis Knautz and senior vice president of sales and Stan McCarthy.
Elizabeth Rodriguez received a two-year pin, Shannon Bates a five-year pin and Grant Looney a 10-year pin.
Security Business Capital introduces new president
Barry Morehead has been named president of Security Business Capital.
He brings 29 years of banking and finance experience, most recently serving as vice president of loan product management at Regions Bank.
Security Business Capital offers funding solutions for a variety of industries such as services, transportation and temporary staffing. It has offices in Midland, Houston and Baton Rouge. Its parent company is Midland-headquartered Security Bank.
Officewise acquires Baker Office Products of Lubbock
Officewise Furniture and Supply, which operates a Midland location at 2310 W. Michigan Ave., has acquired Baker Office Products of Lubbock, according to Ron Watts, Officewise president.
"Customers can expect from us a larger product offering, smart solutions for the workday world, great customer service and a staff of 10 full-time interior designers," Watts said. "Together, we bring a comprehensive line of business products, including office supplies, furniture, janitorial and promotional products."
Officewise is the largest business products supplier in West Texas and provides furnishing trends for traditional offices, healthcare, education and industrial workspaces.
In Lubbock, Officewise operates from its existing store at 1212 Avenue J. Future plans include operating out of both buildings for a few months, then consolidating the operations at the Baker building at 1301 13th St. Other locations are in El Paso and Amarillo.


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So this weekend saw a special launch event for Star Wars: Destiny. A brand new Star Wars game from Fantasy Flight Game (FFG). Being FFG, you could be forgiven for thinking this was going to be just another living card game (LCG) however you couldn't be more wrong!
Wait? Not a living card game?
In a break from the usual FFG mould, Star Wars: Destiny is a collectable game meaning that there are booster packs rather than set expansions. Now I know this won't be for everyone and FFG have done very well out of the LCG model. However I like this change as it opens up the potential for draft and sealed events. Back when they came up with the LCG model, there were loads of CCGs being produced trying to catch on to the success of Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The market is ready for another collectable game, especially one with a strong franchise.
This is also a card and dice game. When I first saw this game, I thought it would be a game along a similar line of Dice Masters. Since playing the game, it is clear the dice play a different role. In Dice Masters, the dice are everything and what they roll determines everything. In Star Wars Destiny, they act more as resources or options and there are a lot of ways to use your dice to your advantage.
Mechanics that are easy to learn but tough to master
All the great CCGs have been simple to learn the basics of the game, in fact that is often the key to their success. The fact a player can pick up the game and start playing quickly. In fact, on the launch day most games only took a brief explanation of what players could do and most players picked things up quickly without much further help. You didn't have to study a rule book (Mainly because the rules were more like a rule sheet than a book!). However the game was also difficult to master and working out what the optimal plays and builds will be is a part I am looking forward to.
Most of FFG's Star Wars games have stayed away from the prequels. Now whilst those films weren't always people's favourites the chance to battle with Count Dooku, General Grievous and co is something I am looking forward to. The fact the game spreads over the whole saga also means that it has plenty of space to grow in to as the game progresses.
There are also some noticeable big names missing from the first booster set. After Chewbacca and Boba Fett? Well unfortunately you will have to wait. The temptation can be to release all the big names in early on, however that often means they get left behind as designer try to make sure the game isn't dominated by the big names early on.
Is this my Destiny?
Star Wars: Destiny is a game I am really enjoying at the moment and looking forward to its general release at the beginning of December. Look out for more articles in the coming weeks as we take a look at some gameplay and talk through the first set and some cool things you can try. In the meantime check out this video tutorial of how to play from Fantasy Flight Games:


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The New York Times, Jan. 20, 2003,
By Andrew C. Revkin
In an aggressive effort to show that President Bush's voluntary climate strategy can work, senior administration officials are traveling the country collecting written promises from industries to curb emissions of gases linked to global warming.
White House officials, insisting on concrete commitments measured in tons of gases, have rejected written offers from some industry groups to take nonspecific actions, several industry officials said. The administration and industry leaders plan to unveil a broad array of pledges at the White House on Feb. 6.
This is the administration's latest and most intensive effort to demonstrate that voluntarily controlling emissions can make mandatory reductions unnecessary. Mr. Bush has said such reductions will harm the economy. The effort has no teeth, officials and company representatives say, other than the growing realization in industry that without measurable success from voluntary reductions, it will become ever harder in coming years to stave off legislation requiring companies to act. Senators of both parties introduced such legislation in Congress this month, and states are acting on their own as well.
The administration's intent, once all the industries' commitments are tallied, is to meet Mr. Bush's stated goal: an 18 percent reduction, by 2012, in emissions of greenhouse gases for each unit of gross domestic product. Overall emissions would continue to grow, but more slowly.
Some company officials and other opponents of regulation have criticized the administration's effort as a mandatory program disguised as a voluntary one.
"This is meant to give the impression that the administration is doing something to control CO2 emissions," said Myron Ebell, a climate policy expert at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, which promotes free markets and limited government. "The danger is that they could easily get pushed from that position into actually regulating emissions, which would be very expensive, pointless."
At the same time, many scientists, environmental groups and political foes of Mr. Bush have said his target is so modest that no matter what industries do to achieve it, it will not help stem climate change. Most other industrialized countries have chosen to pursue binding reductions in emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, the climate treaty Mr. Bush rejected shortly after taking office.
"Over a decade ago, the United States committed to voluntary greenhouse gas reductions, and emissions have continued to rise," said Elizabeth Cook, an expert on corporate environmental policies at the World Resources Institute.
Citing an expanding body of research pointing to rising concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as a cause of global warming, she and other critics said more action was needed.
White House officials said the new effort was just the beginning of a protracted campaign for voluntary reductions. "We're not declaring victory here and going home," an administration official said. "It'll be an ongoing thing from here."
Many big companies, expecting that regulation of greenhouse gases is inevitable, have already moved independently to set up voluntary caps and trading schemes in which companies that aggressively cut their emissions acquire pollution credits they can sell to other companies. The list of such companies includes most of the country's biggest energy, mineral and industrial concerns, including DuPont, Motorola, Waste Management Inc. and American Electric Power, a Midwestern utility that is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the Western Hemisphere.
The newest effort began on Thursday, with the start of the Chicago Climate Exchange, under which big manufacturers and energy companies agreed to cut emissions and trade credits with one another.
As they considered the administration's initiative, industries at first resisted committing themselves to specific targets.
The American Petroleum Institute, the oil industry's principal trade group, initially offered the White House a proposal for efforts on emissions, but without a specific timetable or targets. It cited the difficulty of getting all its members to agree on a single plan — and of measuring emissions from every facet of far-flung operations.
That was rejected, but after several rounds of discussions with the administration, the institute — like other industry groups — agreed to emissions changes that would mesh with Mr. Bush's 2012 goal.
"Oil, gas and other industries have all had significant discussions in trying to achieve the types of commitments the administration is desiring," said Robert L. Greco III, a senior manager at the institute. "Industry is committed to supporting this type of approach and is willing to step up to further the objective of the president's program."
Trade groups for companies pumping oil, mining coal, making cars, synthesizing plastics, smelting metals and manufacturing microchips have been recruited and have scrambled to settle on various targets for reducing or in some cases eliminating emissions.
These include some of the most influential voices for industry in Washington, the American Chemistry Council, National Mining Association, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Edison Electric Institute, which represents power-plant owners.
Talks are still under way, and agreements could change, but some details are starting to emerge.
Under the program, magnesium producers have agreed to eliminate releases of a potent heat-trapping greenhouse gas, sulfur hexafluoride, by 2010. The gas is very rare, but each molecule has 23,600 times as much heat-trapping potential as a molecule of carbon dioxide.
Chip makers have said that by 2010 they will cut emissions of perfluorocarbons, another potent warming gas, 10 percent below 1995 levels.
Among other actions, all the major oil companies have agreed to scour pipelines and oil fields for leaking methane, another powerful heat-trapping gas. Coal companies have promised to expand efforts to capture methane and other greenhouse gases escaping from mines. Individual companies are being asked to set more general goals.
Under a simultaneous initiative, also to begin on Feb. 6, the Business Roundtable, which represents 140 of the country's biggest companies, is working with the White House to obtain commitments from its members to start assessing their activities and considering ways to reduce their impact on climate.
Although that effort is theoretically voluntary, the Business Roundtable has already promised to deliver 100 percent of its members.
Some industry officials have quietly objected to the heavy pressure to sign on.
On Jan. 8, James L. Connaughton, chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, addressed a private gathering of leaders of electric utilities at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Fla. Several executives who were there said his insistence on substantive commitments prompted some of them to label the effort the "mandatory voluntary climate program."
The administration's push has intensified as criticisms of its cautious climate policies have increased, and more aggressive alternatives have been proposed.
On the day Mr. Connaughton spoke in Florida, Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, and Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, Democrat of Connecticut, unveiled a bill that would require restrictions on emissions. California and New York are moving toward restricting greenhouse gases from vehicles.
Administration officials acknowledge that they are trying to tread a fine line. They do not want to alienate voters in states like West Virginia, where the economy revolves around coal, a major source of carbon dioxide, but they do want to appease moderates, particularly women, for whom global warming is a growing concern.
But in seeking that path, many experts and lobbyists for different factions said, the administration could end up satisfying no one and doing little to solve the problem.
Many people involved in the White House effort, including government officials and executives from industries, say it is unlikely to lead to improvements much beyond those already taking place as the economy shifts from old-style manufacturing and businesses grow less wasteful.
And the effort, aimed mainly at manufacturing, encompasses only a small portion of America's greenhouse-gas emissions.
For example, while the auto industry is agreeing to curb gases from its assembly lines, it has not been asked — nor has it promised — to reduce gases from the tailpipes of the cars and trucks it builds.
Nevertheless, Ms. Cook, at the World Resources Institute, said there was some value in finally pushing a broad array of industries to start looking for ways to reduce their impact on climate. Once they have committed to change, she said, it will be hard for them to reverse course.


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Simon Monjack Pulls Plug on Brittany Murphy Benefitby Free Britney at .
The late Brittany Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack, has abruptly canceled a charity gala in her name just days before the event was due to take place.
Yesterday, we told you about the expensive event Monjack was organizing for his new "Brittany Murphy Foundation," a.k.a. the Simon Monjack slush fund.
The alleged screenwriter's benefit tomorrow at the Beverly Hills Saban Theatre was to celebrate the actress' legacy and to raise funds for art education.
He was reportedly planning to charge an entry fee of $1,000 per individual and $10,000 for corporations to attend the event, raising many eyebrows.
But Simon Monjack has now canceled the party without explanation.
Simon Monjack married Brittany Murphy in 2007.
The Clueless actress died at her Hollywood home in December after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 32. The official cause of death remains unclear.
Her spouse has been active on the PR circuit since, by all accounts defending his wife, but quite possibly with the motive of clearing his own name too.
According to reports, Monjack is insisting that the big-ticket party in his late wife's honor was simply postponed, but so far, no new date has been set.
As with everything he does, Simon is once again bringing the shady. No explanation ... no makeup date ... suing Warner Brothers for "killing" Brittany?
This dude is one bad seed.


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text: I'm beyond excited to be heading across the pond for my first EU tour! Ayo Awosika are headed to Ireland, England, Germany and Netherlands to co-bill a run of shows for a month. See you on the other side of the world, other side of the world friends! See a full list of EU dates here.


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We are delighted to announce the Oxfordshire winner and runner up of our Good Neighbour Awards.
The Good Neighbour Awards were launched in May 2017, to recognise people in the community who go 'above and beyond' to help make life easier for others. Since then the nominations have been flooding in, and we are delighted to announce that we have our first Oxfordshire winner – Anne Grieve, who lives in Long Hanborough (pictured left).
Anne was nominated by her neighbour Connie (pictured right). Connie said: "Anne is a great neighbour who takes care of and does a lot for people. She was very kind when I had a fall and took me to and from hospital. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she does things for people at a drop of a hat when anything is needed. Anne knows I live alone and at Christmas she cooked a Christmas dinner and invited me round. I feel incredibly lucky to have her in my life."
Anne said: "It was such a shock! I don't do things to expect anything back. I was just so thrilled to find out that I'd been nominated and I've certainly never won anything like this before. I've always been a carer and I just enjoy looking after people. I'm looking forward to spending my £100 voucher prize."
The runner up for the award in Oxford is Danielle Makepeace, who was nominated by her neighbour Samantha. Samantha said she nominated Danielle after she helped her when she seriously injured her knee.
Samantha said: "Without Danielle helping me I'm not sure what I would have done. She has helped with shopping, housework, taking my children to school and collecting them and generally being there for me. She has been amazing and I'm not sure I will ever be able to repay everything she has done for me and my girls."
Danielle said: "I was very surprised when I found out I was a runner up for a Good Neighbour Award. I thought it was really sweet that Samantha nominated me. I was only doing what any friend would do!"
You can find out more about our Good Neighbour Award winner in Wiltshire here.
Do you know someone in your community that you think deserves a little recognition? Perhaps someone has helped you to carry your shopping to your front door, or taken out your bins for you. Maybe your neighbour is always willing to lend a helping hand, or you've noticed that they always go out of their way to help others.
Why not nominate them for a Good Neighbour Award? The next winner will be chosen in March, and will be awarded a prize of £100.
Nominating someone is easy. You can complete the form online here. Or click hereto download a form and send it to Sue Matthews at GreenSquare, Methuen Park, Chippenham SN14 0GU.